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Advocating for a healthy Midtown business community www.midtownbusinessassociation.org The University of Medical Center is poised to transform health care education, and – as aviation simulation changed the ight industry – propel the training of doctors, nurses and allied health professionals into the next generation with emerging virtual and augmented reality.

Through its iEXCELSM initiative, UNMC is enhancing connectivity and interdisciplinary education across the state through the strategic installation of iWalls in Omaha, Scottsbluff, Kearney, Lincoln and Norfolk.

Thanks to a public-private partnership, the iEXCEL program will be based in the new $121.8 million Davis Global Center, along with the National Center for Health Security and Biopreparedness, which will train federal health care personnel in treating highly infectious diseases.

Health care providers can visualize – in 3D – abnormalities of the heart or other organs. And, rather than a static CT scan, a 3D hologram allows physicians to walk around the organ – while seemingly suspended in space – for a truly realistic-looking image.

Students in the EON Reality VR Innovation Academy, housed on the UNMC campus, will be trailblazers in lling a critical workforce need as augmented and virtual reality gains a foothold in education. The academy is one of ve in the United States; one of 15 in the world. After 11 months, participating students earn an industry certicate from EON Reality.

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2113163-01 / 3814 Farnam Street / A refined gastro pub with global influences that serves approachable food inspired by local and seasonal ingredients.

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Greetings Index The Midtown Business Association is proud to Letter from the President...... 6 provide this 2018-19 Business Directory and Guide Board Members...... 8 Mayor and Councilmen Greetings...... 9 to the Midtown-Omaha area. History...... 12 This directory contains stories about the history of Luncheons...... 13 the 38-year-old association and its current involve- Events/Networking...... 13 ment in the community. We are a current active Midtown Revitalization...... 14 organization. Blackstone Hotel...... 22 Inside you will find information about many of Community Map...... 28 Neighborhood Improvement Awards... 30 our events and award programs. Also included are Facade Improvement Grant Program.. 32 listings of many businesses in the Midtown-Omaha Future Business Leaders of America... 33 area. From advertising to windows, the directory Business Listings holds a wealth of information. Categorical...... 38 Alphabetical...... 53

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Midtown Business Association Advocates for a Growing and Vibrant Business Community Every week, new and exciting activities and devel- Our new partnership with the FBLA (Future Business opments are taking place in Midtown. Leaders of America) club from Mercy High School is It is definitely an exciting time for the residents, our effort to connect with future business leaders. business owners and visitors to the area. Any organization is like a gym membership — if Currently, more than 30,000 people call Midtown you are engaged, you will see results. home and 50,000 people work in the area. Our monthly luncheons and quarterly networking The MBA has enjoyed our relationship with busi- events are open to all members and guests. These ness owners for over 30 years. are great opportunities that we hope you will take We offer opportunities for business owners to con- advantage of soon. nect and support each other. If you want to learn more about the MBA, please In addition, the MBA has several programs such contact any board members listed on page 8 or visit as the Façade Improvement Grant and Neighborhood our website at www.midtownbusinessassociation.org Improvement Awards, which offer direct recognition Paul Swanson, MBA President and financial support for our members.

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OFFICERS PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER PAST PRESIDENT Paul Swanson Judy Alderman Karen Burbach Dale Marples Peggy Case Omaha World-Herald Omaha Visitor Center UNMC CFO Omaha Security National Bank 402-444-1248 402-213-6474 402-559-4353 402-502-2255 402-449-0920 paul.swanson@ [email protected] [email protected] dalemarples1@ case411@ owh.com cox.net cox.net EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Jeff Abdo Craig Carlson* Leah Jipp Val McPherson* Mick Whelan Business Furniture Mutual of Omaha Allied Realty Inc. Whelan Law Cleaning 402-351-2694 402-351-6607 402-490-6366 402-342-2412 402-551-4547 craig.carlson@ leah.jipp@ [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] mutualofomaha.com mutualofomaha.com Bob Perrin Tom Zuk Jennifer Bartholomew Judy Dye* Rick Katelman J Robert Perrin AIA Architect Holland Basham Nebraska Medicine National Indemnity Katelman Restoration 402-341-0232 Architects 402-559-3532 Company, retired 402-551-4388 [email protected] 402-551-0800 jbartholomew@ 402-734-3627 [email protected] [email protected] nebraskamed.com midtownbusiness1@ Joyce Prohaska aol.com Chris Kilroy* First Presbyterian Church * Indicates past president of the Richard Callahan Edward Jones 402-345-5383 board. Bank of the West Cindy Faiman* 402-558-2111 [email protected] 402-918-5252 Security National Bank, retired chris.kilroy@ richard.callahan@ 402-657-5766 edwardjones.com bankofthewest.com [email protected]

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2115838-01 8 2018-19 Midtown Business Association Directory THANK YOU FROM THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS www.midtownbusinessassociation.org

We see exceptional growth safe, thriving neighborhoods progress toward our goals in midtown, for business, and destinations for recre- — to increase employment, urban living, entertainment ation, entertainment and attract new talent to our city and retail. All are important leisure. and grow our reputation as a Mayor to bring new customers and One of my goals is to top ten city. Jean new families into the heart of promote job and economic With our community Stothert the city. growth in our city. We are and business partners, we The businesses, organiza- creating opportunities for will work together to make tions and residents of Mid- people and businesses to Omaha an extraordinary city. town work together to create be successful and making Thank you!

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My family and I feel fortunate to One of the things I enjoy most about call Midtown home. We can walk my city council district is that it is or bike to visit friends, shop and blessed with historic neighborhoods and dine. Midtown is filled with places business districts that have their own as special as the people. We have identity and unique character. It’s been Councilman tree-lined streets, parks, historic Councilman an exciting time to represent the area as Chris Pete Jerram homes and eclectic destinations. I Festersen we’ve successfully implemented neigh- proudly represent the Midtown busi- borhood business district renovation ness districts and neighborhoods of plans in Dundee, Benson, and Flor- Midtown Crossing, Blackstone, Mor- ence and have enjoyed seeing Midtown ton Meadows, , Leaven- Crossing and the Blackstone Business worth, Field Club, Aksarben Village, District thrive as well. The Midtown area , , Ford will continue to be a critical component Birthsite, Joslyn Castle and Dundee. of the urban fabric of our community, Enjoy! and we will continue to drive new public and private investment in these areas.

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MBA rooted in community’s MISSION STATEMENT Established in 1980 by a group of 11 Midtown business preservation and improvement people, MBA has grown to more than 180 members with a mix of small and large corporations and businesses, with both for- The MedCenter Merchants Association was born in August profit and not-for-profit organizations. The basic mission of the 1980 when a small group of merchants, at the encourage- MBA is to support the Midtown business community through: ment of Clarkson Hospital and the University of Nebraska • Recognition of business façade improvements and new Medical Center, gathered to spruce up the neighborhood businesses from Park Avenue to 52nd Street and Leavenworth Street to • A forum for friendship and interaction between all busi- Cuming Street. nesses, competition or other Their first order of business: to urge companies to improve • An influential voice in city politics and Midtown civic and their property. Plaques were given to acknowledge the efforts political decisions of those who did property improvements. This practice con- • A driving force for business development in Midtown tinues today with the Neighborhood Improvement Awards. • Monthly lunch meetings with speakers of interest to the The organization, now known as the Midtown Business business community Association, continues to advocate for a healthy Midtown • A sincere love and concern for the historical and important business community. Today, it has more than 180 mem- Midtown area bers, five officers and an executive committee of 15 mem- bers. For membership info, please contact Judy Dye at [email protected].

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LUNCHEONS Midtown Business Association luncheons are held the fourth Wednesday of the month from noon to 1 p.m.

Sept. 26, 2018 • Oct. 24, 2018 Nov. 28, 2018 • Jan. 23, 2019 Feb. 27, 2019 • March 27, 2019 April 24, 2019 • May 22, 2019 July 24, 2019 • Sept. 25, 2019 NETWORKING SESSIONS There are no general meetings held in June, Quarterly networking events for MBA members promote members’ August or December. businesses by allowing them to showcase their operations to other members and potential customers. The MBA meets at Della Costa Restaurant in Mid- Individuals who attend the sessions are able to network, poten- town Crossing at noon. Cost of lunch is $10 but tially creating additional business opportunities. The events include tours provided to attendees. will increase to $12 in January 2019. This year’s networking events have been held at Green Slate De- Parking is available in the garage across the velopment, Clarkson College, Ronald McDonald House and Joslyn street from the restaurant. Take your parking ticket Castle. Coming networking events include Bluestone Development with you to be validated by Della Costa. (Spaces Apartments) and Whelan Law Office.

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Midtown district just keeps getting better

s Midtown continues to grow up here it’s deeply rooted. Loy- grow and develop. On the next Athe sense of community that alty, pride and a sense of home several pages are snapshots of runs deep throughout this area describe it best. With the support area professionals and their ties to has remained constant. Whether of local residents and businesses Midtown. you relocated last year or grew the Midtown area will continue to

Current boundaries of the MBA are: East: I-480 • West: 52nd Street North: Cuming Street • South: Center Street Within these boundaries are neighborhoods where people live, work and play, including Dundee, Blackstone, Farnam, Field Club, Leaven- worth, Gifford Park, Center Street, Saddle Creek, Midtown Crossing, Hanscom Park and UNMC.

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SADDLE CREEK Jeff Harwood started work- ing at Mama’s Pizza when he was 18. His dad owned the business and in 2000 Harwood became a business owner himself when he bought it from his dad. Now he is one of five owners of Mama’s Pizza. “There is a strong sense of loyalty from the Midtown com- munity,” he said. “It’s amazing how many families have been coming to Mama’s Pizza. We’ve seen them raise their kids through the years.” Harwood said one of the reasons he continues to own and operate the family busi- ness is strong community ties. Midtown just feels like home to him.

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FARNAM STREET When Tony Thomas and three friends decid- ed to open a brewery he knew the key would be location. He wanted to find the perfect place. He looked at almost a dozen buildings and waited almost two years before finding his perfect location at 3558 Farnam St. “I knew this area was going to be great,” said Thomas, co-owner of Farnam House Brewery. “Midtown Crossing was being devel- oped and Crescent Moon was already firmly established. This building was almost perfect for a brewery and the neighborhood was up and coming.” Thomas says business is good. There are many young professionals in the neighbor- hood and they have established a stream of return customers. The brewery houses 14 barrels and showcases 14-18 craft beers made on location. Thomas plans to add barrel stackers to increase production and expand his beer selection.

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BLACKSTONE Why is Dundee Bank in the Blackstone district?. According to Patrick Zach, loan officer, the bank loved the idea of being a part of the neighborhood that it was helping others revitalize. “We saw that it was turning into a special place,” Zach said. The bank saw an oppor- tunity in the old filling station in the heart of Blackstone. With the historical preservation complete, the bank opened for service in December, 2016. “We are happy to be here, in this vibrant part of town.” The bank location also puts them in close proximity to many small business owners in the community. “We enjoy working with and supporting lo- cal businesses,” Zach said. “We are commit- ted to the community we work in.” The bank branch can be seen on the cover of this publication.

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LEAVENWORTH NEIGHBORHOOD Family-owned since the summer of 1987, Barrett’s Barleycorn sits in a sweet spot, according to Karen Barrett. “Midtown is such a great area to be a part of,” she said. The neighborhood history and vibe make the area unique. The tavern sits almost centered between UNO and Creigh- ton and at the back door of UNMC. Several other big and mid-sized business are nearby, too. “That really drives our business,” Barrett said. “Being in the middle of UNO and Creighton gives us a great sports fan base.” Being part of the MBA is invaluable to Barleycorn. “They promote community and togetherness,” Barrett said. Besides hosting events for the business community, “MBA strives to help Midtown through improvements and being our voice in local politics,” she said. “The MBA has lunches throughout the year at different res- taurants in Midtown, and we have had the pleasure of host- ing a few,” Barrett said. The tavern also gives back in big and small ways. For example, Barleycorn hosts fundraisers for those in need or by donating to area causes, such as for the annual Field Club fireworks or school festivals. “We have been lucky enough to be a part of the greatest location in Omaha ... Midtown.”

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THE MBA OFFERS: Monthly luncheons to meet business & community leaders Your business listed in 12,000 MBA directories Quarterly networking events at member locations Neighborhood Beauti cation Awards Grant money for your façade improvements

The MBA welcomes membership from anyone whose business is located generally within the boundaries of I-480 on the east, 52nd street on the west, Center Street on the south and Cuming Street on the north, as well as businesses with an interest in the area.

MBA investment dues are based on the number of employees in a business and will cover the period from January 1st to December 31st of each year. 1 to 50 employees – $40 51-300 employees – $100 Over 300 employees – $200 If you would like to be a member, please visit MIDTOWNBUSINESSASSOCIATION.ORG or detach and return this form

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Midtown Business Association Business Name ______4239 Farnam St., Room 10 Addresss ______Zip ______Omaha NE 68131 Questions about membership, Phone ______Email ______contact Judy Dye, Company Website ______membership committee, 402-734-3627 or email at Number of Employees ______Dues Amount [email protected] Contact Person & Title ______2038822-01 MIDTOWN REVITALIZATION www.midtownbusinessassociation.org

UNMC The University of Nebraska Medical Center and its primary clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine, have been a driv- ing force in the Midtown area for many years. Since the fall of 2016, UNMC has opened the UNMC Center for Drug Dis- covery and Lozier Center for Pharmacy Sciences and Education, the Lauritzen Outpatient Center and the $323 million Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, the largest public-private project in Nebraska’s history. Today, construction continues on the Dr. Edwin Davis & Dorothy Balbach Davis Global Center for Advanced Inter- professional Learning, which will open in 2019. This high-tech facility will house iEXCEL, an experiential-learning initiative that trains health care profes- Jun Kaneko’s Search tower is a cornerstone of the Healing Arts Program at the Fred & sionals in emerging virtual and aug- Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

2115050-01 20 2018-19 Midtown Business Association Directory MIDTOWN REVITALIZATION www.midtownbusinessassociation.org mented reality. The facility also will house the National Center for Health Security and Biopreparedness, which will enable UNMC to teach federal health care personnel procedures in treating highly infectious diseases. The iEXCEL program will contribute to workforce and economic develop- ment in Nebraska, creating up to 325 well-paying jobs and generating a projected $39.3 million annually in economic impact for the state. “UNMC is a critical partner in the effort to maintain a vital, growing midtown,” said UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. “In addition to educating the next generation of health care professionals, we are an economic partner in building stronger communities and thriving neighborhoods.” — Karen Burbach An artist’s rendering of the south entrance of the Dr. Edwin Davis & Dorothy Balbach Davis Global Center for Advanced Interprofessional Learning. Center Street

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164 rooms in the existing historic structure. “It’s our shot at bringing back an icon,” said Matt Dwyer of GreenSlate. “We, as a city, do not have a historic iconic hotel as most great cities do.” Dwyer and Clarity’s Tom McLeay referred to other legend- ary Omaha hotels that have been converted to condos (like the Paxton), have fallen into disrepair or have been demolished alto- gether (like the Fontenelle). The Blackstone, during its heyday, was host to visitors such as Bob Hope, Jimmy Stewart, Eleanor Roosevelt and Richard Nixon, who would ride in the hotel’s private car, a Pierce Ar- row, and read its magazine, the Blackstonian. The eighth floor ballroom will be restored. See Page 25

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An epicenter of social life for the Gold ballroom, a rooftop cocktail lounge, a property to its former “grandeur” and cre- Coast elite, the hotel at 302 S. 36th St. fea- coffee shop, a restaurant and conference ates about 143 jobs, about 113 of those tured an elegant ballroom, rooftop gardens center. full time and averaging about $42,500. and the Orleans Room restaurant. A swimming pool and fitness club in the Developers expect more than 75,000 Originally, World-Herald archives say, newly constructed section would be open visitors to the hotel each year who should the Blackstone was a “residential hotel,” to guests and Blackstone District residents. contribute to the local economy. where guests rented quarters by the year. Other guest amenities would include valet The Blackstone had been converted to Apartments ranged from one to six rooms, parking, concierge and poolside food and office use in 1984 after it had sat vacant all without kitchens because hotel services beverage services. for about a decade. A water main leak and included cooking. Parking for hotel and restaurant patrons flooding about a year ago dislocated Kiewit Locals say the Reuben sandwich of would be on the surface lots across the Corp. employees to a different location. corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese street to the west of the redevelopment site, Not long after the flood, the project’s and salad dressing was invented at the the plan says, in addition to new on-street development team began talking to Kiewit Blackstone. The Orleans Room also has parking on Harney and 37th Streets. officials about buying the property. Kiewit been credited with creating butter brickle ice The development team says many de- subsequently announced its plans to build cream. The hotel’s Golden Spur restaurant sign and other details are still being final- a new corporate headquarters in north on the ground floor offered more casual ized. Leo A Daly is the architect and DLR . dining. will work on interior design. Completion of “Last year (2017) we vacated the Developers hope to restore the ballroom, construction and renovation is anticipated building to perform significant mechanical an old marble staircase and as many other by 2020. upgrades. We are proud of our stewardship original elements as possible. Developers say tax-increment financ- of the Blackstone and appreciate that Clar- In all, the reincarnated Blackstone Hotel ing is warranted because the project adds ity and GreenSlate will continue to preserve would have 204 hotel rooms, the top-floor to the city’s urban core, returns a historic See Page 27

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5. First Unitarian Church of Omaha ... 3114 Harney St. T PARK 38TH ST N 44TH ST 14 CASTLE 6 6. Garneau-Kilpatrick House ...3100 Chicago St. DUNDEE S

DAVENPORT I 7. George A Joslyn Mansion ...3902 Davenport St. DAVENPORT ST 41ST OWN CR 8. Havens-Page House ...... 101 N. 39th St. D T ID OSS

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11. The Nottingham Apartments ..3304 Burt St. DOUGLAS

FARNAM 12. ...... 2934 Leavenworth St. BLACKSTONE

FARNAM ST 33RD FARNAM ST 1 20 FARNAM ST 13. St. Cecilia’s Cathedral ...... 701 N. 40th St. DISTRICT E HARNEY ST B TON 14. ...... 415 N. 41st Ave. LACKS HARNEY ST D HARNEY ST V 2 L B 15. Selby Apartments ...... 830 S. 37th St. 5 S 39TH ST W HOWARD ST DEWEY AVE O K 3 L 16. Selma Terrace ...630, 634 and 636 Park Ave. L O E NEBRASKA DEWEY H

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S 35TH AVE H R HAM 18. Terrace Court ....836, 840 and 842 Park Ave. N 48TH ST SEPULCHRE UR CH CENTER JACKSON ST D EAR R Bradford-Pettis House CEMETERY C ES TE COAST S 55TH ST 19. Turner Court Apartments .... 3106 Dodge St. R EN JONES ST S 36TH ST ST MARYS AVE C 4 20. Twin Towers ...... 3000 Farnam St. ELMWOOD JONES ST MIDTOWN 16 21. Wohlner Neighborhood Grocery...... PARK 15 LEAVENWORTH ST LEAVENWORTH LEAVENWORTH ...... 5203 Leavenworth St. GOLF CROSSING COURSE MARCY ST 21 PARK AVENUE LEAVENWORTH DISTRICT MARCY ST 12 Also: Guy C. Bartin House, 3522 Farnam St. FIELD APARTMENT MAYBERRY ST MASON ST Demolished in 1982. S 52ND ST BARKER AVE DISTRICT S 51ST ST CLUB 18 S 40TH ST S 31ST ST S 33RD ST PACIFIC ST PACIFIC ST 37TH ST E PACIFIC PACIFIC S 38TH AVE PACIFIC L 10 S 60TH ST

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N 48TH ST PARK R CASS ST 4. Columbian School ...... 3819 Jones St. CASS ST N 46TH ST GIFFORD JOSLYN7

5. First Unitarian Church of Omaha ... 3114 Harney St. T PARK 38TH ST N 44TH ST 14 CASTLE 6 6. Garneau-Kilpatrick House ...3100 Chicago St. DUNDEE S

DAVENPORT I 7. George A Joslyn Mansion ...3902 Davenport St. DAVENPORT ST 41ST OWN CR 8. Havens-Page House ...... 101 N. 39th St. D T ID OSS

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10. Normandie Apartments ...... 1102 Park Ave. 8

11. The Nottingham Apartments ..3304 Burt St. DOUGLAS

FARNAM 12. Park School ...... 2934 Leavenworth St. BLACKSTONE

FARNAM ST 33RD FARNAM ST 1 20 FARNAM ST 13. St. Cecilia’s Cathedral ...... 701 N. 40th St. DISTRICT E HARNEY ST B TON 14. Saunders School ...... 415 N. 41st Ave. LACKS HARNEY ST D HARNEY ST V 2 L B 15. Selby Apartments ...... 830 S. 37th St. 5 S 39TH ST W HOWARD ST DEWEY AVE O K 3 L 16. Selma Terrace ...630, 634 and 636 Park Ave. L O E NEBRASKA DEWEY H

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17. (Gottlieb) Storz Mansion ... 3708 Farnam St. AVE PARK P E A HOLY MEDICAL GOLD

S 35TH AVE H R HAM 18. Terrace Court ....836, 840 and 842 Park Ave. N 48TH ST SEPULCHRE UR CH CENTER JACKSON ST D EAR R Bradford-Pettis House CEMETERY C ES TE COAST S 55TH ST 19. Turner Court Apartments .... 3106 Dodge St. R EN JONES ST S 36TH ST ST MARYS AVE C 4 20. Twin Towers ...... 3000 Farnam St. ELMWOOD JONES ST MIDTOWN 16 21. Wohlner Neighborhood Grocery...... PARK 15 LEAVENWORTH ST LEAVENWORTH LEAVENWORTH ...... 5203 Leavenworth St. GOLF CROSSING COURSE MARCY ST 21 PARK AVENUE LEAVENWORTH DISTRICT MARCY ST 12 Also: Guy C. Bartin House, 3522 Farnam St. FIELD APARTMENT MAYBERRY ST MASON ST Demolished in 1982. S 52ND ST BARKER AVE DISTRICT S 51ST ST CLUB 18 S 40TH ST S 31ST ST S 33RD ST PACIFIC ST PACIFIC ST 37TH ST E PACIFIC PACIFIC S 38TH AVE PACIFIC L 10 S 60TH ST

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ince its inception, the Midtown Busi- at our monthly luncheons. new building, as in the case of Security Sness Association has honored busi- Around 75 businesses in Midtown have National Bank. Of it can be the restoration/ nesses that have gone the extra mile to received the award, and we continue to renovation of an existing space, as was improve the appearance of their property. seek out worthy candidates. Businesses the case with a former award winner — The award is presented two to four times are selected based on both interior and Joslyn Castle. a year, in the form of a plaque and is done exterior improvements. Read more about these projects on the The improvement can be a complete following pages. 402.558.2233 Fax 402.558.9104 E-mail info@oh-kfastprint .net

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FILM STREAMS

Film Streams is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization dedicat- ed to enhancing the cultural environment of the Omaha-Council Bluffs area through the presentation and discussion of film as an art form. Since July 2007, Film Streams has operated the two- screen Ruth Sokolof Theater in North Downtown, delivering new American independent movies, documentaries, international films, classics, collaborative screenings, arts education initiatives, film- maker Q&As and other special programs. Thanks to a visionary gift from the Sherwood Foundation that placed the 93-year-old Dundee Theater under the care of Film Streams, the organization carried out an extensive renovation of the historic venue to secure its place in Omaha. Restoration efforts included adding a new lobby on the north side and a safer entrance in the back. Another addition was a café owned and operated by Kitchen Table and a new bookstore. The new Dundee maintains its original 300-plus-seat auditorium, but added a 25-seat microcinema. The new Dundee officially reopened on Dec. 1, 2017, and has been operating two venues seven days a week, significantly expanding the number of quality film programs reaching the Omaha area. For this reason, in May, 2018 the Midtown Business Asso- ciation was pleased to present a Neighborhood Improvement award to Film Streams at the Dundee Theater. Rachel Jacobsen, executive director, and Casey Logan, deputy director accepted the award. Paid for by Jean Stothert for Omaha | 5909 S. 118th Plaza, Omaha, NE 68137 2038461-01 2018-19 Midtown Business Association Directory 31 FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANTS www.midtownbusinessassociation.org

Does your building need a little work? Do you want to add Types of facade improvements some landscaping or put up a new sign for your business? that qualify for grant awards: The Midtown Business Association Facade Improvement • Exterior painting, brickwork or Grant Program is available to assist business owners with wood repair these kinds of projects. • Landscaping improvements, In an effort to stabilize and restore the historic character of such as adding gardens or Midtown Omaha, MBA allocates money for grants to busi- planting trees nesses for assistance improving the exterior appearance of • Improved signage their property. • New windows or restoration of Awards are up to $1,000 depending on the project. Mid- existing windows town business owners or tenants must be willing to contrib- • Driveway or parking lot re- ute to the project. pairs and enhancements The business must be located within the MBA boundaries, • Other types of facade im- and the applicant must be a member of MBA for a grant to provements also will be con- be approved. The applicant may join the association at the sidered. time application is made. Improvements must preserve the distinguishing original qualities or character of the building. All work performed and all contactors hired are the com- Above, Midtown Business Association Facade Grant Committee plete and exclusive responsibility of the applicant. members Jeff Abdo and Bob Perrin present a $1,000 check to Lavonne Applications can be downloaded from the MBA website. Plambeck of the House of Montessori to help fund the construction of Contact committee chairperson Bob Perrin of J. Robert Perrin a sun shield pergola in its playground renovation project. The House of Architecture at 402-341-0232 for more information about Montessori, 400 S. 39th St., provides educational services to children the grant. from 6 weeks of age through kindergarten.

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Check out events Amazing Food and Irish Drinks! on Facebook 4322 Leavenworth 402-554-5805 2116873-01 32 2018-19 Midtown Business Association Directory FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA www.midtownbusinessassociation.org A partnership working to mentor youth hat began as a sponsorship request is Wgrowing into a full-fledged partnership between the Midtown Business Association and the Mercy High School Future Business Leaders of America club. A summer meeting of the MBA board was attended by representatives from Mercy High School. They included Jim Pogge, former vice president of advancement at the school; Dustin Hahn, outgoing FBLA adviser; Cara Carson, incoming FBLA adviser; and a student. The group from the school requested fund- ing to help with its registration costs for the State Leadership Conference and for member T-shirts (which would include the MBA logo). The Mercy team discussed that the collabora- tion with MBA could result in business tours, guest speakers and job shadowing. The board agreed to the sponsorship and partnership with the group. “What a great opportunity to support them,” said Paul Swanson, MBA board president. “I think it’s a natural fit.” There are currently about 30 students who participate in the school’s FBLA club, where students learn teamwork and leadership skills. “We try to create an opportunity for the girls to see how things actually work in the busi- ness world,” said Carson, who is a business teacher in addition to FBLA adviser. The State Leadership Conference is a chance for the girls to compete against other students in various categories. “There are tests on different business subjects, speech competitions, mock job interviews and com- puter programming challenges,” to name a few competitions, said Carson. Winners at the state competition can advance to the national competition. Mercy High School had two students compete at nationals for the 2017-18 school year. Swanson and the MBA board are hop- On Sept. 4th, members of the MBA were joined by members of Mercy High School’s ing that the new partnership can lead to the FBLA club and their advisor at Coldstone Creamery for a networking event. mentoring of future business leaders who will remain in Omaha area after college and help to continue the MBA mission of making Midtown a thriving community.

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New housing has brought and will continue to bring more residents to the Midtown district. Above, new townhomes near 31st and Mason Streets are under construction. At left is a newer apart- ment building that was completed less than two years ago.

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The iconic Charlie Graham auto body repair shop is moving across from its current location at 40th and Leavenworth Streets. At top, looking north at the intersection, the new building is on the right, with more construction happening at UNMC in the background.

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ADOPT-A-SCHOOL Slate Architecture Inc. Meineke Car Care Center Integrated Learning Program at Saratoga 3624 Farnam St. 3322 Leavenworth St. 2504 Meredith Ave. Omaha, NE 68131 Omaha, NE 68105 Omaha, NE 68111 402-342-5575 402-342-6220 402-344-7895 Dwayne Brown, president Charles Olson, president Sandra Bender, program director [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.slatearchitecture.com Mike Clark, manager www.ilp.ops.org www.meineke.com ATTORNEYS ADVERTISING/MARKETING Croker, Huck, Kasher, DeWitt, Anderson Ted’s Service Inc. & Gonderinger, LLC 4525 Center St. Oxide Design Co. 2120 S. 72nd St., Suite 1200 Omaha, NE 68106 3916 Farnam St. Omaha, NE 68124 Steve Bertagni, owner Omaha, NE 68131 402-391-6777 [email protected] 402-344-0168 Donna Forsberg, administrator Drew Davies, owner/designer [email protected] [email protected] BANKING Robert M. Gondering, member www.oxidedesign.com Bank of the West www.crokerlaw.com 1921 Harney St ANTIQUES Omaha, NE 68102 Whelan Law Office 402-918-5252 McMillans Antiques 3138 Cuming St. Richard Callahan, senior relationship banker 5002 Leavenworth St. Omaha, NE 68131 [email protected] Omaha, NE 68106 402-342-2412 www.bankofthewest.com 402-556-2522 Lawrence G. Whelan, attorney Marcia Dwyer, owner [email protected] Creighton Federal Credit Union [email protected] Jane E. Whelan, paralegal 2575 Dodge St. [email protected] ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERING Omaha, NE 68131 www.whelanlawoffice.net 402-341-2121 AO Tom Kjar, president 4610 Dodge St. AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE & BODY SHOPS [email protected] Omaha, NE 68132 Central Body Co. Inc. www.creightonfederal.org 402-551-3400 702 S. 46th Ave. Joseph F Saniuk, AIA, principal Omaha, NE 68106 Dundee Bank [email protected] 402-551-3177 5015 Underwood Ave. Rancy Palandri Matthew Sain, president Omaha, NE 68132 www.aoomaha.com [email protected] 402-504-4000 www.centralbody.com Jeff Royal, president Ehrhart Griffin & Associates [email protected] 3552 Farnam St. Fred’s Friendly Service Emily Haubenschild, client relations Omaha, NE 68131 2901 Leavenworth St. [email protected] 402-551-0631 Omaha, NE 68105 www.dundeebanking.com Mark Ehrhart, president 402-342-9519 [email protected] Ron Wackerhagen, co-owner Dundee Bank www.ehrhartgriffin.com 302 S. 38th St. Great Plains Auto Body Company-Charlie Omaha, NE 68131 Holland Basham Architects Graham 402-932-7755 119 S. 49th Ave. 4206 Leavenworth St. Jeff Royal, president Omaha, NE 68132 Omaha, NE 68105 [email protected] 402-551-0800 402-551-6000 www.dundeebanking.com Tom Zuk, partner Larkin Gassman, marketing [email protected] [email protected] Metro Credit Union www.hollandbasham.com www.greatplainsautobody.com 14509 F St. Omaha, NE 68137 J. Robert Perrin AIA Architect 402-552-7190 1101 S. 36th St. Dustin West, business development manager Omaha, NE 68105 [email protected] 402-341-0232 www.metrofcu.org J. Robert Perrin, owner perrinarchitect@gmail

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CLEANING/JANITORIAL Urban Village Development ELECTRICAL Business Furniture Cleaning 4880 S. 131st St., Suite 2 Lighting Specialists Inc. 908 Dillon Drive Omaha, NE 68137 4727 Center St. Omaha, NE 68132 402-889-2502 Omaha, NE 68106 402-551-4547 Scott Semrad, owner 402-558-4812 Jeff Abdo, president-owner [email protected] Allen Klostermeyer, president [email protected] Jerry Reimer, owner [email protected] www.uvomaha.com www.ltgspec.com Computer Cleaning Services 908 Dillon Drive EDUCATION ENGINEERING Omaha, NE 68132 Clarkson College Transduction Technologies 402-551-4547 101 S. 42nd St. 5005 Chicago St. Jeff Abdo, president-owner Omaha, NE 68138 Omaha, NE 68132 [email protected] 402-582-2944 402-213-3788 Jon Clay, academic outreach liaison David Holtzclaw, president CONSTRUCTION [email protected] [email protected] Johnson Deconstruct www.clarksoncollege.edu www.transductiontechnologies.com 1144 N. 11th St. Omaha, NE 68102 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church & School TSP - Architecture, Engineering, Planning 402-915-0004 5071 Center St. 3906 Farnam St. Jack Henry Omaha, NE 68106 Omaha, NE 68131 [email protected] 402-553-6760 402-493-8997 www.jdeconstruct.com Joel Lauber, principal Dan Johnson [email protected] [email protected] T. Hurt Construction www.gsomaha.com Dwayne Meyer Sr. 4978 F St. [email protected] Omaha, NE 68117 Mercy High School www.teamtsp.com 402-510-9585 1501 S. 48th St. Andy Hearn, owner Omaha, NE 68106 ENTERTAINMENT 402-553-9424 [email protected] Film Streams-Dundee Theater Sister Delores Hannon, RSM, president Sara Lorenz, manager 4952 Dodge St. [email protected] www.thurtconstruction.com Omaha, NE 68132 Cara Carson, FBLA advisor 402-933-0259 [email protected] CONTRACTORS/DEVELOPERS Casey Logan, deputy director www.mercyhigh.org GreenSlate Management [email protected] 144 S. 39th St. www.filmstreams.org Metropolitan Community College Omaha, NE 68131 P.O. Box 3777 402-991-1800 Film Streams-Ruth Sokolof Theater Omaha, NE 68103 Spencer Lombard, president 1340 Mike Fahey St. 531-622-2714 [email protected] Omaha, NE 68102 Pat Boyde Clay Vanderheinen, vice president of finance 402-933-0259 [email protected] www.greenslatedevelopment.com Casey Logan, deputy director www.mccneb.edu [email protected] Oldenhuis Contracting Inc. www.filmstreams.org Mid-America Montessori Teacher Training 4501 Leavenworth St. Institute Omaha, NE 68106 12344 Pacific St. FINANCIAL SERVICES 402-573-8125 Omaha, NE 68154 Callahan Financial Planning Company Chris Oldenhuis, owner 402-880-9411 3157 Farnam St., Ste 7111 [email protected] LaVonne Plambeck, owner Omaha, NE 68131 Lynn Oldenhuis, CEO [email protected] 402-341-2000 www.oldenhuiscontracting.com www.montessoriaccredited.com William Callahan, CFA, CFP, chief investment officer [email protected] Reuben Brauer, CFJP, senior financial planner www.callahanplanning.com

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CFO Omaha Inc. Barrett’s Barleycorn Cantina Laredo 10109 S. 176th St. 4322 Leavenworth St. 120 S. 31st Ave., Suite 5107 Omaha, NE 68136 Omaha, NE 68105 Omaha, NE 68131 402-502-2255 402-554-5805 402-345-6000 Dale Marples, president Karen Barrett, president Mike Bodenner, general manager [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.cfoomaha.com www.barrettsomaha.com www.cantinalaredo.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES & INVESTMENTS Black Oak Grill China Palace Edward Jones-Chris Kilroy 220 S. 31st Ave. 661 N. 46th St. 5139 Leavenworh St. Omaha, NE 68131 Omaha, NE 68132 Omaha, NE 68106 402-341-0622 402-556-8819 402-558-2111 Mike Cizek, general manager Steve Zhang Chris Kilroy, financial adviser [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.blackoakgrill.com www.edwardjones.com Cold Stone Creamery California Tacos 3220 Farnam St. FOOD & BEVERAGE 3235 California St. Omaha, NE 68131 3rd Base Bar and Grill Omaha, NE 68131 402-359-1719 800 N. 8th St 402-342-0212 Shawn Williams, owner Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Brad Bogard, owner [email protected] 712-322-6804 [email protected] Stacie Van Cleave, general manager Marcus Woodworth www.californiatacosandmore.com www.coldstonecreamery.com [email protected]

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Farmhouse Ales and Lagers, Old World and Classic American Comfort Food 3558 Farnam St (402) 401-6086 Hours Mon-Thu 11 am - 10 pm Fri/Sat 11 am - midnight | Sunday 11 am - 9 pm 2115821-01 2040865-01 42 2018-19 Midtown Business Association Directory CATEGORICAL LISTINGS www.midtownbusinessassociation.org

Coneflower Creamery Hog Wild Pit BBQ Stirnella Bar & Kitchen 3921 Farnam St. 346 N. Saddle Creek Road 3814 Farnam St. Omaha, NE 68131 Omaha, NE 68131 Omaha, NE 68131 402-913-2399 402-933-4311 402-932-0444 Brian Langbehn, owner K Jarvis Matt Carper [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.coneflowercreamery.com www.gohogwild.com www.stirnella.com

Crescent Moon Ale House J.COCO The Greek Island Restaurant 3578 Farnam St. 5203 Leavenworth St. 3821 Center St. Omaha, NE 68131 Omaha, NE 68106 Omaha, NE 68105 402-345-1708 402-884-2626 402-346-1528 Bill Baburek, owner Jennifer Coco Bill Sgourakis, president [email protected] [email protected] George Sgourakis, vice president www.BeerCornerUSA.com www.jcocoomaha.com [email protected] www.greekislandsomaha.com Della Costa La Casa Pizzaria Inc. 220 S. 31st St., No. 3103 4432 Leavenworth St. The Grey Plume Omaha, NE 68131 Omaha, NE 68105 220 S. 31st Ave., Suite 3101 402-614-5100 402-556-6464 Omaha, NE 68131 Lindey Pratt, event coordinator Nicole Jesse, general manager 402-763-4447 [email protected] [email protected] Clayton Chapman, chef/owner www.dellacostaomaha.com Joel Hahn, Vice-President [email protected] [email protected] www.thegreyplume.com Farnam House Brewing Company www.lacasapizzaria.net 3558 Farnam St. GALLERY Omaha, NE 68131 Mama’s Pizza Connect Gallery & Studios 402-401-6086 715 N. Saddle Creek Road 3901 Leavenworth St. Tony Thomas, brewer Omaha, NE 68132 Omaha, NE 68105 Christa Thomas, treasurer 402-553-9270 402-991-8234 [email protected] Jeff Harwood, owner Jean & Tom Sitzman, owners www.farnamhousebrewing.com [email protected] [email protected] www.mamaspizzaomaha.com www.connectgallery.net Feta’s Gyros and Catering 119 S. 40th St. Nite Owl GROCERY Omaha, NE 68131 3902 Farnam St. Wohlner’s Midtown Grocery & Deli 402-558-5623 Omaha, NE 68131 3253 Dodge St., Suite 1101 Nick Poulos, owner 402-991-6767 Omaha, NE 68131 [email protected] Noah Mock, owner 402-551-6875 www.fetasgyros.com [email protected] Mike Schwartz, president www.niteowlomaha.com [email protected] Gerdas German Restaurant & Bakery www.wohlners.com 5180 Leavenworth St. Panera Bread Omaha, NE 68106 344 N. Saddle Creek Road HEALTH SERVICES 402-553-6774 Omaha, NE 68131 Midtown Dental Kim Reefe, owner 402-505-3500 3801 Dodge St. [email protected] Geoffrey Miles Omaha, NE 68131 www.gerdasgermanrestaurant.com [email protected] 402-556-9117 www.panera.com Jeff J Siegert, DDS, owner Gorat’s Steak House [email protected] 4917 Center St. Sam & Louie’s Italian Restaurant & Caterer Tyler J Siegert, DDS, owner Omaha, NE 68106 20507 Nicholas Circle www.midtowndentalomaha.com 402-551-3733 Elkhorn, NE 68022 Gene Dunn, owner 402-926-6444 [email protected] Leah Parodi www.goratsomaha.com [email protected] www.samandlouies.com

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Midwest Eye Care PC University of Nebraska Medical Center INSURANCE 4353 Dodge St. 985230 Nebraska Medical Center Mass Mutual Omaha, NE 68131 Omaha, NE 68198 3512 Dodge St., Suite 205 402-552-2020 402-559-7377 Omaha, NE 68131 Jay Slagle, CEO Karen Burbach, sr. associate director 402-739-7521 [email protected] [email protected] Richard Pfauntsch Colleen Nagle, COO www.unmc.edu [email protected] www.midwesteyecare.com www.massmutual.com HOME IMPROVEMENT Nebraska Medicine Ambius Mutual Of Omaha Companies Clarkson Tower/University Tower 10421 Portal Rd, Suite 101 3300 Mutual of Omaha Plaza 987502 Nebraska Medical Center La Vista, NE 68128 Omaha, NE 68175 Omaha, NE 68198 402-346-4200 402-351-6607 402-552-3532 Tiffany Falconer, sales representative Leah Jipp, CRE project manager Jennifer Bartholomew, director of planning and [email protected] [email protected] construction www.ambius.com Craig Carlson, manager corporate real estate [email protected] www.mutualofomaha.com www.nebraskamed.com Midtown Remodeling, LLC 4180 Wakeley St. New York Life Professional Audiology & Hearing Center Inc. Omaha, NE 68131 One Valmont Plaza, Suite 100 4509 Leavenworth St. 402-813-6541 Omaha, NE 68154 Omaha, NE 68106 Steve Murphy, owner 402-496-6409 402-558-0440 [email protected] Marla J. Norton, financial services professional Roger McGargill, audiologist www.midtownremodeling.com [email protected] [email protected] www.newyorklife.com Ann Rinker, office manager HOUSING www.proaudiology.com OEA Apartments State Farm Insurance & Financial Services 122 S. 39th St. 4910 Dodge St. The Dentists at Dundee Omaha, NE 68131 Omaha, NE 68132 119 N. 51st St., No. 400 402-558-6449 402-553-0518 Omaha, NE 68132 Verla Hamilton, president Matt Daugherty, agent 402-502-5593 [email protected] [email protected] J.R. Denman, DDS, owner Ken Mahaffey, board member www.mattdougherty.org [email protected] Pat Lundahl, secretary Jennifer Ashier, practice administrator LAWN & GARDEN www.thedentistsomaha.com Forest Green Lawn & Landscaping, LLC 1006 Saddle Creek Road Omaha, NE 68106 402-556-0595 Chris Kozol, owner [email protected] www.forestgreenlawncare.com

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Sun Valley Landscaping LIGHTING MARKETING/MEDIA 5601 Harrison St. Superior Lighting Midlands Business Journal Omaha, NE 68157 2121 S. 24th St. 1324 S. 119th St. 402-932-5704 Omaha, NE 68108 Omaha, NE 68144 Ashly Neneman, general manager 402-547-1636 402-330-1760 [email protected] Gerald Taucreti Tiffany Braz, editor & VP of news Paul Fraynd, CEO and Partner [email protected] [email protected] www.sunvalleyomaha.com www.superiorlight.com www.mbj.com

Whelans, LLC LODGING Midtown Monitor 3138 Cuming St. Element Omaha Midtown Crossing 131 N. 31st Ave. Omaha, NE 68131 3253 Dodge St. Omaha, NE 68131 402-650-9894 Omaha, NE 68131 402-714-1016 Sean Whelan, owner 402-884-3306 Ellen Shurson [email protected] Kayla Jones, director of sales [email protected] Jon Whelan, owner [email protected] www.midtownmonitor.com Eric Whelan, owner Amanda Sampino, general manager www.whelanbrothersllc.com [email protected] Omaha World-Herald www.elementomahamidtowncrossing.com 1314 Douglas St, Suite 600 Omaha, NE 68102 402-444-1248 Paul Swanson, special projects manager [email protected] Tanya May, account executive www.omaha.com

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Shurson Publishing Community Alliance Help Adult Services 131 N. 31st Ave. 4001 Leavenworth St. 1941 S. 42nd St., Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68131 Omaha, NE 68105 Omaha, NE 68105 402-714-1016 402-341-5128 402-341-6559 x 105 Ellen Shurson, owner Carole Boye, president Becky Snedeker, executive director [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.shursonpublishing.com www.community.alliance.org www.Helpadultservices.org

NONPROFIT SERVICES Completely Kids Joslyn Castle Trust Assistance League of Omaha 2566 St. Mary’s Ave. 3902 Davenport St. 3569 Leavenworth St. Omaha, NE 68105 Omaha, NE 68131 Omaha, NE 68105 402-397-5809 402-595-2199 402-342-4288 Penny Parker, executive director Sidney Gnann, executive director Jill Floth, president [email protected] Kelli Bello, communication coordinator [email protected] Amy Trenclone, director of development www.joslyncastle.com LaVonne Lee, VP marketing communications [email protected] www.alomaha.org www.completelykids.org Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska 1941 S. 42nd St., Suite 402 Child Saving Institute Habitat Restore Omaha, NE 68105 4545 Dodge St. 1701 N. 24th St. 402-978-5646 Omaha, NE 68132 Omaha, NE 68110 Kathy O’Hara Brehm, PR director 402-553-6000 402-306-6578 [email protected] Peg Harriott, CEO and president Michele Shearer, gifts in kind manager www.lfsneb.org [email protected] [email protected] Anna Wiley, event coordinator www.habitatomaha.org www.childsaving.org

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Midtown Neighborhood Alliance PHARMACY/MEDICAL EQUIPMENT POLITICAL & MUNICIPAL SERVICES P.O. Box 31191 Elmwood Pharmacy Chris Jerram Omaha, NE 68131 808 S. 52nd St. 402-213-6474 Omaha, NE 68106 1819 Farnam St., LC Level Diana Failla 402-551-5200 Omaha, NE 68183 [email protected] Jeff Kilborn 402-444-5525 Judy Alderman, board-past president [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.elmwoodpharmacy.com www.cityofomaha.org www.midtownomaha.org Kohll’s Pharmacy & Homecare Douglas County Attorney Omaha Community Foundation 5000 Dodge St. Hall of Justice - Room 100, 17th and Farnam 3555 Farnam St., Floor 9 Omaha, NE 68132 Streets Omaha, NE 68131 402-553-8900 Omaha, NE 68183 402-342-3458 David Kohll, president 402-444-7040 Russell Johnston [email protected] Donald Kleine, county attorney [email protected] www.kohlls.com www.douglascounty-ne.gov/countyattorney/ Melisa Sunde, CFO Sara Boyd, president and CEO Kohll’s Pharmacy & Homecare Douglas County Treasurer www.omahafoundation.org 2923 Leavenworth St. 1819 Farnam St., H-02 Omaha, NE 68105 Omaha, NE 68183 Ronald McDonald House Charities in Omaha 402-342-6547 402-444-7103 620 S. 38th Ave. David Kohll, president John Ewing, treasurer Omaha, NE 68105 [email protected] [email protected] 402-346-9377 www.kohlls.com www.dctreasurer.org/ Lindsay Rai Reasner, executive director Tina Moulton, director of operations Kohll’s Pharmacy & Homecare Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce [email protected] 12759 Q St. 1301 Harney St. www.rmhomaha.org Omaha, NE 68137 Omaha, NE 68102 402-895-6812 402-346-5000 Yesterday’s Best Thrift Shop David Kohll, president David Brown, president and CEO 3569 Leavenworth St. [email protected] [email protected] Omaha, NE 68105 www.kohlls.com Bridget Lynch, sr. director membership services 402-342-3113 www.omahachamber.org Linda Roeder, chairman Kubat Pharmacy Inc. [email protected] 4924 Center St. Norita Matt www.aloomaha.org Omaha, NE 68106 8703 Hamilton St 402-558-8888 Omaha, NE 68114 OFFICE EQUIPMENT Mike Kubat, president/owner 402-214-0534 All Makes Office Equipment Co. [email protected] [email protected] 2558 Farnam St. Meg Svehla, marketing Omaha, NE 68131 www.kubatpharmacy.com Omaha Fire Department 402-341-2413 1516 Jackson St. Kaitlin Breitag, director of marketing Kubat Pharmacy Inc. Omaha, NE 68102 [email protected] 2401 N St. 402-444-5702 www.allmakes.com Omaha, NE 68107 Dan Olsen, chief 402-731-4333 www.cityofomaha.org PEST CONTROL Mike Kubat, president/owner Presto-X, LLC Meg Svehla, marketing Omaha Mayor 10421 Portal Road, Suite 101 [email protected] 1819 Farnam St., Suite 300 La Vista, NE 68128 www.kubatpharmacy.com Omaha, NE 68102 402-551-0524 402-444-5000 Matt Urbanec, district manager Jean Stothert, mayor [email protected] Joel A. Cota, community outreach coordinator Brent Jensen, sales representative [email protected] www.prestox.com www.cityofomaha.org/mayor

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Omaha Police Department REALTORS & REAL ESTATE Plaza Building Co. 505 S. 15th St. MANAGEMENT 3555 Farnam St., Suite 107 Omaha, NE 68102 Allied Realty Inc. Omaha, NE 68131 402-444-5667 6415 Glenwood Road 402-536-3650 Todd Schmaderer, chief Omaha, NE 68132 Dale Ludwick, building manager [email protected] 402-490-6366 [email protected] Louise Clayton, executive secretary Val McPherson, vice president www.cityofomaha.org [email protected] R.D. Barr Company 11427 Arbor St. -Business Watch Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, The Good Omaha, NE 68144 505 S. 15th St. Life Group 402-333-6431 Omaha, NE 68102 4908 Underwood Ave. Laura L. Barr, president 402-444-6518 Omaha, NE 68132 [email protected] [email protected] 402-932-5989 www.apartmentsomahane.com www.cityofomaha.org Tom Simmons, broker [email protected] RENTAL www.goldcoastrealestateomaha.com -A.V. Sorensen Branch Mid-Town Rentals 4808 Cass St. 125-127 S. 38th St. Bluestone Property Management, LLC Omaha, NE 68132 Omaha, NE 68132 501 Park Ave. 402-444-5274 402-981-5446 Omaha, NE 68105 Deidra Routt, branch manager Dorothy (Dottie) Howell 402-990-9662 [email protected] [email protected] Christian Christensen, president Taylor Bagan, library specialist R. Joshua Bruckner, manager www.omahapubliclibrary.org [email protected] www.bluestonedev.com Rental Properties, LLC Pete Festersen 7914 West Dodge Road, No. 323 Di Bar Enterprises, LLC 1819 Farnam St. Omaha, NE 68114 16632 Frances St. Omaha, NE 68183 402-981-4175 Omaha, NE 68154 402-444-5527 Brent Eriksen 402-990-3926 [email protected] [email protected] www.cityofomaha.org David A. Bartholet, principal [email protected] United Rent-All www.rentfromdibar.com PRINTING & PUBLISHING 811 So 48 St OH-K Fast Print Inc. Omaha, NE 68106 Hilltop Offices, DKV Investments 1207 S. 13th St. 402-556-1600 708 S. 101st Ave. Omaha, NE 68108 Bart Brown La Vista, NE 68128 402-558-2233 [email protected] 402-690-5252 Jim Skradski, president Dean Brown Deborah Boganowski, owner [email protected] www.unitedrent-all-omaha.com [email protected] www.ohkfastprint.net RETAIL Investors Realty RADIO Ideal Hardware & Paint Center 11301 Davenport St. Walnut Radio, LC, Boomer Radio 104.1 3909 Cuming St. Omaha, NE 68154 FM/1490 AM Omaha, NE 68131 402-630-9919 3154 Farnam St. 402-558-4421 John Heine, associate broker Omaha, NE 68105 Dale Wall, owner [email protected] 402-669-0041, Station 402-553-1490 [email protected] Jerry Huber Sandy Spader, account executive www.idealhardwarepaint.com [email protected] [email protected] www.investorsomaha.com Bradley Hughes, general manager Midtown Military [email protected] 4312 Leavenworth St., NP Dodge Omaha, NE 68105 3552 Dodge St. 402-559-0192 Omaha, NE 68131 Tracie Walch, proprietor/owner 402-731-5008 [email protected] Mike Story, sales manager www.midtownmilitary.com [email protected] www.npdodge.com

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Pulp Paperie & Gifts J.D. Transition Services Inc. Omaha Stage Equipment 3904 Farnam St. 1001 S. 35th Ave. 3873 Leavenworth St Omaha, NE 68131 Omaha, NE 68105 Omaha, NE 68105 402-905-2466 402-672-0603 402-345-4427 Erin Luang, owner Jim Thompson, owner Abby Janssan, partner [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.pulpboutiqueomaha.com Patrick Johnson, partner Jorgensen Awnings Inc. www.omahastageequipment.com Rosie Jane 3305 Leavenworth St. 5018 Leavenworth St. Omaha, NE 68105 Optimized Systems, LLC Omaha, NE 68106 402-345-7224 120 S. 31st Ave., Suite 5101 402-991-8800 Nicki Gassen, vice president Omaha, NE 68131 Amy Sporrer, owner [email protected] 402-981-6552 www.rosiejaneomaha.com www.jorgensenawnings.com Rick Kmiecik, president [email protected] Voila! Blooms & Décor Katelman Restoration www.optimized-systems.com 4922 Dodge St. 2767 Farnam St. Omaha, NE 68132 Omaha, NE 68131 Palm Beach Tan 402-991-1970 402-551-4388 4202 Dodge St. Ann Etienne, proprietor Rick Katelman Omaha, NE 68131 [email protected] [email protected] 402-932-1565 www.voilaflowers.com www.katelmanantiques.com Heather Almond, vice president [email protected] SERVICES Keymasters www.palmbeachtan.com B G Peterson Company 3422 Leavenworth St. 2966 Harney St. Omaha, NE 68105 Paula Presents! Omaha, NE 68131 402-346-7108 1301 S. 35th Ave. 402-344-4311 Tim Poloncic, president Omaha, NE 68105 Deb Peterson, CFO [email protected] 402-346-3950 [email protected] Eric Hanson, vice president Paula Steenson, owner www.bgpeterson.com www.keymasterslocksmith.com [email protected] Tom Steenson, vice president Black Squirrel Tattoo Koley’s Inc. 4961 Center St. 2951 Harney St. Project Advocates, LLC Omaha, NE 68106 Omaha, NE 68131 120 S. 31st Ave., Suite 5101 402-885-8282 402-341-9795 Omaha, NE 68131 Mel Judkins-Thomson, owner Tom Koley, president 402-578-7216 [email protected] [email protected] Rob Zimmerman/John Taylor, VP/pres Patrick Neweman, manager www.koleys.com Matt Herzog, project advocate www.blacksquirreltattoo.com [email protected] Monkson-Web Design and Video www.project-advocates.com Dundee Barber 1503 S. 55th St. 103 N. 50th St. Omaha, NE 68106 Roger Humphries Photographty Omaha, NE 68132 402-681-9431 P.O. Box 3002 402-553-9707 Bruce Nelson Omaha, NE 68103 Tyler Ray, president [email protected] 402-880-0294 [email protected] www.monkson.com Roger Humphries Heather Ray, vice president [email protected] www.dundeebarber.com Omaha Lace Laundry RogerHumphriesphotography.com 5007 Leavenworth St. Fashion Cleaners Omaha, NE 68106 Russell Speeder’s Car Wash 5007 Leavenworth St. 402-932-0333 404 S. Saddle Creek Road Omaha, NE 68106 Kermit Engh, owner Omaha, NE 68131 402-932-0333 Jodie Garrison, office manager/billing 402-290-4973 Kermit Engh, president [email protected] Pete Zekauskas, owner Dana Thiessen www.fashioncleaners.com [email protected] [email protected] www.russellspeeders.com www.fashioncleaners.com

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The Frame Service SOFTWARE WINDOWS and DOORS 3564 Farnam St. Serafino Software AA Windows ‘N’ Doors Inc. Omaha, NE 68131 4137 N. 79th St. 2502 N. 84th St. 402-346-6130 Omaha, NE 68134 Omaha, NE 68134 Rebecca Boylan, owner 402-431-2636 402-734-2076 [email protected] Isaac Serafino, owner Tom Rhodes, president www.theframeserviceomaha.com [email protected] [email protected] www.aawindowsndoors.com Ty’s Outdoor Power & Service VETERINARY (Omaha & Gretna) 4524 Leavenworth St. VCA Animal Medical Center of Omaha Omaha, NE 68106 2323 S. 64th Ave. 402-556-1610 Omaha, NE 68106 Larry Almgren, treasurer 402-558-1522 [email protected] Todd Porter, hospital manager www.tysoutdoorpower.com [email protected] www.vcahospitals.com

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The Blackstone district has been rejuvenated in recent years. New restaurants and housing have made the blocks in the area lively.

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3rd Base Bar and Grill...... 42 Farnam House Brewing Company...... 43 AA Windows ‘N’ Doors Inc...... 51 Fashion Cleaners...... 50 Aldermans Bar...... 39 Feta’s Gyros and Catering...... 43 All Makes Office Equipment Co...... 48 Film Streams - Dundee Theater...... 41 Allied Realty Inc...... 49 Film Streams - Ruth Sokolof Theater...... 41 Ambius...... 44 First Central Congregational Church...... 40 AO...... 38 First Presbyterian Church...... 40 Assistance League Of Omaha...... 47 Forest Green Lawn & Landscaping, LLC...... 44 B G Peterson Company...... 50 Fred’s Friendly Service...... 38 Bank of the West...... 38 Gerda’s German Restaurant & Bakery...... 43 Barrett’s Barleycorn...... 42 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church & School...... 41 Beertopia...... 39 Gorat’s Steak House...... 43 Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, The Good Life Group...... 49 Great Plains Auto Body Company - Charlie Graham...... 38 Black Oak Grill...... 42 Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce...... 48 Black Squirrel Tattoo...... 50 GreenSlate Management...... 41 Bluestone Property Management, LLC...... 49 Habitat Restore...... 47 Bud Olson’s Tavern...... 39 Help Adult Services...... 47 Business Furniture Cleaning...... 41 Hilltop Offices, DKV Investments...... 49 California Tacos...... 42 Hog Wild Pit BBQ...... 43 Callahan Financial Planning Company...... 41 Holland Basham Architects...... 38 Cantina Laredo...... 42 Huber Haus...... 40 Central Body Co. Inc...... 38 Ideal Hardware & Paint Center...... 49 CFO Omaha Inc...... 42 Integrated Learning Program at Saratoga...... 38 Child Saving Institute...... 47 Investors Realty...... 49 China Palace...... 42 J. D. Transition Services Inc...... 50 Chris Jerram...... 48 J. Robert Perrin AIA Architect...... 38 Clarkson College...... 41 J.coco...... 43 Cold Stone Creamery...... 42 Johnson Deconstruct...... 41 Community Alliance...... 47 Jorgensen Awnings Inc...... 50 Completely Kids...... 47 Joslyn Castle Trust...... 47 Computer Cleaning Services...... 41 Katelman Restoration...... 50 Coneflower Creamery...... 43 Keymasters...... 50 Connect Gallery & Studios...... 43 Kohll’s Pharmacy & Homecare...... 48 Creighton Federal Credit Union...... 38 Koleys Inc...... 50 Crescent Moon Ale House...... 43 Kubat Pharmacy Inc...... 48 Crocker, Huck, Kasher, Dewitt, Anderson & Gonderinger, LLC...... 38 La Casa Pizzaria Inc...... 43 Della Costa...... 43 Leavenworth Bar...... 40 Di Bar Enterprises, LLC...... 49 Lighting Specialists Inc...... 41 Donna’s Little Darlings Childcare Inc...... 40 Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska...... 47 Douglas County Attorney...... 48 Mama’s Pizza...... 43 Douglas County Treasurer...... 48 Mass Mutual...... 44 Down Under Lounge...... 39 McMillan’s Antiques...... 38 Dundee Bank...... 38 Meineke Car Care Center...... 38 Dundee Barber...... 50 Mercy High School...... 41 Edward Jones-Chris Kilroy...... 42 Metro Credit Union...... 38 Ehrhart Griffin & Associates...... 38 Metropolitan Community College...... 41 Element Omaha Midtown Crossing...... 46 Mid-America Montessori Teacher Training Institute...... 41 Elmwood Pharmacy...... 48 Midlands Business Journal...... 46

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Midtown Dental...... 43 Scriptown Brewing Company...... 40 Midtown Military...... 49 Security National Bank...... 39 Midtown Monitor...... 46 Serafino Software...... 51 Midtown Neighborhood Alliance...... 48 Shurson Publishing...... 47 Midtown Remodeling, LLC...... 44 Slate Architecture Inc...... 38 Mid-Town Rentals...... 49 State Farm Insurance & Financial Services...... 44 Midwest Eye Care, PC...... 44 Stirnella Bar & Kitchen...... 43 Monkson - Web Design and Video...... 50 Sullivan’s Bar...... 40 Mutual of Omaha Bank...... 39 Sun Valley Landscaping...... 46 Mutual of Omaha Companies...... 44 Superior Lighting...... 46 Nebraska Medicine...... 44 T. Hurt Construction...... 41 New York Life...... 44 Ted’s Service Inc...... 38 Nite Owl...... 43 The Dentists at Dundee...... 44 Norita Matt...... 48 The Frame Service...... 51 NP Dodge...... 49 The Greek Island Restaurant...... 43 OEA Apartments...... 44 The Grey Plume...... 43 OH-K Fast Print Inc...... 49 Transduction Technologies...... 41 Oldenhuis Contracting Inc...... 41 TSP - Architecture, Engineering, Planning...... 41 Omaha Community Foundation...... 48 Ty’s Outdoor Power & Service (Omaha & Gretna)...... 51 Omaha Fire Department...... 48 United Rent-All...... 49 Omaha Lace Laundry...... 50 University of Nebraska Medical Center...... 44 Omaha Mayor...... 48 Urban Village Development...... 41 Omaha Police Department...... 49 VCA Animal Medical Center of Omaha...... 51 Omaha Police Department-Business Watch...... 49 Voila! Blooms & Décor...... 50 Omaha Public Library-A.V. Sorensen Branch...... 49 Walnut Radio, LC, Boomer Radio 104.1 FM/1490 AM...... 49 Omaha Stage Equipment...... 50 Whelan Law Office...... 38 Omaha World-Herald...... 46 Whelans, LLC...... 46 Optimized Systems, LLC...... 50 Wohlner’s Midtown Grocery & Deli...... 43 Oxide Design Co...... 38 Yesterday’s Best Thrift Shop...... 48 Palm Beach Tan...... 50 Panera Bread...... 43 Paula Presents!...... 50 Pete Festersen...... 49 Plaza Building Co...... 49 Premier Bank...... 29 Presto-X, LLC...... 48 PrimeLending...... 39 Professional Audiology & Hearing Center Inc...... 44 Project Advocates, LLC...... 50 Pulp Paperie & Gifts...... 50 R.D. Barr Company...... 49 Rental Properties, LLC...... 49 Roger Humphries Photographty...... 50 Ronald McDonald House Charities in Omaha...... 48 Rosie Jane...... 50 Russell Speeder’s Car Wash...... 50 St. Cecilia Cathedral...... 40 Sam & Louie’s Italian Restaurant & Caterer...... 43

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