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Bellevue
2014 Official Guide to the Bellevue-Offutt Community
• Bellevue Buyer’s Guide • Chamber award winners • Schools, living, community •
Sponsored by the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce
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table of contents
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.
Introductions8 Chamber Message10 Mayor's Message12 Commander's Message
Welcome to Bellevue13 Bellevue at a Glance22 Leadership Bellevue31 2014 Celebrations38 Bellevue History44 Avenue of Flags56 Dining around the globe61 Bellevue Public Safety Foundation68 Education in Bellevue82 Bellevue Chamber of Commerce83 Membership Benefits
Chamber Award Winners17 Dorene Sherman18 Jolene Roberts18 Offutt Collision Repair Inc.19 Beardmore Chevrolet19 Amanda Oliver20 Akridge & Akridge Chiropractic21 Farrell's Extreme Bodyshaping21 Apache Camper Center
Business Features24 Complete Streets26 Affordable Living28 Health Care58 Convention Center63 Greening of Bellevue73 Big Thank You74 Bellevue's Largest Business Sector76 Habitat for Humanity of Sarpy County
Recreation/Activities/Entertainment33 RiverFest34 Arrows to Aerospace35 Defenders of Freedom Air Show36 Nebraska's Official Veterans Parade43 Sarpy County Historical Museum51 The Champions Village52 Fontenelle Nature Association55 Bellevue Parks57 Bellevue Little Theatre
Business Directory78 Business List – Alphabetical84 Business List – Categorical
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Working for Bellevue
Welcome to the Bellevue-Offutt com-munity 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 encour-ages 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 eco-nomic 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, employ-ment 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 commu-nity together for a regional barbecue competi-tion, 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
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 RistowPresident and CEO Bellevue Chamber of Commerce
CHAMBER MESSAGE
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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
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 SandersMayor
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Life Made SimpleLuxury Living at its fi nest!
2882 Comstock Plaza
855-467-7825www.vuebellevue.com
email: [email protected]
10215 Cape Cod Landing
855-793-0555www.thelandingsatbellevue.com
email: [email protected]
You will love our unique 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartment homes perfected for every lifestyle“You will be living like it’s the weekend everyday!”
Community Amenities• Resort Style Swimming Pool• 24 Hour Indoor/Outdoor Fitness Center• Outdoor Living Lounge with Gas Firepit• Off Leash Dog Park• Picnic Areas
Apartment Amenities• Spacious Walk-In Closets• Vaulted Ceilings• Bay Windows*• Gas Fireplaces*
Our well designed 1, 2, & 3 bedroom fl oor 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.
Community Amenities• Basketball Court/Playground• Sparkling Swimming Pool• 24 Hour Fitness Center• Bark Park• Tanning Bed
Apartment Amenities• Open Floor Plans• Full Size Washer/Dryer• Spacious Walk-In Closets• Private Patios
Offi ce Hours: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri. | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday | Noon-5 p.m. Sunday
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OFFUTT COMMANDER'S MESSAGE
A supportive communityWelcome to the Bellevue-Offutt Community,
home of the “Fightin’ Fifty-Fifth!”The 55th Wing provides dominant intel-
ligence, 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 run-way 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 won-derful 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
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
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BELLEVUE AT A GLANCELocationBellevue 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.
PoPuLationDuring 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.
cLimateBellevue 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 de-grees in July. You can expect an average 28.5 inches of rainfall annually and just more than 32 inches of snowfall.
major roadwaysNavigating 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.
airPortEppley Airfield4501 Abbott DriveOmaha, NE 68110402-661-8000
LocaL newsPaPersBellevue Leader604 Fort Crook Road NorthBellevue, NE 68005402-733-7300www.bellevueleader.com
the Base 68113604 Fort Crook Road NorthBellevue, NE 68005402-733-7300
omaha world-Herald1314 Douglas StreetOmaha, NE 68102402-444-1000www.omaha.com
LiBraryBellevue Public Library1003 Lincoln Road402-293-3157www.BellevueLibrary.org
Fire ProtectionThe 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 pro-fessional and volunteer fire departments from across eastern Nebraska.Emergency: 911
Firehouses:BFd district iAdministrative Offices211 West 22nd Avenue402-293-3153BFd district ii2110 Fairview Drive
BFd district iii9400 South 36th StreetBFd district iV13501 South 25th Street
PoLice ProtectionThe 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 department210 West Mission AvenueEmergency: 911Nonemergency: 402-293-3100
GoVernmentThe 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 HaLL210 W. Mission Avenue402-293-3000www.bellevue.net
rita sanders, mayor402-293-3020
city administrator402-293-3021
city clerk402-293-3007
city Permits402-293-3015
code enforcement402-293-3050
Finance director402-293-3088
Garbage/waste management402-293-3135
Personnel issues402-293-3009
Planning department402-293-3032
Public works402-293-3025
recreation department402-293-3142
utiLitiescaBLe tVCox Communications402-933-3000
eLectricityOmaha Public Power District402-536-4131
naturaL GasBlack Hills Energy888-890-5554
Metropolitan Utilities District402-554-6666
teLePHoneCenturyLink855-223-9631
Cox Communications402-933-4000
Windstream866-445-5880
waterMetropolitan Utilities District402-554-6666
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DAY SPAin our backyard fontenelleforest.org
BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY1000 Galvin Road South
Bellevue NE 68005402-293-2000
www.bellevue.edu
EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY
106 Peacekeeper Drive, Ste. 806Offutt AFB NE 68113
402-282-6655www.erau.edu/offutt
ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE1120 North 103rd Plaza, Suite 200
Omaha NE 68114402-331-2900
www.itt-tech.edu
METROPOLITANCOMMUNITY COLLEGE
P.O. Box 3777Omaha NE 68103
402-457-2400www.mccneb.edu
NATIONAL AMERICAN UNIVERSITY3604 Summit Plaza Drive
Bellevue NE 68123402-650-2710
www.national.edu
THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA106 Peacekeeper Drive, Suite 806
Offutt AFB NE 68113402-291-8879
www.goou.ou.edu
Colleges & Universities
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BELLEVUE’S LARGEST EMPLOYERSOffutt Air Force Base205 Looking Glass Avenue402-294-1110Employees: 9,108Industry: Militarywww.offutt.af.mil
Bellevue Public Schools1600 Highway 370402-293-4000Employees: 1,524Industry: Educationwww.bellevuepublicschools.org
Bellevue University1000 Galvin Road South402-293-2000Employees: 641Industry: Educationwww.bellevue.edu
Hillcrest Health Services1702 Hillcrest Drive402-291-8500Employees: 790Industry: Senior carewww.hillcresthealth.com
Walmart Super Center10504 South 15th Street402-292-0156Employees: 505Industry: Retailwww.walmart.com
Northrop Grumman3200 Samson Way402-291-8300Employees: 452Industry: Defensewww.ngc.com
City of Bellevue210 West Mission Avenue402-293-3000Employees: 447Industry: Governmentwww.bellevue.net
Bellevue Medical Center2500 Bellevue Medical Center Drive402-763-3000Employees: 376 Contracted staff: 300Industry: Medicalwww.bellevuemedicalcenter.com
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CHAMBER AWARD WINNERS
AMBASSADOR OF THE YEARDorene Shermanchief of protocol at the old Strategic Air Command — retired
2532 Main StBellevue, NE [email protected]
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 scrap- book 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 volun-
teers 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 AWARDJolene RobertsHillcrest Health Services, CEO1902 Hillcrest Dr, Ste ABellevue, NE [email protected]
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 AWARDOffutt Collision Repair Inc.George Rybar10106 S 15th St Bellevue, NE [email protected]
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 EXCELLENCEBeardmore ChevroletCarey Hamilton and Brian Hamilton418 Fort Crook Road North, Suite 459Bellevue, NE [email protected]@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 ALUMNIAmanda OliverBellevue Public Schools, Director of Communications1600 Highway 370Bellevue, NE [email protected]
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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• Business accounts welcome • Competitive prices • Compactors • Roll-off containers • Container sales and rentals
• Recycling • Construction sites • Clean out and haul away• Tires • Wood • Stumps and brush • Metal
Recycle and Earn Rewards Pointsto redeem for goods and services at over 1,500 local and national businesses.
Papillion Sanitation has been serving the waste and recycling needs for the Omaha Metro area since 1954. Our employees and their families all live and work in our community. Our customer service department receives extensive training on a regular basis which helps us to handle any situation that may arise. All our trucks are driven by qualifi ed drivers who have passed a rigorous screening process. Papillion Sanitation and our employees assist and donate to several charities in the wonderful community in which we live.
CHAMBER AWARD WINNERS
SMALL BUSINESS — BREAKING GROUNDAkridge & Akridge ChiropracticLacey Akridge and Craig Akridge3811 Twin Creek Dr, Ste 102Bellevue, NE [email protected], [email protected]
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 EMPLOYEESFarrell's Extreme BodyshapingWayne Lewis2219 Capehart Rd, Ste 107Bellevue, NE [email protected]
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.
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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 chal-lenges 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’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.
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challenges Bellevue is meeting and to inspire them to accept respon-sibility for providing necessary leadership.
Each session during the 10-month program is a full day.
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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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With miles of paved trails, designated right-of-ways and a progressive mentality focused on trans-forming 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 build-ing communities that rely more on mass transporta-tion, 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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Outcomes demonstrating the com-mitment 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 partici-pation 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 lifePeople come to Bellevue for many
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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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farther north.Olde Towne and Fontenelle Hills have
both apartments and larger single-family homes.
An apartment complex called Colonial Pointe at Fairview, at Highway 75 and Fairview Road, was completed last year, Hike said.
But apartment vacancies, and even rental houses, can be hard to come by in Bellevue.
“The rental market is very strong,” Hike said.
Tregaron Woods offers a more luxurious housing option tucked away in forested
hills. Although a small development, Hike said it has seen more activity recently, with three sales after the lots remained idle for quite some time.
He said one of the biggest factors in Bellevue's attraction to new residents is its accessibility to the rest of the metropolitan area.
“Bellevue is very easily accessible,” Hike said.
Highway 75 into Omaha is a huge advan-tage, he said, and the Highway 34 corridor will increase access and potential development.
Bellevue also prides itself on its senior residences. They provide a supporting envi-ronment with activities and care for the aging population.
The award-winning Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home is located off Capehart Road, a short distance from Offutt.
Hillcrest Health Services, headquartered in Bellevue, continues to expand its senior living options. From Victoria Gardens to
Mable Rose Estates assisted living, Hillcrest has facilities that offer a range of services. Plus, just west in Papillion is Hillcrest Country Estates, a retirement community with various levels of senior care.
At the corner of Cornhusker and Fort Crook roads sits Richmont Village, independent-living apartments for seniors. Harmony Court provides a similar environment with its Wall Street facility.
Also along Fort Crook Road is Heritage Ridge Retirement Community, which offers transitional senior care — indepen-dent living, assisted living and memory support.
Whether you're a first-time homeowner or recently re-tired, you're sure to find a place to call your own in Bellevue.
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There may be changes to health insur-ance, 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 hospi-tal, 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 metro-politan 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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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, includ-ing impressive participation from Offutt Air Force Base. This year’s parade is November 8.
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ANNUAL QUILT SHOWSarpy 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 birthplaceThere 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 govern-ment 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.
Above: A photo from the Sarpy Coutny centennial celebration held in 1957. The Bellevueites in the photo dressed up in 1857 period clothing during the event. The “oldest town south of the border” refers to Bellevue after Sarpy County formed following its split from Douglas County.
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Logan Fontenelle also worked for Peter Sarpy, a businessman and fer-ryboat 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
In 1970, the Bellevue Depot was moved to its current location at the Sarpy County Historical Museum.
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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 sec-ond 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 heart-land, 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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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 as-sociated 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
Fontenelle Hall at Bellevue College in the early 1900s.
I encourage you to get out and explore Nebraska’s birthplace!Ben Justman, Executive Director, Sarpy County Museum
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This log cabin, built in the 1830s, is the oldest standing struc-ture 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 ap-pointment, call the Sarpy County Museum at 402-292-1880.
OLDEST STANDING STRUCTURE IN BELLEVUE
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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, begin-ning on page 38.
A visit to Sarpy museum like a trip through time
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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.
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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.
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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 prac-tice 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.
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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
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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 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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Hungry?Your first stop should be in Bellevue
Let’s face it, America is a melting pot of cultures.
And Bellevue offers a variety of flavors and cuisines from around the globe.
American cuisine has changed over the years, but many eateries, pubs, casual dining and fast food options have it covered.
There are even some great barbecue establishments, too.
And there are plenty of pizza places to suit a variety of tastes.
But if your mood is for something south of the border, there are several restaurants offering Mexican fare.
Or, if something with an Asian flair is what you’re craving, there are plenty of establishments from which to choose.
Hosting an event? Look no further than the city limits to find a caterer.
Don’t forget those pastries for the office or the cake for the special birthday or wedding. There are several bakeries in the city, too.
No matter where your taste buds want to take you, Bellevue restaurants can satisfy.
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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.
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In late August of 2013, a group of Bellevue city officials, city council members and the president of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce got into a van early in the morning and headed for Manhattan, Kan., to tour a hotel and convention center.
They were on the road to see an example of a facility that was similar to their vision that would fill the needs of the growing Bellevue community.
The City and the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce have worked diligently together to address a community need for a modern, appropriately-sized meeting and event facility paired with a high quality hotel with both located near high quality business, profes-sional and medical offices where community members can gather for a variety of business, community and individual activities.
After touring numerous similar facilities throughout the region and months of negotiation and hard work between the City of Bellevue, the Bellevue Chamber
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In late February of 2014, the Bellevue City Council approved the agreements needed for a hotel and convention center to be built in Bellevue.
This project will be built along Raynor Parkway in the Twin Creek area of Bellevue, which is north of the 36th Street and Highway 370 intersection. Marcus Theater is just to the south and Culver’s is directly east of the development.
The Conference Center will be able to seat up to 1,000 people in the main ballroom.
This 25,000-square-foot area can be separated to serve several smaller meetings or receptions and will have modern audio/visual equipment available.
The City has entered in to an agreement with Kinseth Hospitality Group of Lamar, Iowa, to man-age and operate the conference center.
The Kinseth Group has a proven record of operating similar facilities in the region.
“Kinseth has done their homework. They know there is a need in this area for such a venue, and they know there is money to be made here in Bellevue,” said City Council President Kathy Saniuk.
Marriott International, Inc. has given franchise approval for a 124-room Courtyard by Marriott to be
part of the development. The hotel has a projected cost of $15 million.
The City has budgeted $8 million for development of the conference and event center, with the project cost
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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
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 ad-dition 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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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 com-munity 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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BPSF president Carol Blood said the board members will also lend their expertise to local nonprofit organizations in fields such as grant writing, business management and fund raising.
“Each of our board members has volun-teered their time, talents or treasure to share with not only our foundation, but with anyone in the commu-nity looking to make Bellevue a safer place to live,” Blood said.
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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 semi- trailers will increase fuel and transporta-tion 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
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• 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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“Just about every container in that aisle is able to be recycled,” Preister said.
Ruth Richter, Green Bellevue vice presi-dent, 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 resi-dential pickup.
Richter said getting people to take advan-tage 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
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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.
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opened at 211 Galvin Road N. A ribbon- cutting 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 council-
man, 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 recy-cling, 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 terra-cycling. 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 op-portunities to educate residents and dispense information about recycling.
All residents are invited to Green Bellevue’s monthly meetings. Details about the upcom-ing meeting topics are posted on the group’s website at www.greenbellevue.org.
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(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, presi-dent of Green Bellevue, “who takes Terracycling a step farther and weaves plastic shopping bags into purses and vests.”
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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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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
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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 impor-tantly, Bellevue Public Schools consistently rank high academically in Nebraska and the nation.
“Bellevue Public Schools is a great place to learn.
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.
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Competing against nearly 1,000 other schools, the U.S. News & World Report recognition includ-ed 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 read-ily available at Bellevue University.
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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, electron-ic 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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Smaller, independent defense contractors like the Garrett Group and Software Engineering Services Systems call Bellevue home.
It’s because of the city’s high-tech labor pool, dependable utilities, extensive telecommu-nications 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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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
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Habitat for Humanity of Sarpy County is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organiza-tion. 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.
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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.
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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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For additional contact information, please see the corresponding category listings, pages 84 to 94.
AAA Windows N Doors .............................................................Home ImprovementAAA Nebraska .............................................................................................. TravelAAFES ....................................................................................................... GroceryAblah Enterprises LLC ..........................................................................Real EstateAccess Bank ........................................................................ Financial InstitutionsAdams & Sullivan P.C. .............................................................................. AttorneyAdvocate Nurses LLC .............................................................Healthcare ServicesAesthetics & Family Dentistry ................................................................. DentistryAesthetics by Carmela ............................................................................... BeautyAkridge & Akridge Chiropractic LLC ................................................... ChiropracticAldi, Inc. .................................................................................................... GroceryAlegent Creighton Health Midlands Hospital ........................................... HospitalAlfonza W Davis Chapter Tuskegee Airmen Inc. ...............................OrganizationsAlzheimer’s Association Midlands Chapter .....................................OrganizationsAME Computers ...................................................................Computer ConsultingAmerican Diabetes Association .......................................................OrganizationsAmerican Family Insurance - Travis Castle .............................................InsuranceAmerican National Bank of Sarpy County ............................ Financial InstitutionsAmerican Payment Systems .....................................................Business ServicesAnytime Fitness ......................................................................... Fitness/NutritionAOS ....................................................................................... Business ConsultingApache Camper Center Inc ..................................................................... CampersApollo Heating & Air Conditioning ................................................................. HVACApplebee’s ...........................................................................................RestaurantA-Relief Services Inc ..................................................... Rental/Facilities ServicesArt F/X Screenprinting & Embroidery .................................................... MarketingAT&T Government Solutions .....................................................................SecurityATK Aerospace Systems .........................................................Defense ContractorAuto Body Authority .........................................................................Auto ServicesAvery Rents ................................................................... Rental/Facilities ServicesAXA Advisors-Matt Hooker ........................................................Financial Advisors
BB & B Classic Dogs LLC ........................................................................RestaurantBackyard Tree Experts ......................................................................... Landscape BAE Systems ...........................................................................Defense ContractorBakers Supermarket................................................................................. GroceryBaldwin’s Flooring America ...................................................Home ImprovementBank Of Nebraska ................................................................ Financial InstitutionsBay Hills Golf Course ........................................................................... AttractionsBeardmore Chevrolet..........................................................................Auto DealerBeardmore Insurance Services .............................................................InsuranceBel’ Angelo Boutique ................................................................................... RetailBella Rouge Salon and Spa LLC ................................................................. BeautyBella Terre ...................................................................................................WineryBellevue Berry Farm & Pumpkin Patch ................................................ AttractionsBellevue Bodyworks Massage ................................................................... BeautyBelleVUE Cafe & Marketplace .............................................................RestaurantBellevue City ......................................................................................GovernmentBellevue City Council Member - Carol Blood......................................GovernmentBellevue Community Foundation .....................................................OrganizationsBellevue Family Practice P.C. ................................................................PhysiciansBellevue Florist ............................................................................................FloristBellevue GAR Memorial Bridge ........................................................OrganizationsBellevue Garden Club ......................................................................Organizations
Bellevue Housing Authority ...............................................................GovernmentBellevue Junior Sports Assoc ...........................................................OrganizationsBellevue Keno ...................................................................................... AttractionsBellevue Leader .................................................................................... MarketingBellevue Little Theatre ......................................................................... AttractionsBellevue Medical Center .......................................................................... HospitalBellevue Memorial Chapel .............................................................. Funeral HomeBellevue Pet Adventures .............................................................. Animal ServicesBellevue Physical Therapy Associates ........................................ Physical TherapyBellevue Printing Company ..............................................................Print ServicesBellevue Public Safety Foundation ..................................................OrganizationsBellevue Public School Board - Nina Wolford ....................................GovernmentBellevue Public Schools .........................................................................EducationBellevue Rental Center ................................................. Rental/Facilities ServicesBellevue Senior Community Center ..............................................Senior ServicesBellevue Toyota Scion .........................................................................Auto DealerBellevue Travel............................................................................................. TravelBellevue University ................................................................................EducationBellevue Urgent Care ..........................................................................Urgent CareBellevue Vision Clinic P.C. .......................................................................... OpticalBellewood Courts .........................................................................Senior ServicesBerkshire Hathaway Home Services-Ambassador Real Estate -
Michelle Gustafson .........................................................................Real EstateBest Western White House Inn ..................................................................... HotelBetter Business Bureau ...................................................................OrganizationsBetter Business Equipment .......................................Office Equipment/FurnitureBig Johns Car Wash .........................................................................Auto ServicesBig Red Locksmiths Inc. ....................................................................... LocksmithBlack Hills Energy ......................................................................................UtilitiesBlue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska ......................................................InsuranceBoeing ....................................................................................Defense ContractorBooz Allen Hamilton ...............................................................Defense ContractorBoy Scouts of America Mid-America Council ...................................OrganizationsBrandeis Catering ....................................................................... Bakery/CateringBulldawg Tax Services .........................................................................Accounting
CC & C Tailor Shop ..................................................................... Dry Cleaner/TailorCake Specialists ......................................................................... Bakery/CateringCalvert Systems Engineering .................................................................EngineersCandlewood Suites ....................................................................................... HotelCanth Awards/Custom T’s .................................................................... MarketingCape Truck Toppers Inc....................................................................Auto ServicesCapehart Floral & Gifts ................................................................................FloristCareerlink.com/AIM Institute ..............................................Employment/StaffingCarol Blood for Nebraska Legislator ...........................................................PolitialCashflow Billing LLC ............................................................................AccountingCass Sarpy Industries .................................. Developmental Disabilities ServicesCAT Electric ............................................................................................ElectricalCB Richard Ellis/MEGA-Dean Hokanson .............................................Real EstateCB Richard Ellis/MEGA-Mark Obermeyer ............................................Real EstateCBSHOME Real Estate-Bryan Fraser ....................................................Real EstateCBSHOME Real Estate-John Hansen ...................................................Real EstateCenturyLink ..........................................................................TelecommunicationsCharter West National Bank ................................................ Financial InstitutionsCharv’s Contracting .......................................................................... Construction Chick-fil-A .............................................................................................Restaurant
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BUSINESS LISTINGS (Alphabetical)
Christ Community Church .......................................................................... ChurchCiaccio Roofing Corporation ..................................................Home ImprovementClatterbuck Properties .........................................................................Real EstateCM’s A Cut Above ................................................................................. LandscapeComfort Inn & Suites .................................................................................... HotelCommercial Solutions Insurance LLC-Jeff Siedlik ..................................InsuranceConvenient CarePlus .............................................................Healthcare ServicesConvergence Coaching LLC .................................................. Business ConsultingConway Oil ...................................................................................... Chemicals/OilCoreslab Structures (OMAHA) Inc. .................................................... Construction Cornerstone Christian School ................................................................EducationCornhusker Auto Wash & Detail Center ...........................................Auto ServicesCoSentry ..............................................................................Computer ConsultingCourtyard by Marriott LaVista ....................................................................... HotelCox Communications .................................................................................UtilitiesCroker Huck Kasher Dewitt Anderson Gonderinger LLC.......................... AttorneyCSC .........................................................................................Defense ContractorCSSS.Net ................................................................................Defense ContractorCulver’s of Bellevue .............................................................................RestaurantCustom Catering at Bellevue University ..................................... Bakery/CateringCVS/Pharmacy ......................................................................................Pharmacy
DD C Electric / Heartland Lighting, Inc. ....................................................ElectricalD J’s Dugout .........................................................................................RestaurantDairy Queen .........................................................................................RestaurantDaniel J Gross Catholic High School ......................................................EducationDaniell Crossing LLC ............................................................................Real EstateDarling International ............................................................................ RenderingDavita Cornhusker Dialysis ............................................................Dialysis CenterDelta Force Security .................................................................................SecurityDicobe Media Inc .............................................. Audio-Visual Production ServicesDME United ............................................................................... Medical ServicesDon & Millie’s ......................................................................................RestaurantDPC Industries ................................................................................ Chemicals/OilDrizzles ....................................................................................... Bakery/CateringDunlow Orthodontics, P.C. ...................................................................... Dentistry
EE & A Consulting Group, Inc. ..................................................................EngineersEagle Copy & Business Solutions ....................................................Print ServicesEar Specialists ......................................................................................PhysiciansEar, Nose & Throat/Allergy Service .......................................................PhysiciansEastern Nebraska Veterans Home ...............................................Senior ServicesEd’s Auto Body, Inc. .........................................................................Auto ServicesEdward Jones - Scott Sneller ....................................................Financial AdvisorsElder Jewelry................................................................................................ RetailEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University ...................................................EducationErnst International ................................................................ Business ConsultingErwin’s Jewelry ............................................................................................ RetailEver-Bloom ..................................................................................................FloristExcel Physical Therapy ................................................................ Physical TherapyExecustay ................................................................................Corporate HousingExecutive Consulting ............................................................ Business ConsultingExelis Inc. ...............................................................................Defense ContractorEye Specialists ........................................................................................... Optical
FFarm Bureau Financial Services- Randy Dockweiler .............................InsuranceFarrell’s Extreme Body Shaping ................................................. Fitness/NutritionFinancial Strategies- John James .............................................Financial AdvisorsFirst Command Financial ..........................................................Financial AdvisorsFirst National Bank .............................................................. Financial InstitutionsFirst National Bank - Johnathon Culliver.............................. Financial InstitutionsFive Points Bank .................................................................. Financial InstitutionsFontenelle Hills Apartments ............................................................... ApartmentsFontenelle Nature Association ............................................................. AttractionsFP Associates - Dr. James Cervantes MD..............................................PhysiciansFP Associates - Dr. Brock LaSure MD ...................................................PhysiciansFranklin American Mortgage Company ............................................... MortgagesFraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3912 ..............................................OrganizationsFullenkamp Doyle & Jobeun .................................................................... Attorney
GGallup ................................................................................................... MarketingGamez Gone Wild, L.L.C. ................................................................EntertainmentGirl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska ..........................................................OrganizationsGodfather’s Pizza .................................................................................RestaurantGolden Corral ......................................................................................RestaurantGoodwill Industries ..........................................................................OrganizationsGreat Southern Bank ........................................................... Financial InstitutionsGreat Western Bank ............................................................ Financial InstitutionsGreen Bellevue ................................................................................OrganizationsGus Erickson .......................................................................................... Individual
HH & R Block ..........................................................................................AccountingHabitat for Humanity of Sarpy County .............................................OrganizationsHampton Inn ................................................................................................. HotelHands of Heartland ..................................... Developmental Disabilities ServicesHarlan Drive Properties .......................................................................Real EstateHarmony Court .............................................................................Senior ServicesHarris Information Technology Services .................................Defense ContractorHausman Agency LLC ............................................................................InsuranceHDR .......................................................................................................ArchitectsHeadley Realty - Chuck ........................................................................Real EstateHeartland America Chapter Military Officers Association ...............OrganizationsHeartland Family Service .....................................................................CounselingHeartland Financial Services LLC - Bill O’Donnel .....................Financial AdvisorsHeartland Marketing & Communication ............................................... MarketingHeeran’s Home Team-DEEB Realty - Judy Compton .............................Real EstaeHenry Doorly Zoo ................................................................................. AttractionsHeritage Ridge Retirement Community ........................................Senior ServicesHike Real Estate PC - David Dunn ........................................................Real EstateHike Real Estate PC - Rusty Hike .........................................................Real EstateHillcrest Health Services ..............................................................Senior ServicesHobscheidt-Henry Pro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram ...............................Auto DealerHoliday Inn Express ...................................................................................... HotelHolland Basham Architects ...................................................................ArchitectsHomes for Heroes ................................................................................Real EstateHonda Cars of Bellevue ......................................................................Auto DealerHoogeveen Chiropractic Wellness Center ......................................... ChiropracticHusch Blackwell LLP................................................................................ AttorneyHy-Vee Inc ................................................................................................. Grocery
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BUSINESS LISTINGS (Alphabetical)
IInter-Tech Collision Center ...............................................................Auto ServicesITT Technical Institute ............................................................................EducationIxtapa Mexican Restaurant .................................................................Restaurant
JJackson Lewis PC .................................................................................... AttorneyJamison Family Salon ................................................................................ BeautyJammers Pub .......................................................................................RestaurantJazzercise Bellevue Fitness Center ............................................ Fitness/NutritionJeff Henry Chevrolet ...........................................................................Auto DealerJensen Tire Company.......................................................................Auto ServicesJeremy Johnson Photography ..................................................Photography/ArtistJohn A. Gentleman Mortuaries ....................................................... Funeral HomeJohn Edwards Salon & Day Spa ................................................................. BeautyJohn Perrin Company Inc. ................................................................. Construction Jon Stevens Golf Instruction & Services .............................................. Attractions
KKatrina Methot-Swanson .........................................................Photography/ArtistKiewit Building Group Inc. ................................................................ Construction Kiwanis Club of Bellevue .................................................................OrganizationsKiwanis Club of Bellevue - Offutt ......................................................OrganizationsKnights of Columbus Council 6192 .................................................OrganizationsKoley Jessen PC LLO ................................................................................ AttorneyKPE Consulting Engineers .....................................................................Engineers
LLamar Outdoor Advertising ................................................................... MarketingLifeCare Family Medicine of Bellevue ...................................................PhysiciansLittle Mountain Web Design................................................................Web DesignLJ Construction ................................................................................. Construction Lockheed Martin.....................................................................Defense ContractorLutheran Family Services.................................................................OrganizationsLyman-Richey Corporation ................................................................ Construction
MMacAulay-Brown Inc. ..............................................................Defense ContractorMadonna Rehabilitaion ........................................................................... HospitalMain Street Properties ........................................................................Real EstateMajestix Salon ........................................................................................... BeautyMarathon Ventures Inc. .............................................. Food/Beverage DistributerMarcus Twin Creek Cinema ................................................................. AttractionsMax I Walker ............................................................................ Dry Cleaner/TailorMax Muscle Sports Nutrition ..................................................... Fitness/NutritionMcCallie Associates Inc. .........................................................Defense ContractorMcGrath North Mullin & Kratz PC LLO ..................................................... AttorneyMcIntosh Family Dental .......................................................................... DentistryMeridian Clinical Research .......................................................Medical ResearchMetropolitan Community College ..........................................................EducationMetropolitan Utilities District .....................................................................UtilitiesMidlands Community Foundation ....................................................OrganizationsMidlands Real Estate - K C Bethel .......................................................Real EstateMidwest Medical Transport Company ....................................... Medical ServicesMike Hogan Development Company ...................................................Real EstateMindSet ................................................................................ Business ConsultingMoonstruck Meadery .................................................................................WineryMOSI / Multi-Option Systems Inc. ..........................................Defense Contractor
NNational American University ................................................................EducationNavy Federal Credit Union ................................................... Financial InstitutionsNebraska Aerial Photography LLC ...........................................Photography/ArtistNebraska Business Development Center ........................................OrganizationsNebraska Department of Labor ...........................................Employment/StaffingNebraska Humane Society .......................................................... Animal ServicesNebraska State Senator- Sue Crawford .............................................GovernmentNewstreet Properties LLC ....................................................................Real EstateNext Move Marketing .........................................................................Web DesignNo Frills Supermarket ............................................................................... GroceryNobbies ....................................................................................................... RetailNorthrop Grumman ................................................................Defense ContractorNP Dodge - Husker Home Finder Team - Angela May ..........................Real EstateNP Dodge - The Campbell Team ...........................................................Real EstateNP Dodge - Jerry Vogel .........................................................................Real Estate
OOffutt Collision Repair ......................................................................Auto ServicesOmaha Public Power District .....................................................................UtilitiesOmaha Sports Marketing & Consulting ................................................ MarketingOmaha Storm Chasers ........................................................................ AttractionsOmaha Symphony Association ............................................................ AttractionsOmaha World-Herald ............................................................................ MarketingOne Way Insurance Agency ...................................................................InsuranceOutback Steakhouse ...........................................................................Restaurant
PPanera Bread .......................................................................................RestaurantPapa John’s Pizza ...............................................................................RestaurantPapillion Sanitation/Waste Connections of Nebraska ..............................UtilitiesPapillion-La Vista Public School District ................................................EducationPavilion at Twin Creek Apartments ..................................................... ApartmentsPaychex ...............................................................................................AccountingPerformance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram .............................................Auto DealerPharaoh’s Inc. ......................................................................................RestaurantPilgrim Lutheran Church ............................................................................ ChurchPlatteview Country Club ...................................................................... AttractionsPrincipal Financial Group - Alicia Richards ...............................Financial AdvisorsPrincor Financial Services ........................................................Financial AdvisorsProfessional Title Company .................................................................Real EstatePump & Pantry #50 .................................................................Convenience Store
QQuality Brands - Budweiser ........................................ Food/Beverage DistributerQuality Living Inc. ....................................................................... Physical TherapyQuik Cash ............................................................................ Financial InstitutionsQuikTrip Corporation ................................................................Convenience Store
RRalph Gladbach - Architect ....................................................................ArchitectsRaytheon ................................................................................Defense ContractorRegal Awards & Advertising Specialties ............................................... MarketingRichmont Village ...........................................................................Senior ServicesRising View - A Bellevue Offutt Community ..........................................Real EstateRodeway Inn ................................................................................................. HotelROI Consulting Inc ...............................................................Computer ConsultingRomeo’s of Bellevue ............................................................................Restaurant
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Root Solutions LLC ............................................................... Business ConsultingRosacker & Associates, LLC ............................................................. Construction Rove Pest Control ..................................................................Home ImprovementRWR Innovations ......................................................................................... Retail
SSAC Federal Credit Union ..................................................... Financial InstitutionsSampson Construction ..................................................................... Construction SARCO, Inc ...........................................................................................Real EstateSarpy County Clerk - Deb Houghtaling ...............................................GovernmentSarpy County Clerk’s Office - Fred Uhe ..............................................GovernmentSarpy County Democrats .......................................................................... PoliticalSarpy County Economic Development Corporation ...........................GovernmentSarpy County Historical Museum ........................................................ AttractionsSarpy County Register of Deeds - Lloyd Dowding ..............................GovernmentSarpy County Reporting Center .........................................................GovernmentSarpy County Treasurer - Rich James ................................................GovernmentSarpy County Treasurer’s Office - Rene Dreiling ................................GovernmentSarpy/Cass Department of Health & Wellness .......................... Medical ServicesSchwan’s .................................................................... Food/Beverage DistributerScience Application International Corporation .......................Defense ContractorSCORE/Omaha Score Chapter 40 ...................................................OrganizationsSerrano IT Services.................................................................Defense ContractorService Alliance LLC............................................................ Cleaning/RestorationServiceOne ................................................................................................... HVACSERVPRO of Sarpy County .................................................. Cleaning/RestorationShadow Lake Collision Center .........................................................Auto ServicesShadow Lake Towne Center ........................................................................ RetailShelter Insurance - Dennis Maloy ..........................................................InsuranceSherwin Williams ...................................................................Home ImprovementSignIT .................................................................................................... MarketingSilverstone Group Inc. ...........................................................................InsuranceSimons Service Inc. - Auto Repair ....................................................Auto ServicesSimply Well LLC ......................................................................... Fitness/NutritionSoftware Engineering Services ...............................................Defense ContractorSouthroads Technology Park ...............................................................Real EstateSpectrum Writing Studio ...........................................................Business ServicesSplash Pads for Bellevue ..................................................................... AttractionsSt. Mary’s Church & School ...................................................................EducationState Farm Insurance - Amy Huck ..........................................................InsuranceState Farm Insurance - Dick Rupert .......................................................InsuranceState Farm Insurance - Jeff Gotch ..........................................................InsuranceState Farm Insurance - Team Ricchini ...................................................InsuranceStella’s Bar and Grill ............................................................................RestaurantStrategic Professional Resources Inc. ....................................Defense ContractorSuit Up! Gentlemen’s Choice Tuxedo’s ........................................................ RetailSwine Dining BBQ ................................................................................Restaurant
TTAKE AIM ...................................................................... Training Facility/ShootingTEKsystems ............................................................................Defense ContractorTerry McGill Inc. .....................................................................Home ImprovementTerry’s Auto and Truck Repair Inc.....................................................Auto ServicesTexture Salon & Spa .................................................................................. BeautyThanksgiving Lutheran Church .................................................................. ChurchThe Champions Village ......................................................................... AttractionsThe Creative J ........................................................................................ MarketingThe Egg & I ...........................................................................................Restaurant
The Family Doc LLC ...............................................................................PhysiciansThe Garrett Group ...................................................................Defense ContractorThe Landings Apartments ................................................................... ApartmentsThe Private Mortgage Group ................................................................ MortgagesThe Salvation Army Kroc Center ................................... Rental/Facilities ServicesThe UPS Store ..................................................................................Print ServicesThe Vue at Bellevue Apartments ........................................................ ApartmentsThe Weitz Company........................................................................... Construction Thomas S. Thomas CPA ........................................................................AccountingThompson/Dreessen/Dorner Inc. ..........................................................EngineersTobacco Free Sarpy..........................................................................OrganizationsTodd Archer Hyundai ..........................................................................Auto DealerTowne Dental .......................................................................................... DentistryTrees, Shrubs & More .......................................................................... LandscapeTregaron Golf Course ........................................................................... AttractionsTrico Mechanical Services ............................................................................ HVACTuffy Auto Service Centers ...............................................................Auto ServicesTwelve 31 Interactive ............................................................................ MarketingTwin City Masonry-Hall Inc. ............................................................... Construction Twin Creek Animal Hospital ......................................................... Animal ServicesTwin Creek LP Development ................................................................Real Estate
UU-Haul - Olde Town ........................................................ Rental/Facilities ServicesUnited Way/Midlands ......................................................................OrganizationsUniversity of Oklahoma..........................................................................EducationURS Corporation .....................................................................Defense ContractorU.S. Cellular ..........................................................................TelecommunicationsU.S. Small Business Administration..........................................Business Services
VValentino’s ...........................................................................................RestaurantVeteran Defense Services Inc. ................................................Defense ContractorVeteran’s United Home Loans ............................................................. MortgagesVolunteer Firefighter’s Hall ........................................... Rental/Facilities Services
WWal-Mart ...................................................................................................... RetailWalmart Neighborhood Market ................................................................ GroceryWashington Terrace LLC .....................................................Manufactured HomesWatkins Concrete Block Company Inc. ............................................. Construction Welch Web Design ..............................................................................Web DesignWells Fargo Bank N.A. .......................................................... Financial InstitutionsWestlake Ace Hardware .........................................................Home ImprovementWilliams-Deras & Associates .................................................................InsuranceWillis Regier, AIA Architect Inc. .............................................................ArchitectsWindstream ..........................................................................TelecommunicationsWoodhouse Nissan .............................................................................Auto DealerWoodmen of the World ....................................................................OrganizationsWounded Warriors Family Support ..................................................Organizations
YYeck’s Tire & Auto ............................................................................Auto Services
ZZaiss & Company .................................................................................. Marketing
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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 manag-ing 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 oppor-tunities 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, leader-ship 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 informa-tion for govern-ment and com-munity 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 commu-nity by helping those who are new to Bellevue get introduced to the community.
“Networking has a more far-reaching benefit than people realize,” Ristow said.
And for even more networking and com-munity 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 MEMBERMARKETING OPPORTUNITIES· Bellevue Business Briefs — Monthlynewsletter 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 ableto 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 — Atno cost, you can list a discount or serviceoffered to other Bellevue Chambermembers exclusively.· Member sponsorship — High visibilityis offered to members who sponsorChamber events. As an event sponsor,your name is displayed and promoted,giving broad exposure at no additionalcost above the sponsorship fee.· Bellevue First...Bellevue Now —Members are able to showcase productsand services to the Bellevue Communityand Greater Bellevue area in a tradeshow atmosphere.· Advocate for business — The chamberis the voice of business in local, county,state and federal issues that are relevantto the business community.· Business Referral Service — Each yearthousands of referrals of chamber members are given to potential customers.· Bellevue-Offutt Welcome Bag — Participate in the Bellevue-Offutt WelcomeBag. Include a company flyer, coupon or marketing product in the welcomebags 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 candisplay their cards and promotionalmaterials in the Chamber office — exposure to more than 13,500 walk-ins yearly at no additional cost.
· Membership Directory — 400-plusBellevue-area chamber memberbusinesses on ready-to-use labels or as alist. Both are available to members only;first set of labels is free; additionalsets are $20 each.· Personal assistance — The Chamber ishere to assist you and your business inany way possible.· Resource center — The chamber isthe first point of contact for new andexisting businesses, individuals who arerelocating and visitors who are lookingfor information on Bellevue. The chamberreceives 20,000 referral/informationalphone calls per year.· Ambassador Program — Ambassadorsare the goodwill and social arm of thechamber.
BUSINESS EDUCATION· Focus on Success — Professional Development Series includes training workshops and seminars to enhance professional development. · Leadership Bellevue — Is an opportu-nity 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 aboutthe many benefits, services and ways tomake 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 includepresentation of framed certificate, ribboncutting, networking, increased visibility andthe opportunity to showcase your business.· Chamber University — Luncheonsfeaturing 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 posi-tive 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 com-
munity 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 upcom-
ing 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.
BUSINESS LISTINGS (Categorical)
ACCOUNTINGBulldawg Tax Services2221 Main StBellevue, NE 68005402-898-2672www.bulldawgtax.com
Cashflow Billing LLC2221 Main StBellevue, NE 68005402-898-0561www.cashflowbilling.com
H & R Block10503 S 15th St, Ste 108Bellevue, NE 68123402-293-3077www.hrblock.com
Paychex2637 S 158th PlazaOmaha, NE 68130402-331-6600www.paychex.com
Thomas S Thomas CPA2112 Eagle Crest DrPapillion, NE 68133402-597-0870www.thomasthomascpa.com
ANIMAL SERVICESBellevue Pet Adventures8705 S 9th StBellevue, NE 68005402-403-3923www.bellevuepetadventures.com
Nebraska Humane Society8929 Fort StOmaha, NE 68134402-444-7800www.nehumanesociety.org
Twin Creek Animal Hospital3905 Twin Creek Dr, Ste 103Bellevue, NE 68123402-505-9033www.twincreekah.com
APARTMENTSFontenelle Hills Apts200 Martin Dr WBellevue, NE 68005402-291-6040www.fontenellehills.net
Pavilion at Twin Creek Apartments4007 Raynor ParkwayBellevue, NE 68123402-932-1766www.paviliontwincreek.com
The Landings Apartments10215 Cape Cod LandingBellevue, NE 68123402-932-0909www.landingsatbellevue.com
The Vue at Bellevue Apartments2882 Comstock PlazaBellevue, NE 68123402-292-7607www.vuebellevue.com
ARCHITECTSHDR8404 Indian Hills DriveOmaha, NE 68114402-399-1000www.hdrinc.com
Holland Basham Architects119 S 49th AveOmaha, NE 68132402-551-0800 www.hba1.com
Ralph Gladbach - Architect1708 Childs Rd EBellevue, NE 68005402-934-7749
Willis Regier, AIA Architect Inc.1502 Fort Crook Rd S, Ste 243Bellevue, NE 68005402-291-2910
ATTORNEYAdams & Sullivan PC1246 Golden Gate Dr, Ste 1Papillion, NE 68046402-339-9550www.adamsandsullivan.com
Croker Huck Kasher Dewitt Anderson Gonderinger LLC2120 S 72 St, Ste 1200Omaha, NE 68124402-391-6777www.crokerlaw.com
Fullenkamp Doyle & Jobeun11440 W Center Rd, Ste COmaha, NE 68144402-334-0700
Husch Blackwell LLP13330 California St, No. 200Omaha, NE 68154402-964-5098www.huschblackwell.com
Jackson Lewis PC10050 Regency Cir, Ste 400Omaha, NE 68114402-391-1991www.jacksonlewis.com
Koley Jessen PC LLO1125 S 103 St, Ste 800Omaha, NE 68124402-390-9500www.koleyjessen.com
McGrath North Mullin & Kratz PC LLOFirst National Tower, 1601 Dodge St, Ste 3700Omaha, NE 68102402-341-3070www.mcgrathnorth.com
ATTRACTIONSBay Hills Golf Course3200 Buccaneer BlvdPlattsmouth, NE 68048402-298-8191www.bayhillsgolfclub.com
Bellevue Berry Farm & Pumpkin Patch11001 S 48th StPapillion, NE 68133402-331-5500www.bellevueberryfarm.com
Bellevue Keno10308 S 23rd StBellevue, NE 68123402-934-5367www.playkenotoday.com
Bellevue Little Theatre203 W Mission Ave, P.O. Box 162Bellevue, NE 68005402-291-1554www.bellevuelittletheatre.com
Fontenelle Nature Association1111 N Bellevue BlvdBellevue, NE 68005402-731-3140www.fontenelleforest.org
Henry Doorly Zoo3701 S 10th StOmaha, NE 68107402-734-8401www.omahazoo.com
Jon Stevens Golf Instruction & Services1909 Old Gaelic CirBellevue, NE 68123402-292-1672
Marcus Twin Creek Cinema3909 Raynor PkwyBellevue, NE 68123402-827-8946www.marcustheaters.com
Omaha Storm Chasers12356 Ballpark WayPapillion, NE 68046402-738-5101www.omahastormchasers.com
Omaha Symphony Association1605 Howard StOmaha, NE 68102402-342-3836www.omahasymphony.org
Platteview Country Club4215 Platteview RdBellevue, NE 68123402-291-5927www.platteviewcc.com
Sarpy County Historical Museum2402 Clay StBellevue, NE 68005402-292-1880www.sarpycountymuseum.org
Splash Pads for Bellevue1805 Lindy LnBellevue, NE 68005402-733-2926www.splashpadsforbellevue.org
The Champions Village14402 Harlan Lewis Rd Bellevue, NE 68005402-690-1770www.thechampionsvillage.com
Tregaron Golf Course13909 Glen Garry CirBellevue, NE 68123402-292-9300www.tregarongolf.com
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BUSINESS LISTINGS (Categorical)
AUDIO-VISUAL PRODUCTION SERVICES
Dicobe Media Inc1502 JF Kennedy Dr, Ste 1Bellevue, NE 68005402-291-3381www.dicobe.com
AUTO DEALERBeardmore Chevrolet418 Fort Crook Rd N, P.O. Box 459Bellevue, NE 68005402-734-2525www.beardmorechevy.com
Bellevue Toyota Scion608 Fort Crook Rd NBellevue, NE 68005402-733-4445www.bellevuetoyota.net
Hobscheidt-Henry Pro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram319 Fulton AvePlattsmouth, NE 68048402-296-5000www.goprododge.com
Honda Cars of Bellevue510 Fort Crook Rd NBellevue, NE 68005402-734-3330www.hondacarsofbellevue.com
Jeff Henry Chevrolet302 Fulton AvePlattsmouth, NE 68048402-296-3210www.jeffhenrychevrolet.com
Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram7713 S 19th CirBellevue, NE 68147402-934-2886www.bellevuechryslerjeepdodgeram.com
Todd Archer Hyundai1203 Fort Crook Rd NBellevue, NE 68005888-893-0338www.toddarcherhyundai.com
Woodhouse Nissan7801 Nebraska AveBellevue, NE 68005402-731-2622www.woodhouse.com
AUTO SERVICESAuto Body Authority9920 S 36th StBellevue, NE 68123402-293-8230
Big Johns Car Wash6911 S 41st AveBellevue, NE 68147402-516-4788
Cape Truck Toppers Inc.13049 S 13th StBellevue, NE 68123402-291-3679www.capetruck.com
Cornhusker Auto Wash & Detail Center10205 S 25th StBellevue, NE 68123402-292-2115www.cornhuskerautowash.com
Ed’s Auto Body Inc.1010 Bert Murphy BlvdBellevue, NE 68005402-291-2762www.edsautobody.com
Inter-Tech Collision Center10105 S 23rd StBellevue, NE 68123402-898-8904www.intertechcollision.com
Jensen Tire Co.921 Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-291-8444www.jensentireandauto.com
Jensen Tire Co.11501 S 42nd StBellevue, NE 68123402-292-3900www.jensentireandauto.com
Offutt Collision Repair10106 S 15th StBellevue, NE 68123402-291-5599www.ocrinc.com
Shadow Lake Collision Center1215 Applewood DrPapillion, NE 68046402-763-5200www.shadowlakecollision.com
Simons Service Inc. - Auto Repair2101 Franklin StBellevue, NE 68005402-292-2679www.simonsservice.com
Terry’s Auto and Truck Repair Inc.202 E Mission AveBellevue, NE 68005402-291-7000www.terrysauto.mechanicnet.com
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service2204 Pratt AveBellevue, NE 68123402-291-3229www.tuffy.com
Yeck’s Tire & Auto203 Fort Crook Rd NBellevue, NE 68005402-293-1200www.yecksautorepair.com
BAKERY/CATERINGBrandeis Catering2440 S 141st CirOmaha, NE 68144402-334-5446www.brandeiscatering.com
Cake Specialists2210 E Avery RdBellevue, NE 68005402-733-2253www.thecakespecialist.com
Custom Catering at Bellevue University1000 Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-557-7434www.bellevuecustomcatering.com
Drizzles411 W Mission AveBellevue, NE 68005402-991-0411www.drizzlesoldetownebakery.com
BEAUTYAesthetics by Carmela3503 Samson Way, Ste 104Bellevue, NE 68123402-490-6605
Bella Rouge Salon and Spa LLC2012 Cornhusker Rd, Ste 500Bellevue, NE 68123402-960-1501www.bella-rougesalon.com
Bellevue Bodyworks Massage217 W Mission AveBellevue, NE 68005402-502-1055
Jamison Family Salon2417 Lincoln RdBellevue, NE 68005402-502-2124
John Edwards Salon & Day Spa1008 Lincoln RdBellevue, NE 68005402-291-7022jes-ne.com
Majestix Salon11531 S 36th St, Ste 9Bellevue, NE 68123402-932-6423www.majestixsalon.com
Texture Salon & Spa3503 Samson Way, Ste 104Bellevue, NE 68123402-932-4200www.hairnmakeupartistry.com
BUSINESS CONSULTINGAOS9140 West Dodge Rd., Ste 100Omaha, NE 68114402-537-4400www.aos5.com
Convergence Coaching LLC122 Gregg PlaceBellevue, NE 68005402-292-8860www.convergencecoaching.com
Ernst International410 Greenbriar CtBellevue, NE 68005402-292-1205
Executive Consulting111 Banyan CtBellevue, NE 68005402-689-4142www.lgtpartners.com
MindSet415 Ridgewood DrBellevue, NE 68005402-689-8255www.gomindset.com
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Root Solutions LLC4506 Lake Forest CirPapillion, NE 68133608-426-0380www.myrootsolutions.com
BUSINESS SERVICESAmerican Payment Systems8605 Q StOmaha, NE 68127402-502-9985www.americanpaymentsystems.com
Spectrum Writing Studio1021 Galvin Rd S, Ste B PMB 301Bellevue, NE 68005402-957-0795www.spectrumwritingstudio.com
U.S. Small Business Administration10675 Bedford Ave, Ste 100Omaha, NE 68134402-221-4691www.sbagov/ne
CAMPERSApache Camper Center Inc.1120 Fort Crook Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-292-1455www.apachecamper.com
CHEMICALS/OILConway Oil2116 Fairview RdBellevue, NE 68123402-291-5765
DPC Industries11202 S 25th StBellevue, NE 68123402-293-1185dpcindustries.com
CHIROPRACTICAkridge & Akridge Chiropractic LLC3811 Twin Creek Dr, Ste 102Bellevue, NE 68123402-884-4774www.akridgechiropractic.com
Hoogeveen Chiropractic Wellness Center1301 Fort Crook Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-291-2580www.hoogeveenchiropractic.com
CHURCHChrist Community Church404 S 108th AveOmaha, NE 68154402-938-1536www.cccomaha.org
Pilgrim Lutheran Church2311 Fairview RdBellevue, NE 68123402-291-2848www.pilgrim-lutheran.org
Thanksgiving Lutheran Church3702 S 370 PlzBellevue, NE 68123402-292-2695www.thanks-giving.org
CLEANING/RESTORATIONService Alliance LLC1406 Thomas DrBellevue, NE 68005402-884-8999www.servicealliancellc.com
SERVPRO of Sarpy County1706 Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-291-3355www.servprosarpycounty.com
COMPUTER CONSULTINGAME Computers3512 Samson WayBellevue, NE 68123402-505-6600www.amecomputers.com
CoSentry12700 W Dodge Rd, 4th FloorOmaha, NE 68154402-880-9595www.cosentry.com
ROI Consulting Inc1310 Robinwood DriveBellevue, NE 68005402-934-2223www.roi-consulting.com
CONSTRUCTION Charv’s Contracting6640 Russell Emmett CtPapillion, NE 68133402-339-9396www.charvs.com
Coreslab Structures (Omaha) Inc.802 Allied RdBellevue, NE 68123402-291-0733www.coreslab.com
John Perrin Company Inc.803 Jewell CirBellevue, NE 68005402-670-9439
Kiewit Building Group Inc.3921 Mason StOmaha, NE 68105402-977-4500www.kiewit.com
LJ Construction3910 Heartland DrBellevue, NE 68123402-305-5796www.ljconstructionomaha.com
Lyman-Richey Corporation4315 Cumings StOmaha, NE 68131402-556-3600www.lymanrichey.com
Rosacker & Associates LLC20202 Nina StOmaha, NE 68130402-505-6895www.rosackerassociates.com
Sampson Construction440 Regency Pkwy, Ste 131Omaha, NE 68114402-827-5600www.sampson-construction.com
The Weitz Company8715 S 121st StLaVista, NE 68128402-592-7000www.weitz.com
Twin City Masonry-Hall Inc.508 Waldruh DrBellevue, NE 68005402-510-8488
Watkins Concrete Block Company Inc.14306 Giles RdOmaha, NE 68138402-896-0900www.watkinsconcreteblock.com
CONVENIENCE STOREPump & Pantry #503605 Summitt Plaza DrBellevue, NE 68123402-292-2999www.pumpandpantry.com
QuikTrip Corporation1311 Fort Crook Rd NBellevue, NE 68005402-738-9237www.quiktrip.com
CORPORATE HOUSINGExecustay9985 J StOmaha, NE 68127402-509-0164www.execustay.com
COUNSELINGHeartland Family Service302 American PkwyPapillion, NE 68046402-552-7066www.heartlandfamilyservice.org
DEFENSE CONTRACTORATK Aerospace Systems3906 Raynor Pkwy, Ste 302Bellevue, NE 68123402-964-2434www.atk.com
BAE Systems1410 Wall StBellevue, NE 68005402-827-5800www.baesystems.com
Boeing222 S 15th St 4th Floor, Ste 403 NOmaha, NE 68102402-348-1840www.boeing.com
Booz Allen Hamilton1299 Farnam St, Ste 1230Omaha, NE 68102402-522-2800www.bah.com
CSC1620 Wilshire Dr, Ste 301Bellevue, NE 68005402-827-6812www.csc.com
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BUSINESS LISTINGS (Categorical)
CSSS.Net3906 Raynor Pkwy, Ste 201Bellevue, NE 68123402-393-8059www.csss.net
Exelis Inc1202 Cottonwood CirPapillion, NE 68133402-319-3950www.exelisinc.com
Harris Information Technology Services1408 Fort Crook Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-293-3300www.govcomm.harris.com
Lockheed Martin1311 Fort Crook Rd, Ste 104Bellevue, NE 68005402-291-0580www.lockheedmartin.com
MacAulay-Brown Inc.1408 Fort Crook Rd, S Ste 101Bellevue, NE 68005402-292-2619www.macb.com
McCallie Associates Inc.3906 Raynor Pkwy, Ste 200Bellevue, NE 68123402-291-2203www.mccallie.com
MOSI / Multi-Option Systems Inc.11820 Nicholas St, Ste 100Omaha, NE 68154402-431-8000www.mosi.com
Northrop Grumman3200 Samson WayBellevue, NE 68123402-682-4770www.ngc.com
Raytheon6825 Pine St Mail Stop B5, Ste 338Omaha, NE 68106402-398-8480www.raytheon.com
Science Application International Corporation3906 Raynor Pkwy, Ste 302Bellevue, NE 68123402-932-9238www.saic.com
Serrano IT Services601 Pierce StOmaha, NE 68108402-991-0116www.serranoits.com
Software Engineering Services1311 Fort Crook Rd S, Ste 100Bellevue, NE 68005402-292-8660www.sessolutions.com
Strategic Professional Resources Inc.P.O. Box 460872Papillion, NE 68046402-991-7582www.sprinc.biz
TEKsystems9140 W Dodge Rd, Ste 350Omaha, NE 68114402-952-1555www.teksystems.com
The Garrett Group13705 S 38th StBellevue, NE 68123402-504-9292www.garrettgp.com
URS Corporation12120 Shamrock Plaza, Ste 300Omaha, NE 68154402-334-8181www.urscorp.com
Veteran Defense Services Inc.3906 Raynor Pkwy, Ste 200 ABellevue, NE 68123402-292-0771www.vetdefense.com
DENTISTRYAesthetics & Family Dentistry505 Cornhusker Rd, Ste 102Bellevue, NE 68005402-293-1234www.aafdentistry.com
Dunlow Orthodontics, P.C.2219 Capehart RdBellevue, NE 68123402-934-8858www.dunlowortho.com
McIntosh Family Dental1603 Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-291-1340www.mcintoshfamilydental.com
Towne Dental900 W Mission AveBellevue, NE 68005402-291-5842www.townedental.net
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES
Cass Sarpy Industries3412 Hancock StBellevue, NE 68005402-444-6937www.encor-dd.org
Hands of Heartland211 Galvin Rd NBellevue, NE 68005402-502-1525www.handsofheartland.com
DIALYSIS CENTERDavita Cornhusker Dialysis505 Cornhusker Rd, Ste 107Bellevue, NE 68005402-292-2813www.davita.com
DRY CLEANER/TAILORC & C Tailor Shop2315 Lincoln RdBellevue, NE 68005402-291-9390
Max I Walker10403 S 15th StBellevue, NE 68123402-292-2577www.maxiwalker.com
EDUCATIONBellevue Public Schools1600 Hwy 370Bellevue, NE 68005402-293-4000www.bellevuepublicschools.org
Bellevue University1000 Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-557-7005www.bellevue.edu
Cornerstone Christian School3704 370 PlzBellevue, NE 68123402-292-1030www.cornerstonechristianschool.org
Daniel J Gross Catholic High School7700 S 43rd StBellevue, NE 68147402-734-2000www.grosscatholic.org
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University106 Peacekeeper Dr, Ste 806Offutt AFB, NE 68113402-292-6655www.erau.edu/offutt
ITT Technical Institute1120 N 103rd Plz, Ste 200Omaha, NE 68114402-331-2900www.itt-tech.edu
Metropolitan Community CollegeP.O. Box 3777Omaha, NE 68103402-457-2733www.mccneb.edu
National American University3604 Summit Plaza DrBellevue, NE 68123402-650-2710www.national.edu
Papillion-La Vista Public School District420 S Washington StPapillion, NE 68046402-537-6200www.paplv.org
St. Mary’s Church & School811 W 23rd AveBellevue, NE 68005402-291-1350www.stmarysbellevue.com
University of Oklahoma106 Peacekeeper, Ste 806Offutt AFB, NE 68113402-291-8879www.goou.ou.edu
ELECTRICALCAT Electric3414 Leawood DrBellevue, NE 68123402-763-8817
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D C Electric/Heartland Lighting Inc.113 W 22nd Ave Bellevue, NE 68005402-292-5590www.dchlinc.com
EMPLOYMENT/STAFFING
Careerlink.com/AIM Institute1905 Harney St, Ste 700Omaha, NE 68102402-345-5025www.careerlink.com
Nebraska Department of Labor5717 F StOmaha, NE 68117402-595-3023www.dol.nebraska.gov
ENGINEERSCalvert Systems Engineering3906 Raynor Pkwy, Ste 100Bellevue, NE 68123402-933-7425www.calvertsystemsengineering.com
E & A Consulting Group Inc.330 N 117th StOmaha, NE 68154402-895-4700www.eacg.com
KPE Consulting Engineers1501 JF Kennedy DrBellevue, NE 68005402-291-1444www.kpe-inc.com
Thompson/Dreessen/Dorner Inc.10836 Old Mill RdOmaha, NE 68154402-330-8860www.td2co.com
ENTERTAINMENTGamez Gone Wild LLC3112 Barksdale DrBellevue, NE 68123402-241-9453www.gamezgonewild.net
FINANCIAL ADVISORSAXA Advisors - Matt Hooker1111 102nd Court, Ste 100Omaha, NE 68114402-392-8427
Edward Jones - Scott Sneller2851 Capehart Rd, Ste FBellevue, NE 68123402-292-0048www.edwardjones.com
Financial Strategies - John James1012 Lincoln Rd, Ste ABellevue, NE 68005402-293-9345www.financialstrategies.biz
First Command Financial1716 Charleston DrPapillion, NE 68133402-291-3040www.firstcommand.com
Heartland Financial Solutions LLC - Bill O’Donnell11902 Jake CirBellevue, NE 68133402-933-0866www.heartlandfinancialadvisors.com
Principal Financial Group - Alicia Richards1508 JF Kennedy Dr, Ste 202Bellevue, NE 68005402-690-0962www.principal.com
Princor Financial Services3209 Campbell CourtBellevue, NE 68123402-957-3366www.principal.com/mountainplains
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONSAccess Bank8712 W Dodge RdOmaha, NE 68114402-763-6016www.accessbank.com
American National Bank of Sarpy County805 Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-291-7500www.anbank.com
Bank Of Nebraska923 Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-537-2600www.bankofnebraska.com
Charter West National Bank7404 Olson DrPapillion, NE 68046402-339-2700www.charterwest.com
First National Bank2008 Pratt AveBellevue, NE 68123402-602-2829www.fnni.com
First National Bank - Johnathon Culliver2008 Pratt AveBellevue, NE 68123402-602-2856www.fnni.com
Five Points Bank8820 Arbor StOmaha, NE 68124402-827-8941www.5pointsbank.com
Great Southern Bank1902 Harlan DrBellevue, NE 68005402-291-2000www.greatsouthernbank.com
Great Western Bank919 Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-952-6023www.greatwesternbank.com
Great Western Bank3705 Twin Creek DrBellevue, NE 68123402-293-7419www.greatwesternbank.com
Navy Federal Credit Union3604 Twin Creek Dr, Ste 106Bellevue, NE 68123402-591-4800www.navyfederal.org
Quik Cash7511 S 36th St, Ste 11Bellevue, NE 68147402-733-0107www.qcholdings.com
SAC Federal Credit Union2204 Longo DrBellevue, NE 68005402-292-8000www.sacfcu.com
SAC Federal Credit Union11515 S 39th StBellevue, NE 68123402-292-8000www.sacfcu.com
Wells Fargo Bank N.A.1101 Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-682-6442www.wellsfargo.com
Wells Fargo Bank N.A.3536 Comstock AveBellevue, NE 68123402-293-2757www.wellsfargo.com
FITNESS/NUTRITIONAnytime Fitness2217 Thurston CirBellevue, NE 68005402-291-1500www.anytimefitness.com
Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping2219 Capehart Rd, Ste 107Bellevue, NE 68123402-408-6404www.extremebodyshaping.com
Jazzercise Bellevue Fitness Center2221 Thurston CirBellevue, NE 68005402-885-0789
Max Muscle Sports Nutrition2903 Samson Way, Ste 101Bellevue, NE 68123402-932-2629www.bellevuene.maxmuscle.com
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BUSINESS LISTINGS (Categorical)
Simply Well LLC4242 Farnam St, Ste 270Omaha, NE 68131877-991-9355www.simplywell.com
FLORISTBellevue Florist509 W Mission AveBellevue, NE 68005402-291-2889www.bellevuefloristco.com
Capehart Floral & Gifts2851 Capehart Rd, Ste IBellevue, NE 68123402-291-5921www.capehartfloral.com
Ever-Bloom3503 Samson Way, Ste 102Bellevue, NE 68123402-291-4750www.ever-bloomfloral.net
FOOD/BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTER
Marathon Ventures Inc.901 Fort Crook Rd NBellevue, NE 68005402-551-8422www.marathonventuresinc.com
Quality Brands - Budweiser13255 Centech RdOmaha, NE 68138402-896-8900
Schwan’s20235 Husker DrGretna, NE 68028402-298-8608www.schwans.com
FUNERAL HOME
Bellevue Memorial Chapel2202 Hancock StBellevue, NE 68005402-291-5000www.heafeyheafey.com
John A. Gentleman Mortuaries3402 Samson WayBellevue, NE 68123402-293-0999www.johnagentleman.com
GOVERNMENTBellevue City210 W Mission AveBellevue, NE 68005402-293-3000www.bellevue.net
Bellevue City Council Member- Carol Blood2812 Jack PineBellevue, NE 68123402-293-0401www.bellevue.net
Bellevue Housing Authority8214 Armstrong CirBellevue, NE 68147402-734-5448www.sarpyhousing.org
Bellevue Public School Board - Nina Wolford805 Bellevue Blvd SBellevue, NE 68005402-292-0428www.bellevuepublicschools.org
Nebraska State Senator - Sue CrawfordDist 45 State Capitol, P.O. Box 94604Lincoln, NE 68509402-471-2615
Sarpy County Clerk - Deb Houghtaling1210 Golden Gate Dr, Ste 1118Papillion, NE 68046402-593-5915www.sarpy.com
Sarpy County Clerk’s Office - Fred Uhe1210 Golden Gate Dr, Ste 1250Papillion, NE 68046402-593-2106www.sarpy.com
Sarpy County Economic Development Corporation1301 Harney StOmaha, NE 68102402-978-7924www.selectgreateromaha.com
Sarpy County Register of Deeds - Lloyd Dowding1210 Golden Gate Dr, Ste 1109Papillion, NE 68046402-593-5773www.sarpy.com
Sarpy County Reporting Center7511 S 36th St, Ste 9Bellevue, NE 68147402-593-4416
Sarpy County Treasurer - Rich James1210 Golden Gate Dr, Ste 1127Papillion, NE 68046402-593-2138www.sarpy.com
Sarpy County Treasurer’s Office - Rene Dreiling1210 Golden Gate Dr, Ste 1127Papillion, NE 68046402-593-2145www.sarpy.com
GROCERYAAFES105 Grants Pass Bldg, Ste 44Offutt AFB, NE 68113402-291-5424www.aafes.com
Aldi Inc.2112 Cornhusker RdBellevue, NE 68123913-768-1119www.aldi.com
Bakers Supermarket3614 Twin Creek DrBellevue, NE 68123402-292-3992www.bakersplus.com
Bakers Supermarket801 Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-292-7070www.bakersplus.com
Hy-Vee Inc3505 L StOmaha, NE 68107402-731-6107www.hy-vee.com
Hy-Vee Inc11650 S 73rd StPapillion 68046402-597-5790www.hy-vee.com
No Frills Supermarket909 Fort Crook Rd NBellevue, NE 68005402-734-6295www.nofrillssupermarkets.com
Walmart Neighborhood Market2109 Towne Centre DrBellevue, NE 68123402-686-2040www.walmart.com
HEALTHCARE SERVICESAdvocate Nurses LLC7701 Pacific St, Ste 3Omaha, NE 68114402-397-5352www.advocatenurses.com
Convenient CarePlus17445 Arbor St, Ste 300Omaha, NE 68130402-980-4655www.jobcareclinic.com
HOME IMPROVEMENTAA Windows-N-Doors1304 S Saddle Creek RdOmaha, NE 68106402-734-2076www.aawindowsndoors.com
Baldwin’s Flooring America9625 Ida StOmaha, NE 68123402-763-6499www.baldwinfa.com
Ciaccio Roofing Corporation4420 Izard StOmaha, NE 68131402-293-8707www.ciaccioroofing.com
Rove Pest ControlP.O. Box 451111Omaha, NE 68145402-490-4712www.rovepestcontrol.com
Sherwin Williams2805 Samson WayBellevue, NE 68123402-292-0444www.sherwin-williams.com
Terry McGill Inc.7025 Sarpy AveBellevue, NE 68147402-731-4393www.terrymcgillinc.com
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BUSINESS LISTINGS (Categorical)
Westlake Ace Hardware1005 Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-291-5517www.westlakehardware.com
HOSPITALAlegent Creighton Health Midlands Hospital11111 S 84th StPapillion, NE 68046402-593-3000www.alegentcreighton.com
Bellevue Medical Center2500 Bellevue Medical Center DrBellevue, NE 68123402-763-3600www.bellevuemed.com
Madonna Rehabilitation2500 Bellevue Medical Center Dr, Ste 400Bellevue, NE 68123402-884-0006www.madonna.org
HOTELBest Western White House Inn305 Fort Crook Rd NBellevue, NE 68005402-293-1600www.bestwestern.com
Candlewood Suites10902 S 15th StBellevue, NE 68123402-932-8144www.candlewoodsuites.com
Comfort Inn & Suites2105 Pratt AveBellevue, NE 68123402-292-1155www.comfortinn.com
Courtyard by Marriott LaVista12560 Westport PkwyLaVista, NE 68128402-339-4900www.omahalavistacourtyard.com
Hampton Inn3404 Samson WayBellevue, NE 68123402-292-1607www.bellevuehamptoninn.com
Holiday Inn Express10804 S 15th StBellevue, NE 68123402-502-4500www.hiexpress.com
Rodeway Inn1110 Fort Crook Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-291-0804www.rodewaynebraska.com
HVACApollo Heating & Air Conditioning114 W Mission AveBellevue, NE 68005402-291-5808www.apollohtg.com
ServiceOne9335 J StOmaha, NE 68127402-339-4357www.serviceone.com
Trico Mechanical Services732 Fort Crook Rd NBellevue, NE 68005402-733-2600
INDIVIDUALGus Erickson1508 JF Kennedy Dr, Ste 207-1Bellevue, NE 68005402-827-5550
INSURANCEAmerican Family Insurance - Travis Castle2348 Cornhusker RdBellevue, NE 68123402-291-8767www.amfam.com
Beardmore Insurance Services418 Fort Crook Rd N, P.O. Box 459Bellevue, NE 68005402-734-2525
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska1919 Aksarben DrOmaha, NE 68180402-390-1820www.bcbsne.com
Commercial Solutions Insurance LLC - Jeff Siedlik108 E Mission AveBellevue, NE 68005402-779-8777www.csiau.com
Farm Bureau Financial Services - Randy Dockweiler509 N 5th StBellevue, NE 68005402-681-9837
Hausman Agency LLC4731 Giles RdBellevue, NE 68157402-509-8478www.agents.allstate.com/christopher-hausman-omaha-ne.html
One Way Insurance Agency1102 Fort Crook Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-592-2804www.onewayinsurance.com
Shelter Insurance - Dennis Maloy2422 Cornhusker RdBellevue, NE 68123402-292-3500www.shelterinsurance.com
Silverstone Group Inc.11516 Miracle Hills DrOmaha, NE 68154402-964-5476www.silverstonegroup.com
State Farm Insurance - Amy Huck11533 S 36th StBellevue, NE 68123402-682-9334www.amymhuck.com
State Farm Insurance - Dick Rupert408 W Mission AveBellevue, NE 68005402-291-0900www.dickrupert.com
State Farm Insurance - Jeff Gotch1605 Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-291-5100www.jeffgotch.com
State Farm Insurance - Team Ricchini2211 Capehart Rd, Ste 106Bellevue, NE 68123402-292-1900www.teamricchini.com
Williams-Deras & Associates10040 Regency CirOmaha, NE 68114402-398-9898
LANDSCAPEBackyard Tree Experts1420 N 21st StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501712-256-5114www.backyardtreeexperts.com
CM’s A Cut Above4151 S 84th StOmaha, NE 68127402-738-1718www.cmscustomlawn.com
Trees, Shrubs & More3803 Cornhusker RdBellevue, NE 68123402-291-9374www.treesshrubsandmore.com
LOCKSMITHBig Red Locksmiths Inc.711 Fort Crook Rd NBellevue, NE 68005402-291-5625www.bigredlocksmiths.com
MANUFACTURED HOMESWashington Terrace LLC3101 Washington StBellevue, NE 68005402-291-1591www.washingtonterracellc.com
MARKETINGArt F/X Screenprinting & Embroidery4142 S 144th StOmaha, NE 68137402-330-4488www.artfxscreenprinting.com
Bellevue Leader604 Fort Crook Rd NBellevue, NE 68005402-733-7300www.bellevueleader.com
Canth Awards/Custom T’s504 Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-733-6330www.canthawards.com
Gallup2206 Longo DrBellevue, NE 68005402-938-6710www.gallup.com
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BUSINESS LISTINGS (Categorical)
Heartland Marketing & Communication704 W Mission AveBellevue, NE 68005402-293-0200www.heartlandmarketingcom.com
Lamar Outdoor Advertising4849 G StOmaha, NE 68117402-734-6850www.lamar.com
Omaha Sports Marketing & ConsultingP.O. Box 225Springfield, NE 68059402-637-8007www.omahasportsmarketing.com
Omaha World Herald1314 Douglas St, Ste 600Omaha, NE 68102402-444-1000www.omaha.com
Regal Awards & Advertising Specialties6165 Center StOmaha, NE 68106402-553-3200www.regalawards.com
SignIT4113 S 84th StOmaha, NE 68127402-339-8882www.signitomaha.com
The Creative J11218 Elm St, Ste BOmaha, NE 68144402-384-2820www.thecreativej.com
Twelve 31 Interactive7561 Main St, Ste 402Ralston, NE 68127800-971-3270www.twelve31ventures.com
Zaiss & Company11626 Nicholas StOmaha, NE 68154402-964-9293www.zaissco.com
MEDICAL RESEARCHMeridian Clinical Research1103 Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-547-6115www.mcrmed.com
MEDICAL SERVICESDME United2221 Main StBellevue, NE 68005402-898-2675www.dmeunited.com
Midwest Medical Transport Co1010 Fort Crook Rd SBellevue, NE 68005800-562-3396www.midwestmedicaltransport.net
Sarpy/Cass Department of Health & Wellness701 Olson Dr, Ste 101Papillion, NE 68046402-339-4334www.sarpycasshealthdepartment.org
MORTGAGESFranklin American Mortgage Company11814 S 25th StBellevue, NE 68123402-871-8128www.franklinamerican.com
The Private Mortgage Group15858 W Dodge Rd, Ste 100Omaha, NE 68118402-392-5808www.theprivatemortgagegroup.com/pete
Veterans United Home Loans11507 S 42nd St, Ste 107Bellevue, NE 68123402-291-3080www.veteransunitedomaha.com
OFFICE EQUIPMENT/FURNITURE
Better Business Equipment7929 W Center RdOmaha, NE 68124402-393-6666www.bbeomaha.com
OPTICALBellevue Vision Clinic PC1810 Wilshire DrBellevue, NE 68005402-291-6133www.optometrists.org/nebicare
Eye Specialists1103 Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-292-6514www.eyespecialistsne.com
ORGANIZATIONSAlfonza W Davis Chapter Tuskegee Airmen Inc.P.O. Box 13036Offutt AFB, NE 68113402-292-8912www.omahatuskegeeairmen.org
Alzheimer’s Association Midlands Chapter1941 S 42nd St, Ste 205Omaha, NE 68105402-502-4301www.alz.org/midlands
American Diabetes Association14216 Dayton Cir, Ste 6Omaha, NE 68137402-571-1101www.diabetes.org
Bellevue Community Foundation101 W Mission AveBellevue, NE 68005402-991-8027www.bellevuecommunityfoundation.org
Bellevue GAR Memorial BridgeP.O. Box 133Bellevue, NE 68005402-291-1913www.bellevuebridge.com
Bellevue Garden Club2314 Lloyd StBellevue, NE 68005402-291-3795www.bellevuegardenclub.com
Bellevue Junior Sports Assoc1001 High School DrBellevue, NE 68005402-292-2572www.bjsa.net
Bellevue Public Safety Foundation505 Cornhusker Rd, Ste 105 P.O. Box 259Bellevue, NE 68005www.bellevuepublicsafety.com
Better Business Bureau11811 P StOmaha, NE 68137402-391-7612www.bbb.org
Boy Scouts of America Mid-America Council12401 W Maple RdOmaha, NE 68164402-431-9272www.mac-bsa.org
Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3912209 W Mission AveBellevue, NE 68005402-292-6950www.foe.com
Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska2121 S 44th StOmaha, NE 68105402-558-8189www.girlscoutsnebraska.org
Goodwill Industries2303 Towne Center DrBellevue, NE 68123402-292-0475www.goodwillomaha.org
Green Bellevue210 W Mission AveBellevue, NE 68005402-733-6600www.greenbellevue.org
Habitat for Humanity of Sarpy County119 W Mission Ave, Ste HBellevue, NE 68005402-292-6560www.hfhsarpy.org
Heartland America Chapter Military Officers AssociationP.O. Box 1756Bellevue, NE 68005402-593-2145www.heartlandmoaa.us
Kiwanis Club of Bellevue13258 S 38th StBellevue, NE 68123402-291-0893www.kiwanisbellevue.org
Kiwanis Club of Bellevue - OffuttP.O. Box 715Bellevue, NE 68005402-689-3299www.bokiwanis.org
Knights of Columbus Council 6192205 Industrial DrBellevue, NE 68005402-291-6887
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BUSINESS LISTINGS (Categorical)
Lutheran Family Services124 S 24th St, Ste 230Omaha, NE 68102402-342-7038www.lfsneb.org
Midlands Community Foundation217 N Jefferson StPapillion, NE 68046402-991-8027www.midlandscommunity.org
Nebraska Business Development CenterMammel Hall 6708 Pine St, Ste 200Omaha, NE 68182402-554-4085www.nbdc.unomaha.edu.vasp
SCORE/Omaha Score Chapter 4010675 Bedford Ave, Ste 100Omaha, NE 68134402-221-3606www.omaha.scorechapter.org
Tobacco Free Sarpy11111 S 84th StPapillion, NE 68046402-593-3022www.tobaccofreesarpy.org
United Way/Midlands1805 Harney StOmaha, NE 68102402-342-8232www.uwmidlands.org
Woodmen of the World1700 Farnam StOmaha, NE 68102402-289-3776www.woodmen.org
Wounded Warriors Family Support920 S 107th Ave, Ste 250Omaha, NE 68114402-502-7557www.wounedwarriorsfamilysupport.org
PHARMACYCVS/Pharmacy1701 Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-292-2685www.cvs.com
PHOTOGRAPHY/ARTISTJeremy Johnson Photography903 Lemay DrBellevue, NE 68005402-292-8438www.jeremyjohnsonphoto.com
Katrina Methot-Swanson2111 S 138th StOmaha, NE 68144402-932-0509www.katrinamethotswanson.com
Nebraska Aerial Photography LLCPSC 2 P.O. Box 6867APO AE 9012402-408-6988www.nebraskaap.com
PHYSICAL THERAPYBellevue Physical Therapy Associates701 Galvin Rd, Ste 112Bellevue, NE 68005402-292-4000www.bellevueptassociates.com
Excel Physical Therapy2206 Longo Dr, Ste 211Bellevue, NE 68005402-291-1963www.excelpt.com
Quality Living Inc.6404 N 70th PlazaOmaha, NE 68104402-573-3700www.qliomaha.com
PHYSICIANSBellevue Family Practice PC2206 Longo Dr, Ste 201Bellevue, NE 68005402-292-9170www.bellevuenefamilypractice.com
Ear Specialists9202 W Dodge Rd, Ste 200Omaha, NE 68114402-933-3277www.earspecialists.com
Ear, Nose & Throat/Allergy Service2227 Jefferson StBellevue, NE 68005402-292-9800
FP Associates - Dr. Brock LaSure MD1103 Galvin Rd S, Ste GBellevue, NE 68005402-292-1072www.fpadoctor.com
FP Associates - Dr. James Cervantes MD1103 Galvin Rd S, Ste GBellevue, NE 68005402-292-1072www.fpadoctor.com
LifeCare Family Medicine of Bellevue2510 Bellevue Medical Center Dr, Ste 145ABellevue, NE 68123402-779-7207www.lifecarefm.com
The Family Doc, LLC2211 Capehart Rd, Ste 104Bellevue, NE 68123402-933-4111www.thefamilydoc.biz
POLITICALCarol Blood for Nebraska Legislator2812 Jack PineBellevue, NE 68123402-293-0401
Sarpy County Democrats119 W Mission Ave, Ste EBellevue, NE 68005402-884-5053www.sarpydemocrats.org
PRINT SERVICESBellevue Printing Company2208 Franklin StBellevue, NE 68005402-293-1356
Eagle Copy & Business Solutions1021 Galvin Rd S, Ste BBellevue, NE 68005402-933-9912www.eaglecopy.us
The UPS Store505 Cornhusker Rd, Ste 105Bellevue, NE 68005402-292-9293www.theupsstore.com
REAL ESTATEAblah Enterprises LLC3101 N Rock Rd, Ste 125Wichita, KS 67226316-636-2222
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services-Ambassador Real Estate13340 California St, Ste 101Omaha, NE 68154402-290-7021www.bhhsamb.com/michell.gustafson
CB Richard Ellis/MEGA - Mark Obermeyer11213 Davenport St, Ste 300Omaha, NE 68154402-697-5831www.cbremega.com
CB Richard Ellis/MEGA - Dean Hokanson11213 Davenport St, Ste 300Omaha, NE 68154402-697-5825www.cbremega.com
CBSHOME Real Estate - Bryan Fraser11511 S 42nd St, Ste 106Bellevue, NE 68123402-292-2200www.cbshome.com
CBSHOME Real Estate - John Hansen11511 S 42nd StBellevue, NE 68123402-677-2597www.johnhansen.cbshome.com
Clatterbuck Properties1718 Hillcrest DrBellevue, NE 68005402-291-7824
Daniell Crossing LLC14502 Fir CirPlattsmouth, NE 68048402-298-7268
Harlan Drive Properties2800 S 110th Ct, Ste 1Omaha, NE 68144402-390-0890
Headley Realty - Chuck11822 S 25th StBellevue, NE 68123402-291-0814www. headleyproperties.com
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BUSINESS LISTINGS (Categorical)
Heeran’s Home Team at Deeb Realty - Judy Compton4102 Twin Creek DrBellevue, NE 68123402-990-7938www.judycompton.com
Hike Real Estate PC - David Dunn114 E Mission AveBellevue, NE 68005402-291-2500www.hikerealestate.com
Hike Real Estate PC - Rusty Hike114 E Mission AveBellevue, NE 68005402-291-2500www.hikerealestate.com
Homes for Heroes - Michelle Gustafson13340 California St, Ste 101Omaha, NE 68154www.bhhsamb.com/michelle.gustafson
Main Street Properties2221 Main StBellevue, NE 68005402-898-2600
Midlands Real Estate - K C Bethel11535 S 36th StBellevue, NE 68123402-292-5111www.thecampbellteam.npdodge.com
Mike Hogan Development Co818 Tara PlzPapillion, NE 68046402-339-3222www.mikehoganrealty.com
Newstreet Properties LLC6336 John J Peshing DrOmaha, NE 68110402-457-8589www.newstreetllc.com
NP Dodge - Husker Home Finder Team - Angela May16909 Lakeside Hills, Ste 119Omaha, NE 68130402-709-4908www.huskerhomefinder.com
NP Dodge - The Campbell Team13308 S 35th StBellevue, NE 68123402-203-0727www.thecampbellteam.npdodge.com
NP Dodge - Jerry Vogel4912 Shannon DrPapillion, NE 68133402-359-0284www.npdodge.com
Professional Title Company222 S 15th St, Ste 240SOmaha, NE 68102402-884-4266www.thetitleresourcenetwork.com
Rising View A Bellevue Offutt Community3116 Lockbourne DrBellevue, NE 68123402.991.9840www.risingview.com
SARCO Inc.702 Fort Crook Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-291-9800www.richmontvillage.com
Southroads Technology Park1001 Fort Crook Rd N, Ste 140Bellevue, NE 68005402-552-1000
Twin Creek LP Development3906 Raynor Pkwy, Ste 300Bellevue, NE 68123402-933-6894www.twincreekplaza.com
RENDERINGDarling International14401 S 5th St, P.O. Box 668Bellevue, NE 68005402-291-8800www.darlingii.com
RENTAL/FACILITIES SERVICES
A-Relief Services Inc.3802 Fort Crook Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-291-0220www.a-relief.com
Avery Rents418 Galvin Rd NBellevue, NE 68005402-733-5555www.averyrents.com
Bellevue Rental Center204 N Galvin RdBellevue, NE 68005402-733-1300
The Salvation Army Kroc Center2825 Y StOmaha, NE 68107402-905-3517www.omahakroc.org
U-Haul-Olde Town2221 Main StBellevue, NE 68005402-291-4447
Volunteer Firefighter’s Hall2108 Franklin StBellevue, NE 68005402-763-9127www.bvfd-inc.org
RESTAURANTApplebee’s10402 S 15th StBellevue, NE 68123402-293-8400www.applebees.com
B & B Classic Dogs LLC1020 Lincoln RdBellevue, NE 68005402-670-1025www.bbclassicdogs.com
Bellevue Cafe & Marketplace209 Fort Crook Rd NBellevue, NE 68005402-709-8088www.bellevue-cafe.com
Chick-fil-A2016 Cornhusker RdBellevue, NE 68123402-292-2337www.chick-fil-a.com
Culver’s of Bellevue3602 Raynor PkwyBellevue, NE 68123402-292-0220www.culvers.com
D J’s Dugout10308 S 23rd StBellevue, NE 68123402-292-9096www.djsdugout.com
Dairy Queen501 W Mission AveBellevue, NE 68005402-292-3721www.dairyqueen.com
Don & Millie’s2008 Pratt AveBellevue, NE 68123402-291-9211www.donandmillies.com
Godfather’s Pizza3811 Twin Creek DrBellevue, NE 68123402-952-7000www.godfathers.com
Godfather’s Pizza1504 Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-292-5850www.godfathers.com
Golden Corral1511 Gregg Rd.Bellevue, NE 68123402-293-5696www.goldencorral.com
Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant3905 Twin Creek Dr, Ste 101Bellevue, NE 68123402-933-3222www.bestmexicanrestaurantomaha.com
Jammers Pub1505 Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-291-8282www.jammerspub.com
Outback Steakhouse10408 S 15th StBellevue, NE 68123402-991-9275www.outback.com
Panera Bread10503 S 15th St, Ste 109Bellevue, NE 68123402-408-2900www.panerabread.com
Papa John’s Pizza 923 Galvin Rd S, Ste 101Bellevue, NE 68005402-293-7777www.papajohns.com
Pharaoh’s Inc.910 Fort Crook Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-991-9000www.pharaohsbar.com
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BUSINESS LISTINGS (Categorical)
Romeo’s of Bellevue405 Galvin Rd NBellevue, NE 68005402-292-2028www.romeosomaha.com
Stella’s Bar and Grill106 Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-291-6088www.stellasbarandgrill.com
Swine Dining BBQ204 E Mission AveBellevue, NE 68005402-292-7427www.swinediningbbq.com
The Egg & I2015 Pratt Ave, Ste 101Bellevue, NE 68123308-325-5426www.theeggandirestaurants.com
Valentino’s1507 Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-827-3090www.valentinos.com
RETAILBel’ Angelo Boutique3503 Samson Way, Ste 100Bellevue, NE 68123402-614-2990
Elder Jewelry10531 S 15th St, Ste 101Bellevue, NE 68123402-733-8800www.elderjewelry.com
Erwin’s Jewelry223 W Mission AveBellevue, NE 68005402-291-2454
Nobbies4008 Twin Creek DrBellevue, NE 68123402.333.6300www.nobbiesparties.com
RWR Innovations8404 Q StOmaha, NE 68127402-592-9199www.rwrinnovations.com
Shadow Lake Towne Center7775 Olson Dr, Ste 205Papillion, NE 68046402-537-0046www.shadowlakeshopping.com
Suit Up! Gentlemen’s Choice Tuxedo’s1502 JF Kennedy DrBellevue, NE 68005402-933-4900 www.omahatuxedos.com
Wal-Mart10504 S 15th StBellevue, NE 68123402-292-0156www.walmart.com
SECURITYAT&T Government Solutions1320 Galvin Rd S, 2nd FloorBellevue, NE 68005402-292-2671www.att.com/gov
Delta Force Security385 Harrison StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503402-301-4317
SENIOR SERVICESBellevue Senior Community Center109 W 22nd AveBellevue, NE 68005402-293-3041www.bellevueseniorcommunitycenter.com
Bellewood Courts1002 Bellewood CtBellevue, NE 68005402-292-3300
Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home12505 S 40th StBellevue, NE 68123402-595-2180www.dhhs.ne.gov
Harmony Court1802 Wall StBellevue, NE 68005402-291-4200www.harmonycourt.com
Heritage Ridge Retirement Community1502 Fort Crook Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-932-1881www.heritageridgeretirement.com
Hillcrest Health Services1902 Hillcrest Dr, Ste ABellevue, NE 68005402-682-4206www.hillcresthealth.com
Richmont Village702 Fort Crook Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-291-9800www.richmontvillage.com
TELECOMMUNICATIONSCenturyLink1314 Douglas on the Mall, 13th FloorOmaha, NE 68102402-422-7337www.centurylink.com
U.S. Cellular2012 Cornhusker RdBellevue, NE 68123402-292-3233www.uscellular.com
Windstream9850 M StOmaha, NE 68127402-827-6345www.windstream.com
TRAINING FACILITY/SHOOTING
TAKE AIM3403 Samson WayBellevue, NE 68123402-932-8293www.takeaimbellevue.com
TRAVEL AAA Nebraska3905 Twin Creek Dr, Ste 107Bellevue, NE 68123402-938-0080www.aaanebraska.com
Bellevue Travel1508 JF Kennedy Dr, Ste 101Bellevue, NE 68005402-292-6600www.bellevuetravelne.com
URGENT CARE Bellevue Urgent Care1307 Harlan DrBellevue, NE 68005402-291-8701www.bellevueuc.com
UTILITIESBlack Hills Energy501 W 6th StPapillion, NE 68046888-890-5554www.blackhillscorp.com
Cox Communications11505 W Dodge RdOmaha, NE 68154402-933-3000www.cox.com/omaha
Metropolitan Utilities District3100 S 61st AveOmaha, NE 68106402-554-6666www.mudomaha.com
Omaha Public Power District444 S 16th St MallOmaha, NE 68102402-536-4131www.oppd.com
Papillion Sanitation/Waste Connections of Nebraska10810 S 144 StOmaha, NE 68138402-346-7800www.papillion-sanitation.com
WEB DESIGNLittle Mountain Web DesignP.O. Box 461235Papillion, NE 68046402-932-7243www.littlemountainwebdesign.com
Next Move Marketing221 Victory Ln, Ste 100Lincoln, NE 68528402-509-8005www.nextmovemarketing.com
Welch Web Design1310 Main StBellevue, NE 68005402-612-2153www.welchwebdesign.com
WINERYBella Terre23375 Barrus RdGlenwood, IA 51534402-657-5543www.bellaterre.com
Moonstruck Meadery2221 Madison StBellevue, NE 68005402-934-7544www.moonstruckmeadery.com
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