This summer, we’re excited to introduce our newest Lozafina team members. Five bright and driven interns are joining us through a special partnership with Siembra Nebraska, a program of the Latino Center of the Midlands.

Thanks to this collaboration, both Lozafina and Hiya will host talented young individuals who bring fresh perspectives, diverse backgrounds, and bold ambitions.

During the second quarter, our team at Lozafina had the honor of walking alongside Omaha Bridges, helping them shape a fresh, clear, and heartfelt way to show up online.

From the moment we sat down with Marcus Bell, the Executive Director, we knew this wasn’t about algorithms or aesthetic. It was about impact.

Family business leaders, this one's for you.

BraveJoy Leadership is leading the way with a refreshed focus that hits close to home. BraveJoy’s newest video series, “Leading with Unshakeable Values,” gives quick, actionable insights to help leaders move forward with courage, clarity, and purpose, especially during complex times.

CHD will host two impactful events that bring this belief to life: the 15th Annual “Dare to Believe” Awards & Fundraising Gala on Thursday, June 26, followed by the Mental Health and Early Childhood Development Conference on Friday, June 27.

Hyper-personalization uses real-time data, AI, and predictive analytics to tailor every experience, ads, emails, website content, and offers to where you are in that exact moment.

Let’s say it’s 7:15 PM. You’re walking through the Old Market. It’s raining. You just Googled “soup near me.” A smart restaurant with hyper-personalized marketing might push out a message: “Warm up with our housemade chicken pozole. 10% off for the next hour.”

When you’re surrounded by people who believe in you, there’s a different kind of magic in the air.

On June 12, the Nebraska Opportunity Exchange (NOE) hosted its first-ever Partnership Appreciation Dinner, and let me tell you, it was nothing short of extraordinary.

Some artists light up the stage. DREION ignites it.

The Omaha-born singer, songwriter, and foster care advocate is headlining the first Music at Miller Park concert of the season on Saturday, June 28, and for him, this show is far more than a gig. It’s a full-circle moment.

The Pickup Project is redefining what it means to network, connect, and build community through a basketball court. Every Friday at 6:30 a.m., professionals, creatives, and community leaders gather to hoop and develop meaningful relationships that extend far beyond the court.

Don’t let change catch you off guard. Ignite Nebraska is opening its doors to the public for a powerful Adaptability Soft Skills Workshop on Saturday, June 21.

In a marketing world ruled by AI, personalization, and Gen Z’s evolving expectations, one channel is quietly dominating: retail media networks. With a 21% year-over-year jump in ad spend in Q1 2025 alone, brands are seeing stronger click-throughs, stable costs, and performance that delivers.

The recent ICE raids in Omaha are a devastating reminder of the fear, trauma, and injustice too many of our immigrant neighbors continue to face. These actions rip families apart and destabilize entire communities.

But you are not alone.

We are sharing critical resources to help you know your rights, protect your loved ones, and stay prepared.

Outlook Enrichment marked a major milestone with the 21st annual Tee It Up Fore Sight golf tournament held on June 4 at Tiburon Golf Club in Omaha. This annual fundraising event supports Outlook Enrichment’s mission to empower individuals who are blind or visually impaired by providing inclusive programs, recreational opportunities, and essential resources.

The 2025 scholarships, totaling $74,500, will support students in fields ranging from healthcare to the arts, business to trades, and everything in between. Each award is rooted in the belief that student success comes in many forms, and that every path deserves investment and encouragement.

We feel incredibly privileged and humbled to have partnered with the Barrientos Scholarship Foundation to award our very first Lozafina $1,000 General Scholarship to an exceptional young man, Joshua Goldsmith.

In a room alive with community pride, cultural celebration, and heartfelt applause, Casa de la Cultura hosted its 2025 Viva Business Luncheon on Thursday, a signature event that honored some of South Omaha’s most influential Latino leaders and awarded more than $74,000 worth of scholarships through the Barrientos Scholarship Foundation.

We’ve been watching celebrities, YouTubers, and Instagram darlings hawk products for over a decade. But here’s the thing: in 2025, it’s no longer about who has the biggest follower count. It’s about who has the most engaged community.

Omaha is about to shine on the national stage as the USA Triathlon Multisport National Championship Festival returns June 4–8, an event expected to draw 1,300 top athletes from across the country to Lake Cunningham for five action-packed days of competition.

Food trucks, live music, and local vendors.

What more could you want?

On the last Friday of each month this summer, enjoy all of those things, and more, at Nebraska Brewing Company for the La Vista Last Friday Night Markets starting on May 30, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 6950 S. 108th Street.

Informed business owners are empowered business owners. That’s why we’re highlighting two valuable FREE events from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and its partners designed to help you grow smarter, scale stronger, and stay ahead.

The Nebraska Ivy Foundation, in partnership with the Delta Epsilon Omega (DEO) Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, celebrated grassroots leadership, Black excellence, and transformational advocacy during its Community Impact Awards Gala on May 17.