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by hockeyfan
Tue Dec 22, 2009 10:59 am
Forum: Business
Topic: Local Car Dealership thread
Replies: 154
Views: 46188

As I was driving by the former Lithia building on the south side of L at 50th I noticed a sign that said it was the future home of a high school.  I can not remember off of the top of my head which one but I am pretty sure it is one of the St. Peter Claver Cristo Rey Catholic Schools.  The old St. M...
by hockeyfan
Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:26 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Jerzee's Sports Bar & Grill
Replies: 10
Views: 6329

I drove by there today and the name of the sports bar is Jerze's.  It is in the old Bull Feathers location.  They are also doing a full remodel to the exterior of the building.
by hockeyfan
Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:40 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: North Downtown development idea
Replies: 25
Views: 3243

At one time UP was in negotiations with a company from Wisconsin (I think) to sell this land to them.  They were going to turn it into an outdoor concert style area.  Possibly an amphitheater.  This was hindering on the approval of the CWS Stadium.  I am not sure what ever happened to this but I...
by hockeyfan
Wed Aug 19, 2009 2:48 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Signatures (Regis Restaurant Space)
Replies: 15
Views: 2434

There are Signature Sports Bar and Grill in Columbus and Fremont I believe.  But I don't think this has any affiliation.  Isn't the restaurant inside the downtown Doubletree Hotel called Signatures?  Does anyone have any additional info on this?
by hockeyfan
Tue Aug 18, 2009 4:04 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: New Neon Sign for Central Park Plaza
Replies: 20
Views: 2629

It is actually a subsidiary of FirstComp.  Anu Murthy was an original employee of FirstComp and started the REX technology team to design and develope the "Maverick" software that is supposed to change the way policies are processed.  Inc. Magazine named REX a top 500 fastest growing com...
by hockeyfan
Tue Aug 18, 2009 2:40 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: New Neon Sign for Central Park Plaza
Replies: 20
Views: 2629

Its a company called REX Risk Exchange.  It has something to do with workers compensation insurance.  Its website is

http://www.riskexchange.com/rex.swf
by hockeyfan
Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:31 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: UNO moving from CCHA to WCHA
Replies: 8
Views: 867

There is a 5pm (CST) teleconference with the WCHA commissioner to announce the new expansion.  All of the details should be released then.
by hockeyfan
Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: eOmaha Demographics
Replies: 53
Views: 5399

I am Adam.  26 years old.  Single Dad to an 18 month old girl.  I am an Audio Visual System Design Consultant.  Grew up in CB and got out when I was 18.  Lived in DT Chicago for a couple years and came back for a business venture.  Recently moved to semi-south Omaha.  Love hockey and spending...
by hockeyfan
Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:25 am
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Old Chicago Council Bluffs
Replies: 19
Views: 2779

I drove by the Rock Bottom yesterday and I am pretty sure it is closed.  They even had some paper taped over the sign above the door that was covering up the "Rock Bottom" part of the sign.  All it said was Cafe.  It was 5:30 and there wasn't a single car around.
by hockeyfan
Wed Feb 11, 2009 12:19 pm
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: 10 Most Miserables Cities
Replies: 11
Views: 2233

The vast majority of the people that live in the suburbs of Chicago have cars.  They use mass transit to get from the suburbs to DT for work or entertainment.  The majority of the people that live in DT don't have cars.  They use the mass transit systems for everyday travel.  The Metra was not d...
by hockeyfan
Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:29 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Old Chicago Council Bluffs
Replies: 19
Views: 2779

Does anyone know if the Rock Bottom cafe is still open?  I drove by it the other day and it sure didn't look like it.  Half the sign was gone and the parking lot was empty.  I do agree however, that the company that owns Old Chicago should try to open one of there other successful chains here.  I li...
by hockeyfan
Thu Feb 05, 2009 12:31 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Old Chicago Council Bluffs
Replies: 19
Views: 2779

I used to work in the corner building back when it was a print shop.  This building was the very first bar in Council Bluffs.  In the basements it used to be a horse stable for the bar patrons.  The wood structure of the stable was still there when I worked there.  Where the alley runs along the...
by hockeyfan
Wed Jan 21, 2009 1:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Volunteering opportunities
Replies: 5
Views: 846

The Ronald McDonald house always needs volunteers working with children.  You can do that more than once a week if you want.  Also, the Humane Society has a lot of volunteers.  With that you have to commit to at least one day a month for either 6 months or a year I don't remember which.  I know ...
by hockeyfan
Wed Dec 10, 2008 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shoutout!
Replies: 5
Views: 742

Hey almighty tuna...  I was the one who spread the rumor.  This is Adam at CTI.  I had seen your pictures of you at the zoo and told Mark and Keith.  Before that I never put the two together.  Keith snoops on here but never contributes.
by hockeyfan
Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:40 am
Forum: Rumors
Topic: 144th & Maple - West of Home Depot
Replies: 5
Views: 1860

That's correct.  Urban Active Fitness out of Lexington KY.  They have a lot of locations in KY and OH.

http://www.urbanactive.com
by hockeyfan
Mon Nov 17, 2008 2:27 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Village Pointe (SWC 168 & West Dodge)
Replies: 266
Views: 165976

I posted this in the Scarlet and Cream topic under rumors as well.

It is going to be a medical office.  I have heard both dentist and podiatrist office.  It will be one of those two not sure which though.  Kind of a waste if you ask me.
by hockeyfan
Mon Nov 17, 2008 2:25 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Scarlet And Cream Letterclub Building
Replies: 14
Views: 3667

It is going to be a medical office.  I have heard both dentist and podiatrist office.  It will be one of those two not sure which though.  Kind of a waste if you ask me.
by hockeyfan
Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:27 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Fuddruckers (72 & Dodge Street)
Replies: 52
Views: 7934

I drive by it all of the time.  It seems to be pretty busy but can't tell for sure.  I really want to find the time to stop in.  They had a really old Simpsons pinball machine in there that was a lot of fun.  I want to see if they still have it.
by hockeyfan
Tue Nov 04, 2008 10:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Center Mall (42nd and Center)
Replies: 34
Views: 9343

The Center Shopping Mall was the FIRST fully in-closed mall in the world.  It was under construction at the same time as Northgate in Seattle but was the first one finished and occupied.  The same guy who designed The Center Mall also designed Westroads.  The unique thing about Westroads is that it ...
by hockeyfan
Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:20 am
Forum: Business
Topic: eBay cutting 1,600 jobs
Replies: 7
Views: 1311

The media is making it sound like EBAY and PayPal are laying these people off because of the economy.  The real reason is because they have acquired so many competitive companies that they are seeing a large percentage of overlapping jobs.  They are still hiring in the other areas.  They actually ar...
by hockeyfan
Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:11 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: 370 Bar and Grill
Replies: 19
Views: 2383

They must have gotten the liquor license for this place... However, the new name is 370 Bar and Grill.  The sign is up but there is still paper over the windows.  The contact is still the same so I am not sure if he decided on a better name or had to make some ownership percentage changes and name...
by hockeyfan
Fri Oct 03, 2008 3:13 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Is Something happening at 1009 Capitol AV?
Replies: 13
Views: 1862

From my understanding it won't be used for homeless handouts.  They are going to use it for church services.  I am guessing that they are trying to attract some of the downtown condo dwellers.  There really aren't many options for churches in downtown. As far as the building is concerned...  I c...
by hockeyfan
Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:06 am
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Is Something happening at 1009 Capitol AV?
Replies: 13
Views: 1862

It is a temporary church facility.  It will be there for about 11 months.  It is a new concept for an existing church in the metro.  They want to see how it turns out before they look for a permanent place in downtown.  I can not leak the name yet but should be able to soon. After the church mov...
by hockeyfan
Thu May 29, 2008 1:24 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Scarlet And Cream Letterclub Building
Replies: 14
Views: 3667

It is currently owned by Omaha State Bank.  They are in negotiations with another bank that wants to take it over and make it a branch.  I don't want to leak the name yet but will soon.
by hockeyfan
Thu May 29, 2008 1:22 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: TownePlace Suites (108 and Dodge) old Guitars and Caddies
Replies: 34
Views: 6819

Its going to be a Residence Inn by Marriot.
by hockeyfan
Tue Feb 26, 2008 8:27 am
Forum: Business
Topic: old Sophir Morris Paint builiding-27th between Dodge/Douglas
Replies: 80
Views: 7960

Not a problem. Glad to help.
by hockeyfan
Mon Feb 25, 2008 1:27 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: old Sophir Morris Paint builiding-27th between Dodge/Douglas
Replies: 80
Views: 7960

They will be renovating.  Actually, I believe they may already be in the process.  Not sure though.
by hockeyfan
Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:40 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: 94/95 Sports Grille (180 and Pacific)
Replies: 39
Views: 6108

94/95 Sports Grille (180 and Pacific)

Rumor is there will be a new sports bar built in the Southport development.  It will be called 9495 Club.  Does anyone have further info on this speculation?
by hockeyfan
Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:13 am
Forum: Business
Topic: old Sophir Morris Paint builiding-27th between Dodge/Douglas
Replies: 80
Views: 7960

It is not going to be a storage facility.  It is going to be the corporate office for Landmark Management Group.  Its owned by Dave Paladino who also owns Dino Storage.  The direct operations for the storage facilities will be ran out of this office but there will be no on site storage.  Landmar...
by hockeyfan
Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:12 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Fuddruckers (72 & Dodge Street)
Replies: 52
Views: 7934

In my career I spend a LOT of time networking.  I have heard this through one of my many groups that I am part of.  However, I do not remember the exact source but it has been verified by other sources as well.
by hockeyfan
Mon Feb 11, 2008 3:55 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Fuddruckers (72 & Dodge Street)
Replies: 52
Views: 7934

So I heard that Fuddruckers is going to build another new location in the PayPal development area...  This should take off well.  There really isn't any resteraunt development in that area of town yet.
by hockeyfan
Tue Jan 22, 2008 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crossroads Mall Discussion
Replies: 447
Views: 58258

I don't think that anything can save the Crossroads.  Their best bet would be to tear it down, and build some bigger free standing stores.  Don't make it like a VP just a big box shopping center.Leave Target, maybe add a Gordmans, tear down the Best Buy / Bag and Save building and let Best Buy bui...
by hockeyfan
Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:21 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Fuddruckers (72 & Dodge Street)
Replies: 52
Views: 7934

I don't know if they are taking down the old building and doing a complete re-build or an addition and remodel to the existing.  I went by there on Saturday and the sign out front says that it will re-open in March of 08'.  They've got some work to do if they want to make that time line.
by hockeyfan
Mon Jan 14, 2008 3:57 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Quiznos
Replies: 28
Views: 3971

I stand corrected...  This is just what I had heard.
by hockeyfan
Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:27 am
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Quiznos
Replies: 28
Views: 3971

The one on 90th and Fort closed because the landlord raised the rent.  The owner of that location also owns one in Lincoln.  Although I never went to the fort location, from what I understand it was doing well, he just didn't want to pay more in rent.
by hockeyfan
Fri Jan 04, 2008 10:04 am
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Rod Kush's Property
Replies: 20
Views: 4327

Velocity Indoor Carting is behind the Rod Kush building in the old warehouse.  There is no sign on the street and it is pretty hard to see...
by hockeyfan
Wed Jan 02, 2008 2:47 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Scarlet And Cream Letterclub Building
Replies: 14
Views: 3667

That's great info.  Have you heard any word if anyone bought the building?
by hockeyfan
Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:29 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Village Pointe (SWC 168 & West Dodge)
Replies: 266
Views: 165976

So I just got word that the "Letter Club" closed its doors last night.
by hockeyfan
Tue Sep 25, 2007 3:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Haunted Houses?
Replies: 43
Views: 13001

I live right off of 73rd and Parker.  The Haunted House on 73rd and Blondo was called "Haunt".  Up until 2 weeks ago they still had a sign out front of the building, and then one day it was replaced with a "For Sale" sign.  Guess there not having it this year...
by hockeyfan
Thu Sep 06, 2007 4:12 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: Urban Outfitters in North Downtown
Replies: 188
Views: 24390

UO

I was just looking at their website and they have job postings for Omaha.  No other info though.

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