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FROM LEFT, DELL NARED, GREATER OMAHA CHAMBER SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION, HEATH MELLO, GREATER OMAHA CHAMBER PRESIDENT & CEO, WENDY GOLDBERG, TRI-FAITH INITIATIVE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER, AND DAN KINSELLA, DELOITTE OMAHA MANAGING PARTNER.

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GREATER OMAHA CHAMBER’S COMMITMENT TO DEI In June 2020, the Greater Omaha Chamber hosted leaders representing approximately 150 Omaha businesses and organizations with a shared objective of initiating action to cultivate more diverse, equitable and inclusive places to work — and ultimately influencing similar transformation for the community. The initiative was called CEOs for CODE (Commitment to Opportunity, Diversity and Equity).

A list of necessary actions was developed at the time, which included learning about the history and ongoing effects of systemic racism in Omaha, listening to people in marginalized groups, supporting nonprofit agencies that focus on underserved populations, using leaders’ influence to amplify unheard voices and endorse policies leading to racial justice, and fostering opportunity and success for people of color in the workplace.

Perhaps the most important action was the intention to continue the conversation through ongoing CEOs for CODE meetings and activities, like the annual conference taking place this year on October 20. More than 300 executives have now signed the commitment statement. In August, the Greater Omaha Chamber hosted a workshop called “Strategic Doing for an Inclusive Omaha” that focused on five topics: “Top Notch Health Care, Transportation and Housing for Everyone,” “Rebranding: Omaha Is for Everyone - An Epicenter of Opportunity,” “A Thriving, Diverse Workforce

with more Representation in Leadership,” “New, Innovative, and Inclusive Models of Education and Development,” and “Cultivating a Diverse, Interconnected Community.”

The content for the workshop was seeded in conversations had by CEOs involved in the CODE initiative since its inception, said Nebraska Methodist College President and CEO Deb Carlson.

“One of the things that kept coming up was, ‘How do we attract and retain employees, especially top talent?’ The research is pretty clear that companies that prioritize inclusion are more likely to retain and attract top talent from diverse backgrounds,” Carlson explained. “So, it’s good for the companies when they start prioritizing inclusion; also, employees looking for that are more likely to stay with companies. They want to feel valued, respected; they want to have opportunities for growth and advancement.”

The Strategic Doing method, associated with Purdue University, is an approach to strategy that emphasizes action, Carlson said, describing it as a “model and a process.”

“We’ve been trained in Strategic Doing, so I offered one of my facilitators, Jillian Krumbach (NMC’s dean of professional development and community partnerships), to be the facilitator,” she said. “So, we were the trainers and we were the facilitators for that.”

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We are not just talking about all the things that we could do, but, of course, putting some true action behind it.

- DELL NARED JR., SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION, GREATER OMAHA CHAMBER

Workshop participants were asked to consider two organizational assets they were willing to share or give away, such as relevant expertise, tangible resources like facilities or equipment, professional connections, and financial resources.

“I think the thing that was interesting about my experience at Strategic Doing was that I happened to have an extraordinary table,” said Tri-Faith Initiative Executive Director & co-founder Wendy Goldberg. “The intention of everyone around my table was to bring the strengths of each of our organizations to the betterment of a project for Omaha. It wasn’t to come up with a new idea, it was to say, ‘How do we know what currently matters in our world?’”

For example, Goldberg said her group discussed — among other things — some Omahans’ lack of access to appropriate shelter during extreme heat, especially in crisis events like power outages following severe storms. Discussion centered on what each organization could offer toward viable solutions.

“As much as it is about everyone having access to a place to be cool and safe, it’s about people in leadership offering the best of what they have for

people, particularly at their hardest time,” she explained.

Every group at the workshop came up with unique insights and strategies, said Dell Nared Jr., senior director of diversity, equity & inclusion for the Chamber. The end goal is real-world implementation.

“There will be a portion during the [October CODE] conference where all those individual groups will be able to report on what they’ve been working on,” he said. “There will be a lot that’s covered on mapping an action standpoint of what’s been delivered, or what they’ve accomplished. But then also, ‘How do we think bigger about what we can accomplish?’”

Dialogue is certainly important, Nared said, but movement starting at the top of an organization is key.

“We are not just talking about all the things that we could do, but, of course, putting some true action behind it. I appreciate the partnership that we have across all of our members that are willing to show up and have these conversations, because I’m a true believer that every voice strengthens our outcome, and we’re doing that from a CEO perspective,” he said. “I’ve come CONTINUED

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The research is pretty clear that companies that prioritize inclusion are more likely to retain and attract top talent from diverse backgrounds.

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to understand that the executive leaders [are] the true decision-makers — while they may gather input and advice from their overall employees, and individuals who report to them will ultimately have the direct decision to listen or not — and actually, truly drive change. It’s about making sure those individuals have a space to be honest and candid but also learn from one another. I think having that group of closely-knitted C-suite individuals and CEOs — where they can have candid conversations around how they’re making the workplace more equitable but also some of the challenges that they’re facing — being able to talk through that as it happens is important.”

“People in seats of influence like the C-suite have the business connections to make the investment, to make sure that we have strong leaders and a commitment to being people- centered,” Goldberg said.

“We have the resources to get things done,” Carlson said, adding that

working with top executives can mean bypassing a chain of approvals. “It seems like it gets done faster when you involve the CEOs ... And that’s why Strategic Doing works so well when you have the decision-makers in the room.”

Nared emphasized that DEI practitioners within organizations are major players, too, when it comes to carrying out those decisions.

“Yes, it starts at the top level, but then also the individuals who are charged with making sure you have outcomes and the organization is still moving in the right direction,” he said. “So, my mission for the Greater Omaha Chamber overseeing CODE … is to work with the Omaha Chamber membership base, to help them drive diversity, equity and inclusion and also accessibility in the workplace to create a more vibrant and sustainable environment for individuals to work.”

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Mayor Jean Stothert and the City of Omaha would like to wish the Greater Omaha Chamber's Fourth Annual Conference on Opportunity, Diversity and Equity a successful and impactful gathering of community leaders dedicated to working together to continue making Omaha a more inclusive city! We are excited to help lead and work alongside organizations focused on growth, safety, diversity and sustaining a thriving community for all. Best wishes for the greatest CODE Conference yet!

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CEOs involved in the Greater Omaha Chamber’s CEOs for CODE (Commitment to Opportunity, Diversity and Equity) initiative participated in an August workshop using the Strategic Doing method, associated with Purdue University, for developing plans of action. Five of the participants discuss the event and what’s next.

KIMBERLY C. BARNES

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CASA FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY CASAOMAHA.ORG Q. What is one of your biggest takeaways from the ‘Strategic Doing for an Inclusive Omaha’ workshop held in August?

A. The greatest takeaway was the importance of moving into action to impact the community in a positive way. Inclusivity and equity are very important to the growth of a community, and the work cannot stay in the planning mode in order to be effective.

Q. Why do you feel it is important for C-suite executives to lead conversation and action around DEIA? A. Senior leaders need to direct the tone and lead the work. It is the responsibility of the leader to identify gaps in areas that need change and to strategize to make changes. Additionally, it is the responsibility of the leader to engage others so their voice is heard, in order to elevate the work that needs to be done. Leaders who intentionally infuse strategy with race equity can weaken structural racism through a race-conscious lens due to their position of leadership.

WAYNE BROWN

PRESIDENT AND CEO, URBAN LEAGUE OF NEBRASKA URBANLEAGUENEB.ORG Q. What are some of your biggest takeaways from the ‘Strategic Doing for an Inclusive Omaha’ workshop held in August?

A. 1) The importance of diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. A diverse workforce is more innovative and productive, and it’s essential to creating a tech industry that works for everyone. We need to make sure that we are creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to succeed in tech.

2) There is need for more strategic thinking in how we recruit and retain young workers from diverse backgrounds in Nebraska. We need to be more intentional about how we use technology, entertainment, and culture to solve problems and create a better future. We need to think about the long-term impact of our decisions and make sure that we are using technology to create a more equitable and sustainable world.

3) The power of collaboration. The tech industry is at its best when we work together to share ideas and solve problems. The CEOs for CODE conference was a great example of the power of collaboration. We came together from different industries and backgrounds to learn from each other and develop ideas for how to make Omaha a more inclusive space.

I’m excited to see what we can accomplish together in the future as we work to create a more inclusive and equitable Nebraska.

Q. Why do you feel it is important for C-suite executives to lead conversation and action around DEIA? A. C-suite executives have a platform and a responsibility to lead conversation and action around diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA). Nebraska’s future depends on today’s leaders to create the place where Generation Z wants to live.

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CHANDA CHACÓN, MPH, FACHE PRESIDENT AND CEO, CHILDREN’S NEBRASKA CHILDRENSNEBRASKA.ORG

Q. What is one of your biggest takeaways from the ‘Strategic Doing for an Inclusive Omaha’ workshop held in August?

A. In the August workshop, it was apparent that regardless of our business focus, inclusivity was a universally shared priority. The group also recognized that there was not one source, one project or one person able to address the issue alone; we all must work together.

We are a community rich in resources, but sometimes lacking in connections. The workshop helped us start to build key connections in a tangible way.

Q. Why do you feel it is important for C-suite executives to lead conversation and action around DEIA? A. C-suite executives are responsible for identifying the strategic needs of the organization within the context of their internal goals and the external environment. They also set the expectations for the culture that supports achieving those strategies. Leadership connections like those made through CODE enable those who lead to create synergies across organizations to accelerate the pace of change regarding the important issues of DEIA in a way that no one organization can do alone.

CHRIS SUND

PRESIDENT, UNITI MED UNITIMED.COM Q. What is one of your biggest takeaways from the ‘Strategic Doing for an Inclusive Omaha’ workshop held in August?

A. I walked away from the Strategic Doing event energized at helping create strategies from the information we received. We paired up leaders from all over Omaha into small groups, and we tackled common issues we all face and came up with real-life solutions to help make an impact. I still continue to meet with that small group of leaders every few weeks to continue working on ways we can make a difference.

Q. Why do you feel it is important for C-suite executives to lead conversation and action around DEIA? A. It’s important for executives to lead conversations and action around diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) because their leadership sends a powerful message throughout their organization. The commitment needs to start at the top, and their involvement demonstrates making it a priority, which is essential for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

These leaders have the authority and resources to drive meaningful change. They can allocate budgets, implement policies, and establish initiatives that promote DEIA. Their leadership can also help hold the organization accountable for progress and ensure that DEIA is integrated into the company’s long-term strategy.

When a leader makes DEIA a priority they can make a profound difference by fostering innovation, uplifting morale, and forging a path toward a more equitable and inclusive future for our community.

CARMEN TAPIO

CEO, NORTH END TELESERVICES, LLC NORTHENDTELESERVICES.COM Q. Why do you feel it is important for C-suite executives to lead conversation and action around DEIA? A. It’s important for C-suite executives to lead the action behind DEIA because they are uniquely positioned in their organizations to make decisions that remove obstacles and barriers as it relates to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. Having the appropriate and necessary DEIA initiatives requires a commitment from the very top of the organization to move beyond conversation and conceptualization to a concrete strategy that results in measurable action. Each executive should be able to see, lead and actualize DEIA. DEIA statistics indicate the equitable benefits of DEIA in the workplace: diverse companies enjoy, on average, 2.5 times higher cash flow per employee. Diverse management has been shown to increase corporate revenue by an average of 19%. Gender-diverse companies and executive teams outperform less gender-diverse peers.

It is the right thing to do. We need accountable and invested business leaders to develop concrete solutions to address the root causes of the lack of diversity and accessibility in the workplace.

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In an ideal world, our differences would be celebrated and we would all have an equal playing field to rise to our fullest potential. Midlands organizations are intentionally and strategically moving the dial on this front, taking direct aim at the large and growing body of research that further underlines and quantifies the inequities that so many experience on a day-to-day basis.

These groups are helping and partnering with others to lift their respective businesses, organizations and communities. Such heavy lifting requires strong leadership.

When asked about both challenges and progress related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, Cammy Watkins, executive director of Inclusive Communities, pointed to the latest “Women in the Workplace” report by McKinsey and LeanIn.org. The report surveyed more than 40,000 employees at upwards of 300 organizations. “[The McKinsey report] talks about women in the workplace and what they are looking for, and why so many are leaving for smaller businesses or to start their own businesses due to the lack of flexibility in ‘traditional’ office spaces,” Watkins said.

The report characterizes this shift as the “Great Breakup,” noting that women are “demanding more from work and are leaving companies in unprecedented numbers to get it.” In fact, reportedly, women leaders are switching jobs at never-before-seen rates – and at higher rates than men in leadership, which the report surmises “could have serious implications for companies.”

Watkins referenced its LeadDIVERSITY and Transformational Leadership programming, the latter of which she said is designed for leaders who are just starting to explore opportunities to improve DEI competencies as a means of enhancing business effectiveness and prosperity.

“That program is a shorter time commitment and is specifically directed at building individual skills, as opposed to the collective impact focus of LeadDIVERSITY,” she said. “We host two classes of that program a year; one that started in August and the other that starts in January.”

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The organization is also a member of the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce, whose Workforce Development Director Alicia Frieze suggested as among those local resources for readers seeking DEI and unconscious bias training.

She said that such training is beneficial for individuals, organizations and teams before someone advances into a leadership position. “[They should have] a solid understanding of DEI and be aware of their own unconscious biases,” Frieze added. “So, they don’t negatively impact their leadership or the culture of the organization.”

Frieze noted findings by Forbes that stated that companies with a focus on DEI increased employee productivity and morale by 77% and 67%, respectively, while turnover was reduced by a reported 58%.

“Knowing these statistics, it is important for the CB Chamber to provide training opportunities for teams and resources for our businesses as a vehicle to get to see these positive results locally,” she explained. “Helping businesses understand what DEI is, how to have a diverse workforce, an inclusive hiring process and equitable policies and culture, will help with recruitment and retention.”

Accordingly, Frieze said the chamber has updated its policies and procedures to ensure they are more inclusive and allow leadership to treat everyone equitably.

“We have included a diversity and inclusion statement on our website, as well,” she said. “We have developed a dedicated page to DEI that includes resources and members that work in the realm of DEI as an extended resource for members to receive or provide DEI training to their team.”

Frieze said other DEI offerings include Women Inspiring Women, Executive Women Partnership, and Impact CB (for young professionals), CB Tech Career Acceleration (focused on providing Latino residents free access to IT training from AIM Institute and career placement assistance), and L.I.F.T. (Leveraging Individual Female Talent, a six-month mentorship program for females who have been out of the workforce for more than a year).

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Promoting diversity and the economy is central to the Midlands African Chamber’s (MAC) mission.

“Investing in diversity at the executive level helps create a more inclusive business environment,” said President Karine Sokpoh.

“It reflects a commitment to providing equal opportunities for all, irrespective of their backgrounds, which can lead to a richer and more diverse talent pool.”

Additionally, Sokpoh attributed MAC’s investments in training opportunities through its Power Hour and MAC Xcelerator programming to better decision-making and innovation driven by diverse teams within today’s global business landscape.

“By nurturing diversity in executive roles, [MAC] positions itself and its members for a competitive advantage in the market,” she stated.

Rounding out motivations for such resources and support, Sokpoh referred to community engagement and talent attraction.

“When businesses in the Midlands African Chamber support diversity and leadership initiatives, they enhance their relationships with the local community, fostering goodwill and collaboration,” she said. “Companies that invest in leadership and inclusion programs are more likely to attract top talent and retain employees. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are more likely to stay with organizations that value and support their growth.”

Overall, Sokpoh concluded that such resources and offerings reflect a proactive approach to enhancing skills and fostering diversity that informs positive outcomes for businesses and communities.

When putting the numbers to such themes, she cited statistics courtesy of talent firm Insight Global; for instance, how companies that are “diverse” earn 2.5 times higher cash flow per employee than less diverse teams, with inclusive organizations also driving more than 35% better productivity and better decision-making 87% of the time.

“From the Midlands African Chamber’s perspective, the interrelationship between diversity, equity, and inclusion and career advancement within the organization should be a deeply intertwined and mutually reinforcing one,” Sokpoh summed up.

She referred to efforts to ensure career advancement is accessible

to all members, regardless of background.

“This means that diversity and inclusion should be at the core of talent development and succession planning,” she explained.

Sokpoh also emphasized initiatives to cultivate a diverse talent pool at all levels, for instance, recruitment from diverse sources. In addition, she underscored striving for leadership teams that elect the diversity of both team members and the broader community.

“This representation can inspire and serve as role models for others, reinforcing the belief that advancement is achievable for all,” she added.

Sokpoh encouraged leaders to educate themselves on: • Equitable skill development to address historical disparities • Mentorship and sponsorship — formal programs to support, guide and advocate for employees’ advancement • Transparency and fairness in promotion processes • Feedback and continuous improvement facilitated by open feedback channels • Accountability in achieving diversity/inclusion goals

Leading Transformative Change

Inclusive Communities’ programming leadership provided additional insights into the challenges and solutions that their teams grapple with and provide.

“One recent insight discussed in our workshops that has resonated with me, pertains to a recent CDC report,” said Director of Programs Dominic Green. “It highlights that one in four people live with a disability; however, when examining reported HR statistics, only 3% to 5% of individuals openly disclose their disability to their employer or team.”

This discrepancy, according to Green, suggests a significant portion of the population refrains from sharing this information due to concerns about how they may be treated or what the response might entail.

“Even if we account for individuals who are retired or not currently in the workforce, there remains a substantial number of people who do not openly acknowledge their disability, exceeding the reported figures,” he said.

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DOMINIC GREEN, DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS, INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES

The array of opportunities to develop leadership skills is driving diverse workspaces and experiences at all levels, according to Veronica Smith (her name has been changed for safety purposes).

“The approach to our programming is truly dialogue-based and all-inclusive, allowing leadership to take place at every level of an organization,” she stated. “We often say, ‘Lead from the seat you are in.’ Leadership ability and capacity are not tied to a title … cultivating the skills to have courageous and inclusive conversations around equity throughout an organization is extremely valuable.”

To that end, she referenced both free, community-based dialogue on topics of equity and social justice on a monthly virtual/in-person hybrid experience, as well as workshops and services to develop specific skills.

“We work with organizations ranging from, but not limited to, universities, community organizations, corporations, school districts, and health care institutions,” she said. “We also have a speakers bureau for organizations looking to bring a subject matter expert in to address a particular topic with their audience.”

Green reinforced how investing in its programs and offerings, at its core, promotes a “profound sense of humanity.”

“It is our fundamental belief that no one should experience discomfort or fear in the presence of their neighbors or colleagues simply because they may appear or behave differently,” he said.

“No one should ever feel marginalized or excluded due to a lack of understanding or because their identity or way of being doesn’t align with societal norms.”

There exists the universal desire, he continued, to be treated with the same dignity and respect that is extended to one’s neighbors, friends and family.

“The essence of this work lies in building and nurturing relationships,” Green added. “When individuals begin to recognize this and open themselves to it, we witness the potential for meaningful change to take root and flourish.”

And their efforts are bearing fruit.

“We have seen a shift towards more equity and inclusion in our region,” Smith said. “We believe that this is in no small part due to the coalitions of leaders we support committed to a vision of a society strengthened by diversity, inclusion, respect, equity and justice for all people.”

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KRIS MONTGOMERY OMAHA MARKET LEADER, MCCARTHY BUILDING COMPANIES, INC.

Asking Ashley Kuhn, president of Blair Freeman in Omaha, about diversity, equity and inclusion in the construction industry is like asking her for a retrospective of her career. For Kuhn, who with business partner Maranda Adams created the construction company, DEI is much more powerful than a company initiative. It’s been the foundation of their company since day one.

“We have been there,” Kuhn said. “We understand the barriers that we ran into as women-owned and as minority-owned, so we understand the stresses that our trade partners are under.”

Turning Tide

Across America, the construction field is changing. Besieged by decades of shrinking numbers of trade workers and pressed on all sides to diversify,

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the industry is inviting more women and minorities to a seat at the table.

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 43% of members in the National Institute of Building Sciences had some DEI program in place and local construction experts said there are noticeably more minorities and women in the local construction industry as well.

The changes are not only a matter of social and economic justice but also because research is showing that diversity pays dividends in the workplace. According to builtin.com, diverse companies achieve 2.5 times higher cash flow per employee, achieve higher revenue and result in work teams that are more engaged and make better business decisions.

Not to put too fine a point on things, but recent regulatory actions, including 2021’s Executive Order 13985 by President Joe Biden, demands more attention be paid to the level of DEI brought to the bidding process by would-be government contractors.

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The ability to scale from a one- or two-person shop MIDLANDS to a largeBUSINESS JOURNAL employer can be a tough jump, especially when the owner is both the back-office support and the physical labor in the field.

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Industry experts say it isn’t that construction companies don’t recognize the tides shifting toward a more diverse workplace. The problem, they say, is change isn’t happening fast enough.

“The construction industry has become more inclusive in hiring and promoting women and minorities, however, there is still a sizable discrepancy for women and minorities,” said Kris Montgomery, Omaha market leader, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. “Advancements are still needed to create opportunities and cultivate environments conducive to everyone succeeding without barriers.”

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the vast majority of individuals in the construction field are still white (87.3%) and male (89.1%). The Hispanic community has steadily made inroads into these jobs, representing 34.2% of the construction workforce, but growth among Black and Asian workers has been slower. In 2022, 7% of workers were Black and 2.1% were Asian.

Women have grown to occupy 11% of construction industry jobs, but a closer look at the breakdown of these positions shows something more nuanced. According to the National Association of Home Builders’ 2022 data, women made up less than 4% of trades and labor jobs and were underrepresented in leadership roles.

“It is rare to find companies now that do not have some form of diversity,” Kuhn said. “However, many are still failing to have women directly involved on jobs, rather stacking their marketing, accounting or sales departments with these roles.”

Growing Pains

Kuhn also said there are market factors that help explain the slow pace of change that go beyond mere prejudice. She said working with some woman- and minority-owned businesses presents the same challenge as any other relatively new firm in the marketplace.

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“Diverse trade partners are typically newer companies and do not have negotiated rates for supplies, material and equipment,” she said. “For instance, a 50-year-old paint company would have a history of purchasing volumes, likely owns their own lifts, supplies and equipment necessary to do the job, so they do not have the added burden of leasing. This difference leaves diverse trade partners at a disadvantage when in a competitive bid situation.

“Diverse trade partners also typically do not have as much back-office support as other firms due to overhead. Quite often the owner is both the labor on the project and the back-office support such as procurement, estimating, contracting, marketing, sales, billing and receivables. This burden allows them to spend less time on job sites, which means that their schedules for completion take longer.”

Having said that, industry figures agree that more can and should be done to help diversify the construction field at all levels.

“At JE Dunn, it’s a company-wide goal and commitment to build a diverse and inclusive workplace,” said Jason Studt, vice president of

JE Dunn Omaha. “Our action plan includes three initiatives: workforce, workplace and marketplace. We strive to attract diverse, engaged talent; to take care and celebrate all aspects of diversity in our current talent pool; and to support small-emerging and minority and women-owned businesses throughout our community, which includes engaging diverse trade partners and providing resources for local companies that are looking for support.”

Support System

As proof of this commitment, Studt said 2023 was JE Dunn’s inaugural year for its Minority Contractor Development Program. The company interviewed and selected 10 minority-owned small construction-related businesses to participate in an eight-month training program that meets for eight hours per month on the finer points of running a successful construction business including leadership, human resources, marketing/ business development, legal, financial, documentation, estimating/bidding and other topics.

“The purpose of this program is win-win,” Studt said. “We develop

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these companies into commercial builders that we can do business with and it benefits our city by creating generational wealth and jobs in underserved communities. This will be a reoccurring, yearly program that will continue into perpetuity. Our Kansas City office has been doing this program for 15-plus years and has seen a dramatic improvement in the quality of the minority contracting community.”

The company also launched two new employee resource groups, adding to its existing ERGs serving women and minorities, to strengthen relationships and to foster education, networking, professional development, mentoring and leadership opportunities.

“JE Dunn’s ERGs are designed to support our diverse employees and increase engagement, offering people an opportunity to make a lasting difference across the organization as they navigate their careers,” Studt said. “ERGs are voluntary, employee-initiated and employee-led groups aligned with the vision and guiding principles of the organization. In 2023, we launched the Hispanic ERG with the purpose to unite our Hispanic employee community and provide a space of support. In 2023, we also launched our Veterans ERG.”

Changing the Environment

Kuhn agreed that more needs to be done both internally and externally to help construction professionals and entrepreneurs grow in the kind

of business acumen needed to qualify them for larger projects and professional advancement. She said business practices from established firms go a long way toward expanding these opportunities.

“The ability to scale from a one- or two-person shop to a large employer can be a tough jump, especially when the owner is both the back-office support and the physical labor in the field,” she said. “Access to the correct capital to allow this growth to be quicker and on a larger scale is necessary to scale, but often hard for diverse subcontractors and suppliers to get.

“Our office helps estimate, review estimates once they are in, put contingencies in our budgets to allow for mistakes on behalf of smaller diverse and growing companies. This trust in our partnerships creates a familial bond with our trade partners. Our jobs accomplish, on average, 82% diverse partners and although admittedly it is a burden on time, budget and oversight, the impact is tremendous.”

Montgomery said in addition to a range of internal DEI programs targeting employee education and subcontractor development, McCarthy Building Cos. has been aggressive in its commitment to developing the future workforce.

“McCarthy has long partnered with industry organizations, trade schools and high schools to introduce construction as a rewarding career option,” he said. “We often begin as early as elementary school to start the conversation.

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“In 2020 McCarthy partnered with five of our industry peers to work together to advance diversity, equity and inclusion across the entire construction industry. In Omaha and Lincoln, McCarthy has applied innovative recruiting strategies, such as partnering with Prairie STEM to host Girls in STEAM community events, Metro Community College, ACE Mentors and outreach through our client, Omaha Public Schools. We have also implemented a project coordinator program to pair recent high school graduates from diverse backgrounds with a seasoned McCarthy project manager to work full-time on a local project while also attending college or trade school. After a year in the program, McCarthy provides a tuition waiver for their education and an opportunity to transition to a salaried position after graduation.”

Paying it Forward

The short-term goal of all of these efforts is to enrich the local industry and improve access for all, but the long-term implications are far more

substantial as each small company nurtured today is inspired to do its part to continue to widen opportunities in the future. Daniel Felder, CEO of Axiom Construction Group, who has been mentored through JE Dunn’s programs, is a prime example of this pay-it-forward mentality.

“This industry has its own ecosystem,” he said. “It takes businesses at all levels, large and small, to maintain vibrancy and a healthy balance. We are seeing a shift due in part to progressive policies and the will of business owners to see change happen in our industry. One example we have personally experienced at Axiom is the mentor-protegee program certified through our local government.

“In an effort to not just give us a contract but teach us how to grow a generational company, JE Dunn has opened its doors to us, allowing us to walk side by side with all levels of professionals in their organization and supporting our efforts of being a mentor to other diverse firms by sharing best practices that we have learned and implemented. That is a full circle organic approach to healing our ecosystem.”

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EDUCATION REBECCA MILLER, FOUNDER, FIXLEXIA. (COURTESY OF NEBRASKA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER)

Unspoken Reality FIXLEXIA OFFERS HOPE TO STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA If you know five people, chances are you know someone who lives with a learning disability.

Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity estimates of the individuals with a learning disability, nearly 80% have a form of dyslexia.

Rebecca Miller, founder of FixLexia, saw it consistently during her 15 years running a tutoring company in Omaha.

“My husband has a really good phrase for it,” she said. “It’s a problem everywhere and nowhere at the same time.”

Overwhelming Need

Before opening FixLexia, Miller and her husband operated a Club Z! Tutoring franchise for 15 years that provided services for 3,200 students.

They had also built relationships with public and private schools and state agencies.

“In our work, I found pervasive reading issues,” she said. “What we embarked on [next] was opening Nebraska’s first dyslexia clinic.”

Opened in 2015, FixLexia provides clinical evaluations to determine if a child meets eligibility for a language or literacy disorder, dyslexia being one

of the most common ones.

“There are neural networks in our brain that help us match speech sounds with letters. Individuals with dyslexia have difficulty efficiently making those connections,” Miller said.

Rampant Misinformation

Because individuals with dyslexia have a hard time translating sounds to letters, many incorrectly assume that it’s a hearing on vision-based disorder.

“It’s not. We call it a deficit in the core phonological component of language,” she said.

“One of the myths is that reading is primarily a visual task. It’s not. We use visual memory for the storage and retrieval of individual letters, but we do not retrieve individual words. We store and retrieve them from a phonological system.”

One of the other significant misconceptions Miller hears regularly is that individuals living with dyslexia aren’t trying hard enough, or their parents aren’t doing enough.

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Parents are the frontline diagnostician.

They know something’s not quite right, but they don’t know exactly what to do about it.

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“I have never met a kid that does not want to learn to read,” she said. “I have met frustrated kids. I have met kids that have given up. I have met heartbroken kids that just want to learn how to read.”

Delayed Identification

One of the challenges facing children with dyslexia is that parents and teachers often don’t begin to notice an issue until after Pre-K, Grade 1, and Grade 2 “where we can make the most gain.”

“If we used evidence-based instruction, like structured literacy, in school it would be good for all kids. The difference is kids with dyslexia need it earlier, more intensively, and for longer periods of time,” she said.

Presently Miller said many children are taught using balanced literacy, which maintains that the more a child reads, the better they get. That’s why a misconception persists that children who aren’t excelling in reading aren’t trying hard enough, or being given interesting content.

Structured literacy, on the other hand, is modeled by the teacher systematically and sequentially, which helps build foundational skills such as decoding words.

Potential Crossover

The evaluations to determine if a child has dyslexia take about 15-17 hours and are performed by a licensed speech-language pathologist and a specialist in the special education field.

For the past five years, after the evaluation, an intervention plan was developed using the structured literacy model, including coursework from the American Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators and Dr. David Kilpatrick’s program“Equipped for Reading Success.”

Children would often come to the clinic after school to work with the

instructional staff, similar to tutoring.

However, that will change soon as FixLexia moves to an evaluationonly practice.

“Schools are beginning to bring some of these pieces in,” Miller said. “With regard to the instruction, it’s not very robust.”

But, she said, it could become a “too many hands in the cookie jar” situation.

“They’re going to school during the day and possibly learning two methods of how to read. Then after school, they’re going to the clinic,” she said. “It’s too much and it’s not the right thing to do by kids.”

Considering Impact

Miller contends that there is plenty of work to be done in the evaluation space, and while they will no longer be providing interventions they will provide resources.

The move will also allow her to spend more time contemplating how she can make a greater impact in Nebraska for kids and educators.

“At the end of the day I may see 100 kids in my clinic,” she said. “But, if we can make teacher training accessible, one teacher is going to see 25 kids a year [then we could help more kids]. If you have one school with four first-grade classes, that’s 100 kids per year.”

Providing structured literacy instruction in school would also eliminate financial barriers for families, and reduce stigma.

Miller encourages parents to call FixLexia for a complimentary consultation if they suspect their child might have dyslexia.

“Parents are the frontline diagnostician,” she said. “They know something’s not quite right, but they don’t know exactly what to do about it.”

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NOVEMBER 08: CASH MOB AT SPRINGFIELD ARTWORKS

· Fontenelle Forest · Moving Veterans Forward · Papillion Community Foundation · Knights Event Center · Bags of Fun Omaha · Sarpy County Museum · Restored Wings - Rejuvenating Women · Heartland Family Services · Midlands Community Foundation · Mosaic · PLCS Foundation

Network and shop at a local business!

NOVEMBER 09: SARPY CHAMBER ANNUAL AWARDS CELEBRATION

Honor excellence in the business community!

NOVEMBER 16: LEADERSHIP ALUMNI EVENT - FUNDRAISER FOR LIFT UP SARPY COUNTY Network and fundraise for a local nonprofit

Business Leader of the Year Nominee · Brian Smith, SmithPro Plumbing · Alan Kennedy, Lueder Construction · Mimi Hannor, All Hands Waterproofing · Steve Zey, Pinnacle Bank · Angie Velardi, Fairfield Inn &amp; Suites · Dan Fuller, Hy Vee Papillion · Ron Hernandez, Moving Veterans Forward · Fred Uhe, Sarpy County Tourism · Tanya Gifford, Lift Up Sarpy

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The Sarpy Chamber looks forward to celebrating all of these outstanding nominees and announcing the winners on November 9th! You can check ticket availability at sarpychamber.org/events.

We are your unwavering advocate. As business owners, neighbors and friends, we are Sarpy. Our whole hearts are into making a better future for all of us. As a connector of solutions and a helping hand to members, Sarpy Chamber provides knowledge and opportunities that empower local business.

Talk with us today about getting involved and opening doors to a wide range of networking events, professional groups, workshops, and other activities, all with the aim of connecting business owners, professionals and entrepreneurs.

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RTG BUILDING SERVICES INC: A SPOTLIGHT ON ITS CONTINUED FEDERAL JANITORIAL CONTRACT AT THE LUKEVILLE LAND PORT OF ENTRY ARIZONA To obtain a federal contract a company must have the capability and experience to stand out from the competition, to build a business relationship with the government, credentials and the quality of work must exceed expectations. This is something RTG Building Services has demonstrated by consecutively holding a disputed janitorial contract with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), at the Lukeville Land Port of Entry in Arizona.

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Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23-7712 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Randy Darnell Moore Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Randy Darnell Moore to Severus Randell McClarty.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 10:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Randy Darnell Moore to Severus Randell McClarty.

Randy Darnell Moore, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023 Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23-7740 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Christy Jean Thomas Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Christy Jean Thomas to Ember Quinn Thomas.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 10:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Christy Jean Thomas to Ember Quinn Thomas.

Christy Jean Thomas, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7708 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Amanda Leigh Cunningham Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition. was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Amanda Leigh Cunningham to Rook Oswald Zimmerman.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 9:00 a.m. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Amanda Leigh Cunningham to Rook Oswald Zimmerman.

Amanda Leigh Cunningham, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7699 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Xavier DeAnthony Reynolds Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Xavier DeAnthony Reynolds to Olivia Ava Rhea.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 9:30 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Xavier DeAnthony Reynolds to Olivia Ava Rhea.

Xavier DeAnthony Reynolds, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23-7720 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF KYLEE KNOELL Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from KYLEE KNOELL to DEVIN KNOELL. A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 10:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from KYLEE KNOELL to DEVIN KNOELL. KYLEE KNOELL, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23-7735 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Debi Gosselin Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Debi Gosselin to Estrella DeGore.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 10:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Debi Gosselin to Estrella DeGore.

Debi Gosselin, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23-7732 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Sarah Elise Murphy Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Sarah Elise Murphy to Leo Eli Murphy.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 11:30 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Sarah Elise Murphy to Leo Eli Murphy.

Sarah Elise Murphy, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7700 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Kathleen Rose Dillon Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Kathleen Rose Dillon to Baker Malcolm Dillon.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 9:30 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Kathleen Rose Dillon to Baker Malcolm Dillon.

Kathleen Rose Dillon, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7706 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Haley Jane Galloway Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Haley Jane Galloway to Jupiter Apollo Galloway.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 11:00 a.m. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Haley Jane Galloway to Jupiter Apollo Galloway.

Haley Jane Galloway, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023 Page 30 • October 13, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7723 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Seth Quinn Kilgore Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Seth Quinn Kilgore to Luna Samantha Feratu.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 9:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Seth Quinn Kilgore to Luna Samantha Feratu.

Seth Quinn Kilgore, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23-7704 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Rochelle Mariah DeLeon Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Rochelle Mariah DeLeon to Rocky DeLeon.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 10:30 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Rochelle Mariah DeLeon to Rocky DeLeon.

Rochelle Mariah DeLeon, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7707 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Samantha Yazylnn Robles Orellana Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Samantha Yazylnn Robles Orellana to Sam Yazylnn Robles.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 10:30 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Samantha Yazylnn Robles Orellana to Sam Yazylnn Robles.

Samantha Yazlynn Robles Orellana, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7713 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Matthew Charles Ellis Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Matthew Charles Ellis to Madeline Charlotte Moss.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 9:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Matthew Charles Ellis to Madeline Charlotte Moss.

Matthew Charles Ellis, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7705 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Ariana Caredwyn Clayton Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Ariana Caredwyn Clayton to Parker Jameson Clayton.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 11:30 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Ariana Caredwyn Clayton to Parker Jameson Clayton.

Ariana Caredwyn Clayton, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23-7733 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF JESSICA LEE HOLLINGER Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from JESSICA LEE HOLLINGER to JAEDYN OLIVER WOODLEY. A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 11:00am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from JESSICA LEE HOLLINGER to JAEDYN OLIVER WOODLEY. JESSICA LEE HOLLINGER, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23-7737 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Tyler Stephen Harris Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Tyler Stephen Harris to Ashley Raven Harris.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 9:30 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Tyler Stephen Harris to Ashley Raven Harris.

Tyler Stephen Harris, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23-7721 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Zoe Josephine Coniglio Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Zoe Josephine Coniglio to Anthony Merri Katherine Coniglio.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 10:30 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Zoe Josephine Coniglio to Anthony Merri Katherine Coniglio.

Zoe Josephine Coniglio, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7718 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Aimee Suzanne Losee Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Aimee Suzanne Losee to Alex Macaulay.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 10:30 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Aimee Suzanne Losee to Alex Macaulay.

Aimee Suzanne Losee, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23-7722 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF PAIGE AUSTIN HUTZELL Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from PAIGE AUSTIN HUTZELL to AUSTIN PAGE HOWELL. A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 11:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from PAIGE AUSTIN HUTZELL to AUSTIN PAGE HOWELL. PAIGE AUSTIN HUTZELL, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7710 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Erick Ivan Cuenca-Lopez Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Erick Ivan Cuenca-Lopez to Terra Rei Cuenca-Lop​ez.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 10:30 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Erick Ivan Cuenca-Lopez to Terra Rei Cuenca-Lop​ez.

Erick Ivan Cuenca-Lop​ez, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7702 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF McKenzie Brielle Trout Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from McKenzie Brielle Trout to Mike Trout.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 10:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from McKenzie Brielle Trout to Mike Trout.

McKenzie Brielle Trout, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023 Page 31 • October 13, 2023­

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23-7703 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Natalie Myrtle Horvath Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Natalie Myrtle Horvath to Vivian Maria Molck.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 9:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Natalie Myrtle Horvath to Vivian Maria Molck.

Natalie Myrtle Horvath, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23-7736 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF John Theodore Wiedenman Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from John Theodore Wiedenman to Lillianne Elizabeth Wiedenman.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 9:30 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from John Theodore Wiedenman to Lillianne Elizabeth Wiedenman.

John Theodore Wiedenman, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023 Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7711 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Kutter Houston Emery Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Kutter Houston Emery to Heloise Houston Fessler.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 11:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Kutter Houston Emery to Heloise Houston Fessler.

Kutter Houston Emery, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023 Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7709 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF SAMUEL NATHAN HEROLD Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from SAMUEL NATHAN HEROLD to SAMANTHA NATALIE HEROLD. A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 10:30 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from SAMUEL NATHAN HEROLD to SAMANTHA NATALIE HEROLD. SAMUEL NATHAN HEROLD, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023 Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23-7714 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF JOSIAH DANIEL OLSON Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from JOSIAH DANIEL OLSON to HEATHER FAE OLSON. A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 9:30 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from JOSIAH DANIEL OLSON to HEATHER FAE OLSON. JOSIAH DANIEL OLSON, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7734 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Kendra Lyn Fix Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Kendra Lyn Fix to Konner Lyn Fix. A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 11:30 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Kendra Lyn Fix to Konner Lyn Fix. Kendra Lyn Fix, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7717 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Sydney Jade Hopkins Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Sydney Jade Hopkins to Nicolai Ezra Hopkins.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 9:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Sydney Jade Hopkins to Nicolai Ezra Hopkins.

Sydney Jade Hopkin, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7716 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Sasuke Soto-Elliott Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Sasuke Soto-Elliott to Brian Lee Crawford.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 11:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Sasuke SotoElliott to Brian Lee Crawford.

Sasuke Soto-Ellio​tt, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23-7715 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Tucker James Masters Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Tucker James Masters to Titania Jacklyn Masters.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 9:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Tucker James Masters to Titania Jacklyn Masters.

Tucker James Masters, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7701 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Jeanette Hutchinson Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Jeanette Hutchinson to Jenni Davila.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 9:30 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Jeanette Hutchinson to Jenni Davila.

Jeanette Hutchinson, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7738 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Stephanie-​Anne Florence Bering Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Stephanie-​Anne Florence Bering to Bastian Florence Kaiser.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 10:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Stephanie-​ Anne Florence Bering to Bastian Florence Kaiser.

Stephanie-​Anne Florence Bering, Petitione First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7727 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Brandee Rae Fisher Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Brandee Rae Fisher to Brayden Rae Fisher.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 9:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Brandee Rae Fisher to Brayden Rae Fisher.

Brandee Rae Fisher, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023 Page 32 • October 13, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23-7719 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Priscilla Diane Holmes II Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Priscilla Diane Holmes II to Aeryka Jordison Rose.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 11:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Priscilla Diane Holmes II to Aeryka Jordison Rose.

Priscilla Diane Holmes II, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Notice is hereby given that a corporation has been formed under the laws of the State of the Nebraska, and that the name of the corporation is JB Five Consulting, Inc., with 1,000 stock units. The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery-Pr​chal, P.C., L.L.O., 3555 Farnam Street, Suite 1000 Omaha, NE 68131. The designated office is located at 11911 N. 160th Street Bennington, NE 68007. Jason Behrens Incorporator First publication October 13, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Charred Southport LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Charred Southport LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 2800 S 110th Court, Omaha, NE 68144. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jason Kuhr, 2800 S 110th Court, Omaha, NE 68144.

First publication October 13, 2023 Anne K. Burnett, Attorney BURNETT WILSON LAW, LLP 17525 Arbor Street Omaha, NE 68130 CORRECTIVED NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PEKE MEDIA, LLC, n/k/a GAUHARI PRODUCTIONS, LLC Notice is hereby given that PEKE MEDIA, LLC, n/k/a GAUHARI PRODUCTIONS, LLC, is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial Designated Office is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68130. The Company’s initial Registered Agent in the State of Nebraska is: Anne K. Burnett, whose address is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68130. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on August 24, 2023, and then filed the Amended Certificate of Organization on September 5, 2023, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company. /s/ Anne K. Burnett Anne K. Burnett, Organizer First publication October 13, 2023 Notice is hereby given that Wilt and Wade Publishing, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 7911 S 162nd Street, Omaha, NE 68136. The authorized number of shares is 100, with the incorporat​ors being Tonya Ludwig and Daniel Ludwig. The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Tonya Ludwig at 7911 S 162nd Street, Omaha NE 68136.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 Notice is given that What You Built, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with the following registered agent and registered office: Amanda Kohler, 1908 Liberty Lane, Papillion, NE 68133. The initial designated office is located at 1908 Liberty Lane, Papillion, NE, 68133. The general nature of the Company’s business is to engage in any lawful business permitted under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The company was organized on July 28, 2023, and it shall continue in perpetuity unless sooner terminated in accordance with the terms of its operating agreement. In general, the Company’s business is to be managed by its primary member Amanda Kohler in accordance with the Company’s operating agreement.

First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 LEGACY DESIGN STRATEGIES, LLC, Attorneys 9859 S. 168th Ave, Omaha, NE 68136 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Limited Liability Company is EXTREME BALANCE CONSULTING, LLC. 2. The designated office of the limited liability company is 320 Fletcher Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68521.

3. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Andrew C. Sigerson at Andrew C. Sigerson, PC, LLO, at 9859 South 168th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68136.

4. The purpose for which the company is organized is to engage in any and all business which is lawful under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act of the State of Nebraska.

5. The company commenced its existence on September 25, 2023, and the period of duration of the Company shall be perpetual.

6. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by its Members in accordance with the company’s operating agreement.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023

LEGACY DESIGN STRATEGIES, LLC, Attorneys 9859 S 168th Ave, Omaha, NE 68136 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that BRAVIUM, LLC filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 1, 2023, and the company is in the process of a voluntary dissolution.

The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Members. The Members will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against BRAVIUM, LLC, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date of your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to Legacy Design Strategies at 9859 South 168th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68136. A claim against BRAVIUM, LLC is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 Matthew Wurstner, Attorney CARLSON & BLAKEMAN, LLP 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100 Omaha, NE 68102 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MACSIMUM EAST, LLC Notice is hereby given that MACSIMUM EAST, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 1400 Skyline Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68022. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is Matthew Wurstner, whose address is 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68102.

The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on October 6, 2023, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company.

Matthew Wurstner, Organizer First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF H&S BLINK 192, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that H&S Blink 192, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10730 Pacific Street, Suite 230, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L Rattner, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Heiss Land Co LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Heiss Land Co LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 5901 S 238th Street, Elkhorn NE 68022.

The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Mason Heiss is 5901 S 238th Street, Elkhorn NE 68022. The limited liability company commenced business on September 28, 2023. The nature of the business to be transacted is any lawful business. The business shall have perpetual existence.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SCM 10X LINCOLN 6540, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SCM 10X Lincoln 6540, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10730 Pacific Street, Suite 230, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L Rattner, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GRIFFIN LAND COMPANY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Griffin Land Company, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10730 Pacific Street, Suite 230, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L Rattner, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 Page 33 • October 13, 2023­

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SCM STREAMWOOD WESTVIEW, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SCM Streamwood Westview, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10730 Pacific Street, Suite 230, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L Rattner, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 LAW OFFICES ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP 8712 WEST DODGE ROAD, SUITE 300 OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114-3419 TELEPHONE 402-392-1250 FACSIMILE 402-392-0816 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION RamGate Properties, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The street and mailing addresses of the initial designated office of the company are 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and street and mailing addresses of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Thomas J. Malicki, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF INCORPORAT​ION MATERNITY HOUSING OF THE HEARTLAND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Maternity Housing of the Heartland has been incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The corporation is a public benefit corporation and will not have members.

The street address of the corporatio​n’s registered office is 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114 and the name of its initial registered agent is DDLG Business Services, Inc. The name and street address of the incorporator of the corporation is Seth J. Moen and the street address of the incorporator is 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 Law Offices ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3419 Telephone 402-392-1250 Facsimile 402-392-0816 NOTICE OF INCORPORAT​ION AJV3 Management, Inc. has been incorporated under the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. The street address of the corporatio​ n’s initial registered office is 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska, and the name of the initial registered agent of the corporation at that office is Thomas J. Malicki. The corporation is authorized to issue 1,000 shares of Common Stock. The name and street address of the incorporator of the corporation are Thomas J. Malicki, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF KEYSTONE KAFE, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is Keystone Kafe, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 9808 Military Road, Omaha, NE 68134. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on October 4, 2023, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Solid Ground Holdings LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Solid Ground Holdings LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 303 N Grandview Ave, Papillion, NE 68046. The Registered Agent of the Company is Michael A Freed, 303 N Grandview Ave, Papillion, NE 68046.

First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 13819 CUMING STREET PROPERTY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 13819 Cuming Street Property, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 13819 Cuming Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 3, 2023.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HELP ME SELL MY CAR, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Help Me Sell My Car, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is Help Me Sell My Car, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 1501 Cree Court, Plattsmouth, Nebraska 68048, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Aaron D. Johnson, 1501 Cree Court, Plattsmouth, Nebraska 68048.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF H2NEXT, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that H2Next, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with its designated office located at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C., a Limited Liability Organization with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BERGT ENTERPRISES, LLC A NEBRASKA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bergt Enterprises, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 335 S. 124th Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68154 and with its initial agent for service of process being Michael K. Huffer whose office is located at 9290 West Dodge Road, Suite 302, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of its business is to engage in any lawful business. The company was organized and commenced October 4, 2023, and its period of duration will be perpetual, unless terminated earlier. The affairs of the limited liability company shall be conducted by its Member/Man​ager until such time as a successor or successors are selected pursuant to the Operating Agreement.

Michael K. Huffer, Organizer 9290 West Dodge Road, Suite 302 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sunan Investments, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State, dated effective September 29, 2023, and the company is in the process of a voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Members. Dale Houck will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs.

If you have a claim against Sunan Investments, LLC, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to 13434 F Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. A claim against Sunan Investments, LLC is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023

Charles L. Grimes, Attorney BURNETT WILSON LAW, LLP 17525 Arbor Street Omaha, NE 68130 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF RAMBO REHABILITA​ TION AND FASCIAL WELLNESS, LLC Notice is hereby given that RAMBO REHABILITA​TION AND FASCIAL WELLNESS, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The initial designated office is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is: Charles L. Grimes, whose address is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on October 4, 2023 and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company.

Charles L. Grimes, Organizer First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TWISTED OAK PROPERTY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Twisted Oak Property, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 936 South 33rd Court, Omaha, Nebraska 68105. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF M GOBLUE CRE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that M GoBlue CRE, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The limited liability company shall provide real estate services. The designated office of the limited liability company is 707 JE George Boulevard, Omaha, Nebraska 68132. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on September 29, 2023.

First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF JDJH, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JDJH, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 6, 2023, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolutio​n. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Members. John Williams, as an authorized representa​tive of the company, will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs.

If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to 1602 North 11th Street, Omaha, NE 68110. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GARRET HAMILTON INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Garret Hamilton Insurance Services, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with its designated office located at 11254 Bauman Avenue, Omaha, NE 68164 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C., a Limited Liability Organization with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DMH CONSULTING, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DMH Consulting, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 1518 North 133rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on October 6, 2023.

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SCM LVF2 MANAGERS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SCM LVF2 Managers, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10730 Pacific Street, Suite 230, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L Rattner, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 AMY S. JORGENSEN, Attorney CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM 2120 S. 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF VGA GRANTS AND FUNDRAISING, LLC The name of the limited liability company is VGA Grants and Fundraising, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 418 N. Molley Street, Bennington, NE 68007. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Croker, Huck, Kasher, DeWitt, Anderson & Gonderinger, LLC, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 Law Offices ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3419 Telephone 402-392-1250 Facsimile 402-392-0816 NOTICE OF ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORAT​ION Articles of Amendment of Articles of Incorporat​ion of Quality Carpentry, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, were filed on September 11, 2023 with the Nebraska Secretary of State for the purpose of amending the Articles of Incorporat​ion to provide for a change in the name of the corporation to Hammerhead, Inc. First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HEAVEN & HELL ESTHETICS& TATTOO LLC Notice is hereby given that HEAVEN & HELL ESTHETICS& TATTOO LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 15356 Pratt Plaza # 175 Omaha, Nebraska 68116. The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Brittney E Hampton, 15356 Pratt Plaza # 175 Omaha, Nebraska 68116.

HEAVEN & HELL ESTHETICS& TATTOO LLC First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ONE UNIVERSITY OFFICE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that One University Office, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is Zachary A. Wiegert, 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF OSC STREAMWOOD WESTVIEW, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that OSC Streamwood Westview, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10730 Pacific Street, Suite 230, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L Rattner, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 Law Offices ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3419 Telephone 402-392-1250 Facsimile 402-392-0816 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Lars & Co. Properties, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office of the company is Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Timothy M. Kenny and Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF GCP III ONE UNIVERSITY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Certificate of Organization of GCP III One University, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been amended to change the Name of the Limited Liability Company to GCP One University, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company. The Articles of Amendment to the Certificate of Organization were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 3, 2023.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MCCANN INVESTMENT MC VIII LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that McCann Investment MC VIII LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 1120 South 101st Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is James E. Landen, 1120 South 101st Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on September 26, 2023.

First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 NOTICE OF DOMESTICAT​ION OF THE MAGNOLIA GROUP, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Magnolia Group, LLC has domesticated to the State of Nebraska from the State of Oklahoma.

The Designated Office of the Company is 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3300, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. The Registered Office of the Company is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. The domesticat​ion was accomplished by the filing of Articles of Domesticat​ion and Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 21, 2023.

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023 NOTICE OF INCORPORAT​ION OF COLLABORAT​IVE INSURANCE EXCHANGE, INC. 1. The name of the Corporation is Collaborat​ive Insurance Exchange, Inc. 2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock having a par value of $1.00 each.

3. The Registered Office and Agent of the Corporation is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. 4. The corporate existence began on October 5, 2023, when Articles of Incorporat​ion were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State.

5. The name and address of the Incorporator is: Michael J. Keblesh, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68124.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 Jeffrey T. Palzer * 10828 Old Mill Rd., Ste. 6, Omaha, NE 68154 NOTICE OF NON-PROFIT INCORPORAT​ION 1. The name of the non-profit corporation is St. Raphael Consultants in Bioethics, Inc. 2. The registered office of the Corporation is 14703 Fowler Ave., Omaha NE 68116. The registered agent is John Dorman.

3. The corporation is a public benefit corporation, and the general nature of the corporation is to consult, educate and present on issues concerning advance directives for health care, end-of-life decision making, and other bioethical issues from a Catholic perspective, along with any other lawful purposes allowed under the Nebraska NonProfit Corporations Act. 4. The corporation commenced on October 2, 2023, and shall have perpetual existence. The name and address of the incorporator is John Dorman, 14703 Fowler Ave., Omaha, NE 68116.

5. The corporation will not have members.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 Joshua W. Weir Black & Weir Law Offices, LLC 209 South 19th Street , Suite 650 Omaha, NE 68102 Notice of Organization of R & R by B​ecky, LLC a Nebraska Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given that R & R​ by Becky, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with its designated office at 2406 N 134th St, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. The registered agent is Joshua Weir at 209 South 19th Street, Suite 650, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. The general nature of its business is to do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The company was organized ​ and commenced business on May 10, 2023. The affairs of the company are to be conducted by its managers.

First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF FISHER DENTAL, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Fisher Dental, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Company was organized to provide dental services. The Office Address of the Company is 2953 South 168th Street, Suite 102, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 Notice is hereby given that a Statement of Dissolution was filed

by LEGACY MECHANICAL, LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, on September 29, 2023.

Notice is hereby given to all creditors or others with claims against the limited liability company that claims must be sent to the company at ATTN: Tracy Golda, 810 N. 1st Street Springfield, NE 68059 and must document the basis for the claim. Any claim must provide the following information in writing: (1) your name and/or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. Please send the information to Tracy Golda, 810 N. 1st Street Springfield, NE 68059. All claims against the company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce such claims is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice. Blake Thompson, Member First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 LEGACY DESIGN STRATEGIES, LLC, Attorneys 9859 S. 168th Ave, Omaha, NE 68136 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Limited Liability Company is CASK, LLC. 2. The designated office of the limited liability company is 15330 Gage Road, Adams, NE 68301.

3. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Kyle Ruse, at 15330 Gage Road, Adams, NE 68301.

4. The purpose for which the company is organized is to engage in any and all business which is lawful under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act of the State of Nebraska.

5. The company commenced its existence on September 29, 2023, and the period of duration of the Company shall be perpetual.

6. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by its Members in accordance with the company’s operating agreement.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SAVING SOLES LLC NOTICE IS HEARBY GIVEN that Saving Soles LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 200 S 21st Street, SUITE 400A, Lincoln, NE 68510. The Registered Agent of Saving Soles LLC is Northwest Registered Agent Service Inc, 200 S 21st Street, SUITE 400A, Lincoln, NE 68510.

First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 Julia K. Palzer * 10828 Old Mill Road, Ste. 6, Omaha, NE 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Company is CIRV HEALTHCARE CONSULTING, LLC. 2. The street address of the initial designated office is 106 Abbey Landing, Valley, NE, 68064. The Registered Agent is Joann Schaefer, MD and the Registered Agent’s address is 106 Abbey Landing, Valley, NE, 68064.

3. The general nature of the Company is healthcare consulting.

4. The Company commenced on September 29, 2023, and shall have perpetual existence.

5. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by Members, the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and such officers as the Members shall determine.

First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 KARINE E. SOKPOH 402LEGAL 7930 Blondo Street, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68134 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF AFROLESE, LLC Notice is hereby given that AFROLESE, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company to transact any lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under Nebraska laws.

Its duration is perpetual commencing from September 26, 2023. The Company’s affairs are conducted by its manager and registered agent, Karine Sokpoh, and her office and the company’s designated office is located at 7930 Blondo Street, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68134.

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Notice is hereby given that a limited liability company has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the Company is Kunstmode, LLC. The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara MedberyPr​chal, P.C., L.L.O., 3555 Farnam Street, Suite 1000 Omaha, NE 68131.

The designated office is located at 1306 Stanford Avenue Fremont, NE 68025. Zachary Allen Smith, Organizer.

First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF KAYFABE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that KAYFABE, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 11254 Bauman Avenue, Omaha, NE 68164 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C., a Limited Liability Organization with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF HENDRICKSON FAMILY MEDIA, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is Hendrickson Family Media, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 808 Monarch Circle, Papillion, NE 68046. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on September 28, 2023 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 NAME OF BUSINESS: YENNENGA SERVICES “ LA RENAISSANCE” LLC DESIGNATED BUSINESS OFFICE ADDRESS: 8106 SOUTH 89TH PLAZA #3 LA VISTA NE 68128 REGISTERED AGENT NAME: YAMEOGO INÈS REGISTERED AGENT ADDR​ESS: 8106 SOUTH 89TH PLAZA #3 LA VISTA NE 68128.

First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 EMILY F. MORDHORST, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JOHN ALLI CARPET CLEANING, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of John Alli Carpet Cleaning, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is John Alli Carpet Cleaning, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Emily F. Mordhorst, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 NOTICE OF AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY OF REMOD NE LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Amended Certificate of Organization Limited Liability Company of REMOD NE SVCS 2, LLC, f/k/a REMOD NE LLC, was adopted by the Limited Liability Company on August 31, 2023, to change the name of the Company AND to change the Designated Office to 8455 Orchard Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, AND to change the Registered Agent and Registered Office of the Company to ANTHONY L. GROSS, 3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The full text of such Amended Certificate of Organization Limited Liability Company is on file with the Nebraska Secretary of State filed on September 20, 2023.

ANTHONY L. GROSS, Authorized Representa​tive 3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, NE 68124 First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of SOW & EARN, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sow & Earn, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 13575 Lynam Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68138. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PB REAL ESTATE INVESTOR LLC Notice is hereby given that PB REAL ESTATE INVESTOR LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 1234 South 13th St Apt 305 Omaha, Nebraska 68108-3577. The initial agent for the service of process of the Company is Patricia Lee Birhanzel, 1234 South 13th St Apt 305 Omaha, Nebraska 68108-3577.

PB REAL ESTATE INVESTOR LLC First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 NOTICE OF INCORPORAT​ION OF AMERICAN PLAYGROUND AND RECREATION COMPANY OF NEBRASKA, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that American Playground and Recreation Company of Nebraska, Inc. has been incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock at a par value of $1.00 each. The street address of the corporatio​n’s registered office is 12330 Cary Circle, La Vista, Nebraska 68128 and the name of its initial registered agent is Todd J. LaVigne. The name and street address of the incorporator of the corporation is M. Thomas Langan II, 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PROSPER PORTALS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Prosper Portals, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 13575 Lynam Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68138. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company.

Notice is hereby given that Angel Dental Lab, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under Nebraska laws, with its designated office at 3419 N 60th Street, Omaha, NE 68104. It is organized to transact any lawful business for which a Limited Liability Company may be organized under Nebraska laws. Its affairs are to be conducted by the manager Ingrid Melissa Sanchez. Its registered agent is Ingrid Melissa Sanchez and his office is located at 3419 N 60th Street, Omaha, NE 68104.

First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 NOTICE OF INCORPORAT​ION OF JIM STASTNY AUDIO VIDEO, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JIM STASTNY AUDIO VIDEO, INC., is incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a registered office at 4644 North 155th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68116, registered agent JAMES J. STASTNY. The general nature of the business is to operate a general electronic sales and services business, to own, operate and perform services of every kind and nature whatsoever, which are not inconsistent with law, which are necessary, suitable, proper, convenient or expedient to the operation of a general electronic sales and services business. The authorized capital stock is $10,000.00, consisting of 10,000 shares of stock having a par value of $1.00 each, which stock shall be paid for wholly or partly by cash, by labor, by personal property and by real property.

The corporation became a corporate body on August 25, 2023, and upon its Articles being filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 20, 2023, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by a Board of Directors, the number of directors to be provided in the By-Laws, and the officers shall be a President, Vice-Presi​dent, Secretary and Treasurer, and such other officers as shall be designated in the By-Laws.

ANTHONY L. GROSS, Incorporator CATHERINE L. WHITE, Incorporator 3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, NE 68124 First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SANDY EAST LLC A NEBRASKA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sandy East LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 883 Big Sandy Point, Ashland NE, 68003 and with its initial agent for service of process being Michael K. Huffer whose office is located at 9290 West Dodge Road, Suite 302, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of its business is to engage in any lawful business. The company was organized and commenced August 23rd 2023, and its period of duration will be perpetual, unless terminated earlier. The affairs of the limited liability company shall be conducted by its Member/Man​ager until such time as a successor or successors are selected pursuant to the Operating Agreement.

Michael K. Huffer, Organizer 9290 West Dodge Road, Suite 302 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023 VERONICA OLESON 3401 N 207th Street Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF EVOLVE CONTRACTING LLC NOTICE IS HEARBY GIVEN that Evolve Contracting, LLC has filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 27, 2023, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balances of any remaining assets are distributed to its Members. Veronica Oleson, as Manager, will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs.

If you have a claim against Evolve Contracting, LLC, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: 1) your name; 2) the nature of your claim; 3) the amount of your claim; and 4) the date your claim arose.

All claims shall be mailed to Veronica Oleson, 3401 N 207th Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. A claim against Evolve Contracting, LLC is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date o the third required notice.

First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 Notice is hereby given that Matari A. Mitchell, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 7629 N 153rd Cir Bennington, NE 68007. The registered agent is Matari A. Mitchell, 7629 N 153rd Cir Bennington, NE 68007.

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023 Robert J. Likes LIKES MEYERSON HATCH LLC 444 Regency Parkway Dr., #100 Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Simon Legacy Ventures, LLC Notice is hereby given that SIMON LEGACY VENTURES, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The street and mailing address of the Company’s initial designated office is 444 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114; the mailing address of the Company’s initial agent for service of process is 444 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114; and the Company’s initial agent for service of process at such address is Robert J. Likes.

First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SPARROWHAWK ADVISORS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sparrowhawk Advisors, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 6151 S. 184th St., Omaha, NE 68135. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023 Mary E. Vandenack, Attorney VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska , 68118 Telephone 402-504-1300 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BETTER LIFE ACRES LLC Notice is hereby given that BETTER LIFE ACRES LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the initial designated office of the company is 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118. The agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118.

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LOVELY REAL ESTATE, LLC A NEBRASKA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lovely Real Estate, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 2004 S. 138th Avenue Circle, Omaha, Nebraska, 68144 and with its initial agent for service of process being Michael K. Huffer whose office is located at 9290 West Dodge Road, Suite 302, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of its business is to engage in any lawful business.

The company was organized and commenced September 22, 2023, and its period of duration will be perpetual, unless terminated earlier.

The affairs of the limited liability company shall be conducted by its Member/Man​ager until such time as a successor or successors are selected pursuant to the Operating Agreement.

Michael K. Huffer, Organizer 9290 West Dodge Road, Suite 302 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023 STEVEN G. RANUM, Attorney CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM 2120 S. 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BRIDGE DERMATOLOGY, LLC The name of the limited liability company is Bridge Dermatology, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 1309 South 204th Street, Suite 134, Elkhorn, NE 68022. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Croker, Huck, Kasher, DeWitt, Anderson & Gonderinger, LLC, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124.

First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 NOTICE OF INCORPORAT​ ION OF HYER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that HYER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC., is incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a registered office at 1320 Washington Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68107, registered agent BARBARA R. HYER. The general nature of the business is to operate a general property management business, to own, operate and perform services of every kind and nature whatsoever, which are not inconsistent with law, which are necessary, suitable, proper, convenient or expedient to the operation of a general property management business. The authorized capital stock is $10,000.00, consisting of 10,000 shares of stock having a par value of $1.00 each, which stock shall be paid for wholly or partly by cash, by labor, by personal property and by real property.

The corporation became a corporate body on September 7, 2023, and upon its Articles being filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 20, 2023, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by a Board of Directors, the number of directors to be provided in the By-Laws, and the officers shall be a President, Vice-Presi​dent, Secretary and Treasurer, and such other officers as shall be designated in the By-Laws.

ANTHONY L. GROSS, Incorporator CATHERINE L. WHITE, Incorporator 3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, NE 68124 First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Bigley Energy Transport LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 11006 Hanover Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68142. The Registered Agent of the Company is Michael P. Bigley, 11006 Hanover Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68142.

The Company was formed on September 15, 2023.

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114 NOTICE OF INCORPORAT​ION Watson Sysprog Services, Limited, whose Registered Agent is Corporation Consultants, and whose Registered Office is located at 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114, was formed on September 21, 2023 to engage in any lawful business in the State of Nebraska. The corporation has authorized and issued 10,000 shares of common stock at a par value of $1.00 per share. The name and address of the Incorporator is Thomas E. Whitmore, 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. /s/ Thomas E. Whitmore, Incorporator First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF RD CONCEPTS, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is RD Concepts, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 16111 Woodcrest Circle, Omaha, NE 68135. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on September 29, 2023 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF FULL CIRCLE COACHING, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is Full Circle Coaching, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 1224 South 118th St. Omaha, NE 68144.

The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business.

The company commenced existence on September 29, 2023 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 Mary E. Vandenack, attorney VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska , 68118 Telephone 402-504-1300 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CU GROWTH LLC Notice is hereby given that CU GROWTH LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the initial designated office of the company is 3930 S. 147th ST, STE 102, Omaha, NE 68144.

The agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118.

First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 Notice of Organization of Rosewater Apartments LLC Notice is hereby given that Rosewater Apartments LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company has been organized under the State laws of Nebraska, with its Designated office at 11750 Stonegate Cir, Omaha, NE 68164. Its registered agent is Gerik Moeller, 11750 Stonegate Cir, Omaha, NE 68164.

The certificate of organization was filed on September 18, 2023.

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023 LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF SEVEN DOUBLE 01, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is Seven Double 01, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 15050 A Circle, Omaha, NE 68144. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on September 20, 2023, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that LMH Innovations LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 7628 S 101st Street, La Vista, Nebraska 68128.

The Registered Agent of the Company is William McCleary, 860 N 5th Avenue, Springfield, Nebraska 68059. The Company was formed on September 15, 2023.

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF OLINE CONSTRUCTI​ON, LLC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that OLINE Constructi​on, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is Zachary A. Wiegert, 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF THE PLEISS IS RIGHT, LLC. The Pleiss is Right, LLC, has been organized under the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address is 18011 Josephine Street, Omaha, NE, 68136. The initial registered agent is Tyler Pleiss, 18011 Josephine Street, Omaha, NE 68136.

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023 STEVEN G. RANUM, Attorney CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM 2120 S. 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ADAPTIVE INSURANCE, LLC The name of the limited liability company is Adaptive Insurance, LLC . The address of the initial designated office is 444 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 201, Omaha, NE 68114. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Croker, Huck, Kasher, DeWitt, Anderson & Gonderinger, LLC, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124.

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023 SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ASRP, LLC The name of the Company is ASRP, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company. The initial registered agent is Sean Moylan located at 1010 S. 120th Street, Suite #320, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The initial designated office of the Company is located at 1010 S 120th St, Suite 320, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. This limited liability company commenced business on September 14, 2023.

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114 RESTATED NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION AND AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF SLEIGH IT HOLIDAY LIGHTING LLC Notice is hereby given that Sleigh It Holiday Lighting LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 12148 Sandra Lane, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. The Registered Agent of the Company is Vincent L. Palermo, 12148 Sandra Lane, Omaha, Nebraska 68137.

The Company was formed on August 8, 2023 and has been Amended to change the name of the Company to Premier Holiday Lighting LLC. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 15, 2023.

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023 LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP Matthew T. Karnes, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF INCORPORAT​ION OF THE BENEDICTINE WAY Notice is hereby given that a non-profit corporation has now been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the corporation is The Benedictine Way. The company commenced existence on September 25, 2023, and shall have perpetual duration.

The corporation is a religious corporation and will not have members.

The address of the initial registered office and registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Incorporator First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of EAST 23RD, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that East 23rd, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 17750 Burt Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

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Aimee L. Lowe, Attorney Lowe Legal Group PC LLO Linden Place 14301 FNB PKWY, STE 100 Omaha, NE 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF FIOT USA LLC Notice is hereby given that FIOT USA LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office at 200 S. 21st St., Ste. 400A, Lincoln, NE 68510. The general nature of its business is to engage in and do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The agent for service of process of the Company is Northwest Registered Agent Service, Inc., loca​ted at 200 S. 21st St., Ste. 400A, Lincoln, NE 68510. The Certificate of Organization was filed in the office of the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 26, 2023. The Company commenced business thereon and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by the Managers.

First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of GYCGC, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GYCGC, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 17750 Burt Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 Megan E. Canfield, Attorney CARLSON & BLAKEMAN, LLP 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100 Omaha, NE 68102 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PASSION & PURPOSE, LLC Notice is hereby given that PASSION & PURPOSE, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 8725 S. 97th St., LaVista, NE 68128. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is MEGAN CANFIELD, whose address is 2002 Douglas St., Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68102.

The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on September 21, 2023, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company.

Megan E. Canfield, Organizer First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is given that PRISTINE GREEN LAWN SERVICES LLC, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with the following registered agent and registered office: Adrian Rodriguez at 6909 S. 50th St., Omaha, NE 68157. The designated office is located at 6909 S. 50th St., Omaha, NE 68157. The general nature of the Company’s business is to engage in any lawful business permitted under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The company was organized on September 12, 2023, and it shall continue in perpetuity unless sooner terminated in accordance with the terms of its operating agreement. In general, the Company’s business is to be managed by its primary member Adrian Rodriguez in accordance with the Company’s operating agreement.

First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of GYTC, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GYTC, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 17750 Burt Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Of DIETER AND COMPANY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Dieter and Company, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 404 Shannon Road, Papillion, Nebraska 68046. The Registered Agent of the Company is Mary Jo Madej, 404 Shannon Road, Papillion, Nebraska 68046.

First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SANDY WEST LLC A NEBRASKA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sandy West LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 253 Big Sandy Lane, Ashland NE, 68003 and with its initial agent for service of process being Michael K. Huffer whose office is located at 9290 West Dodge Road, Suite 302, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of its business is to engage in any lawful business. The company was organized and commenced on September 21, 2023, and its period of duration will be perpetual, unless terminated earlier. The affairs of the limited liability company shall be conducted by its Member/Man​ager until such time as a successor or successors are selected pursuant to the Operating Agreement.

Michael K. Huffer, Organizer 9290 West Dodge Road, Suite 302 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is given that RAUR INVESTMENTS LLC, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with the following registered agent and registered office: Doreen A. Raur at 3226 S. 44th Ave, Omaha, NE 68105. The designated office is located at 3226 S. 44th Ave, Omaha, NE 68105. The general nature of the Company’s business is to engage in any lawful business permitted under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The company was organized on August 30th 2023, and it shall continue in perpetuity unless sooner terminated in accordance with the terms of its operating agreement. In general, the Company’s business is to be managed by its primary member Doreen A. Raur in accordance with the Company’s operating agreement.

First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 NOTICE OF INCORPORAT​ION OF ART REYES SERVICES, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ART REYES SERVICES, INC., is incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a registered office at 15713 O Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68135, registered agent ART REYES. The general nature of the business is to operate a general insurance adjusting business, to own, operate and perform services of every kind and nature whatsoever, which are not inconsistent with law, which are necessary, suitable, proper, convenient or expedient to the operation of a general insurance adjusting business. The authorized capital stock is $10,000.00, consisting of 10,000 shares of stock having a par value of $1.00 each, which stock shall be paid for wholly or partly by cash, by labor, by personal property and by real property. The corporation became a corporate body on September 7, 2023, and upon its Articles being filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 20, 2023, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by a Board of Directors, the number of directors to be provided in the By-Laws, and the officers shall be a President, Vice-Presi​dent, Secretary and Treasurer, and such other officers as shall be designated in the By-Laws.

ANTHONY L. GROSS, Incorporator CATHERINE L. WHITE, Incorporator 3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, NE 68124 First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 Erin K. Artz LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF RUN BMC, LLC Notice is hereby given that an Amendment to the Certificate of Organization of RUN BMC, LLC, a limited liability company, was filed with the Secretary of State on September 22, 2023, to change the name of the business to InSearch IT, LLC. LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023 ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 Notice is given that the undersigned has organized a limited liability company known as JLP OPTOMETRIC, LLC with its initial designated office at 18052 Leavenworth Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022. The initial agent for service of process on the company is JoAnna Liu, 18052 Leavenworth Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022. The company commenced on September 26, 2023.

Joseph C. Byam II Organizer First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP Erin K. Artz, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF MJS CLASSICAL GUITAR, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is MJS Classical Guitar, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 9929 S 103rd Ave Cir., Papillion, NE 68046. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business.

The company commenced existence on September 8, 2023, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023 Law Offices ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3419 Telephone 402-392-1250 Facsimile 402-392-0816 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION JBM HOMES LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office of the company is 3808 South 194th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Andrew P. Deaver, Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Omaha Galaxy LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 723 N 114th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is Whitmore Law Office, LLC, 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Company was formed on September 22, 2023.

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023 NOTICE OF MERGER OF DEAD PRESIDENTS GROUP LLC & CITY VENTURES RESTAURANT GROUP, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Dead Presidents Group LLC has been amended and merged into City Ventures Restaurant Group, LLC (the “Company”) on September 25, 2023, under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Surviving Company is City Ventures Restaurant Group, LLC. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 222 S. 15 th Street, Suite 1404S, Omaha, NE 68102. The Registered Agent of the Company is Capitol Corporate Services, Inc., 1125 South 103 rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, NE 68124.

First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of WEALTHILY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Wealthily, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 13575 Lynam Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68138. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Reksuh Constructi​on, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 22, 2023, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Members. Zachary A. Wiegert will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: 1) your name or the name of your entity; 2) the nature of your claim; 3) the amount of your claim; and 4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to Reksuh Constructi​on, LLC, c/o Zachary A. Wiegert, 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68154. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GCP WESTERN NEBRASKA CANCER CENTER, LLC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GCP Western Nebraska Cancer Center, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

The Registered Agent of the Company is Zachary A. Wiegert, 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the Neb.Rev.St. §§ 21-193 & 21-117, notice is hereby given that the undersigned has formed a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The name of the Limited Liability Company is HERIBERTO’S DRYWALL, L.L.C. The street address and mailing address of the Company’s initial registered office in Nebraska is 11409 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE 68154 and the name of its registered agent at such address is Orr & Horgan, LLC. The street address and mailing address of the Company’s initial designated office in Nebraska is 4321 S 17th Street, Omaha, NE 68107This company is organized to engage in and to do any lawful business for any lawful purpose, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Company’s duration is perpetual beginning on the date the Certificate of Organization was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nebraska. The affairs of the limited liability company are conducted by managers, members and such other officers as may be provided for in the Operating Agreement. Heriberto Bernal and LauraRuiz, Managers/M​embers Thomas E. Horgan, Organizer 11409 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE 68154(402) 408-6488 First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORAT​ ION OF SECURITY NATIONAL CORPORATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporat​ion of Security National Bank have been amended to revoke Article V and replace it as follows: The aggregate number of shares which the Corporation shall now have the authority to issue shall be four hundred eighty thousand (480,000) shares of common stock with a par value of $0.10 per share. The Amendment was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 29, 2023.

First publication October 6, 2023, final October 20, 2023 REQUEST for QUALIFICAT​IONS Sealed Proposals will be received by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission at the Engineering Division Office, 2200 North 33rd Street, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68503, for the following project at the time listed: DATE AND TIME: Nove​mber 13, 2023 @ 12:00 P.M. PROJECT: R​equest for Qualificat​ions Niobrara Lodge Design LOCATION: ​Niobrara State Park NEAR: Niob​rara, Nebraska COUNTY: Kn​ox, County RFQ Documents are on file at the Engineering Division Office, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, 2200 North 33rd Street, Lincoln, Nebraska, phone (402) 471-5571. Interested Proposers may obtain copies of the documents on our website at http://app​ s.outdoornebraska.go​v/projects or request a copy by mail.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and to waive any or all informalit​ ies or irregulari​ties.

NEBRASKA GAME and PARKS COMMISSION BY: TIM MCCOY - Director First publication October 13, 2023 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: HBP SERVICES. Name of Applicant: HBP Enterprises, LLC Address: 10406 OAK STREET, OMAHA, NE 68124 Applicant is A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska.

Date of first use of name in Nebraska: Upon filing General nature of business: Construction industry trade service.

Matthew Pentico, Member Signature of Applicant or Legal Representa​tive First publication October 13, 2023

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