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Alejandra Jiménez: Leadership, Community, and Opportunity for Small Businesses in Omaha
Alejandra Jiménez, Director of Small and Emerging Business Development at the Greater Omaha Chamber, helps entrepreneurs in Omaha find structure, resources, and confidence as they grow their businesses.
JEFAS® Magazine Nebraska opens call for Latina entrepreneurs and community leaders
JEFAS Magazine Nebraska is accepting nominations for Latinas who are building businesses, creating opportunities and making an impact.
JEFAS® Magazine Iowa opens call for Latina entrepreneurs and community leaders
JEFAS Magazine Iowa is looking for Latinas who are building businesses, creating opportunities and making an impact in their communities.
JEFAS Magazine marks two years of telling Latina entrepreneurs’ stories in Iowa and Nebraska
JEFAS Magazine celebrates two years of sharing Latina entrepreneurs’ stories, highlighting business, leadership and community impact.
JEFAS Magazine – Nebraska Edition 2026 – Now Available!
Don’t miss out! Here’s the new exclusive JEFAS Magazine – Nebraska Edition. Dive into inspiring stories of Latina Entrepeneurs
Catalina’s Shopping and the Flowers of Fortune
From meatpacking plant to floral empire: how Cornelia Velázquez built a thriving business with Ecuadorian flower arrangements in Nebraska.
Sofrito and Sacrifice: Building Nebraska’s Only Authentic Puerto Rican Restaurant
A Puerto Rican mother of four builds a family-run Caribbean bistro in Omaha, sharing authentic mofongo and cultural traditions across four generations.
From Sacrifice to Success: How Las Chilenas Café Brings Chile to Nebraska
Las Chilenas Café Nebraska shares how sisters Debora Saavedra and Zarina Boardman built a permanent home for Chilean flavors.
Pitch Perfect in Nebraska
From Guatemalan prodigy to Nebraska’s music mentor: how Esly Ovando is transforming musical education in her community with perfect pitch.
Viva Fit Kitchen, Real Food for Busy Lives
A health scare drove her to launch Viva Fit Kitchen, a Latino-flavored healthy meal service in Omaha. Read her inspiring journey from prediabetes to entrepreneur.
Turning a Secret Language to a Superpower
A Latina agent in South Sioux City turned her hidden heritage into her greatest asset. Read how Lisa Guerra built a real estate legacy.
Two Moms, One Dream, 6,000 Chingonas
From a basement workshop to the nation’s largest Latina festival: the story of Julia and Fabiola building Chingona Fest.
