Chamber Highlights
It's our 50th Anniversary and this dynamic milestone event is a great opportunity for you!
The METRO COMMERCE EXPO is April 28th at the Holiday Inn Convention Center. Costs are low and benefits high so act now and join the growing list of participating businesses.
Presenting Sponsor Jimmy John's
Here's the schedule:
● FREE Coffee and Contacts at 8 am, sponsored by Applewood HyVee; the EXPO opens at 9am with Nebraska Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy participating in the 9 AM Ribbon Cutting.
● FREE Seminar 10-11am with nationally known speaker Jim Meier, The Training & Consulting Connection
● FREE Lunch buffet provided by Qdoba Mexican Grill to the 1st 150 people!
● FREE Seminar 1-2pm with a panel of business experts offering vital information on revelant business
● FREE door prizes throughout the day with Grand Prize Drawing at 3pm
● 3pm EXPO closes; 3-5pm FREE appetizers and cash bar: join us for Business Late Afternoon Social Time (BLAST)!
2010 Metro Commerce Expo Exhibitor and Sponsor Application - Please fill out and mail, e-mail, or fax back to Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce./media/upload/documents/Metro Commerce Expo Exhibitor and Sponsor Application.pdf For your convenience, click on the link below to download the Chamber's Credit Card Form. /media/upload/documents/credit card form.pdf
Free EXPO Ticket - Print here: /media/upload/documents/2010 Tickets Online.pdf

We are pleased to announce a new Member Benefit Program! It’s our “Member-to-Member Discount Program”. It’s structured to promote Chamber Members doing more business with each other! Now you can reach hundreds of potential new customers at no cost. This special offer for Chamber Members places your company in front of our entire Membership!
If your business would like to participate and offer a discount to other Chamber Members, please email Marlene Hansen at chamber@cityofralston.com Please state your offer and expiration date, if applicable. We’ll put all discounts/offers on our web site under “Chamber Highlights”. Another way to gain more visibility and customers for your business!
We’re pleased to offer the following discount/offers. Be sure to identify yourself as a Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce Member.
| A Fabulous You, Inc. |
| Kris Bockerman, GKCC, DNAC (402) 669-9972 |
| Certified Diet Wellness Coach |
| bockerman1@cox.net |
| www.dietwellbeing.com |
| 12040 McDermott Plaza Ste #320 |
| La Vista, NE. 68128 |
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| A Fabulous You, Inc. is offering a 25% discount on payment in full on the 90 day Diet Wellness Program. Supplements not included. |
Contact Kris Bockerman for more information. |
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| Charles E. Dorwart, P.C., L.L.O. - Estate Planning Attorney |
| Chuck Dorwart (402) 558-1404 |
| cdorwartjd@aol.com |
| www.dorwartlaw.com |
| 11414 West Center Road, Ste #344 |
| Omaha, NE 68144 |
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| Dorwart Law is offering a FREE review for an existing estate plan and provide clients |
| with a letter reviewing their plan. The review would provide information that the plan |
| is fine, needs updating, or needs to be substancially revised, depending upon what the |
| client is looking to do with their estate. |
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| Normally $500.00, Free to Ralston Area Chamber Members. |
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| Darkside Printing |
| Edward J. Hunt (402) 593-9960 |
| Creative Director/President |
| edhunt@darksidead.com |
| www.darksideprinting.com |
| 7551 Main St. Suite #208 |
Ralston, NE. 68127
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| Darkside Printing.com is offering a 10% Discount for chamber members. Please use |
| Coupon Code: "ralstonchamber10" when ordering. (On-line orders only, not valid |
| with any other offers, expires 12/31/2010) Darkside Printing is an on-line printshop. |
| We offer true 4 color offset printing, fast turn-around times, and VERY LOW PRICES. |
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| Kinney Consulting, Inc. |
| Shelly Kinney RN, MSN, CNLCP, CCM |
| (402) 657-0143 |
| srkinney@cox.net |
| www.kinneyconsulting.org |
| 6315 South 79th Circle |
| Ralston, NE. 68127 |
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| Kinney Consulting, Inc. is offering a 10% Discount on Field Case Management |
| Services. Kinney Consulting will coordinate with the business contact &/or |
| their worker's compensation insurance adjustor to provide this benefit. |
| This service provides a nurse to follow injured workers as they progress |
| through rehabilitation and return to work. |
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| MAXIM Cleaning & Restoration, Inc. |
| Laura Ousley (402) 697-9004 |
| maximcr@cox.net |
| www.maximprocleaning.com |
| 10524 Chandler Road, Suite 1 |
La Vista, NE 68128
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MAXIM Cleaning & Restoration, Inc. is offering a 10% Discount (minimum charges apply). MAXIM provides carpet, rug, upholstery, tile, grout, air duct and dryer vent cleaning; also water damage restoration and mold remediation. |
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| Phones Plus |
| Kellie & Gene Chevalier:(402) 399-0220 |
| kchevalier@phonesplus.com |
| www.phonesplus.com |
| 8406 Park Dr., Ste E |
| Omaha, NE 68127 |
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| Phones Plus is offering 10% off all in-stock accessories through 12/31/2010 |
| and 25% off all in-stock accessories with phone purchase through 12/31/2010. |
| They specialize in providing wireless services and solutions to small and medium |
| sized businesses. |
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| Spirit World - Wine-Liquor Store & Catering |
| Laurie Hellbusch Wolford |
| Owner |
| lhellbusch@spiritworldwine.com |
| www.spiritworldwine.com |
| 7517 Pacific St. |
| Omaha, NE. 68114 |
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| Spirit World is offering a 10% Discount on your catering orders (excludes alcohol |
| and delivery charges, if applicable). Offer expires 12/31/2010. |
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| U.S. Merchant Payment Services |
| Kris Sena (402) 880-8820 |
| ksena@usmps.com |
| www.usmps.com |
| 14707 California St. |
| Omaha, NE. 68154 |
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| To all members that currently accept credit cards as payment for services rendered, a free analysis of their statements to show them how USMPS can save them money. |
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To all members that do NOT currently accept credit cards for services rendered, an opportunity to start with little or no up front cost to them. |
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The businesses that are listed on the Member-to-Member Discount page have volunteered to offer other Ralston Area Chamber members discounts on a variety of business and personal needs. These discounts are not monitored, nor officially endorsed by the Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce.
Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce * 5505 Miller Avenue * Ralston NE 68127 * 339-7737 * chamber@cityofralston.com * www.ralstonareachamber.org
| Welcome New Members! |
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| JEM Restoration Services, Inc. |
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Marie Manz Insurance |
| Dean Neesen |
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Marie Manz |
| 7202 Giles Rd. Ste. 4 Box #199 |
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3609 North 129th St. |
| La Vista, NE. 68128 |
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Omaha, NE. 68164 |
| (402) 651-5874 Fax: (402) 884-9953 |
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(402) 502-6696 Fax: (402) 905-2887 |
| jemrestorationinc@cox.net |
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mmanz@farmersagent.com |
| www.jemrestoration.com |
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www.farmersagent.com/mmanz |
| Sponsored by Linda Whitver - Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce |
Sponsored by Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce |
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| Colby Ridge Popcorn & Gifts |
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Home with Heart Homecare |
| Kevin Kinney - Omaha Sales Mgr |
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Julie Harding / Shari Kesick |
| 5601 S. 49th |
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7602 Park Drive |
| Lincoln, NE. 68516 |
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Ralston, NE. 68127 |
| (402) 328-2836 Fax: (402) 328-8627 |
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(402) 614-6422 Fax: (402) 614-4726 |
| dsteinbach@colbyridge.com |
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julie@@nursingwithheart.com |
| www.colbyridge.com |
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shari@@nursingwithheart.com |
| Sponsored by Shelly Kinney - Kinney Consulting |
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www.nursingwithheart.com |
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Sponsored by Ralston Area Chamber |
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| Kennedy's Irish Pub |
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Oriental Trading Company |
| Michael Boyd |
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Mary Ann Schierbrock |
| 5170 S. 72nd St. |
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5455 S. 90th St. |
| Ralston, NE. 68127 |
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Omaha, NE. 68127 |
| (402) 932-7184 |
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(402) 829-4452 Fax: (402) 596-2661 |
| fat2sday2111@yahoo.com |
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mschierbrock@oriental.com |
| Sponsored by Kris Sena - US Merchant |
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www.orientaltrading.com |
| Payment Services |
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Sponsored by Ralston Area Chamber |
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| Creative Press & Design |
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U.S. Merchant Payment Services |
| Micki Pane |
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Kris Sena - Sales Executive |
| 13616 A St. |
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14707 California St. Ste #1 |
| Omaha, NE. 68144 |
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Omaha, NE. 68154 |
| (402) 333-5681 Fax: (402) 334-5014 |
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(402) 880-8820 Fax: (402) 504-1779 |
| micki@creativepressanddesign.com |
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ksena@usmps.com |
| www.creativepressanddesign.com |
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www.usmps.com |
| Sponsored by Ralston Area Chamber |
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Sponsored by Kris Sena |
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| Holiday Inn Omaha Convention Center |
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American Institute of Management, Inc. |
| Coco Key Water Resort |
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Andrea Fredrickson |
| Mandy Vanderloo |
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300 W. Broadway Ste #20 |
| 3321 S. 72nd St. |
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Council Bluffs, IA. 51503 |
| Omaha, NE. 68124 |
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(712) 322-1112 Fax: (712) 322-1411 |
| (402) 517-3077 Fax: (402) 393-1670 |
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afred@americaninst.com |
| mandy.vanderloo@holidayinnomaha.com |
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www.americaninst.com |
| www.holiday-inn.com/omaha-central |
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Sponsored by Erica Johnson - Papillion Sanitation |
| Sponsored by Ralston Area Chamber |
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| Body in Harmony NUCCA Chiropractic Center |
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LP Custodial & Supply |
| Dr. Marcy Ziska |
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Lee Pankowski |
| 11850 Nicholas St. Ste #220 |
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1519 N. 170th Circle |
| Omaha, NE 68154 |
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Omaha, NE 68118 |
| (402) 614-4201 |
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(402) 250-2652 Fax: (402) 895-8788 |
| drmziska@bodyinharmonyomaha.com |
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lee@lpcustodial.com |
| www.bodyinharmonyomaha.com |
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www.lpcustodial.com |
| Sponsored by Kris Bockerman - A Fabulous You Inc. |
Sponsored by Metro Omaha Women's Business Center - BC Clark |

Corporate Express, a Staples Company
offers a Affinity Program for Chamber Members. They offer great prices on your office product needs and more! Also, great next business day delivery to you.
You have flexible methods to order via internet, phone, or fax. The average discount is 50% off catalog prices.
Sign-up today to receive these prices and benefits. Register through the Ralston Area Chamber custom website: http://www.cexp.com/affinity/racc/ or contact Mike Sullivan at (402) 681-8778.