NOVEMBER 27, 2020
THE BUSINESS NEWSPAPER OF GREATER OMAHA, LINCOLN AND COUNCIL BLUFFS
THIS WEEK 'S ISSUE:
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VOL. 46 NO. 48
Lincoln Federal Savings Bank moves into new corporate office by David Kubicek
Perspire Sauna Studio offers refreshing new twist on old wellness idea. – Page 2
Lincoln Federal Savings Bank chose to relocate earlier this year due to the rapid land development and growth in southeast Lincoln, according to President Kyle Poppe. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it was able to complete construction without any delays. The bank is also responsible for developing the corporate land surrounding its new “In July, in the middle of the pandemic, we shut all of our systems down and relocated,” Poppe said. “We were able to get through that without affecting our customers at all. closings. It was a stressful time, but we made it through that.”
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Architects see new tech trends, redesigned workplaces and restaurants. – Page 3
the bank became a federal charter, Lincoln Federal Savings and Loan to the western part of the state. In Continued on page 10.
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Pandemic presents uptick in workloads for advisers for acquisitions and sales. – Page 22
President Kyle Poppe … Amid pandemic, the 114-year-old banking institution has relocated its corporate
Redefining home entrance, Hello Garage franchise aims to elevate garage spaces by Michelle Leach
From its metro Omaha headquarters, a well-recognized local entre-
years now,” said President Dave the home service contractor industry. There is so much opportunity. It was just a matter of which vertical we
launch of Hello Garage, which introduced its national franchise network this summer and boasts locations in -
Thrasher, of the family-owned and family-operated Thrasher Foundation Repair and Supportworks,
“We have been thinking about diversifying our business for several
Continued on page 11. Owner Deborah Dogba … Empowering entrepreneurs to transform ideas into viable businesses.
Pivoting during the pandemic, Business Seals Consulting Firm emphasizes custom services by Gabby Hellbusch
President Dave Thrasher … Since its July franchise network debut, metro Omaha-born garage concept onboards six franchisees
When it comes to clients, Deborah Dogba, founder/owner of Omaha-based Business Seals Consulting Firm, doesn’t believe in using a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, Dogba applies a customer centric model, which has helped the business spring forward by maintaining its longterm client base. “The goal is to empower entrepreneurs and help them transform their ideas into viable
businesses,” Dogba said. Dogba, originally from Togo in West Africa, moved to the completing her bachelor’s degree Omaha, she held a number of corporate positions but her entrepreneurial spirit pushed her to launch a consulting business in Continued on page 12.
