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VOL. 46 NO. 29
Sundberg America opens regional distribution center in Omaha
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Sundberg America, a privately held Chicago-based distributor of parts for household appliances and HVAC equipment throughout much of the Midwest, has significantly expanded its Omaha presence by opening a 10-employee distribution center at 13303 F St., in Millard. The 19,000-square-foot facility has a state-of-the-art racking system warehouse. “This is a challenging economical time for many people, so instead of buying new appliances they are repairing their broken ones with the support of a technician or by themselves,” said Sundberg America President Karen Daniels. Sundberg America, a 108-yearold company, is seeking to increase southern U.S. and West Coast customers with shipments from Omaha. “We’re bringing in new inventory every week,” said Daniels, a native of the Sioux City area. Sundberg America has had a Continued on page 7.
(Photo by MBJ / Becky McCarville)
Blair Freeman Group tackles construction, real estate industry challenges and stigmas With 15 years of real estate and construction industry experience, Ashley Kuhn and Maranda Adams have tackled stigmas and major industry challenges, forming their man Group. “It all started with us wanting to be in the center of a project, what you’d call owner’s rep,” Kuhn said.
Three years ago Kuhn, then with Omaha real estate developer White Lotus Group, was trying to help Adams, whom she knew through college, with a real estate development that was hitting road blocks. Together, they solved the challenge with that development and recognized that the industry can be overcomplicated and convoluted, Continued on page 7. Co-owner Gina Vanderheiden … With roots in downtown Papillion, the clinic serves the Sarpy County community, adding services like women’s health, vertigo therapy, TMJ, running mechanics and more.
Gina V Physical Therapy growing, adds services while keeping small town vibe
From left, Blair Freeman co-owners Ashley Kuhn and Maranda Adams … Taking on major hurdles in the construction and commercial real estate.
As a people person with a knack for marketing, Physical Therapist Gina Vanderheiden has established herself in Sarpy County through her business, community connections, sponsorships and contributions. Gina V Physical Therapy was founded in Jan. 2016 by Vanderheiden and her husband, Mark, in the Hike Real Estate building in downtown Papillion. Prior to
starting her own clinic, Vanderheiden worked as a manager at an expanding La Vista clinic for 15 years. but that company was getting bigger, they were getting a lot more clinics … I just wanted my own little clinic and I knew I wanted it to be in Papillion,” she said. Papillion, we’ve just loved PapilContinued on page 10.