Business Journal 2011 - Midlands Business Journal
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Business Journal 2011 - Midlands Business Journal
Midlands Business Journal 2011 MEDIA KIT Midlands Business Journal MEDIA INFORMATION Thank you for your interest in MBJ! The Midlands Business Journal, published each Friday is celebrating its 36th year of bringing in-depth business coverage to our more than 20,000 readers in greater Omaha, Council Bluffs and Lincoln areas. Our advertisers reach CEOs, government officials, managers, entrepreneurs and support staff in a way no other area print media can. Monthly mini-sections as well as many specials and focus sections throughout the year provide unique advertising opportunities. The MBJ is available to readers by subscription. It can also be purchased at our business office. A target of 50/50 editorial-to-advertising ratio in every issue guarantees that your advertisements are surrounded by quality editorial content, resulting in high visibility and readership of your messages. Our readers look to the MBJ for information about products and services that will help them both professionally and personally. Heartland Latino Leadership Conference renews cultural focus, highlights youth by Michelle Leach Two weeks from today, the nonprofit Heartland Latino Leadership will hold its 12th annual conference at Embassy Suites in La Vista featuring an expo where entrepreneurs showcase their goods and services, speaker presentations and workshops exploring everything from professional networking to business financing — in addition to new topics. “We are also working with some artists to promote their work at the conference, said Athena Ramos, president of the HLLC board of directors. Ramos also is the program coordinator at the Center for Reducing Health Disparities with UNMC’s College of Public Health. “We have done that in the past, and are hoping to expand that.” Ramos indicated in previous years the event, which starts the evening of Nov. 3 with a Welcome Reception at TD Ameritrade Park and ends Nov. 4 with an evening Awards Gala following its conference and expo at Embassy Suites, had narrowed its focus to business and leadership. “But over the past two years — and really starting with the 10th anniversary celebration — we thought it would be a good idea to highlight the cultural aspect,” she said. As part of this cultural offering, the HLLC planning committee is bringing in around 40 students from South High School who will be showcasing their pieces onsite. A new event will be the Latino Athena Ramos, president of the HLLC board of directors, in South Omaha. Youth Rally. Youth development educator who contracted a rare contacts had reached out to him has long been a part of the confer- disease — Guillain-Barre Syn- about doing more in this area. ence; after all, it has awarded more drome — in his teens. In addition, this focus on youth than $115,000 in scholarships The disease was so serious he development ties to HLLC’s 2011 to students since its inception. was temporarily paralyzed, and theme: “Maximizing Latino LeadHowever, Ramos noted that this was not expected to be a success- ership and Cultivating Community focus on youth is being honed ful student. Instead, Mejia defied Power.” even more, thanks in part to its the odds and went on to attain a Rally leader Mejia is also inaugural Latino Youth Rally in master’s degree in organizational joined in the role of speaker by the afternoon. leadership, and speaks to students author Mariela Dabbah, who will “This is a special event to tar- about the importance of higher also present workshops on brandget and motivate high school and education and finding the strength ing oneself and Latina power. college-age students,” she said. to follow one’s dreams. U.S. Olympian in luge, Ruben The rally will feature Ernesto This youth focus was very Gonzalez, will speak on “BecomMejia. intentional, in that during Program ing Unstoppable,” leveraging his According to HLL informa- Committee meetings Co-Chair being the first person to compete tion, Mejia is a youth speaker and Marcos Rodriguez noted that his in four winter Olympics after tak- ing up luge at the “seasoned” age of 21. Andres Lara will talk about how to be assertive to work up to the top of one’s field, and how to influence others with charisma, using his turn-around from homeless at age 16 to millionaire by age 26 as a backdrop. Businessman-turned-author Robert Renteria works with youth in violent, gang- and drug-ridden environments and will present, “From the Barrio to the Board Room: You Can Be Anybody You Want to Be.” Formerly a senior exec at several Fortune 100 companies, Wilka Toppins will lead workshops on how to recruit, train and retain Latino talent and on common perceptions and myths that non-Latinos have of Latinos in the workplace. With the changing economy, Ramos specifically pointed to Isaias Zamarripa’s workshop on reinventing oneself. She also noted “Latino-licious: The Perfect Recipe for Reaching the Latino Consumer” headed by Javier Moreno and Yai Vargas-Moreno, as well as Eva Vega Olds’ “Diversity is More than Race” session should be excellent given corporate focus on diversity and marketing. Lunch keynote will be given by Lillian Rodriguez-Lopez, Chair, National Hispanic Leadership Agenda. For additional conference details or information on registration, visit www.heartlandlatino.org or call Turner Events and Marketing at 402-926-1199. Sponsors Diamond Sponsors ConAgra Foods Cox Communications Mutual of Omaha Wells Fargo Silver Sponsors (continued) LingoDocs Radio Lobo 97.7FM State Farm Insurance US Bank Gold Sponsor Union Pacific Bronze Sponsors Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska First National Bank Fortino’s Flowers Metropolitan Community College Omaha Public Power District Silver Sponsors El Perico/The Reader Latino Midwest News Bronze Sponsors (continued) University of Nebraska Medical Center UNO College of Business/Executive MBA Career Expo Presenting Sponsors Careerlink.com Hy-Vee Welcome Reception Sponsors Bellevue University Prudential U.S. Cellular Scholarship Sponsors Alegent Health Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce Khaleeq Law Firm, LLC Pinnacle Bank Midlands Business Journal Heartland Latino Leadership Conference Founded 1975 — inside OCTOBER 21, 2011 THE BUSINESS NEWSPAPER OF GREATER OMAHA, LINCOLN AND COUNCIL BLUFFS THIS WEEK 'S ISSUE: $2.00 “Any government big enough to give you all you want is big enough to take all you’ve got.” VOL. 37 NO. 42 Alamar increases share of school market with acquisition by Richard D. Brown For details, contact your MBJ advertising representative or: Periwinkles for Her, Pinkywinkles owners grow business by keeping up with trends. – Page 9 y log no ch Te Cloud computing, mobility big technology issues for today’s companies. – Page 31 Jeff Hookie Omaha-based Alamar Uniforms, which is growing through acquisitions, plans to locate a site as soon as possible for its second Kansas City area location, and is expecting to make a sizeable investment that will enable the company to offer virtual shopping experiences to customers well outside its predominately five-state area of business. President Steve Zalkin and his wife, Kathy Fedman, who started Alamar Uniforms in 1987 out of their northwest Omaha home, have plenty of initiatives on their plate as they plan to mark the 25th anniversary of their firm next year. Zalkin said the focus is on building a technology infrastructure to enable some of the nation’s largest companies to manage employee uniform programs on the Internet. In January they brought Dan and Mary Gordon into the Alamar Uniforms family with the acquisition of the Nebraska franchise of Educational Outfitters, which the Continued on page 21. Co-owners Steve Zalkin, left, and Dan Gordon … Acquisition of Omaha’s Educational Outfitters to bring new opportunities for Alamar Uniforms, including more school uniform sales. (Photo by MBJ / Jim Brazda) Tie Yard of Omaha plans for growth with expanded, new Millard facilities by Michelle Leach Advertising Director (402) 330-1760 [email protected] Chamber hails Buy the Big O Show a ‘business success’ with 5,000 attendees. – Page 44 The Tie Yard of Omaha is so diversified that, while areas like its new truck sales have lagged, other areas, such as its welding division, RibbonWeld, have doubled — driven in part by the short line rail industry, which has benefited from stimulus funding. The Omahabased railroad supplier and service provider contractor has been in the fortunate position to make investments in existing facilities, including a rebuild of its Springfield, Mo., welding plant. “We anticipate expansion of our Millard rail sorting facility with the addition of a new automated rail testing, cutting and fabrication line, as well as an automated tie plate sorting conveyor line,” said Continued on page 22. Vice President and General Manager Dave Waters, left, and President Bill Waters … Metal fabricating project overcomes economic turbulence with steady stream of custom work across industries from ag and public power to transportation and recreation. Puritan Manufacturing aims to boost efficiency by investing in automation by Michelle Leach President Terry Peterson … Welding division represents fastestgrowing segment of business for diverse railroad supplier/contractor. 1324 S. 119th St. Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 330-1760 Out of its more than 10 acres at 1302 Grace St., Puritan Manufacturing has generated and delivered on as much work now as it did with twice as many people two years ago, thanks to investments in leading-edge automation, as well as balancing this leading-edge technology with a focus on hiring highly-skilled, www.mbj.com self-starters that can tackle its wide array of one-of-a-kind solutions for the likes of longtime clients including Kiewit, Union Pacific, Henry Doorly Zoo and ConAgra. “Though the business climate has been lousy, we’ve been able to get a lot of equipment in that automates the process,” said Continued on page 23. 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Materials must be received at press 8 days prior to publication. 1324 S. 119th St. Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 330-1760 www.mbj.com Midlands Business Journal 2011 EDITORIAL CALENDAR January 7 Financial & Tax Planning 14* Weddings 21 Business Annual/Preview 2010 21 Retirement & Senior Issues 28 Omaha Real Estate 28 Business Planning in 2011 February 4 St. Peter Klaver Cristo Rey High School 4 Valentine Gift Guide 11*Technology 18 Health Insurance 18 Printing and Graphics 25 Engineering Profession 25 Business Succession & Transitions March 4 Investments 4 Home Trends 11* Women’s Leadership Conference 18 Office Services Guide 25 Air Hub Omaha 25 Guide To Company Picnics 25 Banking in the Midlands April 1 Comm. Real Estate Workshop 8* Modern Technology 15 Safety and Health Summit 22 Business Appearance-Interior & Exterior 22 Ag Trends in the Midlands 29 Investing for Retirement 29 Hotels and Tourism May 6 6 13* 13 20 20 27 27 Omaha 25 Awards Manufacturing Council Bluffs Growth Report Legal Profession Celebrate Construction Marketing, Advertising & Promotions Salute to Small Business/SBA section Energy & Utilities June 3 3 10* 10 17 17 24 24 Education & Career Development Sarpy County Growth Report Health & Wellness Auto Trends Going Green Company Outings Human Resource Management Technology 1324 S. 119th St. Omaha, NE 68144 July 1 1 8* 8 15 15 22 22 29 29 29 Transportation, Distribution & Warehousing Arts & Entertainment Accounting Profession Condo Living Commercial Office Space Directory Nonprofits Work Related Injuries Event Planners/Trade Shows Career Transitions & Job Search Office Design Trends Poor Clare Sisters August 5 Senior Issues 5 Holiday Office Parties Guide 12* Lincoln Growth Report 19 Property & Casualty Insurance 19Technology 26 Shopping/Mall Space Directory 26 Metro Omaha Rising September 2 Go Green: Industry & the Environment 2 Omaha Products Show 9* Breast Cancer Awareness 16 Life Insurance 16 Web Development/Social Media 23 Holiday Office Parties Guide 23 Omaha Growth Report 30 Corporate Security 30 Aviation in the Midlands October 7 Big ‘O’ Show Program 7 Women in Business 14* Entrepreneurial Success 21Technology 21 Heartland Latino Leadership Conference 28 Employee Benefits 28 Business & Industrial Parks/Leasing November 4 Investing in Nebraska 4 Home Health Care 4 Best of Sarpy Expo 11* Conventions, Meetings & Tradeshows 18Architecture 25 Executive Gift Guide 25 Employment & Staffing December 2 Executive Gift Guide 2 40 Under 40 9* Health & Wellness 16 Sarpy County Growth Report 23Technology 30 Franchising Special section rates apply to bold listings, unless under 6x or more contract. *Also includes the Omaha Business Journal Pages (402) 330-1760 www.mbj.com Omaha Business Journal Pages 2011 EDITORIAL CALENDAR January 14, 2011 How to: Work with a Travel Agent How to: Choose a Computer/IT Consultant Working Women: Educational Opportunities Women’s Health: Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle July 8, 2011 How to: Choose an Architect How to: Business Travel Working Women: Legal Issues in the Workplace Women’s Health: Stress Management/Relief February 11, 2011 How to: Buy/Sell Your Home How to: Choose a Corporate Attorney Working Women: Child Care Women’s Health: Heart Health August 12, 2011 How to: Choose a Mortgage/Loan Provider How to: Choose a Business Phone System Working Women: Leadership Women’s Health: Choosing a Specialist March 11, 2011 How to: Relocate Your Business How to: Build an Insurance Benefits Package Working Women: Private Schools Women’s Health: Colon Cancer September 9, 2011 How to: Set up a 401(k) Plan How to: Choose a Cell Phone Package Working Women: Home Improvement Women’s Health: Weight Loss April 8, 2011 How to: Plan a Corporate Meeting/Event How to: Strengthen Your Brand Working Women: Investing Wisely Women’s Health: Eye Health October 14, 2011 How to: Preparing for the Tax Season How to: Continue Your Education Working Women: Buying Insurance Women’s Health: Coping with Cold/Flu Season May 13, 2011 How to: Work with an Employment Agency How to: Green Your Business Working Women: Summer Activities for the Kids Women’s Health: Staying Fit at the Office November 11, 2011 How to: Choose a Payroll Service How to: Network Your Business Working Women: Choosing Estate Planners Women’s Health: Diabetes June 10, 2011 How to: Choose a Financial Institution How to: Choose Office Furniture/Decor Working Women: Caring for Aging Parents Women’s Health: Pregnancy/Maternity December 9, 2011 How to: Secure Your Business How to: Choose an Engineer Working Women: Retirement Security Women’s Health: Surviving the Holidays Omaha Business Journal pages are published inside the second issue of MBJ each month. 1324 S. 119th St. Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 330-1760 www.mbj.com Midlands Business Journal 1324 S. 119th St. Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 330-1760 www.mbj.com