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table of contents Introductions
8 Chamber Message 10 Mayor's Message 12 Commander's Message
Welcome to Bellevue
13 Bellevue at a Glance 22 Leadership Bellevue 31 2014 Celebrations 38 Bellevue History 44 Avenue of Flags 56 Dining around the globe 61 Bellevue Public Safety Foundation 68 Education in Bellevue 82 Bellevue Chamber of Commerce 83 Membership Benefits
Chamber Award Winners 17 Dorene Sherman 18 Jolene Roberts 18 Offutt Collision Repair Inc. 19 Beardmore Chevrolet 19 Amanda Oliver 20 Akridge & Akridge Chiropractic 21 Farrell's Extreme Bodyshaping 21 Apache Camper Center
Business Features
24 Complete Streets 26 Affordable Living 28 Health Care 58 Convention Center 63 Greening of Bellevue 73 Big Thank You 74 Bellevue's Largest Business Sector 76 Habitat for Humanity of Sarpy County
Recreation/Activities/ Entertainment
33 RiverFest 34 Arrows to Aerospace 35 Defenders of Freedom Air Show 36 Nebraska's Official Veterans Parade 43 Sarpy County Historical Museum 51 The Champions Village 52 Fontenelle Nature Association 55 Bellevue Parks 57 Bellevue Little Theatre
Business Directory
78 Business List – Alphabetical 84 Business List – Categorical
Bellevue First is published annually for Suburban Newspapers Inc. in cooperation with the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce. Suburban Newspapers Inc., 9604 Fort Crook Road North, Bellevue, NE 68005; 402-444-1248; www.omaha.com. For SNI: Dan Matuella, advertising manager; Paul Swanson, special projects manager; Marie Douglas, special projects coordinator; Shelley Larsen, special sections editor; Tom Knox, designer; Howard K. Marcus, copy editor. For the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce: Doris Urwin, administrator; Angie Slaughter, membership coordinator. Cover image of the Fireworks show held during the RiverFest celebration is courtesy of Jay Davis at jgdavisphotography.com. Photos throughout the directory are courtesy of Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Suburban Newspapers Inc., World-Herald News Service and Metro Creative Connection.
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CHAMBER MESSAGE
Working for Bellevue Welcome to the Bellevue-Offutt community and the greater metropolitan area of Sarpy and Douglas counties — one of the best places in Nebraska to live, work and to raise a family. The Bellevue-Offutt community is an eclectic mix of retail business, military, defense industry, banking, health care, education and food service with a sprinkling of entrepreneurial diversity thrown in for good measure — all working together for the common good. The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce understands that in order to have a strong economic environment, you must have a strong community that supports and encourages growth and innovative thinking. We are truly blessed in Bellevue to have leaders, business owners, educators and a wealth of private citizens who recognize that we all share in the responsibility of creating economic success and stability as well as a healthy community environment for our children and future generations. For the past 53 years, the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce has diligently worked to fulfill the mission to create, enhance and promote the economic environment, employment opportunities and the quality of life in our community, and to advocate and create solutions for business and community issues. The chamber is involved in numerous projects throughout the year that benefit our community. A prime example is RiverFest, an annual summer affair that brings our community together for a regional barbecue competition, family fun and festivities throughout the day, and the area's leading musical festival in the evening. The chamber sponsors Bellevue First — Bellevue Now, showcasing local businesses and restaurants. In addition, we co-sponsor a one-of-a-kind Runway Run where a 7K course includes Offutt AFB and
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its runway for all participants. The chamber works with other local civic and private groups to encourage new business development, to create awareness of problems facing our community, to develop potential solutions, to be a source of information and support for business owners, and to maintain and enhance the good that is Bellevue-Offutt community. As the chamber’s president, I am honored to serve alongside the army of volunteers that work out front and behind the scenes to build a better Bellevue-Offutt community for all citizens. That is the uniqueness of our community. We think big picture, we work together to make things happen and we support the efforts of all. If you are not a member of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, please join us today. Your investment will pay big dividends in many different ways as we work together to make the Bellevue-Offutt community a better place to live, to work and to raise a family. Sincerely, Jim Ristow President and CEO Bellevue Chamber of Commerce
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MAYOR'S MESSAGE
Welcome to Bellevue! On behalf of the Bellevue City Council and all of our residents, I am excited to welcome you and invite you to experience all that our community has to offer. Here, in the heart of the Great Plains, our city sits on rolling hills overlooking the Missouri River. Our citizens enjoy a lifestyle that blends the latest in entertainment and leisure activities with an old-time atmosphere of friendliness and welcome. With a strong technology infrastructure that supports growth and opportunity, our economy is growing. We want everyone to know that “Bellevue is Open for Business,” and we are taking a proactive approach to recruit new businesses to our community while doing all we can to help existing businesses grow and prosper. Our Economic Development Team and Planning Department are anxious to help you locate your business in the Bellevue/ Offutt Community. Low unemployment, low cost of living, low utility rates, low crime and great education systems, from great public schools to a nationally recognized university, are hallmarks of our city. Bellevue also has more than 600 acres of parks, wooded and paved trails that stretch for miles, numerous golf courses and dozens of ball fields. Our city offers recreational activities for all of its citizens. Bellevue is also proud to be the home of Offutt Air Force Base. The Bellevue/ Offutt Community is excited about the new Stratcom Project which will benefit the entire community and bring people in from all over the country to experience
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Bellevue’s hospitality while protecting our freedom. Our city provides a rare combination of a modern lifestyle while maintaining its roots in Midwestern hospitality. Citizens in our community gather together at numerous parades and festivals that are held throughout the year including our Red, White and Que Barbeque Festival that brings thousands of people from throughout the area to the riverfront every summer to enjoy some great music and food. We want everyone to know what those of us who call Bellevue home already know . . . our city is simply the best. Please feel free to explore our website at www.bellevue.net. If you have any questions or comments, we would love to hear from you. Warm regards, Rita Sanders Mayor
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Our well designed 1, 2, & 3 bedroom floor plans offer an open concept living area with gourmet kitchens, plentiful windows providing abundant natural light. We have a great Bellevue location just minutes from Offutt Air Force Base and quick access to Downtown Omaha via Kennedy Freeway.
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OFFUTT COMMANDER'S MESSAGE
A supportive community Welcome to the Bellevue-Offutt Community, home of the “Fightin’ Fifty-Fifth!” The 55th Wing provides dominant intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; electronic attack and command and control to national leadership and warfighters across the spectrum of conflict anytime, anyplace. The 55th Wing is the largest wing in Air Combat Command, but the wing is not the only major unit at Offutt. Offutt is home to more than 50 partner units, including U.S. Strategic Command, the Air Force Weather Agency and the Heartland of America Band. All of these units help support the Air Force’s mission to Fly, Fight and Win in air, space and cyberspace. The base was originally founded in 1890 as an Army post and was named Fort Crook after Gen. George Crook. In 1921, the original runway was built on the post and was named Offutt Field after Lt. Jarvis Offutt, the first air casualty from Omaha during World War I. In 1947, when the Army Air Corps was re-established as an independent service, the post became Offutt Air Force Base. Offutt Air Force Base has always had a wonderful relationship with the local community. Even before moving to Offutt, I had heard many great things about the community, and I can assure you all of those things are true. From the annual Offutt Advisory Picnic at the Base Lake to funding the Capehart pool this past summer, the local community lives up to its reputation of being one of the best military communities. The positive support you constantly give helps us do our mission the best we can, and for that, we are
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very grateful. Thank you for making all of the personnel stationed here at Offutt feel at home. I invite you to take the opportunity to get to know these Offutt families, and we look forward to sharing more about our important mission and how our great relationship with the community helps make mission accomplishment possible. Sincerely, Gregory M. Guillot, Colonel, USAF Commander, 55th Wing
BELLEVUE AT A GLANCE Major Roadways Navigating the city is easy. The Kennedy Freeway is the primary north-south route through town. Omaha and Interstate 80 are at the northern edge; Offutt Air Force Base is at the southern edge. Fort Crook Road is an important north-south thoroughfare that runs the length of the city. Nebraska Highway 370 and Cornhusker Road are primary east-west routes through Bellevue. Airport Eppley Airfield 4501 Abbott Drive Omaha, NE 68110 402-661-8000 Local Newspapers Bellevue Leader 604 Fort Crook Road North Bellevue, NE 68005 402-733-7300 www.bellevueleader.com The Base 68113 604 Fort Crook Road North Bellevue, NE 68005 402-733-7300 Omaha World-Herald 1314 Douglas Street Omaha, NE 68102 402-444-1000 www.omaha.com Library Bellevue Public Library 1003 Lincoln Road 402-293-3157 www.BellevueLibrary.org
Location Bellevue is located in Sarpy County, just south of Omaha in east-central Nebraska. Bellevue is bounded by the Missouri River on the east, Omaha on the north and Offutt Air Force Base on the south. Major Midwest cities are within a day’s drive or less: Kansas City, Mo., is 174 miles south on Interstate 29; Denver is 538 miles west on Interstate 80 and Chicago is 470 miles east on Interstate 80.
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Climate Bellevue enjoys four seasons, each with ample opportunity for outdoor recreation. Biking, hiking, boating, swimming and fishing are popular warm-weather pastimes. At 985 feet above sea level, temperatures average from 29 degrees in January to 85 degrees in July. You can expect an average 28.5 inches of rainfall annually and just more than 32 inches of snowfall. Government The city’s municipal form of government is led by the Office of the Mayor. There are six elected positions to the City Council. Bellevue City Hall 210 W. Mission Avenue 402-293-3000 www.bellevue.net
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Population During the 1990s, Bellevue’s population grew nearly 48 percent. Today it is Nebraska’s third-largest city, with more than 54,000 residents, according to the latest census figures.
Fire Protection The Bellevue Fire Department is headed by Chief Perry Guido. Bellevue is home to a regional fire training facility located at 3100 Cornhusker Road. The facility is used by professional and volunteer fire departments from across eastern Nebraska. Firehouses: BFD District I Administrative Offices 211 West 22nd Avenue 402-293-3153
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Rita Sanders, Mayor 402-293-3020
City Permits 402-293-3015 Code Enforcement 402-293-3050
City Administrator 402-293-3021
Finance Director 402-293-3088
City Clerk 402-293-3007
Police Protection The Bellevue Police Department has 98 sworn officers and 20 non-sworn staff. Led by Chief Mark Elbert, the department is made up of four bureaus and six patrol districts. Bellevue Police Department 210 West Mission Avenue Emergency: 911 Nonemergency: 402-293-3100
Garbage/Waste Management 402-293-3135 Personnel Issues 402-293-3009
Public Works 402-293-3025 Recreation Department 402-293-3142
Planning Department 402-293-3032
UTILITIES Cable TV Cox Communications 402-933-3000 Electricity Omaha Public Power District 402-536-4131 Natural Gas Black Hills Energy 888-890-5554 Metropolitan Utilities District 402-554-6666
Telephone CenturyLink 855-223-9631 Cox Communications 402-933-4000 Windstream 866-445-5880 Water Metropolitan Utilities District 402-554-6666
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Colleges & Universities BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY 1000 Galvin Road South Bellevue NE 68005 402-293-2000 www.bellevue.edu
METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE P.O. Box 3777 Omaha NE 68103 402-457-2400 www.mccneb.edu
EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY 106 Peacekeeper Drive, Ste. 806 Offutt AFB NE 68113 402-282-6655 www.erau.edu/offutt
NATIONAL AMERICAN UNIVERSITY 3604 Summit Plaza Drive Bellevue NE 68123 402-650-2710 www.national.edu
ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE 1120 North 103rd Plaza, Suite 200 Omaha NE 68114 402-331-2900 www.itt-tech.edu
THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA 106 Peacekeeper Drive, Suite 806 Offutt AFB NE 68113 402-291-8879 www.goou.ou.edu
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BELLEVUE’S LARGEST EMPLOYERS Offutt Air Force Base
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205 Looking Glass Avenue 402-294-1110 Employees: 9,108 Industry: Military www.offutt.af.mil
1600 Highway 370 402-293-4000 Employees: 1,524 Industry: Education www.bellevuepublicschools.org
1702 Hillcrest Drive 402-291-8500 Employees: 790 Industry: Senior care www.hillcresthealth.com
10504 South 15th Street 402-292-0156 Employees: 505 Industry: Retail www.walmart.com
3200 Samson Way 402-291-8300 Employees: 452 Industry: Defense www.ngc.com
210 West Mission Avenue 402-293-3000 Employees: 447 Industry: Government www.bellevue.net
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CHAMBER AWARD WINNERS AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR Dorene Sherman chief of protocol at the old Strategic Air Command — retired 2532 Main St Bellevue, NE 68005 shermandor@aol.com Dorene Sherman learned her strong work ethic growing up on her family’s farm in northeast Nebraska near the South Dakota border. Working in protocol for so many years, Sherman has quite a scrapbook full of memories of those she met who came to the base in Bellevue. Although she is retired, she still volunteers for many metro-area
organizations. In fact, she is so busy with her volunteer work there really isn’t time for other hobbies. “Volunteering is my hobby,” she said, and she doesn’t see herself ever slowing down. She helps with fundraisers and events for the guilds of the Salvation Army, Opera Omaha, the Durham Museum and Lauritzen Gardens. She also is an organist for her church, and volunteers at the Morman Trail Center, interacting with the young missionaries and teaching them about the heritage and history of Nebraska. “Nebraska is just a wonderful place to live,” she said. Among the many organizations with which she volunteers is the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce. “I just tell Doris ‘tell me what you need and I’ll do it,’” Sherman said. Sherman is really impressed with what the Chamber staff is able to accomplish. “The Chamber is wonderful,” she said. Sherman pointed to the RiverFest celebration, and the Chamber’s ability to organize the event with the help of hundreds of volunteers. Sherman really understands how important those volunteers are.
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CHAMBER AWARD WINNERS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Jolene Roberts Hillcrest Health Services, CEO 1902 Hillcrest Dr, Ste A Bellevue, NE 68005 jroberts@hillcresthealth.com Jolene Roberts has had a passion of serving the aging population since she was a child. Following the example her grandmother set for her as a child, Roberts has served this part of the community in her adult life. With a background in gerontology and social work, Roberts became the owner of Hillcrest Care Center, now Hillcrest Health Services, in 1989. She had never run a business before taking over Hillcrest, but had spent some time as a nursing home administrator. Today, under Roberts' guidance, Hillcrest has grown to become a network of locations and services for aging adults. Services offered by Hillcrest include senior living, hospice care, physical therapy, home care and more. Hillcrest Health Services has received many awards, including Sarpy County Chamber Small Business Award, the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce's Silver Arrow Award and numerous others. Because of her strong leadership skills, Roberts was honored last year with admission in to the Sarpy County Business Hall of Fame. She has also served on several community boards, including the Child Saving Institute, the Alsheimer's Association Midlands Chapter, the American Health Care Association and many others.
SILVER ARROW AWARD Offutt Collision Repair Inc. George Rybar 10106 S 15th St Bellevue, NE 68123 george@ocrinc.com After graduating from high school and spending some time in the Army George Rybar came back to Bellevue in 1977. For a time he worked at his father’s shop, Offutt Collision Repair, not intending to stay. A Bellevue native, Rybar ended up buying OCR from his father in 1987. At the time he took over the business it was located on Fort Crook Road across from Offutt Air Force Base. In 2002 Rybar bought the land on South 15th Street that today is home to the shop. “We easily do six times the work as our old location,” Rybar said. OCR cares about the Bellevue community and gives back in many ways, including doing its part to keep materials out of the landfill. The company recycles as much as possible, employees sort materials for recycling and even the coffee cups used at the shop are easily recycled. Infant car seats are something that OCR works to recycle. Once the seats have been in an accident they can't be used again. Plastic and metal parts are donated to Hands of Heartland and the fabric coverings and seat belts are donated for other uses as well. OCR also takes car seats that have been donated to Goodwill and recycles them, for safety reasons the agency can't use or resell the seats. Active in the Chamber, Rybar volunteers and gives back to the community in many different ways, including with RiverFest, and is on the Board of Directors for the Chamber. “I almost couldn’t imagine not being involved,” Rybar said. A founding member of the Bellevue Community Foundation, he is also active with the Offutt Advisory Committee.
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CHAMBER AWARD WINNERS LEADERSHIP — PARTNER IN EXCELLENCE Beardmore Chevrolet Carey Hamilton and Brian Hamilton 418 Fort Crook Road North, Suite 459 Bellevue, NE 68005 careybh@aol.com bchchev@aol.com Bellevue has a lot to offer, especially for car buyers. Just ask Carey and Brian Hamilton, owners of Beardmore Chevrolet. Carey is a fourth-generation car dealership owner. Together, the couple have been in the business for more than 30 years. Maurice "Moe" Beardmore, Carey's father, started the Bellevue dealership in 1971 and had owned other locations. Carey and Brian bought their first dealership in Grand Island in 1981. They eventually sold that location, but still have dealerships in Kearney and Bellevue. Beardmore Chevrolet is a cornerstone to the "auto row" on Fort Crook Road and along Chandler Road. Moe believed that having dealerships grouped together was beneficial for both businesses and car buyers, according to Carey, and he encouraged other dealerships to open in Bellevue. Proud members of the community, the dealership has helped with the Fallen Warriors memorial and refurbishing of the airmen's quarters at Offutt Air Force Base. The dealership also is active in the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, seeing it as crucial to the success of the city. "Nothing happens without someone making an effort to make things better," said Brian.
DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP ALUMNI Amanda Oliver Bellevue Public Schools, Director of Communications 1600 Highway 370 Bellevue, NE 68005 amanda.oliver@bpsne.net Amanda Oliver is very fond of Bellevue. She grew up in the city and is a proud graduate of Bellevue Public Schools. “Bellevue is home,” she said. Oliver really enjoys her work as the director of communications for the Bellevue Public Schools. She has been with the district for more than five years. “Every day is different in this role, and I absolutely love it,” she said. Oliver sees the Chamber as one of the school district's and the city's biggest assets. “The partnership established between the Chamber and the Bellevue Public Schools is second to none, and I hope to continue being part of that relationship,” Oliver said. Besides her work, Oliver volunteers for the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce or for Offutt Air Force Base events. She also volunteers with Soundz of Freedom. According to Oliver, the nonprofit organization was founded in Bellevue and supports and gives back to Wounded Warriors, the men and women who served the United States, veterans and military families in the local area. Some of the events she has helped the Chamber with include, its Annual Banquet, Riverfest, the Veterans Parade, Operation Holiday Cheer and the Military Relations Golf Outing. She also helps out with the Offutt Advisory Council’s Annual Picnic. When she isn’t working or volunteering, Oliver enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
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CHAMBER AWARD WINNERS SMALL BUSINESS — BREAKING GROUND Akridge & Akridge Chiropractic Lacey Akridge and Craig Akridge 3811 Twin Creek Dr, Ste 102 Bellevue, NE 68123 lacey.akridge@gmail.com, craig.akridge@gmail.com Craig and Lacey Akridge, husband and wife chiropractic team, have been serving the Bellevue area since 2010 when they opened their clinic on Twin Creek Drive. The two met while studying to become chiropractors at the Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis. Both are from the Omaha area, and while still in chiropractic school they did some research on possible locations for their clinic. With the city's strong community focus and a good patient-to-chiropractor ratio, they chose Bellevue as the best fit for the clinic. As business owners, they are active members in several area chambers of commerce, including the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce. "The Chamber was instrumental in getting our business started," said Lacey. "Also, it's evident that they truly want each and every business to succeed." A portion of the clinic's new patient revenue is donated to charity. Donations have gone to, among others, the Bellevue Heroes, Sarpy County Kiwanis and the local American Heart Association. In 2011, the couple won the “Suburban 40 Under 40" award from the Bellevue Leader. They also volunteer their time to community groups such as Sarpy County Kiwanis.
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CHAMBER AWARD WINNERS SMALL BUSINESS — 1-15 EMPLOYEES Farrell's Extreme Bodyshaping Wayne Lewis 2219 Capehart Rd, Ste 107 Bellevue, NE 68123 waynelewis@extremebodyshaping.com After being a student at Farrell's Extreme Bodyshaping for several years, Wayne Lewis bought the Bellevue location in 2012. He now owns two more locations, one in La Vista and the other on West Dodge Road in Omaha. Lewis and his staff are passionate about transforming the lives of those who walk through the doors of Farrell's. "Yes, we are a gym, we work on improving your body, but we are more than that," he said. Staff strive to motivate clients and keep them accountable as they work to improve their overall health and helping them reach their weight loss and body fat goals. "We are trying to make Bellevue and the entire Sarpy County the healthiest area in the metro," Lewis said. Farrell's relationship with the Chamber has been a positive partnership, according to Lewis, and he points to the support the gym has received from the Chamber as one of the reasons for the business' success. The gym also gives back to the community, getting involved by being a sponsor of Green Bellevue, Susan G. Komen's Race for the Cure, Runway Run and many other Bellevue Chamber of Commerce events and local fundraisers, such as Kickboxing for a Cure.
SMALL BUSINESS — 16-50 EMPLOYEES Apache Camper Center Dave Sothan 1120 Fort Crook Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 dsothan@apachecamper.com Apache Camper Center was opened in 1967 by Dave Sothan's mother in Seward where she sold Apache fold down camping trailers. Sothan eventually started working at the business after school and on weekends, helping with sweeping, cleaning and many other tasks. Apache grew, and Sothan became manager of the Bellevue location in 1978 when the store was at 3802 Fort Crook Rd S., eventually taking ownership of the business. In 1992 the store was moved to its present location, 1120 Fort Crook Rd S. The business has grown since then, a location was opened in Lincoln in 1997 and plans are under way to open another location this year in Kearney. As the company has grown, Apache has worked to meet it's customers needs. "We always look forward to the challenges and offering the best service to our customers," Sothan said. Having a growing business keeps Sothan busy, but he finds time to lend a hand for the yearly Bellevue barbecue competition at Haworth Park. Apache loans RVs to the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce to serve as cooling stations, judging areas and for the entertainers. "I think the barbecue is one of the biggest events of the year for the Bellevue community, I really enjoy participating," he said. "The chamber has helped grow the Bellevue community into a thriving business area, and has been a big supporter to our endeavors."
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Leadership Bellevue — Partners In Excellence Leadership Bellevue’s mission is to identify, educate and inspire leaders to serve the Bellevue-Offutt community. The program began almost 30 years ago and has close to 400 successful graduate leaders. Leadership Bellevue is designed to sharpen leadership skills by helping participants sense what Bellevue needs. The program exposes future leaders to the past, present and future of the community by combining presentations by current leaders, tours, panel discussions and dialogue between participants and community decision-makers. The goal is to bring participants face to face with the
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challenges Bellevue is meeting and to inspire them to accept responsibility for providing necessary leadership. Each session during the 10-month program is a full day. Social opportunities encourage participants to become better acquainted and foster mutual interests in working together to address challenges facing this progressive, growing community. Leadership Bellevue is a springboard into community awareness and leadership. Leadership Bellevue is coordinated by the Bellevue Economic Enhancement Foundation in partnership with the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce.
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Complete Streets is just the start With miles of paved trails, designated right-ofways and a progressive mentality focused on transforming the way citizens move about, the City of Bellevue is the leading force in Nebraska regarding balanced, accessible transportation. This commitment to balanced transportation began publically in October 2010, when the Bellevue City Council passed an ordinance declaring its intent to guide the principle of accessible, diverse and transformative transportation practices that rely less on the traditional private automobile. The “Complete Streets� concept advocates building communities that rely more on mass transportation, bicycle trails and pedestrian-friendly sidewalks, rather than cars alone. In the City of Bellevue, the Citizens Complete Streets Panel helps provide guidance and serves as a conduit for community awareness. .
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Affiliated with the National Complete Streets Coalition, the committee members are appointed by the mayor and are tasked with guiding the city toward the strategic goals of the ordinance. Outcomes demonstrating the commitment of the city to these tenants include the 2014 City Strategic Plan outlining a three-year commitment to connect sidewalks throughout Bellevue. The city also boasts two of the area’s best off-road mountain bike treks, at Swanson Park and Jewell Park, adding to our trail connectivity. The city's strong commitment to balanced, diverse transit is also demonstrated by the strong participation from the public. Cycling groups, walking clubs and active individuals all take advantage of designated byways to travel to work, shop and play, making Bellevue one of the most accessible cities in the state.
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This is the good life People come to Bellevue for many reasons, whether it be because of Offutt Air Force Base, the schools or their business. But one thing is certain — Nebraska's third-largest city is very much a family community. Residential options of various sizes and costs are available to meet the needs of the 50,000-plus population. Rusty Hike, owner of Hike Real Estate in Bellevue, said the housing market is solid, and new construction has picked up in Sarpy County. “Rates are still very good,” Hike said. “First-time home buyers are coming out now a little.” There are more than a dozen sanitary improvement districts in the Bellevue area. SIDs are housing developments governed independently of the cities in which they're located. Many neighborhoods in Bellevue have playgrounds and trails, plus schools nearby. Hike said the schools in all of Sarpy County are a big draw for people new to the area when they're house hunting. Lakewood Villages, just south of Nebraska Highway 370 toward the western part of the city, is home to Bellevue Public Schools' newest elementary school, Bellevue Elementary. Neighborhoods such as Pilgrim's Landing, Hyda Hills, Two Springs and Tregaron are located in the southern part of the city. Families might find comparable homes in Sunrise or Avery Hills
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Get healthy in Bellevue Bellevue's got you covered when it comes to obtaining — and maintaining — a healthy life. There may be changes to health insurance, practices and technology, but what hasn't changed is the number of places in Bellevue for people to receive quality health care. In fact, the options continue to grow. Since the 2010 opening of Bellevue Medical Center, the city's first public hospital, services have been added, awards have been given and more programs for engaging the community have been developed. “Dedicated to a healthier you,” the hospital slogan, is demonstrated daily through treatment and education. Bellevue Medical Center has more than 300 physicians credentialed in 30 specialties. The hospital is an accredited chest pain center and primary stroke center, plus a destination for cancer patients to receive treatment. BMC is often booming with babies, too. It serves expectant mothers not only from Bellevue but from nearby communities. Alegent Creighton Midlands Hospital closed its obstetrics unit last year due to lower demand. To keep down costs and improve efficiency, the Alegent Creighton health system has been looking for ways to consolidate services at its five metropolitan hospitals. Alegent Creighton also operates a clinic in Bellevue on Samson Way, which offers family medicine, pediatrics, Express Care and more. There are several specialty medical offices in
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the Twin Creek area, too, including psychiatry and rheumatology. Bellevue is also headquarters for the evergrowing Hillcrest Health Services. From assisted living to physical therapy and inpatient rehabilitation, Hillcrest serves the needs of all stages of the aging population. From minor, short-term rehab to long-term, in-home care, your loved ones are in good hands with Hillcrest. For urgent but less critical conditions, Bellevue medical professionals are ready and waiting. Bellevue Urgent Care on Harlan Drive is a walk-in clinic for non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries. — Carrie Kucirek
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RIVERFEST The 2014 Nebraska State BBQ Championship and Music Festival, will be held July 18-19, at Haworth Park. Great food goes with great music and RiverFest delivers, with loads of live acts. Weekend events include a KidZone, 5K run, a GreenZone, fireworks, a balloon glow, vendor fair and Car Shine and Show.
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ARROWS TO AEROSPACE Arrows to Aerospace is a longtime community celebration held in August in Olde Towne Bellevue. Coordinated by the Bellevue-Offutt Kiwanis Club, the event includes a parade, childrens’ activities and a pancake breakfast. Washington Park is the place to be after the parade for live music, face painting and other family activities. This year’s celebration is August 16.
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AIR SHOW AND OPEN HOUSE Offutt Air Force Base hosts the Defenders of Freedom Air Show and Offutt Open House on July 19-20 this year.
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NEBRASKA’S OFFICIAL VETERANS PARADE Each November, patriotism invades Mission Avenue in Olde Towne Bellevue for Nebraska’s Official Veterans Parade. Celebrating its 13th year, the tribute honors representatives of most military branches, along with veterans from recent wars and conflicts. The morning is filled with patriotic pride that is unparalleled in the region. The parade typically draws more than 100 entries, including impressive participation from Offutt Air Force Base. This year’s parade is November 8.
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ANNUAL QUILT SHOW Sarpy County History Museum, 2402 Clay Street in Bellevue, hosts the Great Sarpy County Quilt Exhibit. With 80-plus quilts, this exhibit runs from June 1 to August 31.
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Bellevue: Explore Nebraska’s birthplace There was a time when present-day Bellevue was little more than open prairie and woodland. Less than 20 years had gone by since the Lewis and Clark Expedition had passed and returned through the area. Native Americans, members of the Otoe and Omaha tribes, lived near the Missouri River and Papillion Creek. A fur-trading post operated by Joshua Pilcher was not much more than a dot on the overall landscape. The year was 1822, about as early as Bellevue can concretely trace its origins as the oldest permanent settlement in Nebraska. As a result of its connection with the Missouri River, Bellevue experienced the first of many of its booms by the 1830s. The fur trade was flourishing, and Bellevue served as a point of embarkation for goods en route to St. Louis and a springboard for many traders and trappers headed westward. Spurred by the growth, fur trader and perhaps Bellevue’s best candidate for city father, Lucien Fontenelle, built a larger trading post in 1832, selling the former location to the federal government for use as the Missouri River Indian Agency or Bellevue Agency. Following the death of Lucien in 1840, his son, Logan, returned to the territory and served as an interpreter for the U.S. Government. Logan’s mother was a daughter of Chief Big Elk of the Omaha, and Logan would eventually become chief himself in 1853.
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Logan Fontenelle also worked for Peter Sarpy, a businessman and ferryboat operator. Sarpy brought scores of people across the Missouri River on their journey to the open west, including fortune seekers during the California gold rush and Mormons en route to Utah. In an effort to have people stay, he also aided in establishing the Bellevue Town Company, with the town officially organizing in late 1856. Bellevue is home to a number of “firsts.” Journalism and the freedom of speech for Nebraska were born in Bellevue. The first newspaper, the Nebraska Palladium, rolled off the presses on July 15, 1854, two years before the town incorporated! In 1857, Bellevue, Douglas County, became Bellevue, Sarpy County, when the lower portion of the county, seceded to gain better political
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The main gate at Offutt AFB circa early 1960s.
representation. Again a first, Bellevue originally served as the new county seat. The courthouse, also remembered as Fontenelle Bank, still stands and is available for historical tours. Two major factors propelled Bellevue from its fur-trading days into a 21st century city. Bellevue College, a four-year university for men and women, opened in the fall of 1883. The second element was the commissioning of Fort Crook by the War Department in 1890, with construction taking place between 1894 and 1896. Named after the late Gen. George Crook, the fort played an important role during the Spanish-American War. With the coming of the Second World War, Fort Crook, situated safely in the middle of the heartland, was selected as a site for the Martin Bomber Plant. Thousands of bombers were produced here during the war, including the Enola Gay and Bockscar, the planes used to drop the atomic bombs near the end of World War II. Fort Crook was re-designated Offutt Air Force Base, after a World War I pilot killed in France. It took on a new set of challenges contesting Cold War threats and served as headquarters of Strategic Air Command from 1948 to 1992.
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A vintage scene from Fort Crook, now known as Offutt Air Force Base.
Today, Offutt Air Force Base is home to the 55th Wing, Air Force Weather Agency and United States Strategic Command. From its humble beginnings as a cluster of buildings associated with a trading post to third- largest city in Nebraska and significant economic player, Bellevue has been on a remarkable journey. It has been one with not only just a rich local history, but one that is intertwined with history on a national and even international scale. Most of all, the history is something we should be proud of. — Ben Justman
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OLDEST STANDING STRUCTURE IN BELLEVUE This log cabin, built in the 1830s, is the oldest standing structure in Bellevue. After the death of Josephine Mountain, its last resident, it was purchased by the Sarpy County Historical Society. It has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The property is at 1805 Hancock Street. Tours are available by appointment, call the Sarpy County Museum at 402-292-1880.
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A visit to Sarpy museum like a trip through time Journey through time viewing exhibits of fur traders, missionaries and tribal leaders at the Sarpy County Historical Museum, 2402 Clay Street in Olde Towne Bellevue. The museum is filled with artifacts dating back many decades. Monthly programs reach into the past, keeping local history alive for members and guests. The museum’s mission is to collect, preserve and display objects and documentary records relating to Sarpy County. For more information, go to www.sarpymuseum.org; or call 402-292-1880. Also, read a brief Bellevue history written by Ben Justman, director of the museum, beginning on page 38.
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Avenue of Flags With American flags going up in mid-May and flying until mid-November, some of Bellevue’s main streets are transformed into Bellevue’s Avenue of Flags. Since 1999, the American flags, thanks to the generosity of donors, have been flown proudly along Mission Avenue and Franklin Street in Olde Towne and also along Galvin Road. Over the years, The Avenue of Flags has continued to expand west along Highway 370. The number of flags have fluctuated each year, directly reflecting the level of participation of business and community members of Bellevue.
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Organized by the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, and pulled off by many volunteers, this yearly patriotic display is in honor of current service members and veterans of the United States military. Many of the flags need to be replaced each year due to wear and tear from the elements, with only about 10 percent of the flags lasting longer than one year. Even some of the poles need to be replaced. Each year replacement hardware must be ordered, too. To help sponsor the flags, the donation is $60 per flag. Make checks payable to the Bellevue Economic Enhancement Foundation. Donations can be dropped off at the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce office or mailed to B.E.E.F., 1102 Galvin Road South, Bellevue, NE 68005. For more information about the program contact the chamber of commerce at 402-898-3000 or visit www.bellevuenebraska.com.
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Olde Towne Bellevue is a hub of activity and business, including city administration, a host of restaurants, theatre, shopping and historical attractions. The Bellevue Community Foundation has created a designated fund for the Olde Towne area. Donations can be made directly toward revitalizing and maintaining Olde Towne by designating donations specifically to be used by the Olde Towne Development Committee. For more information, visit bellevuecommunityfoundation.org.
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Play ball Bellevue is home to the Champions Village, a Boys Baseball and Girl’s Fast Pitch Softball Complex built in partnership with the city of Bellevue. The teams are housed and fed on site in team clubhouses and compete with other teams from all over North America. Teams have come to compete from as far away as Australia. Weeklong tournaments are held in June during the NCAA College World Series under the banner of Omaha Champions Village. The Bellevue University Bruins fast pitch softball team also calls the Champions Village home and practice and play all their home games here. Many additional week end tournaments are hosted during the year which provides a plentiful supply of games for the softball/baseball enthusiast. For more information, www.thechampionsvillage. com or www.omahaball.com
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Fontenelle Nature Association Founded in 1913, FNA is one of Nebraska’s oldest conservation organizations and one of the largest private nature centers in the United States. The properties encompass nearly 2,000 acres of forest, prairie, waterways and wetlands along the Missouri River in the geographically significant Loess Hills. Fontenelle Forest Nature Center is designated as a National Natural Landmark with the U.S. Department of the Interior and is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. Notable historic sites that are located within FNA properties include more than 70 Nebraska Phase Indian lodge sites; the trading post of Manual Lisa and Lucien Fontenelle; and a portion of the Mormon Trail. There is also reference in the journals of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to a five-day encampment along the Missouri River, which is widely held to be located in Fontenelle Forest. More than 90,000 visitors walk FNA paths each year, including nearly 30,000 children and adults who participate in environmental education courses. The 26 miles of maintained trails and the mile-long barrier-free boardwalk allow visitors to enjoy the beauty of the ever-changing natural setting. FNA marked its 100th year in 2013, visit www. fontenelle100.com to read stories and see photos of the memories that were shared by those who have visited Fontenelle.
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BELLEVUE PARKS Bellevue is very fortunate to have more than 35 parks and more than 700 acres of green space for residents and the public to enjoy. These parks are a combination of neighborhood and regional parks, and are located all over the community. We also have more than 100 camping spots available for rent at Haworth Park. Some of the amenities you can find in the parks are shelters, playgrounds, ball fields, tennis courts and walking/ biking trails. Also this summer, Washington Park, at 20th Avenue and Franklin Street, will be hosting Music in the Park on Thursday nights. For more information, contact the Bellevue Parks Department at 402-293-3122 or on the web at: www.Bellevue.net/Departments/Parks.aspx.
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Bellevue Little Theatre packs big punch The Bellevue Little Theatre, 203 West Mission Avenue, has been entertaining audiences for more than four decades. The marquee changes several times each year with announcements of the latest comedy, drama or musical playing on its revolving stage. Sarpy County’s only performing arts center, the theater continues to thrive. During its first eight years, productions were held in restaurants, schools and at Bellevue University. In 1977, the board purchased and renovated the 244-seat 1940s Roxy Movie Theater building. In 1992, the adjacent building was purchased to serve as dressing rooms. The thrift shop/reservation center, which is more than 20 years old, is operated with an all-volunteer staff and is currently located in the theater building. Support from the Midlands Community Foundation and Bellevue Little Theatre patrons, and recent support of the Theatres of the Midlands, has provided state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, as well as interior and exterior renovations to the stage, proscenium, lobby and marquee. For more information, call 402-291-1554 or visit www. bellevuelittletheatre.com.
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CONVENTION CENTER
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financed by a bond issue that will be covered by the anticipated increase in revenue from sales tax, property tax and lodging tax that the facility will generate. This will be a one-of-a-kind regional community meeting facility with convenient, high quality lodging, offices and related services that will meet important needs of the citizens of Bellevue. The hotel and convention center has the potential to create significant commercial synergies with businesses in Twin Creek Village and other areas of Bellevue. The project will also be of value to the various military commands located at Offutt Air Force Base — StratCom, the Air Force Weather Agency, the Joint POW-MIA Accounting Command National Forensics Lab and the Air Force 55th Wing — by serving their needs for modern meeting space in close proximity to the base. Councilwoman Carol Blood stressed that the key factor in a successful public-private partnership is a municipality with the political will and leadership to move forward with the intended project. President Jim Ristow is excited about having this kind of facility in Bellevue and impressed with the team
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effort that is making the project a reality. “We were all able to work together through all of the details to see this project come to fruition,� he said. According to Ristow, the project will set precedents for future development in the city and demonstrates its proactive nature regarding economic development. As a result of the proposed development, businesses are looking to move into the Twin Creek Village area and existing businesses are pursuing expansion and other improvements. For example, an extensive remodeling of the Marcus Twin Creek Cinema has been announced that will include upgrades to the theater seating, and the addition of Big Screen Bistros, a Take Five Lounge and Zaffiro’s Express. Mayor Rita Sanders believes the conference/events center combined with this unique theater experience, as well as the dining and shopping options that are developing in the area, will increase the number of visitors to the community. Final planning and design of the conference and event center is under way. Construction is expected to begin in August of 2014, and will take about a year to complete.
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Making the city a safer place Working together gets the job done faster and more efficiently, and in early 2014 two local community foundations merged to make Bellevue a safer place. The Bellevue Police Community Foundation and the Bellevue Fire and Rescue Foundation joined forces to create the Bellevue Public Safety Foundation. BPSF is dedicated to providing the Bellevue Police, Fire and Rescue departments with the supplemental resources needed to enhance the quality of life of all Bellevue residents and community members. Margaret Stamp, who was on the board of directors of both foundations, said that because many of the safety goals of both organizations overlapped, it made sense to combine. “By merging the two foundations, we will better be able to use our resources to serve all the safety needs of Bellevue,” said Stamp, secretary of the BPSF. The new foundation will host several signature
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Green Bellevue has worked on a broad range of initiatives over the last four years, but none more pressing than its effort to increase recycling. From tree planting to highway cleanups, the environmental nonprofit has been passionate about keeping Bellevue beautiful. It’s only natural, then, that because the Sarpy County Landfill is nearing capacity, the group is focusing its energy on ways to eliminate waste. Once the landfill is full, trash from Bellevue and other Sarpy County communities will be hauled to David City, home to a landfill owned by Waste Connections. The City of Bellevue has a contract with Papillion Sanitation, a Waste Connections company, for hauling trash, recycling and yard waste. “Lighten the Load to the Landfill� is a slogan Green Bellevue has been using as it works on strategies to increase recycling in Bellevue. Hauling trash 60 miles in semitrailers will increase fuel and transportation costs, and add to fuel emissions, said Green Bellevue President Don Preister. Recyclables, on the other hand, stay close to home, thanks to Firstar Fiber in Omaha. The recycling company did a study about a year ago in which volunteers went down a grocery store aisle to note See Page 65
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Collection sites: • City of Bellevue tree branches, City Tree Dump, which is located off Cedar Island Road. • TGB Recycling Center, 211 Galvin Road N., accepts most recycling. Call for appliances, 402-812-5428. • RiverCity Recycling (including glass), 6030 S 60th St, Omaha. • Secure eWaste, AME Computers, 3512 Samson Way, Ste 204. • Plastic bags — Most grocery stores in Bellevue collect these. • Terracycle Collection of “odd-n-ends” – shoes and other hard to recycle items – see greenbellevue.org for details, drop off at public library. • Greenbellevue.org has listings for light bulbs, batteries, ink cartridges and more. • Earth911.org – Type in the item and your zip code for a listing. • Clothing, furniture – there are many drop-off containers throughout the city, in addition to the Goodwill and Salvation Army, which will receive most items.
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Green Bellevue organized a variety of family friendly activities to commemorate Earth Day. A 5K run was part of the celebration.
the different kinds of food containers. What they learned could make a big difference in truckloads to David City. “Just about every container in that aisle is able to be recycled,” Preister said. Ruth Richter, Green Bellevue vice president, said Bellevue’s recycling rate is far below the national average. The recycling rate is the amount of recycling divided by the total amount of waste. Bellevue’s residential recycling rate in 2013 was only 8 percent, Richter said. That number jumps to about 25 percent when yard waste is included, but yard waste is required to be separated from trash for weekly residential pickup. Richter said getting people to take advantage of the program already in place could greatly increase the city’s recycling rate. Similarly, Preister said residents need to understand that recycling is easy and convenient. “I think the education component is real key here,” he said. Preister said people haven’t gotten the message that it is important to recycle. “In the long run, it’s cheaper and better for the community,” he said. More access to recycling has been made available throughout Bellevue in the last couple of years. Starting in September 2012, recycling containers were placed in Bellevue Public Schools. By the end of the school year, more than 100 tons of recyclable material had been collected. In November, the TGB Recycling Center See Page 66
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opened at 211 Galvin Road N. A ribboncutting ceremony was held in conjunction with America Recycles Day. The dropoff center is maintained by Hands of Heartland, Inc., which started collecting recyclables in 2009. Nearly all recyclable material is accepted at the site — from plastic to paper to batteries — and taken to Firstar Fiber. Preister said telling residents about the TGB Recycling Center, about how to get a bin at their house and about the economic effects of recycling are all steps in helping “Lighten the Load to the Landfill.” “We’re trying to get the word out,” he said. Preister, who also is a Bellevue city councilman, said educating businesses about the positive impact of recycling is also important. Some businesses, such as Offutt Collision Repair, already are doing a great job of recycling, he said. Richter said the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce is helping Green Bellevue reach out to more businesses, apartment complexes and churches to educate them on the benefits of participating in a recycling program. Green Bellevue also has been promoting
another, advanced kind of recycling called terracycling. Like recycling, the purpose is to lessen the waste that goes to landfills. Shoes, wine bottle corks and empty pens, for example, can be dropped off at the Bellevue Public Library for repurposing. With help from the City and Chamber, Green Bellevue has used existing events, such as RiverFest and National Night Out, as opportunities to educate residents and dispense information about recycling. All residents are invited to Green Bellevue’s monthly meetings. Details about the upcoming meeting topics are posted on the group’s website at www.greenbellevue.org. — Carrie Kucirek
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What is TerraCycling? Recylable materials being unloaded are to be sorted, which will keep the material out of the landfill.
We’ve all heard of recycling, and people in Bellevue are doing their part as evidenced by a 24 percent increase in recycling in the past two years. But have you also heard of TerraCycling? Instead of taking that closetful of old shoes to the thrift store (which, by the way, is also a wonderful form of recycling), those shoes can be repurposed into items such as plastic containers or park benches. That’s TerraCycling, and Green Bellevue can help you plan TerraCycling Brigades that will add funds to your nonprofit organization. More than just shoes are on the Terracycle list. The wrapper from your energy bar, the cork from a wine bottle, the pen that just ran out of ink and many other personal care items are all part of the TerraCycle program. “We have a volunteer,� said Don Preister, president of Green Bellevue, “who takes Terracycling a step farther and weaves plastic shopping bags into purses and vests.�
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EDUCATION IN BELLEVUE
Making the grade Educational opportunities get an A+ in Bellevue. Parents who are ready to send their little ones off to preschool can choose from a number of public and private options, as well as the early childhood offerings presented by Bellevue Public Schools, Omaha Public Schools and the nearby Papillion-La Vista School District. Bellevue is home to many award-winning elementary, middle and high schools, both public and private. Enrollment has been growing at all schools thanks in part to a booming economy in the city. Another thing that makes Bellevue-area schools attractive is
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the feeling of community that each school brings to its neighborhood and its students. One such academic institution is Cornerstone Christian School. Cornerstone, with deep roots in Sarpy County, first opened its doors in Papillion in 1984. Soon after, Cornerstone moved to Bellevue as an elementary school and has experienced increasing growth. A recent move has middle and high school students at a new home Sixth- through 12-graders are now at a building leased from Springfield Platteview Community Schools. The building is located at 16405 Clay Street. Elementary students will remain at the original school located at Thanksgiving! Lutheran Church at 3704 370 Plaza. Other private schools in the Bellevue area include Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School, St. Matthew Catholic School, Bellevue Christian Academy, Saint Mary’s Elementary School and St. Bernadette School See Page 70
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serving nearly 10,000 students in 21 schools, kindergarten through 12th grade. Bellevue East and Bellevue West high schools have long been recognized for their outstanding Air Force Junior ROTC and band programs. Both schools are often on the playoff lists for district and state sports competitions. Most importantly, Bellevue Public Schools consistently rank high academically in Nebraska and the nation. “Bellevue Public Schools is a great place to learn.
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From our exceptional early childhood programs to preparing seniors to face the challenges of college and career, our staff is committed to helping every student reach their fullest potential,” said Superintendent Frank Harwood. The city’s secondary educational offering is nation
ally recognized and the natural next step for many in Bellevue and throughout the Omaha metro area. Bellevue University, with an enrollment of more than 6,000 students, was recently named to the 2013 Top 10 List of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Bachelors Program. Competing against nearly 1,000 other schools, the U.S. News & World Report recognition included Bellevue University’s Top 25 finish in the three major categories of Student Engagement, Faculty Credentials and Student Services and Technology. About 16 years ago, Bellevue University began to emphasize online education and has grown to be one of the premier academic institutions offering online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. And while online learning is great for some learners, others may prefer traditional classroom learning, which is readily available at Bellevue University. But the options don’t stop there. Bellevue See Page 72
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University also offers Cohort and Accelerated options. Bellevue University’s main campus is in the heart of Bellevue, but the university’s learning opportunities extend to an Omaha campus and additional campus sites throughout Nebraska. But Bellevue University’s unique and awardwinning style of educational offerings don’t stop at the state line — Bellevue University has 9 locations in three states. From preschool to secondary education and everything in between, Bellevue is all about innovative education and moving forward.
About that Bellevue University Top 10 ranking Bellevue University, a private institution, has been offering online bachelor’s degree programs since 1996-1997. All of the classes are recorded and archived online, so students can access lecture material at their own convenience. — U.S. News & World Report
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Since 2001, Walmart employees have been writing giant messages on fields near Offutt Air Force Base. In 2012, the field in the northwest corner of Highways 370 and 75 was the spot for the message, “THANK YOU FOR OUR FREEDOM,” which took about four days to create. Thirty workers, 2,500 pounds of flour and 500 wooden stakes were required for the letters to be plowed into the dirt. The message is so large, it takes up the area of 35 football fields. Here, Tim Malik, poured flour while Greg Cook marked the spot with a wooden stake as part of Walmart’s annual thanks to the military. The message at top is from 2004.
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Bellevue’s largest business sector With Offutt Air Force Base – one of the largest military installations in the United States – providing great defense, perhaps it’s no surprise that the defense industry continues to prosper in the city. In fact, the defense industry and the military are Bellevue’s largest business sector. Offutt AFB has a total economic impact of more than $2.6 billion (2010). More than 50 defense companies do business in the Bellevue-Offutt community and employ more than 2,500 people, including Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin and McCallie Associates, among others. Lockheed Martin, situated near Nebraska Highway 370, specializes in aeronautics, electronic systems, information systems, global services and space systems aeronautics. Northrop Grumman, also near Nebraska Highway 370, is a multibillion-dollar global defense and technology company with offices throughout the world. The Bellevue office
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employs more than 400 professionals and chose Bellevue for its 110,000-square-foot, state-of-theart information technology site in 2005. Smaller, independent defense contractors like the Garrett Group and Software Engineering Services Systems call Bellevue home. It’s because of the city’s hightech labor pool, dependable utilities, extensive telecommunications system and urbanized infrastructure that Offutt AFB and the Bellevue-Offutt community continue to grow. For a list of defense contractors that are members of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, see detailed listings beginning on page 84.
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SARPY COUNTY
A place to call home Habitat for Humanity of Sarpy County is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization. Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with people in need to build and renovate decent, affordable housing. The houses then are sold to those in need at no profit and with no interest charged. In 1994 a group of concerned Bellevue residents were made aware by the Bellevue Ministerial Association that there was a need in the community for affordable homes for economically disadvantaged families. With the support and prayers of volunteers, Habitat for Humanity of Sarpy County became an affiliate of Habitat International in February 1996. Mission Statement: Habitat for Humanity International and the Sarpy County affiliate work in partnership with God and people everywhere, from all walks of life, to develop communities with people in need by building and renovating houses, so that there are decent houses in decent communities in which every person can experience God’s love and can live and grow into all that God intends.
Texture Salon and Spa is a host to industry professionals who chose to work independently. The salon offers an extensive range of services. Located in the heart of Bellevue, Nebraska. It is the perfect setting to plan a day of beauty.
At Texture Salon we offer the following services: • Haircutting and styling • An Array of Color Services • Permanent Waves • Keratin Smoothing Services • Full Nail and Pedicure Services
• Bridal Hair and Makeup • Complete Esthetic Services • Extensions • Ethnic Hair Care Specialist • Massage Therapy
We are located at: 3503 Samson Way in Bellevue. Phone: 402-932-4200 • Visit us on Facebook! Call for a complimentary consultation with any of our team members.
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Twin Creek is a 135-acre regional center located in the heart of Bellevue, Nebraska at the northwest corner of 36th Street and Highway 370. Anchored retail and Class A office spaces are limited in Bellevue which is why many local and national businesses are located at Twin Creek. Bellevue is also considered the next area of concentration of significant growth, including new developments and an increased residential outlook. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join the tenants already at Twin Creek.
TWIN CREEK PLAZA TENANTS INCLUDE:
AAA Nebraska Achieve Physical Therapy Deeb Real Estate Dialysis Clinic, Inc. For The Wild Birds Edible Arrangements GNC Great Clips Salon Great Western Bank
Godfathers Pizza Hallmark H & R Block Tax Services, Inc. Ixtapa Mexican Grill Lansky’s Massage Envy Metabolic Research Corporation Navy Federal Credit Union Papa John’s
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Brokers for Twin Creek: CB Richard Ellis/MEGA 11213 Davenport St., Omaha, NE 68154 402.334.8877 | 402.697.5859 Fax Dean Hokanson - 402.697.5831 Heidi Rush - 402.697.5820 hrush@cbremega.com Mark Obermeyer - 402.697.5825 mobermyer@cbremega.com Dean Hokanson Jr. - 402-697-5844 dhokansonjr@cbremega.com
Habitat for Humanity of Sarpy County 1001 Fort Crook Road North, Suites 207-208, Bellevue, NE 68005 Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday 402-292-6560 www.hfhsarpy.org www.facebook.com/hfhsarpy Now available to accept donations and for the “do it yourselfer” to find supplies is the Surplus Store, open Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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RESULTS: 37 houses have been built or rehabilitated by volunteers, providing 52 adults and 105 children, a place to call home. HOW THIS HAPPENS: Churches, businesses, civic groups and individuals contribute money for building supplies. Volunteers work on committees to secure land, and to search for “partner” families, volunteers and families work to construct the houses. A Surplus Store has been opened where items are donated and resold to the general public. All proceeds go towards the building of a home. WHAT NOW: Financial and physical help along with leadership are all needed for the next house project.
Meet your kid’s new teacher. When you enroll your child for a wild Ed-Venture class, you’re enrolling them in astonishment, amazement and joy. The fact that they’ll actually learn something may be information you’ll want to keep to yourself. Class ages range from preschool to teenagers to classes you can take as a family. Class subjects range from butterflies to stingrays. Visit OmahaZoo.com/education to discover your child’s next Ed-Venture today.
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BUSINESS LISTINGS (Alphabetical) For additional contact information, please see the corresponding category listings, pages 84 to 94.
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BUSINESS LISTINGS (Alphabetical) Christ Community Church........................................................................... Church Ciaccio Roofing Corporation...................................................Home Improvement Clatterbuck Properties..........................................................................Real Estate CM’s A Cut Above.................................................................................. Landscape Comfort Inn & Suites..................................................................................... Hotel Commercial Solutions Insurance LLC-Jeff Siedlik...................................Insurance Convenient CarePlus..............................................................Healthcare Services Convergence Coaching LLC................................................... Business Consulting Conway Oil.......................................................................................Chemicals/Oil Coreslab Structures (OMAHA) Inc...................................................... Construction Cornerstone Christian School.................................................................Education Cornhusker Auto Wash & Detail Center............................................Auto Services CoSentry...............................................................................Computer Consulting Courtyard by Marriott LaVista........................................................................ Hotel Cox Communications..................................................................................Utilities Croker Huck Kasher Dewitt Anderson Gonderinger LLC.......................... Attorney CSC..........................................................................................Defense Contractor CSSS.Net.................................................................................Defense Contractor Culver’s of Bellevue..............................................................................Restaurant Custom Catering at Bellevue University...................................... Bakery/Catering CVS/Pharmacy.......................................................................................Pharmacy
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Farm Bureau Financial Services- Randy Dockweiler..............................Insurance Farrell’s Extreme Body Shaping.................................................. Fitness/Nutrition Financial Strategies- John James..............................................Financial Advisors First Command Financial...........................................................Financial Advisors First National Bank............................................................... Financial Institutions First National Bank - Johnathon Culliver.............................. Financial Institutions Five Points Bank................................................................... Financial Institutions Fontenelle Hills Apartments................................................................Apartments Fontenelle Nature Association.............................................................. Attractions FP Associates - Dr. James Cervantes MD..............................................Physicians FP Associates - Dr. Brock LaSure MD....................................................Physicians Franklin American Mortgage Company................................................ Mortgages Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3912...............................................Organizations Fullenkamp Doyle & Jobeun..................................................................... Attorney
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Inter-Tech Collision Center................................................................Auto Services ITT Technical Institute.............................................................................Education Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant..................................................................Restaurant
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MacAulay-Brown Inc................................................................Defense Contractor Madonna Rehabilitaion............................................................................ Hospital Main Street Properties.........................................................................Real Estate Majestix Salon............................................................................................ Beauty Marathon Ventures Inc................................................ Food/Beverage Distributer Marcus Twin Creek Cinema.................................................................. Attractions Max I Walker............................................................................. Dry Cleaner/Tailor Max Muscle Sports Nutrition...................................................... Fitness/Nutrition McCallie Associates Inc...........................................................Defense Contractor McGrath North Mullin & Kratz PC LLO...................................................... Attorney McIntosh Family Dental........................................................................... Dentistry Meridian Clinical Research........................................................Medical Research Metropolitan Community College...........................................................Education Metropolitan Utilities District......................................................................Utilities Midlands Community Foundation.....................................................Organizations Midlands Real Estate - K C Bethel........................................................Real Estate Midwest Medical Transport Company........................................ Medical Services Mike Hogan Development Company....................................................Real Estate MindSet................................................................................. Business Consulting Moonstruck Meadery..................................................................................Winery MOSI / Multi-Option Systems Inc............................................Defense Contractor
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BUSINESS LISTINGS (Alphabetical) Root Solutions LLC................................................................ Business Consulting Rosacker & Associates, LLC.............................................................. Construction Rove Pest Control...................................................................Home Improvement RWR Innovations.......................................................................................... Retail
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The Family Doc LLC................................................................................Physicians The Garrett Group....................................................................Defense Contractor The Landings Apartments....................................................................Apartments The Private Mortgage Group................................................................. Mortgages The Salvation Army Kroc Center.................................... Rental/Facilities Services The UPS Store...................................................................................Print Services The Vue at Bellevue Apartments.........................................................Apartments The Weitz Company........................................................................... Construction Thomas S. Thomas CPA.........................................................................Accounting Thompson/Dreessen/Dorner Inc............................................................Engineers Tobacco Free Sarpy..........................................................................Organizations Todd Archer Hyundai...........................................................................Auto Dealer Towne Dental........................................................................................... Dentistry Trees, Shrubs & More........................................................................... Landscape Tregaron Golf Course............................................................................ Attractions Trico Mechanical Services............................................................................. HVAC Tuffy Auto Service Centers................................................................Auto Services Twelve 31 Interactive............................................................................. Marketing Twin City Masonry-Hall Inc................................................................. Construction Twin Creek Animal Hospital.......................................................... Animal Services Twin Creek LP Development.................................................................Real Estate
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BENEFITS OF BEING A CHAMBER MEMBER
What’s in it for me? Benefits are aplenty for Bellevue Chamber of Commerce members Members of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce enjoy many benefits and incentives. If you're thinking of starting a business or want to strengthen your bottom line, the chamber has it covered, from tips on managing finances or putting a new business owner in contact with experts to help them connect the dots. “We can help you from start to finish,” said Jim Ristow, president and CEO of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce. Through marketing opportunities such as website exposure, member connection programs, business referral service and more; and business-to-business opportunities such as luncheons, morning and afternoon networking gatherings, Bellevue Young Professionals group and more, the chamber works to help increase exposure of local businesses. The chamber also acts as a resource center and offers personal assistance to benefit local businesses. “We help them find the resources they may or may not know that are out there,” Ristow said. Another area of help the chamber offers is business education. The chamber offers professional development training, leadership training and membership orientation. The chamber can act as a liaison for a business with the city, help with business plan modeling, or point entrepreneurs to experts in financing, either through incentives, loans or the Small Business Adminstration. The staff at the chamber also is available to mentor, if that is something that is needed. “No idea is too far-reaching for us to help launch or keep a business running,” Ristow said. The chamber also is involved with military and government affairs. It acts as both an advocate for chamber members and
as a source of information for government and community issues that directly impact local businesses. “We are active, too, in recruiting business,” Ristow said. The chamber looks for companies that would be a good fit for Bellevue and that would fill an underserved need. The chamber also acts as a welcome mat to the community by helping those who are new to Bellevue get introduced to the community. “Networking has a more farreaching benefit than people realize,” Ristow said. And for even more networking and community involvement, the chamber plays host to several community events throughout the year, including the Nebraska'a Official Veteran's Parade, Runway Run, RiverFest,
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BENEFITS OF BEING A CHAMBER MEMBER MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES · Bellevue Business Briefs — Monthly newsletter to keep chamber members, Bellevue businesses and the Bellevue community informed of chamber news, events, Bellevue business and more. · Bellevue First (Portraits of Bellevue) — Full color glossy magazine. Our annual “Bellevue-Offutt” community visitor’s guide. Includes a membership directory listing for your business, valuable information for current Bellevue citizens and is a great tool for visitors, prospective business or those considering a move to Bellevue. · Website exposure — Members are able to have their business listed online in our Membership Directory, upgraded listings available. Website is SEO driven. Includes Bellevue Chamber events and much more. · Member Connection Program — At no cost, you can list a discount or service offered to other Bellevue Chamber members exclusively. · Member sponsorship — High visibility is offered to members who sponsor Chamber events. As an event sponsor, your name is displayed and promoted, giving broad exposure at no additional cost above the sponsorship fee. · Bellevue First...Bellevue Now — Members are able to showcase products and services to the Bellevue Community and Greater Bellevue area in a trade show atmosphere. · Advocate for business — The chamber is the voice of business in local, county, state and federal issues that are relevant to the business community. · Business Referral Service — Each year thousands of referrals of chamber members are given to potential customers. · Bellevue-Offutt Welcome Bag — Participate in the Bellevue-Offutt Welcome Bag. Include a company flyer, coupon or marketing product in the welcome bags distributed to community newcomers. Each packet includes a “Bellevue First.” · E-mail blast — Is a paid advertisement that is sent to Bellevue Chamber of Commerce members. Campaign or political advertisements are not permitted. The Bellevue of Chamber Commerce reserves the right to deny advertisements. Limited to two per week — first-come, first-serve. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES · Chamber Showcase — Members can display their cards and promotional materials in the Chamber office — exposure to more than 13,500 walk-ins yearly at no additional cost.
· Membership Directory — 400-plus Bellevue-area chamber member businesses on ready-to-use labels or as a list. Both are available to members only; first set of labels is free; additional sets are $20 each. · Personal assistance — The Chamber is here to assist you and your business in any way possible. · Resource center — The chamber is the first point of contact for new and existing businesses, individuals who are relocating and visitors who are looking for information on Bellevue. The chamber receives 20,000 referral/informational phone calls per year. · Ambassador Program — Ambassadors are the goodwill and social arm of the chamber. BUSINESS EDUCATION · Focus on Success — Professional Development Series includes training workshops and seminars to enhance professional development. · Leadership Bellevue — Is an opportunity to develop an understanding of how Bellevue works and to build a network which encompasses the many aspects of our community’s affairs. · Member orientation — Learn about the many benefits, services and ways to make the most of your membership. BUSINESS 2 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES · Wake Up Wednesday — Monthly networking and relationship coffee to build contacts. Held the third Wednesday of each month. · After Hours — Networking opportunities hosted by Bellevue chamber businesses. · Ribbon cuttings — Ceremonies include presentation of framed certificate, ribbon cutting, networking, increased visibility and the opportunity to showcase your business. · Chamber University — Luncheons featuring Bellevue’s leading professionals. Includes keynote speakers. · Power Partners — Currently we have three groups: Tuesday 8 am at Bellevue Café, 209 Fort Crook Rd N; Wednesday 8 am at National American University, 3604 Summit Plaza Drive; and Thursday 8 am at B&B Dogs, 1020 Lincoln Rd. These groups are an opportunity to generate sales and business leads from other chamber members. Attending on a regular basis you will establish and develop personal and professional relationships, resulting in positive networking opportunities. Dues are $50 for the year. Must be a chamber member.
· Bellevue Young Professionals — Bellevue YP is a professional development program designed to engage and introduce young professionals to the Bellevue-Offutt area’s vast resources and opportunities. MILITARY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS · Legislative Reception — Connect with state senators and state officials regarding current legislative issues and opportunities for Bellevue. · Quarters 13 — Join the business community as we celebrate the new year with the leadership of Offutt Air Force Base. · Military Relations Golf Scramble — Annual chamber golf tournament involving more than 150 participants at each outing and networking with our military friends. Multiple sponsorship opportunities are available. · Salute to the Bellevue-Offutt Community — Join the business community at this luncheon about the “Salute to the Bellevue-Offutt Community.” Sponsorship opportunities are available. · Annual USSTRATCOM Update— Join the business community at this luncheon, hearing the “Annual USSTRATCOM Update.” Sponsorship opportunities are available. · Advocacy — The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce is your link to the city, county, state and federal government. Stay abreast of business and community issues that directly impact your business. · B2B — Provided by the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce to update the membership and Bellevue-Offutt community on upcoming issues for the legislative sessions. · Runway Run — Located on Offutt Air Force Base, part of the course takes runners down an Offutt AFB runway lined with planes. · Operation Holiday Cheer — Bags are filled with goodies and taken to the airmen who live in the dorms on base. SPECIAL EVENTS · Annual Banquet · Chamber Golf Outings · RiverFest: Red, White & Que · Small Business Awards · Nebraska's Official Veteran's Parade · Avenue of Flags · Women's Wine & Nine Did you know? The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce receives: More than 20,000 referral/information phone calls per year and more than 13,544 walk-ins per year. Our website currently has more than 2,000 vistors weekly and more than 1,500 unique vistors weekly and growing.
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BUSINESS LISTINGS (Categorical) ACCOUNTING Bulldawg Tax Services 2221 Main St Bellevue, NE 68005 402-898-2672 www.bulldawgtax.com Cashflow Billing LLC 2221 Main St Bellevue, NE 68005 402-898-0561 www.cashflowbilling.com H & R Block 10503 S 15th St, Ste 108 Bellevue, NE 68123 402-293-3077 www.hrblock.com
Pavilion at Twin Creek Apartments 4007 Raynor Parkway Bellevue, NE 68123 402-932-1766 www.paviliontwincreek.com
Husch Blackwell LLP 13330 California St, No. 200 Omaha, NE 68154 402-964-5098 www.huschblackwell.com
Henry Doorly Zoo 3701 S 10th St Omaha, NE 68107 402-734-8401 www.omahazoo.com
The Landings Apartments 10215 Cape Cod Landing Bellevue, NE 68123 402-932-0909 www.landingsatbellevue.com
Jackson Lewis PC 10050 Regency Cir, Ste 400 Omaha, NE 68114 402-391-1991 www.jacksonlewis.com
Jon Stevens Golf Instruction & Services 1909 Old Gaelic Cir Bellevue, NE 68123 402-292-1672
The Vue at Bellevue Apartments 2882 Comstock Plaza Bellevue, NE 68123 402-292-7607 www.vuebellevue.com
Koley Jessen PC LLO 1125 S 103 St, Ste 800 Omaha, NE 68124 402-390-9500 www.koleyjessen.com
Marcus Twin Creek Cinema 3909 Raynor Pkwy Bellevue, NE 68123 402-827-8946 www.marcustheaters.com
McGrath North Mullin & Kratz PC LLO First National Tower, 1601 Dodge St, Ste 3700 Omaha, NE 68102 402-341-3070 www.mcgrathnorth.com
Omaha Storm Chasers 12356 Ballpark Way Papillion, NE 68046 402-738-5101 www.omahastormchasers.com
ARCHITECTS
Paychex 2637 S 158th Plaza Omaha, NE 68130 402-331-6600 www.paychex.com
HDR 8404 Indian Hills Drive Omaha, NE 68114 402-399-1000 www.hdrinc.com
Thomas S Thomas CPA 2112 Eagle Crest Dr Papillion, NE 68133 402-597-0870 www.thomasthomascpa.com
Holland Basham Architects 119 S 49th Ave Omaha, NE 68132 402-551-0800 www.hba1.com
ANIMAL SERVICES Bellevue Pet Adventures 8705 S 9th St Bellevue, NE 68005 402-403-3923 www.bellevuepetadventures.com Nebraska Humane Society 8929 Fort St Omaha, NE 68134 402-444-7800 www.nehumanesociety.org Twin Creek Animal Hospital 3905 Twin Creek Dr, Ste 103 Bellevue, NE 68123 402-505-9033 www.twincreekah.com
APARTMENTS Fontenelle Hills Apts 200 Martin Dr W Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-6040 www.fontenellehills.net
Ralph Gladbach - Architect 1708 Childs Rd E Bellevue, NE 68005 402-934-7749 Willis Regier, AIA Architect Inc. 1502 Fort Crook Rd S, Ste 243 Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-2910
ATTORNEY Adams & Sullivan PC 1246 Golden Gate Dr, Ste 1 Papillion, NE 68046 402-339-9550 www.adamsandsullivan.com Croker Huck Kasher Dewitt Anderson Gonderinger LLC 2120 S 72 St, Ste 1200 Omaha, NE 68124 402-391-6777 www.crokerlaw.com Fullenkamp Doyle & Jobeun 11440 W Center Rd, Ste C Omaha, NE 68144 402-334-0700
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ATTRACTIONS Bay Hills Golf Course 3200 Buccaneer Blvd Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-298-8191 www.bayhillsgolfclub.com Bellevue Berry Farm & Pumpkin Patch 11001 S 48th St Papillion, NE 68133 402-331-5500 www.bellevueberryfarm.com Bellevue Keno 10308 S 23rd St Bellevue, NE 68123 402-934-5367 www.playkenotoday.com Bellevue Little Theatre 203 W Mission Ave, P.O. Box 162 Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-1554 www.bellevuelittletheatre.com Fontenelle Nature Association 1111 N Bellevue Blvd Bellevue, NE 68005 402-731-3140 www.fontenelleforest.org
Omaha Symphony Association 1605 Howard St Omaha, NE 68102 402-342-3836 www.omahasymphony.org Platteview Country Club 4215 Platteview Rd Bellevue, NE 68123 402-291-5927 www.platteviewcc.com Sarpy County Historical Museum 2402 Clay St Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-1880 www.sarpycountymuseum.org Splash Pads for Bellevue 1805 Lindy Ln Bellevue, NE 68005 402-733-2926 www.splashpadsforbellevue.org The Champions Village 14402 Harlan Lewis Rd Bellevue, NE 68005 402-690-1770 www.thechampionsvillage.com Tregaron Golf Course 13909 Glen Garry Cir Bellevue, NE 68123 402-292-9300 www.tregarongolf.com
BUSINESS LISTINGS (Categorical) AUDIO-VISUAL PRODUCTION SERVICES Dicobe Media Inc 1502 JF Kennedy Dr, Ste 1 Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-3381 www.dicobe.com
AUTO DEALER Beardmore Chevrolet 418 Fort Crook Rd N, P.O. Box 459 Bellevue, NE 68005 402-734-2525 www.beardmorechevy.com Bellevue Toyota Scion 608 Fort Crook Rd N Bellevue, NE 68005 402-733-4445 www.bellevuetoyota.net Hobscheidt-Henry Pro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 319 Fulton Ave Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-5000 www.goprododge.com Honda Cars of Bellevue 510 Fort Crook Rd N Bellevue, NE 68005 402-734-3330 www.hondacarsofbellevue.com Jeff Henry Chevrolet 302 Fulton Ave Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-3210 www.jeffhenrychevrolet.com Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram 7713 S 19th Cir Bellevue, NE 68147 402-934-2886 www.bellevuechryslerjeepdodgeram.com
AUTO SERVICES Auto Body Authority 9920 S 36th St Bellevue, NE 68123 402-293-8230
Simons Service Inc. - Auto Repair 2101 Franklin St Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-2679 www.simonsservice.com
Big Johns Car Wash 6911 S 41st Ave Bellevue, NE 68147 402-516-4788
Terry’s Auto and Truck Repair Inc. 202 E Mission Ave Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-7000 www.terrysauto.mechanicnet.com
Cape Truck Toppers Inc. 13049 S 13th St Bellevue, NE 68123 402-291-3679 www.capetruck.com
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service 2204 Pratt Ave Bellevue, NE 68123 402-291-3229 www.tuffy.com
Cornhusker Auto Wash & Detail Center 10205 S 25th St Bellevue, NE 68123 402-292-2115 www.cornhuskerautowash.com
Yeck’s Tire & Auto 203 Fort Crook Rd N Bellevue, NE 68005 402-293-1200 www.yecksautorepair.com
Ed’s Auto Body Inc. 1010 Bert Murphy Blvd Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-2762 www.edsautobody.com Inter-Tech Collision Center 10105 S 23rd St Bellevue, NE 68123 402-898-8904 www.intertechcollision.com Jensen Tire Co. 921 Galvin Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-8444 www.jensentireandauto.com Jensen Tire Co. 11501 S 42nd St Bellevue, NE 68123 402-292-3900 www.jensentireandauto.com
Todd Archer Hyundai 1203 Fort Crook Rd N Bellevue, NE 68005 888-893-0338 www.toddarcherhyundai.com
Offutt Collision Repair 10106 S 15th St Bellevue, NE 68123 402-291-5599 www.ocrinc.com
Woodhouse Nissan 7801 Nebraska Ave Bellevue, NE 68005 402-731-2622 www.woodhouse.com
Shadow Lake Collision Center 1215 Applewood Dr Papillion, NE 68046 402-763-5200 www.shadowlakecollision.com
BAKERY/CATERING Brandeis Catering 2440 S 141st Cir Omaha, NE 68144 402-334-5446 www.brandeiscatering.com Cake Specialists 2210 E Avery Rd Bellevue, NE 68005 402-733-2253 www.thecakespecialist.com Custom Catering at Bellevue University 1000 Galvin Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-557-7434 www.bellevuecustomcatering.com Drizzles 411 W Mission Ave Bellevue, NE 68005 402-991-0411 www.drizzlesoldetownebakery.com
BEAUTY Aesthetics by Carmela 3503 Samson Way, Ste 104 Bellevue, NE 68123 402-490-6605 Bella Rouge Salon and Spa LLC 2012 Cornhusker Rd, Ste 500 Bellevue, NE 68123 402-960-1501 www.bella-rougesalon.com
Bellevue Bodyworks Massage 217 W Mission Ave Bellevue, NE 68005 402-502-1055 Jamison Family Salon 2417 Lincoln Rd Bellevue, NE 68005 402-502-2124 John Edwards Salon & Day Spa 1008 Lincoln Rd Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-7022 jes-ne.com Majestix Salon 11531 S 36th St, Ste 9 Bellevue, NE 68123 402-932-6423 www.majestixsalon.com Texture Salon & Spa 3503 Samson Way, Ste 104 Bellevue, NE 68123 402-932-4200 www.hairnmakeupartistry.com
BUSINESS CONSULTING AOS 9140 West Dodge Rd., Ste 100 Omaha, NE 68114 402-537-4400 www.aos5.com Convergence Coaching LLC 122 Gregg Place Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-8860 www.convergencecoaching.com Ernst International 410 Greenbriar Ct Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-1205 Executive Consulting 111 Banyan Ct Bellevue, NE 68005 402-689-4142 www.lgtpartners.com MindSet 415 Ridgewood Dr Bellevue, NE 68005 402-689-8255 www.gomindset.com
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BUSINESS LISTINGS (Categorical) Root Solutions LLC 4506 Lake Forest Cir Papillion, NE 68133 608-426-0380 www.myrootsolutions.com
BUSINESS SERVICES
CHURCH Christ Community Church 404 S 108th Ave Omaha, NE 68154 402-938-1536 www.cccomaha.org
American Payment Systems 8605 Q St Omaha, NE 68127 402-502-9985 www.americanpaymentsystems.com
Pilgrim Lutheran Church 2311 Fairview Rd Bellevue, NE 68123 402-291-2848 www.pilgrim-lutheran.org
Spectrum Writing Studio 1021 Galvin Rd S, Ste B PMB 301 Bellevue, NE 68005 402-957-0795 www.spectrumwritingstudio.com
Thanksgiving Lutheran Church 3702 S 370 Plz Bellevue, NE 68123 402-292-2695 www.thanks-giving.org
U.S. Small Business Administration 10675 Bedford Ave, Ste 100 Omaha, NE 68134 402-221-4691 www.sbagov/ne
CLEANING/RESTORATION
CAMPERS Apache Camper Center Inc. 1120 Fort Crook Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-1455 www.apachecamper.com
CHEMICALS/OIL Conway Oil 2116 Fairview Rd Bellevue, NE 68123 402-291-5765 DPC Industries 11202 S 25th St Bellevue, NE 68123 402-293-1185 dpcindustries.com
CHIROPRACTIC Akridge & Akridge Chiropractic LLC 3811 Twin Creek Dr, Ste 102 Bellevue, NE 68123 402-884-4774 www.akridgechiropractic.com Hoogeveen Chiropractic Wellness Center 1301 Fort Crook Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-2580 www.hoogeveenchiropractic.com
Service Alliance LLC 1406 Thomas Dr Bellevue, NE 68005 402-884-8999 www.servicealliancellc.com SERVPRO of Sarpy County 1706 Galvin Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-3355 www.servprosarpycounty.com
COMPUTER CONSULTING
Coreslab Structures (Omaha) Inc. 802 Allied Rd Bellevue, NE 68123 402-291-0733 www.coreslab.com John Perrin Company Inc. 803 Jewell Cir Bellevue, NE 68005 402-670-9439 Kiewit Building Group Inc. 3921 Mason St Omaha, NE 68105 402-977-4500 www.kiewit.com LJ Construction 3910 Heartland Dr Bellevue, NE 68123 402-305-5796 www.ljconstructionomaha.com Lyman-Richey Corporation 4315 Cumings St Omaha, NE 68131 402-556-3600 www.lymanrichey.com Rosacker & Associates LLC 20202 Nina St Omaha, NE 68130 402-505-6895 www.rosackerassociates.com
AME Computers 3512 Samson Way Bellevue, NE 68123 402-505-6600 www.amecomputers.com
Sampson Construction 440 Regency Pkwy, Ste 131 Omaha, NE 68114 402-827-5600 www.sampson-construction.com
CoSentry 12700 W Dodge Rd, 4th Floor Omaha, NE 68154 402-880-9595 www.cosentry.com
The Weitz Company 8715 S 121st St LaVista, NE 68128 402-592-7000 www.weitz.com
ROI Consulting Inc 1310 Robinwood Drive Bellevue, NE 68005 402-934-2223 www.roi-consulting.com
Twin City Masonry-Hall Inc. 508 Waldruh Dr Bellevue, NE 68005 402-510-8488
CONSTRUCTION Charv’s Contracting 6640 Russell Emmett Ct Papillion, NE 68133 402-339-9396 www.charvs.com
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Watkins Concrete Block Company Inc. 14306 Giles Rd Omaha, NE 68138 402-896-0900 www.watkinsconcreteblock.com
CONVENIENCE STORE Pump & Pantry #50 3605 Summitt Plaza Dr Bellevue, NE 68123 402-292-2999 www.pumpandpantry.com QuikTrip Corporation 1311 Fort Crook Rd N Bellevue, NE 68005 402-738-9237 www.quiktrip.com
CORPORATE HOUSING Execustay 9985 J St Omaha, NE 68127 402-509-0164 www.execustay.com
COUNSELING Heartland Family Service 302 American Pkwy Papillion, NE 68046 402-552-7066 www.heartlandfamilyservice.org
DEFENSE CONTRACTOR ATK Aerospace Systems 3906 Raynor Pkwy, Ste 302 Bellevue, NE 68123 402-964-2434 www.atk.com BAE Systems 1410 Wall St Bellevue, NE 68005 402-827-5800 www.baesystems.com Boeing 222 S 15th St 4th Floor, Ste 403 N Omaha, NE 68102 402-348-1840 www.boeing.com Booz Allen Hamilton 1299 Farnam St, Ste 1230 Omaha, NE 68102 402-522-2800 www.bah.com CSC 1620 Wilshire Dr, Ste 301 Bellevue, NE 68005 402-827-6812 www.csc.com
BUSINESS LISTINGS (Categorical) CSSS.Net 3906 Raynor Pkwy, Ste 201 Bellevue, NE 68123 402-393-8059 www.csss.net
Serrano IT Services 601 Pierce St Omaha, NE 68108 402-991-0116 www.serranoits.com
Exelis Inc 1202 Cottonwood Cir Papillion, NE 68133 402-319-3950 www.exelisinc.com
Software Engineering Services 1311 Fort Crook Rd S, Ste 100 Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-8660 www.sessolutions.com
Harris Information Technology Services 1408 Fort Crook Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-293-3300 www.govcomm.harris.com
Strategic Professional Resources Inc. P.O. Box 460872 Papillion, NE 68046 402-991-7582 www.sprinc.biz
Lockheed Martin 1311 Fort Crook Rd, Ste 104 Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-0580 www.lockheedmartin.com
TEKsystems 9140 W Dodge Rd, Ste 350 Omaha, NE 68114 402-952-1555 www.teksystems.com
MacAulay-Brown Inc. 1408 Fort Crook Rd, S Ste 101 Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-2619 www.macb.com
The Garrett Group 13705 S 38th St Bellevue, NE 68123 402-504-9292 www.garrettgp.com
McCallie Associates Inc. 3906 Raynor Pkwy, Ste 200 Bellevue, NE 68123 402-291-2203 www.mccallie.com
URS Corporation 12120 Shamrock Plaza, Ste 300 Omaha, NE 68154 402-334-8181 www.urscorp.com
MOSI / Multi-Option Systems Inc. 11820 Nicholas St, Ste 100 Omaha, NE 68154 402-431-8000 www.mosi.com
Veteran Defense Services Inc. 3906 Raynor Pkwy, Ste 200 A Bellevue, NE 68123 402-292-0771 www.vetdefense.com
Northrop Grumman 3200 Samson Way Bellevue, NE 68123 402-682-4770 www.ngc.com Raytheon 6825 Pine St Mail Stop B5, Ste 338 Omaha, NE 68106 402-398-8480 www.raytheon.com Science Application International Corporation 3906 Raynor Pkwy, Ste 302 Bellevue, NE 68123 402-932-9238 www.saic.com
DENTISTRY Aesthetics & Family Dentistry 505 Cornhusker Rd, Ste 102 Bellevue, NE 68005 402-293-1234 www.aafdentistry.com Dunlow Orthodontics, P.C. 2219 Capehart Rd Bellevue, NE 68123 402-934-8858 www.dunlowortho.com McIntosh Family Dental 1603 Galvin Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-1340 www.mcintoshfamilydental.com
Towne Dental 900 W Mission Ave Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-5842 www.townedental.net
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES Cass Sarpy Industries 3412 Hancock St Bellevue, NE 68005 402-444-6937 www.encor-dd.org Hands of Heartland 211 Galvin Rd N Bellevue, NE 68005 402-502-1525 www.handsofheartland.com
DIALYSIS CENTER Davita Cornhusker Dialysis 505 Cornhusker Rd, Ste 107 Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-2813 www.davita.com
DRY CLEANER/TAILOR C & C Tailor Shop 2315 Lincoln Rd Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-9390 Max I Walker 10403 S 15th St Bellevue, NE 68123 402-292-2577 www.maxiwalker.com
EDUCATION Bellevue Public Schools 1600 Hwy 370 Bellevue, NE 68005 402-293-4000 www.bellevuepublicschools.org Bellevue University 1000 Galvin Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-557-7005 www.bellevue.edu
Cornerstone Christian School 3704 370 Plz Bellevue, NE 68123 402-292-1030 www.cornerstonechristianschool.org Daniel J Gross Catholic High School 7700 S 43rd St Bellevue, NE 68147 402-734-2000 www.grosscatholic.org Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 106 Peacekeeper Dr, Ste 806 Offutt AFB, NE 68113 402-292-6655 www.erau.edu/offutt ITT Technical Institute 1120 N 103rd Plz, Ste 200 Omaha, NE 68114 402-331-2900 www.itt-tech.edu Metropolitan Community College P.O. Box 3777 Omaha, NE 68103 402-457-2733 www.mccneb.edu National American University 3604 Summit Plaza Dr Bellevue, NE 68123 402-650-2710 www.national.edu Papillion-La Vista Public School District 420 S Washington St Papillion, NE 68046 402-537-6200 www.paplv.org St. Mary’s Church & School 811 W 23rd Ave Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-1350 www.stmarysbellevue.com University of Oklahoma 106 Peacekeeper, Ste 806 Offutt AFB, NE 68113 402-291-8879 www.goou.ou.edu
ELECTRICAL CAT Electric 3414 Leawood Dr Bellevue, NE 68123 402-763-8817
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BUSINESS LISTINGS (Categorical) D C Electric/Heartland Lighting Inc. 113 W 22nd Ave Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-5590 www.dchlinc.com
Edward Jones - Scott Sneller 2851 Capehart Rd, Ste F Bellevue, NE 68123 402-292-0048 www.edwardjones.com
Bank Of Nebraska 923 Galvin Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-537-2600 www.bankofnebraska.com
Quik Cash 7511 S 36th St, Ste 11 Bellevue, NE 68147 402-733-0107 www.qcholdings.com
EMPLOYMENT/STAFFING
Financial Strategies - John James 1012 Lincoln Rd, Ste A Bellevue, NE 68005 402-293-9345 www.financialstrategies.biz
Charter West National Bank 7404 Olson Dr Papillion, NE 68046 402-339-2700 www.charterwest.com
SAC Federal Credit Union 2204 Longo Dr Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-8000 www.sacfcu.com
First Command Financial 1716 Charleston Dr Papillion, NE 68133 402-291-3040 www.firstcommand.com
First National Bank 2008 Pratt Ave Bellevue, NE 68123 402-602-2829 www.fnni.com
SAC Federal Credit Union 11515 S 39th St Bellevue, NE 68123 402-292-8000 www.sacfcu.com
Heartland Financial Solutions LLC Bill O’Donnell 11902 Jake Cir Bellevue, NE 68133 402-933-0866 www.heartlandfinancialadvisors.com
First National Bank Johnathon Culliver 2008 Pratt Ave Bellevue, NE 68123 402-602-2856 www.fnni.com
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. 1101 Galvin Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-682-6442 www.wellsfargo.com
Principal Financial Group Alicia Richards 1508 JF Kennedy Dr, Ste 202 Bellevue, NE 68005 402-690-0962 www.principal.com
Five Points Bank 8820 Arbor St Omaha, NE 68124 402-827-8941 www.5pointsbank.com
Careerlink.com/AIM Institute 1905 Harney St, Ste 700 Omaha, NE 68102 402-345-5025 www.careerlink.com Nebraska Department of Labor 5717 F St Omaha, NE 68117 402-595-3023 www.dol.nebraska.gov
ENGINEERS Calvert Systems Engineering 3906 Raynor Pkwy, Ste 100 Bellevue, NE 68123 402-933-7425 www.calvertsystemsengineering.com E & A Consulting Group Inc. 330 N 117th St Omaha, NE 68154 402-895-4700 www.eacg.com KPE Consulting Engineers 1501 JF Kennedy Dr Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-1444 www.kpe-inc.com Thompson/Dreessen/Dorner Inc. 10836 Old Mill Rd Omaha, NE 68154 402-330-8860 www.td2co.com
ENTERTAINMENT Gamez Gone Wild LLC 3112 Barksdale Dr Bellevue, NE 68123 402-241-9453 www.gamezgonewild.net
Princor Financial Services 3209 Campbell Court Bellevue, NE 68123 402-957-3366 www.principal.com/mountainplains
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Access Bank 8712 W Dodge Rd Omaha, NE 68114 402-763-6016 www.accessbank.com American National Bank of Sarpy County 805 Galvin Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-7500 www.anbank.com
FINANCIAL ADVISORS AXA Advisors - Matt Hooker 1111 102nd Court, Ste 100 Omaha, NE 68114 402-392-8427
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Great Southern Bank 1902 Harlan Dr Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-2000 www.greatsouthernbank.com Great Western Bank 919 Galvin Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-952-6023 www.greatwesternbank.com
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. 3536 Comstock Ave Bellevue, NE 68123 402-293-2757 www.wellsfargo.com
FITNESS/NUTRITION Anytime Fitness 2217 Thurston Cir Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-1500 www.anytimefitness.com Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping 2219 Capehart Rd, Ste 107 Bellevue, NE 68123 402-408-6404 www.extremebodyshaping.com
Great Western Bank 3705 Twin Creek Dr Bellevue, NE 68123 402-293-7419 www.greatwesternbank.com
Jazzercise Bellevue Fitness Center 2221 Thurston Cir Bellevue, NE 68005 402-885-0789
Navy Federal Credit Union 3604 Twin Creek Dr, Ste 106 Bellevue, NE 68123 402-591-4800 www.navyfederal.org
Max Muscle Sports Nutrition 2903 Samson Way, Ste 101 Bellevue, NE 68123 402-932-2629 www.bellevuene.maxmuscle.com
BUSINESS LISTINGS (Categorical) Simply Well LLC 4242 Farnam St, Ste 270 Omaha, NE 68131 877-991-9355 www.simplywell.com
FLORIST
John A. Gentleman Mortuaries 3402 Samson Way Bellevue, NE 68123 402-293-0999 www.johnagentleman.com
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GOVERNMENT
Bellevue Florist 509 W Mission Ave Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-2889 www.bellevuefloristco.com
Bellevue City 210 W Mission Ave Bellevue, NE 68005 402-293-3000 www.bellevue.net
Capehart Floral & Gifts 2851 Capehart Rd, Ste I Bellevue, NE 68123 402-291-5921 www.capehartfloral.com
Bellevue City Council MemberCarol Blood 2812 Jack Pine Bellevue, NE 68123 402-293-0401 www.bellevue.net
Ever-Bloom 3503 Samson Way, Ste 102 Bellevue, NE 68123 402-291-4750 www.ever-bloomfloral.net
FOOD/BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTER Marathon Ventures Inc. 901 Fort Crook Rd N Bellevue, NE 68005 402-551-8422 www.marathonventuresinc.com Quality Brands - Budweiser 13255 Centech Rd Omaha, NE 68138 402-896-8900 Schwan’s 20235 Husker Dr Gretna, NE 68028 402-298-8608 www.schwans.com
FUNERAL HOME Bellevue Memorial Chapel 2202 Hancock St Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-5000 www.heafeyheafey.com
Bellevue Housing Authority 8214 Armstrong Cir Bellevue, NE 68147 402-734-5448 www.sarpyhousing.org
Sarpy County Register of Deeds Lloyd Dowding 1210 Golden Gate Dr, Ste 1109 Papillion, NE 68046 402-593-5773 www.sarpy.com Sarpy County Reporting Center 7511 S 36th St, Ste 9 Bellevue, NE 68147 402-593-4416 Sarpy County Treasurer Rich James 1210 Golden Gate Dr, Ste 1127 Papillion, NE 68046 402-593-2138 www.sarpy.com Sarpy County Treasurer’s Office Rene Dreiling 1210 Golden Gate Dr, Ste 1127 Papillion, NE 68046 402-593-2145 www.sarpy.com
GROCERY
No Frills Supermarket 909 Fort Crook Rd N Bellevue, NE 68005 402-734-6295 www.nofrillssupermarkets.com Walmart Neighborhood Market 2109 Towne Centre Dr Bellevue, NE 68123 402-686-2040 www.walmart.com
HEALTHCARE SERVICES Advocate Nurses LLC 7701 Pacific St, Ste 3 Omaha, NE 68114 402-397-5352 www.advocatenurses.com Convenient CarePlus 17445 Arbor St, Ste 300 Omaha, NE 68130 402-980-4655 www.jobcareclinic.com
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Bellevue Public School Board Nina Wolford 805 Bellevue Blvd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-0428 www.bellevuepublicschools.org
AAFES 105 Grants Pass Bldg, Ste 44 Offutt AFB, NE 68113 402-291-5424 www.aafes.com
AA Windows-N-Doors 1304 S Saddle Creek Rd Omaha, NE 68106 402-734-2076 www.aawindowsndoors.com
Nebraska State Senator Sue Crawford Dist 45 State Capitol, P.O. Box 94604 Lincoln, NE 68509 402-471-2615
Aldi Inc. 2112 Cornhusker Rd Bellevue, NE 68123 913-768-1119 www.aldi.com
Baldwin’s Flooring America 9625 Ida St Omaha, NE 68123 402-763-6499 www.baldwinfa.com
Sarpy County Clerk Deb Houghtaling 1210 Golden Gate Dr, Ste 1118 Papillion, NE 68046 402-593-5915 www.sarpy.com
Bakers Supermarket 3614 Twin Creek Dr Bellevue, NE 68123 402-292-3992 www.bakersplus.com
Ciaccio Roofing Corporation 4420 Izard St Omaha, NE 68131 402-293-8707 www.ciaccioroofing.com
Bakers Supermarket 801 Galvin Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-7070 www.bakersplus.com
Rove Pest Control P.O. Box 451111 Omaha, NE 68145 402-490-4712 www.rovepestcontrol.com
Hy-Vee Inc 3505 L St Omaha, NE 68107 402-731-6107 www.hy-vee.com
Sherwin Williams 2805 Samson Way Bellevue, NE 68123 402-292-0444 www.sherwin-williams.com
Hy-Vee Inc 11650 S 73rd St Papillion 68046 402-597-5790 www.hy-vee.com
Terry McGill Inc. 7025 Sarpy Ave Bellevue, NE 68147 402-731-4393 www.terrymcgillinc.com
Sarpy County Clerk’s Office Fred Uhe 1210 Golden Gate Dr, Ste 1250 Papillion, NE 68046 402-593-2106 www.sarpy.com Sarpy County Economic Development Corporation 1301 Harney St Omaha, NE 68102 402-978-7924 www.selectgreateromaha.com
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BUSINESS LISTINGS (Categorical) Westlake Ace Hardware 1005 Galvin Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-5517 www.westlakehardware.com
HOSPITAL Alegent Creighton Health Midlands Hospital 11111 S 84th St Papillion, NE 68046 402-593-3000 www.alegentcreighton.com Bellevue Medical Center 2500 Bellevue Medical Center Dr Bellevue, NE 68123 402-763-3600 www.bellevuemed.com Madonna Rehabilitation 2500 Bellevue Medical Center Dr, Ste 400 Bellevue, NE 68123 402-884-0006 www.madonna.org
HOTEL Best Western White House Inn 305 Fort Crook Rd N Bellevue, NE 68005 402-293-1600 www.bestwestern.com Candlewood Suites 10902 S 15th St Bellevue, NE 68123 402-932-8144 www.candlewoodsuites.com Comfort Inn & Suites 2105 Pratt Ave Bellevue, NE 68123 402-292-1155 www.comfortinn.com Courtyard by Marriott LaVista 12560 Westport Pkwy LaVista, NE 68128 402-339-4900 www.omahalavistacourtyard.com Hampton Inn 3404 Samson Way Bellevue, NE 68123 402-292-1607 www.bellevuehamptoninn.com
Holiday Inn Express 10804 S 15th St Bellevue, NE 68123 402-502-4500 www.hiexpress.com
Farm Bureau Financial Services Randy Dockweiler 509 N 5th St Bellevue, NE 68005 402-681-9837
Rodeway Inn 1110 Fort Crook Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-0804 www.rodewaynebraska.com
Hausman Agency LLC 4731 Giles Rd Bellevue, NE 68157 402-509-8478 www.agents.allstate.com/christopherhausman-omaha-ne.html
Apollo Heating & Air Conditioning 114 W Mission Ave Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-5808 www.apollohtg.com
One Way Insurance Agency 1102 Fort Crook Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-592-2804 www.onewayinsurance.com
ServiceOne 9335 J St Omaha, NE 68127 402-339-4357 www.serviceone.com
Shelter Insurance - Dennis Maloy 2422 Cornhusker Rd Bellevue, NE 68123 402-292-3500 www.shelterinsurance.com
Trico Mechanical Services 732 Fort Crook Rd N Bellevue, NE 68005 402-733-2600
Silverstone Group Inc. 11516 Miracle Hills Dr Omaha, NE 68154 402-964-5476 www.silverstonegroup.com
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HVAC
INDIVIDUAL Gus Erickson 1508 JF Kennedy Dr, Ste 207-1 Bellevue, NE 68005 402-827-5550
INSURANCE American Family Insurance Travis Castle 2348 Cornhusker Rd Bellevue, NE 68123 402-291-8767 www.amfam.com Beardmore Insurance Services 418 Fort Crook Rd N, P.O. Box 459 Bellevue, NE 68005 402-734-2525 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska 1919 Aksarben Dr Omaha, NE 68180 402-390-1820 www.bcbsne.com Commercial Solutions Insurance LLC - Jeff Siedlik 108 E Mission Ave Bellevue, NE 68005 402-779-8777 www.csiau.com
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State Farm Insurance - Amy Huck 11533 S 36th St Bellevue, NE 68123 402-682-9334 www.amymhuck.com State Farm Insurance - Dick Rupert 408 W Mission Ave Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-0900 www.dickrupert.com State Farm Insurance - Jeff Gotch 1605 Galvin Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-5100 www.jeffgotch.com
LANDSCAPE Backyard Tree Experts 1420 N 21st St Council Bluffs, IA 51501 712-256-5114 www.backyardtreeexperts.com CM’s A Cut Above 4151 S 84th St Omaha, NE 68127 402-738-1718 www.cmscustomlawn.com Trees, Shrubs & More 3803 Cornhusker Rd Bellevue, NE 68123 402-291-9374 www.treesshrubsandmore.com
LOCKSMITH Big Red Locksmiths Inc. 711 Fort Crook Rd N Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-5625 www.bigredlocksmiths.com
MANUFACTURED HOMES Washington Terrace LLC 3101 Washington St Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-1591 www.washingtonterracellc.com
MARKETING Art F/X Screenprinting & Embroidery 4142 S 144th St Omaha, NE 68137 402-330-4488 www.artfxscreenprinting.com Bellevue Leader 604 Fort Crook Rd N Bellevue, NE 68005 402-733-7300 www.bellevueleader.com
State Farm Insurance Team Ricchini 2211 Capehart Rd, Ste 106 Bellevue, NE 68123 402-292-1900 www.teamricchini.com
Canth Awards/Custom T’s 504 Galvin Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-733-6330 www.canthawards.com
Williams-Deras & Associates 10040 Regency Cir Omaha, NE 68114 402-398-9898
Gallup 2206 Longo Dr Bellevue, NE 68005 402-938-6710 www.gallup.com
BUSINESS LISTINGS (Categorical) MEDICAL SERVICES listings DME United
Heartland Marketing & Communication 704 W Mission Ave Bellevue, NE 68005 402-293-0200 www.heartlandmarketingcom.com Lamar Outdoor Advertising 4849 G St Omaha, NE 68117 402-734-6850 www.lamar.com Omaha Sports Marketing & Consulting P.O. Box 225 Springfield, NE 68059 402-637-8007 www.omahasportsmarketing.com Omaha World Herald 1314 Douglas St, Ste 600 Omaha, NE 68102 402-444-1000 www.omaha.com Regal Awards & Advertising Specialties 6165 Center St Omaha, NE 68106 402-553-3200 www.regalawards.com SignIT 4113 S 84th St Omaha, NE 68127 402-339-8882 www.signitomaha.com The Creative J 11218 Elm St, Ste B Omaha, NE 68144 402-384-2820 www.thecreativej.com Twelve 31 Interactive 7561 Main St, Ste 402 Ralston, NE 68127 800-971-3270 www.twelve31ventures.com Zaiss & Company 11626 Nicholas St Omaha, NE 68154 402-964-9293 www.zaissco.com
MEDICAL RESEARCH Meridian Clinical Research 1103 Galvin Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-547-6115 www.mcrmed.com
2221 Main St Bellevue, NE 68005 402-898-2675 www.dmeunited.com Midwest Medical Transport Co 1010 Fort Crook Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 800-562-3396 www.midwestmedicaltransport.net Sarpy/Cass Department of Health & Wellness 701 Olson Dr, Ste 101 Papillion, NE 68046 402-339-4334 www.sarpycasshealthdepartment.org
MORTGAGES Franklin American Mortgage Company 11814 S 25th St Bellevue, NE 68123 402-871-8128 www.franklinamerican.com The Private Mortgage Group 15858 W Dodge Rd, Ste 100 Omaha, NE 68118 402-392-5808 www.theprivatemortgagegroup.com/pete Veterans United Home Loans 11507 S 42nd St, Ste 107 Bellevue, NE 68123 402-291-3080 www.veteransunitedomaha.com
OFFICE EQUIPMENT/ FURNITURE Better Business Equipment 7929 W Center Rd Omaha, NE 68124 402-393-6666 www.bbeomaha.com
OPTICAL Bellevue Vision Clinic PC 1810 Wilshire Dr Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-6133 www.optometrists.org/nebicare Eye Specialists 1103 Galvin Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-6514 www.eyespecialistsne.com
ORGANIZATIONS Alfonza W Davis Chapter Tuskegee Airmen Inc. P.O. Box 13036 Offutt AFB, NE 68113 402-292-8912 www.omahatuskegeeairmen.org Alzheimer’s Association Midlands Chapter 1941 S 42nd St, Ste 205 Omaha, NE 68105 402-502-4301 www.alz.org/midlands American Diabetes Association 14216 Dayton Cir, Ste 6 Omaha, NE 68137 402-571-1101 www.diabetes.org Bellevue Community Foundation 101 W Mission Ave Bellevue, NE 68005 402-991-8027 www.bellevuecommunityfoundation.org Bellevue GAR Memorial Bridge P.O. Box 133 Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-1913 www.bellevuebridge.com Bellevue Garden Club 2314 Lloyd St Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-3795 www.bellevuegardenclub.com
Boy Scouts of America Mid-America Council 12401 W Maple Rd Omaha, NE 68164 402-431-9272 www.mac-bsa.org Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3912 209 W Mission Ave Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-6950 www.foe.com Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska 2121 S 44th St Omaha, NE 68105 402-558-8189 www.girlscoutsnebraska.org Goodwill Industries 2303 Towne Center Dr Bellevue, NE 68123 402-292-0475 www.goodwillomaha.org Green Bellevue 210 W Mission Ave Bellevue, NE 68005 402-733-6600 www.greenbellevue.org Habitat for Humanity of Sarpy County 119 W Mission Ave, Ste H Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-6560 www.hfhsarpy.org
Bellevue Junior Sports Assoc 1001 High School Dr Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-2572 www.bjsa.net
Heartland America Chapter Military Officers Association P.O. Box 1756 Bellevue, NE 68005 402-593-2145 www.heartlandmoaa.us
Bellevue Public Safety Foundation 505 Cornhusker Rd, Ste 105 P.O. Box 259 Bellevue, NE 68005 www.bellevuepublicsafety.com
Kiwanis Club of Bellevue 13258 S 38th St Bellevue, NE 68123 402-291-0893 www.kiwanisbellevue.org
Better Business Bureau 11811 P St Omaha, NE 68137 402-391-7612 www.bbb.org
Kiwanis Club of Bellevue - Offutt P.O. Box 715 Bellevue, NE 68005 402-689-3299 www.bokiwanis.org Knights of Columbus Council 6192 205 Industrial Dr Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-6887
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BUSINESS LISTINGS (Categorical) Lutheran Family Services 124 S 24th St, Ste 230 Omaha, NE 68102 402-342-7038 www.lfsneb.org
PHOTOGRAPHY/ARTIST
Johnson Photography listingsJeremy 903 Lemay Dr
Midlands Community Foundation 217 N Jefferson St Papillion, NE 68046 402-991-8027 www.midlandscommunity.org Nebraska Business Development Center Mammel Hall 6708 Pine St, Ste 200 Omaha, NE 68182 402-554-4085 www.nbdc.unomaha.edu.vasp SCORE/Omaha Score Chapter 40 10675 Bedford Ave, Ste 100 Omaha, NE 68134 402-221-3606 www.omaha.scorechapter.org Tobacco Free Sarpy 11111 S 84th St Papillion, NE 68046 402-593-3022 www.tobaccofreesarpy.org United Way/Midlands 1805 Harney St Omaha, NE 68102 402-342-8232 www.uwmidlands.org Woodmen of the World 1700 Farnam St Omaha, NE 68102 402-289-3776 www.woodmen.org Wounded Warriors Family Support 920 S 107th Ave, Ste 250 Omaha, NE 68114 402-502-7557 www.wounedwarriorsfamilysupport.org
PHARMACY CVS/Pharmacy 1701 Galvin Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-2685 www.cvs.com
Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-8438 www.jeremyjohnsonphoto.com Katrina Methot-Swanson 2111 S 138th St Omaha, NE 68144 402-932-0509 www.katrinamethotswanson.com Nebraska Aerial Photography LLC PSC 2 P.O. Box 6867 APO AE 9012 402-408-6988 www.nebraskaap.com
PHYSICAL THERAPY Bellevue Physical Therapy Associates 701 Galvin Rd, Ste 112 Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-4000 www.bellevueptassociates.com Excel Physical Therapy 2206 Longo Dr, Ste 211 Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-1963 www.excelpt.com Quality Living Inc. 6404 N 70th Plaza Omaha, NE 68104 402-573-3700 www.qliomaha.com
PHYSICIANS
Ablah Enterprises LLC 3101 N Rock Rd, Ste 125 Wichita, KS 67226 316-636-2222
FP Associates Dr. James Cervantes MD 1103 Galvin Rd S, Ste G Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-1072 www.fpadoctor.com
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services-Ambassador Real Estate 13340 California St, Ste 101 Omaha, NE 68154 402-290-7021 www.bhhsamb.com/michell.gustafson
LifeCare Family Medicine of Bellevue 2510 Bellevue Medical Center Dr, Ste 145A Bellevue, NE 68123 402-779-7207 www.lifecarefm.com
CB Richard Ellis/MEGA Mark Obermeyer 11213 Davenport St, Ste 300 Omaha, NE 68154 402-697-5831 www.cbremega.com
The Family Doc, LLC 2211 Capehart Rd, Ste 104 Bellevue, NE 68123 402-933-4111 www.thefamilydoc.biz
POLITICAL Carol Blood for Nebraska Legislator 2812 Jack Pine Bellevue, NE 68123 402-293-0401 Sarpy County Democrats 119 W Mission Ave, Ste E Bellevue, NE 68005 402-884-5053 www.sarpydemocrats.org
PRINT SERVICES
Bellevue Family Practice PC 2206 Longo Dr, Ste 201 Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-9170 www.bellevuenefamilypractice.com
Bellevue Printing Company 2208 Franklin St Bellevue, NE 68005 402-293-1356
Ear Specialists 9202 W Dodge Rd, Ste 200 Omaha, NE 68114 402-933-3277 www.earspecialists.com
Eagle Copy & Business Solutions 1021 Galvin Rd S, Ste B Bellevue, NE 68005 402-933-9912 www.eaglecopy.us
Ear, Nose & Throat/Allergy Service 2227 Jefferson St Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-9800
The UPS Store 505 Cornhusker Rd, Ste 105 Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-9293 www.theupsstore.com
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REAL ESTATE
FP Associates Dr. Brock LaSure MD 1103 Galvin Rd S, Ste G Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-1072 www.fpadoctor.com
CB Richard Ellis/MEGA Dean Hokanson 11213 Davenport St, Ste 300 Omaha, NE 68154 402-697-5825 www.cbremega.com CBSHOME Real Estate Bryan Fraser 11511 S 42nd St, Ste 106 Bellevue, NE 68123 402-292-2200 www.cbshome.com CBSHOME Real Estate John Hansen 11511 S 42nd St Bellevue, NE 68123 402-677-2597 www.johnhansen.cbshome.com Clatterbuck Properties 1718 Hillcrest Dr Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-7824 Daniell Crossing LLC 14502 Fir Cir Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-298-7268 Harlan Drive Properties 2800 S 110th Ct, Ste 1 Omaha, NE 68144 402-390-0890 Headley Realty - Chuck 11822 S 25th St Bellevue, NE 68123 402-291-0814 www. headleyproperties.com
BUSINESS LISTINGS (Categorical) Heeran’s Home Team at Deeb Realty - Judy Compton 4102 Twin Creek Dr Bellevue, NE 68123 402-990-7938 www.judycompton.com
listings
Hike Real Estate PC - David Dunn 114 E Mission Ave Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-2500 www.hikerealestate.com Hike Real Estate PC - Rusty Hike 114 E Mission Ave Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-2500 www.hikerealestate.com
NP Dodge - Jerry Vogel 4912 Shannon Dr Papillion, NE 68133 402-359-0284 www.npdodge.com
The Salvation Army Kroc Center 2825 Y St Omaha, NE 68107 402-905-3517 www.omahakroc.org
Don & Millie’s 2008 Pratt Ave Bellevue, NE 68123 402-291-9211 www.donandmillies.com
Professional Title Company 222 S 15th St, Ste 240S Omaha, NE 68102 402-884-4266 www.thetitleresourcenetwork.com
U-Haul-Olde Town 2221 Main St Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-4447
Godfather’s Pizza 3811 Twin Creek Dr Bellevue, NE 68123 402-952-7000 www.godfathers.com
Rising View A Bellevue Offutt Community 3116 Lockbourne Dr Bellevue, NE 68123 402.991.9840 www.risingview.com
Volunteer Firefighter’s Hall 2108 Franklin St Bellevue, NE 68005 402-763-9127 www.bvfd-inc.org
RESTAURANT
Homes for Heroes Michelle Gustafson 13340 California St, Ste 101 Omaha, NE 68154 www.bhhsamb.com/michelle.gustafson
SARCO Inc. 702 Fort Crook Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-9800 www.richmontvillage.com
Applebee’s 10402 S 15th St Bellevue, NE 68123 402-293-8400 www.applebees.com
Main Street Properties 2221 Main St Bellevue, NE 68005 402-898-2600
Southroads Technology Park 1001 Fort Crook Rd N, Ste 140 Bellevue, NE 68005 402-552-1000
B & B Classic Dogs LLC 1020 Lincoln Rd Bellevue, NE 68005 402-670-1025 www.bbclassicdogs.com
Midlands Real Estate - K C Bethel 11535 S 36th St Bellevue, NE 68123 402-292-5111 www.thecampbellteam.npdodge.com
Twin Creek LP Development 3906 Raynor Pkwy, Ste 300 Bellevue, NE 68123 402-933-6894 www.twincreekplaza.com
Mike Hogan Development Co 818 Tara Plz Papillion, NE 68046 402-339-3222 www.mikehoganrealty.com Newstreet Properties LLC 6336 John J Peshing Dr Omaha, NE 68110 402-457-8589 www.newstreetllc.com NP Dodge - Husker Home Finder Team - Angela May 16909 Lakeside Hills, Ste 119 Omaha, NE 68130 402-709-4908 www.huskerhomefinder.com NP Dodge - The Campbell Team 13308 S 35th St Bellevue, NE 68123 402-203-0727 www.thecampbellteam.npdodge.com
RENDERING Darling International 14401 S 5th St, P.O. Box 668 Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-8800 www.darlingii.com
RENTAL/FACILITIES SERVICES A-Relief Services Inc. 3802 Fort Crook Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-0220 www.a-relief.com Avery Rents 418 Galvin Rd N Bellevue, NE 68005 402-733-5555 www.averyrents.com Bellevue Rental Center 204 N Galvin Rd Bellevue, NE 68005 402-733-1300
Bellevue Cafe & Marketplace 209 Fort Crook Rd N Bellevue, NE 68005 402-709-8088 www.bellevue-cafe.com Chick-fil-A 2016 Cornhusker Rd Bellevue, NE 68123 402-292-2337 www.chick-fil-a.com Culver’s of Bellevue 3602 Raynor Pkwy Bellevue, NE 68123 402-292-0220 www.culvers.com D J’s Dugout 10308 S 23rd St Bellevue, NE 68123 402-292-9096 www.djsdugout.com Dairy Queen 501 W Mission Ave Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-3721 www.dairyqueen.com
Godfather’s Pizza 1504 Galvin Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-5850 www.godfathers.com Golden Corral 1511 Gregg Rd. Bellevue, NE 68123 402-293-5696 www.goldencorral.com Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant 3905 Twin Creek Dr, Ste 101 Bellevue, NE 68123 402-933-3222 www.bestmexicanrestaurantomaha.com Jammers Pub 1505 Galvin Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-8282 www.jammerspub.com Outback Steakhouse 10408 S 15th St Bellevue, NE 68123 402-991-9275 www.outback.com Panera Bread 10503 S 15th St, Ste 109 Bellevue, NE 68123 402-408-2900 www.panerabread.com Papa John’s Pizza 923 Galvin Rd S, Ste 101 Bellevue, NE 68005 402-293-7777 www.papajohns.com Pharaoh’s Inc. 910 Fort Crook Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-991-9000 www.pharaohsbar.com
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BUSINESS LISTINGS (Categorical) Romeo’s of Bellevue 405 Galvin Rd N Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-2028 www.romeosomaha.com Stella’s Bar and Grill 106 Galvin Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-6088 www.stellasbarandgrill.com Swine Dining BBQ 204 E Mission Ave Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-7427 www.swinediningbbq.com The Egg & I 2015 Pratt Ave, Ste 101 Bellevue, NE 68123 308-325-5426 www.theeggandirestaurants.com Valentino’s 1507 Galvin Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-827-3090 www.valentinos.com
RETAIL Bel’ Angelo Boutique 3503 Samson Way, Ste 100 Bellevue, NE 68123 402-614-2990 Elder Jewelry 10531 S 15th St, Ste 101 Bellevue, NE 68123 402-733-8800 www.elderjewelry.com Erwin’s Jewelry 223 W Mission Ave Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-2454 Nobbies 4008 Twin Creek Dr Bellevue, NE 68123 402.333.6300 www.nobbiesparties.com RWR Innovations 8404 Q St Omaha, NE 68127 402-592-9199 www.rwrinnovations.com Shadow Lake Towne Center 7775 Olson Dr, Ste 205 Papillion, NE 68046 402-537-0046 www.shadowlakeshopping.com
Suit Up! Gentlemen’s Choice Tuxedo’s 1502 JF Kennedy Dr Bellevue, NE 68005 402-933-4900 www.omahatuxedos.com Wal-Mart 10504 S 15th St Bellevue, NE 68123 402-292-0156 www.walmart.com
SECURITY AT&T Government Solutions 1320 Galvin Rd S, 2nd Floor Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-2671 www.att.com/gov Delta Force Security 385 Harrison St Council Bluffs, IA 51503 402-301-4317
SENIOR SERVICES Bellevue Senior Community Center 109 W 22nd Ave Bellevue, NE 68005 402-293-3041 www.bellevueseniorcommunitycenter.com Bellewood Courts 1002 Bellewood Ct Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-3300 Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home 12505 S 40th St Bellevue, NE 68123 402-595-2180 www.dhhs.ne.gov Harmony Court 1802 Wall St Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-4200 www.harmonycourt.com Heritage Ridge Retirement Community 1502 Fort Crook Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-932-1881 www.heritageridgeretirement.com Hillcrest Health Services 1902 Hillcrest Dr, Ste A Bellevue, NE 68005 402-682-4206 www.hillcresthealth.com
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Richmont Village 702 Fort Crook Rd S Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-9800 www.richmontvillage.com
TELECOMMUNICATIONS CenturyLink 1314 Douglas on the Mall, 13th Floor Omaha, NE 68102 402-422-7337 www.centurylink.com U.S. Cellular 2012 Cornhusker Rd Bellevue, NE 68123 402-292-3233 www.uscellular.com Windstream 9850 M St Omaha, NE 68127 402-827-6345 www.windstream.com
TRAINING FACILITY/ SHOOTING TAKE AIM 3403 Samson Way Bellevue, NE 68123 402-932-8293 www.takeaimbellevue.com
TRAVEL AAA Nebraska 3905 Twin Creek Dr, Ste 107 Bellevue, NE 68123 402-938-0080 www.aaanebraska.com Bellevue Travel 1508 JF Kennedy Dr, Ste 101 Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-6600 www.bellevuetravelne.com
URGENT CARE Bellevue Urgent Care 1307 Harlan Dr Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-8701 www.bellevueuc.com
UTILITIES Black Hills Energy 501 W 6th St Papillion, NE 68046 888-890-5554 www.blackhillscorp.com
Cox Communications 11505 W Dodge Rd Omaha, NE 68154 402-933-3000 www.cox.com/omaha Metropolitan Utilities District 3100 S 61st Ave Omaha, NE 68106 402-554-6666 www.mudomaha.com Omaha Public Power District 444 S 16th St Mall Omaha, NE 68102 402-536-4131 www.oppd.com Papillion Sanitation/Waste Connections of Nebraska 10810 S 144 St Omaha, NE 68138 402-346-7800 www.papillion-sanitation.com
WEB DESIGN Little Mountain Web Design P.O. Box 461235 Papillion, NE 68046 402-932-7243 www.littlemountainwebdesign.com Next Move Marketing 221 Victory Ln, Ste 100 Lincoln, NE 68528 402-509-8005 www.nextmovemarketing.com Welch Web Design 1310 Main St Bellevue, NE 68005 402-612-2153 www.welchwebdesign.com
WINERY Bella Terre 23375 Barrus Rd Glenwood, IA 51534 402-657-5543 www.bellaterre.com Moonstruck Meadery 2221 Madison St Bellevue, NE 68005 402-934-7544 www.moonstruckmeadery.com
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