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Creativity Meets Hard Work

Business owner Jason Decker creates paradise in back yards  At age 14 Jason Decker hung a poster of a Dodge Ram flatbed truck on his wall and wrote on it, “To achieve your dreams you must believe in them.” At age 15 he started working in the lawn and landscaping business managing […]

Improving Your Daily Living

Window Tinting Company’s Mike Lafave brings comfort to your home One of the most stunning aspects in any home is natural light. Large, floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook a tree-lined yard, manicured golf course, or scenic lake can provide a serene atmosphere in any room. But those same windows that let […]

From Their Family to Yours

Ron Stortz Financial Group treats you like family Helping retirees comes naturally for Ron Stortz. The Omaha native grew up only a few miles from his grandparents, who lived on a farm north of town, and who influenced his strong work ethic. For the last 12 years of his grandfather’s […]

Personal Attention Incredible Results

Helping clients discover the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. One of the biggest challenges for busy professionals and parents is finding time to work out. Eating healthy when you’re on the go is a close second. Corey Cain, owner of Black Clover Fitness, recognizes these challenges and has created personal […]

Cleaning Kings

Photos by J. Leonard Photography If you can wear it, Camelot can clean it Clothing has changed dramatically over the years, with business casual replacing traditional suits, ties, and shift dresses. With that change has come more embellishment—beading, leather trim, and new fabrics—all of which can pose problems when trying to […]

Are You Optimized?

Taking businesses to new heights Is your business healthy going into the New Year, or do you need it elevated to the next level? That’s a question Andrew Boehm, CEO of Elevated SEO and Web Design, asks local small and medium-sized businesses. His answer is that his company, with offices […]

Honing Your Inner Athlete

Not just a workout but a lifestyle Everyone’s an athlete. That’s what CrossFit Elkhorn owner Trevor Baxter believes. After opening Omaha’s newest CrossFit location last March with business partner Justin Carraher, he wants to help athletes of all ages feel younger, stronger, and give them a sense of accomplishment. He’s […]

Changing with the Times

Sunderland Brothers Co. brings style to your home It’s a remarkable achievement for a family-owned company to have existed more than 132 years, but Sunderland Brothers has met that milestone. The accomplishment is due to the company’s ability to adapt to changing needs of the market, from selling coal, cement, […]

Cleaning for a Reason

More information www.cleaningforareason.org Share your story of breast cancer On Twitter at #Swiffergoespink When Judy Aten was undergoing treatment for cancer earlier this year, she received a small gift that made a big difference – four monthly house cleanings provided free of charge by The Maids in Omaha. Her friend had told […]

Standing the Test of Time

Family-owned since the Depression, Lumbermen’s enters new phase of growth Back before the recession — before the financial crisis, the housing market crash, the near disappearance of new construction — Jeff Funk of Lumbermen’s took a rosy view of the future. “It looked like life was going to be golden […]