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2009 Business Profiles

Sand Creek Post & Beam, Inc. is a manufacturer of traditional wood post and beam barn and out building kits with its current facilities in Wayne.  While getting started, Sand Creek developed their designs in-house and have hired students from Wayne State College's CAD Program.  www.nenedd.org      View Profile

Loup Valley Tree Service is a family business run by Dave and Elaine Hill out of their home in Arcadia, in Valley County.  They opened in 2006 and with the help of their two sons and son-in-law, service their area as the only certified arborist.   nebraskaedge.unl.edu    View Profile

Rosemary's Porcelain Art is celebrating its 35th year in business! Rosemary started her business in 1973, in her home, with her mother as her only employee.  They were both artists and decided if they wanted to continue to develop their own style of painting they needed to teach others the craft and sell their unique products.   www.grownebraska.org   
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Garvin Meats started in 1999 with Brad and Michelle Garvin.  They sell wholesale and retail meats, custom slaughter and processing of cattle, hogs and wild game processing.  They are located in Franklin.    www.grownebraska.org      View profile

DP's Service was an ongoing business when it was sold to Don & Kelly Pell years ago.  It is an auto repair business with tire sales and gas & diesel fuel sales.  The business is located in Lewellen.  www.cfra.org/reap      View Profile

Mike's Machine is an automotive repair business that repairs automobiles, pickups, trucks, and agricultural equipment.  Mike Carey is operating as a sole proprietor.  Target market for this business is within an 80 mile radius of Fullerton.  www.nedinc.org      View Profile

LB Custom Chrome and Detail, LLC provides quality detailing with unsurpassed service that leads to repeat business and referrals.  The progression of the business began in 2001, operating from home until September 2006.  In that time, Larry improved his skills while building a client base.  In October 2006, the business moved to a downtown location in Broken Bow.
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Zamora's Shop is a Hispanic owned business that opened in July 2006.  The business specializes in auto repair, tire sales and is the only shop in the Lexington area that also completes work on mufflers.  www.cfra.org/reap      View Profile

Sandhills Glass and Garage Doors reopened in 2008 under Brad and Gina Babb's ownership.  The Babb's had relocated to Ord in 1998 upon accepting a position with Sandhills Glass and Garage Doors.  Brad's step-father was part owner of the business and wanted someone to take the business over when he decided to retire.  www.cfra.org/reap              View Profile

IM's Countryside Painting started as a business in 1978.  IM's produces painted wood decorative items for the home and garden.  Four years ago Ima was ready to close her business, but because of the GROW Holiday store opportunity business was sustained.  www.grownebraska.org      View Profile

Alvarado's Tax Service was started in January of 2006 by Maria Alvarado with the purpose of offering income tax preparation and translation services to the Hispanic community in the Columbus area.  www.cfra.org/reap        View Profile

La Princesita was opened in July 2003 by Yolanda Diaz as a designer and manufacturer of girls clothing.  She started with a staff of 2 and now employs 8.  Yolanda is originally from Mexico where she started as a clothing designer.  www.ccomaha.org     View Profile   

Margarita's Mexican restaurant opened in February 2008 with 4 full time staff. Today it employs 7 full time employees.  David Valadez came to Omaha from Kansas one year ago with one idea in mind:  to establish his own restaurant. www.ccomaha.org     View profile

Tushy Cushy was started by Karen Coleman in August 2007.  Karen's husband became seriously ill, and she chose to leave her factory job to care for him.  She found a group cycling class at a local gym to be a welcome stress reliever from the intensity of being a full time care giver.  Karen could not ignore the uncomfortable seats on the spinner cycles.  www.ncdcomaha.org      View Profile

Donna's Kitchen started in April 2008 by Donna Girty.  She leases a small building located north of the I-80 interchange by Hershey.  Donna operates her restaurant six days per week with an emphasis on serving breakfast all day.  www.wcndd.org      View Profile

Blecha's General Store was purchased in the fall of 2006 by Marvin & Cindy Blecha in Humboldt.  Prior to the Blechas purchasing the hardware store, business hours were sporadic and supplies and inventory in the store were very limited.  Marvin saw an opportunity to help keep Humboldt's downtown square alive with business and to help his home town economy grow.  www.cfra.org/reap      View Profile

Rae Valley Market is owned by Larry and Radene Temme of Petersburg.  Andre's Grocery Store was established in the 1890's by J.J. Andre and has operated continuously since opening as a grocery store.  www.nedinc.org     View Profile

Elgin Appliance and More was purchased by Alan and Michelle Reicks in Elgin.  The appliance, heating and A/C business portion of Sapp Brothers Petroleum was formerly known as Wards Home Appliance.  This business serves a market in a 45 mile radius which includes 1,500-2,000 households.   www.nedinc.org      View Profile

Behlen Towing has been around for nearly 40 years.  Mickey and Jill Smith purchased five vehicles and all the miscellaneous equipment from Behlen Towing Company of Columbus.  Their goal is to continue to operate the towing business as it exists, while adding new clients.  www.nedinc.org       View Profile

Triumph Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. was started in 2003 by Joe Frey in Lincoln.  Triumph Prosthetics & Orthotics is a viable business helping provide specialized individual needs in prosthetics and orthotics.  www.cdr-nebraska.org    View Profile

Taqueria Y Torteria Max is a family owned and operated Hispanic restaurant that was opened in 2003 by Humberto and Norma Avalos in Lexington.  The restaurant offers authentic traditional Mexican food specializing in quesadillas, gorditas and sopes.   www.cfra.org/reap  View Profile

Unique Threads is an upholstery business that was started by Heath Barton in North Platte.  Heath is servicing a growing need for custom auto, boat, camper and other vehicle upholstery.     www.wcndd.org      View Profile

Peterson Therapy Services, LLC was started by Diane Peterson as her own outpatient physical therapy clinic in downtown Wayne.  As a physical therapist, licensed in the state of Nebraska, she evaluates and provides physical therapy treatments.  www.nedinc.org        
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Farmstead First, LLC is a small cooperative business that produces artisan cheese and is run jointly by Krista Dittman and Charuth Loth out of their farms, Branched Oak Farm, (owned by Dittman) and Shadowbrook Farm (owned by Loth).  nebraskaedge.unl.edu      View Profile

Envision is a beauty salon with nail and exercise rooms, owned by Jennae and Jeremy Kester.  They used property that they already owned on the corner of Nevada Street and Hwy 275 in Clearwater, to construct the building which houses their business.  www.nedinc.org     
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Abie's is a small restaurant owned by Tonette Kliment in Abie.  Besides serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, she also bakes kolaches and breads that are sold in neighboring communities.  This is the only food establishment in Abie.  www.nedinc.org   View Profile

Rosa's Plaza and Hair Design was established in 1996 in Schuyler.  Rosa Ureno provides cosmetology services as well as body piercing and permanent make up.  She has expanded her business and now sells clothing items.  www.nedinc.org     View Profile

Tin Lizzy Tavern was started by Amanda Edwards as a premier, high-energy, themed sports and gaming bar in Fremont.  Tin Lizzy Tavern focuses on themes that have mass appeal.  www.nedinc.org    View Profile

D-B-J Doubly Beautiful Jewelry was started in 2005.  Dietlind Bettridge makes all of her own custom jewelry using loose gemstones and silver.  Dee constructed her own website and modifies it regularly to display her products more effectively.   www.wcndd.org      View Profile

L & M Dress Shop was started in 1959 by two farm wives.  Lana Minton worked for the previous owner for 10 years and in 1996 purchased the business.  L&M Dress Shop is located in a historic building on Main Street in Lyons, a town of less than 1000.  www.cfra.org/reap    View Profile
 

100th Meridian Manufacturing, Inc. was started by Karrie and Chad Bischoff in the spring of 2006.  They manufacture agricultural equipment, specifically field cultivators and rut closers, for Ag producers throughout the United States.  www.wcndd.org     View Profile