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ASSISTED LIVING CENTERS & ADULT FAMILY HOMES New Cassel Retirement Center 900 N 90th St Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 393-2277 info@newcassel.org newcassel.org
SilverRidge Assisted Living & Memory Support 20332 Hackberry Dr Gretna, NE 68028 (402) 332-4280 lisaarp@silverridge-gretna.com silverridge-gretna.com
AUTO BODY REPAIR & PAINTING CARSTAR Auto Body FOUR LOCATIONS 5413 S 72nd St Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 331-0520 3304 N 120th St Omaha, NE 68164 (402) 498-9400
4827 N 90th St Omaha, NE 68134 (402) 571-5348 2051 K St Lincoln, NE 68510 (402) 475-8441 mkeith@necarstar.com nebraskacarstar.com
Bellevue, NE 68005 (402) 293-1775 theresa@galvinglass.com galvinglass.com
AUTO REPAIR & SERVICE Gold Coast Automotive, Inc.
Atchley Ford, Inc.
1310 Gold Coast Rd Papillion, NE 68046 (402) 339-9443 goldcoastauto@earthlink.net
3633 N 72nd St Omaha, NE 68134 (402) 574-2600 sales@atchleyford.com atchleyford.com
Lantz Bros Service Center 2917 Keystone Dr Omaha, NE 68134 (402) 571-4569 lantzbros@cox.net
Plaza Buick GMC, Inc.
Mad Hatter Muffler & Brake
11911 I St Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 593-4000 todds@plazaomaha.com plazaomaha.com
2531 S 140th Ave Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 330-2286 madhattermuffleromaha.com
AUTO DEALERS- NEW CARS
AUTO DEALERS – USED CARS Sonny Gerber Auto Sales 4021 Cuming St Omaha, NE 68131 (402) 558-7400 sonnygerberauto@aol.com sonnygerberautosalesinc.com
AUTO GLASS – PLATE AND WINDOW Galvin Glass 302 Galvin Rd N
AUTO SEAT COVERS, TOPS & UPHOLSTERY Lion's Automotive Upholstery 8606 G St Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 331-5466 cliff@lionsauto.com lionsauto.com facebook.com/lionsautoupholstery
Mark's Place 7726 Irvington Rd Omaha, NE 68122 (402) 572-4322
mmugerson@aol.com marksplaceautoupholstery.com
AUTO SERVICE – WINDOW TINTING Automotive Appearance MR. TINTz 3325 S 66th Ave Cir Omaha, NE 68106 (402) 399-9292 jjk612@gmail.com mrtintomaha.net
AUTO TRANSPORTERS & DRIVEAWAY COMPANIES Road Warriors Auto Transporter 10008 Sapp Brothers Dr Omaha, NE 68138 (402) 891-7138 solutions@rdwarriors.com rdwarriors.com
BANKS Arbor Bank 16949 Lakeside Hills Plaza Omaha, NE 68130 (402) 964-0595 helpingyougrow@arborbanking.com
Midstates Bank 1851 Madison Ave #732 Council Bluffs, IA 51503 (712) 388-0505 mkenealy@msbna.com midstatesbank.com
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Pinnacle Bank 18081 Burt St. Omaha, NE 68022 (402) 697-5990 pinnbank.com
Two Rivers Bank 555 S 19th St Blair, NE 68008 (402) 426-9500 130 W Eagle St Arlington, NE 68002 (402) 478-4114 2riversbank@2riversbank.com 2riversbank.com
BATHTUBS & SINKS – REPAIR & REFINISH
Electrostatic Painting by David Dowland Bennington, NE (402) 572-8880 espainting@msn.com electrostaticpaintingbydavid.com
BATTERIES – STORAGE/RETAIL Action Batteries Unlimited, Inc. 7911 J St Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 339-1667 edward@actionbatteries.com actionbatteries.com
BUILDING MATERIALS The Chicago Lumber Company of Omaha 1324 Pierce St Omaha, NE 68108 (402) 342-0840 info@clc-omaha.com clc-omaha.com
Millard Lumber, Inc. 12900 I St Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 896-2800 millardlumber.com
CARPET & RUG CLEANERS Professional Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning 11330 Q St Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 895-6201 terryatccc@cox.net procleaningomaha.com
CELLULAR TELEPHONE SERVICE & SUPPLIES
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CHIMNEY BUILDERS & REPAIR Matney Construction Omaha, NE 68164 (402) 498-4463 dmatney@cox.net matneymasonry.com
CHIMNEY CLEANING The Chimney Doctor Omaha, NE (402) 719-7374 reddawgenterprisesinc@gmail.com thechimneydoctorne.com
CLEANING SYSTEMS PRESS, CHEMICAL Hotsy Equipment Co. 8902 S 145th St Omaha, NE 68138 (402) 330-4343 doris@hotsyequipment.com hotsyequipment.com
CLOCKS – SERVICE & REPAIR Chimes & Time 5613 S 77th St Ralston, NE 68127 (402) 397-0525 cme4time@cox.net chimesandtime.com
COMPUTERS-SERVICE & REPAIR Datatronics, Inc. 13326 B St Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 330-3292 aputler@datatronicsne.com datatronicsne.com
CONCRETE CONTRACTORS A+ Heartland Concrete Construction, LLC PO Box 271017 Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 731-2094
A-1 Concrete Construction 135th & Blondo St Omaha, NE 68164 (402) 677-7325 brad@a1concreteomaha.com a1concreteomaha.com
CONTRACTORS – FRAMING
4 Real Wireless
3-4-5 Construction, LLC
4511 N 72nd St Omaha, NE 68134 (402) 502-7326 4realwireless@cox.net 4realwireless.com
Omaha, NE (402) 504-8622 lalomarper@hotmail.com
CHARITY- NATIONAL/LOCAL Boys Town 14100 Crawford St Boys Town, NE 68010 (402) 498-1300 info@boystown.org boystown.org
CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING SERVICES Bob’s Home and Business Repair, Inc. 3004 N 76th St Omaha, NE 68134 (402) 397-7336 bobs_home_repair@yahoo.com bobshomerepairinc.com
Nastase Contracting, Inc. Omaha, NE (402) 680-5199 nick@nciomaha.com nciomaha.com
CREDIT UNIONS SAC Federal Credit Union 7148 Towne Center Parkway Papillion, NE 68046 (800) 228-0392 contactcenter@sacfcu.com sacfu.com
DENTISTS - DENTAL IMPLANTS Nebraska Dental Implants Prosthetics 14202 Y St Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 933-1028 kathy@millardhills.com omaha-dentists.info
DRYCLEANERS Max I Walker Cleaners and Launderers 1616 Burt St Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 558-3677 info@maxiwalker.com maxiwalker.com
DUCT CLEANING DuctMedic Air Duct Cleaning 10163 J St Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 829-3828 info@ductmedic.com ductmedic.com
ELECTRICAL-CONTRACTORS A-1 United Heating, Air & Electrical 4972 F St Omaha, NE 68117 (402) 593-7500 ray.barr@a-1united.com support@a-1united.com a-1united.net
Brase Electrical Contracting Corp. 4430 S 108th St Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 331-0400 steve@braseelectrical.com braseelectrical.com
ELECTRICIANS All Wired Up, Inc. 6215 S 103rd St Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 689-0272 zelectric50@msn.com allwiredup4you.com
Precision Lighting & Electric, LLC 13401 S 234th St Gretna, NE 68028 (402) 332-4275 precisionelectric@cox.net omahaselectrician.com
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - DEALERS Precision AudioVisual 17919 Shirley Cir Omaha, NE 68130 (402) 880-4913 craig@precisionaudiovisual.com precisionaudiovisual.com
FARM MANAGEMENT Farmers National Co. 11516 Nicholas St #100 Omaha, NE 68197 (402) 496-3276 info@farmersnational.com farmersnational.com
FINANCIAL SERVICES Heritage Financial Services, LLC 1010 S 120th St #200 Omaha, NE 68154 (402) 558-6860 twilkinson@heritagefinservices.com heritagefinservices.com
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS General Fire & Safety Equipment Company of Omaha, Inc. 5641 S 85th Cir Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 556-6100 info@generalfiresafety.com gfsomaha.com
FOOD PRODUCTS Suji’s Korean Cuisine 1299 Farnam St Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68102 (402)504-1057 sujiskorean.com
FUNERAL HOMES Crosby-Kunold-Burket-Swanson-Golden 11902 W Center Rd Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 333-7200 shawn.haug@dignitymemorial.com crosby-burket.com
Kahler-Dolce Mortuary 441 N Washington St Papillion, NE 68046 (402) 339-3232 patrick.shannon@sci-us.com kahlerdolcemortuary.com
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. THREE LOCATIONS 2727 N 108th St Omaha, NE 68164 (402) 496-9000 4932 Ames Ave Omaha, NE 68104 (402) 453-5600 11710 Standing Stone Dr Gretna, NE 68028 (402) 332-0090 jon@roedermortuary.com roedermortuary.com
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BBB: Built on mutual trust Start WitH truSt® Better Business Bureau (BBB) is a private, nonprofit organization established in 1912. Its vision is an ethical marketplace where buyers and sellers trust each other. Its mission is to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust. BBB accomplishes this by: » Setting standards for marketplace trust » Encouraging and supporting best practices by engaging with and educating consumers and businesses » Celebrating marketplace role models » Calling out and addressing substandard marketplace behavior » Creating a community of trustworthy businesses and charities
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FURNITURE – RETAIL Nebraska Furniture Mart 700 S 72nd St Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 397-6100 contact.us@nfm.com nfm.com
GLASS – PLATE AND WINDOW Albertson Brothers Glass, LLC 8901 N 30th St Omaha, NE 68112 (402) 451-0555 general@abglass.omhcoxmail.com albertsonglass.com
Galvin Glass 302 Galvin Rd N Bellevue, NE 68005 (402) 293-1775 theresa@galvinglass.com galvinglass.com
Quality Glass & Mirror Services, Inc. 14242 C Cir Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 339-3737 qualityglassomaha.com
HARDWOOD FLOOR CONTRACTING Ohana Wood Floors, Inc. 4840 S 137th St #4 Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 880-0723 ohanawoodfloors@gmail.com ohanawoodfloors.com
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HEARING AIDS & ASSISTIVE DEVICES Central Plains ENT & Audiology Center 8005 Farnam Dr #204 Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 502-6970 michellem@centralplainsent.com centralplainsent.com
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING A-1 United Heating, Air & Electrical 4972 F St Omaha, NE 68117 (402) 593-7500 ray.barr@a-1united.com support@a-1united.com a-1united.net
Hans Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. 9103 S 147th St Omaha, NE 68138 (402) 895-6111 joe@hansheating.com hansheating.com
G.P. Fleck & Sons, Inc. 124 S McKenna Ave Gretna, NE 68028 (402) 332-3480 brenfleck1@cox.net
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(402) 597-8828 info@jeckandcompany.com jeckandcompany.com
McCaul Homes 15923 Church Rd Louisville, NE 68037 (402) 234-2319 emily@mccaulhomes.com mccaulhomes.com
Renaissance Custom Homes 7195 County Rd 40 Omaha, NE 68122 (402) 670-7222 info@rchomaha.com rchomaha.com
Todd Menard Construction, LLC 957 S 187th Ave Elkhorn, NE 68022 (402) 991-5506 doug@toddmenard.com toddmenard.com
HOME IMPROVEMENTS Exterior Options Omaha, NE (402) 612-3516 exterioroptions1@gmail.com exterioroptionsomaha.com
HOME THEATER/STEREO SYSTEMS
Jeck & Company Builders, Inc.
AR Custom Solutions
1215 Golden Gate Dr Papillion, NE 68046
763 Co Rd S Yutan, NE 68073
Better Business Bureau’s Scam Tracker began in 2014 as a test at nine BBBs. A grant from Target Corporation enabled the Council of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB), BBB’s umbrella organization, to expand the free online service to every BBB in Canada and the United States. Today, all 112 BBBs collect information from consumers and process data that is shared with law enforcement agencies for use in identifying and prosecuting scammers. Last year, 12,761 scams were reported on Scam Tracker. Found at bbb.org/scamtracker, the service offers a heat map showing where scams are being reported. Users can search to see what scams are happening in their area, track a particular scam type and see how much money has been lost. Users also can report scams. These are the top scams of 2015, based on reports filed with Scam Tracker.
(402) 909-1030 rippecontracting@gmail.com arcustomsolutions.com
HOUSE CLEANING Scrub-ette’s Cleaning Service 12229 Patrick Ave Omaha, NE 68164 (402) 659-4424 scrub-ettes.com
INSULATION CONTRACTORS Anderson Insulation 4420 S 228th Plz Elkhorn, NE 68022 (402) 706-5279 da.anderson@cox.net andersoninsulation.biz
Heartland Insulation 13585 192nd St Council Bluffs, IA 51503 (712) 323-4683 heartlandinsulation@hotmail.com
INSURANCE CLAIM PROCESSING SERVICES PayFlex Systems USA, Inc. 10802 Farnam Dr #100 Omaha, NE 68154 (880) 284-4885 marketing@payflex.com payflex.com
Top scams of 2015 1. irS/tax Scam You receive an ominous phone call from someone claiming to be a police officer or government agent (often from the IRS). The caller says you will be arrested for overdue taxes or skipping out on jury duty, but you can avoid arrest by sending money via a wire transfer or prepaid debit card. A variation on this is that you will be arrested for an overdue payday loan. Whatever the “violation,” it’s scary to be threatened with arrest. Many people pay out of fear.
2. debt coLLection Scam You receive a phone call from someone claiming that you have an unpaid debt. You are threatened with wage garnishments, lawsuits, even jail time if you don’t pay immediately. To invoke additional fear, the scammer often will use caller ID spoofing and pretend to be with a government agency or law enforcement.
3. SWeepStakeS/prizeS/ GiFt Scam The scammer says you’ve won a contest or the Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes. To claim your prize, all you have to do is pay some fees or taxes in advance.
4. tecH Support Scam You get a call or a pop-up on your computer claiming to be from Microsoft (or Norton or Apple) about a problem on your computer. The caller says that if you give “tech support” access to your hard drive, the problem can be fixed. Instead, the scammers install malware on your computer and begin stealing your personal information.
6. advance Fee Loan Scam It is easy to be tempted by ads and websites that guarantee loans or credit cards regardless of your credit history. Legitimate lenders never “guarantee” or say that you are likely to get a loan or a credit card before you apply, especially if you have bad credit, no credit or a bankruptcy.
7. credit card Scam The scammer pretends to be from your bank or credit card issuer and claims you are eligible for a lower interest rate or that a recent transaction must be verified. To “verify” their identity, the consumer is asked to provide his or her credit card number and security code.
5. Government Grant Scam You get a call saying you’ve been awarded a government grant for thousands of dollars. The caller might even mention a program you’ve heard about in the news. All you must do to collect your grant is pay a couple of hundred dollars in fees by wire transfer or prepaid debit card.
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8. Lottery Scam You receive a call, letter or email claiming you’ve won a foreign lottery for millions of dollars. To receive the prize, you are instructed to send a fee to cover expenses associated with delivery, processing or insurance. The prize is not real. You should never have to pay to claim a prize.
JEWELERS-RETAIL
LIGHTING FIXTURES-RETAIL
Aon
Elisa Ilana Jewelry
3E – Electrical Engineering & Equipment Co.
11213 Davenport St #201 Omaha, NE 68154 (402) 697-1400 diana.massey@aon.com aon.com
13132 Davenport St Omaha, NE 68154 (402) 926-3479 customerservice@elisailana.com elisailana.com
7402 L St Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 342-3050 3e-co.com
721 S 72nd St #110 Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 390-6124 jrsJjwelry@aol.com jrsjewelryandgifts.com
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.
Preferred Marketing Associates 3530 N 163rd Plz Omaha, NE 68116 (402) 397-9787 pma@pmainsur.net pmainsur.net
Silverstone Group 11516 Miracle Hills Dr #100 Omaha, NE 68154 (402) 964-5400 info@ssgi.com silverstonegroup.com
INSURANCE – MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT Rabine Financial Partners 14225 Dayton Cir #5 Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 991-9954 rabine@cox.net rabinefinancialpartners.com
JANITOR SERVICE Sparkling Klean Services, Inc. 2606 S 156th Cir Omaha, NE 68130 (402) 399-9233 info@sparklingklean.com sparklingklean.com
JR’s Jewelry and Gifts
LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT AAA Midwest Laundry Equipment Co. 6304 S 23rd St Omaha, NE 68107 (402) 346-6336 joe@aaamidwestlaundry.com aaamidwestlaundry.com
LAWN MAINTENANCE
TruGreen 10402 Sapp Brothers Dr Omaha, NE 68138 (402) 895-7591 trugreen.com
LAWYERS The Law Office of Eric R. Chandler, PC, LLO 319 S 17th St #522 Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 933-6858 info@ericchandlerlaw.com ericchandlerlaw.com
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MORTGAGE BROKERS 14225 Dayton Cir #6 Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 614-5999 tomg@fairwaymc.com gfimc.com
NURSING HOMES Life Care Center of Elkhorn 315 Hopper St Elkhorn, NE 68022 (402) 289-2572 paul_morris@lcca.com
Life Care Center of Omaha 6032 Ville de Sante Dr Omaha, NE 68104 (402) 571-6770 sara_delahoyde@lcca.com lcca.com
OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT All Makes Office Equipment Co. 2558 Farnam St Omaha, NE 68131 (402) 341-2413
9. Work From Home Scam While looking for a job online, you answer an ad that indicates you can make big money working from home. The job may be stuffing envelopes, posting advertisements or shipping packages. The scammers often request an advance fee for their information and materials. No real opportunity exists to make money, but you could end up handling stolen merchandise. By filling out “employment” forms, you are giving the scammer information that might be used to steal your identity.
10. Fake cHeck/ money order Scam This can happen anytime someone pays you for goods or services, even when you are selling something online. You receive a check in the mail that is larger than the amount owed and are asked to deposit the check and wire the difference to the sender. The check is a fake. When it bounces, you’re out the money. Source: Council of Better Business Bureaus
info@allmakes.com allmakes.com
PACKING AND CRATING SERVICE Craters & Freighters of Omaha 4227 N 21st St Omaha, NE 68110 (402) 334-5454 easternne@cratersandfreighters.com cratersandfreightersomaha.com
PAINTING CONTRACTORS Accutech Painting and Decorating 4315 Burt St Omaha, NE 68131 (402) 510-3130 spmpn4@cox.net accutechpainting.com
Jim Yourkoski Painting 3630 Valley St Omaha, NE 68105 (402) 553-1590 lyourkoski@yahoo.com
PARKING AREA MAINTENANCE & MARKING Clean Sweep Parking Lot Services, Inc. 12218 Roberts Rd LaVista, NE 68128 (402) 593-8708 cleansweepomaha.com
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PATIO, PORCH & DECK ENCLOSURES Alcove Companies 17330 W Center Rd Suite 110 #302 Omaha, NE 68130 (402) 991-3929 alcovecompanies@gmail.com alcovecompanies.com
PAYROLL SERVICE Payroll Maxx LLC 11248 John Galt Blvd Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 339-9700 info@payrollmax.com payrollmaxx.com
PEST CONTROL SERVICES Envision Pest Control and Wildlife Management Omaha, NE 68104 (402) 502-7800 envisionpest@gmail.com envisionpest.com
Lien Termite & Pest Control Co., Inc. 2903 N 84th St Omaha, NE 68134 (402) 397-8884 greg@lienpestcontrol.com lienpestcontrol.com
PET BOARDING - DOGS The Paw Spa Pet Resort 16912 Audrey St Omaha, NE 68136 (402) 516-8888 info@thepawspapetresort.com thepawspapetresort.com
PLUMBING CONTRACTORS The Plumbing Doctor, Inc. 4207 N 162nd Ave Omaha, NE 68116 (402) 880-4656 theplumbingdoctor@cox.net
PORTABLE TOILETS Abe’s Portables 8123 Christensen Ln Omaha, NE 68122 (402) 571-7809 shawn@abestrash.com abestrash.com
REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT– Commercial - Sales & Service Midlands Carrier Transicold 13986 Valley Ridge Dr Omaha, NE 68138 (402) 895-5500 midlandscarrier.com
RENTAL SERVICE STORES AND YARDS Honeyman Rent-All -Contractor’s Equipment 4423 S 84th St Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 331-6013
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Honeyman Rent-All -Party Equipment
Lastime Roofing
11226 Wright Cir Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 333-2882 donna.hra@gmail.com honeymanrentall.com
8901 Maple St Omaha, NE 68134 (402) 330-0911 tom@lastimeroofing.com lastimeroofing.com
RESTAURANTS Old Mattress Factory Bar & Grill 501 N 13th St Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 346-9116 info@themattomaha.com themattomaha.com
RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Fisher Fixture Co. 8603 G St Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 342-7605 cheri@fisherfixture.com fisherfixture.com
ROOFING CONTRACTORS A-1 Home Restoration 4705 N 96th St Omaha, NE 68134 (402) 301-7667 a1homerestoration@gmail.com a-1homerestoration.com
A & A Roofing
16707 Q St #2I Omaha, NE 68135 (402) 391-1141 aandaroofingco@gmail.com aandaroofing.com
A & P Construction, Inc. Papillion, NE 68046 (402) 740-0800 abeckstead@apconstruct.com apconstructionomaha.com
Alcove Companies
17330 W Center Rd Suite 110 #302 Omaha, NE 68130 (402) 991-3929 alcovecompanies@gmail.com alcovecompanies.com
Ciaccio Roofing Corporation 4420 Izard St Omaha, NE 68131 (402) 293-8707 ciaccioroofing@hotmail.com ciaccioroofing.com
Donaldson Home Exteriors, LLC (712) 309-5580 donaldsonremodeling@gmail.com donaldsonhomeexteriors.com.com
Hawkins Roofing, Co. 6019 M St Omaha, NE 68117 (402) 731-6322 dud@hawkinsroofn.com
Jim LaHood Construction, Inc. 802 S 50th Ave Omaha, NE 68106 (402) 553-2924 jim@jlcinc.biz jimlahoodconstruction.com facebook.com/jimlahoodconstruction
McKinnis Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. 164 S First St Blair, NE 68008 13315 B St Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 426-2644 mail@mckinnisroofing.com mckinnisroofing.com
Mejia Roofing & Contractors 2910 Daniell Cir Bellevue, NE 68123 (402) 415-3045 info@mejiaroofing.com mejiaroofing.com
Presidential Roofing, Inc. 20101 Wolfs St Elkhorn, NE 68022 (402) 980-4437 presidentialroofingomaha@gmail.com presidentialroofingomaha.com
Pyramid Roofing 1504 S Saddle Creek Rd Omaha, NE 68106 (402) 502-9300 pyramidroofing@cox.net pyramidroof.com facebook.com/PresidentialRoofing
Takoda Green, Inc. 2905 N 59th St Omaha, NE 68104 (402) 978-3335 jason.starkey13@gmail.com takodagreenroofing.com
Ten Men Roofing 2722 S 87th St Omaha, NE 68124 (402) 720-0002 10.men@live.com tenmenroofing.com
Xcel Roofing 18139 Tammy Trail Omaha, NE 68135 (402) 345-9235 xcelroofinginc@yahoo.com xcelroofingomaha.com
RUBBISH & GARBAGE REMOVAL Abe’s Trash Service, Inc. 8123 Christensen Ln Omaha, NE 68122 (402) 571-4926 shawn@abestrash.com abestrash.com
SALES TRAINING Sandler Training 3828 Dodge St Omaha, NE 68131 (402) 403-4334 michelle.halpenny@sandler.com karlschaphorst.sandler.com
SCHOOLS - MONTESSORI Montessori Educational Centers, Inc. 12344 Pacific St Omaha, NE 69154 (402) 393-1311 omahamontessori.com
SCREEN PRINTING ART F/X Screen Printing & Embroidery 4142 S 144th St Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 330-4488 ckrause@artfxscreenprinting.com artfxscreenprinting.com
SEEDING-CONTRACTORS A Purfect Dreamscape, LLC 10630 Bruhn Ave Bennington, NE 68007 (402) 960-4473 spurdy2@cox.net
SIDING CONTRACTORS Albracht Perma-Siding & Window Co. 10723 Mockingbird Dr Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 331-4666 office@permasiding.com permasiding.com
Donaldson Home Exteriors, LLC (712) 309-5580 donaldsonremodeling@gmail.com donaldsonhomeexteriors.com.com
Hawkeye/Nebraska Siding, Window & Door, Inc. 1530 Ave N Council Bluffs, IA 51501 (402) 344-2376 hnsiding@yahoo.com hawkeyenebraska.com
Kimball Siding Bellevue, NE 68005 (402) 291-5737 (402) 714-4255 rickkimball@cox.net
McKinnis Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. 164 S First St Blair, NE 68008 13315 B St Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 426-2644 mail@mckinnisroofing.com mckinnisroofing.com
STABLES American Legacy Complex 7193 County Rd 40 Omaha, NE 68122 (402) 468-4588 dturley@speednet.com amleg.com facebook.com/american-legacy-equine-ridingcomplex-127732637277802
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To a prowler, trash is cash New forms of identity theft are often difficult to spot and stop. Prepare to defend yourself
According to the FBI, identity theft — the unauthorized use of another’s identity for financial gain or unlawful purposes — is one of the most common crimes to strike consumers. More than half of identity theft victims traced the theft to something that was stolen from their possession, such as trash, their wallet or even their mailbox. ID thieves refer to trash day as “cash day” because it’s the day they can prowl neighborhoods looking for trash that can be used to generate cash. Thieves rarely need to travel far. In most trash cans, on any street across the country, an identity thief can strike gold. What most of us carelessly toss away as unwanted junk mail or outdated documents can be like winning the lottery to the trained eye of an identity criminal. If you don’t need a document, shred it responsibly. BBB can help with Secure Your ID Day.
This new system is designed to obtain quotes, estimates, information or proposals from BBB Accredited Businesses. To use the system, go to bbbinc.org. » Click on the Request-A-Quote icon on the home page and select the type of business from which you are requesting estimates or proposals. If you want a quote from a specific company, go directly to its Business Review and click on “Request a Quote.” » Complete the form at bbbinc.org and provide contact information. » After reviewing your submission, BBB will send your request to the BBB Accredited Businesses that meet your criteria. If an Accredited Business can provide you with the service or product you need, a company representative will contact you directly, usually in one to three business days.
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Alcove Companies 17330 W Center Rd Suite 110 #302 Omaha, NE 68130 (402) 991-3929 alcovecompanies@gmail.com alcovecompanies.com
SURVEYORS-LAND Boundaryline Surveys 13514 Discovery Dr. Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 334-2032 surveyor@boundarylinesurveys.com boundarylinesurveys.com
TAX RETURN PREPARATION Action Tax & Bookkeeping 2835 N 81st St Omaha, NE 68134 (402) 397-0761 service@actiontax.biz actiontax.biz
TAXICABS Happy Cab Companies kiley cruse/The world-herald
SEcuRE yOuR ID DAy What: Document-shredding event. Consumers and businesses can bring up to three boxes or bags of documents for shredding. When: April 16, 8 a.m. to noon Where: Methodist Health System, 85th Street and West Dodge Road Admission: Free
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To submit a review, go to the company’s BBB Business Review page on bbbinc.org. On the right side of the company’s review page, under customer reviews, choose “submit a customer review.” You will need to provide the following: » An overview of your experience » Your rating of your experience: positive, neutral or negative » How likely you are to recommend the business to others » Your contact information You will receive an email requesting verification that you submitted a customer review. Reviews are the opinion of the individuals who post them, not those of BBB.
BBB ScAM tRAckER Use this free online tool to report scams and see where scams are active. Users can see what scams are happening in their area, track a particular type of scam and see how much money has been lost. Click the Scam Tracker icon at bbbinc.org or go to bbb.org/scamtracker.
5440 L St Omaha, NE 68117 (402) 292-2222 happycab.com
TIRE DEALERS Marion Tire Pros 5028 NW Radial Hwy Omaha, NE 68104 (402) 553-9393 mariontire@aol.com marionstire.com
TOWING – AUTOMOTIVE Neff Towing Service, Inc. 4315 S 50th St Omaha, NE 68117 (402) 733-5500 nefftowing@gmail.com
TRAILER MANUFACTURING / SALES LBT, Inc. 11502 I St Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 333-4900 tcisar@lbt-inc.com lbt-inc.com
TRAVEL AGENCIES & BUREAUS Bellevue Travel 1508 J F Kennedy Dr #101 Bellevue, NE 68005 (402) 292-6600 julie@bellevuetravelne.com bellevuetravelne.com
Travel Faire 8719 Shamrock Rd Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 397-6900 manager@travelfaireinc.com travelfaireinc.com
TREE SERVICE Alcove Companies 17330 W Center Rd Suite 110 #302 Omaha, NE 68130 (402) 991-3929 alcovecompanies@gmail.com alcovecompanies.com
Drefs Tree Service, Inc. 1803 Platteview Rd Bellevue, NE 68123 (402) 731-3672 katie@drefstreesvc.com drefstreeserviceinc.com
Enfield's Tree Service, Inc. 20560 Park Rd Elkhorn, NE 68022 (402) 289-3248 savetrees@att.net enfieldstree.com
Great Plains Tree Care PO Box 540697 Omaha, NE 68154 (402) 541-2831 greatplainstreecare@gmail.com greatplainstreecare.com
Omaha Tree Service, Inc. 3606 Mckinley St Omaha, NE 68112 (402) 573-9573 info@omahatree.com omahatree.com
VETERINARIANS Animal Spay & Neuter Clinic 4970 NW Radial Hwy Omaha, NE 68104 (402) 553-3900 animalspayandneuterclinic.com
VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES Omaha Trans-Video, LLC 14925 Industrial Rd Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 894-0105 omahatransvideo.com
VOCATIONAL Stricklett & Associates Inc. 14710 W Dodge Rd. Suite 201 Omaha, NE (402) 493-8686 stricklett.com
WATERPROOFING CONTRACTORS
BDB Waterproofing, Inc. 1714 N 203rd St Elkhorn, NE 68022 (402) 779-3165 service@bdbwaterproofing.com bdbwaterproofing.com
WEDDING SUPPLIES & SERVICES Omaha Bridal Showcase Boys Town, NE 68010 info@omahabridalshowcase.com omahabridalshowcase.com
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Be careful where you click As the trend toward online shopping increases, hackers continue their efforts to steal from shoppers who don’t take precautions. Consumers can better protect themselves from identity theft if they take appropriate security measures and become more deliberate about their online actions. Safeguarding personal information is the goal. Here are 10 must dos. » Constantly update the security software on your devices. To thwart malware, viruses and other online threats, operating systems should always be current with the latest update. » Shred statements and loan or credit card applications that come in the mail, along with insurance forms and utility bills. » Change passwords frequently. Every six months is a good interval. » Make your password secure. Don’t use words from the dictionary. Combine upper- and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. Make it long, strong and unique. Don’t repeat passwords for multiple accounts.
» Never click on links in unsolicited emails, texts or social media posts. The links could lead to malware installations on your device. » Watch out when using public Wi-Fi networks, which are not secure. Reveal personal information only on websites that are fully encrypted. Look for the “https” prefix in its address. » Never reveal personal information to anyone who calls you. Don’t trust the readout on your Caller ID, as it can be faked by scammers. » Carefully read account statements. If you are unsure of even a small charge, question it. » Check your credit report annually. Find a free update at https://annualcreditreport.com/index.action. Don’t use sites that advertise a free report but ask for credit card information. They may sign you up for services you don’t need. » Limit what you share via social media. Scammers are watching. If you have questions about protecting your cyber security, contact BBB at 402-391-7612, 800-649-6814 or go to bbbinc.org.
BEttER BuSinESS BuREAu A special advertising section of the Omaha World-Herald, produced in conjunction with the Better Business Bureau serving Nebraska, South Dakota, The Kansas Plains and Southwest Iowa. Special section editor Chris Christen, 402-444-1094, chris.christen@owh.com
Project editor Howard K. Marcus, 402-444-1397, howard.marcus@owh.com
WEIGHT CONTROL SERVICES LaVie Center for Health & Weight Loss Ideal Protein Distributor 13304 W Center Rd #201 Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 334-DIET (3438) lavieidealprotein@yahoo.com lavieidealdiet.com
WINDOW COVERINGS All About Blinds 14937 Industrial Rd Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 431-9999 info@blindsomaha.com blindsomaha.com
Section design/ cover illustration Kiley Cruse
Johnson Sash & Door Co. 4302 Hamilton St Omaha, NE 68131 (402) 551-7111 craig@johnsonsashanddoor.com johnsonsashanddoor.com
McKinnis Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc.
Better Business Bureau’s Integrity Awards have become a symbol of a company’s dedication to honesty and integrity toward customers, employees, vendors, shareholders and the community. The awards promote not only the importance of ethical business practices, but the effort made by organizations to ensure that the marketplace remains fair and honorable. BBB Foundation annually bestows Integrity Awards on organizations in BBB’s service area whose business practices and related activities exemplify the BBB mission of being a leader in advancing marketplace trust. The 2015 winning organizations below range in size from five employees to more than 5,000.
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» Make-A-Wish Nebraska » McPherson & Jacobson » Koenig Dunne Divorce Law PC LLO » Early Out Services Inc. » Centris Federal Credit Union » Kiewit Corporation
» Lighthouse » Production Creek Screenprint, Embroidery and Promotions » ArtFX » Woods & Aitken LLP » Firespring
» Heartspring » Davis Moore » Central Plains Health Care Partnership
To nominate a company for a BBB Integrity Award, call 402-898-8526. Nominated companies have displayed outstanding customer service and/or ethical business practices.
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164 S First St Blair, NE 68008 13315 B St Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 426-2644 mail@mckinnisroofing.com mckinnisroofing.com
WIRING/CABLING
Ehly's Interiors
Precision AudioVisual
2312 Bob Boozer Dr Omaha, NE 68130 (402) 330-6557 info@ehlysdecorating.com ehlysinteriors.com
17919 Shirley Cir Omaha, NE 68130 (402) 880-4913 craig@precisionaudiovisual.com precisionaudiovisual.com
WINDOWS-INSTALLATION & SERVICE
Special section advertising magager Dan Matuella, 402-444-1485, dan.matuella@owh.com
Award winners promote marketplace trust
WOODWORKING EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
Advantage Home Improvements
Midwest Woodworkers
8410 K St #11 Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 593-7670 midwestadvantages@msn.com midwestadvantage.com
14605 Wright St Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 330-5444 gerry@midwestwoodworkers.com midwestwoodworkers.com
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