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	January 4, 2008 1A – Ballantyne of Omaha Inc. 1B – Digital IMS 1C – GiftCertificates.com 2 – Isodisc 4 – Information Analytics 6 – Jason Nielsen – 40 Under 40 8 – Eggers Consulting 9 – Contemporary Environments 10 – Quality Water 11 – The Horn Works 12 – Ruff Waters Weddings 1 – Today’s modern weddings often feature bright colors, themes and Web sites 2A – Untraditional venues can make any couple’s wedding unique and memorable 2B – Personal touches prevail when looking for suitable gifts for the wedding party 4 – Keepsakes help bride and groom remember special day 5 – Caterers take much into account for wedding receptions 7 – Be sure to tread carefully when choosing a site for your wedding reception 8 – Wedding attire: more colorful, stylish and an expression of one’s personal taste 45 – Nebraska Brewing Co. Business Minute: Tom Everett of Landscapes Unlimited/Landscapes Golf Group January 11, 2008 1A - Nebraska Engineering 1B - Priority Technologies Inc. 1C – National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRE-CA) 2 - River City Barricade 4 – Sperry TV Computer & Electronic Service 5 – Bio Nebraska 6 – MBJ 40 Under 40, Jeff Screiner 8 – PhenomBlue 9 – Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Omaha Branch 10 – Edible Arrangements 11 – Center for Human Diversity 19 – LBJ 40 Under 40, Jon Gross Omaha Business Journal Pages 29A – Custom Wraps 29B – M3 29C – Crafts! On Wheels 29D – Scales, Sales and Service 31A – How to Work With a Travel Agent: Establishing rapport with travel agent will make vacation planning smoother 31B – How to Work With a Travel Agent: Many corporate travelers seek ways to reduce their costs 34 – How to Choose a Computer/IT Consultant: Choosing an IT consultant starts by selecting the right company for your needs Working Women 36 – Women seeking a return to school need family, employer and academic support 37 – Going back to school requires first deciding on program Women’s Health 38 – Group workouts, fitness appointments keys to keeping New Year’s resolutions Financial and Tax Planning 47A – Many financial issues to keep eye on as wary investors enter 2008 47B – The earlier the better in planning for retirement and business succession 49A – New technology and old concepts converge to protect documents 49B – Rolling a 401(k) into an IRA offers investor benefits 50 – Experts advise gamblers how to handle the IRS 51 – Reducing taxes takes some knowledge and effort 52 – Investors need to plan wisely as they consider retirement plans 53 – Your investments will have an effect on your tax bill 54 – College tuition increases 5 percent annually; diverse savings plans available 56 – Media notes: Michael Severe Nebraska Agri-Business Expo Insert 1A – Agri-Business Exposition brings updated knowledge, technology to industry 1B – Ethanol industry fuels state economy, especially rural areas 2 – High cash rents and production costs driving up debt loads for agribusiness 65 – Jack Binon’s Steakhouse Business Minute: Jennifer S. Maassen, president and CEO of McCallie Associates Inc. January 18, 2008 1A – EMS Inc. 1B – MDS Pharma services 1C – Bag ’N Save 2 – Koley Jessen 3 – UNMC College of Pharmacy 4 – Bishop Business Equipment 6 – 40 under 40, Sarah Waldman, vice president for ethical practices for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska 7 – Murphy’s Moving 8 – Aksarben Fixture and Supply 9 – Big Red Self Storage 10 – Pulp Art Paper Business Spotlight 10 – Hilton’s Homewood Suites 11 – Omaha Wine Co. 17 – Stable Omaha office market reflects vacancies from large expansions (Magid, Failla, Dickerson, Scott) 23- 40 under 40, Dr. Robert Rhodes, Southwest Family Health 38 – Omaha radio changes for 2008 ()’Hurley, Swanda, Cassaday, Johnson, Chapman, Gust, O’Connor) 40 – Worldwide helium shortage affects science, medicine and birthday parties 45 – Firewater Grille Retirement & Senior Issues 1 – Many seniors today are facing some physical, mental and financial challenges (Wyatt, McFarland, Bellin) 2 – New retirement homes are being build in Omaha area, reflection national trend (Khan and Hinz) 4 – Demand for caregiver and home modification services grows as boomers age (Noval, general manager of Total Respiratory and Rehab) 9 – Supplemental retirement investing can provide extra income (Burtscher, chairman of McCarthy Group Advisors; Frank and Bauer) 10 – Senior wellness requires attention to diet and exercise to maintain health (Melissa DeLong, owner of Rockbrook Women’s Gym; Mostek) 11A – Baby boomers will redefine retirement by working well past retirement age (Rath, Beals and Mussel) 11B – Proper estate planning best done early with multiple advisers providing advice (Tews, Schilken and Miller) Omaha Real Estate 1 – Commercial office space development explodes along West Dodge (Failla, Barton, Scott and Slusky) 3 – Developers have large retail projects under way throughout the Omaha area (Dunn, Cormac Co.’s chief operating officer; Daub, Cisar and Slechta) 8 – Rehabbing building to stay competitive and meet new consumer demands (Pesce, Graeve and Lenhoff with Seldin Co.; Boldizsar, Magid and Hanson) 10 – Omaha avoids major real estate problem (McGuire, director of sales and marketing for Celebrity Homes and Townhomes; Deeb, Melichar and Sullivan) 12 – Industrial building construction may increase market’s vacancy (Schneiderman, principal at Lund Co.; Hansen and Cook) 13 – Condominium market growing rapidly throughout Omaha area (Fries and Paul, realtor at Prudential Ambassador Real Estate; Redfield, Kucera and Robb) 14 – Educators, licensees see mixed reactions on housing situation’s impact on industry interest (Beals, Coldwell Banker Commercial World Group; Sindt) 15 – Commercial, retail, medical are hot sectors in Omaha (Luellen, Young and Trimple) 17 – Various factors considered in real estate development financing (Friesen, Pate, Hesser and Ruff) Business Minute: Byron McFarland, estate and business planning specialist, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network January 25, 2008 1A – James Skinner Baking Co. 1B – U.S. Bank 1C – National Resource Corporation 2 – Prima Distribution 4 – Verizon Wireless Lincoln Call Center Women of Distinction 6 – Washington leads Omaha Star paper to 70 years of service in North Omaha (Marguerita Washington) 8 – 40 Under 40, Rick Young, owner of Rick Young Financial Services 10 – Java N’ Ice 11 – John Baylor Test Prep 12 – Cartridge World 13 – Winchell’s Donut 20 – 40 Under 40, Michael Zalman, owner and president of Growing Husker Rehabilitation and Wellness Centers Council Bluffs Business 21A – Katelman Steel Fabrication 21B – Bambi’s Green Acres Natural Foods Market 22 – Puttin’ on the Bluffs, Schedule of upcoming Council Bluffs events Business Succession and Transitions 27 – Business owners need to think about succession planning soon than later (Milobar, Davidson, Niemann) 28 – Business owner’s objectives key factor in succession planning (DeWitt) 29 – Identifying and developing talent is time-consuming, challenging process (Toberer) 31 – Financial strategies play into business succession planning (Sommer, Vandenack, Deaver) 48 – Media personalities participate in ALS charity auction (Austin, Dol) 50 – Nebraska Agri-Business Expo 2008 Business Preview 1 – Area economies should grow despite sluggish predictions (Heineman, Fahey, Hanafan, Beutler) 2 – Great Nebraska areas are poised for growth while fighting labor shortages (Baier, Johnson, Rossen) 4 – Medical centers plan expansions to meet changing needs for growing population (Wooten, Buttell, Fosdick, Alegent rendering) 6 – Construction projects in all areas of Omaha keep contractors busy in 2008 (Mumford, Lempka, Kramer, Jacobsen) 7 – Grain prices, low interest rates boost financial industry (Deaver, Andersen, Kranz, Erwin) 8 – New programs, buildings highlight changes at local colleges and universities (Stevens, Milligan, Keese, Grotrian) 9 – Employers taking steps to reduce health insurance costs (McPike, Lobato, Friedrich, Sufficool) 10A – Omaha’s transportation industry looks for growth in 2008 (Smithey, Johnson, Walker) 10B – Technology demands increasingly mobile, multifunctional (Fujan, Moriya, Fisher, Castle, Bishop) 11 – Optimism still reigns for retailers in ’08; tech-based strategies woo consumers (Otto, Sadler, Jones) 56 – National Research Corporation 57 – Tim’s Wood Oven Pizza Business Minute: Dan Vodvarka, president, Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants February 1, 2008 1A – Nebraska Furniture Mart 1B – Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce 1C – C-B Nebraska Boiler 2 – Lift-All Crane Services 4 – Nebraskaland Siding and Windows 6 – 40 Under 40, Jennifer Windrum, public relations manager for Swanson Russell Associates 7 – FriscoSpices.com 8 – Woman of Distinction, Mary J. Goodwin-Clinkscale, executive director of the GBT Academy of Arts 9 – Callam Sports Photography 10 – Stella’s Hamburgers 11 – Light My Torch Jewelry Designs 12 – Midlands Auto Show 13 – Midlands Auto Show continued 20 – 40 Under 40, Tim Andreasen, senior tax manager, KPMG Printing and Graphics 27A – Printing industry is affected by technological advancements (Dudycha, Barnhart) 27B – Web design trends feature more photos, vector art (Hahn, McBride) 28 – Technology improves printing and design capabilities (Anderson, Calhoun, Mayer) 30 – Smooth printer-client relationship depends on communication, research (Pomajzl, Jacobs, Vandeberghe) 32 – Printing Industries of the Midlands 33 – Printing Industries of the Midlands continued 34 – Colorful, animated, interactive signs an increasingly affordable, effective option (Ardinger, Compton, Cisar, Turner) 47A – Robak says budget, road funding, taxes will have a lot of attention in Legislature (Dan Sedar, Kim Robak) 47B – New Businesses, Frozen Ropes Nebraska (Dellinger, Heard) Valentine Gift Guide 48 – Give unique gifts to special person this Valentine’s Day (Killbride, Quinn) 49 – Give unique gifts continued 52 – KFAB’s Sadlemyer to be honored as next “Face on the Barroom Floor” 57 – Blue Sushi Sake Grill Business Minute: Howie Heckenlively, vice president of retail banking, Wells Fargo Bank February 8, 2008 1A – Hockenbergs, Tom Schrack Sr. and Tom Schrack Jr. 1B – Geist Plastics, Dominic Pynes 1C – Corporate Ventures, Mike Anderson 2 – Zurich Programs, Craig Fundum 4 – Agile Sports 6 – U.P. Connection Federal Credit Union, Jan Kounkel 8 – 40 Under 40, Shawn Williams 10 – Woman of Distinction, Gail Baker, dean of the College of Communications, Fine Arts and Media, University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) 11 – Millard Business Association, Deborah Swenson 12 – Sun Valley Hardscape Design, Hugh Morton 13 – Revolution Wraps, Ryan and Scott Stara 20 – 40 Under 40, Kevin Pope Omaha Business Journal Pages 27A – Joseph’s owners buoyed by interest in boutique, set sights on expansion (Aggie and Joseph DeRozza) 27B – Communication and adaptability key to stay on top of changing IT world (Ken Koehn, president of the Omaha Chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals) 27C – Scholeman’s Lamp Shop grows store size, inventory and revenue in Omaha (Kathy Gripp) 27D – Slowdown finds niche with music fans, Robb Nansel and Jason Kulbel 28 – Central Supply and Rubber Co., Jack Swanson How To ... Buy/Sell Your Home 29 – Variety of mortgage products available to fit every need 30 – Sprucing up your home will help in the selling process How To … Build an Insurance/Benefits Package 31 – Company benefit packages need to attract employees 33 – Health care costs drive employers away from traditional health plans 34 – Look at reputation and experience of insurance professionals Women’s Health … Heart Disease 37 – Combining healthy diet, exercise helps fight heart disease (Arouni, Shurmur, Dionisopoulos, Dehning) Working Women … Pet Care 38 – Professional women driving the growth of $3 billion pet service industry (Wise, Newberry, Tully) 46 – KMTV Action 3 News anchors Wang and Checchetto celebrate first year on air (Wang and Cecchetto) 46 – New Businesses: Glamour Tags Worldwide, Kavan and Ring 54 – Support from Omaha business community stimulates progress on Destination Midtown, O.J. Spooner, Jamie Grayson-Berglund and Jim Champion 56 – Expo brings out homeowners and gardeners in anticipation for spring 58 – Former Nebraska footballers spend Super Bowl Sunday helping charity and to rally behind a teammate 61 – The Flatiron Cafe Technology 2 – Companies look to technology to conduct business better (Thaden, Luebee, Schrock, Geier) 3 – Services and technology manufactures respond to demand for green options (Young, Garbien, Hirschbach) 4 – Smaller, more powerful notebooks may put squeeze on desktop sales (Deeds) 5 – CIOs expand their role in today’s corporations (Gerdes, Young, Burgess) 6 – Expansion of WiFi brings Internet to more people (Vilim, Gengenbach, Nigh) 7 – VoIP and smart phones lead trends in communication (Hunt, Fisher, Hilliard) Business Minute: Larry Routh, Ph.D., director of career services, University of Nebraska-Lincoln February 15, 2008 1A – Kirkham Michael, Roger M. Helgoth 1B – SolutionOne, John Kuchta 1C – Mechanical Sales, Mark Morris and Bill Wieseler 2 – Dicobe, Mia Martin 4 – Bedient Pipe Organ Co., Paul Lytle 6 – 40 Under 40: Mary Lou Brasee, vice president of marketing and development for the Visiting Nurse Association 7 – Meineke Car Care Centers, Charles Olson, Mark Wagner 8 – Mervin Reese Photographers, Jim and Steve Reese 9 – Darold’s Jewelers, Darold Karmazin and Garrot Karmazin 10 – Woman of Distinction: Ruth Henrichs, president and CEO of Lutheran Family Services 11 – Oberon Entertainment, Andy Anderson, Mark Hoeger and Thompson Rogers 12 – Mettle Design, Jake Balcom 13 – The Red Tee box, Peg Clark 20 – 40 Under 40: Todd Peterson, senior vice president of Smith Hayes Financial Services Auction & Estate Sales 25A – Auctions and estate sales popular ways to sell items (Cohen) 25B – Soaring farmland prices, convenience are driving auctions (Zoucha, Krause, Mueller) 27 – Online auctions bring out people who are hunting for a bargain (Maxwell, Eveloff, Nielsen) 42 – Woman of Distinction: Barbara Bartle, president of the Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools 44 – John at 89.7 The River teaches IWCC students mic etiquette (Sophia John) 46 – PSA luncheon aims to strengthen relationships of media, public relations professionals 47 – PSA luncheon continued 49 – Gusto Cuban Cafe Engineering Profession 2 – Engineering firms say less government infrastructure funds lead to challenges (Jon Olsson, Beacham, Medhi) 4 – Firms say less government infrastructure funds leads to challenges 5 – Omaha engineering projects cover range of industries (Baumert, McKeekin, Tondi) 7 – E-Week aims to educate the public about engineering (Hunter, Gronstal, Sutton) 9 – More women becoming engineers as schools, programs focus on retention (Bayless, Syrocki) 11 – Green building is the mantra in today’s construction, building design industries (Richardson, Ahl, Barry, Prochaska) 13 – Educational reform aims to better prepare engineers for the future (Pearson, Jacobson, Conzett, Vaccaro) 15 – Growing areas, aging infrastructure drive new construction, improvements (Kellogg, Weander, Herrick, Meyer) 17 – Software technology makes engineering job easier (Bliss, Neemann, Glismann, Tekippe) 20 – Nontraditional materials save time, energy in building construction (Squire, Siedlik) Business Minute: Celann LaGreca, vice president community investment and special counsel to CEO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska February 22, 2008 1A – Valmont, Stephen LeGrand 1B – Midwest Geriatrics, Lois Sietsema, Barb Gillett, Deb Thacker 1C – BinMaster, Doug Hartzell, Todd Peterson 2 – FireGuard, Bob Sorensen 4 – Arrow Striping Inc., Health Witney 6 – Waitt Outdoor Advertising, Rex Sport 7 – McGill, Gotsdiner, Workman and Lepp law firm 8 – 40 Under 40: Kristin Gallagher, president of Gallagher Consulting 9 – Donovan Networks, Fred Donovan 10 – Accent Limousine, Thomas Schreckenberger 11 – CCINO, Brooke Clark 12 – Woman of Distinction: Heather Wright, senior consultant and analyst with The Gallup Organization 13 – Trust, service to Omaha business are showcased at Chamber meeting 20 – 40 Under 40: Ann Ames, development director of Lincoln YWCA Council Bluffs Business 21A – EQ School of Hair Design owners planning for increased enrollment, Craig and Julie Mead 21B – AD & D Antiques, Dennis Devine 22C – Jonathan Browning: Taming the frontier 22 – Putting’ on the Bluffs: benefits, fun events Sarpy County Growth Report 27 – Sarpy County had another year of growth in retail businesses, hospitals and population (Linda Revis, Yochum, Nielsen) 28 – New hotels and convention center will fuel continued growth at Southport (Mary Harper, Kindig, Boyer, Jordan) 30A – Papillion seeks smooth planning as city grows in all sectors (Blinn, Nokels, Blinn) 30B – Bellevue manages its growth, continues to market city assets to new businesses (Lucas, Marlin) 31A – Gretna stresses infrastructure needs as No. 1 priority to accommodate growth (Gilligan, Churchill) 32 – Springfield is maximizing location along a major transportation artery (Shaw) Franchising 33 – Multiple resources are available for potential franchisees on and offline (Wade Burgess, Cooney, Hogg, Balzerick) 34 – Franchise businesses grow in popularity; outlook for future is strong (Yoshino Nakajima, Johnson, Armstrong, Williams) 36 – Attorneys can help pore over the details before purchasing franchise business (Howard Epstein, Herdzina, Batenhorst) 45 – Economic stimulus package best solution? (John Deskins) 54 – New Voice of the Huskers Greg Sharpe ready to embrace fans’ passion 56 – Organizations urge businesses to take chance of North O (Warren, McMorris) 61 – Dickey’s Barbeque Pit Business Minute: Bruce Foundation, planning manager, The Schemmer Associates February 29, 2008 1A – MVP Laboratories (Brown), Mary Lou Chapek, John Poe, Jack McGonigle, Gary Fehlhaber 1B- Armored Knights (Brazda), Dan Knight 1C – Mapes Industries (Schwaninger), Bill Cintani, Matt Parde, Marshall 2 – Investors Realty (Holko), Steve Farrell, R.J. Neary 3 – Midwest MicroSystems, James Lowe, Timothy Davis 4 – UNMC (Holko), Vimla Band and Hamid Band 5 – Americom, Corey Odvody 8 – 40 Under 40 (N. Jacobs), Ron Adams, national sales manager for United Dispatch of Omaha and Cedar Rapids 10 – No Frills (Hoig), Mike Duman, Mark Carpenter, Lonnie Eggers and Mel David 11 – Camp Bow Wow (Leach), Kathy Bartling 12 – Client Resources Inc. (Nancy Jacobs), Susan Thaden 13 – Licorice International (Reetz), Elizabeth Erlandson, Ardith Stuertz 20 – Stinson Morrison Hecker (Leach), Mark Johnson, Steve Johnson 22 – 40 Under 40, Monte Olson, senior vice resident and director of marketing at TierOne Work-Related Injuries 27A – Work-related injuries and fatalities costly to companies (L. McGinnis), William Mulherin, Oakes, Kavanaugh 27B – It’s a buyer’s market as workers’ compensation claims decrease (Leach), Loring, Zeutizius 29 – Rehabilitation common after work-related injuries (R. McGinnis), Smith, Durand, Beemer 30 – Nagging back pain leads to missing work, high costs (R. McGinnis) Kris Johnk, Kalaga, Wampler, Triba 31 – OSHA regulations spell out company responsibilities (L. McGinnis), Bare, Danon, Klar, Diesing 33 – Ergonomic products or work habits can increase comfort, productivity (Durbin), Derrick Gallant, Smith, Adams 34 – Knapp at KIOS 91.5 focuses on Omaha (Voorhees), Katie Knapp Improving Business Appearance 39A – Interior and exterior appearances create big business impact (L. McGinnis), Rachel Reiser, Kirkpatrick, Schluckebier, Stanek) 39B – Companies can incorporate the look of new development even with hardscapes (Durbin), James Jackson, Moore 42 – Sign professionals advise caution with designs, city code, landlord rules (Durbin), Hayden, Ardinger, Rick Dolphens 52 – First National Bank of Omaha pioneers new high-tech, high-tough branch at Shadow Lake; new Old Market branch to follow in March (Nancy Jacobs, Gabel-Beccard), Rajive Johri 54 – Of inflation, stagflation, growth and stimulus (Metz); opinion column 57 – Jim & Jennie’s Greek Village (Jim and Jennie Anastasiou) Business Minute: Camille R. Hawk, attorney and shareholder, Fitzgerald Schorr Barmettler & Brennan March 7, 2008 MBJ 1A – Kay Dee, Brown (Robert Schaefer, Tony Ramirez, Bob Milan, Joe Marino) 1B – Gateway Community Bank, Bob Hoig (John Bothof, Susan Scanlan, John Bednar, Cathy Feurt, Larry Marinovic) 1C – Yankee Hill Brick, Schwaninger (Ted Bailey and John Slaven) 2 – DOCCENTER, Holko (Tu Nguyen and Todd Fishback) 3 – RFD-TV, Leach (Patrick Gottsch) 4 – Goldenrod Printing, Schwaninger (Ray Kohl) 5 – McGrain Berryman and Mines, Holko (Scott Berryman) 6 – 40 Under 40, Nancy Line Jacobs: Robert Patterson, assistant executive director of Social Settlement 7 – The Classy Gourmet, Durbin (Colleen Cleek) 8 – Human Resource Management, Leach (Cathy Maddox) 9 – Woerner Wire Works, Holko (Daniel Scanlan) 10 – Woman of Distinction, Nancy Line Jacobs: Beth Greiner, president of the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben 11 – Smith Gardner Slusky Law, Durbin (Jerry Slusky, Paul Gardner, Dan Smith) 12 – Big Mama’s Kitchen, Leach (Patricia Barron) 13 – Fastframe, Quade (Kym and Dennis Gross) 22 – Woman of Distinction, Holko: JoAnn Martin, elected chairman of the board of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce 25 – Young Professionals Summit, Brazda (Rebecca Ryan) Investments 27 – Although economy is slow, investor perception could drive it even lower, Brazda (Jerry Egermier, Carson) 28 – Education, retirement savings not mutually exclusive, some believe, Durbin (Buckwalter, Narmi, Niederhaus, Kirk Swartzbaugh) 31 – Mutual fund investors advised not to panic in declining markets, Lori McGinnis (Manarin, Ricketts, Sharon Hyer) 32 – Beginning investors have wealth of resources, if they supply commitment, Durbin (Engel, Kaplan, Bridges, Kropp) 34 – Retirement savings not necessarily at risk in down times, Lori McGinnis (Gross, Jochim, McDonald, Curtis) 46 – Networking at Chamber’s Rush Hour event helps businesses build customers, exposure, Brazda (Veronica Penn, Larry Gomez, Karen Hoefler, Curt Drew, Magdalena Garcia, Jamie Rhoades, Darian Davis, Nanci Salistean, Lynda Douglas, Julie Adler) 48 – Maddox goes back to high school, has laughs behind the news desk, Voorhees (Malorie Maddox) 50 – Archrival campaign, “Locally Global,” wins Best of Show, Gabel-Beccard (Clint! Runge) 51 – Endovascular stent graft repair offered at NMC’s vascular center, Zgoda (Dr. Ali Khoynezhad, Mary Kraft) 53 – V. Mertz, Nancy Line Jacobs (Matthew Stamp, David Eckler, Anita McFarland, Steve Nolan, Jeff Engler) Leading the Future: 2008 ICAN Women’s Leadership Conference 2 – Leading the Future: ICAN aims to grow attendance, green initiatives, Leach (Kate Dodge, Suzanne Kirk, Sherrye Hutcherson, Mary Prefontaine) 5 – Keynote speakers will focus on creating financial well-being, global sustainability, Mully (Fassa, Orman) 6 – ICAN’s Defining Leadership for Women program opens door for professionals (Melissa Kopplin, Gelderloos) 8 – Breakout session speakers plan to address topics of interest to women, Lori McGinnis (Heidi Mausbach, Sharon Carleton, Betsy Perez, Kopelan, Bos, Wakeman, Bateson) 10 – Adequate capital critical to advancement of female entrepreneurs, businesswomen say, Durbin (Deb Bass, Walsh, Jacobson) 12 – National magazine features nine female executives from Omaha, Leach (Prefontaine, Hernandez, Carleton) 13 – Financial planners see greater awareness of finances and investing among some women, Durbin (Jeri Deras Ragan) Business Minute: Dave Truckenbrod, president and owner, Merchants credit Adjusters Inc. March 14, 2008 MBJ 1A – Mutual of Omaha, Brown (Michael Homa) 1B – B Street Collision, Leach (Anthony Klotz, Tony Wiese, Zach Wiese, Bob Wiese Jr.) 1C – Land and Sky, Schwaninger (Ron Larson) 2  - Pay-Less Office Products, Durbin (Keith Powell, Jim Matgen) 4 – Husker Tower, Schwaninger (Ed Shandera) 6 – MAT, Sada (Curt Simon) 8 – 40 Under 40, Nancy Line Jacobs: Paul Lofties, first vice president of acquisitions and wealth management for Securities America 9 – Thunder Alley, Durbin (Ted Baer) 10 – Woman of Distinction, Nancy Line Jacobs: LaVonne Plambeck, owner and administrator of the Montessori Educational Centers 11 – Bryant and Associates, Holko (Kim Bryant) 12 – Omaha Young Professionals Council preparing to lead vision for community, Brazda (Sean Olson, Kenny McMorris, Elwin Larson, Athena Ramos, Lee Denker, Craig Moody, David G. Brown, Rebecca Ryan, Percy Kirk, Robin Sharma, Dave Heineman, Adam Bender, Kent Cisar, Mark Hinrichs, Rachel Richards, Ann Miles, Heather Witt, Megan Sullivan, Paige Delaney) 13 – Young Professionals continued 18 – Food versus fuel arguments spark lively debate in Nebraska, Runyon (Schinzel, Hensley, Sneller, Flores, Baier, Cassman) 23 – Woman of Distinction, Holko: Peggy Green, president of Green Furnace and Plumbing Co. Omaha Business Journal (OBJ) 31A – JTL Truck Driver Training, Leach (Larry Marsh) 31B – What Cheer, Leach (Denise and John Henry Muller) 31C – Unique Accents, Durbin (Candice Wyllie) 31D – Omaha Public Library, Durbin (Rivkah Sass) 32 – Business plan on fun in the sun for Nebraska Children’s Home, Durbin (Kathleen Al-Marhoon, Pinnacle Bank, Creighton University Medical Center, PayPal) How to … Relocate Your Business 33 – Moving a business requires planning a year in advance, Randy McGinnis 36 – Redecorating new office provides chance for updating image, Randy McGinnis How to … Choose a Corporate Attorney 37 – Corporate attorneys aim to meet the legal needs of businesses, Randy McGinnis 38 – Avoiding lawsuits requires careful consideration during hiring process, Leach 40 – Intellectual property laws protect intangible assets of companies, Lori McGinnis Women’s Health … Dental Care 41 – Dental professionals see high interest among women for movie star smiles, Durbin (Wegner and Trumm) Working Women … Private Schools 42 – Private school administrators offer tips to parents considering schooling options, Durbin (Desler) 43 – Some families make sacrifices to be able to send their children to private schools, Lori McGinnis (Slattery, Merkel, Burnell) 47 – Independent booksellers compete with use of Internet, unique items, Brazda (Beth Black, Amanda Lynch, Mary Ann Nyberg, Terry Sullivan) Fremont Growth Report 55 – Fremont leaders and businesses are preparing for the future growth of the city, Leach (Hale, Wilkins, Edwards) 56A – Growth in retail, medical facilities being seen in Fremont, Lori McGinnis (Shepard, Fauss, Rump) 56B – Fremont bankers cite less growth, but industry continues to be strong (Johannsen, Qualsett, Fittro, Heim) 57 – Health care, educational facilities expand to meet current, future growth, Leach (Booth, Carter, Hansen) 58 – Realtor see Fremont residential market starting to pick up, Randy McGinnis (Young, Christensen, Martindale, Novotny) 59 – Arts and entertainment encompass tradition and novelty in Fremont, Mully (Fredricks, Warren) 62 – Gerrad re-brands The Big O 101.9, quickly adjusts to general manager, Voorhees (Gerrard) 69 – Pizza Shoppe, Nancy Line Jacobs (Amy Ryan, John King, Carmen Olivo, Deb Bodnar, Donna Robinson) Business Minute: Perry Haralson, vice president, Cornhusker Bank March 21, 2008 MBJ 1A – Home Instead Senior Care, Brown (Roger H. Baumgart) 1B – DTN, Nancy Line Jacobs (Robert Gordan) 1C – Perot Systems, Leach (Mike Kerrey) 2 – Lawlor’s Custom Sportswear, Leach (Pat Lawlor) 3 – Carson Wealth Management, Holko (Ron Carson) 4 – Williams Cleaners, Schwaninger (Dave Winter and Tom Winter) 5 – Steril Manufacturing, Holko (Ron Kreie) 6 – 40 Under 40, Nancy Line Jacobs: Virginia Kiviranta, senior staffing supervisor for Noll Human Resources Services 7A – Werner Institute, Sada (Arthur Pearlstein) 7B – Green building seminar introduces homebuilders to green trends, Brazda (Matt Belcher, Steve Persigehl, Thomas Christensen, Timothy Kasten) 8 – Lincoln Composites, Schwaninger 9 – Styles of Evolution, Brazda (Donald McPherson) 10 – Woman of Distinction, Nancy Line Jacobs: Jacqueline White, assistant vice president of purchasing for Union Pacific 11 – Le Marche, Leach (Melanie and Pat Nicholo) 21 – Kutak Rock, Leach (Brian Buescher) Guide to Company Picnics 27 – Outings, picnics help bring change of scenery to office workers, Durbin (Shaw, Chisholm, Lyons, Millard, Massengale) 29 – Rid the devil from even details with outside help and creativity, Durbin (Turner, Black, Gray, Kobs) 42 – Media notes: Why is it called The Family Friendly Morning Show?, Voorhees (Miller) Home Trends 43A – Aging population may require ‘boomer proofing’ a home with adaptations, Lori McGinnis (Dennis Curtis, Fischer) 43B – Omaha in better position as delinquencies, foreclosures rise, Leach (Stoltenberg, Miller) 45 – Water features, fire pits popular outdoor features, Lori McGinnis (Wheatley, Kozol) 46 – Home amenities give owners modern convenience, expression of flair, Mully (Chuck Monico) 47 – Homeowners seek efficiency and reflection of personal style in interior design, Mully (Anderson, Stanek) 48 – Realtor can help first-time buyers navigate the process, Lori McGinnis (Rotella, Melichar, Wehner, Williamson) 50 – North Omaha Development Project aims to capitalize on existing assets, Brazda (Winsley Durand III, Vicki Quaites-Ferris, Ed Cochran) 51 – North Omaha continued 53 – Sullivan’s Steakhouse, Nancy Line Jacobs (Thomas L. Krajewski, Brian Wilson, Mario Martinez, Mandy Tibbals, Joseph Campbell) Business Minute: Mike Lewis, vice president of commercial lending, Equitable Bank March 28, 2008 1A – Westin Foods, Leach (Scott Carlson) 1B – Medical Solutions, Holko (Scott Anderson and Dale Williams) 1C – Surplus Center of Lincoln, Schwaninger (Burden) 2 – Custom Engineering, Leach (Joe Davis) 4 – Voss Lighting, Holko (Bill Cooley) 6 – 40 Under 40, Jordan Jacobs: Chris Carlson, regional manager for Aureus Group 7 – Jeck and Company Builders, Leach (Rod Jeck) 8 – Deck the Walls, Holko (Patti and Bob Jones) 9 – The Wellness Connection, Leach (Lyndy Stratbucker) 10 – Woman of Distinction, Nancy Line Jacobs: Peg Harriott, executive director of the YWCA of Omaha 11 – Air & Space Museum, Brazda (John “Mac” McLean, Parker Nagengast, Drew Nagengast, Rick Jeffries, Paul Jeffries, Chris Ulmer) 20 – Woman of Distinction, Holko: Debby Brehm, vice president of Douglas Theatre Co. Council Bluffs Business 21A – CB Savings Bank looks to expand to larger headquarters this summer, Leach (Matt Gronstal) 21B – VODEC is marking 40 years of service, Warner 21C – Union Pharmacy may be renovated to enhance service, help tackle workload, Durbin (Melanie and Bill Shipley) 22 – Puttin’ on springtime activities in the Bluffs, Moravec Office Services Guide 27 – Utilize and partner with staffing agencies that fit company’s needs, Lori McGinnis (Mayer, Kellcher, Hobson, Noll, Durham) 28 – IT companies help with productivity, Randy McGinnis (Thaden, Schrock, Holst) 31 – Companies rely on other companies to help business move forward, Lori McGinnis (Wilson, Schaller, Langin) 46 – Brown’s passion for radio spotted early, Voorhees (Brown) 53 – Bella Vita Ristorante, Nancy Line Jacobs (Alethea Kugel, Tamara Sibbitt, Matt Koneck) Banking 1 – (Chris and Julie Ashton, ATM Detailing) 2 – Industry marked by consolidation, technology and market, regulatory concerns, Leach (Homa, Sullivan, Erwin, Rick Lay) 3 – Mobile banking brings consumers another use for the cell phone, Lori McGinnis (Michaela Patterson, Ward, Sizemore, Chaffee) 5 – Customers find banking services more flexible with new technology, Lori McGinnis (Randecker, Westbrook, Cooper) 6 – Banks offer assistance to guide Generation Y workers to prepare for retirement, Mully (McCombs, Woods, Jeff Royal) 7 – Economic stimulus package biggest action on legislative front for banks, Brazda (Pate, Hesser, Ritzman, Hallstrom) 8 – Navigating through business lending in times of turbulence, opportunity, Leach (McGee, Pille, Krejci, Riewer) 10 – Banks help small businesses, provide key tools for startup to owner retirement, Mully (Bothof, Engdahl, Shelton) 12 – For new  entrepreneurs, credit score can be key to fund business dream, Durbin (Hirth, Hohman) Business Minute: Jolanda Junge-Kuzma, executive director, Lincoln Parks Foundation April 4, 2008 1A – Kidwell, Schwaninger (Ryan Theil, Chris Kidwell) 1B – Community Rehab, Holko (Phil Davidson) 1C – Natura Manufacturing – Natura Pet Products, Leach (Don Scott) 2 – OPPD, Durbin (Marc Nichols) 4 – Food Processing Center at UNL, Leach (Dr. Rolando Flores, Dr. David Rickert) 6 – 40 Under 40, Jordan Jacobs: Leslie Delperdang, CFO and Vice President of NP Dodge Co. 7 – ASID Designer Showhouse, Bob Hoig (Andrea Lynn “Andy” Hoig) 8 – Spirit World, Leach (Laurie Hellbusch) 9 – Nebraska Gold and Turf, Durbin (Bob Bauerle) 10 – Woman of Distinction, Nancy Line Jacobs: Jamie Gutierrez, president of Midwest Maintenance Co. 11 – Staging Homes 360, Durbin (Marty Woodke) 16 – Platte Institute for Economic Research, Lempke: Who owns free enterprise? 20 – Woman of Distinction, Holko: Patty McManus, president of Olsson Associates Blair Growth Report 25 – Blair sees growth with new retail, commercial and industrial expansions, Brazda (Waite, Hazlewood) 26 – Blair’s growth, proximity to Omaha and amenities attracting retailers, Leach (Hall) 27 – Education, health care industries move forward in Blair, Lori McGinnis (Shanahan, Philipp, Fuhlrodt) 28- Major Blair businesses tout city’s workforce and location as big boons, Brazda (Pittack, Bannister, Aman) 41 – Small Business Insights give business owners chance to talk shop, Brazda (Leticia Barajas, Dan Pogge, Allen Fredrickson, Sam Hohman, Jeff Zindel, Scott Anderson, Jason Tiedtke, Ryan Atkinson) 44 – Sports Director JJ Davis finds home at KPTM after whirlwind career path, Voorhees (Davis) 49 – Chef Braunschweiler keeps Swiss quality and consistency on menu at Prima 140, Nancy Line Jacobs (Paul Braunschweiler, Deb Taylor, Chef Pepe Tapia) Business Minute: Jenn Hellmann, real estate agent, Prudential Ambassador Real Estate CREW Workshop – Upside Down: Navigating Through Difficult Times 2 – CREW Midwest will tackle tough questions and inspire professionals, Hansen (Mitchell, Samp, Jerry Slusky) 4 – CREW speakers navigate through issues; economic turbulence provides backdrop, Leach (Lake, Richardson-Severn, Peterson) 6 – Veteran real estate professions honor in CREW’s Hall of Fame, Leach (Hinkley, Allen, Marinovic, Peschio) 8 – Top real estate developments provide range of community use, Durbin (Hoth, Posey) 12 – Local commercial office space market still lively despite national slowdown, Hansen (Heider, Kratky, Mundt, Trenton Magid) 13 – Retail development strong throughout Omaha area, Lori McGinnis (Hammond, Johnson, Boh Kurylo, Slechta) 14 – Southwest Sarpy County a booming area for industry, Randy McGinnis (Schneiderman, Hansen, Ehlers) 15 – Florence leans on strong past to plan for historical renewal, Mully (Meigs, Suttle) 16 – Redevelopment north of Omaha’s downtown meets or exceed expectations, Hansen (Bisson, Brown, Grinnell) 17 – Residential real estate affects the commercial market, Lori McGinnis (Melichar, Deeb, Gerry Tomka, Randy Lenhoff, Gil Lundstrom, Charlie Vacanti, Jerry Slusky) 19 – Highway 370 development spurs economic growth, Lori McGinnis (Churchill, Peters, Lucas, Hanson April 11, 2008 1A – Class, Brown (Maury Salz, Eric Kolan, Darrin Goos, Mike Redinbaugh) 1B – Distefano Tool, Holko (Whit Bonifant, Bob Distefano, Brian Turner, Todd DeForest, Gary osler) 1C – Rezac Construction, Schwaninger (Mike Rezac) 2 – Orion Healthcare Technology, Holko (Sandra Jones) 4 – Humana, Leach (Darrell Russell) 5 – BKD, Leach (Robert Kardell) 6 – 40 Under 40, Jordan Jacobs: Mary Chase, assistant vice president for enrollment and director of admissions at Creighton University 7 – Nebraska Association of Legal Assistants, Durbin (Kaye Benak) 8 – Spilker Ales, Leach (Sam Spilker) 9 – Reality Wellness, Nancy Line Jacobs (Amy and Marty Wolff) 10 – Woman of Distinction, Holko: Carol McDonald, president and CEO of McDonald and Associates 11 – Wrap Me Slender, Durbin (LeKesha Harris and Makayla Wesley) 20 – Arne Mattson Shoes, Durbin (Terry Troxel) Omaha Business Journal pages 27A – JM Web Designs, Leach (Jonathan Patton and John Campisi) 27B – Creighton University Medical Center and Shannon Hoy, Leach 27C – U Save Pharmacy, Durbin (Bob Morrissey) 27D – Myth, Sada (Joanna and Brian Murzyn) 28 – KimCon, Sada (Kimberly Remmereid) How To Pages: Plan a Corporate Meeting/Event 29 –Consider location, logistics, amenities when choosing meeting site, Lori McGinnis 30 – Corporate meeting requires significant planning ahead, Randy McGinnis 31 – Careful planning can hold down meeting budget, Randy McGinnis How To Pages: Strengthen Your Brand 33 – Brand identity should become a revenue-generating asset, Hansen 34 – Making a business stand out comes with building a brand Working Women: Investing Wisely 36 – Women statistically need to prepare for longer retirement, Lori McGinnis (Curtis, Swartzbaugh, Dose, Ricketts) Women’s Health: Living with Pain 38 – Managing pain symptoms can help patients resume daily activities, work, Durbin (Criscuolo, Youngblood, Behney) 54 – Media Notes, Voorhees: Prescott and Fogarty write up laughs, raise scholarship money 56 – Women’s Leadership Conference coaches women to empower themselves, Brazda (Orman, Prefontaine, Martha Millhaem, Paulette Cook, Ron Newton, Amy Frederick, TD Ameritrade group, Debra Blue, Lori McKeon, Nancy Root, Gelene Tabor, Jessica Rardon, Becky Wiemer, Joyce Ely) 61 – Cascio Italian Ristorante, Nancy Line Jacobs (Judy Cascio, Eric Martin) Modern Technology 2 – Businesses must update technology to remain competitive, Hansen (Joe Wurtz Jr., Young, Theil, Singh) 3 – Mobile computing can help companies increase productivity and lower costs, Mully (Byran Cady, Schrock, Mason) 4 – Keeping company information safe a continual battle, Lori McGinnis (Dohrmann, Embury, Mandachi, Lorince) 5 – Harnessing data from company’s past can enhance business’ future, Durbin (Gerdes, Foxall, Wall, Vilim) 6 – VoIP technology no longer suffering from ‘new kid in town’ image, Hansen (Rourke, Hanson, Moran) 7 – Making smart decisions on office equipment helps businesses grow, Mully (Smith, Friis, Parker, Piper) Business Minute: Darin Petersen, CPA and shareholder, SP Group April 18, 2008 MBJ 1A – Western Waterproofing, Brown (John Kuti) 1B - Nebraska Center for Excellence in Electronics or NCEE, Schwaninger (Doug Kramer) 1C – ACI Worldwide, Durbin (Heasley) 2 – Creighton University Medical Center or CUMC, Leach (Linda Ollis) 4 – Grand Manse, Holko (Deborah Loch and Monte Froehlich) 6 – 40 Under 40, Jordan Jacobs: Jarrod Johnson, vice president of orthopaedics and neurosciences at Alegent Health 8 – Seldin’s Seven Hills Business Park, Nancy Line Jacobs (Seldin, Lenhoff, Olsson Associates rendering) 10 – HardHat Business Solutions, Quade (Pam Meyer) 11 – Merchant and Gould, Durbin (Ryan Grace) 12 – Complete Nutrition, Leach (Cory Wiedel) 13 – UAA Clearinghouse, Durbin (Mark Shada, Bill Meyer) 22 – Woman of Distinction, Holko (Wendy Birdsall) 37 – OccuVax, Holko (Sam Weiss) 46 – Media Notes, Voorhees: Callahan uses ESPN experience to boast Nebraska football on Rivals.com 50 – Around 600 attend second all Chambers Together Networking event, Brazda (Larry Gomez, David Brown, Madonna Bosanek, Lauren Eicher, Jennifer Chleboun) 53 – Twisted Fork Bistro, Nancy Line Jacobs (Darrell Auld, Katie Hale, Mary Quinn, Mark and Rebecca Ehrhorn) Business Minute, Gabel-Beccard: Bo Guidry, senior vice president and general manager, Harrah’s and Horseshoe Casinos National Safety Council: The Conference & Tradeshow for Safety Health & Environmental Professionals 2 – Safety and Health Summit marks 25th year with upbeat theme for conference, Hansen (Brian Flaherty, Chuck Downey and Kay Farrell) 4 – Speakers offer safety-related insight on leadership, awareness, second chances, Mully (Sarkus, Ramirez Johnson) 7 - Professionals to offer guidance on safety and health programs, Durbin (Trail, Boldt, DeFord, Jacobs) 8 – Individuals, organizations honored for commitment to community safety, Leach (Craig Enenbach, Pat Enenbach, Zeeb, Thayer, Butkus, Gary Gates, Mike Fahey, Dr. Tom Jones, Robert Eckman, Beverly Nolte, Frank Lovings) 9 – Summit allows safety directors to share concerns and network, Lori McGinnis (Stan Benke, Friis, Benke) 10 – Safety and Health Summit 2008 Schedule 11 – Safety and Health Summit 2008 Exhibitors 12 – Exhibitors find trade show helps increase awareness, Randy McGinnis (Sysam Smisek, Cindy Hanssen, Schroeder, Pruch, Sayler, Rolene) 13 – Summit Safety Tracks 14 – New Safety Idol contest to foster creativity, Hansen (Hetzler) 16 – Congratulations to Greater Omaha’s 2008 Safest Companies 17 – First Data risk management director named Safety Professional of 2008, Durbin (Dennis Rourke) Salute to Small Business 1 – SBA’s new drive to boost small businesses in 2008 (Kathleen Piper, Leon Milobar) 2 – Small business growth, programs show promise, despite challenges, Leach (Tom Chapman, Milobar, Blood, Thompson, Gomez) 4 – Nebraska’s SBA directo previews new loan program, training sessions, Durbin 5 – ATR’s Beitel named SBA Nebraska Small Businessperson of the Year, Mully (Beitel) 6 – Experts devise strategies to keep marketing plans proactive, fresh, Durbin (Broniecki, Kate Rice) 7 – Good succession plan can help keep your business running in the black, Hansenn (McFarland, Freeman, Mike Schilken) 8 – Loans, investors, family and friends sources of startup cash, Lori McGinnis (Wood, Scheer, Vicki Wilson, Falk) 9 – Need to attract and retain employees broaden horizons for perks, benefits, Durbin (Tom Christensen, Neff, Shada, Bass) 10 – Small businesses can compete with large firms in benefits, Randy McGinnis (Joan Malouf, Swartzbaugh, Costello, Homolko) 11 – Small businesses improve chances by careful planning, Lori McGinnis (Mosteller, Balzerick, Vacek) April 25, 2008 MBJ 1A – Tenaska, Brown (Dave Neubauer, Brian Engel) 1B – Glass fiber-reinforced concrete (GFRC), Schwaninger (Ivars Renemans) 1C – Access Elevator, Leach (Greg Anglim and Ryan Anglim) 2 – Fashion Cleaners and Omaha Lace Laundry, Durbin (Kermit Engh) 4 – Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, Schwaninger (Marsha Lommel) 6 – Wes and Willy, Holko (Bill Mullen) 7 – The Designer’s Furniture Gallery, Durbin (Marilyn Schooley Hansen) 8 – 40 Under 40, Jordan Jacobs: David Cota, senior managing director at First National Capital Markets 9 – Gomez Art Supply, Holko (Peggy Gomez) 10 – Great Plains Minority Supplier Development Council, Holko (Rudyard E. Cooper) 11 – U.S. Data Corp. (Justin Benton, Erich Kaminsky, Jeff Herdzina) 12 – Woman of Distinction, Nancy Line Jacobs: Melissa Maday, innovation business manager, Alegent Health McCauley Center 20 – Designer Showhouse unveiled at Opening Night Charity Gala (Jodie and Bill Mackintosh, Ellen Wright, Randy Mueller, Sharon and Pat McNeil, Cathy and Scot Bonnesen, Rod Hespen) Council Bluff Business Pages 21A – Mobile Storage Solutions Inc., Durbin (Connie Garrett) 21B – Direct Pro Audio, Leslie McCornick (John Manhart) 21C – Council Bluffs’ Bregants enjoyed careers as entertainers and candy salespeople, Richard Warner (Jean Bregant and Inez Bregant) 22 – Puttin’ On The Bluffs, Stacy Moravec: Heartland Family Services seek entries Legal Profession 30 – Attorneys tackle billing pressures as corporate clients try to cut legal expenses, Jill Hansen (Wayne J. Mark) 31 – Elder law seeks to address broad range of issues impacting aging baby boomers, Lori McGinnis (Gardner, Margaret Schaefer) 32 – Employers are becoming more sensitive to potential for workplace violence, Hansen (Harvey Cooper) 34 – Despite gray areas, cyber law draws heavily on legal traditions, Hansen (Atkinson, Mike Bydalek) 35 – IP attorneys: Knowing copyright law helps protect your business and work, Durbin (O’Connor, Milligan, Roberta Christensen) 36 – Legal profession’s career trends and job market remain consistent in recent years, Mully (DeWitt, Kristy Cote) 38 – Consulting a lawyer important before pursuing a merger or acquisition, Lori McGinnis (Scudder, Matthew Bock and Denise Destache) Arts and Entertainment 47 – Entertainment options in the area vary from music to sports to movies, Lori McGinnis (Dixon, Schilling, Casey Logan) 48 – Arts scene shows few signs of disruption in the slumping economy, Mully (Mark Masuoka, Bethea, Poppens, Squires) 49 – Family entertainment opportunities vast with spring and summer months, Randy McGinnis (Rummel, Schmad, Bamber, Dawn Ream) 54 – Media Notes, Scott Voorhees: Reflecting on Gary Kerr’s career achievements as Omaha broadcaster 56 – Seven community and business leaders added to Business Hall of Fame, Brazda 60 – CREW, Hall of Fame luncheon break attendance records at 19th annual event, Jordan Jacobs 65 – Jams, An American Grill, Nancy Line Jacobs (Mark Hoch, Raye Sullivan, Julie Gannon, Mamie Jackson, Mark Johnson) Business Minute, Gabel-Beccard: Ben Pankonin, director of business development, Five Nines Technology Group May 2, 2008 MBJ 1A – Millard Lumber, Brown (Richard Russell, Mark Russell) 1B – Sparkling Klean, Holko (Sandy Hammers) 1C – LaMar’s Donuts, Holko (Anthony Bonelli and Larry Laux) 2 – Choice Pet foods, Durbin (Tim and Mark Healy) Harding & Shultz, Holko (Jack Shultz and John H. Bergmeyer) 5 – Quality Irrigation, McCormick (Ryan Jardine) 8A – 40 Under 40, Jordan Jacobs: Eileen Korth, vice president and project manager, Jack-Jackson & Associates 8B – NBDC hold Omaha workshop for Hispanic business owners, Brazda (Sandra Garcia, Karen Mauropoulos, Andy Alexander) 9 – Electronic Recyclers, Jordan Jacobs (Gene Stratton) 10 – Max Muscle, Schwaninger (Chad Case) 11 – Woman of Distinction, Nancy Line Jacobs: Dr. Maryanne Stevens, RSM and president, College of Saint Mary 12 – Rose Theater, Crystal Reid (Erin Bragg) 13 – First annual Omaha Health Expo exceed expectations, attracts more than 10,000, Jordan Jacobs (Bob Peterson, Lynn Potter, Dr. Tom Osborne, Steve Warren, Bob Mancuso Jr., Johnny Rodgers, Dorothy Sullivan, Karleen Sucher 14 – Quantam Solutions, Holko (Dale Ratliff II and David Sheesley) 25 – Chamber fundraising campaign under way; GO!’s goal: $20 million, Dan McCann (Brown and McAtee) 46 – Omaha’s entertainment guru Kala hits the stage and silver TV screen, Scott Voorhees (Jim Kalal and Pam Kalal) 48 – UNL College of Business Administration Advisory Board honors business leaders, Holko (Gordon F. Glade, Cynthia Milligan, Roger Severin, Connie Ryan, John Hoerner) 50 – Secretaries, assistants and executives mark Administrative Professionals Day, Durbin (Linda Kavan, Heather Watson, Shari Flowers, Barbara Abrahamsen, Lori Clapper, Donna Wirth, Sue Strampe, Donna Wirth, Kay Enlow) 53 – Passport Restaurant, Nancy Line Jacobs (Mahmood Tajvar, Juan Guiterrez, Allyson Foisy, Tyler Mel, Cindy Ervin, Mary Pat Roh) The Green Way: the path to better business 2 – LEED rating system has helped to popularize eco-friendly design, Jill Hansen (Penn, Feuerbach, Johnson, Adam Herink, Harley Davidson) 5 – Green homebuilders aim to help environment, increase efficiency, Reid (Rezac, Jim Stover, Tony Maryanski) 6 – Companies using daylight harvesting to rely on natural light, Lori McGinnis (Tallong, Chuck Kopocis, Hirschbach) 9 – Conserving energy, preventing waste are smart business moves, experts say, Durbin (Prost, Atkinson, Rohrig, Ken Kucera) 11 – Green education grows as interest in environment increases, Lori McGinnis (Michaella Wittmann, McCarty, Cassman, Schaap) 12 – Options available for homes to feature environmentally-friendly landscaping, Randy McGinnis (Trilety Wade, Spellman) 15 – Businesses are showing interest in recycling materials, electronics, Randy McGinnis (Hakenkamp, McNeal, Steve Andrews) 17 – Organic options filling food pyramid of some Nebraska businesses, Durbin (Jane Beran, Burback) 18 – Architects, engineers can help promote building efficiency, Lori McGinnis (Schirmer, Birch, Hilton, Amundson) 19 – Earth Day celebrations focus on sustainability, community service, Brazda (Barnes) MITA 40th Anniversary 3A – MITA conference celebrates 40th anniversary during challenging, stimulating times, Hansen (Reynolds, Jim Grewe, Cindy Zimmerman) 3B – MITA’s Importer and Exporter of the Year: Brite Ideas, Li-Cor, Mully (Larry Middendorf, Travis Freeman) 4 – Speakers will emphasize staying on top during rapidly changing times, Hansen (Kramer, Turner, Kelly, Roth, Phil Patterson) 5 – Devalued U.S. dollar bestows mixed blessings on importers and exporters, Hansen (Puleio, Burbach, Bill Bianco) 7 – China recalls affect Nebraska businesses (Lee, Simon, Preister, Mark Levin) 8 – Dollar, exports continue to shipping container shortage, Lori McGinnis (Leathers, Mike Lodes) 11 – Legislation to protect orts is expected to have long-term cost, security impacts, Leach Business Minute, Gabel-Beccard: Lloyd Roitstein, president Mid America Council, Boy Scouts May 9, 2008 MBJ 1A – Office Furniture Installers, Holko (Jay Bolding) 1B – Cutchall Management Co., Brown (Greg Cutchall, Matt Diamond, Ray Cutchall, Tim Griggs) 1C – TMCO, Schwaninger (Joe Wosleger, Jeff Frerichs) 2 – Metropolitan Utilities District (MUD), Nancy Line Jacobs (Doug Clark) 4 – Li-Cor, Holko (Doc Chaves and Larry Middendorf) 6 – Bender Ornamental, Leggett (Kevin Bender) 7 – Redbarn.tv, Nelson (Rich Robbins) 8 – 40 Under 40, Jordan Jacobs: Darrin Dukart, food service manager, Scott Residence Hall and Conference Center 9 – Nebraska Restaurant Association, Schwaninger (Jim Partington) 10 – South Omaha Arts Institute, Durbin (Marcos Mora) 11 – Vic Gutman & Associates, Durbin (Vic Gutman) 12 – Woman of Distinction, Durbin: Kathleen Kelley, chief administrative officer, Douglas County 13- Fast Alterations, McCormick (Ana Stack) 22 – Nebraska agricultural products head to China and Asia to seek new markets, Runyon (Heineman, Baier, Garbacz, Olsen, Ennis, Bond) Omaha Business Journal Pages 29A – Johnson Sash & Door, Holko (Craig Johnson) 29 B – Pierce Technologies, Durbin (Sally Cohen, Julie Adler, Ed Abersfeller) 29C – The Frame Service, Durbin (Rebecca Boylan) 29D – CarMax, Sada (John Ruffing) 30 – Fresh food, supporting local ag draw hundred to opening day of Farmers Market, Brazda (Christie Keplinger, Rhonda May, Rhonda Diller, Jun Ping, Yodong Li) How to … Working with an employment agency 31 – Staffing agencies help companies save time in hiring, Randy McGinnis Staffing pros say: Stay both positive and realistic as you change jobs or careers, Hansen How to … Choose a cell phone package for your business 34 – Businesses have several options in cell phone service, Lori McGinnis Working Women … Summer activities for kids 36 – Parents need to take initiative to be active with children in the summer, McCormick (Rizal, Mulkerrin, Kahler, Williams) Women’s Health … Getting enough sleep 38 – Consistent sleep schedule will help achieve restful night, Lori McGinnis (Anderson Roubal) 39 – Sleep deficits, disorders affecting health, productivity of employees, Durbin (Brodd) 49 – South Omaha businesses see increase in sales from Cinco de Mayo festivities, Brazda (Cecilia Ruvalcaba, Jesus Solario, Maria Miranda, Cinday Ramires, Marco Diaz) 54 – Tommy O leaves KQKQ, joins Steele at The Big O to wake up listeners, Voorhees (Steele, Tommy O) Hotels and Tourism 55 – Increasing variety of events helps hotel market in Omaha to flourish, Mully (Jensen, Telford, Hale) 56 – Shorter trips, Omaha area attractions fuel tourist traffic amid uncertainly, Leach (Scott) 58 – Hotel construction and renovation active in Omaha, Lori McGinnis (Annebeth Kearney-Black, Spearman, Anderson, Robert) 60 – Downtown attractions bring vibrancy to the area, Lori McGinnis (Dixon, Myer, Forsberg) 65 – Michael’s at the Market, Nancy Line Jacobs (Susie Svendsen, Brandon Henery, Martin Vallecillo, Jill Workman) 2008 Omaha 25 Excellence in Business Awards Luncheon 2 – Chamber’s Omaha 25 awards recognize revenue, payroll and investment growth, Hansen (Larry Gomez and Tracey Fricke) 3 – Corporate Citizenship Award (Alegent Health): Community betterment is a high priority for Corporate Citizenship winner Alegent Health, Hansen (Wayne Sensor) 4 – Emerging Business of the Year (Phenomblue): Creative strategies for local, national clients leads Phenomblue to double its size, Mully (Joe Olsen) 5 – Minority Business of the Year (T.D. Saunders & more): Sanders fills decorating and gifting niche in corporate market with T.D. Sanders & more, Mully (Terri Sanders) 6 – Nonprofit Organization of the Year (Omaha Performing Arts, OneWorld Health Centers): Omaha Performing Arts, OneWorld Health Centers aim to improve lives, Durbin (Joan Squires, Andrea Skolkin) 8 – Small Business of the Year: The Speed Stik: PGA tour instructor develops The Speed Stik to increase golf ball speed and distance, Hansen (James Sieckmann, Juan Elizondo) 9 – Women in Leadership Award: Jane Miller: Jane Miller aims to help Gallup recruit, retain employees to grow organization, Mully (Jane Miller) 10 – Scenes from the 2007 Omaha 25 Excellence in Business Awards 11 – Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce: 2008 Omaha 25 Excellence in Business Awards 12 - Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce: 2008 Omaha 25 Excellence in Business Awards 13 – Scenes from the 2007 Omaha 25 Excellence in Business Awards 14 - Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce: 2008 Omaha 25 Excellence in Business Awards Business Minute, Gabel-Beccard: Karen K. Miller, senior vice president, Nebraska Bankers Association May 16, 2008 MBJ 1A – Radio Engineering, Brown (Scott Hays, David Chavez, Mike Busselle) 1B – Conductix and Wampfler, Holko (Lon Miller and Rod Griffith, Chris Buike, Tony SIllman) 1C – LES, Schwaninger (Terry Bundy) 2 – Centris, Holko (Kevin Parks) 4 – Brighton Construction Co., Holko (Fernando Pages) 6 – 40 Under 40, Jordan Jacobs: Scott P. Moore, partner, Baird Holm 7 – Counterparts, McCormick (Jim Gentile) 8 – Educare Center, Nancy Line Jacobs (Gladys Haynes) 9 – Gary Michael’s Clothiers, Reetz (Gary Novotny and Nathen Rutt) 10 – AllPlay Foundation, Durbin (Bruce Froendt) 11A – Small business sales remain stable in the area during nationwide boom, McCormick (Milobar, Ravipati, Chris Best) 11B – Downtown Living Tour provides glimpses of Omaha’s condos (Tasha Moss) 12A – Cornhusker Beverage and Bridal, Holko (Nicole Bourquin) 12B – Indian Creek Nursery, Durbin (Scott Farrington) 13 – Historic homes and thriving businesses make Midtown focus for improvement, Brazda (Makayla Telfer, Jamie Grayson-Berglund, Petra Aguilar, Amy Chin, Rafael Carreno) 20 – Greater Omaha Chamber honors 25 businesses at annual luncheon (Joan Squires, Drew Blossom and Dan Neary) Investing for Retirement 27 – Volatile economy creates concerns for prospective retirees, Hansen (Mark Lookabill) 28 – Retirement money needs to last through increased years of life expectancy, Mully (Egermier, Curtis, David Blair) 29 – Investing needs to continue despite possible recession, Lori McGinnis (Morgan, Bridges, Gross, Arkfeld) 30 – Seniors look to reverse mortgage to generate extra retirement income, Jansen (Jody Smythe) 31 – Self-employed and those without employer-paid retirement benefits have options, Hansen (Peters, Libis, McFarland) 32 – Retirement benefits decline as more employees are responsible for costs, Randy McGinnis (Gregan, Swartzbaugh, Speece, Burtscher) 35 – Omahans taking ‘Great Strides’ to find a cure for cystic fibrosis, McCarville (Samuel Bryant, Erica and Aaron Bryant) 36 – Kelly explores Nebraska history in documentaries and on NET Television, Voorhees (Kelly) 53 – Bishop’s Bar & Grill, Nancy Line Jacobs (Rich Fowler, Matt Bishop, Andrea Coufal, Frank Davis, Samantha Badura Business Minute: Robb Pantano, financial adviser, Renaissance Financial May 23, 2008 MBJ 1A – HKS of Omaha, Brown (Mary Cockerill) 1B – Schemmer Associates, Durbin (Frank Comisar, Mark Higgins) 1C – REAMS, Holko (Bryce Bousquet) 2 – Fitzgerald, Schorr, Barmettler & Brennan, Holko (Robert Cannella, Bruce Vosburg, Nick Taylor) 4 – Rogge General Constructors, Schwaninger (Randy Rogge) 6 – 40 Under 40, Jordan Jacobs: Michaella Wittmann, director of sustainable design solutions group, HDR 7 – Entrepreneurs’ Organization, Durbin (Jason Hellman) 8 – Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital, Durbin (Dr. Erik Otterberg, Morrison) 9 – Nebraska Diamond, McCormick (John Tavlin) 10 – Woman of Distinction, McCormick: Pamela Hernandez , senior vice president of operations and strategy management, Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society 11 – Initial planning under way for increased economic development in South Omaha, McCormick (Deborah Keating, Brown, Daub) 29 – Identity crimes don’t discriminate of the basis of age, geography or income, Hansen (Jaimee Napp, Bruning) 36 – Becka the ‘Middle’man finds his home at NewsRadio 1110 KFAB, Voorhees (Becka) 38 – SCORE recognizes ‘outstanding entrepreneurs’ at annual awards luncheon, Durbin (Bob Balzerick, Erika Barth, Leo Bianchi, Stan Barth, Pat Barron, Angie Michaels, Armando Salgado, Terri Davis) 46 – Greater Omaha Chamber hosts 930 to honor 25 businesses at annual luncheon, McCormick (Wayne Sensor, Andrea Skolkin, Joan Squires, Joe Olsen, Jim Arnold, Jeff Gordman, Ryan Rodenburg, Dan Neary, Radd Way, Jane Miller, Juan Elizondo, Terri Sander, Terry Millard, Janae McKee, Max Callen, Andrea Hoig, Bob Hoig) 48 – Better Bodies, Durbin (Todd Mills, John Barnhill) 50 – National Safety Council Summit drives safety consciousness home, Brazda (Della Sanders, Gary Javitch, Pat and Craig Enenbach, Kay Ferrel, Tim Gilligan, Mike Fahey, Dennis Rourke, Russ Zeeb, Edward Bickels, Dennis Rourke, Gil Park, MaryPat Mangiameli, Brian Hansen, Dana Osborne, Holly Anderson, Beth Custer, George Lin, Lana Schmidt, Jason McDonald, Ben Wiese, Linda Butkus, Gary Gates) 53 – Bistro 121 attracts schnitzel fans while keeping up with new food and wine trends, Nancy Line Jacobs (Walter Hecht, Megan Prosterman, Todd Keeling and Ken Knutson) Celebrate Construction 2 – Construction firms face challenges, but Omaha remains a solid market, Hansen (Lempka, Brad von Gillern, Buland, Maynard) 6 – Omaha fortunate to have avoided ‘extreme peaks and valleys’ in construction market, Hansen (Mollak, Herink, Vrana, John Taylor) 9 – Lincoln avoids ups and downs in construction market, Lori McGinnis (Mitchelle, Wes Oestreich, Mumford) 11 – With prices relatively flat, now many be the right time to buy a new home, Hansen (Barbara Byrd, Hofer, Rezac) 14 – Federal funding uncertainties stall some infrastructure improvement projects, Hansen (Perry, Dingman, Weander) 16 – Urban condo concept gradually gaining credibility in Omaha, Hansen (Bird, Christensen, Sova, Perry Poyner) 18 – Proper training and equipment are keys to maintaining safety, reducing injuries, McCormick (Johnson, Gawley, Mulherin, Paul Beller) 20 – Design-build contracts advance timelines, now growing in popularity, Durbin (Plummer, Bill Stazzoni, Flecky) 22 – Health care and educational construction strong, driven by aging population, Brazda (Tekippe, Thiele, Tom Nolan) Business Minute, Gabel-Beccard: Scott Ash, Director of operations, Nebraska Sports Council May 30, 2008 MBJ 1A – Omaha Print, Holko (Chuck Kinzer, Steve Hayes) 1B – NP Dodge, Brown (Nate Dodge) 1C – Landscapes Unlimited, Schwaninger (Bill Kubly) 2 – Puritan Manufacturing, Durbin (Bill Waters, David Waters) 4 – Hague Quality Water of Nebraska, Holko (Jeff White) 6 – Charles Drew Health Center, Nancy Line Jacobs (Richard Brown) 7 – eCreamery, McCormick (Abby Klusmire and Becky App) 8 – 40 Under 40, Jordan Jacobs: Jeff Beals, vice president of operations, Coldwell Banker Commercial World Group 9 – Paul Daniels Interiors, Holko (Kay Maxwell) 10 – Olympia Cycle, McCormick (Larry Thorsen) 11 – Millard Business Association honors businesses, individuals at annual gala, Nancy Line Jacobs (Jay Bergmeier) Event Planners & Speaker Bureaus 28 – Planning tips, trends and must-haves can make meetings and events a hit, Mully (Pitschka, Riggs) 30 – Thorough planning can make speaker one of the highlights of a special event, Hansen (Angela Brant, Tiffany Goodnight, Black) 32 – Internet changes the way companies can market their events, Lori McGinnis (Anderson, McBride, Pedersen) 33 – Companies have many options for outing entertainment, Lori McGinnis (The Amazing Arthur, Lisa Turner, Chad Heese, Scott Heese) 34 – Venues offer specialized options for different types of events, McCormick (Shawn Williams, Maiers, Gerber, Sullivan) Council Bluffs Growth Report 44 – Council Bluffs undergoing variety of economic development projects, Bob Mundt, Hanafan, Hoth) 46 – Health care and educational institutions reflect growth in Council Bluffs area, Mully (Dan Kinney, Knedler, Baumert) 47 – Financial institutions planning expansions in competitive market, Hansen (Selene, Gronstall, Michael Kenealy, Larsen) 48 – Commercial growth, transportation projects strength housing market in Council Bluffs, Durbin (Powell, Mark McKeever) 49 – Council Bluffs raises its profile as destination for tourist and business travelers, Hansen (Hansen, Higginbotham, Josee Beier) 50A – Council Bluffs played key role in Railway Male Service, Warner 50B – Puttin’ on the summertime activities in the Bluffs, Moravec 56 – 40th MITA Conference highlights trade’s role in business growth, Brazda (Josh Minturn, Dave Heineman, Travis Freeman, Jim Grewe, Larry Middendorf, Joel Severinghaus, Susan Rouch, Joe Chapuran, John Schwietz, Teresa Green, Arnold Nesbitt, Michael Young, Mario Comacho, Brianne King) 61 – Hector’s, Durbin (Danielle keck, Kalleher family, Hector Garcia, Jose Perez, Jason Gehrken) Business Minute: Kathleen Reynolds, credit manager and international director, Dultmeier Sales June 6, 2008 MBJ 1A – Cintas, Brown (Jason S. Schulz, Dolares Ceballos, Jessica Vann. Robin Horne) 1B – Great Western Bank, McCormick (Colin Anderson) 1C – Lincoln Industries, Schwaninger (Hank Orme) 2 – Landmark Management Group, Durbin (David Paladino) 4 – Rexnord Industries, Schwaninger (Gregg Fusselman) 6 – ATM Detailing, Watkins (Chris and Julie Ashton) 7 – McGinnis Construction, Holko (Cindy McGinnis, Mel McGinnis, Denny Sciscoe) 8 – 40 Under 40, Jordan Jacobs: David Rogers, CEO, Frontier Holdings 9 – General Security & Sound Systems, Schwaninger (R.J. Lipert) 10 – Woman of Distinction, McCormick: Diane Duren, vice president, Union Pacific 11 – SignIT, Holko (Steve and Marianne Roarty) 12 – Health Fairs of America, McCormick (Alan Kohll) 13A – ITT Technical Institute, McCormick (Charan Jeet Singh) 13B – Omaha No. 3 in Kiplinger’s Best Places to Live, Gabel-Beccard (Brown) Sarpy County Growth Report 27 – Population of Sarpy on the rise; economy thriving despite national economic trends, Jacobs (Churchill, Kindig, Nielsen) 28 – Sarpy County excels in owner-occupied, built to suit commercial, industrial space, Hansen (Heider, Shaw, Maenner, Michael Henery) 29 – Retail growth offers diverse choices for county residents, workers and visitors, Hansen (Magid, Tim Lueck, Peters, Obermeyer) 30 – Home prices stable in Sarpy County; lower priced homes are selling better, Lori McGinnis (Langford, Boyer, Wiebusch) 31 – Fort Crook plan among road projects in Sarpy county, Lori McGinnis (Lucas, Bisson, Galvin Corner rendering) 32 – Area banking and financial institutions poised for growth in remainder of year, McCormick (DeBoer, Zey, Whitner, Falk) Company Outings 39 – Decide on objectives and invites before planning company outing, Lori McGinnis (Lyndell Massengale, Hillis, Black, Cutchall) 40A – Unique venues offer variety and fun for employees at corporate outings, Mully (Shaw, Alicia Millard) 40B – Companies that are seeking to honor their employees have several options, Mully (Gilinsky, Neary) 42 – Caterers can target menus for leaner budgets and healthier meal choices, Hansen (Nancy Mattly, Robisch Hay, Sullivan, Newhouse) 54 – You can reduce risk of becoming an identity of theft target, Mully (Parshall, Diers) 57 – Bailey’s, Durbin (Greg Lindberg, Jon Dye, Karen Bauermeister, Juan Barajas) Business Minute, Gabel-Beccard: Ray Ostronic, president, Granulawn June 13, 2008 MBJ 1A – InterSystems Inc., Brown (Rod Cooper) 1B – TCW Construction Inc., Schwaninger (Joseph Delgado) 1C – TEK Industries, Holko (Hoffman) 2 – David Day and Associates, McCormick (Stuart Chittenden, Jill Samuelson, Anne Conway Day, David Day) 4 – Complete Children’s Health, Schwaninger (Steve Russell, Brad Brabec) 5 – Prudential Ambassador Omaha, Durbin (Vince Leisey) 6 – Nobbies, Durbin (Gordon and Joy Watanabe) 7 – Visiting Angels, McCormick (Angela Landrum) 8 – 40 Under 40, Jordan Jacobs: Joanie Spitznagle, program director, Homeless Services 9 – Outpost 12, Holko (Michael Domgard) 10 – Woman of Distinction, McCormick: Suzanne Kirk, senior vice president, Bank of the West 11 – Outdoor Kitche, Reid (Dan Gould) Omaha Business Journal pages 25A – Sweet Magnolia’s Bake Shop, Durbin (Amy Chin) 25B – Tony Pasquale Productions, McCormick (Tony Pasquale) 25C – Omaha Wilbert Vaults, Holko (Andy Classen) 25D – Quiet Control Reins, Durbin (Denise Maryanski) 26 – Dave Arch and Associates, Durbin (Dave Arch) How to … Choose a Financial Institution 27 – Your banker should be a key player in your company’s planning and growth, Hansen 28 – Convenience, in the broader sense, tops priorities for bank customers, Durbin 31 – Online banking provides account notification, saves time and money, Lori McGinnis How to … Choose Office Furniture/Décor 32 – Choose office furniture to meet your business’ needs, Mully 33 – Offices can be redecorated even when budget is tight, Lori McGinnis 35- Maximizing office space requires use of a professional, Lori McGinnis Working Women: Caring for Aging Parents 36 – Consider location, atmosphere and lifestyle needs when choosing care option, McCormick (Mieres, Hager, Ploughman) 37 – Candid discussions with aging parents, care consultants can lead to solutions, Nancy Line Jacobs (Myers, Prucha, Stewart, Groth) Women’s Health: Migraines 39 – Splitting from a life of headaches, patients can get help from doctors, Durbin (Hutteger, Rakes) 52 – Lincoln Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Awards celebrates young leadership, Durbin 61 – Caniglia’s Venice Inn, Durbin (Brian Hilger, Jerry and Chuck Caniglia) Health and Wellness 1A – Hopsitals focus on improving patient care through technology and growing facilities, Jordan Jacobs (Phil Buttell) 2 – Omaha and Lincoln are health care facilities undergo expansion and renovation, Hansen (Walls, Hachten, foster, Roberts) 5 – What’s good for the body is good for the brain in delaying Alzheimer’s, dementia, Jordan Jacobs (Jeromie Dillman, Gail Finsand) 6 – Guidelines for safe summer fitness and activities, Mully (Jill Orton, Mulherin, Slaymaker, George) 7 – Preventative medicine an programs are increasingly linked to managing insurance plan costs and benefits, McCormick (Lisa Daniels, Reid) 8 – Moving into retirement: Fitness trends among older adults support longevity, Durbin (Doty, Kentopp, David Kutler) 10 – Men require regular physician visits to catch problems before they start, Brazda (Robert Rhodes) Business Minute: Stephanie Dostal, vice president of operations, Lincoln Chamber of Commerce June 20, 2008 MBJ 1A – Avantas, Brown (Lorane Kinney) 1B – S&W Fence, McCormick (Mike Welniak) 1C – Atlas Co., Schwaninger (Kevin Steele) 2 – Bellevue University, Durbin (John Muller) 4 – WLA Consulting, Holko (Fred Scarpello and Tom Senne) 6 – Calamar, Durbin (Scott Kennedy) 8 – 40 Under 40, Jordan Jacobs: Lisa Hagstrong, marketing and events director, Metro Omaha Builders Association 10 – Lincoln’s Young Professional Group, Holko (Stephanie Dostal) 9A – Woman of Distinction, McCormick: Lori Pinkerton, director offaculty recruitment, Creighton University 9B – Eight awarded for work promoting diversity in the community (Bill Ramsey, Fred Schott) 13 – 3G Distributing, Durbin (Rick Gabriel) Education and Career Development 27 – University expand programs, facilities while keeping education affordable, Jordan Jacobs (Bill Conley, Terry Hynes, Schmailzl, Perlman, Hawkins) 28 – MBA is valued by employers as important element in hiring, promoting staff members, Hansen (McDaniel, Bayer, Nelson, Jason Pfaff) 29 – Savings, loans, grants and scholarships can help pay for college education, Hansen (Kiser) 30 – New, flexible degree programs are offered based on career field demand, Mully (Kohler, Rubens Pamies, Forkner) 31 – Working adults using online courses, accelerated programs to move ahead, Durbin (Valerio, Hammond, James Eckman. Green) 32 – Partnerships can generate jobs for students and bring growth to companies in Midlands, McCormick (Woodworth, Callhan) 41 – Businesses must guard against ID theft just like individuals, Lori McGinnis (Baumert, Hegarty, Jeub, Eminger) 47 – Thoughtful, timely equipment and supply rental important to event’s success, Hansen (Honeyman, Duncan) 57 – Charleston’s, Durbin (Vince Fletcher, Rico Mercado, Christine Bone, Amanda and Brett Sandvold, Erin Hunt) Kidwell 1 – Kidwell expands as single provider for business client’s diverse data infrastructure, Hansen (Ryan Theil, Chris Kidwell) 2A – Kidwell showcases HD video conferencing systems as time, cost saver for businesses, Hansen (Jim Dill, Dale Gleaves) 2B – IP telephony combined with IT services provide business solutions, McCormick (Stephen Moffitt, Brian Berend) 3 – Kidwell’s nurse call, IP access control systems aim to add efficiency, security, McCormick (Alvin Kobes, Dave Black, Dean Steffensmeier, Robert Sicinski) Technology 2 – Tech industry goes toward server consolidation, managed services, Jordan Jacobs (Theil, Piper, Drew Embury) 3 – Search engine optimization, Web site design, marketing drive online sales, McCormick (Kennedy, Moore, Bruce Clure) 4A – Companies can take steps to stretch their IT budget in slow economy, Lori McGinnis (Young, Reynolds, Mark Spurgeon) 4B – Employers prizing IT, IS professionals aware of their effect on bottom line, Durbin (Carlson, Bass, Thaden, Joe Schwaller) 6 – Telephone and computer systems among vital technologies, Lori McGinnis (Quevedo, Nigh, Mike Byers) 7 – Smart phones and mobile workforce allow people increase productivity and savings, Brazda (Schrock, Castle, Hilliard, Tyler Fiene) Business Minute, Gabel-Beccard: Gary Seeger, executive vice president, UMB Bank June 27, 2008 MBJ 1A – Seedorff Masonry, Brown (Jeff MacTaggart) 1B – Odermatt Floor Covering, Nancy Line Jacobs, (Rich Odermatt) 1C – Prime Rigging, Schwaninger (Carl Applegate, Mike Mundt, Tim Geis) 2 – TurnKey Solutions, Durbin (Jim and Amy Sedlak) 4 – Guardian Angels Homecare, Holko (Tony Fulton) 6 – Wolf Brothers, Leach (Tom Kirshenbaum) 7 – Arbor Aesthetics, Durbin (Jeffrey Grewe) 8 – 40 Under 40, Jordan Jacobs: PaulaJo Malin, director of consultation-liaison psychiatry and psychiatry clerkship director, Creighton University School of Medicine 9 – Club Kicks Dance and Cheer, Quade (Kari Neth) 10 – Sweet Georgine’s Bakeshop, McCormick (Christianna Reinhardt) 11 – Western Douglas County Chamber, McCormick (Tomanek) Council Bluffs Business 25A – MAG Industries Inc., Durbin (Greg Albertus and Mike Smith) 25B – J. Development Co., McCormick (Julie Stavneak, Jim Royer) 25C – Reviewing Council Bluffs’ tornado history reveals some destruction over the years, Warner 26 – Puttin’ on nonprofit activities in the Bluffs, Moravec Relocation 35 – Relocation experts help job transferees get acclimated and ease tension, Hansen (Bull, Tucknott, Randy Wilson) 36 – Organization, cooperation critical for business relocation; service providers help with transition, Mully (Kratky, Riha, Bowden) 39 – 40 Under 40, Brazda: Matthew Wegener, president of ISoft Data and co-founder of the Turbine Flats Project 44 – Salem’s background in business, aviation combines with financial planning, McCormick (Salmen) 49 – The Drover, Durbin (Molly Goodwin, Joni Piper, Cole Barks, Matt Daugherty, Phillip Daugherty, James Paul) Human Resource Management 2 – HR professionals seek to close generation gaps while meeting evolving client needs, Jordan Jacobs (Pedersen, Rath, Porter, Anschutz, Scot Thompson) 3 – Eastern Nebraska remains largely a candidate’s market for people with solid skills, Hansen (Julie Muessel, Melissa Kokenge, Regan Pepples, Liedle, Mayer, Henke) 5 – Health coverage No. 1 thing employees looking for in benefits, Brazda (Jerry McCloskey, Swinton, Friedrich, Ault) 7 – When hiring or firing, employers must try to stay alert to discrimination laws, Hansen (Tiritilli, McLeod, Cannella, Michaelle Baumert) 8 – Changing demographics of the workforce enhance HR’s corporate leadership role, Hansen (Hughes, Ward, Doug Bergman, Jill Faith) 9 – Properly conducted personnel reviews bring value to employers, employees, Mully (Fuehrer, Durham) 11 – Technology speeds up human resource processes, has its benefits, risks involved, Holko (Stoddard, Blakely, Bill Hiltgen, Melissa Wulf) 12 – Retaining knowledge is becoming even more important as aging workers retire, McCormick (Merle Riepe, Diane Cox) Business Minute: Paul Glenn, vice president, Executive Travel July 4, 2008 MBJ 1A – Allied Oil & Suppy, Brown (Tamara Heinson Fowler, R. Conrad Heinson, and Debra Heinson Thiesfeld) 1B – Paul Davis Restoration, Durbin (Chris Mangan) 1C – David Design, Holko (Matt Metcalf, Wachal, Stange, Dalton, Mehlhaff) 2 – Hayes & Associates, Durbin (Frank Hayes) 4 – 84 Lumber, Schwaninger (Joe Becker) 6 – MBJ 40 Under 4, Jordan Jacobs: Cindy Reid, president, Evolving Solutions Trade Shows 7 – Properly planned, trade shows reap business success; attendees save time, gain knowledge, Mully (Riggs, Mancuso, Fricke) 8 – Display professionals help cost-conscious corporate clients achieve quality, Hansen (Blair, Compton, Denison, Martin) 10 – Exhibiting at trade shows is part of broader marketing strategies, Durbin (Davies, Sibbel, Perez) 11 – For Dr. Haller, the next flight plan involves a new private air service, Easy Jet, Durbin (Dr. Michael Haller) 21 – LBJ 40 Under 40, Jordan Jacobs: Carissa Bullock, vice president of marketing, Cornhusker Bank 33 – Woman of Distinction, McCormick: Kathy English, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Children’s Hospital 34 – Vision Exhibits, Durbin (Janet Denison) 38 – Absolute Serenity Day Spa and Rejuvenation Center/Boutique Barn, McCormick (Colene Doucette, Robyn Freeman, Sarah Casey) 39 – Leadership Nebraska class focuses on economic development at Omaha stops, Brazda (Shawn Robinson, Don Mihovk, John Decker Jr., Brian Wight, Matt Boyd, Jodi Sedivy, Tom Nussrallah, Jamie Karl) 40 – Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska, Durbin (Fran Marshall) 41 – The Tasting Room, Durbin (Emily Curtis, Chef Marc Wilson, Katy Luichinger, Darin LeRiger) Transportation, Distribution & Warehousing 2 – Transportation companies find innovative ways to respond to skyrocketing fuel prices, Jordan Jacobs (Johnson, Mansfield, Smithey, Wayne Kennedy) 4 – Airports take conservative approach to expansion as major airlines face challenges, Hansen (Wood, Walker, Scott Robertson) 5 – Eppley Airfield looks to increase revenue with service to travelers, Brazda (Don Smithey, Judy Ploen, Cheryl Haggin, Jaime Boarts, Charlotte Hostetter, Phyllis Siemer, Cory Kintzel) 6 – Trucking industry struggles to discover creative ways to offset rising fuel costs, Hansen (Trout, Acklie, Mytty, Cindy Mass) 7 – Road improvements under way this summer despite limited funding, McCormick (Herrick, Anderson, Prost, Steve Kathol) 8 – Deliver service providers turn industry hurdles into company improvements, Mully (Hillwick, Jones, Niebur) 10 – Warehouse outsourcing allows companies to focus on what they do best, Brazda (Gatton, McMullen, Meyers) Business Minute: Wayne Sensor, CEO, Alegent Health July 11, 2008 MBJ 1A – Millard Sprinker, Durbin (Todd Rannals) 1B – Roberts Dairy, Brown (Bob Walker) 1C – Whitehead Oil, Schwaninger (Mark Whitehead) 2 – Nurse Providers, Durbin (Sally Vilmont) 4 – Meininger Fire Protection, Holko (Shane Meininger, Chris Meininger) 6 – Roberts Pool and Spa, Durbin (Jesse and Marcy Roberts) 8 – 40 Under 40, Jordan Jacobs: Veronica “Katty” Petak, assistant dean of students, College of Saint Mary 9 – Custom Blinds and Design, Quade (Sherri Tafoya) 10 – Woman of Distinction, McCormick: Judy Verner, president and CEo, Nebraska Humane Society 11 – Taxi’s Grille & Bar, Durbin (Patty Werth, Mac Thompson, Claudia Grisnick, Nicole Tromler) 18 – Hooters/In Hoot LLC, Durbin (Darren Taylor, Pat Buchan) 24 – LBJ 40 Under 40, Durbin: Scott Bovick, city administrator for Nebraska City 26 – Understand you liability and insurance coverage when planning corporate outings, Hansen (Loring, Bretsen, Williams) Omaha Business Journal Pages 35A – Bear Hug Designs, McCormick (Amy Moglia) 35B – Perspective Jewelry, Durbin (Matt Powell) 35C – Yoga Path, Durbin (Mark Watson) 35D – DSS Coin & Bullion, Durbin (David Schroeder) How To Choose an Architect 36 – Trust, communication key to successful projects when selecting commercial architect, Nancy Line Jacobs 37 – Using LEED design principles in new construction and educating end users, Nancy Line Jacobs 38 – From budget to timeline, successful planning is goal, Durbin 40 – Landscaped outdoor work areas give employees ‘out of cube’ productivity edge, Nancy Line Jacobs 43 – Due diligence at project outset best way to combat high construction costs, Brazda How To Business Travel 44 – Level of service, experience, cost matter in choosing an agent for business travel, Holko Women’s Health: Stress Management/Relief 45 – Relaxation techniques, social networks are key for stress relief in women, experts say, Holko (Osborn, Wolfe) Working Women: Legal Issues in the Workplace 46 – Attorneys advise written policies outlining use of e-mail, Internet, Durbin (Martin, Anschutz, Balus) 47 – Flexible schedules, equal treatment can help prevent workplace discrimination, McCormick (Baumert, Maass, Tiritilli, Hershiser) Accounting 1 – Accounting firms face growing complexity of laws, talent shortage, Jordan Jacobs (Gene Garrelts, Leann Watson, Grafton, Greisch, Sommer) 2 – Demand for accountants intensifies as profession resists volatility of economy, Hansen (Jeremy Fisher, Johnson, Carlson) 3 – Complex compliance issues generate higher accounting bills for businesses, Hansen (Blossom, Lacy) 4 – Dedicated accountants make good allies for small businesses and entrepreneurs, Mully (Rob Richardson, Julian Adair, Berger, Panzer) 6 – New laws and regulations — or absence of them — affect accountants and taxpayers, Hansen (Vodvarka, Rand Hansen, G. Randall Hansen) 7 – Consultation with tax adviser a must for major life events, Mully (Wiesner, Bryant) Business Minute, Gabel-Beccard: Shirley L. Simmonds, president, Omaha Legal Professionals Association July 18, 2008 MBJ 1A – Sunderland Brothers, McCormick (John Sunderland) 1B – Reinke Manufacturing, Brown (Chris Roth) 1C – Skyway Transportation, Schwaninger (Van Ryckeghem) 2 – Kaplan University, Durbin (Sandra Muskopf) 4 – AGC Nebraska Building Chapter, Holko (Jean Petsch) 6 – 40 Under 40, Jacobs: Dr. William Thorell, assistant professor of neurosurgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center 8 – Prism Signs, Leach (Curt Heggemeyer, Michelle Pachunka) 9 – Play Creative, Holko (Aaron Petersen, Adam Lohman) 10 – Multiple Medicare supplements require careful research, guidance and choices, Leach (Gilsdorf, Killion, Don Otis, Becky Janda) Telecommunications 11 – Telecom providers adapt to changing demands, confront new challenges, Leach (Jayte Burns) 12 – Phone systems offer various options for different needs, Lori McGinnis (Walter, Theil, Reynolds) 13 – Pocket full of technology: Businesses using hand-helds beyond phone calls, Durbin (Hilliard, Mason, Kenkel) 24 – LBJ 40 Under 40, Jacobs: Mike Benker, president, Excite! Builder 26 – Great Plains Auto Body updates tools, equipment, expands to Council Bluffs, Durbin (Bruce Hansen) Health Insurance 39 – Groups promote Healthy Access Plan, educate members and politicians, Jacobs (Gray, Nina Clark, Mike Schlosser) 40 – Health care reform, Healthy Access Plan gain attention during campaign season, McCormick (Grundman, Brian Urban, Erik Aden) 43 – Health plans using wellness, education as means to reduce claims and costs, Durbin (Samland, Schlange, Simon, Steve Snyder, John McQuaid) 44 – More businesses looking at high-deductible plans, Lori McGinnis (Waddell) 45 – Health insurance options a challenge for self-employed owners, employees, Lori McGinnis (Swartzbaugh, Koenig) 46 – Long-term care coverage becoming more popular, needed workplace benefit, Brazda (Story, Lund) 47 – BlueCross BlueShield of Nebraska’s Alm appointed Omaha Underwriter of the Year, Mully (Alm) 48 – Woman of Distinctin, McCormick: Mary Prefontaine, executive director, Institute for Career Advancement Needs (ICAN) 49 – Spaghetti Works, Durbin (Trry Carolan, Michael Heckathorn, Taylor Brannigan, Tammie McCue and Hannah McCue) Business Minute, Gabel-Beccard: Bradley Buechler, vice president of product performance, Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. July 25, 2008 MBJ 1A – Leo A Daly, Brown (Charles Dalluge) 1B – Farm Credit Services of America, Leach (Doug Stark) 1C – Distribution Inc., Schwaninger (Bob and Michael Winter) 2 – Select Specialty Hospital, Durbin (Tom Theroult and Antonio Saqueton) 2 – Business Minute: Amber Mohr, administrator and curator, Great Plains Art Museum 4 – Nebraska Building Products, Holko (Shawn Stranathan) 6 – Broadmoor Grocery, McCormick (Jennifer LaMontia, Alice Freeman) 8 – MBJ 40 Under 40: Julie Gasper, marketing administrator, Schemmer Associates 10 – Jasur Group, Durbin (Adrian and Jaime Suarez) 11 – RUPRI Center for Rural Entrepreneurship, Holko (Don Macke) 12 – Woman of Distiction, McCormick: Connie Spellman, director, Omaha By Design 13 – Mortgage Specialists, Durbin (Brent Rasmussen) 21 – LBJ 40 Under 40: Kristi Nohavec, associate principal, Clark Enersen Partners Council Bluffs Business 23 – Vision by Design, Leach (Cathy Mehlin) 23 – Council Bluffs businessman saw an opportunity at Lake Manawa, Warner 23 – Pancake Man’s aim helps him deliver millions of pancakes to the masses, Durbin (Jim Kuper) 24 – Puttin’ on summer activites in the Bluffs, Moravec 38 – Ease of use and cost important when choosing right accounting software, Brazda (Lee Schaller, Roger Aldrich, Foxall) 41 – Colton’s Woodfired Grill, Durbin (Chris Morgan, Mike Amato, Kelly O’Neill, Philips family) Commercial Office Space Directory 2 – Existing companies’ demands for bigger offices drive market stability, Leach (John Dickerson, Heider, Scott) 5 – Businesses can replace, recycle old building material to conserve energy, McGinnis (Martin Patzner, Laass, Nelson) 15 – Purchasing an office building calls for a successful business, good location, McGinnis (Lefler, Magid, Ruff, Parker) 22 – Security firms see growing interest in new video installations, upgrades, Durbin (Brasel, Witthaus, Cloudt) 24 – Great balancing act – offices seek style, comfort and impact in design, layout, Mully (Melissa Spearman, Golter, Mahlendorf) 25 – Building Information Modeling, Jacobs (Thedens, Taylor, Thiele, Cauitta Robeson, John McLeay, Joe Lempka) 27 – Finding new location for business means desire for value and growth, Durbin (Trimble, Heine, Fisher) Career Expo 2008 2 – HRAM/Careerlink.com Career Expo 2008 attracts variety of job seekers and employers, McCormick (Grace Stoddard, Sherry Beglin, Kathleen Tvrdik) 3 – HRAM keeps members informed, responds to industry challenges, Jacobs (Tracy Porter, Kelly Zvacek) 5 – Careerlink.com co-sponsors Career Expo, recommends options in recruiting services, Mully (Jill Slupe, Kim Foster) 6 – Tips on how to be the most desirable, confident candidate in the market, Durbin (Schaben, Ann Kelleher, Roxann Vanecek) 8 – Social networking sites link job hunters and recruiters, McCormick (Flavell, April Kelly) 9 – Employers strive to broaden workforce by diversity in hiring, McGinnis (Nuria Archer, McInturf, Pettid, Pursell) 10 – HRAM survey a powerful tool for employers to determine pay, benefits, Leach (Hollis, McCoy, Ellinger, Stoltenberg) 11 – Organizations use alumni lists to recruit ex-Nebraskans to return to state, Brazda (David Drozd) August 1, 2008 MBJ 1A – MSI Systems, Brown (Jim Simpson) 1B – Brand Hydraulics, Leach (Greg Brand) 1C – Telesis, Holko (Jay Jarvis) 2 – UNO College of Business Administration, McCormick (Luis Pol) 2 – Business Minute: Dannell Trueman, talent acquisition specialist, Alliance Enterprises 4 – McKean’s Floor to Ceiling, Durbin (Darren McKean) 5 – James Arthur Vineyards, Holko (Jim Ballard) 6 – Blue Summit, Durbin (Ned and Patti Boyle) 7 – DLR Group, Schwaninger (Stan Meradith, John Badami) Minority & Women Owned Businesses 8 – Assistance programs contributing to growth of minority businesses, Leach 9 – Woman of Distinction, McCormick: Thomasina Skipper, executive field agent, State Farm Insurance Senior Issues 10 – Opportunity provided by booming senior care market; demand rises for trained professionals, Mully (James Summerfelt, Mary Lou Brasee, Hager, Myers, Grossman, Grossman) 11 – More people are exploring the benefits of long-term care insurance as costs soar, Leach (Ruffino, Young) 18 – LBJ 40 Under 40: Stacy Brass, vice president of private banking and commercial lending, Union Bank and Trust 33 – RoJA, Durbin (Anthony Hitchcock, Max Sanchez, Shauna Meyers, Laura Larsen, Brian Bayle) August 8, 2008 MBJ 1A – Drake Williams Steel, Durbin (Jay Stewart, Charles Wheeler) 1B – Watkins Concrete Block, Brown (Geary Combs) 1C – Lamar Outdoor, Leach (Scott Morton, Donna Martin) 2 – Keystone Group, McCormick (Larry Richling) 2 – Business Minute: Jeff Maul, executive director, Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau 4 – Malbar Vision, Leach 5 – R.U. Nuts, Holko (Charlotte Ralston) 6 – The Filter Shop, Brazda (Ryan Dahlgaard) 7 – Brewburger’s, Durbin (Yves Menard, Katie Jensen, Oscar Gabino) 8 – Square D, Schwaninger (Jamie McDonald) 9 – Woman of Distinction, McCormick: Linda Timmons, president and CEO, Mosaic’s Lind Center Omaha Business Journal Pages 19 – BrandiLion, Durbin (Brandi Carter) 19 – Malibu Homes (Willie Douglas, Mike Shotkoski) 19 – Blanket Barons, McCormick (Tina Kane, Tammy Frank) 19 – Great Western Bank, McCormick (Harlan Falk) 20 – How to: Consider interest rates, fees, comfort levels, reputation when selecting a mortgage lender, Hansen 21 – Working women: Dressing for advancement sends the right message to office management, McCormick (Lerner, Kelleher, Fenner, Rupiper-Greene) 22 – Women’s health: Fibromyalgia is a mysterious, but real and treatable condition, physicians say, Brazda (Hatcher, Criscuolo) 26 – LBJ 40 Under 40, Leach: Tim Gergen, group leader of land development, Olsson Associates 33 – Conference for Inclusive Communities, Brazda (Barb Angelillo) 37 – Communication between families and caregivers enhances senior care, McCormick (Bakhit, Marcinski, Frank Velinsky) Holiday Office Parties Guide 1 – Event planners make holiday office parties memorable at minimal cost, Leach (Nancy Maiers, Riggs, Turner) 2- Add zest to corporate events and office parties with unique venues, McCormick (James Pierson, Jones, Shaw, Quinn) 4 – Caterers will create special menu items from hors d’oeuvres to the main course, McGinnis (Kris Galas, Snow, McNamar, Newhouse) 5 – Nebraska’s Got Talent: Pursuing entertainment options for events, Durbin (Anzaldo, Karli Newman) 7 – Holiday events require coordination among all involved, McGinnis (Black, Kobs, Ostermeier) August 15, 2008 MBJ 1A – York Label, Brown (Richard J. Egan) 1B – Kohll’s Pharmacy & Homecare, McCormick (Justin Kohll, David Kohll) 1C – Latsch’s Office Product & Procurement Specialists, Schwaninger (Gary Jones, Mike Decker, John Costin) 2 – BeautyFirst, Durbin (Rhonda Bowers) 2 – Business Minute: Holly McAdams, community arts program manager, Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts 4 – B&R Stores, Holko (Pat Raybould, Tommy Tran, Bill Wagner) 6 – Thank You Baby, Durbin (Tracy George, Shauna Mucklow) 8 – MBJ 40 Under 40, McCormick: Sara Boyd, vice president, Omaha Community Foundation 10 – RMF Solutions, Leach (Ross Faubel) 11 – Pudgy’s Pizzeria, Durbin (Phil Cerra) 22 – LBJ 40 Under 40, Leach: Kara Strong, branch manager, Aureus Group Lincoln Growth Report 31 – Lincoln population to grow nearly 20 percent; leaders exploring growth impacts, Leach (Bohrer, Cusick, Mach, Jason Smith) 32 – Lincoln seeing commercial and retail activity despite slowdown of economy, McGinnis (Johnson-Haisch, Meginnis, Elgert) 34 – Realtors say Lincoln residential market is turning, competition remains strong, Durbin (Elgert, Rotthaus, Rodenburg, Ward) 36 – Resume critiquing and seminars bring job hunters to annual Career Expo, Brazda (Lori Vanderheiden, Shari Jensen, Amy Gubser, Nanci Walsh, Julie Huelskamp, Regan Pepples, Suzy Bathel, Denise McIntosh, Klayton Kopecky, Grace Stoddard, David Apetz, Sherry Guthridge, Kathleen Tvrdik, Katie Privitera, Bobby Miles) Property & Casualty Insurance 37 – IIAO, Durbin (Lisa Laday-Davis) 37 – Insurance agents focusing on legislative challenges to state regulation of industry, Hansen (McClelland, Elliott, Loring) 38 – Some options are available for those trying to reduce costs of homeowners’ insurance, Hansen (Pam McCawley, Jorgensen) 40 – Promoting increased safety in workplace can reduce workers’ compensation costs, McGinnis (Smith, Zeutzius, Jesse) August 22, 2008 MBJ 1A – Werner Enterprises, Brown (Derek Leathers) 1B – Chicago Lumber, McCormick (Rick Hullinger) 1C – Lincoln Structural Solutions, Schwaninger (Cheryl Schoneweis) 2 – Dataflo Consulting, McCormick (Mark Ancona, Matt Kitzman) 2 – Business Minute: David Hannam, business development manager, Concentric Corp. 4 – Sergeant’s Pet Care Products Inc, Durbin (Bob Scharf) 6 – METL-FAB, Brazda (John and Laurie Vance) 8 – Nebraska Safety Council, Schwaninger (Laurie Klosterboer) 10 – Several options are available to diverse business owners to assist with financing, Durbin (Mosteller, Milobar, Emoke Horompoli) 28 – LBJ 40 Under 40, Leach: Christine Vanderford, attorney Technology 1 – Firms find new ways to manage networks, protect data and build online image, Leach (Theil, Young, Schrock) 2 – Managed service contracts keep interests of IT companies and their clients aligned, Brazda (Embury, Spurgeon) 4 – Technology makes it easier for companies to operate online, Leach (Tony Jaffe) 6 – Tips for professional e-mail etiquette; avoiding being filtered into junk mail, Mully (Charles Liakos) 7 – Adequate perimeter defense is vital to securing office computer networks, Brazda (Jim Hanson Jr., Bren, Callahan) Council Bluffs Business 31 – ServPro of Council Bluffs/Missouri Valley, Brazda (Rick Hovanec) 31 – Mohr’s BBQ and Catering, Leach (Linda Foje) 33 – Customer Service Profiles, Leach (Steve Kutilek) August 29, 2008 MBJ 1A – American Gramaphone, Brown (Chip Davis) 1B – Brester Construction, Schwaninger (Ron Brester, Don Brester) 1C – Power Protection Products, Leach (Brian Branigan, Mark Cowart) 2 – Craftware Pottery & Baskets, Durbin (Dick and Tonya Thiele) 2 – Business Minute: Ken Lawonn, senior vice president and chief information officer, Alegent Health 4 – Creighton Harper Center, McCormick (John Cernech) 6 – Backtrack Records, Leach (Jeff Loos) 7 – Ehly’s Decorating, McCormick (Jane Hamlin) 8 – Woman of Distinction, McCormick: Mary Vandenack, founder, Parsonage, Vandenack, Williams LLC 9 – Small business conference a chance for owners to ‘recharge their batteries’, Brazda (Larry Gomez, John Jantsch, David Brown, Winsley Durand, Raj Madan, Darlene Nanfito, Adam Lammers, Scott Wedergren, Jim Skirvin, Matt Craska, Nicole Schemmel) 26 – LBJ 40 Under 40, Leach: Nathan Teuscher, director of clinical pharmacology, MDS Pharma Services Shopping/Mall Space Directory 1 – Low retail vacancies in Bellevue and Papillion signify strong market, Brazda (Scott Schneiderman, Johnson, Failla) 5 – Developers focus on sprucing up older shopping centers in high-traffic areas, Leach (Jeffrey Kirshenbaum, Hogan) 6 – Retailers use demographics reports, look at high traffic areas for success, Durbin (Luellen, Twit) 8 – Retail design should focus on merchandise and customers’ shopping experience, McCormick (Lindley, Emily Dugger, Melissa Guenther) 29 – O Dining & Lounge, Durbin (Lance and Natalie Wang, John Campbell, Eulojio Mendoza, Benito Mendoza September 5, 2008 MBJ 1A – Transgenomic, Brown (Craig Tuttle) 1B – TanWorld, Durbin (Cheri Cosgrove, Bob Bernotas) 1C – Rapid Reel, Leach (Mike, Warren, Craig Eley) 2 – Embassy Suites, Durbin (Tony Moody) 2 – Business Minute: Mervin Riepe, president, Children’s Physicians 4 – GreenLeaf Genetics, Durbin (Ron Wulfkuhle) 6 – Disaster Restoration Systems, Brazda (Ritch Paprocki) 7 – Mail Solutions, McCormick (Rich Howdle) 8 – Omaha Chocolate Co., Brazda (Jan Pardi) 9 – Artisan Designs, Leach (Annie and Scott Davis) 18 – LBJ 40 Under 40, Leach: Scott Walls, director, Lincoln Karate Clinic Holiday Office Parties Guide 1 – Book restaurants for holiday parties ASAP due to short holiday season, Hansen (Dave Osborn, Massengale) 2 – Businesses explore out-of-the-box venues for memorable, affordable holiday parties, Leach (Munderloh, Muegge, Kim Knoll) 4 – Dunk tanks, games and entertainers make office party more memorable, Brazda (Bill Reynolds, Kucera, Quinn) 6 – Tight budgets may affect holiday parties, McGinnis (Dena Ramos, Zuk) 7 – Minding manners at business events makes for positive work impressions, Durbin (Samusevich, Budz, Anne Fenner, Jo Anderson) Life Insurance 29 – NAIFA-Omaha grows membership, aims to help firms meet industry challenges, Durbin (Preston Speece) 30 – Overhauling the regulation system and tax reforms among NAIFA’s major challenges, Leach (Terry Headley, Struebing, McBride) 32 – Life insurance can be used to recruit and retian employees, help protect business, Brazda (Hilton, Tygart, Sharp, Byron McFarland) 33 – Millard Roadhouse, Durbin (Karen Menard, Oscar Lupercio, Andy Lewis, Dennis Mihelich, Tom Tvrdik, Rick Robino, Bill Lawson) September 12, 2008 MBJ 1A – Central States Group, Brown (Patty Lundgren, Steve Anderson, Jo Ann Schacher) 1B – Tighton Tools, Durbin (Dan Williams) 1C – GTE Industries, Leach (Ed Osborn) 2 – Benson Records, Leach (Steve Westerfield) 4 – Nebraska Technical Services, Durbin (Ryan Kruse) 4 – Business Minute: Mike Sukraw, president, Reliant Studios 6 – SunOne Solutions, Brazda (Jace Nore) 8 – LP Custodial and Supply, Leach (Lee Pankowski) 10 – Woman of Distinction, Durbin: Linda Lovgren, president, Lovgren Marketing Group 20 – LBJ 40 Under 40, Leach: Aaron Davis, owner, Aaron Davis presentations Corporate Security 33 – Battling external and internal security threats demands multilayer approaches, Leach (Hefley, Don Royer) 34 – Proper storage and destruction of paper and electronic records is a must for businesses, Hansen (York, Harding, Funke, Tony Scharff) 35 – Security systems can help keep track of employees, lower insurance premiums, Brazda (Dave Nutsch, Bob Denker, Cloudt) Omaha Business Journal Pages 39 – Hirematch, Durbin (Ryan Rodenburg, Ric Rodenburg) 39 – Talent Works, McCormick (Mari Zaporowski) 39 – CrossFit Omaha, Leach (Joe Westerlin, Ricky C. Frausto Jr.) 39 – Action Batteries Unlimited, Leach (Mike Gerken, Ed Fuxa, Jim Leslie) How To… 40 – Be aware of policy statements, regulations on retirement savings programs, Durbin (Dose, Hilton, Sharp) 42 – Insurance benefits packages an incentive to draw, retain employees, Leach (Andrew Dickmeyer, Kissinger, Costello, McGonigal) Women’s Health 46 – Breast cancer still puzzles researchers, multiple support options are available, Leach 48 – Support groups help families of breast cancer patients cope during treatment, McGinnis (Adams, Pretorius-Parks) 50 – Improved technology aids early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, Hansen (Linda Sing) 51 – Breast cancer survivors seek to prevent recurrence and improve overall health, Hansen (Block, Debra Spence) September 19, 2008 MBJ 1A – Omaha Steel Castings, Brown (Phil Teggart) 1B – Skarda, Durbin (John Skarda, Lynn Nordquist) 1C – Electronic Contracting, Leach (Adam Karavas, John Dodds) 2 – Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau, Leach (Dana Markel) 4 – Great Plains Communication, Durbin (Todd Foje) 6 – Leonard’s Unfinished Furniture, Brazda (Reva and Leonard Mozer) 8 – Linoma Software, Durbin (Bob Luebbe, Barry Kitrell, Celeste Perry) 8 – MBJ Business Minute: Steve Hodapp, CEO, Vocational Development Center 9 – Fatburger, Brazda (Lisa Kieckhafer) 20 – LBJ 40 Under 40, Leach: Jennifer Haralson, president, A Pause for Paws Office Design Trends 21 – Offices go for a warmer, more comfortable feel without sacrificing professional look, Hansen (Alley, Johnson, Amy Boesen, Reiser) 23 – Flexible office designs can encourage collaboration, productivity for workers, Leach (Prochaska, Susan Kirkpatrick) 24 – Business owners seek office furniture that is more open, functional, McGinnis (Walch, Schuring, Marlene Knight) 30 – Creekside Framing and Gallery, Leach (Natalya and Bill Murphy) Industry and Environment 32 – Development, awareness of hazards spur environment, health, safety tests, Durbin (Arritt, Gross, Anderson, Randy Kehres, Mark Murphy) 35 – Going green: Firms integrating responsible use of resources in daily work environments, Leach (Steward, Schnackel, Clark, Jeffrey Taake) 36 - Lead, asbestos and mold common hazards in older buildings, Brazda (Miller, Mulherin, Mark Schafer) 38 – Companies can help conserve energy without replacing systems, McGinnis (Rauscher, Miller, Brasel, Patrick Miller) September 26, 2008 MBJ 1A – Midwest Industrial Tools, Brown (Allan Chartier) 1B – Henry Doorly Zoo, Leach (Lee G. Simmons) 1C – Lincoln Radiology, Durbin (Douglas Winjum, Dustin Ledgerwood) 2 – Woodmen of the World, Durbin (Danny Cummins) 2 – Business Minute: Vernetta Kosalka, director of sales, Fairfield Inn & Suites 4 – Clarkson College, Durbin (Louis Burgher) 5 – Cardinal Supply, Leach (Bill Madden) 6 – ARN Networks, Leach (Mike Steele) 8 – It’s All About Bees, Durbin (Wendy Fletcher, Margi Fletcher) 10 – Woman of Distinction, Durbin: Kay Farrell, president and CEO, National Safety Council 12 – Woita Forest Products, Brazda (Steve Woita) 13 – Six companies receive Golden Spike Award for contributions to Omaha business, Brazda (Mike Simmonds, David Brown, John Jones, Dick Berry, John Bothof, Chris Wiedenfeld, Colin Bishop, Scott Carlson, Rick Russell, Lisa Lackovic, Jeff Meyerink, Shawn Paskevic, Geary Combs, Laura Baumgart, Mary Jo Robinson) 22 – LBJ 40 Under 40, Leach: David Graff, CEO, Agile Sports Council Bluffs Business 29 – Synchronicity, Brazda (Carol Horner, Josh Guttau) 29 – Struyk Turf, Durbin (Doug Struyk) 29 – Paranormal vibes fill museum, cause stir among guests and experts alike, Warner 30 – October events will spotlight domestic violence and awareness of Alzheimer’s, Moravec Sarpy County Growth 34 – Sarpy’s earlier housing boom fires up more commercial and retail construction, Hansen (Churchill, Blinn, Babbitt, Nielsen) 35 – Areas of Sarpy County show particular promise in a generally resilient commercial environment, Leach (Cisar, Hanson) 37 – Feta’s Gyros, Durbin (Nick Poulos, Santosh Bhattarai, Marisa Johnson, Erin Abramson, Sheri Abramson) October 3, 2008 MBJ 1A – Arrow Stage Lines, Leach (Bruce Neuharth, Luke Busskohl) 1B – The Maids International, Durbin (Colin Bishop) 1C – Kuhlman Construction, Durbin (Bill and Linda Kuhlman) 2 – Midwest Trophy Manufacturing, Durbin (Frank Pankowski) 2 – MBJ Business Minute: Bryan Slone, office managing partner, Deloitte Tax 4 – Urgent Care of Omaha, Durbin (Darin Gregory, Scott Cooney) 6 – Garner Industries, Brazda (Philip Mullin) 7 – Concierge Marketing, Durbin (Lisa Pelto) 8 – Seimens Building Technologies, Leach (Darcy Otis) 9 – Woman of Distinction: Barbara Schaefer, senior vice president of human resources and corporate secretary, Union Pacific 10 – Human Society, Brazda (Robert Downey) 11 – EmpoweringU, Leach (Belinda Vacanti) 22 – LBJ 40 Under 40, Leach: Heidi Hornung-Scherr, chief administrative officer, Scudder Law 32 – AAA Electrostatic Painting, Durbin (Gregg Johnson) Home Health Care 33 – Medical advances prompting demand for in-home care for young, old alike, Leach (Baumgart, Spanel, Brian Allison 34 – Ask the right questions to choose appropriate home health care, Hansen (Hager, Fulton, Michaela Myers, Judy White) 36 – As technology evolves, small touches make a big difference to keep seniors safe in the home, Leach (Fischer, Denise Magill) 37 – Koons, Durbin (Bill Koons, Rosie Koons, Gary Lambert) Buy the Big O! Show 2 – Buy the Big O Show offers spirited display of the Omaha metro’s economic vitality, Hansen (Brown, Larry Gomez, Tracey Fricke) 4 – Chamber Academy business education seminars aim to help businesses prosper, McGinnis (Heather Nelson, Sather, Greenberg, Bass) 5 – Jeff Beals to teach self-markting rules to help kick off this year’s Big O Show, Durbin (Jeff Beals) 6 – Gold sponsors employ entertaining methods to help promote their businesses at the show, Leach (White, Zubrod, Carlson, Dodge) 8 – Exhibitors showcase products, services and network with Omaha business community, Hansen (Garrett Anderson, Minton) 9 – Special activities will help business owners get work done at Big O Show, Brazda October 10, 2008 MBJ 1A – Treat America, Leach (Jon Bachert, Bob Sempek) 1B – Dial Cos., Brown (Terry Clauff, Chris Held, Donald Day, John Hughes) 1C – Silverhawk Aviation, Leach (Burgess) 2 – Excel Physical Therapy, Durbin (Michael Berlin) 2 – Business Minute: Thor Schrock, owner, Schrock Innovations 4 – Orajen, Leach (Brian Wetjen) 6 – Porridge Papers, Durbin (Christopher James) 7 – Charlie Graham Body aand Service, Durbin (Jim Champion) 8 – Attitude on Food, Leach (Melissa Tibben, Nathan Newhouse) 9 – Stereo West Home Theater, Durbin (Kevin Cavanaugh) 10 – Strategic Space and Defense Conference, Brazda (Steve Eisenhart, Kevin Chilton, Elliot Pulham, Jeff Ashby, Ed Nolte, Miles Brown, Clam Gallagher, Duane Bird, Chuck Chase, Barry Patterson, Rob Fisher, Earl Madison, Justin Keller, Greg Less, Jeff Sneller) 20 – LBJ 40 Under 40, Leach: Tiffany Olson, owner, State Teez Technnology 27 – When it comes to technology, businesses spend to save in tight economic times, Hansen (Royer, Merry, Sandy, Jack Baldwin) 30 – Business intelligence aims to help firms make better decisions, Leach (Schwaller, Zakrzewski, Jim Richards) 32 – Abundant opportunities in IT as technology and business fields meld, Brazda (Bass, Troyer, Thaden, Kandace Miller, Rod Armstrong) 34 – Customized software aims to meet the changing needs of businesses, McGinnis (Hannaford, Casson, Moriya) Omaha Business Journal 39 – Gerst Custom Contracting, Durbin (Mike Gerst) 39 – Three Dog Bakery, Durbin (Krystal Fleming) 39 – CARTS computer system aims to improve lives of residents in Omaha health center, Leach (Ann Fruhling, Mary Powell, James Tourville) 39 – Strong Basement Concepts, Leach (Jason Strong) 40 – Individuals, firms alike prepare for tax-related provisions, changes to tax laws, Leach (Andersen, Carlson) 43 – Building skills, achieving new credentials are motivators for adults in the classroom, Durbin (Rose Leavitt, Hansen, Kizzire, Prefontaine 46 – Central Cylinder, Leach (Dan, Linda, George and Dave Czarnecki 47 – Businesses provide options to help working women maintain their homes, McGinnis (Rowe, Monico, Sullivan, William Melby) 49 – Doctors say lifestyle changes, low dose HRT can relieve menopause symptoms, Hansen (Zeineddine, Neena Agarwala, Sheri Hothersall, Jacobi) October 17, 2008 MBJ 1A – Securities America, Brown (Jim Nagengast) 1B – Pella, Durbin (John Noel) 1C – UNL Technology Park, Leach (Frayser) 2 – Boone Brothers Roofing, Leach (Rich Boone, Jim Upah) 2 – Business Minute: Coale Johnson, senior architect, Shive-Hattery Architects and Engineers 4 – Elman & Co., Durbin (Mark Elman) 6 – House of Brick Technologies, Leach (Nathan Biggs) 8 – Screen Ink, Brazda (Jason Davis) 10 – Woman of Distinction, Durbin: Natalia Peart, CEO, YWCA 11 – Mad Gringo, Leach (Greg Chambers) 12 – Careerlaunch, Durbin (Amy Gubser) 22 – LBJ 40 Under 40, Leach: Cyrus Kiani, senior partner, Lincoln financial Management 32 – Lincoln Products Show, Brazda (Bob Mancuso Jr., Connie Mahaney, Cindy Grohs, Roger Johnson, Wes Lape, Jennifer Bartelt, John Camelin, John Olson, Dave Nelson) Entrepreneurial Success 33 – State’s entrepreneurial climate presents a mixed bag of optimism and skittishness, Leach (Milobar, Flock, Nelson, Cliff Mosteller) 34 – SBA and family loans most popular financing options for small business, Brazda (Kasin, Chapman, Gustafson, Wood) 37 – Boyd and Charlie’s BBQ, Durbin (Perry Viers, Kate and Mike Dugan, Tara Brdicko, Nate Ruffino) October 24, 2008 MBJ 1A – Miller Electric, Brown (Ray Bruegman, Kurt Hamilton) 1B – Midwest Custom Roasting, Durbin (Verlyn L’Heureux, Travis O’Gorman) 1C – Kenexa, Leach (Bill Erickson) 2 – Fat Brain Toys, Leach (Mark and Karen Carson) 2 – Business Minute: Matthew Bornschlegl, co-owner, Proformance Physical Therapy 4 – Brandeis Catering, Durbin (Joe Thallas) 6 – Jim’s Home Health, Durbin (Lehn Straub) 7 – Primrose School of Legacy, Leach (Laura Jana) 8 – Robert’s Nursery, Lawn and Landscaping (Robert Kozol) 9 – Cornerstone Mansion Inn, Durbin (Mark O’Leary and Julie Mierau) 10 – FishHer, Leach (Angie Michaels) 11 – Synergy (Jana Faller) 12 – Big O Show, Brazda (Tracey Fricke, Wendi Peterson, Erica Wilsher, Kelly Becerra, Rebecca Graf, Jamie Menichetti, Firuza Jimenez, Ginger McCandless, Pam Gilmore, Charleen Leggett, Cole Woodke, Mike Adams, Jim Dykes, Mike Comptom, B.A. Austin, Patricia Barren, Frank Soe, Tommy Wilson, Keith Sandy) 24 – LBJ 40 Under 40, Leach (Courtney Lockridge, Nebraska Wedding Day) Council Bluffs Business 31 – Ditmars Orchard, Durbin (Debbie and Lyle Ditmars) 31 – T1 Technologies, Brazda (Tony Jaffe) 31 – Recent interest in vineyards stems from rich history of grape growing, Warner 32 – November’s calendar has opportunities to support Council Bluffs organizations, Moravec Employee Benefits 33 – Benefits experts hope new tools provide employees with more information, Leach (Dickmeyer, Tracy, Traynor, Ahrendt, Scott Stevens, Mary Ann Borgeson) 36 – Measurable outcomes help formulate credible employee wellness programs, Hansen (Halperin, Canedy, Scott Simon) 37 – Companies consider options to help people save for medical expenses, Hansen (Wheeler, Snyder, Melissa Crawford) 38 – Investing for retirement requires careful planning, some risk, McGinnis (Swartzbaugh, Gregan, Allbery, Malicki) 40 – Americana Bistro, Durbin (Ata Rodgers, Guity Rodgers, Casey Wilson) October 31, 2008 MBJ 1A – Associated Fire Protection, Brown (James Blaszak, Robert Suponchick) 1B – Ford Storage and Moving Co., Durbin (Robert Ford, Chad Ford) 1C – Pathology Medical Services, Leach (Deborah Davidson) 2 – Wells Fargo, Leach (Kirk Kellner) 2 – Business Minute: Patrick Yarusso, senior writer producer, KETV 4 – Fisher Fixture, Durbin (Cheri Bliemeister) 5 – Jim Nelson Media Services, Durbin (Jim Nelson) 6 – Kinetic Brew, Brazda (Jeremy Furrow, Brian Walsh) 8 – Leadership Omaha, Leach (Lynda Shafer) 10 – Woman of Distinction, Durbin: Rena Herbert, adviser, Bellevue University) 10 – The Violin Shop of Lincoln, Brazda (Henry Hultquist) 11 – Bellevue Travel (Julie Imgrund) 22 – LBJ 40 Under 40, Brazda: Christopher Kingsley, founder and CEO, Roundus 31 – Alphabet Man, Leach (Archie Ray Oliver Sr.) Business and Industrial Parks 33 – Having avoided perils of overbuilding, Omaha industrial space market remains steady, Hansen (Andres, Magid, Lavigne, Michael Mellen) 34 – Industrial, business parks receive update in appearance and design, McGinnis (Nolan, Neary, Earl, Degan) Heartland Latino Leadership Conference 1 – Heartland Latino Leadership Conference has tailored programs for business goals, Durbin (Cristina Castro-Matukewicz, Bob Herrera) 2 – Speakers share expertise, experience to motivate leaders in global society, Leach (Garcia, Alverio, Eng, Marcos Mora) 3 – Workplace diversity reflects changing community, expands customer base, Hansen (Schenk, Keating, Woods, Gohr) 3 – The Internet and diverse personal contacts can help entrepreneurs market worldwide, Hansen (D’Alessandro) 37 – Chatty Squirrel, Durbin (MJ Zaremba, Jessica Foster, Christi Kubovy, Doreen Demoraes, Tony Bonacci, Joey Bonacci) November 7, 2008 MBJ 1A – Primus Sterilizer, Brown (Ron Thompson, Michael Douglas) 1B – Brown’s Medical Imaging, Leach (Dan Brown) 1C – Universal Cold Storage, Brazda (John Jacobson) 2 – Goodwill, Leach (Frank McGree) 2 – Business Minute: Brad Blumenstock, president, Nebraska Optometric Association 4 – Johnstone Supply, Durbin (Kim Cafferty) 6 – International Quilt Study Center, Durbin (Patricia Crews) 8 – Wohlner’s Neighborhood Grocery, Durbin (Mike Schwartz) 9 – Integrity Staffing, Leach (Ann Kelleher, Julie Muessel) 10 – Time Shoppe, Brazda (David Wolfe) 11 – BrightMix, Durbin (Dusty Davidson, Kevin Zink) 24 – LBJ 40 Under 40, Leach: Tanya Patzner, claim team manager, State Farm Investing in Nebraska 25 – Agriculture industry holds up well to keep state economic outlook bright, Brazda (Manarin, Kaplan, Ernie Goss) 26 – Downturn affords opportunity for investors to become more educated, Leach (Lefler, McFarland) Office Technology 35 – Professionals do more with less office equipment in busy climate, Leach (Piper, Paulsen, Randi Friis) 36 – Mobility and flexibility being sought in today’s office phones, McGinnis (Rob Reynolds, Hanson Jr., Carraher, Walter) 38 – Online training courses gain popularity with new technology, Brazda (Sell, Rice, Berg) 39 – Omaha couple took time to unearth the right spot for Double K Farms 45 – 4 Seasons Awards and Engraving, Leach (Rick Dischler) November 14, 2008 MBJ 1A – SnapStone, Brown (Jonathan McIntosh) 1B – Teledyne Isco, Leach (David Kennedy) 1C – VIP Limousine, Durbin (Regina Doxey, Bill Alford) 2 – Boyd Jones, Leach (Herink, Robert Volz, Mike Heser) 2 – Business Minute: Drew Stange, president, NAI FMA Realty 4 – Alexander Open Systems, Durbin (Dan Urzendowski) 5 – Ideal Images, Leach (Peter McCann, Martin Mapes) 6 – Lincoln Machine, Leach (Bob and Linda Lichtenberg) 7 – Sojern, Durbin (Gordon Whitten) 8 – Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLP, Durbin (Mark McQueen) 9 – Bluestem Books, Leach (Pat and Scott Wendt) 10 – Heartland Latino Leadership Conference, Brazda (Juana Bordas, Elba Cera, Cristina Castro-Matukewicz, Bob Herrera, Blanca Torres, Jose Lemus, Juanita James, Monica Beasley, Dana Washington, Edith Zambrana, May Yeow, Nancy Montanez, Regina Alvarado, Rachael Flores, Lu Abello, JoAn Hernandez) 11 – Simply Elegant, Leach (Jo Ellen Simon) 12 – Stavie’s, Durbin (Joe Fucinaro, Nicholas Minshall, Jeff Lucks, Dawn Johnson, Joan Farrell) 26 – LBJ 40 Under 40, Leach: Lori Johnson, marketing communication coordinator, Duncan Aviation 27 – Business services provide a union of media, but still stay true to marketing fundamentals, Leach (Petersen, Martin, Ware) Omaha Business Journal 35 – TruVision, Durbin (Dan Kruntorad) 35 – Society of Women Engineers, Leach (Amanda Stahlnecker) 35 – CFA Society, Durbin (Philip Mead) 35 – Boingz, Leach (Rick Leeds) 36 – Companies find payroll comes easier when using a service to do tasks, McGinnis (Green) 37 – Data regulation, competition, security threats demand savvy network plans, Leach 38 – Choose a team for estate planning; ensure documents reflect changes, Durbin (Murray, Headley, Pohren, Farber) 40 – Proper treatment, monitoring, education help diabetics live healthy lives, Hansen (Murphy, Mack-Shipman, Newberry, Leighton) Employment and Staffing 43 – Local employment market holds steady compared to deteriorating national picture, Hansen (Thompson, Bergman, Porter, Virginia Kiviranta, Peggy Noll) 44 – Periods of downsizing offer opportunities for firms to damage, enhance reputations, Leach (Dan Hemphill, Hughes, Kelleher) 47 – Pay close attention to job search especially in an economic downturn, McGinnis (Pepples, Mark Hobson, Patty Schmitz) 48 – Keep employee handbook up to date to help avoid litigation nightmares, Brazda (Gardner, Narans, Cannella, Debbie Watson, Sandy Maass) November 21, 2008 MBJ 1A – Barnhart Press, Brown (John Barnhart) 1B – Rockbrook Camera, Durbin (Chuck Fortina) 1C – Lincoln Laminating, Leach (Adam Albee) 2 – Methodist Women’s Hospital, Durbin (Susan Korth) 2 – Business Minute: Paula Hansen, director of group sales, Marriott International 4 – The Interior Design Firm, Leach (Pam Stanek, Becki Wiechman) 5 – Lincoln Neighborhood Pharmacy, Brazda (Scott Louderback) 6 – Andersen Wood Floors, Leach (Jens Andersen) 7 – Omaha Jewelry, Durbin (Robert Krause) 8 – Christine’s Life Coaching, Durbin (Christine Bartels) 9 – Doc & Eddie’s BBQ, Durbin (Jeffrey DeMare) 12 – Economic Outlook Luncheon, Brazda (David Brown, Rajive Johri, Stuart Varney, Ed Cochran, Carol Ebdon, Paul Kratz, Chris Heddican, Mick McFarlin, Deb Merrick, Kristine Nemecek) 25 – LBJ 40 Under 40, Leach: Cleve Reeves, senior associate, Bahr Vermeer Haecker 33 – Costs of health insurance are a major concern for today’s companies, McGinnis (Friedrich, Reid, Waddell) Conventions, Meetings and Tradeshows 35 – Economic challenges drive changes in the way conventions are planned, Leach (Beier, Feyerham, Dana Markel) 36 – Smooth coordination, communication keys to planning corporate meeting, Hansen (Kay Telford) 39 – Event coordinators aim to help take work out of party planning for clients, McGinnis (Brandt, Miller, Laurel McLane) 40 – Tradeshow booths showcasing new technology and lighter materials, McGinnis (Denison, Compton, Blair, Jason Alley) 45 – The Coney Stop, Durbin (Dennis Schuett) November 28, 2008 MBJ 1A – Select Van & Storage, Brown (J.R. Smith, Wink Smith, Riha) 1B – Thompson Realty Group, Brazda (Kent Thompson) 1C – Warren Distribution, Durbin (Charles Downey) 2 – Cassling, Leach (Mike Cassling) 2 – Business Minute: Shari Kopf, financial advisor, Edward Jones) 4 – World Class Office, Durbin (Tim Campisi) 6 – National Research Corp., Leach (Joseph Carmichael) 7 – Envision Investment Advisors, Durbin (Ryan Jindra) 8 – Cupcake Island, Durbin (Ed LeFebvre, Shirley Neary) Executive Gift Guide 17 – Local companies feature variety of options for corporate gift-giving, McGinnis (Gilinsky) 18 – Ideas available for shoppers seeking unique gifts, McGinnis (Watson, Lindberg) Council Bluffs Business 25 - DB Construction, Durbin (Doug Hoffman) 25 – Coats, Schultz & Watson, Brazda (Matthew Schultz, Jeffrey Coats, Jim Watson) 25 – Early automaker Studebaker attributes some of his business success to Bluffs 26 – Family-friendly holiday activities plentiful 28 – LBJ 40 Under 40, Leach: Jacqueline Ostrowicki, director of marketing communications, Nelnet Architecture 31 – Flurry of major projects still abound as architects adapt to economic challenges, Leach (Coale Johnson, Gherki, West) 34 – Statewide AIA and Omaha Chapter keep apprised on economic issues, Durbin (Jeff Monzu, Kay) 38 – Local architectural projects range from downtown condos to schools, Hansen (Zimmer, Sullivan, Paul Jeffrey) 39 – Architecture firms focus on restoring Omaha neighborhoods’ prominence, Leach (Steve Kuzelka, Palandri, Wiese) 41 – Businesses give nod to function, comfort while designing spaces for today’s worker, Leach (Erin Trofholz, Wiechman, Ahrens, Golter) 43 – More weigh costs, benefits of Building Information Modeling as software evolves, Leach (Armknecht, Michael West, Thedens) 45 – Architects tailor their work to specific genres, aim to meet needs of clients, McGinnis (Reed, Vrana, Eagle Bull, Jack Jackson) December 5, 2008 MBJ 1A – Universal Information Services, Brown (James Murphy) 1B – Design Data, Durbin (Damon Scaggs) 1C – Rite-Style, Leach (Larry Lee) 2 – Visiting Nurse Association, Durbin (James Summerfelt) 2 – MBJ Business Minute: Rob Reynolds, vice president and general manager, HunTel Communications 4 – DocuLynx, Durbin (Terry Wieczorek) 6 – Players Club at Deer Creek, Leach (Chris Jacobson) 7 – Pheasant Haven, Hoig (Scott Bruhn) 8 – Rojo’s Goods, Brazda (Tissy McMahan) 9 – La Vista Area Chamber of Commerce, Durbin (Kim Madrigal) 2008 40 Under 40 Supplement 26 – LBJ 40 Under 40, Leach (Jeremy Hunt, president, Hunt Irrigation) 29 – Margarita’s, Durbin (David Valadez, Laura Leyva December 12, 2008 MBJ 1A – Morrissey Engineering, Brown (George Morrissey) 1B – MBJ 40 Under 40, Leach (Kathy English, Drew Embury) 1C – UNL Office of Technology Development, Leach (David Conrad) 2 – Nebraska Spine Center, Leach (Gary Seitz) 2 – Business Minute: Kelli Johns, program director, Junior Achievement of Lincoln 4 – Renze Display, Durbin (Mike Compton, Doug Buchanan) 6 – Tabitha Health Care, Leach (Keith Fickenscher) 8 – McDermott & Miller, Durbin (Kenneth Kluck, Jody Decker) 10 – Grocers cultivating their niche markets note their small business fundamentals, Durbin (Carlos Jacobo, Ramon Jacobo, Jody Fritz, Reda Hamze) Executive Gift Guide 21 – It’s thoughtfulness that counts when making corporate gifts to employees, clients, Hansen (Hughes, Noll, Kelleher, Mahaney) 24 – LBJ 40 Under 40, Leach (Paul Johnson, CEO and president, Quadis Technologies) Omaha Business Journal Pages 31 – SkateDaze, Leach (Pam and Scott Cernik) 31 – Carlson and Burnett, Durbin (Michelle Miller, Darren Carlson, Anne Burnett) 31 – Midwest Eye Care, Durbin (Jay Slagle) 31 – New Cassle Foundation, Leach 32 – How To: Multitude of options available to help firms boost security against threats, Leach (Fenton, Royer, Loring) 33 – Working Women: Young people, women becoming more prudent about retirement savings, Hansen (Scott, Curtis, Bridges, Lookabill) 34 – Women’s Health: Washing hands still best way to avoid catching those cold, flu viruses, McGinnis (Smith, Taylor, Bruckman) 38 – 40 Under 40 cont. (Drew Embury, Colleen Dudley, Bob Hoig, Kathy English, Mary Hawkins, John Bothof, Eric Tiritilli, Matt Milam, John Anderson, Hal Daub, Mary Daub, Jim Suttle, Jim Vokal, David Brown, Mandy Embury, Lisa Ellis, Lee Terry, Stuart Chittenden) 39 – 40 Under 40 cont. (John Sage, Dan Welch, Jeff Hookie, Leon Milobar, Colleen Dudley, Cindy Nisley, Jane Nielsen, Kathy English, Makayla Wesley-McMorris, LeKesha Harris, Lee Terry, Mike Fahey, Andrea Hoig, Jill Micek, Drew Lundgren) 40 – 40 Under 40 cont. (Joe Petsick, Bruce Hoverman, Jamie Grayson-Berglund, Allen Berglund, Tony Collins, Patique Collins, Laura Jana, Ajoy Jana, Michael Schall, Kalee Olson) December 19, 2008 MBJ 1A – Crane Coffee, Brown (Brad Foerster, Paulette Hammerstrom, Lori Foerster) 1B – AAA, Leach (Mark Grieb, Denise Dettman) 1C – Nebraska Scooter Mart, Durbin (Tim Gemar, Curt White) 2 – Dillion Brothers Honda Kawasaki Suzuki Yamaha Power Sports Pro, Durbin (Blake Dillion, Sid Dillion Jr.) 2 – Business Minute: Tom Johnson, partner, Baird Holm 4 – UMB Bank of Omaha, Leach (Dan Gomez) 5 – United Seeds, Durbin (John Jones, Richard Berry) 6 – ARAMARK Uniform Services, Leach (Dave Olsen, Paul Rose) 8 – 40 Under 40, Leach: Michelle Kempke Eppler, dean of academic services, dean of students, Bellevue University 9 – Omaha Downtown Improvement District Association, Leach (Kim Folta) 10 – Loos Construction (Shawn Loos) 11 – Midwest Photo Pro, Durbin (Dave Jenkins) 11 – Hyp-Yoga (Carly Halleen Cummings, Kim Isherwood, Becky Grabner) Sarpy County Growth Report 31 – Sarppy leaders positive about county’s economic growth despite national woes, Hansen (DeBoer, Lucas, Nielsen, Toby Churchill) 33 – Commercial, retail developments under way in Sarpy County, McGinnis (Magid, Miller, Obermeyer) 37 – Brunettes Bistro, Durbin (Vicki Swartz, Kristen Ramirez) December 26, 2008 MBJ 1A – Seacoast Medical, Brown (Dave McFarlane, Robert Harris) 1B – UNO, Durbin (John Christensen) 1C – Masport, Leach (Jerry Young) 2 – PayFlex, Durbin (Mark Huber) 2 – Business Minute: Robert Keenan, COO, Brumbaugh & Quandahl 4 – No Frills Supermarkets, Leach (Fred Witecy, Lonnie Eggers) 5 – Talent Plus, Leach (Cydney Koukol, Kimberly Rath) 6 – Bluestone Development, Durbin (Christian Christensen) 7 – Nebraska State Recycling Association, Leach (Steve Andrews) 8 – 40 Under 40, Leach: Monica Fuehrer, division manager, C&A Industries 8 – Independent Technologies, Durbin (Tim O’Dell) 9 – Petrow’s, Durbin (Nick Petrow, Belinda Vought, Tawna Abboud, Peij Schlegelmilch, Teddy Petrow, Donna Fettig, Nicole Petrow, Helen Petrow, Anna Petrow, Shelly Petrow, Lee Fettig, Chris Petrow, John Soethout) Council Bluffs Business 19 – Xtreme Wheels, Durbin (Blaine Westervelt) 19 – Council Bluff’s roots in higher education began with Western Iowa College, Boyles, Warner 19 – Sandau Brothers, Durbin (Roger Sandau) 20 – First Night activities highlight Council Bluffs’ New Year celebrations for 2009, Moravec 28 – LBJ 40 Under 40, Leach: Ed McKee, owner, Whistletree.com Health and Wellness 29 – Health care providers placing focus, research on impending age wave, Leach (Deborah Conley, Frey, Huber, Summerfelt, Richmond, Hager, Jones) 32 – Area hospitals expanding, renovating while adding more services, programs, Hansen (Wayne Sensor, Fraser, Graham, Arbaugh, Perkins, Ollis, Nance) 35 – Companies see numerous benefits in employee fitness, McGinnis (Howie Halperin, Klesitz, Gossett, Simon)
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