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IndexWelcome 6Board members 8MBA – Who we are 10Community involvement 11Entrepreneurial scholarship 12Neighborhood improvement award 14New to Midtown 16Midtown dining 18Life in Midtown 23, 26Midtown Map 24Pillars of MBA 28

Business listingCategorical 35Alphabetical 46

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PRESIDENT’S WELCOME

Greetings, Midtown! As I think of words to write, the first thing

that comes to mind is how proud I am to be a part of this community and organization. Our Midtown community continues to grow by leaps and bounds, thanks to the local businesses, neigh-borhoods and civic partners who have made it possible. One word I would use to describe Midtown – connected. Through the collaboration efforts and outcomes that have come to fruition, Midtown is the heart that connects the Downtown and West Omaha corri-dor and now more so than ever, the destination.

Thank you to the board members I have the pleasure of serving with and to the MBA membership. There is such passion in the Midtown business community.

Please check out our new website, www.MidtownBusinessAssociation.org, where you can find upcoming MBA events and happenings. We offer an array of opportunities such as luncheons with insightful speakers, networking with fellow businesses, Neighborhood Improvement Awards, Façade Improvement Grants, Commu-nity Sponsorships and Entrepreneurial Scholarship Awards.

Make Midtown your destination!

MBA President – Leah Jipp

This directory is published by the Midtown Business Association in partnership with Suburban Newspapers Inc.For Suburban Newspapers Inc: Suburban Newspaper General Manager, Paul Swanson • Project coordinator and designer, Kiley Cruse

Cover images, Kent Sievers • Photo credits: Kent Sievers, Kiley Cruse, Mike Watkins, UNMC, MBA, World-Herald archives

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Visit the Midtown Business Association’s updated website — www.MidtownBusinessAssociation.org — to learn about networking events, nominate area businesses for neighborhood improvement awards, apply for a facade improvement grant, renew your MBA membership online and more. A special shoutout to Sleight Advertising for enhancing the site.

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Officers

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENTLeah JippMutual of Omaha402-351-6607leah.jipp@

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VICE PRESIDENTJudy AldermanOmaha Visitors [email protected]

SECRETARYKaren [email protected]

TREASURERDale MarplesCFO Omaha [email protected]

PAST PRESIDENTPaul SwansonOmaha World-Herald402-444-1248paul.swanson@

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Executive Committee

Jeff AbdoBusiness Furniture [email protected]

Jennifer Bartholomew Nebraska [email protected]

Richard CallahanBank of the [email protected]

Peggy CaseSecurity National [email protected]

Bob PerrinJ. Robert Perrin; AIA [email protected]

Joyce ProhaskaFirst Presbyterian [email protected]

Michele ShearerHabitat for Humanity of [email protected]

Mick WhelanWhelan Law [email protected]

Active Past Presidents

Craig CarlsonMutual of [email protected]

Judy DyeNational Indemnity Co., [email protected]

Cindy FaimanSecurity National Bank, [email protected]

Chris KilroyEdward [email protected]

Val McPhersonGallup Certified Strengths [email protected]


WE WANT YOU.Join theMBA and helpMidtown continue todevelop as an area to live, work & play!

Become a member online at MidtownBusinessAssociation.orgor detach and return this form.

MAke checks pAyABle to:Midtown Business Association4239 Farnam St., Room 10Omaha NE 68131

Questions? contactMichele shearer at 402-968-0002

ServingMidtown for over 30 years

The MBA welcomes membership from anyone whose business is located within the boundariesof I-480 on the east, 52nd street on the west, Center street on the south and Cuming street onthe north. Interested businesses outside this area also are welcome.

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MBA membership dues are based on the number of employees in a business and will cover the periodfrom January 1st to December 31st of each year.

1 to 50 employees – $40 51-300 employees – $100 over 300 employees – $200

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the MBA offers:Monthly luncheons to meet business & community leadersNetworking events with fellow businessesGrant money for your façade improvements

Your business listed in 11,500 MBA directoriesNeighborhood Improvement AwardsEntrepreneurial Scholarship Awards

A bit of history on the Midtown Business Association

1980 – A small group of merchants, encouraged by Clarkson Hospital and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, met to spruce up the neighborhood. They organized as the MedCenter Merchants Associa-tion – forerunner to today’s Midtown Business Association – to urge companies to improve the appearance of their properties.

Fast-forward to…Today – More than 130 members strong, the MBA continues to

advocate for a healthy Midtown business community that stretches from 52nd Street to Interstate 480 and Cuming Street to Center Street. Some of Omaha’s most widely known neighborhoods exist within these boundaries, including the Blackstone District, Dundee, Gifford Park, Hanscom Park, Midtown Crossing and Saddle Creek. These areas are 24/7 destinations and a vibrant part of the Omaha metro.

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Top 10 reasons to join MBA

Network with friends and colleagues at regularly scheduled events.

Apply for a Façade Improvement Grant – worth up to $1,000 to improve the exterior appearance of your business.

Share your love and concern for the historical and important Midtown area.

Promote the Midtown-Omaha community as a destination to play, work, live and thrive.

Support the MBA’s long-standing Neigh-borhood Improvement Awards, which recognize businesses for interior/exterior property improvements.

Attend monthly luncheons to hear speakers of interest.

Advertise in the annual MBA Directory, which helps boost foot traffic to Midtown.

Advocate for a healthy Midtown business community.

Be eligible for the new MBA Entrepreneur-ial Scholarship Award, designed to strength-en personal business skills. Coaching is provided by a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and Gallup Entrepreneur Strengths Coach.

Be eligible for the MBA’s new Sponsorship Program, which assists business owners with community efforts up to $500.

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NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT AWARDSSince its beginning, the Midtown Business Association has honored

businesses that have gone the extra mile to improve the appearance of their property. The Neighborhood Improvement Award is presented two to four times a year in the form of a plaque and is done at our monthly luncheons.

About 75 businesses in Midtown have received the award, and we continue to seek out worthy candidates. Businesses are selected based on interior and exterior improvements. The improvements can be a new building, as in the case of Security National Bank, or it can be the restoration/renovation of an existing space.

Recent winners include Joslyn Castle for lighting the exterior grounds, Dundee Bank for its dedication to maintaining the historic value of the building and bringing it back to life, and Film Streams of Dundee Theater, which is a 501c3 nonprofit arts organization dedicated to enhancing the cultural environment of the Omaha-Council Bluffs area.

FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT OR SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

The MBA Facade Improvement Grant Program is available to assist business owners with improvement projects such as landscaping, new signage or other approved improvements. Grant awards are up to $1,000, and the business owner or tenant must be willing to contribute to the project. For more information on how to qualify, please view the Facade Improvement Grant brochure on the MBA website.

The new Sponsorship Program is available to assist business owners

with community efforts up to $500. Each application submitted will be reviewed by the MBA board.

For either of these opportunities, the business must be located within the MBA boundaries and be a current member of the MBA.

Past Facade Improvement Grant Winners• Park Avenue Grocery: Paint & Lighting• Noah’s Bark: Facade• Fashion Cleaners: Painting• Montessori: Play Structurewww.midtownbusinessassociation.org/community-involvement

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The Midtown Business Associa-tion Board of Directors is proud to launch a new MBA Entrepreneurial Scholarship Award, designed to strengthen the business skills of Mid-

town entrepreneurs. Selected recipients will receive free coaching by a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and Gallup Entre-preneur Strengths Coach.

Matt Carper, director of op-erations/owner for Meadowlark Management (Stirnella Bar & Kitchen, Butterfish, Red Lion Lounge), is the inaugural recipient of the award.

“I am very thankful and grateful for this unique opportunity,” said Carper, who will complete Gallup-based evaluations and then receive a two-hour coaching session. “It is exciting to learn from Gallup what areas I can grow and improve. I can’t say thank you enough for this award.”

Any MBA business member (non-profit or profit) is eligible to receive the scholarship award, which includes a plaque/trophy and a package worth $370-plus. Honored recipients will have the opportunity to complete a Gallup CliftonStrengths 34 evaluation (including the electronic version of the “StrengthsFinder 2.0” book) and Gallup Builder Profile 10 evaluation, and they will receive a “Born to Build” book with additional BP10 code, and two hours of coaching by a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and Gallup Entrepreneur Strengths Coach.

Nominations soon will be accepted on the MBA website. Watch the site for more information.

“We’re pleased to partner with Gallup and offer our members this professional development oppor-tunity,” said MBA President Leah Jipp. “We’re confident it will further engage and strengthen Midtown’s robust business sector.”

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Receiving the 2019 Neighborhood Improvement Award from the Midtown Business Association didn’t come as a

big surprise to Alex Jensen, CFO of Milestone Development.

Milestone – a division of SL Jensen Con-struction Inc. – has renovated several apart-ment buildings in midtown Omaha’s Blackstone District.

The restorative work, Jensen said, is largely about bringing neighborhoods back to life –

building by building.“It’s an honor for us to do the work we do

– and get this award – because we really are breathing life back into communities by giving buildings – often historic or significant to the area – back to their neighborhoods,” Jensen said.

“We seek out buildings in neighborhoods that are on the upswing, like Blackstone,” said Jensen, who joined his father, Larry, in the family business four years ago after attending college and living in New York City for several

years. “We also do some new construction when rehabbing the existing building isn’t an option.”

Since its beginning, MBA has honored busi-nesses that go the extra mile to improve their property.

Both interior and exterior improvements are considered. The improvements can be a new building, as in the case of 2018 winner Security National Bank, or the restoration/renovation of an existing space, as with Mile-stone’s work.

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Midtown Business Association board members take a tour of the West Farnam Apartments.


One recent building “brought back to life” is the West Farnam Apartments at 38th Street and Dewey Avenue.

Regarded as the first luxury apartment building in Omaha’s historic Gold Coast for its eleva-tor, the eight-story 1912 building was inhabited but in significant disrepair when Milestone ac-quired it in 2017.

Along with necessary utilitar-ian repairs – the windows had bowed and vines had crawled inside a few upper-level units – Milestone did a top-to-bottom renovation and update of all eight apartment units, most of which are 1,800 square feet.

Milestone also cleared the exterior of those overgrown, intrusive vines; updated the elec-tric heating and cooling systems and made other repairs.

West Farnam (as the 107-year-old building was orig-inally known in the days of the West Farnam District) is one of many Milestone projects since its founding in 2014.

Along with West Farnam Apartments, Milestone recently completed 3700 Dewey, a 24-unit complex on the site where the fire-damaged Metz mansion once stood. The original plan

was to repair and renovate the mansion into apartments, but it couldn’t be saved and was torn down for new construction.

The company embraces its calling to “fill in older properties with new housing that will bring excitement and help strengthen great neighborhoods.”

Milestone accomplishes this by maintaining “architectural integrity consistent with the neighborhood” while incorpo-rating high-end finishes for an urban look and feel.

The interest in urban living is enhanced by growth at nearby University of Nebraska Medical Center, Midtown Crossing and, of course, the burgeoning Black-stone District.

“We often find our projects simply by driving around neigh-borhoods and seeing buildings that need love,” Jensen said. “We see opportunities to bring pieces of Omaha’s history back to life.

“We’ve definitely found our niche in renovating boutique apartments – the biggest is 24 units – and there’s a level of satisfaction in knowing that the work we do every day is restoring some of Omaha’s most historic and distinct buildings and neighborhoods.”

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Q. What attracted you to Midtown?A. We really enjoy the Blackstone/Midtown neighborhood. There is a great sense of working together from all business owners/neighbors. You don’t find that very often in other areas of Omaha.

Q. What do you most enjoy about being in the Midtown area?A. Watching the neighborhood change rapidly and the area get more recognition as an entertainment destination.

Q. What has surprised you most about the neighborhood?A. How great everyone is about working together to achieve the same goal of redevelopment and keeping a clean neighborhood to enjoy and share with all visitors.

Q. If you could enhance one thing about the Midtown area, what would it be?A. Sharing all there is to do with the rest of Omaha. We, as citizens of the metro area, get stuck in our ways. It is up to us to help those citizens explore what we have to offer in our great neighborhood.

Q. What are some of your favorite places/spaces in the Midtown area?A. I am biased as all of our businesses are in Blackstone. But I truly think it is great that you can grab a coffee, get an early breakfast, go to a movie and explore restaurants that offer a wide variety of food, from quick sandwiches to sit-down meals, and they’re some of the best in Omaha.

FARINE + FOUR3020 Leavenworth Ave.Ellie Pegler, head baker/owner

Q. What attracted you to Midtown?A. The affordability of the area, the future plans for the area, and also the ability to design my own space since I was the first tenant to sign up for retail space below the Triangle Apartments at Urban Village.

Q. What do you most enjoy about being in the Midtown area?A. The energy in the area. With UNMC, Creighton and Blackstone, there’s always something going on and the age group is young, and looking for creative, new things to do and eat.

Q. What has surprised you most about the neighborhood?A. How quickly it is transforming! I love seeing all of the new projects that are coming about and how much safer and tighter the neighborhood feels even from a year ago.

Q. If you could enhance one thing about the Midtown area, what would it be?A. The ease of connecting to UNMC, Blackstone and the Urban Vil-lage apartments. The scooters have been a really great improvement in making accessibility better for residents when parking can become a bit tight.

Q. What are some of your favorite places/spaces in the Midtown area?A. Favorite places? I don’t even know where to start! Archetype for coffee, Nite Owl for drinks and food, Forno for pizza and pasta and Early Bird for brunch. Everything that I want to do happens in Midtown already and it keeps getting new spots.


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Q. What attracted you to Midtown?A. Access to a wide variety of audiences, proximity to the heart of Omaha and greater opportunity to work with the local colleges.

Q. What do you most enjoy about being in the Midtown area?A. The Midtown area has been warm and welcoming and has made us feel like part of the community in such a short time frame. We see the opportunity for growth and are excited for the rest of the year.

Q. What has surprised you most about the neighborhood?A. The beauty of the buildings and lights after the sun sets. The Mid-town area is extremely pretty, especially when you are driving from East Farnam.

Q. If you could enhance one thing about the Midtown area, what would it be?A. Get that Omaha streetcar approved!

Q. What are some of your favorite places/spaces in the Midtown area?A. We are partial to our friends at Modern Love and The Afternoon.

MYRTLE & CYPRESS COFFEEHOUSE517 N. 33rd St.Owners Eric & Lisa Purcell and Brandon & Megan Sperry

Q. What attracted you to Midtown?A. All of us live in the Gifford Park neighborhood and, like many of our neighbors, we longed for a coffeeshop nearby. We love this com-munity and wanted to create a space where we could participate in and build on the beautiful sense of connectedness that exists here.

Q. What do you most enjoy about being in the Midtown area?A. We love the diversity, energy and options available in this part of town. But mostly we love the people and the relationships we get to foster.

Q. What has surprised you most about the neighborhood?A. It’s incredible how much opportunity there is here! Even after eight years in the community, we continue to be surprised by what Midtown has to offer.

Q. If you could enhance one thing about the Midtown area, what would it be?A. Public transportation.

Q. What are some of your favorite places/spaces in the Midtown area?A. We love to hang out at the Gifford Park Friday Night Market, Scriptown, Corkscrew, A.V. Sorensen (community center), Joslyn Art Museum, Salween Thai, Amateur Coffee, Culprit Cafe, Muglife, Cone-flower Creamery, Community Bike Project, Indian Creek Nursery, Ideal Hardware. Seriously, we could go on for a long time. This part of town is the best!

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It might seem weird to think that a plate of food (or a cup of ice cream) could define

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BLACKSTONE DISTRICTConeflower Creamery’s Blackstone butter brickle ice creamIf the small ice cream shop’s flavor named after the neighborhood weren’t enough, this ice cream also happens to be delicious, studded with housemade chocolate-covered toffee bits.

Nite Owl’s totchosTater tots took over Omaha at the same time Nite Owl opened in Blackstone, and its giant tray of super crisp tots covered with queso, green salsa, queso fresco, crema, red onion and cilantro became an instant classic.

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DUNDEEPitch’s Shrooms pizzaTruffle oil plays a big role on this pie, which remains one of my favorites to this day. The rest of the toppings include thyme cream, mozzarella, wild mushrooms, oven-roasted tomatoes, Parmesan and fresh parsley.

Marks’ macaroni and cheeseCreamy, savory goodness is one way to describe Marks’ gooey mac and cheese, which has neighborhood classic status for sure. Get a couple of the rotating add-ins or don’t; either way, this dish never disappoints.

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MIDTOWN CROSSINGModern Love’s Modern cheeseburgerWe called it the best meatless burger in Omaha, and it’s a designation I stand by. The Modern cheeseburger, made with a meatless patty and all the fixings, is a vegan delight. If you haven’t tried it, I don’t know what you’re waiting for.

The Grey Plume’s charcuterieThe neighborhood has one of the best vegan spots in town next to one of the best places to find a thoughtful, well-curated plate of meat. If it’s charcuterie you seek, the Plume is one of the best spots in the city to find it.

LEAVENWORTH STREETLa Casa pizzaLove it or hate it (personally, I love it) it’s hard not to see La Casa’s singular pizza as a classic. My personal favorite: hamburger, mushroom and onion on a big rectangle pie.

J. Coco’s Korean shortrib tacosOne of the staples on the appetizer list at this Midtown favorite, these savory little bites have enough kimchi to cut through the rich meat, all wrapped in a tiny corn tortilla.


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OTHER MIDTOWN RESTAURANT DISHES TO TRYBarrett’s Barleycorn, grilled peanut butter and jelly sandwichBlack Oak Grill, pulled pork sandwich and fried goat cheeseCalifornia Tacos, chicken California tacoCantina Laredo, fajita tres and top shelf guacamoleCrescent Moon Ale House, Reuben sandwich

Farnam House Brewing Company, Farnam House burger topped with a fried egg

Greek Islands, chicken santoriniMama’s Pizza, Mama’s combo pizza and onion ringsStirnella, chicken sandwich and deviled farm eggs

CATHEDRALLisa’s Radial Cafe the raftAn absolutely massive Omaha classic, the raft is crispy hash browns, eggs cooked your way and fluffy biscuits all floating in a sea of creamy sausage gravy. Coffee, of course, is the perfect pairing.

Sweet Magnolia’s pastriesA sweeter, delightfully cute breakfast option is what you’ll find at this neighborhood bakery, and its eye-catching homemade goods are all delicious, but I particularly like the cakes.

SADDLE CREEKSaddle Creek Breakfast Club’s banana pancakeProbably among the best I’ve ever had, the breakfast club’s giant, airy, delightfully tasty banana pancake comes topped with peanut butter whipped cream, peanuts and honey. Elvis would approve.

Salween Thai’s pad thaiWhen I’m in this neighborhood, 90% of the time it’s to pick up takeout from Salween Thai. Its menu has lots of tasty dishes but I’d say the pad thai is most diners’ go-to.

Sarah Baker Hansen is a former food critic for The World-Herald.

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Q. As a longstanding resident of Midtown Omaha, you’ve seen the area evolve and prosper. What has been the most pleas-ant surprise in recent years?A. I moved to Omaha in 2014 and have watched how Midtown has transformed into an increasingly vibrant destination for people of all ages. That same transformative spirit has taken place at UNMC, thanks in large part to Omaha’s leaders and generous philanthropic community who have chosen to invest in ways that strengthen our community and impact future generations.

Q. By 2025, how do you envision Midtown Omaha?A. Midtown Omaha will become even more vibrant assisted by additional housing options near UNMC and multi-use areas that will bookend our campus’s east and west ends. It’s our hope that we’ll have additional public tran-sit options for employees, students and visitors alike, and continue to find ways to enhance the area for all.

Q. You’re entertaining out-of-town guests. What’s a must-see spot in Midtown and why?A. I’m biased, but the healing arts program at UNMC/Nebraska Medicine is the largest in the United States, anchored by the Chihuly Sanctuary inside the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Q. Midtown has become a vibrant place to live, work, play and thrive. What would

people outside the Midtown area be most surprised to know?A. I’ve lived many places, but Midtown — and Omaha, in general — is unique in that it has maximized public-private partnerships and investments to move ideas forward for the betterment of all. There’s a real can-do, roll-up-your sleeves, “get-the-job-done” spirit here that enables all things to be possible.

Q. Describe how your organization has helped lift Midtown (or helped Midtown prosper).A. Our mission is to lead the world in trans-

forming lives to create a healthy future for all. We do that every day through our educational programs, innovative research and extraordi-nary patient care. With the community’s sup-port, we have changed the Midtown landscape with new construction, additional green space, public art, workforce development, a commit-ment to sustainability and by simply being good neighbors.

Q. What three words best describe the Midtown community?A. Diverse. Transformative. Engaging.

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Q. As a longstanding resident of Midtown Omaha, you’ve seen the area evolve and prosper. What has been the most pleas-ant surprise in recent years?

A. It has been rewarding to see this historic part of our city thriving in recent years, thanks to the commitment of the individuals and businesses that call Midtown Omaha home. We’ve been fortunate to come alongside our neighbors and participate in efforts like Des-tination Midtown and Midtown Crossing. The end result has surpassed our highest hopes, sparking investment and making Midtown Omaha a destination for people from all parts of our city.

Q. By 2025, how do you envision Midtown Omaha?

A. I’m confident we’ll see continued growth, development and investment in Midtown Omaha over the next several years. I anticipate there will be even more options for people to live, work and enjoy entertainment, as well as additional transportation options. The future is bright.

Q. You’re entertaining out-of-town guests. What’s a must-see spot in Midtown and why?

A. There are so many options, but I’d start with a summer concert at Turner Park, followed by dinner at one of the many great restaurants at Midtown Crossing.

Q. Midtown has become a vibrant place to live, work, play and thrive. What would people outside the Midtown area be most surprised to know?

A. It may not be immediately apparent to those coming from outside Midtown, but there is an outstanding collaborative effort between local neighborhoods and businesses to make this area a true destination. Everything we see happening around us – from Midtown Crossing to the rapidly growing Blackstone District – is the result of a very intentional effort by visionaries who understood the great history of this area and sought to bring it back to life in a very contemporary way.

Q. Describe how your organization has helped lift Midtown (or helped Midtown prosper).

A. Along with several of our neighbors, Mutual of Omaha was one of the leading companies to form Destination Midtown and cast a vision for what Midtown Omaha could become. That effort led to our significant investment in redeveloping our east campus and creating Midtown Crossing, which has been a catalyst for so much investment in this area. We’re extremely proud and honored to have played a part in helping Midtown grow and prosper.

Q. What three words best describe the Midtown community?

A. Collaborative. Diverse. Vibrant.

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Q. As a longstanding resident of Midtown Omaha, you’ve seen the area evolve and prosper. What has been the most pleas-ant surprise in recent years?A. Security National Bank has been a part of Midtown Omaha since our first shareholder meeting at the Blackstone Hotel in 1964. Our branch at 35th and Farnam Streets has evolved as the area has made a resurgence, too. The growth of all businesses in the area has been exciting for us. While there are many residents and businesses that have been our neighbors since the beginning, we also enjoy a great variety of new ones.

Q. By 2025, how do you envision Midtown Omaha?A. As the area has evolved to a dynamic district with so many diverse businesses, it also continues to draw families who enjoy the charm of the tree-lined streets. There is some-thing for everyone. The Security National Bank team feels privileged to be a community bank that serves them all. Based on the momentum, we foresee continual growth in all aspects of the area.

Q. You’re entertaining out-of-town guests. What’s a must-see spot in Midtown and why?A. With so many great shops, restaurants and special events, I would try to experience as much as possible. It’s such a happening place, and the energy is contagious. When the street-front windows are up, there’s nothing like it.

Q. Describe how your organization has helped lift Midtown (or helped Midtown

prosper).A. When our founders Mary and Clarence “Mickey” L. Landen Jr. opened Security Nation-al Bank 55 years ago, they also began a legacy of giving back to the community. Our bank remains family-held and dedicated to preserv-ing that heritage by investing in an extensive renovation of our Farnam branch and also providing financial support to organizations in

Midtown. Our employees and their families en-joy Midtown, too. You’ll find them volunteering at nonprofits in the area and supporting events such as Farnam Festival.

Q. What three words best describe the Midtown community?A. Unique. Vibrant. Community-minded.

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Q. By 2025, how do you envision Midtown Omaha?A. I see no sign of things slowing down any-time soon. I’m hopeful that we see continued improvements in mass transit (fingers crossed for the streetcar project) and residential den-sity. Being from Boston originally, I appreciate a densely populated, highly vibrant area.

Q. You’re entertaining out-of-town guests. What are some must-see spots in Midtown and why?A. I would certainly show them around Dundee, Benson and Blackstone. We have many diverse entertainment and dining options you can’t find anywhere else. We’re also nicely positioned to take advantage of the Old Market, the zoo, and cultural/sporting events downtown.

Q. Midtown is vibrant place to live, work, play and thrive. What would people out-side the Midtown area be most surprised to know?A. If you are able to do all three — live, work

and play here — you will maximize the benefit. Last year, I went from two cars to one. It has been a great adventure. I can do it because I live in Midtown and my office is just a half-mile from my home. In order: walking, Metro bus numbers 2 and 11, and scooters are my most common modes of transportation!

Q. Describe how your organization has helped lift Midtown (or helped Midtown prosper).

A. My firm encourages its associates to get involved and try to make a difference locally. It has been my pleasure to be involved in my neighborhood and business associations since I’ve come to Edward Jones in 2001. As the saying goes, “The rising tide lifts all boats.”

Q. What three words best describe the Midtown community?

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EDUCATIONGood Shepherd Lutheran School5071 Center St.Omaha, NE 68106402-553-6760Joel Lauber, [email protected]

Mercy High School1501 S. 48th St.Omaha, NE 68106402-553-9424Nate Driml, vice president [email protected]

EQUIPMENT & MANUFACTURING SERVICESB.G. Peterson Company2966 Harney St.Omaha, NE 68131402-344-4311Deb Peterson, [email protected]

Jorgensen Awnings Inc.3305 Leavenworth St.Omaha, NE 68105402-345-7224Nicki Gassen, owner/vice [email protected]

Omaha Stage Equipment3873 Leavenworth St.Omaha, NE 68105402-345-4427Pat Johnson, [email protected]

EVENT PLANNING & RENTALSPaula Presents!1301 S. 35th Ave.Omaha, NE 68105402-933-4209Paula Steenson, [email protected]

United Rent-All811 S. 48th St.Omaha, NE 68106402-556-1600Bart Brown, vice [email protected]

FINANCIALCallahan Financial Planning3157 Farnam St., Suite 7111Omaha, NE 68131402-341-2000William Callahan, CFA, CFP, chief investment

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CFO Omaha Inc.10109 S. 176th St.Omaha, NE 68136402-502-2255Dale Marples, [email protected]

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Kingdom Insurance Group Inc.3512 Dodge St., Suite 205Omaha, NE 68131402-739-7541Richard W. Pfauntsch, financial services

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Matt Dougherty Insurance Agency Inc.4910 Dodge St.Omaha, NE 68132402-884-2870Matt Dougherty, [email protected]

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Mutual of Omaha3300 Mutual of Omaha PlazaOmaha, NE 68175402-351-6607Leah Jipp, CRE project [email protected]

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Kohll’s Rx2915 Leavenworth St.Omaha, NE 68105402-342-6547David Kohll, [email protected]

Kubat Pharmacy4924 Center St.Omaha, NE 68106402-558-8888Matthew Kubat, RPh, [email protected]

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University of Nebraska Medical Center985230 Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, NE 68198402-559-7377Karen Burbach, senior associate [email protected]

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Ideal Hardware & Paint3909 Cuming St.Omaha, NE 68131402-558-4421Dale Wall, [email protected]

Presto-X10421 Portal Road, Suite 101La Vista, NE 68128402-554-1942Matt Urbanec, district [email protected]

Sun Valley Landscaping5601 Harrison St.Omaha, NE 68157402-932-5704Ashly Neneman, general [email protected]

Ty’s Outdoor Power & Service4524 Leavenworth St.Omaha, NE 68106402-556-1610George Almgren, [email protected]

Whelan Brothers LLC3138 Cuming St., Suite 200Omaha, NE 68131402-650-0022Eric Whelan, [email protected]

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Gonderinger LLC2120 S. 72nd St., Suite 1200Omaha, NE 68124402-391-6777Donna R. Forsberg, [email protected]

Whelan Law Office3138 Cuming St.Omaha, NE 68131402-342-2412Lawrence G. Whelan, attorney/[email protected]

MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONSMidlands Business Journal1324 S. 119th St.Omaha, NE 68144402-330-1760Tiffany Brazda, editor and vice [email protected]

Midtown Monitor131 N. 31st Ave.Omaha, NE 68131402-714-1016Ellen [email protected]

OH-K Fast Print1207 S. 13th St.Omaha, NE 68108402-558-2233Jim Skradski, [email protected]

Omaha World-Herald1314 Douglas St., Suite 600Omaha, NE 68102402-444-1248Paul Swanson, suburban newspapers general

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Oxide Design Co.3916 Farnam St.Omaha, NE 68131402-344-0168Drew Davies, owner/[email protected]

NONPROFITChild Saving Institute4545 Dodge St.Omaha, NE 68132402-504-3600Peg Harriott, president and [email protected]

Community Alliance4001 Leavenworth St.Omaha, NE 68105402-341-5128Carole Boye, [email protected]

Completely Kids2566 St. Marys Ave.Omaha, NE 68105402-397-5809Penny Parker, executive [email protected]

Diana Failla, Midtown Neighborhood Alliance

P.O. Box 6374Omaha, NE 68106402-651-5779Diana Failla, [email protected]: Midtown Neighborhood Alliance -

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Habitat for Humanity ReStore1701 N. 24th St.Omaha, NE 68110402-457-5657Michele Shearer, in-kind gifts [email protected]

Joslyn Castle3902 Davenport St.Omaha, NE 68131402-595-2199Sidney Gnann, executive [email protected]

Omaha Community Foundation3555 Farnam St., Suite 222Omaha, NE 68131402-342-3458Melisa Sunde, [email protected]

Ronald McDonald House Charities620 S. 38th Ave.Omaha, NE 68105402-346-9377Tina Moulton, director of [email protected]

La Vista8146 S. 96th St

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Business Furniture Cleaning908 Dillon DriveOmaha, NE 68132402-551-4547Jeff Abdo, [email protected]

PERSONAL CARE & SERVICESPalm Beach Tan4202 Dodge St.Omaha, NE 68131402-932-1565Heather Almond, executive vice [email protected]

PROFESSIONAL SERVICESKeymasters3422 Leavenworth Ave.Omaha, NE 68105402-346-7108Tim Poloncic, presidentEric Hanson, vice [email protected]

Koley’s Inc.2951 Harney St.Omaha, NE 68131402-341-9795Tom Koley, [email protected]

The Frame Service3564 Farnam St.Omaha, NE 68131402-346-6130Rebecca Boylan, [email protected]

Val McPherson1001 Gallup DriveOmaha, NE 68102402-490-6366Val McPherson, Gallup certified strengths [email protected]

REAL ESTATEBluestone Development5110 Mayberry St., Suite 122Omaha, NE 68106402-505-9999Christian Christensen, [email protected]

Di Bar Enterprises LLC16632 Frances St.Omaha, NE 68130402-990-3926Dave Bartholet, [email protected]

East Campus Realty LLC233 S. 33rd St., Suite 2307Omaha, NE 68131402-351-5991Molly Skold, vice president marketing and

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GreenSlate Management144 S. 39th St.Omaha, NE 68131402-991-1800Melissa Obermier, vice [email protected]

J.D.’s Transition Services Inc.1001 S. 35th Ave.Omaha, NE 68105402-672-0603Jim Thompson, [email protected]

John Heine, Investors Realty Inc.12500 I St., Suite 160Omaha, NE 68137402-778-7548John Heine, [email protected]

Milestone Development6324 S. 118th St.Omaha, NE 68137402-960-0576Alex Jensen, [email protected]

OEA Apartments122 S. 39th St.Omaha, NE 68131402-558-6449Verla Hamilton, [email protected]

OMNE Partners13340 California St., Suite 100Omaha, NE 68154402-999-6089Connor Willey, associate [email protected]


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Midtown Military4312 Leavenworth St.Omaha, NE 68105402-559-0192Tracie Walch, [email protected]

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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema .................................35

All Makes .................................................................44

Ambius .....................................................................40

AO ............................................................................35

Assistance League of Omaha ..............................45

B.G. Peterson Company ......................................39

Bank of the West ...................................................35

Barrett’s Barleycorn ..............................................39

Beertopia ................................................................39

Black Oak Grill ......................................................39

Bluestone Development ......................................44

bouquet ...................................................................39

Business Furniture Cleaning ...............................44

California Tacos ......................................................39

Callahan Financial Planning ..................................39

Cantina Laredo ......................................................39

Carlson West Povondra Architects ...................35

Central Body Company Inc. ................................35

CFO Omaha Inc. ...................................................39

Child Saving Institute ............................................42

China Palace ...........................................................39

Chris Jerram, Omaha City Council ...................37

Community Alliance .............................................42

Completely Kids ....................................................42

Computer Cleaning Services ..............................37

Coneflower Creamery ........................................39

Crescent Moon Ale House .................................40

Croker, Huck, Kasher, DeWitt, Anderson & Gonderinger LLC ...............................................42

Di Bar Enterprises LLC .......................................44

Diana Failla, Midtown Neighborhood Alliance .... ...............................................................................42

Donna’s Little Darlings Childcare Inc. ..............37

Douglas County Attorney ...................................37

Douglas County Treasurer ..................................37

Down Under Lounge ...........................................40

Dundee Bank ..........................................................35

East Campus Realty LLC .....................................44

Edward Jones — Chris Kilroy ............................39

Element Omaha Midtown Crossing ..................45

Ehrhart Griffin & Associates ...............................35

Farnam House Brewing Company ....................40

Fashion Cleaners ...................................................37

Film Streams — Dundee Theater ......................35

Film Streams — Ruth Sokolof Theater ............35

First Presbyterian Church ...................................37

Forest Green Lawn & Landscaping....................42

Fred’s Friendly Service .........................................35

Good Shepherd Lutheran School ......................39

Great Plains Auto Body .......................................35

Greater Omaha Chamber...................................37

Greek Islands .........................................................40

GreenSlate Management .....................................44

Habitat for Humanity ReStore ...........................42

Holland Basham Architects .................................35

Huber-Haus ............................................................40

Ideal Hardware & Paint ........................................42

J. Robert Perrin, AIA Architect ...........................35

J.D.’s Transition Services Inc. ................................44

John Heine, Investors Realty Inc. .......................44

Jorgensen Awnings Inc. .........................................39

Joslyn Castle ...........................................................42

Judith Alderman .....................................................37

Keymasters .............................................................44

Kiewit Corporation ..............................................37

Kingdom Insurance Group Inc. ..........................39

Kohll’s Rx ................................................................40

Koley’s Inc. ..............................................................44

Kubat Pharmacy .....................................................40

La Casa Pizzaria .....................................................40

Leavenworth Bar ...................................................40

Mama’s Pizza Midtown .........................................40

Matt Dougherty Insurance Agency Inc. ............39

Max & Joe’s .............................................................40

Meadowlark Management ...................................40

Mercy High School ................................................39

Metro Credit Union .............................................35

Midlands Business Journal ...................................42

Midtown Dental ....................................................40

Midtown Military ...................................................45

Midtown Monitor ..................................................42

Midwest Eye Care PC ..........................................40

Milestone Development ......................................44

Morgan Stanley ......................................................39

Mutual of Omaha ..................................................39

Mutual of Omaha Bank ........................................35

Nebraska Medicine ...............................................40

New York Life .........................................................39

Norita Matt ............................................................37

OEA Apartments ...................................................44

OMNE Partners ....................................................44

OH-K Fast Print. ....................................................42

Oldenhuis Contracting Inc. .................................37

Omaha Community Foundation ........................42

Omaha Convention & Visitors Bureau .............37

Omaha Fire Department .....................................37

Omaha Mayor ........................................................37

Omaha Parks, Recreation & Public Property ..37

Omaha Police Department .................................37

Omaha Public Library ..........................................37

Omaha Stage Equipment .....................................39

Omaha World-Herald ..........................................42

Optimized Systems ...............................................35

Oxide Design Co. ..................................................42

Palm Beach Tan ......................................................44

Paula Presents! .......................................................39

Pete Festersen, Omaha City Council................37

Presto-X ..................................................................42

Professional Audiology & Hearing Center Inc. ... ...............................................................................40

Project Advocates .................................................37

R.D. Barr Co. ..........................................................45

Ronald McDonald House Charities ..................42

Russell Speeder’s Car Wash ................................45

Saint Cecilia Cathedral.........................................37

Scriptown Brewing Company .............................40

Security National Bank ........................................35

Serafino Software ..................................................37

Slate Architecture..................................................35

Sullivan’s Bar ...........................................................40

Sun Valley Landscaping..........................................42

T. Hurt Construction............................................37

Ted’s Service Inc. ....................................................35

The Dentists at Dundee ......................................40

The Frame Service ................................................44

Transduction Technologies ..................................35

TSP — Architecture, Engineering, Planning .....35

Ty’s Outdoor Power & Service ..........................42

United Rent-All .....................................................39

University of Nebraska Medical Center ..........40

Val McPherson .......................................................44

VCA Animal Medical Center ..............................35

Whelan Law Office ...............................................42

Whelan Brothers LLC..........................................42

Wohlner’s Midtown Grocery & Deli ................40

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