Borsheim's Fine Jewelry
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Borsheim's Fine Jewelry (icon ; frequently abbreviated without an apostrophe
as Borsheims) is a jewelry store in Omaha, Nebraska
. The store was founded in 1870, and has been a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway
since 1989.
Louis Borsheim started Borsheims in downtown Omaha in 1870. The business was sold to Louis Friedman and his son Ike in 1947. The two retained the Borsheims name.
In 1986, Borsheims moved to the Regency Court Mall. In 1989, investor Warren Buffett
purchased a majority of Borsheims stock, making it part of his holding company, Berkshire Hathaway
.
Borsheims is led by Susan M. Jacques, who became Borsheims president and CEO in 1994. Borsheims covers more than 62500 square feet (5,806.4 m²) after its 2006 remodel, and maintains an inventory that includes more than 100,000 pieces.
played bridge together at Borsheims.
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as Borsheims) is a jewelry store in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska, United States, and is the county seat of Douglas County. It is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 20 miles north of the mouth of the Platte River...
. The store was founded in 1870, and has been a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway
Berkshire Hathaway
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, United States, that oversees and manages a number of subsidiary companies. The company averaged an annual growth in book value of 20.3% to its shareholders for the last 44 years,...
since 1989.
Louis Borsheim started Borsheims in downtown Omaha in 1870. The business was sold to Louis Friedman and his son Ike in 1947. The two retained the Borsheims name.
In 1986, Borsheims moved to the Regency Court Mall. In 1989, investor Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett
Warren Edward Buffett is an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful investors in the world. Often introduced as "legendary investor, Warren Buffett", he is the primary shareholder, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. He is...
purchased a majority of Borsheims stock, making it part of his holding company, Berkshire Hathaway
Berkshire Hathaway
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, United States, that oversees and manages a number of subsidiary companies. The company averaged an annual growth in book value of 20.3% to its shareholders for the last 44 years,...
.
Borsheims is led by Susan M. Jacques, who became Borsheims president and CEO in 1994. Borsheims covers more than 62500 square feet (5,806.4 m²) after its 2006 remodel, and maintains an inventory that includes more than 100,000 pieces.
Berkshire Hathaway annual meetings
Borsheims hosts the reception for Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholders meetings, which has attracted more than 30,000 people in recent years. In 2006, Warren Buffett and Bill GatesBill Gates
William Henry "Bill" Gates III is an American business magnate, investor, philanthropist, and author. Gates is the former CEO and current chairman of Microsoft, the software company he founded with Paul Allen...
played bridge together at Borsheims.