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TSA Manufacturing takes on equipment acquisitions

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Offering pre-loved luxury items, STATUS opens storefront in Aksarben’s InnerRail. – Page 2

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During the months of the pandemic when TSA Manufacturing saw its orders slump, President Craig Pohlman kept his 40 employees on the payroll in part by making a couple of strategic acquisitions of equipment from competitors leaving the field. The 48-year-old Millard area custom steel products and services firm most recently purchased a 14,000-watt mobile generator and welding unit that is transported on a self-contained trailer to construction sites. “Easily we’ve invested more than $1 million into equipment over the past two years,” Pohlman said, noting that the purchases come at a time when U.S. steel mills are operating at capacity and an industry-wide labor shortage remains a paramount issue. Technology, he said, is enabling work coming out of the 60,000-squarefoot plant and warehouse at 14901 Chandler Rd. to be more efficiently produced with better quality in-house manufacturing that enables TSA Continued on page 23.

President Craig Pohlman made strategic acquisitions in midst of pandemic. (Photo by Roger Humphries)

Gunderson’s evolves to become one of largest independent jewelers in Midwest by Michelle Leach

Family-owned and -operated jewelry businesses haven’t gone the way of the monocle. With the Gunderson family’s presence still firmly planted, the 76-year-old operation rooted in Sioux City, Iowa has grown from a single repair shop to one of the largest independent jewelers in the Midwest. The business now boasts store locations in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Fargo, North Dakota, in addition to

Omaha. It was announced earlier this year that Gunderson’s had acquired 136-year-old JB Hudson Jewelers of Minneapolis from the Pohlad Cos. Cody Alwin manages the local store at Village Pointe. “We are one company that is just one family that is spread out,” Alwin said. “I have really good relationships with multiple people in other locations and I know a lot of Continued on page 23. Founder Lindsey Simonds has grown puzzle company with emphasis on unique artwork. (Photo by Monica Sempek)

Wander Puzzle Co. delivers puzzles celebrating femininity and diversity by Gabby Hellbusch

Manager Cody Alwin encompassing homegrown feel for full-service jeweler with stores throughout the upper Midwest and in Nebraska. (Photo by Monica Sempek)

Puzzling, a beloved pastime for centuries, has recently gained new traction during the pandemic, and local business Wander Puzzle Co. aims to bring a modern, colorful twist to the traditional puzzle, owner/founder Lindsey Simmonds said. Based in Omaha, she established the business at the tail end of 2019 and received the first

product in January of 2020, right before lockdowns swept across the globe. Simmonds, an avid puzzler, initially decided to launch the business after running out of puzzle designs that inspired or excited her. “I wanted to create puzzles that bring comfort,” she said. “I work a pretty stressful job in Continued on page 24.

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Offering pre-loved luxury items, STATUS opens storefront in Aksarben’s InnerRail by Gabby Hellbusch

Despite a common misconception, luxury doesn’t have to be unattainable, says Christi Ballard, owner of STATUS, an Omaha-based pre-loved luxury fashion retailer that recently

STATUS Phone: 402-915-0262 Address: 1917 S. 67th St., Suite 160, Omaha 68106 Service: pre-loved luxury fashion retailer Founded: 2018 Employees: 6 Goal: To educate on sustainable luxury, grow business, support local entrepreneurs. Website: mystatuslux.com

opened a brick-and-mortar location in May. In fact, Ballard’s shop specifically provides high-end items at a more accessible price point, while maintaining the integrity and notability of the designer experience. STATUS, which carries items from brands such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Burberry and more, sells items marked up to 50% off retail price. Aside from handbags, the store also sells jewelry and art pieces, many of which come from other local entrepreneurs. Clientele is wide-ranging, she said, with customers ages 16 to 65 frequenting the shop.

Owner Christi Ballard emphasizes the sustainable and attainable aspect of pre-used luxury. (Photo by Monica Sempek) Ballard, who established the business in which remain a focus for the business today. 2018 via online sales and local pop-up shops, “It’s a privilege to offer these services, has always valued authenticity and quality, especially as a minority-owned and wom-

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en-owned business,” she said. “I’ve always dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur and working in the fashion/luxury industry. I love presenting quality items and making a person’s day by offering them something they thought they’d never be able to have.” Accessibility, customer service and the ability to source desired items for customers can be attributed to the store’s success, Ballard said. Even though staffing has been a challenge in the past, she has since been able to form a unique team of individuals who are able to perform various tasks within the business. During the pandemic, online sales were tremendous and now Ballard has a goal to control local traffic and get more customers into the storefront. Ultimately, she is focused on educating on the importance of sustainable luxury, while growing the business. Eventually, the goal is to expand to other cities. Along the way, Ballard hopes to support other growing businesses and local entrepreneurs by offering them visibility when possible. Ballard said witnessing personal efforts being rewarded each day is what motivates her. “When I set goals for myself and then achieve them, it’s a very self-gratifying experience,” she said. “I know that I’m doing this for my family, as well as for my community that sees value in what I do. There's nothing like it.” For Ballard, who was raised by a closeknit family that constantly asked, “what’s the status,” when a family member had something going on, the business name “STATUS” represents a very personal journey. “I knew that once the store opened that this was going to be the last thing I ever did,” she said. “It is my defining moment, my forever ‘status.’”

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Sense of community molds arc of Zeineddine’s career at Midwest Maintenance by Dwain Hebda he’s the engine behind one of the company’s In the 14 years since Wissam “Sam” Ze- fastest-growing business segments, MEPS. ineddine first joined Midwest Maintenance “Midwest Essential Personnel Solution, Co., he’s spent countless hours advancing or MEPS, is like a staffing agency within the inclusive culture of the company in many the company,” he said. “This came about to ways. And given his upbringing, it’s not hard supplement our existing work force. to understand why. “We provide janitorial labor “I grew up in Lebanon,” he on a contract basis and sometimes said. “We have had a lot of conflicts employees are not able to show up here and there, wars sometimes, so for whatever reason. So, the idea people in those situations would was to create a supplement to that care a lot for one another. And you and from that point on, we started would do things beyond the normal exploring the idea of providing family-related; you would go out of temporary labor where it is needed your way to help others. I grew up not only for us, but for others as in that feeling, that sense of living well. We then expanded it as its own 2020 for others. separate business entity because the “It’s a servant leadership; I get a lot of structure had to be different, the personnel pride out of it that I’m helping. It’s something had to be different, the sales approach had to you feel rewarded to do as if you’re meant to be different. It’s grown exponentially, really live that way.” quickly.” Zeineddine first came to the United Zeineddine has been equally successful in States in 2006, as a graduate of Lebanese developing people into leaders as he is turning University. He joined Midwest Maintenance ideas into successful business units. in 2007 and worked there while earning an “I joined the leadership team [at Midassociate degree and MBA from Bellevue west] to bring out the leadership within each University. Returning to the Middle East in employee,” he said. “I created metrics for a 2011, he worked in Dubai and Kuwait until he person to follow on a weekly basis to have relocated his family back to the U.S. in 2017. a scorecard to see their progress and feel Rejoining Midwest Maintenance, where recognized and appreciated for what they’ve he is now business management director, accomplished. It helped us bring everybody

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

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Nonprofit leaders tackle latest challenges, aim to bridge gap between public, private sectors by Michelle Leach

Around 1 in every 11 Nebraskans is employed by a nonprofit. Immense changes underscore the need for top talent, partnerships, and community support to fight challenges presented and brought to light during the pandemic. “We retained most of our businesses through the pandemic,” said TAGG (Together A Greater Good) co-founder Leslie Fischer. “New businesses are starting to join TAGG, which is exciting. We also love seeing some of our business partners growing and opening new locaGibler tions.” With businesses back at capacity, TAGG’s user activity and donations are continually increasing. “People stepped up in so many ways to support local businesses,” she added; for instance, larger tips helped favorite spots make it through. “One year ago, was a very dark place. It makes you stop and evaluate what you are doing and ensure it’s all for the right reasons.” Nonprofits in Sarpy County routinely

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organization.” Gibler said the chamber offers reduced membership rates for nonprofits. “We want to eliminate as many barriers as possible to our resources for nonprofit organizations,” she said. Its nonprofit partners are integral to chamber groups and events; for instance, Gibler referred to how fundraising was a major component of its W.O.M.E.N. Group kickoff. “Over the course of 2020, the Sarpy Chamber was able to work with The Midlands Community Foundation to help connect monetary support from businesses to nonprofits doing vital support work,” she said. Largely, wide-ranging nonprofits “maximize the support and opportunity within a community,” Gibler said. In the past year or so, Do Space has shifted from in-person opportunities to fully digital offerings, and then back again to welcoming members on site as of last month, according to new Director Angela McGraw. “Our courses are presented in a variety of learning modalities, which include in person, online and hybrid,” she said. “We meet members where they are, meaning members can choose the learning style that works best for them.” McGraw noted program offerings shifted to meet immediate jobseeker, entrepreneur and youth needs. “Those courses included interview prep, financial literacy for small businesses, social media marketing, how to network/connect effectively online, project management basics and STEAM learning opportunities,” she said; its virtual interview lab also served as quiet space for interviews without internet access. McGraw emphasized Do Space wouldn’t be possible without volunteer support; it is actively seeking program assistance to high-level tech expertise. Several independent nonprofits operate under the Greater Omaha Chamber umbrella. REACH grows the capacity and long-term viability of entrepreneurs in construction via education, technical assistance, mentoring and access to capital, according to Executive Director Winsley Durand. “By providing access to intellectual, relational and financial capital, small construction companies now have the tools Continued on next page.

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Nonprofit leaders tackle latest challenges, aim to bridge gap between public, private sectors Continued from preceding page. to confidently and successfully chart their own course to financial stability,” he said. REACH’s team works with entrepreneurs one-on-one, in groups, and by leveraging partnerships with around 50 professional service and technical assistance providers. “Many of our clients are first-generation entrepreneurs and did not grow up learning entrepreneurship through observation,” Durand said. Demand grows in challenging times, as companies seek assistance to create sustained growth. Furthermore, demand from small contractors spurred new programs like General Contractor Licensing Test Prep Course. Durand also said that ContractorFIT online contractor matching platform will be rolling out within the next 60 days. “It will be a game-changer for those firms that do not have websites and are hard to find,” he said. GrOW (Greater Omaha WorkLab) presents a one-on-one supportive relationship for employees — a unique employee benefit, according to Senior Director Chad Mares. “We use the trust we establish to address each employee's different needs,” he said. “Our navigators meet the employees where they are. We give them a voice and choice in their decisions. Then, we empower employees with the tools and support we all need to build a vision for our lives.” Employers recognize their limitations

in assisting employees in bringing “their best and whole selves to work,” which drives GrOW’s work. Mares indicated the plan for 2021 is to expand its employer partnerships within a sought-after area: support for employees in their lives and at their workplaces. Tomorrow’s nonprofit landscape is in good hands, according to University of Nebraska at Omaha leadership. “In recent years, we have seen students who want to Durand make a difference in their communities,” said Dr. Craig Maher, director of the School of Public Administration. “They believe improvements can be made through nonprofit organizations with a commitment to public service.” Its nonprofit concentration is the largest and most popular concentration within the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program. Additionally, Maher noted, the undergraduate nonprofit and public administration minors support students in leading, managing and serving others and in addressing societal challenges. Emerging nonprofit leadership and fundraising management certificates represent professional programming that provides skills-based training to current and aspiring leaders. “The challenges we face are complex,” he said. “We need diverse leaders who can

bring people together to find solutions in order to make a difference for the better.” The school’s Doctoral Program Chair, Dr. Angela Eikenberry, said the pandemic and murders of George Floyd and other black, indigenous, and people of color (and subsequent protests) have increased students’ interest in social, health and racial inequity. “Nonprofit organizations are often at the front lines of this work,” she said. “It’s hard still to tell the Mares long-term impact on this generation of students.” She suspects, as one saw a wave of interest in public service post-9/11, rising interest will continue to be seen among students who want to work with nonprofits to address equity issues. To professional programs, online options allow for increased reach, collaboration with those outside the state, and employer savings (on travel and other costs), according to Director of Professional Programs Ellen Freeman-Wakefield. A downside: For those in rural areas, she said internet connections of often spotty or weak (which limits participation). The challenge is to cater to online and in-person opportunities. Due to the tight labor market, Wakefield indicated there are also more talent development- and

retention-driven requests. “A well-trained person makes for a better organization and more productive work environment,” she said. To new programs, Dean of the College of Public Affairs Community Services (CPACS), Dr. John Bartle, became involved when the Volker Alliance’s NextGen Service Corp reached out to universities’ schools of public service or public affairs roughly six months prior to the pandemic about creating a program centered on public sector problem-solving and cross-sector collaboration. Ultimately, UNO was one of the first five universities to be selected from around 50 that expressed interest in the NextGen Service Partnership. The program offers a minor in cross-sector collaborative leadership. Academic Program Coordinator Dr. Meagan Van Gelder attributed UNO’s securing the partnership to its outreach and Omaha’s culture, which gives students “the opportunity to learn how to lead and manage projects that aim to address both broad societal challenges such as homelessness, racial injustice, and more specific challenges such as waste management.” Enlisted to launch the program, former Congressman Brad Ashford, who reportedly developed many public-private partnerships. Maher added the partnership will bring local and national leaders into the classroom to discuss problem-solving in an era “that demands cross-sector collaboration.”

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Nonprofits have stepped up to offer assistance through pandemic by Gabby Hellbusch

Throughout the pandemic, local nonprofits have continued to help those in need through services, resources and support. Matthew Wallen, senior vice president of community impact and analytics at United Way of the Midlands, said the organization has been committed to bringing together community partners to respond to crises — whether those crises are personal or as widespread as COVID-19 —

for 98 years. “Thanks to their support, we were able to quickly adapt to meet our community’s evolving needs during the pandemic,” he said. “We created a housing stability program and provided direct rent, mortgage and utilities assistance to thousands of families. Our 211 Helpline responded to nearly 177,000 requests for assistance, connecting people to numerous services and resources. Through our investments

in local food programs, we helped community members access food to feed their families. We also funded programs addressing widening wage, education and other gaps.”

Wallen Hornacek Wallen said this past year is a reminder of how quickly a situation can change — how stability, health and even life can be lost in the blink of an eye. “By funding programs that are addressing pressing social and economic disparities and providing for families’ essential needs, we can ensure community members have what they need to grow, thrive and provide for themselves and their families despite the challenges they may be facing,” he said. Mike Hornacek, president and CEO of Together, said the core of Together’s mission is to serve those experiencing poverty and living on the margins in the community. “Since day one of the pandemic, we have been on the front lines serving those in need,” Hornacek said. “We had record numbers of people seeking our services through our food pantry and homeless services programs. In total, we had roughly 160,000 visits to our food pantry in 2020.” The after-effects from the pandemic are expected to last for the foreseeable future for many. “For those we serve, access to basic necessities is a struggle and crisis moments are common,” he said. “This was compounded during the pandemic and the reach of the need was magnified. In addition to

those already at the margins, we estimate roughly 40% of those we served in the initial months of the pandemic had never sought help from a social service agency before. We witnessed the fragility of dayto-day life, as well as the incredible decency of neighbor helping neighbor.” Mary Fraser Meints, executive director at Youth Emergency Services (YES), said YES’ mission to support youth and young adults in their purFraser Meints suit of self-sufficiency is more important than ever during the pandemic. “YES provides many services to youth ages 12 to 24 from prevention services to housing and support,” Fraser Meints said. “YES focused on keeping youth housed and employed during the unique circumstances of COVID. Many youth are employed in the services industry and lost their jobs due to businesses closing down. Helping them in creative ways to attend virtual job fairs, interview on Zoom and work remotely or at a work site was one of our focuses.” Additionally, she said YES helped youth avoid evictions and utility shut offs, keeping them housed and off the streets. “We also started a mobile pantry in early April 2020 to bring requested items to youth where they were so they didn’t have to risk their health in public,” she said. “This service continues today as needed and requested.” Fraser Meints said youth experiencing homelessness already have many obstacles to overcome. “Without YES, they would have more setbacks and be facing the challenges alone,” she said. “YES staff have been available to support the youth and meet the needs they identify to help them on their journey to self-sufficiently.”

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Serving on nonprofit boards: What’s the right fit for you? by Brooke Strickland

Serving on a nonprofit board can be full of rich relationship building and learning opportunities. But, if you jump into a role like this without finding the right ‘fit,’ your service could end up becoming a chore or a huge frustration. Here are some important things to keep in mind when you are looking to find a nonprofit board to volunteer with. Ask questions Just like you would ask questions about a job that you are about to take, so should you ask questions about the role that you’ll be volunteering for on a nonprofit board. “Always ask what time and financial expectations are,” said Anne Hindery, chief executive officer of the Nonprofit Association of the Midlands. “Do they have directors and officers insurance? Before you join a board, make sure you understand expectations and can commit.” In addition to learning more about the actual board role, ask yourself questions about what is important to you. “Ask yourself if the mission of the nonprofit aligns with your passions and values,” said Marjorie Maas, executive director of SHARE Omaha. “Will your service bring you a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment? It is also important to consider how much time you have to commit.” Be willing to learn Being on a nonprofit board means you will be introduced to a world of new relationships, business connections, and topics. Coming into your service on the board, keep your mind open to the vast learning opportu-

nities that await you. “I have learned so much by serving on a

Hindery Maas variety of nonprofit boards,” Hindery said. “Board service helps you to understand how each organization works and how they help our community.” Maas said it is both a giving and growing opportunity.

“Serving on a nonprofit board is a great way to give and grow your skills and expertise,” she said. “Not only will you give, but you will also receive career and social benefits, and grow deeper roots and connections in our community. Serving next to someone where you have great responsibility for a mission’s success is Giles a bonding experience, almost like no other.” Explore your passions Nonprofit boards benefit from people with all types of training or professional skills. Whether you are a visionary, a mission-driven leader, a teacher, accountant,

writer, or somewhere in between, a good board consists of people from all personal and professional walks of life. So, as you are considering what nonprofit to align yourself with, find an organization that will marry your professional skills and your passions. The more you are engaged with the topics and industry that you are working with, the greater impact you will have on the board and in the community as a whole. “I would advise individuals to reflect on their hobbies, professional skills, and personal connections, then reach out and connect with nonprofits,” said Jo Giles, executive director of Women’s Fund of Omaha. “It can be as simple as attending a nonprofit fundraising event to learn more about the organization and meet staff, volunteering to assist a service provider (think food pantry or donation drive), or connecting with an organization on its social media platforms. Essentially, there is opportunity and a place for nearly everyone who wants to be of service to our community.”

Personal stories, communication fundamentals at the heart of nonprofit outreach by Dwain Hebda

Canceled events and donors on lockdown made 2020 a difficult year for nonprofits. Experts said the organizations that weathered the storm best held things in common when it came to outreach and development messaging. “The best marketing and outreach campaigns I have seen have been very focused on a few key messages,” said Melissa Filipi, executive director of Give Nebraska. “They clearly conveyed who the organization is, what they do, who they

serve and how people can join in their mission. “In difficult times, it is even more important to continue marketing and outreach to keep your current and prospective donors up-to-date and aware of everything you’re doing. If you aren’t talking to your donors, others will be.” Filipi said achieving this is something not all nonprofits do well, which is why it often helps to enlist the services of an outside professional. “Personal stories are most effective at

illustrating the difference a nonprofit makes in the community and in the lives of those they serve,” she said. “Donors respond to clear and consistent messaging that reflects the organization’s mission and culture. “Many nonprofits struggle to tell their story in a simple, concise manner. You can see this struggle play out even in a nonprofit’s name or brand, something our ad agency OBI Creative helped us see when they took us through a rebrand that more succinctly conveyed our purpose and Continued on next page.

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Local nonprofits gear up for post-pandemic growth by David Kubicek

Many local nonprofits came through the past year strong and are gearing up for post-pandemic growth. NorthStar Foundation, which serves third to 12th grade boys who attend about 35 different schools, broke ground in June on Fritz Field, its new football-lacrosse field with completion expected in mid-September or early October, according to President Scott Hazelrigg. “It will have turf, bleachers, and lights which will allow us to use the field significantly more hours each week, not only because of the lights but because we’ll make it available to our partners in the community in addition to NorthStar students and teams,” he said. Over the past ten months NorthStar, which runs an after-school program and an all-summer day camp, essentially doubled the size of its 33,000-square-foot facility. In August, 2020, the organization opened an 18,000-square-foot expansion and in January added a 20,000-square-foot academic wing, bringing the facility to just under 70,000 square feet. This August groundbreaking is set to begin at 48th and Q streets on a new facility for Kids Can, a block away from its current facility, according to CEO Robert Patterson. “This will double the capacity of children we are able to serve, and we’ll be able to age down to infant care for the first time in our history,” he said. Kids Can’s mission is to educate, engage, and inspire children from ages 18-months to 13-years through early childhood care and out of school experiences. “The past year has been tumultuous for our organization,” CEO Robert Patterson said. “In mid-March, 2020, we temporarily closed programs to assess the situation and strategize. We re-opened on March 30, 2020 to provide child care for families most in need — prioritizing parents that were working essential jobs [such as] health care, grocery store workers, and first responders. We continued to expand as guidelines changed and were able to help elementary students as a place for remote learning and in the fall provide space for those kids on the alternate

days of OPS’ 3/2 Plan. Heart Ministry Center distributes 500,000 to 600,000 pounds of food each

terprise laundromat in September 2020, to create jobs for its Fresh Start job placement program participants.

Hazelrigg Patterson month to an average of 750 to 1,000 families weekly, CEO Mark Dahir said. “Every other service stems from our food distribution center,” he said. “We do medical, dental, vision, physical and occupational therapy, mental health, and case management.” The organization started a social en-

Dahir Stastny “The laundromat is doing just over $10,000 of revenue a month,” Dahir said. “Not only is it a great service for the community by creating those jobs, but besides reliable transportation the number one reason youth in impoverished areas aren’t able to attend school is because they don’t have clean clothing.”

Nebraska Wildlife Rehab rehabilitates more than 7,000 wild animals each year, reaches more than 25,000 people annually with its education programs and public outreach, and answers more than 12,000 inquiries from the public each year on topics ranging from how to help injured and orphaned wildlife to how to resolve wildlife-human conflicts, according to Executive Director Laura Stastny. The organization’s new Baldwin Wildlife Center and Hubbard Family Wildlife Hospital, with more than 15,000 square feet of rehabilitation space, is scheduled to open at 97th & M streets in Omaha in early September. It will include a full-service veterinary clinic and sixteen animal nurseries with the specialized caging needed to provide for the unique needs of wildlife recuperating from injury and illness. “Our new Wildlife Center will include a large training space for volunteers, interns and staff and provide a centralized location for volunteers to come to help wildlife,” Stastny said. “It will also allow us to create new educational opportunities for schools and groups throughout our community.”

Personal stories, communication fundamentals at the heart of nonprofit outreach Continued from preceding page. identity.” Kelley Peterson, vice president, nonprofit creative director for KidGlov, said an organization’s ability to adapt is also critical to weathering unforeseen challenges. “What I love about nonprofits is that they are scrappy and nimble,” she said. “The advantage to nonprofits having limited budgets Peterson means they need to be intentional and strategic to gain the biggest bang for their buck.” Peterson said part of this strategic thinking is knowing what communications platforms provide the greatest effectiveness in conveying messages. “The good news is, [nonprofits] don’t need to be on every marketing medium,”

she said. “But they do need to be where their donors are. Nonprofits who sharpen their skills in turning their mission into stories of impact will cut through the clutter and fundraising noise going forward. “The most effective thing for nonprofits to do is put their work into a human context. Donors respond to messaging and imagery that connect to their hearts, how they made lives betNigro ter and changed the world through the nonprofit organization.” Sam Nigro, creative director with Big Picture Productions, said nonprofits’ creativity was critical in filling the “event void” seen during the pandemic. “We saw people being more innovative and taking chances,” he said. “We helped put together online presentations and

events that not only told their success stories, but provided ways fans could follow and support the community effort.” These approaches are also aided by new analytical and communication tools that marry the right message to the right audience, Nigro said. “We are now talking to nonprofits about taking advantage of the digital side of marketing and getting more punch for the effort,” he said. “In pre-COVID, it was easy to just assign somebody in the office to tell a little story and snap a picture to keep people following. While this is somewhat effective, the stakes got ramped up during COVID-19. “Somehow, possibly in desperation, organizations were finally ready to dive into the deeper side of marketing, making way for digital, email, Google analytics, Facebook analytics and a slew of other techniques giving longer legs to campaigns and incorporating incredible tools to track, test and analyze its effect. These days, it seems, people are ready to move forward, COVID-19 or not.”

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Tight US housing market uncoils with sellers ready to cash out by Prashant Gopal

Prospective home sellers who sat tight as U.S. prices climbed higher and faster than ever during the pandemic are finally emerging to cash out, a step toward easing a dire shortage in the frenzied housing market. The number of Real Estate U.S. homes for sale climbed 6.7% in early June from the same weekly period in May, according to Haus, an investment platform for homebuyers. That was the biggest increase since Covid-19 lockdowns took hold last

year. Listings rose in 54 of the 100 metropolitan areas measured, including the regions around Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Detroit, Denver and Seattle. “Sellers are saying, ‘it’s time, let’s make the money,’” said Julie Welter, an agent with EXP Realty in Pittsburgh, which had the biggest supply increase in Haus’s data. “With the world opening up again and the vast majority of people being vaccinated, it has given a new comfort level to people.” The housing market is long way from normal, with inventory still down almost UNTHEMED #1: MASSIVE MIDDLE

38% from a year earlier and near historic lows. But with bidding wars erupting from coast to coast, any sign of increased supply is a welcome respite for buyers. More listings also may help ease a problem contributing to the scarcity: sellers staying put because it’s a struggle to find something else to purchase. Throughout the pandemic, homebuyers clamored to take advantage of record-low mortgage rates and job flexibility to move, only to find the scant homes available were quickly being swallowed up. The median U.S. existing-home price shot up 19% in April from a year earlier to a record $341,600, according to the National Association of Realtors, helping owners gain equity. The end of lockdowns also is bringing out sellers who were reluctant to have home shoppers traipsing through their kitchens and bedrooms. Some people also are eager to move closer to the families that Covid kept them away from for too long, said Ralph McLaughlin, chief economist at Haus. “People who were thinking about selling in two or three years may have accelerated their plans,” McLaughlin said. “They’re selling now to realize the 20% equity they’ve gained in the past year.” Shauna Pendleton, a Redfin agent in Boise, Idaho, said 35 sellers have talked to her this year about listing properties. That’s about twice as many as in the same time in 2020, she said. The area has seen some of the fastest price growth in the country, with home values up 42% in early June from a year earlier, according to Redfin. “These are mostly retirees,” Pendleton said of her new seller clients. “The lockdown has given people a whole new perspective about where they want to live. And they’re missing their family.” The Allentown, Pennsylvania, region — a hot market for New Yorkers and New Jerseyans looking for a more affordable area — has seen listings climb 30% from extremely low levels in early May, according to Haus, which excluded homes that are under contract from its data. With houses going for well over their asking price, many locals are now being tempted into selling and moving to cheaper

spots elsewhere in the state, said Tim Tepes, president of the Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors group. Even as new listings are rising, homes are quickly finding buyers, he said. Cooling Prices McLaughlin said he expects U.S. homeprice growth to slow to less than 10% by the end of the year. Demand may also cool as buyers are priced out, especially if borrowing costs start to rise, he said. Federal Reserve officials indicated this week that they expect two interest-rate increases by the end of 2023 — sooner than many thought. “The same force leading to new supply may be the same force that reduces the ability of homebuyers to keep interested in buying the home,” McLaughlin said. “That’s mainly rising prices.” The market for newly built houses may also be easing. Homebuilders have been jacking up prices because demand was too high for them to keep up with. Now some buyers are feeling a bit of sticker shock, said Ali Wolf, chief economist for Zonda, a homebuilding data provider and consultancy. About 40% of builders surveyed by Zonda in May listed buyer hesitancy among their challenges, up from about 20% the month before. As a result, the new-home market has gone from “unbearably” hot to just hot, she said. In Austin, Texas, agents are reaching out to homeowners by phone and text, telling them how much they can make by selling. That message is starting to resonate, said Alex Wright, an agent with Local Life Realty. Wright, who grew up in the area, says her childhood best friend’s parents, now in their 60s, want to move to the Midwest to be closer to her grandmother. Austin isn’t the same place anymore. It has gotten expensive, and there’s a line for everything from tacos to coffee, not to mention housing, she said. Wright says her buyers welcome more choice, but winning a home is still a challenge. “It’s still crazy competitive,” she said. ©2021 Bloomberg L.P. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC

If your business is in a low-income area, the SBA has billions left over in forgivable COVID-19 aid by Natalie Walters

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Nearly half the U.S. population has been vaccinated and states continue to drop pandemic-related restrictions, but small businesses are still struggling to recoup losses from the past year. The U.S. Small Business Administration says it has billions in aid still available but is having Small business trouble attracting business owners who want it. SBA has only dispersed $1.5 billion of the $30 billion available for a COVID-19 aid program meant for small businesses in low-income areas. Later, the program will be opened to businesses outside the predetermined geographic regions, said Herbert Austin, district director of the Dallas-Fort Worth SBA office. President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act, signed in March, included additional aid for the nation’s more than

30 million small businesses. Part of the package was $15 billion in additional funding for Targeted Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance payments, including $5 billion for Supplemental Targeted EIDL Advance payments. Both the Targeted EIDL and Supplemental Targeted EIDL are forgivable, meaning businesses could receive up to $15,000 that doesn’t need to be repaid. The Targeted EIDL Advance provides up to $10,000 to applicants with 300 or fewer employees in a low-income community, based on a mapping tool on the SBA site. Business owners must be able to show a more than 30% decrease in revenue during an eight-week period since March 2, 2020. The Supplemental Targeted EIDL is for those hit the worst by the pandemic. To qualify, a business must have 10 or fewer employees, be located in a low-income Continued on next page.

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Remote work is losing its luster, and employers are calling people back to the office by David Lyons

After months of keeping employees at home to dodge COVID-19, many companies are concluding that the best place for most of their workers is back at the office. The pandemic proved that people don’t need to sit in the office full time, but employers are bringing people back on at least flexible Workplace schedules, shattering the illusion of a workplace revolution that leaves most people signing on from home. “Nobody has that full crystal ball,” said Jenni Morejon, president and CEO of the Downtown Development Authority in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. “Human beings are creatures of habit, and the notion that people will never go back to the office — that is probably a lot of hype and hysteria.” She believes the real question is the degree to which workers are burned out “from remote working full time.” A national survey of 185 companies by CBRE, a real estate service firm, suggests that managements now see the office as a better means of supporting collaborative work than relying on remote communications. The firm’s Spring 2021 Occupier Survey found 41% of companies interviewed intend to return to steady office use in the third quarter of this year, while 20% are targeting the fourth quarter. Another 23% said their workers have already returned to their places of employment.

“Multiple factors support this sentiment, including the ongoing rebound of the U.S. economy and companies’ realization that they need to retain more office space than they previously thought,” said Julie Whelan, CBRE’s head of occupier research. Some observers think companies have no choice but to recall most workers because clients are restless about the services they’re receiving. “The biggest user of office space in South Florida tends to be banks, investment shops, wealth management companies, law firms and real estate companies,” said Stephen Bittel, chairman of the real estate services firm Terranova. “We tend not to have large corporate users here. Those service firms had businesses that are well designed to work from home.” “They congratulated themselves” for cutting expenses through remote work, he said, But the cuts may have boomeranged for some. “They have spent no money on travel and client entertainment and have not replaced employees and support staff,” Bittel said. “They think they’ve bottled lightning for a moment. The flip side is that clients and customers are screaming about the incredibly slow pace of transactions getting completed.” While many acknowledge that remote work demonstrated the benefits of technology, there is a strong belief that communication and training are better done

If your business is in a low-income area, the SBA has billions left over in forgivable COVID-19 aid Continued from preceding page. community identified in the SBA mapping tool, and demonstrate a more than 50% economic loss during an eight-week period in the pandemic. Both programs are open to small businesses, including sole proprietors, independent contractors and private nonprofits. To apply for either program, small businesses must first apply to the overarching EIDL program, which allows loans of up to $500,000. After submitting your application, you’ll receive an email asking if you’d like to apply for the Targeted EIDL Advance or Supplemental Targeted EIDL program. You don’t need to accept the EIDL loan or even be approved for it to get one or both of the low-income targeted grants. Of the $30 billion allocated to the Targeted EIDL Advance program, just over $1.5 billion has been distributed. Of the $5 billion in Supplemental EIDL Advance funds available, just $500 million has been used. If a business has received an EIDL, Targeteted EIDL Advanace or Supplemental Targeted EIDL loan or grant in the past that’s less than the maximum allowed, it can apply for an increase. Austin said the SBA sent out an email alerting businesses to the two grant programs but received a “very poor” response rate. It sent a second email asking why people hadn’t applied and received responses that said people either hadn’t opened the email or it had gone to the spam folder.

“People see ‘SBA Advance’ in the email title and are afraid to look at stuff they don’t know anything about,” Austin said. “They fear this stuff or it’s possible it went to spam.” The SBA has been told to “aggressively market” the grant programs because there are billions left, he said. It also plans to send out regular reminder emails. Austin said the SBA has struggled to inform the public about the programs because as a government agency, it’s limited in how it spends money on advertising. The SBA also hasn’t found an efficient way to specifically target low-income businesses, Austin said. Instead, it’s emailing EIDL applicants and other email lists at large to reach the more narrow group. While the two grant programs will eventually open to businesses in areas that aren’t low income, Austin said he doesn’t have a timeline for when that will happen. The SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program, a separate fund created to help small businesses during the pandemic, ended in May. PPP loans were forgivable under certain conditions, including using 60% of the loan for payroll. The program provided nearly $800 billion to over 8.5 million small businesses and nonprofits. With the PPP program, small businesses received loans via banks, while the EIDL program is run by the SBA directly without bank involvement. ©2021 The Dallas Morning News. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

in person. That includes people who are learning on the job. Isabella Guttuso is a student intern from the University of Florida at EDSA of Fort Lauderdale, a decades-old architectural firm. She insists that human interaction is important for growth and for learning how to collaborate with other adults in the workplace. She is studying landscape architecture and believes it’s unlikely she’d pick up the nuances of the business via Zoom. “I’m trying to learn and get my feet wet,” she said. “I definitely needed that interpersonal experience. We’re constantly sketching and working together and getting people’s feedback in that way. I feel like even for people not in the design field, that sense of community you get from the workplace is so important.” Training is better done in person, agreed Brandon Isner, associate research director for Florida with CBRE. Technology can accomplish only so much. “When people come into the office everyone is so glad to see each other,” he said, “Technology is great, and I love Zoom. That said, that human element cannot be replicated by Zoom. That’s eventually what’s going to win out.” Firms heading back to the office During the pandemic, the benefits of remote work depended on the industry. While harder to pull off in hospitality and leisure, which relies heavily on personal contacts with customers, professional service firms found an easier path. “Allowing employers to work remotely on a wholesale basis will in some

situations be driven by the industry,” said Denise Heekin, a labor and employment lawyer and Broward County resident who manages the Miami law office of Bryant Miller Olive P.A. “Certainly, technology has made it a lot easier for attorneys to work from home and staff to work from home, and certainly it’s nice to have that option,” she said. The firm allowed employees to work at home except for one person who staffed the office. “We just recently went back to having each person come in at least twice a week, and we rotate that,” Heekin said. “We have papers and files and documents that may not all be on our computers, We will need a brick-and-mortar footprint.” Some believe it will take until the end of summer before most South Florida employers settle on where their employees should land as managements try to figure out a new normal while COVID-19 variants lurk in the background. One upshot could be smaller spaces for some companies that conclude that portions of their work forces can continue spending some of their workweeks at home. At the same time, office spaces that remain empty are likely to be snapped up by out-of-state companies seeking new homes for their headquarters or regional operations. “I do think we will have a reduced footprint in South Florida and around the country,’ said Siri Terjeson, professor of entrepreneurship at Florida Atlantic Continued on page 24.

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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 SANDCASTLE DREAMS LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sandcastle Dreams LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 18705 Nina Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. 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 June 21, 2021. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

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HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP, Attorneys 13330 California Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Second Amended Certificate of Organization for South Pointe Properties, L.L.C., a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on May 2, 2018 wherein the members of the Company were updated. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF OWEN FOUNDRY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Owen Foundry, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 200 North 55th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68132. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HS MANAGER, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that HS Manager, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 13575 Lynam Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68138. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LINCOLN PORTFOLIO, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Lincoln Portfolio, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is Lincoln Portfolio, 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 June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WHICH ROAD ARE YOU ON, LLC Notice is hereby given that WHICH ROAD ARE YOU ON, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated agent Sean D. Moylan is located at 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The initial designated office of the company is located at 20026 Maple Street, Gretna, Nebraska 68028. Perpetual existence commenced on May 11, 2021. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103 Omaha, Nebraska 68164 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF MINT CONSTRUCTION, 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 MINT CONSTRUCTION, INC. The corporation is authorizied to issue 10,000 shares of common stock. The name and street address of the corporation’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery-Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103, Omaha, NE 68164, and its incorporator is David K Chan, 802 N. 49th Street, Omaha, NE 68132. David K Chan, Incorporator First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Hunter Rentals, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 17817 Pflug Road, Springfield, Nebraska 68059. The Registered Agent of the Company is Todd A. Jamber, Sr, 17817 Pflug Road, Springfield, Nebraska 68059. The Company was formed on February 10, 2021. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), CONNOR N DAVIS You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 02/12/2021 on Case Number CI21-3095, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $278.50, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 08/02/2021 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly. CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

MATTHEW T. PAYNE, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF FLYING D SERVICES LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Flying D Services LLC. 1. The name of the limited liability company is Flying D Services LLC. 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 10525 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, 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 June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

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 ALL TOGETHER HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT, LLC The name of the Company is All Together Hospitality Management, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 1108 South 84th Street, P.O. Box 241827, 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 June 8, 2021. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Power Your Partnerships, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska with its registered offices at 12122 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68154. The general nature of the business is any lawful activity a Nebraska limited liability company may be organized, including but not limited to consulting services. The company was organized on May 6, 2021 and has perpetual duration. The affairs will be managed by LLC Member Virginia R. Curley. VIRGINIA R. CURLEY, Member First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103 Omaha, Nebraska 68164 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WE RISE OMAHA, 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 We Rise Omaha, 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., 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103, Omaha, NE 68164. The designated office is located at 7801 Wakeley Plaza, Omaha, NE 68114. Keaton Hutchinson, Kail Walker, Kaleb Betzold, and Allie Kamppinen, Members First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 N O T I C E O F A M E N D M E N T A N D R E S TAT E M E N T O F CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION The articles of organization of Spanish Chat Company, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, originally filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on January 22, 2010, have been amended by the filing of a Certificate of Amendment and Restatement of the Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State (the “Certificate of Amendment”). The Certificate of Amendment changed the name of the company to My Chat Company, LLC. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

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WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that KRBD Services LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 402 Sherwood Drive, Gretna, Nebraska 68028. The Registered Agent of the Company is Sarah Lakers, 402 Sherwood Drive, Gretna, Nebraska 68028. The Company was formed on June 16, 2021. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Meade Consulting Services, 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 Andrew P. Deaver, Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

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 BUILD GRAND ISLAND, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Build Grand Island, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 123 North Locust Street, Suite 201B, Grand Island, Nebraska 68801. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 8, 2021. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

JAMES D. BUSER, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JB & PB FARMS, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of JB & PB Farms, LLC. 1. The name of the limited liability company is JB & PB Farms, LLC. 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 13240 North 74th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is James D. Buser, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

JAMES D. BUSER, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ROYCE 180, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Royce 180, LLC. 1. The name of the limited liability company is Royce 180, LLC. 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 12910 Pierce Street, Suite 110, Omaha, Nebraska 68144, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is James D. Buser, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

JUSTIN A. SHELDON, Attorney VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska 68118 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MICHALSKI LAWN CARE LLC Notice is hereby given that MICHALSKI LAWN CARE 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 2304 Campanile Road, Waterloo, NE 68009. The agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 OTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SASH CONSULTING, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SASH Consulting, 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 June 15, 2021. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Notice is hereby given that The Gathering Network Church of The Christian and Missionary Alliance, a Nebraska Non-Profit Religious Corporation, has been organized under the Laws of the State of Nebraska on June 1, 2021. The registered agent and office: Alex Rousseau, 3245 Starr Street, Lincoln, NE 68503, is the incorporator of the corporation. The corporation will have members. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given the registration with the Nebraska Secretary of state’s office of LAIRA, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: The name of the company is LAIRA, LLC. Registered agent and office of LAIRA, LLC is Richard Smith at 8790 F Street Suite 201, Omaha, NE 68127. The designated address is 8790 F Street Suite 201, Omaha, NE 68127. Initial members: Richard Smith. General nature of the business is to transact any and all lawful business for which limited liability companies are allowed by statute. The LLC was organized in June 2021 for the perpetual duration and is managed by its members. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION AND AMENDMENT OF HEY LIBRARIAN, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Hey Librarian, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Initial Designated Office Address of the Company was 10245 Edna St, La Vista, NE 68128, later amended to 3157 Farnam Street, Suite 7104 #7239, Omaha, Nebraska, 68131. The Registered Agent of the Company is USCA, Inc., 1603 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68102. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF MY MONTESSORI SCHOOL, LLC Notice is hereby given that the Certificate of Organization of My Montessori School, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been amended changing the name of the company to XXXXRoy, LLC. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 11, 2021. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HIGH LIFE HOLDINGS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that High Life Holdings, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

GROSS & WELCH, P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 2120 South 72 Street, Suite 1500 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF HYDRA CONTRACTING, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Hydra Contracting, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, is incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska, its registered agent is Frederick D. Stehlik, and its registered office is located at 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1500, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The general nature of its business is to do and transact fully, and to the same extent as natural persons might or could do in any part of the world, any and all lawful business for which a corporation may be incorporated under the Nebraska Business Corporation Act, as amended from time to time. The authorized capital is $10,000.00 of common stock, consisting of 10,000 shares having a par value of $1.00 each, payable in money or other property, but not in stock or securities. The corporation became a body corporate on May 5, 2021 and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by a Board of Directors, and the officers shall be a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, and such other officers as shall be designated in the Bylaws. Frederick D. Stehlik Incorporator First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given the registration with the Nebraska Secretary of state’s office of El Don Mecanic, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: The name of the company is El Don Mecanic, LLC. Registered agent and office of El Don Mecanic, LLC is Tomas Miranda Lorenzo at 3716 Q Street, Omaha, NE 68107. The designated address is 3716 Q Street, Omaha, NE 68107. Initial members: Tomas Miranda Lorenzo. General nature of the business is to transact any and all lawful business for which limited liability companies are allowed by statute. The LLC was organized in June 2021 for the perpetual duration and is managed by its members. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given the registration with the Nebraska Secretary of state’s office of JAH Construction, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: The name of the company is JAH Construction, LLC. Registered agent and office of JAH Construction, LLC is Saul Valdez Martinez at 5401 N 9th Street, Omaha, NE 68110. The designated address is 5401 N 9th Street, Omaha, NE 68110. Initial members: Saul Valdez Martinez. General nature of the business is to transact any and all lawful business for which limited liability companies are allowed by statute. The LLC was organized in May 2021 for the perpetual duration and is managed by its members. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given the registration with the Nebraska Secretary of state’s office of Cortez Cleaning & Hauling, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: The name of the company is Cortez Cleaning & Hauling, LLC. Registered agent and office of Cortez Cleaning & Hauling, LLC is Jose Luis Martinez Gonzalez at 3015 S 23rd Street, Omaha, NE 68108. The designated address is 3015 S 23rd Street, Omaha, NE 68108. Initial members: Jose Luis Martinez Gonzalez and Esmeralda Cortes. General nature of the business is to transact any and all lawful business for which limited liability companies are allowed by statute. The LLC was organized in June 2021 for the perpetual duration and is managed by its members. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

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 KUBAT PHARMACY LOUISVILLE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Kubat Pharmacy Louisville, LLC, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 4924 Center Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68106. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., LLO, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, NE 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on June 1, 2021. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

Midlands Business Journal • JULY 2, 2021 • Legal notices LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Limited Liability Company is JVP, LLC. 2. The designated office of the limited liability company is 17311 Monroe Circle, Omaha, NE 68135. 3. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Andrew Sigerson of Andrew C. Sigerson, PC, LLO, DBA Legacy Design Strategies, at 9859 South 168th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68136. 4. The purpose for which the company is organized is to engage in any and all business which is lawful under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act of the State of Nebraska. 5. The company commenced its existence on June 2, 2021, and the period of duration of the Company shall be perpetual. 6. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by its Members in accordance with the company’s operating agreement. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Limited Liability Company is BJK ENTERPRISES, LLC. 2. The designated office of the limited liability company is 19355 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, NE 68130. 3. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Brad Kratky, at 19355 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, NE 68130. 4. The purpose for which the company is organized is to engage in any and all business which is lawful under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act of the State of Nebraska. 5. The company commenced its existence on June 6, 2021, and the period of duration of the Company shall be perpetual. 6. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by its Members in accordance with the company’s operating agreement. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), COURTNEY L MOORE You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 12/29/2020 on Case Number CI21-346, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $7, 496.00, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 08/02/2021 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly. CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), AMANDA A JOHNSON JAMIE L JOHNSON You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 07/31/2020 on Case Number CI20-14086, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $962.35, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 08/02/2021 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly. CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

NICK R. TAYLOR, Attorney FITZGERALD, SCHORR, BARMETTLER & BRENNAN, P.C., L.L.O. 200 Regency One, 10050 Regency Circle Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3794 NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR21-893 ESTATE OF MARK L. GORAT, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on June 4, 2021, 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 Maurie A. Gorat, whose address is 511 Morrison Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68154, has been appointed Personal Representative of this estate. Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 330, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before August 18, 2021 or be forever barred. CARROL L. MILLS Registrar First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BEADED BEAUTIES & ACCESSORIES, L.L.C. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that BEADED BEAUTIES & ACCESSORIES, L.L.C., is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a designated and registered office at 3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The affairs of the company are to be conducted by the manager and registered officer, ANTOINETTE R. SCAIFE. The Limited Liability Company is organized to transact any and all business, and perform services of every kind and nature whatsoever, which are not inconsistent with law. The Limited Liability Company commenced doing business on June 2, 2021, and filed Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 10, 2021, and shall have perpetual existence. ANTOINETTE R. SCAIFE, Organizational Member 3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, NE 68124 First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CALLIE MADE, L.L.C. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CALLIE MADE, L.L.C., is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a designated and registered office at 3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The affairs of the company are to be conducted by the manager and registered officer, JOHNNAH M. BAILEY. The Limited Liability Company is organized to transact any and all business, and perform services of every kind and nature whatsoever, which are not inconsistent with law. The Limited Liability Company commenced doing business on June 2, 2021, and filed Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 10, 2021, and shall have perpetual existence. JOHNNAH M. BAILEY, Organizational Member 3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, NE 68124 First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WE 2 CHICS, L.L.C. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that WE 2 CHICS, L.L.C., is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a designated and registered office at 508 3rd Street, Waterloo, Nebraska 68069. The affairs of the company are to be conducted by the manager and registered officer, MISTY J. HEMPHILL-WILSON. The Limited Liability Company is organized to transact any and all business, and perform services of every kind and nature whatsoever, which are not inconsistent with law. The Limited Liability Company commenced doing business on June 9, 2021, and filed Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 14, 2021, and shall have perpetual existence. MISTY J. HEMPHILL-WILSON, Organizational Member 508 3rd Street, Waterloo, NE 68069 First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF TODD WAKEFIELD CONSTRUCTION SERVICE MANAGEMENT, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TODD WAKEFIELD CONSTRUCTION SERVICE MANAGEMENT, INC., is incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a registered office at 5337 North 44th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68111. The registered agent is TODD G. WAKEFIELD. The general nature of the business is to operate a general construction and construction service 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 construction and construction service 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 June 9, 2021, and upon its Articles being filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 14, 2021, 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 June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

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 BOB AND WILLIE’S BOWL LLC The name of the Company is Bob and Willie’s Bowl 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 June 14, 2021. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HEARTLAND PRECAST CONCRETE, LLC A NEBRASKA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Heartland Precast Concrete, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 430 County Road O, Yutan, Nebraska 68073 and with its initial agent for service of process being Michael K. Huffer whose office is located at 9290 West Dodge Road, Suite 302, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of its business is to engage in any lawful business. The company was organized and commenced May 15, 2021, and its period of duration will be perpetual, unless terminated earlier. The affairs of the limited liability company shall be conducted by its Manager until such time as a successor or successors are selected pursuant to the Operating Agreement. Michael K. Huffer, Organizer 9290 West Dodge Road, Suite 302 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

SMITH SLUSKY POHREN & ROGERS LLP 8712 W DODGE RD, #400 OMAHA NE 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION DAHLMAN 1311 LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, with its initial designated office at 3814 Farnam, Ste. 203, Omaha, Nebraska, 68131, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The registered agent is Matt Dwyer, 3814 Farnam, Ste. 203, Omaha, Nebraska, 68131. The Limited Liability Company shall engage in any lawful business for which a limited liability company may be formed under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The perpetual existence commenced June 14, 2021. Its affairs are to be conducted by its managers pursuant to an Operating Agreement duly adopted by the Company. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

Notice is hereby given that Central Sudbury Community School, Inc. has been incorporated as a non-profit corporation in the state of Nebraska. The address of the registered office and the initial designated office of the corporation is 16019 Decatur Street, Omaha, NE 68118. The agent at such office is Carolyn Strohl. The incorporator is Phillip A. Belin, and the incorporator's address is 12341 Westover Road, Omaha, NE 68154. The corporation is a public benefit corporation and does not have members. The corporation commenced on November 1, 2020, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by its board of directors. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

Notice is hereby given that Heartland JM, Inc. has been incorporated as a corporation in Nebraska. The incorporator is Phillip A. Belin, and the incorporator's address is 12341 Westover Road, Omaha, NE 68154. The address of the registered office of the corporation is 12341 Westover Road, Omaha, NE 68154. The agent at such office is Hani Nachef. The general nature of the business to be transacted by the corporation is to own & operate restaurants. The corporation commenced on April 20, 2021, and shall have perpetual duration. The corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by its directors. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

Notice is hereby given that JM BV, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the registered office of the company is 12341 Westover Road, Omaha NE 68154. The agent at such office is Hani Nachef. The general nature of the business to be transacted by the company is to own & operate restaurants. The Company commenced on June 3, 2021, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company are to be conducted by its members. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

Notice is hereby given that JM PAP, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the registered office of the company is 12341 Westover Road, Omaha NE 68154. The agent at such office is Hani Nachef. The general nature of the business to be transacted by the company is to own & operate restaurants. The Company commenced on June 3, 2021, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company are to be conducted by its members. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

• JULY 2, 2021 • Midlands Business Journal

Legal notices LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES MATTHEW T. PAYNE, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF D3 HOLDINGS LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of D3 Holdings LLC. 1. The name of the limited liability company is D3 Holdings LLC. 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 10525 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, 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 June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ODYSSEY VENTURES GROUP, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Odyssey Ventures Group, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 19256 Ames Circle, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Omaha Swim 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 Andrew P. Deaver, Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF THINKING NET EAGLE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Thinking Net Eagle, LLC has changed it’s name to: Net Eagle, LLC. The name change was accomplished by the filing of an Amended Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 8, 2021. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), RADELL A NARED You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 12/23/2020 on Case Number CI21-347, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $304.00, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 08/02/2021 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly. CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

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 GOATCO II, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Goatco II, LLC, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 10615 South 210th Street, Gretna, Nebraska 68028. 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 June 9, 2021. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103 Omaha, Nebraska 68164 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PHOENIX FUTURES, 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 PHOENIX FUTURES, 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., 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103, Omaha, NE 68164. The designated office is located at 5067 S. 173rd Street, Omaha, NE 68135. Zach Johnson, Member First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103 Omaha, Nebraska 68164 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PDP PRODUCTS, 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 PDP Products, 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., 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103, Omaha, NE 68164. The designated office is located at 21021 Brittany Circle, Elkhorn, NE 68022. Paul Peyton, Members First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney MOYLAN LAW, LLC 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BELLER CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC The name of the company is Beller Consulting Services, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company. The initial designated office of the Company is located at 1412 N. 189th Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The initial registered agent is Sean D. Moylan located at 1010 South 120th Street, Suite #320, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. Perpetual existence commenced on March 15, 2021. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Dona Marina, L.L.C. (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 315 North Main, Fremont, Nebraska 68025. The Registered Agent of the Company is Thomas E. Whitmore, 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Company was formed on September 14, 2015. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

KENDRA RINGENBERG, Attorney RINGENBERG & RATTNER LAW 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 767 OLSON DRIVE CARWASH RE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 767 Olson Drive Carwash RE, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 222 S. 15th Street, Suite 1404S, Omaha, Nebraska, 68102. The Registered Agent of the Company is Kendra Ringenberg, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF THE GREAT WEBSITE COMPANY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Great Website Company, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 21874 Martha Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68022. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, NERBASKA Case Number CI21-6282 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF ABDI MOHAMED SHUKRI. Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of June, 2021, 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 ABDI MOHAMED SHUKRI to ABDIFATAH SULEYMAN ALI. A hearing will be had on said petition before the Honorable Todd O Engleman, in courtroom no. 504, 1701 Farnam Street, F2, Omaha, NE, 68183 on the 20th day of July 2021 at 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., or as soon thereafter as will be conveinent for the court and that unless sufficent cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner's name will be changed from that of ABDI MOHAMED SHUKRI, to ABDIFATAH SULEYMAN ALI. ABDI MOHAMED SHUKURI 1507 N 48TH St., Omaha, NE 68104 First publication June 18, 2021, final July 9, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GCP III CORPORATE DRIVE, LLC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GCP III Corporate Drive, LLC (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, Nebraska 68122. The Registered Agent of the Company is Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HYDR8, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Hydr8, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1335 North 129th Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CASS77, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Cass77, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1877 South 107th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF YAGO, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that YAGO, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1877 South 107th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF JAY NICOLE’S, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JAY NICOLE’S, INC., is incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a registered office at 3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The registered agent is ANTHONY L. GROSS. The general nature of the business is to operate a general retail sales 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 retail sales 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 June 2, 2021, and upon its Articles being filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 10, 2021, 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 June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

Midlands Business Journal • JULY 2, 2021 • Legal notices LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES ERIN K. ARTZ, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF WATTON INTERPRETING, 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 Watton Interpreting, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 1268 Golden Gate Drive, Apt. #143, Papillion, NE 68046. The name and address of the registered agent and office is 1268 Golden Gate Drive, Apt. #143, Papillion, NE 68046. The general nature of the business is any or all lawful business. The company commenced existence on May 5, 2021 and shall have a 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 June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF MANNA ON WHEELS FOR TODAY OUTREACH MINISTRIES, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MANNA ON WHEELS FOR TODAY OUTREACH MINISTRIES, INC., is incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a registered office at 3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The registered agent is ANTHONY L. GROSS. The general nature of the business is to operate a general food retail sales 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 food retail sales 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 June 2, 2021, and upon its Articles being filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 10, 2021, 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 ByLaws, 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 June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF RICHEY HOLIDAY LIGHTS & DESIGN, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that RICHEY HOLIDAY LIGHTS & DESIGN, INC., is incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a registered office at 7827 North 144th Avenue, Bennington, Nebraska 68007. The registered agent is GAVIN C. RICHEY. The general nature of the business is to operate a general Christmas and holiday light and decoration installation 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 Christmas and holiday light and decoration installation 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 June 2, 2021, and upon its Articles being filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 10, 2021, 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 ByLaws, 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 June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF USA PROPULSION, L.L.C. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that USA PROPULSION, L.L.C.., has been dissolved as of May 27, 2021, with its Statement of Dissolution being filed with the Secretary of State on June 10, 2021, pursuant to the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Limited Liability Company has collected its assets, disposed of its properties which were not distributed to its members, discharged or made provision for the discharge of its liabilities, distributed its remaining property among its members according to their interest, and done every other act necessary to conclude and liquidate its business and affairs. David P. Pares, the majority shareholder and managing member of the Limited Liability Company, was the person who was responsible for concluding and liquidating the business affairs of the Limited Liability Company. The Limited Liability Company has no remaining assets or liabilities. DAVID P. PARES, Majority Shareholder and Managing Member 6338 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, NE 68106 First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

RICHARD A. TROIA, Attorney RICHARD TROIA LAW 9802 Nicholas Street, Suite 375 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-2168 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF DLH Wealth Management LLC. Notice is hereby given of DLH Wealth Management LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the Company’s initial designated office is 6910 Pacific Street, Suite 214, Omaha, NE 681061045. The name and address of the registered agent is Richard A. Troia, 9802 Nicholas Street, Suite 375, Omaha, NE 68114-2168. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Act. The company commenced existence on April 13, 2021, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

RICHARD A. TROIA, Attorney RICHARD TROIA LAW 9802 Nicholas Street, Suite 375 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-2168 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF 45 WAAC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a Mutual Benefit non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the non-profit corporation is 45 WAAC. The Name of the incorporator is Samuel Morehead, 1806 Smith Road, Bellevue, NE 68005. The address of the company’s initial designated office is 101 Washington Square, Building 40, Room 120, Offutt AFB, NE 68113. The name and address of the registered agent is Richard A. Troia, 9802 Nicholas Street, Suite 375, Omaha, NE 68114-2168. The Corporation is a Mutual Benefit Corporation and may engage in any lawful business for which a mutual benefit nonprofit corporation may be formed under the Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation Act. The company commenced existence on April 8, 2021 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Board of Directors and such Officers as prescribed by the Articles of Incorporation. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

MARK J. LAPUZZA, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WILCZYNSKI HOME IMPROVEMENTS, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Wilczynski Home Improvements, LLC. 1. The name of the limited liability company is Wilczynski Home Improvements, LLC. 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 21311 Quarry Lane, Gretna, NE 68028. 3. The name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Mark J. LaPuzza, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103 Omaha, Nebraska 68164 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF XOONIES, 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 Xoonies, 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., 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103, Omaha, NE 68164. The designated office is located at 1913 Atlas Drive, Papillion, NE 68133. Jacob Cooper, Member First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103 Omaha, Nebraska 68164 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ONE HILL CONSTRUCTION, 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 One Hill Construction, 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., 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103, Omaha, NE 68164. The designated office is located at 7220 Northridge Drive, Omaha, NE 68112. Michael Hill, Member First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

ERIN K. ARTZ, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF HOME CONNECT SOLUTIONS, 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 Home Connect Solutions, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 20210 Gate Dancer Street #3, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The name and address of the registered agent and office is LDM Business Services, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business is any or all lawful business. The company commenced existence on May 18, 2021 and shall have a 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 June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF THE CHARCUTERIE BEE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Charcuterie Bee, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 19407 Madison Plaza #24, Omaha, Nebraska 68135 and designating its registered agent as Tracy D. Wilson with its registered office at 19407 Madison Plaza #24, Omaha, Nebraska 68135. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

MATTHEW WURSTNER, Attorney CARLSON & BURNETT, LLP 17525 Arbor Street Omaha, Nebraska 68130 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF VISION QUEST SKILLS USA II, LLC Notice is hereby given that VISION QUEST SKILLS USA II, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 2002 Douglas Street, #100, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is Matthew Wurstner, whose address is 2002 Douglas Street, #100, Omaha, NE 68102. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on June 17, 2021 and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Manager Managed Limited Liability Company Matthew Wurstner, Organizer First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

SMITH SLUSKY POHREN & ROGERS LLP 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 400 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION ELKHORN MOTOR COMPANY, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, with its initial designated office at 12511 Deer Creek Drive, Omaha, Nebraska, 68142, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The registered agent is Shaun M. James, Smith Slusky Law, 8712 West Dodge Road – Suite 400, Omaha, Nebraska, 68114. The Limited Liability Company shall engage in any lawful business for which a limited liability company may be formed under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The perpetual existence commenced March 13, 2018. Its affairs are to be conducted by its Managers pursuant to an Operating Agreement duly adopted by the Company. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

FP TRANSITIONS, LLC ERICKA LANGONE, Attorney at Law 4900 Meadows Rd, Suite 300, Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035. NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF HFOS, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that HFOS, Inc. has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the corporation is 9300 Underwood Avenue, Suite 500, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The company is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock, with a par value of $0.01 per share. The registered agent and office of the corporation is Timothy J. Harrison 9300 Underwood Avenue, Suite 500, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The incorporator of the Company is Ericka M. Langone, Attorney at Law, 4900 Meadows Road, Suite 300, Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035. The corporation commenced business on April 22, 2021. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

• JULY 2, 2021 • Midlands Business Journal

Legal notices LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BRATLAS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Bratlas Property Management, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is Bratlas Property Management, 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 June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

Philip S. Murante MuranteLaw, LLC 1125 S. 119th Street Omaha, NE 68144 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Philip S. Murante, as Organizer, filed a certificate of organization with the Secretary of State of Nebraska forming Dunn Concrete, LLC (the “Company”) under Nebraska law. The principal office and designated address of the Company is 5628 Erskine Street. The initial registered agent is Philip S. Murante, located at 1125 S 119th Street, Omaha, NE 68124. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103 Omaha, Nebraska 68164 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WHEELOCK HOLDINGS, 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 Wheelock Holdings, 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., 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103, Omaha, NE 68164. The designated office is located at 11653 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE 68154. Xioalei Wheelock, Members First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION 1. The name of the Corporation is Nebraska Music Hall of Fame Inc. 2. The Nature of the Business is: Non Profit 3. The Registered Agent of the Corporation is: Jaguar Group Inc. at 11225 Davenport Street, Ste 108, Omaha, NE 68154. 4. Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on May 5, 2021. 5. The name and address of the Incorporator is: Steven Zenovieff, 14001 W Hwy 29, Ste 102, Liberty Hill, TX 78642. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 9, 2021

Philip S. Murante MuranteLaw, LLC 1125 S. 119th Street Omaha, NE 68144 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Philip S. Murante, as Organizer, filed a certificate of organization with the Secretary of State of Nebraska forming CPM Qualified Opportunity Fund, LLC (the “Company”) under Nebraska law. The Company’s designated office is 13305 Birch Drive, Suite 201, Omaha, NE 68164. The initial registered agent is Cutchall Management Company, Inc., 13305 Birch Drive, Suite 201, Omaha, NE 68164. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

Philip S. Murante MuranteLaw, LLC 1125 S. 119th Street Omaha, NE 68144 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Philip S. Murante, as Organizer, filed a certificate of organization with the Secretary of State of Nebraska forming MBM Hair, LLC (the “Company”) under Nebraska law. The Company’s designated office is 2808 S 109th Street, Omaha, NE 68144. The initial registered agent is Philip S. Murante, 1125 S. 119th Street, Omaha, NE 68144. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA. D 01 CI 21 0005170 BILLIE M. FARBER, Plaintiff vs. STEPHEN BOGGS, Defendant To: STEPHEN BOGGS, Defendant, last known address: 825 Marion Ave Rd N, Mansfield Ohio 44903 Please take notice that on May 11, 2021, BILLIE M. FARBER, filed a Complaint For Annulment (Alternatively, for Dissolution) of Marriage in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, at Case Number D 01 CI 21 0005170, BILLIE M. FARBER, Plaintiff v STEPHEN BOGGS, Defendant, wherein Plaintiff is seeking the annulment (Alternatively, the dissolution) of your purported (or actual) marriage to Plaintiff purportedly (or actually) entered into on August 29, 2004, in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. Plaintiff is also seeking a division of property and debt, and for such other and further relief the Court finds just and equitable. The Honorable Judge Tressa M. Alioth authorized Service by Publication by her written and filed June 22, 2021 Order. A copy of said Complaint For Annulment (Alternatively, for Dissolution) may be secured by contacting the undersigned attorney or by contacting the Clerk of the Douglas County, Nebraska, District Court, 300 Hall of Justice, 1701 Farnam Street – 3rd Floor, Omaha, NE 68183 or by calling said Clerk @ 402-444-7018. Defendant, STEPHEN BOGGS is required to answer said Complaint on or before August 24, 2021, which is (will be) at least 30 days after the last publication hereof. If STEPHEN BOGGS fails to so answer said Complaint or otherwise plead, judgments and orders on the Complaint may and shall be entered against STEPHEN BOGGS. BILLIE M. FARBER, Plaintiff Joseph J. Skudlarek #13869 1055 North 115 St., Suite 301 Omaha, NE 68154 402-522-6001 jjskudlarek@jjskudlarek.com Plaintiff's Attorney First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

Timothy J. Buckley, #20961 SMITH, SLUCKY, POHREN & ROGERS, LLP 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 400 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR21-959 Estate of Rosalie J. Huetter, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on June 16, 2021, 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 Patti J. Huetter, whose address is 510 Sandy Pointe Lane Ashland, NE 68003 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. 330, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before September 2, 2021 or be forever barred. CARROL L. MILLS Registrar First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GRANDVIEW APARTMENTS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Grandview Apartments, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 7180 North 122nd Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68142. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

ERIN K. ARTZ, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF JK DIAGNOSTICS & SERVICE SOLUTIONS, 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 JK Diagnostics & Service Solutions, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 5121 Rosebriar Ct., Lincoln, Nebraska 68114. The name and address of the registered agent and office is LDM Business Services, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business is any or all lawful business. The company commenced existence June 21, 2021 and shall have a 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 July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

GROSS & WELCH, P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 2120 South 72 Street, Suite 1500 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 4022 LAFAYETTE AVE, LLC a Nebraska Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given that 4022 LAFAYETTE AVE, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 5828 South 100th Plaza, #38, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, its registered agent is Frederick D. Stehlik, and its registered office located at 2120 South 72 Street, Suite 1500, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The general nature of its business is to engage in and do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business, other than banking or insurance, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Certificate of Organization was filed in the office of the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 9, 2021, the Company commenced business thereon, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by the Managing Member. Frederick D. Stehlik, Organizer First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

Belin Law Firm, P.C., L.L.O. filed notice of dissolution with the Nebraska secretary of state, effective June 30, 2021. Phil Belin, the law firm's president, sole shareholder and director, will wind up and liquidate its business and affairs. The law firm has no outstanding liabilities nor assets First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF OWEN INDUSTRIES ACQUISITIONS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Owen Industries Acquisitions, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 200 North 55th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68132. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103 Omaha, Nebraska 68164 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF KEEPING MY STUFF, 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 Keeping My Stuff, 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., 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103, Omaha, NE 68164. The designated office is located at 3104 Blue Ridge Drive, Bellevue, NE 68147. Allen Turner, Member First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103 Omaha, Nebraska 68164 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LUCHT ENTERPRISES, 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 Lucht Enterprises, 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., 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103, Omaha, NE 68164. The designated office is located at 824 S. 49th Street, Omaha, NE 68106. Mark Lucht, Member First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

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 the Articles of Merger of New World Group LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, with and into Seldin, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 1, 2021 in accordance with the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The effective date of the merger is June 1, 2021. The surviving entity in the merger is Seldin, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

Midlands Business Journal • JULY 2, 2021 • Legal notices LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES Walentine O'Toole, LLP, Attorneys 11240 Davenport Street P.O. Box 540125 Omaha, Nebraska 68154-0125 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MUDDY CREEK CONSULTING, LLC Muddy Creek Consulting, LLC, with its initial designated office at 7681 Castle St., Papillion, NE 68046, gives notice that it filed its Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 16, 2021, 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 David P. Wilson, and his initial mailing address is 11240 Davenport St., Omaha, NE 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. Aaron Meyerle, Sole Member First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

RICHARD A. TROIA, Attorney RICHARD TROIA LAW 9802 Nicholas Street, Suite 375 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-2168 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF True North Professional Business Consulting LLC. Notice is hereby given of True North Professional Business Consulting LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the Company’s initial designated office is 16320 L Street, Omaha, NE 68135. The name and address of the registered agent is Richard A. Troia, 9802 Nicholas Street, Suite 375, Omaha, NE 68114-2168. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Act. The company commenced existence on May 14, 2021, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF RED TAIL KARATE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that RED TAIL KARATE, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 21106 Gretna, Nebraska 68028. The Registered Agent of the Company is Benjamin Carpick, 21106 Buchanan Parkway, Gretna, Nebraska 68028. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

RICHARD A. TROIA, Attorney RICHARD TROIA LAW 9802 Nicholas Street, Suite 375 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-2168 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF ALLIANCE LIFE SKILLS INC. Notice is hereby given of the formation of a Public Benefit non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the non-profit corporation is Alliance Life Skills Inc. The Name of the incorporator is Brandon Kinnie, 16532 Dorcas Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The address of the company’s initial designated office is 16532 Drocas Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The name and address of the registered agent is Richard A. Troia, 9802 Nicholas Street, Suite 375, Omaha, NE 68114-2168. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on February 24, 2021 and shall have perpetual duration. The company shall have no members. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Board of Directors and such Officers as prescribed by the Articles of Incorporation. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP, Attorneys 13330 California Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Amended and Restated Certificate of Organization for South Pointe Properties, L.L.C., a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 10, 2021. The Amendment omits specific reference to the membership of the Company and updates the designated address of the Company to 19580 West Highway 31, Springfield, Nebraska 68059-7213. Additionally, the registered address of the Company is updated to 11855 South 216th Street, Suite 3, Gretna, Nebraska 68028, and the registered agent is Kenneth J. Harpenau. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

FP TRANSITIONS, LLC ERICKA LANGONE, Attorney at Law 4900 Meadows Rd, Suite 300, Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035. NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 4 WIZARDS CORE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 4 Wizards Core, 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 Timothy J. Harrison 9300 Underwood Avenue, Suite 500, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The limited liability company commenced business on April 17, 2021. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

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 LOVINGS REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lovings Real Estate Holdings, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 5101 Galloway Street, Bellevue, Nebraska 68157. 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 June 22, 2021. First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GEISE LOT 176, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Geise Lot 176, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is Geise Lot 176, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 910 Sue Court, Plattsmouth, Nebraska 68048, 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 June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

MATTHEW T. PAYNE, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SMARTER SCAPES, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Smarter Scapes, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is Smarter Scapes, LLC. 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 1325 Franklin Street, Bellevue, Nebraska 68005, 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 June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

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 DIVENTURES LEXINGTON, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DiVentures Lexington, LLC, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 11640 Arbor Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., LLO, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, NE 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on June 19, 2021. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

ELIZABETH A. SEVCIK, Attorney CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM 2120 S. 72ND STREET, SUITE 1200 OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DRAGON'S LAIR, LLC The name of the limited liability company is Dragon's Lair, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 7152 North 85th St., Omaha, NE 68122. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Elizabeth A. Sevcik, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

Alton E. Mitchell, Attorney at Law, LLC 1905 Harney Street, Suite 711 Omaha, Nebraska, 68102 Notice of Organization of Hatch & Dallon, Attorneys at Law, L.L.C. Notice is hereby given that a Limited Liability Company has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial Registered Agent is: Nathan Dallon 16308 Ohio Street Omaha, NE 68116 The address of the initial Designated Office is: Hatch & Dallon, Attorneys at Law, L.L.C. 16308 Ohio Street Omaha, NE 68116 The Certificate of Organization was filed with the Secretary of State on April 29, 2021. The Company has perpetual existence; the general nature of its business is as a law firm. Company business will be conducted by its Managers as described in the Company’s Certificate of Organization & Operating Agreement. The Company is organized to render a professional service, to wit: legal services by attorneys licensed in the State of Nebraska. Alton E. Mitchell, Authorized Representative First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

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 the Articles of Merger of New Universal Service Group LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, with and into Seldin, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 1, 2021 in accordance with the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The effective date of the merger is June 1, 2021. The surviving entity in the merger is Seldin, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

MARY E. VANDENACK, Attorney VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska 68118 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF AMBASSADOR SERVICES ETC. LLC Notice is hereby given that AMBASSADOR SERVICES ETC. 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 2645 North 61st Street #1, Lincoln, NE 68507. The agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BASILICUS VENTURES, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Basilicus Ventures, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is Basilicus Ventures, 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 June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

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 Friendship Program, Inc., a Nebraska nonprofit corporation (the "Corporation"), has filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 9, 2021, and the Corporation has voluntarily dissolved. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the Corporation have been fully paid and satisfied and any remaining assets will be distributed in accordance with the Corporation’s Articles of Incorporation. The Executive Director, Katherine C. Young, will wind up the Corporation’s business and affairs. The Corporation’s remaining assets shall be distributed in accordance with the Plan of Dissolution. First publication June 18, 2021, final July 2, 2021

• JULY 2, 2021 • Midlands Business Journal

Legal notices LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES Notice is hereby given that JM Aksarben, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the registered office of the company is 12341 Westover Road, Omaha NE 68154. The agent at such office is Hani Nachef. The general nature of the business to be transacted by the company is to own & operate restaurants. The Company commenced on May 27, 2021, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company are to be conducted by its members. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF little guy design, INC. little guy design, Inc. has been incorporated under the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. The Articles of Incorporation were filed on February 9, 2018. The street address of the corporation's registered office is 13112 Osprey Lane Unit 201, Omaha, Nebraska 68138, and the name of the initial registered agent at that office is Mark Kiroff. The corporation is authorized to issue 1,000 shares of common stock. Mark Kiroff, Incorporator, 13112 Osprey Lane Unit 201, Omaha, Nebraska 68138 First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BOLD REALTOR TEAM, LLC A NEBRASKA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bold Realtor Team, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 331 Village Pointe Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68118, and with its initial agent for service of process being Michael K. Huffer whose office is located at 9290 West Dodge Road, Suite 302, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of its business is to engage in any lawful business. The company was organized and commenced May 12, 2021, and its period of duration will be perpetual, unless terminated earlier. The affairs of the limited liability company shall be conducted by its Members until such time as a successor or successors are selected pursuant to the Operating Agreement. The Company by and through its licensed or otherwise legally authorized Members, managers, professional employees, and agents shall render professional services relating to real estate broker and/or sales activities to the general public in Nebraska. Michael K. Huffer, Organizer 9290 West Dodge Road, Suite 302 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Notice is hereby given that STUDIO CLARK INC has been incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial Designated Office located at 505 Cornhusker Road, Suite 105 PMB 166, Bellevue, Nebraska 68005. The name of its Registered Agent is Whitmore Law Office, LLC, and its Registered Office is located at 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Articles of Incorporation for STUDIO CLARK INC were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on May 18, 2021 to engage in any lawful business in the State of Nebraska, and shall exist in perpetuity. The corporation has authorized and issued 10,000 shares of common stock at a value of $1.00 per share. The name and address of the incorporator is Thomas E. Whitmore, 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. Thomas E. Whitmore, Incorporator First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

Robert J. Likes Likes Meyerson Hatch LLC 444 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR21-943 Estate of Mary L. Moser, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on June 11, 2021, 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 Bryan C. Watkins, 3128 Golden Eagle Circle, Blair, NE 68008, 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. 330, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before August 25, 2021 or be forever barred. CARROL L. MILLS Registrar First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CONTOUR NAIL BAR, LLC Notice is hereby given that CONTOUR NAIL BAR, LLC (the "Company") has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 4501 North 206th Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022. The Registered Agent of the Company is Steven Ahlf, 11590 West Dodge Road, Suite 1, Omaha, NE 68154. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GCP III BANK BUILDING, LLC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GCP III Bank Building, LLC (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, Nebraska 68122. The Registered Agent of the Company is Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

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 4202 SOUTH 234th PLAZA, LLC The name of the Company is 4202 South 234th Plaza, 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 June 23, 2021. First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PROSPINE CHIROPRACTIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ProSpine Chiropractic, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 3808 South 203rd Plaza, Suite 400, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

Darren R Carlson, Attorney CARLSON & BURNETT, LLP 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68102 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HARLAN RHEE, LLC Notice is hereby given that HARLAN RHEE, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68102. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is: Darren R Carlson, whose address is 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68102. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on June 8, 2021, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company. Darren R Carlson, Organizer First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

Jeffrey T. Palzer, Attorney at Law 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF NON-PROFIT INCORPORATION 1. The name of the non-profit corporation is PLATTE SAND OPEN, INC. 2. The registered office of the Corporation is 1309 s. 204th Street, Box 185, Elkhorn, Nebraska, 68022. The registered agent at that office is James J. Charvat, III. 3. The corporation is a public benefit corporation and the general nature of the corporation is to organize and host the Platte Sand Open Golf Tournament for the purpose of raising funds for the Children’s Miracle Network. 4. The corporation commenced on May 20, 2021, and shall have perpetual existence. The name and address of the incorporator is James J. Charvat, III, 2194 Shunk Road, Valley, Nebraska, 68064. 5. The corporation will not have members. First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

Darren R Carlson, Attorney CARLSON & BURNETT, LLP 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68102 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PLAMBECKNEZHAD PROPERTIES, LLC Notice is hereby given that PLAMBECKNEZHAD PROPERTIES, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68102. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is: Darren R Carlson, whose address is 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68102. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on June 8, 2021, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company. Darren R Carlson, Organizer First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Hirchert Properties, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 2533 Spracklin Lane, Omaha, Nebraska 68152. The Registered Agent of the Company is Monica A. Hirchert, 2533 Spracklin Lane, Omaha, Nebraska 68152. The Company was formed on June 23, 2021. First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: EXTRA SPACE SHEDS Name of Applicant: LEPCP, LLC Address:14960 L STREET OMAHA NE 68137 Applicant is a Limited Liability Company If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Date of first use of name in Nebraska: 6/17/2021 General nature of business: CONSTRUCTION OF SHEDS JOSE LEONARDO PACHECO Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative July 2, 2021

ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Pitzl Contracting, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The street and mailing addresses of the initial designated office of the company are 4422 N 91st Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and street and mailing addresses of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Joseph L. Pitzl, 4422 N 91st Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68134. First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

JAMES D. BUSER, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF ROYCE 180, LLC Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, the Certificate of Organization of ROYCE 180, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), has been amended to change the name of the Company to ROYCE ANTLER, LLC. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nebraska on June 28, 2021. In all other respects, the Certificate of Organization remains unchanged. First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LA CREME COFFEE LLC Notice is hereby given that La Creme Coffee LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 2415 N. 51st. Street, Omaha, NE 68104. The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Truman Gerholdt, 2415 N. 51st Street, Omaha, NE, 68104. First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

Midlands Business Journal • JULY 2, 2021 • Legal notices LEGAL NOTICES WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that K.J.M. Commercial Janitorial Cleaning, L.L.C. (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 6402 Peter’s Parkway, Omaha, Nebraska 68157. The Registered Agent of the Company is Zyeair K. Smith, 6402 Peter’s Parkway, Omaha, Nebraska 68157. The Company was formed on May 19, 2021. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

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 DIVEXCURSIONS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Divexcursions, LLC, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 11640 Arbor Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., LLO, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, NE 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on June 17, 2021. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Dignity Hearing, 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 is Andrew P. Deaver, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

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 1819 SOUTH 192nd AVENUE, LLC The name of the Company is 1819 South 192nd Avenue, 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 June 17, 2021. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION On March 9, 2021, Gene and Ann Spence Family Foundation, a Nebraska nonprofit corporation (“Corporation”) filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State. The terms of the dissolution provide for the payment of all liabilities of the Corporation and the distribution of all remaining assets. Gene Spence, as President, is to wind up and liquidate the corporate affairs and distribute its assets. The Corporation has no assets and no liabilities. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BALLOONS FOR DAYS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Balloons for Days, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 5331 South 118th Court, Apt. 101, Omaha, Nebraska 68137 and designating its registered agent as Tamala B. Wilson with its registered office at 5331 South 118th Court, Apt. 101, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. First publication June 25, 2021, final July 9, 2021

MARY E. VANDENACK, Attorney VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska 68118 NOTICE OF DOMESTICATION AND SURRENDER OF HEALTH COACH GROUP, LLC Notice is hereby given that HEALTH COACH GROUP, LLC (the “Company”), pursuant to the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act (the “Nebraska Act”) and the Florida Revised Limited Liability Company Act (the “Florida Act”) (collectively, the “Acts”), has domesticated to a Florida limited liability company. As to the above-named limited liability company: 1. The name of the Company before the domestication was Health Coach Group, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company. 2. The name of the Company after the domestication is THCG LLC, a Florida limited liability company. 3. Articles of Domestication were filed in accordance with the Acts. 4. The Company filed a statement surrendering its Certificate of Organization in accordance with the Acts. First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

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 CATFISH PROPERTIES LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Catfish Properties LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 75 Peppermill Point, Valley, Nebraska 68064. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company, as amended after formation, is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on June 17, 2021. First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

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 STILLERS BEACH, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Stillers Beach, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 1125 S 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 Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 21, 2021. First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is given that Vermex Auto Repair LLC, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with the following registered agent and registered office: Jesus Martinez Delacruz at 4217 Maple St. Omaha, NE 68111. The designated office is located at 4217 Maple St. Omaha, NE 68111. The general nature of the Company's business is to engage in any lawful business permitted under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The company was organized on June 4, 2021, and it shall continue in perpetuity unless sooner terminated in accordance with the terms of its operating agreement. In general, the Company's business is to be managed by its primary member Jesus Martinez Delacruz in accordance with the Company's operating agreement. First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

NICK TAYLOR, Attorney of FITZGERALD, SCHORR, BARMETTLER & BRENNAN, P.C., L.L.O 200 Regency One, 10050 Regency Circle Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3794 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR21-984 ESTATE OF Margaret Broderick, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that on June 21, 2021, 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 Thomas P. Broderick, whose address is 2422 Parker Place, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822 and Lisa A. Lucas, whose address is 2303 North 170 Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68116, were informally appointed by the Registrar as co-Personal Representatives of the estate. Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 330, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before September 2, 2021 or be forever barred. CARROL L. MILLS Registrar First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: Bloom Boutique Name of Applicant: Samantha Cruz Palomera Address: 2618 S 33rd Street, Omaha, NE 68105 Applicant is a Individual If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Date of first use of name in Nebraska: Up on filing General nature of business: Retail and On-line Store SAMANTHA CRUZ Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative July 2, 2021

MARY E. VANDENACK, Attorney VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska 68118 NOTICE OFAMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF SAND CONSULTING LLC Notice is hereby given that SAND CONSULTING LLC has amended its Certificate of Organization as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The amended notice of organization reflects the change of designated office address from 6340 William Street, Omaha, NE 68106 to 4517 Pine Street, Omaha, NE 68106 and the change of registered agent and registered agent address from Lydia Sand at 6340 William Street, Omaha, NE 68106 to Mary Sand at 4517 Pine Street, Omaha, NE 68106. First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

AMANDA M. FORKER, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF MERGER AND AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES Notice is hereby given pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation Act, that Arts in Motion, a Nebraska nonprofit corporation, and WhyArts?, Inc. a Nebraska nonprofit corporation, have merged into Why Arts, Inc., a Nebraska nonprofit corporation, effective July 1, 2021. Upon the effective date, Why Arts, Inc., as the surviving entity, succeeded to all rights and interests, and all debts and liabilities of Arts in Motion in accordance with the Articles of Merger which have been filed with the Secretary of State of Nebraska. The Articles of Incorporation were amended to change the surviving entity’s name to Why Arts, Inc. First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

Darren R Carlson, Attorney CARLSON & BURNETT, LLP 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68102 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF OCEAN LIVING, LLC Notice is hereby given that OCEAN LIVING, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68102. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is: Darren R Carlson, whose address is 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68102. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on June 8, 2021, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company. Darren R Carlson, Organizer First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF 402 MUSTANGS LLC A NEBRASKA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 1. The name of the limited liability company is 402 MUSTANGS LLC. 2. The period of duration for 402 MUSTANGS LLC is perpetual. 3. 402 MUSTANGS LLC is organized for the purpose of conducting any and all business as permitted by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. 4. The address of the initial designated office for 402 MUSTANGS LLC in Nebraska is 2234 South 84 Street, Omaha, NE 68124. 5. The name and address of the registered agent for 402 MUSTANGS LLC in Nebraska is David Baratta, 2234 south 84 Street, Omaha NE 68124. 6. Additional provisions, not inconsistent with the law, for the regulation of the internal affairs of the limited liability company shall be provided for in the Operating Agreement. 7. David Baratta, organizer(s) of 402 MUSTANGS LLC has signed the Foregoing Certificate of Organization effective this 13th Day of May 2021 . First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

• JULY 2, 2021 • Midlands Business Journal

Legal notices LEGAL NOTICES WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Hansen Family Landscaping LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 1405 Greenwood Avenue, Papillion, Nebraska 68133. The Registered Agent of the Company is Corporation Consultants, 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Company was formed on June 24, 2021. First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

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 SKYLINE POINT SOUTHPORT, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Skyline Point Southport, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 21240 Bonanza Boulevard, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Stephen W. Nabity, 21240 Bonanza Boulevard, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 24, 2021. First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GLASSMEYER LAND, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Glassmeyer Land, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 57576 852nd Road, Wayne, Nebraska 68787. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ARIEL’s DAYCARE AND LEARNING, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Ariel’s Daycare and Learning, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 4908 North 189th Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C. a limited liability organization with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

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 MYTTYCITY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MyttyCity, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 14321 Cornhusker Road, Omaha, Nebraska 68138. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 26, 2021. First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

DENNIS P. LEE, Attorney JAKE T. HOULIHAN, Attorney LEE LAW OFFICE 2433 South 130th Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68144 NOTICE OF SUIT TO: RICO D. PATTERSON, 4721 1/2 N. 39th Street, Omaha NE 68111, you are hereby notified that on April 21, 2021, American Family Mutual Ins. Co. filed a suit against you in the Douglas County Court at docket CI21-7420, the object in prayer of which was to secure a judgment against you in the amount of $5,800.04, 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 23 day of August, 2021, the Petition against you will be considered as true and judgment will be entered against you accordingly. First publication July 2, 2021, final July 23, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CARROLL CABINET COMPANY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Carroll Cabinet Company, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 17526 Park Circle, Bellevue, Nebraska 68123. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103 Omaha, Nebraska 68164 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF KF 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 KF 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., 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103, Omaha, NE 68164. The designated office is located at 19606 Dewey Avenue Elkhorn, NE 68022. Amanda Curran Keenan, Member First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GYML, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GYML, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 17750 Burt Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney MOYLAN LAW, LLC 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ANDREA HALL DENTAL, LLC The name of the Company is Andrea Hall Dental, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company. The initial registered agent is Sean Moylan located at 1010 S. 120th Street, Suite #320, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The initial designated office of the Company is located at 1510 N. 131st Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. This limited liability company commenced business on June 8, 2021. First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney MOYLAN LAW, LLC 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF EFFERDING DISTRIBUTING, LLC The name of the Company is Efferding Distributing, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company. The designated office of the Company is 17217 Grand Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. The initial registered agent Sean Moylan of the Company is located at 1010 S. 120th Street, Suite #320, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. This limited liability company commenced business on June 19, 2021. First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF HALO SYNERGY GROUP II, INC. 1. The name of the Corporation is Halo Synergy Group II, Inc. 2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 1,000,000 shares of common stock, having a par value of $0.01 each. 3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is 1125 South 103 Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. 4. The corporate existence began on June 26, 2021, when the Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State. 5. The name and address of the incorporator are Jeffery R. Schaffart, 1125 South 103 Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), SHALA K GRAEVE You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 03/18/2021 on Case Number CI21-5951, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $625.99, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 08/16/21 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly. CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), ASHLEY R DAUGHTRREY You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 03/24/2021 on Case Number CI21-5946, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $197.70, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 08/16/2021 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly. CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF AB Visual Works LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that AB Visual Works LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10909 South 111th St, Papillion, NE 68046. The Registered Agent of the Company is Abran Joshua Bahn of 10909 South 111th St, Papillion, NE 68046. First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

SCOTT A. MEYERSON, Esq. LIKES MEYERSON HATCH LLC 444 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF RACHEL SKRADSKI LUHRS LLC Notice is hereby given that Rachel Skradski Luhrs LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The street and mailing address of the Company’s initial designated office is 1608 S. 207th Avenue, Elkhorn, NE 68022. The street and mailing address of the Company’s initial agent for service of process is 5601 S. 59th Street, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68516 and the Company’s initial agent for service of process at such address is Registered Agent Solutions, Inc. First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HOW DO YOU LIKE THEM APPLES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that How Do You Like Them Apples, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 530 S. 13th Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508. The Registered Agent of the Company is Registered Agents, Inc., 530 S. 13th Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508. First publication July 2, 2021, final July 16, 2021

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TSA Manufacturing takes on equipment acquisitions Continued from page 1. Manufacturing to control more of the production process. Pohlman, who grew up in Lincoln and graduated with a business administration degree from University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1977, and Chicago resident Sean Reavis purchased TSA Manufacturing 17

TSA Manufacturing Phone: 402-895-5212 Address: 14901 Chandler Road, Omaha, 68138 Services: custom steel products Founded: 1973 as Tri-Sales Associates by Larry Feldhacker Employees: 40 One-year goal: Ramp up use of recently-acquired mobile generator/welding unit. Industry outlook: labor shortage, U.S. steel mills are running at capacity with prices increasing Website: www.tsamfg.com

years ago. The firm specializes in the production of threaded products, stud welding products and equipment and a line of wire products for construction and metal working industry customers throughout the U.S. Many of TSA Manufacturing’s approximately 500 customers are located in the Midwest, but one of the firm’s recent acquisitions has expanded that territory serviced to Canada, Puerto Rico and into Mexico. Pohlman said the purchase of Omaha-based Connection Specialties has given TSA Manufacturing a stronger market presence by expanding into multi-directional inserts, which are used by engineers seeking a more economical way to design for building movements, erection tolerances, and other potentially problem oriented freedom of movement applications. In addition to a concrete panel or masonry insert, it can be installed in structures for lateral support of precast, masonry, glass curtain walls, for mechanical and electrical equipment supports, pipe hangers, and other attachments to cast in place concrete. “Prior to the Connection Specialties acquisition we were already making some of the components but now we’re shipping to Las Vegas, Puerto Rico where hurricane-related construction is continuing, and for other perhaps 50-story high-rise buildings where precast concrete sidings are used on exteriors,” he said. Other recent TSA Manufacturing acquisitions include its first plasma table — essential for cutting steel. Petrel equipment, including a WaterJet machine, utilizes water pressure for the cutting of steel, rubber, glass, plastics and ceramic. “Because no heat is involved we get a much cleaner cut,” Pohlman said. Earlier this year TSA Manufacturing tapped into the expertise of MakuSafe, a Des Moines-based safety company that is focused on reducing workplace injuries using data and technology. While TSA Manufacturing has gone more than seven years without a major workplace injury to report, all employees are wearing an upper arm MakuSafe device that contains sensors to better report the work environment around them. Data is recorded on slips, trips and

falls, hazardous motion, air quality, repetitive motion, voice memo, noise levels, humidity, lighting levels, air temperature and indicator location. Over the past two months, two situations have been recorded. One involved an employee tripping and being in too close proximity to a box; the other involved an oil leak from a battery on a forklift. Employees use the equipment to record a 15-second voice message when a nearmiss or good-catch is detected, a hazard is sighted, equipment needs repair, supplies are needed, or other problems are seen. “Those items go to the safety director,” Pohlman said, noting that the device does not monitor an employee but does identify hazards in the area around them. While there are more than 3,500 parts listed in TSA Manufacturing’s product

catalog available on its website, Pohlman said the firm’s growth and production capabilities are based on customer requests. While furnishing tie rod assemblies, anchor bolts, weld studs and other fasteners to local projects ranging from Village Pointe, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and TD Ameritrade Park, one of its largest projects in the past 20 years was the construction in Denver where a multi-building U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs campus was built. About 35% of revenues come from the sale of threaded products ranging from as small as four inches up to 20 feet. Basement repair companies are a major customer. Additional uses are found in warehouse scaffolding and the increased number of data centers under construction. Other users include steel companies such as Drake-Williams and Paxton & Vierling

Steel, to name a few. Of the five main sectors of TSA Manufacturing’s business, Pohlman said threaded products offers the largest growth potential. The other sectors include weld studs, light commercial, agricultural, and miscellaneous cutting work done on five CNC machines. Pohlman said he wants to keep TSA Manufacturing running efficiently and nimble enough to respond to emergency requests. At about noon on a recent Friday the company received a call from a precast contractor in Missouri that needed several thousand threadable rods by 7 a.m. the next day delivered to a job site down there. “We ran the rods here in four hours, our Springfield sales rep drove up to Kansas City to meet our delivery man halfway and we had the rods at the site when they were needed,” Pohlman said. “We’ve received 12 purchase orders from that customer since then.”

Gunderson’s evolves to become one of largest independent jewelers in Midwest Continued from page 1. have been successful — something he attributes to: “Humans, now more than ever, the corporate staff.” The business that George Gunderson are hardwired for interaction with other started in 1945 is now headed by the humans. A lot of our clientele haven’t been third-generation, Brian Gunderson, and able to come and see us. And, after they got boasts services ranging from jewelry their vaccinations, they’ve started to come in. They may get and timepiece sales their rings cleaned to custom design, and just want to say, watch and jewelry Gunderson’s Jewelers ‘Hi.’” repair, and apprais- Omaha This approach to Phone: 402-935-6332 als. clients also reflects “Brian has done Address: 17255 Davenport St., #111, the approach that a great job of creat- Omaha 68118 (Village Pointe) Gunderson’s team ing a family and one Services: independent family-owned takes to one another. team under Gunder- and -operated jeweler featuring offerings “Brian, being the son’s,” Alwin said. including jewelry, timepieces, custom man that he is, was “We want to help design, jewelry repair, watch repair, advised by people each other to be suc- appraisals that maybe he should Founded: 1945 in Sioux City by George cessful.” lay off his employSo, Alwin indi- Gunderson as a watch repair shop ees and then, as the cated, it’s not un- Website: gundersons.com pandemic subsided, usual for the Omaha team to send helpful info to the Fargo team he would be able to bring us back,” Alwin said. “He said, ‘That will not be happenand vice versa. Alwin also emphasized that they are a ing. I care more about the people and they deserve a sense of normalcy.’” people business first. A Sioux City native, Alwin joined “I always say that I don’t sell jewelry; I sell memories,” he said. “We are more Gunderson’s from a big box jewelry store of a company that helps people celebrate in the Midwest. “When I started to feel the stress of with jewelry.” To demonstrate such nice things to say, the big corporation feel and the constant, “in action,” Alwin noted that during the ‘Where are your numbers?’ I wasn’t happy pandemic they kept the lines of commu- on a regular basis,” he said. “I started to look outwards.” nication open with customers. Alwin desired to be closer to his “We were open the entire time through the pandemic,” he said. “We were sanitiz- family and ended up doing an intering and wiping down every surface, while view with President and COO Brestill having a fun and inviting workplace anne Demers via Facetime before conthat not only employees would want to be ducting an in-person at the Omaha at, but customers would want to be. We also reached out to clients to make sure that they knew we were still here. “We wanted to help them celebrate in dark times and, even if they weren’t looking to purchase anything, it was a great way to reach out to our friends to make sure they were safe and healthy.” Notably, Alwin said there were clients who may have spent their money on travel. With travel at a standstill, they instead invested in jewelry as a gift to celebrate an anniversary, for instance. In fact, over the past four holidays through the pandemic and recovery (Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day), Alwin said they

location. “They offered me a job and I left the corporate salary,” he said. “Five years later, it is one of the best decisions I ever made.” As a brand, Gunderson’s roots in Nebraska can be traced back to late 2013, when it opened at Village Pointe. Alwin indicated Brian Gunderson had always wanted to expand the brand; first with its then-new Sioux Falls building and then, 10 years later, with its opportunity to open a third store in a third state in the metro. Its Fargo location opened in 2019. Alwin noted that when it first opened it was “just some jewelry store in Village Pointe.” “What has helped is our homegrown feel,” he said. “Everything rolls downhill, our attitudes, and we pass that on to our clients. We’re so excited to be here, no matter if someone is purchasing $100 earrings or a $1 million necklace.” In fact, a familiar refrain that makes Alwin’s heart happen is to hear a customer say, along the lines of: “I never had so much fun spending $20,000 in my life.” Gunderson’s also likes to say that its staff credentials are as “sparkling as the stones we keep on hand;” they note the presence of graduates of the Gemological Institute of America, American Gem Society-certified Gemologist Appraisers, and International Society of Appraisers’ members. Going forward, Alwin indicated that the goal is to expand its store footprint, as well as the brands and products that it offers.

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Remote work is losing its luster, and employers are calling people back to the office Continued from page 12. University’s College of Business. “But the good news is more and more companies are relocating to South Florida. That’s your silver lining.” Some companies will reduce spaces “because you don’t need people in the office eight hours a day, five days a week,” she said. “When people’s leases are up for renewal they will dial back the space,” she added. The volume of companies seeking office space is on the rise, said Ken Krasnow, vice chairman of institutional investor services at Colliers International, the real estate services firm. “Six months ago, at the height of the pandemic, there was a real thought of ‘do people need to go back to the office in total?’’ ‘he said. “What we’ve heard from our clients is the number of companies looking for space has exponentially increased in the last 30 to 60 days. You talk to office brokers out there and they’ll tell you there are a lot of tours.” The theme is an important sales point for commercial real estate brokers who have clients with space to lease. “Across the board, whether companies are adopting more flexible office schedules or not — the space itself is being viewed as a place to support a company’s ability to attract and retain talent,” said Tere Blanca, CEO of Miami-based Blanca Commercial Real Estate, which represents large commercial landlords in Broward County. Locally, the demand for space from companies seeking to relocate is on the rise, brokers say,

A unique market From Miami to West Palm Beach, analysts say. the office market is unlike any other in the country, with more new tenants signing leases, “Miami and South Florida are a bit of an outlier,” said Isner of CBRE. “No one’s concerned about our office market right now. We’ve seen an unprecedented amount of new interest in this market.” Isner has seen heavy leasing activity by new tenants in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Plantation and Fort Lauderdale. “They’re signing leases and they’re expanding,” he said. Interior design firms are getting a lift. “We’ve seen a major impact in our industry all the way around in the last six months or so,” said Brianna Brown, president and CEO of Fine Line Furniture and Accessories in Coral Gables. “We’re seen a huge increase in professionals wanting to reopen their businesses, or we have an influx of corporations coming from other places in the U.S.,” she said. “They know and they understand how people feel about returning to work. They’re really trying to alter their atmospheres. Some people want to jump back in. For those [employees] who are hesitant, they’re trying to make it a better environment to appease them.” In downtown Fort Lauderdale, which has seen a building boom of high rises designed for office, retail and apartment living, economic development advocates argue the city’s business district will remain attractive as a center for work.

Wander Puzzle Co. delivers puzzles celebrating femininity and diversity Continued from page 1. “At a macro level, I love being able to global public health that requires a lot of put something into the world that I think traveling, and puzzling has been an outlet for people want, need or enjoy,” she said. “It’s me that didn't take me away from my family.” also an expression of who I am. The positive Since starting the company, everything feedback is another plus.” has fallen into place, Simmonds, who Simmonds said. has always worked Wander Puzzle Co. Within the first in maternal and child Address: 3157 Farnam St., Suite 7104few months of openhealth, has enjoyed 7184 Omaha 68131 ing, the business sold stepping into the Founded: 2019 out of puzzles, bringmental health realm Service: locally-owned puzzle company ing in over 100 puzzle through her business. Employees: 2 sales a day in the third “People are writGoal: Enter European market successfully. month. Since those ing to me to say that Website: wanderpuzzleco.com beginning days, the the puzzles help so business has also been greatly with their anxable to open a fulfillment center in Europe. iety,” she said. “Being able to serve in that Today, the company has 10 puzzle designs way is so special and unique.” and eight artists who are all from different The challenges revolving around shipcountries. ping, shipping costs and shipping logisThe 500- and 1,000-piece puzzles cele- tics have been especially elevated during brate femininity and diversity, using bright the pandemic, but Simmonds and team and colorful artwork with a focus on positive have navigated these hurdles to come out and inspiring messaging. The customer base on top. tends to be women ages 25 to 34. Heading into summer, which is generally “Our quality, modernism and femininity not a high puzzle season, provides the team really make us unique,” she said. “People time to perfect systems and focus on entering have called the puzzles ‘not your grandma’s the European market, she said. puzzles,’ because they aren’t traditional. The “Opening up that market, moving into the brand sets them apart.” B2B space, as well as directly to consumers, When it comes to the task of selecting the in Europe is huge for us,” Simmonds said. art for the puzzles, Simmonds doesn’t take “Moving forward, I would like to have 20 it lightly. While it can be time consuming, puzzle designs that continue to support our Simmonds said finding the perfect pieces is overall brand message, while supporting new worth it. artists from different parts of the world.”

“I think downtown Fort Lauderdale is going to be well-positioned” as a place for more companies to set up shop, said Morejon, at the Downtown Development Authority. “There’s this sense of community and place as opposed to suburban office parks where you’re back to driving to the parking lot and walking into the building.” The city’s leasing rates are cheaper than its counterparts, which is another incentive to move downtown, she said. Christina Stine Jolley, a vice president of Blanca Commercial Real Estate in Fort Lauderdale, said the 35-floor The Main Las Olas, a new 1.4 million-square-foot, mixeduse office, residential and retail community, is leasing up quickly. “Over 50% of that activity is from out of the [local] market,” she said. Two professional service firms from New York each signed for between 8,000 to 10,000 square feet. She declined to identify them. “We’re over 50% leased right now,” Stine Jolley said. “If we close every deal we are negotiating, we would only have two floors left.”

Allure of suburbia Outside the city limits, brokers and employers see advantages operating in the suburbs, where people don’t have to jostle each other in crowded elevators and battle downtown traffic. “It seems like there is a reevaluation taking place of the need to be in an urban center,” asserted Jonathan Calderon, director at Gibraltar Realty & Management. His firm represents Monarch Gardens in Miramar, which offers nearly 100,000 square feet of office and retail space. “This whole [pandemic] experience has proved how people can work outside of the office, but on a human level there is a desire to collaborate in person and not have appointment-driven dialogues with your peers,” he said. How companies choose to reconfigure work spaces “will come down to the resourcefulness and empathy of each individual company,” he said. “Those companies that want a smaller footprint will undoubtedly have an easier go of it than somebody occupying an entire floor plate.” ©2021 South Florida Sun Sentinel. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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reduce waste and make a difference in your overall waste footprint. Brent Crampton, director of partnerships at Hillside Solutions, said “It’s so much easier than you think, and all the reasons why you decided you can’t compost in your backyard are probably wrong. If you do it right, it’s not going to smell, flies and raccoons don’t care about it, and your neighbor probably won’t even notice.” First, start with only composting veggies, fruits and yard Crampton waste. Set household waste in your kitchen until it is ready to be emptied and then put it somewhere in your yard where the sun will hit the pile. According to Hillside Solutions, you will need 3/4ths yard waste for every 1/4th food waste. Don’t have a space in your yard for this? No problem. Hillside Solutions also has a compost club that does all the work for you. Neary also said that you can dig a small hole or trench in your yard and fill it with 20% food scraps and 80% dried leaves or shredded paper. Then, mix it around occasionally, and let the Earth work its magic. Before you know it, you will have ready-to-use soil in just a few months. Tip #3: Think before you buy “Pause before you buy anything — ask if it’s necessary, if it can be found ‘pre-loved’, or if there is another sustainable alternative,” Neary said. “Also, think about how long you plan to use it … if you still want it, then you’ve done your homework and deserve to treat yourself.” Many people are looking for ways to do their part in the conserving the Earth’s resources, and following these strategies is a good way to start. “Recycling and composting are great, but reduce, reuse, and refuse is the future,” Crampton said.

Being a sustainable homeowner When you make your home more sustainable, you are not only doing something great to lower the cost of running your home, but you are also doing your part to make a positive contribution to the environment. What is a sustainable home? A sustainable home is one that uses environmentally-friendly building materials, products, such as windows, lighting, appliances, or heating and air Neary conditioning systems. It also has a lot to do with your regular habits when it comes to maintenance and conservation. Tips for sustainable living Making large-scale changes to your home like using solar power, replacing appliances, windows and doors for energy efficient ones, or replacing all of your light bulbs with LED bulbs make an impact, but there are some day-to-day habits that can also make an impact on your sustainable living lifestyle. Tip #1: Start small Leigh Neary, owner of Exist Green, noted that you don’t need to overhaul your whole lifestyle all at once. “You can gradually start developing new habits and preferences,” she said. “Every time you are about to run out of an item, whether it’s a cleaning product, personal or beauty care product, or single use kitchen item, ask yourself if you are willing to try out a sustainable swap for that item.” Some suggestions include replacing plastic bags with silicone or cloth bags, swapping plastic razor cartridges with a modern safety razor, avoiding plastic in your home as much as possible, and ditching disposable feminine hygiene products with reusable alternatives. Tip #2: Reduce your household waste Composting is one of the best ways to

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REGIONAL LANDSCAPES

Briefs…

Bill Mork, vice president and Patrick Minea, executive managing director in NorthMarq’s Minneapolis office, arranged the $8 million financing of the Maple Ridge Apartments. The 174-unit multifamily property is located in Omaha. The transaction was structured with a 15-year term and 30-year amortization. The permanent, fixed-rate, non-recourse loan was funded through one of NorthMarq’s life company correspondents. BrokerTech Ventures, a broker-led group and accelerator program chartered by 14 regional independent brokerage firms, announced a strategic collaboration with InsureTech Connect, an insurance technology conference and convening platform. BTV will fuel ITC’s BrokerTech Connect series, an insurtech series during the conference for the broker-centric community, on Oct. 6, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Woodhouse Ford Blair completed the requirements to become a local Certified Agriculture Dealership making them eligible to offer AgPack and provide a first ever “Return on Agriculture Truck Investment.” AgPack is a collaboration of agricultural companies who, collectively, have organized a specialized package of discounts and rebates. AgPack is free with the purchase or lease of a qualifying new or pre-owned farm truck or SUV from a Certified Agriculture Dealership. Chief Industries, Inc. and Catahoula Resources have entered into an agreement to jointly develop carbon capture and permanent sequestration within Nebraska. Catahoula and Chief are currently evaluating CCS (carbon capture and permanent sequestration) infrastructure investments that will enhance the sustainability and improve the economics of ethanol production through low-cost carbon storage within Nebraska. Work has already begun to evaluate favorable storage geology through Catahoula’s joint development arrange-

ment with Battelle. Investors Realty has sold the Marketplace Shopping Center in Independence, Missouri for $20,284,588. A partnership between Walton Street Capital and NewQuest Epic was the seller; HJH Investments based in Wichita was the purchaser. The Shopping Center contained 253,055 square feet; other tenants include Petco, Big Lots, Viva Fashion, and FedEx. Ember Grummons, CCIM of Investors Realty, represented the seller and procured the buyer. The Greater Omaha Chamber announced 2021 inductees into the Omaha Business Hall of Fame. The 2021 Omaha Business Hall of Fame Inductees are: Ron Gartlan, owner/president & CEO, Godfather’s Pizza, Inc.; James Linder, M.D., Chief Executive, Nebraska Medicine, and Professor of Pathology and Microbiology – University of Nebraska Medical Center; Karen Linder, CEO, Linseed Capital, and Executive Chairwoman, Tethon 3D; Rodrigo López, Chairman, AmeriSphere Companies; Robert G. Lueder (1922 – 2013), Past President – Lueder Construction Company; and Paul Smith, Board of Stakeholders – Tenaska, Inc., and President, Black Dog Management. The Nebraska Credit Union League presented the 2021 Volunteer Distinguished Service Award to Elly Hardekopf, member of the board of directors at University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union. Hardekopf has served on the board for the past six years. She has also been a member of the credit union’s educational services committee since 2013. She is a senior human resources generalist at Molex.

Education notes…

Seven undergraduates in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Natural Resources are conducting conservation-centered research this summer through $3,000 grants from the Cabela’s Apprenticeship Research Project. Undergraduate students include: Abigail Schoup, senior fisheries and wildlife and

pre-veterinary medicine major; Callie McCright, senior fisheries and wildlife and environmental restoration science major; Jay Cleveland, junior fisheries and wildlife and grassland ecology and management major; Brenna Krueger; Brittni McGuire, senior fisheries and wildlife major; Jordan Springer, senior fisheries and wildlife and grassland ecology management major; and Alexis Moss, senior fisheries and wildlife ag production systems major.

Health care notes…

Children’s Hospital & Medical Center has attained The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition. Only 2% of hospitals nationwide have received four consecutive Magnet designations. To achieve initial Magnet recognition, organizations must pass a process that includes an electronic application, written patient care documentation, an on-site visit and a review by the Commission on Magnet Recognition. Health care organizations must reapply for Magnet recognition every four years based on

adherence to Magnet concepts and demonstrated improvements in patient care and quality.

Activities of nonprofits…

The Society of St Vincent de Paul Omaha has opened a fifth Thrift Store at 12301 West Center Road in Westwood Plaza between Burlington and TJ Maxx. This new west Omaha store has 25,000 square feet of organized value priced goods and great customer service. The Nonprofit Association of the Midlands has collected results from an important fourth iteration of its Nonprofit Pulse Poll. Survey findings collected from 159 nonprofits in Nebraska and Southwest Iowa in April 2021 show the nonprofit sector is stabilizing, though many organizations are still feeling the financial impacts of the pandemic. Poll findings show that while overall financial implications, worker absences and program cancellations have eased, 16% of nonprofits feel less financially stable than last year, and approximately 6% report Continued on next page.

MEETINGS AND SEMINARS Wednesday, July 7 The Nebraska State Bar Association is hosting a webinar on Cyber Security and Cyber Liability Insurance from noon to 1 p.m. This webinar is designed to dive into the questions that attendees should expect to see on a cyber liability insurance application, how to secure networks to adhere to the requirements, and what these security measures aim to address. The seminar will also help you learn how to have a conversation with clients regarding their efforts to adhere to requirements. Registration can be found online. The Professional Insurance Agents of Nebraska and Iowa are hosting An Hour with Nicole: Personal Umbrella Issues & Answers from 1 p.m. to 2 p.n. online. Nicole Broch will

discuss why Personal Lines Umbrellas aren’t just for high value accounts. This course goes through the coverages and differences between umbrella policies and excess liability policies, including insureds understand the importance of such coverage. The webinar is approved for 1 P/C CE hour. Thursday, July 8 The Nonprofit Association of the Midlands has partnered with Lutz for a webinar on Best Practices for Creating & Adopting a Remote Work Policy. The event, which is scheduled to take place between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., will offer tips and considerations for businesses looking to adopt or enhance their remote work policies to ensure employees, employers, and the organization continue to operate effectively going forward. Registration is online. The Nonprofit Association of the Midlands has partnered with the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits for a webinar on Models of Volunteer Management. The event, from 10 a.m. to noon, will discuss how to determine what motivates volunteers and how to retain them. The workshop is designed for small and midsized nonprofits. Registration is available online. The Professional Insurance Agents of Nebraska and Iowa are hosting Is This Stuff For Real? Understanding & Insuring Emerging Risks from noon to 3 p.m. Virtual currency. Marijuana. Outer space. Nanotechnology. Autonomous cars. GMOs. What is all this stuff? What are your insureds doing with it? How are insurers responding to it and what can you the agent do about it? Insurance technician Steven Lyons will lead the discussion, which is approved for three P/C CE hours. Friday, July 9 The 2021 Family Law Seminar will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center in La Vista. The 2021 Family Law Seminar will provide an overview of the best practices relating to family law and caselaw currently impacting families. While this seminar will provide family law lawyers with an update on recently passed legislation and case law, it will also provide an opportunity to explore the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, how COVID-19 impacted trials, best practices from the bench, and compassion fatigue and how to combat it. Registration is online.

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REGIONAL LANDSCAPES Continued from preceding page. they are in financial crisis. The full report can be found online.

Arts & events…

WhyArts and Arts in Motion have merged under the WhyArts banner. United in their vision, the combined organization will provide paying work for more than 75 local artists and offer more than 3,000 arts instruction workshops serving thousands of Nebraskans annually. Both organizations are merging from positions of strength, proactively saving more than $100,000 in redundant expenses annually. WhyArts will deepen its commitment to underserved populations, with a strong focus on disability programming. It will also broaden its reach demographically and geographically to foster diversity and inclusiveness. The Ralston Independence Day Celebration is back after being canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Ralston are the primary sponsors of the celebration. The annual Ralston Independence Day Celebration will hold a modified schedule of events including the Optimist’s Club fun run, annual parade, fire department water fight and the Ralston Fireworks Display by Bellino’s Fireworks. Additionally, the Ralston Chamber will be partnering with Bellino’s Fireworks to sell fireworks starting June 25 through July 4. Vinyl Hampdin is performing at the Holland Center’s East Lawn on July 9 at 7 p.m. The Vinyl Hampdin band is the vision of trombonist/ composer-arranger Steve Wiest. The modern horn band is comprised of Grammy and Canadian Country Music Association award-winning artists. They play everything from modern pop,

rock, country, funk, R&B and jazz. Tickets are available online. For the second year in a row, the annual Railroad Days event has been canceled due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Lauritzen Gardens, The Durham Museum, Union Pacific Railroad Museum, RailsWest Railroad Museum and the Historic General Dodge House made the decision to cancel the event for the safety of the community. This event, which welcomes thousands of visitors from across the region, is typically held the second week of July and brings the community together to celebrate our region’s rich railroad heritage. Railroad Days will return July 9-10, 2022. Omaha Beer Week is returning after a twoyear absence. The biggest celebration of local craft beer in the metro will take place July 17-24, featuring 50-plus different partner businesses, exciting events, unique beers, and a citywide craft beer bus tour. A full list of member businesses and events for the 10th year of Omaha Beer Week will be announced soon. Updates can be found at omahabeerweek.com. The Pottawattamie Arts, Culture and Entertainment is hosting PACE Interactive on July 10 at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center. The event, running from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., will feature opportunities to interact with the artists and partners who built the new 95,00 square foot facility. Small bites will be served by Kitchen Council entrepreneurs, and live performances by Chanticleer Theater, Chanticleer Children’s Theater, and Kanesville Symphony Orchestra. There will also be digital attendance options where an exclusive live stream of the performances and a tasting box of curated food and drinks will be available.

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Mortgage Loan Officer

Cobalt Credit Union

Brickner has extensive experience in sales and interacting with the military community through his 20 years of service as an Officer in the United States Air Force. Brickner holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from Iowa State University and Master of Business Administration from Trident University. As mortgage loan officer, Brickner will serve the mortgage financing needs of members and potential members.

Liston has over 20 years of previous experience as a mortgage lender and real estate professional. Liston has studied marketing at the University of Nebraska at Kearney and the University of Nebraska at Omaha. As mortgage loan officers, Liston will serve the mortgage financing needs of members and potential members.

PROFESSIONAL COACHING Joined

Lynne Lange Executive Leadership Coach and Consultant Mission Matters

Certified Professional Coach through the Co-Active Training Institute. Lynne can be reached at: lynne@missionmatters.com.

Mission Matters is pleased to welcome Lynne Lange as an Executive Leadership Coach and Consultant. Lynne brings experience in assisting nonprofit leadership with capacity building, including board development. Lynne also brings a rural and statewide perspective to her efforts Lynne is a COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE Joined

Denny Sciscoe SIOR Designation Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS

Denny Sciscoe, SIOR, CCIM of Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Company has joined the Member Associate program for the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR). SIOR is the leading global professional office and industrial real estate association, representing today's most knowledgeable, ethical, and experienced commercial real estate brokerage specialists. With more than 3,400 members in 42 countries, SIOR connects leading brokers across the world with cutting-edge insights and

connections that grow business. The SIOR designation stands unchallenged for excellence in the performance of real estate services and is universally recognized as the prerequisite in the selection of a commercial real estate broker, agent, or consultant. To achieve the SIOR designation, Sciscoe, SIOR, CCIM completed the professional, ethical, and education requirements and experience in the highly specialized field of industrial real estate, and demonstrated professional ability, competency, ethical conduct, and personal integrity. Individuals who hold the SIOR designation are top producers in the commercial real estate field and are represented in more than 42 countries around the world. SIOR enforces a strict code of ethics and required designees to complete its ethics course within their first three years of membership.

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