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Megan Andersen (Koenig Dunne) – President
Maria Corpuz (Bel Merch) – Vice President
Rachel Campbell (Noa Brides) – Treasurer
Dan Brouillette (Luman Beer Co.) – Secretary
Katie Mock (Fizzy’s Fountain & Liquors) – Marketing Chair Board Member
Abby Massey (Dusk Goods & Gifts) – Board Member
March 05, 2025 – Zoom
Attendees: Megan (Koenig Dunne), Abby (Dusk Goods & Gifts), Mick (Fontenelle Supply Co.), Rachel (Noa Brides), Jennifer Rodriguez (Mayor’s Office), Sydnee (Clarity Real Estate)
LBBA Association Dues ($175):
Reminder that your LBBA membership dues can be paid at https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLS9TECBMY5Q5/checkout/HMS24L7FYPVUZIJOGVCA6ULR
You can also drop off a check to Rachel at Noa Brides, Megan at Koenig Dunne, or directly to Dundee bank made out to the Little Bohemia Business Association.
Wedding Destination:
Discussions have begun on ideas for marking Little Bo as Omaha’s premier Wedding Destination. From Gowns, Event Space, Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties, Gifts, Beer & Wine, to Prenups & Divorce. There is nothing that you cannot achieve in Little Bo.
Please feel free to reach out with any ideas or questions to our Marketing Chair Board Member Katie Mock at fizzysomaha@gmail.com
2025 Marketing Budget:
Board Member Meeting to be scheduled regarding 2025’s Marketing Budget.
2025 Little Bo Backyard Bash:
Please let me know if you would like to be included in the committee for 2025, we will begin preliminary preparations in April.
New Business Locations:
Open The Brig Tattoo Parlor near Rebel
Soon to Open Book Store (Name coming soon) near Dusk to be opened by Sarah Hike
BID:
They will be following up with business in the spring regarding watering of plants that will soon be coming to a planter near you.
Upcoming Events:
Noa Brides Trunk Show Happy Hour Friday, March 7th 5pm – 7pm (https://www.instagram.com/noabrides/)
Fontenelle’s 3rd Birthday Bash Saturday, March 22nd 10AM – 7:00PM (https://www.instagram.com/fontenelleomaha/)
Fontenelle Summer Music Series begins Friday, April 11th details to come
Noa Brides Conscious Collection Tuesday, April 22 details to come
Little Bohemia Spring Market Saturday, May 17th
Next Meeting Wednesday, April 2nd and Noa Brides
December 4, 2024 – iDLE Wine & Goods
Attendees: Megan (Koenig Dunne), Abby (Dusk Goods & Gifts), Caroline (Rebel), Louis and Maddy (Dundee Bank), Ivy (iDLE), Rachel (Noa Brides)
BID Updates:
They are very happy with the lights and excited to expand more in 2025!
Planter repair and expansion will resume in the spring, Thoughts on watering over the summer are welcome.
Street Light fixes are under way, please report any issues with streetlights to the BID.
BID is looking into the question of allotment of parking times on 13th street.
Upcoming Events:
Holiday Stroll in Little Bohemia – Thursdays, December 5th, 12th, and 19th (https://www.facebook.com/share/d8xxwBh7WqDyRrVm/)
Lumen Beer Co. Grilled Cheese Popup – Friday, December 6th at 6PM
Dusk Shop + Shuffle – Tuesdays, December 10th & 17th at 1PM – 5PM (https://www.facebook.com/share/V7K1EZfurJdKEsaC/)
Dusk + Moon Travelers Bohemian Nights Pop Ups – Friday, December 13th 5PM – 8PM (https://www.facebook.com/share/jvtim2mCJteFPGtB/)
iDLE Sip Shop Sketch with Heather Kita – Sunday, December 15th 12PM – 4PM (https://www.facebook.com/share/H9CqyqCtHmWqsSE8/)
Next Meeting Wednesday, January 8th at iDLE Wine & Goods
October 02, 2024 – Czech Inn
Attendees: Megan, Susan (Koenig Dunne), Ismaeel, Nate (Sinners Corner), Abby (Dusk Goods & Gifts), Caroline (Rebel), Asher (Fontenelle Supply)
Watering New Flower Beds:
Louis has asked that if you have a new/upgraded flower bed from the BID near your building to please take a moment to water. The BID is very appreciative of individuals efforts to keep the beautification of the neighborhood top of mind.
Business Closures:
We are sad to announce that Sara Jacobsen with Family of Things Shop will be closing her brick and motor location at the end of 2024. She will continue her online business and hopefully pop-ups in Little Bo. Dylan Anderson with Mad Flavors Clothing Store will be moving to the Benson area.
BID Updates:
Flowerbed refurbishment is underway, please help water new plants.
BID is close to selecting the Holiday Lights vendor. The instillation should begin mid/late October. There was a discussion regarding turning the lights on and a 2nd Friday mashup (Get Lit in Little Bo?!) Caroline will be emailing us some on the fly organization for Friday, November 8th.
Upcoming Events:
Fontenelle Supply Co. Live Music – Saturday, October 5th $10 Cover, Family Friendly
Second Friday – Friday, October 11th 5PM – 8PM
Fizzy’s Fizzout Halloween Popup – Oct 16 – Oct 30
Next Meeting Wednesday, November 6th at Beercade 2
September 11, 2024 – Luman Beer Co.
Attendees: Megan, Susan (Koenig Dunne), Katie (Fizzy’s), Ash (Beercade2) Asher (Fontenelle Supply Co.), Louis (Dundee Bank), Maria (Bel Merch), Caroline (Rebel Interactive), Abby (Dusk Goods & Gifts), Shawn (Kehm)
Announcing LBBA Board:
Megan Andersen (Koenig Dunne) – President
Maria Corpuz (Bel Merch) – Vice President
Rachel Campbell (Noa Brides) – Treasurer
Dan Brouillette (Luman Beer Co.) – Secretary
Katie Mock (Fizzy’s Fountain & Liquors) – Marketing Chair Board Member
Abby Massey (Dusk Goods & Gifts) – Board Member
Thank you, everyone, sincerely for your help and actions to make the Little Bo Business Association the success it is, as we grow and prepare for 2025! Get ready folks, we have big plans.
Little Bo Backyard Bash 09/14/2024
We are ready for Saturday and preparing for a big crowd. Click here for more information.
We are hyped that over 4k have interacted with the facebook event. This is going to be a banner year at our new location on Williams!
LBBA/BID Website Updates: littlebohemiaomaha.org
Reminder again to review your business listings and send updates to Caroline at caroline@rebel-interactive.com
If you have any events or updates you would like posted to the website you can let Caroline know as well.
LBBA & TikTok
Katie Mock as the new Marketing Chair Board Member will be leading the initiative to begin a LBBA TikTok page.
Details are still in the works, if you would like to hear more join us at the October LBBA Meeting.
BID Updates:
Look for improvements on the neighborhood flower beds for Fall.
BID is meeting regarding 3 bids for holiday lights this season.
Talks have begun regarding pedestrian bump outs at intersections.
Keep Omaha Beautiful
Will be installing a neighborhood cleanup station in the near future. This would include gloves, grabbers, and bags to help us keep the neighborhood beautiful all year round.
Events:
Little Bo Backyard Bash – Saturday, September 14th 2PM – 8PM
Spring Market – Saturday, September 14th 11AM – 4PM
Beercade 25 Year Anniversary Party – Saturday, September 28th 2PM – 2AM Free Play, Family Friendly until 7PM
September Neighborhood Cleanup – Sunday, September 29th 10AM – 12PM
Fontenelle Supply Co. Live Music – Saturday, October 5th $10 Cover, Family Friendly
Second Friday – Friday, October 11th 5PM – 8PM
Fizzy’s Fizzout Halloween Popup – Oct 16 – Oct 30
Next Meeting Wednesday, October 2nd 4PM at the Czech Inn
Lumen Beer Company
August 7, 2024
Attendees: Megan (Koenig Dunne), Susan (Koenig Dunne), Dan (Lumen), Shirley, Ash (Beercade), Abby (Dusk), Maria (BelMerch)
LBBA Leadership
– Megan going to stay on as Pres through November
– NEED treasurer
BID
– No updates
– Next meeting – planters, holiday lights
– PJ Morgan follow up re: CAM
LBBA Website
– Go to the map and check out your bio!
– Reach out to Caroline with any edits/additions
Bash
– Bash Date 9/14/2024 – 2pm – 8pm
– Next meeting – August 14th, 4pm – Czech Inn
Keep Omaha Beautiful
– Want to set up a kiosk for neighborhood cleanup supplies
Upcoming Events
August 9th – Dusk 5 year and Greenhouse 4 year anniversary – 5pm
August 15th – IDLE – Music Meetup – 7-9pm
August 16th – IDLE – Music Meetup – 7-9pm
August 25th – Clean up – 10am -12pm
Sept – 14th – 1234 Market (same day as Bash)
Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 4th, 4:00pm – Lumen
Bel Merch & Design
July 10, 2024
Attendees: Megan (Koenig Dunne), Katie (Fizzy’s), Maria (BelMerch), Susan (Koenig Dunne), Maddy (Dundee), Dan (Lumen)
LBBA Website
BID
Douglas County grant was applied for and granted!
Little Bohemia Backyard Bash
Upcoming Events
Second Friday, July 12th
Next Meeting: Wednesday, August 7th – 4:00pm – Lumen
May 1, 2024 – Lumen Beer Co.
Attendees: Megan (Koenig Dunn), Dan (Lumen), Christina (Greenhouse), Louis (Dundee), Caroline (Rebel), Abby (Dusk), Katie (Fizzy’s), Sara (Family of Things), Maria (Bel Merch Design), Dylan (Mad Flavors), Katie LeDous (Sunflower), Rachel (Noa Brides)
Sunflower –
Website
Spring Market
BID
Backyard Bash
Upcoming Events
Next Meeting: Wednesday, June 5th – 4:00pm – Bel Merch
Please reach out to me if anyone needs to be added or removed from the email list.
Little Bohemia BID Board Meeting
Monday, April 15, 2024
Dundee Bank
BID board attendees: Louis Smith, Susan Koenig, Colleen McLeay, Katie Mock, Caroline McBride
Public Attendees: Abby Massey (Dusk), Dave Hempel (Hempel Sheet Metal), Shawn Kolterman (Kehm Contractors), Brett Satterling (Satterling Apartments), Mike Weiland (Tomasek Machine Shop)
Officer Updates:
Garden Beds & Maintenance –
Parking Markings – Louis contacted City of Omaha regarding markings. The city will mark parking spaces on 13th street in late May or August.
Jeff Spiehs Discussion – Jeff will provide renderings that illustrate a vision for 13th street. He will contact the BID with questions before creating them.
Vision Zero Presentation – An initiative meant to reduce pedestrian deaths to zero. Louis will suggest dates for a neighborhood presentation with more details. Additionally he will inquire about important safety measures for the neighborhood.
Speed monitoring will also start this summer.
Signage – Holding off on signage until Jeff has completed the renderings.
Caroline’s Updates – Ash Preheim and Caroline are working a website (www.littlebohemiaomaha.org) for Little Bohemia Business Association and BID. Categories include Food, Drink, Service, Other Businesses.
Caroline is working on another bid for holiday lighting. She was told that each tree will require 300 feet of lights.
Susan’s Updates – The Bloomberg Foundation is not currently accepting applications for asphalt art.
Colleen’s Updates – She spoke to Tamara Dwyer regarding the homeless situation. There’s currently no relocation opportunities for the homeless population.
Misc Items:
• There was a question regarding the BID carrying insurance – Louis will ask Bernard;
• A truck has been parked in front of Dino’s Storage for an extended period of time – the city has been contacted.
Next meeting:
Monday, May 20th, 1 p.m. at Beercade 2.
Meeting Minutes
March 6, 2024 – Lumen
Attendees: Megan (Koenig Dunn), Dan (Lumen), Katie Mock (Fizzy’s), Abby (Dusk), Susan (Koenig Dunn), Christina (Greenhouse), Bryce (new neighbor), Allison (1404 collective), Leah (1404 collective), Ash (Beercade2).
May 18 – Spring Market
o 10+ participating businesses
o A few food trucks lined up
o Posters going up in April
Little Bo Backyard Bash
o Time to start talking about the 2024 event
o Date? 9/14/24?
o Location?
o Looking to shutdown William St (west side between 13-14th st.)
o Will form committee at April meeting
BID Updates
o Next BID meeting – 3rd Monday of the month – March 18th – 1pm
Crime – Neighborhood Issues
o There’s been an increase in vandalism and crime in the area
o Several vehicles have been vandalised
o Brainstorming solutions, relationship building, etc.
Upcoming Events
o Second Friday – 3/8/24
o Spring Clean Up – 4/20/24
Next Meeting: April 3rd – Beercade2 – 4pm
Please reach out to me if anyone needs to be added or removed from the email list.
Meeting Minutes
February 7, 2024 – Lumen
Attendees: Megan (Koenig Dunn), Katie Mock (Fizzy’s), Karen (Dahlman), Alicia (Omaha Magazine), Jeff (Bohemian Gardens), Abby (Dusk), Susan (Koenig Dunn), Leah (Dog Bar)
Omaha Magazine
Dahlman
Creative Districts
Social Media
BID Updates
Upcoming Events
2024 Membership Payments ($175)
Next Meeting: March 6th – Lumen Beer
Meeting Minutes
January 10, 2023 – Lumen
Attendees: Katie Mock (Fizzy’s), Maddie (Dundee Bank), Caroline (Rebel), Ash (Beercade), Caroline (Rebel), Ryan Norton (Pulverente), Sean (Kehm), Sara (Family of Things), Christina (greenhouse), Louis (Dundee Bank), Ivy (Idle), Asher (Fontenelle)
Upcoming Events
o Czech Inn Chili Cook Off – Feb 4th
2024 Membership Payments ($175)
o Submit Payment via check to Dundee Bank/Louis will send a square invoice so you can pay online.
o Payments by February 7th
o Fees go to marketing and events
o Is the LBBA IG account setup for paid promo posts? Boost?
o Coordinated calendar for events?
BID Updates
o Monday, January 15th – 1:00pm Bohemian Gardens – First Meeting!
o Lawsuit – those opposed to BID are suing BID and Omaha City Council
o Suit based on “illegal formation”
MISC
o Parking – current situation is not great. Dundee Bank is available after hours (5pm – 8am) and weekends.
o Bench Omaha – Spring Market – possibly in Fontenelle backyard – date TBD
o Lil Bo Spring Market – date TBD – could potentially coincide with Bench event depending on date. (Add Spring Market to Feb Agenda)
o Omaha Places Event – want to host in Lil Bo again in July
o Thingsville moved out – Mad Flavorz – Dylan Anderson – Urban male clothing – OPEN