Bintou Boussari
Co-owner of Fenou's Organic
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Bintou Boussari
Co-owner of Fenou's Organic
Bintou Boussari has a wealth of experience in sales and marketing. With a career spanning over two decades, Bintou has honed her skills in identifying market trends, developing strategic marketing campaigns, and fostering strong customer relationships. She is passionate about promoting organic and all-natural products. As a seasoned entrepreneur for over 20 years, Bintou's entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to delivering exceptional customer experiences define her commitment to excellence.
Galat Toang
Officer with the Omaha Police Department (OPD)
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Galat Toang
Officer with the Omaha Police Department (OPD)
Galat Toang is a dedicated officer with the Omaha Police Department (OPD) and former liaison at the Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands, where he served as a gang specialist. He began his career with OPD in November 2019, shortly after earning his BA in Communication with a minor in Business from Bellevue University. Driven by a profound sense of purpose, Galat believes his role is a calling from God, shaped by his own challenging upbringing and experiences as a young immigrant.
Passionate about supporting vulnerable youth in the Omaha community, Galat leverages his past to build meaningful connections and provide mentorship. He advocates for education as a vital foundation for youth empowerment, aiming to inspire a sense of pride and responsibility within the community. Through his work, he emphasizes the importance of collaboration among the Diaspora to effect positive change and nurture future leaders. Galat is committed to creating safe spaces for young people to learn and grow, with future plans to partner with like-minded individuals to further transform the community.
Galat founded Brother2Brother LLC, offering Lawn Care Services in 2024.
Gino Houanye
Co-owner of Fenou’s Organic Market
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Gino Houanye
Co-owner of Fenou’s Organic Market
Gino Houanye, co-owner of Fenou’s Organic Market, is a seasoned business owner and management professional with years of experience steering successful ventures. His background in management makes him an asset with a strategic and operational perspective in business. Gino has expertise in optimizing business processes, ensuring efficient operations, and fostering a positive organizational culture. Gino has an instrumental leadership in maintaining discipline, integrity, and quality, which are foundational values.
Mr Houanye holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biology and Geology from the University of Abomey-Calavi in Benin/Africa. Also, he is currently working on his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a focus on Accounting at Metropolitan community college and Bellevue University.
Justin Wilson Jr.
Founder and owner of Threaded Dreams, LLC
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Justin Wilson Jr.
Founder and owner of Threaded Dreams, LLC
Justin Wilson Jr. is the 16-year-old founder and owner of Threaded Dreams, LLC a streetwear brand that blends affordability with fashion-forward designs. With a passion for creating stylish and accessible clothing for teens and young adults, Justin launched his e-commerce business in 2023, focusing on providing quality apparel at fair prices. As a full-time student, he balances his studies and business, working after school and on weekends to grow his brand. His vision is to empower individuals through fashion, making Threaded Dreams a go-to destination for those looking for bold, expressive streetwear.
Rodney Bennett
Experienced professional in Hospitality/tourism management, training, operations, quality management, and multi-channel Contact Center team leadership
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Rodney Bennett
Experienced professional in Hospitality/tourism management, training, operations, quality management, and multi-channel Contact Center team leadership
Experienced professional in Hospitality/tourism management, training, operations, quality management, and multi-channel Contact Center team leadership with over 15 years leading high performing teams. I have a demonstrated history of working in customer service-oriented fields as well as a background in Diversity/Inclusion including Employee Resource Group leadership.
My motto has always been to create a solution if there is a need. I strive to improve performance and processes in an effort to better support customers and develop future leaders.
I enjoy the challenge of multitasking. Being allowed to juggle multiple goals, schedules, training requirements, quality assurance requirements, different job tools, and techniques has been something I got to do when I managed up to 3 different teams at one time. I excel in a fast-paced setting and thrive in ever-changing environments.
Rodney founded SunFlare Candles part of SunFlare Brands.
Nevaeh Bonner
Owner, Unique’s Cosmetics LLC
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Nevaeh Bonner
Owner, Unique’s Cosmetics LLC
At just seventeen years old, Nevaeh Bonner is the founder and CEO of Unique’s Cosmetics, a vibrant and trend setting cosmetics line. With a passion for beauty and entrepreneurship, she has built her brand around empowering young individuals to express themselves through high quality, affordable skin care and safety. Unique Cosmetics’ vision is to inspire confidence in teenage girls through beauty and self-care, helping them believe in their potential. With her business starting in 2020, Nevaeh started selling to family members and friends. The Business and International Business pathways in high school and college have helped Nevaeh manage to gain experience in the business industry at such a young age. A program through Empowerment Network called Step – Up gave an opportunity to put this knowledge and experience in place. Her entrepreneurial journey is not just about selling cosmetics – it is about inspiring other young people to chase their dreams, break barriers, and redefine the future of beauty. Nevaeh aims to create a community where every girl shines bright like a diamond.