February Small Business of the Month: LoTemp Equipment Company
Bob Hillebrandt’s vision for LoTemp Equipment Company came into focus in 1979 when he launched the business in some unoccupied warehouse space in a north Omaha. “I wanted to take my expertise in the engineering and refrigeration fields and help companies grow,” he says. “I knew that if I maximized my knowledge and skills, I […]
January Small Business of the Month: Don & Ron’s CARSTAR Collision Center
Providing a higher level of service and some much-needed peace of mind to customers facing unplanned inconvenience and expense – that’s what drives the team at Don & Ron’s CARSTAR Collision Center, the Chamber’s first Small Business of the Month for 2018. “We help people through some of the tougher times in their life. We […]
December Small Business of the Month: Vic Gutman & Associates
2018 will mark a major milestone in the life of Vic Gutman & Associates (VGA), a regional leader in behind-the-scenes community event management and marketing. The company will celebrate its 40th anniversary next year. “VGA’s mission is to bring people together by strengthening nonprofit organizations and producing exceptional public events,” says owner Vic Gutman. Company origins […]
November Small Business of the Month: United Insurance Agencies and Affordable Auto Insurance
United Insurance Agencies and Affordable Auto Insurance have been serving the Omaha metro for almost 75 years combined. The secret to that longevity can be traced to the companies’ shared operating philosophy. “We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence in the products we sell and the knowledge we provide. We foster an environment […]
October Small Business of the Month Winner: Contemporary Analysis
Contemporary Analysis (CAN), our October Small Business of the Month, specializes in predictive analytics. Before you ask Google to define that, here’s the simple explanation: The CAN team, including president Nathan Watson and a crew of data scientists, helps businesses sort through their piles of data, find patterns, predict futures and fix problems. Predictive analytics. “It’s […]
May Small Business of the Month: Play It Again Sports
The team at Play It Again Sports, our May Small Business of the Month, rallies around three key operating goals: Provide new and gently-used sporting goods at a reasonable price so athletes of all ages and means can participate in sports and fitness activities Conduct all business in a fair and ethical manner and treat […]
March Small Business of the Month: Radio Talking Book Service Inc.
“To be able to be the ‘eyes’ for an individual is an amazing, life-changing experience.” – Linda Dueling, promotions director, Radio Talking Book Service Since 1974, it’s been a “go-to” for the blind and visually-impaired to find out what’s going on. Radio Talking Book Service Inc. (RTBS), our March Small Business of the Month, is […]
December Small Business of the Month: Omaha Fashion Week
“We really have a specialty and have become known nationally as a great place for high school- and college-age designers to get their start.”Brook Hudson, producer, Omaha Fashion Week You can hear it in Brook Hudson’s voice – a passion for possibility, whether she’s talking about Omaha Fashion Week presented by SAC Federal Credit Union, its […]
August Small Business of the Month: Hot Shops Art Center
A mattress factory in a former life, the Hot Shops Art Center has been awakening creativity in our community for more than sixteen years now; a unique mosaic of 56 art studios, three art galleries and a number of exhibition spaces. What’s more, our August Small Business of the Month has seen one of the […]
July Small Business of the Month: Schrock Innovations
“Know what you do – and do it well. Don’t dabble in areas you can’t do well.” That’s been a secret to success for Thor Schrock, an entrepreneur with a calling for the computer-related. Thor founded Schrock Innovations, our July Small Business of the Month, in 1999. It’s since grown from a home-based business […]