As a women-owned and run business ourselves, this feature is very near and dear to our hearts. We believe it is important to highlight female leaders in our community in order to inspire other women with entrepreneurial ambitions. By no means does this take away from the achievements of our male counterparts, but when women rally behind each other, amazing things happen. We promote supporting all local, reputable businesses, but this is a neat opportunity to showcase a minority group in the business community.
All women are powerful—stay-at-home moms and business owners alike. As a business publication, we feel it’s our duty to run these types of features, and we look forward to continuing to expand our editorial calendar in this direction.
Before you dive into learning more about the dynamic women featured in this issue, here are a few statistics we gathered key women in business stats for 2022 from EarthWeb (earthweb.com/women-in-business-statistics):
- In 2018, there were 12.3 million female-owned businesses in the United States.
- 42% of all American small businesses are women-owned and operated.
- Women-owned businesses grew by 114% between 1997 and 2017.
- Female entrepreneurship has been growing at a rate of 5%.
- In 2021, 1,821 new female-owned businesses were started each day.
- Women own 4 out of 10 firms in America.
Women are more apt to launch a business than men 47% to 44%. - 50% of women-owned firms are focused in 3 industries.
- The women-owned business sector with the highest growth rate is in healthcare, at 151% growth.
These stats can be both telling and encouraging to all of us. We are pushing towards a future where women are not underestimated or underrepresented in the business world. The rise of female entrepreneurs over the past decade has proved that women are amazing business people, according to the above statistics.
Many of the following women were brought to our attention by their colleagues, clients, staff, friends, or family. It’s clear that they have touched the lives of many through their work and their passions. All of these women felt strongly enough to invest in their own stories and share them with our readers. We are honored to have this opportunity to present them to you here.
Please join us in celebrating the following women-owned businesses in Omaha. Read their story, support their work, and do business with them. Who knows, one of them might even become your future mentor! We also encourage women in business to check out the resources available to them in the community, including the Metro Omaha Women’s Business Center.
Owned by Kimberly Remmereid and newly founded this year, Remseal LLC (www.rem-seal.com) specializes in concrete joint sealing and parking lot maintenance. Kimberly has recognized an opportunity where her and her group of professionals can continue to contribute more of their exceptional work to the construction industry. With over 25 years of industry experience, she has proven ability to lead Remseal to continue to provide excellent services for their clients in the Omaha and surrounding areas.
Kimberly also owns Contour Construction, a certified WOSB (Woman Owned Small Business), which she founded in 2015. Contour has been a multi-recipient of the ABC Eagle Award for Excellence in Construction for their commercial work in Omaha, including the Farnam Hotel and Scoular Building renovation. In addition, Kimberly was awarded the Woman in Leadership Top Award from the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce in 2007. She continues to navigate the male-dominated industry by building solid relationships, employing her leadership skills and positive energy, and not being afraid to stand out and take risks.
Learn more about Remseal LLC online at www.rem-seal.com. Kimberly can be reached at (402) 238-2599 / kimberly@rem-seal.com.
Some may describe insurance as a “necessary evil”. It’s that “thing” we are required to carry, whether it’s the State forcing us to insure our vehicles or the mortgage company requiring us to insure our homes. State Farm (www.insurewithtanya.com) Agent Tanya Patzner understands this.
“At the end of the day, what my team sells is a claim—a promise to be there when something happens,” said Tanya.
Tanya grew up in small-town Iowa. She went to work for State Farm right out of college and spent 15 years in various positions within claims before deciding to become an agent in 2009. Her entire family works for State Farm—Tanya’s dad is still the State Farm Agent in her hometown, and her littlest sister works in his office. Her other sister is a claim representative here in Omaha.
“If you cut us, we bleed State Farm red!” said Tanya.
The nearly 30 years Tanya has spent with State Farm, not to mention growing up as an AK (agent’s kid), gives her a unique perspective. She knows the company, knows the products, and knows the people. Tanya is dedicated to ensuring there are no bad surprises.
“It’s important our customers understand what they have, and what they don’t,” said Tanya. “If a customer says, ‘Why didn’t I know—why didn’t you tell me?’, we have failed.”
Tanya’s entire team shares her passion for taking care of their customers. They exist to serve by making a difference in the lives of their customers every day. Having customers say, “My life is better for having known you.” is their mission. Contact Tanya at (402) 333-1866 / tanya@insurewithtanya.com or visit www.insurewithtanya.com to learn more.
Nicole Burks is the owner and administrator of An Angel’s Touch (www.anangelstouchinc.com) in Omaha, a retirement and assisted living facility that specializes in Alzheimer’s and memory care. An Omaha native, Nicole has been a part of An Angel’s Touch for over 20 years. She truly has a passion for nurturing and enhancing the lives of aging adults. Her passion also spills over into the love she has for her family and her commitment to her own personal health journey.
An Angel’s Touch focuses on establishing freedom for all of their residents—from daily activities to home-style cooking, the dedicated An Angel’s Touch staff ensures an appropriate environment, while also catering to the individual preferences of each resident.
When you call An Angel’s Touch, you will have the opportunity to consult with a trained expert who can provide you with all of the resources you need to make a more informed decision with regard to your assisted living arrangements and needs or those of your loved one. With three locations in Omaha, each house is made practical and functional with resident bedrooms designed to be spacious in order to accommodate the individual’s personal comfort. Learn more at www.anangelstouchinc.com or call (402) 672-9580. To connect with Nicole, email nicole.anangelstouchinc@outlook.com.
Pappas Marketing Communications (www.pappasmarketing.com), formerly Albers Communications Group, was established in 2021 by longtime Albers employee Gina Pappas. Founded by Tom Albers in 2000, the firm has built a history of providing trusted marketing counsel to hundreds of clients throughout the Midwest. When Tom passed away in 2015, Gina continued serving clients in the areas of public relations, digital marketing, and video production as president. Now, as sole owner, she looks forward to putting her own mark on the firm while honoring what Tom worked so hard to build.
The future of the firm is built on a simple idea: planning + strategy = results. Successful marketing strategies are built on a strong foundation of planning. Careful consideration of the best channels for sharing your message is what drives results. By creating the right mix of earned, owned, shared, and paid media solutions, Pappas Marketing Communications approaches each client relationship as a marketing partnership. To learn more, visit www.pappasmarketing.com or contact Gina at (402) 292-5553, ext. 1 / gina@pappasmarketing.com.
Gina and her husband Brandon are parents to Grant (15), Colin (14), and Kendall (11). In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, spending time outdoors, and cheering on her kids in hockey, baseball, and cheer.
Sara Orr (Winters) is the owner and CEO of Omnio Marketing (www.omniomarketing.com). Sara’s passion is reflected in her problem-solving abilities for business strategies and processes, and she has almost a decade of experience in the healthcare staffing industry, with the last four years as marketing director at Fusion Medical Staffing.
Sara has spoken at conferences like Staffing Industry Analysts on the value of marketing, as well as serving on the American Marketing Association Board.
Taking her passion for growth marketing, analytical skills, and people-focused management style with her, Sara founded Omnio in early January 2022 with the intent to make a space in the marketing realm that champions storytelling to grow businesses sustainably and equitably.
Omnio Marketing provides a full suite of in-house marketing services by analyzing and executing marketing techniques to elevate businesses. Sara and her team are leaders in inbound digital marketing with a strong focus on brand awareness, lead generation, and enhancing rev ops. Learn more at www.omniomarketing.com or contact (402) 260-3032 / info@omniomarketing.com.
Digital Moxie Studio (www.digitalmoxie.studio) is an Omaha-based, woman-owned video production company owned by Margaux Towne. Margaux’s years of storytelling experience, including her time as a reporter and producer for an Orlando-based television station, have made her a dynamic director and leader in the industry.
Margaux earned her degree from Florida State University in interpersonal communications—the science of communication has always fascinated her. Margaux grew up in an extroverted Italian family, and they spent many meals around the dinner table talking and taking turns telling stories. She remembers the thrill of guiding the dinner conversation, having everyone’s eyes on her and, for a few minutes, having her very loud and boisterous family actually listening.
“The fact that a good story can cause your brain to release chemicals that make you feel empathy, love, and happiness is amazing,” said Margaux. “Crafting a great story reaches the humanness in us and can motivate behavior.”
Let Digital Moxie Studio tell your story! Whether you’re in need of a brand video, commercial, documentary, or to live stream your event, we’ll deliver a high quality product you’ll love. The team loves working with nonprofits, businesses, candidates, and production companies. Learn more at www.digitalmoxie.studio, call (402) 505-1051, or connect with Margaux by emailing margaux@digitalmoxie.studio.
Kimmylea Konsel-Taylor established LimeLight Expressions (LimeLightExpressions.com) in 2007 for one reason: to help people! With over 20 years of experience in the event planning industry, she has created a business model that is more unique than most because she prioritizes building relationships with her clients and establishing trust through consistent communication. From multimillion-dollar international events to local events, LimeLight Expressions’ approach to serving the needs of their clients by building a relationship that feels more like family.
LimeLight staff takes pride in guiding their clients through the entire process so they can be confident the event will exceed their own expectations.
“We love helping people!” said Kimmylea, “We truly enjoy the process of taking our clients’ vision and creating an atmosphere that not only wows our client but impresses all those in attendance. To us, it is about making the entire event an incredible experience that places our client in the LimeLight.”
LimeLight Expressions is family owned and operated with over 22 awards in the industry. To learn more, go online to LimeLightExpressions.com or contact (402) 915-3534 / info@LimeLightExpressions.com.
Jodie McGill is impassioned about supporting women and others who strive for independence, diversity, and recognition. Jodie’s training and experience in Collaborative Divorce are unmatched in the state of Nebraska. Since 2011, she has helped families reach amicable, swift, and peaceful resolutions to their legal issues. Jodie’s mastery of family law and unique understanding of the trauma and stress families can experience with divorce are a few of the reasons why she has been locally and nationally recognized.
Jodie founded McGill Law (mcgilllawyers.com) in 2011 and recently expanded. McGill Law now has offices in Lincoln and Bellevue, as well as Omaha. McGill Law has four highly skilled attorneys and a dedicated support staff. They specialize in family law issues including divorce, modifications, adoptions, estate planning, and guardianships. McLill Law legal services include collaborative law, collaborative mediation, mediation, and litigation. Learn more about McGill Law and their unique approach at mcgilllawyers.com.