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Fluff Interior Design Brings Joy Back to Your Home For more than a decade, Fluff Interior Design co-owner Lorrie Williams occasionally strolled Main Street in old town Elkhorn, imagining the day her showroom and design studio would land closer to the heart of the firm’s clientele. “It always seemed like […]
The Elemental Rise of Bianchi Candle Brands While his peers were planning their next college party or study group, Nic Bianchi was navigating a vital crossroad that would either fan the flame of his growing candle company—or snuff it out. Bianchi launched Bianchi Candle Company as a 12-year-old in his […]
Apiary Social Club Fosters a Community of Connections Every minute detail of the Apiary Social Club—the Club’s name that speaks to its vibe, a growing repertoire of events and community groups, a state-of-the-art HVAC system that produces clear air in the cigar lounge, and an inviting terrace with private cabanas […]
Michele Magner Helps Navigate the Caregiving Journey After serving as the primary caregiver for several family members through the phases of aging to end-of-life, Michele Magner knew she had found her life’s calling and life’s work. She just didn’t know her Inspired Caring suite of educational resources—online programs, remote coaching, […]
Real Estate Agent Julie Tartaglia is there when life happens Julie Tartaglia runs an advertisement that tells you everything you need to know about why she loves being a real estate agent and how she has built a thriving business as one of Berkshire Hathaway Real Estate’s top reps in […]
The Midwest is full of destinations within easy driving distance. Excelsior Springs, Missouri, is a small town of 11,000 people just 30 minutes northeast of Kansas City that has historical significance dating back to the late 1800s. Part of that history includes The Elms Hotel & Spa—a destination made famous […]
It was an ethical bombshell that would change American business forever and send shockwaves back to Omaha. The Enron scandal of 2001—the mega-corporation had recently moved its headquarters from Omaha to Houston when news broke of the company’s super-fraud—rocked Omaha’s business leaders and sparked necessary, uncomfortable conversations. Those soul-baring discussions […]
From the moment a patient walks into west Omaha’s Kugler Vision for a consultation or a scheduled procedure, it’s clear that every detail—things like little to no waiting, Omaha neighborhood-themed private exam rooms (think Benson, South Omaha, Happy Hollow, and Blackstone), a state-of-the-art testing suite, pre-procedure massage chairs and custom […]
If Grandma Margaret could see Stephanie Grade now—living out her calling and life purpose to serve people and still applying lessons learned from when she was a little girl, tagging along at events her grandmother hosted at a Lincoln-area country club. As regional vice president of operations for Ovation senior […]
Institute for Career Advancement Needs (ICAN) President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Aileen Warren has experienced too many can’t-miss moments to recount at the organization’s annual ICAN Women’s Leadership Conference. But her first event as leader of the Omaha-based non-profit was most memorable—and stress-inducing. It was the 2022 ICAN Women’s […]
