Omaha is a wonderful place to network, grow your sphere of influence, and meet and deepen connections. Here are some of the opportunities to network in the Omaha area for the week of December 16th-December 22nd, 2024. Rotary Groups You’re always welcome to visit a Rotary group in Omaha! These community service groups are perfect for those who want to meet others who want to make the world a better place. If you’d like to be a guest of our publisher Angela Chaney, text her at (402) 890-3406. She’ll be happy to host you or find a host for you at any of the groups. • Omaha Suburban Rotary: Thursdays from 12-1 pm at Legends Patio and Grill, 6920 Pacific St.• Rotary Club of Omaha West: Fridays, 12-1 at Charlie’s on the …

Omaha is a wonderful place to network, grow your sphere of influence, and meet and deepen connections. Here are some of the opportunities to network in the Omaha area for the week of December 9th-December 15th, 2024. Rotary Groups You’re always welcome to visit a Rotary group in Omaha! These community service groups are perfect for those who want to meet others who want to make the world a better place. If you’d like to be a guest of our publisher Angela Chaney, text her at (402) 890-3406. She’ll be happy to host you or find a host for you at any of the groups. • Omaha Suburban Rotary: Thursdays from 12-1 pm at Legends Patio and Grill, 6920 Pacific St.• Rotary Club of Omaha West: Fridays, 12-1 at Charlie’s on the L…

Zachary Brown has been an optometrist for 12 years and has worked in numerous settings including large medical practices and private clinics. He wanted to take the knowledge and experience he’d gained from those years of practice and start his own clinic that focuses on patient needs. He recently opened Walnut Creek Eyecare at 2063 Creek Side Dr. in Papillion and looks forward providing excellent care and a great product to his patients. Below is an interview with Dr. Brown: How has the business grown over the years? I hope to see great growth in the next 5 years. Some estimates show that 50% of the US population will be near-sighted by 2030. This provides optometrist a real area to make a difference. What do …

18039 R Plaza #108 Located on the southwest side of Omaha at 180th and Q St, Bearded Brewer Artisan Ales opened May of 2021. Though they do not serve food in their brewery, they do host several food trucks throughout the week and Tracks Lounge will be opening in 2025 to offer a nearby food solution. Below is an interview with Kirk Hearon, owner of Bearded Brewer. Why did you decide to open a brewery in Omaha? I was moved here for my job in 2015 and just saw such a growing market for craft beer and a community that really embraces local. Once I was in the west Omaha area, I saw a gap in the market and a need to bring a brewery to that area of town. What makes your brewery different from others in the O…

If you’re looking for a unique place to host events, network with other local business owners, or just relax and have fun with new and old friends, becoming a member at Apiary Social Club may be the perfect fit. Opened just this Spring, Apiary is located in the Heartwood Preserve and is already getting “buzz” as one of the most luxurious places in town to create unique experiences. Co-owner Charles Yin stated that the reasoning behind opening Apiary Social Club was to provide a new social experience for those who didn’t necessarily want to belong to a private club that was based on a specific activity—though he emphasizes that many of their members are also members at these types of clubs. He and his partners worke…

Omaha is a wonderful place to network, grow your sphere of influence, and meet and deepen connections. Here are some of the opportunities to network in the Omaha area for the week of November 25th-December 1st, 2024. Rotary Groups You’re always welcome to visit a Rotary group in Omaha! These community service groups are perfect for those who want to meet others who want to make the world a better place. If you’d like to be a guest of our publisher Angela Chaney, text her at (402) 890-3406. She’ll be happy to host you or find a host for you at any of the groups.• Omaha Suburban Rotary: Thursdays from 12-1 pm at Legends Patio and Grill, 6920 Pacific St.• Rotary Club of Omaha West: Fridays, 12-1 at Charlie’s on the Lake,…

11941 Centennial Rd, La Vista In January of 2008, Zac Triemert decided to take his love of brewing and distilling that he’d developed as a pre-med student and turn it into a business. It turned out to be the right idea at the right time as the craft brewing industry was on the verge of exploding. He opened Lucky Bucket Brewing Co. and became the first craft brewery in Omaha to package and distribute their product to local stores. They also have the distinction of being the first distillery—Cut Spike—in Nebraska since prohibition. Lucky Bucket went through a number of changes over the years, one of which led to Zac leaving and starting a second brewery and distillery, Brickway, in the Old Market. Zac eventually returned …

Omaha is a wonderful place to network, grow your sphere of influence, and meet and deepen connections. Here are some of the opportunities to network in the Omaha area for the week of November 25th-December 1st, 2024. Rotary Groups You’re always welcome to visit a Rotary group in Omaha! These community service groups are perfect for those who want to meet others who want to make the world a better place. If you’d like to be a guest of our publisher Angela Chaney, text her at (402) 890-3406. She’ll be happy to host you or find a host for you at any of the groups. • Omaha Suburban Rotary: Thursdays from 12-1 pm at Legends Patio and Grill, 6920 Pacific St. NO MEETING THIS WEEK• Rotary Club of Omaha West: Fridays, 12-1 …

A private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC Wealth Partners is a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC based out of Omaha, NE. The firm is comprised of 58 independent financial advisors who, along with 43 team members spread across 22 office locations, work with more than 10,000 families in planning their financial futures. These clients have entrusted Wealth Partners in managing over $4.4 billion on their behalf. Below is an interview with Phil Wood, Private Wealth Advisor and CEO of Wealth Partners How long have you been in business and what was the owner’s motivation for starting the business? I entered the financial services industry in 1988 as a fi…

House of Colour is dedicated to helping those in Omaha nail their first impression. A franchise business, House of Colour is based in the U.K. (hence the spelling of “colour”). It was founded 40 years ago and has been offering franchises in the U.S. for 15 years. The company provides color and style analysis, closet edits, personal shopping and more. Below is an interview with Darcie Zauha, franchise owner of House of Colour West Omaha. How long have you been in business and what was your motivation for starting the business? I have been a franchise owner for 5 ½ years and love the being able to impact others and give them confidence every time they walk into their closet, leave their house, walk into a store,…

Omaha is a wonderful place to network, grow your sphere of influence, and meet and deepen connections. Here are some of the opportunities to network in the Omaha area for the week of November 18th-24th, 2024. Rotary Groups You’re always welcome to visit a Rotary group in Omaha! These community service groups are perfect for those who want to meet others who want to make the world a better place. If you’d like to be a guest of our publisher Angela Chaney, text her at (402) 890-3406. She’ll be happy to host you or find a host for you at any of the groups. • Omaha Suburban Rotary: Thursdays from 12-1 pm at Legends Patio and Grill, 6920 Pacific St.• Rotary Club of Omaha West: Fridays, 12-1 at Charlie’s on the Lake, 4…

Since 2000, Outlook Nebraska has provided employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually (BVI) impaired under the AbilityOne Program through manufacturing, administrative, and leadership positions. Outlook Nebraska produces essential janitorial products such as paper towels, toilet paper, and cleaners/disinfectants to be purchased by government facilities such as prisons, national parks, and military bases. Since 2010, Outlook Nebraska has provided enriching programs that serve BVI persons beyond employment. Inspired by this success and the public’s interest in more, Outlook Enrichment was established as a 501c3 organization in 2019 and part of the Outlook family to further serve the community by addressing a b…

Opened on December 13th of 2013 (if you look closely, you’ll notice the ‘B’ in the Brickway logo is actually a 13), Brickway Brewery & Distillery is located in the Old Market and is the largest distillery in the state. In addition to four beers offered year-round, the brewery also has a variety of special edition and season brews. On the distillery side, they make vodka, gin, rum, and several different types of whisky. We also offer small bites like a garlic and herb cheese plate and brew snack mix, but we try to push people to go out and eat at all the fantastic restaurants in the Old Market. Below is an interview with Brickway owner Zac Triemert. 1. Why did you decide to open a brewery in Omaha? It�…

If you’re a golf enthusiast, you know it can be tough to get through a winter in Omaha knowing you won’t be able to hit the links. Fortunately, our city has more options than ever to improve your swing, hang out with your golfing buddies, and get your fix no matter what the weather is like. Here are some great places to golf in Omaha this winter! Beyond Golf: 12040 McDermott Plaza, Ste 330, LaVista BeyondGolf.com Beyond Golf, located near Embassy Suites and Alamo Drafthouse in LaVista, features five state-of-the-art simulators from GOLFZON. These simulators have unparalleled accuracy with camera-based sensors, moving stance plates, automatic tee-up features, and amazing graphics for more than 250 courses. Below is …

6115 Maple Street, Benson B5 Brewing Co. became a welcome addition to the Benson neighborhood when it opened its doors on April 5 th, 2024. Located at 6115 Maple Street, the family-owned brewery offers a variety of beers as well as a small food menu that includes Orsi’s pizza, garlic and cheese bread, mozzarella sticks, and chips and cheese or salsa. 1. Why did you decide to open a brewery in Omaha? Owner Aaron Bush, who was a previous beer brewer who had stepped away from the industry for a few years, was offered the opportunity to walk into an existing brewery. He decided he was not done with beer brewing and wanted to continue his creative process and that doing it as a family would be an added bonus for him. …

Omaha is a wonderful place to network, grow your sphere of influence, and meet and deepen connections. Here are some of the opportunities to network in the Omaha area for the week of November 4th-10th, 2024. Rotary Groups You’re always welcome to visit a Rotary group in Omaha! These community service groups are perfect for those who want to meet others who want to make the world a better place. If you’d like to be a guest of our publisher Angela Chaney, text her at (402) 890-3406. She’ll be happy to host you or find a host for you at any of the groups. • Omaha Suburban Rotary: Thursdays from 12-1 pm at Legends Patio and Grill, 6920 Pacific St.• Rotary Club of Omaha West: Fridays, 12-1 at Charlie’s on the Lake, 41…

Nebraska Brewing Company opened on November 17th, 2007 and are coming up on their Golden Birthday this year. Owned and operated by Paul and Kim Kavulak, the brewery is located in La Vista at 6950 S. 108th St. Why did you decide to open a brewery in Omaha? Our owner and founder Paul started homebrewing in 1992 and as his passion grew, he decided to take a leap and leave the corporate world to a world filled with beer. He chose the Omaha area as it was his home and because his grandparents Harold and Peggy Lankton had owned the Cardinal Bar in Omaha while he was growing up. What makes your brewery different from others in the Omaha area? Nebraska Brewing Company sets itself aside as Nebraska’s most award winning…

Court Appointed Special Advocates for Douglas County (CASA) was established on July 1, 1998, as two-year start up project with $100,000 in federal grant funds from the U.S. Department of Human Services Children's Bureau. These funds were sought after and secured by the Nebraska State Court Improvement Project, as a direct result of a 1995-1996 Nebraska State Court Improvement Project Assessment of Nebraska Courts. That assessment found that Nebraska Courts have poorly represented children, where there are delays in permanency planning for children, rehabilitative efforts are not well-monitored, and sufficient interventions may not be provided. CASA is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a member of the National and Nebraska CASA Associations. …

The Little Giants Foundation has been working tirelessly since their inception in 2014 in Nebraska to educate families, doctors, and the public about SIOD while raising critical funding for SIOD research. They appreciate each and every one of their donors and wouldn’t be where they are without their support. Recently they closed out a $50,000 telomere project for SIOD and have started another crucial project for this rare genetic life limiting- multisystem disease. With donor and sponsor contributions, they are one step closer to accomplishing their recent neurological studies project. They are over halfway to their $100,000 pledge at Stanford with Dr. David Lewis’ SIOD research lab. Gifts go towards this pledge to uncover revolutionar…

Dog Training Elite Omaha, which opened on April 1st, 2022, trains all breeds, sizes, and ages of dogs for solid obedience, PTSD service, personal autism, mobility, and to be therapy dogs. The business, which was started by Bob Wiegand, has continued to grow each year and 2024 is turning out to be their best year so far. Below is an interview with owner Bob Wiegand: What do you think sets you apart from other businesses in the same industry? One factor is we are in-home training service. We also work with a lot of aggressive dogs, which is something a lot of our competitors do not take on. What do you and your team like about living and working in Omaha? I have lived here my entire life, and plan on staying (well,…

The school nurse called, worried. Something was vastly different about Sammy when he showed up in her office that October day. The nurse's instincts alerted her immediately that something serious was going on. Sometime later, Sammy described his own recollections about that day. His head was hurting, his vision blurred, and he became disoriented. He had gotten lost in the hallways of his familiar school and was completely out of sorts by the time he made it to the nurse’s office. Upon receiving that call, Sammy’s parents Sarah and Joe Strawn didn’t hesitate. A few scans later, the nurse’s suspicions were confirmed as the doctor labeled Sammy’s diagnosis, “pilocytic astrocytoma... brain cancer” and the family b…

Omaha is a wonderful place to network, grow your sphere of influence, and meet and deepen connections. Here are some of the opportunities to network in the Omaha area for the week of November 4th-10th, 2024. Rotary Groups You’re always welcome to visit a Rotary group in Omaha! These community service groups are perfect for those who want to meet others who want to make the world a better place. If you’d like to be a guest of our publisher Angela Chaney, text her at (402) 890-3406. She’ll be happy to host you or find a host for you at any of the groups. • Omaha Suburban Rotary: Thursdays from 12-1 pm at Legends Patio and Grill, 6920 Pacific St.--Suburban Rotary will also have a Keep Kids Warm Event Tuesday, Nov. 5th fr…