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Development of urban hubs takes shape throughout the metro area by Michelle Leach get coffee, and connectivity,” he said. The development of urban centers of The hub is set to generate $1.2-plus billion commerce and community in suburban areas in annual economic impact, 6,500-plus permais changing the metro landscape. nent jobs and 7,500-plus construction-related Recently, Jasper Stone Partners an- jobs. nounced the Omaha City Council unanimous“We’re not just looking for national retailly approved Avenue One, a three-phase, $1.2 ers, as good as they may be, we are jealously billion, 15- to 20-year mixed-use looking for homegrown talent — it undertaking at 192nd Street and could be a barber, or coffeeshops, West Dodge Road. or other types of retail services,” “I purchased my first piece of he said. ground 16 years ago, and the vision When asked for year-on-year for Avenue One began to come market updates, Investors Realty together 10 years ago — it’s been Principal and Vice President Tim a long process, because there were Kerrigan indicated the biggest so many complicating factors,” change is the balance between subsaid Managing Partner Curt Hofer. urban and urban core development Issues surrounding the project for office users. were “circumstantial,” unique to “New office space in suburban Kerrigan the area. Omaha has far outpaced downtown “The intersection was built as a over the last year,” he said. “Both rural farm and not as an urban, high-vehicular parts of the city have lots of good news but, demand intersection,” he said. while downtown has seen some employers Intersections at 132nd and 144th streets, grow and some exciting redevelopment, in for instance, were designed as urban inter- terms of new office space, downtown is getchanges. Continued on page 3. “This intersection drew the ‘short straw,’ and we couldn’t expand usage or development at that intersection,” Hofer said. He indicated creative solutions were crafted alongside the likes of state economic development and department of transportation partners. “The other primary issue is 192nd had been built by the county, not by the city, so it didn’t meet city standards,” Hofer said. “It was up to us, as the primary developer, to figure out how to pay for the removal of the road … we had to start from scratch.” With a groundbreaking slated for Aug. 13, the first projected $262 million phase spans market-rate, multi-family housing, retail and significant infrastructure, while Hofer noted phase two includes senior housing and a “Main Street” district to connect Millard and Omaha. “Great numbers of people can come here for retail and maybe some civic and government offices serve the needs of west Omaha, instead of people having to truck downtown,” he said. The third phase will be “market-driven;” given the unique opportunity that comes with 200 acres of park space, Hofer noted trail connections to Lawrence Youngman Lake and, ultimately, the Papio system. “These urban cores create an area where the revenue that the state and city can get out of them far outweighs the cost to service — fire and police — and it also gives all those neighborhoods some place to walk the dog,

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LightEdge grows Papillion data center by targeting regional clients

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Abundance of interest meets evolving clarification on ‘opportunity zone’ requirements. – Page 2

40 er d Un 40 Alexander Wolf turns age from a barrier into an advantage at Koley Jessen. – Page 3

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Area organizations, partnerships work to make up for shortfalls in funding, high costs for seniors. – Page 23

LightEdge Solutions, a Midwestern-based operator of seven data centers, over the past 18 months has seen significant growth in its Papillion data center — so much so that the firm that just completed an expansion and renovation of its building is already mulling an additional build-out by the end of 2020. “Omaha has been a target market for us since 2000 and with our facility we’re finding there’s a growing acceptance by businesses in this region of the cloud infrastructure, services and products compared to companies on the coasts,” said Omaha-based Dan Kurtz, vice president of business development. Kurtz, a 1997 management information systems graduate of Bellevue University, said his nearly five years with LightEdge have convinced him the more than $20 million investment the privately-owned firm has made in its Sarpy country facility has been well warranted. LightEdge at present has 10,000 square feet of the 16,377-squareContinued on page 5.

Vice President of Business Development Dan Kurtz … Aiming for continued expansion of local data (Photo by MBJ / Becky McCarville) center.

Anderson Partners focuses on niche food ingredient industry, health care by Becky McCarville

As one of only a few marketing and communications firms in business-to-business food ingredient marketing nationally, 30-year-old Anderson Partners, co-owned by President Deb Murray and CFO Krista Meisinger, has positioned itself as an industry leader. With clients like Kraft Heinz, Ardent Mills and Corbion, Murray said the firm, which has been in the

food ingredient realm for 20 years, got into business-to-business social media marketing about 10 years ago and started a food ingredient group to see what people in the industry are talking about. She noted that Twitter is a major platform for business-to-business communication because it’s easy to follow and photographs of food ingredient applications and end products make Continued on page 5. Deputy Director Cammy Watkins, left, and Executive Director Maggie Wood … Demand is growing for safe places within businesses and the community were individuals can talk about inclusivity and diversity.

Inclusive Communities expands service area, launches LeadDiversity program by Savannah Behrends

Co-owners CFO Krista Meisinger, left, and President Deb Murray … Marking 30 years in business and 20 years in the food ingredient industry.

What started locally in 1938 as an organization to combat religious bigotry, Inclusive Communities has continued to remain relevant by collaborating with like-minded organizations and evolving with community issues. Now in its 81st year, it’s launched LeadDiversity. LeadDiversity is aimed at collaborating with the business com-

munity to cultivate and empower diversity and inclusivity leaders in the workplace and community. “Really showing folks that in order to have great outcomes you need diverse input and then what diversity looks like and how do you incubate and grow it,” said Deputy Director Cammy Watkins. The first class of participants, dubbed advocates by the organiContinued on page 4.

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Abundance of interest meets evolving clarification on ‘opportunity zone’ requirements by Michelle Leach

As recently as the week of July 14, public hearings were still being held on the Qualified Opportunity Fund program designed to spur investment in strategically-identified census tracts or “opportunity zones” encompassing or adjacent to distressed communities throughout the United States. Both uncertainty and excitement alike have characterized the program since opportunity zones were added to the tax code as part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. “When we first found out about this Schaffart program, the governor’s office reached out and said, ‘we need to identify these zones within a six-week window,” said Troy D. Anderson, deputy chief of staff with the city of Omaha mayor’s office. “At that point, there was a small understanding of what the program was about. But the first thing we had to do was to understand the census tracts that are eligible.” With the way the program is structured, only certain tracts are eligible based on income levels and poverty rates — a lot of the same criteria as ‘empowerment zones,’ a reference to economically-distressed communities eligible for federal tax incentives

Troy D. Anderson, deputy chief of staff, city of Omaha mayor’s office. and grants. tunity zone designation were certified by the The 45 eligible tracts were ranked via a Secretary of the U.S. Treasury. Local areas scoring system, with considerations made included almost all of downtown, midtown, for the likes of those areas with existing mo- and within the eligible tract where Aksarben mentum and the volume of building permits. Village resides. “At the end of the day, we had about 15 “We’re seeing investment in those areas census tracts that were nominated within the and will continue to build on that momencity’s limits,” he said. tum,” he said, while it was acknowledged Ultimately, state nominations for oppor- that some areas hungry for investment were

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within census tracts that didn’t qualify; for example, the area where Crossroads sits. “Things could change with the next tax bill … and provide additional opportunities for redesignation,” he said. Anderson further described the programs as structured around the identification of tracts where opportunities and investments could be made. “The other side is fund management, how investors with capital gains can invest these dollars and see the return on the investment,” he said. Attorney and Kottwitz Shareholder Jeffrey R. Schaffart of Koley Jessen has been following ongoing guidance from the Internal Revenue Service. “My sense is that the program will attract capital and be good for some of those designated areas that were going to turn on their own, but I’m not as optimistic it will ultimately meet its policy goals in all the opportunity zones,” he said. A hat tip to Anderson’s reference of “momentum,” Schaffart noted investors generally want to invest in areas like Blackstone that “already have other things going for them.” “There is a lot of excitement about the program, and a lot of people that want to take advantage of it,” he said. But it was noted that finding a Qualified Opportunity Fund, and one with requisite management, represents a challenge. Via IRS information, investors can defer tax on any prior gains invested in a QOF “until the earlier of the date on which the Continued on page 11.

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Alexander Wolf turns age from a barrier into an advantage at Koley Jessen

Editor’s Note: This is one of a series of profiles featuring Midlands Business Journal 40 Under 40 award winners — entrepreneurs, business owners, managers and professionals under 40 years of age.

by Dwain Hebda

One drawback of being young in any industry is you tend be the youngest professional in the room. Alexander Wolf, executive vice president and shareholder at Koley Jessen, knows what that feels like. Wolf, 38, overcame initial client skepticism over his age to become an elite attorney in the area of estate planning, business succession planning and organizational/tax planning for business owners and nonprofits. “Certainly, I would say that there was a period early on where age was a factor against me,” he said. “In your first five years of practice, clients aren’t sure you know enough, right? But there’s a point where the worm really turns and clients actually start to appreciate the fact that you’re young. “They look at it and they go ‘You’re doing my estate plan or my succession plan for my business. I want to make sure that you’re going to still be practicing when something happens to me.’ Or they’ll say that it’s important for them that their children have an attorney that they can work with for a long period of time.” Wolf, a native of North Bend, earned his undergraduate degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and attended law school

at the University of Minnesota. During his college years, he did his clerkship at Koley Jessen and got a taste of what was to become his life’s work. “I was really attracted to the people here. Just great culture and people that I could see myself working with and really enjoying a career with,” he said. “One thing I would say with the culture piece, we really have to work hard at it. We focus on it a lot. We spend time as a firm really thinking it through and looking at how we can improve continuously. That’s a big part of it.” As he has steadily moved up the executive leadership ladder, Wolf inherited more responsibility for advancing the company’s culture. He said getting new generations of the firm’s attorneys to invest in the company’s values goes hand-in-hand with their development. “One of our mottos here is to always try to find younger attorneys that are even more talented than our existing ones so that we’re always improving our talent pool,” he said. “In focusing on that, one of our big initiatives is making sure that we’re developing that talent. I think for millennials especially, that’s hugely important to them, where they know that their employer is taking a vested interest in their growth and development.” Wolf said the future belongs to the technologically proficient, even in a generally conservative field such as law. “Technology is going to be a huge factor moving forward in the law, both good

Executive Vice President and Shareholder Alexander Wolf … Boosting career with emphasis on advantages of being young in the legal field. and bad,” he said. “It’s going to continue to focus on ways to be more efficient and use change how people practice. Some things technology to the fullest, it’s really going to will not be done by people anymore and be a great thing overall. If attorneys don’t it’ll be done by AI or other software. If adapt, it really could result in a reduction of the legal industry continues to adapt and potential business opportunities for them.”

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Inclusive Communities expands service area, launches LeadDiversity program Continued from page 1. zation, comes evenly from nonprofits and corporations in industries like health care, education, government and hospitality. Ages range between 28 to 62 with 56% of advocates being of color. “Our plan was to take only 20, but we just couldn’t narrow it down further than 25,”

Inclusive Communities Phone: 402-391-4460 Address: 6001 Dodge Street, Suite #122, Omaha 68182 Service: nonprofit providing education and advocacy related to the topics of diversity and inclusion in businesses and communities throughout Nebraska and western Iowa Founded: Established as the Midlands Chapter of The National Conference for Christians and Jews in 1938. Employees: 6 Goal: Pilot and build out the LeadDiversity program; expand education and advocacy workshops, table talks and partnerships across Nebraska and western Iowa. Website: inclusive-communities.org

Watkins said. These 25 were selected based on community engagement, collaboration, systemic change and sphere of influence in hopes that their participation will help fuel year two of the three-year commitment. “A lot of [the program’s sustainability] has to do with the variety of individuals we’re bringing in,” said Executive Director Maggie

Wood. “They’re going to be the mouthpiece for what we’re doing.” LeadDiversity works in conjunction with programs already established by the Greater Omaha Chamber and The Business Ethics Alliance. In fact several graduates from Leadership Omaha, a Greater Omaha Chamber program, are participating in LeadDiversity. In addition to LeadDiversity, Inclusive Communities is targeting the business community through fee-for-service programs and workshops. Watkins, who joined Inclusive Communities about 2 1/2 years ago, has been the force behind the organization’s 200% growth in fee-for-service work. “Because we’re from this community we know what’s going on here,” Wood said. “We know what perceptions are around businesses and how to help them.” Each workshop is customized per client but they always start micro — how a person sees themselves and how their experiences have shaped them. Then participants are asked how they see the person next to them

and their community. “We’ve found that if people can’t connect it to themselves and how they affect others then it’s hard for them to come along the whole way,” Watkins said. The same approach is taken for the monthly Lozier Omaha Table Talk, which highlights themes and topics based on issues in the community. “We call it uncomfortable conversations over comfort food,” Wood said. Table Talk, funded by sponsorships and fee-for-service revenue, often serves as a first step for individuals and is free-of-charge in most instances to encourage participation. “The goal isn’t to change anyone’s minds, it’s about broadening perspective,” Watkins said. “While we can all be looking at the same community all of our lenses are different because of how we experience things.” Topics are picked by community leaders and have covered sexual harassment, audism, unifying north and south Omaha, LGBTQ communities, and more this year. As Inclusive Communities looks to re-

How to survive a special project that will double your work time by Liz Reyer

Q: I have been asked to take on a special project that will require me to work roughly double time for the next few weeks. I have accepted it willingly Workplace and am interested in getting guidance on how to be as effective as possible while managing the strain. -Jose, 39, marketing manager

A: Challenges like this can be invigorating, and it sounds like you are approaching it with a positive spirit. That is your best asset going into it, so keep it up! At the same time, you are wise to recognize that there will be effort involved in managing it. Part of your strategy should be health related. I hear often from people that the first thing to go is healthy eating. When they are

When it comes to trade show events, plan to win by Dwain Hebda

Trade shows can be a great tool for marketing a business and gaining new customers. That is, if you approach such events with a game plan well in hand. “Trade shows are a very significant expense and without a game plan you can easily be throwing your marketing dollars away,” said Chantel Windeshausen, senior director of global marketing at Travel and Transport. “Your plan needs to include logistics around your talk track, making sure you have a consistent message and that everyone working the booth understands and is comfortable telling. “You need to have Windeshausen a call to action. Why would someone want to come to your booth and engage with you? Real buyers are looking for value; bring them knowledge and education that they don’t already have or that they did not get when they stopped at your competitor’s booth earlier in the day.” Windeshausen said a trade show is like any other marketing strategy in that you have to know what you’re driving at if you expect to deliver results. “Set goals for your event,” she said. “Don’t simply go to a trade show because you ‘have to be there to represent your company.’

develop its strategic plan, which it plans to release in 2020, maneuvering into a policy advocacy role is top of mind. Recently the organization worked with the Nebraska Probation and Judicial Branch to review onboarding processes and provide feedback and training. One policy change considered how to determine risk for someone who identifies as transgender, non-conforming or non-binary. “They said they wouldn’t have even thought about it if it wasn’t for the training,” Watkins said. Inclusive Communities will be presenting its work alongside the Lincoln Probation Office this summer at the National Probation and Parole Officer Conference. Wood noted that training volunteers will also remain a priority as “we enter an era that is different than what we have seen before.” As such the organization has been working on bringing workshops and consulting services to the rest of Nebraska, western Iowa and a few reservations in South Dakota.

Set realistic goals that you can attain during the show and make sure you are tracking your activity so you can look back and find success points as well as use that data for future events.” Once a solid plan is formulated, it’s important to put the right team in place to execute it, said Dee Fuehrer, trade show director with SCORR Marketing.

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“Prepare by training your team,” she said. “Typically, your business development team may spend two or three months building a relationship before setting up a meeting. On the show floor, however, the team will have as little as three seconds to engage and 30 seconds to qualify a prospect.” Fuehrer said the makeup of the trade show squad is critically important to any effective plan. “A booth team made up of members from sales, marketing and subject matter experts tend to compose the most productive team,” she said. “Sales can engage and bring

attendees into the booth, then hand off to subject matter experts who can have in-depth, technical conversations, demonstrating the company’s expertise. Meanwhile marketing staff coordinates and manages overall activities, execution and logistics.” Companies should pay particular attention to the personalities of their booth personnel, according to Joy Marshall, strategic event and marketing director with Performance Planning. “When I go to a trade show it just appalls me to see the number of people that send people there that really don’t have a vested interest in it,” she said. “You’ve got somebody behind your booth and what are they doing? They’re looking down at their phone and they haven’t even seen that I’ve stood there for three minutes. “I went to a trade show recently and I walked down an entire two aisles and not one person looked up from the table and asked me if I needed help.” Perhaps the most common oversight is failing to follow up on potential leads, Marshall said. A trade show isn’t fully leveraged until all of those prospects have been pursued. “Once this event is over, it’s critical to do the follow-up. You have to do after-action review and you have to really dig through,” she said. “The more I work with nonprofits and business owners the more I see they’re not tracking what they’re doing. They’re doing it because they’ve done it that way for the 50 years and why would we change? But they’re not looking at what a show really accomplishes.”

busy, they rely more and more on junk food to get them by. Next is rest; pretty soon you find yourself getting by on too few hours of sleep. While you may feel like you are gaining some time, in fact, your actual productivity will go down. Instead, designate some time to prep food and adhere to a realistic sleep schedule. Then look at other ways you can trim your schedule. Keep some social and exercise time, but figure out some sacrifices you can make for the short term. You will be the best judge of the right priorities. As far as the work itself goes, be sure you are very clear on what needs to be done. Get detailed information on the purpose, outcome, need, and risks. This will help you avoid wasted effort. Map out the tasks needed to accomplish the goal, estimating the time needed to complete each. Lay out a detailed work schedule that takes into account any dependencies so that you are clear on what you need to do. Hold to your plan. It is easy to let tasks mushroom, taking eight hours instead of two, for example. Knowing what is really required on each will help you avoid a perfectionism problem. Keep procrastination at bay. Put a self-motivation and reward plan in place that helps you move forward. It could involve rewards like time outside on a nice summer day, or chat time with a friend. Also focus on the intrinsic benefit of the work you are doing. Presumably you have been asked to take on something valuable to your organization. This is a compliment to you; let that also help you stay motivated. There may be some ways to make this easier, as well. Perhaps you can delegate parts of your normal responsibilities so that your workload can be slightly reduced. You may also be able to recruit others to assist on your special project. This could be valuable and interesting to them in addition to helping you. Realistically, you will have some slumps during this time. When that happens, give Continued on next page.

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LightEdge grows Papillion data center by targeting regional clients Continued from page 1. foot facility at 1148 American Parkway deployed. Within the past month about 5,000 square feet of raised-floor space has been added. Space is available for tripling the size of the facility at its current location. Upgrades have included power and cooling systems, along with security to serve the needs of the multi-location colocation clients. LightEdge entered the Omaha market with the exit of the Cabela’s data center. LightEdge, which has been owned by the past 16 years by Anschutz Corp., of Denver, also operates two data centers in Des Moines, two in Austin, Texas, plus facilities in Kansas City and Raleigh, North Carolina.

Kurtz and corporate Marketing Director Jessica Gurney said when LightEdge enters a marketplace, their model focuses on owning and operating all infrastructure for customers and maintaining the highest level of security, compliance and performance. “Having a local Omaha-area facility allows us to deliver latency-sensitive services to Omaha clients, while allowing them to integrate LightEdge Cloud and public cloud services into their legacy IT environments,” Gurney said. Kurtz, an Indiana native and former USSTRATCOM computer programmer, said LightEdge is highly differentiated in the marketplace by allowing customers colocation in the same facility where they can consume LightEdge Private Cloud services and tap into private interconnects to public

clouds like Amazon Web Service, Microsoft Azure, and Google. The focus is on customers that require high security, strong regulatory compliance, high performance, total control, and cost predictability. Space in the facility, which features 10inch pre-cast concrete walls, ranges from single racks to 10,000-square-foot suites. “We’re combining cloud, business continuity or security services to create a powerful hybrid solution,” Kurtz said. Hybrid hosting enables a client to take advantage of managed services and cloud offerings by easily altering existing infrastructure and without the large capital costs associated with hardware and software. At present, Kurtz said colocation customers account for about 70% of revenues,

Anderson Partners focuses on niche food ingredient industry, health care er communication to help patients navigate Continued from page 1. the system between doctors, hospitals and a big impact. “We were on social media before it was insurance companies. Methodist Health System has been a really a platform used by business-to-business food ingredient marketers,” Meisinger client since 1998. “We have been agency of record for said. “As part of our presence on social media, we share not only industry news, them since 1998, which is amazing and but original content that we publish on it’s been so exciting because we’ve seen our website through our blog that talks ourselves change in 20 years, but we’ve about the trends we see in the food in- seen our clients change in 20 years as gredient industry and industry events we well,” Murray said. Anderson Partners started working with attend, as well as best practices in food ConAgra Mills, now ingredient marketing operating as Ardent that we’ve devel- Anderson Partners Mills headquartered oped and evolved Phone: 402-341-4807 in Denver, in 1998 over the years based Address: 444 Regency Parkway Dr. Suite as the company’s adon our experiences 311, Omaha 68114 vertising agency. and involvement in Founded: 1989 “We have kind the industry.” Service: full-service marketing commuof a saying around Participating in nications firm specializing in the busihere: if you’re not trade shows and in- ness-to-business global food ingredient adding value to a dustry events helps industry and health care industry business, they don’t the firm stay on top Employees: 15 ask you back. That’s of trends and connect Industry outlook: In the food ingredient how easy it is to dewith attendees, in- industry, many food manufacturers have cide whether we’re dustry partners, “as crossed over into pet food, following condoing good or not,” well as be an exten- sumer demand for natural, clean labels and she said. “It feels sion of our clients’ minimal ingredients for humans and pets. good that we’re still marketing team,” she Website: www.andersonpartners.com doing that work for said. For example, at this year’s snack trade them 20 years later, and the relationships show, SNAXPO, mushrooms were a trend- that you develop in 20 years are wonderful.” ing ingredient. The firm previously had four owners, About three years ago Anderson Partners started working with Corbion, a food including the Murray and Meisinger. Scott ingredient company based in the Nether- Anderson started a coaching and counlands with U.S. headquarters in Lenexa, seling business and Mark Hughes passed Kansas. The company makes emulsifiers away a year-and-a-half ago. “So that left, for the first time in defor various food manufacturers. “The exciting part of that is they have cades, two women in charge of this busia number of different channels that they ness, and that’s a very different way to look go into — they work in bakery, they work at business,” Murray said. Longevity with clients and employees in meat, they work in sweets, they work in beverages — there’s a lot of different reflects the company’s focus on nurturing channels and the breadth of services we’re lasting relationships, Meisinger said. Speaking to longevity, Meisinger was able to do,” Murray said, listing services Anderson Partners provides like general the first employee hired at Anderson Partadvertising, PR and planning strategy. ners in 1989 and Murray was hired in 1996. With 15 employees, the firm recently “[We] do a lot as well with them on their social media, and that’s been kind of fun to celebrated the 20th anniversary of Dan be able to take them through that process Swoboda, director of creative services. “Thirty years — it’s one of those moand help them find their voice in that and be able to use that as a communication ments that you sit in a business and think, that’s some people’s lifetime,” Murray [outlet] in a B2B business.” The health care industry is another area said. “It’s fun to think that some of us have of focus that involves business-to-consum- grown up together.”

While the size of the company has remained relatively unchanged, the last three years have brought positive internal changes, including introducing family-forward initiatives like more flexibility during the workday, a block of paid-time-off instead of vacation/sick days, a private lactation room for nursing mothers, short-term leave, family leave, adoptive, paternity and parental leave. “We have done some things that have made [the company] more profitable, just looking at the profitability of accounts, looking at where we’re spending our time and our resources,” Murray said, adding that the shift to a more flexible schedule has increased productivity and it shows in the numbers. “For us our whole business is around relationships. It’s around adding value to our clients’ businesses with smart creative and smart thinking, but it’s also about relationships. Our first priority was, let’s make sure that this is a place that folks want to stay, that they want to come into every morning, that they enjoy being a part of.” Another shift has been in ensuring that clients reflect the company’s values. “Probably part of the reason we’ve stayed about the same size is we choose who we work with, and they have to fit the agency. We interview them as much as they interview us,” she said. “We will turn down opportunities, we will resign accounts if they are not a good fit with us culturally, if there’s not a mutual respect. Some of those values come into play and we say that straight at the beginning with potential clients. One of the things we’re going to do is ensure that this is a good fit for both sides.” One major challenge in the food industry includes educating consumers about food science, what constitutes “natural,” what is organic — all of which are rife with misinformation in an online world. “You have every communication — such fractured communication,” Murray said, noting how it was inconceivable 20 to 30 years ago to imagine the impact of social media and technology on the world. “The opportunity of that though is you have a ton of ways to … target your messages to who you’re specifically trying to reach — now you have a great way to provide measurement and metrics.”

with cloud and managed services providing the remainder. He expects cloud services to eventually more than double. LightEdge meets security and overall

LightEdge Solutions Phone: 877-771-3343 Address: 1148 American Parkway, Papillion 68046 Services: data center, Enterprise IT cloud Founded: 1996 Employees: 10 in Omaha area One-year goal: Develop and expand the local facility and local team needed for support. Industry outlook: growth opportunities abound for use of Cloud infrastructure and products Website: www.lightedge.com

compliance standards of HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO 20000-1, ISO 27001, SSAE 18, SOC1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3. Compliance is important, Kurtz said, with LightEdge’s customers in sectors such as financial/insurance, health care, transportation/logistics, and manufacturing. “Our access to lower power cost and ability to attract quality labor also are impacting our growth here in Omaha,” he said. Kurtz said a firm’s outsourcing of technology services and the utilization of the cloud can be done with considerable savings. For example, an area food manufacturer three years ago outsourced its IBM AS/400 processing to LightEdge. “We reduced server size from 11 to six and managed their human resources capital at double-digit savings,” he said. Kurtz said an information technology management company thought they would need a second data center in Omaha, but they ended up selecting LightEdge due to its resiliency, competitive pricing and emphasis on industry-specific compliance standards. The future will cause data centers such as LightEdge’s to adapt to even higher demands for cooling data centers. Technology is expected to be improved for in-row cooling containment, possibly involving chilled water cabinets assigned to several servers. Kurtz said artificial intelligence use and the continued introduction of new information technology businesses in the region will provide important opportunities. The most significant advantage LightEdge has on its competitors is that customers heavily value the private regional network that integrates the firm’s seven data centers throughout the Midwest and East Coast.

Survive a special project Continued from preceding page. yourself permission to take a break and replenish yourself. And then focus on your successes and acknowledge what you have accomplished to keep that positive attitude strong. In the end, these weeks will be done before you know it and you will have another success behind you. ©2019 Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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In the Spotlight WEALTH MANAGEMENT Hired

Abe Glaser Wealth advisor Silverleaf Wealth Management

Silverleaf Wealth Management has added Abe Glaser to its growing team of Wealth Advisors. Glaser is expected to help Silverleaf expand the range and depth of services it can provide to deliver personalized, objective financial guidance to its clients. President Justin Gibson believes the addition of Glaser aligns with the firm’s values and visions of placing the clients’ best interests first. Glaser brings 16 years of experience

focusing on the unique challenges facing high net worth families. With over $500 million in assets under management, Silverleaf Wealth Management’s team of seven Wealth Advisors and six client services team members offer years of combined experience.

LEGAL SERVICES

ARCHITECTURE

Promoted

Elected

Gerard T. Forgét III

Jane Prochaska

Shareholder

President

Gross & Welch

Prochaska & Associates

Gross & Welch has elected Gerard T. Forgét III to firm shareholder. Forgét received his L.L.M. in taxation from the University of Missouri–Kansas City and his law degree, MBA and undergraduate degree from Creighton University. Forgét’s practice has been primarily focused on estate planning and probate, corporate and business law, tax law, and trust preparation and administration. Forgét is a member of the Omaha Estate Planning Council, the Omaha Bar Association and the Nebraska State Bar Association. He received the IRS Manager’s Award from the Estate and Gift Tax Audit Group. He is licensed to practice in Nebraska and the United States Tax Court.

Prochaska & Associates has named Jane Prochaska as president. Prochaska, a 35-yearold architecture firm, was created by her late husband, Donald F. Prochaska in 1983 and continues to prosper after his passing last year. Jane Prochaska is a retired Douglas County judge and her primary goal is to continue the legacy of the firm and bring it to the next chapter. She will be working with the leadership team to achieve success in the design industry. BANKING Promoted

John Christensen Compliance Officer United Republic Bank

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Christensen has been promoted to compliance officer, including BSA officer and internal auditor. Christensen joined the bank in January of 2019 and has worked in the banking industry his entire career in many different areas, with compliance being the common theme throughout.

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In the Spotlight HOSPITALITY

HOSPITALITY

Hired

Promoted

Hired

Kyle Fulcher

Matt Jones

Roland Day

Jimmy Masters

Sales & Marketing Manager

Assistant General Manager

General Manager

Executive Chef

J. Gilbert’s Steakhouse & Seafood

Fulcher brings 15 years in the hospitality industry with sales and operations management experience across multiple industries, including technology, hospitality, transport and food services. As a former hotel general manager, Fulcher has a unique perspective to this new role within the restaurant.

J. Gilbert’s Steakhouse & Seafood

Jones fell in love with the restaurant industry when he worked as a server after graduating from Elizabethtown College in 2010. He moved up the ranks at J. Gilbert’s serving as a manager in the Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Kendall (Miami), Florida; McLean, Virginia; and most recently Glastonbury, Connecticut, locations.

BANKING

HOSPITALITY

Promoted

Hired

Jennifer Kermoade

Paul Skaggs

Cashier & Information Security Officer

Sous Chef

United Republic Bank

Kermoade has been promoted to cashier and information security officer at United Republic Bank. Kermoade joined the bank in December of 2018 and has worked in the banking Industry over 18 years, including previous positions in finance and information technology.

J. Gilbert’s Steakhouse & Seafood

Skaggs brings skills he learned during his time studying culinary arts at the Art Institute of Colorado. Throughout his career, he has worked his way up from busboy and to executive chef at Nick and Tony’s Chophouse. Most recently he served as executive kitchen manager at the Cheesecake Factory.

Day joined the restaurant as assistant general manager when it opened in the Capitol District in November 2018. He was promoted in March. Day grew up in the restaurant business at his parents' steakhouse in Minnesota. Most recently, Day served as the general manager at Old Chicago.

Masters joined as executive chef when the restaurant first opened in the Capitol District in November 2018. He brings culinary experience with him from Bristol Seafood Grill in Kansas City, where he started his career and worked his way up to sous chef. He was most recently executive chef at Stokes in the Old Market.

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IN THE MIDLANDS BUSINESS JOURNAL

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OFFICE DESIGN TRENDS

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TECHNOLOGY

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REGIONAL LANDSCAPES

Briefs…

The Nebraska Credit Union League, a state-based trade organization focused soley on advocating for, and advancing the mission of its member credit union, has selected its 2019 board of directors and executive committee. The 2019 executive committee includes: Keith Kauffeld, board chair; Cheryl Mascarello, 1st vice chair; and Peg Niedbalski, 2nd vice chair. The six board members include: Linda Carter, Julie Haney, Matt Hill, Tom Huston, Robert J. Tingelhoff and Frank Wilber. The Nebraska Credit Union League presented the 2019 Volunteer Distinguished Service Award to John Wick, member of the board of directors at Creighton Federal Credit Union. Wick’s service has included serving in numerous leadership positions, including chairman, vice chairman, and secretary of the Creighton FCU Board. He is also a retired director of fund development for Outlook Nebraska. Broad Reach Retail Partners has acquired Baker Square Shopping Center. This grocery-anchored community center measures 158,380 square feet and features Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, JoAnn Fabric and CHI Health. The property sits on the 10th busiest intersection in the Omaha market with 65,400 vehicles passing each day. Baker Square is currently 73% occupied and offers significant upgrades through 43,394 square feet available for lease. Schooley Mitchell has launched a new waste expense reduction service. Waste cost reduction solutions will cover a wide variety of waste types, including solid waste, bulk waste, medical waste, hazardous waste and organic waste. This new service will enable clients to reduce their annual waste expenses, saving them money, optimizing services and the time to focus on what matters. A new and quickly growing brand of car wash facilities expanding across the Omaha/ Lincoln markets has added another location. Rocket Carwash acquired Lincoln’s longest running car wash, Husker Car Wash. Following the acquisition, Rocket Carwash will continue to operate the car wash in its current state for a couple of months as it prepares to undergo a $5 million renovation. Later this year, a new and state of the art car wash facility under the Rocket Carwash name will debut to the Lincoln community. Services offered will include four types of washes, free vacuums, and unlimited monthly car wash memberships. Oak View Mall has announced that The Rush Market will open later this summer. The home furnishing and accents retailer will take over the former Younker’s space. The Rush Market opens Thursday to Sunday each week and is members based. Signing up is simple and free at rushmarket.com. Products offered include living room furniture, dining room furniture, sofas & sectionals, bedroom furniture, rugs, lighting, curtains, throw pillows, accents & decor, kitchen items, bar stools, outdoor furniture, planters, outdoor umbrellas and chaise lounges. West Corporation is rebranding to a new company name, Intrado. The new Intrado brand includes the tagline “Information to Insight.” The company has also realigned its operating segments to strengthen the strategic positioning of Intrado’s businesses, products and solutions, maximizing opportunities for synergies and growth. The four new segments

are life & safety, enterprise collaboration, digital media and health & wellness. LTI Technology Solutions has partnered with DocuSign, Inc. to help customers process contracts with greater efficiency, accuracy, and security. The DocuSign integration enhances ASPIRE’s (a finance software platform) workflow by automating document processing from end-to-end. DocuSign integration into the workflow will: gain higher conversion rates over wet-ink processes; improve data security and accuracy; speed up revenue realization goals; and increase customer satisfaction. Four therapists at Makovicka Physical Therapy passed the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties board certification examination. Therapists include: Landon Booker, Jordan Davis, Mike Spicka and Noel Wagner. All four therapists currently hold clinic director positions at various Makovicka Physical Therapy clinics in Lincoln, Omaha, Wahoo and Millard.

Health care notes…

VNA Hospice of Southwest Iowa has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs as a “Premier Performer” for achieving an overall caregiver and family satisfaction score that ranked in the top 5% of all eligible SHP clients for the 2018 calendar year. The annual SHPBest award program was created to acknowledge hospice providers that consistently provide high quality service to families and caregivers of patients receiving hospice care. The 2018 award recipients were determined by reviewing and ranking the overall Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Hospice survey satisfaction score for more than 1,000 hospice providers. Susan Swindells, M.B.B.S., professor of internal medicine-infectious diseases at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, is one of four internationally recognized scientists to lead a large international clinical research study. The study will compare two drugs in an effort to prevent multi-resistant tuberculosis in the home setting. The study is comparing the safety and effectiveness of delamanid, a new drug to treat TB, with isoniazid to prevent MDR-TB in children, adolescents and adults who are exposed to adult household members with MDR-TB. Triage Medical Staffing, a national staffing agency based in Omaha, has acquired Aspen Medical Staffing, LLC. Aspen was founded in 2014 in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Aspen, a physical therapist owned and operated staffing agency focuses on placing rehabilitation therapy professionals in travel, contract and permanent positions nationwide. Triage launched in 2006 and has grown to become a top-rated, full-service medical staffing solutions provider serving nursing, laboratory, rehabilitation therapy and radiology.

Education notes…

Falls are the nation’s leading cause of injury and many of those falls are related to slips. With help of a federal grant, the University of Nebraska at Omaha is poised to make strides in slip prevention research. The two-year R15 grant from the National Institutes of Health provides over $420,000 for research on how each phase of a step relates to slip severity and how physical responses, like flailing arms or shifting hips, impact efforts to regain balance. A team of Continued on next page.

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REGIONAL LANDSCAPES Continued from preceding page. graduate students will collect data in UNO’s Biomechanics Research Building using motion capture equipment, a harness and a shoe device that can slip on-demand via wireless trigger. The Roberts Academy, Nebraska’s only secondary Montessori school (grades 7-12), will re-open for the Fall 2019 school year at Hillcrest Health Services Silver Ridge Assisted Living in Gretna. This will be the first Montessori secondary school in the country based in a health care setting. The school is co-founded by Alice Roberts who serves as lead montessori instructor. Eight years ago, Hillcrest entered into a partnership with The Roberts Academy to host students at Hillcrest’s Mable Rose assisted living campus, and their collaboration has been essential to the consistent use of purpose-driven activities to engage with residents.

Activities of nonprofits…

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that nonprofit organizations, state and local agencies, and institutions of higher learning are eligible to compete for funding of up to $150,000 to deliver entrepreneurship training to service-disabled veterans. Up to six awardees will use the $300,000 in total funding to participate in the Service-Disabled Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program with grants from SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development. These funds will be used to cover the costs of educating service-disabled veterans planning to start a new business or expand and diversify existing small businesses. Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska was awarded a $115,000 grant from United Way of the Midlands. This grant will give nearly 1,500 girls in underserved areas within the Omaha metro area access to Girl Scouting in schools and community centers. Nonprofit College Possible was awarded a $25,200 grant from United Way of the Midlands. This grant will go to the organization that helps make college admission and success attainable for more than 2,000 Omaha metro students from low-income backgrounds. College Possible has been supporting students at 10 partner high schools throughout the Omaha metro since 2011.

During the 2018-19 school year, College Possible saw 97% of its high school seniors earn admission to a college or university, and, for the class of 2017, 84% of first-year college students returned for their sophomore year. Omaha Home for Boys was awarded a $126,800 grant from United Way of the Midlands. This grant will allow the more than 250 young adults served each year by Jacobs’ Place and Branching Out, Omaha Home for Boys’ Transitional and Independent Living Programs, to have access to crisis intervention services and gain financial stability. Additionally, the grant will fund educational support services offered to at-risk youth at the Omaha Home for Boys School.

Arts and events…

Nebraska Furniture Mart is sponsoring its 8th annual food drive event in all store locations Aug. 1–29. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit Food Bank for the Heartland, DMARC, Crosslines Community Kitchen and North Texas Community Food Pantry. This year, NFM’s Leadership Development program will help coordinate events and get staff involved in the food drive. They have chosen an “Office Olympics” theme, asking staff to bring in a suggested number of canned food items to participate games. Staff will compete for prizes and bragging rights. As an added bonus, participating staff will earn points towards lower medical insurance premiums through NFM’s company wellness program. The 2019 Nebraska Kidney Association Golf Scramble at Quarry Oaks Golf Club is taking place on Aug. 1 with a shotgun start at 10:30 a.m. The $500 foursome fee includes 18 holes of golf with a cart rental, a boxed lunch, and a post golf reception with heavy appetizers. There will over $2,000 in prizes. Registration is available online. Keep Omaha Beautiful and the City of Omaha Parks & Recreation are teaming up for the Back to School Beautification Bash. Friends and family are invited to help beautify Fontenelle Park on Aug. 2 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. before the new school year begins. Keep Omaha Beautiful and Omaha Parks & Recreation will be providing all of the supplies needed for the cleanup, includ-

ing trash bags, recycling bags, gloves, litter collection tools and safety vests. Snacks and water for reusable water bottles will be provided. “A Day in the Life,” written and directed by Portia Vivienne Love, is a new play centered on seven homeless adult characters and three homeless children. The play explores the real-life circumstances that each

encounter on a journey into homelessness and through assistance programs that are often at odds with the characters as they quest to change their circumstances. The play features a cast of local actors as well as individuals who have firsthand experience with homelessness. The play is being presented on Aug. 4 and Aug. 5 at The B Side of Benson Theatre. Tickets are $15.

MEETINGS AND SEMINARS Thursday, Aug. 1 The U.S. Green Building Council Nebraska Flatwater Community will host the 3rd Annual Green Schools Roundtable from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Carol Joy Holling Camp, Conference and Retreat Center. Attendees will learn how to engage their schools in all things green including gardens and outdoor learning, energy, water, recycling and composting, environmental quality, curriculum and more. In addition to a large group discussion, this year there will be break out sessions to dive further into specific topics of interest. Also new this year is the opportunity to tour a local composting facility that is working with schools. Teachers, administrators, facilities managers, local businesses and nonprofits, community leaders, and green school advocates are welcome. Registration is online. Monday, August 5 APICS Midland’s Chapter is hosting a Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution program at the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Mammel Hall. The CLTD program helps participants under-

stand in-depth knowledge on a broad range of supply chain logistics topics. Registration is available online. Tuesday, Aug. 6 The 2019 Nebraska Nonprofit Conference has been moved to the Bosselman Conference Center, located within the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island, but will still take place on Aug. 6-7. Conference session includes topics like: fundraising culture, strong branding, volunteer culture, budgets, fundraising events and selected a board. Registration is available online but the price varies. EmpowHer is hosting its monthly meeting at the Nuri Event Studio from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This months topic is “Imposter Syndrome” and the conversation will be led by Quinn Texmo. She will discuss the different types of imposter syndrome and give participants tangible ways to reframe their personal narrative and improve self-talk. Texmo is a past president for both CREW Omaha Metro and SMPS Nebraska, and a 2018 40 Under 40 Award Winner. Registration is available online.

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These are some of the best states for retirement by Adrian D. Garcia

Retirement means no longer having to sweat over how to tackle your company’s latest project, what you need to land your next promotion or who microwaved fish in the office breakroom. But the end of retirement your career brings new questions including where to spend your days now that you no longer punch the clock. Should you settle by a bright beach and humming population hub? Or maybe in a place where residents wave to each other and green grass grows? Perhaps a place near the center of it all: Nebraska. The Cornhusker State is the best state to retire, according to a new Bankrate study, followed by Iowa, Missouri, South Dakota and Florida. Maryland, on the other hand, comes in the last place in our ranking. New York and Alaska also might be better for retirees to visit than reside, according to the study. For this study, Bankrate looked at affordability, weather and a number of other factors important to retirees. We also created an interactive tool that allows you to see how the results change based on your preferences in retirement. The best state for retirement Why should retirees pull the moving van off Interstate 80 and unpack in Nebraska? The state has an average annual temperature of 49 degrees. So while the heartland can count on experiencing all four seasons, it’s no Hawaii, which had an average annual temperature closer to 80 degrees, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data Bankrate analyzed. Nebraska lagged behind on weather compared with other states, but it fared

well on the other measures in the ranking: affordability, crime, culture and wellness. Wellness was especially a bright spot with Nebraska ranking No. 8 out of 50 states. Dialing in on health care specifically, Nebraska had 61% of the health measures that achieved the benchmark or better, according to the National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Reports. That’s a higher percentage than about two-thirds of the other states, the data show. Wellness and affordability carried the most weight in Bankrate’s ranking. Nebraska ranked within the top 15 states for the cost category. Nebraska is not for everyone, as the state recently boasted in an ad campaign. But Nebraskans can camp near Chimney Rock State Park, shop and dine near the Heartland of America Park and Fountain in Omaha or snap pics of the floral designs in Lincoln’s Sunken Gardens. And of course, those who want to hit the road in retirement have a nice central point to visit national parks in the West, head north to Mount Rushmore National Park or east on I-80 into the Midwest. The best of the rest Iowa: In addition to teasing Iowa about having better corn, Nebraska can brag about beating The Hawkeye Eye state for livability for retirees. Iowa came in second in Bankrate’s raking. The state ranked better for affordability (No. 8) and scored within the top 20 states for culture but was outperformed in other measures. Missouri: Third-place Missouri is more affordable and has a relatively moderate climate compared with other states. Unfortunately, sunshine and saving only go so far in The Show-Me State. Other states ranked higher for culture, wellness and especially safety. South Dakota: Fourth-place South Dakota ranks better than most states on

every measure except weather. The state had an average annual temperature of almost 46 degrees, according to Bankrate’s study. The state performed surprisingly well on culture, ranking 12th, partly due to having the second-highest number of arts, entertainment and recreation businesses per capita. Florida: The Sunshine State has long been a haven for retirees. If you like a warm climate, Florida has the second-best right behind Hawaii. The state scores well on culture (No. 13). If you’re looking for retirement-age friends to play pickleball, you’ll have the best chance of finding them in this state where 19% of the population is 65 and older. That’s the largest share of 65+ folks of any state, the data show. What matters in retirement “Where to live is probably one of the most personal decisions one can make because it’s not just about preferences, it’s also about the financial considerations that are associated with it,” says Mark Hamrick, senior economic analyst at Bankrate. It’s not uncommon for retirees to get a new address after they step away from work. Almost 570,000 adults 65 and older moved to a new state or the District of Columbia during the past year, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Almost 4 in 10 retirees (38 percent) say they’ve moved at least once since leaving work, reported a 2018 survey by the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies. When choosing where to live in retirement, retirees most value proximity to family and friends, affordable cost of living, access to excellent health care and hospitals, good weather and a low crime rate, the survey results found. “Obviously, a primary area of concern

How to lead yet more change at a company weary from change by Liz Reyer

Q: People at my company have change fatigue, and I’ve been asked to lead yet another change. Teams will get reorganized somewhat and proWorkplace cesses will change. How can I help people get energized around our new approach? -Bryan, 50, VP, product delivery A: You will have a lot to do, from redesigning processes to figuring out new staffing models. But none of this will work if you don’t get the people behind it. Let me ask you first, where are you on the change-fatigue spectrum? You will struggle to energize your teams if you have unaddressed concerns yourself. That’s not to say you will have all of

your feelings resolved. However, being able to acknowledge them will send an authentic message to others who may be struggling. Then move on to team communication. If this change affects a large group, it won’t be feasible for you to meet with each person individually. In that case, work closely with your management team to be sure they understand what is happening and how their groups may be affected. Ask for their guidance on the best ways to support their individual teams. They should be close to their concerns and priorities. If they are not tuned in, this is a different management challenge for you to solve. Consider a variety of options. An “allteam” meeting where you can explain what’s going on, create context for the reasons for the new changes, and express empathy with the fatigue can lay the groundwork. Cultivate change ambassadors. They may be your managers or they may be influential team members. Invest time in them to nurture an additional two-way channel of communication. At the beginning of this initiative, managing the human aspect of change should be your top priority. Make sure you set aside enough hours in your day to do it justice.

This may require you to set other work aside. What can be delayed? There may be tasks that will change anyway as your new initiative is rolled out. Put these on hold if you can. Realistically, too, there are always lower-value responsibilities that can be deprioritized. Look at delegation opportunities. You may need to let others take on tasks you’d normally do. It will be worth it. Moving into the logistical aspects of change, think of yourself as the conductor of the orchestra. Make a plan with your team and others affected by the changes, then turn the leadership over to them. You will be most effective in helping problem solve and remove barriers. Lastly, identify ways to inspire, motivate and refresh the people who are affected by the change. Recognizing that change can be exhausting, can you give them a little extra personal time off? It’s a tangible recognition of their need to replenish their energy. Be creative and ask them what would be most valued. Treating your team as partners in this change every way you can will be the best way to manage their change fatigue. ©2019 Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

for older Americans is health care costs,” Hamrick says. “The older we get, the more likely it is we’re going to have an increasing need for health care services. In some cases, there will be illness and, in some cases, there will catastrophic illness. That can be very expensive.” A typical couple who retire this year at age 65 is estimated to need $285,000 in today’s dollars for medical expenses in retirement, according to Fidelity Investments. That hefty price tag doesn’t include what may be needed for long-term care. Rising health care costs are proving to be an issue as Americans find fewer tools available in their retirement planning toolboxes. As pensions have disappeared, individuals have had to take more responsibility for funding their own retirements, Hamrick says. “We urge Americans as early as possible in their working lives to plan for retirement by taking advantage of a 401(k) through an employer and trying to fund the retirement as aggressively as one can possibly afford,” he says. “The older one gets the more obvious it becomes how well they have been planning for retirement, and, unfortunately, if many Americans haven’t sufficiently saved for retirement then they have to seek at least part-time work in their senior years.” Methodology To construct our ranking, Bankrate looked at eleven public and private datasets related to the life of a retiree. The study examined five categories (weightings in parentheses): affordability (40%), crime (5%), culture (15%), weather (15%) and wellness (25%). Affordability was calculated using scores from the 2019 Cost of Living Index from the Council for Community and Economic Research, the percentages of people who needed to see a doctor but could not because of cost in the past 12 months from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and rankings for income, property and sales tax rates from the Tax Foundation’s 2019 State Business Tax Climate Index. Crime was calculated using the property and violent crime rates per 100,000 inhabitants for each state from the FBI’s 2017 Crime in the United States report. Culture was calculated using the number of arts, entertainment and recreation establishments per capita, restaurants per capita and adults 65 and older per capita from the U.S. Census Bureau. Weather was calculated using the average daily temperature from 1985 through 2018 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Hawaii’s temperature was calculated using the available data from the Honolulu weather station. Wellness was calculated using the rankings from the Gallup-ShareCare Wellbeing Index, the number of places providing services for the elderly and people with disabilities per capita from the U.S. Census Bureau and the number of health care benchmarks states achieved or exceeded in the National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Reports provided by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. For this study, Bankrate only looked at the benchmarks that included data for all 50 states. ©2019 Bankrate.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Trucking industry weighs sleep apnea as a safety issue for drivers by Janet Moore

Chris Peters sat in his rig at Stockmen’s Truck Stop in South St. Paul, Minn., recently, contemplating his next truckload and seeking cool refuge from Minnesota’s stifling heat. All around, big trucks logistics lined up in neat formation as drivers settled in their cabs to get some much-needed rest. Peters, a Nebraska-based professional truck driver for nearly 15 years, is an anomaly: He sleeps like a baby. “I could take a nap right now,” he said. But many other drivers in the notoriously high-stress industry aren’t so lucky. Research SUPER CROSSWORD

from the University of Minnesota, Morris suggests that the sleep disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea is a serious safety problem — not only for the nation’s truck drivers, but for the motorists who share the road with them. That extensive body of research found drivers who did not treat the sleep disorder had a preventable crash risk five times higher than those who sought treatment. Highly publicized crashes in recent years involving drowsy truck drivers and railroad engineers have highlighted the importance of proper rest in the hard-charging industry. A Hibbing, Minn., truck driver with a long history of sleep apnea was jailed last year “THAT’S MY CLUE”

after he “blacked out” behind the wheel, killing a 31-year-old man in 2015, according to media reports. “Standard tractor-trailers weigh about 80,000 pounds fully loaded,” said Stephen Burks, an economics professor who leads the Truckers and Turnover Project at Morris, and a former truck driver himself. “If a tractor-trailer collides with a car, the car generally loses.” Although the Obama administration supported mandatory screening of truck drivers for sleep apnea, President Donald Trump reversed course, part of his broader strategy of mitigating government regulations. The issue has surfaced in congressional hearings as recently as this spring, and mandatory testing still has champions in government, although it’s unclear whether they have any traction. More screening? Despite the lack of a federal mandate calling for truck drivers to be screened for sleep apnea, the U.S. Department of Transportation does require a medical examination in order to hold a commercial driver’s license. It’s up to the doctor performing the exam to determine whether the driver needs sleep apnea testing. How pervasive is the problem? Among the 1.87 million U.S. nonfarm commercial drivers estimated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 17% to 28% are expected to have at least mild obstructive sleep apnea based on studies of commercial drivers, Burks said. Obstructive sleep apnea involves a pause in breathing during sleep lasting at least 10 seconds. Left untreated, the disorder may lead to all sorts of health problems, including high blood pressure, heart disease, mood and memory lapses and drowsy driving, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Chicago-based truck driver Bob Stanton was diagnosed with sleep apnea in 2002 after experiencing chest pains while unloading cargo at a Sears store. After he “went through a lot of administrative malarkey,” he was fitted with a continuous positive airway pressure

(CPAP) mask that sends a constant flow of air pressure to the throat during sleep, ensuring it stays open. The mask changed his life, he said. “It was like night and day.” Stanton, who has since launched a patient support group called Truckers For A Cause, said the ease of diagnosis and treatment for truckers with sleep apnea has improved greatly over the past 15 years. “It’s gone from about a month off from work to no time lost now,” he said, noting the stigma has lessened, as well. Green Bay, Wis.-based trucking firm Schneider, which worked with Burks on his research, screens all new drivers for sleep apnea and pays for treatment, if necessary. Schneider began screening in 2006, becoming the first large-scale employer to do so. “Our goal is to make sure drivers come home, and we want to make sure the motoring public is safer, as well,” said Tom DiSalvi, Schneider’s vice president of driver training and compliance. Schneider employs about 15,000 drivers. But not all trucking firms can afford to test and treat drivers, and research on the topic of sleep apnea is controversial. “Safety is paramount in our business so we’d say yes to the question of screening,” said John Hausladen, president of the Minnesota Trucking Association. “But then it gets into how.” Some in the industry question the veracity of the sleep apnea research. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association opposes mandatory screening and says its own research shows no link between drivers with sleep apnea and commercial motor vehicle crashes. “There hasn’t been any real research that links the two,” said Andrew King, a research analyst with the Missouri group’s foundation. Furthermore, “we have a problem with putting in place mandates that are more about benefiting someone’s pocketbook rather than actually improving highway safety,” added Norita Taylor, the association’s Continued on next page.

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Continued from page 2. investment in a QOF is sold or exchanged, or December 31, 2026.” If the QOF investment held for more than five years, there is a 10% exclusion of the deferred gain; more than seven years, 10% becomes 15%. If held for at least 10 years, the investor is eligible for an increase in basis of the QOF investment “equal to its fair market value on the date the QOF investment is sold or exchanged.” The most recent or second round of regulations or guidance was issued by the IRS back in April after an earlier public hearing, and reportedly permits tangible property acquired after December 31, 2017 under a market rate lease to qualify as “qualified opportunity zone business property” if, during “substantially all of the holding period of the property” (at least 90% of the QOF’s or qualified zone business’s holding period) “substantially all of the use of the property was in a qualified opportunity zone” (at least 70% in a qualified zone). Furthermore, it was noted that the partnership or corporation must be a qualified OZ business for at least 90% of the QOF’s holding period. Cathy Kottwitz, a CPM with Guiderock

Commercial Realty, emphasized that those who are interested in opportunity zone investments consult with legal and tax professionals to ensure all steps are handled appropriately to meet program requirements. When asked about the big benefits over the longer term, Kottwitz noted the designated census tracts as areas “severely economically limited for a prolonged period. “However,” she continued, “because of the longer holding periods required under the opportunity zone program in order to maximize tax protections, this is a mechanism best suited for investors with a long horizon rather than those looking to generate cash quickly. In theory, this may mean that projects could account more for community impact rather than just near-term monetary gains.” One of the concerns, which was also addressed in the July 9 public hearing, centers on gentrification and how to protect residents from displacement as redevelopment occurs, Kottwitz noted. “As communities work to solve problems and provide opportunities in these low-income areas, it will be particularly important to be watchful of the impact to the low-income populations the program is supposed to help,” she said.

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Immersive or distracting? Regal L.A. Live to experiment with ‘ambient’ movie theater tech by Ryan Faughnder

Faced with greater competition, movie theaters have tried multiple experiments to upgrade the cinematic experience, including bigger and brighter screens and rumentertainment bling seats. But a major challenge for exhibitors is to make the experience more enticing without resorting to gimmickry. One Los Angeles theater, Regal L.A.

Live, is experimenting with an idea that executives say strikes the right balance between so-called enhancement and sensory overload. The downtown Los Angeles multiplex plans to introduce immersive multi-screen cinema technology in one of its auditoriums this fall, thanks to a deal between L.A. Live developer AEG and French theater circuit CGR Cinemas. Financial details were not disclosed.

The revamped 190-seat Regal auditorium will feature a traditional screen at the front, like any other theater. But the audience will also be flanked by five LED screens on each side that will flood moviegoers’ peripheral vision with lights and colors based on what’s playing on the main screen. For example, if you’re watching a scene that takes place in the African desert, the LED panels might shower the audience with

Forget owning stuff: The growing subscription economy by Kevin Stankiewicz

Matthew George and his girlfriend, Lauren Biller, had made up their minds: “Doctor Strange” was the movie they wanted to watch. George thought it was on one of Biller’s subscriptrends tion video streaming services. He just couldn’t remember which one it was. Netflix? No. Hulu? Nah. Amazon Prime? Nope. “You just had to go through all these different buckets,” George, 33 of Columbus, said. “It just gets overwhelming in general.” Instead of buying DVDs and storing them on a shelf, Biller and millions of other people subscribe to video streaming services that bring films right to their television, computer, phone or other device. It’s all part of an ever-growing subscription economy that shows little signs of slowing. For some, like George, it might already feel overwhelming. But it’s a trend that, for many reasons — including shifting consumer preferences and the benefits it affords businesses — experts predict will continue expanding its reach. It’s gotten to the point where there’s an app called Truebill that will help you track monthly subscriptions. You can subscribe to the premium version for $3 a month. Subscription services for products are particularly appealing for younger people, according to recent research from consulting firm McKinsey & Company. Subscribers are more likely to be ages 25 to 44 and live in urban areas, and the median number of e-commerce subscriptions people had was two, the research

Trucking industry Continued from preceding page. spokeswoman. The potential cost to the industry for testing and treatment of drivers with sleep apnea is $740 million to $12.8 billion, according to the independent drivers’ association. Many employers don’t cover the costs of screening or treatment, leaving drivers to pick up the tab. Kevin Boyette, a Florida-based long-haul truck driver, isn’t a fan of new regulations. “I feel that we’re being singled out, it’s like what else can you do to disqualify me from driving a truck?” he said while cleaning out his cab at Stockmen’s. The wiry Boyette says he stays in shape by loading and unloading his trailer and keeping an eye on his diet. “I’m not a medical expert, but you’re sedentary on this job, you can gain weight,” he said. “You can come up with a hundred different ways to say there’s a problem, but is it a problem?” ©2019 Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

shows. Not all subscriptions are the same, despite their widespread presence. There are those for digital content, where traditional ownership of movies, music or software is forgone. Digital subscriptions can be attractive because they limit clutter, said Mike Mueller, 33, of Columbus. For Mueller, the music-streaming service Spotify, which costs $9.99 a month, “is a life saver,” he said. “If I had the same interest in music that I do now, but was living in the ’80s, I’d have crates of stuff,” he said, but that stuff wouldn’t fit in his tiny apartment. In other instances, it’s about the possibility of trying something new — a new recipe, a new clothing item, a new plant. That’s why Julie Miller, 31, of Grandview Heights, subscribed for two years to Birchbox, which ships four or five makeup and beauty-related products each month, and Winc, a wine subscription. “It was interesting to get wines that you cannot just get at the grocery store,” she said. A recurring payment also gets you a product such as ethically raised meat shipped monthly through a company called Moink. Or you can get two just-add-alcohol cocktail mixers in a box each month from Columbus-based Simple Times Mixers, which just moved production to Gahanna, Ohio. Dog toys and treats from BARK, which has a Columbus office, can show up at the doorstep, too. Even well-known brands such as Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams have added subscription programs. For businesses, monthly subscriptions allow for easier revenue forecasts, and the continuous customer contact increases feedback, making it easier to adjust products or services to fit evolving needs, said Daniel McCarthy, a professor at Emory University’s Goizueta School of Business who studies subscription services. For consumers, the allure is sometimes predicated on convenience, like Dollar Shave Club, which delivers razors and other grooming products. While some may decry the growing popularity of subscription services as a sign of laziness, having essential products delivered routinely to your door isn’t a new concept. After all, before refrigerators, the ice man brought ice to homes. It was common for milk to be delivered, too. The glut of streaming services — which will only intensify as Disney and NBCUniversal prepare to launch their own — aren’t the only subscriptions causing people to feel overwhelmed. McCarthy said sometimes the physical products being offered come too frequently, causing the goods to pile up. It’s a reason why some people unsubscribe, he said. “They’re not consuming the product as quickly as it’s being shipped to them,” he said,

using a drawer full of razors as an example. “Now when they’re getting them, they’re going, ‘ugh.’” As both types of subscription services continue growing, it’s important to consider how reasonable it is financially to have a dozen of them, for example. McCarthy said be believes there is a “non-negligible” amount of people who don’t check their bank statements each month, leaving them slightly unsure how much they spend on subscriptions. But the more subscriptions people have, the less likely they’ll be able to operate that way, McCarthy predicted, saying it’s easier to spot hundreds of dollars gone each month than $40. Miller agreed, though she said she watches her statement closely. She canceled both Winc and Birchbox when she was between jobs, a time when she said cutting back on spending was important. “It’s something to be aware of, because it could get out of control,” she said. ©2019 The Columbus Dispatch (Columbus, Ohio) Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

ambient hues of sky-blue, sun-like yellow and billowing tan sand. But crucially, viewers won’t have to turn their necks to catch any additional onscreen action. “When you’re watching the movie, you actually feel very immersed into the film,” said Shelby Russell, a senior vice president at L.A. Live. “It enhances the mood of each of the scenes.” La Rochelle-based CGR launched the concept known as ICE (Immersive Cinema Experience) in France about 2½ half years ago, the company said. The initiative was successful, and ICE Immersive accounted for 75% of CGR’s box office revenue in 2018, according to the firm. Thirty-two of CGR’s 680 auditoriums are now ICE theaters. Regal L.A. Live will be the first U.S. theater to employ the technology. If it works, CGR hopes to expand to other American cineplexes. Executives did not say how much tickets will cost, but like other premium formats such as Imax and RealD, they will be more expensive than standard admissions. Other companies have tried to innovate the theatrical experience as theaters face growing threats from popular TV shows, streaming and video games. Results have been mixed, though. 4DX, which uses seat movements, water and scent effects, operates in more than 620 theaters around the world, according to the technology’s South Korean developer CJ Group. On the other hand, Barco Escape, a once promising idea for a three-screen theatrical design, failed to catch on. Belgium-based Barco closed its Barco Escape unit last year. Jocelyn Bouyssy, managing director of Continued on page 22.

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Apollo 11’s achievement still dazzles Thirty months after setting the goal of sending a mission 239,000 miles to the moon, and returning safely, President John F. Kennedy cited a story the Irish author Frank O’Connor told about his boyhood. Facing the challenge of EORGE a high wall, O’Connor and his ILL playmates tossed their caps over it. Said Kennedy, “They had no choice but to follow them. This nation has tossed its cap over the wall of space.” Kennedy said this on Nov. 21, 1963, in San Antonio. The next day: Dallas. To understand America’s euphoria about the moon landing 50 years ago, remember 51 years ago: 1968 was one of America’s worst years — the Tet Offensive in Vietnam, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy assassinated, urban riots. President Kennedy’s May 25, 1961, vow to reach the moon before 1970 came 43 days after Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first person to enter outer space and orbit the Earth and 38 days after the Bay of Pigs debacle. When Kennedy audaciously pointed to the moon, the United States had sent only a single astronaut on a 15-minute suborbital flight. Kennedy’s goal was reckless, and exhilarating leadership. Given existing knowledge and technologies, it was impossible. But Kennedy said the space opinion program would “serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills.” It did. The thrilling story of collaborative science and individual daring is told well in HBO’s 12-part “From the Earth to the Moon,” and PBS’s three-part “Chasing the Moon,” and in the companion volume with that title, by Robert Stone and Alan Andres, who write: “The American effort to get to the moon was the largest peacetime government initiative in the nation’s history. At its peak in the mid-1960s, nearly 2 percent of the American workforce was engaged in the effort to some degree. It employed more than 400,000 individuals, most of them working for 20,000 different private companies and 200 universities.” The “space race” began as a Cold War competition, military and political. Even before Sputnik, the first orbiting satellite, jolted Americans’ complacency in 1957 (10 days after President Dwight D. Eisenhower sent paratroopers to Little Rock’s Central High School), national security was at stake in the race for rockets with ever-greater thrusts to deliver thermonuclear warheads with ever-greater accuracy. By 1969, however, the Soviet Union was out of the race to the moon, a capitulation that anticipated the Soviets’ expiring gasp, two decades later, when confronted by the technological challenge of President Ronald Reagan’s Strategic Defense Initiative. By mid-1967, a majority of Americans no longer thought a moon landing was worth the expense. But it triggered a final flaring of postwar confidence and pride. “The Eagle has landed” came as defiant last words of affirmation, at the end of a decade that, Stone and Andres note, had begun with harbingers of a coming culture of dark irony and satire: Joseph Heller’s novel “Catch-22” (1961) and Stanley Kubrick’s film “Dr. Strangelove” (1964). Photos of Earth taken from the moon were said to herald a global sense of humanity’s common destiny. Osama bin Laden was 12 in 1969. Stone and Andres say Apollo 11 was hurled upward by engines burning “15 tons of liquid oxygen and kerosene per second, producing energy equal to the combined power of 85 Hoover Dams.” People spoke jauntily of “the conquest of space.” Well. The universe, 99.9 (and at least 58 other 9s) percent of which is already outside Earth’s atmosphere, is expanding (into we know not what) at 46 miles per second per megaparsec. (One megaparsec is approximately 3.26 million light-years.) Astronomers are studying light that has taken perhaps 12 billion years to reach their instruments. This cooling cinder called Earth, spinning in the darkness at the back

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America, Google and me: My Senate speech Recently, at the invitation of Sen. Ted Cruz, I spoke to the Senate Judiciary Committee about Google’s having placed more than 60 Prager University videos on its restricted list. Any family that filters out ENNIS pornography and violence cannot see those particular videos RAGER on YouTube (which is owned by Google); nor can any school or library. This statement is as much about what I and PragerU stand for as it is about Google. Those interested in viewing the presentation can do so here: It is an honor to be invited to speak in the United States Senate. But I wish I were not so honored. Because the subject of this hearing—Google and YouTube’s (and for that matter, Twitter and Facebook’s) suppression of internet content on ideological grounds—threatens the future of America more than any external enemy. In fact, never in American history has there been as strong a threat to freedom of speech as there is today. Before addressing this, however, I think it important that you know a bit about me and the organization I co-founded,

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of beyond, is a minor speck of residue from the Big Bang, which lasted less than a billionth of a trillionth of a trillionth of a second 13.8 billion years ago. The estimated number of stars — they come and go — is 100 followed by 22 zeros. The visible universe (which is hardly all of it) contains more than 150 billion galaxies, each with billions of stars. But if there were only three bees in America, the air would be more crowded with bees than space is with stars. The distances, and the violently unheavenly conditions in “the heavens,” tell us that our devices will roam our immediate cosmic neighborhood, but in spite of Apollo 11’s still-dazzling achievement, we are not really going anywhere. The Washington Post

Prager University—PragerU, as it often referred to. I was born in Brooklyn, New York. My late father, Max Prager, was a CPA and an Orthodox Jew who volunteered to serve in the U.S. Navy at the start of World War II. My father’s senior class thesis at the City College of New York was on anti-Semitism in America. Yet, despite his keen awareness of the subject, he believed that Jews living in America were the luckiest Jews to have ever lived. He was right. Having taught Jewish history at Brooklyn College, written a book on antisemitism and fought Jew-hatred my whole life, I thank God for living in America. It breaks my heart that a vast number of young Americans have not only not been taught how lucky they are to be Americans but have been taught either how unlucky they are or how ashamed they should be. opinion It breaks my heart for them because contempt for one’s country leaves a terrible hole in one’s soul and because ungrateful people always become unhappy and angry people. And it breaks my heart for America because no good country can survive when its people have contempt for it. I have been communicating this appreciation of America for 35 years as a radio talk show host, the last 20 in national syndication with the Salem Radio Network—an organization that is a blessing in American life. One reason I started PragerU was to communicate America’s moral purpose and moral achievements, both to young Americans and to young people around the world. With a billion views a year, and with more than half of the viewers under age 35, PragerU has achieved some success. My philosophy of life is easily summarized: God wants us to be good. Period. God without goodness is fanaticism and goodness without God will not long endure. Everything I and PragerU do emanates from belief in the importance of being a good person. That some label us extreme or “haters” only reflects on the character and the broken moral compass of those making such accusations. They are the haters and Continued on next page.

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Retailers announced plans to close 5,400 stores last year. This year, they’ve already hit 7,100 by Lauren Zumbach

The number of store closures announced in the first half of 2019 has already outstripped the number retailers announced in all of 2018. More than two dozen chains, from Payless ShoeSource to Party City, have said they plan to shutter about 7,100 stores, up from about 5,400 throughout all of 2018, according to commercial real estate information firm CoStar Group. Many of the locations retailers announced plans to close this year are smaller, easier-to-fill shops than the department stores and big-box chains that closed economy in prior years, said Drew Myers, senior consultant at CoStar. And even though retailers announced plans to close more stores during the first half of this year, CoStar estimates that they left less vacant retail space than they did during the first half of 2018 — an estimated 72 million square feet this year versus 110 million last year. That matters because smaller stores are usually easier to replace. There are a lot more companies interested in moving into boutiques than multistory department stores, Myers said. Another relative bright spot: Other than a handful of chains like Payless, Gymboree and Dressbarn, many of the retailers closing stores this year are only shuttering a fraction of their stores, said Ryan Mulcunry, executive vice president with Great American Group, a company that helps retailers liquidate closing stores. In prior years, retailers announcing widespread store closures tended to be those that “didn’t have a reason to exist,” Mulcunry said. Those companies are gone, and many of the retailers closing stores now are trying to adapt and strengthen the stores that remain, he said. Some are also offsetting at least some closures with new openings. CoStar estimates retailers have announced new stores totaling 38 million square feet in the first half of 2019, compared with 43 million throughout 2018. “It’s not Armageddon or the apocalypse,” Mulcunry said. Here’s a rundown of retailers that have said they plan to close stores so far this year: Apparel and department stores A handful of apparel chains closed their U.S. stores

America, Google and me Continued from preceding page. extremists. PragerU releases a five-minute video every week. Our presenters include three former prime ministers, four Pulitzer Prize winners, liberals, conservatives, gays, blacks, Latinos, atheists, believers, Jews, Christians, Muslims and professors and scientists from MIT, Harvard, Stanford and a dozen other universities. Do you think the secretary-general of NATO; or the former prime ministers of Norway, Canada or Spain; or the late Charles Krauthammer; or Philip Hamburger, distinguished professor of law at Columbia Law School, would make a video for an extreme or hate-filled site? The idea is not only preposterous; it is a smear. Yet, Google, which owns YouTube, has restricted access to 56 of our 320 five-minute videos and to other videos we produce. “Restricted” means families that have a filter to avoid pornography and violence cannot see that video. It also means that no school or library can show that video. Google has even restricted access to a video on the Ten Commandments ... Yes, the Ten Commandments! We have repeatedly asked Google why our videos are restricted. No explanation is ever given. But of course, we know why: because they come from a conservative perspective. Liberals and conservatives differ on many issues. But they have always agreed that free speech must be preserved. While the left has never supported free speech, liberals always have. I therefore appeal to liberals to join us in fighting on behalf of America’s crowning glory—free speech. Otherwise, I promise you, one day you will say, “First they came after conservatives, and I said nothing. And then they came after me. And there was no one left to speak up for me.” Thank you. Copyright 2019 Creators.com

entirely. All of the roughly 2,100 North American Payless shoe stores closed by late June, and all 798 Gymboree and Crazy 8 kids’ clothing stores in North America have closed. U.K.-based Topshop closed all 11 U.S. stores, and Dressbarn said in May it would shut down all of its roughly 650 stores, including 25 in Illinois. Accessories and clothing chain Charming Charlie is the latest to join. Closing sales began at all 261 stores, after the company filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in less than two years earlier this month. Some retailers only cut certain stores, like J.C. Penney, which said it would close 18 department stores and nine home and furniture stores in 2019. Saks Off Fifth expects to close 15 stores by the end of the year and Chico’s FAS plans to close about 100 Chico’s, 90 White House Black Market and 60 Soma locations over the next three years. About 60 to 80 are expected to close in the 2019 fiscal year. Other apparel retailers said they will offset at least some closures with new stores, including Victoria’s Secret, which expects to close 53 stores this year while opening two Victoria’s Secret and 3 Pink stores. Gap is closing 230 by the end of 2020 but opening some stores under other brands, including about five new Old Navy and Athleta stores opening in Illinois in the fall. Abercrombie & Fitch plans to close up to 40 stores but also open 40 across its Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids and Hollister brands. Foot Locker said it would close 165 and open 80 during the 2019 fiscal year, Francesca’s is closing at least 30 but opening four, and J. Crew said it would close 20 stores but open one J. Crew and 10 under its

Madewell brand. Specialty retailers Big-box retailers Party City and Bed Bath & Beyond expect to close 45 and 40 stores in 2019, respectively. Bed Bath & Beyond warned it may add to the list of closing stores, but also plans to open 15 new stores. Signet Jewelers is closing 150 of its more than 3,300 stores, with “limited” new openings. Pier 1 plans to close 57 during the 2020 fiscal year and Build-A-Bear Workshop plans to close up to 30 stores in the next two years, about half of which will be in North America. Bath & Body Works and jewelry retailer Pandora both said they expect to open enough new stores to more than offset planned closures. General retailers Bankrupt Green Bay, Wis.-based chain Shopko decided to close all remaining stores and wind down its business. Discount retailer Fred’s has closed or is planning to close 422 stores, more than three of four stores it had in February, according to a firm that said it had been hired to conduct closing sales. Others are only closing a fraction of stores, including CVS, which expects to close 46 pharmacy stores during the second quarter of 2019, and Family Dollar. Parent company Dollar Tree said it will close up to 390 Family Dollars during the 2019 fiscal year, but it’s also remodeling at least 1,000 and converting 200 to the Dollar Tree brand. ©2019 Chicago Tribune Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

Tech giants’ meeting with Trump sets stage for US-China talks by Shawn Donnan, Jenny Leonard and Ian King

The U.S. and China are moving closer to their first faceto-face trade negotiations in months, with a meeting between tech chief executives and President Donald Trump recently marking another step toward easing a ban on sales to China’s Huawei Technologies Co. The White House invited many of the economy United States’ biggest technology companies to discuss economic issues including a possible resumption of sales to Huawei. Trump and senior administration officials met with CEOs from Alphabet Inc.’s Google, Broadcom Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Intel Corp., Micron Technology Inc., Western Digital Corp. and Qualcomm Inc., according to White House spokesman Judd Deere. “The CEOs expressed strong support of the president’s policies, including national security restrictions on United States telecom equipment purchases and sales to Huawei,” Deere said. “They requested timely licensing decisions from the Department of Commerce, and the president agreed.” The meeting between government officials and U.S. technology leaders may assuage Chinese concern that one of its largest technology companies is under existential threat from a blacklisting. But lawmakers and others in the administration who oppose any relief for Huawei could stymie any tentative progress in resolving a trade dispute between the world’s two largest economies. Chinese state media hailed signs of progress on Huawei as part of what it called efforts to display “sincerity and goodwill’’ by both sides. Any easing of restrictions on Huawei is expected to be met with a resumption of Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans and other agricultural commodities. The moves, which followed a meeting between Trump and China’s Xi Jinping in Japan late last month, are meant to clear the way for a trip to China by U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin as soon as next week. Such a trip would mark the first high-level negotiating mission to China since talks broke down in May. National Economic Council director Larry Kudlow and Mnuchin led the meeting, which also included Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. Lighthizer attended as well, according to people familiar with the gathering. It was called to inject a business perspective into a debate that has often been driven by an intelligence and national security community eager to see an outright ban on Huawei, one of the people said. Xiaomeng Lu, international policy manager and head of

the China practice at Access Partnership, said the meeting is an opportunity for U.S. companies to demonstrate how resuming sales to Huawei’s consumer business can help American corporations innovate better and outperform the Chinese telecoms giant in the long run. Trump will very likely face backlash from Congress if he chooses to allow shipments to the Chinese telecom giant, especially after The Washington Post reported that the company helped build North Korea’s 3G network in a potential violation of U.S. export control laws. Many U.S. lawmakers, including hawks in Trump’s own party, are opposed to the president’s approach on the issue and have made the case for a complete decoupling of supply chains that would cut off Huawei from American components. “At every turn, we learn more and more about what a malign actor Huawei is,” Sens. Tom Cotton and Chris Van Hollen said in a statement following the Post report. The revelation underscores Huawei’s serial violations of U.S. law, they added, saying it’s crucial Congress pass legislation they’ve sponsored. A spokesman for the Commerce Department, which oversaw the blacklisting of Huawei in May, declined to comment. Most of those invited are suppliers of technology to Huawei, one of the biggest makers of smartphones and computer-network equipment. The chipmakers in particular have said that a blanket ban on doing business with the Chinese company may do more harm than good to U.S. national security. Many of the components they supply to Huawei can be easily obtained from companies elsewhere and jeopardizing their access to their biggest market risks cutting them off from revenue that’s vital to investing in their ability to maintain the U.S. lead in semiconductors, they’ve argued. Intel said in an emailed statement after the meeting that the company appreciated the opportunity to share its “perspective on economic issues, including how the current trade situation with China impacts the critical US semiconductor industry." Chinese companies, meanwhile, have begun asking U.S. exporters about buying agricultural products and also applied for exemptions from China’s retaliatory tariffs on the goods, state-run Xinhua News Agency reported recently. The Chinese government met recently with domestic soybean buyers about a plan to purchase more U.S. supplies, according to people familiar with the situation. That could include waiving China’s retaliatory tariffs, but details have not been decided yet, the people said. With China’s top leadership likely to be out of Beijing Continued on page 20.

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LEGAL NOTICES MBJ legal notice instructions The following are some guidelines to consider when posting legal notices with the Midlands Business Journal: 1. Submit a written notice in either Microsoft Word or as a PDF document to Beth Grube at legals@mbj.com, fax to 402-758-9315 or mail: 1324 S. 119th St. Omaha, NE 68144. For trade names, submit a copy of approved (bar code in upper right hand corner) Application For Registration of Trade Name from the Secretary of State to the same email address. Please include your billing address and the desired duration you’d like your notice to run (trade names run for only one week). 2. You will receive a confirmation and price quote. Legal notices, except for trade names, are charged per line. The flat fee for a trade name is $50. Payment options are cash or check. 3. Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday for a notice to start publishing that Friday. 4. All costs include fees to file the notice with the Secretary of State and/or any appropriate courts. 5. You will receive a paid invoice copy and a courtesy proof of the notice the first week it runs and a copy of the affidavit filed with the courts the last week.

PHILLIP G. WRIGHT, Attorney 103 East 4th Street Papillion, Nebraska 68406 NOTICE OF FILING OF LEGAL SEPARATION TO: RANDY KITCHEN whose exact whereabouts are unknown. You are hereby notified that your wife, Cheryl Ann Kitchen, has sued you and has filed papers with the Clerk of the District Court of Sarpy County, Nebraska, found at Case ID: CI 19-915 requesting a legal separation from you. In order to defend this lawsuit, you must file an answer to the Complaint within 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice or a judgment will be obtained against you. First publication July 12, 2019, final July 26, 2019 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that JLC Enterprises, L.L.C., a Nebraska professional limited liability company, is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its registered office at 5605 S. 126th Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. The general nature of the business is to engage in and do any lawful business, other than banking or insurance, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and for all other purposes authorized by law, to the extent as natural persons might or could do. The limited liability company was formed on July 5, 2019. Its affairs shall be conducted by the members pursuant to an Operating Agreement duly adopted by the company. Johnathan L. Colling, Organizer First publication July 12, 2019, final July 26, 2019 MARY E. VANDENACK, Attorney VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska 68118 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HERITAGE PINNACLE HOLDINGS LP Notice is hereby given that HERITAGE PINNACLE HOLDINGS LP 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 16934 Frances Street, Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68130. The agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118-3121. First publication July 12, 2019, final July 26, 2019 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HUDSON HOUNDS LLC Husker Hounds 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 is 3570 S 203rd Cir, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The name, street and mailing address of the initial agent for service of process is Amen Business Law, L.L.C., 3420 Cape Charles Rd W, Lincoln, NE 68516. First publication July 12, 2019, final July 26, 2019 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Titan Comic Pressing, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 5, 2019, Titan Comic Pressing, LLC was organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, with a designated office at 12805 Westwood Lane, Omaha, NE 68144. The Company’s initial agent for service of process is Patrick Cavanaugh, whose address is 12805 Westwood Lane, Omaha, NE 68144. First publication July 12, 2019, final July 26, 2019 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ALO, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ALO, LLC has been organized as a NE professional limited liability company, under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 18416 Dewey Ave Elkhorn, NE 68022. The Registered Agent of the Company is Andrea L Oster 18416 Dewey Ave Elkhorn, NE 68022. First publication July 12, 2019, final July 26, 2019

IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS TO CROSS-CLAIM TO: All Persons Having or Claiming Any Interest in the Following Described Property: A parcel of land located in the Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 9, Township 16 North, Range 33 East of the 6th P.M. in Douglas County, Nebraska, described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Section 9, Township 16 North, 13 East of the 6th P.M. in Douglas County, Nebraska; thence South 869.2 feet , which line is also 24.6 feet East of the center of the fire hydrant at road intersection ½ mile south; thence turning an angle 83°50’ to the left and proceeding south 83°50’ East along the center of existing County Road Macadem a distance of 115.1 feet; thence South 80°40’ East along the center of County Road Macadem a distance of 1047.3 feet; thence South 82°55’ East along the center of County Road Macadem a distance of 491.7 feet; thence South 88°33’ East along the center of County Road Macadem a distance of 178.3 feet; thence North 75°05’ East along the center of County Road Macadem a distance 275.6 feet; thence North 69°00’ East along the center of County Road Macadem a distance of 253.2 feet to the Southwest corner of Tract, to be conveyed; and point of beginning; thence North 0°55’ West along the West edge of said Tract a distance of 236.7 feet; thence North 89°05 East along said North edge of Tract a distance 92.0 feet; thence South 0°55’ East along the East edge of said Tract a distance of 197.6 feet to the Southeast corner of Tract to be conveyed and centerline of existing County Road Macadem pavement; thence South 69°00’ West along the centerline of County Road Macadem a distance of 100.0 feet to the point of beginning, Real Names Unknown. You are hereby notified that on the 11th day of June, 2019, CrossClaimant Matthew J. McGowan filed a Cross-Claim in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska against you and each of you in Case No. CI191053, the object and prayer of said Cross-Claim being to obtain a decree of the Court quieting the title of said Plaintiffs and Cross-Claimant in and to: A parcel of land located in the Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 9, Township 16 North, Range 33 East of the 6th P.M. in Douglas County, Nebraska, described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Section 9, Township 16 North, 13 East of the 6th P.M. in Douglas County, Nebraska; thence South 869.2 feet , which line is also 24.6 feet East of the center of the fire hydrant at road intersection ½ mile south; thence turning an angle 83°50’ to the left and proceeding south 83°50’ East along the center of existing County Road Macadem a distance of 115.1 feet; thence South 80°40’ East along the center of County Road Macadem a distance of 1047.3 feet; thence South 82°55’ East along the center of County Road Macadem a distance of 491.7 feet; thence South 88°33’ East along the center of County Road Macadem a distance of 178.3 feet; thence North 75°05’ East along the center of County Road Macadem a distance 275.6 feet; thence North 69°00’ East along the center of County Road Macadem a distance of 253.2 feet to the Southwest corner of Tract, to be conveyed; and point of beginning; thence North 0°55’ West along the West edge of said Tract a distance of 236.7 feet; thence North 89°05 East along said North edge of Tract a distance 92.0 feet; thence South 0°55’ East along the East edge of said Tract a distance of 197.6 feet to the Southeast corner of Tract to be conveyed and centerline of existing County Road Macadem pavement; thence South 69°00’ West along the centerline of County Road Macadem a distance of 100.0 feet to the point of beginning, The Cross-Claim further prays that you and each of you be forever barred from having or claiming any right, title, interest or ownership in and to said real estate or any part thereof, and for such other and further relief as equity requires. You and each of you are hereby notified that you are required to answer said Cross-Claim on or before the 2nd day of September, 2019. MATTHEW J. McGOWAN, Cross-Claimant, By: Mark S. Dickhute #17586, 955 No. Adams St., Suite 1, Papillion, Nebraska 68046 Email:dickhutelaw@gmail.com Tel: 402/614-4060 First publication July 19, 2019, final August 2, 2019 ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SMOCK PROPERTIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Smock Properties, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, 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. The Company was organized for the purpose of engaging in the transaction of any lawful business and the performance of any lawful activities that a limited liability company may engage in under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Company shall have perpetual existence unless dissolved in accordance with its Certificate of Organization, its Operating Agreement or the Limited Liability Company Act. Unless otherwise provided in the Company’s Operating Agreement, the affairs of the Company are to be managed by its managing member. First publication July 19, 2019, final August 2, 2019 BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 10305 Joseph Circle La Vista, Nebraska 68128 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF THE RUDE SHRIMP CO.SHRIMP DECK, 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 The Rude Shrimp Co.- Shrimp Deck, LLC The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery-Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 10305 Joseph Circle, La Vista, NE 68128. The designated office is located at 801 N. Front Street, Suite 9, Waterloo, Nebraska 68069. Lisa Lahners, Member First publication July 12, 2019, final July 26, 2019

RICHARD L. ANDERSON, Attorney C R O K E R , H U C K , K A S H E R , D e W I T T, A N D E R S O N & GONDERINGER, L.L.C. 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DRLB 34, LLC The name of the limited liability company is DRLB 34, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Richard L. Anderson, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124. First publication July 12, 2019, final July 26, 2019 RICHARD L. ANDERSON, Attorney C R O K E R , H U C K , K A S H E R , D e W I T T, A N D E R S O N & GONDERINGER, L.L.C. 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DRLB 12, LLC The name of the limited liability company is DRLB 12, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Richard L. Anderson, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124. First publication July 12, 2019, final July 26, 2019 RICHARD L. ANDERSON, Attorney C R O K E R , H U C K , K A S H E R , D e W I T T, A N D E R S O N & GONDERINGER, L.L.C. 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DRLB 56, LLC The name of the limited liability company is DRLB 56, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Richard L. Anderson, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124. First publication July 12, 2019, final July 26, 2019 BREASCH FINANCE & TAX CONSULTING INC. 4879 S 132nd Avenue Omaha, NE 68137 CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF OLD WORLD ROOFING LLC A NEBRASKA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 1. The name of the limited liability company is OLD WORLD ROOFING LLC 2. The period of duration for OLD WORLD ROOFING LLC is perpetual. 3. OLD WORLD ROOFING 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 OLD WORLD ROOFING LLC in Nebraska is 8974 J Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127. 5. The name and address of the registered agent for OLD WORLD ROOFING LLC in Nebraska is David Baratta, 8974 J Street, Omaha NE 68127. 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. Paul Taylor and Old World Inc, organizer(s) of OLD WORLD ROOFING LLC has signed the Foregoing Certificate of Organization effective this 3th of June, 2019. First publication July 12, 2019, final July 26, 2019 AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), JOSHUA RAUMAKER You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 03/26/2019 on Case Number CI19-7159, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $160.83, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 08/26/2019 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly. CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication July 12, 2019, final July 26, 2019 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF CONVERSION OF FOR ELEPHANTS, INC. INTO FOR ELEPHANTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that For Elephants, Inc. has been converted into For Elephants, a Nebraska nonprofit corporation under the laws of the State of Nebraska. 1. The name of the nonprofit Corporation is For Elephants. 2. The nonprofit Corporation is a public benefit corporation. 3. The Registered Office of the nonprofit Corporation is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. 4. The name and address of the Incorporator is as follows: Justina A. Piatek, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. 5. The Corporation shall have no members. 6. The Articles of Conversion and Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on July 3, 2019. First publication July 12, 2019, final July 26, 2019

Midlands Business Journal • JULY 26, 2019 • LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF KAZ CHRISTOPHER LONG, P.C., L.L.O. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that KAZ CHRISTOPHER LONG, P.C., L.L.O., has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the Registered Office of the Company is 209 South 19th Street, #525, Omaha, Nebraska 68102, and its initial Registered Agent is KAZ LONG. The purpose of the Corporation is to engage in the Profession of Law. The Corporation is a Professional Corporation within the meaning of Section 21-2205 of the Nebraska Corporations Code. The total number of shares which the Corporation shall have the authority to issue is 10,000 shares of Common Stock. The Incorporators are: Kaz Long, 209 South 19th Street, #525, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. The Professional Corporation commenced its existence on January 1, 2019, and its Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State and its duration is perpetual. KAZ LONG, Incorporator First publication July 12, 2019, final July 26, 2019 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF AESTHETIC WELLNESS, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that AESTHETIC WELLNESS, INC., is incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a registered office at 2011 South 189th Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The registered agent is VALERIA KETTLEHUT. The general nature of the business is to operate a general spa 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 spa 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 3, 2019, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by a Board of Directors, the number of directors to be provided in the By-Laws, and the officers shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, and such other officers as shall be designated in the By-Laws. ANTHONY L. GROSS, Incorporator CATHERINE L. WHITE, Incorporator 3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, NE 68124 First publication July 12, 2019, final July 26, 2019 NICK R. TAYLOR, Attorney FITZGERALD, SCHORR, BARMETTLER & BRENNAN, P.C., L.L.O. 10050 Regency Circle, 200 Regency One Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3794 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR19-1036 Estate of Bryan Lynne Klopping, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on July 12th, 2019, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Decedent and that Sarah E, Mann Strong, whose address is 6936 North 86th Lane, Glendale, Arizona 85305, was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of the Estate. Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 30, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before September 19, 2019 or be forever barred. CARROL L. MILLS Registrar First publication July 19, 2019, final August 2, 2019 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 STEPHEN L. BARTLETT LLC The name of the Company is Stephen L. Bartlett LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 8008 North 124th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68142. 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 July 5, 2019. First publication July 12, 2019, final July 26, 2019 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 FKLJ VENTURES, LLC The name of the Company is FKLJ Ventures, 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 July 15, 2019. First publication July 19, 2019, final August 2, 2019 BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 10305 Joseph Circle La Vista, Nebraska 68128 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MARTIN FIREWORK GROUP, 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 Martin Firework Group, LLC The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery-Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 10305 Joseph Circle, La Vista, NE 68128. The designated office is located at 1015 N. 98th Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68137. Jim Prchal, Member First publication July 12, 2019, final July 26, 2019

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF DAOUDIS SUPPORT SERVICES, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DAOUDIS SUPPORT SERVICES, INC., is incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a registered office at 15902 Bancroft Court, Apt. #1137, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The registered agent is MOHAMAD JAMAL DAOUDI. The general nature of the business is to operate a general counseling 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 counseling 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 5, 2019, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by a Board of Directors, the number of directors to be provided in the ByLaws, and the offi¬cers 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 July 12, 2019, final July 26, 2019 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF TRISTAN & HEATHER, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TRISTAN & HEATHER, 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 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 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 5, 2019, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by a Board of Directors, the number of directors to be provided in the By-Laws, and the officers shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, and such other officers as shall be designated in the By-Laws. ANTHONY L. GROSS, Incorporator CATHERINE L. WHITE, Incorporator 3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, NE 68124 First publication July 12, 2019, final July 26, 2019 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF HAJ SERVICES, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that HAJ SERVICES, INC., is incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a registered office at 7113 North 154th Street, Bennington, Nebraska 68007. The registered agent is JO ANN HAJEK. The general nature of the business is to operate a general computer software services business, to own, operate and perform services of every kind and nature whatsoever, which are not inconsistent with law, which are necessary, suitable, proper, convenient or expedient to the operation of a general computer software services business. The authorized capital stock is $10,000.00, consisting of 10,000 shares of stock having a par value of $1.00 each, which stock shall be paid for wholly or partly by cash, by labor, by personal property and by real property. The corporation became a corporate body on June 6, 2019, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by a Board of Directors, the number of directors to be provided in the By-Laws, and the officers shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, and such other officers as shall be designated in the By-Laws. ANTHONY L. GROSS, Incorporator CATHERINE L. WHITE, Incorporator 3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, NE 68124 First publication July 12, 2019, final July 26, 2019 DENNIS P. LEE, Attorney LEE LAW OFFICE 2433 South 130th Circle, Suite 300 P.O. Box 45947 Omaha, Nebraska 68145 NOTICE OF SUIT TO: RYAN MERRILL DAVIS, 8206 Wilson Dr #2, Omaha NE 68127, you are hereby notified that on May 29, 2019, AMERICAN FAMILY MUTUAL INS. Co., S.I. filed a suit against you in the Douglas County Court at docket CI19-11749, the object in prayer of which was to secure a judgment against you in the amount of $42,010.00, 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 26th day of August, 2019, the Petition against you will be considered as true and judgment will be entered against you accordingly. First publication July 5, 2019, final July 26, 2019 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Joan Getscher, Realtor, L.L.C., a Nebraska professional limited liability company, is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its registered office at 3220 S. 185th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The general nature of the business is to engage in and do any lawful business, other than banking or insurance, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and for all other purposes authorized by law, to the extent as natural persons might or could do. The limited liability company was formed on July 16, 2019. Its affairs shall be conducted by the members pursuant to an Operating Agreement duly adopted by the company. Joan Getscher, Organizer First publication July 19, 2019, final August 2, 2019

C R O K E R , H U C K , K A S H E R , D e W I T T, A N D E R S O N & GONDERINGER, L.L.C. 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF THE PLAZA 133 OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. The Plaza 133 Owners Association, Inc. has been incorporated under the Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation Act on July 10, 2019. The corporation is a mutual benefit corporation. The street address of the corporation's registered office is 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and the name of the initial registered agent at that office is Martin P. Pelster. The corporation will have members. Steven G. Ranum, Incorporator First publication July 19, 2019, final August 2, 2019 ROBERT J. KMIECIK, Attorney STINSON LLP 1299 Farnam Street, Suite 1500 Omaha, Nebraska 68102-1818 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Milan Laser Tri-Cities, LLC Notice is hereby given that a Nebraska limited liability company named Milan Laser Tri Cities, LLC (the “Company”) was formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office of the Company is 17645 Wright Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68130 and the Company’s initial agent for service of process at such address is Abe Schumacher. First publication July 19, 2019, final August 2, 2019 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Buldyk’s Custom Services, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the Company’s designated office is 7402 Blondo St, Apt 3, Omaha, NE 68134, and the name of the registered agent at such address is Anton Buldyk. The general nature of the business is any legal and lawful activity allowed pursuant to the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act and the laws of the State of Nebraska and elsewhere. The Company commenced business on 6/30/2019 and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be managed by its managers. Anton Buldyk, Member First publication July 19, 2019, final August 2, 2019 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Kyzer Construction, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the Company’s designated office is 11316 Burdette Cir. Omaha, NE 68164, and the name of the registered agent at such address is Michael Sanford. The general nature of the business is any legal and lawful activity allowed pursuant to the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act and the laws of the State of Nebraska and elsewhere. The Company commenced business on 6/17/2019 and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be managed by its managers. Michael Sanford, Member First publication July 19, 2019, final August 2, 2019 AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), ANA C CASTRO SANDOVAL You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 04/18/2019 on Case Number CI19-9480, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $413.99, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 09/02/2019 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly. CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication July 19, 2019, final August 2, 2019 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 RUSS HOVALDT, INC. 1. The name of the Corporation is Russ Hovaldt, Inc. 2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 Shares having a par value of $1.00 each. 3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: 1125 S 103rd 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 July 11, 2019, when Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State. 5. The name and address of the Incorporator is: Taylor C. Dieckman, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68124. First publication July 19, 2019, final August 2, 2019 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 OEC REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that OEC Real Estate Holdings, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 16353 Webster Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. 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 11, 2019. First publication July 12, 2019, final July 26, 2019

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LEGAL NOTICES KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF QOZ CAPITAL, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that QOZ Capital, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 9735 Fieldcrest Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Jeffrey D. Sharp, 9735 Fieldcrest Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The limited liability company commenced business on July 15, 2019. First publication July 19, 2019, final August 2, 2019 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 P39, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that P39, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 9735 Fieldcrest Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Jeffrey D. Sharp, 9735 Fieldcrest Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The limited liability company commenced business on July 15, 2019. First publication July 19, 2019, final August 2, 2019 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF NAVIGATE OMAHA REAL ESTATE, P.C. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that NAVIGATE OMAHA REAL ESTATE, P.C., has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the Registered Office of the Company is 14901 Bodmer Street, Bennington, Nebraska 68007, and its initial Registered Agent is BRIGETTE MARTINEZ. The purpose of the Corporation is to engage in the Profession of Real Estate. The Corporation is a Professional Corporation within the meaning of Section 21-2205 of the Nebraska Corporations Code. The total number of shares which the Corporation shall have the authority to issue is 10,000 shares of Common Stock. The Incorporators are: Brigette Martinez, 14901 Bodmer Street, Bennington, Nebraska 68007. The Professional Corporation commenced its existence on January 17, 2019, and its Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State and its duration is perpetual. BRIGETTE MARTINEZ, Incorporator First publication July 12, 2019, final July 26, 2019 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given the registration with the Nebraska Secretary of state’s office of Zianya Properties, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: The name of the company is Zianya Properties, LLC. Registered agent and office of Zianya Properties, LLC at 4104 S 42nd Street, Omaha, NE 68107. Initial members: Armando Salgado. 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 on July 2019 for the perpetual duration and is managed by its members. First publication July 19, 2019, final August 2, 2019 JAMES R. SACOMAN, Attorney 2580 South 90th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68124-2092 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR19-1048 Estate of JERALD CHILDERS, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on July 15, 2019, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Clerk-Magistrate issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Deceased and that KIRK A. CHILDERS., whose address is 7111 North 57th Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68152 has been informally appointed Personal Representative of this estate. Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 30, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before September 19, 2019 or be forever barred. CARROL L. MILLS Registrar First publication July 19, 2019, final August 2, 2019 AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), GENE S MARR You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 04/25/2019 on Case Number CI19-9761, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $206.12, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 09/02/2019 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly. CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication July 19, 2019, final August 2, 2019 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of POC Collaborative, LLC Notice of organization is hereby given that POC Collaborative, LLC has been organized in accordance with the laws of the state of Nebraska, commencing 5/1/19. The designated office address is 3105 N 24th St, Omaha, NE 68110. The registered agent is Blair Freeman Group, 4616 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE, 68132. First publication July 19, 2019, final August 2, 2019

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Loewe Creations LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 26, 2018, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore. Derek V. Loewe will wind up the company’s business and affairs. The Company will have no remaining assets or liabilities. First publication July 19, 2019, final August 2, 2019 LEGACY DESIGN STRATEGIES 9859 South 168th Avenue Omaha, NE 68136 Notice of Organization Platinum Interiors & Design, LLC Notice is hereby given that Platinum Interiors & Design, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial agent for service of process as John Diamantis, and with its initial designated office at 8213 N 127th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68142. First publication July 19, 2019, final August 2, 2019 PHILIP S. MURANTE, Attorney Murante Law, LLC 1125 S. 119th Street Omaha, NE 68144 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State forming Boardwalk Commons, Inc. (“Boardwalk”) on June 25, 2019. Boardwalk is a mutual benefit nonprofit corporation with its principal office located at 13340 California Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68154. Boardwalk’s registered agent and Incorporator is Philip S. Murante, addressed at 1125 S. 119th, Omaha, NE 68144. Boardwalk shall be comprised of members. Boardwalk shall exist perpetually until dissolved by its Board or Directors or operation of law. Upon dissolution, after winding up all affairs, Boardwalk shall dispose of its assets to one or more exempt entities, within the meaning of IRC § 501(c)(3). First publication July 19, 2019, final August 2, 2019 PHILIP S. MURANTE, Attorney MURANTE LAW, LLC 1125 S. 119th Street Omaha, NE 68144 NOTICE OF SUIT TO MATT AMOURA A/K/A MAHER AMOURA D/B/A DAYSPRING PRINTING Benzo-81, LLC filed a complaint in the County Court of Douglas County on February 6, 2019, docketed as case CI 19-3041. The Complaint brought a claim for breach of contract under which the plaintiff seeks $8,456.86, plus additional rent, late charges, and other amounts that continue to accrue under the contract, costs of the suit, pre-judgment and post-judgment interest and other relief as the Court may grant. You are required to answer the Plaintiff’s complaint on or before August 19, 2019 or the Plaintiff may be entitled to a judgment accepting all allegations in the complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly. First publication July 19, 2019, final August 2, 2019 KELLOGG & PALZER, P.C. 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6 Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2647 NOTICE OF DOMESTICATION/INCORPORATION OF BENNING FARM AND TRUCK, INC. You are hereby notified that the below applicant has filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State Articles of Domestication and Articles of Incorporation, including the following information: Domestication/Corporation Name: BENNING FARM AND TRUCK, INC. Address of Initial Designated Office: 10828 Old Mill Rd., Suite 6, Omaha, NE 68154 Registered Agent: Jeffrey T. Palzer Shares: The aggregate number of shares which the corporation shall have the authority to issue is 10,000 shares of common stock and the par value of each of said shares shall be $1.00. The entity was originally incorporated in Iowa on December 22, 2008, and date of first use in Nebraska June 18, 2019. First publication July 19, 2019, final August 2, 2019 DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BLAND ANALYTICS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bland Analytics, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 450 Regency Parkway, Suite 340, 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 July 19, 2019, final August 2, 2019 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given the registration with the Nebraska Secretary of state’s office of Dominiclean, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: The name of the company is Dominiclean, LLC . Registered agent and office of Dominiclean, LLC at 2221 Vinton Street, Omaha, NE 68108. Initial members: Ingris M Sanchez de Huldeen. 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 on July 2019 for the perpetual duration and is managed by its members. First publication July 26, 2019, final August 9, 2019

JAMES R. SACOMAN, Attorney 2580 South 90th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68124-2092 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR19-933 Estate of TODD R. RAY, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on June 25, 2019, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Clerk-Magistrate issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Deceased and that ROBERT B. SLECHTA, whose address is 112736 Marth Street, Omaha, NE 68144 has been appointed Personal Representative of this estate. Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 30, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before September 19, 2019 or be forever barred. CARROL L. MILLS Registrar First publication July 19, 2019, final August 2, 2019 NOTICE OF MERGER Notice is hereby given, that Harvey Oaks Baptist Church (d/b/a Converge Church), with a registered office at 14515 Harvey Oaks Ave, Omaha, NE, 68144, filed articles of merger with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 18, 2019, to merge with Eagle Heights Church, 17111 L St, Omaha, NE, 68135. Harvey Oaks Baptist Church will be the surviving corporation. First publication July 19, 2019, final August 2, 2019 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 CROWD PROPERTIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Crowd Properties, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 9818 Fieldcrest Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on July 11, 2019. First publication July 19, 2019, final August 2, 2019 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given the registration with the Nebraska Secretary of state’s office of Glow Solutions, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: The name of the company is Glow Solutions, LLC. Registered agent and office of Glow Solutions, LLC at 14022 Manderson Plaza Apt.301, Omaha, NE 68164. Initial members: Gloria Reyes Fermin and Quincy Lee Atwater. General nature of the business is the commercial and residential cleaning and to transact any and all lawful business for which limited liability companies are allowed by statute. The LLC was organized on June 2019 for the perpetual duration and is managed by its members. First publication July 19, 2019, final August 2, 2019 DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF SITE DEVELOPMENT LEASE SIX OZ FUND, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Certificate of Organization of Site Development Lease Six OZ Fund, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been amended to change the name of the company to NIC OZ Fund, LLC. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 27, 2019. First publication July 12, 2019, final July 26, 2019 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION FOR GLOBAL COOPERATION A NON PROFIT. Registered Office 1322 S 163 AVE Omaha 68130. Registered agent Leigh Gudeman at above address. First publication July 19, 2019, final August 2, 2019 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given the registration with the Nebraska Secretary of state’s office of Innova Solutions, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: The name of the company is Innova Solutions, LLC. Registered agent and office of Innova Solutions, LLC at 4011 L Street, Omaha, NE 68107. Initial members: Stefani B Mayorga Molina & Salvador Guardado Ramirez. 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 on July 2019 for the perpetual duration and is managed by its members. First publication July 26, 2019, final August 9, 2019 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Personal Corporation Notice is hereby given the registration with the Nebraska Secretary of state’s office of Z&Z Real Estate, P.C., under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: The name of the company is Z&Z Real Estate, P.C.. Registered agent and office of Z&Z Real Estate, P.C., at 18611 Polk Street, Omaha, NE 68135. Initial directors: Yamy Salgado. General nature of the business is to transact professional Real Estate services any and all lawful business for which a Professional Corporation are allowed by statute. The professional corporation was incorporated on July 2019 for the perpetual duration and is managed by its directors. First publication July 26, 2019, final August 9, 2019

Midlands Business Journal • JULY 26, 2019 • LEGAL NOTICES ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MLD PROPERTIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MLD Properties, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 331 Village Pointe Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68118 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 26, 2019, final August 9, 2019 BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF KEIM RANCH AT BRUSH CREEK, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Keim Ranch at Brush Creek, LLC. 1. The name of the limited liability company is Keim Ranch at Brush Creek, LLC. 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 July 26, 2019, final August 9, 2019 MATTHEW T. PAYNE, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ROYCE CV, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Royce CV, LLC. 1. The name of the limited liability company is Royce CV, 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 July 26, 2019, final August 9, 2019

DAVID J. SKALKA, Attorney C R O K E R , H U C K , K A S H E R , D E W I T T, A N D E R S O N & GONDERINGER, L.L.C. 2120 S. 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF EXSULTATIO AQUA, LLC The name of the limited liability company is Exsultatio Aqua, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 5933 North 166th Court, Omaha, NE 68116. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is David J. Skalka, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124. First publication July 26, 2019, final August 9, 2019 STEVEN G. RANUM, Attorney CROKER, HUCK, KASHER, DEWITT, ANDERSON & GONDERINGER, L.L.C. 2120 S. 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MATIX NE, LLC The name of the limited liability company is Matix NE, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 14301 FNB Parkway #100, Omaha, NE 68154. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Steven G. Ranum, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124. First publication July 26, 2019, final August 9, 2019

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that An Khang Realty, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the Company’s designated office is 1910 S. 44th St, Suite 101, Omaha, NE 68105, and the name of the registered agent at such address is Tran & Associates Law, LLC. The general nature of the business is any legal and lawful activity allowed pursuant to the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act and the laws of the State of Nebraska and elsewhere. The Company commenced business on 7/9/2019 and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be managed by its managers. Khanh Tran, Member First publication July 26, 2019, final August 9, 2019

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that YCR Holdings, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the Company’s designated office is 2214 S 86th Ave, Omaha, NE 68124, and the name of the registered agent at such address is Yuri Paskar. The general nature of the business is any legal and lawful activity allowed pursuant to the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act and the laws of the State of Nebraska and elsewhere. The Company commenced business on 6/27/2019 and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be managed by its managers. Yuri Paskar, Member First publication July 26, 2019, final August 9, 2019

BREASCH FINANCE & TAX CONSULTING INC. 4879 S 132nd Avenue Omaha, NE 68137 CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF SHE WANDERS LLC A NEBRASKA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 1. The name of the limited liability company is SHE WANDERS LLC 2. The period of duration for SHE WANDERS LLC is perpetual. 3. SHE WANDERS 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 SHE WANDERS LLC in Nebraska is 8604 Kilpatrick Parkway, Bennington, Nebraska 68007. 5. The name and address of the registered agent for SHE WANDERS LLC in Nebraska is Cindy Breasch, 4879 S 132nd Ave., Omaha NE 68137 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. Morgan Rader and Kassie Boston, organizer(s) of SHE WANDERS LLC has signed the Foregoing Certificate of Organization effective this 9th day of July 2019. First publication July 26, 2019, final August 9, 2019 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 GEMINI CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC The name of the Company is Gemini Capital Partners, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 2111 South 67th Street, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68106. 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 July 22, 2019. First publication July 26, 2019, final August 9, 2019 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 ROSE INVESTMENTS, LLC The name of the Company is Rose Investments, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 12337 Douglas Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. 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 May 31, 2019. First publication July 26, 2019, final August 9, 2019 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Bruenco LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 1879 N 153rd Plz, Omaha, NE, 68154. The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Mike Bruening 1879 N 153rd Plz, Omaha, NE, 68154. First publication July 26, 2019, final August 9, 2019 BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 10305 Joseph Circle La Vista, Nebraska 68128 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CTB, 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 CTB, LLC The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery-Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 10305 Joseph Circle, La Vista, NE 68128. The designated office is located at 14520 Burdette Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68106. Terry Taulborg, Member First publication July 26, 2019, final August 9, 2019 BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 10305 Joseph Circle La Vista, Nebraska 68128 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SDL INVESTMENTS, 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 SDL Investments, LLC The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery-Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 10305 Joseph Circle, La Vista, NE 68128. The designated office is located at 5030 S. 135th Street, Omaha, NE 68137. Sarah M. Ullsperger, Member First publication July 26, 2019, final August 9, 2019 DENNIS P. LEE, Attorney LEE LAW OFFICE 2433 South 130th Circle, Suite 300 P.O. Box 45947 Omaha, Nebraska 68145 NOTICE OF SUIT TO: CHLOE M. MCMANIS, 2805 South 126th Plaza #7, Omaha NE 68144, you are hereby notified that on June 13, 2019, Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC. filed a suit against you in the Douglas County Court at docket CI19-13059, the object in prayer of which was to secure a judgment against you in the amount of $13,251.84, 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 16th day of September , 2019, the Petition against you will be considered as true and judgment will be entered against you accordingly. First publication July 26, 2019, final August 16, 2019

JAMES R. SACOMAN, Attorney 2580 South 90th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68124-2092 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR19-1074 Estate of FRANK L. BEST, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on July 19, 2019, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, KIMBERLY L. TAYLOR, whose address is 801 Blue Mountain Road, Roswell, New Mexico, 88201-9457, has been informally appointed Personal Representative of this estate. Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 30, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before September 26, 2019 or be forever barred. Kelly J. Golden Clerk of the County Court First publication July 26, 2019, final August 9, 2019 WESLEY E. HAUPTMAN, Attorney 17826 Monroe Street Omaha, Nebraska 68135 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR19-1083 Estate of CORRINE MAY TABORSKY, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on July 19th, 2019, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Decedent and that Suzanne TaborskyBarba, whose address is 536 W. Linden Street, Louisville, CO 80027 was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of the Estate. Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 30, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before September 26, 2019 or be forever barred. Kelly J. Golden Clerk of the County Court First publication July 26, 2019, final August 9, 2019 AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), LESLIE DOLLINGER You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 04/30/2019 on Case Number CI19-10209, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $159.89, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 09/09/2019 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly. CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication July 26, 2019, final August 9, 2019 AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), BARBARA J COOPERWOOD You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 04/23/2019 on Case Number CI19-9469, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $109.46, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 09/09/2019 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly. CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication July 26, 2019, final August 9, 2019 AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), ROBERT W BURKLEY, KAREN BURKLEY DBA BURKLEY ENVELOPE CO. You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 02/21/2019 on Case Number CI19-4945, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $7,690.27, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 09/09/2019 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly. CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication July 26, 2019, final August 9, 2019 AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), JOHN L WRIETH & JODY A WRIETH You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 02/13/2019 on Case Number CI19-4489, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $1,937.90, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 09/09/2019 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly. CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication July 26, 2019, final August 9, 2019

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LEGAL NOTICES DENNIS P. LEE, Attorney LEE LAW OFFICE 2433 South 130th Circle, Suite 300 P.O. Box 45947 Omaha, Nebraska 68145 NOTICE OF SUIT TO: BRADLEY S. BATTER, 2322 Ridgewood Ave, Omaha NE 68124, you are hereby notified that on June 13, 2019, FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY, LLC filed a suit against you in the Douglas County Court at docket CI19-13061, the object in prayer of which was to secure a judgment against you in the amount of $9,741.06, 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 16th day of September, 2019, the Petition against you will be considered as true and judgment will be entered against you accordingly. First publication July 26, 2019, final August 16, 2019

DENNIS P. LEE, Attorney LEE LAW OFFICE 2433 South 130th Circle, Suite 300 P.O. Box 45947 Omaha, Nebraska 68145 NOTICE OF SUIT TO: RUTH C. MCKINLEY, 13726 HARRISON PLAZA APT 412, OMAHA NE 68137-4174, you are hereby notified that on April 26, 2019, CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORP. filed a suit against you in the Douglas County Court at docket CI19-9241, the object in prayer of which was to secure a judgment against you in the amount of $8,421.73, 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 16th day of September, 2019, the Petition against you will be considered as true and judgment will be entered against you accordingly. First publication July 26, 2019, final August 16, 2019

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Intuitive Consulting, LLC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Intuitive Consulting, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 605 N. 6th Street, Springfield, NE 68059. The Registered Agent of the Company is Sheila M. Brazda, 605 N. 6th Street, Springfield NE 68059. First publication July 26, 2019, final August 9, 2019

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: Strategic Benefits Name of Applicant: Strategic Benefit Consultants, LLC Address: 2429 N 143rd Ave Omaha, NE 68164 Applicant is a Limited Liability Company If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska Date of first use of name in Nebraska: 01/2018 General nature of business: Insurance Agency MICHAEL MANDOLFO Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative July 26, 2019

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: LEIGHTON DISTRICT Name of Applicant: LEIGHTON AVE SHOPPING CENTER, LLC Address: 222 S. 15TH ST., SUITE 1404S, OMAHA, NE 68102 Applicant is a Limited Liability Company If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: NEBRASKA Date of first use of name in Nebraska: JULY 1, 2019 General nature of business: SHOPPING DISTRICT TOM LANGAN Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative July 26, 2019

C R O K E R , H U C K , K A S H E R , D e W I T T, A N D E R S O N & GONDERINGER, L.L.C. 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: Zen Windows Omaha Name of Applicant: Matix NE, LLC Address: 14301 FNB Pkwy #100 Omaha NE 68154 Applicant is a Limited Liability Company If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska Date of first use of name in Nebraska: July 2019 General nature of business: Windows and Door Sales and Installation MATT WENNINGER Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative July 26, 2019

As corporate HQs move jobs downtown, Chicago suburbs wonder what will take their place By Ryan Ori and Lauren Zumbach

Even after years of high-profile office moves from the suburbs to downtown Chicago, the current predicament of Lake County, Ill., stands out. The far north suburban county is bracing for the loss of about 2,700 office jobs by early next year, from prominent companies Walgreens Boots Alliance, Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. and Mondelez International. Meanwhile, it’s unclear what drugmaker AbbVie’s $63 billion deal to buy Ireland’s Allergan will mean for area employment. Abbvie has 9,300 workers in Lake County, making it the county’s largest employer. real estate History indicates corporate campuses in Deerfield, Ill., and nearby suburbs — and the homes and businesses those high-paying office jobs support — can weather the storm. But the challenge has only intensified as more companies move jobs to downtown Chicago, in pursuit of younger workers who want to live in the city. “I do not think the sky is falling, by any stretch,” said Kevin Considine, president and CEO of economic development group Lake County Partners. By now, Chicago’s suburbs are familiar with the challenge of retaining their largest corporations and replacing those that have left. Suburban companies in recent years have shifted thousands of jobs downtown in pursuit of young, urban workers. McDonald’s, Kraft Heinz, Motorola Mobility, Hillshire Brands, Gogo, Wilson Sporting Goods, Motorola Solutions and Beam Suntory are examples of companies that have moved their headquarters downtown in the past few years. Others, such as Walgreens, have established large offices in the city while retaining suburban headquarters. On June 25, Japanese drugmaker Takeda said the already announced shutdown of its U.S. headquarters in Deerfield would come by year’s end, and work at the 1,000-employee campus will shift to the Boston area after Takeda’s acquisition of Irish drugmaker Shire. That same day, North Chicago-based AbbVie announced it would buy Allergan. Those changes come as Deerfield prepares for Walgreens’ relocation of 1,300 jobs to Chicago’s Old Post Office redevelopment in the next few months, as well as snack-maker Mondelez’s shift of 400 jobs to Chicago’s Fulton Market district next spring. “It’s a concern,” said Brad Joseph, principal at Chicago-based real estate investment firm Core Acquisitions, which owns a building in the Parkway North office complex in Deerfield. “You can’t ignore the expansion that’s going on in Fulton Market and the West Loop that’s attracted a lot of suburban companies. “But we think there’s still a critical mass in the north suburbs that is attractive. We still see the northern suburbs being in play for a long time, whether it’s millennials moving back to the suburbs or the great existing companies there today. It’s not a one-company town.” Early this year, Core Acquisitions demonstrated confi-

Tech giants’ meeting with Trump Continued from page 15. from early August for their annual seaside conclave, people close to the talks say there is a narrow window for a face-toface meeting in the coming two weeks. Mnuchin, Lighthizer and their Chinese counterparts talked by phone last week for the second time since the two nations’ presidents met. Separate to the possible agricultural purchases, China announced new measures to further open up the nation’s financial sector to foreign investors. Foreign companies will be able to take a stake in or control entities including wealth management units of commercial lenders, pension fund managers and currency brokers. The changes weren’t announced as directly related to the trade talks with the U.S., but American criticism of China’s protection of various domestic markets is a core issue in the ongoing trade tensions. ©2019 Bloomberg News Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

dence in the office market by buying a 100,000-square-foot building that will become vacant when insurer Markel Corp. moves out in January. Interest from potential tenants has been strong, Joseph said. There are precedents to support such confidence. When spirits-maker Beam Suntory moved its headquarters to Chicago’s Merchandise Mart in 2017, Caterpillar quickly signed a lease to fill the space in Deerfield, moving its headquarters from Peoria, Ill. In another high-profile move in the northern suburbs — although just south of Lake County — Kraft’s massive former Northfield headquarters didn’t sit empty for long after the newly formed Kraft Heinz relocated to Chicago’s Aon Center in 2016. In that instance, an existing suburban behemoth, Medline Industries, bought the 679,000-square-foot building and made it the health care supplies company’s new headquarters as part of a company expansion. Takeda can hope for a similar result, as the company seeks a buyer for its 770,000-square-foot campus along the Tri-State Tollway and Lake Cook Road. The company has yet to comment on the process to sell its campus, other than to say it wants to complete a deal before April, the end of its fiscal year. The three-building property has some of the highest-quality office space in the northern suburbs, and its location adds to the appeal, real estate experts say. The 70-acre campus also includes land, and zoning approval in place, to build a fourth building — for more offices or something else, such as a hotel or apartments. “Is it bad news that a company like that is leaving and vacating three buildings?” said Dan McCarthy, an office tenant broker at Jones Lang LaSalle. “It’s not great, but it creates an opportunity for a user like we saw with the Kraft building or for a speculative investor who likes the location and the asset and wants to take the risk of finding a user for it. It’s a great opportunity for somebody.” The village has received some inquiries from prospective buyers and is passing them on to Takeda, said Deerfield Village Manager Kent Street. Some have been interested in the entire site, and others in taking just a portion of it, he said. Deerfield would prefer a single user so the town would only be working with one owner. “It’s all very preliminary, but they’re asking good questions, so some work is being done to investigate the site,” Street said. Empty office space Overall suburban office vacancy was 22.8% during the second quarter, compared with 11.3% downtown, according to JLL. Lake County vacancy was 24.6%, second-highest among six suburban submarkets. During the quarter, downtown landlords were seeking rents 76% higher overall than owners of suburban buildings. For the highest-quality office space, rent was 80% higher downtown than in the suburbs last year, compared with a difference of 46% in 2012, according to JLL. Pockets of strength remain in suburbs, such as Oak Brook and Schaumburg, Ill., surrounded by amenities such as retail and entertainment. It’s yet to be seen what will become of McDonald’s former corporate campus in Oak Brook, which in June was sold to John Paul DeJoria for $40 million. The Paul Mitchell hair products founder has not disclosed plans for the 80-acre property. There are some signs that young workers will return to the suburbs to raise families, as previous generations have done, McCarthy said. “When you combine that with what has been a historically high spread of rent differential, companies are going to have to start taking a look at the suburbs again,” McCarthy said. Deerfield office space also has remained in high demand, in part because of the presence of major corporations that attract companies in related industries. And Lake County as a whole enjoys strong employment. Lake County and Kenosha County, in Wisconsin, collecContinued on next page.

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Employers urged to find new ways to address workers’ mental health by Brian Rinker

In the middle of a work project at a global corporate consulting firm, Katherine Switz was gripped with a debilitating bout of anxiety. Her body froze, her heart raced, her chest tightened, and her mind went blank, which made it nearly impossible for Workplace her to concentrate on a computer screen and do her work. The anxiety lasted three months, likely related to her bipolar disorder. During that time, she felt unable to ask for help from her employers or co-workers, afraid that her poor performance would get her fired or passed over for promotion. “I didn’t know how to ask for help. I didn’t know what to do,” said Switz, 48, who was working as an associate business consultant in Washington, D.C., when the episode occurred. While a diagnosis of cancer might garner sympathy at work and a casserole

to take home to the family, an admission of a psychotic disorder might elicit judgment, fear and avoidance among co-workers. And even if such illnesses are not talked about much, 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. have a mental health disorder, and 1 in 22 adults live with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, major depression or bipolar disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, which includes certain mental health conditions, and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to help them get their jobs done. Some employers also offer mental health support for employees through employee assistance programs, known as EAPs, which provide services such as short-term counseling and referrals to treatment for substance use. Even with those federal protections and existing employer programs, some em-

ployees can be reluctant to ask for help at work. An estimated 8 in 10 workers with a mental health condition don’t get treatment because of the shame and stigma associated with it, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. As a result, the pressure is growing on employers to adopt better strategies for dealing with mental health. California has taken notice and last year passed legislation that makes it the first state to establish voluntary standards for workplace mental health. Under the law, the state will create guidelines to help companies strengthen access to mental health care for their employees and reduce the stigma associated with it. The measure aims to normalize workplace mental health in the same ways that employers already promote physical health, so that an employee having severe mental health symptoms feels comfortable taking

HQs move jobs downtown, Chicago suburbs wonder what will take their place Continued from preceding page. tively added 9,700 jobs in the year leading up to May 2019, a 2.3% increase that outpaced overall job growth in the Chicago metro area, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Lake County’s unemployment rate was 3.4% in May, the lowest it’s been during the past decade. A 2013 report outlining the county’s economic development strategy said losing any of the larger employers in the biopharma industry — such as Takeda — would be “devastating” to the county. Considine, who wasn’t there when the report was written, downplayed the potential impact. “I’ll believe they had their reasons for that opinion, but I think with where the world is now, a focus on health and life sciences has tremendous upside,” Considine said. Takeda was a big employer with 1,000 headquarters jobs, but AbbVie is the county’s largest private employer and Abbott Laboratories, Baxter, Discover and Walgreens are all larger than Takeda, he said. Considine also doesn’t see Takeda’s departure as a sign they were unhappy with Lake County’s business climate. Both Shire and Takeda had operations in Boston and a business unit focused on plasma-derived therapies, which currently employs 600 people, will remain in Bannockburn. “I don’t like it, but I can understand it,” Considine said. He’s more optimistic AbbVie will stay following its recent acquisition of Allergan. “They have been really committed to Lake County and Chicagoland … and I’m not seeing or hearing anything that would make me think otherwise.” AbbVie said it would keep its headquarters in North Chicago, but also said it expected the acquisition to yield $2 billion in annual cost savings by its third year, in part through “elimination of redundant infrastructure.” That will very likely result in some layoffs, but the two companies don’t have much overlap in their businesses, said Damien Conover, health care sector director at Morningstar. That suggests cuts could hit administrative employees, in which case

Allergan would likely be hit harder than its buyer, AbbVie, he said. The housing market Time will tell whether the young workers that companies are seeking in cities will still prefer Chicago to the suburbs as they get older. Home prices have come down on the North Shore and real estate agents said they’re starting to see more millennials, but generally not until they begin forming families and weighing where to send children to school. In the northern suburbs, though, affordable housing options can be hard to come by, especially for single people, said Brad Andersen, managing broker and owner of Griffith, Grant & Lackie Realtors. That can make the area more challenging for young residents, which also means “there’s not much of a social life for a young man or woman in the northern suburbs,” he said. In May, the inventory of detached single-family homes for sale in the North Shore-Barrington region was up 6.1% compared with the same month last year, while the median sales price was down 4.5%, according to Midwest Real Estate Data research provided to the North Shore-Barrington Association of Realtors. “There’s just too much inventory, and buyers are more conscious of what they want,” said Joel Raynes, a Coldwell Banker agent in Winnetka. Both Andersen and Raynes said they saw county and state tax policies affect the suburban housing market more than corporate moves. Workers don’t necessarily follow when their office relocates, whether that means switching jobs or accepting a longer commute, and some who decide to sell their homes were likely already contemplating a move, Raynes said. Community impact Hotels and restaurants closest to Takeda said they’ll miss the company’s business, but hadn’t depended on it. “It’s definitely a concern, but it’s been a long time coming,” said Morgan Stevens, manager of the J. Alexander’s Redlands Grill across the street from Takeda’s offices. The restaurant often saw workers

grabbing lunch, entertaining clients or occasionally hosting afternoon bar parties, Stevens said. But Stevens said Takeda had already begun moving workers and the restaurant hadn’t taken a hit so far. “We’ll have to wait and see,” she said. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites less than a mile from Takeda’s headquarters also benefited from the company’s proximity, said front desk manager Lucretia Johnson. She estimated Takeda’s visitors spent at least 50 nights per year at the hotel. “It’s a customer we’re losing, so it’s always a big deal, but we do have several other businesses in the area sending people to us,” she said. Takeda’s exit will have a dramatic effect on least one institution — Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep, a private high school in Waukegan that requires students to spend five days each month working at area businesses. The work-study program helps offset the cost of tuition and gives students, many of whom come from low-income families, professional experience and exposure to potential careers, said Preston Kendall, president of Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep. Each job, shared by a team of four students, brings the school about $35,000, he said. Takeda had been the school’s biggest partner, providing nine of the 100 jobs in the school’s work-study program, Kendall said. Between Takeda and other companies leaving the program, the school is still trying to find eight more jobs to employ 32 students. Kendall said the high school has good partnerships with other big employers in the area, including AbbVie, which recently agreed to fill nine full-time positions with students, up from seven. But finding companies to partner with can be a challenge. Kendall said there doesn’t seem to be a lot of hiring going on in the area and maintaining connections at some companies has been a challenge as employees working with the school take promotions or switch jobs. “We got kind of hammered, but they’ve (Takeda) been so good to us,” he said. ©2019 Chicago Tribune Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

medical leave, for example, just as a person with cancer might during periods of treatment and recovery. The law was inspired by the California nonprofit group One Mind at Work. The organization had developed a charter of mental health principles to guide companies. But because the law doesn’t have any regulatory teeth, some companies may not see how investing in mental health will make them more competitive in the marketplace. One Mind at Work offers an online calculator tool to estimate how much money they’re losing by not addressing mental health. The estimated annual loss of earnings tied to mental health conditions is at least $190 billion nationwide because of absenteeism and lost productivity. “We want to show tangible economic proof that improving mental health in the workplace is good for business,” said One Mind at Work co-founder Garen Staglin, who is also a private equity investor. The approach is working. Sutter Health, Bank of America, Walgreens, Levi Strauss & Co. and the state of California are among the employers that have signed onto One Mind’s charter and have begun to include strategies to address mental wellness. Some companies provide health coaches, mental health awareness training for managers and peer support groups in the workplace, hoping to build an atmosphere of understanding, so people feel comfortable talking about their conditions and asking for help. Some even have on-site meditation services and wellness centers to help employees access mental health resources, such as free counseling sessions, financial counseling and mobile apps that teach stress-management techniques. San Francisco-based Levi Strauss & Co. has recently given employees access to counseling immediately after emergencies at work. And Sutter Health is creating an online mental health awareness course for all employees that will highlight what it is like to live with a mental illness. Another way companies have been working to support employees is by pressuring their insurers to offer a more robust array of mental health benefits. “Employers can often feel that they’re at the mercy of health plans. But employers have the power of the pocketbook,” said Angela Kimball, acting CEO of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. “They have an enormous ability to change the market by simply demanding better.” Switz now lives in Seattle and is executive director of the Stability Network, a nonprofit organization she founded to reduce mental health stigma in the workplace. The network is made up of a group of educated professionals who speak publicly about what it is like living and working with mental illness. During Switz’s three-month bout with anxiety, she got a poor performance review and nearly lost her job. She was given three months to turn things around. She was assigned to a more focused project that made it easier to manage her anxiety, plus the symptoms began to wane on their own, allowing her to perform like her old high-functioning self. She said she knows that other people Continued on next page.

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North Texas doctor’s diversity mission: More ‘black men in white coats’ by Irena Fischer-Hwang

Dr. Dale Okorodudu appears to be a perfectly ordinary guy: He has a mortgage, a wife and three young children whom he carts around in a black Kia Sorento. The Carrollton resident is a pulmonary and critical care physician careers who specializes in treating lung ailments. But on his time off, Okorodudu juggles running a nonprofit, organizing national summits and — most recently — planning a feature-length documentary film. Not so ordinary, after all. Okorodudu’s activities are devoted to the singular goal of driving up the number of young black men in the field of medicine. “When somebody closes their eyes and thinks about a black male, they think about either an athlete, a musician, or somebody in prison,” says Okorodudu. “We want to add black men in white coats to that stereotype.” Nearly five decades after the civil rights movement, black men account for only 2.9% of applicants to U.S. medical schools, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges, or AAMC. The statistic’s damaging consequences are many: worse outcomes for black patients, mistrust between patients and doctors, and the implicit message that black men don’t belong in the clinic. So implicit, in fact, that one of Okorodudu’s patients — himself a black man — thought that the bespectacled, soft-spoken man at his bedside was hospital transportation staff, not his physician. “I think he was embarrassed, a little bit,” says Okorodudu. It’s a telling symptom of the pernicious narrative forced upon the black community. “The American dream is that you can become whatever you want in society,” says Okorodudu. “But unfortunately, the American dream isn’t told to black boys.” At a recent local storytelling event, Okorodudu, who grew up outside of Houston, talked about the experiences that shaped him as an aspiring medical student. There was the unsolicited judgment from a perfect stranger on an airplane, the racial epithets hurled by professors, not to mention the patient who doubted his professional abilities — all because of the color of his skin. “Insecurity. Powerlessness. Feeling unwanted,” Okorodudu said at the event. “When you’re trying to get into a field that’s as difficult as the medical field, these

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Dr. Dale Okorodudu, M.D. poses for a portrait at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Okorodudu is working to increase the number of black men in medicine through his work and brand, Black Men in White Coats. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News) are barriers that make it very hard to be sions and activities. successful.” But there was still more to do. In 2013, So Okorodudu is spreading a different Okorodudu came across an AAMC report message through his website, Black Men in stating that the percentage of black men White Coats. The site is a one-stop resource applying to medical school in 2011 was portal that has supported hundreds of actually lower than in 2002. young black students through a mentorship “The study emphasized that we had to program, stories highlighting the career reach more people,” he says. “And the best paths of successful health professionals way I knew how was to put out a video.” and information about career-building So he did. By May 2013, his fledgling menopportunities. torship program had evolved into Black “We aim to inspire and give people Men in White Coats, a combination of hope,” says Okorodudu. “Black Men in in-person advising and virtual inspiration White Coats is there to say, ‘You can be through videos. a doctor.’” Okorodudu’s videos have reached even For Okorodudu, hope came in the form those studying the issue, including Dr. of mentor figures and advocates he met Marc Nivet, executive vice president for along the way. To start: his family. “My institutional advancement at UT Southparents are not medical doctors, but they western Medical Center and former chief are Nigerian immigrants” with high ex- diversity officer for AAMC. Nivet was pectations, he says. As the youngest child, impressed by Okorodudu’s efforts, as well he watched his older siblings exceed their as his unique perspective. parents’ high academic standards with “There are a lot of passionate people advanced degrees in computer science, about a lot of issues, so it takes somebody medicine and law. to have the aptitude and the attitude to When Okorodudu set off for college at be successful,” says Nivet. What sets the University of Missouri, he was guided Okorodudu apart is that “he realizes and by emeritus associate professor of pathol- appreciates that as he’s climbing, he has ogy Dr. Ellis Ingram. Motivated by his to lift others.” own medical school experience in a postAfter finishing his residency, OkoroduJim Crow South, Ingram would host early du returned to Texas, where he sees patients weekend morning meetings for minority out of the Dallas Veterans Affairs Medical students applying to medical school. Center. In addition, he performs admin“If they’re staying up partying all night, they didn’t come,” Ingram says, “but Dale was one of those students who would show Continued from page 12. up.” CGR Cinemas and Ice Theaters, said the Okorodudu not only showed up, but success of ICE theaters in France, where it also made a mental note to pay it forward. competes with Imax, bodes well for its U.S. After completing medical school at Misexpansion. Movies such as “Spider-Man: souri, he moved to Duke University for Far From Home” have drawn big crowds his medical residency training. There, he to the format, he said. started his own mentorship program. “The problem with other formats is that “I thought: There are so many kids who they distract the moviegoer from the film,” I should be able to easily mentor who are Bouyssy said through a translator. “(ICE) still in Missouri,” he says. appeals to a very large audience.” He reached into his network and started ©2019 Los Angeles Times an impromptu mentorship program that Distributed by paired younger students with seasoned Tribune Content Agency, LLC. medical workers through monthly discus-

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istrative duties and directs a program for underrepresented minorities in medicine at the UT Southwestern Medical Center. Meanwhile, Black Men in White Coats has grown to include a podcast and summit whose inaugural meeting in February — Black History Month — drew over 1,800 registrants. The mentorship that Okorodudu received during his professional journey gave him the confidence to excel and dream big. So big, in fact, that nobody questions his latest endeavor, a Kickstarter campaign to fund a Black Men in White Coats documentary. The campaign was promoted on NBC’s Today show and has raised over 70% of its $100,000 goal. The campaign ends July 26. “Whatever he says, he’s going to do it!” laughs his wife, Dr. Janai Okorodudu, who practices family medicine. In college, “the first thing he told me was that he’d get a 4.0 GPA as a pre-med,” she says. But, “after he got a 4.0, I stopped doubting him.” According to his family, Dale Okorodudu was single-minded from the start. On a recent Monday evening, he was at the Plano Sports Authority coaching the basketball team that includes his older son and nephew. Watching from the sidelines was his brother, computer scientist Tony Okorodudu, who recalled a young Dale’s obsession with joining the NBA. “There was a point in time when my parents banned Dale from mentioning the word ‘basketball,’” said Tony, “because he talked about it so much in elementary school.” Okorodudu’s boyhood dreams have morphed into a familiar focus and determination. Just before half-time, Janai had to tone down his enthusiastic coaching. “Calm down!” she called from the bleachers. “You’re going to get ejected!” It’s all part of Okorodudu’s hopes for his 8-year-old son. “I want to build up his confidence,” he says. “And I want that confidence on the court to translate into the rest of his life.” And will Okorodudu ever take it easy, either on or off the court? Hopefully, he says. “It’s one of those things where you want to put yourself out of a job,” he says. “If our efforts aren’t needed in five, 10 years, that’d be amazing.” ©2019 The Dallas Morning News Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

Workers’ mental health Continued from preceding page. with mental conditions aren’t as fortunate as she was and get fired because they don’t get the help they need. “People need to ask for accommodations to get better at times,” she said. “And that, I think, is a scary thing for people.” This KHN story first published on California Healthline, a service of the California Health Care Foundation. Kaiser Health News (KHN) is a national health policy news service. It is an editorially independent program of the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation which is not affiliated with Kaiser Permanente. ©2019 Kaiser Health News Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Senior Living

A section prepared by the staff of the Midlands Business Journal

July 26, 2019

Area organizations, partnerships work to make up for shortfalls in funding, high costs for seniors by Michelle Leach

The in-home senior care industry alone — not accounting for the myriad of other types of businesses that support aging populations — is an $11 billion industry, according to IBISWorld. But a locally-based leader in the industry is among those shining a light on the faces and families behind such statistics in its 25th year. “ We ’ v e c o m e to appreciate the seismic shift in the demographics, not just in the U.S. but around the world; for the first time in Scheppers human history, there are more people over age 60 than under [age] five,” said Home Instead Senior Care co-founder and Chairman Paul Hogan. “We want to wake the world up to this reality.” It’s a new reality with big challenges. “Less than 1% of all charitable grants go to senior causes,” he said. “This is a huge and massive imbalance.” In its silver anniversary, Home Instead aims to raise $2.5 million. Hogan and his wife and fellow founder, Lori, are gifting $500,000 to the Home Instead Senior Care Foundation, and leadership further pledges to match $1 million in donations for the $2.5 million total. “We want to tip the scales back toward seniors’ favor,” he said. “Seniors need support more than ever in the history of the world.” Hogan indicated he and the company’s Ready to Care microsite at IMReadytoCare.com is urging readers to potentially rethink how they give. “The thing to keep in mind is, so often, it’s the small things that make a big difference,” he said. “Seniors lose their social connections and their network declines, which evolves into social isolation and this really leads to depression and a poor quality of life and health decline.” The Ready to Care movement inspires simple assignments, such as saying “hello” to a senior one day, or having a little extra patience with an older adult another day. The Hogans are also leaning on their more than 1,100 franchise owners worldwide to spread the word in their respective

markets. Furthermore, campaign-related dollars can be earmarked for specific causes close to the donor’s heart; for instance, Alzheimer’s, meals and nutrition, and transportation to doctor’s appointments. “You can be very specific and those dollars will be matched,” he said. O n e ’s d e p a r t ment or team can create challenges with other departments or teams, or may wish to donate their time instead or in addition to fundraising. Jeff Reinhardt Reinhardt and the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging understands the challenge of many needs and too little funding, intimately. “The demand for aging services in eastern Nebraska continues to grow, and unfortunately, state and federal funding to meet this increased need remains stagnant,” the director of public affairs said. “As a result, ENOA is working hard to maximize its efficiencies while collaborating with other

Paul Hogan, Home Instead Senior Care co-founder and chairman. (Photo courtesy of Home Instead Senior Care) agencies and our community partners to living in nursing homes and retirement ensure we’re able to keep older Nebraskans communities. living in their own homes with dignity and “ENOA is always recruiting volunindependence for as long as possible.” teers to serve in a variety of capacities Its volunteer network, which includes that meet the volunteers’ interests, skills, men and women on fixed incomes and experiences, and knowledge,” he said. recently-retired professionals, is growing “Cash donations from the public are Continued on next page. — they serve as advocates for older adults

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Seniors look to new technology for extended independence by Gabby Christensen

Undoubtedly, seniors are maintaining their independence longer, as opposed to entering an assisted living facility, because of ongoing technological and product advances. Greg Atkins, director of rehab at Kubat Pharmacy, said there are various options for individuals who have trouble getting up and down stairs, are at risk for falling in the bathroom or are needing improvements in moKohll bility with the use of walkers, power chairs or scooters. “By aging at home, it allows the individual to stay in an environment they know and love,” he said. “With all the modern advances in home health care, if the person has the will, we can help them find the way.”

In addition to stair lifts, ramps, power chairs and scooters, he’s seen a recent demand for daily living products from leg lifters to elastic shoe laces. Bathroom safety is another big concern for seniors. “Most accidents can be prevented with the right bathroom safety products such as grab bars, shower benches, bath chairs, transfer benches and toilet risers,” he said. Many seniors are active and want to continue their active Godwin lifestyle. “They like to exercise and socialize with friends,” Atkins said. “We want our patients to feel comfortable and confident aging in place.” David Kohll, pharmacist at Kohll’s Rx, said seniors are able to maintain their

Partnerships work to make up for shortfalls in funding Continued from preceding page. appreciated. While ENOA does not have a 501(c)(3) status, contributions made to the agency are tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes, according to the IRS.” Last month, the Omaha Public Power District rolled out a redesign of its Smart Steps low-income energy efficiency program, designed to reach segments of the population that the utility hasn’t reached before. According to Product Specialist Britton Gabel, the pilot program is open to households with incomes of up to double the federal poverty level, an increase from 150%. Furthermore, OPPD is working with nonprofit agencies, such as those focused on seniors and disabled individuals. The pilot provides eligible customers with an energy efficiency kit, home energy audit and, as needed, up to $1,000 for updates that include attic insulation, window and door sealing, and LED lighting. Furthermore, if contractors see other health and safety issues, agencies will be

brought in to assist. Health organizations are focusing on expanding access to quality, affordable care. “OrthoNebraska has received a Center of Excellence designation from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska for total hip or knee replacement surgeries,” said CEO Levi Scheppers. “Our low infection rates, low costs and high patient satisfaction scores were key factors in the designation.” According to Blue Cross information, the deductible and coinsurance may be waived for total knees and hip replacement surgeries performed at one of these designated centers. Scheppers also noted that OrthoNebraska is welcoming a new orthopedic surgeon in August, Dr. Sayfe Jassim. “His specialty is hip/knee with the anterior approach to the total hip replacement,” he said, a nod to an alternative approach to “traditional” hip replacement, whereby a smaller incision is made through the front of the hip – rather than the side or back.

Greg Atkins, Kubat Pharmacy’s director of rehab, at Kubat’s new mobility center set to open Sept. 25. Tanya Godwin, client coordinator at independence by recognizing safety issues Oasis Senior Advisors, said independence regarding their mobility. “Moving could mean sitting down, stand- equates to the management of one’s life. ing up, going up steps, going down steps, This means successfully balanced socialmaneuvering in the bathroom, or getting in ization, exercise, nutrition and management and out of an automobile,” he said. “Once of medical conditions within safe surroundthese safety issues are recognized, then solu- ings. “Socialization fills the need for comtions including various aids can be utilized to panionship and promotes mental health, address and correct each safety issue.” Forgetting to take medications is another while physical activity contributes to overproblem that could result in taking more all health by strengthening bone density, medications than prescribed, or less medi- maintaining muscle mass and improving coordination,” she said. cations than prescribed. Seniors are often reluctant to ask for “Not taking medications correctly is very dangerous, which could result in losing help because they believe it will relinquish your independence because of a hospital their independence. However, she said this stay or worse,” he said. “If your medications is not the case with Oasis Senior Advisors. “We are a free referral placement service are organized in a day-and-time medication package system then you will always know that helps seniors and their families naviwhether you took a medication or not, thus gate the housing options,” she said. “With avoiding taking too much or too little of a aging comes challenges, but ultimately, it is about their success. Independence converts medication.” Ultimately, he said that taking these to dignity for a senior. Remaining engaged measures will give seniors and their loved and maintaining a sense of self leads to quality of life.” ones a better quality of life.

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Diligence and diversity keys to successful retirement planning by Jasmine Heimgartner

Depending on one’s age, retirement may be far-off in the distance or just around the corner. No matter which stage of life one is in, what happens in the present has a major impact on how the future will look. “Knowing what your living expenses are before retirement is a good guide to forecast what expenses you’ll have in retirement,” said Ryan Decker, senior advisor, wealth nanagement at First National Bank. “The second step of this process is knowing how Decker you’ll get there. Being intentional with your savings is important. A frequent logical fault we see is people telling themselves that they will save more when they make more. The reality is that the more you make, the more you spend.”

Certified Financial Planner Nick Hall at Lutz Financial.

Unfortunately, not everyone is as saving savvy as may be necessary. While it’s best to start early, it’s never too late to become diligent about retirement planning. “You really have to determine what type of life you want in retirement because it may be that a person can live on 60% of salary from their earning years, but this may not be the quality of retirement or life they want for themselves or have been accustomed to living,” said Nick Hall, certified financial planner, Lutz Financial. “Those that have waited may have Hobson to push off retirement for several years to make up for the years that they neglected savings. Each year you wait to save for retirement makes it incrementally harder to get to your stated end goal due to the power of compounding.” Many companies offer 401(k)s, which are tax-advantageous accounts that make it easy to consistently save each month. While they may be the most prevalent, there are other ways to build a nest egg. “Today’s retirement planning landscape has a wide array of products and account types that provide great options to individual investors,” said Nate Hobson, managing director, Mutual of Omaha. “Retirement planning for each individual is different. Individuals may have the ability to utilize an IRA, Roth IRA, non-qualified investment accounts, savings accounts at their bank or even non-traditional tools. There are many options for risk-adverse clients in today’s marketplace.” One frequent misconception is that all retirement savings, which generally should be 10-to-20% of income, should be directed toward qualified retirement accounts. “A vast majority of the population doesn’t have the requisite balance sheet to be able to put money in a money market or other riskfree asset and have that last for a 30- to 40-year retirement period,” Hall said. “Thus, it becomes necessary for many to have an asset that outpaces inflation. However, having enough of your retirement portfolio in safe bonds, high interest money markets or other short-term investments will help minimize the overall volatility of your retirement nest egg and eliminate the need to sell stocks when the market is down. “One other option that isn’t too highly correlated to the stock market is real estate. Owning some rental buildings or homes can provide a nice monthly income stream to complement an investment portfolio in retirement.” It’s also important to consider the fact that retirement isn’t a finish line but the beginning of a new stage of life. A person can spend 30 years working and 30 years in retirement. Throughout it all, there can be bumps in the road. “Expect the unexpected,” Decker said. “Life throws curve balls at us all the time. Although we can’t forecast what will come our way, we can help make these unforeseen events more manageable by making sure we have enough in emergency savings to cover these speedbumps along the way. Use insurance to transfer the risk of the larger catastrophic events that may happen.” For many, figuring out where to start their journey to retirement can be the toughest part. “In my experience there are three types of Continued on next page.

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Today’s active seniors redefine what it means to be retired by Dwain Hebda

Gone are the days when the golden years meant watching the world go by from a rocking chair. Experts say today’s seniors are staying more active in retirement than ever. “We’re living in a very unique time for retirement,” said Jennifer Knecht, vice president of marketing and communications for Immanuel Communities. “Boomers are turning 65 every day and this generation is absolutely shaking things up, unlike the generation before them who viewed retirement as a restful reward for decades of dedication. “Baby boomers see retirement as an opportunity to re-define themselves, discover new passions, even start a second career. They’re asking for choice, resort-like amenities and resources that focus on health and wellness. They want to be involved.” Knecht said this outlook has had an impact on everything from advertising to public perception of seniors to what they demand out of their residential communities.

Diligence and diversity Continued from preceding page. investors: Those who want to do it themselves, those that want some help, and those that want someone to do it for them,” Hobson said. “Decide what category you fall into. Regardless of what type of person you are, think of building a plan that accounts for short-term emergency funds, long-term goals such as retirement and protects what is most valuable to you.”

“We’ve always seen seniors open and eager to learn new things, but young baby boomer retirees are now driving choices,” she said. “The new Thrive by Immanuel programs work to connect residents through music, wellness, lifelong learnin g o p p o r t u n iti es and volunteerism. “New restaurants on our Lakeside Village campus in Omaha, group exercise Knecht classes and an upcoming trip to Nashville are ways Thrive has helped residents make the most of their retirement.” Given the generation’s stubborn independent streak, it’s probably not surprising that home health care options have enjoyed explosive growth as such services help seniors maintain independence in their single family homes longer. “We keep people happy and trying to achieve these goals with the family,” said Dustin Distefano, co-founder, CEO and head of franchise development for A Place At Home. “I see a lot of retirees who are traveling and are more adventurous in retirement. They like social interaction and being among other people, developing social circles and utilizing social media. “My grandmother is huge on Facebook because she can stay connected with family all over the country.” Distefano said unlike the stereotype, seniors are embracing technology in

greater numbers as they discover how easy it is to stay connected and pursue their retirement goals.

Distefano Moser “Technology has really pushed this trend with ease of doing things,” he said. “Think how easy it is now to book a flight, a campsite, a hotel, an Airbnb. You can set up a trip in 15 minutes. The generation prior had to call an agent and work through a physical person and it could take hours. It is so easy now.” Perhaps the most startling change in the senior populations are those who choose to

continue working even after they’ve retired from their primary profession. “Some of our employees’ careers were spent in health care and they want to continue doing that, but on a more personal level,” said Denise Moser, owner of Seniors Helping Seniors Greater Omaha, a home health care provider. “Many other employees spent their careers in another field altogether, but have experience caring for a family member or another loved one and now want to help support other families who need caring, compassionate help.” Moser said in talking to these employees, some tried the leisure route but soon felt the pull of needing something to do, be it working part time or volunteering. “Certainly, there are retirees who are returning to work to supplement their income, but we more often talk to people who have been retired for a while who feel that it’s their calling to give back,” she said. “Retirees we work with want to be of service to others and appreciate that they benefit just as much as the seniors they are helping.”

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COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE

A section prepared by the staff of the Midlands Business Journal

July 26, 2019

Curt Hofer, managing partner at Jasper Stone Partners.

Finding an office space that works for you.

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Commercial Office Space Listings Map Area

Building Name

Address

Zip

Leasing Company

Leasing Agent

Phone #

Total SF

Available SF

$/Sq. Ft.

Built

Ren

Free Pkg

Bellevue

404 W. Mission Ave.

68005

NAI NP Dodge

Colton Luchsinger

255-6060

5,095

2,965

$8.00

Bellevue

11513 S. 39th St.

68123

NAI NP Dodge

Chris Falcone

255-6060

23,989

12,519

$15.50

1979

Bellevue

11513 S. 42nd St.

68123

NAI NP Dodge

Colton Luchsinger

255-6060

8,631

3,300

$6.00

Bellevue

Summit Plaza

3704 Summit Plaza Drive

68123

Investors Realty

JP Raynor, JD, CCIM, SIOR

330-8000

9,500

$168.42

1991

Bellevue

3672 Lexington Avenue

68123

Investors Realty

Mike Rensch

330-8000

6,448

2,070

$16.50

Blair

Former Admissions Bldg. N. 28th Ave. & College Drive Dana College

68008

Investors Realty

John Dickerson

330-8000

24,510

$25.50

1947

Central

Cedarnole Shopping Center

304-328 S. 72nd St.

68114

NAI NP Dodge

Colton Luchsinger/Spencer Morrisey

255-6060

30,955

2,595-12,134

$9.50

1971

Central

1010 N. 96th St.

68114

NAI NP Dodge

Deb Graeve/Chris Falcone

255-6060

20,786

9,733

$12.50

1995

Central

8701 W. Dodge Rd.

68114

NAI NP Dodge

Chris Falcone/Conner Dana

255-6060

39,830

1,509

$13.00

1983

2016

Central

9635 M St.

68127

NAI NP Dodge

Kyle Pelster/Vic Pelster

255-6060

34,400

5,134

$12.00

1980

2007

Central

8601 W Dodge Rd

68114

NAI NP Dodge

Deb Graeve/Spencer Morrissey

255-6060

103,880

1,500-68,847

1964

2019

Central Dodge

Embassy Square

9202 W Dodge Rd

68114

Colliers

Ed Fleming/Kristi Andersen

345-5866

3,703

$21.00

1980

Central Dodge

Westplex I

1111 North 102nd Court, Suite 222

68114

Colliers

Chris Mensinger/Barry Zoob

345-5866

$16.50

2005

Central Dodge

Exchange Bank Building

8008 W Dodge Rd

68114

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Marty Patzner Company

393-8811

14692

$24.00

2019

Central Dodge

Embassy Plaza

9110 W Dodge Rd

68114

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Connor Lund Company

393-8811

11020

$22.00

1978

2008

Central Dodge

Financial Plaza

9140 W Dodge Rd

68114

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Marty Patzner Company

393-8811

16640

$19.00-25.00

1982

2014

Central Dodge

9394 Dodge

9394 W Dodge Rd

68114

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Marty Patzner Company

393-8811

24221

$15.00-21.00

1985

2011

Central West Dodge

77 Dodge Court

110-250 South 77th Street

68114

Investors Realty

JP Raynor, JD, CCIM, SIOR

330-8000

37,500

2,587 - 6,098

$9.50

1989

Yes

Central West Indian Hills Professional Dodge Building

220 North 89th Street

68114

Investors Realty

JP Raynor, JD, CCIM, SIOR

330-8000

13,216

1,109 - 3,188

$19.00 - 19.50

1975

Yes

Council Bluffs

Qwest Kanesville Office Suites

310 W Kanesville Blvd

51503

Colliers

Ted Zetzman/Charles McNeil

345-5866

15,015

$9.50

Council Bluffs

River's Edge

4201 River's Edge Parkway

51501

Investors Realty

Mike Rensch

330-8000

64,224

4,042 - 53,791 $21.00

2018

Dodge

Candlewood Hills

124th & West Dodge

68154

Lockwood Development

Bob Begley/Emily O'Connor

933-3663

65,000

$20.00

TBD

Downtown

Nicol Flats

1015 16th St

68102

NAI NP Dodge

Stephanie Clark/Spencer Morrissey

255-6060

102,000

6,000

$7.00

2016

Downtown

Exchange Building

1905 Harney St.

68102

NAI NP Dodge

John Meyer/Grant Palmer/Michael Vann

255-6060

99,832

354-2,353

$15.00-$20.00

1915

2002

Downtown

The Corvina

901 Jones St

68102

Colliers

Jeffrey Wyatt/Brinker Harding

345-5866

22,600

$19.50

2016

Downtown

Woolworth Lofts

1114 Howard St

68102

Colliers

Chris Mensinger/Kristi Andersen

345-5866

11,550

$18.00

1884

Downtown

Erin Place

1209 Harney St

68102

Colliers

Kristi Andersen/Colm Breathnach

345-5866

6,582

1885

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Urban hubs in metro Continued from page 1. ting only its first new spec office building in years — the Capitol District.” Kerrigan said Investors Realty is tracking nearly 1 million square feet of new construction, either underway or close to it, located largely along Dodge and Pacific between 132nd and 180th streets. “That is significant considering Omaha’s total office market is about 44 million square feet,” he said. “This activity is primarily user-driven and is creating some speculative space we can lease.” With limited Class A office locations, Kerrigan noted this “recent explosion” reflects tenant’s willingness to commit resources to places where talent can be attracted and retained. “The last year has seen strong office activity with new construction starts, solid leasing and good sales,” he said. “Sale prices are as high as I have ever seen them, but they remain notably below replacement costs.” Generally, business expansion, strong profits and low interest rates are contributing to an active market, he said. “We believe the second half of 2019 will remain strong,” Kerrigan said. “2020 won’t be as strong as 2019, but we don’t see a dramatic downturn. Omaha is expected to be steady but is susceptible to the national economy. U.S. corporate profits and trade wars impact Omaha’s office market more than ever before.” A feature-oriented office trend is represented by expansive, floor-to-ceiling glass, found in many new buildings across the country. “And Omaha’s finest office buildings will be adopting it, too,” he said. “It’s all about human capital, and when people have occupied space with floor-to-ceiling glass, they never want anything less.” The biggest notable market-oriented change for Chris Falcone, senior vice president of NAI NP Dodge, is the amount of Class A and Class B new construction. “Overall, I think demand is keeping up with new construction,” he said. Since the vacancy rate has remained consistent, Falcone noted landlords are limited on concessions. “We’re doing a 60,000-squarefoot office-condo development at 192nd and Maple,” he said. The project sits at Antler View OfFalcone fice Park, and condos are slated for completion in the fourth quarter. Falcone also put a spotlight on two hotel reservation centers on the market as potential opportunities for readers. “They have a high parking ratio,” he said; for instance, the former Hyatt Reservation Center boasts an 8.5:1 ratio. These types of offices are expansive — suitable for the bigger office user. “There is just a lot of office activity going on in the west suburban area,” Falcone said. “There are a lot of infill sites on hard corners out west that are finally starting to get developed and bringing in more retail,” he said.

Office design trending toward more tech, feel of home by Jasmine Heimgartner

As more businesses seek to fuse productivity with collaboration and employee well-being, considering the environment in which people work is a necessary part of success. “There are many factors to consider as a business looks to changing the work environment. The multi-generational workforce, the rapidly changing technology, global influences and the many different ways that Golter individuals get work done are a few of them,” said Gretchen Golter, vice president/design director, All Makes. “Examining all these moving parts can mean that the design and furniture are not a ‘one size fits all’ approach, but a more tailored approach to both the layouts and Continued on page 5.

Kayla McCoy, senior interior designer at Eakes Office Solutions.

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Building Name

Address

Zip

Leasing Company

Leasing Agent

Phone #

Total SF

Available SF

$/Sq. Ft.

Built

Ren

Free Pkg

Downtown

Slowdown Live/Work Spaces

1320-1330 Mike Fahey Street

68102

Colliers

Brinker Harding

345-5866

2006

Downtown

Medlar Building

416 South 14th Street

68102

Colliers

Chris Mensinger/Barry Zoob

345-5866

2,092

$17.00

1903

Downtown

First National Bank Building

1620 Dodge St

68102

Colliers

John Waldbaum/Michael Miller/ 345-5866 Adam Marek

5,138

$18.50

Downtown

First National Tower

1601 Dodge S

68102

Colliers

John Waldbaum/Michael Miller/ 345-5866 Adam Marek

42,420

$25.00

2001

Downtown

The Anglim Building

112 S 20th St

68102

Colliers

Cindi Incontro (Cisar)/Kristi Andersen

345-5866

36,173

$18.50

1928

Downtown

The Stack at 2215 Harney Street

2215 Harney St

68102

Colliers

Cindi Incontro (Cisar)

345-5866

16,451

$14.00

1926

Downtown

1200 Landmark Center

1299 Farnam St

68102

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Marty Patzner Company

393-8811

24483

$24.00

1990

Downtown

Woodmen Tower

1700 Farnam St

68102

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Marty Patzner Company

393-8811

16237

$21.00

1968

2017

Downtown CBD

Burlington Place

1004 Farnam Street

68102

Investors Realty

Jeanette Weber

330-8000

37,640

1,194 - 1,414

$16.50

1882

Downtown CBD

Central Park Plaza

222 South 15th Street

68102

Investors Realty

JP Raynor, JD, CCIM, SIOR

330-8000

419,679

1,558 - 14,387 $16.50

1982

Downtown CBD

1416 Dodge

1416 Dodge Street

68102

Investors Realty

JP Raynor, JD, CCIM, SIOR

330-8000

640,000

36,000 617,000

2021

Elkhorn

1818 N. 203rd St.

68022

NAI NP Dodge

Todd Schneidewind/Bryan 255-6060 Hartmann

18,480

2,450-5,676

$8.00

1982

Elkhorn

Skyline Country

1015-1080 North 204th Avenue

68022

Investors Realty

Mike Rensch

330-8000

29,796

590 - 2,681

$11.00

1995

Elkhorn

20513 Nicholas Circle

68022

Investors Realty

Mike Rensch

330-8000

14,020

2,500

$14.00

2015

Elkhorn

Nicholas Plaza

20507 Nicholas Circle

68022

Investors Realty

Jack Warren

330-8000

10,216

808 - 2,544

$11.00

2006

Elkhorn

20010 Manderson Street

68022

Investors Realty

JP Raynor, JD, CCIM, SIOR

330-8000

10,528

$180.00

2005

Elkhorn

20010 Manderson Street

68022

Investors Realty

JP Raynor, JD, CCIM, SIOR

330-8000

10,528

2,500 - 10,528 $14.00

2005

La Vista

9902 S. 148th St.

68138

NAI NP Dodge

Kyle Pelster/Vic Pelster

255-6060

10,000

2,352

1970

La Vista

La Vista City Centre

68128

Investors Realty

JP Raynor, JD, CCIM, SIOR

330-8000

325,674

14,075 200,000

Lincoln

15950 W Dodge Rd Building

15950 W Dodge Rd

68118

Colliers

Kyle Peterson/Jeffrey Wyatt

345-5866

12,042

$14.50

2009

Lincoln

Sandstone Building

3270 Folkways Blvd

68504

Colliers

Cori Adcock

345-5866

5,665

$12.00

2003

Lincoln

Former US Bank- Lincoln

4000 S 27th Street

68502

Colliers

John Waldbaum/Michael Miller/ 345-5866 Charles McNeil

1972

Lincoln

Sharp Building

206 S 13th St

68508

Colliers

John Waldbaum/Michael Miller

345-5866

65,772

$16.50

1927

Lincoln

Cornhusker Office Plaza

301 S 13th St

68508

Colliers

Adam Marek/Chris Mensinger

345-5866

13,900

$16.50

1983

Lincoln

411 Building

411 S 13th Street

68508

Investors Realty

Jack Warren

330-8000

21,834

1,530 - 2,770

$17.25

1928

Midtown

3504 Dodge St.

68131

NAI NP Dodge

John Meyer/Jorge Sotolongo

255-6060

3,900

1,672

$9.75

1915

Midtown

Hupmobile Building

2523 Farnam St.

68131

NAI NP Dodge

Stephanie Clark

255-6060

15,048

6,730

$18.00

1917

2018 Y

- To Be Determined

$3.50

- $21.00

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Office design trending toward infusing tech Continued from page 3. also the product selections.” Whether starting from scratch or redesigning the office to make it more welcoming, businesses need to consider their employees, mission and brand. “Employees want to feel motivated and engaged more than ever at work now, so designing an intentional space that helps people do their best work will help organizations be successful,” said Ginger McCandless, project lead, encompas. “Paying attention to the mission and upholding the values of the indiMcCandless vidual company will help to guide them through designing people-focused spaces. Understanding one’s culture will lead to purposeful, productive and meaningful work for employees. Having a strong sense of brand will draw people in and influence loyalty, attraction and retention, and motivate the employees.” High-wall cubicles and an overload of greys and whites are making way for more open spaces with warm colors and a residential feel that encourages interaction while also providing private space. “Collaboration is important, but there still needs to be focus space and personal space,” said Taylor Hoskins, A&D solutions specialist, Sheppard’s Business Interiors. “We educate people on having five spaces:

A workstation, a place you call home and can do heads-down work; collaboration pieces like conference rooms with hightop tables that have tech attached; places meant for socializing at lunch and break; respite spaces geared toward well-being and comfort to take a break; and team or project-specific rooms.” From phone booths for private time to movable walls that make it easy to change a layout as work changes, a necessary component of any design and furniture is technology. “ Wi t h t h e i n creasing necessity Hoskins of technology in the workplace, the furniture design industry is embracing it by integrating it into the design of the furniture, whether it is wireless charging in a table or screens within the furniture for easy video conferencing,” said Kayla McCoy, senior interior designer, Eakes Office Solutions. “As team collaboration continues to be significant in businesses, technology that allows teams to fluidly change as their work progresses is vital. Integrating technology into the design of a space can allow more mobility and flexibility to how teams collaborate.” When deciding the best pieces to fit specific needs, it’s important to consider how a company wants to use technology to share information within the office and

other locations. “Team members are expecting wireless access to work away from their desks and charging areas for devices — both at their workspace and in collaborative areas,” Golter said. “Also, conference and meeting rooms are incorporating advanced technologies like table tops that charge without plugging in devices. There are many kinds of technology to share screens and easily link businesses to clients with both audio and visual access, around the corner or across the world.” Technology has also simplified the spaces in which people work. “Specific to personal workspaces, the decrease in paper has changed storage needs from filing to new types of storage,” McCoy said. “High-density storage units

within workstations have become popular, as they maximize storage of smaller devices, along with personal items, like bags and coats. Storage that mounts to height adjustable tables are also becoming common, some with charging capability.” When it comes to style, furniture and design are trending toward making one feel more like they are at home than work. “The past few years have been leading up to furniture that performs like commercial but looks like residential,” Hoskins said. “In order to get employees back into the workplace, you want them to come to a home. To achieve that look, you will see a lot of wood tones. Mid-century modern is also very big right now, as well as incorporating natural lighting and bringing nature inside.”

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Commercial Office Space Listings Map Area

Building Name

Address

Zip

Leasing Company

Leasing Agent

Phone #

Total SF

Available SF

$/Sq. Ft.

Built

Ren

Free Pkg

Midtown

3152 Leavenworth St.

68105

NAI NP Dodge

Stephanie Clark

255-6060

4,293

1,148-4,293

$15.00-$20.00

1930

2016

Midtown

Office Building

661 N 50th St

68132

Colliers

Charles McNeil/Nathan Greteman/Ed Fleming

345-5866

1939

Midtown

Kohll's Medical Building

5002 Dodge St

68132

Colliers

Brinker Harding/Charles McNeil 345-5866

1,217

$10.50

1957

Midtown

Aksarben Village Zone 8

1926 S 67th St

68106

Colliers

Kyle Peterson

345-5866

28,241

$21.00

2014

Midtown

Scott Data Center

6805 Pine St

68106

Colliers

Jeffrey Wyatt

345-5866

110,000

Neg

2004

Midtown

Scott Technology Center

6825 Pine St

68106

Colliers

Jeffrey Wyatt

345-5866

9,494

$16.95

Midtown

325 N 72nd Street

68114

Colliers

Cindi Incontro (Cisar)

345-5866

27,739

1954

Midtown

2962 Harney Street

68131

Investors Realty

Ryan Kuehl

330-8000

5,966

2,675 - 5,966

$12.00

1953

Yes

Midtown

3016 Harney Street

68131

Investors Realty

Ryan Kuehl

330-8000

15,566

$10.00

1925

Yes

Midtown

7400 Building

900 South 74th Plaza

68114

Investors Realty

Jerry Huber, CCIM

330-8000

27,391

1,628 - 2,200

$15.95

1975

Yes

Midtown

3528 Dodge Street

68131

Investors Realty

Mike Rensch

330-8000

7,484

1,945

$16.00

1962

Yes

Midtown

Twin Professional Building

2430 S 73rd Street

68124

Investors Realty

Jack Warren

330-8000

6,560

1,500

$13.95

1975

Yes

Midtown

Omaha Tower

2120 S 72nd St

68124

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Kurt Weeder Company

393-8811

19698

$22.00

1976

2004

Midtown

212 S 74th St

68114

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Michael Earl Company

393-8811

2746

$16.00

1986

2011

Midtown

Kiewit Plaza

3555 Farnam St

68131

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Connor Lund Company

393-8811

125000

$18.00

1961

2004

Midtown

Plaza of the Americas

7171 Mercy Rd

68106

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Marty Patzner Company

393-8811

28273

$18.00-19.00

1968

1999

Midtown

Ontario Place Professional 7215 Ontario St Bldg.

68124

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Spencer Secor Company

393-8811

19228

$13.00

1994

Midtown

Overland Wolf

6910 Pacific St

68106

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Marty Patzner Company

393-8811

974

$21.00

1973

2016

Midtown

144 S 39th St

68131

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Connor Lund Company

393-8811

$9.00-11.00

1900

Miracle Hills

One Miracle Hills

11422 Miracle Hills Dr

68154

Colliers

Kristi Andersen

345-5866

11,848

$22.00

1986

Miracle Hills

North Park Building B

2102 N 117th Avenue

68164

Investors Realty

JP Raynor, JD, CCIM, SIOR

330-8000

29,556

1,800 - 6,647

$10.00

1990

Yes

Miracle Hills

North Park 2

2301 North 117th Avenue

68164

Investors Realty

JP Raynor, JD, CCIM, SIOR

330-8000

62,872

7,301 - 9,910

$12.95

1994

Yes

North

6002 Wenninghoff Rd.

68134

NAI NP Dodge

Ed Petsch

255-6060

5,000

1,000

$1,000 per Mo. MG

North Central

3290 N 93rd St.

68134

NAI NP Dodge

Gary Petersen

255-6060

9,500

$4.95

North Central

8109 Fort St

68134

NAI NP Dodge

Ed Petsch/Colton Luchsinger

255-6060

1,000

1970

Northeast

Immanuel I

6829 N 72nd St

68122

Colliers

Cooper Wilson/Adam Marek/ 345-5866 Chris Mensinger

1969

Northeast

825 Dorcas Street

68108

Investors Realty

Jeanette Weber

88,825

13,160

$11.50

1949

Yes

330-8000

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For big return on investment, choose building updates and amendments wisely by Dwain Hebda

To attract new tenants, it’s not a question of if a building owner should regularly update their buildings, it’s how to get the biggest return on investment. “Curb appeal and location are very important,” said Mindy Zauha-Filipi, interior designer with Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture. “This is the first impression a prospective tenant will have of the property. It’s what draws tenants in and makes them interested in learnNelson ing more about the property.” Zauha-Filipi said the most effective improvements are often not the most expensive, but simply those that create the most impact. “Boost that curb appeal with a fresh coat of paint and landscaping, fix potholes in the parking lot, repair broken lights and windows. Small solutions can have a big impact.” Common areas are also a building’s calling card, so pay attention to those spaces. Zauha-Filipi advised staying abreast of trends to meet client expectations. “Tenants expect high-end lobbies and other common areas that distinguish the building from others,” she said. “Most business owners are looking for ways to

Mindy Zauha-Filipi, interior designer at Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture. stand out and connect with their custom- with a fresh pair of eyes,” said Delaney ers and clients and that includes being in Nelson, director of marketing for White a space that aligns with how they want to Lotus Group. be perceived.” “Our corporate office just moved from Anticipating what the client wants midtown over to a space in the Regency before they even move in is a sign of a area. Even though we owned the building, landlord who's attuned to their target de- we were new tenants and realized we had mographic. to make some quick changes to freshen “It is imperative for owners and land- up the space, not just for us, but the other lords to always put themselves in a tenant’s tenants in the building as well. It was a shoes and look at existing and new spaces good reminder for us to always look at our

spaces as if we were a potential tenant.” Nelson reiterated that simple, relatively inexpensive changes such as a fresh coat of paint or keeping landscape under control are often the most effective. “We realized that the cool 1970’s architecture of our building was completely blocked by overgrown trees and shrubs,” she said. “We trimmed those up and will be planting new ones that complement the building’s lines and don’t block the windows. These few, Berggren cost-effective updates completely and positively altered the way the space looks.” Exceptions to this rule include refreshing an older building, which generally requires more planning and often entails more expense. In these cases, it’s particularly important to approach the project systematically. “It is our strategy when starting a project to assess the condition of the existing structure and compare its assets to the requirements of the design program,” said Jerry Berggren, preservation architect with Berggren Architects. “Then, organize the spaces to fit the program. Finally, we determine the ‘path of least resistance.’ Ultimately, this is the Continued on page 9.

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Commercial Office Space Listings Map Area

Building Name

Address

Zip

Leasing Company

Leasing Agent

Phone #

Total SF

Available SF

$/Sq. Ft.

Built

Ren

Free Pkg

Northeast

Ames Innovation Center

4606 N 56th St

68104

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Howard Shrier Company

393-8811

23988

$12.00

1959

2019

Northwest

Antler View Office Condos

3303 N 191st Ave

68002

NAI NP Dodge

Chris Falcone

255-6060

11,296

1,664-11,296

$17.00

2009

Northwest

Tranquility Park

12101 Emmet St

68164

NAI NP Dodge

Todd Schneidewind/Jorge Sotolongo

255-6060

31,168

9,529

$7.50

1989

Northwest

10840-10846 Emmet St.

68164

NAI NP Dodge

Colton Luchsinger

255-6060

18,000

$11.50

1999

Northwest

North Park 3 & 6

2121 N 117th Ave and 2525 N 117th 68164 Ave

Colliers

Jeffrey Wyatt/Kyle Peterson

345-5866

224,700

Northwest

North Park 3

2121 N 117th Ave

68164

Colliers

Jeffrey Wyatt/Kyle Peterson

345-5866

58,978

$13.50

1990

Northwest

13810 FNB Pkwy Bldg

13810 FNB Pkwy

68154

Colliers

Jeffrey Wyatt

345-5866

10,270

$26.00

1996

Northwest

Maple Heights Office Park

10675 Bedford Avenue

68134

Investors Realty

Mike Rensch

330-8000

13,852

1,509

$10.50

1998

Yes

Northwest

Crosskey Building II

11510 Blondo Street

68164

Investors Realty

John Dickerson

330-8000

26,824

6,900 - 13,931 $10.50

1999

Yes

Northwest

Keystone Landing

4201-35 North 90th Street

68134

Investors Realty

Jerry Huber, CCIM

330-8000

23,691

2,404 - 2,707

$11.00

2002

Yes

Northwest

Pioneer Square

5404 N 99th Street

68134

Investors Realty

Mike Rensch

330-8000

12,333

1,562

$13.50

1976

Yes

Northwest

Redstone Center

10011-51 Maple Street

68134

Investors Realty

Jack Warren

330-8000

12,640

2,400

$12.00

1988

Yes

Northwest

The Reserve at the Knolls

3802-3838 N 108th St

68164

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Andrew Bennett Company

393-8811

2476

$12.00-13.00

1976

Northwest

9223 Bedford Ave

68134

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Connor Lund Company

393-8811

36737

$9.00

1973

2013

Northwest

C & D Building

10905-10909 Cottonwood Ln

68164

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Howard Shrier Company

393-8811

710

$14.00

1981

Old Mill

10846 Old Mill Road

68154

NAI NP Dodge

Chris Falcone

255-6060

10,000

1,250

$16.50

1976

Old Mill

Treehouse Building

10825 Farnam Dr.

68154

NAI NP Dodge

Grant Palmer/Stephanie Clark

255-6060

106,848

1 2 , 6 5 8 - $14.00 50,424

1984

2008

Old Mill

Farnam Executive Center

10810 Farnam Dr

68154

Colliers

Ed Fleming/Jeffrey Wyatt

345-5866

55,855

$21.00

1984

Old Mill

SKAR Building

111 S 108 Ave

68154

Investors Realty

John Dickerson

330-8000

14,654

4,473 - 8,000

$16.00

1978

Yes

Old Mill

Two Old Mill

10855 W Dodge Rd

68154

Investors Realty

Jeanette Weber

330-8000

41,158

3,500

$18.50

1987

Yes

Old Mill

11605 W Dodge Road

68154

Investors Realty

Jack Warren

330-8000

5,330

823

$1.15

1982

Yes

Papillion

Barrington Shoppes

754-760 Gold Coast Rd.

68046

NAI NP Dodge

Tom Failla

255-6060

26,706

3,352

$19.00-$20.00

2016

Papillion

Papillion Professional Park

10601 S 72nd Street

68046

Investors Realty

JP Raynor, JD, CCIM, SIOR

330-8000

21,451

1,872 - 6,866

$15.95

2014

Papillion

Papillion Professional Park

10791 South 72nd Street

68046

Investors Realty

JP Raynor, JD, CCIM, SIOR

330-8000

8,200

1,299

$15.95

2007

Papillion

Midlands Professional Centre

1413 South Washington Street

68046

Investors Realty

JP Raynor, JD, CCIM, SIOR

330-8000

36,000

$145.28

1998

Papillion

Midlands Professional Centre

1413 South Washington Street

68046

Investors Realty

JP Raynor, JD, CCIM, SIOR

330-8000

36,000

2,758 - 11,702 $13.00

1998

Papillion

Papillion Medical Building

1502 South Washington

68046

Investors Realty

JP Raynor, JD, CCIM, SIOR

330-8000

15,000

2002

$124.33

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Experts offer considerations to make when financing a business move or expansion by Gabby Christenen

While moving or expanding a business can be a very exciting time, area professionals remind owners that there are various financial factors to consider before taking the big leap. As it pertains to paying for a commercial office move, Chad Tettenborn, assistant vice president, commercial portfolio manager at Mutual of Omaha Bank, said the lease negotiation is paramount. Tettenborn “With the help of a commercial real estate broker, one can determine how much of the cost of building-out a new space should be covered by the company versus financed via a tenant improvement allowance provided by the property owner,” he said. “If buying is the desired direction, then commercial banks will provide mortgage-style terms and may potentially finance up to 80%, or sometimes more, of the total project costs. Keep in mind that owning a building that includes space for other tenants turns you into a landlord and can increase the risk profile for banks to consider as they propose terms and rates on the mortgage style financing.” The first step for any company looking to move is to hire experienced professionals, he said, such as a commercial real estate broker and possibly an owner’s representative in order to fully understand the all-in costs associated with the move. “Be sure to understand how each of these professionals charge for their services and communicate clearly as to expectations and, most importantly, keep to your budget,” he said. Cindi Incontro, vice president of Colliers International, said it’s also critical to consider how long the building or space will be the right size for the company and whether or not there is expansion potential. One should also look at whether or not they comfortably have the capital to invest in a down payment and if they can afford to have it tied up in a fixed asset for

several years. “Find a broker who is knowledgeable about the market and can advise you on which option is best for your company now and going forward,” she said. Moving always takes more time than expected, so it might be wise to hire professionals to do as much of the move as possible. “Allow extra time for the completion of your new space, as construction trades are inIncontro credibly busy in our market and it often takes longer than expected,” Incontro said. “Have a structured moving timeline and have individuals Continued on page 11.

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Updates, amendments Continued from page 7. greatest financial benefit to the owner as it minimizes the amount of demolition. That in turn minimizes the amount of new construction. It’s a win-win.” Berggren also said building owners have to be able to regard each building on its individual positive attributes. Doing so helps direct efforts in such a way that allows the structure’s best features to shine, regardless of its vintage. “Recently, my firm helped get Lincoln’s Sky Park Apartments, circa 1964, listed on the National Register. It is considered mid-century modern,” he said. “I’ve been working on historic structures all of my life. I consider them to be challenging, but the more challenging, the more rewarding.”

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Commercial Office Space Listings Map Area

Building Name

Address

Zip

Leasing Company

Leasing Agent

Phone #

Total SF

Available SF

$/Sq. Ft.

Built

Ren

Free Pkg

Papillion

Papillion Medical Building

1502 South Washington

68046

Investors Realty

JP Raynor, JD, CCIM, SIOR

330-8000

15,000

1,456 - 7,500

$9.50

2002

Ralston

84th Shopping Center

4211 S. 84th St

68127

NAI NP Dodge

Ed Petsch/Maddie Graeve

255-6060

12,146

1,880

$10.00

1977

Ralston

Main Street Plaza

5413 S. 72nd St.

68127

NAI NP Dodge

Spencer Morrissey

255-6060

24,568

1,290-4,519

$14.25

2005

Regency

One Pacific Place

1125 S 103rd St

68124

Colliers

Kyle Peterson/Ed Fleming

345-5866

5,205

$22.00

1987

Regency

Regency Center

10250 Regency Cir

68114

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Marty Patzner Company

393-8811

26275

$26.00

1970

2008

Regency

440 Regency Building

440 Regency Pky

68114

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Marty Patzner Company

393-8811

10383

$19.00

1973

Sarpy

14811 Shepard Street

68138

Investors Realty

Mike Rensch

330-8000

7,529

$132.16

2006

Yes

Sarpy

14811 Shepard Street

68138

Investors Realty

Mike Rensch

330-8000

7,529

$11.00

2006

Yes

South

4060 Vinton St.

68105

NAI NP Dodge

Chris Falcone/Zach Brown

255-6060

8,000

2,000

$8.50

South Central

Gro Master Building

5634 S. 85th Circle

68127

NAI NP Dodge

Jeff Konen/Jorge Sotolongo

255-6060

12,000

150-3,000

$8.25-$10.00

1973

South Central

8045 L St

68127

NAI NP Dodge

Maddie Graeve

255-6060

4,600

2,300

$9.00

South Central

5011 S 108th St

68137

NAI NP Dodge

Todd Schneidewind/Jorge Sotolongo

255-6060

4,432

3,660

$18.00

South Central

Empire Park Condo

11319 P Street

68137

NAI NP Dodge

Jeff Konen

255-6060

6,000

650

$725/mo

1984

South Central

11016 Q Street

68137

NAI NP Dodge

Kyle Pelster

255-6060

25,834

4,760

$9.95

1991

South Central

Sterling Ridge

132nd & Pacific

68144

Lockwood Development

Bob Begley/Emily O'Connor

933-3663

250,000

TBD

South Central

Midlands II

401 E. Gold Coast Road

68046

Colliers

Cooper Wilson/Adam Marek/ 345-5866 Chris Mensinger

1976

South Central

Midlands Place

84th & Hwy 370, SEC

68046

Colliers

Cindi Incontro (Cisar)

345-5866

8,092

Conf

South Central

8502 West Center

8502 West Center Road

68124

Colliers

Jeffrey Wyatt/Charles McNeil

345-5866

10,135

$15.00

1970

South Central

Frederick Street Court

8710 Frederick St

68124

Colliers

Michael Miller/Chris Mensinger 345-5866

1,746

$11.50

1985

South Central

Center Pointe

9239 W Center Rd

68124

Colliers

Brinker Harding/Ed Fleming

345-5866

8,479

$18.50

1988

South Central

DEI Building

10703 J St.

68127

Colliers

Cori Adcock

345-5866

16,825

$7.40

1971

South Central

Rockbrook Office Suites

11060 Oak St

68144

Colliers

Cindi Incontro (Cisar)

345-5866

1,930

$13.25

South Central

5370 S 84th St

68127

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Trey MacKnight Company

393-8811

3665

$13.00

2002

South Central

Empire Park I

4812 S 114th St

68137

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Richard Secor Company

393-8811

29680

$7.00

1977

1997

South Central

Bel Air Plaza

12100 West Center Rd

68144

Investors Realty

John Dickerson

330-8000

192,412

1,056 - 3,966

$9.75 - 11.00

1969

Yes

South Central

Westgate Professional Center

2808 South 80th Avenue

68124

Investors Realty

Jeanette Weber

330-8000

18,815

2,370

$13.50

1988

Yes

South Central

Center Professional Building

8031 West Center Road

68124

Investors Realty

Mike Rensch

330-8000

24,792

409

$15.75

1965

Yes

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Wireless and built-in controls helping to drive energy efficiency in buildings by David Kubicek

Two trends driving the automated building control industry are the rise of wireless and factory units being shipped with the controls already built in. A state-of-the-art control system operates a building’s equipment to provide a comfortable working environment by measuring occupancy load, indoor and outdoor conditions, CO2 levels and other metrics, according to Jay Stark, director

of building automation at Parallel Technologies. “An emphasis on the user experience is changing the way building control systems are installed and operated,” he said. “Apps deployed to phones, tablets, and laptops allow users to control their environment on a micro scale.” Control systems vendors have increasingly been able to provide more Continued on page 14.

Considerations for financing a business move Continued from page 9. assigned to manage each item. Arrange for utility switchovers at least a month in advance and begin notifying customers and vendors about your new address about two weeks in advance.” Scott Moore, partner at OMNE Partners, said there are several avenues that a business can look into regarding financial incentives, which typically involve the state or local chamber of commerce packages that incentivize businesses to relocate or even stay in the geographical area they currently exist. Another incentive is the simple fact that the economy is in the midst of historically low interest rates, which would equate to historically “cheap” money, he said. Additionally, the Small Business Administration has a 504 loan program specifically for an owner/occupant of commercial real estate.

Moore said one consideration of purchasing versus leasing is that leasing limits the overall financial liability and gives some flexibility if the company experiences expansions and contractions. There are various costs involved with moving that could possibly include new furniture, business cards and upgraded technology. “There are many variables that businesses should consider when making a move to a new location,” he said. “Most companies have a loose-knit group of consultants that are your team. These would include your accountant, attorney, banker/lender and commercial real estate expert. All of these disciplines have tremendous knowledge in their fields and combining their opinions usually lead to a well thought out and prudent decision on the direction a business will take in purchasing or leasing a building or space.

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Commercial Office Space Listings Map Area

Building Name

Address

Zip

Leasing Company

Leasing Agent

Phone #

Total SF

Available SF

$/Sq. Ft.

Built

Ren

Free Pkg

South Central

9602-28 M Street

68114

Investors Realty

Mike Rensch

330-8000

10,314

1,960

$8.50

1988

Yes

South Central

9777 M Street

68127

Investors Realty

JP Raynor, JD, CCIM, SIOR

330-8000

15,680

$9.00

1982

Yes

South Central

9810-50 M Street

68127

Investors Realty

JP Raynor, JD, CCIM, SIOR

330-8000

57,198

3,054 - 24,024 $7.50 - 8.50

1989

Yes

South Central

9864 M Street

68127

Investors Realty

JP Raynor, JD, CCIM, SIOR

330-8000

7,008

$7.50

1989

Yes

South Central

Ralston Business Park

5710-20 S 77th Street

68127

Investors Realty

Jeanette Weber

330-8000

18,700

5,500 - 11,388 $7.50

1995

Yes

South Central

Metropolitan Business Center

11128 John Galt Blvd

68137

Investors Realty

JP Raynor, JD, CCIM, SIOR

330-8000

139,162

2,191 - 6,113

$18.50

1975

Yes

South Central

Empire Spectrum

5078 S 111th Street

68137

Investors Realty

Kevin Stratman, CCIM

330-8000

142,850

3,743

$8.95

1988

Yes

South Central

8526 F Street

68127

Investors Realty

Mike Rensch

330-8000

22,595

1,739

$8.75

1998

Yes

Southeast

Northrop Grumman Building 3200 Samson Way

68123

Colliers

Cori Adcock/Colm Breathnach

345-5866

18,905

$13.50

2005

Southeast

Juan Diego Center

5211 S 31st Street

68107

Investors Realty

Pat Regan, CCIM

330-8000

36,411

2,000 - 10,194 $10.00

1960

Yes

Southeast

4826 S 24th Street

68107

Investors Realty

Mike Rensch

330-8000

7,550

$66.09

Yes

Southeast

Bellevue Professional Center 2206 Longo Dr

68005

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Company

393-8811

22604

$13.00

1999

Southwest

US Bank Building

5332 S 138th St

68137

NAI NP Dodge

Grant Kobes/Chris Falcone

255-6060

28,000

2,216

$18.00

1988

Southwest

Outland Crossing Office Park

9829 S. 168th Ave.

68136

NAI NP Dodge

Chris Falcone

255-6060

1,664

$17.00

2018

Southwest

11905-11909 P St

68137

NAI NP Dodge

Maddie Graeve/Gabrielle Estivo 255-6060

15,363

2,100

$11.50

1999

Southwest

Ridgeview Place

2902-2908 S. 180th St.

68130

NAI NP Dodge

Jerry Hug

255-6060

7,433

2,520

$16.25-$17.50

2005

Southwest

13227 B St.

68144

NAI NP Dodge

Kyle Pelster

255-6060

15,324

3,020

$6.95

1983

Southwest

11725 Arbor Street

11725 Arbor Street, Suite 140

68144

Colliers

Kristi Andersen

345-5866

2,056

$16.00

1985

Southwest

Sterling Ridge - Bldg. E

12801 Pierce St

68144

Colliers

Adam Marek

345-5866

23,097

$22.00

2018

Southwest

Millard Midtown Plaza

13302 Millard Avenue, Suite 104

68137

Colliers

Kristi Andersen

345-5866

270

$21.00

1947

Southwest

Lakeside II

17030 Lakeside Hills Plaza

68130

Colliers

Cooper Wilson/Adam Marek/ 345-5866 Chris Mensinger

2000

Southwest

One Lakeside

2110 S 169th Plz

68130

Colliers

Barry Zoob/Kyle Peterson

345-5866

$14.75

2002

Southwest

Omaha Works Office

12500 I Street

68137

Investors Realty

RJ Neary, CCIM, SIOR, CRE

330-8000

964,325

35,500

$14.00

1958

Yes

Southwest

Omaha Works Build To Suit

125th & I Street

68137

Investors Realty

JP Raynor, JD, CCIM, SIOR

330-8000

92,000

50,000 92,000

Yes

Southwest

Millard Midtown Plaza

13302-16 Millard Avenue

68137

Investors Realty

Mike Rensch

330-8000

22,277

1,444

$6.00

1947

Yes

Southwest

Legacy Place

17220 Wright Street

68130

Investors Realty

Jeanette Weber

330-8000

22,109

84 - 9,300

$15.50 - 92.86

2005

Yes

Southwest

Ridgeview Office Condo

18025 Oak Street

68130

Investors Realty

JP Raynor, JD, CCIM, SIOR

330-8000

9,902

264

$2.50

2008

Yes

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Commercial Office Space Listings Map Area

Building Name

Address

Southwest

159th Place

Southwest

Leasing Company

Leasing Agent

Phone #

Total SF

Available SF

$/Sq. Ft.

Built

Ren

Free Pkg

2604-34 S. 158th Plz & 2603-38 S. 68130 159th Plz

Investors Realty

Mike Rensch

330-8000

27,648

1,728 - 3,456

$10.00

1974

Yes

Lumberyard District Office

4909 S 135th Street

68137

Investors Realty

JP Raynor, JD, CCIM, SIOR

330-8000

34,945

2,114

$18.00

2016

Yes

Southwest

Walnut Grove Professional

5005 South 153rd Street

68137

Investors Realty

JP Raynor, JD, CCIM, SIOR

330-8000

32,400

2,617 - 5,472

$14.50

2006

Yes

Southwest

United Electric Annex

4555-71 S 133rd St

68137

Investors Realty

Jeanette Weber

330-8000

9,860

1,682

$7.50

1980

Yes

Southwest

12100 West Center Road

68144

Investors Realty

Pat Regan, CCIM

330-8000

12,200

2,031 - 2,868

$16.00 - 18.00

1974

Yes

Southwest

West Center Pointe

14748 West Center Road

68144

Investors Realty

JP Raynor, JD, CCIM, SIOR

330-8000

35,582

2,058 - 13,458 $19.50

1989

Yes

Southwest

One Lakeside Hills

17021 Lakeside Hills Plaza

68130

Investors Realty

Jeanette Weber

330-8000

23,350

1,980

$16.00

2000

Yes

Southwest

13931-13939 Gold Circle

68144

Investors Realty

Jeanette Weber

330-8000

13,550

1,280

$14.00

1984

Yes

Southwest

Altech Business Park

3905 S 148th Ave

68144

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Marty Patzner Company

393-8811

5073

$13.00

2001

Southwest

Arbor Building

11605 Arbor St

68144

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Marty Patzner Company

393-8811

800

$21.00

1992

Southwest

Terrace Plaza

11414 W Center Rd

68144

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Toni Flynn Company

393-8811

8199

$16.00-19.00

1979

2004

Southwest

Royalwood Office Center

12565 W Center Rd

68144

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Spencer Secor Company

393-8811

5580

$12.00

1976

2016

Southwest

16707 Q St

68135

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Company

393-8811

212

$20.00

1995

Southwest

11261-11273 Wright Cir

68144

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Michael Earl Company

393-8811

1270

$10.00

1975

Southwest

Legacy Place

17220 Wright St

68130

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Marty Patzner Company

393-8811

16318

$16.00-93.00

2005

Suburban West Dodge

California Pointe

13333 California St

68154

Colliers

Ed Fleming/Jeffrey Wyatt

345-5866

80,000

Neg

Suburban West Dodge

One California

13625 California St

68154

Colliers

Adam Marek/Jeffrey Wyatt

345-5866

5,951

$19.95

2006

Suburban West Dodge

West Dodge Hills Building III 18140 Burke Street

68022

Colliers

Ed Fleming/Chris Mensinger/ 345-5866 Cindi Incontro (Cisar)

31,694

$21.00

2020

Suburban West Dodge

Millenium Plaza

15858 W Dodge Rd

68118

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Connor Lund Company

393-8811

22488

$21.00-30.00

2004

15950 W Dodge Rd

68118

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Connor Lund Company

393-8811

38434

$20.00

2009

Suburban West Dodge

Zip

Suburban West Dodge

Seville Square II

14710 West Dodge Road

68154

Investors Realty

Mike Rensch

330-8000

29,564

1,383 - 2,071

$22.50

1996

Yes

Suburban West Dodge

Pacific Springs - Vista

17007 Marcy Street

68118

Investors Realty

Lee Ehlers, CCIM

330-8000

14,851

$193.59

Yes

Suburban West Dodge

Baxter Building

17225 Burt Street

68118

Investors Realty

JP Raynor, JD, CCIM, SIOR

330-8000

86,000

23,616

$19.50

2019

Yes

Suburban West Dodge

Core Bank Building

17807 Burke Street

68118

Investors Realty

JP Raynor, JD, CCIM, SIOR

330-8000

60,000

5,902

$19.95

2018

Yes

Suburban West Dodge

Pacific Springs Center II

Pacific Springs Vista Lots 13 & 14

68118

Investors Realty

JP Raynor, JD, CCIM, SIOR

330-8000

40,000

19,000 21,000

- $19.95

2018

Yes

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Commercial Office Space Listings Map Area

Building Name

Address

Zip

Leasing Company

Leasing Agent

Phone #

Total SF

Available SF

$/Sq. Ft.

Built

Ren

Free Pkg

Suburban West Dodge

Seville Square I

14707 California

68154

Investors Realty

Mike Rensch

330-8000

19,516

1,740

$21.00

1986

Yes

Suburban West Dodge

Linden Place

14301 FNB Parkway

68154

Investors Realty

Jeanette Weber

330-8000

146,737

4,812

$17.43

2000

Yes

Suburban West Dodge

The Advent Building

17838 Burke Street

68118

Investors Realty

JP Raynor, JD, CCIM, SIOR

330-8000

42,016

4,000 - 10,240 $21.00

2016

Yes

Valley

333 N. Spruce St.

68064

NAI NP Dodge

Grant Kobes/Spencer Morrissey

255-6060

5,622

675

$599/mo

1900

2017

West

Mutual of Omaha Bank 17041 Lakeside Hills Plz. Building

68130

NAI NP Dodge

Trenton Magid

255-6060

25,510

1,397

$18.00

1998

West

17330 Wright St

68130

NAI NP Dodge

Tr e n t o n M a g i d / C o l t o n 255-6060 Luchsinger

24,048

957

$15.95

West

13917 Gold Cir.

68144

NAI NP Dodge

Deb Graeve/Chris Falcone

255-6060

12,268

$11.00-$12.00

1994

2006

West

162nd & W Dodge Rd.

68118

NAI NP Dodge

Vic Pelster

255-6060

20,000

1 0 , 0 0 0 - $19.50 20,000

West

West Dodge Medical Plaza

515 N. 162nd Ave.

68118

NAI NP Dodge

Gary Petersen/Chris Falcone

255-6060

64,852

2,754 + 3,982

Wireless and built-in controls driving efficiency Continued from page 11. accurate control of the environment by collecting information about the building and analyzing the data. The use of machine learning to understand a building’s use is seeing greater adoption as the industry begins to leverage machine learning tools developed and prototyped in other industries. “The building control system can

now diagnose when it is unable to operate at peak efficiency,” Stark said. “This information allows the building manager to schedule maintenance and replacement of aging components that are preventing the building from operating to specification.” Lighting control systems that can dial a fixture back to 85% of its capacity or lower are available, said Chris Myers, an

energy specialist with CED Omaha. “I’ve seen that used in departments so they don’t have to send an email to let everyone know their lights are dimming,” he said. “The human eye can’t detect subtle light level changes, so they can start dialing them back and then see what kind of feedback they get.” Some systems have Bluetooth chips in the lighting controls so that firms can do asset monitoring — to see where employees are in the building. Some of these controls can tie into HVAC systems. Lighting controls can also be used to set scenes. For example, a conference room may have fixtures that dim the lights more in front than in the back. “When I got into the industry 10 years ago, wired controls were still more popular because the cost of wireless controls used to be insurmountable, but now almost every new construction project we see has [wireless] lighting control,” Myers said. “In the future the controls will become more embedded in the fixtures than they already are. You won’t even see cost added from the controls piece — that will be included with the fixtures.” Integrated Controls, a building automation contractor, uses combinations of night setbacks and optimized start/stop controls to ensure that the units don’t run

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any more than necessary, said Operations Manager Hannah Ahlstedt. “We use schedules to reset temperatures, based on building and outside air temperature, to be as efficient as possible,” she said. “Smart building analytics software will scan your system and key you into potential issues before they take down your equipment or become a drain on efficiency. We also generate and send custom reports, trends, and alarms to monitor and maintain our buildings.” Over the past few years the firm has seen more and more equipment coming with its own factory controls, including rooftop units, heat pumps, boilers and chillers and variable refrigerant flow systems. “As a building automation controls contractor, this shifts our job from providing the actual controllers to becoming an integration specialist,” Ahlstedt said. “One thing we are excited about is the development and enhancement of the wireless control system. It offers a cost-effective solution for many retrofits and is a great solution for the multi-tenant office building. Not only does it streamline the installation process, it offers the owner flexibility in the future with the ability to adjust thermostat locations with ease and no additional costs.”

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Experts offer tactics, services to keep building secure for tenants by Gabby Christensen

Whether building new or renovating a historic building, maintaining the health and safety of any structure over time will create longevity and drive productivity for owners and occupants. Patrick Mason, director of business development at Dicon Corporation, said ensuring that a building is compliant with current codes across all trades is a great starting point. “As an example, current HVAC code requires specific air changes to control the distribution of air and maintain good personal air quality throughout a given building,” he said. “This also helps control the level of moisture in the air, in turn protecting the long-term integrity of the overall structure. Mason Clean ductwork and good, clean air filters will also contribute to the long-term health of a building.” On the exterior, making sure masonry joints are properly tuckpointed and windows are properly sealed will also be of great help in preventing outside air and moisture from making its way in. Mason has continued to see commercial businesses and multi-family complexes implement electronic access systems versus the traditional lock and key. “This allows homes and businesses to monitor and control access for each specific fob or proxy card,” he said. “Many apartment

complexes are also offering different doorbell camera systems as an added convenience and safety measure. Smartphone integration has also become incredibly important in the design of security systems and various home electronics.” Matt Hoeke, business development manager at Inteconnex, said utilizing security systems not only provides safety, but also increases business efficiency. “These systems can also use intelligence analytics to help management track the number of people in a building and possibly even the specific names of individuals,” he said. “Having this information is huge — especially in the event of an emergency.” By implementing Langabeer surveillance systems in strategic locations, management can also electronically monitor and access real time, live events as they occur. Hoeke recommended that businesses work with a trusted integrator that has plenty of experience and is willing to answer any and all questions. “Our main focus is, of course, the safety of the people first, then the building and assets second,” he said. “I advise that instead of opposing this new technology, management embrace these tools in order to offer safer environments for their employees and visitors.” George Langabeer, owner of SilverHam-

Matt Hoeke, business development manager at Inteconnex. mer Surveillance, said maintaining safety ferent reasons,” he said. “Installing security always begins with employee awareness. systems will offer peace of mind, provide “It’s always a good idea to have a safety overall security and encourage people to committee,” he said. “Every company should work safer.” also have an evacuation and emergency plan Additionally, video footage can be used in place.” as evidence, if it’s ever needed. It’s critical to teach employees to be “Most importantly, no one wants to see aware of their environment. their employees, customers or visitors victimImplementing physical controls is the ized,” he said. “It’s best that management take next step, according to Langabeer. measures to ensure their building remains as “Cameras are a great tool for many dif- safe as possible.”

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