In need of training to help start or grow a business? Check out the March event calendar from the U.S. Small Business Administration and its resource partners. Individuals are encouraged to click on the registration link, sign up if necessary, and join the events.

Entrepreneurship is a constant balancing act - juggling projects, clients, marketing, and the big-picture vision all at once. As the founder of Lozafina, I’ve learned that success isn’t about doing everything - it’s about managing everything strategically. 

On March 6, Kiewit Luminarium will host a special edition of Night Light by celebrating women in STEM. March is Women’s History Month, and this 18+ evening is designed to honor and recognize the contributions of women working in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and related fields.

Deshauna brings raw authenticity, humor, and captivating storytelling to every stage. She turns personal hardships into messages of hope and empowerment, drawing from her own journey as a sexual abuse survivor and the first Miss USA crowned while actively serving in the military

Bright Delight Housekeeping, a trusted name in home cleaning services, is sharing practical, sustainable cleaning tips and hacks designed to help households reduce their ecological footprint while maintaining a healthy, sparkling home.

With Omaha’s chilling weather, a creamy and rich hot chocolate is guaranteed to defrost you. But who in Omaha sells a hot chocolate to die for? Omaha World-Herald reporter Betsie Freeman invited Josefina Loza, CEO of Lozafina, and her daughters Alejandra, CEO of Hiya, and Gabi, an upcoming contestant for the citywide science fair on a hot chocolate tour, to see for themselves.

On March 15, the Omaha Chapter of The Links, Incorporated will host the Black Family Wellness Expo at Zion Baptist Church. This initiative is designed to bridge the long-standing health disparities that have affected Black families across the nation and is particularly impactful in Nebraska.

Lozafina proudly applauds its stellar executive digital content curator, Tiffany Brazda, who has taken on her latest role as online editor for Hiya, a jewelry line that promotes self-care and mental health awareness and a Lozafina client.

The Global Women’s Forum will return to The Garden Theater on March 8. The one-day event, proudly sponsored by Lozafina, empowers women with inspiring stories, expert insights, and guidance on leadership, entrepreneurship, tech, health, and economic growth.

Lozafina was on the other side of the camera with the Barrientos Scholarship Foundation in its Performance Parakone podcast episode: “From Interns to Innovators - The Journey to Lozafina Marketing.”

This year, Casa de la Cultura is taking its guests to South Omaha’s Isla del Mar Restaurant, a family-owned gem at 5101 S 36th St, on Thursday, March 6, from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

From corporate powerhouse to community leader to mindful mom, Nicole brings the same warmth and authenticity to everything she does.

Join host 4urban.org Executive Director Preston Love Jr. and Jeffery Consultants President Veta Jeffery at North Omaha’s community forum on Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2120 N. 30 St.

As we celebrate Women’s History Month in March, we invite women of all ages to share their stories of empowerment to a global community.

As a Latina entrepreneur and business owner, this certification is more than a title – it’s an opportunity to break barriers, drive change, and contribute to the success of other women and minority-owned businesses, said Josefina Loza, CEO of Lozafina. Women-owned businesses account for nearly 40% of U.S. companies, yet they still receive less than 5% of federal contract dollars, Forbes reported in 2023.

National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) is always a special occasion, but this year, EPIC for Girls took it to the next level with its Lead Her Forward Sports Week: a celebration of representation, opportunity, and the power of women in athletics.

We’d like to congratulate our client, Tikka Talk, for making it into Grow Omaha’s market roundup featured in its weekly newsletter.

On March 13, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., we’re bringing creatives, young professionals, and food lovers together for an evening of connections, culture, and seriously good eats at Maharaja Indian Cuisine, 614 N. 114th St. 

The Omaha Education Association (OEA) is on a mission to elevate the voices of educators, parents, and community partners through its ongoing Listening Tour, a series of interactive sessions designed to shape the future of public education in Omaha.

Lozafina would like to congratulate its client, Bright Delight Housekeeping, for making the Omaha World-Herald Business section last Sunday.