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Real Estate A section prepared by the staff of the Midlands Business Journal

January 17, 2020

Amid favorable interest rates, training, technology, safety top focus of 2020

by Michelle Leach MCC’s program for future profession“Chronically” low interest rates are als — from basic courses to advanced nurturing healthy transactional activity classes in topics such as investments and as well as vigorous interest in real estate appraisal — have resonated; Woodke said careers. students are prepared for “immediate “There are many options available participation in the industry,” or for a within the industry, including certificate and/or degree. As low working with others in sales or interest rates make homeownproperty management, as well ership a possibility, the market as working for yourself flipping is on fire, as is the number of homes or owning and managing millennials buying homes and your own properties,” said Seth starting families, or those lookWoodke, business instructor ing at real estate’s long-term at Metropolitan Community investment potential.

College. “At Metropolitan Com“This has made real estate munity College, the typical stua very visible career option for dent has the goal of becoming a both younger individuals and residential sales agent. This is mid-life career changers,” he Woodke a very important position in the said. “It is also a viable secindustry as a real estate profesond-income option for many. The industry sional helps clients make one of the biggest is also very vibrant for bilingual particidecisions of their lives.” pants and those who have a desire to serve As rewarding as it can be, Woodke minority populations. alluded to common myths — that being an “The Washington Post did a piece a agent is “easy,” and professionals “make number of years ago indicating that an their own hours.” agent’s race was an import factor to mi“Successful real estate agents work norities buying homes. At Metropolitan when their clients need them to work,” he Community College, we recognize this and said. “This includes nights, many week- we are committed to providing student-foends and even some holidays.” cused learning and service that embraces

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Susan Clark, president of the Omaha Area Board of Realtors. diversity and inclusion.” fer a real estate career certificate this year MCC has evolved to fit part-time for the first time,” he said. “This is a good schedules (with on-campus, online, eve- fit for someone who wants more than just ning and accelerated formats), and it’s a couple of classes, but who is not looking evolving again in the new year as the in- to complete a full degree.” dustry is poised for “faster than average” As Omaha Area Board of Realtors growth.

(OABR) 2020 President Susan Clark looks “To support new industry participants, across the market, she alludes to its health Metropolitan Community College will of- and activity for buyers and sellers.

“Buyers are still enjoying low interest rates,” she said. “And sellers’ homes are moving quickly with a good amount of appreciation.”

Clark noted 2018 and 2019 looked very similar.

“I would expect it to remain that way for the year,” she said.

When asked about the OABR’s top priorities in 2020, Clark highlighted Realtor safety (a priority for “every year”).

“In 2019 we began ways to ensure we keep this topic front of mind for all Realtors,” she said. “In 2020, we continue to those efforts and look to educating the public as well. As the public understands a Realtor’s daily risk, we hope they will be more understanding to the process.”

Title Department Manager Justin Rhoades of DRI Title highlighted technological priorities — beneficial and challenging for the industry.

“Imagine you’re purchasing a home and you are required to bring funds to a closing to complete the transaction,” he said. “You receive an email from your Continued on next page.

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“Software for the speed of now” is more than just the new motto of BHMI, a 34-year-old Omaha-based software firm with 75 employees.

Founded as Baldwin Hackett & Meeks by two former college professors and one of their students, the business is being rebranded to better reflect growth and sustained focus on delivering innovative software solutions targeted for the fast-changing payments industry.

The firm develops software for a wide range of customers ranging from Union Pacific and Greyhound to MCI and the Federal Aviation Administration.

Chairman Dr. Jack T. Baldwin founded the firm with Dr. Lynne J. Baldwin, president, and one of her University of Nebraska at Omaha computer science students Michael E. Meeks, who is senior vice president. Together, they lead a company that has written more than 25 million lines of code and developed software that processes Continued on page 9.

From left, Chairman Dr. Jack Baldwin, President Dr. Lynne Baldwin and Senior Vice President Michael Meeks … Repositioning in market to promote financial software capabilities.

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Koley Jessen develops succession plan, elects Alex Wolf as president

by Becky McCarville

Omaha-based law firm Koley Jessen is practicing what it preaches by establishing a long-term succession plan and electing the next generation of leadership, Alexander J. Wolf as president, succeeding Michael M. Hupp.

Hupp will continue as chairman of the firm’s board of directors and co-chair of its mergers and acquisitions practice.

“For my generation it’s an awesome thing to succeed leadership and responsibility to the next generation and feel really good about it,” Hupp said of the over 30-year-old firm. “I think we attracted and retained the right people and then they seized the moment and now they’re going to lead us into the next phase.”

Along with working with the administrative team, the executive Continued on page 9.

Owners Shelley Elson-Roza and Anthony Roza at their new space at 325 N. 72nd St., opening in May … Specializing in catering with an emphasis on healthy foods, and even in-home food prep.

Heirloom Fine Foods cooks up local, healthy meals, set to open storefront

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From left, Michael M. Hupp, chairman of the board and co-chair of the firm’s mergers and acquisitions practice, and Alexander J. Wolf, president and managing shareholder … Passing the torch to the next generation.

Heirloom Fine Foods, formerly known as MJER Help, was founded in 2015 by husband and wife team, Shelley Elson-Roza and Anthony Roza, who envisioned an opportunity to help busy families with customized services.

The idea first hatched when the couple became engaged and had a difficult time finding catering services that matched their specific

needs.

“We decided to change our career paths and dive into doing the catering ourselves,” Elson-Roza said. “We were actually our first clients.”

With that intent, Elson-Roza, who previously worked in finance, completed culinary school. Roza, on the other hand, had worked in the hospitality industry his entire Continued on page 8.

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Kimba’s Touch Pottery Studio creates space for artists in all stages “But, I thought, if I wanted to be a

by Savannah Behrends Kimba’s Touch Pottery Studio on His- business I needed to be out of the basement toric Elkhorn’s Main Street happened by because when people ask were the space chance, according to owner, teacher and is and you say “in the basement” they’re probably thinking ‘Criminal Minds,’” potter Kimba Hawks.

“You never walk into a building that’s she said.

Five years after pottery ready, but Kimba’s Touch Pottery signing the rental the table was already Phone: 402-618-2772 agreement, Hawks there, the double sink Address: 2615 N. Main St., Elkhorn 68022 has filled the stuwas there, the hookServices: Providing customers the space dio/storefront comup for the kiln was and opportunity to learn various pottery bo with seven more already there,” she techniques over six-week sessions. pottery wheels, an said.

Website: kimbastouchpottery.co additional kiln and But the jump shelves of tools. from a small studio Nearly at capacity, 60 students are enin the basement of the house she shared with her husband to one with 2,000 square rolled in rotating, six-week sessions that feet was not one to be taken lightly. Previ- involve two hours of class time per week ously, Hawks only had about five students and unlimited access to the studio during whom she taught in her basement with only open hours.

Each session costs $1,128.50, which inone wheel and a handful of tools. Overhead, such as rent and utilities, were non-existent. cludes the cost of 18 pounds of clay, access to tools and glazes as well as the studio, but not the cost of firing (the process of heating up the clay to a harder, durable form).

Over those six weeks Hawks acts as a guide, introducing students to various

Teacher and potter Kimba Hawks … Balancing being a business owner and artist presents welcome challenge. methods and helping them achieve their “As soon as I went downstairs and got goals. Hawks said one student hand-built started on something, I would get a phone cups for an entire year before venturing call about picking up dry cleaning or getinto throwing on the wheel. ting something from the store and I couldn’t “Sometimes I have to take my hands really ‘be there,’” she said.

When she first opened the studio she was able to commit two days to her own artwork, but the demands of business ownership have slowly began to chip away at that time.

She will be attending NCECA’s (National Council on Educating Ceramic Artists) convention in March to get some inspiration and learn new tips and tricks to bring back to her students.

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off and back up because it’s a teaching moment,” she said. “Sometimes failures are our best teachers.”

Hawks is, for the most part, a selftaught potter who spent a few years learning the basics in high school. Her love for sharing the craft, which she said is a dying art form, is what drives her passion.

“I’m here working all the time being a teacher, a plumber or an electrician,” she said. “I’m going to learn how to change out the elements in my kilns because that’s expensive. I’ve repaired wheel pedals and I’ve installed a new sink faucet. It’s hard work and it’s non-stop but I love it.”

Her students have followed her lead, stepping in to teach each other tricks during studio and class time. Five students have even purchased their own wheels and made home studios, only coming in to fire pieces.

“But, the idea of being [in the studio] is that you continue to be inspired and you continue to learn from others,” Hawks said.

Being at the studio also helps artists commit to their own artwork. Hawks said that while having a studio at home is nice, it can sometimes be the opposite of helpful.

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Gales’ career is rooted in building neighborhoods, improving communities

by Dwain Hebda

Cameron Gales has always found pleasure in improving the community around him. The Tyler, Texas, native has found roles in both his personal and professional life that not only advanced his own goals, but supported others.

As inclusion officer for Jacobs Engineering, Gales helps ensure small businesses are given a fair shot as subcontractors on public projects.

“The two projects I work on, one is the Omaha Public School Bond issue and that’s $262 million, and the city of Omaha CSO Program, which is a little over $1 billion in project work,” he said.

“My role is, each time we have a school or a CSO project come out, I’ll work with the small business community to make sure that we include our small businesses in Omaha, so they get to participate in this work.”

Gales also spends a portion of his time in student engagement, inspiring young people to enter various careers in architecture, engineering and related fields.

“It’s kind of a continuum,” he said. “You expose the students to these opportunities and then hopefully, those kids will go to work in architecture, engineering and the construction field and ultimately one day own their own business.”

This latter part of his work is particularly impactful to Gales, who has a long history of interacting with youth on a variety of levels. In his career, he’s worked for a nonprofit focusing on truancy reduction where he led kids from habitual absenteeism to a high school diploma.

He’s also a familiar sight on the local youth sports scene.

“This is paying it forward; I’ve played football all my life,” he said. “I’ve coached at Northwest High School, Abraham Lincoln in Council Bluffs. I’ve always looked at that as a

way to give back.

“I feel like when you work with youth you have such a small window of relevance with them before you’re considered the old man. I want to maximize that time as much as I can.”

Gales praised the culture of Omaha as being in step with his personal philosophy of raising up young people by providing many different individuals the opportunity to effect change and positive impact.

“One thing that’s great about Omaha is when there’s an issue around the youth of Omaha there are people that come together and we attack the issue head-on,” he said. “Everyone is great at something.

“So, I don’t have to be great in after-school programming. I don’t have to be great in other programming. Where I fit is, I like to connect the dots and bring people together around a concept of a program and let everyone do what they’re great at. Then you get a great product.”

Five years ago, Gales found a way to bring all of his professional experience together with a new venture, launching his own painting business Gala Painting. Though employed at the time, he saw the company as a way to create jobs and build something to pass along to his children.

“I looked at different avenues and didn’t take the path of least resistance,” he said. “I tried concrete; that didn’t work for me. One day, I was sitting at the table and said I’m going to start a paint business. My wife looked at me and said, ‘You don’t even own a paintbrush let alone a truck.’

“Five years later, we’ve done $100,000 paint projects impacting the community and it’s been very sustaining. And the ultimate thing is, at the end of the day, as long as I have a paintbrush and a truck, I’ll always be able to provide for my family.”

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Retirement A section prepared by the staff of the Midlands Business Journal

January 17, 2020

Separate fact from fiction with un-biased, data-driven guidance for retirement

by Michelle Leach

Sound retirement strategies separate substantive data from opinion-driven noise.

“Seek an adviser who can assist you with building a financial plan and asking the questions you haven’t thought of yet,” said Doug Riggert, certified financial planner professional with CenterPoint Financial Group, Inc. “This will provide the individual and family with a baseline of where they’re at financially to see if they’re on track when attempting to meet their goals.”

Riggert said most people feel they must “hit a number” to retire. Not true.

“Retirement is complicated as the decisions are multi-faceted and many have never had to answer these questions throughout their life,” he said. “How is the portfolio allocated? Am I taking on too much risk for my goals? Is the portfolio tax efficient to maximize after-tax returns? Do I delay social security? Should I elect the lump sum pension option or life annuity? Can I really afford that second home?”

From the geopolitical environment to global trade, factors to keep in mind abound.

“With interest rates at historic lows, how is the bond portfolio structured should interest rates rise? Depending upon the duration of the bonds in the portfolio, bond valuations could struggle if interest rates move at some point in time,” he said. “In addition, we’ve also been in a growth environment since the recession of 2008, where growth-oriented companies have dominated the performance of the S&P and other major indexes.”

Review the portfolio “to determine if you’re taking undo risk,” Riggert said, and establish a plan that considers alternate asset classes to lower volatility — generally prudent to the plan’s viability.

Clients experiencing the longest bull market run in history are naturally wonderDarling ing how long until the next one, according to Woodmen Financial Services Senior Sales Manager Dan Darling.

“The trade war between U.S. and China has put pressure on manufacturing around the world, but consumer fundamentals have remained strong, with U.S. unemployment below 4% and strong consumer spending,” he said. “Savers are also battling an extremely low interest environment brought on by ma-

Doug Riggert, certified financial planner professional at CenterPoint Financial Group, Inc. jor central banks, including the U.S. Federal strategy that provides piece of mind. EstabReserve, in an attempt to boost economic lishing the right amount of protection and the growth and avoid a recession.” best product is a “simple process that should Furthermore, Darling noted the SECURE be considered when creating a comprehenAct’s passage has created some of the largest sive plan,” he said. Checking all the boxes changes in financial and retirement planning — including income distribution, expense in more than a decade. control and adequate risk management — “Opportunities include the repeal of the helps secure a comfortable retirement. maximum age for traditional IRA contribuDesignated Certified Financial Planners tions, which allows with Egermier Wealth Management Group long-term part-time weighed in on the importance of planning, workers to participate regardless of time horizon and environment. in 401(k) plans and “As one nears retirement, it is important increases the required to focus on what an individual envisions for minimum distribution themselves when they are no longer work(RMD) age for retirement accounts to 72,” he said. “One big challenge to navigate is that inherited IRA distributions generalMark Egermier ly must now be taken

by Gabby Christensen within 10 years. This is a change from being Looking at the latest retirement plans and able to stretch the inherited IRA over the ben- wealth management trends, local advisers say eficiary’s life expectancy in the past. Some there are a number of considerations. exceptions to the rule do exist.”

On the plan design side, Rick Dhabalt, WoodmenLife Executive Vice President investment adviser representative at DC Reand Chief Marketing Officer Kyle McMahan tirement Strategies, said recordkeepers and referenced adequately securing a life insur- advisers continue to promote “automatic” ance portfolio to provide protection from features in retirement plans. income loss at the time of death as a good “Plan sponsors who have adopted au-

ing,” said CFP Mark Egermier. “This can then translate into a specific savings process, such as how much to put away, how often, and the needed investment growth to reach one’s goals. It is also crucial to revisit your plan on a regular basis — we suggest at least annually — to help ensure you are on track to live the retirement you’ve always wanted.”

For those in retirement, Mark Egermier said life can still throw curveballs that require adjustments.

“This can be due to changes in health, increases in basic living expenses, or the desire to make a major purchase like a second home,” he said. “Making the right adjustments at the right times can help a lifetime of planning from getting derailed.”

CFP Mike Egermier noted stripping away “unhelpful behaviors” (opinions and politics) to focus on data; for example, unemployment is at near-historic lows, wage growth has increased and consumer’s balance sheets are in “better shape than they were back in 2007” — prior to the last recession. Citing LPL Research, Mike Egermier referred to the S&P 500 surpassing 30% 12 other times since 1950 (as it did last year) and, on average, the following year approached 15%. So, Mike Egermier takes the tack of “being cautiously optimistic” as “a good base case scenario.”

CFP Jake Rehder further noted how planning mirrors and overlaps many other goals; plans constantly change and must remain fluid. As each individual’s circumstances are different and help guide the process, he said, “there is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ answer.” Find a partner that understands one’s life, financially and holistically, and remain calm, objective, and willing to adapt within the defined framework of the financial plan to improve the odds of reaching desired outcomes, according to Rehder.

Wealth management professionals note growing options for saving tools to-enrollment and auto-escalation see participation and savings rates higher than their industry peers,” he said. “On the investment side, the majority of plan participants continue to require assistance with asset allocation.

Therefore, target date funds or some form of pre-built investment portfolios remain in high demand.”

Dhabalt said features that make saving Continued on next page.

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Continued from preceding page. and investing for retirement easier will continue into the next decade.

“Experts in our industry need to work with retirement plan committees to continue encouraging automatic features and more personalized assistance to plan participants,” he said. “The SECURE Act was recently passed and represents the broadest piece of retirement legislation in 13 years. Now is a good time to discuss these changes with your adviser team, because of changes to IRA contribution rules, RMD age Dhabalt pushed to age 72, and features making it easier for small business owners to set up ‘safe harbor’ retirement plans.”

Geoffrey Hemenway, financial advisor at Hemenway Tax, said fees are compressing, fund expense ratios are dropping, managed fee rates are lowering and trading costs are going to reduce.

“These can be great for clients, reducing fee drag on returns,” Hemenway said. “You’re also seeing more consolidation of firms.”

He sees fee compression as good for the investors in general, but there are some serious drawbacks.

“As fees compress, advisers and firms will need to focus on clients with more assets in order to earn reasonable compensation,” Hemenway said. “With smaller accounts you’ll need to have many times the amount of clients to get to the same numbers, which means more time, more evaluation and more risk.”

As firms get larger, he said the concern becomes how they make their money.

“Companies have lost revenue from trade commissions, so now they are needing to replace that lost revenue, hence the M&A,” Hemenway said. “These firms are reliant on capitalizing on margin accounts loans where people are leveraging their savings/retirements in accounts sometimes two to three times their cash balances and often without proper advice.”

Tim Harrison, founder and CEO of one of Northwestern Mutual’s leading firms, Harrison Financial Services, said there’s been a major shift in the industry recently, as exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and passive investments have caught up to active investments, overcoming mutual funds for the first time in history.

“ETFs are a much more transparent alternative,” Harrison said. “This option also has significantly lower fees and taxes with the same diversification benefits.”

Lately, Harrison said there’s also been a focus on fee-planning and advice.

“Today, it’s imperative for advisers to be clear on costs and on the value of having an adviser compared to using a robo-adviser. We work to make it really tangible and easy to understand for our clients,” he said.

Harrison said the “buy blue chips and dividend paying stocks” paired with fixed income yields is the old school model, whereas today there’s much more retirement income distribution planning expertise on how to most effectively optimize a retirement income portfolio based on risk, taxes, cost and yield by identifying the best location of assets.

Keith W. Hier, senior vice president of HighTower Omaha, said current issues include low interest rates, longevity and linear optimism.

“Many are buying long dated bonds at low rates or are buying lower quality fixed income,” Hier said. “This has led to stretched valuations and high prices on interest bearing assets. We feel that many aren’t managing this risk well and could be in for a surprise in the face of increasing rates.”

Additionally, he said many people are working longer or working part time in retirement, most likely meaning increasing medical and long term care costs.

Harrison “Changing expectations and uncertainties are driving more to seek professional advice,” Hier said. “There is an extraordinary need to save more and aging population is facing the epidemic of being underprepared for retirement.”

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Considerations to make when planning for long-term care

by David Kubicek Many of us can expect to need some form of assisted care at some point in our lives, so planning for that possibility now will make the transition easier should that day come.

A Place At Home’s services include companionship, hands-on personal care to assist

Distefano Knecht with daily activities, and help with transitioning clients from their homes to independent living and assisted or full-care facilities.

“Don’t wait until it’s too late,” CEO Dustin Distefano said. “If you notice Mom or Dad’s health declining, call a home care agency and get your options.”

Although home care can be the cheapest type of health care, it can also be very expensive — 24/7 care can cost upwards of $16,000/month.

“We try to get them better and reduce their hours, but if things aren’t working, we try to get them into assisted living where they have a staff available 24/7 rather than one-on-one care like we provide,” Distefano said.

Jennifer Knecht, vice president of marketing and communications for Immanuel Communities, advised families to watch for physical and emotional signs that their loved ones may need more support. Senior loneliness, which affects one in three seniors, comes with damaging health repercussions that range from risk of dementia and heart disease to a shortened lifespan.

“Our environments and experiences play

Teresa Hawlik, vice president of patient care services at CHI Health Lakeside Hospital. a part in fulfillment for retirees,” Knecht said. the patients have but focusing primarily on the “Social opportunities, engagement, connection four Ps — pain, potty, position, and personal and whole-person wellness should all be con- belongings — so patients don’t have to use their sidered. Retirement living communities, like call lights as often or get out of bed unassisted those at Immanuel, are designed to foster such to use the restroom if they have mobility issues. connections. From social events to wellness “Nurses check to see if they have adequate offerings and community features, residents are pain control and assist them to the restroom,” invited to explore new interests and meet friends Hawlik said. “They ask if the patients need to who understand the complexities and challenges turn over in bed, move to a chair, or if they’re of getting older.” comfortable where they are. And they make sure Patients and their families have responded patients have their personal items close to them positively to CHI Health’s hourly rounding so they won’t have to reach for them or try to initiative, according to Teresa Hawlik, vice get out of bed.” president of patient care services at CHI Health Although customers typically purchase Lakeside Hospital. long-term care insurance between the ages of 45 Hourly rounding involves nurses checking and 65, younger individuals may have accidents on patients every hour to address whatever needs and injuries requiring them to get help with

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things they once were able to do for themselves, according to Mary Swanson, vice president and actuary at Mutual of Omaha.

“If you’re interested in long-term care insurance as part of your financial plan, there are a couple of things to consider,” she said. “The younger you are, the more likely you are to qualify for the insurance, and it costs less. If making your retirement income last as long as possible is a top priority, a long-term care insurance policy may help. A long-term care insurance policy may be a smart strategy for couples. When one partner needs care in a facility, the policy may be used to help pay for services, leaving the income stream to cover normal living expenses for the partner remaining in the home.”

Swanson It may help to have an open conversation with a financial adviser about how the plan will cover this risk. Researching the costs of facilities in the area will also help individuals understand how much coverage to buy.

More older workers staying on the job longer, say staffers

by Dwain Hebda

Older workers are staying on the job longer, well past traditional retirement age.

And because of the current tight labor market, most older people who want to work have no problem finding employment.

“In 2018, the nation’s oldest workers made up over 23% of the workforce.

That’s a dramatic surge from 2000, when older workers comprised 13.4 % of the working population,” said Devorah Lanner, associate state director-communications, AARP Nebraska.

Lanner “Workers 65 and older are now the fastest-growing part of the labor force. Without ample savings, more older adults are eager to delay retirement so that they can work longer. People are also living longer, healthier lives and see no reason to Archer retire at the same age their parents did.”

Nebraska in particular has seen more older workers staying in the workforce statewide.

“According to U.S. Census data released last month, Nebraska has a 33% labor participation rate among those aged 65 to 74, coming in second behind South Dakota,” Lanner said.

“Nebraska also leads the nation with nearly 8% of residents age 75-plus in the workforce.

“Here in the Midlands, nearly one out of four people 65-plus is in the workforce in the Continued on next page.

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Estate plans a necessary part of planning for the future

by Jasmine Heimgartner

An integral part of planning for retirement, no matter which stage in life one is at, includes acknowledging that the unexpected can happen. While many people are familiar with wills, these are only documents that are part of the bigger process of estate planning.

Along with a will, these plans often include trusts and powers of attorney for property and health care.

Developing an all-encompassing estate plan ensures hard-earned assets end up in loved ones hands the right way.

“If you don’t have a plan, the state will have a plan for you,” said Dan​Dittman, attorney and shareholder at Erickson Sederstrom.

“Not having a will can have unintended consequences as it relates to where your assets go. For example, in Nebraska, if you don’t have a will, the spouse is entitled to the first $100,000 and half of the remaining. Children

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Lincoln area, among the highest rates for metro areas in the nation. Omaha is close behind, ranking 14th among the largest metro areas for labor force participation.”

The irony of having such a high number of older workers is that the tight labor market is, in part, due to massive retirements, said Núria Archer, branch manager with Robert Half.

“A 2014 survey by Robert Half of more than 2,100 CFOs revealed the greatest potential losses due to baby boomer retirements,” she said. “Top responses included loss of

are entitled to half of the remaining. If they are minors, they are entitled to something, but that means having a conservatorship and benefactor, which creates complications.”

While the name may make it sound only necessary for certain income brackets, anyone with assets — such as a car, mortgage, workplace insurance policy and other property — technically have an estate Dittman and should have a plan prepared.

“The most common misconception is that estate planning is only for rich people, especially when it comes to the use of trusts in estate planning,” said Andrew Sigerson, founder

and managing partner at Legacy Design Strategies. “However, it’s not about documents (wills vs. trusts). It’s about results. A will is a death instrument that only takes effect after someone passes away.

A trust can help people control circumstances during life such as disability and can provide ongoing protections for the beneficiaries after death. It’s more about the needs and goals of the client and Sigerson not about how much they own or how large the estate is.”

For people with children, the estate allocation is important but not as important as the well-being of young ones.

“A will is a parent’s opportunity to nom-

inate the next guardian,” Dittman said. “It is persuasive evidence to the court of what is in that child’s best interest, as long as they are fit.

It can prevent fights over guardianship and be the hardest to decide. They can also create a trust that a trustee manages and makes distributions. If you don’t have a trust, via will or revocable living trust, then all the assets that go to them would be subject to a conservatorship, which can be expensive and is overseen by the court.”

As life changes, so should estate plans.

Oftentimes, people set up a simple will and then forget about it. As children grow up, assets change and tax laws happen, a regular review of plans in place is important.

“The last tax reform that took effect two years ago on Jan. 1, 2018 was the largest overhaul of the tax laws in approximately 30 years,” Sigerson said. “However, on Jan. 1, 2020 there was another adjustment to the tax laws that impacts retirement plans. It’s called Continued on next page.

leadership at 39%; loss of legacy knowledge at 23% and loss of nontechnical attributes and functional skills, both at 15%.”

Archer said the elders who continue to work do so for a variety of reasons, but most find their accumulated skills and experience are in demand, even if on a part-time basis.

“Some baby boomers can’t afford to retire these days,” she said. “While we’re now seeing more professionals investing in 401(k) plans to supplement social security down the road, young employees who aren’t currently planning for retirement may find themselves working later in life.

“We’re also seeing older professionals working just for the insurance benefits, as

Medicare sometimes may not be enough.

While some baby boomers are remaining in leadership roles, those who are no longer interested in the idea of management are returning to the workforce in employee-level positions.”

Elders are also finding temp and ‘gig’ jobs particularly attractive, as they provide flexibility while still generating income.

“A fair amount of retirement-age health care employees are taking advantage of being able to semi-retire while still taking just one or two contract assignments per year,” said Mike Comstock, laboratory recruit division manager with Triage Medical Staffing. “Each assignment here is approximately 13 weeks

long and this affords them extra pay, a chance to work in a new environment or locale and continual work of some kind that, as a lot of studies show, keeps the mind sharp.”

Comstock said elders aren’t just bodies filling roles either but are valued for their work experience and expertise.

“Experienced temps bring a lot to the table,” he said. “Many, at that point in their career, have been through technology conversions, prepared departments for state inspections, helped in some capacity with management or supervision and are wellequipped to do quality assurance, in addition to their overall knowledge of their particular area within a health care facility.”

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Heirloom Fine Foods cooks up local, healthy meals, to open storefront Continued from page 1. career.

Fast forward to five years later, the business now offers three services: meal prep, corporate catering and other celebratory event catering.

Heirloom Fine Foods Phone: 402-378-2784 Service: meal prep, corporate catering and event catering to metro area Employees: 1 full time, 10 part time Founded: 2015 Goal: To successfully open brick and mortar in May, continue to grow organically.

Website: https://www.heirloomff.com

Typically, Elson-Roza said the business serves busy families who are looking for ways to eat healthy despite their hectic schedules.

Additionally, many repeat customers who are looking for a unique catering experience seek the company’s services.

“We spend a lot of time getting to know our clients so that we can deliver exactly what they’re looking for,” Elson-Roza said.

The couple found a niche by focusing on locally sourced and organic food, as well as healthier foods and options for those with allergies.

While owning a small business is a challenge in general, she said the rising cost of food has been an additional struggle.

“We try to make our service as reasonably priced as we can,” Elson-Roza said.

“However, the cost of local organic food has increased tremendously over the past couple of years.”

It can also sometimes be difficult for the couple to manage their differing schedules and find time to maintain their own healthy habits.

Lately, they have been capitalizing on the idea that food is the central part of any

Planning for the future Continued from preceding page. the SECURE ACT and is meant to enhance the retirement savings of Americans. However, it also changes how long a retirement plan can be stretched out between generations and could impact a lot of estate plans. People should contact their estate planning attorney and/or financial adviser to learn the details of this new act.”

Whether just starting the process or revisiting old documents, being prepare can help ease the process, which comes with considering all possible scenarios.

“A good understanding of what a person owns is important because the attorney is going to need to know accounts, life insurance, vehicles, stocks, bonds, etc.” Dittman said.

“That can be hard to remember on the spot, so having a good asset list is important. Next, I advise clients to think about the people that may be able to help if something bad happened. If you get sick, who will make your medical decisions? While the spouse may be an obvious choice, it’s important to have alternate contingencies. Who do you trust to oversee your affairs? Who are the fiduciaries who will make your wishes happen?”

event.Elson-Roza said people have much higher expectations for food at their weddings than ever before.

The business is also supporting trends that focus on local and healthy meals, as well as international cuisines.

Over the past five years, the operation has grown almost exclusively through referrals and word of mouth.

On the horizon, the business will be expanding through opening its own commercial kitchen and tasting room in Omaha come May of 2020.

“We have been members of the Kitchen Council and No More Empty Pots, but we wanted to make sure we had an audience before opening our own brick and mortar,” Elson-Roza said. “We will also offer cooking lessons and specially themed events in the space.”

While excitement for their next adventure is rising, she said they find joy daily by assisting area families through their services.

“On our meal prep side, it makes me so happy to be able to help other

working women balance their home and work life,” Elson-Roza said. “There’s a lot of unfair pressure put on moms to be perfect and do it all. We love being there for them.”

Additionally, watching memories in the making is always a privilege.

“It’s so much fun to be part of special milestone events,” Elson-Roza said. “It gives me a lot of gratification knowing that our clients will look back on these special days and think about the food that we made for their events.”

Law firms leverage technology in new, varied applications

by Dwain Hebda

After years of trailing technological trends, the legal profession is making up ground in various ways.

“Technology continues to affect our firm’s delivery of legal services in positive ways,” said Marnie Jensen, office managing partner with Husch Blackwell.

“Much of the impact involves the speed and efficiency of digital technologies in handling large volumes of data. “ C e r t a i n l y, i n the litigation setting ... newer technologies drastically cut e-discovery costs to a fraction of what they Jensen used to be. The same kind of technology can have an impact in the transactional setting, especially on large, complex merger and acquisition deals. We find that technology saves our clients time and money.”

Jensen said technology is also paving the way for firms to bring new services to market more quickly. “[In our firm] we created a wholly-owned subsidiary to house several new products,” she said. “In addition to allowing us to protect and license our technology, this platform serves as an incubator for new ideas.”

Alex Rainville, attorney with Vandenack Weaver, said technology has had a similar impact on his firm.

“Technology has fundamentally reshaped operations to provide a more effective product to the client,” he said. “Often, this takes the form of a new delivery system, communication tool or automated process.”

Rainville said a firm’s ability to keep pace with change has become a competitive element for most firms.

“Modern law firms require an attorney to focus on client solutions in a cost-effective manner, which naturally encompasses the use of technology,” he said. “In fact, most states impose an ethical obligation on an attorney to be technologically competent. This means hiring attorneys that are tech savvy as well as staff that specialize in technology.”

As such, law firms are evolving in their hiring criteria said Ryan Grace, owner of Advent, LLP. “What we’re looking at, from an employment standpoint, is a completely

Ryan T. Grace, owner/partner at Advent, LLP. different type of individual than a regular made in the legal profession, it still has a law firm would have,” Grace said. “Any- ways to go, said Minja Herian, shareholder body who’s employed with us outside of with Koley Jessen. just general office staff has to have an “Technology is wonderful until it fails. engineering or scientific background just Our team always brings back-up paper as a starting point. copies of evidence for trial to eliminate a “We’re starting to look for individuals potential catastrophe,” she said. “Attorthat not only have neys and judges tend those backgrounds to be cautious, so but are also very talchange will be gradented in some of the ual. We’re a long new software and way removed from AI tools that are out long-distance trials there. It is definitely or allowing jurors to evolving.” do a virtual tour of a Grace added that crime scene.” the makeup of the That said, Herian staff is also one of agrees that, however much more varied slowly, the wheels of Rainville Herian expertise. legal technology will “At some point we need a patent at- continue to turn. torney and those types of people manage “Most judges welcome the use of clients,” he said. “The other resources we technology and the improvement in trial need are patent agents or technology advis- presentation that it brings. However, many ers and sometimes those are as valuable as state courtrooms are not equipped for trial the attorney. They don’t necessarily have a technology,” she said. “Updating technollaw degree but help us with so much that ogy capabilities in the courtrooms will maybe isn’t related to client contact.” undoubtedly become a focus for courts in Despite the advances technology has the near future, if it is not already.”

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Koley Jessen develops succession plan, elects Alex Wolf as president Continued from page 1. committee and other leaders in the firm as president, Wolf will continue his estate and succession planning practice — an important consideration when he accepted the new role.

The president’s term is limited to three years, however they can be elected multi-

Koley Jessen Phone: 402-390-9500 Address: 1125 S. 103rd St., Omaha 68124 Services: Omaha-based full-service law firm focusing on business, estate and succession planning.

Founded: Feb. 1, 1988 by Jim Koley, Paul Jessen and four additional partners Employees: 85 attorneys, 145 total employees Goal: Focusing on employee development; rolling out a retooled rewards and recognition program Industry outlook: Law classes in Nebraska have shrunk about 40% over the past three decades; attracting and retaining talent remains a challenge across industries.

Website: www.koleyjessen.com

ple times throughout their career.

“My practice has included succession planning from day one, since I joined the firm,” Wolf said. “I’ve had conversations with hundreds of clients over the years regarding their own succession plans. I’ve seen what works, what doesn’t — and so that experience certainly helped contribute to why Mike and the executive team saw me as a good fit for the role because I’ve seen it with clients and understand how it works.”

As the executive committee set out to craft Koley Jessen’s governance plan five years ago and after Hupp was elected to his final term as president three years ago, Wolf was considered a good candidate because of his various leadership roles at the firm and in the community. Wolf most recently served as executive vice president and is a Midlands Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award alum.

One of the major mistakes that firms make is waiting too long to plan for a successor, the two leaders said. Succession is crucial to the sustainability of a business.

In fact, allowing future leaders to pave the way is a key factor to retain talent.

“I’ve seen too many presidents and CEOs hang onto that role too long. They become a bottleneck, sometimes they become resented,” Hupp said. “We talk about it a lot; it’s a huge part of what we do for clients. I think Paul Jessen always used to say, ‘You can’t advance until you have hired your successor.’”

For Wolf, the proposition was unexpected considering his young age and the number of “talented people” at the firm.

“Ultimately though, it was an easy decision because we do have such talented, driven and energetic people here that being able to lead this team is really exciting, and I think that really, the sky is the limit for what we can accomplish,” he said.

Since it was founded in 1988 by Jim Koley, Paul Jessen and four additional partners, including Hupp, the firm has grown with its clients, which includes individuals, families, startups and businesses of all sizes. It has 85 attorneys, 42 of whom

“Our goal is to try to find people that can be long-term successes here and we’ve been really successful and fortunate,” Wolf said. “I think that’s maybe a little rare that you see as many people that get hired straight out of law school after doing their summer internship and sticking at one place for their whole careers.”

Programs to develop its people are at the forefront of the company’s initiatives, along with the rollout of a new rewards and recognition program and a push to get client feedback.

“One thing that’s really great here is that we’re constantly developing all of our lawyers,” he said. “We develop them to try to be partners with clients, where they’re helping clients think around the corner for what’s next. So, we feel like if we train our lawyers to do those things we’ll have

a potential leadership succession stream built in where there’s other candidates that think about these things on a daily basis as they serve clients and we’ll be able to more easily identify a successor.”

Hupp said that succeeding leadership is crucial but also mercenary, which is why it’s difficult for some leaders to entrust what they’ve built to the next generation.

“If you want your legacy to be that you helped create and sustain a great organization, [succession is] mercenary because otherwise, it’s not going to survive and thrive and sustain,” he said. “I’m really bullish on the leadership transition and the people that are going to be involved, not just Alex. We have an executive committee and there’s no doubt in my mind that they’re ready, prepared and will maintain the culture that allowed us to succeed.”

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Baldwin explained. “If you invite outside some 82 million transactions daily. investors in you invite outside control.”

Although the company has only about He added: “We want to do what’s right a dozen customers and brings one or two for the organization and that’s not always new firms into the fold annually, BHMI’s necessarily right for venture capital guys client support work for Payshop — a CTT who measure things on a nine-year cycle entity — within the past year has taken and either sell off or close down something BHMI into Portugal. Since 2016, BHMI outside that timeline.” activities have extended into Australia.

The Baldwins and Meeks, who came to Having a presence Omaha while a memin Canada since 2004 BHMI ber of the Air Force has been an import- Phone: 402-333-3300 and was named ant part of its growth Address: 11602 West Center Road, OmaUNO’s Outstanding story as a new na- ha 68144 Computer Science tional payment net- Services: software development and techStudent in 1979, work of sorts is be- nical services said BHMI bene ing created. fits from a strong Founded: 1986 by Jack T. & Lynne J. S i x P a y s h o p Baldwin and Michael E. Meeks as Baldwin participation in the employees will be Hackett & Meeks payments industry v i s i t i n g B H M I ’s Employees: 75 and by attending na25,000-square-foot One-year goal: Continue to develop and tional conferences is h e a d q u a r t e r s a t license suite of Concourse back office able to keep up with 11602 West Center products. changing standards.

Road for training.

It gives the localIndustry outlook: Companies that change “ A s a p r o f e s - to keep abreast of the market have the best ly-owned Omaha sional software or- chance to thrive. business a heads up ganization, we’re Website: www.bhmi.com in the development an anomaly in that and modification of we’ve continued to change our company its products. to keep abreast of the market and that has “We do what we have to do to keep up led to our longevity, stability and steadfast- with the trends in technology and we pick ness,” said Jack Baldwin, a former head of and choose where we feel our customers the Creighton University computer science are going to go,” Meeks said. department.

Jack Baldwin, however, said BHMI’s Jack and Lynne Baldwin, who met leadership team has remained cautious in an accelerated 7th grade junior high of “fads” such as a push in the earscience class and married in 1967, said ly 1990s that involved selling server two differentiating factors in BHMI’s software targeted at the digitization of success has been their strong emphasis paperwork. on self-investing in their business rather “It lasted for only four years,” he said, than seeking venture capital dollars and noting that one provider took a hard hit by meeting their goal of profitability from heavily investing in something that didn’t day one. materialize to the degree expected.

“What’s been differentiating for us and Meeks cited the new “software to important for our growth is that we do all the speed of now” motto as an important our development here at our world head- guiding light in making decisions on softquarters site with our own employees,” ware development, technical consulting, he said. “It helps us maintain quality and system integration and software migration continuity in development.” projects.

Some special projects and products A majority of BHMI’s revenues come have necessitated an investment of more from being a leading provider of prodthan $1 million. All told, $25 million to uct-base software solutions focused on $30 million has been invested in the past the back-office processing of electronic five years. payment transactions. The firm is best “You’ve got to have something fuel known as the creator of the Concourse the engine and the model is simple,” Jack Financial Software Suite — an integrat-

ed collection of back-office products allowing companies to quickly and easily adapt to the rapidly changing world of payments.

Meeks said Concourse includes functions such as settlement, reconciliation, fees processing, and disputes workflow management, which among others, reduce the cost and complexity of back-office processing.

Concourse’s continuous processing, near real-time architecture and powerful rules engine is suited for new payment initiatives such as P2P and enables companies to perform back-office processing for any type of payment transaction.

Late last year BHMI joined the U.S. Faster Payments Council, an industry-led membership organization whose mission is to facilitate a world-class payment system where Americans can safely and securely pay anyone, anywhere, at any time and with near-immediate funds availability.

Jack Baldwin said BHMI, which has done work on six different data-based engines and since 1986 served firms in the transportation, health care and financial services industries, in recent years has targeted financial services as its biggest growth area.

BHMI, which has grown to serve a few dozen of the nation’s largest companies, started in 1986 by writing software for Omaha-based Union Pacific to facilitate wireless data communication between the UP’s national dispatching center and mobile terminals on locomotives. Another ‘80s project enabled Greyhound to modernize its sales and ticketing operation via a robust reservation system.

The Baldwins note that BHMI is still doing work for those early clients.

BHMI received national attention in 1996 for developing a prepaid calling card application for MCI that was used that year at the Summer Olympic games.

With its first government contract, BHMI did work for the Federal Aviation Administration to enable that agency to deliver a fault-tolerant weather message switching application.

As for the immediate future, Jack Baldwin said the focus is on firms such as Phoenix-based Zelle and Cuscal, a Sydney, Australia-headquartered company.

are shareholders and local, regional and national clients.

“We’ve grown one by one,” Hupp said, referring to both clients and attorneys.

“There’s a lot of law firm consolidation that has happened and continues to happen.

We have not been involved in that as an acquirer or a target.”

The firm, located at 1125 S. 103rd St., has also grown physically from 7,500 square feet when it started to almost 60,000 square feet today, occupying three floors and an additional two-thirds of another floor this summer.

When it comes to attracting lawyers, the firm’s clerkship program — the summer internship program for law students — is a source for finding talent. Wolf himself spent both of his summers as a law student in the firm’s summer clerkship program.

BHMI expands suite of financial transaction software

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Retail market holds steady in Lincoln

by Gabby Christensen

The Lincoln retail market continues to look hopeful, according to area professionals.

Sally DeLair, sales associate at NAI FMA, said Lincoln’s retail market experienced an uptick in vacancy landing at 6.4% mid-year, up from 4.8% at the same time in June 2018.

Additionally, DeLair said online shopping continues to evolve retail and smaller, more compact spaces are in demand.

“Brick-and-mortar stores continue to evolve and more retailers are using physical space to provide consumers with personalized shopping experiences,” she said.

According to DeLair, some store closings also hit Lincoln, including Shopko, Younkers, Sears and most recently Forever 21.

“Physical retailers are combating closures by shrinking their footprints, reinventing their concepts and moving closer to their demographics,” she said. “Some retailers are using pop-up stores to test the market to see if it’s a viable location.

Landlords faced with big empty box stores, on the other hand, are repurposing the spaces and thinking outside-the-box for DeLair tenant ideas.”

DeLair said competition is fiercest in the food category.

“For restaurants to survive, they must be willing to adjust their menus to today’s

consumer tastes and consider smaller space,” she said.

DeLair said downtown Lincoln is projected to see an announcement in the coming year for a new mixed-use development with street retail.

Additionally, she said the northeast corner of 84th and Va n D o r n s t r e e t s could be the next possible commercial development to come out of the ground.

Kirk Hanson, principal at Access Commercial, said the Whalen market is very strong for class A located real estate.

“The tenant pool in general is much shallower than it has been,” he said. “Luckily fitness, medical and other experience/ser-

Your dream job out of college is a big snooze. Is it time to leave?

by Liz Reyer

Q: I landed a dream job in my field after college and it has been just OK. I like the company and my co-workers, but the work isn’t as creative or interesting as I thought it would be. I’ve been here two years now; should I be Workplace looking for a move?

-Gregg, 25, marketing communications specialist A: Explore ways to grow within your current role while you consider your options.

The first thing to consider is, what constituted “a dream job?” Let’s face it, there’s a lot of fluff in job descriptions that may have led you to have unrealistic expectations. And, while it’s true that all jobs are essential to organizational success, having input into, say, strategic direction may be limited in an entry-level role.

In this case, consider what attracted you to this role in the first place and look for ways to maximize it. Find your point of view as a professional and start incorporating it into your day-to-day work.

For example, you may be intrigued by the power of branding in communications. If you expected your role to be heavily focused on that, you will be disappointed if it’s a minor part of your responsibilities.

This may not have been a “bait and switch.” Often strategic visions fall victim to day to day pressures, so if you can bring the strategic to the forefront while getting the mundane tasks done, you will be a star!

Likewise, this may be something the firm wants, but may not know how to do.

If your manager hasn’t figured it out, you won’t get much direction. Again, it may be up to you to jump start this work.

On the other hand, your vision may have centered on the type of environment you would be in. Maybe you always hoped to be part of the bustle of a large organization. The downside is that jobs tend to be more specialized rather than open to diversity of tasks.

If you love the environment, then your next steps could focus on identifying the next role you’d like and demonstrating your ability to do it.

Build your network in the company by participating in company advisory groups,

tasks forces, and clubs. Show people that you are a good thinker and that you deliver when you make a promise. You will become a hot commodity when interesting new jobs come up.

Don’t be afraid to change. The best thing you could do is to know your options.

And while you don’t want to change just for the sake of changing, stagnation is deadly both personally and professionally.

So look around! Keep an eye on job postings and get to know people in your profession. Look for a mentor who can help you consider your opportunities and

aspirations.

Then, if you stay in your current role or current company, you are choosing to be there, rather than being stuck.

Finally, keep work in its proper place in your life. It won’t be the source of all satisfaction (at least, it shouldn’t be), so be sure to have lots of other satisfying things in your life. Then you can pursue meaning at work without desperation and with a sense of adventure. ©2019 Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

vice oriented tenants are very active filling retail spaces. Westroads and Village Pointe in Omaha continue to have strong occupancy, while Oakview and Crossroads are at an evaluation period of redevelopment.

Gateway Mall in Lincoln continues to try new uses and stay ahead of the department store meltdown.”

Recently, he said new retailers are starting to partner with resellers for used clothes and other fashion items, as renting clothes is a new trend.

Looking ahead, Hanson said many mixed-use and smaller format retail projects continue to be developed in infill locations and Crossroads should get moving on a new direction this year.

Bridget Whalen, commercial property manager at McCombs Commercial Realty, said the development market in Lincoln is holding steady, with retail falling behind apartments.

“As a property manager I see more first-time business owners of retail and restaurants applying for leases,” she said.

Whalen said there are more retail spaces being leased to CBD shops.

The biggest trend in retail is the decline of the big box store, with the introduction of online shopping.

“Currently, we are looking at bringing more national clients to North Central Lincoln,” she said. “We have commercial land at 27th and Rokeby Road that will bring development in the near future. There is also room for retail development at Highway 2 and Pine Lake. There is potential for a gas station, fast food drive-thru and a small strip mall.”

Electric cars will challenge state power grids

by Alex Brown

When Seattle City Light unveiled five new electric vehicle charging stations last month in an industrial neighborhood south of downtown, the electric utility wasn’t just offering a new spot for drivers to fuel up. It also was creating a way for Energy the utility to figure out how much more power it might need as electric vehicles catch on.

Seattle aims to have nearly a third of its residents driving electric vehicles by 2030.

Washington state is No. 3 in the nation in per-capita adoption of plug-in cars, behind California and Hawaii. But as Washington and other states urge their residents to buy electric vehicles — a crucial component of efforts to reduce carbon emissions — they also need to make sure the electric grid can handle it.

The average electric vehicle requires 30 kilowatt-hours to travel 100 miles — the same amount of electricity an average American home uses each day to run appliances, computers, lights and heating and air conditioning.

A U.S. Department of Energy study found that increased electrification across all sectors of the economy could boost national consumption by as much as 38% by 2050, in large part because of electric vehicles. The environmental benefit of electric cars depends on the electricity being generated by renewables.

So far, states predict they will be able to sufficiently boost power production.

But whether electric vehicles will become an asset or a liability to the grid largely

depends on when drivers charge their cars.

Electricity demand fluctuates throughout the day; demand is higher during daytime hours, peaking in the early evening.

If many people buy electric vehicles and mostly try to charge right when they get home from work — as many currently do — the system could get overloaded or force utilities to deliver more electricity than they’re currently capable of producing.

In California, for example, the worry is not so much with the state’s overall power capacity, but rather with the ability to quickly ramp up production when demand is high, said Sandy Louey, media relations manager for the California Energy Commission, in an email. About 150,000 electric vehicles were sold in California in 2018 — 8% of all state car sales.

The state projects that electric vehicles will consume 5.4% of the state’s electricity, or 17,000 gigawatt-hours, by 2030.

Responding to the growth in electric vehicles will present unique challenges for each state. A team of researchers from the University of Texas at Austin estimated the amount of electricity that would be required if every car on the road transitioned to electric. Wyoming, for instance, would need to nudge up its electricity production only 17%, while Maine would have to produce 55% more.

Efficiency Maine, a state trust that oversees energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction programs, offers rebates for the purchase of electric vehicles, part of state efforts to incentivize growth.

“We’re certainly mindful that if those projections are right, then there will need to be more supply,” said Michael Stoddard, the program’s executive director. “But it’s going to unfold over a period of the next 20 years. If we put our minds to it and plan for it, then we should be able to do it.”

A November report sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy found that there has been almost no increase in electricity demand nationwide over the past 10 years, while capacity has grown an average of 12 gigawatts per year (1 GW can power more than half a million homes). That means energy production could climb at a similar rate and still meet even the most aggressive increase in electric vehicles, with proper planning.

Charging Times Matter Charging during off-peak hours would not only allow many electric vehicles to be added to the roads, but also allow utilities to get more use out of power plants that currently run only during the limited peak times.

Seattle City Light and others are looking at various ways to promote charging during ideal times. One method is time-of-day rates. For the Seattle chargers unveiled last month, users will pay 31 cents per kWh during peak daytime hours and 17 cents during off-peak hours. The utility will monitor use at its charging stations to see how effective the rates are at shifting charging to more favorable times.

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Electric cars will challenge state power grids Continued from preceding page. program to study charging behavior at home. And it’s partnering with customers such as King County Metro that are electrifying large vehicle fleets to make sure they have both the infrastructure and charging patterns to integrate smoothly.

“Traditionally, our utility approach is to meet the load demand,” said Emeka Anyanwu, energy innovation and resources officer for Seattle City Light.

Instead, he said, the utility is working with customers to see whether they can use existing assets without the need for SUPER CROSSWORD

additional investment.

Numerous analysts say that approach is crucial.

“Even if there’s an overall increase in consumption, it really matters when that occurs,” said Sally Talberg, head of the Michigan Public Service Commission, which oversees the state’s utilities. “The encouragement of off-peak charging and other technology solutions that could come to bear could offset any negative impact.”

One of those solutions is smart charging, a system in which vehicles are plugged in THE LATEST FASHION

but don’t charge until they receive a signal from the grid that demand has tapered off a sufficient amount. This is often paired with a lower rate for drivers who use it.

Several smart charging pilot programs are being conducted by utilities, though it has not yet been phased in widely.

Utility officials say the technology will be ready by the time widespread purchases of electric vehicles make it necessary.

In Colorado, both time-of-day rates and smart charging will be part of the state’s approach, said Will Toor, executive director of the Colorado Energy Office.

“There’s a broad consensus that EVs will need to be on time-of-use rates,” Toor said. “It will be easy for people to program their vehicle so they come home, plug it in and it doesn’t actually come on until the electricity gets cheap at 9 p.m.”

Some utilities say localized infrastructure upgrades may be necessary if, for example, one neighborhood or city has a particularly high number of electric vehicles.

“We’re looking at will there be enough capacity, but also from distribution planning at the neighborhood level to make sure we’re not getting overloaded circuits,” Talberg said.

Welcoming Growth In many places, the increased electricity demand from electric vehicles is seen as a benefit to utilities and ratepayers. In the Northwest, electricity consumption has remained relatively stagnant since 2000, despite robust population growth and development. That’s because increasing urbanization and building efficiency have driven down electricity needs.

Electric vehicles could help push electricity consumption closer to utilities’ capacity for production. That would bring in revenue for the providers, which would help defray the costs for maintaining that capacity, lowering rates for all customers.

“Having EV loads is welcome, because it’s environmentally cleaner and helps sustain revenues for utilities,” said Massoud Jourabchi, manager of economic analysis for the Northwest Power and Conservation Council, which develops power plans for the region.

Colorado also is working to promote electric cars, with the aim of putting 940,000 on the road by 2030. The state has adopted California’s zero-emission vehicles mandate, which requires automakers to reach certain market goals for their sales of cars that don’t burn fossil fuels, while

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extending tax credits for the purchase of such cars, investing in charging stations and electrifying state fleets.

Auto dealers have opposed the mandate, saying it infringes on consumer freedom.

“We think it should be a customer choice, a consumer choice and not a government mandate,” said Tim Jackson, president and CEO of the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association.

Jackson also said that there’s not yet a strong consumer appetite for electric vehicles, meaning that manufacturers that fail to sell the mandated number of emission-free vehicles would be required to purchase credits, which he thinks would drive up the price of their other models.

Republicans in the state have registered similar concerns, saying electric vehicle adoption should take place based on market forces, not state intervention.

While Colorado’s goal is primarily focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, it will have additional benefits for utilities and their customers, Toor said.

“The benefit will come from the fact that you’re adding a meaningful amount of demand,” he said. “Each EV in Colorado will create $600 over its lifetime in economic benefits for other utility ratepayers.”

And in California, electric cars may provide a market for surplus renewable energy production when demand is low.

Pacific Gas & Electric, the nation’s largest utility, is working to install 7,500 chargers in its service area.

Cars Give Back Many in the utility community are excited about the potential for electric cars to serve as battery storage for the grid.

Vehicle-to-grid technology, known as V2G, would allow cars charging during the day to take on surplus power from renewable energy sources.

Then, during peak demand times, electric vehicles would return some of that stored energy to the grid. As demand tapers off in the evening, the cars would be able to recharge.

V2G could be especially beneficial if used by heavy-duty fleets, such as school buses or utility vehicles. Those fleets would have substantial battery storage and long periods where they’re idle, such as evenings and weekends — and even longer periods like summer and the holiday season when school is out. The batteries on a bus, Jourabchi noted, could store as much as 10 times the electricity needed to power a home for a day. ©2020 Stateline.org Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Smokers need not apply: Fairness of no-nicotine hiring policies questioned

by Blake Farmer

When U-Haul recently announced it will no longer hire people who use nicotine in any form in the 21 states where such hiring policies are legal, the Phoenix-based moving company joined a cadre of companies with nicotine-free hiring Workplace policies.

U - H a u l ’s a n nouncement is receiving outsize attention because nicotine-free hiring policies are more common at high-profile hospitals such as Cleveland Clinic that are especially protective of their healthy image.

Alaska Airlines has one of the oldest nicotine-free hiring policies, going back to 1985. But at the time, a big part of the stated reasoning was that the industry isn’t conducive to taking smoke breaks.

Now, some employers are making the policy change simply citing health concerns or health care costs — even the city of Dayton, Ohio, has joined the movement.

But the policies are raising concern around labor and medical ethics. Harald Schmidt, a medical ethicist at the University of Pennsylvania, said targeting smokers disproportionately harms poor people.

“To me, this is more about fair equality of opportunity,” he said.

Smoking is a behavior, so Schmidt doesn’t equate it with discriminating on the basis of race, gender or sexual orientation.

But he notes that roughly half of unemployed people smoke. And quitting is hard, because nicotine is highly addictive.

“You’re basically posing a double whammy on them,” Schmidt said. “It’s very hard for them to get work, and it’s even harder for people who are already in a vulnerable situation.”

Karen Buesing of the law firm Akerman represents employers and works with them on smoking policies. She said employers are looking out for the health of their employees.

Employers do have some concern about productivity and absenteeism, she said. But it’s more about the risks of cancer and heart and lung disease.

“Obviously, there are higher health care costs associated with smokers. And so many companies would much prefer to have a nonsmoking workforce,” she said.

The corporate cost per smoker is estimated to be in the thousands of dollars per year, though some experts have questioned the accuracy of the figures.

Buesing said discrimination of any kind is so taboo that employers in many states don’t realize they can reject applicants for being smokers. And it’s not allowed everywhere: 29 states and the District of Columbia have various laws that safeguard “off-duty” activity. Many of these laws were passed in recent decades specifically to shield smokers.

Lab-grown fish just got real. San Diego startup shows off first slaughter-free yellowtail

by Brittany Meiling

A San Diego foodtech startup has grown fillets of yellowtail fish entirely from cells, making the local company one of the most scientifically advanced in the world of labgrown seafood.

The startup, called BlueNalu, is less than 2 years old and yet it has hit a scientific milestone many reTechnology searchers only dream of. In front of a small crowd gathered at San Diego Bay last week, the startup’s chef prepared the lab-created yellowtail fish in a variety of ways, from fish tacos and poke to seafood bisque.

For those unfamiliar with cell-based seafood products, they are made of real fish meat and fat — or what we call “fillets” — grown through cell cultures in a food manufacturing facility. The hope of companies like BlueNalu is to meet the demand for real fish products while addressing ethical and environmental concerns of eating fish.

While the process is unfamiliar to the average person, the company’s founders say the lab-made seafood products aren’t any more unnatural than, say, Greek yogurt, which also requires the culturing of cells.

“We are not any more ‘lab-made’ than ketchup or Oreos,” said Chris Dammann, chief technology officer of BlueNalu, in an interview earlier this year. “They all started in a lab.”

Several other science startups have demonstrated similar taste tests of their cellbased seafood products, including San Francisco-based Wild Type, which organized a dinner earlier this year featuring its lab-grown salmon. But BlueNalu’s fish appears unique in its ability to withstand different cooking methods, a competitive manufacturing advancement. By comparison, Wild Type’s salmon

falls apart when cooked at high temperatures.

“Our medallions of yellowtail can be cooked via direct heat, steamed or even fried in oil; can be marinated in an acidified solution for applications like poke, ceviche, and kimchi, or can be prepared in the raw state,” said BlueNalu’s CEO Lou Cooperhouse in a statement. “This is an enormous accomplishment and we don’t believe that any other company worldwide has been able to demonstrate this level of product performance in a whole-muscle seafood product thus far.”

In a Union-Tribune profile of the startup earlier this year, industry players addressed the huge scientific hurdles companies like BlueNalu face. One big challenge is manufacturing the products in large batches, which researchers and startups have long struggled to accomplish. Just creating the small batches of yellowtail cooked during the demonstration was a considerable accomplishment.

“This was an extraordinary technical feat,” Dammann said in a statement. “When we started this company, there was very little available science on the long-term propagation of fish muscle cells and no reliable culture protocol. To create a whole-muscle product from fish cells that are grown without genetic modification required considerable innovation. Scientifically, the achievement of going from blank canvas to food product so quickly cannot be understated. We are now ready to focus on our next phase of growth to increase production volume.”

Cooperhouse said the startup expects to launch its seafood products into a test market within two years. In addition to yellowtail, BlueNalu is also developing other finfish species, including mahi mahi and red snapper. ©2019 The San Diego Union-Tribune Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

“In that context, you now have protections for smokers,” Buesing said of the 29 states. “Certainly under federal law, smokers are not a protected class.”

A 2017 Gallup Poll found that more than half of American smokers feel they’re discriminated against for their nicotine habit.

“Even when I was doing temporary work, people would be like, ‘You’re going on break? Are you going to smoke?’” said Carl Carter of Nashville, Tennessee, who is currently on disability benefits and not working. “I should have the right to do what I want to do.”

It’s not that he doesn’t want to quit. He has tried eight times, most recently on New Year’s Day. But the habit is hard to beat.

Labor groups have not fought nicotine-free hiring policies, but Edgar Ndjatou, executive director of the advocacy nonprofit Workplace Fairness, calls smoker hiring bans “problematic.”

“Someone who uses tobacco could potentially have some form of disability,” he said, adding that addiction could be protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act. “I would argue that these types of bans have to be reasoned.”

Ndjatou and other critics ask, what’s next? Will nicotine-free hiring lead to more policing of worker health?

IT administrator and vaper Scott Bales thinks so.

“I think that it’s interesting that they are demonizing one over the other, and I’ll specifically use alcohol,” he said on a vaping break outside his office in Nashville. “How can you ban one substance without banning the other one?”

The American Civil Liberties Union has come out against nicotine-free hiring, calling

it “discrimination.” The organization is critical of other forms of what it calls “lifestyle discrimination.”

“Should an employer be able to forbid an employee from going skiing? or riding a bicycle? or sunbathing on a Saturday afternoon?” an ACLU legislative briefing asks.

“All of these activities entail a health risk.”

But companies rejecting smokers point out that tobacco is the most preventable cause of cancer and lung disease. And the employers are the ones who will likely have to pay much of the health bills.

Still, attorney Buesing doesn’t expect the U-Haul announcement to unleash a flood of similar policies. She said rewarding healthy behavior is still seen as the most palatable approach by many employers.

U-Haul said its policy will not apply to existing workers. The company employs 30,000 people around the country, with 4,000 at its headquarters. U-Haul will screen new hires and require them to consent to future drug testing for nicotine, though it’s unclear how that would affect workers who use nicotine gum or patches.

“This policy is a responsible step in fostering a culture of wellness at U-Haul, with the goal of helping our team members on their health journey,” chief of staff Jessica Lopez said in a press release.

U-Haul declined an interview request.

This story is part of a partnership that includes Nashville Public Radio, NPR and Kaiser Health News. Kaiser Health News (KHN) is a national health policy news service. It is an editorially independent program of the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. ©2020 Kaiser Health News Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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MAX J. KELCH, Attorney VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska 68118 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HOME BUYERS OF OMAHA, LLC Notice is hereby given that Home Buyers of Omaha, LLC has been created as an organization as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the designated office of the company is 9159 Shirley Street, Omaha NE 68124. The agent for service of process for the Company is Cory Cutchall, Agent, 9159 Shirley Street, Omaha NE 68124.

First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 JOSEPH J. SKUDLAREK, Attorney 1055 North 115th Street, Suite 301 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF CORPORATION In accordance with RRS Section 21-2,229(b) take notice of the dissolution of The Tennis Club, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, effective December 31, 2019 all in accordance with the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act (the "Act"). The terms and conditions of said dissolution shall comply with the Act, including the payment in full of all just debts of the Tennis Club, Inc. and a distribution of the assets to its shareholders.

Patricia O. Grabow, President of the Tennis Club, Inc. shall wind up and liquidate its business. The assets of the Tennis Club, Inc. exceed its liabilities. Inquiries may be directed to: Joseph J. Skudlarek, attorney for The Tennis Club, Inc. 1055 N 115 Street - SUITE 301 Omaha NE 68154 (402) 522-6001 jjskudlarek@jjskudlarek.com By: Joseph J. Skudlarek, Attorney for The Tennis Club, Inc. First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 ROBERT J. KMIECIK, Attorney STINSON LLP 1299 Farnam Street, Suite 1500 Omaha, Nebraska 68102-1818 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Milan Laser Detroit Sterling Heights, LLC Notice is hereby given that a Nebraska limited liability company named Milan Laser Detroit Sterling Heights, LLC (the “Company”) was formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office of the Company is 17645 Wright Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68130 and the Company’s initial agent for service of process at such address is Capitol Corporate Services, Inc. First publication January 17, 2020, final January 31, 2020 ROBERT J. KMIECIK, Attorney STINSON LLP 1299 Farnam Street, Suite 1500 Omaha, Nebraska 68102-1818 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Milan Laser Detroit Novi, LLC Notice is hereby given that a Nebraska limited liability company named Milan Laser Detroit Novi, LLC (the “Company”) was formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office of the Company is 17645 Wright Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68130 and the Company’s initial agent for service of process at such address is Capitol Corporate Services, Inc. First publication January 17, 2020, final January 31, 2020 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that The Cord: Where Science Meets Connection, L.L.C., has been organized as a professional limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The designated office of the Company is 638 N. 109th Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The registered agent of the Company is Catherine A. Schweitzer, 5022 Lafayette Ave, Omaha, Nebraska 68132. The Company's members, managers, professional employees and agents are licensed or otherwise legally authorized to render services related to the providing of mental health services in this state. The Company was formed on October 17, 2019.

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ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF AK-SAR-BEN HOLDINGS, INC. AK-SAR-BEN Holdings, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, has been dissolved pursuant to the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. The corporation has collected its assets, disposed of its properties which were not distributed in kind to its shareholders, discharged or made provision for the discharge of its liabilities, distributed its remaining property among its shareholders according to their interests, and done every other act necessary to wind up and liquidate its business and affairs. Barbara Simonsen, President of the corporation, was the person who was responsible for winding up and liquidating the business and affairs of the corporation.

The corporation has no remaining assets or liabilities.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Connect Human Performance, L.L.C. (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the Company is 4463 S. 145th Street, #5214, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. The registered agent of the Company is Michael Servais, 5061 S. 135th Street, #5214, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. The Company was formed on December 18, 2019.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 KELLOGG & PALZER, P.C. 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6 Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2647 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION 1. The name of the corporation is HYDRONICS, INC. 2. The address of the registered office is 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

3. That on September 4, 2019 the Corporation approved a Resolution to Dissolve the Corporation and that on December 17, 2019 the corporation filed Articles of Dissolution with the Secretary of State.

4. The corporation’s president, Effie Kullenberg, will facilitate the wind up and liquidation of the corporation, which ceased operations on September 4, 2019 At this time the Corporation has assets of less than $2,000.00 and has liabilities in excess of $2,000.00 5. All creditors of HYDRONICS, INC., you have 120 days from the date of this notice to file said claim. If you wish to submit a claim against HYDRONICS, INC., please mail notification of your claim to HYDRONICS, INC. c/o Jeffrey T. Palzer, 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6, Omaha, NE 68154.

6. All claims must include the identity of the claimant, the amount of the claim, and the nature of the claim. All claims received after 120 days have elapsed since the date of this notice will be forever barred.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BLACKSTONE MEATBALL WEST, LLC The name of the Company is Blackstone Meatball West, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 1108 South 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on December 18, 2019.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SAL1, LLC The name of the Company is SAL1, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

This limited liability company commenced business on December 19, 2019.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION 1. The name of the Corporation is Epic PLD, 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 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. Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 20, 2019; however, the corporate existence will begin on January 1, 2020.

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

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION KP Writes, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska on 12/02/2019, with its designated office and registered agent: Mark Adam Perley, 7902 S. 190th Ave, Omaha, NE 68136. The general nature of the business: Freelance business writing services. The company shall be Member-Managed.

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KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PERLEBACH SECURITIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Perlebach Securities, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 516 South 96th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is George J. Perlebach, 516 South 96th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The limited liability company commenced business on December 19, 2019.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF EPIC, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Epic, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 9300 Underwood Avenue, Suite 500, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. 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 December 19, 2019.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ADDRAD, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 17, 2019, with an effective date of December 31, 2019, 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 Member. Dr. Allen Dvorak 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 9733 Brentwood Road, Suite 205, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. 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 January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF CN FRANCHISE HOLDCO, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CN Franchise Holdco, Inc., a Nebraska corporation (“Corporation”), has filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 20, 2019, and the Corporation is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the Corporation are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore. The President of the Corporation, will wind up and liquidate the Corporation’s business and affairs. The Corporation has no assets or liabilities as of the date hereof.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF CR HOLDCO, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CR Holdco, Inc., a Nebraska corporation (“Corporation”), has filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 20, 2019, and the Corporation is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the Corporation are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore. The CEO of the Corporation will wind up and liquidate the Corporation’s business and affairs. The Corporation has no assets or liabilities as of the date hereof.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF NEW YEAR PROPERTIES, LLC The name of the Company is New Year Properties, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on December 26, 2019.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that ;j Enterprises, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68154. The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Kelsey M. Weiler, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68154.

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LEGAL NOTICES KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF OMAHA UROLOGY PARTNERS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Omaha Urology Partners, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 10707 Pacific Street, Suite 101, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. 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 December 23, 2019.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 192ND BUILDING, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 192nd Building, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 8005 Farnam Drive, Suite 305, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Douglas J. Long, M.D., 8005 Farnam Drive, Suite 305, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The limited liability company commenced business on December 23, 2019.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SGH Concepts, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 19, 2019, 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. If you have a claim against SGH Concepts, 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 742 N. 109th Court, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. A claim against SGH Concepts, 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 January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF WRA RESEARCH GROUP, INC. WRA RESEARCH GROUP, INC., a Nebraska corporation (the "Corporation"), has filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State with a dissolution date effective December 17, 2019. The terms of the dissolution provide for the payment of liabilities of the Corporation and the distribution of any remaining assets to the Shareholder of the Corporation. Tom A. Wiese, President, will manage the Corporation's affairs and distribute its assets. As of the close of business on December 17, 2019, the Corporation had no liabilities and no assets.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF PULMONARY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES OF NEBRASKA P.C. PULMONARY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES OF NEBRASKA, P.C., a Nebraska corporation (the "Corporation"), has filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State with a dissolution date effective December 31, 2019. The terms of the dissolution provide for the payment of liabilities of the Corporation and the distribution of any remaining assets to the Shareholder of the Corporation. Lon W. Keim, M.D., President, will manage the Corporation's affairs and distribute its assets. As of the close of business on December 31, 2019 the Corporation had no liabilities and no assets.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Madee LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the designated office of the Company is 1110 N. 133rd Street, Omaha, NE 68154. The general nature of business is to engage in and to do any and all business, other than banking and insurance, for which a Limited Liability Company may be organized under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced its existence on 08/15/2019, and its duration shall be perpetual.

The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by the Managing Member and/or Members as authorized by the Company’s Operating Agreement.

The initial agent for service of process is Roger J Grohmann at 15705 O Cir, Omaha, NE 68135.

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BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 10305 Joseph Circle La Vista, Nebraska 68128 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Staffolutions, LLC 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 Staffolutions, LLC The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery-Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 10305 Joseph Circle, La Vista, NE 68128. The designated office is located at 18801 Lafayette Avenue, Elkhorn, NE 68022.

Maura Roddy, Member First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Patriot Holdings 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 19903 Elkhorn Ridge Drive, Elkhorn, NE 68022. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are R. Craig Fry, Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 KELLOGG & PALZER, P.C. 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6 Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2647 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Company is INSPIRED EVENTS, LLC. 2. The street address of the initial designated office is 10701 Mockingbird Drive, Omaha, NE 68130. The registered agent is Jeffrey T. Palzer and the Register Agent's address is 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6, Omaha, NE 68154.

3. The general nature of the Company is wellness.

4. The Company commenced on December 19, 2019, 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 other officers as the Members shall determine.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 KELLOGG & PALZER, P.C. 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6 Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2647 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Company is AMR ENTERPRISES, LLC. 2. The street address of the initial designated office is 16380 Grebe Street, Bennington, NE 68007. The registered agent is Charles Ring and the Register Agent's address is 16380 Grebe Street, Bennington, NE 68007.

3. The general nature of the Company is transition services for seniors.

4. The Company commenced on December 23, 2019, 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 other officers as the Members shall determine.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 88 TACTICAL OMAHA, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 88 Tactical Omaha, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 222 South 15th Street, Suite 1404S, Omaha, Nebraska 68102, and its mailing address is P.O. Box 428, Boys Town, Nebraska 68010. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 W. Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 GNUSE & GREEN LAW OFFICES, P.C., Attorneys 11311 Chicago Circle Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF I LOVE PAD THAI, INC. Registered Office: 11311 Chicago Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68154 The Corporation shall engage in any lawful business for which a corporation may be formed under the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. Authorized capital stock is $10,000 to be fully paid and non-assessable on issue. Perpetual existence commenced December 20, 2019, when articles were filed with the Secretary of State. Affairs are to be conducted by the Board of Directors and Officers authorized by the Bylaws and the Board.

Rodney G. Gnuse, Incorporator First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION M J Squared 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 9906 N. 52nd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68152. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Robert M. Schartz, Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

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JAMES D. BUSER, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF D&K HOLDINGS, INC. D&K HOLDINGS, INC., a Nebraska corporation (the "Corporation"), has filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State with a dissolution date effective December 20, 2019. The terms of the dissolution provide for the payment of liabilities of the Corporation and the distribution of any remaining assets to the Shareholders of the Corporation. David M. Nelson, President, will manage the Corporation's affairs and distribute its assets. As of the close of business on December 20, 2019, the Corporation had no liabilities and no assets.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 LAW OFFICES OF EVELYN N. BABCOCK 16264 Rolling Ridge Road Omaha, Nebraska 68135 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that RJRV, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska on December 19, 2019. The street and mailing address for the initial designated office is 16264 Rolling Ridge Rd, Omaha, Nebraska. The street and mailing address for the initial agent for service of process is 16264 Rolling Ridge Rd, Omaha, Nebraska 68135.

The name of the initial agent for service of process is George T. Babcock.

The general nature of the business is any and all business which is lawful under the Uniform Limited Liability Act of the State of Nebraska. The business of limited liability company will be conducted by its Members.

George T. Babcock, Organizer First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BARTHOLOMEW RESTAURANT HOLDINGS, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Bartholomew Restaurant Holdings, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is Bartholomew Restaurant Holdings, 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 Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 MARY E. VANDENACK, Attorney VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska 68118 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF J&C SIMMENTALS LLC Notice is hereby given that J&C SIMMENTALS 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 1902 County Road 21, Bennington, NE 68007. The agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118-3121.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 MARY E. VANDENACK, Attorney VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska 68118 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF EMILY PT LLC Notice is hereby given that EMILY PT 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 5815 Briggs Street, Omaha, NE 68106. The agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118-3121.

The Company’s members, managers, professional employees and agents are licensed or otherwise legally authorized to render services related to the providing of physical therapy services in this state.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Tixmatic, L.L.C. (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the Company is 14301 FNB Parkway, Ste. 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

The registered agent of the Company is Thomas E. Whitmore, 7602 Pacific Street, Ste. 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Company was formed on December 26, 2019.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 ALLAN M. ZIEBARTH, Attorney 1702 South 10 Street, Suite 2 Omaha, Nebraska 68108 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ENDEBROCK REAL ESTATE, LLC Designated Office: 21213 Arbor Crt., Elkhorn, NE 68022 Initial Agent/Address For Service: Allan M. Ziebarth/1702 S. 10 St., Suite 2, Omaha, NE 68108 Purpose: To render the professional services of a duly licensed real estate salesperson First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020

Midlands Business Journal • JANUARY 17, 2020 • LEGAL NOTICES DAVID M. HOHMAN, Attorney FITZGERALD, SCHORR, BARMETTLER & BRENNAN, P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 10050 Regency Circle, 200 Regency One Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3794 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION JKCP 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 620 N. 114th Street, Omaha, NE 68154. The name, street address and mailing address of the initial agent for service of process of the Company are Justin M. Kohll, 620 N. 114th Street, Omaha, NE 68154.

Dated this 26th day of December, 2019.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 DENNIS P. LEE, Attorney LEE LAW OFFICE 2433 South 130th Circle, Suite 300 P.O. Box 45947 Omaha, Nebraska 68145 NOTICE OF SUIT TO: DAVID M. WASHINGTON, 2921 Kansas Dr, Bellevue NE 68005, you are hereby notified that on November 11, 2019, American Family Mutual Ins. Co. filed a suit against you in the Douglas County Court at docket CI19-24953, the object in prayer of which was to secure a judgment against you in the amount of $5,052.25, together with court costs, interest and attorney's fees as allowed by law. Unless you file your Answer with the Douglas County Court on or before the 24th day of February, 2020, the Petition against you will be considered as true and judgment will be entered against you accordingly.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 24, 2020 DENNIS P. LEE, Attorney LEE LAW OFFICE 2433 South 130th Circle, Suite 300 P.O. Box 45947 Omaha, Nebraska 68145 NOTICE OF SUIT TO: STONE CANYON KAUFFROATH, 6644 Charles Street, Omaha NE 68132, you are hereby notified that on November 12, 2019, American Family Mutual Ins. Co. filed a suit against you in the Douglas County Court at docket CI19-25050, the object in prayer of which was to secure a judgment against you in the amount of $6,212.91, together with court costs, interest and attorney's fees as allowed by law. Unless you file your Answer with the Douglas County Court on or before the 24th day of February, 2020, the Petition against you will be considered as true and judgment will be entered against you accordingly.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 24, 2020 TIEDEMAN, LYNCH, KAMPFE, McVAY & RESPELIERS, Attorneys 6910 Pacific Street, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68106-1045 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that JTV FAMILY PROPERTIES, LLC, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with its designated office at 6910 Pacific Street, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68106. The general nature of the business is to engage in any lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized. The limited liability company was formed on December 12, 2019, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by its Members.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Meg Slattery Photography, 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 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 Thomas J. Malicki, Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ABODE HOME MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Abode Home Management, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 13340 California Street, STE 104, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is Erin Anderson, 11422 Miracle Hills Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 ALLAN M. ZIEBARTH, Attorney 1702 South 10 Street, Suite 2 Omaha, Nebraska 68108 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PVB INTERIORS & DESIGN, LLC Designated Office: 1702 S. 10 St., Suite 2, Omaha, NE 68108 Initial Agent/Address For Service: Allan M. Ziebarth/1702 S. 10 St., Suite 2, Omaha, NE 68108 First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020

ALLAN M. ZIEBARTH, Attorney 1702 S. 10th Street, Suite 2 Omaha, Nebraska 68108 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF BATTLESON ENTERPRISES LLC All claims against the company must be forwarded to the company c/o JEAN M. BATTLESON, 1702 S. 10 St., Suite 2, Omaha, NE 68108, and contain the name of the claimant, the nature and amount of the claim, and the address and a contact person for the claimant. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 ALLAN M. ZIEBARTH, Attorney 1702 S. 10th Street, Suite 2 Omaha, Nebraska 68108 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF RCB MFG. & SUPPLY, INC. CYNTHIA M. GOFF, 1702 S. 10 St., Suite. 2, Omaha, NE 68108, President, will manage the wind up and liquidation of its business and affairs. Assets, if any, remaining after paying liabilities will be distributed pro-rata to the shareholders. All claims against the corporation must be forwarded to the corporation at the foregoing address and contain the name of the claimant, the nature and amount of the claim, and the address and a contact person for the claimant. A claim against the corporation is barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within three years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 CAMERON M. RIECKE, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION FOR HILEY HUNT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. Notice is hereby given that the Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Hiley Hunt Wealth Management, Inc. were adopted on December 27, 2019, effective January 1st, 2020, to increase the amount of authorized shares to 1,960.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Online Trade Co, L.L.C. (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the Company is 5511 N. 111th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68164.

The registered agent of the Company is Thomas E. Whitmore, 7602 Pacific Street, Ste. 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Company was formed on December 26, 2019.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Pearson GenSkip II, 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 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 Thomas J. Malicki, Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF OSCEOLA COMPANY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Osceola Company, a Nebraska corporation (“Corporation”), has filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 30, 2019, and effective December 31, 2019 and the Corporation is in the process of voluntary dissolution.

The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the Corporation are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore. Johns S. Dinsdale, President of the Corporation, will wind up and liquidate the Corporation’s business and affairs. The Corporation has no assets or liabilities as of the date hereof.

First publication January 3, 2020, final January 17, 2020 DENNIS P. LEE, Attorney LEE LAW OFFICE 2433 South 130th Circle, Suite 300 P.O. Box 45947 Omaha, Nebraska 68145 NOTICE OF SUIT TO: THOMAS E. DAVIS, SR., 4025 Spring Circle, Omaha, NE, 68105, you are hereby notified that on November 14, 2019, Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC filed a suit against you in the Douglas County Court at docket CI19-25290, the object in prayer of which was to secure a judgment against you in the amount of $8,160.39, together with court costs, interest and attorney's fees as allowed by law. Unless you file your Answer with the Douglas County Court on or before the 2nd day of March, 2020, the Petition against you will be considered as true and judgment will be entered against you accordingly.

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ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Lebens Family Enterprises IV, 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 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 Thomas J. Malicki, Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION EA Search & Recruiting Consultants, 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 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 Thomas J. Malicki, Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF OV DRIVE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OV Drive Condominium Association (the “Association”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Association is a mutual benefit corporation. The Registered Agent of the Association is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Association will have members, who shall consist of all Owners of Units in the Oakview Drive Condominiums. The name and address of the incorporator is Jennifer L. Rattner, 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 DANIEL J. WATERS, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION Notice is hereby given of the dissolution of Triad Properties, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (“Company”), effective December 31st, 2019. Pursuant to the dissolution, any remaining assets and property of the Company are to be distributed to the members of the Company. There are no known liabilities. Tim Kirkpatrick and Susan Kirkpatrick, as members of the Company, are to manage the company affairs and distribute the company assets.

Parties with claims against the Company are directed to submit them in writing to the attention of Tim Kirkpatrick, c/o Lamson, Dugan & Murray, LLP, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. All claims against the Corporation will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce such claims is commenced within three (3) years after the publication of this Notice.

By: Tim Kirkpatrick, Member First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 DANIEL J. WATERS, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF TDS VENTURES, INC. Notice is hereby given that a corporation has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the corporation is TDS Ventures, Inc. The corporation is authorized to issue 1,000 shares of common stock. The name and street address of the corporation’s initial registered agent and office is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and address of the incorporator is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Incorporator First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 SMITH SLUSKY POHREN & ROGERS LLP 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 400 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF SPW PARTNERS, LLC SPW Partners, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”) has been dissolved under the laws of the State of Nebraska and filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 31, 2019. The Company will dispose of those assets as may be necessary to pay for all liabilities of the Company. Any assets remaining will be distributed to the Members of the Company. Any party having a claim against the Company shall file its claim with the Company at the following address: SPW Partners, LLC, Dean T. Hokanson, 9929 Broadmoor Road, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Any claim against the Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the final publication of this Notice.

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LEGAL NOTICES JOSEPH J. SKUDLAREK, Attorney 1055 North 115th Street, Suite 301 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LLC The Nebraska limited liability company’s name is Triple Shot Java, LLC. Its designated office is 17935 Welch Plaza - Suite 101, Omaha, NE 68135. Its purpose is any lawful business. It commenced on November 21, 2019. Its affairs shall be managed by a Manager. Joseph J. Skudlarek, Organizer First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 KELLOGG & PALZER, P.C. 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6 Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2647 NOTICE OF DOMESTICATION/INCORPORATION OF J. A. BACCELLIERI ENTERPRISES, INC. You are hereby notified that the below applicant has filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State Articles of Domestication and Articles of Incorporation, including the following information: Domestication/Corporation Name: J. A. BACCELLIERI ENTERPRISES, INC. Address of Initial Designated Office: 4983 S. 177th Circle, Omaha, NE 68135 Registered Agent: James Baccellieri Shares: The aggregate number of shares which the corporation shall have the authority to issue is 10,000 shares of common stock and the par value of each of said shares shall be $1.00.

The entity was originally incorporated in Virginia on October 22, 2012, and date of first use in Nebraska December 27, 2019.

First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF MERGER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Articles of Merger of C & S Realty Company, a Nebraska corporation, with and into GEM Holdings, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 26, 2019, in accordance with the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The merger was effective as of December 31, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. The surviving entity in the merger was GEM Holdings, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company.

First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF CONVERSION OF FALEWITCH CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. AND ORGANIZATION OF FALEWITCH CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Falewitch Construction Services, Inc. has been converted into Falewitch Construction Services, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the company is 1412 Centennial Road, Suite 800, La Vista, Sarpy County, Nebraska, 68128. The Registered Office of the company is 233 South 13th Street, Suite 1900, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508. The Registered Agent is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. at 1125 S 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68124. The conversion of the corporation into the limited liability company was accomplished by the filing of Articles of Conversion and Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 31, 2019.

First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Elevated Horizons, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 31, 2019, 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. If you have a claim against Elevated Horizons, 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 7313 North 154ths Street, Bennington, Nebraska 68007. A claim against Elevated Horizons, 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 January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 cOF BANANA LEAF HOSPITALITY LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Banana Leaf Hospitality LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 555 North 155th Plaza, 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 January 3, 2020.

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VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska 68118 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF SAFE SPACE NEBRASKA Notice is hereby given that SAFE SPACE NEBRASKA, a Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation, (the “Corporation”) has been dissolved pursuant to the Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation Act. The Corporation has collected and liquidated assets, discharged its liabilities, distributed its remaining property to Omaha Women’s Fund and done every other act necessary to wind up and liquidate its business affairs. Megan Hunt, Secretary of the Corporation, was the person responsible for winding up and liquidating the business and affairs of the Corporation. All claims against the Corporation must be made in writing and must include (1) the amount of the claim, (2) the basis of the claim, and (3) all documentation supporting the claim, including, without limitation, invoices, purchase orders, and contracts. All claims must be sent to Safe Space Nebraska, c/o Mary E. Vandenack, 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118. All claims against the Corporation will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within five years after the publication of this notice First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 MYRON J. KAPLAN, Attorney McGILL, GOTSDINER, WORKMAN & LEPP, P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 11404 West Dodge Road, Suite 500, First National Plaza Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2584 NOTICE OF MERGER OF BELGRADE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Nebraska limited partnership AND BELGRADE COMPANY, INC., a Nebraska corporation INTO BELGRADE L.L.C., a Nebraska limited liability company NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the merger of Belgrade Holdings Limited Partnership, a Nebraska limited partnership and Belgrade Company, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, into Belgrade L.L.C., a Nebraska limited liability company, in accordance with the provisions of the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. Upon completion of this merger, the sole surviving entity shall be Belgrade L.L.C., and all rights, property and assets of Belgrade Holdings Limited Partnership and Belgrade Company, Inc. shall vest in and become the sole property and assets of the surviving entity. The merger was effective January 1, 2020.

Robert L. Belgrade, Manager First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 DANIEL C. PAULEY, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF OLAF PROPERTIES, 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 Olaf Properties, LLC. The name and address of the registered agent and office is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on December 12, 2019 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 January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF VALLEYJOY, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VALLEYJOY, INC., is incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a registered office at 3322 South 78th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The registered agent is BRITTANY J. SWAIT. The general nature of the business is to operate a general landscaping and 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 landscaping and 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 November 26, 2019, 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-President, 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 January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 HALEY REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC 10703 J Street, Suite 101 Omaha, NE 68127 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION FOR CUESTAS HC4, LLC A Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State for Cuestas HC4, LLC (the “Company”) on June 12, 2019. The address of the Company’s designated office is 10703 J Street, Suite 101, Omaha, NE 68127. The name and address for the Company’s registered agent is Carl J. Troia, Jr., 10703 J Street, Suite 101, Omaha, NE 68127.

First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT Notice is hereby given that the Certificate of Organization of Garage Restoration Specialists, LLC has been amended to change the name of the limited liability company to Hello Garage Operations, LLC. First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020

HALEY REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC 10703 J Street, Suite 101 Omaha, NE 68127 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION FOR WOODBROOK HC4, LLC A Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State for Woodbrook HC4, LLC (the “Company”) on June 12, 2019. The address of the Company’s designated office is 10703 J Street, Suite 101, Omaha, NE 68127. The name and address for the Company’s registered agent is Carl J. Troia, Jr., 10703 J Street, Suite 101, Omaha, NE 68127.

First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Notice is hereby given that EJ McMAHON CONSTRUCTION, INC. has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. Affairs will be conducted by the corporation’s registered agent, Edward J. McMahon, who’s address and designated office is 3806 “V” Street, Omaha NE 68107. The general nature of the company is to engage in any and all lawful business for which a corporation may be organized in the State of Nebraska and is authorized to issue 100 shares of common stock. This corporation’s duration is perpetual, commencing October 7, 2019. Incorporator is Lisa Hillis at 16510 Loop Street Omaha, NE 68136.

First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 HALEY REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC 10703 J Street, Suite 101 Omaha, NE 68127 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION FOR DEER CROSS HC4, LLC A Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State for Deer Cross HC4, LLC (the “Company”) on May 13, 2019. The address of the Company’s designated office is 10703 J Street, Suite 101, Omaha, NE 68127. The name and address for the Company’s registered agent is Carl J. Troia, Jr., 10703 J Street, Suite 101, Omaha, NE 68127.

First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 DEAN F. SUING, Attorney GOVIER, KATSKEE, SUING & MAXELL, PC, LLO 10404 Essex Court, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF ADDMAR, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Addmar, LLC has filed with the Secretary of State a Statement of Dissolution effective December 31, 2019.

George N. Hatjinos, 14571 Grover Street, Omaha, NE 68144 as a Member of the LLC has been appointed by the members to wind up the affairs of the limited liability company and distribute the remaining assets after payment of liabilities, if any, to the members in accordance with their membership interest in the limited liability company.

By: George Hatjinos, Member First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 DEAN F. SUING, Attorney GOVIER, KATSKEE, SUING & MAXELL, PC, LLO 10404 Essex Court, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF INTENT TO DISSOLVE GRECO, INC. Pursuant to the Nebraska Business Corporation Act, the undersigned corporation hereby publishes notice of its voluntary dissolution. The stockholder adopted a resolution to dissolve on December 31, 2019. The resolution received the unanimous vote of stockholder in attendance at said meeting. George N. Hatjinos, 14571 Grover Street, Omaha, NE 68144, President of the corporation, is the person who is to manage the affairs during the dissolution of the corporation. The plan of dissolution will be to pay creditors of the corporation and then distribute the remaining assets of the corporation to the shareholder in accordance with the stock ownership in the corporation.

By: George N. Hatjinos, President First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 TIEDEMAN, LYNCH, KAMPFE, McVAY & RESPELIERS, Attorneys 6910 Pacific Street, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68106-1045 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that LEELO DINING, LLC, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with its designated office at 6910 Pacific Street, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68106. The initial registered agent is John S. Kampfe, and the registered agent’s address is 6910 Pacific Street, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68106. The general nature of the business is to engage in any lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized. The limited liability company was formed on October 28, 2019, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by its Members.

First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LEVERAGE REHABILITATION, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Leverage Rehabilitation, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 18807 Sahler Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Kenneth Klaasmeyer, 18807 Sahler Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 12, 2019.

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Midlands Business Journal • JANUARY 17, 2020 • LEGAL NOTICES DENNIS P. LEE, Attorney LEE LAW OFFICE 2433 South 130th Circle, Suite 300 P.O. Box 45947 Omaha, Nebraska 68145 NOTICE OF SUIT TO: HELEN B. AFTONOMOS, 7224 Northridge Drive, Omaha NE 68112, you are hereby notified that on November 11, 2019, American Family Mutual Ins. Co. filed a suit against you in the Douglas County Court at docket CI19-24956, the object in prayer of which was to secure a judgment against you in the amount of $9,629.92, together with court costs, interest and attorney's fees as allowed by law. Unless you file your Answer with the Douglas County Court on or before the 2nd day of March, 2020, the Petition against you will be considered as true and judgment will be entered against you accordingly.

First publication January 10, 2020, final January 31, 2020 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that KTMD Holdings LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the designated office of the Company is 2508 N 169th St, Omaha, NE 68116. The general nature of business is to engage in and to do any and all business, other than banking and insurance, for which a Limited Liability Company may be organized under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced its existence on 08/22/2019, and its duration shall be perpetual.

The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by the Managing Member and/or Members as authorized by the Company’s Operating Agreement.

The initial agent for service of process is Roger J Grohmann at 15705 O Cir, Omaha, NE 68135.

Timisha Singh, Organizer First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF O&HSP LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that O&HSP LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 2132 S 181st Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jason Kuhr, 2132 S 181st Circle Omaha, NE 68130.

First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 N O T I C E O F O R G A N I Z AT I O N O F H E L L O G A R A G E FRANCHISING, LLC Notice is hereby given that Hello Garage Franchising, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The designated office of the Company is 11850 Valley Ridge Drive, Papillion, Nebraska 68046. The registered agent of the Company is Gregory M. Thrasher, 11850 Valley Ridge Drive, Papillion, Nebraska 68046.

First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF TRAN TEC, LLC Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, the Certificate of Organization of Tran Tec, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”) has been amended to change the name of the Company to Tran-Tec, LLC. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nebraska on November 8, 2019. In all other respects, the Certificate of Organization remains unchanged.

First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 DIANE B. METZ, Attorney 1823 Harney Street, ES 1005 Omaha, Nebraska 68102 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR19-1874 Estate of Robert Charles Donnelly, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on December 20, 2019, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, Mark J. Donnelly whose address is 11532 Canterbury Circle, Leawood, Kansas 66211, has been appointed Personal Representative of the estate.

CARROL L. MILLS Registrar First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: SGH Concepts Name of Applicant: SGH Redglaze Holdings, Inc. Address: 742 N. 109th Court, Omaha, Nebraska 68154 Applicant is a Corporation If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska Date of first use of name in Nebraska: 12/16/19 General nature of business: Any lawful Business.

TRACY SALMMAN Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative January 17, 2020

HALEY REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC 10703 J Street, Suite 101 Omaha, NE 68127 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION FOR DEER WOOD HC4, LLC A Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State for Deer Wood HC4, LLC (the “Company”) on May 13, 2019. The address of the Company’s designated office is 10703 J Street, Suite 101, Omaha, NE 68127. The name and address for the Company’s registered agent is Carl J. Troia, Jr., 10703 J Street, Suite 101, Omaha, NE 68127.

First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PHILLIPS TILE & STONE LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Phillips Tile & Stone LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 4924 South 128th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. The Registered Agent of the Company is Weibling Entrepreneurship Clinic, PO Box 830902, Lincoln, Nebraska 68583.

First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 TAYLOR HERBERT, Attorney LI LAW OFFICE 2103 Franklin Drive Papillion, NE 68133 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA Case Number CI19-9910 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Baby Girl Senecal Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of December, 2019, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of the petitioner’s name from Baby Girl Senecal to Lorraina Elizabeth Senecal.

A hearing will be had on said petition before the Honorable Peter C. Bataillon, in courtroom no. 413, 1701 Farnam Street Omaha, NE 68183 on the 5th day of Februray, 2020 at 8:45 a.m., or as soon thereafter as will be convenient for the court and that unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from that of Baby Girl Senecal, to Lorraina Elizabeth Senecal.

Petitioner Baby Girl Senecal, 10935 Arlington Plz, Atp 1911, Omaha, NE 68164, 402-391-2486 First publication January 10, 2020, final January 31, 2020 DENNIS P. LEE, Attorney LEE LAW OFFICE 2433 South 130th Circle, Suite 300 P.O. Box 45947 Omaha, Nebraska 68145 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR19-1878 Estate of JOHN R. QUIST, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on 19th day of December, 2019, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Intestacy of the Estate of John R. Quist and that the following surviving daughters were appointed as the Co-Successor Personal Representatives of this Estate: Karen M. Armstrong, 10000 Benton, Lincoln, NE 68527 Susan A. Quist, 5723 East Irish Place, Centennial, CO Amy Lynn Black, 817 North Turner Ave., Hastings, NE 68901 Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 30, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before March 10, 2020 or be forever barred.

CARROL L. MILLS Registrar First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 KELLOGG & PALZER, P.C. 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6 Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2647 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Company is VBS INVESTMENTS, LLC. 2. The street address of the initial designated office is 15236 Curtis Avenue, Omaha, NE 68130. The registered agent is Vanessa Schmidt and the Register Agent's address is 15236 Curtis Avenue, Omaha, NE 68116.

3. The general nature of the Company is residential rental real estate.

4. The Company commenced on January 2, 2020, and shall have perpetual existence.

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

First publication January 17, 2020, final January 31, 2020 MYRON J. KAPLAN, Attorney McGILL, GOTSDINER, WORKMAN & LEPP, P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 11404 West Dodge Road, Suite 500, First National Plaza Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2584 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF RLB HOLDINGS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that RLB Holdings, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a registered office at 11404 W. Dodge Road, Suite 500, Omaha, Nebraska 68154, and the registered agent is Myron J. Kaplan. Its initial designated office is 1015 South 78th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

The general nature of the business is to engage in any lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The limited liability company was formed on November 22, 2019, and its duration is perpetual. Management of the Company shall be vested in its Managers.

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WALENTINE O'TOOLE, Attorneys Jamie M. Hurst, Esq. 11240 Davenport Street P.O. Box 540125 Omaha, Nebraska 68154-0125 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ED WEST CONSULTING, LLC ED WEST CONSULTING, LLC, with its initial designated office 964 S. 183rd Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022, gives notice that it filed its Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State on January 3, 2020, and that it has been organized as a Nebraska limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial agent for service of process is Jamie M. Hurst, and her initial mailing address is 11240 Davenport Street, P.O. Box 540125, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The company’s period of duration is perpetual, and the general nature of its business is to engage in any and all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

James Edward West, Member First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 DANIEL C. PAULEY, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF EUPHORIA LIFE, 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 Euphoria Life, LLC. The name and address of the registered agent and office is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on December 6, 2019 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 January 17, 2020, final January 31, 2020 THOMAS H. PENKE, Attorney 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Indian WAIIC Properties, LLC, has organized pursuant to R.R.S. Section 21-101 et seq. The registered office is 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68154 and the registered agent is Thomas H. Penke. The designated office is 13510 Giles Road, Bay H, Omaha, Nebraska 68138 The nature of the business to be transacted is any lawful business. The business will commence on December 1, 2019, and is perpetual. The affairs of the company are to be conducted by the President, Secretary and Treasurer.

First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 ROBERT J. LIKES, Attorney LIKES MEYERSON HATCH LLC 444 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF NFM CUSTOM COUNTERTOPS, LLC Notice is hereby given that NFM CUSTOM COUNTERTOPS, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office and registered office of the Company is 700 S. 72nd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68114, and the Company’s initial agent for service of process at such address is Victor C. Padios.

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DANIEL C. PAULEY, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY TAKE NOTICE that Koru Studios, LLC, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the designated office is 601 West 2nd Street, Hastings, NE 68901. The company is organized 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 company commenced on November 22, 2019, and its existence is perpetual. The company will be managed by its members.

First publication January 17, 2020, final January 31, 2020 BROWN & WOLFF, P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1925 North 120th Street, One Bennington Place Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 186 BASKETBALL FACILITY, LLC NOTICE is hereby given that 186 Basketball Facility, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the designated office of the Company is 1925 North 120th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The purpose of the Company shall be to have such purposes and to engage in such activities with the exception of banking and insurance 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 on the 24th day of October, 2019, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by its Members and/or Managers as set forth in the terms of the company’s Operating Agreement from time to time. The registered agent for the service of process is Scott Brown at 1925 North 120th Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68154.

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• JANUARY 17, 2020 • Midlands Business Journal

LEGAL NOTICES ROBERT J. KIRBY, Incorporator C R O K E R , H U C K , K A S H E R , D e W I T T, A N D E R S O N & GONDERINGER, L.L.C. 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF INTEGRATED WINDOWS, INC. Integrated Windows, Inc. has been incorporated under the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. The Articles of Incorporation were filed on January 8, 2020. The street address of the corporation's registered office is 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, Nebraska, 68124, and the name of the initial registered agent at that office is Robert J. Kirby. The corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock.

First publication January 17, 2020, final January 31, 2020 DAVID J. SKALKA, Attorney C R O K E R , H U C K , K A S H E R , D e W I T T, A N D E R S O N & GONDERINGER, L.L.C. 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BATTLELINE LLC The name of the limited liability company is Battleline LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 7166 North 52nd Street, Omaha, NE 68152. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is David J. Skalka, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124.

First publication January 17, 2020, final January 31, 2020 THOMAS C. DORWART, Attorney TELPNER PETERSON LAW FIRM, LLP 25 Main Place, Suite 200 Council Bluffs, IA 51503 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Njord Transportation, Inc. has been incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its registered office located at 13504 So. 33rd Street, Bellevue, Nebraska 68123. The general nature of the business is to transact all lawful business for which a corporation may be incorporated under the Nebraska law. The corporation was incorporated on January 9, 2020 and shall have a perpetual existence.

Its purpose is to provide trucking and transportation services.

The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by a Board of Directors and its officer who shall consist of a president, a vice president, a secretary and a treasurer, and such other officers as shall be designated in the by-laws.

Zachary Mathias, Incorporator First publication January 17, 2020, final January 31, 2020 DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF GOLDENROD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Goldenrod Financial Services, Inc. (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, NE 68122. The Registered Agent of the Company is Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, NE 68122.

First publication January 17, 2020, final January 31, 2020 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Steckler & Sons, L.L.C. (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the Company is 7173 Mormon Bridge Road, Omaha, Nebraska 68152. The registered agent of the Company is Chad N. Steckler, 7173 Mormon Bridge Road, Omaha, Nebraska 68152. The Company was formed on January 10, 2020.

First publication January 17, 2020, final January 31, 2020 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF FIAT CAREER COACHING, LLC Notice is hereby given that Fiat Career Coaching, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 530 S. 13th Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE 68508. The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Northwest Registered Agent Service, Inc., 530 S. 13th Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE 68508.

First publication January 17, 2020, final January 31, 2020 ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: LA VISTA ENDODONTICS Name of Applicant: Cawley, D.D.S., P.C. Address: 1009 Mercer Blvd.

Omaha NE 68131 Applicant is a Corporation If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska Date of first use of name in Nebraska: 12/13/2019 General nature of business: Dentistry services, including, but not limited to, endodontics BRETT J. CAWLEY, D.D.S. Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative January 17, 2020

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Love Your Skin_Care by Katie Mac, L.L.C. (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The designated office of the Company is 7602 Pacific Street, Ste. 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The registered agent of the Company is Thomas E. Whitmore, 7602 Pacific Street, Ste. 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Company was formed on January 9, 2020.

First publication January 17, 2020, final January 31, 2020 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF P & L REALTY – JOHNSON NE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that P & L Realty – Johnson NE, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 13323 California 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 January 9, 2020.

First publication January 17, 2020, final January 31, 2020 RUSSELL S. DAUB, Attorney 2800 South 110th Court, Suite 1 Omaha, Nebraska 68144-4818 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION FOR GARREN TECHNOLOGIES GLOBAL, LLC Notice is hereby given that a Company has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The name of the Company is GARREN TECHNOLOGIES GLOBAL, LLC. The address of the registered office is 19927 Logan Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68130-3718 and the name of the company’s initial registered agent is RAYMOND E. GARREN. The Company shall engage in any lawful business for which a Company may be formed under the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced business on January 13, 2020, and its duration shall be perpetual.

The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by its Members.

First publication January 17, 2020, final January 31, 2020 DANIEL J. WATERS, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF BRM Farms, 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 BRM Farms, LLC. The name and address of the registered agent and office is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on January 10, 2020 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 January 17, 2020, final January 31, 2020 BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 10305 Joseph Circle La Vista, Nebraska 68128 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BIG D PROPERTIES, LLC 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 BIG D PROPERTIES, LLC The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery-Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 10305 Joseph Circle, La Vista, NE 68128. The designated office is located at 225 S. 123rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68116.

Matt Garland; Kim Garland, Inc.; Jordan Binfield; and Cari Binfield, Members First publication January 17, 2020, final January 31, 2020 BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 10305 Joseph Circle La Vista, Nebraska 68128 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DEE & LEE PROPERTIES, LLC Notice is hereby given that a professional limited liability company has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the company is DEE & LEE PROPERTIES, LLC. The company is organized to render real estate sales services. The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery-Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 10305 Joseph Circle, La Vista, NE 68128. The designated office is located at 4301 Edgerton Drive, Bellevue, NE 68123.

Kevin Nieto, Jr. and Jessica Nieto, Directors First publication January 17, 2020, final January 31, 2020 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TRUCKY’S CREATIONS LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Trucky’s Creations LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its registered and designated offices located at 4811 North 139th Street, Omaha, NE 68164 and its Registered Agent being Donald Truckenbrod. The company was organized and commenced on October 22, 2019, and its duration is perpetual. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by its sole Member, Donald Truckenbrod.

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BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 10305 Joseph Circle La Vista, Nebraska 68128 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF EMERGENSKI, LLC Notice is hereby given that a professional limited liability company has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the company is EMERGENSKI, LLC The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara MedberyPrchal, P.C., L.L.O., 10305 Joseph Circle, La Vista, NE 68128. The designated office is located at 1803 S. 221st Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68133 Tyler Lewandowski, Members First publication January 17, 2020, final January 31, 2020 MATTHEW T. PAYNE, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DJG PROPERTIES, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of DJG Properties, LLC 1. The name of the limited liability company is DJG Properties, LLC 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 16909 Lakeside Hills Plz, #119, Omaha, Nebraska 68130, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Matthew T. Payne, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication January 17, 2020, final January 31, 2020 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION 1. The name of the Corporation is Coventry Business Owners Association, Inc. 2. The Corporation is a mutual benefit corporation.

3. The Registered Office of the Corporation 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. 4. The name and address of the Incorporator is as follows: Max J. Burbach, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

5. The Corporation shall have members.

6. The corporate existence began on January 14, 2020, when Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State.

First publication January 17, 2020, final January 31, 2020 JOHN N. MASSIH, Attorney MASSIH LAW, LLC 226 N. 114th Street Omaha, NE 68154 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR19-1954 Estate of Ailie May Backora, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on 23rd day of December, 2019, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Decedent and that Timothy J. Backora, of 2309 Nelson's Creek Drive, Omaha, NE 68116, was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of the Estate.

Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 30, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before March 17, 2020 or be forever barred.

CARROL L. MILLS Registrar First publication January 17, 2020, final January 31, 2020 C R O K E R , H U C K , K A S H E R , D e W I T T, A N D E R S O N & GONDERINGER, L.L.C. 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: Sandhills Solar Name of Applicant: Sandhills Solar Energy, LLC Address: 1209 Harney Street #400; Omaha, NE 68102 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: November 6, 2019 General nature of business: Solar Energy Michael Knapp Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative January 17, 2020 C R O K E R , H U C K , K A S H E R , D e W I T T, A N D E R S O N & GONDERINGER, L.L.C. 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: Tiger Solar Name of Applicant: Burt County Solar, LLC Address: 1209 Harney Street #400; Omaha, NE 68102 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: December 10, 2019 General nature of business: Solar Energy Michael Knapp Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative January 17, 2020

Midlands Business Journal • JANUARY 17, 2020 • LEGAL NOTICES AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), AKILE BANISTER & JENNIFER BANISTER You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 09/30/2019 on Case Number CI19-21949, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $278.80, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.

You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 03/02/2020 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly.

CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication January 17, 2020, final January 31, 2020 AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), SYLVESTER MALTA You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 10/11/2019 on Case Number CI19-23302, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $116.00, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.

You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 03/02/2020 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly.

CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication January 17, 2020, final January 31, 2020 AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), JESSICA L BULTEZ You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 09/30/2019 on Case Number CI19-21950, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $174.00, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.

You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 03/02/2020 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly.

CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication January 17, 2020, final January 31, 2020 MARY E. VANDENACK, ATTORNEY VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 OMAHA, NEBRASKA, 68118 TELEPHONE 402-504-1300 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ADVANCED PAIN SOLUTIONS LLC Notice is hereby given that ADVANCED PAIN SOLUTIONS 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 1023 Creighton Rd., Papillion, NE 68046. The agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents, LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118.

The Company’s members, managers, professional employees and agents are licensed or otherwise legally authorized to render services related to the providing of pain management medical services in this state.

First publication January 17, 2020, final January 31, 2020 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BOULAIR, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Boulair, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. 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 January 8, 2020.

First publication January 17, 2020, final January 31, 2020 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SPLIT/LIP PRESS, LLC Notice is hereby given that Split/Lip Press, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office address of the Company is 6710 S. 87th Street, Ralston, Nebraska 68127. It is organized to transact any lawful business for which a Limited Liability Company may be organized under Nebraska laws, and its duration is perpetual, commencing from January 1, 2020. Its affairs are to be conducted by the Managing Member. The registered agent is Kristine Langley Mahler at 6710 S. 87th Street, Ralston, Nebraska 68127.

First publication January 17, 2020, final January 31, 2020 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LAW FIRM MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Law Firm Management Consulting, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 9859 S 168th Ave, Omaha, NE 68136. The Registered Agent of the Company is Daniel P. Stuenzi, located at the same address.

First publication January 17, 2020, final January 31, 2020

STATE OF NEBRASKA PARDOLE BOARD HEARINGS NOTICE A total of 164 cases will be heard by the Board in January, 2020. The following case(s) sentenced in Douglas County will be seen by the Board of Parole.

January 21, 2020 – 8:30 a.m. Lincoln Correctional Center, Lincoln, Nebraska Meisinger, Jason 85337 Arson 1st Degree, Assault 2nd Degree, Burglary Clark, Jalin 85658 Arson 1st Degree Toliver, Alonzo 69375 Robbery (4 counts), Use Deadly Weap to Commit Fel (3 counts) Kowal, Todd 210503 Driving Under Revoked License, Garcia-Hernandez, Emmanuel 210544 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Reffitt, William 210549 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I January 22, 2020 – 9:30 a.m. Nebraska Correctional Center for Women, York, Nebraska Boardwell, Angel 96235 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I, Pos Cntrl Sub Except Marijuana (2 counts), Robbery Stuart, Tammie 392108 Burglary Helms, Tianna 392188 Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop January 23, 2020 – 8:30 a.m. Nebraska State Penitentiary, Lincoln, Nebraska McBride, Marreo 69628 Robbery, Use Deadly Weap to Commit Fel Sayers, Terrence 85827 Arson 1st Degree Kellum, Romeius 85962 Burglary Camacho, Jorge 86780 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Pumala, Keith 87393 Burglary (2 counts), Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Waits, Ty’Juene 87589 Sexual Assault 1st Degree Gregory, Bryant 88383 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I, Terroristic Threats Lemon, Finis 89636 Driving Under Revoked License, Theft by Unlwfl Taking or Disp Tut, Immanuel 210318 Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop Deloa, Isaac 87093 Robbery O’Neal, Kaliph 88313 Robbery (3 counts) Harshbarger, David 89819 Terroristic Threats January 24, 2020 – 8:30 a.m. Community Correctional Center - Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska Alexander, Terrance 50757 Murder 2nd Degree, Use Firearm to Commit Felony Halbert, Stephen 61394 Manslaughter (3 counts), Pos Cntrl Sub Except Marijuana, Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop Hazel, Davonte 76255 Assault 1st Degree, Robbery Bell, James 87495 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Genchi, Christian 88028 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I (2 counts) January 27, 2020 – 9:30 a.m. Tecumseh State Correctional Institution, Tecumseh, Nebraska McDaniels, Austin 79136 Criminal Impersonation, Theft by Deception (3 counts) Rush, K’Shawn 82024 Robbery (4 counts) Flud, Anthony 83156 Operate Motor Veh/Avoid Arrest, Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop Brammer, Anthony 83803 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Romero, Jose 85179 Burglary January 29, 2020 – 8:30 a.m. Community Correctional Center - Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska Monarrez, Stephen 73622 Operate Motor Veh/Avoid Arrest, Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug, Terroristic Threats, Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop Moore, Eric 80669 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Vogel, Dustin 82415 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Wagner, David 86094 Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop (2 counts) Scruggs, Bailey 86344 Burglary, Tampering Peters, Daniel 86903 Terroristic Threats, Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop Strong, John 87770 Driving Under Revoked License, Driving While Intoxicated, Operate Motor/Veh/Avoid Arrest Francisquez, Helvin 210095 Driving While Intoxicated Smith, Sidney 82209 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I, Pos Cntrl Sub Except Marijuana, Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Lopez, Timothy 69278 Sexual Assault 1st Degree January 30, 2020 – 9:30 a.m. Community Correctional Center - Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska Wells, Corey 61772 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Kowal, Michael 68352 Child Abuse, Manslaughter Foster, Todd 83280 Assault 1st Degree Greer, Travis 84108 Sexual Assault 1st Degree McCurry, Mark 88218 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Muhleka, Leonard 75732 Assault 1st Degree Gilstrap, Scott 81969 Operate Motor Veh/Avoid Arrest, Theft by Shoplifting (2 counts) Hill, Patrick 87304 Assault 1st Degree Jones, Dustin 76554 Burglary (2 counts), Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop (2 counts) January 31, 2020 – 9:30 a.m. Omaha Correctional Center, Omaha, Nebraska Minard, Joseph 72733 Sexual Assault of Child 1st Deg Rubio, Augustine 73926 Child Abuse Gadson, Andra 77718 Sexual Assault 1st Degree Smith, Jaron 82191 Burglary (2 counts), Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/ Fug Scaife, Larry 83482 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Taylor, Justin 85310 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I, Operate Motor Veh/Avoid Arrest (2 counts) Adison, Jason 86146 Burglary (2 counts), Robbery Freeman, Monte 89564 Burglary, Pos Cntrl Sub Except Marijuana Collins, Tony 89527 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I, Pos Cntrl Sub Except Marijuana ROSALYN COTTON, CHAIR, NEBRASKA BOARD OF PAROLE January 17, 2020

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THOMAS H. PENKE, Attorney 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Indian Creek Nursery, LLC, has organized pursuant to R.R.S. Section 21-101 et seq. The registered office is 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68154 and the registered agent is Thomas H. Penke. The designated office is 303 North Saddle Creek Road, Omaha, Nebraska 68131. The nature of the business to be transacted is any lawful business. The business will commence on January 1, 2020, and is perpetual. The affairs of the company are to be conducted by the President, Secretary and Treasurer.

First publication January 10, 2020, final January 24, 2020 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: Litton Claims Service, Inc. Name of Applicant: HHB Enterprises, Inc. Address: 4089 S 84th Street, Suite 127, Omaha, NE 68127 Applicant is a Corporation If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: NE Date of first use of name in Nebraska: 1/10/2020 General nature of business: Claims Processing MATTHEW J BANTA Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative January 17, 2020

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REGIONAL LANDSCAPES

Briefs…

Forbes has partnered with market research company Statista to create a list of the most recommended firms for tax and accounting services in the U.S. BerganKDV is one of the 227 firms identified and one of 90 firms to be included on both the tax and accounting lists. The list of awarded companies is based on a survey among 1,800 tax and accounting professionals.

Peers were asked to indicate up to 10 tax/ accounting firms they would recommend, if their company were not able to take on a client for a certain assignment or question (regardless of the reason). Statista then conducted an eligibility review and tallied the qualified responses.

Union Omaha has released its inaugural season schedule, which includes 28 matches, with 14 home games at Werner Park and 14 away. The season will go from March 27 to Oct. 4, 2020. Union Omaha will make its debut on the opening weekend of the season against USL League One — Miami in Fort Lauderdale and kick-off with its inaugural game against Orlando City B at Werner Park on April 25. Season tickets are available online.

Information about exhibition games and fan travel packages will be available at a later date.

Chase launched its expansion into Nebraska with a new downtown Lincoln branch by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus and plans to open eight more branches in Omaha, creating about 90 jobs and bringing its financial services closer to Nebraska consumers and businesses.

Chase’s expansion into the region is part of the firm’s plans, announced earlier this year, to expand into nine top U.S. markets in 2019. Approximately 30% of branches will be in low-to-moderate income communities. Plans also call for eight new branches to open in Omaha by 2022.

Education notes…

Metropolitan Community College will host an open house at the South Omaha Campus on Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. Attendees can learn more about scholarship opportunities, international and intercultural education, Veterans Upward Bound and high school career academies. Those in attendance will also have the opportunity to win prizes, including a free class. For more information, visit mccneb.edu/events or call 531-MCC-2400.

Metropolitan Community College Continuing Education has won an international award in lifelong learning for Best Programming by the Learning Resources Network, the largest association in lifelong learning in the world. Cathy Curtis, MCC Continuing Education coordinator, accepted the award on behalf of the College at LERN’s annual conference in San Diego. MCC Continuing Education offers noncredit classes in a variety of topics, creating learning opportunities for all ages. From College for Kids programming to classes for seniors, MCC Continuing Education seeks to better lives through lifelong learning.

Activities of nonprofits…

Join the Community Bike Project Omaha for a fundraising dinner to support

the Bike Project on Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Farnam House Brewing Co. For $50 guests will be treated to an exclusive threecourse meal that features a house-brewed beer pairing. Tickets will be sold online until 3 p.m. on Jan. 22 or until capacity is reached.

The 11th annual UNMC Skate-a-Thon for Parkinson’s is taking place on Jan. 24, starting at 2 p.m. on Friday and running until 2 p.m. the following day. Tickets include unlimited skating and are $15 per person, which includes registration and skate-rental. Registration is also open for Rock the Clock Teams. Rock the Clock Teams are committed to being out on the ice for the full the 24 hours. Recruit your family, friends, and co-workers to form a team. Divide up the 24 hours to have a representative out on the ice throughout the entire event. Rock the Clock Team member registration is $15 and includes registration, skate-rental, food, motivation, and recognition.

The Annual Lincoln Neighborhood Forum on Jan. 25 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Candlewood Church is offering an opportunity for residents share a dialogue with city department directors.

Jon Carlson, aide to Mayor Gaylor Baird, will open the forum with an overview of the budget and 2020 priorities. Following the opening will be breakout sessions where participants will choose up to three city departments they want to learn more about and share concerns.

City departments will include: Planning, Parks and Recreation, LTU (transportation and utilities), Urban Development, Lincoln Lancaster Health Department, Lincoln Police, Building & Safety, and Resiliency Planning.

The Cooper Foundation awarded a grant of $15,000 to HoChunk Community Development Corporation for its work with the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska for HoChunk Harvest. In addition, the Foundation approved grants totaling $232,053 to: Lincoln Orchestra Association, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Jazz in June; UNL, Lied Center for Performing Arts; Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools; UNL, E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues; UNL, Honors Program; Groundwater Foundation; Lauritzen Gardens; UNL, Center for Great Plains Studies; UNL, Platte Basin Timelapse; CEDARS Youth Services; Center for People in Need; Lincoln Housing; Humanities Nebraska; and UNL, International Quilt Study Center & Museum.

Arts and events…

Join Iowa Prairie Network for Prairies & Pints at Barley’s Bar in Council Bluffs from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and enjoy a short presentation followed by Q&A and socializing. Come learn about the region’s unique and endangered prairie ecosystem.

Local prairie expert Glenn Pollock will discuss hidden prairie gems in western Iowa and eastern Nebraska. This event is free and open to the public.

Join Film Streams on Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. for a free screening of “A Time for Burning” at the Ruth Sokolof Theater, presented in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day with the Omaha Community Council for Racial Justice and Reconciliation. A Continued on next page.

Midlands Business Journal • JANUARY 17, 2020 • REGIONAL LANDSCAPES Continued from preceding page. brief introduction and post-film discussion will be facilitated by OCCRJR steering committee members, Brenda Council and Vickie Young. “A Time for Burning” is the story of one pastor’s unsuccessful efforts to integrate Omaha’s Augustana Lutheran Church in 1966. Though not explicitly presented as a microcosm of the tensions gripping the country at large, “A Time for Burning” documents a time when things seemed set to burst.

Opera Omaha is hosting its first Opera in Conversation of the season on Jan. 21 from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. at Le Bouillon. Opera in Conversation features three sessions in advance of each production featuring artists, scholars, and other public figures that foster cross-disciplinary explorations of artists, big questions, and concepts in Opera Omaha’s mainstage productions. This discussion will feature a conversation with Gary Wedow, conductor of “Abduction from the Seraglio.” Registration is online.

Learn how to design fenestration for comfort and health at the USGBC Lunch & Learn: Glazed & Confused on Jan. 21 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Cups Cafe.

Curtainwall and storefront systems solve lots of problems for enclosure performance — they are relatively airtight, durable, water-resistant, and provide views. Counter intuitively, modern unitized systems can even result in great energy performance for large glass buildings, but sometimes the spectacular aesthetics come at the expense of occupant comfort. Presenters Stuart Shell, AIA, EDAC, WELL AP, LEED AP BD+C, FITWEL AMBASSADOR, and

David Repair, Intern LC, IES EP, will provide a deep-dive into the world of visual and thermal comfort with a focus on the tools you need to design and renovate glass systems for occupant satisfaction.

The Public Relations Society of America Nebraska Chapter will host its annual Paper Anvil Awards Gala on Jan. 22. The event, which draws hundreds of public relations, communication and marketing professionals, will be held at KANEKO in downtown Omaha from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Awards will be presented recognizing outstanding work and contributions to the field of communication.

Additionally, guests will have the opportunity to view the current art exhibition at KANEKO, network and learn from top industry leaders. Tickets can be purchased online at prsanebraska.org.

The Greater Omaha Chapter No. 116 of the National Association of Women in Construction will hold its annual Block Kids event on Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Metropolitan Community College, South Campus. The program introduces children to the construction industry. This free event is limited to 100 children in grades K-6. Each child is provided with 100 interlocking blocks and a mixture of other materials, and given an hour to design and build a project that is related to the construction industry. Once completed, judges will interview participants. Projects are scored on oral presentation, use of materials, enthusiasm, attention to detail, creativity and reason for participation.

Winning local projects will advance to a regional competition with the chance to advance to nationals.

MEETINGS AND SEMINARS Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020 The Omaha Estate Planning Council is hosting its January 2020 Happy Hour Meeting from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Happy Hollow Club. Joe Heffernan will speak on the topic of “What In The World is Going On? A Global Economic Update.” This one-hour economic update will provide an in-depth analysis of trends in the global economy and financial markets, and conclude with recommendations on investment strategy. This program is approved for one-hour of CE for accounting, insurance, legal and CFP. General certificates of completion are available for self-reporting AEP, CAP, PACE, etc.

100 Women Who Care Omaha will be hosting its first quarterly meeting in 2020 at Vino Mas starting at 6 p.m. 100 Women Who Care is a giving circle of women who donate to local charities ($400 per year). If you are looking to connect with other women while giving back to the Omaha community, this is for you. Bring your friends. For more information, follow the group on Facebook at 100 Women Who Care Omaha.

Tuesday, Jan. 21 Presented by Vandenack Weaver, Matthew Dunning, Monte L. Schatz, and Ryan Coufal will be leading a discussion at 12 p.m. regarding Key Employment Issues for 2020. Register online for this free webinar at vwemploymentlaw.com.

The Heartland Women’s Network will host Neil Wattier at Security National Bank at 1120 S. 101st Street in Omaha for it’s January luncheon. Wattier is currently the United States Strategic Command

(USSSTRATCOM) Resilience Coordinator and has attended Army and Air Force Master Resilience Trainer courses. He will be talking about strategies to be more resilient, whether it’s countering negativity, to understanding how thoughts drive emotions, to optimizing mental performance.

The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. with lunch at 11:15 a.m. Registration is online.

Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 The National Safety Council Nebraska is kicking off its Safe at Work Breakfast Series 2020 with speaker Tim Gard of Sticky Safety. Participants will identify safety traps and embrace safety solutions that prevent accidents and boost morale and retention. Gard, CSP, CPAE, is a motivational speaker, corporate entertainer, and Emcee. Registration for the event is online and tickets cost $40 for members, $45 for nonmembers.

Sierra Club will have its legislative update on environmental issues in the 2020 Unicameral with Jim Cavanaugh, Nebraska Sierra Club legal counsel, and Michael O’Hara from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Hear about the current environmental issues facing our state, and what kinds of legislation we can expect from Nebraska legislators in the 2020 session.

Bills will have been introduced, and we’ll learn which bills the Sierra Club is actively supporting and will be testifying on, and which bills we need to oppose. Sierra Club programs are free and open to the public.

Refreshments provided.

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Making the case to counter an offer made to key employee by another company

by Liz Reyer

Q: I’m a midlevel manager in a highly specialized department. One of my employees, Susan, has been asking for a promotion. Yesterday she told me that she received an attractive offer from another company, and I think she is hoping we’ll counter Workplace the offer. My VP thinks that Susan can be easily replaced. I don’t think the VP realizes how much knowledge she has and how difficult it will be to fill Susan’s position. What can I do to try to change his mind about making a counter offer?

-Terese, 50, senior director, strategy group A: The key is tying her contributions to the things your VP cares about most.

This may not be as easy as it sounds.

Sometimes highly specialized tasks can sound mundane and are only linked indirectly to higher level outcomes. Nonetheless, they are essential and it’s up to you to tell the story of Susan’s value.

Make a list of the top tasks she performs along with the skills and knowledge needed to get the work done. Be detailed so you have a supply of information to draw on to make your case.

Then tie each of these to your company’s key strategic objectives, focusing most closely on those that are aligned with your VP’s objectives.

For example, perhaps Susan monitors macroeconomic trends. The work she does may include determining what information to gather, where to find it, aggregating the information and delivering it in a useful format.

To the uninformed, this may sound like something anyone just out of college could do.

In fact, it requires in-depth industry knowledge, company knowledge, data savvy and storytell-

ing, among other skills.

Now, let’s say that this VP is responsible for determining market potential, for example.

Explain how each step she takes enables this assessment to be completed in a way that optimizes the accuracy of forecasts.

Then demonstrate the risks that will be incurred if she’s no longer providing this information. Find an example of how her work supported a key decision that will, frankly, scare him into realizing the risks of proceeding without her.

On the financial side, provide an analysis of the cost to replace her, including recruitment and training.

Also do a salary analysis. It’s an ugly fact that many people who have been around an organization for a while end up underpaid.

Realistically, you may have to pay someone as much as she was offered elsewhere without the benefits of retention.

Consider how hard you want to fight to keep her. This could stir up some conflict between you and your VP, even if you are keeping it respectful.

If you really want to push it, if there are other key users of the work she does, you could let them know she’s considering leaving. This is a highrisk move, though, and shouldn’t be done lightly.

Be transparent with her that you are fighting to keep her. It may buy you a couple extra days to make your case. And, in any case, it will be gratifying to her to know that you see her value to your organization.

Then ask yourself, “Do I want to work for a company that sees people as disposable?” ©2020 Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

Your co-worker spilled the beans about your plans to leave the company; now what?

by Liz Reyer

Q: I’m unhappy at work and am getting ready to look for a change. I confided in a team member so that she could be prepared for additional responsibilities. Unfortunately, she accidentally let it slip. How do I manage the effect of this; I’m still working on my résumé and don’t have anything else lined up yet.

-Laine, 40, VP, customer operations A: Oops. There’s a lesson here about keeping your plans close to your chest until you are willing to have them make Workplace headline news.

While it’s too late for you on that, you can manage this situation.

First, make sure your relationship with your team member is OK. She is likely mortified at her indiscretion. Accidents happen, though, so it’s best to let her know that you are not blaming her.

You may be frustrated or angry with her, but asking someone to keep a secret puts a burden on them. Focus on moving from annoyance to compassion for her situation.

Consider, too, why you told her. If you don’t even have a résumé yet, your reasoning about “additional responsibilities” seems thin. Perhaps you were looking for emotional support, which isn’t really fair. Or at some subconscious level, you may have been hoping the cat would be let out of the bag, forcing you into action. Again, not fair to her.

Assess the consequences of this disclosure, thinking about who is now aware and their level of interest in news about your plan.

If she slipped to your boss, this could be a bigger deal than if she told a lunch buddy from

a different team.

Let’s assume it was your boss. Will news about your dissatisfaction be a surprise? If so, the lack of communication between you is its own problem, and this disclosure could present an opportunity for them to address your concerns if they are so inclined.

If you have been transparent about your concerns, this shouldn’t have come as a shock. You could try positioning your actions as succession planning to ensure team stability whenever the time would come for a change.

Realistically, this could affect how you are perceived at the company. You may be seen as a lame duck with less influence and authority because of the clear signal that you are on your way out.

It should also amp up the urgency you bring to your job search.

Create a work plan with milestones and concrete steps you will follow to achieve them.

Set appointments with yourself to get the work done. Be realistic about the time that’ll be needed to find a job at a similar level.

Get support from a professional, whether it’s a coach, community program, or other resource.

They can help you clarify your hopes for a next step. In addition, you can build in some accountability to help you stay on track.

It’s a bit of a trope, but set yourself up to choose what you are going toward rather than just running away. That will help you avoid repeating this situation in the future. ©2020 Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Julie has been with Great Western Bank since 2015 as a business-banking associate. Her past work experience includes physician contract analyst and internal auditor for CHI Health in Omaha.

Mark has been with Great Western Bank since 2016. He has more than 32 years in the financial services industry serving in various roles such as credit analyst, corporate banker and small business lender.

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Lamson Dugan & Murray is pleased to announce that Sarah M. Dempsey has become partner of the Firm as of January 1, 2020.

Sarah Dempsey is an attorney in the litigation department at Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP in Omaha, Nebraska.

Her practice focuses on personal injury defense, professional liability defense, and business litigation.

Ms. Dempsey has successfully defended clients in car accident cases, medical malpractice cases, and other professional negligence cases. She has been first chair in several jury trials, obtaining favorable defense verdicts in personal injury cases. Sarah believes that providing a tailored and unique approach to each client’s individual case is the best recipe for success.

She enjoys finding innovative and individualized solutions to achieve her client’s goals.

Lamson Dugan & Murray is pleased to announce that attorney Daniel J. Hassing has become partner of the Firm as of January 1, 2020. Dan Hassing is an attorney in the litigation department at Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP in Omaha, Nebraska. While he enjoys a broad litigation practice, Mr. Hassing primarily handles matters arising under the Federal Employer’s Liability Act and claims arising from professional negligence. Before joining Lamson Dugan and Murray LLP, he served as a judicial law clerk for two years to the Honorable William M. Connolly of the Nebraska Supreme Court. He received his law degree with High Distinction from the University of Nebraska College of Law. Dan double-majored at the University of Nebraska-Omaha and received a bachelor’s degree of science in psychology and a bachelor’s degree of arts in Spanish.

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Ryann A. Glenn is one of 22 attorneys named to partnership across Husch Blackwell’s 18 offices, effective January 1, 2020. Glenn, a member of the firm’s Food & Agribusiness group, is based in the firm’s Omaha office.

She represents clients throughout all phases of civil litigation, often focusing on representing companies and individuals who focus their business within the food and agribusiness industries. In addition to focusing her practice as an experienced litigator, Glenn also serves as a member of the firm’s Food Safety and Regulation Initiative. In this role, she has assisted clients by providing advice related to challenges that appear within food safety and transportation regulations. Glenn received her J.D. cum laude from the Creighton University School of Law and her B.A. cum laude from Augustana College.

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by Michelle Leach MCC’s program for future profession“Chronically” low interest rates are als — from basic courses to advanced nurturing healthy transactional activity classes in topics such as investments and as well as vigorous interest in real estate appraisal — have resonated; Woodke said careers. students are prepared for “immediate “There are many options available participation in the industry,” or for a within the industry, including certificate and/or degree. As low working with others in sales or interest rates make homeownproperty management, as well ership a possibility, the market as working for yourself flipping is on fire, as is the number of homes or owning and managing millennials buying homes and your own properties,” said Seth starting families, or those lookWoodke, business instructor ing at real estate’s long-term at Metropolitan Community investment potential.

College. “At Metropolitan Com“This has made real estate munity College, the typical stua very visible career option for dent has the goal of becoming a both younger individuals and residential sales agent. This is mid-life career changers,” he Woodke a very important position in the said. “It is also a viable secindustry as a real estate profesond-income option for many. The industry sional helps clients make one of the biggest is also very vibrant for bilingual particidecisions of their lives.” pants and those who have a desire to serve As rewarding as it can be, Woodke minority populations. alluded to common myths — that being an “The Washington Post did a piece a agent is “easy,” and professionals “make number of years ago indicating that an their own hours.” agent’s race was an import factor to mi“Successful real estate agents work norities buying homes. At Metropolitan when their clients need them to work,” he Community College, we recognize this and said. “This includes nights, many week- we are committed to providing student-foends and even some holidays.” cused learning and service that embraces

Susan Clark, president of the Omaha Area Board of Realtors. diversity and inclusion.” fer a real estate career certificate this year MCC has evolved to fit part-time for the first time,” he said. “This is a good schedules (with on-campus, online, eve- fit for someone who wants more than just ning and accelerated formats), and it’s a couple of classes, but who is not looking evolving again in the new year as the in- to complete a full degree.” dustry is poised for “faster than average” As Omaha Area Board of Realtors growth.

(OABR) 2020 President Susan Clark looks “To support new industry participants, across the market, she alludes to its health Metropolitan Community College will of- and activity for buyers and sellers.

“Buyers are still enjoying low interest rates,” she said. “And sellers’ homes are moving quickly with a good amount of appreciation.”

Clark noted 2018 and 2019 looked very similar.

“I would expect it to remain that way for the year,” she said.

When asked about the OABR’s top priorities in 2020, Clark highlighted Realtor safety (a priority for “every year”).

“In 2019 we began ways to ensure we keep this topic front of mind for all Realtors,” she said. “In 2020, we continue to those efforts and look to educating the public as well. As the public understands a Realtor’s daily risk, we hope they will be more understanding to the process.”

Title Department Manager Justin Rhoades of DRI Title highlighted technological priorities — beneficial and challenging for the industry.

“Imagine you’re purchasing a home and you are required to bring funds to a closing to complete the transaction,” he said. “You receive an email from your Continued on next page.

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2020 residential market projected to remain steady

by Gabby Christensen

The Omaha residential market is looking optimistic at the start of 2020.

Joe Pogge, president of Streamline Construction, said new home construction under $500,000 seems to be cooling off pretty dramatically, but higher-valued homes continue to see strong demand.

“With the S&P 500 finishing the year with over 20% returns and continued low interest rates, those in the higher income brackets are continuing to feel comfortable and are having fun investing in new or existing homes,” Pogge said. “Our clients are approaching us with projects they’ve always dreamed of doing instead of the ones necessitated by need.”

Brian Morrissey, chief operating officer at White Lotus Group, said Omaha

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Realtor or title company, telling you that you need to bring ‘X’ amount of dollars to closing and please have the funds wired to the account on the attached wire instructions.’ The email looks identical to the emails you’ve received before from your Realtor, or from the title company.”

In fact, the wire instructions may boast the title company’s logo and other “official” features.

“Yet, those account numbers are owned by the hackers and funds are eventually moved overseas where they cannot be traced,” he said. “Now you are out possibly thousands of dollars and unable to purchase the dream home you were so excited about. Or, the title company receives a payoff letter from a lender that needs to be paid to release their lien on the home.”

The company sends the amount at closing to this account on this letter; come to find out, the wire instructions were (again) fake.

“This is happening every day in America,” he said. “There is very little that can be done once the funds are gone, and this can cripple or even bankrupt a small title company or devastate a consumer.”

He said DRI educates all parties on the risks, and asks that everyone at all times verifies wire instructions.

Rhoades also noted the importance of industry awareness related to phishing and ransomware attempts.

“We as a company have engaged third-party cybersecurity and training experts to help secure our network and train our employees against these types of attacks,” he said.

Rhoades indicated DRI has evolved by marketing to foreclosures and banks to capitalize on foreclosure and [Real Estate Owned]-type products in the late 2000s, shifting again to capitalize on increasing order volume through strategic partnerships, acquisitions and joint ventures as the market regained. The resulting large footprint allows DRI to directly write title insurance for six Midwestern states.

The firm is evolving again by using tech tools, such as the remote online notary process, and dedicated IT staff to write and integrate internal processes that complement its current software — for efficiencies’ and customer service sake.

Brian Morrissey, chief operating officer at White Lotus Group. has been adding about 10,000 residents tary and student presence provide a strong per year since 2010. basis for the local residential market,” “Omaha’s affordability and solid mili- Morrissey said. “Omaha has recently faced

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some headwinds with the local agricultural economy suffering from both historic floods and trade war tariffs.”

Like many metros in the U.S., Morrissey said Omaha is enjoying growing demand, with millennials seeking homes without any signs of a slowdown, most of which are rentals.

Andy Alloway, president/CEO of N e b r a s k a R e a l t y, said 2019 proved to be another year characterized by high buyer demand and decreasing inventory.

According to Alloway, average home Alloway sale prices in the Omaha area increased approximately 5%, with the median increasing approximately 6.5%. Overall, sales were down approximately 3%, but this was a function of the inventory of homes also being down Continued on next page.

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Commercial real estate market struggles to meet demand

by Dwain Hebda

A lack of certain categories of commercial development has many companies scrambling to find suitable space in Omaha, particularly when it comes to industrial space.

“We are in short supply of good quality, large distribution space for companies that want to palletize and rack product,” said Bennett Ginsberg, managing director with CBRE. “Why don’t we have it? The avail-

ability. There is a lack of good, reasonably priced ground for industrial.”

Ginsberg said the problem goes beyond limited existing inventory, as the parcels that are available offer less-than-ideal attributes.

“Omaha only really has a few areas that can be used for new industrial and a lot of that ground is being purchased by data centers,” he said. “The other thing is, as much as we think we’re on Interstate 80

Ben Meier, vice president at The Lerner Co. and Interstate 29 that’s good for trucks and retail synergy, the merchandising plan moving product, Interstate 29 is not really is somewhat irrelevant to your business that great of an interstate because it doesn’t Continued on next page. go to big population cities where 35 and 70 go, such as to Kansas City, Minneapolis and Chicago.”

Competition has become fierce for Continued from preceding page. suitable warehousing space with retail about 3%. players taking a bigger bite out of the “The majority of sales occurred in market, too. the $150,000 to $300,000 price range, “The online people are renting or buybut that price only accounts for 36% of ing large industrial buildings because they our active inventory,” he said. “Having have to store product,” Ginsberg said. “It’s enough homes to meet the demand in this not an Omaha issue; industrial [space] is price range continues to be a challenge as very robust across the country.” a good number of millenials, baby boomRetailers are in a somewhat better ers and investors continue to compete for position, said Ben Meier, vice president properties in this price range.” with The Lerner Co. depending on their Given the cost of land acquisition, deconcept. velopment, materials and labor, Alloway “If you had a concept that you wanted said it has become much more expensive an end cap drive-thru on a heavily travin recent years to build homes. eled street with some retail synergy, good Until alternatives to more affordable luck,” he said. “It’s going to be top dollar new construction are available, he said and it’s going to be extremely difficult to there will continue to be a higher than find something. normal rate of appreciation.

“But if you’ve got a mid-box deal and Alloway said Elkhorn, Gretna, Benyou really don’t care if you’ve got some nington and Papillion continue to see the majority of the new construction growth with several new and newer areas being developed over the next year, including Westbury Creek and Westbury Farm located south and west of Blue Sage development.

Additionally, he said a new mixed-use development is taking shape just south of 204th Street and West Center Road in Privada.

Expansion continues with the next phases of Anchor Pointe and Indian Pointe and the addition of Indian Creek Reserve Villas.

He anticipates 2020 being a very similar market to 2019, with an average appreciation rate around 5%.

“There will continue to be a lack of inventory, but the overall number of new construction inventory has come down also, which will help drive more new construction projects in 2020,” Alloway said.

“With interest rates remaining below 4% for a 30 fixed rate mortgage and overall low unemployment and increasing wage growth, we see 2020 as another strong year in the Omaha area for residential home sales.”

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Low rates mean higher demand for purchase, refinance mortgages

by Gabby Christensen

Mortgage financing is looking optimistic moving into 2020, experts say.

Mike Fosdick, vice president of residential mortgage at Union Bank & Trust, said there has been a strong demand for residential construction loans and purchases, as well as refinances.

“Our purchase loan business would have been even better if there were more homes on the market,” Fosdick said. “The low long-term mortgage interest rates were the driving force in 2019 and most experts are not predicting movement of long term rates moving up or down in 2020.”

He noted seeing refinancing loans tick up the last half of the year.

“We also have seen an increase in the value of residential real estate in both Lincoln

Commercial real estate

Continued from preceding page. model, you’ve got a lot of options.”

Meier said growth in retail is steady in Sarpy County, Elkhorn and Gretna, a small slice of a larger narrative that says smart retailers are finding ways to excel even

Ginsberg Paben among online competition.

“The ability to deliver to the consumer’s demand for immediate, ‘I’ve got to have it right now’ and ‘I’ve got to be able to do it from my phone,’ — those people are going to survive and thrive,” he said.

“The Walmarts, the Targets that are doing pick-up or delivery are competing well with the Amazons.”

Office dwellers are experiencing the same heartburn, as prime space is often gone before it ever has the chance to hit the market said Cassie Paben, director of business development for Tetrad Property Group.

“A sizeable portion of new construction in office space in Omaha tends to be build-to-suit or is pre-leased,” she said.

“The inventory for Class A space is tight and when you combine that with higher demand for this space, the asking rent for this type of space will increase, which is what we are currently experiencing.”

Regardless of which commercial category you care to look at, she said, the outlook for Omaha is more of the same.

“The overall outlook for 2020 remains healthy and stable but there are a lot of unknowns that could impact corporate decision making, such as 2020 being an election year,” she said. “The industrial market often reflects that of the industrial economy in Omaha. Currently, the market is stable. That said, it is not unlikely that there will continue to be shifts in absorption and vacancy rates. There are challenges in this space, depending on where within the Omaha metro one is trying to develop this product.”

and Omaha, which provided some of our clients the opportunity to refinance and remove the mortgage insurance from their monthly

mortgage rates up by just 1% and, at the same time, if home prices were to rise by just 5%, overall purchasing power would decrease by

Fosdick Williams payment,” Fosdick said. “Mortgage insurance is required when the borrower has less than a 20% down payment. Those clients not only reduced their interest rate, which lowered their monthly payment, but also received the benefit of no monthly mortgage insurance payment, which reduced the monthly payment even more.”

Russ Williams, mortgage originator at Arbor Bank, said mortgage lenders are benefiting from strong demand for both purchase and refinance mortgages.

“Low mortgage rates mean greater purchasing power and, thus, prospective homebuyers can benefit from their dollars going a lot further,” Williams said. “Certainly, inflation and geopolitical activity could impact mortgage rates in 2020, and are unknowns. If inflation or geopolitical activity were to push

Vaughan Saccoman nearly 20%. This means today is a great time to finance the purchase of a home.”

Williams said millennials are continuing to gain confidence in the housing market.

Additionally, Williams said single wage earner household market share has risen noticeably in the past decade, which risks further strain on housing affordability for this demographic.

“The secondary market has strengthened its product offering of low down payment financing options over the past few years,” Williams said. “Lower down payment loans have helped to offset the challenge of obtaining seller credits in a competitive, multi-offer market. Homebuyer grant opportunities and creative financing such as lender credits may be necessary until balance returns to the marketplace.”

Charlie Vaughan, vice president of residential lending at Frontier Bank, said mortgage rates are at historical lows and customers continue to refinance higher rate loans and access cash-out for debt consolidation or other investments.

With recent tax law changes, Vaughan said consumers are not able to deduct second mortgage interest, resulting in a lot of cash out refinancing combining the first and second mortgages.

“We have also seen an increase in those looking to purchase second homes, whether it be for vacation or investment purposes,” Vaughan said.

Technology has changed the way consumers shop for real-estate, as well.

“As technology continues to become more integrated in our everyday lives, most customers are seeking a lending partner that has state of the art technology offerings, including online applications, secure file uploading and progress updates,” Vaughan said.

Dave Saccoman, mortgage loan originator at Access Bank, said the biggest financial impact that happened in 2019 was the Fed reducing the key interest rates instead of increasing them.

“Rates went from 5% this time last year down to as low as 3.5% this year on a 30-year fixed mortgage,” Saccoman said. “The reduction to the interest rates brought more buyers to the table resulting in a strong purchase market, as well as a strong refinance market for the city of Omaha.”

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