The Barrientos Scholarship Foundation (BSF) has extended its student scholarship deadline to Friday, April 7, 2025 — midnight!

If you know a Latino student attending college in Nebraska with a GPA of 2.5 or higher, please encourage them to apply now at www.barrientosscholarship.org.

When former nightlife columnist Josefina Loza reconnected with former concert promoter Aaron Patterson on LinkedIn, she had no idea he’d gone from booking shows to building movements. Now, he’s teaming up with celebrity skater Kyle "Push" Dutcher to champion neurodiversity through an inspiring community event that blends storytelling, skating, and purpose.

Earlier today, the 2025 Nebraska Opportunity Exchange (NOE) Annual Conference brought together small business owners, procurement professionals, and industry leaders from across the state for a full day of inspiration, education, and meaningful connections.

Writing a capabilities statement feels a lot like trying to distill your whole identity (your business, your passion, your why) onto a single page. If you’re a small business owner like me, you know exactly what I mean. Read on…

We are thrilled to celebrate our client, Nina Sodji, owner and chef of Okra African Grill, for her selection as a featured woman entrepreneur in Goldman Sachs' One Million Black Women: Black in Business program.

Lozafina’s Josefina Loza, will join Chelsea Pierre, Founder and CEO of Pierre Techheads INC, and Louis House, Founder and CEO of Partum Simplex INC, at the NOE conference to present on a small business panel and give insights into their contract and capital access needs.

The Nebraska Interscholastic Cycling League (NICL), an EPIC for Girls program partner, hosted its “Bike Walk Give Fundraiser” on March 12 at Wine 121, where it raised $1,150 toward its scholarship fund.

This week, Lozafina is celebrating Women’s History Month with Sandy Spady, CEO of Power Up and founder of Women with Voices, passionate about public speaking, inspiring others to dream big, make bold moves, and share their stories.

As someone who thrives on a fast-paced schedule, I rarely get a moment to pause, breathe, and truly indulge in self-care. But recently, I had the pleasure of stepping away from my busy Lozafina day and treating myself to a rejuvenating experience at The Only Facial, Omaha’s newest self-care sanctuary located at 1020 S. 74th Plaza. 

And let me tell you, it was nothing short of phenomenal.

Join Lozafina at the 2025 Central Nebraska Nonprofit Conference!

Josefina Loza, CEO of Lozafina, and Tally Velasco, Executive Digital Content Strategist, will be leading “Stop Fundraising! Think Bigger: Focus on Your Growth Strategy.”

Cinco de Mayo Omaha, one of the city’s largest cultural and economic drivers, returns May 9-11, bringing thousands of visitors to South 24th Street between Q to U Streets for a weekend packed with festivities. Guests can look forward to vibrant local vendors, thrilling carnival rides, and performances by nationally recognized artists. 

Lozafina was invited by the Nebraska Enterprise Fund and the Urban League of Omaha to present to their book club about what we love and know best - marketing, branding, and public relations!

The Global Women’s Forum returned for a third time to The Garden Theater last Saturday, led by Marco LeRoc. This one-day event empowered women with inspiring stories, expert insights, and guidance on leadership, entrepreneurship, tech, health, and economic growth.

Last night, the Maharaja x Lozafina Cultural Mixer proved to be a resounding success, bringing together a dynamic mix of individuals from nonprofits, media, and dedicated community members. Hosted in collaboration with Maharaja Indian Cuisine, the event was designed to foster connections, celebrate culture, and support a meaningful cause - the Lozafina Scholarship Fund.

Alexa Gonzalez Munoz is Lozafina’s spring intern and a student at the University of Nebraska Omaha pursuing a double degree in Latino/Latin American Studies and Studio Art, focusing on three-dimensional art. Raised in South Omaha by parents from Guatemala and Nicaragua, she values her close-knit family and community support.

Lozafina is celebrating Women’s History Month by sharing the stories of empowerment from women in our community. We’re kicking off our series with Director of Latino Community Outreach at El Camino Latino Center, Gina Ponce.

We believe in the power of education, opportunity, and resilience. We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Lozafina Scholarship, a general scholarship fund designed to support students in their pursuit of higher education and professional success.

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to News Anchor Rob McCartney of KETV News Watch 7 for featuring the Nebraska Opportunity Exchange on this past Sunday’s episode of Chronicle, highlighting how it opens doors for small businesses.

The Lozafina team is pleased to welcome Alexa Gonzalez Munoz as our spring intern in collaboration with the Barrientos Scholarship Foundation.

Find the full schedule here for the third annual Global Women’s Forum is set to take place this Saturday, March 8, at the Garden Theater, 3125 Oak View Dr., from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m.