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Ruhlman’s Steakhouse has officially opened in Ashland at 603 Highway 6 next to K.C.’s Eastside Saloon. Led by Partner Willy Thiesen and executive chef John Benton, the business is part of the OxBow Crossing development, which also includes Runza and a Bryan Health clinic. Reservations are not being accepted at this time. - Nicole Buntgen

Burger Detour plans to hold a grand opening Monday, August 5th for its second location southeast of 204th & Pacific Street. The original Burger Detour opened earlier this year at 183rd & West Maple Road. – Nicole Buntgen

Dodge Partners Insurance is moving its office from 8701 West Dodge Road to 13321 California Street, Suite 305 effective Tuesday. The company is an independent insurance agency offers business and personal insurance. – Grow Omaha staff

La Bo, a new bodega in Dundee, will open soon below Ooh De Lally at 4916 Underwood Avenue. The business will offer small bites, pintxos, wine, and cocktails to-go. A soft opening will begin next week, with a temporary opening this Friday from 5 to 9 p.m., featuring drink and pintxo specials from 5 to 7 p.m. during Benson First Friday. - Nicole Buntgen

Open Omaha, the annual city-wide open house of some of the metro’s most prominent venues, will be held this weekend, August 3 and 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Omaha by Design organizes the event, and more than 70 venues will participate, including Benson Theatre, Charles Schwab Field and the Davis Global Center at UNMC. For a full list of the venues, click HERE. - Isaiah Ang

The Vault Craft Cocktails, a new speakeasy-themed bar, will open soon inside The Collective and under Regency Landing at 10730 Pacific Street, Suite 020. Hours and opening date have yet to be announced. The bar features original wood detailing in tribute to the former Omaha National Bank. – Nicole Buntgen

Echelon Homes, an Omaha-based custom/luxury home builder, is getting a new office at 20121 P Street, part of its new 10,901 sq. ft. building with six spaces. The new building is located within The Streams development near the future Ziggi’s Coffee Drive Thru near 201st & Q Street. – Nicole Buntgen

For only the fourth time in 2024, the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota to Arkansas, was above the 50.0 growth neutral threshold. The July reading declined to 50.7 from 51.3 in June and represents the seventh time in 2024 that the index bounced around growth neutral. – Grow Omaha staff

Three million people have visited the renovated Riverfront parks since the Gene Leahy Mall reopened a little over two years ago, according to Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority. Heartland of America Park and Lewis & Clark Landing both reopened about a year ago. The three parks went through a $3 million renovation. Approximately 45,000 people visited the parks over the 4th of July weekend alone.

Dr. Jeffrey Passer has opened a new division of his medical practice dedicated to anti-aging medicine. Passer Restorative Medicine focuses on biological age assessment and risk factor reduction to prolong health span and potentially life span. The office is located at 10020 Nicholas Street, Suite 105. - Grow Omaha staff