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2015 OFFICIAL GUIDE TO THE BELLEVUE-OFFUTT COMMUNITY

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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; Melinda Keenan, copy editor. For the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce: Doris Urwin, administrator. Cover image of 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 Glance14 Leadership Bellevue28 2015 Celebrations34 Bellevue History38 Avenue of Flags45 Dining in Bellevue48 Bellevue Public Safety Foundation52 Education in Bellevue66 Membership Benefits

Chamber Award Winners16 Karissa William16 Steve Betts17 Marathon Ventures17 Moonstruck Meadery18 Kay Dammast18 Take AIM19 Moonstruck Meadery19 Cornhusker Auto Wash & Detail Center20 Texture Salon & Spa21 Past Award Winners

Business Features24 Affordable Living26 Health Care47 Convention Center50 Green Bellevue54 Complete Streets56 Offutt Air Force Base57 Big Thank You59 Nebraska Highway 34 Bridge60 Bellevue Farmers Market

Recreation/Activities/Entertainment30 RiverFest31 Arrows to Aerospace32 Nebraska's Official Veterans Parade37 Sarpy County Historical Museum42 The Champions Village43 Fontenelle Nature Association44 Bellevue Parks46 Bellevue Little Theatre

Business Directory62 Business List – Alphabetical68 Business List – Categorical

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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 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 en-courages growth and innovative thinking. We are truly blessed in Bellevue to have leaders, business owners, educators and a wealth of private citizens who recognize that we all share in the responsibility of creating economic success and stability as well as a healthy community environment for our children and future generations.

For the past 54 years, the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce has diligently worked to fulfill the mission to create, enhance and promote the economic environment, employment opportunities and the quality of life in our community,

and to advocate and create solutions for business and community issues.

The Chamber is involved in numerous projects throughout the year that benefit our community. A prime example is RiverFest, an annual summer affair that brings our community together for a regional BBQ competition, family fun and festivities throughout the weekend and the area’s leading musical festival in the evenings. The Chamber sponsors Spring Into Action — Networking Expo, show-casing local businesses and restaurants.

The Chamber works with other local civic and private groups to encourage new business development, to create aware-ness of problems facing our community and 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.

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, work and raise a family.


Twin Creek is a 135-acre regional center located in the heart of Bellevue, Nebraska at the northwest corner of 36th Street and Highway 370.

Anchored retail and Class A office spaces are limited in Bellevue which is why many local and national businesses are located at Twin Creek. Bellevue

is also considered the next area of concentration of significant growth, including new developments and an increased residential outlook. Don’t

miss out on the opportunity to join the tenants already at Twin Creek.

Twin Creek PlazaTenants Include:

AAA NebraskaAchieve Physical TherapyDeeb Real EstateDialysis Clinic, Inc.Dickeys BBQ PitFor The Wild BirdsEdible ArrangementsGNCGreat Clips SalonGreat Western BankGodfathers PizzaHallmarkH & R Block Tax Services, Inc.Ixtapa Mexican GrillLansky’sMassage EnvyMetabolic Research CenterNavy Federal Credit UnionPapa John’sPearl VisionProCutsRent-A-CenterSam & Louie’s PizzaSandy’s NailsSee the TrainerSubwayTwin Creek Animal HospitalUSA Recruiting Office

Brokers for Twin Creek: CBRE/MEGA11213 Davenport St. Ste 300, Omaha, NE 68154

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MAYOR'S MESSAGE

Bellevue is Nebraska’s oldest city founded in the early 1800s as a fur trading post and named by early settlers impressed with the beauty of the view overlooking the Missouri River. Although we are one of the fastest grow-ing communities in the state, we are proud of our rich history and have plenty of landmarks in our Olde Towne area for you to explore. On behalf of the Bellevue City Council and all of our residents, I am excited to welcome you and would invite you to experience all that our com-munity has to offer.

Imagine living and working in a place that is filled with history and hospitality, is progressive in technology and economic opportunities, yet family friendly, afford-able and surrounded by the beauty of the beckoning outdoors. If this sounds like a place for you then you will love Bellevue, Nebraska, which was once again ranked in Money Magazine as one of the “Best Places to Live in America.”

With quality neighborhoods, cultural activities as well as an award-winning public school district and a nationally ranked university right in the middle of our city, Bellevue is a great place to live, work and play. If you like the outdoors, our Missouri riverfront community has over 640 acres of parks, trails and athletic fields for you to play and explore. Bellevue is also home to numerous parades and festivals 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.

One of the great things about Bellevue is that we are proud to be the home of Offutt Air Force Base, the Eastern Nebraska Veteran’s Home, and the Official Nebraska Veterans Parade. Bellevue is a very patriotic city, and we are proud of the men and women who serve and have served.

I am humbled and excited to start another term as Mayor of this great city. Over the past four years, we’ve worked hard to put together a great team to lead the City forward. We have had a lot of successes including the new Convention Center Hotel, the cleanup and sale of the Coreslab Property, a new, modern Public Safety Facility and the opening of the Highway 34 Bridge corridor which are all examples of projects that set the groundwork for further prosperity in Bellevue. We will

continue to work together to build relationships and partnerships throughout the city, county, and state as well as nationally so developers have no doubt that “Bellevue is Open for Business.”

If you are a visitor, long time resident or looking for a place to establish some roots, I know that you will find something to love about Bellevue. Please feel free to explore our website at www.bellevue.net and if you have any questions or comments we would love to hear from you.

Warm regards, Rita SandersMayor

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OFFUTT COMMANDER'S MESSAGE

Welcome to the Bellevue-Offutt Community, home of the “Fightin’ Fifty-Fifth!”

The 55th Wing is the largest wing in Air Combat Command, a Major Command in the United States Air Force. We provide dominant intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, electronic attack capabilities, command and control, and base operating support to national leadership and warfighters across the spectrum of conflict — anytime, anywhere.

In addition to the 55th Wing, Offutt is also home to more than 50 partner units, including United States 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 Offutt military community consists of more than 57,000 people including civilians and contractors.

The base was originally founded in 1890 as an Army post and was named Fort Crook after General George Crook. In 1921, the original runway was built on the post and named Offutt Field after Lieutenant Jarvis Offutt, the first air casualty from Omaha during World War I. Subsequently in 1947, when the Air Force was estab-lished as an independent service, the post became Offutt Air Force Base.

The relationship we share with the local community is second to none. Before moving to Offutt, I had heard this was a wonderful community. Now that I’ve been here almost two years, I can assure you all of those things are absolutely true. The positive support you constantly provide helps us do our mission the best we can, and for that, I am very grateful.

Thank you for making all of the personnel stationed at Offutt feel at home. I invite you to take the opportunity to get to know these Offutt families. You may see our Airmen and families out in the community taking part

in events or volunteering as a way to give back in ap-preciation for your hospitality. We certainly don’t take our relationship for granted and we hope to make it even stronger in the future.

Thank you for including us in your great community!

Sincerely, Gregory M. GuillotBrigadier General, USAFCommander, 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 53,000 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 96 sworn officers and 20 non-sworn staff. Led by Chief Mark Elbert, the department is made up of two divisions, operations and support, and six patrol districts.

Bellevue Police Department1510 Wall StreetEmergency: 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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CHAMBER AWARD WINNERS

To be named Ambassador of the Year by the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce is not an easy honor to earn.

Members of the chamber volunteer their time, acting as a liason to new busi-nesses to the area, helping to promote the chamber and all that it does.

Karissa Williams was honored for her tireless efforts to promote the chamber to new and existing businesses and owners in the area.

“It meant a lot that I got it,” she said of the award.

Williams is very dedicated to the chamber.

Her employer, Offutt Collision, encouraged Karissa to go out to the community and get involved on behalf of

the company.And Karissa has done that.“I really got more involved with the

chamber as an ambassador and put my best foot forward,” she said.

“I’m like a ninja of networking,” she said.

Karissa cares about the business in Bellevue, and her actions prove that.

“I used to own a small business in Bellevue and the community involvement is an important part of that,” she said.

As an ambassador of the chamber, Karissa meets with others at area businesses and talks about the benefits of being a member of the chamber. And often is successful in winning new memberships.

Ambassadors also help the chamber when things need to be done, such as offering meeting space or stuffing envelopes.

Being active in the community is of utmost importance for success in Bellevue, it helps others know who you are and what you're about.

A true champion of the chamber, Karissa sees the chamber as very sup-portive of small business.

“They give businesses what they need to succeed,” she said.

Karissa is currently the Ambassador President and she also sits on several committees and boards.

“I love the community,” she said. “I really don’t want to live anywhere else.”

AMBASSADOR OF THE YEARKarissa WilliamsMarketing Director — Offutt Collision Repair10106 S. 15th St.Bellevue, NE [email protected]

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDSteve BettsBellevue Fire and Rescue, Assistant Chief211 W. 22nd Ave.Bellevue, NE [email protected]

“I was raised to always give back to the community,” said Steve Betts.

And Betts has done that.Honored with the Distinguished

Service award from the chamber, Betts continues to quietly give back to the community he’s called home since he was about 13 years old.

His father joined the Bellevue Volunteer Fire Department when the family moved to Bellevue. And at age 16 Betts joined as well.

“I’ve worked in just about every department of the city, except for waste water,” he said.

“Pretty simple story, start early and work a long time.” he said about his career.

In fact, Betts has spent his entire career with the city of Bellevue. His first job was in the city’s public works street department.

He had held all types of positions in the volunteer department, even serving as chief.

“It was the largest volunteer depart-ment in the state,” Betts said of the fire department.

2010 brought his efforts to a full-time status when the volunteer department officially became a city department.

Betts was also integral in establishing a radio communications system across Sarpy County in 1995.

His supervisors tasked him with researching and implementing a new

communications system to replace the long outdated system the city had been using.

“I became the communications guy — still love it, still run it,” he said.

Betts is the man the chamber calls for help from the city with events, such as RiverFest.

He helps arrange the power supply, fencing and the emergency services that are made available during events.

And his involvement in RiverFest was noted as one reason for his being honored with the Distinguished Service award.

“Pretty much what they ask us to do, we try to accommodate them,” said Betts of his support to the chamber.



Marathon Ventures Inc. got its name from the two friends and company co-owners who first met at a marathon.

It is the corporate home of Herman’s Nut House, Maggies’ Gourmet Popcorn and Pear’s Gourmet Coffee among other snack foods.

The company also has many private label customers, including some of the top retailers in the country.

Marathon Ventures employs about 100 people. It opened its corporate headquar-ters in Bellevue in 2013 and brought its production facility to the city in 2014.

There is also the Fresh Roast Store, a coffee and snack shop, at the front of the facility.

The building is a great location for

the company, offering easy access to the interstate.

The front store has also served as a polling place for city elections, and the company is also supportive of other community events and groups such as the bike trail on Fort Crook Road and the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and various marathons.

John Larsen, president of the com-pany, said Bellevue’s welcoming approach and the tax incentives offered by the city and state, led him and his business partner, Mike Sortino, to locate the business on Fort Crook Road.

Before moving in to the building, the company put it through a complete renovation that suited the company’s

needs for production, distribution and storage.

Larsen admits the company has some big competitors, but sees Marathon Ventures as able to compete on the level where smaller or more unique packaging and batches are needed.

“We can play small and nimble,” he said. He can make sure the company can meet a retailers needs quickly. “You’ve got to play to your strength.”

The Silver Arrow Award was a surprise, he said.

A Bellevue native, Larsen's first job was at the same address that Marathon Ventures is located — the location was a Mexican restaurant then and Larsen worked as busboy.

SILVER ARROW AWARDMarathon Ventures Inc.John Larsen, President901 Fort Crook Road North Bellevue, NE [email protected]

LEADERSHIP — PARTNER IN EXCELLENCEMoonstruck MeaderyBrian Schlueter2221 Madison St.Bellevue, NE [email protected]

Just back from Argentina on an exploratory trip, Brian Schlueter, owner of Moonstruck Meadery, realized something: That he can more than trust his staff to take charge in this ever growing business.

In the month of January, in Schlueter’s absense, the meadery’s tasting room saw sales jump by more than double over the previous January.

Not only are the award-winning meads on hand for tastings, but the menu also includes pizzas that have a crust recipe that uses honey as an ingredient — the same honey that goes into the mead production.

He has learned to trust his staff at the tasting room, and his son who runs

the production facility, to take care of business.

Being able to trust them allows Schlueter to focus more on the expansion plans for this growing business.

Sales by distributors have jumped, and Schlueter is looking at increasing local production by moving from hand bottling to an automated line that can put out about 1,100 bottles an hour.

He’s also looking to bring in interns as production increases.

As Moonstruck grows as a global brand, Schlueter is looking to keep a strong local presence in Bellevue, locally sourcing the high quality ingredients that go into his meads as much as possible.

He’s formed ties with the community

that go back to when he and his family were stationed at Offutt.

“I love it here,” said Schlueter. As a business owner, Schlueter appre-

ciates the contacts and camaraderie that’s been a product of being involved with the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce.

“I think the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce supports business very well, especially small businesses,” said Schlueter.

And as a part of the Bellevue commu-nity, Schlueter is supportive as well.

The meadery is happy to donate product, as Schlueter calls it, for fund-raisers for local organizations. “We can’t always give what we’d like to, but we give what we can,” said Schlueter.



For more than 12 years, Kay Dammast served as City Clerk for Bellevue.

A "behind-the-scenes" job, is how she described it.

But as the city clerk, Dammast was something of a gatekeeper for the city council and the city hall.

Dammast recorded the votes and deliberations of city council sessions, composed the minutes and posted them online.

She was also the first point of contact for those seeking liquor licenses, event licenses, ordinance information and tips on navigating the city’s bureaucracy.

Dammast retired from Bellevue last September.

Not that she is keeping still. Dammast will be teaching a class on time manage-ment for the Nebraska Municipal Clerks Institute and Academy.

She has been involved with the program for 20 years, either attending or teaching classes which are held one week each year in March on the UNO campus.

A 2009 graduate of Leadership Bellevue, Dammast is a great sup-porter of the program and the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce.

“I love Leadership Bellevue,” she said.“It was a total surprise,” Dammast

said of the Distinguished Leadership Alumni award. “It does mean a great deal to me, because I never think of myself as distinguished.” Though the

leadership class is only offered once a year, Dammast found that participants meet a lot of people — those you need to know in the community and turn to when you need advice.

“People that take that are people that want to be leaders in Bellevue,” she said. Dammast also is a fan of the chamber as a whole.

“The Bellevue chamber does a tremendous job,” she said. “In recent years they have really concentrated on economic development for the city.”

Since retiring, Dammast has more time for the community, including volunteering more for the chamber at events or whatever the need of the chamber might be.

DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP ALUMNIKay DammastCity Clerk, Bellevue - retired2614 Coffey Ave. Bellevue, NE [email protected]

SMALL BUSINESS — BREAKING GROUNDTAKE AIMMary and Bob Whaling, owners3403 Samson WayBellevue, NE [email protected]

Mary and Bob Whaling wanted to be business owners.

That was the big dream. But what kind of business was up for discussion.

After much thought, research and more discussion, the pair opened Take AIM in July 2013.

“We spent close to three years plan-ning,” Bob Whaling said.

He even attended a series of firing range development courses to learn the business before opening their range.

The couple met in the 1980s when both were enlisted in the Air Force. Eventually stationed in Bellevue, they decided to stay after leaving the service.

“The kids grew up here,” he said. No strangers to the chamber, they

were active with it prior to opening the business.

“They spoke on our behalf at city meetings,” he said of the chamber staff as the couple went through the process of launching the business.

Mary Whaling, a Leadership Bellevue graduate, was very familiar with the chamber and how important it is to businesses in the community.

“We got a lot of sound advice form them,” Bob Whaling said of the chamber. “As well as from other business owners in the community. We took advice from everybody.”

When the couple settled on a location, they approached other area businesses to discuss their plans.

“We wanted to be good neighbors,” he said.

Safety is No. 1 at the range. Bob Whaling and the staff continually monitor the lobby and shooting lanes.

“We have some great custom-ers — we’re really fortunate,” he said. “Everyone is very respectful.”

Though there is staff at the front desk, Bob Whaling is at the business every day it’s open, Tuesday through Sunday.

The range is closed Mondays, that doesn’t mean he takes the day off. He comes in to clean the range and do other maintenance including hauling out the spent bullet lead to a recycling center.

Any special events are scheduled on Mondays.



Brian Schlueter, owner of Moonstruck Meadery, enjoys doing home-brewed beers.

Mainly a hobby for several years, he got more serious about making mead a few years prior to launching his brand in October of 2011.

And he made his first batch of mead, strawberry and red raspberry flavored and carbonated, in 1989 when he and his family were stationed in Okinawa, Japan.

A few more batches followed but Schlueter didn’t start perfecting his mead until about 5 or 6 years ago, according to Brian.

He has learned the correct ways to make mead, but has tweaked the method to his liking resulting in a unique

product.Made from fermented honey, Brian

insists that only the highest quality ingredients be used in his mead.

That commitment to quality hasn’t gone unoticed.

Moonstruck has won several awards at international and national competitions. In fact, the Capsumel, or pepper mead, has several times earned Double Gold Medals in Hong Kong, Isreal, Argentina and Ukraine.

Double Gold is a very high honor, and places Moonstruck among the best meads in the world.

Schlueter wants to be sure to maintain a high quality standard for the mead he makes and food he serves in his tasting

room.At the tasting room, pizza is on the

menu. One of the ingredients in the dough is honey, in keeping with the main ingredient of mead.

Schlueter is looking at revising the business plan for the meadery, as sales have far exceeded goals that were set when he first launched the business.

Part of that revised plan includes expanding production capabilities at his existing facility in Bellevue, while continuing to source ingredients as close to home as possible, but also considering opening another facility in Argentina. Argentina is the second largest pro-ducer of honey in the world, increasing Moonstruck's global footprint.

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Three generations have built Cornhusker Auto Wash & Detail Center into an award-winning business. The center was opened by Ray Fox in 1986, who has since passed away, and now operated by Ray’s son, Mark Fox, who joined the company officially in 1996. Brian Fox, Mark’s son joined the business in 2013.

With an entrepreneurial spirit, Ray had previously owned a hotel in Hastings before coming back to Bellevue, he chose the location deliberately near the Kennedy Freeway, but on a corner that would offer ease of access for traffic.

The small business award was a great honor for this family-run business. The Fox family works hard to honor what Ray

started. “He had a dream,” said Mark. “And we got her done.”

“He worked hard to set the foundation for where we are today with the busi-ness,” said Brian of his grandfather.

Customer service is of utmost impor-tance to the business, and the owners and employees work to offer the best service experience possible to their customers.

Being part of the community is important for the business. The Foxes offer donations and goods to charities and various fundraisers across the area as one way of giving back to the community.

The owners are also proud to support service members from the nearby Offutt Air Force Base.

A free car wash on Veterans Day for

active or retired military is a long stand-ing tradition.

Their reputation on the base as a trusted place to take your car has gained them new and repeat customers.

Service members who are being shipped overseas can bring their car to the carwash to be prepped for transport, treating the car to help protect it during shipping.

The carwash provides quality service to Bellevue and the surrounding com-munity. But besides the carwash, the company also offers auto detailing, remote start installation, windshield rock chip repair and more services. They also own the gas station that is adjacent to the carwash.



Texture Salon & Spa has been owned by Mary Macias-Cox and her husband for a little more than three years.

Macias-Cox had worked in the beauty industry for several years before the opportunity came along to purchase the salon.

She had always wanted to own a salon and the timing of the opportunity was right for her.

“So we went for it,” said Macias-Cox. The couple decided to stay in Bellevue

after retiring from the military.“The city has been a good fit for us

and our family,” said Macias-Cox. “It’s become home.”

The shop has 10 hair stylists, a mas-sage therapist, esthetician and hand and

foot nail specialist and recently added spray tanning to the services offered.

Three of the stylists also do makeup as well, serving bridal parties.

Macias-Cox got involved with the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce once she was owner of the salon.

The salon keeps her busy, so she isn’t always able to offer as much time in support of the chamber as she would like.

With a degree in business and her knowledge of the beauty industry as a trainer and stylist, salon ownership was a perfect fit for Macias-Cox.

Macias-Cox comes from a family of entrepreneurs, her parents are immi-grants and her children are first genera-tion American-born.

Her father owns a restaurant and her mother owns a hair salon.

Being a business owner is just in her blood.

“The chamber has been very support-ive,” said Macias-Cox.

“The small business award from the chamber increased our exposure,” she said.

The salon has realized phenomenal growth in the past year, and she credits the building of relationships in the community for that.

“You get what you put into the chamber,” she said.

Her networking efforts helped her build relationships and get her credibility established, said Macias-Cox.

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SILVER ARROW — The award is pre-sented to a business in recognition of excep-tional contributions to the economic growth of Bellevue and has been given annually since 1987.

1987: Rotert Space Tech Center1988: Pendleton Woolen Mills1989: O'Brien Meat Company1990: Bellevue College1991: Metz Baking Company1992: McCallie Associates Inc.1993: Mayor Boyd/City Council1994: No award1995: Arcadian Corporation1996: Computer Cable

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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD — The award is given to an individual for outstandingcontributions to the Bellevue community and originated in 1964.

1964: Dr. Edwin Cramer1965: Rev. Robert A. Garvey1966: Mayor Robert M. Haworth1967: Charles S. Reed1968: LA Campbell1969: Norman A. Magnusson1970: John A. Johnson1971: William V. Brooks1972: Russell W. Thompson1973: R. Joe Dennis1974: B.J. Van Winkle1975: Hugh Campbell1976: Leonard L Lawrence1977: Warren W. Keeler1978: John Reinhart

1979: Dr. Richard Winchell1980: Jack Allen1981: Jeff Renner1982: Robert M. Haworth1983: Moe Beardmore1984: Gary Parker1985: Fred Engelhardt1986: Dr. Richard Triplett1987: Phyllis Meyer1988: Hap Engelkamp1989: Denny J. Gilbert1997: Richard J. Yeshnowski1998: Dr. John Deegan1999: Frank Kumor2000: Bernie Pilachowski

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PARTNER IN EXCELLENCE — In recognition of the partnerships created that impact the betterment of the Bellevue-Offutt community.

2003: Bellevue Public Schools and the Board of Education

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2008: The City of Bellevue2009: Bellevue Food Pantry2010: Cass Sarpy Industries2011: Bellevue Medical Center2012: Sarpy County Historical Museum2013: Beardmore Chevrolet Subaru

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI — In recognition of community leadership to a Leadership Bellevue Alumni.

2003: Dixie Cavner, Publisher Bellevue Leader2004: Jolene Roberts, CEO Hillcrest Health

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Another factor in Bellevue housing is the Highway 34 corridor. A new bridge linking the Iowa and Nebraska sides opened in October, and with it has come new business and new residents.

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Bellevue residents’ health is in good hands — whether young or old, suffering from debilitating ailment or the common cold.

The Nebraska Medicine-Bellevue, which opened in 2010, continues to grow. This full-service hospital features 55 beds and more than 300 physicians in more than 30 different specialities. They are also accredited by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care as a chest pain center and recently earned the Get With the Guidelines Stroke Performance Silver Plus Award from the American Heart Association.

The Nebraska Medicine-Bellevue also houses Madonna Rehabilitation Speciality Hospital. This partnership started in April 2014. Madonna leases the fourth floor of the hospi-tal, and houses 32 beds in which to provide comprehensive medical and rehabilitation programs for patients who no longer need acute care, but still need specialty medical services. During the initial six months, the hospital was limited to 10 beds, and has kept busy, serving 100 patients from April through February 2015.

Alegent Creighton Health on Samson Way offers family medicine, pediatrics, sports medicine, and more. They are part of the CHI health system, which has services through-out the Omaha metro region.

Specialty medicine, such as Bellevue Vision Clinic or Towne Dental, can be found throughout the city for conve-nient checkups, and the Twin Creek area is home to many medical services such as psychiatry and chiropractic care. Four-legged loved ones can obtain medical care at Twin Creek Animal Hospital. Bellevue Urgent Care on Harlan Drive is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to treat minor injuries and illnesses that are not life-threatening, but still require attention.

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Whatever happens, at whatever age, Bellevue residents can get well from a variety of quality services.

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There was a time when present day Bellevue was little more than open prairie and woodland. Less than twenty 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, 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 springboard for many traders and trappers headed westward and point of embarkation for goods in route to St. Louis.

Spurred by the growth, fur trader and perhaps Bellevue’s best candidate for city father, Lucien Fontenelle built a larger trading post in 1832, selling the former location to the federal government for use as the Missouri River Indian Agency or Bellevue Agency. Following the death of Lucian 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 tribe and Logan would eventually become chief himself in 1853.

Logan also worked for Peter Sarpy, a businessman and ferryboat operator. Sarpy brought scores of people across the Missouri River on their journey to the open west, including fortune seekers during the California gold rush and Mormons en route to Utah. In an effort to have people stay, he also aided in establishing the Bellevue Town Company with the town officially organizing in 1856.

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BELLEVUE HISTORYwomen, opened its doors in the fall of 1883. The second element was the commissioning of Fort Crook by the War Department in 1890 with con-struction taking place between 1894-1896. Named after the late General George Crook, the fort played an important role during the Spanish-American War.

With the coming of the Second World War, Fort Crook, located safely in the middle of the heartland, was selected as a site for the Martin Bomber Plant. Thousands of bombers were produced here during the war, including the Enola Gay and Bockscar, the planes used to drop the atomic bombs near

the end of World War II.Fort Crook was re-designated Offutt Air

Force Base, after a World War One flyer killed in France. It took on a new set of challenges contesting Cold War threats and served as the headquarters of Strategic Air Command from 1948-1992. Today, Offutt Air Force Base is home to the 55th Wing, Air Force Weather Agency and United States Strategic Command.

From its humble beginnings as a cluster of buildings associated with a trading post to third largest city in Nebraska and significant economic player, Bellevue has been on a remarkable journey. It has been one with not only just a rich local history, but one that is intertwined with history on a national and even international scale. Most of all, the history is something we should be proud of.

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This log cabin, built in the 1830s, is the oldest standing structure in Bellevue. After the death of Josephine Mountain, its last resident, it was purchased by the Sarpy County Historical Society. It has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The property is at 1805 Hancock Street. Tours are available by appointment, call the Sarpy County Museum at 402-292-1880.

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.

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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 generos-ity of donors, have been flown proudly along Mission Avenue and Franklin Street in Olde Towne and also along Galvin Road.

Over the years, The Avenue of Flags has continued to expand west along Highway 370.

The number of flags have fluctuated each year, directly reflecting the level of participation of business and community members of Bellevue.

Organized by the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, and pulled off by many volunteers, this yearly patriotic display is in honor of current service members and

veterans of the United States military.Many of the flags need to be replaced each year due

to wear and tear from the elements, with only about 10 percent of the flags lasting longer than one year. Even some of the poles need to be replaced. Each year replacement hardware must be ordered, too.

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Olde Towne Bellevue is a hub of activity and business, including city administration, a host of restaurants, theatre, shopping and historical attractions.

The Bellevue Community Foundation has created a designated fund for the Olde Towne area.

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Bellevue is home to the Champions Village, a Boys Baseball and Girl’s Fast Pitch Softball Complex built in partner-ship with the city of Bellevue.

The teams are housed and fed on site in team clubhouses and compete with other teams from all over North America. Teams have come to compete from as far away as Australia.

Weeklong tournaments are held in June during the NCAA College World Series under the banner of Omaha Champions Village.

The Bellevue University Bruins fast pitch softball team also calls the Champions Village home and practice and play all their home games here.

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Fontenelle Forest Nature Center is designated as a National Natural Landmark with the U.S. Department of the Interior and is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. Notable historic sites that are located within FNA properties include more than 70 Nebraska Phase Indian lodge sites; the trading post of Manual Lisa and Lucien Fontenelle; and a portion of the Mormon Trail.

There is also reference in the journals of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to a five-day encampment along the Missouri River, which is widely held to be located in Fontenelle Forest.

More than 90,000 visitors walk FNA paths each year, including nearly 30,000 children and adults who participate in environmental education courses. The 26 miles of main-tained trails and the mile-long barrier-free boardwalk allow visitors to enjoy the beauty of the ever-changing natural setting.

FNA marked its 100th year in 2013, visit www.fontenelle100.com to read stories and see photos of the memories that were shared by those who have visited Fontenelle.

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There are four private/public 18-hole golf courses in the Bellevue area – Bay Hills, Platteview Country Club, Tregaron and Willow Lakes.

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.

A splash pad, the city's first, will be installed at Hastings Banner Park in northwest Bellevue. The park also has soccer fields, baseball fields and a walking trail.

A new fountain was installed in the lake at American Heroes park. Part of the original master plan for the park, the fountain enhances what is becoming Bellevue's greatest outdoor spaces.

We also have more than 100 camping spots available for rent at Haworth Park.

Some of the amenities you can find in other city 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.

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Bellevue is ready to serve hungry customers all day long with a variety of cuisines.

Stop in to one of the many bakeries in the morning for a sweet treat, and while there, order something for that special occasion coming up.

“The community here is very supportive of itself, and the lease rate is reasonable. People in Bellevue, par-ticularly in Olde Towne tend to support Bellevue-based businesses. It’s a nice little community,” said Mary Pat Guerrier, manager of Drizzles bakery.

Bellevue is home to world-renowned places for All-American cuisine and award-winning barbecue at locally owned and nationally recognized restaurants.

“It’s the welcoming attitude of people,” said B & B Classic Dogs owner Diane Bruce. “We base everything for the family and Bellevue needed a really family-ori-ented place. The city of Bellevue was very good to work with as far as getting permits and licenses, and Offutt Air Force Base was a huge reason we picked Bellevue.”

Offutt Air Force Base is home to military per-sonnel who come from all over the U.S. and have traveled all over the world, adding a unique variety to the town and its cuisine.

“People at the base are used to the variety that we offer,” Bruce said. “They take a challenge once in a while and try something new. We offer hot dogs from places such as Chicago, so we are able to provide a taste of home for military people.”

Interested in the cuisine south of the border? Bellevue also offers a variety of Mexican restaurants, from small family-run establishments with a quaint authentic feel to people’s favorite franchises.

Cuisine from the far east is well represented in Bellevue, with several options for Chinese food, along with fare from Korea, Thailand and Japan.

Italian is also available to serve your cravings for pasta and more.

Getting ready for the big game, or need a place to take the youngsters after a junior-league game? Bellevue offers plenty of options for pizza, whether one prefers thin or thick crust, classic toppings or something more original.

Those hosting events will find a variety of caterers right in the city.

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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/reserva-tion center, which is more than 20 years old, is oper-ated 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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The ground-breaking ceremony was held in the spring of 2015 for the new conference and event center and adjacent hotel after months of planning and research.

In late August of 2013, a group of Bellevue city of-ficials, city council members and the president of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce got into a van early in the morning and headed for Manhattan, Kansas, 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. Both located near high quality business, professional and medical offices where community members can gather for a variety of business, community and individual activities.

After touring numerous facilities throughout the region and months of negotiation and hard work between the City of Bellevue, the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce and the developers of the project, that vision is nearing reality.

In late February of 2014, the Bellevue City Council ap-proved the agreements needed for a hotel and conference and event center to be built in Bellevue. In November of 2014, the city council approved a $7.4 million bond issue to help build the conference and event center. The bond issue will be covered by the anticipated increase in revenue from sales tax, property tax and lodging tax that the facility will generate. The hotel is to be privately funded.

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 and event center will 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 into an agreement with Kinseth Hospitality Group of Lamar, Iowa, to manage and operate the conference center.

The Kinseth Group has a proven record of operating similar facilities in the region.

Marriott International, Inc. has given franchise ap-proval for a 124-room Courtyard by Marriott to be part of the development. The hotel has a projected cost of $15 million.

This will be a one-of-a-kind regional community meet-ing facility with convenient, high quality lodging, offices and related services that will meet important needs of the citizens of Bellevue.

The hotel and conference and event center has the potential to create significant commercial synergies with businesses in Twin Creek Village and other areas of Bellevue.

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The foundation is dedicated to provid-ing the Bellevue Police and Fire and Rescue Departments with the supple-mental resources needed to enhance the quality of life of all Bellevue residents and community members.

The foundation hosts several signature fundraisers each year including a golf tournament and soup competition. It also hosts the annual chili competition where proceeds support the annual Holiday Heroes program helping children from low-income families during the holidays.

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“Each of our board members has volunteered their time, talents or treasure to share with not only our foundation, but with others in the community looking to make Bellevue a safer place to live and raise our families,” Blood said.

Current vice president Bonnie Knutson said, “Our organization has no paid staff and all monies raised support our program of work.”

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Bellevue is becoming greener by the day, thanks to Green Bellevue’s community programs intended to preserve and honor the environment. A grassroots, nonprofit advocate for conservation, Green Bellevue’s ability to forge lasting partnerships and recruit volunteers is creating a more beauti-ful and eco-conscious city landscape.

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Designated by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum as a Community Arboretum and the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City USA, Bellevue has 2,000 acres of forest within city limits. In addition to the beauty the trees provide, they also offer shade, habitat, dust absorption and oxygen. For the past five years, Green Bellevue has been applying for tree grants and organizing spring and fall tree planting efforts, which has resulted in the addition of more than 900 trees in public areas.

Bellevue celebrates Arbor Day by choosing a few schools to engage in tree

planting on school property and learn about the history of Arbor Day. Interested schools should contact Don Preister at [email protected].

In September of 2014, Green Bellevue celebrated five years of service with the “Cool Parking” project at Bellevue Public Library. Volunteers planted 10 trees, thanks to a grant from the ReTree Nebraska initia-tive, that will result in a cooling effect.

Ramp Up Recycling The City of Bellevue’s Epiphany Ramos is

set on increasing Bellevue’s landfill diversion numbers by encouraging local residents, schools, and businesses to make recycling and waste reduction a priority. Green Bellevue volunteers are leading a county-wide effort to increase recycling with the “Lighten the Load to the Landfill” campaign. Volunteers can join the promotion and education efforts by contacting Ruth Richter at [email protected].

Collection Sites• The City of Bellevue takes tree branches at the City Tree Dump at 8902 Cedar Island Road every fourth Saturday of the month, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. • TGB Recycling Center (211 Galvin Road N.) accepts most recycling (not glass). Call for appli-ances, 402-812-5428• RiverCity Recycling (including glass), 6030 S. 60th St., Omaha• Secure eWaste, AME Computers, 3512 Samson Way, Ste 204• Plastic bags – Most grocery stores in Bellevue collect these• 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• Pick up your free blue bin at Bellevue Public Library, or call the City of Bellevue at (402) 293-3135• Visit www.bellevue.net and look under Trash and Recycling for a comprehensive list • Take toxic waste (yard chemicals, paint, etc) to Under the Sink at 4001 S. 120th St. (underthesink.org)

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Educate and Celebrate The Sarpy County Earth Day

celebration, held the last week of each April, provides the venue for community members of all ages to participate and learn about caring for the environment. Held at the BPS Lied Activity Center, the annual event includes an athletic event, an art show display of more than 100 posters from young artists, a Environment Champion Awards cer-emony that recognizes current and future leaders and more.

The annual RiverFest celebration organized by the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce provides a great venue for recycling education. Green Bellevue volunteers participate in planning the recycling efforts and are on site to educate about the benefits of recycling.

Diverse and interesting educational programs are offered free to the public at monthly Green Bellevue meetings, with topics ranging from organic gardening to water quality, trail restoration and renew-able energy. Green Bellevue’s School Outreach Program focuses on creating

young stewards of the environment, and has led to a variety of planting and science-oriented projects, and increased recycling education efforts.

Programs That Keep Green GoingGreen Bellevue sponsored and contin-

ues to help care for the largest series of rain gardens in Nebraska, capturing and filtering more than six million gallons of water yearly from the roof and landscape of the Eastern Nebraska Veteran’s Home. This past June, volunteers added more than 250 native grasses and plants to the 10 gardens that comprise the storm water management plan.

In 2014, the gardens at Bellevue Public Library were adopted and cleaned, and volunteers installed a children’s butterfly garden.

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Making the gradeEducational opportunities get an A+ in Bellevue. Parents who are ready to send their little ones off

to preschool can choose from a number of public and private options, as well as the early childhood offerings presented by Bellevue Public Schools, Omaha Public Schools and the nearby Papillion-La Vista School District.

Bellevue is home to many award-winning elementary, middle and high schools, both public and private. Enrollment has been growing at all schools thanks in part to a booming economy in the city. Another thing that makes Bellevue-area schools attractive is the feeling of community that each school brings to its neighborhood and its students.

One such academic institution is Cornerstone Christian School. Cornerstone, with deep roots in Sarpy County, first opened its doors in Papillion in 1984. Soon after, Cornerstone moved to Bellevue as an elementary school and has experienced increasing growth. A recent move has middle and high school students at a new home.

Sixth- through 12-graders are now at a building leased from Springfield Platteview Community Schools. The building is located at 16405 Clay Street.

Elementary students will remain at the original school located at Thanksgiving! Lutheran Church at 3704 370 Plaza.

Other private schools in the Bellevue area include Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School, St. Matthew Catholic School, Saint Mary’s Elementary School and St. Bernadette School.

Bellevue Public Schools is the city’s major educator, serving nearly 10,000 students in 21 schools, kindergar-ten through 12th grade. Bellevue East and Bellevue

West high schools have long been recognized for their outstanding Air Force Junior ROTC and band programs. Both schools are often on the playoff lists for district and state sports competitions. Most importantly, Bellevue Public Schools consistently rank high academically in Nebraska and the nation.

Other public school districts that serve the residents of the Bellevue community include: Omaha Public Schools, Papillion-La Vista School District and South Sarpy District 46.

The city’s secondary educational offering is nation-ally recognized and the natural next step for many in Bellevue and throughout the Omaha metro area. Bellevue University, with an enrollment of more than 10,000 students, was named to the 2014 U.S. News & World Report's Best Online Programs for Veterans.

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But the options don’t stop there. Bellevue University also offers Cohort and Accelerated options.

Bellevue University’s main campus is in the heart of Bellevue, but the university’s learning opportunities extend to an Omaha campus and additional campus sites throughout Nebraska. Bellevue University’s unique and award-winning style of educational offerings don’t stop at the state line — Bellevue University has 14 locations in four states.

From preschool to secondary education and everything in between, Bellevue is all about innovative education and moving forward.

EDUCATION IN BELLEVUE

BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY1000 Galvin Road SouthBellevue NE 68005402-293-2000www.bellevue.edu

ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE1120 North 103rd Plaza, Suite 200Omaha NE 68114402-331-2900www.itt-tech.edu

METROPOLITANCOMMUNITY COLLEGEP.O. Box 3777Omaha NE 68103402-457-2400www.mccneb.edu

NATIONAL AMERICAN UNIVERSITY3604 Summit Plaza DriveBellevue NE 68123402-650-2710www.national.edu

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA, OMAHA — DIVISION OF CONTINUING STUDIES6001 Dodge St., CPACS Bldg. 207Omaha NE 68182402-552-2370www.unomaha.edu/college-of-public-affairs-and-community-service/division-of-continuing-studies

THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA106 Peacekeeper Drive, Suite 806Offutt AFB NE 68113402-291-8879www.goou.ou.edu

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With miles of paved trails, designated right-of-ways, and a progressive mentality focused on transforming the way citizens move about, the City of Bellevue is a leading force in Nebraska regarding balanced, accessible transportation.

This commitment began publicly in October of 2010, when the City Council of Bellevue unanimously passed an ordinance declaring its intent to guide the principle of available, diverse, and transformative green transportation practices that move beyond providing for the traditional private automobile. That ordinance was recognized by National Complete Streets Coalition as one of the country’s

best written on the issue.The “Complete Streets”

concept advocates building communities that focus atten-tion on the needs of all users for mass transportation, bicycle routes, and pedestrian-friendly sidewalks, rather than cars alone. In Bellevue, the Citizens Complete Streets Panel helps guide and serves as a conduit for community awareness and education. Affiliated with the National Complete Streets Coalition, the committee mem-bers are appointed by the mayor and are tasked with guiding the City toward the strategic goals of the ordinance. These dedicated volunteers have sought public input for improvements through

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town hall meetings and by conduct-ing community surveys to identify problem areas where remedies may be applied.

They, and City staff, are collaborat-ing with MAPA on the Regional Bike-Pedestrian Master Plan to aid metro-wide connections for both transportation and recreational users. By initiating, encouraging, and supporting the now-completed bike-pedestrian underpass at 38th street and Highway 370, they work for the safety of the community. Additionally, the 2014 City Strategic Plan outlined a three-year commitment to connect sidewalks throughout Bellevue, which is a priority for AARP and for parents of school children.

Plus, Bellevue hosts two of the area’s best off-road mountain bike trails at Swanson and Jewell Parks. For 2015, there are many exciting projects on the horizon, including the prospect of a B-Cycle station designed for the easy rental of bikes for recreation and transportation.

Bicycle friendly streets have mul-tiple advantages. They aid in national security, as Offutt leadership supports and encourages bike use by military personnel for their fitness. Base personal have the highest number of bike commuters in the metro, which has been helped by the lane marking and dedicated use along Fort Crook Road. In addition, economic develop

ment opportunities are enhanced by bike friendly communities. Many major and small companies recognize the interest of employees to bike to and from work. When determining where they will locate new opera-tions, these businesses use scoring methods of communities for walking and biking friendliness.

When people use alternative forms of transportation, such as riding bikes to commute, they reduce road wear. This reduction results in saving tax dollars on repairs. Bellevue is also working to encourage a more active, healthier, happier community that reduces obesity, generates fitness and thus, cuts health care costs.

Additional benefits include re-duced use of gas, which helps lower gas prices and reduces our depen-dence on foreign oil, plus diminishes air pollution. The traffic efficiency component is appreciated by busi-ness for the time and cost savings

they realize. Saving time, expense, tax dollars and resources, while creating a safer community, means benefits for the entire community. And the prevented injures and deaths are priceless.

The city's strong commitment to balanced, diverse transit is also demonstrated by the strong participa-tion 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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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 among the largest in the business sector. Offutt AFB has an estimated economic impact of more than $1.3 billion (2013).

Offutt Air Force Base is the home of the 55th Wing and more than 50 partner units including the U.S. Strategic Command and the Air Force Weather Agency. Located in Bellevue, Neb., Offutt's diverse missions and global responsibili-ties put it on the cutting edge of the Air Force's transformation. Each branch of the U.S. military is represented among the approximately 10,000 military and federal employees assigned here. The Air Force Weather Agency became the 557th Weather Wing in a re-designation ceremony March 27 at the Lt. Gen. Thomas S. Moorman building.

More than 50 defense companies do business in the Bellevue-Offutt community and employ more than 2,500 people. It’s because of the city’s high-tech

labor pool, dependable utilities, extensive telecom-munications system and urbanized infrastructure that Offutt AFB and the Bellevue-Offutt community have stayed strong.

For a list of defense contractors that are members of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, see detailed listings on pages 70 and 71.


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Since 2001, Walmart employees have been writing giant messages on fields near Offutt Air Force Base. In 2012, the field in the northwest corner of Highways 370 and 75 was the spot for the message, “THANK YOU FOR OUR FREEDOM,” which took about four days to create. Thirty workers, 2,500 pounds of flour and 500 wooden stakes were required for the letters to be plowed into the dirt. The message is so large, it takes up the area of 35 football fields. Here, Chris Shotton reviews his map of the message. It takes up the area of 35 football fields. The message at top is from 2011.


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OFFUTT 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

SARA LEE BAKERY GROUP1310 Fort Crook Road402-731-8370Employees: 170Industry: Manufacturingwww.saralee.com


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NEBRASKA HIGHWAY 34 BRIDGE

After two decades of planning, the new Highway 34 bridge between Iowa and Nebraska was opened on Oct. 22, 2014.

The occasion was marked by much fanfare, with dignitaries from both sides of the Missouri River in attendance, including governors from both states as well as state and federal elected officials.

The four-lane bridge is 3,276 feet long and 89 feet wide. The entire project for the highway stretches for

about 7 miles, connecting Highway 75 in Nebraska with Interstate 29 in Iowa.

The project, including bridge and roadway approaches, costs about $115 million. The federal government paid about 80 percent of the costs, with Iowa and Nebraska splitting the remaining 20 percent.

Making access to the area easier, the project is expected to spur job growth and economic growth for both sides of the river.

Built about midway between Plattsmouth and Bellevue, the bridge location was a real compromise. At one point, it was debated whether two separate new bridges should be built. In the end, all sides came together for the benefit of the area.

The bridge has also won honors in the engineering field. The bridge project was given the Grand Award in the Structural Systems category for the 2015 Engineering Excellence Awards.

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You won’t have to leave Bellevue to find a great Farmer’s Market. The Bellevue Farmers Market is located in Washington Park on Franklin Street at West 20th Avenue. The hours are 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday rain or shine. The 2015 market dates are May 9 to Oct. 3. Unlike many of the vendors selling on street corners; folks who have been coming to sell at our market for the last six years truly locally grow their offerings.

Be sure to join us for our big com-munity kick off on May 9. There will be tons of free and fun activities for all ages, freebies, live entertainment and great vendors. Come and spend the morning with us!

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market. There is always some-thing fun to do

Bring a cup of coffee, buy breakfast at the market, and sit back and enjoy free entertain-ment, good friends and great conversation. For many of our area residents, the weekend doesn’t start until they stop by the market.

Vendors at Bellevue's weekly Farmers' Market will accept your coupons for The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program and SNAP. Vendors are clearly marked and look forward to your patronage.

For more information, visit our website at www.bellevuene-braskafarmersmarket.com, “Like” us on Facebook or call Carol Blood at 402-517-1446.


BUSINESS LISTINGS (Alphabetical)

For additional contact information, please see the corresponding category listings, pages 68 to 78.

AAA Windows N Doors .............................................................Home ImprovementAAA Nebraska .............................................................................................. TravelAAFES ....................................................................................................... GroceryABC Childcare and Preschool ...................................................................DaycareAblah Enterprises, LLC .........................................................................Real EstateAccess Bank ........................................................................ Financial InstitutionsAdams & Sullivan, P.C. ............................................................................. AttorneyAesthetics & Family Dentistry ................................................................. DentistryAffordable Computer Repair ....................................Computer Consulting/RepairAFLAC Regional Office ...........................................................................InsuranceAkridge & Akridge Chiropractic, LLC .................................................. ChiropracticAldi, Inc. .................................................................................................... GroceryAlfonza W Davis ChapterTuskegee Airmen, Inc................................OrganizationsAlzheimer's Association Midlands Chapter .....................................OrganizationsAME Computers .......................................................Computer Consulting/RepairAmerican Family Insurance -Travis Castle ..............................................InsuranceAmerican National Bank ...................................................... Financial InstitutionsAmerican Payment Systems .....................................................Business ServicesAnytime Fitness ......................................................................... Fitness/NutritionApache Camper Center Inc ............................................................Camper DealerApollo Heating & Air Conditioning ................................................................. HVACApplebee's ...........................................................................................RestaurantA-Relief Services Inc ..................................................... Rental/Facilities ServicesATK Aerospace Systems .........................................................Defense ContractorAuto Body Authority .........................................................................Auto Services

BB & B Classic Dogs, LLC .......................................................................RestaurantBAE Systems ...........................................................................Defense ContractorBakers Supermarket................................................................................. GroceryBaldwin's Flooring America ...................................................Home ImprovementBank Of Nebraska ................................................................ Financial InstitutionsBay Hills Golf Course ........................................................................... AttractionsBeardmore Chevrolet..........................................................................Auto DealerBeardmore Insurance Services-Tom Jurek ............................................InsuranceBel' Angelo Boutique ................................................................................... RetailBellevue Berry Farm & Pumpkin Patch ................................................ AttractionsBellevue Bodyworks Massage ................................................................... BeautyBellevue Chamber of Commerce .....................................................OrganizationsBellevue City Council Member-Carol Blood .......................................GovernmentBellevue Community Foundation .....................................................OrganizationsBellevue Economic Enhancement Foundation ................................OrganizationsBellevue Family Practice PC..................................................................PhysiciansBellevue Florist .......................................................................................... FloristsBellevue GAR Memorial Bridge ........................................................OrganizationsBellevue Garden Club ......................................................................OrganizationsBellevue Housing Authority ...............................................................GovernmentBellevue Junior Sports Assoc ...........................................................OrganizationsBellevue Keno ...................................................................................... AttractionsBellevue Leader .................................................................................... MarketingBellevue Little Theatre ......................................................................... AttractionsBellevue Memorial Chapel .............................................................. Funeral HomeBellevue Pet Adventures .............................................................. Animal ServicesBellevue Physical Therapy Associates ........................................ Physical TherapyBellevue Printing Company ..............................................................Print Services

Bellevue 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 CateBellevue Vision Clinic P.C. .......................................................................... OpticalBellewood Courts .........................................................................Senior ServicesBerkshire Hathaway Home Services-Ambassador Real Estate — Michelle Gustafson ...........................................................................Real EstateBetter Business Bureau ...................................................................OrganizationsBetter Business Equipment ....................... Office Equipment/Furniture/SuppliesBig Johns Car Wash .........................................................................Auto ServicesBig Red Locksmiths Inc ........................................................................ LocksmithBlack Hills Energy ......................................................................................UtilitiesBlue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska ......................................................InsuranceBoeing ....................................................................................Defense ContractorBooz Allen Hamilton ...............................................................Defense ContractorBrandeis Catering ....................................................................... Bakery/CateringBryan Hill Entertainment Inc ..........................................................EntertainmentBulldawg Tax Services .........................................................................Accounting

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Courtyard by Marriott LaVista ....................................................................... HotelCox Communications .................................................................................UtilitiesCroker Huck Kasher Dewitt Anderson Gonderinger, LLC ......................... AttorneyCSC .........................................................................................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 .........................................................................................RestaurantDaniell Crossing LLC ............................................................................Real EstateDarling International ............................................................................ RenderingDavita Cornhusker Dialysis ............................................................Dialysis CenterDelta Force Security .................................................................................SecurityDickey's Barbecue Pit ..........................................................................RestaurantDicobe Media Inc .............................................. Audio-Visual Production ServicesDME United ............................................................................... Medical ServicesDon & Millie's ......................................................................................RestaurantDPC Industries .............................................................................. Chemicals/OilsDr. Welbes Chiropractic & Natural Health Clinic ................................ ChiropracticDrizzles ....................................................................................... 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 ServicesElder Jewelry................................................................................................ RetailErnst International ................................................................ Business ConsultingErwin's Jewelry ............................................................................................ RetailEver-Bloom ................................................................................................ FloristsExcel Physical Therapy ................................................................ Physical TherapyExecustay ................................................................................Corporate HousingExecutive Consulting ............................................................ Business ConsultingEye Specialists ........................................................................................... Optical

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GGamez Gone Wild LLC ....................................................................Entertainment

Godfather's Pizza.................................................................................RestaurantGolden Corral ......................................................................................RestaurantGoodwill Industries ..........................................................................OrganizationsGP Architecture ......................................................................................ArchitectsGreat Southern Bank ........................................................... Financial InstitutionsGreat Western Bank ............................................................ Financial InstitutionsGreen Acres, LLC ................................................................Manufactured HomesGreen Bellevue ................................................................................OrganizationsGross Daniel J Catholic High School ......................................................EducationGuild Mortgage Company-Mary Byrnes ............................................... MortgagesGus 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 ContractorHayes & Associates, LLC......................................................................AccountingHDR .......................................................................................................ArchitectsHeadley Realty-Charles Headley..........................................................Real EstateHeartland America Chapter Military Officers Association ...............OrganizationsHeartland Family Service .....................................................................CounselingHeartland Financial Solutions LLC-Bill O'Donnell .....................Financial AdvisorsHeartland Marketing & Communication ............................................... MarketingHenry Doorly Zoo ................................................................................. AttractionsHeritage Ridge Communities ........................................................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-Michelle Gustafson ................................................Real EstateHonda Cars of Bellevue ......................................................................Auto DealerHoogeveen Chiropractic Wellness Center ......................................... ChiropracticHusch Blackwell, LLP............................................................................... AttorneyHy-Vee Inc ................................................................................................. Grocery

IInter-Tech Collision Center ...............................................................Auto ServicesITT Technical Institute ............................................................................Education

JJackson Lewis PC .................................................................................... AttorneyJamar Anderson DDS .............................................................................. DentistryJames Financial Services-John James ......................................Financial AdvisorsJammers Pub .......................................................................................RestaurantJazzercise Bellevue Fitness Center ............................................ Fitness/NutritionJeff Henry Chevrolet ...........................................................................Auto DealerJensen Tire Co .................................................................................Auto ServicesJeremy Johnson Photography ..................................................... Photography/ArtJersey Mike's .......................................................................................Restaurantjgdavisphotography .................................................................... Photography/ArtJoDon Design / Sign Pro ....................................................................... MarketingJohn A. Gentleman Mortuaries ....................................................... Funeral Home

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John Edwards Salon & Day Spa ................................................................. BeautyJohn Perrin Co Inc ............................................................................. ConstructionJon Stevens Golf Instruction & Services .............................................. Attractions

KKatrina - Methot Swanson .......................................................... Photography/ArtKiewit Building Group, Inc. ............................................................... ConstructionKinseth Hotel Corp. ...................................................................................... HotelKiwanis Club of Bellevue .................................................................OrganizationsKiwanis Club of Bellevue - Offutt ......................................................OrganizationsKnights of Columbus Council 6192 .................................................OrganizationsKoley Jessen PC LLO ................................................................................ AttorneyKPE Consulting Engineers .....................................................................EngineersKTN Cleaning ...................................................................... Cleaning/Restoration

LLamar Outdoor Advertising ................................................................... MarketingLegion Digital Outdoor .......................................................................... MarketingLifeCare Family Medicine of Bellevue ...................................................PhysiciansLittle Mountain Web Design................................................................Web DesignLJ Construction ................................................................................. ConstructionLockheed Martin.....................................................................Defense ContractorLuigis Bar & Grill ..................................................................................RestaurantLutheran Family Services.................................................................OrganizationsLyman-Richey Corporation ................................................................ Construction

MMadonna Rehabilitation Specialty Hospital ............................................ HospitalMajestix 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 .......................................................................... DentistryMetropolitan Community College ..........................................................EducationMetropolitan Utilities District .....................................................................UtilitiesMidlands Community Foundation ....................................................OrganizationsMidlands Real Estate-K C Bethel .........................................................Real EstateMidwest Medical Transport Co .................................................. Medical ServicesMike Hogan Dev Co .............................................................................Real EstateMindSet ,LLC ........................................................................ Business ConsultingMoonstruck Meadery .................................................................................Winery

NNational American University ................................................................EducationNavy Federal Credit Union ................................................... Financial InstitutionsNebraska Department of Labor ...........................................Employment/StaffingNebraska Humane Society .......................................................... Animal ServicesNebraska Medicine-Bellevue ................................................................... HospitalNebraska Realty-Judy Compton ...........................................................Real EstateNebraska State Senator-Sue Crawford ..............................................GovernmentNewstreet Properties, LLC ...................................................................Real EstateNFIB .................................................................................................OrganizationsNobbies ....................................................................................................... RetailNorthrop Grumman ................................................................Defense ContractorNP Dodge-Husker Home Finder Team-Angela May ..............................Real Estate

NP Dodge Real Estate-Jerry Vogel .......................................................Real Estate

OOffice Depot ............................................... Office Equipment/Furniture/SuppliesOffutt Collision Repair ......................................................................Auto ServicesOlde Towne Tavern ...............................................................................RestaurantOmaha Home for Boys .....................................................................OrganizationsOmaha Public Power District .....................................................................UtilitiesOmaha Sports Marketing & Consulting ................................................ MarketingOmaha Storm Chasers ........................................................................ AttractionsOmaha World Herald ............................................................................ MarketingOne Way Insurance Agency-Mary Kessler .............................................InsuranceOutback Steakhouse ...........................................................................RestaurantOutlook Nebraska, Inc. ................................ Developmental Disabilities Services

PPapa John's Pizza of Galvin Rd ...........................................................RestaurantPapillion Sanitation/Waste Connections of NE .........................................UtilitiesPapillion-La Vista Public School District ................................................EducationPavilion at Twin Creek Apartments ..................................................... ApartmentsPaychex ...............................................................................................AccountingPentagon Federal Credit Union ............................................ Financial InstitutionsPerformance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram .............................................Auto DealerPeterson Law Firm P.C., L.L.O .................................................................. AttorneyPharaoh's, Inc ......................................................................................RestaurantPilgrim Lutheran Church ............................................................................ ChurchPlatteview Golf Club ............................................................................. AttractionsPrincipal Financial Group-Alicia Richards .................................Financial AdvisorsProfessional Title Co. ...........................................................................Real EstatePump & Pantry #50 .................................................................Convenience Store

QQuality Brands-Budweiser .......................................... Food/Beverage DistributerQuality Living Inc. ....................................................................... Physical TherapyQuik Cash ............................................................................ Financial InstitutionsQuikTrip Corporation ................................................................Convenience Store

RRaytheon ................................................................................Defense ContractorRegal Awards & Advertising Specialties ............................................... MarketingRichmont Terrace .........................................................................Senior ServicesRichmont Village ...........................................................................Senior ServicesRising View A Bellevue Offutt Community ............................................Real EstateRita Sanders for Mayor ............................................................................. PoliticalRiver Village Twin Creek c/o CBRE-Dean Hokanson ............................Real EstateRodeway Inn ................................................................................................. HotelROI Consulting Inc ................................................. Computer Consulting/RepairRomeo's of Bellevue ............................................................................RestaurantRoot Solutions, LLC .............................................................. Business ConsultingRosacker & Associates, LLC ............................................................. ConstructionRustad Dermatology ....................................................................... DermatologistRWR Innovations ......................................................................................... Retail

SS.G. ROI Tobacconist ................................................................................... RetailSAC Federal Credit Union ..................................................... Financial InstitutionsSampson Construction ..................................................................... ConstructionSam's Club................................................................................................... Retail





SARCO Inc ............................................................................................Real EstateSarpy County Administration-Fred Uhe ..............................................GovernmentSarpy County CASA Program ...........................................................OrganizationsSarpy County Clerk-Deb Houghtaling ................................................GovernmentSarpy 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/Cass Department of Health & Wellness ..................................GovernmentSchwan's-Chris Harris ................................................ Food/Beverage DistributerScience Application Int'l Corp .................................................Defense ContractorSCORE/Omaha Score Chapter 40 ...................................................OrganizationsSecurity National Bank ........................................................ Financial InstitutionsSerrano IT Services.................................................................Defense ContractorService Alliance, LLC........................................................... Cleaning/RestorationServiceOne .................................................................................Appliance RepairServiceOne .............................................................................................ElectricalServiceOne ................................................................................................... HVACServiceOne .............................................................................................PlumbingSERVPRO of Sarpy County .................................................. Cleaning/RestorationShadow Lake Collision Center .........................................................Auto ServicesShadow Lake Towne Center ........................................................................ RetailShelter Insurance-Dennis Maloy ...........................................................InsuranceSheltering Tree Housing Corporation ........... Developmental Disabilities ServicesSherwin Williams ...................................................................Home ImprovementSignIT .................................................................................................... MarketingSilverstone Group Inc. ...........................................................................InsuranceSimons Service Inc.- Auto Repair .....................................................Auto ServicesSimply Well, LLC ........................................................................ Fitness/NutritionSina Way Chinese ................................................................................RestaurantSoftware Engineering Services ...............................................Defense ContractorSouthroads Technology Park ...............................................................Real EstateSt. 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 ContractorSummit Plaza Dental Care ...................................................................... Dentistry

TTAKE AIM ...................................................................... Training Facility/ShootingTEKsystems ............................................................................Defense ContractorTerry McGill Inc. ......................................................................... Painting ServicesTerry's Auto and Truck Repair Inc ....................................................Auto ServicesTexture Salon & Spa .................................................................................. BeautyThanksgiving Lutheran Church .................................................................. ChurchThe Creative J ........................................................................................ MarketingThe Egg & I ...........................................................................................RestaurantThe Family Doc, LLC ..............................................................................PhysiciansThe Garrett Group ...................................................................Defense ContractorThe Landings Apartments ................................................................... ApartmentsThe Private Mortgage Group ................................................................ Mortgages The Salvation Army Kroc Center ................................... Rental/Facilities Services

The Sod Company ................................................................................ LandscapeThe Vue at Bellevue Apartments ........................................................ ApartmentsThe Weitz Company........................................................................... ConstructionThirty-One Tamara Wadsworth ..................................................................... RetailThomas S Thomas CPA .........................................................................AccountingThompson, Dreessen, & Dorner Inc. ......................................................EngineersThompson, Dreessen, & Dorner Inc. ............................................. Land SurveyingThunderbowl ...................................................................................EntertainmentTobacco Free Sarpy..........................................................................OrganizationsTodd Archer Hyundai ..........................................................................Auto DealerTop Q Nail's & Spa ..................................................................................... BeautyTrees, Shrubs, & More ......................................................................... LandscapeTregaron Golf Course ........................................................................... AttractionsTrico Mechanical Services ............................................................................ HVACTuffy Auto Service Centers ...............................................................Auto ServicesTwin City Masonry-Hall Inc. ............................................................... ConstructionTwin Creek Animal Hospital ......................................................... Animal ServicesTwin Creek LP Development ................................................................Real Estate

UU-Haul-Olde Town ......................................................... Rental/Facilities ServicesUnite Private Networks .........................................................TelecommunicationsUnited Way/Midlands ......................................................................OrganizationsUniversity of Nebraska, Omaha-Division of Continuing Studies ............EducationUniversity of Oklahoma..........................................................................EducationURS Corporation .....................................................................Defense ContractorUS Bank ............................................................................... Financial InstitutionsUS Small Business Administration ....................................................Government

VValentino's ...........................................................................................RestaurantVectrus Inc ..............................................................................Defense ContractorVeteran Defense Services Inc. ................................................Defense ContractorVeterans United Home Loans .............................................................. Mortgages Vocational Development Center (VODEC) .... Developmental Disabilities ServicesVolunteer Firefighter's Hall ........................................... Rental/Facilities Services

WWal-Mart ...................................................................................................... RetailWalmart Neighborhood Market ................................................................ GroceryWashington Terrace, LLC ....................................................Manufactured HomesWatkins Concrete Block Co. Inc. ....................................................... ConstructionWells Fargo Bank N.A. .......................................................... Financial InstitutionsWendl Properties, LLC ........................................................................ApartmentsWestlake Ace Hardware .........................................................Home ImprovementWiles Agribusiness, LLC .......................................................Agricultural BusinessWiles Development, LLC ......................................................................Real EstateWilliams-Deras & Associates .................................................................InsuranceWillis Regier, AIA Architect Inc ..............................................................ArchitectsWoodhouse Nissan .............................................................................Auto Dealer

YYeck's Tire & Auto ............................................................................Auto Services

ZZaiss & Company .................................................................................. Marketing



BENEFITS OF BEING A CHAMBER MEMBER

MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES· Bellevue Business Briefs — Monthlynewsletter to keep chamber members,Bellevue businesses and the Bellevue com-munity 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 informa-tion 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 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.· Spring Into Action Networking Expo —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 politi-cal 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 $25 each.· Personal assistance — The Chamber is

here 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· Leadership Bellevue — Is an opportunity to develop an understanding of how Bellevue works and to build a network which encom-passes the many aspects of our community’s affairs.· Member orientation — Learn aboutthe many benefits, services and ways tomake the most of your membership. · Monthly Membership Luncheon Series — Professional and business developmentluncheons includes training, personal growth and leadership training and networking to enhance personal and professional development.

BUSINESS 2 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES· Wake Up Wednesday — Monthly network-ing 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.· Power Partners — Currently we have two groups: These groups are an opportunity to generate sales and business leads from other chamber members. Attending on a regular basis you will establish and develop personal and professional relationships, resulting

in positive networking opportunities. Dues are $50 for the year. Must be a chamber member.· Bellevue Young Professionals — Bellevue YP is a professional development program designed to engage and introduce young professionals to the Bellevue-Offutt area’s vast resources and opportunities.

MILITARY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS· Legislative Reception — Connect withstate senators and state officials regardingcurrent legislative issues and opportunities for Bellevue.· Quarters 13 — Join the business commu-nity as we celebrate the new year withthe leadership of Offutt Air Force Base.· Military Relations Golf Scramble —Annual chamber golf tournament involvingmore 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 thebusiness community at this luncheon, hearing the “Annual USSTRATCOM Update.” Sponsorship opportunities are available.· Advocacy — The Bellevue Chamber ofCommerce 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 in partnership with the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce to update the membership and Bellevue-Offutt com-munity on upcoming issues for the legislative sessions.· Runway Run — Located on Offutt AirForce Base, part of the course takes runners down an Offutt AFB runway lined with planes.· Operation Holiday Cheer — Bags arefilled with goodies and taken to the airmenwho 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

BENEFITS OF BEING A CHAMBER MEMBER

Stay up to date with the chamber by visiting or following the chamber at:

www.BellevueNebraska.com

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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 68123402-731-0900www.hrblock.com

Hayes & Associates, LLC300 W Broadway, Ste 224Council Bluffs, IA 51503402-390-2480www.hayesjf.digbro.com

Paychex2637 S 158th PlzOmaha, NE 68130402-331-6600www.paychex.com

Thomas S Thomas CPA2112 Eagle Crest DrPapillion, NE 68133402-597-0870www.thomasthomascpa.com

AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS

Wiles Agribusiness, LLC2102 S 15th StPlattsmouth, NE 68048402-297-4201

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

APARTMENTSChandler Pointe Townhomes3025 Kansas DrBellevue, NE 68005402-731-1142www.seldin.com

Fontenelle Hills Apts200 Martin DrBellevue, NE 68005402-291-6040www.fontenellehills.net

Pavilion at Twin Creek Apartments4007 Raynor PkwyBellevue, NE 68123402-932-1766www.paviliontwincreek.com

The Landings Apartments10215 Cape Cod LandingBellevue, NE 68123402-932-0909www.landingsatbellevue.com

The Vue at Bellevue Apartments2882 ComstockBellevue, NE 68123402-292-7607www.vuebellevue.com

Wendl Properties, LLCP.O. Box 1030Bellevue, NE 68005402-510-6709

APPLIANCE REPAIRServiceOne9335 J StOmaha, NE 68127402-339-4357www.serviceone.com

ARCHITECTSGP Architecture1708 Childs Rd EBellevue, NE 68005402-934-7749

HDR8404 Indian Hills DrOmaha, NE 68114402-399-1000www.hdrinc.com

Holland Basham Architects119 S 49th AveOmaha, NE 68132402-551-0800www.hba1.com

Willis Regier, AIA Architect Inc.1502 Ft Crook Road S, Ste 243Bellevue, NE 68005402-291-2910

ATTORNEYAdams & Sullivan, P.C.1246 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

Husch Blackwell, LLP13330 California St, Ste 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

Peterson Law Firm, PC LLO1203 S Washington StPapillion, NE 68046402-932-9081www.petersonlaw.attorney

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 West Mission AveBellevue, 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

Platteview Golf Club4215 Platteview RdBellevue, NE 68123402-291-5927www.platteviewcc.com





Sarpy County Historical Museum2402 Clay StBellevue, NE 68005402-292-1880www.sarpymuseum.org

Tregaron Golf Course13909 Glen Garry CirBellevue, NE 68123402-292-9300www.tregarongolf.com

AUDIO-VISUAL PRODUCTION SERVICES

Dicobe Media Inc.1502 JF Kennedy Dr, Ste 1Bellevue, NE 68005402-291-3381www.dicobe.com

AUTO DEALERBeardmore Chevrolet418 Ft Crook Rd NBellevue, NE 68005402-734-2525www.beardmorechevy.com

Bellevue Toyota Scion608 Ft Crook Rd NBellevue, NE68005402-733-4445www.bellevuetoyota.net

Hobscheidt-Henry Pro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram319 Fulton AvePlattsmouth, NE 68048402-296-5000www.goprododge.com

Honda Cars of Bellevue510 Ft 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 Ft Crook Rd NBellevue, NE 680051-888-893-0338www.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

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 68123402-293-1154www.intertechcollision.com

Jensen Tire Co921 Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-291-8444www.jensentireandauto.com

Jensen Tire Co11501 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 68005402-291-7000

Tuffy Auto Service Centers2204 Pratt AveBellevue, NE 68123402-291-3229www.tuffy.com

Yeck’s Tire & Auto203 Ft Crook Rd NBellevue, NE 68005402-293-1200www.yeckstireandauto.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

BEAUTYBellevue Bodyworks Massage217 W Mission AveBellevue, NE 68005402-502-1055

John Edwards Salon & Day Spa1008 Lincoln RdBellevue, NE 68005402-291-7022jes-ne.com

Majestix Salon11531 S 36th St, Ste 9Bellevue, NE68123402-932-6423www.majestixsalon.com

Texture Salon and Spa3503 Samson Way, Ste 104Bellevue, NE 68123402-932-4200www.hairnmakeupartistry.com

Top Q Nail’s & Spa10110 S 15th Street, Ste 103Bellevue, NE 68123402-884-0019

BUSINESS CONSULTINGConvergence 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

MindSet, LLC1309 Harlan Dr, Ste 104Bellevue, NE 68005402-689-8255www.gomindset.com

Root Solutions, LLC4506 Lake Forest CirPapillion, NE 681331-608-426-0380www.myrootsolutions.com

BUSINESS SERVICESAmerican Payment Systems8605 Q StOmaha, NE 68127402-502-9985www.americanpaymentsystems.com




CAMPER DEALERApache Camper Center Inc.1120 Ft Crook Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-292-1455www.apachecamper.com

CHEMICALS/OILSConway OilP.O. Box 807Bellevue, NE 68005402-291-5765

DPC Industries11202 S 25th StBellevue, NE 68123402-293-1185www.DPCIndustries.com

CHIROPRACTICAkridge & Akridge Chiropractic, LLC3811 Twin Creek Dr, Ste 102Bellevue, NE 68123402-884-4774www.akridgechiropractic.com

Dr. Welbes Chiropractic & Natural Health Clinic2239 Franklin StBellevue, NE 68005402-398-0036www.drwelbes.com

Hoogeveen Chiropractic Wellness Center1301 Ft Crook Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-291-2580www.hoogeveenchiropractic.com

CHURCHChrist Community Church404 S 108th AveOmaha, NE 68154402-938-1536www.cccomaha.org

First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue1220 S Bellevue BlvdBellevue, NE 68005402-291-1104www.bellevuefpc.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/RESTORATIONCo Carpet Cleaning, LLC13403 S 24th StBellevue, NE 68123402-680-2668www.cocarpetcleaning.com

KTN Cleaning4305 Amos Gates DrBellevue, NE 68123402-321-3311

Service Alliance, LLC1406 Thomas DrBellevue, NE 68005402-214-1775www.servicealliancellc.com

SERVPRO of Sarpy County1706 Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-291-3355www.servprosarpycounty.com

COMPUTER CONSULTING/REPAIR

Affordable Computer Repair2219 Franklin StBellevue, NE 68005402-953-0001www.affordable-computer-repair.com

AME Computers3512 Samson WayBellevue, NE 68123402-505-6600www.amecomputers.com

ROI Consulting Inc.1310 Robinwood DrBellevue, NE 68005402-934-2223www.roi-consulting.com

CONSTRUCTIONCoreslab Structures (OMAHA) Inc.802 Allied RdBellevue, NE 68123402-291-0733www.coreslab.com

John Perrin Co. Inc.803 Jewell CirBellevue, NE 68005402-670-9439

Kiewit Building Group Inc.302 S 36th St, Ste 500Omaha, NE 68131402-977-4500www.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, LLC1802 N 169th PlazaOmaha, NE 68118402-505-6895www.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 Co. Inc.14306 Giles RdOmaha, NE 68138402-896-0900www.watkinsconcreteblock.com

CONVENIENCE STOREPump & Pantry No. 503605 Summitt Plz DrBellevue, NE 68123402-292-2999www.pumpandpantry.com

QuikTrip Corporation3185 99th StUrbandale, IA 50322402-738-9237www.quiktrip.com

CORPORATE HOUSINGExecustay9985 J StOmaha, NE 68127402-509-0164www.execustay.com

COUNSELINGHeartland Family Service2101 S 42nd StOmaha, NE 68105402-552-7443www.heartlandfamilyservice.org

DAYCAREABC Childcare and Preschool11539 S 36th StBellevue, NE 68123402-505-9633www.abcbellevue.com

DEFENSE CONTRACTORATK Aerospace Systems5000 S 8400 W, Rm F/1/56Magna, UT 84044www.orbitalatk.com

BAE Systems1410 Wall StBellevue, NE 68005402-827-5800www.baesystems.com

Boeing222 S 15th St, 4th Flr, Ste 403 NOmaha, NE 68102402-348-1840www.boeing.com

Booz Allen Hamilton1299 Farnam St, Ste 1230Omaha, NE 68102402-522-2800www.bah.com

Constellation West3906 Raynor Pkwy, Ste 201Bellevue, NE 68123402-393-8059www.constellationwest.com




CSC1620 Wilshire Dr, Ste 301Bellevue, NE 68005402-827-6812www.csc.com

Harris Information Technology Services1408 Ft Crook Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-293-3300www.govcomm.harris.com

Lockheed Martin1311 Ft Crook Rd, Ste 104Bellevue, NE 68005402-291-0580www.lockheedmartin.com

McCallie Associates Inc.3906 Raynor Pkwy, Ste 200Bellevue, NE 68123402-291-2203www.mccallie.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 Corp.3906 Raynor Pkwy, Ste 302Bellevue, NE 68123402-932-9238www.saic.com

Serrano IT Services601 Pierce StOmaha, NE 68108402-991-0116www.serranoits.com

Software Engineering Services1311 Ft Crook Rd S, Ste 100Bellevue, NE 68005402-292-8660www.sessolutions.com

Strategic Professional Resources Inc.1227 Golden Gate DrPapillion, 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 Plz, Ste 300Omaha, NE 68154402-334-8181www.urscorp.com

Vectrus Inc.10383 12th StMurray, NE 68409402-319-3950www.vectrus.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

Jamar Anderson DDS1411 JF Kennedy DrBellevue, NE 68005402-291-3535

McIntosh Family Dental1603 Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-291-1340www.mcintoshfamilydental.com

Summit Plaza Dental Care3615 Summit Plz DrBellevue, NE 68123402-951-9019www.summitplazadentalcare.com

DERMATOLOGISTRustad Dermatology2510 Bellevue Medical Center Dr, Ste 145Bellevue, NE 68123402-484-6222www.rustaddermatology.com

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES

Cass Sarpy Industries3412 Hancock StBellevue, NE 68005402-444-6937www.encor-dd.org

Hands of Heartland209 Galvin Rd NBellevue, NE 68005402-502-1525www.handsofheartland.com

Outlook Nebraska Inc.4125 S 72nd StOmaha, NE 68127402-614-3331www.outlooknebraska.com

Sheltering Tree Housing Corporation1903 Gregg Rd Bellevue, NE 68005402-699-3547www.shelteringtreecommunity.org

Vocational Development Center (VODEC)612 S Main StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503712-328-2638www.vodec.org

DIALYSIS CENTERDavita Cornhusker Dialysis505 Cornhusker Rd, Ste 107Bellevue, NE 68005402-292-2813www.davita.com

DRY CLEANOR/TAILORC & C Tailor Shop2315 Lincoln RdBellevue, NE 68005402-291-9390

Max I Walker10402 S 15th StBellevue, NE 68123402-292-2577www.maxiwalker.com

EDUCATIONBellevue Public Schools2600 Arboretum DrBellevue, NE 68005402-293-4000www.bellevuepublicschools.org

Bellevue University1000 Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-557-7005www.bellevue.edu

Gross Daniel J Catholic High School7700 S 43rd StBellevue, NE 68147402-734-2000www.grosscatholic.org

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 Plz 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

Univerity of Nebraska-Omaha Division of Continuing Studies6001 Dodge StOmaha, NE 68182402-554-2370www.unomaha.edu/college-of-public-affairs-and-community-service/division-of-continuing-studies




University of Oklahoma106 Peacekeeper, Ste 806Offutt AFB, NE 68113402-291-8879www.goou.ou.edu

ELECTRICALCAT Electric3414 Leawood DrBellevue, NE 68123402-763-8817

D C Electric/Heartland Lighting Inc.P.O. Box 544Bellevue, NE 68005402-292-5590www.dchlinc.com

ServiceOne9335 J StOmaha, NE 68127402-339-4357www.serviceone.com

EMPLOYMENT/STAFFINGCareerlink.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

ENTERTAINMENTBryan Hill Entertainment Inc.6070 Maple StOmaha, NE 68104402-558-1600www.bryanhill.com

Gamez Gone Wild, LLC3112 Barksdale DrBellevue, NE 68123402-241-9453www.gamezgonewild.net

Thunderbowl1900 Madison AveCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503712-328-2374www.thunderbowl.com

FINANCIAL ADVISORSFirst 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

James Financial Services- John James1012 Lincoln Rd, Ste ABellevue, NE 68005402-293-9345

Principal Financial Group- Alicia Richards1508 JF Kennedy Dr, Ste 202Bellevue, NE 68005402-690-0962www.principal.com

Financial InstitutionsAccess Bank774 Olson DrPapillion, NE 68046402-763-6000www.accessbank.com

American National Bank805 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 68123402-602-2856www.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 68005402-965-6023www.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

Pentagon Federal Credit Union502 Fortune DrPapillion, NE 68046402-951-5809www.penfed.org

Quik Cash7511 S 36th St, Ste 11Bellevue, NE 68147402-733-0107www.qcholdings.com

SAC Federal Credit Union7148 Towne Center PkwyPapillion, NE 68046402-292-8000www.sacfcu.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

Security National Bank 6464 Center St, No. 100Omaha, NE 68106402-221-0157www.snbomaha.com

US Bank1001 Ft Crook Rd NBellevue, NE 68005402-738-5181www.usbank.com

Wells Fargo Bank N.A.1101 Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-682-6442www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo Bank N.A.3536 Comstock Bellevue, NE 68123402-293-2750www.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 68005402-885-0789www.jazzercise.com




Max Muscle Sports Nutrition2903 Samson Way, Ste 101Bellevue, NE 68123402-932-2629www.bellevuene.maxmuscle.com

Simply Well, LLC9140 W Dodge Rd, Ste 408Omaha, NE 681141-877-991-9355www.simplywell.com

FLORISTSBellevue 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 Ft Crook Rd NBellevue, NE 68005402-934-8210www.marathonventuresinc.com

Quality Brands — Budweiser13255 Centech RdOmaha, NE 68138402-896-8900

Schwan’s-Chris Harris20235 Husker DrGretna, NE 68028402-298-8608www.schwans.com

FUNERAL HOMEBellevue Memorial Chapel2202 Hancock StBellevue, NE 68005402-291-5000www.heafeyheafey.com

John A. Gentleman Mortuaries3402 Samson WayBellevue, NE 68123402-293-0999www.johnagentleman.com

GOVERNMENTBellevue 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

City of Bellevue210 W Mission AveBellevue, NE 68005402-293-3000www.bellevue.net

Nebraska State Senator- Sue CrawfordDist 45 State Capitol, Box 94604Lincoln, NE 68509402-471-2615

Sarpy County Administration- Fred Uhe1210 Golden Gate Dr, Ste 1250Papillion, NE 68046402-593-2106www.sarpy.com

Sarpy County Clerk- Deb Houghtaling1210 Golden Gate Dr, Ste 1118Papillion, NE 68046402-593-5915www.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

Sarpy/Cass Department of Health & Wellness701 Olson Dr, Ste 101Papillion, NE 68046402-339-4334www.sarpycasshealthdepartment.org

U.S. Small Business Administration10675 Bedford Ave, Ste 100Omaha, NE 68134402-221-4691www.sba.gov/ne

GROCERYAAFES105 Grants Pass Bldg, Ste 44Offutt AFB, NE 68113402-291-5424www.aafes.com

Aldi Inc.2112 Cornhusker RdBellevue, NE 681231-913-768-1119www.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 Inc.3505 L StOmaha, NE 68107402-731-6107www.hy-vee.com

Hy-Vee Inc.11650 S 73rd StPapillion, NE 68046402-597-5790www.hy-vee.com

Walmart Neighborhood Market2109 Towne Centre DrBellevue, NE 68123402-686-2040www.walmart.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTAA Windows N Doors2502 N 84th StOmaha, NE 68134402-734-2076www.aawindowsndoors.com

Baldwin’s Flooring America9625 Ida StOmaha, NE 68123402-763-6499www.baldwinfa.com

Sherwin Williams2805 Samson WayBellevue, NE 68123402-292-0444www.sherwin-williams.com

Westlake Ace Hardware1005 Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-291-5517www.westlakehardware.com

HOSPITALCHI Health Midlands Hospital11111 S 84th StPapillion, NE 68046402-449-5020www.chihealth.com

Madonna Rehabilitation Specialty Hospital2500 Bellevue Medical Center Dr, Ste 400Bellevue, NE 68123402-884-0006www.madonna.org




Nebraska Medicine-Bellevue2500 Bellevue Medical Center DrBellevue, NE 68123402-763-3000www.bellevuemed.com

HOTELCandlewood 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.bellevue.hamptoninn.com

Holiday Inn Express10804 S 15th StBellevue, NE 68123402-502-4500www.hiexpress.com

Kinseth Hotel Corp.2 Quail Creek CirNorth Liberty, IA 52317319-626-560www.kinseth.com

Rodeway Inn1110 Ft 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 Ft Crook Rd NBellevue, NE 68005402-733-2600

INDIVIDUALGus Erickson1508 JF Kennedy Dr, Ste 207-1Bellevue, NE 68005402-827-5550

INSURANCEAFLAC Regional Office4611 S 96th St, Ste 107Omaha, NE 68127402-505-3588www.aflac.com

American Family Insurance-Travis Castle2348 Cornhusker RdBellevue, NE 68123402-291-8767www.amfam.com

Beardmore Insurance Services- Tom Jurek418 Ft Crook Rd N, 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 68005402-681-9837www.brandondoke.com

One Way Insurance Agency- Mary Kessler1102 Ft 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

LAND SURVEYINGThompson, Dreessen, & Dorner Inc.10836 Old Mill RdOmaha, NE 68154402-330-8860www.td2co.com

LANDSCAPECM’s A Cut Above4151 S 84th StOmaha, NE 68127402-738-1718www.cmscustomlawn.com

The Sod CompanyP.O. Box 1030Bellevue, NE 68005402-292-6709

Trees, Shrubs & More3803 Cornhusker RdBellevue, NE 68123402-291-9374www.treesshrubsandmore.com

LOCKSMITHBig Red Locksmiths Inc.711 Ft Crook Rd NBellevue, NE 68005402-291-5625www.bigredlocksmiths.com

MANUFACTURED HOMESGreen Acres, LLC2902 Hancock St, Lot 108Bellevue, NE 68005402-291-7602

Washington Terrace, LLC3101 Washington StBellevue, NE 68005402-291-1591www.washingtonterracellc.com

MARKETINGBellevue Leader604 Ft Crook Rd NBellevue, NE 68005402-733-7300www.bellevueleader.com

Canth Awards/Custom T’s504 Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-733-6330

Heartland Marketing & Communication704 W Mission AveBellevue, NE 68005402-293-0200www.heartlandmarketingcom.com

JoDon Design / Sign Pro2332 Cornhusker RdBellevue, NE 68123402-292-2933

Lamar Outdoor Advertising4849 G StOmaha, NE 68117402-734-6850www.lamar.com

Legion Digital Outdoor1906 Betz RdBellevue, NE 68005402-408-7394www.mobiledigitalbillboard.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 68106402-932-7907regalawards.com

SignIT8318 F StOmaha, NE 68127402-339-8882www.signitomaha.com

The Creative J11218 Elm St, Ste BOmaha, NE 68144402-384-2820www.thecreativej.com

Zaiss & Company11626 Nicholas StOmaha, NE 68154402-964-9293www.zaissco.com

MEDICAL SERVICESDME United2221 Main StBellevue, NE 68005402-898-2675www.dmeunited.com

Midwest Medical Transport Co.1010 Ft Crook Rd SBellevue, NE 680051-800-562-3396www.midwestmedicaltransport.net

MORTGAGES Franklin American Mortgage Company-Stacy Thorne11814 S 25th StBellevue, NE 68123402-871-8128www.franklinamerican.com

Franklin American Mortgage Company-Drew Baggiani11814 S 25th StBellevue, NE 68123402-871-8128www.franklinamerican.com

Guild Mortgage CompanyMary Byrnes12702 Westport PkwyLa Vista, NE 68138402-515-8024www.guildmortgage.com/officers/marybyrnes

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/SUPPLIES

Better Business Equipment7929 W Center RdOmaha, NE 68124402-393-6666www.bbeomaha.com

Office Depot2809 S 125th Ave, Ste 390Omaha, NE 681441-888-438-2822www.officedepot.com

OPTICALBellevue Vision Clinic P.C.1810 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.tuskegeeairmen.org

Alzheimer’s Association Midlands Chapter1941 S 42nd St, Ste 205Omaha, NE 68105402-502-4301www.alz.org/midlands

Bellevue Chamber of Commerce1102 Galvin Road SouthBellevue, NE 68005402-898-3000www.bellevuenebraska.com

Bellevue Community Foundation101 W Mission AveBellevue, NE 68005402-991-8027www.bellevuecommunityfoundation.org

Bellevue Economic Enhancement Foundation1102 Galvin Road SBellevue, NE 68005402-898-3000www.bellevuenebraska.com

Bellevue GAR Memorial BridgeP.O. Box 133Bellevue, NE 68005402-291-1913

Bellevue Garden Club2314 Lloyd StBellevue, NE 68005402-291-3795www.bellevuegardenclub.com

Bellevue Junior Sports Association1001 High School DrBellevue, NE 68005402-292-2572www.bjsa.net

Bellevue Public Safety Foundation505 Cornhusker Rd, Box 259Bellevue, NE 68005www.bellevuepublicsafety.com

Better Business Bureau11811 P StOmaha, NE 68137402-391-7612www.bbb.org

Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3912209 W Mission AveBellevue, NE 68005402-292-6950www.foe.com

Goodwill Industries4805 N 72nd StOmaha, NE 68134402-341-4609www.goodwillomaha.org

Green Bellevue1310 Robinwood DrBellevue, NE 68005www.greenbellevue.org

Habitat for Humanity of Sarpy County1001 Ft Crook Rd N, Ste 207-208Bellevue, NE 68005402-292-6560www.hfhsarpy.org

Heartland America Chapter Military Officers AssociationP.O. Box 1756Bellevue, NE 68005www.heartlandmoaa.us

Kiwanis Club of Bellevue803 Jewell CirBellevue, NE 68005402-670-9439www.kiwanisbellevue.org

Kiwanis Club of Bellevue — OffuttP.O. Box 715Bellevue, NE 68005402-292-3392www.bokiwanis.org

Knights of Columbus Council 6192205 Industrial DrBellevue, NE 68005402-291-6887www.nebraskakofc.org

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

NFIB14899 Hillcrest RdCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503402-681-1229www.nfib.com




Omaha Home for Boys4343 N 52nd StOmaha, NE 68104402-457-7000www.omahahomeforboys.org

Sarpy County CASA Program119 Mission AveBellevue, NE 68005402-593-2259www.sarpycasa.org

SCORE/Omaha Score Chapter 4010675 Bedford Ave, Ste 100Omaha, NE 68134402-221-3606www.omaha.score.org

Tobacco Free Sarpy11111 S 84th StPapillion, NE 68046402-593-3022www.tobaccofreesarpy.org

United Way/Midlands1805 Harney StOmaha, NE 68102402-342-8232www.unitedwaymidlands.org

Woodmen of the World1700 Farnam StOmaha, NE 68102402-289-3776www.woodmen.org

PAINTING SERVICESTerry McGill Inc.7025 Sarpy AveBellevue, NE 68147402-731-4393www.terrymcgillinc.com

PHARMACYCVS/Pharmacy1701 Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-292-2685www.cvs.com

PHOTOGRAPHY/ARTJeremy Johnson Photography903 Lemay DrBellevue, NE 68005402-292-8438www.jeremyjohnsonphoto.com

jgdavisphotography1803 Atlas DrPapillion, NE 68133402-850-6985www.jgdavisphotography.com

Katrina Methot-Swanson2111 S 138th StOmaha, NE 68144402-932-0509www.katrinamethotswanson.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 PlzOmaha, NE 68104402-573-3700www.qliomaha.com

PHYSICIANSBellevue Family Practice PC2206 Longo Dr Ste 201Bellevue, NE 68005402-292-9170www.bellevuefamilypractice.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-Brock LaSure, M.D.1103 Galvin Rd S, Ste GBellevue, NE 68005402-292-1072www.fpadoctor.com

FP Associates-James Cervantes, M.D.1103 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

PLUMBINGServiceOne9335 J StOmaha, NE 68127402-339-4357www.serviceone.com

POLITICALChuck Fredrick for Mayor1511 Madison StBellevue, NE 68005402-292-3823www.chuckfredrick.com

Rita Sanders for Mayor507 Martin Dr NBellevue, NE 68005402-980-0904www.ritasandersformayor.com

PRINT SERVICESBellevue Printing Company2208 Franklin StBellevue, NE 68005402-293-1356

Eagle Copy & Business Solutions1001½ Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-933-9912www.eaglecopy.us

REAL ESTATEAblah Enterprises, LLC11310 E 21st St N, Ste G 51Wichita, KS 672061-316-636-2222

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services-Ambassador Real Estate-Michelle Gustafson13340 California St, Ste 101Omaha, NE 68154402-290-7021www.bhhsamb.com/michelle.gustafson

CB Richard Ellis/MEGA- Mark Obermeyer11213 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

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-Chuck Headley11822 S 25th StBellevue, NE 68123402-291-0814www.headleyproperties.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 68154402-493-4805www.bhhsamb.com/michelle.gustafson




Midlands Real Estate-K C Bethel11535 S 36th StBellevue, NE 68123402-292-5111www.midlandsrealestate.com

Mike Hogan Development Company818 Tara PlzPapillion, NE 68046402-339-3222www.mikehoganrealty.com

Nebraska Realty-Judy Compton4102 Twin Creek DrBellevue, NE 68123402-990-7938www.judycompton.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 Real Estate-Jerry Vogel4912 Shannon DrPapillion, NE 68133402-597-5008www.npdodge.com

Professional Title Co.222 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

River Village Twin Creek c/o CBRE-Dean Hokanson11213 Davenport St, Ste 300Omaha, NE 68154402-697-5831www.cbremega.com

SARCO Inc.702 Ft Crook Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-291-9800www.richmontvillage.com

Southroads Technology Park1001 Ft Crook Rd N, Ste 140Bellevue, NE 68005402-552-1000

Twin Creek LP Development3906 Raynor Pkwy, Ste 300Bellevue, NE 68123402-933-6894www.twincreekvillage.com

Wiles Development, LLC19515 Watersedge CirPlattsmouth, NE 68048402-740-3995www.wilesdevelopment.com

RENDERINGDarling International14401 S 5th St, Box 668Bellevue, NE 68005402-291-8800www.darlingii.com

RENTAL/FACILITIES SERVICES

A-Relief Services Inc.P.O. Box 878Bellevue, NE 68005402-291-0220www.a-relief.com

Bellevue Rental Center204 N Galvin RdBellevue, NE 68005402-733-1300www.uwebconnect.com/brc

The Salvation Army Kroc Center2825 Y StOmaha, NE 68107402-905-3517www.omahakroc.org

U-Haul-Olde Town2221 Main StBellevue, NE 68005402-291-4447www.uhaul.com

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

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

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit4102 Twin Creek Dr, Ste 116Bellevue, NE 68123402-905-9673www.dickeys.com

Don & Millie’s2208 Pratt AvenueBellevue, NE 68123402-291-9211www.donandmillies.com

Godfather’s Pizza3811 Twin Creek DrBellevue, NE 68123402-255-2515www.godfathers.com

Golden Corral1511 Gregg RdBellevue, NE 68123402-293-5696www.goldencorral.com

Jammers Pub1505 Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-291-8282

Jersey Mike’s10110 S 15th St, Ste 101Bellevue, NE 68123402-932-7100www.jerseymikes.com

Luigis Bar & Grill101 W Mission AveBellevue, NE 68005402-292-1033

Olde Towne Tavern107 W Mission AveBellevue, NE 68005402-932-5699

Outback Steakhouse10408 S 15th StBellevue, NE 68123402-991-9275www.outback.com

Papa John’s Pizza of Galvin Rd923 Galvin Rd S, Ste 101Bellevue, NE 68005402-293-7777www.papajohns.com

Pharaoh’s Inc.910 Ft Crook Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-991-9000www.pharaohsbar.com

Romeo’s of Bellevue405 Galvin Rd NBellevue, NE 68005402-292-2028www.romeosomaha.com

Sina Way Chinese2211 Capehart Rd, Ste 101Bellevue, NE 68123402-991-9898www.sinawaycuisine.net

Stella’s Bar and Grill106 Galvin Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-291-6088www.stellasbarandgrill.com

The Egg & I2015 Pratt Ave, Ste 101Bellevue, NE 68123402-991-3448www.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 Innovations5222 S 136th StOmaha, NE 68127402-592-9199www.rwrinnovations.com

S.G. ROI Tobacconist1021 Galvin Rd S, Ste BBellevue, NE 68005402-871-9528www.sgroitobacconist.com

Sam’s Club9851 S 71st PlzPapillion, NE 68133402-331-2456www.samsclub.com

Shadow Lake Towne Center7775 Olson Dr, Ste 205Papillion, NE 68046402-537-0046www.shadowlakeshopping.com

Thirty-One Tamara WadsworthP.O. Box 1373Bellevue, NE 68005402-953-7489www.mythirtyone.com/Tamzbutterflies

Wal-Mart10504 S 15th StBellevue, NE 68123402-292-0156www.walmart.com

ROOFINGCiaccio Roofing Corp.4420 Izard StOmaha, NE 68131402-293-8707www.ciaccioroofing.com

SECURITYDelta 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.govHarmony Court1802 Wall StBellevue, NE 68005402-291-4200www.harmonycourt.com

Heritage Ridge Communities1502 Ft Crook Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-932-1881www.heritageridgeretirement.com

Hillcrest Health Services1902 Hillcrest Dr, Ste ABellevue, NE 68005402-682-4206www.hillcresthealth.com

Richmont Terrace620 Ft Crook Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-291-9699

Richmont Village702 Ft Crook Rd SBellevue, NE 68005402-291-9800www.richmontvillage.com

TELECOMMUNICATIONSCentury Link1314 Douglas on the Mall, 13th FlrOmaha, NE 68102402-422-7337www.centurylink.com

Unite Private Networks6610 S 118th StOmaha, NE 68137402-939-6750www.uniteprivatenetworks.com

TRAINING FACILITY/SHOOTING

TAKE AIM3403 Samson WayBellevue, NE 68123402-932-8293www.TAKEAIMBellevue.com

TRAVELAAA 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 CAREBellevue Urgent Care1307 Harlan DrBellevue, NE 68005402-291-8701www.bellevueuc.com

UTILITIESBlack Hills Energy501 W 6th StPapillion, NE 680461-888-890-5554www.blackhillscorp.com

Cox Communications11505 W Dodge RdOmaha, NE 68154402-934-1753www.cox.com/omaha

Metropolitan Utilities District3100 S 61st AveOmaha, NE 68106402-504-7981www.mudomaha.com

Omaha Public Power District444 S 16th St MallOmaha, NE 68102402-536-4131www.oppd.com

Papillion Sanitation/Waste Connections of NE10810 S 144 StOmaha, NE 68138402-346-7800www.papillion-sanitation.com

WEB DESIGNLittle Mountain Web DesignBox 461235Papillion, NE 68046402-932-7243www.littlemountainwebdesign.com

WINERYMoonstruck Meadery2221 Madison StBellevue, NE 68005402-934-7544www.moonstruckmead.com


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