Index Welcome.................................................................3 Welcome from the Mayor.......................................4 About SOBA.........................................................6-8 SOBA Membership.................................................8 Tree of Life ...........................................................10 A Great Place to Be.......................................... 11-13 Omaha South High School............................... 14-15 South Omaha Mural Project ........................... 16-19 South Omaha History..................................... 20-22 Festivals.......................................................... 23-24 Members/Categorical.................................... 25-29 Members/Alphabetical.........................................30
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Welcome to South Omaha, the ‘Magic City’
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n behalf of the South Omaha Business Association (SOBA) Board of Directors and our membership, I would like to extend a warm thank you for your continued support of our nonprofit organization as we work to preserve the diversity, heritage and economic vitality of the South Omaha community. We could not do this without your invaluable support!
ects, including the iconic Tree of Life sculpture at the intersection of 24th and L Streets and the Streetscape Project, both of which symbolize the rich history of immigrants who have all called South Omaha home. We are proud to celebrate the rich cultures and traditions of our community members and look forward to collaborating with you this upcoming year on new projects.
SOBA is truly thankful to count on the amazing support of area for-profit and non-profit businesses and organizations that represent a variety of sectors in our community.
I am truly honored for the opportunity to serve as the SOBA president this upcoming year! I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you. It is my hope that we can work together on new community priorities and initiatives that will contribute to the vitality of South
Together, we have had the opportunity to partner on South Omaha proj-
Omaha. I look forward to serving this exemplary organization and community and look forward to celebrating new opportunities with you in 2019! If you are not yet a member of SOBA, consider this a personal invitation to join us. Visit our website — www.southomaha.org — for more information about signing up for a membership. Thank you for your continued dedication to this community, I look forward to partnering with you in 2019! Respectfully, Liz Codina President
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South Omaha is the heart of our city
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e take great pride in the history, heritage and culture that links our rich ethnic past to our present and future. Throughout history, South Omaha has reflected Omaha’s diversity, and it represents the many cultures of the immigrant families that built Omaha to become the great city it is today. The businesses, organizations and residents work together to create thriving neighborhoods. Community groups provide essential services and training programs, and our philanthropic partners have generously invested in recreation and education for the youth of the community.
One of my goals is to promote job and economic growth in our city. We are creating opportunities for people and businesses to be successful and making progress toward our goals to increase employment, attract new talent to our city and grow our reputation as a top ten city. The South Omaha Business Association and its members play an important role in our success. With our community and business partners, we will work together to make Omaha an extraordinary city. Mayor Jean Stothert
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About SOBA A brief history On March 29, 1922, the business people of South Omaha incorporated the South Omaha Merchants Association with the following purpose: “The object and purpose for which this Association is organized and the business in which it shall be engaged shall be the promotion of the government, industrial and public interests and public welfare of the district south of A Street of Omaha, Nebraska and to co-operate with the Chamber of Commerce of the City of Omaha, Nebraska.”
Over the years, the South Omaha Merchants Association has become the South Omaha Business Association (SOBA), and South Omaha itself has changed dramatically. “A” Street is now Interstate 80, north/south traffic now uses the Kennedy Freeway over South 24th Street, and only a small portion of the meat-packing industry that put South Omaha on the map is still in operation. Yet the more South Omaha has changed, the more it remains the same. Immigrant entrepreneurial energy and ambition remain the bedrock of business old and new.
Mission statement To preserve the diversity, heritage and economic vitality of the community of South Omaha.
Our impact For over 90 years, the South Omaha Business Association has been making a positive impact in the community of South Omaha. Inner-city urban areas across the • Partnering with the City of Omaha, the Omaha Chamber of Commerce, and other community organizations on short-term and long-term community improvement projects.
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nation face the challenge of preserving their historical identity as well as garnering support to help their business districts thrive. SOBA continues to play a key role
• Taking a leadership role in the redevelopment of the historic South 24th Street Business District, which includes the recently completed streetscape project and the Tree of Life sculpture installation on the corner of 24th and L Streets.
• Partnering with local organizations for annual maintenance of the flower beds in the 24th Street streetscape planters. • Leading efforts with local shop and restaurant owners to keep their storefronts and sidewalks clean.
in helping South Omaha overcome these challenges. In recent years, SOBA has helped strenghten the community by:
• Sponsoring the local Cinco de Mayo Omaha weekend activities, which annually draw tens of thousands of visitors to South Omaha. Proceeds from the annual event are disbursed to several local nonprofit organizations serving community residents.
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• Actively participating in graffiti abatement projects. • Donations of bicycles to the Omaha Police Department’s bike patrol. • Donations to foundations providing scholarships to community youth.
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The South Omaha Business Association (SOBA) is a non-profit organization consisting of area businesses that are dedicated to preserving the diversity, heritage, and economic vitality of the community of South Omaha.
PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES SOBA MEMBERS LEAD OR PARTICIPATE IN INCLUDE: • Business District Development • Cinco de Mayo Omaha • Community Clean Up • Graffiti Abatement • Marketing South Omaha • Holiday Lights Festival • South 24th Streetscape
SOBA is led by an all volunteer Board of Directors. The board meets bi-monthly. On alternating months, general membership luncheon / networking meetings are held and are either hosted by a member organization or at a local restaurant. Guests are invited! Annual membership fees are only $75. If you would like to be a part of the excitement in South Omaha, submit a SOBA membership application today!
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About SOBA Leadership The South Omaha Business Association is governed by a Board of Directors that consists of selected members from area businesses as well as other community leaders. Elected leadership positions within the Board of Directors include President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.
Elizabeth Codina, President Peter Kiewit Foundation Ross Pesek, Vice President Pesek Law, LLC Manny Ortiz, Treasurer First National Bank Faith Morrison, Secretary Greater Bellevue Area Chamber of Commerce John Cromwell, Director Suburban Newspapers Yolanda Diaz, Director Security National Bank
City of Omaha, Mayor Jean Stothert’s Office Dave Reed, Director BoysTown Captain Kathy BelCastro, Director Omaha Police Department Southeast Captain Felix Ungerman, Director Congressman Bacon’s Office Senator Tony Vargas, Director Nebraska State Senate & Omaha Healthy Kids Alliance Garry Gernandt, Director – Lifetime Member Retired, City of Omaha
Val McPherson, Director Kiwanis Club of Omaha
Member benefits Serving the community since 1922, the strength of our organization continues to lie in the diversity of our member organizations. Benefits of being a South Omaha Business Association member include:
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• Network with community leaders. • Opportunity to make an impact in shaping our community for the future. • Get noticed in our Member Directory. • Promote your business via a Member Spotlight.
• Advertise on our website for member rate starting as low as $50 per year. Annual membership fees are only $75. Complete a Membership Application today! Applications are available at www.southomaha.org.
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Tree of Life
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ne of the most popular streetscape features in South Omaha is the Tree of Life, located on the southeast corner of L and South 24th Streets. Seven different images are repeated at different sizes on medallions that decorate the tree. The images represent themes that are crosscultural and shared in the design motifs found in artwork and architecture of the four ethnicities (Czech, Polish, Croation and Mexican) historically associated with South Omaha.
The symbols on the seven medallions are as follows. 1. Bird (Peacock): symbol of longevity, time and/or infinity. Polish origin. 2. Pottery: Hispano/Moresque influence to the shape. 3. Leaves: the natural world and part of all trees. 4. Apple: depicted in all “trees of life.” The forbidden fruit, Garden of Eden, temptation. 5. Stylized “sun” face: based on cut paper (papel picado) of Mexican design. 6. Bird (Peacock): This version is a profile with an art deco plume. 7. Yin/Yang Face: positive/negative or male and female. People are frequently shown in “trees of life,” especially in Mexican versions.
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A great place to be
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outh Omaha has a rich past and a bright future. The area roughly within the bounds of Interstate 80 to the north, 13th Street on the east, Q Street to the south and 42nd Street to the west has long welcomed immigrants from around the globe. Those arriving from Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries hailed from countries such Poland and Czechoslovakia. More recent immigrants tend to be from Mexico and other Central and South American nations. Once known as the “Magic City” due to its rapid population growth, the district is today experiencing a revitalization. The resurgence is not accidental. It’s due in large part to the action of community members, such as those who volunteer with SOBA, who are proud of the district in which they live and work. The flowing 24th Streetscape was born from a joined effort of community volunteers and civic leader. The streetscape has created a colorful and lively business district. Visitors to the area will encounter colorfully tiled walkways and planters that pay homage to the cultures of South Omaha. During summer months, the planters overflow with colorful flowers. In winter the streets come to life with the warm glow of holiday lights. A destination in its own right, the district plays host to numerous festivals, including Cinco de Mayo, and has a lively arts scene.
The district also offers an array of food and dining options. Many establishments are family-owned, and reflect the heritage of the area’s immigrants. Spanish, written and spoken, is predominant. But most merchants have staff who can translate. Even more reflective of the energy in the area are the many murals painted on walls throughout the district. By taking a walking tour of the district, visitors can take their time to gaze at these lively and colorful tributes. South Omaha is alive and healthy, thanks in large part to community members who desire to see the area succeed.
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A great place to be Last summer, Lowe’s Home Improvement Store employees installed 68 planters along 24th Street between L and Q Streets. The labor and planters were donated by store manager Waco Walker for the South Omaha Business Association project. SOBA, responsible for the maintenance of the planters, was awarded a grant from the city for a more secure drip irrigation system, which was recently installed by student volunteers from the horticulture program at Metropolitan Community College.
A new approach to corporate training The Metropolitan Community College Workforce Innovation Division offers corporate training on site, online or at the MCC Center for Advanced and Emerging Technology. Training classes can be scheduled for days, nights or weekends. WID offers: • Customized, company-specific employee training • Industry-recognized workshops • Job analysis to create training and proper resources • Post-hire coaching and training to help train and retain new hires To learn more about WID and its offerings, visit mccneb.edu/wid or call 531-MCC-4943.
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• The heart of the district is historic South 24th Street. Visitors to the area can wander on their own or sign up for one of the South 24th Street walking tours. More information on the tours is available at restorationexchange.org.
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Dedicated staff propel South High success
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maha South High School is a dynamic center for a well-rounded eduction. • The magnet school’s main focus is on visual and performing arts, information technology and dual language. • In recent years the school has run out of room for the popular and growing arts programs. Led in part by Principal Ruben Cano, the school is seeking to build a $10 million to $12 million addition to house the arts programs. Civic leaders and community members came together to help create a funding campaign, which is in full swing. • Buffett Blitz, a campaign the staff began a few years ago, happens in the fall. Staff and other volunteers help students with essays and applications for scholarships. While the focus is mostly on the Buffett Scholarship program, students at South apply for other scholarships as well.
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South Omaha Mural Project The South Omaha Mural Project is an effort to paint 10 or more murals in South Omaha that celebrate the neighborhood’s diversity. The project began with “Magic City� at 24th and N Streets, created in partnership with local youth who enjoyed working with spray paint. Murals are designed in community meetings and design workshops and involve paint days and festive celebrations. The company A Midsummer’s Mural, composed of Richard Harrison, Mike Giron and Rebecca Van Ornam, has been the core of the mural project. Other community artists have been involved with the murals. Completed murals include the following:
• A Lithuanian mural on the side of the Lithuanian Bakery, south of 33rd and Q Streets. • A Czech mural on the back of the Koenig Dunne Divorce Law firm near 13th and William Streets. • A South Omaha history mural on the Metropolitan Community College South Campus. • A Mexican community mural, painted on the side of El Mercado, near 25th and N Streets. It depicts Mexican-American leaders who contributed to South Omaha. . • A Polish mural, titled “Nostrovia,â€? on the side of Dinkers, a traditionally Polish bar at 5217 S. 33rd St. in the heart of “Sheely Town.â€? Several Polish neighborhoods depicted in the painting reveal the life and customs of the hard-working immigrants who were a unique part of South Omaha’s culture. • A Croatian mural is on the side of Bere’s Hall at 36th and W Streets. The mu-
ral includes a map of Croatia and a list of noteable Croatians. A tamburica ensemble play on one corner of the building. • Nebraska Odyssey Mural celebrates the 150th anniversary of Nebraska and its ties with South Omaha. Depicting the journey of Nebraskan ranchers into South Omaha, the mural can is on the west wall of the Supermercado Nuestra Familia on 36th and Q Streets. The mural depicts overarching themes of journey, struggle, hard work, and kinship. • Planning and design for the Irish mural is complete, and painting is nearly done. The mural is on the historic Donohue’s Pub building at 33rd and L Streets. • Murals honoring the heritage of the Mayan, Jewish, African American, German communities and more are planned.
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History of South Omaha
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outh Omaha has long been a melting pot, initially welcoming European immigrants and more recently those of South and Central American stock. The City of South Omaha got its start in 1882, when a group of Omaha businessmen and a prominent cattleman, Alexander Swan from Wyoming, agreed to create new stockyards. The Union Stock Yards Company was created at the end of 1883. Land in the area was purchased from early German and Irish settlers. With 1,875 acres purchased, the area was registered as a township
A FEW FIRSTS • Sunday school service was held in 1884 by the Rev. Charles W. Salvidge. • General store opened in June 1884 by W.G. Sloane. • School building in 1884, just south of St. Mary’s Cemetery. • First fire company formed in 1887, and the first fire chief was Fred J. Smith. • First mayor was Ezra P. Savage.
Built in 1906 in the neoclassical style, the South Omaha City Hall at 24th and O Streets still stands today.
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with the Douglas County Clerk’s Office in July 1884. The stockyards were a big draw for new immigrants and their descendants, who were in search of jobs. 1885 brought the city’s first Independence Day celebration. It was held on 24th Street between J and K Streets in what was called Kavan’s Garden. In 1886, with a population of 1,500, the area reached village status. In the village at that time were a post office, a deputy sheriff and a justice of the peace. There also were three general stores, four meat markets, five hotels and two lumberyards among the many new businesses that served the rapidly
growing South Omaha population. Churches came along as the city grew. First was a Methodist, then Baptist, Presbyterian and Catholic. Other denominations quickly followed and built churches in the city. Packinghouses and the livestock industry thrived and grew quickly in the city, bringing more and more new residents almost daily. Known as the “Magic City” because of its amazing growth, South Omaha had 8,000 residents by 1890. And by 1915, it had a population of 30,000. Omaha and South Omaha had been linked by an electric trolley line in 1887 that ran See Page 22
The Omaha Stockyards, circa 1946.
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from 22nd Street and Ames Avenue in Omaha to 24th and N Streets in South Omaha. The Magic City struggled for many years to remain independent. In 1890, a proposal was made to join South Omaha to Omaha, but residents of South Omaha voted strongly against the proposal. South Omaha became a part of Omaha in 1915 after legislation was introduced and passed at the statehouse that would allow Dundee, Omaha and South Omaha to become one. The overall vote of the three municipalities overwhelmingly supported the consolidation, despite a strong no vote from South Omaha, and the Magic City was officially annexed by Omaha.
Above, the Union Stock Yards Company building, circa 1884.
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Festivals April
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Sokol Community Center 20th and U Streets www.omahaczechclub.com An indoor festival celebrating Czech and Slovak cultures and traditions. The one-day festival is filled with live music, traditional dress, vendors selling beautiful glass and jewelry, and plenty of Czech and Bohemian food.
Horsemen’s Park 6303 Q Street www.horsemenspark.com Acclaimed as one of the finest simulcast facilities in the country, each year Horsemen’s Park celebrates with three days of live racing and plenty of live entertainment
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Festivals September Fiestas Patrias Plaza de la Raza 24th and N Streets www.fiestaomaha.com A two-day celebration of Mexican independence that includes a charro show, mariachi and salsa dancing contests, food vendors, a beer garden, live music and much more.
October Vinton Street Creativity Festival 18th and Vinton Streets www.facebook.com/VintonFestival This new urban street festival focuses on artistry of all kinds. Watch urban artists create right before your eyes. The festival also includes live music, break-dance performances and art exhibitions. Source: Omaha Convention & Visitors Bureau
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Don & Ron’s Carstar 5413 S. 72nd St., Suite 107 Omaha, NE 68127 402-331-0520
First Command 1716 Charleston Drive Papillion, NE 68133 402-291-3040 jmdighans@firstcommand.com
Offutt Collison Repair 10106 S. 15th St. Bellevue, NE 68123 402-291-5599 marketing@OCRinc.com
First National Bank 1620 Dodge St. Omaha, NE 68197 402-341-0500 eortiz@fnni.com Security National Bank 2929 L St. Omaha, NE 68107 402 221-0135 mmoyer@snbomaha.com, info@ snbconnect.com
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Catalan Consulting 900 Farnam St., Suite 601 Omaha, NE 68102 402-850-1941 dcatalan@cox.net dcatalan@cox.net Garcia Consulting Group 2109 Vinton St., Apt. 28 Omaha, NE 68108 402-714-7387 roger@garciaconsultingne.com Greater Bellevue Area Chamber of Commerce 1102 Galvin Road South Bellevue, NE 68005 402-898-3000 membership@bellevuenebraska. com
Heartland Workforce Solutions 5752 Ames Ave. Omaha, NE 68104 402-934-2813 kimarasnipe@hws-ne.org Nebraska Enterprise Fund 1516 Cuming St. Omaha, NE 68102 402-685-5500
CATERING & BANQUET HALLS Eddie’s Catering 5009 S. 24th St. Omaha, NE 68107 402-733-5444 kris@eddiescatering.com, info@ eddiescatering.com
O S H MAGNET SCHOOL •The OPS magnet for Visual and Performing Arts, Information Technology, and Dual Language! •The “Gateway to UNO,â€? with more freshmen accepted than from any other metro school!! •Leading the state in AP Spanish Language scores! •A pilot program for the national Academy of Information Technology, and the only AOIT program in the state of Nebraska! •Our continuously rising graduation rate is up 21% over the last five years! •We have twice the number of Susan T. Buffett Scholarship recipients than any other school!! •Our unique performing arts curriculum boasts the largest Nebraska public school programs in guitar, dance, and piano.
Omaha South High Magnet School 4519 South 24th Street • Omaha, NE 68107
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Member directory FUNERAL HOME Good Shepherd Funeral Home 4425 S. 24th St. Omaha, NE 68107 402-505-9260 info@goodshepherdfuneralhome. com
HEALTH CARE Integrated Rehab 4828 S. 24th St. Omaha, NE 68107 402-502-1819 eric@omahaintegratedrehab.com OneWorld Community Health Centers, Inc. 4920 S. 30th St., Suite 103 Omaha, NE 68107 402-734-4110 pohanlon@oneworldomaha.org
INSURANCE M & M Insurance 3302 Q. St. Omaha, NE 68107 402-884-4382
Dowd, Howard & Corrigan 4826 S. 24th St. Omaha, NE 402-341-1020
State Farm Insurance 5106 L St. Omaha, NE 68117 402-731-5050
Jackson Lewis P.C. 10050 Regency Circle, Suite 400 Omaha, NE 68114 402-391-1991 gregory.ramirez@jacksonlewis.com
Tony Sandoval 4809 S. 84th St., Suite 193 Omaha, NE 68127 402-740-1454 tony_sandoval@us.aflac.com
Pesek Law LLC 1904 Farnam St., Suite 410 Omaha, NE 68102 402-342-9684 legal@peseklaw.com
LEGAL Barkdoll & Von Ahsen, LLC P.O. Box 464 Elkhorn, NE 68022 402-680-4946 legal@lawbva.com
MEDIA NRG Media 5011 Capitol Ave. Omaha, NE 68132 402-342-2000 jmunoz@nrgmedia.com
Oh-K Fast Print 1207 S. 13th St. Omaha, NE 68108 402-558-2233 info@ohkfastprint.net
REAL ESTATE Berkshire Hawathawy Ambassador Real Estate-Judy Kramer 331 Village Point Plaza, Suite 101 Omaha, NE 68118 402-598-8424 jwk122912@gmail.com Castro Realtors Group 4018 L St. Omaha, NE 402-319-0093 Ed Dale Properties 4923 S. 24th St. Omaha, NE 68107 402-734-9393 eddaleproperties@esicentral.com
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Harrisburg Apartments 9424 Holmes Plaza Omaha, NE 68127 402-339-3485
CHURCH Immaculate Conception Church 2708 S. 24th St. Omaha, NE 68108 402-342-1074
Joe Vukov Real Estate and Insurance Agency 3415 L St. Omaha, NE 68107-2577 402-731-4317 joe@joevukov.com
EDUCATION AIM Institute 1905 Harney St. Omaha, NE 68102 402-345-5025 ilopez@aiminstitute.org
Property Ventures LLC 2411 O St., Suite 2 Omaha, NE 68107 sam@pvllc.com
WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT Infinity Associates 12370 S. 150th St. Omaha, NE 68138 402-290-7524 kzach@infinityassociates.biz
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATOINS MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS Restoration Exchange Omaha 3902 Davenport St. Omaha, NE 68131 402-679-5854 info@restorationexchange.org
Metropolitan Community College P.O. Box 3777 Omaha, NE 68103 531-622-2882 info@mccneb.edu Norris Middle School 2235 S. 46th St.. Omaha, NE 68106-3399 402-557-4800 david.alati@ops.org Omaha Catholic School Consortium 7600 S. 42nd St. Bellevue, NE 68147 785-259-4400 plcummings@archomaha.org
LIBRARY
Omaha South High 4519 S. 24th St. Omaha, NE 68107 402-557-3677 Rebecca.Noble@ops.org
Omaha Public Library 2808 Q St. Omaha, NE 68107 402-444-4850 awilcoxon@omahalibrary.org
GOVERNMENT Bob Whitehouse-Board of Regents 1103 Mackensey Drive Papillion, NE 68046 bob.whitehouse@cox.net City Council, District 4 1702 Ontario St. Omaha, NE 68108 402-444-5522 ggernandt@ci.omaha.ne.us
MUSEUM El Museo Latino 4701 S. 25th St. Omaha, NE 68107 402-731-1137 info@elmuseolatino.org
SOCIAL SERVICES
City of Omaha-Office of the Mayor 1819 Farnam St, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68183 402-444-5000 joel.cota@ci.omaha.ne.us Mayor Jean Stothert 1819 Farnam St. Omaha, NE 68183 402-444-5000 mayorstothert@cityofomaha.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands 10831 Old Mill Road, Suite 400 Omaha, NE 68154 402-330-2449 alathrop@bbbsomaha.org Boys Town 4612 S. 25th St. Omaha, NE 68107 402-734-0155 Regina.costello@boystown.org Completely KIDS 2566 St. Mary’s Ave. Omaha, NE 68105 402-397-5809 info@completelykids.org GI Forum 2002 N St. Omaha, NE 68107 402-733-9740
Joe Vukov Real Estate & Insurance Agency
3415 L St Omaha 402-731-4317 NOW LOCATED in the Stockyard Plaza
INDUSTRIAL, PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES TOOLS - HARD TO FIND ITEMS - WINDOW & SCREEN REPAIR LAWN MOWERS - SMALL ENGINE SERVICE
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INDUSTRY
LANDSCAPING Dee-sign Landscaping and Garden Shop 8530 Blondo St. Omaha, NE 68134 402-392-1444 deesign111@gmail.com
CONSTRUCTION Phillips Manufacturing 4949 S. 30th St. Omaha, NE 68107 402-339-3800 snance@phillipsmfg.com
Vinny’s Tree Service 6701 L St. Omaha, NE 68117 402-934-4646 Vinlopa@cox.net
Sheet Metal Workers Union 3333 S. 24th St. Omaha, NE 68108 402-330-3383 smwlocal3@qwestoffice.net Superior Lighting Inc. 2121 S. 24th St. Omaha, NE 68108 402-345-0800 bswarbrick@superiorlight.com info@superiorlight.com
FOOD
CleanWash Laundry Systems 4808 S. 26th St. Omaha, NE 68107 402-990-7192 tkavali@clslaundry.com
MANUFACTURING
Stephen Center 2723 Q St. Omaha, NE 68107 402-715-5442 connect@stephencenter.org
BHJ USA Inc. 2510 Edward Babe Gomez Ave. Omaha, NE 68107 402-734-8030 hadamson@bhjusa.com
The Salvation Army Kroc Center 2825 Y St. Omaha, NE 68107 402-905-3500 autumn_stock@USC.salvationarmy. org
Greater Omaha Packing Co. Inc. 3001 L St. Omaha, NE 68107 800-747-5400 info@greateromaha.com
Women on Mission for Change P.O. Box 642336 Omaha, NE 68161 402-403-9621
LAUNDRY
Promex 5001 S. 36th St. Omaha, NE 68107 402-734-0440 jmanuel.chavez@promex-ltd.com
John Roth & Son 5425 S. 43rd St. Omaha, NE 68107 402-731-7500 bobjr@johnrothandson.com
RETAIL BUILDING MATERIAL A & R Salvage & Recycling 2820 Vinton St. Omaha, NE 68105 402-346-4470 sales@arsalvage.com
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FITNESS Diamond Gym 1945 Vinton St. Omaha, NE 68101 402-302-2454
HARDWARE & SUPPLY Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Supply Co. 4916 S. 24th St. Omaha, NE 68107 402-731-0171 petersenmichels1@qwestoffice.net
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO Arnold Clark Studio 4510 S. 24th St. Omaha, NE 68107 402-733-1333 Latino Productions and Management P.O. Box 7350 4907 S. 25th St. Omaha, NE 68107 402-734-3240 latpro@latinoproductions.info
RESTAURANTS Cascio’s Steakhouse 1620 S. 10th St. Omaha, NE 68108 402-345-8313 El Alamo 4917 S. 24th St. Omaha, NE 68107
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BTR Antiques 1435 S. 13th St. Omaha, NE 68108 402-740-8943
Plaza La Esmerlada 3215 Q St. Omaha, NE 68107 402-734-5830
California Produce 3034 S. 20th St. Omaha, NE 68101 402-302-2454
Subway/Goodrich Ice Cream 2302 L St. Omaha, NE 68107 402-733-8733 lysholmd@cox.net
El Quetzal Market 1914 Vinton St. Omaha, NE 68101 402-933-9154
RETAIL 13th St. Treasures 1435 S. 13th St. Omaha, NE 68108 402-690-5736
EZ Money Jewelry & Loan 4721 S. 24th St. Omaha, NE 68107 402-731-8344
Jacobo’s Grocery Inc. 4621 S. 24th St. Omaha, NE 68107 402-733-9009 carlos@jacobos.com Modest Bride 1911 Vinton St. Omaha, NE 68101 402-763-2777
Stoysich House of Sausage 2532 S. 24th St. Omaha, NE 68108 402-341-7260 Supermercado Nuestra Familia 3548 Q St. Omaha, NE 68107 402-733-4700
Sam’s Club 9851 S. 71st St. Papillion, NE 68133 402-686-2391 tmorozc.s06181.us@samsclub. com
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Alphabetical Member Listing 13th Street Treasures................................................................... 29 A & R Salvage & Recycling........................................................... 28 AIM Institute................................................................................ 27 Arnold Clark Studio....................................................................... 28 Barkdoll & Von Ahsen, LLC............................................................ 26 Berkshire Hawathawy Ambassador Real Estate-Judy Kramer.......... 26 BHJ USA Inc................................................................................. 28 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands....................................... 27 Bob Whitehouse — Board of Regents............................................ 27 Boys Town.................................................................................... 27 BTR Antiques................................................................................ 29 California Produce......................................................................... 29 Cascio’s Steakhouse..................................................................... 28 Castro Realtors Group................................................................... 26 Catalan Consulting....................................................................... 25 City Council, District 4.................................................................. 27 City of Omaha-Office of the Mayor................................................. 27 CleanWash Laundry Systems........................................................ 28 Cobalt Credit Union....................................................................... 25 Completely KIDS........................................................................... 27 Corwin Toyota............................................................................... 25 Dee-sign Landscaping and Garden Shop........................................ 28 Diamond Gym............................................................................... 28 Don & Ron’s Carstar..................................................................... 25 Dowd, Howard & Corrigan............................................................. 26 Ed Dale Properties........................................................................ 26 Eddie’s Catering............................................................................ 25 El Alamo....................................................................................... 28 El Museo Latino............................................................................ 27 El Quetzal Market......................................................................... 29 EZ Money Jewelry & Loan............................................................. 29 First Command............................................................................. 25 First National Bank....................................................................... 25 Garcia Consulting Group................................................................ 25 GI Forum....................................................................................... 27 Good Shepherd Funeral Home....................................................... 26 Greater Bellevue Area Chamber of Commerce............................... 25 Greater Omaha Packing Co. Inc.................................................... 28 Habitat for Humanity-ReStore........................................................ 28 Harrisburg Apartments.................................................................. 27 Heartland Workforce Solutions...................................................... 25 Immaculate Conception Church.................................................... 27 Infinity Associates........................................................................ 27
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Integrated Rehab.......................................................................... 26 Jackson Lewis P.C......................................................................... 26 Jacobo’s Grocery Inc.................................................................... 29 Joe Vukov Real Estate and Insurance Agency................................ 27 John Roth & Son........................................................................... 28 Kids Can Community Center.......................................................... 28 Latino Productions and Management............................................ 28 M & M Insurance.......................................................................... 26 Mayor Jean Stothert..................................................................... 27 Metropolitan Community College.................................................. 27 Modest Bride................................................................................ 29 Nebraska Enterprise Fund............................................................. 25 Nebraska Families Collaborative.................................................... 28 Norris Middle School..................................................................... 27 NRG Media................................................................................... 26 Offutt Collison Repair.................................................................... 25 Oh-K Fast Print.............................................................................. 26 Omaha Catholic School Consortium.............................................. 27 Omaha Public Library.................................................................... 27 Omaha South High........................................................................ 27 OneWorld Community Health Centers Inc...................................... 26 Orsi’s Pizza................................................................................... 29 Partnership 4 Kids........................................................................ 28 Pesek Law, LLC............................................................................. 26 Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Supply Co................................... 28 Phillips Manufacturing.................................................................. 28 Plaza La Esmerlada....................................................................... 29 Promex......................................................................................... 28 Property Ventures, LLC.................................................................. 27 Restoration Exchange Omaha....................................................... 27 Sam’s Club.................................................................................... 29 Security National Bank.................................................................. 25 Sheet Metal Workers Union........................................................... 28 State Farm Insurance.................................................................... 26 Stephen Center............................................................................. 28 Stoysich House of Sausage........................................................... 29 Subway/Goodrich Ice Cream......................................................... 29 Superior Lighting Inc..................................................................... 28 Supermercado Nuestra Familia...................................................... 29 The Salvation Army Kroc Center.................................................... 28 Tony Sandoval............................................................................... 26 Vinnys Tree Service....................................................................... 28 Women on Mission for Change...................................................... 28
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