SaluteTo Women

In Business & Careers

Highlighting Women,

Women Owned Businesses

and Their Accomplishments!

Plus . . .

Products and Services

Important To Women

Our Good ServiceIs Priceless!

Since 1958, Erwin’s Jewelry has takenpride in giving you rare quality service.

All our work is done in our store.

Erwins Jewelers Co.Serving Bellevue since 1958

223 West Mission • Bellevue • 291-2454

WatchmakersGoldsmithsDiamond

andStone Setting

Engraving

New larger location14929 Industrial Rd.

Open Tues. - Saturday • 402-932-0820

“We take your passionpersonally!”

Linette and her team welcome you to stop by

We Have A LargeSelection of

BEADS &SUPPLIES

Jewelry Making ClassesJewelry Restringing

& Repairs

Custom & Wedding Jewelry Birthday & Private Parties

CREATEYOUR OWN

EXQUISITEPIECE

In Customer Service

Stop & meet Chelley, our GeneralManager. For over 3 years she hastaken great pride in assisting ourcustomers & staff in all aspects ofthe computer industry. Fromequipment to trouble shooting shecan help!

7758 CASS ST • (402) 572-0350www.computeromaha.com

RefurbishedLAPTOPS & DESKTOPS

Virus Removal

Computer Equipment

$75 $30

Make your event happen with

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Is Your Cat Ready For The Holidays?

Lion Cuts Are My Specialty!CAT GROOMING

BY JENNY(402) 708-73414866 S. 167TH Avenue Circle

www.catgroomingbyjenny.com

*With This Ad Thru Dec. 31, 2013

like us onfacebook

Jenny ChristophersonCat Groomer

6 yr. experience

15% OFF

Limo Sleigh RideThis package to view holiday light dis-plays has been a favorite for over 20years. The Limo Sleigh Ride is a 2 hourtour scheduled at either 5:30pm or8:30pm, Sundays through Thursdays inDecember (excludes 12/24 and 12/31).We provide the cocoa, cookies and holi-day music in a toasty limo while you andyour guests enjoy fabulous displays.

Limo $235 (8 passengers)Package includes gratuity

MENTIONTHIS ADFOR A

$10DISCOUNT

www.oldmarketlimo.com(402) 593-7886 • 202 E. Grant St. • Papillion, NE 68046www.womenunitedministries.org

Food Bank &Clothing Closet

Evangelist Patty RiddleDirector of

Women UnitedYOU’VE GOT A FRIEND!YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND!

You can call us for . . . Social Service Referrals One-on-One Counseling, Family Support & Prayer . . .

Yes, we do that too

Weekly ClassesMonday:“Where Did She Go?”

Self-Esteem ClassTuesday: Overcomers In Christ

“12 Step Program”Thursday:Womens Support Group

OUR MISSION: Women UnitedMinistries is an organization ofwomen who come together toshare with one another, care forone another and to intercede onbehalf of each other concerningtheir personal, spiritual, familyand corporate needs. WomenUnited Ministries does not seek orrequire membership to be a part ofthis movement-only a desire tolive out our mission statement.

Women United Ministries Is Non-Profit

DebDebLasherLasher

BrokerBroker

LIVE THE AMERICAN DREAM!

Deb Lasher Realty is committed tohelping families find the best loanprogram and home suited for theirneeds; also offering help with creditrepair.

www.DebLasherRealty.com

Thurs - Sat • 8am - 1pm • (402) 618-38674724 N. 24th St. (2 blks North of Ames)

Biscotti Also Available at

Buy 1 Slice Get 2nd Slice

1/2 Off$3 Maximum

Offer Expires 12/31/13Must present coupon at time of purchase

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SaluteTo Women

In Business & Careers

Did You Know . . . .• Over a 2 year period wealthy women investors in the

U.S. grew 68%, while men grew only 36%

• Over the past 15 years the number of women

owned businesses grew by 54%

• When it comes to first year funding, women receive

80% less capital than men

• Women owned businesses employ 7.7 million

people

• The top states for women owned businesses are:

Arizona, Nevada, Wyoming and North Dakota

• Over the past 15 years women owned businesses

saw a 58% increase in revenue

Interior & Exteriors,Landscape Design,

Space Planning, Staging, Custom Cabinets, Custom Furniture,

Window Treatments, Lighting, Remodels & Additions,

Kitchens, ETC.

Dawn’s Designs402.639.9621

Allied Member ASID NKBA BBBdrkanne@hotmail.com • www.dawns-designs.com

Since 2007

INDEPENDENT & EMPOWERED

South Omaha Church of God17th & “J” Street

SOCOG.info

YOU CAN

TRUST US TO DO IT

RIGHT!

HVAC

HEATING AND AIRSaluting, Bookkeeper and Wife, Nancy Nelson

For Her Six Years Of Dedication and Commitment To Excellence.

Call The “PROS” Today!

(402) 850-7898

Get Your Furnace Ready For Winter!

We Can Do It Fast,

Safely & Efficiently

We Love Meeting New People And Helping Families!

We provide a solid foundation to ensure that your child will be competitive withtheir peers at all levels of education and career pursuit. We are committed to providing all necessary resources to enhance your childs educational,

social, mental and emotional needs.

4615 N. 24th St. • (402) 455-1990lilheartsdevelop1@qwestoffice.net

“Building Strong Childrento Build A Strong

Community”

“Keeping Kids Safe & Growing Up Successful”

Is Her Motto!

Meet Michelle ChapmanOwner / Administrator

Her love & passion for children motivated her to open a

child care center

“Where you go when you need to know”

• Drug and alcohol testing - same day results!

• DOT drug and alcohol compliance program• Customized workplace policy development • Walk-ins welcome!

Your Full Service WorkplaceDrug Testing and Background

Check Provider

Celebrating 10 Years of Service!

Gwynne Wilson, Owner

5426 S. 99th St. • (402) 813-5720 www.drugtestservices.net

10% Off First Invoice ForNew Customers

Bill’s Trailer Sales

Bill, Cathy,Oliver, Zoey &Peke

Owners

Thanks Cathy

For your countless years of profound dedication to Bill’s Trailer Sales

108th & Maple • 402-932-3010 Cell 308-627-4914

Over 150 Flatbed & Cargo ModelsMaking Hauling Construction Machinery

Or Your Toys Even Easier!

402.707.7717partypetsonwheels.com

PARTY PETSON WHEELS

Deanne started this company ayear ago to bring family enter-tainment to children of all ages.Kids will enjoy driving their ownbattery operated “pet”.

•Computer Equipment•Office Equipment•Military Items

2436 Ave LCouncil Bluffs, IA

(712) 322-8399

Thanks Elaine, We Could Not Have Done

It Without You!

SaluteTo Women

In Business & Careers

Did You Know . . . .• 20% of homeowners are single women,

as compared to single men.

• 46% of women buying a home based their purchaseon how much they loved the home and 76% of menbased purchasing on the property value

• Women boast ownership of 30% of all businesses,(of those 90% are small businesses)

• Among privately held companies, women arecreating the most jobs

• 43% of Americans with more than $500,000in assets are female

• Women account for 85% of all consumer purchases from autos to health care

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Auto BeautyCenter

Diana & Marion Winger,Owners / Operaters

DR. DENTPaintless Dent Repair

Ming Mirror FinishInterior DetailingNew Car Package

Clear Bra

Get YourGift

CertificatesNow!

4835 S. 97th St. (402) 592-5330

• Commercial • Residential • 2 Hour Minimum• Packing Service

& Supplies • Boxes• Insured and Bonded

6702 L Street597-MOVE

(6683)NPSC #14107

(712) 256-4511 • 30th & Broadway • Council Bluffswww.shophandpickedauto.com

Shop & Buy With Confidence

Welcome To Hand Picked Auto!Ruth & Marty deBoer, Operate . . .Council Bluffs, Iowa’s trusted dealership for used cars, trucks, vans and suvs.At Hand Picked Auto, we work hard to provide the best selection ofpre-owned vehicles, at prices our customers can afford. We carryboth domestic and imported used cars, from your most popular indemand models to the unique and hard to find. Our inventorychanges several times a week as we bring you bigger and better dealson used cars and trucks.

Be Confident In Your Expectations!

Protect Your Home and

Family • Leaks Patched

• Gutters

• New Installs

• Siding

• Repairs

RAMOS ROOFINGRamos Roofing recognizes, wife and col-

league, Anabell for her seven years of support.

Long hours and personal sacrifice are just the

beginning of why youʼre special. Thank you!

(402) 660-7031

We’re A Full Service GroomingFacility Specializing In All Breeds of Dogs and Cats“We work with the

best 4 leggedpeople in the world”

30 YearsAs A

Groomer

4054 Vinton • (402) 553-6357Mon. - Sat. 8-5

Lori’s Focus Is J & J Coins ....has grown to 3 stores through-out the midwest thanks to the ef-forts of Lori Jackson, co-ownerwith husband John! We buy &sell it all & Lori loves helpingcustomers find the one of a kindunique items they are lookingfor. From problem solving andmerchandise ordering to ac-counting and employee schedul-ing & training Lori always goesthe extra mile.

“Great Customer Service!”

We Are Now Buying: •Scrap Gold •Collectibles

•Foreign Coins & Currency

•Silver & Gold Coins & Bullion

Looking For Something Special?•Gold & Silver Jewelry •Stamps

•Political Items •Sports Memorabilia

•Antiques •Watches

•Foreign Coins / Currency •Postcards

J & J COINS438 Galvin Road • Bellevue • 402-734-1470

Woman Owned! Eco Friendly!Holiday Specials! Call Today!

402.953.CLEAN(2352)www.maxcarpetglo.com

Maximizing the life of your Carpet

Maximize The Life Of Your Carpet!

FURNITURE!ELECTRONICS!

GAME SYSTEMS!LAPTOPS! TABLETS!

OMAHA

BLACK FRIDAYSALE!

www.omahapremier.com • 8522 Park Dr. • Omaha, NE 68127402-884-3828

The People You Know and Trust

*Not responsible for typographical errors. Prices and products may vary depending on factory availability. Not all merchandise available atall locations or exactly as shown. As low as may or may not apply to furniture next to price. This transaction is a rental-purchase agreement.Customer has an early buy-out ownership option. All merchandise advertised is new. A customer has no equity until the rental-purchase op-tion is exercised, ©2013 Premier Rental-Purchase, Inc. All Stores Independently Owned and Operated.

November 29, 2013 Page 4A

SaluteTo Women

In Business & Careers

Highlighting Women,

Women Owned Businesses

and Their Accomplishments!

Plus . . .

Products and Services

Important To Women

Dee-sign Garden Shop and Landscaping is a FemaleOwned and Operated company that specializes inhigh end landscaping and plant material. We beganbuilding our business 16 years ago and have servednumerous commercial and residential properties overthat time. Our Garden Centers have incredible andunusual plant material as well as one of a kind trel-lises, pottery, and garden accessories.

8530 Blondo(402) 382-1444

5602 Read St.(402) 571-7800floral & nursery dee-signlandscaping.com

Courteous • Professional • Reliable

Affordable PricingCommitment To QualityThorough Clean-up

After Every Job

PRIMMENTERPRISES

QualityResidential Services

402-968-7632PrimmEnterprises.com

BECAUSE

YOU’VEGOT YOUR HANDS FULL

Handyman Services

ScrappinStudio

913 Village Square • Gretna

402-332-3132www.scrappinstudio.com

The Scrappin’ Studio is a place to get togetherwith friends, family and scrapbook, crop, andstamp till you drop. Now offering new classes aswell as many different die cuts, a computerwith many fonts, embossers, and stamps to useabsolutely free.

Over three years ago Owner, Barb Cook, welcomed the opportunity to own her own Scrapbooking business - turning her hobby into her “job”. As a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Business Owner Barb understands the importance of loyalty, integrity andindustry knowledge. At Scrappin Studio you’ll bepleasantly surprised at the selection they offer as well as their clean and organized enviroment. Owner Barb Cook & Family

It Would Be My

Pleasure!

(402) 359-3288

As the owner of MCPherson Con-struction for the last seven years,it would be my pleasure to person-ally bid your construction or re-modeling job.

Home Repairs can often be a stress-ful time. Being a Mom and Wife my-self, I understand the importance of MCPherson Construction offeringa worry-free experience from thefirst bid to the final nail.

Call MCPherson Construction forall your roofing, siding and gutterneeds!

Call Anytime, Nicole

“Our clients continuallymention how helpful our staff

members are”In business for 15years with outstand-ing growth, includinga new building in2009.

Payroll, employee benefits, human resources andcompliance work. We know our staff members arethe reason for our success, especially the 4 womenlisted below.

9826 Giles Road • 402-592-8334www.profit-advantage.com

Loyce MeisterFirst Employee Hired

In 1998.Office

Manager

Sarah Emery11 Years

Payroll, Unemployment& NEOC Defense,

Employment Compliance

Brianna Kalasky8 Years,Payroll,

Dept. of Labor issues,Garnishments & Tax Liens

Denise EoriattiEmployee Benefits

Darlene Diaz opened A-H DifferenceSalon in Omaha at 80th & Blondo 25years ago. Darlene and her team of ex-ellent stylists invite you to come in forone of their many quality services. You’lllove the friendly atmosphere.Hair Design • Waxing • NailsTanning • Facials • Make-upCorrective ColorTexturizing • Permanent WavesProducts • Bridal & Spa Parties

www.ahdifference.com

A-H DIFFERENCE7915 Blondo • (402) 393-0896

Mon.-Fri. 8am-9pm • Saturday 8am-6pm

Call ForHolidaySpecials

Biomat Inc.t USA,

Must Be At Least 18 Years Old To Donate And Provide A

Valid ID And Social Security Card.

617 Mynster St., Council Bluffs(712) 352-1218

www.grifolsplasma.com

“We Give You A Hand Up, Not A Hand Out.” OOIC

Proud Partner

For More Information Call402-457-4222 • 2724 N. 24th St.

Are you interested in becoming aCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)?

OOIC Is Now Enrolling StudentsFor Its CNA Bridge Program

You can become a Certified Nus-ring Assistant while completingyour G.E.D. and / or gaining profi-ciency in English as a Second Lan-guage (E.S.L.)

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Center, Inc.