Grow Omaha Show discussion

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:09 pm

Oh give me a break Jeff..This is the 3rd time this year I've been on the Grow Omaha Radio Show.. And have made reference (and props) to you, Mark and THIS site with great detail the 2 other times (you must have missed those shows eh?)..That we didn't mention the eomahaforums site TODAY on the GROW OMAHA radio show...is certainly a mortal sin I'll tell ya..

Tell me..

Did you wake up in a bad mood and just decide to pick a fight with a show and brand that is a FRIEND of this place?..

Must be pretty high on that horse today..

..Ciao..LiO....Peace

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:11 pm

the1wags wrote:Jeez Jeff, it's the Grow Omaha show. When they are talking about "the forum" of course they are referring to the board over there. I fail to see why this is a big deal.

Its not a big deal Josh..

Jeff just broke open a bad box of cornflakes this morning..

..

EDIT: And with this post, I'll end my current discourse here..As the current turn in the discussion is downright silly...Really..

..Ciao..LiO....Peace

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:36 pm

Whatever.

It has been increasingly evident that it is the intent of a number of folks here to cut ties and head in other directions.

I no longer have any personal interest in the success or failure of this forum... but I couldn't help but smell the rat. I do think it's of no benefit to the 'following' when the forum scene is continually diluted by "me to's".

It certainly would have been easy enough for GrowOmaha to link to this forum... a long established, and active one. I believe this forum always has always provided... and continues to provide exposure to their show and site.

Post by **Brad** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 7:27 am

I don't see the big deal. Its Capitalism at its finest. The Good forums will do go and the others will fall off. Its not like there was only 1 forum and now there is 2. While this is the Biggest, probably the most active, there are plenty of others to fill more niche markets. I have at one time or another posted on Bluejay Cafe, Mav Puck, Grow Omaha, Omaha Omaha, the Omaha group on the flickr site, the Midwest section on Railroad Forums, Scraper Page... but most of the time I spend here, catching a little bit of "everything".

Post by **Brad** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 8:50 pm

Grow Omaha November 24, 2007 Episode

PART I - Riverfront Place, the condo complex on Missouri River's Omaha bank, has launched a sales campaign for a $30 million additional tower to go along with the successful first tower and several townhouses. Construction of the 15-story tower will most likely begin in the spring. Riverfront Place's Ben Proctor will be in studio Saturday morning to tell us all about it.

Part II - To compete in today's global economy, Omaha has to offer the amenities that talented people are seeking. That's why it's so important to make Omaha a fun place to live. RiverCity Productions is one company that is doing its part to bring more excitement and entertainment to the city. Tune in this Saturday as we talk to Tony Lange of RiverCity Productions and discuss how we can make Omaha more fun!

Post by **Brad** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 5:55 pm

Grow Omaha December 1, 2007 Episode

MAIN TOPIC: Because of our big-time sporting events, blockbuster concerts and cutting edge convention space - not to mention our burgeoning retail and entertainment scene - Omaha is becoming a much more prominent tourism destination. Some economists argue that tourism is a city's greatest industry, because it's clean, glamorous and pulls in money from outside the marketplace. Certainly in Omaha, tourism is more important than ever. That's why we have invited Dana Markel, executive director of the Omaha Convention & Visitors Bureau to be our guest this weekend on Grow Omaha. Don't miss a minute!

BONUS TOPIC: "Choose...Don't Wait to Be Chosen" - Peak Pathways LLC is offering a new career transition coaching program to support executives and other high-potential professionals in finding their dream jobs and then becoming top performers in their chosen profession. Toward the end of the show we will be joined by Gerry Phelan, career transition coach for Peak Pathways, who will share fascinanting information about high-level job transitions.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 4:35 pm

Grow Omaha December 8, 2007 Episode

MAIN TOPIC: Among the many residential development projects in downtown Omaha are the Giovanna Rows (6th & Pierce Street) and the Kimball Lofts (15th & Jones Street). We'll be joined this Saturday by Jim Posey, developer of these two exciting projects. We'll ask Jim how these projects came to be and what he thinks about the general direction of downtown Omaha development.

BONUS TOPIC: Like it is in many cities, the coffeeshop business is booming in Omaha. Both national and locals continue to open stores across the city. To find out more about this business, we will interview Paulette Hammerstrom, owner of Omaha- based Crane Coffee. Pour yourself a cup, find a comfortable spot by your radio and listen to Grow Omaha Saturday morning!

Post by **Brad** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 4:17 pm

Grow Omaha December 15, 2007 Episode

MAIN TOPIC: Periodically, Grow Omaha invites looks at Omaha's growth and development through the eyes of a local architect. On this week's show, we shine our architecture spotlight on BVH or Bahr Vermeer Haecker Architects. Our guest will be Paul Jeffrey, architect and president of BVH.

BVH is a diversified firm of architects, designers, and planners serving clients nationally from offices in Omaha, Lincoln and Colorado Springs with affiliated offices in Alexandria, Virginia; and St. Paul, Minnesota. The Omaha office is located near the Old Market at 1425 Jones Street.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 4:35 am

Grow Omaha: December 22

Omaha is known as a generous city. That spirit of philanthropy along with strong public-private partnerships has allowed Omaha to build impressive structures and develop effective programs that benefit the public good. In this season of giving, Grow Omaha will take time this week to explore philanthropy in Omaha. To do that, we will be joined by two experts from the Omaha Community Foundation: Sara Boyd, vice president, and Patrick McNamara, director of philanthropic services.

In 1982, the Omaha Community Foundation awarded its first grant - $5,000 to Youth Emergency Services. There began its mission: to help individuals, families, and companies invest in the future of our community through charitable giving. Today, it is one of the 30 largest nonprofit community foundations in the country, with more than $430 million in assets and nearly $390 million already donated in greater Omaha and southwest Iowa.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 5:27 pm

Grow Omaha: December 29

Back in March, Alice Kim was working in New York as an accessories editor for InStyle Magazine. She happened upon a New York Times article about Omaha's Old Market and was fascinated by what she read. By October, she was living in Omaha and operating her own store: Trocaderoa at 1208 Howard Street in the historic Old Market.

Be sure to tune in to Grow Omaha this week as we introduce you to Alice Kim and learn about the amazing journey that led this young professional away from a big-city fashion magazine to a trendy-but-cozy shop in the heart of Omaha's best known neighborhood.

joeglow · Post by **joeglow** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 4:22 pm

Coyote wrote:Grow Omaha: December 29

Back in March, Alice Kim was working in New York as an accessories editor for InStyle Magazine. She happened upon a New York Times article about Omaha's Old Market and was fascinated by what she read. By October, she was living in Omaha and operating her own store: Trocaderoa at 1208 Howard Street in the historic Old Market.

Be sure to tune in to Grow Omaha this week as we introduce you to Alice Kim and learn about the amazing journey that led this young professional away from a big-city fashion magazine to a trendy-but-cozy shop in the heart of Omaha's best known neighborhood.

It sounds like she may be an interesting cat:

http://www.nypost.com/seven/07092007/go ... gesix_.htm

Post by **Brad** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:59 pm

Grow Omaha January 5, 2008 Episode

MAIN TOPIC: The Institute for the Culinary Arts at Metropolitan Community College is expaning in many ways. Enrollment is skyrocketing and a brand-new, state-of-the-art culinary building will soon stand on the college's Ft. Omaha campus. We're going to discuss the institute's rapid expansion as well as Omaha's robust restaurant industry this week on Grow Omaha. Our guest will be the institute's director, Jim Trebbien. Don't miss a minute of this mouth-watering discussion of the food service industry!

BONUS TOPIC: Toward the end of this weekend's show, we'll be joined by Laura Luger, one of the organizers of the "Playing with Fire" concert series, a one-of-a-kind blues festival. We'll discuss performances planned for this winter at the Holland Center and next summer on the Riverfront. Don't miss a minute of this week's show!

Post by **Brad** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:12 pm

Grow Omaha January 12, 2008 Episode

As the head of local government, Mayor Mike Fahey has a great perspective on Omaha's growth and development. That's why you should tune in to Grow Omaha this Saturday. Find out more about Omaha's recent development and the possibility for more exciting projects in the future.

In 2001, Mike Fahey was sworn in as the 49th Mayor of Omaha, Nebraska. From 1978 to 1997, he worked in the title insurance business, founding his own company. Throughout the years, Fahey has served in a variety of community leadership positions including several boards of directors. For ten years, starting in 1981, Fahey sat on the Omaha Planning Board and served as chairman for many of those years. He graduated from Creighton University in 1973 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:34 pm

I'm gonna have to listen to this one for sure.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 10:02 pm

Call me and make sure I'm up for this. Thanks neighbor.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 10:06 pm

DTO Luv wrote:Call me and make sure I'm up for this. Thanks neighbor.

You know you can listen to the show anytime you want from your computer.

Post by **Admin** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 6:14 pm

Grow Omaha: January 19th

Grow Omaha wrote:Jamie Grayson-Berglund, Executive Director of Destination Midtown, will update us on developments in the 3.5-square-mile area just west of downtown. Big projects are underway in this important part of town including the $300 million Midtown Crossing at Turner Park. Be sure to tune in to hear about past successes and future plans in Midtown!

Post by **Brad** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:11 pm

Grow Omaha January 26, 2007 Episode

DISCUSSION TOPIC: Whether its helping entrepreneurs get their ideas off the ground, consulting with multinational corporations, or preparing MBA's to run the companies headquartered in downtown Omaha, UNO's College of Business Administration plays a major role in Omaha's growth and development. That's why we've invited three College of Business Administration representatives, including the dean, Dr. Lou Pol, to join us this Saturday on Grow Omaha. Dr. Pol will be joined by Lynn Harland, associate dean, and Robert Briggs of the Collaboration Sciences program. Be sure to tune in to find out how the UNO College of Business Administration is improving Omaha's economy.

GUEST HOST: Trenton Magid has the weekend off, so we'll have Omaha City Councilman Jim Vokal as our guest co-host this week on Grow Omaha.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 5:22 pm

Grow Omaha February 2, 2008 Episode

MAIN TOPIC: It's time for one of our most popular Grow Omaha features: our quarterly economic development discussion with David Brown, President and CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, one of the top 10 chambers in the United States. Omaha's economy is strong -- businesses are expanding and buildings are under construction. There is much to discuss, so listen to Grow Omaha this Saturday to hear about the current state of Omaha's growth and development from Omaha's chief economic developer.

BONUS TOPIC: At the end of this week's show, we will introduce you to Melissa Hinrichs, an Omaha resident featured in the Jan/Feb issue of "Cooking Light Magazine" (12 million readers). Melissa won the magazine's reader recipe contest.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 11:46 pm

Grow Omaha: February 9th

Grow Omaha wrote:FIRST TOPIC: He's an entrepreneur, environmentalist and Nebraska's largest private land owner. He's Ted Turner, and he'll be our guest on Grow Omaha this Saturday. The billionaire founder of CNN and former owner of the Atlanta Braves was in town this week for the grand re-opening of his restaurant, Ted's Nebraska Grill. Be sure to tune in and find out what one of America's most eccentric and best known businessmen thinks about the Omaha economy.

SECOND TOPIC: In the second half of this week's show, we'll talk to Jeff Hofflander, owner of MetroBuilderReports.com, a website that reviews the quality of local builders. Be sure to tune in and hear Jeff's insight into the local builder market.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 5:13 am

wow... Ted Turner!

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 1:51 am

Grow Omaha: Feb 16th

Grow Omaha wrote:This week on GROW OMAHA:

MAIN TOPIC: In order for a city to thrive in today's competitive, global economy, it must have a large population of active and engergized young professionals. Generally defined as white collar workers under age 40, young professionals tend to bring creativity, technological savvy and diversity to the work place. Young professionals are such an important economic building block that the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce invests extensive amounts of time recruiting and retaining them. To talk about young professional issues and about the upcoming Young Professionals Summit, we will be joined by Kirsten Case-Penrod, Manager of Leadership & Workforce Development at the Chamber.

BONUS TOPIC I: In order to keep our city vibrant and prosperous, we have to look after the health of all our citizens. That's where the Omaha chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) comes in. At the beginning of this week's show, we'll interview Aileen Brady, volunteer leader with NAMI, to find out what's being done to support Omaha families when a family member is struggling with a mental illness.

BONUS TOPIC II: Money doesn't grow on trees, but it could be hidden in your walls. Tune in to the end of this Saturday's show to learn about how cost segregation can save you money in a real estate transaction. Our guest will be Rick Morrisey, a cost segregation specialist with Commercial Property Consultants. Unlock the tax benefits sitting inside your building!

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 5:54 pm

Grow Omaha: February 23rd

Grow Omaha wrote:MAIN TOPIC: Most companies are interested in building a superior talent pool. They know it all begins with selecting the right person in the first place, but retention of that same employee is equally as important. Employers of choice take hiring very seriously. If they cannot find the right person, they postpone hiring. They analyze the talents and personality factors that separate the best workers from the average ones. In addition, they provide the coaching, feedback, and advancement opportunities required to retain employees long-term. A good manager doesn't just recruit - a good manager re- recruits after the hire and keeps on re-recuiting by getting to know each of his employees, listening to their ideas and implementing as many as possible.

Because talent development and retention is so important to Omaha's cutting-edge economy, it's our focus this weekend on Grow Omaha. Join us as we discuss this issue with Dan Hemphill, President of Hemphill Search Group.

BONUS TOPIC: The U.S. Small Business Administration's newest loan initiative is the Patriot Express program. This program targets those in the military community who want to establish or expand a small business. Join us at the end of this week's show as we talk to the Omaha SBA's Michael Niehaus about this outstanding economic development program.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 5:42 pm

Grow Omaha March 1, 2008 Episode

MAIN TOPIC: Omaha is fast becoming a major hub for information technology. To discuss one of our city's most important industries, we will be joined by Sue Thaden, President & CEO of Client Resources, Inc. An Omaha-based consulting and staffing company, CRi is an industry leader in providing quality technology services.

BONUS TOPIC I: At the beginning of the show, Jeff and Trenton will discuss the downtown baseball stadium issue, one of the biggest economic development stories of the decade.

BONUS TOPIC II: At the end of the show, we will talk with a representative from the University of Nebraska Medical Center about UNMC's major campus expansion announcement. Don't miss a minute of this week's show!

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 7:25 pm

Grow Omaha: March 8th

Grow Omaha wrote:This week on GROW OMAHA:

MAIN TOPIC: The North Omaha Development Project is a commitment of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, African-American business leaders, the North Omaha community, corporate leaders and elected officials to develop a strategy that would result in significant business investments in North Omaha. For our main topic this Saturday, we'll talk about efforts to bring more economic activity to Omaha's northeast quadrant. Our guest will be Ed Cochran, the newly appointed Executive Director of the North Omaha Development Project.

BONUS TOPIC: The University of Nebraska at Omaha College of Business Administration is proposing to build a $31 million facility next to the Peter Kiewit Institute on UNO's Ak-Sar-Ben campus. Dr. Lou Pol, Dean of UNO's College of Business Administration, will join us at the end of the show to tell us all about this cutting-edge facility and what it would mean for business education in our community.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 3:47 pm

Grow Omaha: March 15

Grow Omaha wrote:This week on GROW OMAHA:

We're going to take a look at economic development in Omaha from a banker's perspective this week on Grow Omaha. Tune in and listen to our conversation with Kevin Munro, Omaha Market President, Commercial Banking with U.S. Bank.

U.S. Bancorp, with $238 billion in assets, is the parent company of U.S. Bank, the 6th largest commercial bank in the United States. The company operates 2,518 banking offices and 4,867 ATMs, and provides a comprehensive line of banking, brokerage, insurance, investment, mortgage, trust and payment services products to consumers, businesses and institutions.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 5:26 pm

Grow Omaha March 22, 2008 Episode

This week on GROW OMAHA:

It's time for our quarterly feature, "What They're Talking About on GrowOmaha.com." We're going to have a wide-ranging discussion about anything and everything related to Omaha's growth and development. Our goal is to bring our listeners up-to- date with the exciting economic happenings in town. Our guest will be Lou Chiganos, administrator of the Grow Omaha Discussion Forum.

Here are just some of items on the discussion docket for this weekend's show: the ballpark controversy; retail expansions; the latest census data figures; economic impact of the NCAA basketball tournament and much, much more. Don't miss a minute!

Post by **Admin** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:38 am

Grow Omaha: March 29

Grow Omaha wrote:We're going to talk about some of the legal issues that affect the development, management and brokerage of real estate both nationally and here in Omaha. Our guests will be real estate attorneys Jerry Slusky and Dan Smith from the law firm of Smith, Gardner, Slusky, Lazer, Pohren & Rogers, LLP. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about some of the legal issues that have an impact on Omaha's growth and development.

While we have Jerry Slusky in the studio, we'll also ask him about his annual Commercial Real Estate Workshop, which is scheduled for April 18th at Qwest Center Omaha.

Post by **Admin** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 5:23 pm

Grow Omaha: April 5th

Grow Omaha wrote:MAIN TOPIC: We're going to look at Omaha's growth and development from the perspective of the people who supply developers and contractors with much of their building material. Tune in Saturday morning, for our discussion with G. Richard "Rick" Russell, President, and Joel Russell, Vice President, of Millard Lumber Inc. Of course, we'll also talk to Rick and Joel about Millard Lumber's massive new superstore on the old Western Electric property.

BONUS TOPIC: Recently, we have spent a great deal of time talking about the proposed downtown ballpark and the importance of keeping the College World Series in Omaha. But what about the Royals? What do they think about the new stadium? To answer these questions and more, we will chat with Royals general manager Martie Cordaro at the end of this week's show.

Post by **Admin** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 3:56 pm

Grow Omaha: April 12th

Grow Omaha wrote:1ST TOPIC: When it's completed in a couple years, the 32-story Wall Street Tower Omaha will be the third tallest building in the city. On this week's show, we'll get a progress update from the developer, Jason Townsend.

2ND TOPIC: Right after the 8:30 news, we'll talk about a restaurant sensation sweeping across the metro area: Jimmy John's. The popular sandwich shop is expanding rapidly in Omaha, which boasts some of the most successful individual stores in the entire Jimmy John's chain. Our guest will be Dean Hodges, owner of several Jimmy John's locations.

3RD TOPIC: Once again, the Mayor's Office and U.S. Cellular will sponsor a free outdoor summer concert at Memorial Park. This year's event will take place July 12th, and will feature Grammy Nominee "FEIST" Mayoral spokesman Joe Gudenrath will join us at the end of this week's show to tell us all about it. Don't miss a minute of this week's episode of Grow Omaha!

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:25 am

Grow Omaha: April 19

Grow Omaha wrote:1ST TOPIC: "A California Entrepreneur Makes a Homecoming to the Midwest" -- After developing a successful advertising and marketing company in San Diego, Mary O'Brien wanted to return to her Midwestern roots. That's when she decided to move her cutting-edge company, O'Brien Industries (also known as OBI), to downtown Omaha. Tune in as we talk to Mary Ann about her business and why she decided to relocate it to the Big O.

2ND TOPIC: "Business Networking" -- In a competitive business environment, entreprenuers and sales representatives are looking for information that gives them an edge. To find that information, many are turning to networking groups and tips clubs. At the end of this weekend's show, we'll talk to Vince Vigneri, Nebraska Area Director for BNI International, the largest business networking organization in the world.

In addition to the above topics, we have a few surprises in store for you, so don't miss a minute of this week's show!

Post by **Admin** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 4:55 pm

Grow Omaha: April 26th

Grow Omaha wrote:1ST TOPIC: Are Omaha business people missing marketing and sales opportunities by not keeping abreast of technology? Join us at the beginning of this week's show as we discuss marketing and advertising with Doug Smith, CEO of Omaha-based Ervin & Smith Advertising and Public Relations.

2ND TOPIC: At the end of this Saturday's show, we'll talk about "Environmentally Friendly Interior Finishes" with Kelly King, Director of Education & Product Development for Modern Masters, Inc.

In addition to the above topics, we have a few surprises in store for you, so don't miss a minute of this week's show!

Post by **Brad** » Fri May 02, 2008 3:34 pm

Grow Omaha May 3, 2008 Episode

Trenton and Jeff wrote:This week on GROW OMAHA:

MAIN TOPIC: It's time for one of our most popular Grow Omaha features: our quarterly economic development discussion with David Brown, President and CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, one of the top chambers in the United States. Omaha's economy is strong -- businesses are expanding and buildings are under construction. There is much to discuss, so listen to Grow Omaha this Saturday to hear about the current state of Omaha's growth and development from Omaha's chief economic developer.

BONUS TOPIC: metroMAGAZINE is producing the Designer Showhouse this year along with ASID. The theme is "Design with a Conscience." The designers have incorporated "Green" elements into their Design spaces. The word so far since the showhouse has been open is that this is the Best showhouse people have been to ... stating that the colors, the flow, the design just all works together. We'll spend a few minutes right after the 8:30 news talking about this project with Andy Hoig, publisher of metroMAGAZINE.

In addition to the above topics, we have a few surprises in store for you, so don't miss a minute of this week's show!

Post by **Brad** » Fri May 09, 2008 3:04 am

Grow Omaha May 10, 2008 Episode

Jeff and Trenton wrote:This week on GROW OMAHA:

MAIN TOPIC: It's time for our regular feature, "What They're Talking About on GrowOmaha.com." We're going to have a wide-ranging discussion about anything and everything related to Omaha's growth and development. Our goal is to bring our listeners up- to- date with the exciting economic happenings in town. Our guest will be Lou Chiganos, administrator of the Grow Omaha Discussion Forum.

Here are just some of items on the discussion docket for this weekend's show: the 25-year deal with the NCAA, the new ballpark, downtown streetcars, retail expansion, major construction projects and much, much more. Don't miss a minute!

BONUS TOPIC: In the past few years, thousands of condo units have been added to the Omaha marketplace. To help prospective condo buyers navigate this popular style of housing, Steve Torneten has written a brand new book, "Condo Living Omaha." Steve will be our guest at the end of the show. This topic is especially timely, because Saturday is the annual Downtown Living Tour.

Post by **Brad** » Fri May 16, 2008 2:53 pm

Grow Omaha May 17, 2008 Episode

Trenton and Jeff wrote:This week on GROW OMAHA:

MAIN TOPIC: "Historic Building Preservation in Omaha" -- As we develop Omaha's future, we must preserve its history. To discuss the preservation of historic and architecturally significant buildings, we will interview Paul Nelson, president of Landmarks, Inc.

In 1965, a small group of preservation-minded citizens founded Landmarks, Inc. in an attempt to save Omaha's historic Post Office from demolition. Omaha lost the building, but gained a preservation organization. Landmarks, Inc. existed before the National Register of Historic places was created, and is the oldest preservation non-profit organization in Nebraska. Landmarks has been an active participant in preserving structures including: historic Union Station, Orpheum Tower, former Astro Theatre, Joslyn Castle, Dundee Theatre, and the Rail Commerce District. Landmarks also helped establish Omaha's Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission and preservation ordinances. In addition, Landmarks has raised preservation awareness through special events and publications including the popular Omaha City Architecture, and Throughout the Ages. Today, Landmarks, Inc. continues to play a vital role in urban revitalization as Omaha's preservation advocate.

BONUS TOPIC: Construction has started on the Kroc Center in South Omaha. At the end of this week's show Maj. Herb Fuqua of the Salvation Army will stop by to tell us all about this exciting project.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Fri May 16, 2008 2:58 pm

Looks like a good day to call in and tell them how wonderful the manicured lawn is on the east end of downtown.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri May 23, 2008 4:27 am

Grow Omaha - May 24th

Grow Omaha wrote:Airports play a critical role in economic development. In order to attract businesses, talented professionals and tourists, a city must have a convenient airport with several airlines offering non-stop connections to multiple destinations. Omaha's Eppley Airfield served 4.4 million passengers in 2007, an all-time record. Eleven major airlines serve Eppley. Southwest has the largest market share followed by United. Those who do a lot of traveling know that Eppley is one of the cleanest and most efficent airports in the country.

As we move into the future, what will it take for Omaha's airport to grow, adding more airlines and non- stop destinations? What role does the airport play in economic development? When will the airport authority start building a larger terminal? We'll discuss these questions and many more on the next episode of Grow Omaha!

Our guest will be Don Smithey, who has served as Executive Director of the Omaha Airport Authority since 1989. During his tenure, Eppley has experienced dramatic growth. Don has worked in aviation throughout his career in several cities. A graduate of Southern Illinois University, Don spent six years in the military (two years active duty and four years active reserve). He holds a commercial pilot's license with instrument and multi-engine ratings.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri May 30, 2008 4:31 pm

Grow Omaha: May 31st

Grow Omaha wrote:MAIN TOPIC: A new full-service hotel is about to open in Sarpy County. The seven-story Embassy Suites-La Vista is scheduled to open July 1st in the Southport area near 126th and Interstate 80. Because of its size, amenities and its location next door to a new conference center, this hotel is expected to be a major player in the region's convention industry. Tune in to Grow Omaha this week and listen to our interview with David Scott, the Embassy Suites' director of sales.

BONUS TOPIC: Real estate developer Jason Townsend will join us at the end of the show to talk to us about progress being made on his two downtown Omaha projects: Wall Street Tower and the Brandeis Building.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 4:49 pm

Grow Omaha June 7th 2008 Episode

Trenton and Jeff wrote:This week on GROW OMAHA:

FIRST TOPIC: At the beginning of the show, we'll interview Omaha City Planning Director Steve Jensen about the recently announced redevelopment vision for South 10th and South 13th streets.

SECOND TOPIC: After the 8:30 news, we're going to get an update on the new retailers at Village Pointe at 168th and West Dodge Road. Our guest will be Kim Jones, director of marketing.

THIRD TOPIC: At the end of the show, we'll spotlight The Nebraska Invitational Dance Festival, a multi- state competition scheduled to take place in Omaha in early July. We'll talk to the festival's publicist, Nancy Kirk.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 4:37 pm

Grow Omaha June 14th 2008 Elisode

TRENTON AND JEFF wrote:This week on GROW OMAHA:

MAIN TOPIC: At the start of the 2008 College World Series, it makes sense to talk about the toursim and convention business in Omaha. 2008 is a banner year for high-profile sporting events in the Big O. We'll talk about those events but also about the importance of recruiting conventions and positioning Omaha as a tourist destination. Our guest will be Dana Markel, executive director of the Omaha Convention & Visitors Bureau.

BONUS TOPIC: At the end of the show, we'll interview Michael Alley, founding principal of Alley Poyner Macchietto. We'll talk to Michael about his architecture firm's plans to build a new office inside the TipTop building in North Downtown.