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Uniikye Washington’s philanthropy started in elementary school, when he spent his lunch money buying things for other pe...
10/15/2026

Uniikye Washington’s philanthropy started in elementary school, when he spent his lunch money buying things for other people.

That instinct still shapes his life, from his volunteer work to his daily mission of saying hello to someone new to his work as a strategy analyst at Quality Glass and Mirror.

In this week’s Midlands Leaders, MBJ sat down with Washington to dicuss his career journey, move to Omaha and philanthropic spirit.

Read more at https://www.mbj.com/featured/lunch-money-well-spent-instinct-to-help-others-shapes-washington-s-career/article_aa953643-24b1-40c7-a2ac-77e1d3a36de8.html

As the demand for qualified workers continues, local construction companies are finding new ways to attract, develop and...
10/14/2026

As the demand for qualified workers continues, local construction companies are finding new ways to attract, develop and retain top talent, from internal training programs to employee recognition.

In this week’s Focus Section, the Midlands Business Journal explores how companies are investing in their field crews and building stronger teams for the future.

Read more at https://www.mbj.com/featured/build-by-investing-in-crews-training-recognition-and-opportunities-are-key-to-retention/article_f052fc0f-374b-435e-bf02-369b270f45a4.html

After his baseball career ended, Quay Davis moved to Omaha ready to build a new future. With support from McCarthy Bui...
10/14/2026

After his baseball career ended, Quay Davis moved to Omaha ready to build a new future. With support from McCarthy Building Companies, he found his start in the construction trades and is already advancing toward leadership opportunities.

His story highlights how mentorship, hands-on training and opening doors to opportunity can build stronger careers and a stronger workforce.

Learn how McCarthy is investing in the next generation of construction professionals and helping build a more resilient Omaha at https://www.mbj.com/featured/breaking-down-barriers-how-mccarthy-invests-in-the-next-generation-of-omaha-construction-leaders/article_cec75038-1bb6-4312-8531-42c9e09c3ae9.html

MaKenna Bidrowsky thought she’d spend her days at a computer. But after helping MCL Construction’s surveyor on a jobsite...
10/14/2026

MaKenna Bidrowsky thought she’d spend her days at a computer. But after helping MCL Construction’s surveyor on a jobsite, she asked if she could keep doing it. The response? “We can figure something out.”

Today, Bidrowsky works in survey and reality capture, flying drones, conducting 3D laser scans and documenting about 30 MCL jobsites from start to finish.

Her journey reflects the spirit of Construction Inclusion Week, Oct. 12-16, and this year’s theme: “Opening Doors, Building a Workplace for Everyone.”

In this week’s edition of the Midlands Business Journal, we explore the growing impact of diversity in the field.

Read more at https://www.mbj.com/featured/making-room-to-build-construction-inclusion-week-spotlights-paths-into-trades/article_c324d428-162f-44c5-8c5c-afc49b7ede5a.html

What happens when protest songs meet the stage? In her review of Bluebarn Theatre’s season opener, "Rise: Songs of Resis...
10/13/2026

What happens when protest songs meet the stage? In her review of Bluebarn Theatre’s season opener, "Rise: Songs of Resistance and Resilience," Midlands Business Journal Executive Editor Daisy Hutzell-Rodman explores an evening of powerful music, moving performances and songs that span generations of American history.

From familiar anthems to unexpected standouts, Hutzell-Rodman shares why this original revue struck a chord and what it signals for Bluebarn’s 38th season.

Read more about “Rise," running through Oct. 18 at Bluebarn Theatre at https://www.mbj.com/featured/voices-rise-at-bluebarn-bluebarn-s-season-opener-plays-like-a-summer-concert/article_5ad9e779-502b-46ad-9b66-325c52c211fe.html

Data centers power the technology we rely on every day, but their growing presence raises important questions about in...
10/13/2026

Data centers power the technology we rely on every day, but their growing presence raises important questions about investment, infrastructure and community impact.

In this week’s Ask an Attorney, Clint D. Cadwallader of McGrath North explores the benefits and challenges of data center development, from economic investment and skilled jobs to energy and water use, local planning and the legal complexities behind these projects.

Read more about what data centers mean for Nebraska’s future at https://www.mbj.com/featured/ask-an-attorney-what-is-a-data-center-separating-fact-from-fiction/article_2497580e-0ddb-4876-809f-6e425a092a88.html

Five Omaha healthcare executives guide strategy, shape workplace culture and influence outcomes for tens of thousands of...
10/13/2026

Five Omaha healthcare executives guide strategy, shape workplace culture and influence outcomes for tens of thousands of patients.

While different paths led Josie Abboud, Chanda Cashen Chacon, Stephanie Daubert, Carole Patrick, Ph.D., and Larra Petersen-Lukenda, Ph.D., to the top, they share a commitment to navigating the challenges shaping healthcare today.

Discover how these women are leading the way in healthcare. Read more at https://www.mbj.com/featured/care-begins-at-the-top-women-leading-the-way-in-healthcare/article_c8e7c706-d089-441c-9e4b-8dd49e059734.html

The next generation of commercial real estate professionals is getting a closer look at the industry.More than 50 colleg...
10/12/2026

The next generation of commercial real estate professionals is getting a closer look at the industry.

More than 50 college students gathered at UNO’s Mammel Hall on Sept. 26 for the inaugural Summit U Symposium, connecting with industry leaders and exploring career opportunities in commercial real estate.

Hosted by CRE Summit in partnership with UNO’s Real Estate Program, the event brought together students from UNO, UNL and Creighton University.

Read more about Summit U and its role in connecting students with Omaha’s commercial real estate community at https://www.mbj.com/featured/students-meet-cre-pros-event-connects-college-students-to-cre-industry/article_d85766bd-6ee8-413b-8e96-5ac25d11dad4.html

Omaha’s construction boom is transforming the city and creating major opportunities for the industry behind it.From down...
10/12/2026

Omaha’s construction boom is transforming the city and creating major opportunities for the industry behind it.

From downtown development and streetcar construction to the RiverFront and UNMC’s $2.19 billion transformation, projects across the city are reshaping the skyline, infrastructure and major employment centers.

In this week’s edition of MBJ, we take a closer look at the projects driving Omaha’s construction boom and what they mean for the region’s construction industry.

Read more at https://www.mbj.com/featured/building-omaha-s-future-megaprojects-demonstrate-economic-power-of-the-city/article_8307bb5a-319f-47f0-b548-226ddd1f71e1.html

This week in MBJ Business Insider, we’re taking a look at three stories making waves in the Omaha and Nebraska business ...
10/09/2026

This week in MBJ Business Insider, we’re taking a look at three stories making waves in the Omaha and Nebraska business community, from a new waterpark coming to Bellevue to developments at Center Mall and a new statewide economic-growth strategy.

Mattel picks Bellevue for waterpark

Mattel says its first Mattel Wonder indoor waterpark will be built in Bellevue, with an opening planned for late 2027. The roughly 100,000-square-foot attraction will bring brands including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price and Uno together in a year-round family destination.

VA interest delays Center Mall vote

The Omaha City Council postponed a vote on a redevelopment area covering Center Mall after the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs expressed interest in the property. The delay gives the VA time to explore its options and adds another layer to redevelopment plans for the 42nd and Center streets site.

Pillen sets state growth strategy

Gov. Jim Pillen signed an executive order creating a statewide economic-growth working group focused on business recruitment, site selection and expansion. The group will bring together state agencies, regional development organizations, chambers and business leaders to develop a coordinated growth strategy for Nebraska.

For more of the business news shaping Omaha and Nebraska, head to MBJ Business Insider.
https://www.mbj.com/latest_news/top-things-to-know-october-9-2026/article_bfe8efe5-edda-4f62-8805-2fb377dc3088.html

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