November Small Business of the Month: United Insurance Agencies and Affordable Auto Insurance
United Insurance Agencies and Affordable Auto Insurance have been serving the Omaha metro for almost 75 years combined. The secret to that longevity can be traced to the companies’ shared operating philosophy. “We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence in the products we sell and the knowledge we provide. We foster an environment […]
October Small Business of the Month Winner: Contemporary Analysis
Contemporary Analysis (CAN), our October Small Business of the Month, specializes in predictive analytics. Before you ask Google to define that, here’s the simple explanation: The CAN team, including president Nathan Watson and a crew of data scientists, helps businesses sort through their piles of data, find patterns, predict futures and fix problems. Predictive analytics. “It’s […]
May Small Business of the Month: Play It Again Sports
The team at Play It Again Sports, our May Small Business of the Month, rallies around three key operating goals: Provide new and gently-used sporting goods at a reasonable price so athletes of all ages and means can participate in sports and fitness activities Conduct all business in a fair and ethical manner and treat […]
March Small Business of the Month: Radio Talking Book Service Inc.
“To be able to be the ‘eyes’ for an individual is an amazing, life-changing experience.” – Linda Dueling, promotions director, Radio Talking Book Service Since 1974, it’s been a “go-to” for the blind and visually-impaired to find out what’s going on. Radio Talking Book Service Inc. (RTBS), our March Small Business of the Month, is […]
December Small Business of the Month: Omaha Fashion Week
“We really have a specialty and have become known nationally as a great place for high school- and college-age designers to get their start.”Brook Hudson, producer, Omaha Fashion Week You can hear it in Brook Hudson’s voice – a passion for possibility, whether she’s talking about Omaha Fashion Week presented by SAC Federal Credit Union, its […]
August Small Business of the Month: Hot Shops Art Center
A mattress factory in a former life, the Hot Shops Art Center has been awakening creativity in our community for more than sixteen years now; a unique mosaic of 56 art studios, three art galleries and a number of exhibition spaces. What’s more, our August Small Business of the Month has seen one of the […]
July Small Business of the Month: Schrock Innovations
“Know what you do – and do it well. Don’t dabble in areas you can’t do well.” That’s been a secret to success for Thor Schrock, an entrepreneur with a calling for the computer-related. Thor founded Schrock Innovations, our July Small Business of the Month, in 1999. It’s since grown from a home-based business […]
February Small Business of the Month: The Olson Group
“We work with our clients as a quality partner – not as a vendor but as a consultant who helps them in all areas of their business.” – Tim Olson, CEBS, CMFC, Managing Partner, The Olson Group As it enters its 13th year of business, The Olson Group is proving – it is better to […]
January Small Business of the Month: Husker Hammer Siding, Windows, & Roofing
“We want to build peace of mind for our customers.” – Matt Cradick, president, Husker Hammer Siding, Windows & Roofing Since its launch in 1998, Husker Hammer Siding, Windows & Roofing has completed nearly 10,000 exterior remodeling projects. “This doesn’t happen without an extremely strong moral compass,” says company President Matt Cradick. With each job, […]
October Small Business of the Month: Holidynamics
A child’s dream is just another day at the office for the team at Holidynamics, the Greater Omaha Chamber’s October Small business of the month. “It feels like Christmas every day,” said Erik Terkelsen, Holidynamics’ chief sales and marketing officer. Walk into the company’s two-story showroom in northwest Omaha and you’re treated to a visual […]