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    Scottsbluff, NE, is Proud to Be a Hub for Women in Business

    March 17, 2024

    The Twin Cities Development Association is celebrating Women’s History Month by highlighting local women in business. These women have contributed to Scottsbluff’s economic development by opening businesses that serve the community and inspire other women to do the same.

    FITogether Offers Women-Only Gym and Workout Classes

    Isabel Moreno is the founder of FITogether, a women-only gym in Scottsbluff. Moreno said she was inspired to start the gym after dealing with health issues that required her to become more active.

    “I was never an athletic person!” Moreno said. “But when I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia at age 24, it totally changed my body.” After several years and many visits to specialists, Moreno said she was tired of taking medication to ease her symptoms. “I couldn’t even pick up my kids or tie my shoes,” she said. “So I really had two choices: keep getting by with medication, or take control by becoming active.”

    Once she started working out for the first time, Moreno realized it was not only improving her physical symptoms but giving her a mental outlet, too. It wasn’t long before she started teaching group classes at her local gym. Even through the pandemic, she hosted free Zoom classes so women could continue to get a much-needed outlet while stuck at home. Once gyms across Nebraska reopened post-pandemic, Moreno decided to start her own gym.

    When asked why she started a gym for women only, Moreno said, “Going to a gym as a woman is intimidating. There’s a lot of pressure to have a certain body type, but I want women to feel comfortable working out regardless of how they look.” The FITogether gym has eight personal trainers who offer group classes and private training for women. Trainers intentionally keep their class sizes small – Moreno says she likes trainers to memorize the modifications each student might need during a workout. The gym also provides a childcare room so moms don’t have to worry about finding care or leaving their kids at home.

    In addition to her thriving gym, Moreno owns A Venue Off Broadway, an event center she rents out regularly. She’s also the executive director of a Catholic School Foundation.
    The City of Scottsbluff has seen tremendous growth over the years, in large part because of ambitious business owners like Isabel Moreno.


    The Twisted Bang Salon 

    Maria Bernadac, another Scottsbluff business owner, founded The Twisted Bang Salon in 2013. After starting as a small two-chair salon, she quickly grew her business into one of the go-to beauty salons in the area. She and her team offer several types of hair and nail services, but Bernadac specializes in hair loss treatments.


    Inspired to help people look and feel their best, Bernadac has learned how to do invisible hair extensions and hair toppers that look natural. “I became a hairdresser because I loved the idea of helping people feel good about themselves,” she said. Her regular clients know her as edgy, fun, and knowledgeable. With 16 years of experience, Bernadac has spent most of her life helping others feel amazing.

    With more than a decade of serving the Scottsbluff community, The Twisted Bang Salon has grown to include nine other beauty professionals and a mini med spa.

    To learn more about how the Twin Cities Development Association supports women in business, contact us today.

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    Testimonials

    “Having the resources available with the eCenter has allowed us to grow our business in ways that wouldn’t have been possible by ourselves. It has been awesome connecting with other entrepreneurs in the eCenter business community.“

    – Josh Curtis, owner of Clarity Financial

    “Living the good life at Northfield Apartments. Independent living with all the yard work and apartment maintenance provided. The advantage of Northfield Park being close for those walks with our four-legged friends. All apartments are one level and laundry facilities are provided. I have lived at Northfield Apartments four years and am pleased with my choice of independent living in the Gering area.”

    - Pat Kimberley

    "Our TCD Northfield Apartment is very nice! Mike and Hever were amazingly attentive and helped orient us to the entire facility. We appreciate the new appliances, the bright clean bathrooms, new carpet, ceiling fans, and the views of the monument to the west! We have really enjoyed the privacy of this little community, yet also appreciated the opportunity to meet new neighbors. This is a great place to live!"

    - Monty and Cheryl Reisig, residents since May 2021

    “Almost two years ago we downsized from a three-story house that we lived in for 34 years. We then moved into a newly renovated apartment at the Northfield Apartments. It is the best decision we have ever made. TCD offers maintenance-free living with very nice people and quality management.”

    - Doug and Deanna Keszler

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