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Centris Credit Union Breaks Ground on North Omaha Branch
Centris Federal Credit Union held a groundbreaking ceremony last Thursday for its future branch at 6572 Ames Avenue. On the same day, workers began demolishing a small one-story building to make way for the project. The new branch office will replace Centris’ existing branch at 48th & Ames and should open in late 2025.
Two Buildings Demolished on 72nd Street
The Runza restaurant building (originally a Bronco’s many years ago) at 965 South 72nd Street has been torn down. Runza plans to rebuild at the site. Further north, a small building at 333 South 72nd Street has been demolished. It had been vacant in recent years but was previously a used-car dealership. Many years ago, it was an Arby’s restaurant.
Charcuterie Caterer Plans Retail Location
Artisan Boards of Omaha, a local charcuterie caterer, announced plans for a storefront at 16920 Wright Plaza Suite 116 in the Shops of Legacy near Baby Blue Sushi Sake Grill. Tentative opening date is set for mid-November. The family-owned business specializes in handcrafted charcuterie and will expand to same-day orders, wine bottles, and in-house charcuterie classes. – Nicole Buntgen
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Round-Up of Downtown Apartment Projects
Grow Omaha regularly tracks downtown/urban core apartment projects. Here are five of the most recent additions: 15th & Marcy Urban Village is constructing a multi-family project at 1508 Marcy Street. This infill project will be an attractive, 5-level building with 82 apartment units and indoor parking on a previously under-utilized – and generally unnoticed – 35,000 sq. ft. lot on the southern fringe of downtown. Construction has now reached the second floor. Jefferson Place A 4-story residential building is planned for 2226 Howard Street downtown. Workers demolished a single-family house on the site earlier this year. The developer plans to build a 40,000 sq. ft. building with 34 units and 12 parking spaces. The zoning would be CBD-Central Business District which is exempt from off-street parking regulations. The property, known as Jefferson Place, is across the street from The Howard, a recently completed 120-unit, 6-story apartment building, completed by Arch Icon and NuStyle...
Major Additions Planned for Millwork Commons District in North Downtown
The Millwork Commons district in North Downtown is poised to grow even more in the next few years with the addition of a hotel, yet another apartment building and a city-owned parking garage. Millwork Commons is a 50-acre area of North Downtown just north of Charles Schwab Field. It’s home to The Mastercraft, Hot Shops Art Center, Ashton Building and the Hello Apartments. The area is fast becoming a hub for the arts and start-up communities. Several retail and restaurant businesses have recently opened in the neighborhood. Another Millwork Commons project, The Dizzy Mule, is under construction on a block bounded by 12th, 13th, Nicholas and Izard streets. It consists of historic buildings along Izard connected to two new 5-story buildings. In total, Dizzy Mule will have 172 apartment units and 18,000 sq. ft. of retail space. Just to the east of the Dizzy Mule, the City of Omaha this summer approved a developer’s plans for a 5-story, building along the east side of 12th Street between...
New Rankings for Omaha and Nebraska
The City of Omaha and the State of Nebraska frequently score well on national lists. Today we highlight a couple of the most recent rankings. Best Places to Live for Families in 2024 Omaha ranked #38 on Fortune’s third annual list Best Places to Live for Families According to the Fortune’s report, “A great place to live is not one that solely supports a family in the present, but one that will serve them for the long term. With a growing portion of Americans caring for both children and aging parents, more people want to live in cities where multigenerational families can thrive. And as the retirement dream is unraveling for many older adults who don’t want to leave the workforce or can’t afford to, finding a place to live that provides a strong job market has never been more critical.” Fortune analyzed more than 2,000 cities across the country. Those cities at the top of the list scored high on assets like health care, education, affordability and resources for seniors. Regarding...
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Construction Starts on Heartwood Preserve Office Building
Construction is now underway on Olsson's 4-story office building at Heartwood Preserve, the 500-acre, mixed-use development southwest of 144th & West Dodge Road. The building will be the first anchor of Lanoha Development's Heartwood Row...
First Panels Installed on Eppley Canopy
This photo from the Omaha Airport Authority shows the first panels of glass being installed on Eppley Airfield's new canopy that will cover the front drive pick-up and drop-off area. This project is in addition to the massive expansion and modernization of the terminal, which is also underway. Photo credit: Omaha Airport Authority
Former Bank Will Become a Starbucks
This former Wells Fargo bank building on the southeast corner of 96th & L Street will be demolished and replaced with a Starbuck’s Coffee. It is one of at least six Starbuck’s stores currently under development in Omaha.
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Effective Talent Attraction and Retention
A business is only as good as its employees. How often have you heard that, or even said it yourself about your team or company? The perception, productivity, and experience your customers have with your business are shaped by your employees. What is your business...
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Omaha Restaurant Week Returns with Old Favorites and Exciting Newcomers
Omaha Restaurant Week is back from September 13 to 22, 2024. Omaha’s 10 Tastiest Days features 50 restaurants offering discounted, three-course dinners priced from $20 to $50 per person. The event, organized by Visit Omaha, showcases the city's diverse culinary scene...
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Washington DC Streetcar In Focus
An essential part in implementing any major project is to visit similar projects to see how others were done and learn from them, both the good and the bad. An advantage with public transit projects is that they are extremely easy to visit and test the user...
New Restaurants
Coming Soon
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill
704 North 114th Street
Coming soon
Cinnaholic
11922 Standing Stone Drive, Gretna
Opening September 20
Mochinut
3605 North 147th Street
Opening September 10th
Wienerschnitzel
72nd & Grover Street
Coming soon
New Retailers
Coming Soon
Artisan Boards of Omaha
16920 Wright Plaza
Opening mid November
Country Sampler
14513 West Center Road
Coming soon
LEGO
Nebraska Crossing
Opening September 20th
Nordstrom Rack
Village Pointe
Grand opening October 24th
Restaurants Closing
Golden Palace Express
7633 Cass Street
Permanently closed
La Poblanita
2322 South 20th Street
Closed
Rathskeller Bier Haus
4524 Farnam Street
Permanently closed
The Hoppy Taco
5003 Underwood Avenue
Closing September 1st
Retailers Closing
Niche
Old Market
Closing end of October
Wohlner’s Neighborhood Grocery
Midtown Crossing
Closing date TBD
Gunderson’s Jewelers
Village Pointe
Closed but relocating
Beertopia
3570 Farnam Street
Closed
Grow Omaha Eats
‘Ruhlman’s Steakhouse’ Began as an Impossible Dream
Ruhlman’s Steakhouse is the realization of owner Phil Ruhlman’s lifelong dream. He had always wanted to own a steakhouse but thought it would be impossible. Ruhlman paid his way through college bartending at Misty’s Steakhouse and Lounge in Lincoln…
‘Porky Butts’ is an Omaha Master of Meats
Blane Hunter opened Porky Butts in 2018 after years of competition-winning barbecue. He grew up in South Texas, and it’s not a stretch to say he’s been barbecuing his whole life. He helped his dad as soon as he was able and later attended Fox Valley Technical College and Johnson and Wales University…
‘Sauced by Alfaro:’ Could this be the Best Chicken Sandwich in Omaha?
Sauced came to be when chef Michelle “Chelle” Alfaro was looking to raise funds for her son to go on a mission trip. After exhausting all her fundraising options, she turned to salsa. And made $700 on her first day. That eventually led to a discussion with Hy-Vee that...
Grow Omaha Flicks
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ is a Jumbled Collection of Misfire Nightmares
★ ½ It’s been 36 years since Michael Keaton first appeared onscreen as the mischievous afterlife entity Beetlejuice. Now he’s back as the title character with several familiar faces and director Tim Burton once again at the helm. Unfortunately, this movie staggers through various sub plots…
‘Reagan’ is a Scattered Telling of an Iconic President
★ ½ I find myself scratching my head at the approach to this film. While it tells the story of Ronald Reagan from childhood to the end of his life, it does so in scattered, melodramatic scenes that come onto screen in which an actor or actress will approach another actor or actress…
‘The Crow’ Fails to Take Flight
★ ★ ‘The Crow’ is a remake of the 1994 supernatural thriller that fizzles out fast and stays flat, even in its most violent action scenes. There are some big shoes to fill when remaking the cult classic, and this attempt is just too small to fill them. From cinematic style to the connection…
