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Access Commercial targets multi-state project portfolio

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Infrastructure to modernize, support future travel paramount alongside safety efforts. – Page 5

Access Commercial, with real estate, construction and capital management entities within its ownership partnership, is finding that taking a progressive route with multi-state small-to-midrange mixed-use projects can bring momentum and marketing visibility to its efforts. Principals Kirk Hanson, Jr. and Darren Hicks, who started their venture 12 years ago, have multiple projects in Nebraska, Iowa, North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Indiana and Illinois. Whatever the venue, Hanson said an important factor in the success of the 44-employee Access Commercial has been establishing the synergy based on strategic partnerships that maximize the value for every stakeholder in a project. “For us what’s important is the unique set of core values that we adhere to from top to bottom in our company,” Hanson said. “We’re also very forward thinking and we look at the technicalities in working with each of our tenants.” And such attention to detail has Continued on page 10.

From left, Principals Darren Hicks and Kirk Hanson at the Regency Landing project near 1-680 and Pacific Street … The commercial real estate firm is currently working on a wide variety of projects in the metro area. (Photo by MBJ / Becky McCarville)

Stories Coffee Co. uses creative approach to reach customers during pandemic year by Becky McCarville

When Brooke and Dan Loutzenhiser were looking to open a business that focused on the community and related to coffee, they jumped on the opportunity to buy Stories Coffee Co., when the opportunity came up about three years ago (Stories’ previous location was at 180th and Pacific streets). They found the perfect location

at 114th and Davenport streets and opened the brick-and-mortar store on March 23, 2020, a few days after the pandemic was declared and business restrictions were put in place. They opened their second location at The Switch Beer and Food Hall in the Blackstone District in November. “We were looking at starting up a company to connect here in the Continued on page 10. Owner and Operator Alex Pearson … Opening a fitness equipment service franchise during the pandemic no sweat for entrepreneur.

Fitness Machine Technicians off to fast start with niche in equipment service by Michelle Leach

Owners Dan and Brooke Loutzenhiser … Doubling down on opening two locations in 2020, looking to add more locations and diversify offerings.

What better way to reduce the onslaught of stress hormones generated during the pandemic than with exercise? However, with home gym equipment getting a work-out as COVID-19 persists, the trusty treadmill may make concerning noises, or the steady stationary bike may feature a perplexing “error” code. This is where Fitness Machine Technicians of Omaha and Lincoln comes into play, as that

rare national exercise equipment service provider. “There are some small mom and pop places that exist,” said Alex Pearson, the new local franchise owner and operator. “But the other national brands sell equipment. And, for those who sell equipment, there is brand loyalty.” Pearson noted the brand-agnostic franchisor maintains or repairs all sorts of commercial Continued on page 26.

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A connection for athlete endorsement ecosystem, Opendorse yields significant growth Thus, Opendorse was born to help Amukaby Gabby Hellbusch Launched in 2012 as an athlete marketing mara and other athletes share more content at the platform purpose-built to deliver growth out- right time and place. The NFL Players Association quickly becomes for businesses through social media with athletes, Lincoln-based Opendorse has grown its came a partner after seeing one of Amukamara’s user base to over 30,000 athletes across the globe. posts about Opendorse. From that point on, there The company, which was founded by for- was rapid growth. “We now help more than 30,000 athletes mer college athletes Blake Lawrence and Adi Kunalic, was originally formed to help out an around the world and work with almost every major North American old friend — Prince Opendorse players association, as Amukamara. well as about 1,000 Amukamara, who Phone: 402-848-4400 sports teams around played football along- Location: 1320 Q Street Lincoln 68508 the world, and over 100 side Lawrence and Founded: 2012 college athletic departKunalic for the Ne- Service: publishing platform that conments,” Weber said. braska Cornhuskers, nects athletes, partners and fans on On the brand side, enlisted the help of his social media Opendorse works with friends after being draft- Employees: 50 about 500 brands that ed for the New York Goal: Grow users, expand product offercan browse and book Giants in 2011. ings that are new to the industry. athlete endorsement “Prince’s social Website: https://opendorse.com deals. media following grew At the core, Opendorse is a free product for by the thousands overnight and he became well known and marketable nationwide,” said Sam athletes with four main components. One of these is dubbed Opendorse Deals, Weber, senior director of corporate marketing at Opendorse. “He knew that Blake and Adi had which is essentially a marketplace where athletes started Hurrdat, a social media agency that helps can create a profile that markets them to the build brands for small and medium sized local brand audience. From there, a transaction can businesses. He essentially came to them wanting be completed within the software. On the brand building side of things, where to understand the value of this new audience and how to continue to grow followers and monetize athletes actively grow their audience, is Opendorse Social. that audience.”

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President Adi Kunalic … Seeing growth in user base as the social media sports platform adds services to connect athletes to brands and branding opportunities. (Courtesy of Opendorse) “This is where athletes can connect with compliant. supporters like their team, agency or league,” he While the product will always remain free said. “This also allows supporters to use it to feed for athletes, Weber said sports teams, associaathletes high quality visual media content that tions, organizations, brands and agencies typiathletes can then share to personal social feeds.” cally buy the product as an annual or multi-year One of the newer products at the company is license. Opendorse Ready, which colleges can purchase “We are built by athletes for athletes,” to help their athletes assess and understand their he said. “This is why we are trusted. We’re a brand value. company that provides technology to the entire The last component is Opendorse Monitor, athlete endorsement ecosystem. This means which is used to manage and track endorsement that a student athlete could be using it as a high activity to make sure athletes are being safe and schooler and continue to use it through their entire career, long past retirement.” Weber said the process of watching athletes grow is an exciting and rewarding experience Paid Content for the team of 50 at Opendorse. “Being able to watch the whole lifecycle of an athlete from Day One to their superstardom is very neat,” he said. “On a regional or local level, it’s also really interesting to see how building their personal brand while in college can still translate to success after they are done playing their sport. It shows that you don't have HomeServices Continued on page 10.

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From opioids to COVID-19, Sundar Rajan seeks medical solutions through data by Dwain Hebda infection rates. Many in the medical field can go their whole “COVID-19 is one of the scenarios that career without having a hand in unlocking the we had to adapt to our existing infrastructure secrets of a national or global medical event. Dr. technology and people and processes,” he said. Naresh Sundar Rajan, chief technology officer “The pivot that we had to do was minimal but and vice president of technology and operations expensive for sure from a time perspective, from for CyncHealth has already had a crack at two a resources perspective, from understanding the of them through his work in biomedical infor- logic. At a point in time in February and March, matics. In fact, the line between medicine and we did not even have data to make decisions, technology in what he does is often blurred. so we had to scramble data from the resources “I would say I am a little bit of both, a that we already had. physician and a technologist,” he said. “I spent “Eventually it got better. Everyone started a significant amount of time with realizing the magnitude of this panthe biomedical informatics part of demic, so there were funding sources, it and also the technology part of it. there were national initiatives in When there is a need for technology promoting and reporting and all those to augment the health care situation, things. Things started to get a little that’s where I leverage the technology bit easier.” to do that. Sundar Rajan was already in the “I would never pick a side on this process of tackling one of the major because they both are mutually needhealth concerns of our time — the ed for the betterment of health care.” opioid epidemic. In that effort, he 2020 Sundar Rajan’s accomplishments serves as vice chair and Nebraska over the past year alone include building state- representative in the Prescription Monitoring of-the-art epidemiological and risk prediction Information eXchange’s (PMIX) Technical Armodels for COVID-19 with Creighton Univer- chitecture Subcommittee, and a panelist focused sity and the Division of Cancer Epidemiology on prescription drug monitoring programs at the at the National Institutes of Health. Office of National Coordinator Patient Matching He was also instrumental in deploying Panel, Coalition of Opioid Abuse Program and a COVID-19 predictive model using Cyn- RxDrug Summit. cHealth’s health information exchange data to He said the challenge going forward is to forecast hospital capacity for staff beds, ICU create more uniformity across state lines when beds, ventilators and the like in a dashboard it comes to management of prescription drugs, utilized by the State of Nebraska and Governor’s a crusade he feels at a deeply personal level. office. This work paid a number of dividends, “When I was working in Utah, we had including governmental decision-making, different prescription drug monitoring program allocation of medical resources and predicting policies than when I came to Nebraska,” he said.

Dr. Naresh Sundar Rajan, chief technology officer and VP of technology and operations … Playing an instrumental role in a predictive model for the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on Nebraska. “So, how do we align the policies? We need to who have gone through [opioid addiction]. That learn about the policies and then we need to was a motivating factor for me.” build use cases on top of all these three different Sundar Rajan earned a Bachelor of Technolthings, the people, the process, the technologies. ogy and bioinformatics from SRM University in This is kind of the framework that we can build India, a Master of Science in Computer Science upon for the future. from Fairleigh Dickinson University in New “As far as my personal preference, I’ve had Jersey and a doctorate in biomedical informatics my personal experiences with friends and family from the University of Utah.

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Infrastructure to modernize, support future travel paramount alongside safety efforts by Michelle Leach

While the impact of the pandemic on aviation is not unlike other hard-hit industries, investments to accommodate more travelers, safely and comfortably, have not stalled. “The significant impact of COVID-19 on air travel demand was evident in 2020,” said Steve McCoy, chief information and development officer at Omaha Airport Authority. “While over 2.1 million passengers traveled through Eppley Airfield last year, that was down from the 5 million in 2019. Similar decreases were seen at airports throughout the U.S. and around the globe.” However, McCoy said the OAA remains hopeful that the widespread distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine will increase air travel demand. And the outlook is sunny for summer travel, as he noted Allegiant Air will begin new twice weekly, seasonal nonstop flights from Omaha to LAX (Los Angeles International Airport) beginning June 4. “Los Angeles is a popular destination for travelers from Omaha and this new service from Allegiant provides another option for leisure travelers looking to visit Southern California this summer,” he said. This reflects Allegiant’s seventh nonstop destination from Omaha. Moving into spring break and summer travel, McCoy noted the airlines are watching demand so that they can provide capacity in their schedules. Throughout the pandemic, Eppley has remained open and operational. “In June 2020, we opened a new Ride App Pickup area where passengers can conveniently meet their Uber/Lyft drivers in a covered space on the ground level of the South Garage,” he said. “We also began a project to improve the Premier Parking area, also on the ground level of the South Garage.” Later this summer, the airport will begin to reconstruct the terminal entrance roadway off of Abbott Drive. “A component of the Terminal Modernization Program, this project will modernize access to the Eppley Airfield terminal and provide enhanced vehicular capacity for decades to come,” McCoy said. “Travelers will be able to learn more about this project and stay current with updates in the coming months by visiting our website and social media channels later this year.”

Omaha Airport Authority’s Steve McCoy, chief information & development officer, at Eppley Airfield. In consultation with the University of cal businesses and “plans to help Eppley Nebraska Medical Center’s Global Center Airfield support economic growth in the for Health Security, the OAA developed region.” As a company, the priority was to keep #TravelSafeOMA program initiatives to the team working and training together support safety and health. “Some of the components of this pro- daily. So, associates were able to focus gram include the use of technology such on safety and service, and providing a as electrostatic sprayers or touchless travel seamless customer experience. “With a commitment at the onset of the options,” McCoy said. “Additional efforts include increased cleaning, more hand san- pandemic in 2020 to maintain the FBO’s itizer stations and the promotion of social current workforce with no furloughs or pay cuts,” Omaha General Manager Mike distancing in the terminal.” Some parking rates have been reduced Wilwerding said. “TAC Air was able to and discount coupons are also available at sustain the high level of service expected by customers from our well-trained, expeParkOMA.com. TAC Air is reportedly a founding rienced associates.” In a September write-up about its efmember of the CleanFlying Coalition, which was formed to share healthy safety forts, TAC Air leadership went into great measures within the business aviation detail with the CleanFlying Coalition community — driving demand and utili- about its involvement with the National Air Transportation Association Safety 1st zation of services. Additionally, TAC Air leadership noted Clean standard and operational responses that, within the next 12 months, TAC Air’s to COVID-19; partly, reflected by the Omaha FBO location will have additional company’s TAC Air COVID-19 Safety hangar space, high tail, to accommodate Protocol. Line Service Technicians kept up to a Gulfstream G650, with lounge and their faces covered with 2-ply face coveroffice space available. In fact, they noted ings on ramps even as temperatures soared the local operation’s support of other lo- to 110 degrees with heat indices exceeding

120 degrees. Secretary of the Nebraska Business Aviation Association Board, Jason Hartwig, described an “ongoing recovery phase.” “Aircraft owners and company flight departments that operate aircraft are flying about half as much as they were before the onset of the pandemic,” he said. “There are now more encouraging signs that things are starting to pick up again, it will take some time yet to return business aviation to pre-pandemic levels.” Board President Zach Thompson noted his FBO averaged around a 40% decrease versus previous years, though charter operations are up. “Many people are choosing to fly Wilwerding private for personal trips if able,” he said. Pre-pandemic, business aviation and airlines posted record travel activity. “Everyone really hunkered down at the onset and then slowly started to ease back into flying by implementing mitigation strategies such as wearing of masks and practicing social distancing,” Hartwig said. Most companies, Thompson added, developed and deployed increased safety measures quickly. “Several companies are offering a product that applies a semi-permanent germ resistant coating in aircraft,” he said. Alongside groups like the National Business Aviation Association, they are following regulatory changes, and changed corporate membership levels to support individual member participation. Overall, Hartwig is encouraged by its members’ central geographic footprint, which “really helps leverage our business aviation operations.” “Business aircraft serve as an important productivity tool and being able to reach markets in an efficient manner goes a long way towards a company’s success,” he said. “Also, Nebraska is home to many large Major Repair and Overhaul (MRO) companies that service business aircraft from all around the country, providing a major contribution to our state’s economic output.”

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Private aviation industry sees uptick during pandemic with necessary changes by Gabby Hellbusch

Private aviation companies say business aviation is still reacting to the pandemic and its accompanying economic challenges. Lori Johnson, marketing communications manager at Duncan Aviation, said the industry has not seen the huge downturns it did during the Great Recession in 2009 and Duncan Aviation was able to weather the previous year with a workforce intact while keeping all facilities operating. “Many business aircraft operators took advantage of the time their aircraft were not flying to have necessary maintenance and planned upgrades completed,” Johnson said. “In addition, Duncan Aviation responded quickly to the climate and was able to offer aircraft disinfection services, as well as installation of air ionization systems in certain model aircraft. We also fielded requests from operators wanting to reconfigure their aircraft to accommodate more people with higher capacity seating,

as well as higher capacity amenities like Wi-Fi service.” She said people and businesses will

Johnson Walker always need to travel, and while video conference calls are useful, they simply will not permanently replace face-to-face meetings and in-person business activities. “We believe that business aviation will continue to provide a more time-efficient, private and productive way to move team members, managers and executives for

meetings, site visits and sales calls,” Johnson said. “By skipping crowded cabins and busy airport terminals, we also believe that business aviation will help to lead the country out of this pandemic.” J a m i e Wa l k e r, president and CEO of Jet Linx, said the largest factor impacting the private jet industry and the luxury travel industry at large is the Robertson public’s overwhelming concern for health, safety and convenience. “Fortunately, safety, security and convenience were already built into the foundation of our business model, which is why Jet Linx began to see an increase in volume as early as last summer,” Walker said. “In March 2020, we became the

first private aviation company to treat our aircraft and private terminals with the BIOPROTECTUs System, which disinfects and provides long term antimicrobial protection against harmful viruses, bacteria and other microorganisms — including SARS-CoV-2 — for up to 90 days. We also launched the Elevated Lifestyle Preferred Hotel Program, which provides a truly plane-to-pillow experience at some of the world’s finest luxury hotels, as well as the Jet Linx Affiliate Jet Card, a 90-day private jet travel solution specifically for first-time private aviation users and consumers seeking a safe, guaranteed travel solution.” Looking to the future of the industry, he noted there will be positive and lasting effects as a result of the advanced safety initiatives operators have developed and applied to provide peace of mind for travelers. At the start of the pandemic, Scott Robertson, president of UltraAir LLC, said COVID almost grounded the industry for a few months, as there was nowhere to travel to with so many closings. Yet, once people started traveling again, there has been an increase in flyers. “Our industry is seeing new customers who used to be traveling on airlines but now that there are fewer direct flights, people are concerned about the cleanliness of air flyers and airports,” Robertson said. “I think COVID has taught our industry to be cautious about how you run your business, as the unknown can pop up anytime. Therefore, you need to have a smart business plan, be flexible and innovative to work through challenges.” In the future, he said the industry could be greatly impacted if a lockdown occurs again, or if a vaccine record becomes mandatory to fly. “If that happens, we will make it through just like we did this past year,” Robertson said. “We didn’t lay off employees and we’ve since been able to add employees and airplanes since then.” He warned that consumers need to remain cautious about the operators they’re using at this time, and also ensure they’re doing what they say they’re doing to maintain safety and health on flights.

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Despite COVID-19 slowdown, aviation professionals still in demand by Dwain Hebda

Despite a slowdown in the aviation industry generally in 2020, lessening the demand for pilots and other personnel, experts say the demand is likely to ramp up as early as this year. “If we go back just a year from now before things really started to slow down with travel, we were in the midst of a fairly protracted pilot shortage but also the shortage of other trained professionals in aviation,” said Scott Tarry, director of the Aviation Institute at University of Nebraska at Omaha. “Fast-forward to now and the industry has ss Journal Midlands Busine

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really taken a beating, for lack of a better word, over the last year. We’re all sort of still grappling with what the implications are going to be for the future.” Tarry said the situation didn’t have a dampening effect on the number of students headed into the four-year institute, however. “We tell our students the industry is not hiring immediately but we’re facing a wave of retirements from the flight crews at airlines and other operators and from other positions in aviation,” he said. “If you are starting your training right now, you’re going to be really

well-positioned, we think, for an industry on the rebound.” David Silchman, owner of Nebraska Flight Center at Eppley Airfield in Omaha, shared in Tarry’s optimism about the future. “The pandemic has put a heavy strain in all aspects of aviation, but as the nation recovers from the devastating effects and gross mismanagement from the previous administration, aviation support personnel and pilots will be in great demand,” he said. “Now is the time to seek training to be ready for the increased demand of qualified aviation professionals in the following months and years.” Other aviation professionals said pandemic aside, there are other challenges that affect the supply of aviation professionals. “For instructors, they are usually college trained but are lacking in practical experience,” said Greg Tarry Kjeldgaard, vice president of Fremont Aviation. “Unfortunately, once they gain that experience, they often move on to the airlines and corporate jobs. As for mechanics, there’s the problem of fewer individuals being trained in aircraft mechanics overall.” One drain for pilots is due to mandatory retirement age of 65 the Federal Aviation Association dictates for skippers with commercial carriers. “An airline pilot can be in tip-top physical condition and ready to continue their career,

but have to retire from the airlines,” said Dave Poole, vice president and general manager for Oracle Aviation. “We’ve got a large number of pilots who earned their flying experience in Vietnam and they’re all hitting that mandatory retirement age and it creates this massive shortage of pilots. “Another thing that we’re seeing is the industry reevaluating how they assign flight routes. They’re moving away from the traditional hub-and-spoke flying that we’ve seen for decades and establishing more new direct routes with smaller aircraft to service communities. That’s more aircraft, which means a greater need for pilots.” Poole said despite the obvious pinch points these conditions create, the signs are good at Oracle that people are getting the message about the robust job market that the aviation industry offers, Poole virus or no virus. “Interestingly, this last year we did more billable hours of flight training than we have in this company’s existence,” Poole said. “A lot of it is people taking this opportunity to reevaluate what they want to do with their life, what they want to do with their career and where their interests are. “They’ve come through the pandemic saying, ‘I always wanted to learn to fly’ or ‘I always wanted to go down that career path and darn it, I’m going to go do it.’”

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Access Commercial targets multi-state project portfolio Continued from page 1. been meaningful in a bevy of projects ranging from 200 housing units in the Blackstone neighborhood or Fremont Commons, the first three of five luxury apartment buildings being constructed in Dodge County’s largest city. Hicks noted the tenacious approach used in building a partnership with Chipotle Mexican Grill netted the national chain a much more customer friendly location in midtown on Saddle Creek Road. New restaurants for Chipotle and Panera Bread recently have introduced drive-thrus offering motorists an opportunity for customers to order and pay from their vehicle. “Restaurants with no drive thru on their premises are scrambling to implement them,” Hanson said. In order to acquire the six parcels for the Saddle Creek Chipotle, four years of work including long-term planning was utilized. Hicks said such work resulted in Indian Creek Nursery being moved to a better location across the street. Hicks cited the popularity of a drive-thru at the Panera Bread location at 147th Street & West Maple Road. “Many of the firms we represent are looking for opportunities to expand their market share as more locations become available,” he said. Hanson and Hicks, each with more than two decades of commercial real estate and development experience, will soon be celebrating their first major project in Indiana — Main Street Commons, a three-building suburban retail center. The project is in South Bend, near the Notre Dame campus. However, the Omaha-based duo have a special twinkle in their eyes for what’s been happening on one of their flagship projects: the redevelopment of 12 acres immediately northeast of I-680 at Pacific St. Erected in 1968 as Shaker Place, Access Commercial’s purchase of the property — facilitated by its Sower Capital Management company — will likely result in an

Hanson said the first phase of the Regency Landing makeover is “nearing 70%” in leases signed. Construction on the second phase is scheduled to begin later this year. “Overall, what we’re offering is an extremely convenient, dense site with a ton of parking,” he said. Monument signage on both the I-680 and Pacific Street sides will be utilized. Hicks, in reflecting on the first two decades of his career, cites the Hampton Inn and Starbucks on 4.5 acres at 72nd Street & Poppleton Avenue, which was finished in 2013 as being a pivotal project for the then-fledgling Access Commercial. “It was the catalyst for everything we’ve done since then,” he said. Hicks said that while several of Access Commercial’s projects are nearing wrap-up, the firm will be working on mixed-use development opportunities in Sarpy County. Strong relationships are being developed between the city leaders in both Gretna and Papillion. The Hanson-Hicks partnership represents complementary skillsets: Hicks heads the development and investment piece; Hanson, business development and brokerage. Both partners were hired right out of college by Dial Properties.

a half dozen other food ventures around the area. investment of more than $100 million. The development has been renamed Re- Blue Sky will feature an all-season covered patio, gency Landing, based on its location just west two pickleball courts, and a full bar. Additionally, two independent food of the Regency neighAccess Commercial vendors will operate borhood. individual stalls inside A former hotel Phone: 402-502-1983 Blue Sky. on the north side of Address: 1303 S. 72nd St., Suite 209, Regency Landing the development has Omaha 68124 will be the third locabeen demolished and Service: full service commercial real estate tion for Early Bird, a the existing buildings, Founded: 2009 by Kirk Hanson, Jr. & breakfast eatery with largely with commer- Darren Hicks its flagship location in cial tenants, are being Employees: 44 the Blackstone District. remodeled by Montage One-year goal: Complete Phase I of ReHanson said many Builders, Access Com- gency Landing redevelopment. of the establishments mercial’s construction Industry outlook: Progressive thinking is necessary in working with clients and exambeing signed are localentity. ly-owned businesses Hanson said there ining industry trends. attracted by the location will be 23,347 square Website: www.accesscommercial.com of Regency Landing. feet of mixed-use space that will likely be filled with retail and service There could be up to 20 tenants attracted to the providers — especially a number of restau- two Regency Landing buildings which are being rants. Another 32,713 square feet of modern remodeled over the next six months. Access Commercial and its two related office space is being redeveloped in the existing building with complete replacement of lobbies, companies will be moving into 5,000 square feet at Regency Landing this summer. The firms are mechanical system, and commons areas. “There will be an overall mix of tenants presently located at 1303 S. 72nd St., Suite 209. with amenities such as a gym in the basement with code access available to employees,” Hanson said. Access Commercial has plans to eventually construct apartments on the site of the former Continued from page 1. hotel. sic every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights, Hanson and Hicks believe the location of community,” Dan Loutzenhiser said. “We knew an important way they’ve been able to support Regency Landing in essentially the center of we wanted to get into coffee, and we knew we local musicians. They’re also looking forward the city, proximity to Lincoln and approximate wanted to get into something that we could put to moving into more entertainment areas. 20-minute drive to anywhere in Omaha makes our name on and grow … We definitely think it In addition, the 3,500-square-foot “multitheir investment one of the best available in was all in God’s timing to find this spot. Bad tim- use” space can be rented out for events like recent years. ing in the sense that it was right in the middle of weddings, bridal and baby showers and birthday Two points of ingress/egress from Pacific the pandemic. But in spite of it we opened up.” parties. There is also a conference room that are being planned, as well as a full movement Dan Loutzenhiser and his dad, Jim, had holds 15-20 people. The common area at The intersection upgrade at 107th Street. been roasting coffee Switch, a 5,000-squareNew tenants already signed by Access Com- as a hobby for about Stories Coffee Co. foot space, can also be mercial include Blue Sky Patio and Pickleball, 10 years in O’Neill, Phone: 531-213-2742 used for events. and Early Bird. The former is a food hall concept Dan’s hometown. With Address: 11426 Davenport St., Suite 1, OmaCoffee roasting is from Phil Schaffart, whose family operates about the purchase of Sto- ha 68154; The Switch Food and Beer Hall, yet another line that ries, coffee roasting is 3618 Farnam St., Omaha 68131 allows the company now its own business Employees: about 40 to further diversify line with aspirations Goal: Looking to open another location, grow — they’d like to can their cold brew and get Continued from page 1. and Opendorse had to adjust in order to navigate of more wholesale and brand by diversifying offerings and diving into retail sales. The compa- more wholesale/retail coffee roasting. into more retail spacto be a Heisman winner or be drafted to the through the uncertain months. es. And, the couple is NFL to have a valuable brand for a specific Yet, the pandemic hasn’t hampered growth. ny also has a location at Website: storiescoffeecompany.com looking for another local audience.” Today, the platform is well on its way to Lifegate Church. The challenges of opening a business during space to reach more of the community. Working with athletes at any level, Weber serving 40,000 users — a growth that continually a normal year are daunting but opening two loca“We’re trying to be smart about growing said it can be challenging as there’s motivates the team. an endless number of stakeholders “Now that we’ve gained that tions in a pandemic year has forced the owners into other areas,” Dan Loutzenhiser said. “We involved. In the beginning, it was traction, we’re just trying to keep to create new ways to reach customers and adapt do have goals as far as doing wholesale and critical to communicate that Openit growing exponentially,” Weber to current conditions — from COVID-19 to the retail and event stuff outside of just the brick dorse was available to assist — said. “The expansion of Opendorse weather. They said that there’s nowhere to go but and mortar. More than a shop, we’re a coffee not compete with — stakeholders. Monitor is very exciting right now. up, especially with warmer weather and hope for company, so I think the shop itself is one of several different strategies that we’re trying to Additionally, within every league, On Opendorse Deals, we’re rapidly “a little bit of normalcy” on the horizon. “I don’t know if we knew what our expec- really grow for this upcoming year.” association or conference, there are building the experience to make it The company spotlights a nonprofit every individual set rules that must be more of a functioning marketplace.” tations were because we had never done a shop understood intimately, which takes As the fan to athlete economy before, but it was a lot different than what we two months, and most recently the shop was a a lot of focus. expands, Weber said Opendorse expected because of all the things we had to collection site for Food Bank for the Heartland. While adversity can help people grow stronRecently, one of the most promaims to offer a more personal expe- navigate with COVID,” Brooke Loutzenhiser Weber inent impacts to the industry, particrience for fans. For example, instead said. “The week that we were opening our doors ger and be more resilient, some normal months ularly at the college sports level, has been the of buying autographs online, Opendorse will they shut down all the businesses and just allowed would be nice, he said. “It was very challenging but also kind of pandemic. allow fans to be able to browse athletes and drive-through, so it gave us a chance to focus on “From a sales perspective, the pandemic purchase those items through their platform that part, but we had to get creative in how to push pushed us as business owners and learning the business and how to get people to know that how to navigate different scenarios,” Brooke certainly served challenges,” he said. “Obviously starting in 2021. a huge part of our customer base is sports orga“Having built our vision from helping one we were open and that we were actually a thing.” Loutzenhiser said. “And as the year went on, To reach people at home, Stories created I felt it just kind of evolved — we got to open nizations and they have been hard hit.” athlete — our friend, Prince — to now support Two days before live sports shutdown, over 30,000 athletes at every level of sports is virtual date-night events with charcuterie boards our dining room and then more people started Opendorse announced the launch of Opendorse incredibly rewarding,” Kunalic said. “Now, with and wine to go. Drive-through promotions and talking — we just became more busy.” Both Brooke and Dan Loutzenhiser have Ready alongside the University of Nebraska. The changes coming to name, image, and likeness a curbside push helped boost business during backgrounds in health care. Brooke is a full-time response was overwhelmingly positive with an rights at the college level, I'm thrilled to expand the shutdown. Food items include breakfast, lunch and a nurse practitioner at Children’s Hospital in the influx of requests from colleges across the coun- our offering and help even more young athletes try wanting to utilize it in their program. Once the across the country understand and realize the heavy appetizer and dessert menu, with local NICU and Dan works part time as an operations beer on tap and wine. Now, they have live mu- leader for CHI Health. shutdown was announced, athletic departments value they create in their communities.”

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Close-to-home travel boom opens profit avenues for homeowners, real estate investors by Zach Wichter

COVID-19 has changed how people travel in addition to the way people work and where they want to live. Companies like Airbnb and Vrbo allow Travel homeowners to rent out rooms or properties for short-term vacationers, and have seen shifts in traveler preferences since the start of the pandemic. Both companies report that travelers today are more likely to stay closer to home. Demand for accommodations that travelers

can drive to, rather than fly, has risen, and vacationers are more likely to visit places with outdoor activities instead of urban centers with indoor landmarks and attractions. For homeowners, these changing tastes could be an opportunity for a little extra cash. If you have a home in a newly-popular vacation area, you could rent it out and use that money to help cover your mortgage, boost your savings or fund other big purchases. These shifting travel demands could present a good opportunity for those looking to get into real estate STICKY SITUATIONS

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investing, too. Top destinations and trends “Once people feel safe to travel, they will. But it will look different than before the pandemic. Travel will be viewed as an antidote to isolation and disconnection,” Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky wrote in a report the company released in January about 2021 travel trends. “People don’t generally miss landmarks, crowded shuttles, and lines and lobbies packed with tourists,” he added. “What people want from travel now is what they’ve been deprived of — spending meaningful time with their family and friends.” The report found that more than a third of vacationers want to travel this year specifically to reconnect with friends and family, and that more than half preferred a domestic or local destination. Vrbo had similar results in its own 2021 travel report. “Vrbo’s newest top emerging destinations align with shifts in family travel behavior due to the pandemic, such as vacationing closer to home and embracing the great outdoors,” Melanie Fish, a travel expert at Vrbo, said in a statement. “Booking a Vrbo in these off-the-beatenpath locales means families can enjoy the privacy and comforts of home while reaping the mental health benefits of being in a new environment, and spend quality time together exploring places they may have otherwise overlooked.” Both Airbnb and Vrbo saw demand spike in vacation spots close to natural amenities. Airbnb said places like Rodanthe, North Carolina and Forks, Washington, saw surges in reservations for 2021. Vrbo reported that Emory, Texas, Smithville, Missouri and Slade, Kentucky were the site’s top emerging destinations for this year. How this has changed real estate The real estate market has been unusually busy throughout the pandemic, a trend that has extended to vacation communities. “The buying and selling of the homes did not stop because of the pandemic,” said Rob Johnson, a Coppel, Texas-based Realtor with RE/MAX who serves a number of communities, including Emory. He said people these days are more likely to look for vacation spots closer to their primary homes. “I believe there’s definitely pandemic-related motivations. Just the need to do something with the family or to get away, you can just drive and not have to worry about flying.” Anecdotally, he said, sales for vacation homes in the communities where he works are definitely spiking. Recently one office he works with on closings in a small town processed 28 transactions in one week — five or six times the normal rate. Johnson expects that vacation homes in towns like Emory will remain especially popular even after the pandemic subsides. “The demand is there and as more and more people get vaccinated, I think we’re going to find that more and more people are interested in doing this sort of thing,” he said. “They’ve seen the future and this is a piece of it for sure.” What makes a good vacation rental If you already own a home in an area where people might want to come to escape the city, you could be sitting on your own

personal piggy bank. “I have an associate who owns a vacation home in Colorado where he does use Vrbo but he also owns a lake house in East Texas,” Johnson said. “He’s considering making it a Vrbo-available short-term rental because he’s had so many inquiries.” As demand for this kind of accommodation rises, you could make a little extra income by renting out your own property. Johnson said he understands from his clients that having a clean home and enough space are the keys to success in the vacation rental market. “Everybody likes clean, everybody likes space. They don’t necessarily want to be away from their technology all the way, they want to be able to connect,” so you’ll want to make sure you have a stable internet hookup. Also, it’s important to know why people are coming to your area. Emory, for example, is situated between two lakes and is known for its fishing and other watersports. So, the most popular vacation rentals are close to those activities. “If you’re wanting to lease or rent a property for the short term, you’re certainly going to want to have access to the water,” Johnson said. In other places, the main draw might be the ocean, a ski mountain or hiking trails. Vacationers usually want to stay in a property that is close to whatever attraction they’re visiting. Tips for investing in real estate If you don’t have a vacation home now, it could be a great time to think about buying one. Especially as demand for rentals in vacation communities spike, you may be able to cover your costs more easily than you think. Here are some key things to consider before buying a second property: -Make sure you know what you can afford. Factor in potential rental income as you think about your mortgage payments, but remember lenders usually won’t take that into account unless you have a signed, long-term lease. -Familiarize yourself with the area where you want to buy. It’s good to know what the local real estate market is like and what the top attractions are. The closer your property is to those, the better. -If you plan to use it for short-term rentals, make sure the property has enough space for visitors and a versatile layout. And make sure local regulations support your plans. Buying a vacation home you plan to rent isn’t the same as buying it for yourself. The property needs to feel comfortable for lots of different people. Bottom line Changing travel demands mean more people than ever are looking to vacation closer to home. That can be a great opportunity for second homeowners to make a little extra income by renting their property out. It also means prospective real estate investors may have more chances to profitably get into the market. Above all, if you want to start renting space to vacationers, make sure your house is clean, spacious and close to whatever attractions they may be looking to visit. ©2021 Bankrate.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Don’t let technology run you out of a job you like by Mark A. Stein

Ever feel like your employer is bringing in new software for the express purpose of driving you so crazy you’ll quit? You’re probably not alone. A study from the National Bureau of Economic Research crunched decades of data on 50,000 Continuing education businesses and 11.6 million workers and found that the faster a company installs new software, the faster it loses older workers. Older people are disappearing as businesses adopt new technology to stay competitive, says Richard Freeman, a Harvard economics professor and a co-author of the NBER report. “Companies will say, ‘We’ll train you,’ but people who feel they are close to retiring often say, ‘I don’t want to bother.’ ” The study doesn’t address employer motivation, beyond enhancing productivity, and it’s doubtful that most businesses would bring in new software just to scare off older workers, though age discrimination is a real workplace problem. But for older workers, adapting to

new systems can be particularly frustrating and make one feel old. But you don’t want to act old — meaning you don’t want to resist change. Older workers suffer lower pay when changing jobs “Usually when people leave (for new jobs), they go down” in salary, Freeman says. And anything that prompts you to claim Social Security before age 70 should be reconsidered. The smart move is to stay at your job, even if you are not thrilled by the prospect of retraining. Start by improving your attitude — about yourself. A lot of the conventional wisdom about older workers and tech is bunk. Ignore it. If people 55 and older have experience in a field, data show they learn new systems as quickly as younger colleagues. Next, ignore stereotypes about diminished productivity. “There is little indication that worker productivity, as measured by variables such as piecework and peer and supervisor ratings, declines with age,” says Neil Charness, a psychology professor at Florida State and director of the university’s Institute for Successful Longevity.

Believe in yourself. Think of new software as a tool to make your job easier and make you more productive, not as a trap to expose your incompetence. Learn why the company is going to the expense and trouble of installing this new software; knowing that may make you more at ease with the change. In any case, look at it this way: You have mastered your smartphone, despite frequent software updates, and benefited from many of the new apps they made possible. Don’t be intimidated by tech trainers If you are uncomfortable with the style of training offered by your company (or, more likely, an outside contractor), request changes that would better suit you. Shorter classes, for example, to give everyone time to absorb and practice new ideas while they are fresh in their minds. Smaller classes, to make it easier for all participants to ask questions. Ask for individual instruction if you need it; your company has a lot invested in you already. A combination of live classes and online practice sessions can identify gaps in your knowledge — or the curriculum. Increased peer interaction is another avenue to explore. Ask your boss to consider starting

PPP changes helping small minority-owned businesses land loans by Robert Channick

When President Joe Biden announced changes this week to the Paycheck Protection Program designed to provide more equitable relief to smaller and minority-owned businesses, the beneSmall Business fits quickly made a difference for Barbara Wright. A high school teacher whose $30,000-a-year side gig as a Lyft driver was stalled by the pandemic, Wright learned Tuesday she was now eligible for a $6,336 forgivable PPP loan — a nearly sixfold increase over the $1,085 she received through the program last year. “I’m glad somebody saw the light somewhere,” said Wright, 59, who lives in the Englewood neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. “I’m not ungrateful, but the $1,000 didn’t go very far.” The changes are already boosting loan amounts and participation in the forgivable loan program among Chicago’s minority-owned small businesses and sole proprietors, many of whom were shut out by the program last year. A pause in processing “larger” small-business applications may help get the ball rolling. For two weeks beginning Wednesday, only businesses with fewer than 20 employees can apply for PPP loans, encouraging banks to focus exclusively on the smallest businesses, which have been some of the hardest hit during the pandemic. During the first week of March, a revision of the funding formula for sole proprietors, independent contractors and self-employed people

will offer more relief, with $1 billion set aside for businesses without employees in low- and moderate-income areas. About 70% of nonemployer firms are owned by women and people of color, according to the Small Business Administration, which launched the PPP in April as an economic bridge for struggling Main Street businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Norma Sanders, director of special initiatives for the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corp., a community organization enlisted to help businesses access the funds, said the Biden administration changes may open the floodgates to previously disenfranchised minority-owned small businesses. “I think it will help,” Sanders said. “I think people will respond now that they know it’s for them.” Last year, the SBA approved 5.2 million forgivable loans worth $525 billion, but the program came under fire after banks allegedly prioritized larger clients — including publicly traded companies — ahead of smaller businesses. The federal government relaunched the PPP in January with another $284 billion in funding and an increased focus on businesses left behind during last year’s program. Six weeks into the new funding round, the SBA has approved more than 1.9 million forgivable PPP loans totaling $140 billion — nearly half of the funding allocated — with smaller average loan sizes and more diverse recipients. In Illinois, the SBA has approved 110,510 PPP loans worth more than $7.4 billion through the first six weeks of the new funding round — the fifth largest total of any state. The average loan size is about $67,000. Wright, who is battling breast cancer, is teaching remotely during the pandemic at CICS-Longwood, a charter school in the Washington Heights neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. But her doctors told her to stop driving for Lyft when the pandemic hit last March, due to health risks. She applied for a PPP loan as a Lyft driver and received $1,085 last summer through Seaway Self-Help Credit Union, a nonprofit community development financial institution.

The loan was about $29,000 short of the annual income she was losing. Struggling to make ends meet, Wright has cut back on expenses and fallen behind on her bills. The new $6,336 loan will help her catch up on her finances, she said. But she remains somewhat cynical and frustrated over the inequity of the PPP after seeing Chicago-based sandwich chain Potbelly Continued on page 21.

up a technology mentoring program to let employees who have mastered new software work directly with those still learning the ropes. Alternatively, think about informally networking with savvy coworkers and ask if they can help you. You may feel more comfortable as an independent learner. See if a YouTube video or free online course can give you a head start. Inquire about whether your employer has a tuition-assistance program to cover some or all of the cost of courses outside your workplace. These courses could be a local community college or a private business. One such company, GetSetUp, specializes in having older adults learn from teachers roughly their same age. “Our learners particularly enjoy GetSetUp classes because they can take them in bite-size classes of just one hour,” spokesperson Liz Miller says. “Most importantly, they are learning with their peers, being taught by peers, and learning at their own pace.” Still not sure you want to stick around for the next big software update? Maybe you should do it as a favor to your brain. Training making you feel old could actually help you stay young Kristina McElheran, an assistant professor of strategy at the University of Toronto and another co-author of the NBER report, says flexing your frontal cortex in this way can help the neurons in your brain grow and reorganize, a value known as neuroplasticity. It can help people over 50 master new skills and store more information. “We’re learning more and more about neuroplasticity and the importance of continually challenging ourselves to take on new skills,” she says. ©2021 Rate.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIFELINE ELITE SPORTS, LLC The name of the Company is Lifeline Elite Sports, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 3911 South 191st Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. 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 February 17, 2021. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PARK AVE CAPITAL 2, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Park Ave Capital 2, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is Park Ave Capital 2, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BIRD PUBLIC RELATIONS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bird Public Relations, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 139 S. 144th St., Unit 540991, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent of the Company is Angela Schmit, 1246 Golden Gate Dr., Ste. 3, Papillion, Nebraska 68046. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that My Whiskey Barrel L.L.C. (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 17322 Orchard Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68135. The Registered Agent of the Company is Greg P. Schmaderer, 17322 Orchard Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68135. The Company was formed on February 10, 2021. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BlingRing LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that BlingRing LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 11904 Arbor Street, Suite 201, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

THOMAS H. PENKE, Attorney 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR21-214 Estate of DENISE M. JOHNSON, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that on February 10, 2021, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, RUSSELL N. JOHNSON, whose address is 3742 Cornhusker Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, 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 April 19, 2021 or be forever barred. CARROL MILLS Registrar First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that 47 Properties LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 8419 N 30th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68112. The Registered Agent of the Company is Caleb Dempsey, 8419 N 30th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68112. The Company was formed on January 7, 2021. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney MOYLAN LAW, LLC 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ALL THE HOME THINGS, LLC The name of the Company is All The Home Things, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company. The initial registered agent is Sean Moylan located at 1010 S. 120th Street, Suite #320, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The initial designated office of the Company is located at 221 Main Street, Louisville, Nebraska 68037. This limited liability company commenced business on February 22, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TO: TYRONE DAVIS Jr You are hereby notified that on 10/12/20, the Plaintiff, Credit Management Services, Inc., filed a Complaint in the COUNTY Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska against you shown as Case Number CI20 18124. The object and prayer of which is a judgment in the amount of $6,224.09, plus court costs and prejudgment interest and attorney fees, if applicable. The Complaint prays that judgment be entered against you. You are hereby notified that you must answer the petition on or before 04/18/21 at the COUNTY Court of DOUGLAS County, OMAHA, Nebraska. BY: Megan L. Bischoff, #25206 P.O. Box 1512 Grand Island, Nebraska 68802 308 398-3801 Attorney for the Plaintiff First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

JENNIFER L. RATTNER, Esq. RINGENBERG & RATTNER LAW 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CRUSH PROPERTIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CRUSH Properties, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 17303 Samantha Road, Gretna, Nebraska 68028. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L. Rattner, Ringenberg & Rattner Law, LLC, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GCP III VAN ZANDT DEVELOPMENT, LLC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GCP III Van Zandt Development, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. The Registered Agent of the Company is Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Waitt Verrado, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 23, 2021, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Member. John Schuele, as the authorized representative, will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 425, Omaha, NE 68124. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has formed a corporation under the laws of the State of Nebraska. 1. The name of the corporation is ETERNAL VALUE FINANCIAL CORP. 2. The address of the registered office is 3345 N 107th, Omaha, NE 68134, and the initial registered agent at the address is Mark Munger. 3. The general nature of business is to provide a business, and to do business which is not forbidden by the laws of the State of Nebraska. 4. The authorized capital stock of the corporation is 1,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $1.00 per share, each of which may be issued for any medium permissible under the laws of the State of Nebraska and as is determined from time-to-time by the Board of Directors. 5. The corporation commenced existence on February 2, 2021 and shall have perpetual existence. 6. The affairs of the corporation shall be conducted by a Board of Directors, President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer, and such other officers as may be chosen by the Board of Directors. 7. The incorporator is Mark Munger. The address of incorporator is 3345 N 107th, Omaha, NE 68134 Mark Munger Incorporator First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. CI21-1377 ROGER ARMELL, as Personal Representive of the ESTATE OF WANDA H. STEPANEK, deceased, Plaintiff, vs. JANE and JOHN DOE; and all other interested parties claiming or having any interest in the real estate commonly known as 910 South 38th Street, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, real names unknown, Defendants. TO: JANE DOE, JOHN DOE, and all other interested parties claiming or having any interest or shares in and to L & N Real Estate Company. You are hereby notified that on February 15, 2021, Roger Armell, personal representative of the Estate of Wanda H. Stepanek, filed a complaint in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, against you, the object and request of which is to determine the ownership of all shares in 910 South 38th Street and find that Wanda Stepanek was the only owner of 910 South 38th Street, free of trust. You are required to answer the petition on or before the day of April 18, 2021. BY: Jacob A. Acers, #26001 Smith, Slusky, Pohren, & Rogers, LLP 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 400 Omaha, NE 68114 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

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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 THE HARBOR SENIOR CARE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Harbor Senior Care, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 3101 North 177th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. 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 February 9, 2021. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

ROBERT J. LIKES, Esq. LIKES MEYERSON HATCH LLC 444 Regency Parkway Drive, # 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TUCKERED, LLC Notice is hereby given that TUCKERED, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The street and mailing address of the Company’s initial designated office is 1608 S. 219th Avenue, Elkhorn, NE 68022. The street and mailing address of the Company’s initial agent for service of process is 1608 S. 219th Avenue, Elkhorn, NE 68022 and the Company’s initial agent for service of process at such address is Daniel Wehrmann. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

MATTHEW T. PAYNE, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MCK GROUP SERVICES, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of MCK Group Services, LLC. 1. The name of the limited liability company is MCK Group Services, LLC. 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 17328 Monroe Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68135, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Enrique Meraz, 17328 Monroe Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68135. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

SMITH SLUSKY POHREN & ROGERS LLP 8712 West Dodge Road, # 400 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION LONG DOG FAT CAT V LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, with its registered office at 16909 Burke Street, BAY 126, Omaha, Nebraska 68118, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The registered agent is Shaun M. James, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 400, Omaha, NE 68114. The Limited Liability Company shall engage in any lawful business for which a limited liability company may be formed under the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act. The perpetual existence commenced October 13, 2020. Its affairs are to be conducted by its Members pursuant to an Operating Agreement duly adopted by the Company. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

JOHN Q. BACHMAN, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF ASHBURY CREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Notice is hereby given of the incorporation of Ashbury Creek Homeowners Association under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: 1. The name of the Corporation is Ashbury Creek Homeowners Association. 2. The Corporation is a mutual benefit corporation. 3. The name of the Corporation’s initial registered agent is John Q. Bachman and the address of the initial registered office is 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. 4. The names and street addresses of the incorporators are: Gerald L. Torczon 11205 South 150th Street, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68138 Jeffery S. Torczon 11205 South 150th Street, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68138 5. The Corporation will have members. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

SHAUN M. JAMES, Attorney SMITH SLUSKY POHREN & ROGERS LLP 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 400 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION NB ELECTRICAL LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, with its registered office at 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 400, Omaha, Nebraska 68114, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The registered agent is Shaun M. James, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 400, Omaha, NE 68114. The designated office is 20702 Parker Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022. The Limited Liability Company shall engage in any lawful business for which a limited liability company may be formed under the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act. The perpetual existence commenced October 23, 2020. Its affairs are to be conducted by its Members pursuant to an Operating Agreement duly adopted by the Company. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

Julia K. Palzer, Attorney at Law KELLOGG & PALZER, P.C. 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6 Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2647 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Company is FORD RENTALS & REHABS, LLC. 2. The street address of the initial designated office is 8213 Keystone Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68134. The registered agent is Brent Ford and the Registered Agent's address is 8213 Keystone Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68134. 3. The general nature of the Company is property real estate holding. 4. The Company commenced on February 12, 2021, and shall have perpetual existence. 5. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by Members, the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and such other officers as the Members shall determine. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

Jeffrey T. Palzer, Attorney at Law KELLOGG & PALZER, P.C. 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6 Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2647 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Company is NEBRASKA DISC GOLF COMPANY, LLC. 2. The street address of the initial designated office is 3433 T Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68107. The registered agent is William Schram and the Registered Agent's address is 3433 T Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68107. 3. The general nature of the Company is retail sales of disc golf goods, organizing disc golf tournaments and training/education courses. 4. The Company commenced on February 12, 2021, and shall have perpetual existence. 5. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by Members, the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and such other officers as the Members shall determine. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION 1. The name of the Corporation is Ground Control Irrigation Company. 2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 1,000 shares of common stock having a par value of $1.00 each. 3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: 11302 N Hwy 75, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68152, and the Registered Agent at such address is Daniel Newcomer. 4. Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on January 26,2021. 5. The name and address of the Incorporator is: Daniel Newcomer, 11302 N Hwy 75, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68152. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given the registration with the Nebraska Secretary of state’s office of Moreno's Painting, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: The name of the company is Moreno's Painting, LLC. Registered agent and office of Moreno's Painting, LLC is Jose Abraham Moreno Rodriguez at 1305 Monroe Street, Omaha, NE 68107. The designated address is 1305 Monroe Street, Omaha, NE 68107. Initial members: Jose Abraham Moreno Rodriguez. General nature of the business is to transact any and all lawful business for which limited liability companies are allowed by statute. The LLC was organized in February 2021 for the perpetual duration and is managed by its members. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

Thomas H. Penke, Attorney Thomas H. Penke, P.C., L.L.O 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR21-200 ESTATE OF STEVEN A. GROTH, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on 10th day of February, 2021, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Decedent, and that Donna M. Heinz, 1716 South 95th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124 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 May 26, 2021, or be forever barred. CARROL L. MILLS Registrar First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

BROWN & WOLFF, P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys and Counselors at Law 1925 North 120th Street, One Bennington Place Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CUBBY’S-LAUREL, LLC NOTICE is hereby given that Cubby’s-Laurel, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the designated office of the Company is 9229 Mormon Bridge Road, Suite 6, Omaha, Nebraska 68152. The Registered Agent for service of process on the Company is PHILLIP E. MORRISON and his mailing address is 9229 Mormon Bridge Road, Suite 6, Omaha, Nebraska 68152. The purpose of the Company shall be to have such purposes and to engage in such activities with the exception of banking and insurance as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced on the 4th day of February, 2021, and shall have perpetual existence. The Company shall be managed by one (1) manager, PHILLIP E. MORRISON. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

The Nebraska limited liability company’s name is Scouting the Unknown, LLC. The name of its initial agent for service of process is Joseph J. Skudlarek. The street and mailing address of its initial designated office and of its initial agent for service of process is 1055 North 115 Street - STE 301, Omaha, NE 68154. The Company is not organized to render a professional service as defined in § 21-117(b). /s/ Ryan Sallans, Organizer. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

MICHAEL J. WEAVER, Attorney VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska 68118 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HERITAGE POINTE MERIDIAN MASTER TENANT LLC Notice is hereby given that HERITAGE POINTE MERIDIAN MASTER TENANT LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the initial designated office of the company is 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. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

KENDRA RINGENBERG, Attorney RINGENBERG & RATTNER LAW 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 14410 STONY BROOK CARWASH RE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 14410 Stony Brook Carwash RE, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 222 S. 15th Street, Suite 1404S, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. The Registered Agent of the Company is Kendra J. Ringenberg, Ringenberg & Rattner Law, LLC, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION 1. The name of the Corporation is SammyStrong. 2. The Corporation is a public benefit corporation. 3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. 4. The name and address of the Incorporator is as follows: Dan M. McMahon, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. 5. The Corporation shall have no members. 6. The corporate existence began on February 11, 2021, when Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

Midlands Business Journal • MARCH 5, 2021 • LEGAL NOTICES WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Mardos Auto Transport LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 11717 Ruggles Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. The Registered Agent of the Company is Josiel Dos Santos, 11717 Ruggles Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. The Company was formed on February 8, 2021. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF THE GOLDEN FIRST RESPONDERS FLAG, LCC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Golden First Responders Flag, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 14019 Manderson Plaza, #107 Omaha, NE 68164. Registered Agent of the Company is Robert M. Connely, 14019 Manderson Plaza, #107, Omaha, NE 68164. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

William E. Olson OLSON ZALEWSKI WYNNER LLP 575 Fallbrook Blvd., Suite 100 Lincoln, NE 68521 NOTICE OF FILING OF ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF TEWS HOLDINGS, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation for Benefit Planning Company of Nebraska, Inc. have been filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State's Office. The Registered Office is location at 9300Underwood Ave, Suite 500, Omaha, Nebraska. The registered agent is Michael F. Tews. The Amended Articles of Incorporation change the name of the Corporation from Benefit Planning Company of Nebraska, Inc. to Tews Holdings, Inc. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

PREMIER CLAIMS OF MINNESOTA, L.L.C. NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that PREMIER CLAIMS OF MINNESOTA, L.L.C., a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 120 Regency Parkway #115, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The initial agent for service of process is Nicholas R. Andersen, 120 Regency Parkway #115, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

PREMIER CLAIMS OF MISSOURI, L.L.C. NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that PREMIER CLAIMS OF MISSOURI, L.L.C., a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 120 Regency Parkway #115, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The initial agent for service of process is Nicholas R. Andersen, 120 Regency Parkway #115, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

PREMIER CLAIMS OF OHIO, L.L.C. NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that PREMIER CLAIMS OF OHIO, L.L.C., a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 120 Regency Parkway #115, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The initial agent for service of process is Nicholas R. Andersen, 120 Regency Parkway #115, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

PREMIER CLAIMS OF OKLAHOMA, L.L.C. NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that PREMIER CLAIMS OF OKLAHOMA, L.L.C., a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 120 Regency Parkway #115, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The initial agent for service of process is Nicholas R. Andersen, 120 Regency Parkway #115, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

PREMIER CLAIMS OF IOWA, L.L.C. NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that PREMIER CLAIMS OF IOWA, L.L.C., a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 120 Regency Parkway #115, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The initial agent for service of process is Nicholas R. Andersen, 120 Regency Parkway #115, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

PREMIER CLAIMS OF COLORADO, L.L.C. NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that PREMIER CLAIMS OF COLORADO, L.L.C., a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 120 Regency Parkway #115, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The initial agent for service of process is Nicholas R. Andersen, 120 Regency Parkway #115, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

PREMIER CLAIMS OF KANSAS, L.L.C. NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that PREMIER CLAIMS OF KANSAS, L.L.C., a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 120 Regency Parkway #115, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The initial agent for service of process is Nicholas R. Andersen, 120 Regency Parkway #115, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

PREMIER CLAIMS OF FLORIDA, L.L.C. NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that PREMIER CLAIMS OF FLORIDA, L.L.C., a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 120 Regency Parkway #115, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The initial agent for service of process is Nicholas R. Andersen, 120 Regency Parkway #115, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

PREMIER CLAIMS OF LOUISIANA, L.L.C. NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that PREMIER CLAIMS OF LOUISIANA, L.L.C., a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 120 Regency Parkway #115, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The initial agent for service of process is Nicholas R. Andersen, 120 Regency Parkway #115, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

PREMIER CLAIMS OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C. NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that PREMIER CLAIMS OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C., a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 120 Regency Parkway #115, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The initial agent for service of process is Nicholas R. Andersen, 120 Regency Parkway #115, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

PREMIER CLAIMS OF TEXAS, L.L.C. NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that PREMIER CLAIMS OF TEXAS, L.L.C., a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 120 Regency Parkway #115, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The initial agent for service of process is Nicholas R. Andersen, 120 Regency Parkway #115, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

PREMIER CLAIMS OF WYOMING, L.L.C. NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that PREMIER CLAIMS OF WYOMING, L.L.C., a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 120 Regency Parkway #115, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The initial agent for service of process is Nicholas R. Andersen, 120 Regency Parkway #115, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

STEVEN G. RANUM, Attorney CROKER, HUCK, KASHER, DeWITT, ANDERSON & GONDERINGER, L.L.C. 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HOMES BY J.E.S., LLC The name of the limited liability company is Homes by J.E.S., LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 2011 N 156 Street, Omaha, NE 68116. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Travis Freeman, 2011 N 156 Street, Omaha, NE 68116. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF HELLO SUGAR, LLC Notice is hereby given that the Certificate of Organization of Hello Sugar, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been amended to reflect its designated office as 7012 N. 102nd Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68122 and its registered agent as Nathan Newhouse, 7012 N. 102nd Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on January 8, 2021. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GILLE PROPERTIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Gille Properties, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 3101 North 177th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. 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 February 9, 2021. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

PREMIER CLAIMS OF GEORGIA, L.L.C. NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that PREMIER CLAIMS OF GEORGIA, L.L.C., a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 120 Regency Parkway #115, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The initial agent for service of process is Nicholas R. Andersen, 120 Regency Parkway #115, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CHEESEBURGER’S OMAHA SW, LLC The name of the Company is Cheeseburger’s Omaha SW, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 1108 South 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on February 16, 2021. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

PREMIER CLAIMS OF NEBRASKA, L.L.C. NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that PREMIER CLAIMS OF NEBRASKA, L.L.C., a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 120 Regency Parkway #115, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The initial agent for service of process is Nicholas R. Andersen, 120 Regency Parkway #115, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DIAL’S CREATIVE CUSTOMS, LLC Notice is hereby given that Dial’s Creative Customs, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with initial designated office at 2503 Parker Street, Omaha, NE 68111. The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Registered Agent, Inc. 530 South 13th Street Suite 100 Lincoln, NE 68508. First publication February 19, 2021, final March 5, 2021

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LEGAL NOTICES HOWARD KASLOW, Attorney ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF MGP CORPORATION MGP Corporation, a Nebraska corporation, has been dissolved pursuant to the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. The corporation has collected its assets, disposed of its properties which were not distributed in kind to its shareholders, discharged or made provision for the discharge of its liabilities, distributed its remaining property among its shareholders according to their interests, and done every other act necessary to wind up and liquidate its business and affairs. Marcia G. Pitlor, President of the corporation, was the person who was responsible for winding up and liquidating the business and affairs of the corporation. The corporation has no remaining assets or liabilities. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF ALA HOLDINGS, INC. 1. The name of the Corporation is ALA Holdings, Inc. 2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 1,000,000 Shares having a par value of $.10 each with 100,000 shares designated as voting common stock and 900,000 shares designated as nonvoting common stock. 3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: Suite 800, 1125 South 103rd Street, Omaha, NE 68124, and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. 4. The corporate existence began on December 28, 2020, when Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State. 5. The name and address of the Incorporator is: Michael M. Hupp, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68124. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION MK Projects LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The street and mailing addresses of the initial designated office of the company are 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and street and mailing addresses of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Kathryn A. Glissman, Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GCP III Miracle 11650, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 17, 2021, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Members. Zachary A. Wiegert will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: 1) your name or the name of your entity; 2) the nature of your claim; 3) the amount of your claim; and 4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to GCP III Miracle 11650, LLC, c/o Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 N 84th Street, Omaha, NE 68122. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GCP III Miracle 11808, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 17, 2021, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Members. Zachary A. Wiegert will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: 1) your name or the name of your entity; 2) the nature of your claim; 3) the amount of your claim; and 4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to GCP III Miracle 11808, LLC, c/o Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 N 84th Street, Omaha, NE 68122. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GCP III Concourse, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 17, 2021, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Members. Zachary A. Wiegert will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: 1) your name or the name of your entity; 2) the nature of your claim; 3) the amount of your claim; and 4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to GCP III Concourse, LLC, c/o Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 N 84th Street, Omaha, NE 68122. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given the registration with the Nebraska Secretary of state’s office of Castanon Concrete & Landscaping, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: The name of the company is Castanon Concrete & Landscaping, LLC. Registered agent and office of Castanon Concrete & Landscaping, LLC is Adalberto Castanon at 2523 E Street, Omaha, NE 68107. The designated address is 2523 E Street, Omaha, NE 68107. Initial members: Adalberto Castanon. General nature of the business is to transact any and all lawful business for which limited liability companies are allowed by statute. The LLC was organized in October 2020 for the perpetual duration and is managed by its members. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF COUNSEL FOR COACHES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Counsel for Coaches, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1246 Golden Gate Dr., Ste. 3, Papillion, Nebraska 68046. The Registered Agent of the Company is Angela Schmit, 1246 Golden Gate Dr., Ste. 3, Papillion, Nebraska 68046. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JK FENCING, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JK Fencing, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 7518 Polk St., Ralston, Nebraska 68127. The Registered Agent of the Company is Angela Schmit, 1246 Golden Gate Dr., Ste. 3, Papillion, Nebraska 68046. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

SHAUN M. JAMES, Attorney SMITH SLUSKY POHREN & ROGERS LLP 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 400 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF NEXTGEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 17, 2021, NEXTGEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LLC was organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Act, with a designated office at 11299 Farnam, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. The Company’s initial agent for service of process is Shaun M. James, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 400, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ASH BRAVAN Group, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ASH BRAVAN Group, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 17203 U Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68135. The Registered Agent of the Company is Rambabu Kallepalli, 17203 U Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68135. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Gigi’s Gourmet Shaved Ice and Treats, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 11215 Roxbury Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. The Registered Agent of the Company is Michele R. Mower, 11215 Roxbury Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. The Company was formed on February 17, 2021. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

JENNIFER L. RATTNER, Esq. RINGENBERG & RATTNER LAW 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MOVE WITH MARISSA, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Move With Marissa, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1105 Sunny Lane, Bellevue, Nebraska 68005. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L. Rattner, Ringenberg & Rattner Law, LLC, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

MATTHEW WURSTNER, Attorney CARLSON & BURNETT, LLP, Attorneys 17525 Arbor Street Omaha, Nebraska 68130 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION - ROCKWELL ROADRUNNERS PTO, INC. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has formed a corporation under the Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation Act by filing Articles of Incorporation with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 23, 2020. The name of the corporation is ROCKWELL ROADRUNNERS PTO, INC. The Corporation is a public benefit corporation and will not have members. The initial registered agent is Matthew Wurstner, 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The Incorporator is Matthew Wurstner, 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. Matthew Wurstner, Incorporator First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Grandpa Doug’s Mobile RV Repair, L.L.C. (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 4248 Kristy Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68112. The Registered Agent of the Company is Linda J. Bowman, 4248 Kristy Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68112. The Company was formed on January 27, 2021. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HA 1031, LLC The name of the Company is HA 1031, 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 February 17, 2021. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that SyrenCloud LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 19020 Nicholas Circle, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The Registered Agent of the Company is Geeta V. Chokkara, 19020 Nicholas Circle, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The Company was formed on January 26, 2021. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TETRASU Group, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TETRASU Group, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 17203 U Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68135. The Registered Agent of the Company is Rambabu Kallepalli, 17203 U Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68135. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

Notice is hereby given that Assisted Healing LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska with its initial designated office at 3520 N. 163rd Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. The initial agent for service of process is Vcorp Agent Services, Inc. at 5601 S. 59th Street, Suite C, Lincoln, Nebraska 68516. The company is manager-managed. Nature of the company is massage therapy. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

Midlands Business Journal • MARCH 5, 2021 • 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 FUSION MARKETPLACE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Fusion Marketplace, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 11808 Grant Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. 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 February 18, 2021. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103 Omaha, Nebraska 68164 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SALKIN STRENGTH SOLUTIONS, 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 SALKIN STRENGTH SOLUTIONS, LLC The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery-Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103, Omaha, NE 68164. The designated office is located at 1311 N. 113th Plaza, #5119, Omaha, NE 68154. Aleks Salkin, Member First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

FITZGERALD, SCHORR, BARMETTLER & BRENNAN, P.C., L.L.O. 200 Regency One, 10050 Regency Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3794 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION JAMARCUS WORLDWIDE LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office of the Company is 6212 Maple Street, Omaha, NE 68104. The name, street and mailing address of the initial agent for service of process of the Company are David M. Hohman, 10050 Regency Circle, Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68114. Dated this 19th of February, 2021. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DEEP STACKS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Deep Stacks, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 9802 Ascot Drive, 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 February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney MOYLAN LAW, LLC 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SPARKMOX, LLC The name of the Company is Sparkmox, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company. The initial registered agent is Sean Moylan located at 1010 S. 120th Street, Suite #320, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The initial designated office of the Company is located at 1511 S. 83rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on February 16, 2021. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF SIMMONDS RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Simmonds Restaurant Management, Inc., a Nebraska corporation (“Corporation”), has filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 18, 2021, and the Corporation is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the Corporation are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore. The President, Paula K. Glissman, will wind up and liquidate the Corporation’s business and affairs. The Corporation has no assets or liabilities as of the date hereof. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF KAASCH MONEY PROPERTIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Kaasch Money Properties, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 2420 North 147th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. 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 February 18, 2021. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE FOUNDATION Notice is hereby given that the Articles of Incorporation of Home Instead Senior Care Foundation have been amended to change the name of the corporation to: Home Instead Charities. The Amendment was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 3, 2021. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

MATTHEW WURSTNER, Attorney and Incorporator CARLSON & BURNETT, LLP, Attorneys 17525 Arbor Street Omaha, Nebraska 68130 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF TIMOTHY GRECO MINISTRIES Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has formed a corporation under the Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation Act by filing Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State on February 17, 2021. The name of the corporation is TIMOTHY GRECO MINISTRIES. The Corporation is a public benefit corporation and will not have members. The initial registered agent is Matthew Wurstner, whose registered office address is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. Matthew Wurstner, Attorney and Incorporator First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JVSA HOLDINGS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JVSA Holdings, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The limited liability company shall conduct the practice of anesthesia. The designated office of the limited liability company is 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on February 22, 2021. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Articles of Organization of Sorensen Investment, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), have been amended and restated as follows: The name of the Company is Sorensen Investment, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is 4404 South 76th Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68127. 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. The Amended and Restated Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 22, 2021. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), KRISTOPHER P TOWN You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 10/13/2020 on Case Number CI20-18459, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $212.87, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 04/12/2021 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly. CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

Joshua R. Dunyon, Attorney Mandy M. Gruhlkey, Attorney The Advocates 1001 Farnam Street, Suite 203 Omaha, Nebraska 68102 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR21-157 Estate of Alvin Donald Kock, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on February 3rd, 2021, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Intestacy of said Decedent and that Teresa M. Kock, 5110 S. 48th Street, Omaha, NE 68117 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 April 26, 2021 or be forever barred. CARROL L. MILLS Registrar First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SARA PUTNAM, M.D., LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sara Putnam, M.D., LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 674 N. 57th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68132. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 W. Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

Robert J. Likes, Attorney Likes Meyerson Hatch LLC 444 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR21-235 Estate of Janet R. Zaleski, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on February 22, 2021, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Decedent and that Cynthia M. Schaecher, 16216 Briar Street, Omaha, NE 68136, 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 April 26, 2021 or be forever barred. CARROL L. MILLS Registrar First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF FIREGUARD, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Articles of Incorporation of Fireguard, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, were amended and restated on February 23, 2021, in their entirety as follows: Article 1 states the name of the Corporation is Fireguard, Inc. Article 2 states the registered agent is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. Article 3 states the purpose. Article 4 states the number of shares the Corporation is authorized to issue is 10,000 shares of Voting Common Stock, having a par value of $1.00 per share. Article 5 states the Corporation shall have perpetual existence. Article 6 states the provisions relating to amending the Articles and Bylaws. Article 7 states the provisions relating to director liability. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

MARTIN P. PELSTER, Attorney CROKER, HUCK, KASHER, DeWITT, ANDERSON & GONDERINGER, L.L.C. 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF OMAHA TAR & STRIPE, LLC The name of the limited liability company is Omaha Tar & Stripe, 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 Martin P. Pelster, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

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LEGAL NOTICES Craig F. Martin, Attorney LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP 1 0306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF CLINTON CONSTRUCTION, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is CLINTON CONSTRUCTION, LLC. The address of the company’s initial designated office is 3035 Dudley Street, Lincoln, NE 68503. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on February 12, 2021 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the manager as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF REKSUH AUTO, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Reksuh Auto, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. The Registered Agent of the Company is Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GOLDENROD BITCOIN, LLC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GOLDENROD BITCOIN, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. The Registered Agent of the Company is Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION A Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 24, 2021 for CKL Rentals, LLC, with its principal place of business and initial designated office at 325 South 89th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68520. The registered agent and address of the registered office for service of process is: Chandra Ljunggren, 325 South 89th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68520. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

Darren R Carlson, Attorney CARLSON & BURNETT, LLP 17525 Arbor Street Omaha, Nebraska 68130 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF POST MILLILLAS, LLC Notice is hereby given that POST MILLILLAS, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is: Darren R Carlson, whose address is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on February 22, 2021, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company. Darren R Carlson, Organizer First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

Darren R Carlson, Attorney CARLSON & BURNETT, LLP 17525 Arbor Street Omaha, Nebraska 68130 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MCKEE IRRIGATED, LLC Notice is hereby given that MCKEE IRRIGATED, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is: Darren R Carlson, whose address is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on February 22, 2021, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company. Darren R Carlson, Organizer First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

Darren R Carlson, Attorney CARLSON & BURNETT, LLP 17525 Arbor Street Omaha, Nebraska 68130 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF NEBRASKA ORGANIC PRESERVE, LLC Notice is hereby given that NEBRASKA ORGANIC PRESERVE, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is: Darren R Carlson, whose address is 2002 Douglas Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68102. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on February 22, 2021, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company. Darren R Carlson, Organizer First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF QTD CONSULTING, LLC Notice is hereby given that QTD Consulting, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address is 10510 Parker Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent is Stephen F Molini who resides at the same address with business commencing on December 1st, 2020. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Waitt Shoppes at Ak-sar-ben, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 23, 2021, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Member. John Schuele, as the authorized representative, will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 425, Omaha, NE 68124. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

Jeffrey T. Palzer, Attorney KELLOGG & PALZER, P.C. 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6 Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2647 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Company is ZUKS PROPERTIES, LLC. 2. The street address of the initial designated office is 6415 S. 184th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska, 68135. The registered agent is Scott D. Hazuka and the Registered Agent's address is 6415 S. 184th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska, 68135. 3. The general nature of the Company is real estate holding. 4. The Company commenced on February 22, 2021, and shall have perpetual existence. 5. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by Members, the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and such other officers as the Members shall determine. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Waitt AV3, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 23, 2021, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Member. John Schuele, as the authorized representative, will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 425, Omaha, NE 68124. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

Darren R Carlson, Attorney CARLSON & BURNETT, LLP 17525 Arbor Street Omaha, Nebraska 68130 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ULYSSES BLUE RIVER, LLC Notice is hereby given that ULYSSES BLUE RIVER, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is: Darren R Carlson, whose address is Carlson & Burnett, LLP, 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on February 22, 2021, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company. Darren R Carlson, Organizer First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that JUNKINS ANESTHESIA LLC, has been organized as a professional limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The designated office of the Company is 4608 N 166th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. The registered agent of the Company is Shawn Junkins, 4608 N 166th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. The Company's members, managers and professional employees are licensed or otherwise legally authorized to engage in the practice of nurse anesthesia in the State of Nebraska. The Company was formed on February 23, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIVRITE PROPERTIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that LivRite Properties, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 2019 North 65th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68104 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 March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Canoas Properties, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 1939 South 63rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68106. The Registered Agent of the Company is Dale Allen Berry, 1939 South 63rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68106. The Company was formed on February 24, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

KENDRA RINGENBERG, Attorney RINGENBERG & RATTNER LAW 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF STONY BROOK CARWASH, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Stony Brook Carwash, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 222 S. 15th Street, Suite 1404S, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. The Registered Agent of the Company is Kendra J. Ringenberg, Ringenberg & Rattner Law, LLC, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), LANCE A PAQUA You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 11/12/2020 on Case Number CI20-20515, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $173.15, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 04/19/2021 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly. CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

Midlands Business Journal • MARCH 5, 2021 • 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 DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Waitt Vornado, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 23, 2021, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Member. John Schuele, as the authorized representative, will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 425, Omaha, NE 68124. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF EJR Holdings, LLC NOTICE is hereby given that EJR Holdings, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the designated office of the Company is 3802 S. 191st Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The Registered Agent for service of process on the Company is EVAN JOEL RAINS and his mailing address is 3802 S. 191st Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The purpose of the Company shall be to have such purposes and to engage in such activities with the exception of banking and insurance as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced on the 17th day of February, 2021, and shall have perpetual existence. The Company shall be managed by one (1) manager, EVAN JOEL RAINS. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Queen Roofing, LLC Notice is hereby given that Queen Roofing, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under Nebraska laws, with its designated office at of 10787 Brentwood Dr, Apt 3B, La Vista, NE 68128. It is organized to transact any lawful business for which a Limited Liability Company may be organized under Nebraska laws and its duration is perpetual commencing from February 18, 2021. Its affairs are to be conducted by the manager Sylvia A Gomez. Its registered agent is Sylvia A Gomez and her office is located at 10787 Brentwood Dr, Apt 3B, La Vista, NE 68128. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PRIME SECURED, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Prime Secured, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 22145 West Maple Road, P.O. Box 131, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. 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 February 23, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PRIME DEPLOYED, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Prime Deployed, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 22145 West Maple Road, P.O. Box 131, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. 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 February 23, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PERCEPTIVE PAINTING, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Perceptive Painting, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska as a limited liability company. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 6002 S. 20th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68107. The Registered Agent of the Company is David I. Castro, 6002 S. 20th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68107. The company commenced business on February 23, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF PRAIRIE DOG PRODUCTIONS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Certificate of Organization of Prairie Dog Productions, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been amended the period of duration to: Perpetual. The Articles of Amendment were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 24, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Notice is hereby given that Grass Cut Right Inc (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 6411 S 140th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. The Registered Agent of the Company is Nathan Essink, 6411 S 140th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. The Company was formed on February 25, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that GRG Management, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 4142 S 89th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127. The Registered Agent of the Company is Tobias Sommer, 1822 N 174th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. The Company was formed on February 25, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

Notice is hereby given that CPM EATS, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 13305 Birch Dr Ste 201, Omaha, NE 68164. The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Greg Cutchall, 13305 Birch Dr Ste 201, Omaha, NE 68164. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that NE Construction, LLC a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 24, 2021, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Members. Catherine M. Nachreiner, Member, will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against NE Construction, LLC, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: 1) your name or the name of your entity; 2) the nature of your claim; 3) the amount of your claim; and 4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to Catherine M. Nachreiner, 314 W Reichmuth Road, Valley, Nebraska 68064. A claim against NE Construction, LLC is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

BROWN & WOLFF, LLC, Attorneys and Counselors at Law 1925 North 120th Street, One Bennington Place Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CUBBY’S-OMAHA 16TH STREET, LLC NOTICE is hereby given that Cubby’s-Omaha 16th Street, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the designated office of the Company is 9229 Mormon Bridge Road, Suite 6, Omaha, Nebraska 68152. The Registered Agent for service of process on the Company is PHILLIP E. MORRISON and his mailing address is 9229 Mormon Bridge Road, Suite 6, Omaha, Nebraska 68152. The purpose of the Company shall be to have such purposes and to engage in such activities with the exception of banking and insurance as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced on the 25th day of February, 2021, and shall have perpetual existence. The Company shall be managed by one (1) manager, PHILLIP E. MORRISON. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PRIME BUSINESS SERVICES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Prime Business Services, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 22145 West Maple Road, P.O. Box 131, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. 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 February 23, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Vohlk Group LLC a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 23, 2021, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Members. Lorri S. Brockman, Authorized Person, will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against Vohlk Group LLC, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: 1) your name or the name of your entity; 2) the nature of your claim; 3) the amount of your claim; and 4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to Lorri S. Brockman, 11225 Davenport Street, Suite 108, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. A claim against Vohlk Group LLC is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: B.O.N Name of Applicant: Robin Montgomery Address: 4009 Wirt Street Omaha Ne 68111 Applicant is a Individual If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Date of first use of name in Nebraska: 02/22/2020 General nature of business: Clothing Line ROBIN MONTGOMERY Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative March 5, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF FLAIR FARMS LLC Notice is hereby given that the Certificate of Organization of Flair Farms LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been amended changing the name of the company to AMF Land Co, LLC and to reflect its registered agent as DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 10, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF SHEPPARD’S BUSINESS INTERIORS, INC. Notice if hereby given that the Articles of Incorporation of Sheppard’s Business Interiors, Inc. have been amended and restated in their entirety as follows: Articles 1 states the name of the Corporation as Sheppard’s Business Interiors, Inc. Articles 2 states the purpose. Article 3 states that the Corporation is authorized to issue 1,000 shares of voting common stock and 125,000 shares of nonvoting common stock, all at a par value of $0.01. Article 4 states the registered Office of the Corporation is 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68124, and the registered agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. Article 5 states that the Corporation shall have perpetual existence. Article 6 states the provisions relating to amending the Articles and Bylaws. Article 7 states the provisions relating to director liability. The Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 26, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

• MARCH 5, 2021 • Midlands Business Journal

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TERMINATION OF NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, TAKE NOTICE: The Contracting Owner identified below gives notice that it caused to be filed a Termination of Notice of Commencement on the 26th of February, 2021, containing the following information: Contracting owner: Richland Homes, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company Real Estate: Lot 181, Southern Pines Replat 1, a Subdivision, Sarpy County, Nebraska. The Real Property or its address is commonly known as 16860 Virginia Street, Omaha, NE 68136 Contracting owner's interest in the subject real estate: Simple Title holder (if different from contracting owner):

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The notice of commencement was recorded on February 2, 2021, as instrument number 202104176 and is terminated as of March 31, 2021. This termination applies only to the following described real estate: Lot 181, Southern Pines Replat 1, a Subdivision, Sarpy County, Nebraska. All lien claims for which a notice of lien is not recorded by the termination date may be defeated by a transfer of the real estate. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

Simple N/A

The notice of commencement was recorded on February 2, 2021, as instrument number 202104173 and is terminated as of March 31, 2021. This termination applies only to the following described real estate: Lot 12, Hills of Aspen Creek, a Subdivision in Sarpy County, Nebraska. All lien claims for which a notice of lien is not recorded by the termination date may be defeated by a transfer of the real estate. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

NOTICE TERMINATION OF NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, TAKE NOTICE: The Contracting Owner identified below gives notice that it caused to be filed a Termination of Notice of Commencement on the 26th of February, 2021, containing the following information: Contracting owner: Richland Homes, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company Real Estate: Lot 47, Westbury Creek, a Subdivision, in Douglas County, Nebraska. The Real Property or its address is commonly known as 4352 S 214th Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022 Contracting owner's interest in the subject real estate: Simple Title holder (if different from contracting owner): N/A The notice of commencement was recorded on February 2, 2021, as instrument number 2021014436 and is terminated as of March 31, 2021. This termination applies only to the following described real estate: Lot 47, Westbury Creek, a Subdivision as surveyed, in Douglas County, Nebraska All lien claims for which a notice of lien is not recorded by the termination date may be defeated by a transfer of the real estate. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

Notice is hereby given that AWD Enterprises, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under Nebraska state laws with a designated office address of Company 11602 W Center Rd Ste 200 Omaha, NE 68144. The Registered Agent of the Company is Katherine Albin 11602 W Center Rd Ste 200 Omaha, NE 68144. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BEBOLDR, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that BeBoldR, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 13305 Birch Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ESEVEN, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that eseven, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 17838 Burke Street, Suite 102, 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 February 26, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TODAY’S DENTAL FREMONT, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Today’s Dental Fremont, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The limited liability company shall provide dental services. The designated office of the limited liability company is 14406 Harrison Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68138. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on February 26, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Certificate of Organization of Kuehl Capital Holdings, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been amended as follows: the limited liability company has changed its name to Convergent Partners, LLC. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 25, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BJR FREMONT, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that BJR Fremont, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 14406 Harrison Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68138. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on February 26, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DUBLINER VENTURES LLC Notice is hereby given that Dubliner Ventures LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska on December 15, 2020, to conduct any and all lawful business for which limited liability companies can be organized pursuant to the Nebraska statute. The registered agent and registered office for Dubliner Ventures LLC is Alexandra Black at 15459 Stevens Plaza, Omaha NE 68137. The designated office for Dubliner Ventures LLC is at 15459 Stevens Plaza, Omaha NE 68137. Dubliner Ventures LLC will be member-managed. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HEY LIBRARIAN, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Hey Librarian, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 3157 Farnam Street, Suite 7104 #7239, Omaha, Nebraska, 68131. The Registered Agent of the Company is USCA, Inc., 1603 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68102. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

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The notice of commencement was recorded on February 2, 2021, as instrument number 202104185 and is terminated as of March 31, 2021. This termination applies only to the following described real estate: Lot 101, Granite Falls North, a Subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Sarpy County, Nebraska All lien claims for which a notice of lien is not recorded by the termination date may be defeated by a transfer of the real estate. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ONE80 REAL ESTATE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that One80 Real Estate, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The limited liability company shall provide real estate services. The designated office of the limited liability company is 17838 Burke Street, Suite 102, 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 February 26, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF FREMONT SUPPORT SERVICES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Fremont Support Services, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 14406 Harrison Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68138. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on February 26, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103 Omaha, Nebraska 68164 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CHAMPIONS EQUITY, 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 Champions Equity, LLC. The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery-Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103, Blair, NE 68008. The designated office is located at 10397 Crystal Lake Drive, Blair, NE 68008. Mark T. Wehner II, Members First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

Daniel c. Pauley, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN & MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF GT Capital Consultants, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is GT Capital Consultants, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 1204 N. 60th Street #3, Omaha, NE 68132.The name and address of the registered agent and office is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business is any or all lawful business. The company commenced existence on February 25, 2021 and shall have a perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

Midlands Business Journal • MARCH 5, 2021 • LEGAL NOTICES JENNIFER L. RATTNER, Esq. RINGENBERG & RATTNER LAW 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BRRRR HOLDINGS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that BRRRR Holdings, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L. Rattner, Ringenberg & Rattner Law, LLC, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BAIRDWEST, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Bairdwest, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is Bairdwest, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 1932 South 24th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68502, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Scott A. Baird, 1932 South 24th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68502. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION BSNB Land and Cattle LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the initial designated office of the company is 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Nicole Seckman Jilek, Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Elkhorn River Equipment LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the initial designated office of the company is 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Nicole Seckman Jilek, Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: HOLT CONTRACTORS Name of Applicant: IDEAL, LLC Address: 1213 GOLDEN GATE DR., PAPILLION, NE 68046 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: February 15, 2021 General nature of business: GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES AARON HOLT Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative March 5, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PN HOLDINGS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that PN Holdings, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 3234 N. 161st Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. 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 March 1, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MANDARA GROUP, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mandara Group, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 6436 North 68th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68104 and the mailing address is PO Box 641492, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

Notice is hereby given that PARKER JOHNSON, INC, has incorporated under the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. The general nature of the business is any lawful business. Authorized capital is 1,000 shares of common stock, with a par value of $0.00 per share. KRL Accounting & Tax LLC is the incorporator and the registered agent. The incorporator’s address and the address of the registered office is 11516 Nicholas Street, Suite 302, Omaha, ne 68154. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by the Board of Directors and such officers as it may elect. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CRESTED MEADOW, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Crested Meadow, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 7727 Keystone Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68134 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 March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

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PPP changes helping small minorityowned businesses land loans Continued from page 12. and other large, publicly traded corporations get $10 million loans through the program last year. “It was awful. I didn’t understand that,” Wright said. “They can put millions and millions of dollars into these big corporations, then act like they’re doing the everyday person a favor by giving them $1,000.” The state announced last month it would invest $3.4 million to expand community outreach to help small and minority-owned businesses that struggled to access last year’s PPP program. Cara Bader, chief of staff at the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, said community navigators — organizations that steer businesses through the application process — and other grassroots efforts have helped to reach 10,000 small businesses during the new round of funding. “Part of the reason why we doubled down on the community navigator approach with PPP was to make sure that we could continue to reach businesses where they’re at, and make these programs accessible in a way that in the past, they have not been for them,” Bader said. Reaching the businesses is only half the battle. Rebecca Shi, executive director of the Illinois Business Immigration Coalition, said the nonprofit organization successfully guided 200 business owners of color through the PPP process last year, with an average loan size of $27,000. But three-fourths of the businesses they contacted never followed through with the application, mostly because the payout wasn’t worth the trouble, Shi said. “There was just not that sense of enthusiasm to go through all that document preparation and you only get $100,” Shi said. A key revision of the funding formula will allow nonemployer firms such as cleaning services, home repair contractors and personal care businesses, many of which are minority-owned, to use the gross income line on Schedule C of their tax returns, which could substantially increase their loan size. Under the previous formula, many sole proprietors qualified for loans of $100 or less, with some in Illinois receiving as little as $1. Other changes by the Biden administration include eliminating restrictions that prevent small-business owners with prior nonfraud felony convictions or who are delinquent on their federal student loans from receiving a loan. “It will be night and day,” Shi said. “Our program staffers are already getting questions and more interest.” Winning over some minority small-business owners may be challenging, despite the potential for more favorable outcomes. Skepticism abounds in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods such as Auburn Gresham, where the experience of applying for the initial funding rounds left many business owners discouraged, Sanders said. “I think some of the concerns that our neighborhood had was that they were applying and they weren’t necessarily getting any information back from the big banks,” Sanders said. Alpha Bruton, 65, an artist in the Bronzeville neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side, works as a consultant to the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum in Sacramento, California. In April, she received a $1,075 PPP loan through Seaway Self-Help Credit Union. She applied for a second loan in January and learned Tuesday she will be eligible for $3,393 under the new rules. After receiving her first loan, Bruton helped guide other artists through the process, but the small payouts and complicated application requirements deterred many of her colleagues. “Sometimes you hit a wall with all the stuff that goes into that application that makes people say, ‘I just don’t want to do it,’” Bruton said. Bruton said the new loan will go toward rent and hopefully help get her to the summer, when the Bronzeville Art District Trolley Tour returns, giving her a vehicle to sell her work. Last summer, the tour was held virtually. Wright, of Englewood, said allocating more PPP funding to minority-owned small businesses will not only help her and other sole proprietors stay afloat until the pandemic subsides, it will directly benefit the hard-hit communities where they live and work. “In our community, they’re going to put the money back into the economy right away,” Wright said. “Nobody is going to save that money, they’re going to spend that money.” ©2021 Chicago Tribune. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Applications are open for Leadership Sarpy Class of 2021/2022. The mission of Leadership Sarpy is to develop leaders who will actively engage in strengthening Sarpy County and promoting its well-being. Diverse topics are aimed to give insight to economic development, quality of life, local and state government and community awareness. Each session encourages participants to reflect upon and develop their leadership potential in Sarpy County. Applications are available online and the deadline is May 3, 2021. Vision Source has partnered with Omaha-based firm KreativElement to create tailored packaging at a discounted rate to all Vision Source optometry practices for their digital marketing needs. Vision Source is a North American network of private practice optometrists. They are a family of over 3,200 locally owned practices and more than 4,500 doctors collaborating to provide quality professional eye care and to support the long-term success of independent optometry. Vision Source clinicians treat an estimated 16 million patients every year. Sarpy County Economic Development Corporation announced four projects in 2020 that brought in more $286 million in capital investment and 1,020 new jobs. Landed projects include the R&R Realty Warehouse Building 3 (300,000 square feet) in Papillion, an Amazon sortation center (2,700,000 square feet) in Papillion, CymSTAR’s flight simulator training facility for E4B pilots in La Vista and a light industrial and flex space from Nebraska Warehouse (100,000 square feet) in Springfield. Sarpy County EDC also presented the following awards and recognitions: 2021 Partner in Economic Development Award — Jon Meyers and family and Nebraska Warehouse/Cannonball Express; 2021 Business Progress Award — Securities America; and Career Achievement Award — Christine Myers. Nebraska Brewing Company’s barleywine, Fathead, was recognized as the Grand National Champion in the barleywine category by the United States Beer Tasting Championship, and award only received by the top entry from across the county. It is the first time Fathead has received the highest honor from this competition. Fathead Barleywine is currently available for retail purchase in the Nebraska Brewing Company taproom and local retailers around the area. Treasurer John Murante, in partnership with the Nebraska Council on Economic Education, will be hosting a series of six financial wellness webinars for Nebraska public employees beginning April 6. Each webinar will last one hour and will include the topics: budgeting, savings, and debt reduction; investing and retirement; identity theft and fraud awareness; planning for children and college; insurance; and estate planning. As part of the program, 200 participants who complete the entire course will receive $100. In addition, five participants during each webinar will win $50. Registration is now open at https://nefinancialwellness.unl. edu/. The webinar series will be recorded and posted on https://nefinancialwellness.unl.edu/ with additional financial wellness information to serve as a sustainable resource for public employees’ future fiscal education. The Wells Fargo Foundation is funding the program through a grant. The Greater Omaha Chamber announced Monthly Economic Indicators for December 2020, with the leisure and hospital-

ity industries posting the largest employment gains. Employment in this combined category was up 33.4% over the region’s benchmark month of April 2020 (the first full month of business restrictions and temporary closings due to the global health pandemic). In addition to employment gains, private hourly wages and single-family construction permits were up over December 2019. In December 2019, average private hourly wages in Greater Omaha were $28.53, compared to $29.42 in December 2020. Likewise, Single-family construction has increased more than 35%, when compared to December 2019. The PGA of America has selected 15 PGA Members who will comprise its sixth PGA LEAD class for 2021-22, including the Country Club of Lincoln’s Alphonse Peterson III. Established in 2016, PGA LEAD is the Association’s leadership development program, which was created to identify, mentor and progress PGA Members from diverse backgrounds into volunteer leadership positions within Association governance. Through PGA LEAD, PGA Members are prepared to ascend into volunteer leadership positions within the Association at the Chapter, Section and National levels. R&R Real Estate Advisors, the brokerage subsidiary of R&R Realty Group, recognized its top brokers of 2020. Senior Vice President Adam Kaduce was named 2020’s Top Warehouse Producer for closing 31 deals and leasing 200,000 square feet of commercial space. Senior Vice President Chris Curran was named Top Office Producer for a total of 33 deals closed and 140,000 square feet leased in 2020. Curran was also named the 2020 “Rain Maker” for his successful acquisition of new customers to the R&R portfolio. Receiving the “Top Prospector” award was Alec Wilcox for outreach in an unusual and difficult year. Immanuel Communities, a Midwest provider of retirement living options, received a 2020 Senior Living Bronze Innovator of the Year recognition from the McKnight’s Senior Living Excellence in Technology Awards. Immanuel has 14 senior living communities across Nebraska and Iowa. Added interactive tools and services include: Resident portals to virtually discover community events and activities, access dining menus and announcements, and schedule maintenance needs; person-centered enrichment to several communities with iN2L tablets and apps; LifeLoop software systems to enable family members to stay in close contact with their loved ones, care plans and community employees; and streamlined safety procedures.

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The Papillion La Vista Schools Foundation has raised over $1 million in leadership gifts against a $1.5 million campaign goal to better educate students of the Papillion La Vista Community Schools in the skilled & technical trades, including $500,000 in startup funds and $1 million in an endowment that will be used to launch and sustain this program. The program is dedicated to providing an innovative Skilled & Technical Trades Collaboration Model that creates the framework to create innovative educational pathways with local and national businesses. This models seeks to educate parents, teachers and counselors on high demand jobs, build upon the strong partnership with Metropolitan Community College, and an emerging relationship with the Carpenters Continued on next page.

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REGIONAL LANDSCAPES Continued from preceding page. Training Institute and other trades unions, as well as other business and industry leaders. The Omaha Chapter of AFWA (Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance) has opened its 2021/2022 Scholarship Application. Education scholarships for undergraduate and graduate level degrees in accounting and finance fields of study are available to AFWA members and non-members. Scholarships will be awarded based upon leadership, communication, character and academic performance. Certification scholarships are available to current Omaha AFWA members only and will be awarded for various certifications including, but not limited to, recent recipients of CPA and CFP designations. Applications are due no later than Wednesday, March 31, 2021 and awards will be announced at the beginning of May. Laura Flores, a University of Nebraska Medical Center student, is part of a team of U.S. scientists advocating for increased diversity in vaccine trials after publishing a new study that highlights disparities. The study, published online in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open, found that among U.S.-based vaccine clinical trials, people who are Black/African American, American Indian/ Alaska Native, Hispanic/Latino and age 65 and older were the most underrepresented groups. Conversely, adult women were overrepresented.

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A team of scientists at the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory has found mutations to the novel coronavirus in Nebraska by using exclusive, sought-after new technology capable of conducting novel “next generation” whole gene sequencing. This capability allows the state to track COVID-19 across Nebraska in new and more precise ways — including contact tracing of whether people within populations, like nursing home residents or meatpacking workers, are infected with the same variants of the SARS- CoV-2 virus. NPHL scientists — all of whom are faculty at UNMC — worked with a California start-up company to validate the automated-sequencing technology and obtain Emergency Use Authorization with the FDA in September 2020.

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Coffee and Supply are collaborating on a special co-branded coffee to help raise money for P.A.C.E. (Police Athletics for Community Engagement) to continue to provide free soccer leagues to the children of Omaha. The special co-branded coffee, named “Up Owl Night,” will be offered exclusively at Bad Seed Coffee’s roaster, 2452 Harney St, and online at BadSeedCoffeeSupply.com. The coffee retails for $13, with $3 going to P.A.C.E., as well as 20% of sales from prepared drinks being donated as well. Midlands Community Foundation’s Matching Charitable Program that ran from December 1, 2020, through January 5, 2021, raised nearly $930,000, with $476,020 qualifying for matching funds. Under the Matching Charitable Program, MCF provided matching funds for new contributions made to existing and newly created affiliated general, designated, donor advised, field of interest and scholarship funds. Matching donations were made on a dollar-for-dollar basis up to a limit of $5,000 per individual donor, and subject to a maximum of $100,000 of matching dollars being available in the aggregate for all funds. Because more than $100,000 was contributed on an aggregate basis to all funds, the matching dollars were pro-rated among such donors based on the total contributions made.

Arts and events…

The Lincoln Symphony Orchestra will present an evening of jazz tunes with vocalist Jackie Allen on March 12, 7:30 p.m. Guests will hear songs like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night),” as well as selections from Jackie Allen’s latest CD, “The Nebraska Project,” which highlights beloved Nebraska musicians such as Fred Astaire and Ruth Etting. Streaming tickets can be purchased at lincolnsymphony.com or at 402-476-2211. For 49 years, the Home Builders Association of Lincoln has produced the Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the dates for the 2021 Show have been moved to March 12-14. HBAL and the Lancaster Event Center are taking the necessary steps to ensure exhibitors and show visitors feel safe while attending the Home Show. The Lincoln Home Show is a “one-stop shop” for home building or remodeling project

ideas. This year will feature approximately 150 exhibitors in Pavilions 1 and 4 at the Lancaster Event Center. For more information about the Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show, including a directory of exhibitors, visit our website at www.hbal.org/buildershome-garden-show. MEETINGS AND SEMINARS Tuesday, March 9 The Greater Omaha Chamber is hosting the second part of its workshop with Gilbert + Chittenden from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; the first session was on Feb. 9. This session of the IGNITE Strategy + Innovation Workshop will focus on implementing and improving one specific business challenge to pilot a new idea/new approach for. The second session was included in the registration fee for the first session. The Nonprofit Association of the Midlands is hosting an online webinar on building “a learning strategy to expand reach, revenue, and impact.” An effective learning strategy helps people solve problems so they can do their jobs better. It also provides guidance on how to communicate, price programs, and prioritize opportunities. Just as the process of building a strategic plan makes space for important conversations about direction and priorities, a learning strategy answers core questions so participants can run their programs with greater efficiency and effectiveness. Registration for the event, which will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., is online. Thursday, March 11 The Midlands African Chamber is hosting “Power Hour,” an online business development series featuring guest speaker Lamarr Womble, a life and leadership coach and founder of Passion for Leadership. Womble is a nationally recognized motivational speaker who will share how participants can unlock their potential for greatness. Womble has been featured as a TEDx and TEDxYouth speaker, on MSNBC.com, as a Dream Director for The Future Project, and on education blog, “What I Learned About Student Motivation Today!” Power Hour is a free online event for business-minded individuals. Registration is online.

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Eat delicious food, support restaurants, and fight waste. Too Good To Go is a game-changer for apps by Michael Klein

At the end of their shifts in restaurants all over the world, cooks roll up garbage barrels to their work stations. Into the cans goes a lot of unsold prepared food — noodles and meats and chicken and lettuce and tomatoes and rolls and what have you. Trends But what if this still-delicious food instead could be portioned into takeout containers, marketed on the fly, and sold at a deep discount to savvy customers that day — and not wasted? This is the question answered by Too Good to Go, an organization starting officially in Philadelphia after building a following in Europe. We

throw away one-third of the food we produce, the organizers say; why not make it easy to combat the issue? TGTG’s app links food businesses to consumers. The retailers — restaurants, bakeries, and caterers — sell their surplus food, while consumers get a meal at a good value, says the company. It’s billed as a win for everyone: the business, the consumer, and the environment. Businesses do not pay to participate, so they are not on the hook with upfront costs. TGTG keeps $1.39 per order, and there’s a $59 annual fee that is deducted from the restaurant’s account. The fee is waived for the first year if a restaura-

teur refers three other businesses that sign on. Consumers don’t know what they’ll get — only that the food will be wholesome and valued at about one-third of retail. One early participant, Balboa Catering, for example, had extra product from a demonstration, and sold a couple of boards, including cheese, charcuterie, housemade jams, crackers, and cornichons, for $10. Six years ago, cofounder Lucie Basch was a French-born engineer working for Nestle in Switzerland on the food giant’s manufacturing efficiency. “That’s when I realized that the way we produce food today is pretty insane,” she said from her new base in New York City.

Why isn't Gen Z freaking out about work? by Lara Williams

The last year has been hard for everyone, but spare a thought for youngsters. Generation Z are at a very delicate stage of life, many in the crucial exam years of their education or taking those first baby steps into the working world. Either way, Careers they appear to be stuffed. Research suggests that those unlucky enough to start careers in a recession see lower earnings for 10 to 15 years after graduation. Then there are the social effects, including higher divorce rates and shorter lifespans. In the U.S., a 3.9 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate at job market entry has been found to decrease life expectancy by about 6 to 9 months. For the Class of 2020, that could translate into a shortened life span of 1 to 1.5 years. In this depressing economic outlook, there are clear echoes of the world that millennials

found themselves graduating into after the 2008 financial crisis, which has had lasting effects on their careers and well-being. But is there a case for optimism? Unlike the Great Recession, the Covid-19 downturn appears to have unleashed a wave of entrepreneurialism. Many new businesses are aimed at creating opportunities in the dislocation by catering to life suddenly going remote. Take, for example, the boom in online retailers. While that doesn’t mean all home-bound students were starting their own companies, we do know that the younger generations have an entrepreneurial streak that intensified with the pandemic. A 2020 survey by Girls With Impact, a nonprofit organization that provides courses for girls about launching businesses and community projects, found that 53% of Gen Z men and women expect to be running their own companies — up from 46% in 2019. Nowhere is this clearer than in the obsession with the side hustle.

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Swiping through TikTok or Instagram, it doesn’t take long to find clips of enthusiastic teens explaining how they earn money through various side projects — whether it’s selling customized clothing, dog walking or offering business services such as copy writing or bookkeeping. Like millennials, Gen Z aren’t strangers to economic disruption. Still very young at the time of the 2008 financial crisis, they saw the impact it had on their parents. Dorie Clark, author of “Entrepreneurial You,” told me this might feed into the side hustling trend. “They've grown up in a context where disruption is the norm and so the idea of hedging your bets and trying a lot of different things is not so alien,” she said. In fact, for both generations, it may seem like the smart move. New online marketplaces such as Etsy, Depop and Fiverr are making setting up shop to sell goods and find freelance work easier and cheaper than ever — especially for young digital natives. Just look at the rise of active sellers on Etsy. Some have turned to remote consulting gigs, especially those who lost their jobs or graduated into the world of Covid-19. A survey by Upwork in June and July last year found that of millennial and Gen Z freelancers, respectively 44% and 36% had started during the pandemic. In the combined millennial-Gen Z workforce, 47% had done such work in the past year. What’s more, these freelancers tended to report a lower negative impact from the health crisis. Could this trend help lift the Classes of 2020 and 2021 out of the recession? While not all side hustles will flourish into full-time employment, they can give young people some added security with an extra revenue stream — a “built-in plan B” as Clark calls it — along with skills that will help them in their careers down the line. Being an entrepreneur is like entering an intense business boot camp, she explains, covering the gamut of marketing, customer acquisition and product development. Plus, having the purpose of a side hustle and an outlet for creativity could also help ward off some of the adverse mental health effects teens and young adults are suffering amid social-distancing restrictions. The kids are undoubtedly getting a rough start, and many will need a lot of support to catch up on educational shortfalls and make up for lost opportunities. But I’m confident that Gen Z aren’t going to let Covid-19 rip their future out of their hands. This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners. ©2021 Bloomberg L.P. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC

“I mean, we don’t think so much about the impact on the consumer’s health or the impact on the environment,” she said. “What matters is to produce as fast as possible, as cheaply as possible. Toward that process, you actually end up creating a lot of waste. But as long as the line can run as fast as possible and if the marginal cost can decrease, that’s still a good improvement.” That turned Basch’s thoughts to combating waste. “The food industry is a big one, and the power of technology is really there,” she said. “You can connect the right people at the right place so that they work together on solving an issue. That was the whole intention behind the app. I then quit my job at Nestle and started looking for developers. I found some people that were actually working on a similar project in Scandinavia.” (This explains her proficiency in Norwegian, according to her LinkedIn profile.) Too Good to Go started in six countries in Europe, quickly spreading to 14 countries and saving more than 60 million meals. TGTG landed in the United States (Boston and New York) about four months ago, and after Philadelphia’s launch will add Washington, D.C., and San Francisco. The free app maps the day’s participating food businesses, the price of the surprise bag (typically about $5), and the designated pickup window (typically the end of the business day). Businesses can make as few or as many bags as they want, based on leftovers. TGTG works within the margins of the food donation ecosystem. Many charities won’t touch prepared foods because of the perishability. Many also won’t send a truck to a restaurant to fetch a comparatively small amount of food — such as several pounds of misshapen dumplings, 10 extra rolls, or a pan of sauced beef that might not be at its peak the next day. Ordinarily, such food might be taken home by employees, eaten by employees, or “thrown out — but don’t let the boss see,” said Ian Natowsky, owner of Yellow Bicycle Canteen in Philadelphia's Washington Square West. Yellow Bicycle and several other restaurants started offering bags before the official launch. Natowsky said he has included an assortment from his vegetarian menu: a garden quiche bagel, house greens, potato salad, and quinoa tabbouleh. The $4.99 surprise bag on Sunday from Crunchik’n, a Korean takeout in Washington Square West, included a to-go box with two fried dumplings, a mound of bulgogi, plenty of japchae noodles and white rice, and pickled vegetables — more than enough to feed a person. Popcorn chicken filled a second container, and the bag contained a shrink-sealed cup of passion fruit tea with boba (the tapioca bubbles cannot be saved). Jen Choi, who owns Crunchik’n with her father, John, said she joined because “it seemed like a good way to use foods that we would throw away.” “I never heard of them till they walked in. It sounded spot-on,” said Natowsky, at Yellow Bicycle. Any downside could be the cost of labor — plus packaging — but “feeding people is great energy,” he said. The deals also can be considered a calling card, attracting deal-seekers who might be unfamiliar with a business. “People experience your (menu) at a reasonable cost and you can showcase your vision without heightened expectations,” Natowsky said. ©2021 The Philadelphia Inquirer, LLC. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Fitness Machine Technicians off to fast start with niche in equipment service Continued from page 1. and home exercise facility equipment. “We’re off to a really fast start,” said Pearson, two and a half weeks after the Omaha-Lincoln area franchise opened under his ownership February 2. “In our second week, we’ve almost filled a complete week for my service techs as far as work goes.” Pearson has a good idea of what’s on the horizon. “There is definitely going to be an opportunity with more people buying equipment for their home gyms,” he said. Another avenue is commercial properties, such as multi-family housing complexes, that have maintenance staff who are already burdened with other duties. “Nine times out of 10, most people don’t want to dive into the diagnostics of fitness equipment,” he said. “It can be intimidating for most people. So, that gives us more opportunity.” Pearson acknowledged it takes “a little bit more volume” on the residential side to make up for the commercial work. “We’re optimistic, not only with the franchise location, but we’re optimistic with things coming back around and, even

and so on), represent the few personnel in though it’s kind of a lull, once we get through it, we’ll be better for it,” he said. Omaha and Lincoln certified to get spe“It’s definitely picking up … We weren’t cialized machines back in order. “One of the unique features is, by hit as hard as the coasts.” being a service provider, we don’t have Pearson eagerly anticipates the rea physical store or o p e n i n g o f l a rg e stock parts,” he said. corporate gyms; for Fitness Machine Technicians of “I can work out of my instance, the Paypals Omaha and Lincoln house, and my serand the LinkedIns Phone: 402-871-4735 vice technician takes of the world with Services: maintenance and repair of fithome a work vehicle their host of onsite ness equipment for commercial and home that can be deployed amenities. exercise facilities from his house.” Pearson also un- Founded: 2014 (by Don Powers, following Pearson has many derstands the frus- 2002 acquisition of Exertech); 2016 began years of experience tration associated franchising routing technicians with broken fitness Website: www.fitnessmachinetechicians. as efficiently as posequipment and the com/ne sible. At the age of state of the fitness industry as a health and fitness enthusiast 10, the born entrepreneur started what would blossom into a multi-faceted lawn himself. care company that, upon selling the busiHe recalled several times when a routine would have to be switched up due to ness to his partner in 2019, employed 30 people and grossed more than $2 million “out of order” equipment. in sales. Pearson noted gyms have reopened “I’m an idea guy,” Pearson said. “I with socially-distanced treadmills, for instance, whereby every other machine is started selling these knick-knack keychain things at home and I thought that blocked of. His technicians, who are also taking getting $5 off of those was the coolest extra precautions (face masks, shoe covers thing ever.”

Convenience driving e-learning growth by David Kubicek

Although COVID-19 forced many organizations to conduct classes and training online, convenience will continue to drive e-learning long after the pandemic is a distant memory. Many local organizations send their staff to Project Harmony’s child abuse and neglect training, but people who have work conflicts can’t always attend classes in person, according to Nicole Paul, director of organizational development and training. “ We g e t r e quests from those organizations to Paul access e-learning,” she said. “The convenience factor is key.” People may register on the organization’s website and take webinars through its learning management system. “They’re essentially courses we offer live that we’ve converted to an online format so people can take them at their own pace in whatever environment works best for them,” Paul said. “It also allows us to reach an audience outside of our region, [so it is inconvenient to attend live trainings].” Project Harmony currently has four training webinars and is working on some micro-learnings, which will be short nuggets of information taken from the organization’s training about child abuse and neglect. All of Creighton University’s courses now have an online component, according to Debra J. Ford, associate vice provost for the teaching and learning center. Prior to the pandemic, many of the university’s graduate and professional programs were already online or a hybrid

model. Creighton built upon and expanded that infrastructure to support the entire University’s move to hybrid or all-online delivery. “In addition, faculty and staff development programming is now offered synchronously through Zoom, supported by our learning management system,” Ford

Ford Merritt said. “We also offer a variety of continuing education opportunities online.” Greater flexible scheduling and geographic access drive e-learning. “I have students in my online classes from across the country and in several other countries,” Ford said. “The cost — both financially and personally — would be far too high for many of these students to enroll at Creighton for face-to-face courses. This enhances the diversity in ideas and experiences that we discuss.” Using state-of-the-art e-learning design technologies and methodologies, HDR’s e-learning team provides the core content of its training materials in a dynamic and interactive online resource, according to eLearning Development Manager Michael Merritt. These trainings can be accessed anytime and anywhere by HDR’s 10,000 employees in its 200 plus offices worldwide. “E-learning provides an efficient way to provide training that delivers the same message, practices, and development opportunities,” Merritt said. “Our eLearning

catalog includes a wide variety of training topics from compliance, career development, soft skills, communication, and industry-leading practices like Envision and sustainability.” According to the Association for Talent Development’s 2019 State of the Industry report, 56% of all learning hours were delivered via an e-learning delivery method, an increase of 15% from the previous year. “Given most companies’ 2020 travel restrictions for trainers and employees, I anticipate that number will continue to increase in 2021,” Merritt Benak said. QLI, a post-acute rehab facility, has been running a monthly webinar series for the past three years, according to Provider Relations Director Tim Benak. “[Webinars] on education [are for] anyone who may be helping injured individuals navigate their recovery journey and staying top of mind when choosing a rehab facility,” he said. “To create a unique and truly educational experience for our webinar attendees, we focused on making the presentations more organic. They’re conversational, and they incorporate audience participation through live chat features. “We’ve noticed a considerable increase to our attendance numbers over the last 12 months with more people working from home and not going to conferences to see live presentations. I expect that trend will continue in 2021. I see e-learning being driven by the want [and] need of education and the ease of access to information with all of the available presentation platforms.”

Always “big on work ethic,” Pearson’s parents suggested he mow the neighbors’ lawns in addition to his own chores. “I don’t know if people felt sorry for me, but I ended up getting four lawns on a regular basis when I was 10 to 12, and I enjoyed it — I’d just throw on the old Walkman,” he recalled. When high school rolled around, Pearson and his friend, James, stepped up; by year No. 2 of their partnership, they had 20 yards. “We started to get some traction,” he said. “We were making decent money for a couple of 16-year-olds.” Within a year of their post-college careers, business had doubled and customers were asking for additional services, from fertilizing and landscaping to snow removal and Christmas lights. They obliged. “I never envisioned it turning into this,” he said, when reflecting on the growth of the business. As much as Pearson enjoyed the business, he realized it would be easier to make a “jump” now, rather than in his mid-40s or mid-50s. Six months prior to selling his half of the business, Pearson met with local franchise guru, Blake Martin, of FranNet. They explored no more than 10 and no fewer than five concepts before arriving at a financially- and personally-feasible one: Fitness Machine Technicians. “I wasn’t sure I wanted to start a business from ground zero again,” he said. “I wanted some things to be taken care of, and this one fell right in line with who I am. I’m used to customer service and passionate about fitness. I also saw the potential to scale this company.” His concerns, coming from an independent business background of 100% autonomy, were quickly assuaged. “Obviously, there are standards that you need to meet,” he said. “But they supply you with all the resources to make that happen and how to handle sales. And, while they do have templates, it doesn’t necessarily define how to run the business. There is enough flexibility for me to work within the system.” Pearson said he’s proud to be a part of a brand that ranked among Entrepreneur’s Top 500 franchises (reportedly, at No. 208 on its 2021 list). Introduced in 2014 following the 2002 acquisition of Exertech, Fitness Machine Technicians was founded by Chief Executive Don Powers. The brand reportedly began franchising two years later, and operates in more than 100 markets across the country.

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In the Spotlight Paid Content

LEGAL SERVICES

HEALTH CARE

Hired

Joined

Michael J. McCarthy Attorney Dvorak Law Group

Dvorak Law Group, LLC is pleased to welcome Michael J. McCarthy to its new North Platte, Nebraska location. The firm’s new office is located at 315 N. Dewey St., Suite 202, North Platte, Nebraska. McCarthy has been providing legal services to clients in the North Platte area and in Nebraska for over 40 years. He will continue to focus his practice on estate planning, tax, real estate, and business law. With

this new affiliation, McCarthy will be able to expand his scope of services to complement the diverse and everchanging needs of his client base. “I am thrilled to be affiliated with such an entrepreneurial and passionate group of established business attorneys. It will allow me to continue to provide an outstanding level and depth of service to my clients for years to come,” said McCarthy. “We could not be more pleased that Mike is joining our team,” said David M. Dvorak, President of Dvorak Law Group. “His commitment to and relationships with his clients over the years make him a perfect fit with the strategic vision of our firm - to provide an exceptional level of service and judgment on behalf of our clients. It’s an honor to have such a well-respected

attorney join our firm.” Dvorak Law Group, LLC is a full-service business, estate planning, and litigation law firm with offices in Omaha, Hastings, Sutton, Columbus, and North Platte, Nebraska. It serves individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations, and government entities in Nebraska and throughout the country. To learn more about Dvorak Law Group, visit www.dvoraklawgroup.com.

Maria Ramirez, APRN Nurse Practitioner OneWorld Community Health Centers

Maria Ramirez, APRN, joined our team of Nurse Practitioners. She works at our Livestock Exchange Campus as well as at our satellite clinics.

HEALTH CARE

Promoted

Joel Tremblay Chief Operating Officer Medical Solutions

Medical Solutions, one of the nation’s largest providers of total workforce solutions in the healthcare industry, has announced the promotion of Joel Tremblay to Chief Operating Officer. Tremblay has played a critical role in the growth and transformation of Medical Solutions and the broadening of its service offerings beyond travel nursing to encompass allied health specialties, managed services, and strike staffing. He has been integral

to the integration of On Assignment Nurse Travel and PPR Travel Nursing, along with C&A Industries, which was acquired in 2019. Through a combination of robust organic growth and acquisition, Medical Solutions has evolved into a $1.2 billion company and is the fourth largest healthcare staffing firm in the U.S. As COO, he will oversee all sales and operations relating to clinician recruiting and placement, quality, compliance and housing.

Chase Farmer Division President – Managed Services Medical Solutions

Medical Solutions, one of the nation’s largest providers of total workforce solutions in the healthcare industry, has announced the promotion of Chase Farmer to Division President – Managed Services. Farmer has made significant contributions to the company’s growth and culture of innovation. He led the creation and launch of the company’s managed services program and has driven its evolution into a leading MSP partner with major hospitals and

HEALTH CARE Awarded

Craig Meier Honored Staffing Industry Analysts 2021 North American Staffing 100 List

Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions, has named Medical Solutions CEO Craig Meier to its 2021 North American Staffing 100 list. The annual list recognizes leaders whose impact on the workforce ecosystem elevates and evolves the staffing industry.

Under Meier’s leadership, Omahabased Medical Solutions has become the fourth largest healthcare staffing firm in the United States. Through strategic acquisitions, including C&A Industries alongside partner TPG Growth in 2019, Meier grew Medical Solutions from a $500 million to a $1 billion+ company. While integrating with C&A, Meier led Medical Solutions through the COVID-19 pandemic. Medical Solutions was one of the first healthcare staffing companies to provide guaranteed quarantine pay while offering increased compensation, incentives and additional employee assistance services. Meier has nearly 20 years of experience in healthcare staffing and has served in

various roles for Medical Solutions. He sits on the Lasting Hope Recovery Center Board of Directors and previously held board positions with the National Association of Travel Healthcare Organizations (NATHO) and the Omaha Chamber of Commerce.

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healthcare systems across the U.S. As Division President, Farmer will oversee all aspects of its managed services sales and operations. He will be responsible for the development and execution of strategy and will partner with stakeholders to further growth, enhance service offerings, and ensure Medical Solutions is meeting the evolving needs of its customers.

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