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Lanoha Real Estate proposes visual impact to Omaha’s skyline

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by Richard D. Brown

Under new ownership GrandBox develops new products, programs.

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Graphite Lock startup takes modern approach, targets real estate market.

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Father-son team David Lanoha and Jason Lanoha — owners of Lanoha Real Estate Co. — are focused on what they term “good projects” and an overall portfolio of developments with an almost even split between single/multiple family and office/retail uses.

However, Vice President Jason Lanoha admits the business, which was founded by his father in 1988, is venturing to the next level — and then some — with its proposed 1416 Dodge, a two-tower, 730,000-square-foot endeavor that will include office, parking and retail space.

“We’re getting a lot of really good traction with attracting tenants since we announced our plans earlier this year,” Jason Lanoha said. “It is our commitment to provide something that will garner pride and enhance the perception of downtown Omaha.”

As proposed, the development on the site of the former Union Pacific headquarters could see construction begin as early as 2022, Continued on page 13.

Vice President Jason Lanoha … Among prominent projects in Omaha is the firm’s proposed office (Photo by MBJ / Becky McCarville) towers and mixed-use development, 1416 Dodge.

FireSprint diversifies with investments in equipment to accommodate growth

by Michelle Leach

If not for FireSprint’s $5,500 insurance check, the result of its first screen-printer getting damaged in freight, the trade-only sign printer probably wouldn’t have survived to go on, roughly eight years later, to be named among Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing companies in America, according to CEO Gene Hamzhie.

“We ran out of cash in 2011,” he said. “That check got us through

the winter.”

It was around this same time period that FireSprint was born; Hamzhie had originally started the shop as TargetOmaha Marketing in 2007 and brought on brother, Director of Customer Experience James Hamzhie, and longtime friend and fellow owner/COO, Mark Kistler, as partners a year later.

“Prior to 2007, I had an eBay Continued on page 14.

Agency Principals from left, Marcus Haith, Carly Thomas and Rob Schmitt … Rooted in family real estate businesses, insurance firms leverage combined depth of industry expertise and technological assets.

Veteran Omaha firms join forces to form Dodge Partners Insurance

by Michelle Leach

From left, co-owners Gene Hamzhie, Mark Kistler and James Hamzhie … Nebraska-based Durst printer among recent major investments for one of the country’s fastest-growing trade-only printing business.

With each firm boasting a reported 60-plus year heritage in the metro, NP Dodge Insurance Agency Inc. and Peterson Bros.

Insurance Inc. have joined their complementary clientele, carriers and cultures to create Dodge Partners Insurance LLC. “We both were at the point of deciding where we wanted to be

in the future,” said Agency Principal Carly Thomas, formerly a Peterson Bros. Insurance principal. “Ultimately, we decided we were stronger together.”

Over the past year, Thomas indicated the companies worked together to align their teams, which are now based out of 8701 West Dodge Road in Omaha — Continued on page 24.

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Under new ownership GrandBox develops new products, programs

by Savannah Behrends

Every year GrandBox owner April Kelly had the same problem, what could she possibly get her father for his birthday? That question spawned the Birthday Box, one of several ideas Kelly has for the future of

GrandBox Phone: 402-598-3246 Address: 400 N. Front Street, Waterloo, 68069 Founded: Founded in Illinois in March 2014 and purchased by April Kelly of Elkhorn in May 2019.

Service: Connecting seniors with their families, community through a senior-centered subscription box with products geared towards seniors as well as photos and a letter.

Outlook: The number of Americans over the age of 65 is projected to double from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million in 2060, according to the Population Reference Bureau.

Goals: Revamp the website, launch AdoptA-Senior program, and find a senior-focused nonprofit to benefit.

Website: www.mygrandbox.com

GrandBox, a subscription box for seniors.

Kelly, an Elkhorn resident, bought the Chicago-based business in May of this year and has since been “on a mission” to connect loved ones through the subscription box.

She described one customer who has a hard time getting ahold of her uncle, but sends a box each month. “[The customer said] that when they

GrandBox owner April Kelly … A passion for bringing joy to seniors prompts entrepreneur to purchase senior-focused subscription box service. see him every couple months he tells them their loved ones’ photos and the letter and how much he loves the boxes and knows it’s a great way to stay in touch.” that they’re thinking of him,” Kelly said.

Subscriptions can be purchased monthly Each box contains items that are cen- or yearly, or in increments of three or six tered on a theme; for example, the birthday months. Every box includes five photos and box has birthday socks, birthday gum, a letter. Not surprisingly, the photos are both birthday cake, birthday cookies, a birthday the biggest and most challenging piece. sash and even a pop-up card.

“Every time that we send out the box“The icing on the cake for GrandBox es I breathe a sigh of relief,” Kelly said. is the pictures and the letters,” Kelly said. “Then I think about how we’ve just sent “[Seniors] like the stuff but then they see out 400 to 500 smiles and that’s what makes

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What’s not surprising is where most boxes end up — Florida, followed by California and Illinois, where it began. Florida is often ranked as one of the best places to retire due to its lack of state income tax and reasonable housing costs.

Name recognition in Nebraska and the Midwest presents a challenge for Kelly, who handles all the day-to-day tasks by herself.

She’s utilizing a mix of trade shows and well as social media to disseminate information.

Current subscription numbers vary depending on the season but have hovered between 350 and 500 subscriptions each month. She said there’s plenty of room for growth because everyone has a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, friend or neighbor.

The number of Americans over the age of 65 is projected to double from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million in 2060, according to the Population Reference Bureau.

Kelly is also designing a program to reach seniors whose families might not be able to afford a box or who might not have family. She hopes to launch the “Adopt-ASenior” program in 2020.

“It’s going to be a great opportunity to extend compassion to someone that you don’t know,” Kelly said.

For example, Kelly said a grade school class could adopt a senior and learn compassion while the senior could receive drawings and notes from kids.

In addition to Adopt-A-Senior she is looking for a senior-related nonprofit partner that GrandBox can sponsor with a percentage of proceeds.

“It’s one thing to build a business and be successful but giving back and making sure that you’re fostering those relationships in the community are extremely important,” Kelly said.

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Founded by Robert Hoig

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Hometown: Originally from Meadville, PA. Education: Mercyhurst University, BA in Criminal Justice/Psychology.

How I got into the business: High unemployment rates when I graduated from college led me down a different career path that I have truly enjoyed and am grateful to be doing.

Accomplishments or milestones: I’m proud of the fact that several people that I have hired or mentored over the years have developed very successful banking careers.

First job: Soccer Counselor - lining fields, managing equipment, filling in as a coach.

Biggest career break: No breaks, just always looking for ways to better myself.

The toughest part of the job: Staying organized.

The best advice I have received: Good things may come to those who wait but only the things left by those who hustle.

About my family: Married 19 years, 3 kids that are grown, 1 granddaughter, 5 dogs.

Something else I’d like to accomplish: Travel to all 61 national parks (about 20 so far).

Book I finished reading recently: Traction by Geno Wickman.

Something about me not everyone knows: I used to kickbox and briefly held the light-heavyweight title in PA/OH/NY. How my business will change in the next decade: Increased acceptance of virtual

banking and payment methods combined with a reduction in use of checks and cash.

Mentor who has helped the most in my career: Darlene Newsom, Executive Director of UMOM, the largest homeless shelter in Arizona. Amazing person with the ability to inspire and motivate everyone around her.

Outside interests: I love mechanical things — Motorcycles, Classic Cars.

Pet peeves: Bad Drivers!

Favorite vacation spot: Colorado — on a motorcycle.

Other careers I would like to try: Park Ranger.

Favorite movie: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.

Favorite cause or charity: Any organization that helps those in need — no one should be homeless or hungry.

Favorite app: ACCESSbank’s Mobile Banking App.

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Area hotels offer guests a taste of Omaha, promote local experience

by Gabby Christensen

Omaha has a lot to offer visitors, and area hotels say helping guests enjoy a local experience is an important part of hosting.

Danielle Neef, general manager of Cambria Hotel Downtown Omaha, said guests are treated to a history lesson of Omaha while dining at the inhouse restaurant and bar, The Round.

“Named after the many roundhouses that once housed trains on 14th Street, The Round incorporates old railroad ties found underground during the construcHilton tion of the hotel,” Neef said. “The ties were then refurbished and used to build in the bar in The Round.”

Neef said the bar at The Round also promotes three local breweries on tap year round. “Guests can enjoy a taste of our neighboring breweries, including Zipline, Brickway and Backswing,” Neef said. “We also provide our guests with free shuttle rides within a three mile radius of the hotel. This allows our guests to explore the classic cobblestone streets of the Old Market, events at CHI and travel to and from Eppley Airfield.”

Steve Hilton, general manager of the Omaha Marriott Downtown at The Capitol District, said the hotel is part of a local investment dedicated to promoting the growth and prosperity of the city.

“Our new hotel is part of The Capi-

tol District, Omaha’s true entertainment district, and is designed to not only serve residents of Omaha, but to also provide amenities for visitors, convention attendees and special event tourists,” Hilton said. “Our restaurant, Society 1854, and craft cocktail bar, Burdock and Bitters, are committed to providing exceptional culinary and beverage experiences by sourcing many of our products from local

farms and local businesses. Our culinary team has built meaningful partnerships in our community that provide high quality farm-to-table ingredients.”

Additionally, Hilton said the staff supports local organizations that aid the needs of the community, and the hotel encourages its team to find ways to give back to the city.

“Visitors do not always realize all that Omaha has to offer until they have

experienced it first-hand,” Hilton said.

“In working together with local businesses and attractions we have a vested interest in providing our guests with a one-of-a-kind experience that will encourage future visits and positive reviews.

Creating unforgettable experiences is the simplest way to grow your business, support your community and build a long lasting reputation.”

Add secondhand clothes to this year’s holiday shopping list, shoppers say

by Maria Halkias

Just when retailers and consumers thought they had a handle on holiday shopping, things have changed again, according to a new survey from Accenture.

Issues of sustainability and security are factoring into people’s thinking, Retail according to the study, which also said shoppers plan to spend an average of $637 on holiday purchases.

A growing group of shoppers say it’s acceptable to buy “vintage” clothing as a gift and wrap it — or not — if saving the environment is a concern. Shoppers said secondhand is OK for gifts either because it’s in vogue or because they’ve become critical of fashion waste.

Half of all shoppers said they approve of greener delivery options, such as waiting for online orders to be bundled into one box to reduce the environmental impact.

Jill Standish, senior managing director and head of Accenture’s global retail practice, said the shopping scene “has entered into an era of responsible retail where consumers are becoming more environmentally and socially conscious and will increasingly turn to brands that not

only talk about responsibility but demonstrate it through business practices.”

Some stores are responding to millennials who are selling their used clothing on social media, said Lori Zumwinkle, Accenture’s North American retail lead. ThredUP has added departments in J.C. Penney and Macy’s stores.

Neiman Marcus added a luxury vintage section to its new store in New York’s Hudson Yards and purchased a stake in pre-owned handbag retailer Fashionphile. Dallas-based Forty Five Ten also added vintage to its Hudson Yards store.

Young millennials, ages 21 to 27, are quickly adopting the concept of renting clothes for holiday parties. Nationally, 24% of respondents said they are likely to wear a rented outfit when partying this season.

And more shoppers plan to buy in stores vs. online due to the inspiration they get from physical stores and to avoid package theft from their doorsteps, Zumwinkle said.

“Stores still matter. Shoppers still value the store experience, with 80% in Dallas saying they plan to shop in stores,” Zumwinkle said.

“Retailers are doing a good job of integrating the store and online experience.”

A whopping 30% of respondents in Los Angeles and San Francisco said they’ve had online purchases stolen from their doorsteps, but the incident rate was less in Dallas at 21% and lowest in Charlotte, N.C., with 14%. Still, more people are taking steps to prevent thefts by picking up packages in stores or scheduling deliveries when someone will be home, according to the survey.

The national results showed some caution in spending this year. The two biggest reasons cited were that they were worried about rising food bills (32%) and wanted to limit credit card debt (31%).

Fewer people said they would spend more than last year, 28% vs. 36%, and more said they would spend less, 15% vs. 11% last year. But the number of people who said they will spend about the same as last year was higher at 57% vs. 53%.

Accenture’s findings are based on a national survey of 1,500 shoppers covering all age groups and separate surveys of 500 consumers each in 17 large cities. ©2019 The Dallas Morning News Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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

October 11, 2019

Wealth of data, digital processes underscore evolving customer experience, in-demand skills

by Michelle Leach

Few industries change at quite the pace of technology, and few industries are untouched by tech in some way.

In-demand skillsets are one of the ways to wrap one’s mind around the latest in this dynamic sector.

“Data analytics is likely to continue to be a talent trend that increases as we collect data on so many items or interactions, but how do we present them to stakeholders and dial in a message from all the static [data] that is being collected? Is the data we collected through the Internet of Things (IOT) useful, and can we distill what was collected and use that for predictive purposes?” said QAT Global HR Manager Brent Hodgen. “I think data analytics will be a hotter field as we need a way to present the data and be able to make meaningful predictions or changes based on the data. Building dashboards, so the C-suite has up-to-date data that is meaningful will continue to be needed.”

Likely due to the many tools application developers have available to them, Hodgen said the caliber of talent is better than in recent years.

“Today’s application developers are savvy in multiple tools to aid in their overall programming throughput,” he said. “They are collaborating more with product owners or business users. With the agile methodology, they are engaged in the requirements, gathering and asking product owners questions to ensure what is asked for is eventually delivered.”

The ability to communicate effectively, many times within a remote environment, is increasingly in demand.

Brent Hodgen, HR manager at QAT Global.

“In smaller teams or shops the applica“We are witnessing many emerging tion developer is taking on the role of the systems that are making banking more prebusiness analyst and performing many of the cise,” he said. “We have witnessed new core requirements activities,” Hodgen said. “The banking systems emerge that are easier to ability to communicate effectively with little maintain. We are also watching the technoloface-to-face interaction will continue to be a gy platforms morph from the traditional IBM critical skill for IT professionals.”

Z-Series and I-Series in-house mainframes Raymond “Jay” Garren’s expertise is to software as a service (‘SaaS’) and servright at that intersection of financial services er-based platforms.” and technology, as the managing partner of New technologies, Garren said, have several firms within these spaces — including created a number of bold bankers — who Midwest Cloud Computing and Midwest no longer fear the core banking migration, Bankware Solutions. which was formerly a bank’s most troubling

operation.

“We continue to see banking creating digital currency strategies,” he added.

“Blockchain continues to intrigue more and more bankers and they are having to face-forward. It’s a technology that will not be ignored.”

New banking-based companies, the aforementioned process of “core conversion,” and new and updated software offerings advertised as “blockchain-ready” continue to drive Garren’s “take” on the market, as does fintech’s continued Wade role as an industry disruptor.

“More and more development shops are falling in line behind the fintech standard. Fintech allows you to be innovative without being stifled by the legacy banking software vendors,” he said.

Garren is watching how demand for digital banking will affect community banks, as well as opportunities to create ag software for agriculture banks.

“Data mining and business intelligence continues to be an area of large focus,” he said. “‘What’s a data lake and why don’t we have one?’ gets asked by a lot of financial institutions.”

When asked about why Lutz Tech wanted to highlight data analytics and business processes “going digital,” Software Solutions Continued on page 8.

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Businesses note the power of social media and web presence

by Gabby Christensen

It’s no surprise that technology has completely revolutionized the way traditional business is done, however, local business owners say having a digital presence, whether it be through an online store or social media, has actually become one of the most major components of business — and this trend will only continue.

In fact, Jeannie North, owner of Ripley & Rue, said there really isn’t a single aspect of her business that is not technology related.

“Although we haven’t opened a brick and mortar store yet, I will soon offer in-Omaha pick up at our new office located in the New Makerhood at the Mastercraft building,” North said. “Our online store also just added live chat option during office hours so we can more easily help customers in real-time with ordering and sizing.”

Additionally, North said Instagram refers about 80% of customers, so that’s primarily where she focuses marketing efforts.

“Email marketing is also integral for successful sales,” North said. “Email has also allowed us to capture our Omaha customer’s information, so that when we do have a retail location, we’ll be able to

Digital processes underscore evolving customer experience Continued from page 6.

Manager Ryan Wade noted the problems they typically advise their business clients on revolve around similar themes: “We want to run a smarter business.” “We need to be more efficient.”

“The specific engagements vary but, in general, running leaner businesses involves improving systems, technology and processes while running smarter businesses requires leveraging data,” he said.

Opportunities increasingly abound; Wade noted how more business applications are using web-based systems to integrate systems — providing more options to automate workflows with large systems replacements.

“That said, many businesses are trying to decide whether to convert existing systems to new cloud-based applications or to remain with legacy systems,” he said. “In most cases, the answer is not if they should, but rather

when they need to convert.”

Wade said more businesses are also using platforms like Microsoft PowerBI, Domo and Tableau, harnessing data that use to be trapped in spreadsheets or systems.

“Unfortunately, many businesses still have highly-valued employees spending time exporting and merging data for basic reporting,” he said.

Wade encourages companies to be committed to change, analyzing the return on investment prior to taking on data/digital initiatives.

“In many cases, businesses need to run ‘experiments’ in order to determine potential value and costs of the change before deciding to make wide-scale changes,” he said. “Most, if not all, businesses rely on technology and software. This means that businesses need to be strategic about how to leverage technology as an asset versus an expense.”

North Hughes connect with them even before we open.”

Chris Hughes, founder/designer at Artifact, said the store started out in ecommerce almost 10 years ago.

“Our Omaha brick and mortar store is a tactile opportunity to experience our full Artifact line of aprons, bags and accessories, alongside curated products that share our ethos in timeless design and high quality,” Hughes said. “These home and gift items are only available in our brick and mortar store. Thus, we use google adwords in addition to other social tools to specifically communicate these unique offerings with our local audience.”

Hughes said all of the store’s social channels are enabled for ecommerce and the store’s point of sale is integrated with its ecommerce sites, which have a local

pickup option at checkout to encourage local online customers to visit the retail store.

“If you are a local brick and mortar business, incorporating digital is mandatory,” Hughes said.

Kelly Newell, owner of Scout Dry Goods, said social media is a major facet of business.

With over 22,000 followers on Facebook alone, Newell said her success has been established through consistency.

Newell “This didn’t happen overnight,” Newell said. “We’ve built relationships with our customers online through being authentic to our brand. It’s also important to remember that in order to be successful on social media you must be responsive, friendly and positive.”

Newell stressed that each social media platform has different strengths, as well as a different audience, which is why it’s critical to cater the message to each outlet.

With that being said, Newell said it’s best to stick to the platforms that work best for each individual business.

“Social media is a great way to make an impact on a small budget,” Newell said. “You’ll also receive instant feedback and a breakdown of demographics so you can tailor your next messages to be more effective.”

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Jackie Larson, president at Avantas.

Data exists en masse today but analysis still lacking, say experts

by Dwain Hebda

Last year, Forbes magazine reported 2.5 quintillion bytes were created each day and what’s more, 90% of the data in the world was generated between 2016 and 2018. But where gathering data is easy, analyzing it is another story said Justin Trowbridge, business development officer for Contemporary Analysis.

“The hardest part of making data-driven

decisions is having a culture to support those decisions,” he said. “A majority of companies get business intelligence and think that is the end of the line for data use.”

Trowbridge said the most common question companies have when starting to work with data is, “What do we do with it?” Very often, the applications they come up with Continued on next page.

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Data exists en masse today but analysis still lacking Continued from preceding page. only scratch the surface of what data can do.

“When you use data properly, it touches every aspect of a company and its customers,” he said. “For example, through predictive data you’ll know what customers are most likely to buy XYZ. You can then alter your marketing efforts to be more targeted to only those customers interested in XYZ. “Your sales cycle becomes shorter because you know that you’ve got a higher probability of closing deals on XYZ to a smaller pool of prospects. Ultimately, a company will see significant increases in both customer engagement and internal efficiencies.”

Companies also frequently underestimate the amount of work it takes to properly position itself to analyze data, given how easy it is to collect it.

“Companies that make the effort and take the time to gather and digest information can see incredible increases in sales, efficiency and profit,” said Tyler Fiene, director of operations with Dice Communications. “But it takes a lot of time and effort to get the information that is most meaningful.

“The easy part is figuring out what the customer wants, since that’s what they’re looking at or purchasing. The hard part, and the most valuable, is all the supporting information that can be obtained. Things like customer age, demographics, location, socio-economic status can provide endlessly valuable information to a company that can be used for increasing the company’s effectiveness.”

There is also the larger questions of se-

curity and privacy, two very different sides of the same coin. Where once these were expected, even demanded, consumers appear increasingly accepting of forfeiting both in the name of convenience.

“Companies have learned a significant portion of our population doesn’t read or consider the consequences of what information companies have access to,” Fiene said.

“This is particularly the case with generations that have grown up in the digital age. It’s considered a necessity to allow access to information on the consumer in order to use the application. I don’t see a huge backlash from the consumers anytime soon.”

In the meantime, new technologies are evolving to help companies make best use of the data they collect, such as machine learning and artificial intelligence.

“AI implies that the machine is able to sense, reason and make decisions like a human would,” said Jackie Larson, president of Avantas. “Machine learning involves the use of algorithms to parse data, learn from it and make a determination or prediction about something in the world. Much of what is called AI is usually machine learning.”

Larson said applying this technology helps the company serve its clients and its own operations more effectively.

“We help monitor metrics, like overtime, in addition to forecasting to help clients determine how much and what kinds of staff they need department by department,” Larson said. “We use data both externally to help our clients improve how they manage their workforce and internally to help our own performance.”

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Protecting user data begins with education

by David Kubicek

Data protection must be a staple of every company’s cybersecurity plan, which should begin with educating employees.

Most cyberattacks are done through social engineering and phishing, by which scammers trick individuals into revealing personal information, according to Michael Hannan, director of compliance at LightEdge.

“Make security easy so everyone in the organization will follow best practices and not skirt the rules,” Hannan said.

Firms should take inventory of their data Hannan — What kind of data do they have? Where is it housed? For what purposes are they acquiring, storing and using it? — then perform an audit of cybersecurity activities across the business and identify where potential gaps may exist.

“Depending on your risk profile, your company should budget for advanced technology that leverages AI, machine learning, fraud scoring, and cybersecurity intelligence to proactively secure the data you are responsible for,” said Tim Horton, vice president and head of merchant security and PCI solutions at Fiserv.

There have been great recent technological advancements. For example, in the past five years EMV chip cards have gained traction in the U.S., and tokenizing and encrypting data is now an industry standard.

The bad news is that cybercriminals are relentless. Horton suggested firms find technology partners that understand new threats, can help build a multi-layer approach to security and thwart cyberattacks before they happen.

Maureen Fulton, counsel in Koley Jesson’s data privacy and security group, said that taking a survey of the type of data a company holds helps the firm realize what kind of protection it needs to place on the data.

Create data privacy and retention policies, integrate two-factor authentication, create password policies, allow sensiFulton tive documents to be sent encrypted, conduct employee training to ensure employees are following the policies and assign employees specific roles in the firm’s data response plan.

“Review vendor contracts to ensure that third-party vendors are required to protect your company’s data at an adequate level,” Fulton said. “Obtain cyber liability insurance, tailoring your policy to your particular needs, and make sure you understand the extent of coverage.”

For firms that are subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018 — which goes into effect on January 1, 2020 — privacy policies must comply with the CCPA and be evaluated and updated yearly.

“The CCPA doesn’t just apply to businesses physically located in California,” Fulton said.

“It applies to for-profit entities doing business

Tim Horton, vice president, head of merchant security and PCI solutions at Fiserv. in California, with certain thresholds for gross updates and make appropriate inquiries about revenue and data handling. The statute unfor- the company’s compliance with applicable data tunately does not define what ‘doing business’ security and privacy laws to avoid potential means, so it’s important to understand whether liability.

“For those who remember the Target data California clients or individuals are involved in breach, Target’s board of directors were the your company’s business.”

While a firm may not be subject to the subject of direct claims pertaining to the breach, GDPR, Europe’s data privacy law, certain on the grounds that they had failed in their fiduprovisions have found their way into standard ciary duties to the company by not — among data privacy practices. For example, it is be- other things — making sure that the company coming standard to allow data subjects access, had an adequate security program in place. Alupon their request, to data that a firm holds though these claims were ultimately dismissed, they doubtless consumed a fair amount of time, about them.

Firms should make sure they have buy-in effort and resources for all involved.”

Businesses must have a means of backup from all relevant stakeholders. It’s especially important that the board of directors and appro- that can be accessed remotely so the business priate officers of the company receive regular can continue in the event of a breach.

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Drone tech, AI offer safety and efficiency Reimers said several utilities continue to

by Gabby Christensen Drone technology and artificial intelli- apply the technologies current capabilities, gence are changing the way many businesses while also investing into future usages.

In parallel to clearing regulatory hurdles operate.

Carrick Detweiler, CEO of Drone Am- associated with flight distance limitations, plified, said drone technology is now used Reimers said companies continue to work daily to perform tasks that are otherwise too on the application of artificial intelligence coupled with the data drones are difficult, dangerous, or expensive able to collect. to do in any other way.

“This is projected to enable “For instance, at Drone Amutilities to monitor their assets plified, our aerial ignition system, more closely, ensuring system called IGNIS, attaches to an off degradation is addressed prior to a the shelf drone to enable ignitransmission event occurring,” Retion of prescribed fires for land imers said. “The ability to address management and backburns for low level degradation in planned wildfire containment,” Detweiler fashion will result in lower mainsaid. “This drastically reduces tenance costs while providing a the cost and increases the safety higher level system of reliability.” for firefighters. Our technology Neaderhiser Robert Caldwell, Workforce is built with advanced AI so that the users do not need to manage every detail Innovation Division project manager at of the operations so they can focus on the Metropolitan Community College, said the Federal Aviation Administration forecasted important parts of their job.”

According to Detweiler, the ability to cre- that the market for commercial drones in the ate safer and more effective drones through U.S. will triple over the next five years and AI technology has led to the huge growth of anticipates continued growth in the market over the next two decades. this industry.

“Drones are complex machines, and while they still require significant training to use in firefighting, without the advances in automation, it would not be possible for a single pilot to operate them remotely,”

by Jasmine Heimgartner Detweiler said.

Technology has become a fundamental Josh Reimers, senior engineer-mainte- element of operations for nearly every nance optimization at OPPD, said the use of size and type of business. While a smaller drones in the utility industry also continues company may only require an employee to grow. or owner with a flair for most things IT, “The up-front cost of the technology as a company grows, so does the need for continues to become more economical, flexibility and forward-thinking regarding providing a quicker payback to the utility,” the ever-evolving world of technology Reimers said. “Tasks that previously required solutions available. an employee to climb a pole, deploy a bucket While larger, established businesses oftruck or helicopter can now be completed ten have strategies in place and the budget from the ground.” for a full IT department, other businesses

Robert Caldwell, Workforce Innovation Division project manager at Metropolitan Community College.

“Right now, we are seeing growth in com- for commercial purposes is continuing to mercial drone usage across many industries expand mainly because it allows organizaincluding agriculture, security, construction, tions to do their jobs more efficiently and engineering, land surveying, public safety, effectively.” video and photography, utilities and insurCaldwell said MCC currently offers an Continued on page 14. ance,” Caldwell said. “The usage of drones

Customization key to finding the right IT outsourcing may still be just making that leap to find the right company, or companies, for IT outsourcing. So, when is a good time to start doing some IT outsourcing research?

“When you as the owner or manager step back and realize that your infrastructure and maintenance is taking up a significant portion of your own or your vital employee’s time,” said Puja Kandel, president/owner, CMIT Solutions of West Omaha. “Your technology is there to improve your productivity and help you and your employees lead faster, stronger and

more productive lives, professionally and personally.”

Along with taking up precious time, if a single internal IT employee has additional tasks, it can be much harder to stay on top of needs and new IT developments.

Kandel Johnson “There can be too many things to manage that will require experts in different areas to help out,” said Steve Johnson, owner of InfiNet Solutions. “Security is also something very important that businesses will need outside help from companies that deal with it daily. IT firms have large samplings to work with, so they can see trends and be ahead of the curve. We often see companies with internal people lag behind on certain strategies, efficiencies and security.”

As technology has evolved, so have the offerings from many local IT providers.

While some may still focus on specific areas, many have teams of experts that can provide a range of IT solutions including helpdesk, projects, proactive monitoring, security, backups and disaster recovery, and IT strategy solutions. These solutions mean instant protection and services instead of relying on an 8 to 5 workday.

“We monitor all vital systems and can put recovery and repair steps in place to restore your system and security possibly before even you know something has happened,” Kandel said. “Our back-end services can alert our staff within five minContinued on next page.

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Lanoha Real Estate proposes visual impact to Omaha’s skyline Continued from page 1. but Lanoha, who joined his father in the business 14-years ago, said much of his project-specific focus at present is getting commitments from tenants, a necessary cash-flow, debt-service task.

“What we’re offering is a great building — one offering ‘over-amenitized’ space and offering the best building where employees will want to work in,” he said.

While one tower could be 27 stories and the second, 30 stories, Lanoha said the biggest differentiating feature, and the reason why the dual-tower structure will SUPER CROSSWORD

have an enormous impact on Omaha’s skyline is the two buildings will be connected via a central core with stairs and elevators.

Called offset core, the design makes the building taller without creating as much square footage on all sides of the central core where HVAC facilities will be located.

Lanoha said his family’s business made a commitment to the city of Omaha about five years ago when it purchased the long-abandoned site. A different company had abandoned its plans to place condominiums on the lot.

“With our purchase we recognized the best dirt in town,” he said. “We thought the TENDER UNION

city deserved something taller on that lot.” an MBA from Pepperdine University. AfLanoha Real Estate paid about $2.5 ter joining the family business full-time million for the land. The 1416 project in 2005, one of his first projects was The would provide downtown Omaha with one Sanctuary, a 94-home high-end single-famof its three tallest buildings, joining the ily development near 229th Street & West Woodmen Tower and First National head- Center Road.

In addition to 1416 Dodge, other projquarters. The latter was completed in 2002.

Each of the two towers will offer ects at present range from Live Wandering mostly office space with some retail on the Creek — a 750 apartment, multi-building development at 84th ground floor. Nine and Van Dorn streets levels of parking are Lanoha Real Estate Co. in Lincoln to Live planned with green Phone: 402-289-5528 Grandscape in the space, coffee shops Address: 17070 Wright Plaza, Suite Colony, a massive and restaurants on 200, Omaha 68130 vertically-integrated top of the garage Services: residential, multi-family, retail project just outside portion. and office development Dallas.

Amenities will Founded: 1988 by David Lanoha “ I t ’s o u r f i r s t i n c l u d e f l o o r- t o Employees: 50 project in Texas and ceiling glass everyOne-year goal: Work on planning and culturally overlaps where, a sky deck tenant commitments for 1416 Dodge with Omaha, but it’s on the 11th floor, development project. in a much bigger with a conference Industry outlook: Cautiously optimistic, market with great auditorium, indoor but with some belief that some economic people and a huge, and outside exercorrection will occur. diverse and dynamic cise facilities, yoga Website: www.lanohadevelopment.com economy,” he said. classes and services Lanoha said he’s such as dry cleaning gaining a greater appreciation of the and a grocer.

“Every business leader is in the talent “team approach” necessary to handle such business and is seeking to attract talent,” projects.

“While we are a developer we are also Lanoha said. “A great building such as ours an owner and property manager and we can will help attract tenants.”

The development will have 1,500 only be as successful as the weakest leg of the team,” he said. “So while Dave (Dad) parking spaces.

The needs of 1416 Dodge and other and myself will generally lead the front end projects being overseen by David and Ja- tasks such as opportunity identification and son Lanoha have contributed to the firm’s execution, project underwriting, financing employee count: now at 50, and growing. and so on, our asset management staff The firm is currently headquartered in the led by Kris Carter ensures the successful family’s administrative building at 19111 long-term execution aspects of leasing, West Center Road that also manages the maintenance and tenant relations.”

Lanoha said he’s cautiously optimistic family’s most recognized venture, Lanoha regarding the economy — although he Nurseries and Landscaping.

Later this month Lanoha Real Estate admits some correction is probably inwill move two miles east and into the for- evitable — some projects greatly benefit mer Upstream Brewery building at 17070 from a down economy while others benefit during times of strong economic growth.

Wright Plaza.

While it is believed that companies that The 31-year-old company — formerly called Lanoha Development — is being re- are consistent in maintaining a long-term branded with the real estate designation to view generally benefit during times of better reflect the scope of work being done. economic uncertainty, those who do not, tend to struggle during said times.

The firm’s website is being revamped.

“In my opinion, a simple blanket Jason Lanoha, after graduating from Millard North in 1998, earned his under- statement is not entirely accurate,” he graduate business administration degree said. “It comes down to the company and from University of Nebraska-Lincoln and its strategy.”

Customization key to finding the right IT outsourcing

Answers on page 14.

Continued from preceeding page. utes of any significant error occurring. We also offer 24/7 remote services from our skilled technicians from all across the U.S and abroad. Even if our office is closed for the day, your issue doesn’t have to wait for our doors to open.”

With all the options available, choosing a single or multiple vendor often comes down to each business’s budget and priorities.

“No two environments are the same, but we make every attempt to fit our services exactly to your way of working,” Kandel said. “If another provider offers a service we don’t, or you feel that you could get a better experience from another company but still desire others from us, we will make every effort to work directly or indirectly with other providers to bring

every client the best experience we can.”

Even if a company chooses to continue with an internal employee and seek some outside IT assistance, businesses can feel confident that there are solutions out there to fit their needs and budget while providing the needed benefits.

“We see many companies of 80 or more employees that have an internal person and use an outside company to do escalations, toolset and monitoring,” Johnson said.

“The client’s internal person can better utilize their time with what they are good at within the company. An IT firm will be much better at making sure the client is secure and able to prevent disaster. Lastly, we are able to provide more strategic solutions for the client, which in turn should give them a competitive edge and make them more efficient.”

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FireSprint diversifies with investments in equipment to accommodate growth sustained growth in odd years.

Continued from page 1.

“We bought our second printer in late store and people would bring us their stuff and we would sell it on eBay,” Hamzhie 2012 and moved to the shop we’re in right said. “That crashed and burned. I was 20 and now,” Hamzhie said.

That site at 4145 S. 87th St. spans 16,500 didn’t know what I was doing. But there was a local sign shop that was next door to the square feet; its first printer-equipped space, eBay store. I was always fascinated by what in 2010/2011, was around 1,500 square feet. Hamzhie said they were doing.”

FireSprint has added P e o p l e w o u l d FireSprint around 3,000 square w a l k i n , a s k f o r Phone: 888-509-7446 feet annually since something; they took Address: 4145 S. 87th St., Omaha that time, picking up the raw materials 68127 the likes of additional and made something Services: wholesale, trade-only sign nearby bays as they from it — operating printer (signs and other graphics for debecame available. as a “mini-factory,” sign, advertising and printing industries) Accordingly, its Hamzhie recalled.

Website: www.firesprint.com staff has grown from Ta r g e t O m a h a the trio in 2009 to a Marketing originated by offering products described by Hamzhie as “anything where present-day team of around 17 or 18.

In 2014, its first digital, flatbed printer you could put a logo on it.” Signs were alaided in diversifying product line — jumping ways a big part of TargetOmaha’s business.

“We had a tough time finding a good from selling hundreds of thousands of basic wholesale supplier, so we brokered, which yard signs to a greater product mix; today, the featured categories on its website include is very common in our industry,” he said.

Then, they were selling tons of yard and tabletop displays, banners and banner stands, political signs, and the trio were leveraging and vinyl decals.

“We’ve continued to buy equipment,” collective strengths in running equipment and automating processes to become wholesale he said.

In fact, last year, FireSprint invested in suppliers, which included an investment in the aforementioned screen-printer (later what Hamzhie called “the best in the busidamaged when it was shipped from New ness”: an Austrian-made Durst printer.

“It’s the only one in the state of NebrasYork to Omaha).

Just as that damage would later be a ka,” he said. “It’s a really high quality, really blessing in disguise, the name “FireSprint” fast flatbed printer, and opens up the point of purchase, display retail market.” was an equally happy accident.

Furthermore, in the last few years, “The name came to me in a dream,” Hamzhie said, they’ve worked with a number Hamzhie said.

A self-described “geek,” Hamzhie re- of big brands, a lot of Fortune 500 companies.

“They still have no idea who we are,” he called going online to see if FireSprint.com was available as a domain in his dream. The said. “We’re selling to their ad agencies …”

Along the afore-referenced lines, partners unanimously agreed on the name Hamzhie said being a trade-printer affords the change.

“It just matched our personalities,” he opportunity for FireSprint to say “no” a lot.

“That helps us, so when the right cussaid. “It sounded fast and intense.”

Moreover, the former name no longer tomers come along, we can resoundingly say ‘yes,’ it helps to bring our focus in,” he said. matched the company’s identity.

When asked about the investment in “We were wholesaling signs, screen-printing and selling to the whole country,” he said. its people — featured in the Aug. 15 re“The story after that is a lot more about just lease about FireSprint’s Inc. 5000 honor tenacity and showing up for every day, that — Hamzhie referenced morning meetings, which they embarked on in 2015. kind of thing.”

“At 10 a.m. every morning we shut the 2012 represented FireSprint’s first political year (heavy activity in political signs, whole shop down,” he said.

Citing Paul Akers’ “3 S’s of lean,” driven by agencies who work with politicos and know FireSprint), which further aids Hamzhie noted they “shine,” “sort” and in nice spikes in growth in even years, and “standardize,” taking on the likes of organi-

Cole McDonough screenprints a yard sign. zational tasks together at one, consistent time they’re grateful for; it might sound a bit “woo,” but Hamzhie emphasized the data each day as a team.

“You have to do it anyway, so we just that reinforces how powerful this step can say it’s easier to do it together, and it’s more be. People may be grateful for everything motivating,” he said. “After that, we have from the weather to their mom getting out our morning meeting, where we’re crazy of the hospital.

“It encourages us all to get to know each transparent about how much we sold, who our new customers are, everything com- other pretty well and makes a tightknit team,” ing down the pipe, and we go over quite a he said. “That combination of transparency, hard work and talent isn’t something you can bit of data.”

Each person also goes over everything walk into and replicate.”

SUPER CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS

Drone tech, AI offer safety and efficiency Continued from preceeding page.

FAA Drone Pilot Certification training program each quarter and is launching a new drone aerial photography and videography course this winter.

Matt Neaderhiser, associate/director of innovation at Holland Basham Architects, said drone utilization has increased as GPS and environment sensors have become sophisticated enough to allow drones to pass through and around obstacles, and even fly indoors.

“Improvements to stabilizing technology combined with the ever-evolving camera technology, produce high-quality imagery and footage that architects can refer to as they work to understand a project site from all angles,” Neaderhiser said. “With the high-resolution images, we can identify site conditions off-site that might otherwise be

missed with the satellite imagery available online.”

With vast quantities of data being available on just about anything, Warren Curry, architect at Holland Basham Architects, said the need to process, verify and utilize relevant information has spurred advancements in machine-aided learning.

“Artificial intelligence (AI) has now advanced to a point where variables are no longer reliant on user input, but now can be generated in the model through Generative Adversarial Neural Networks (GAN),” Curry said. “For architects, a GAN model can be trained how to decipher a building footprint and generate a layout for a space.

Rules can be added to the model, allowing designers some flexibility by manually inputting certain items, such as entrances and fenestration.”

Puzzle on page 13.

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Selling or staying: Best trends of 2019 to give your old house a fresh look

by Natalie Campisi

Your house is outdated, but where do you begin making changes? It might still have its original cabinets from 1978 or it’s been years since you changed the cosmetic details. Whatever end of the decor spectrum you’re on, a few modReal Estate ern tweaks can take your space from past to present.

HOW REVAMPING YOUR SPACE CAN SELL IT For sellers, making a few small tweaks can help set your house apart from the competition, says Jason Saft, a real estate agent at Compass in New York. Some sellers choose to hire professional stagers to increase the look and appeal of their home. According to a recent survey by the National Association of Realtors, or NAR, staging can have an impact on selling a house: -40% of buyers’ agents reported that home staging had an effect on how most buyers viewed the home.

-83% of buyers’ agents said staging a home helped buyers picture the house as their future home.

-25% of buyers’ agents said that staging increased the dollar value offered between 1% and 5%, compared to similar homes without staging.

Like staging, investing in the right updates can increase your return on investment.

Experts agree that in a competitive market, the right changes can make all the difference, so keep reading.

HOMEOWNERS CAN ENJOY A “NEW” HOME WITHOUT MOVING The onward and upward attitude toward housing has shifted amid rising home prices and squeezed inventory. And as more people age in place and make their starter homes their forever homes, the remodeling industry has exploded.

Now a $400 billion business, the residential remodeling market has seen a surge in activity, growing over 50% since 2010.

In 2017, 29% of homeowners completed at

least one remodeling project, according to the latest “Improving America’s Housing” report published by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.

Some reasons for the uptick in home improvement projects are lagging construction and aging homes; some 40% of American homes are at least 50 years old, according to the report.

Americans are now more likely to stay in the same home than they were 35 years ago, according to NAR. Many folks are skipping starter homes and going straight to affordable single-family homes in the suburbs, says Jessica Lautz, vice president of demographics and behavioral insights at NAR. This has led to record levels of equity, as home values continue to climb.

TOP HOME TRENDS OF 2019 From smart-home systems to outdoor living rooms, experts weigh in on the year’s most popular design features that will help give your house a fresh look that both sellers and homeowners can benefit from.

-Smart-home systems For the uninitiated, integrated smarthome systems are basically a variety of devices that are linked to a single hub, which coordinates everything. They range from six-figure customized systems to out-ofthe-box gizmos you can install yourself for a couple hundred dollars.

Smart-home technology can be grouped into two basic categories: convenience and security. Convenience tech includes things like automated thermostats and Bluetooth audio (yes, you can have your very own theme song play when you enter your home).

The security category includes cameras and alarm systems.

“Buyers want cameras and app-based home automation systems,” says Smitha R. Ramchandani, a broker associate at Sotheby’s International Realty in Summit, New Jersey. “They want to remotely control their lighting systems and blinds. If they’re away, they want to be able to turn off the

thermostat.”

-Outdoor living rooms Think of your outdoor space as another room, Saft says. Younger buyers often want to see social trends reflected in their living space and — as rooftop bars and other outdoor gathering areas gain popularity — this is appealing in a home, too.

“Outdoor living rooms are much more popular. Buyers are not looking at just a backyard; it’s another room,” Saft says.

Creating a backyard living room might be as easy as rearranging patio furniture and adding some lights and Bluetooth speakers.

Homeowners starting from scratch should begin with an even foundation, which might mean putting in a concrete slab or wooden deck. Use pillows and blankets to add texture and warmth. Lighting plays an important part in creating an inviting ambiance. An easy way to add lights is to use simple string lighting, lanterns and LED candles.

-Farmhouse modern look From home makeover shows to big-box retailers, the trend best known as “farmhouse modern” is a favorite across the country, Saft says.

This is a look that’s easy to replicate in almost any style of home. The modern farmhouse look takes natural elements (reclaimed wood, rattan, wicker) and gives them a sleek, architectural look. Nowadays, these trends are accessible to anyone thanks to stores like Target partnering with high-end brands such as Hearth & Hand with Magnolia, owned by former HGTV stars Chip and Joanna Gaines, Saft says.

“People are really getting into an eco-conscious lifestyle,” Ramchandani says.

“Things that appeal to today’s homeowners are natural finishes and fabrics, like cotton, that have a more organic appeal. They want a rustic, homey feel.”

-Bold accents Playful and expressive might be two words to describe home trends in 2019. Buyers are responding to wow-factor elements in homes, whether it’s a unique, colorful

different viewpoints and changing needs? If you tend to be “cut and dried” in how you see the world, this role will be a stretch in more than just business content. The benefit of a cross-functional team is that you get a wide range of perspectives.

You can see this as contradicting your experience, as you seem to be, or as enriching your perspective and the team’s ability to succeed. What will it take to make this inner shift?

Remember, you don’t have to be the expert in all content. You were asked to head the initiative, which can be more of an orchestral conductor role. Find an image for a successfully adaptive style that works for you.

Next, how would you characterize your communication style? You may tend more toward a consensus style and feel that any disagreement is negative conflict. Or you may be more of the “because I said so” type.

In either case, you may instinctively be triggered when people raise dissenting views.

Contrast your style with those on the team. As leader, you will be well served by understanding their styles and adapting yours

to be able to interact most effectively with each person.

Team dynamics already may have been negatively affected by your tension with the group. It may be necessary to do a reset, perhaps getting a facilitator to help get you all on a constructive base.

Just a couple of other considerations.

When you have been placed in a stretch situation in the past, what has worked for you? Take your own best practices and think about whether they fit in this circumstance.

Remember, a solo “power through” strategy may be misplaced here.

Consider the effect of words. When you say “my team,” you create hierarchy. Think about the different message the more inclusive “our team” sends. Subtleties like this can also create a unified culture within a team.

Finally, keep in mind that this may be a leadership test for you. Stepping up in an empowering and inspiring way may be just the thing that your executive leadership is looking for. ©2019 Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

Cross-functional project a solid test of leadership

by Liz Reyer

Q: I have been given responsibility for a challenging cross-functional project that is a bit of stretch for me. The problem is, I don’t feel like my team is supporting me and is undermining my authority by arguing against my point of view.

Workplace The executive team is counting on me; how should I handle this? Erin, 48, actuary A: What is the role of a team?

In the case of a group of less senior people reporting to you, it may imply a hierarchy. In that case, you may have a more unambiguous expectation of decisionmaking. With a cross-functional project, especially an important one that may have more experienced people involved, your best role is a “leader among equals.” In either case, though, you shouldn’t be mistaking differences of opinion for undermining your authority.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to think through your leadership style and consider ways that you can grow. In particular, think about the areas of adaptability and communication.

How flexible are you in adapting to

kitchen back splash or a single statement wall in the living room.

Colorful kitchen cabinets are replacing the all-white look, too, Saft says. So homeowners who want to update their kitchen without dumping a ton of money into it can simply repaint their cabinets. Cobalt blue and greens are popular color choices.

Pair colorful cabinets with mixed metals, like pewter and brass, and your kitchen has suddenly entered 2019.

“I’m noticing and people are really gravitating toward bold designs — people want boldness in color. Like a tertiary color scheme, the white-on-white kitchens and the white-on-white walls are fading away,” Ramchandani says.

Peel-and-stick wallpaper is an inexpensive, easy-to-install product for creating a dramatic wall, without the time and labor that traditional wallpaper requires. From wild prints to simple patterns, there’s a wide variety of paper to choose from.

NEXT STEPS FOR HOMEOWNERS For sellers, talk to your real estate agent about which updates are worth making for your particular property and buying demographic. Saft points out that what a Manhattan buyer might expect is different than what someone in the suburbs is looking for. Your real estate agent should know your market well and be able to give you strategic advice.

For homeowners who don’t want to move but want to use the equity in their homes for renovations, they might consider looking at home equity loans (HELs) or home equity lines of credit (HELOCs). In both cases, the lender uses your home as collateral, so if you can’t make the monthly payments, you could end up losing your home.

The advantage of home equity loans for some buyers is that they’re tax deductible if you use them for home renovations. They also have fairly low interest rates, which are usually less than what personal loans and credit cards offer.

Another option for homeowners who want to lock in a lower interest rate while tapping their equity is a cash-out refinance.

This will replace your current mortgage with a new home loan for a larger amount than your existing loan balance, and you’ll be able to withdraw the difference between the two mortgages in cash if you have enough equity.

Refinancing typically makes the most sense when you can lower your interest rate rate and/or monthly payment — and stay in your home long enough to recoup the costs of refinancing (known as the break-even point).

Also, if you do a cash-out refinance, using the equity on things that won’t have a return later might end up costing you. Home renovation projects might be worth it if it’s going to increase your quality of life while also adding value to your property. A kitchen remodel or new roof, for example, might be good investments; whereas a Jacuzzi or highend fixtures generally won’t offer enough ROI to make the expenditure worthwhile.

Before you use your home equity to finance a home remodel, be sure to talk with your financial adviser to make sure it’s in line with your goals and budget. ©2019 Bankrate.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 10305 Joseph Circle La Vista, Nebraska 68128 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF SVEHLA & ASSOCIATES, INC. Notice is hereby given that a corporation has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the corporation is SVEHLA & ASSOCIATES, INC. The corporation is authorizied to issue 10,000 shares of common stock. The name and street address of the corporation’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery-Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 10305 Joseph Circle, La Vista, NE 68128, and its incorporator is Austyn Svehla, 8600 Executive Woods Drive, Suite 200, Lincoln, NE 68512.

Austyn Svehla, Incorporator First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019 DENNIS P. LEE, Attorney LEE LAW OFFICE 2433 South 130th Circle, Suite 300 P.O. Box 45947 Omaha, Nebraska 68145 NOTICE OF SUIT TO: DANIEL E SCIBEK, 4813 Boyd St Apt 2, Omaha NE 68104, you are hereby notified that on May 23, 2019, AMERICAN FAMILY MUTUAL INS. Co., S.I. filed a suit against you in the Douglas County Court at docket CI19-11400, the object in prayer of which was to secure a judgment against you in the amount of $4,000.00, together with court costs, interest and attorney's fees as allowed by law. Unless you file your Answer with the Douglas County Court on or before the 11th day of November, 2019, the Petition against you will be considered as true and judgment will be entered against you accordingly.

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You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 11/11/2019 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly.

CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication September 27, 2019, final October 11, 2019 AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), EMMA E GOLLEHON You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 07/02/2019 on Case Number CI19-14947, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $346.93, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.

You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 11/11/2019 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly.

CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication September 27, 2019, final October 11, 2019 DENNIS P. LEE, Attorney LEE LAW OFFICE 2433 South 130th Circle, Suite 300 P.O. Box 45947 Omaha, Nebraska 68145 NOTICE OF SUIT TO: TYLER ROSS, 14487 Wyoming St, Bennington NE 68007, you are hereby notified that on August 15, 2019, American Family Mutual Ins. Co., S.I. filed a suit against you in the Douglas County Court at docket CI19-17931, the object in prayer of which was to secure a judgment against you in the amount of $8,095.70, together with court costs, interest and attorney's fees as allowed by law. Unless you file your Answer with the Douglas County Court on or before the 11th day of November, 2019, the Petition against you will be considered as true and judgment will be entered against you accordingly.

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AMANDA M. FORKER, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF FALCON PRIDE BOOSTER CLUB 1. The name of the Corporation is Falcon Pride Booster Club.

2. The Association is a not-for-profit corporation.

3. The address of the registered office is 401 S. Pine Street, Valley, Nebraska 68064 and the name of the registered agent at that office is Chantz Hanson.

4. The name and street address of each incorporator is as follows: Chantz Hanson, 401 S. Pine Street , Valley, NE 68064 5. The Association will have members.

First publication September 27, 2019, final October 11, 2019 JOSEPH J. SKUDLAREK, Attorney 1055 North 115th Street, Suite 301 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LLC The Nebraska limited liability company’s name is J&A Development, LLC. Its designated office is 19501 Poppleton Circle, Omaha, NE 68130.

Its purpose is any lawful business. It commenced September 17, 2019. Its affairs shall be managed by a Member/Manager. Joe Hartman, Organizer First publication September 27, 2019, final October 11, 2019 JOSEPH J. SKUDLAREK, Attorney 1055 North 115th Street, Suite 301 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LLC The Nebraska limited liability company’s name is CM Works, LLC. Its designated office is 14811 Manderson Plz #203, Omaha, NE 68116. Its purpose is any lawful business. It commenced on May 9, 2019. Its affairs shall be managed by a Member/Manager. Reid Brandstetter, Organizer First publication September 27, 2019, final October 11, 2019 RUSSELL J. KREIKEMEIER, Attorney KREIKEMEIER LAW OFFICES 126 East Grove Street West Point, Nebraska 68788 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Notice is hereby given of the incorporation of NORTH SIDE ATHLETICS, INC., with its registered office address at 222 South 15th Street, Suite 316, Omaha, Nebraska, 68102. This nonprofit corporation is organized and operated as a Public Benefit Corporation under the Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation Act. The purposes for which the nonprofit incorporation is formed is to promote and support youth sports and athletics; to train and teach and coach your athletes in their respective sports; to promote and develop sportsmanship and teamwork among the boys and girls through their participation in athletic events; to solicit, collect, and raise funds to support such activities; and to buy, sell, lease, mortgage, and exchange any and all real and personal property which may be necessary, advantageous or proper in the conduct of said activities. The Corporation will conduct any other matter(s) including the transaction of all or any lawful business or engagement in any commercial venture permitted by the Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation Act, as amended, and all other applicable law. The Corporation commenced doing business on September 17, 2019 and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Corporation shall be conducted by a Board of Directors, and such officers as provided in the bylaws of the Corporation.

DATED the 20th day of September, 2019.

First publication September 27, 2019, final October 11, 2019 FRANK X. HAVERKAMP P.C. LLO, Attorney 12929 West Dodge Road, Suite 201 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Notice is hereby given that AHACE, INC. has incorporated under the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. The general nature of the business is any lawful business. Authorized capital is 10,000 shares of common stock, with a par value of $1.00 per share. The registered agent is Frank X. Haverkamp and the registered office is located at 12829 West Dodge Road, Suite 201 Omaha, NE 68154. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by the Board of Directors and such officers as it may elect.

Frank X. Haverkamp, Incorporator First publication September 20, 2019, final October 4, 2019 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Hemp Ag Services LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 4720 Parker St. Omaha, NE 68104. The registered agent and managing member of the Company is Jeremy Mullen, 4720 Parker St. Omaha, NE 68104. The Company’s primary activities include but are not limited to providing ag consulting services, input sales and marketing.

First publication September 27, 2019, final October 11, 2019 DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MONROE STREET, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Monroe Street, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 3419 S. 94th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication September 27, 2019, final October 11, 2019

AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), MATTHEW P TORRISON & JAMIE L TORRISON You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 06/20/2019 on Case Number CI19-14610, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $673.95, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.

You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 11/18/2019 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly.

CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019 SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF ATLASPRO, INC. Notice is hereby given that AtlasPro, Inc., a Nebraska Corporation, is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated agent Sean D. Moylan and designated office at 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The purpose for which AtlasPro, Inc. has been established is to engage in a commodities trading business, and any and all lawful businesses for which a corporation may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. Perpetual existence commenced on September 20, 2019. Management of the company shall be vested in its Board of Directors.

First publication September 27, 2019, final October 11, 2019 DENNIS P. LEE, Attorney LEE LAW OFFICE 2433 South 130th Circle, Suite 300 P.O. Box 45947 Omaha, Nebraska 68145 NOTICE OF SUIT TO: RENEE L. RUDD, 2437 S 24th St Apt 2, Omaha NE 68108, you are hereby notified that on July 26, 2019, Credit Acceptance Corporation filed a suit against you in the Douglas County Court at docket CI19-16520, the object in prayer of which was to secure a judgment against you in the amount of $2,398.05, together with court costs, interest and attorney's fees as allowed by law. Unless you file your Answer with the Douglas County Court on or before the 11th day of November, 2019, the Petition against you will be considered as true and judgment will be entered against you accordingly.

First publication September 20, 2019, final October 11, 2019 DENNIS P. LEE, Attorney LEE LAW OFFICE 2433 South 130th Circle, Suite 300 P.O. Box 45947 Omaha, Nebraska 68145 NOTICE OF SUIT TO: MARY ELLEN CUNNINGHAM, 600 S 27th St #1014, Omaha NE 68105, you are hereby notified that on July 15, 2019, AMERICAN FAMILY MUTUAL INS. Co., S.I. filed a suit against you in the Douglas County Court at docket CI19-15425, the object in prayer of which was to secure a judgment against you in the amount of $29,536.54, together with court costs, interest and attorney's fees as allowed by law. Unless you file your Answer with the Douglas County Court on or before the 11th day of November, 2019, the Petition against you will be considered as true and judgment will be entered against you accordingly.

First publication September 20, 2019, final October 11, 2019 KELLOGG & PALZER, P.C. 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6 Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2647 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Company is GOD MADE DAD & MOM, LLC. 2. The street address of the initial designated office is 7202 Giles Road, Suite 177, LaVista, NE 68128. The registered agent is Amber Dee Parker and the Registered Agent's address is 7202 Giles Road, Suite 177, Omaha, NE 68128.

3. The general nature of the Company is publishing, marketing, and public speaking.

4. The Company commenced on September 24, 2019 and shall have perpetual existence.

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

First publication September 27, 2019, final October 11, 2019 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SAQUIB AND SONS L.L.C. A Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given the registration with the Nebraska Secretary of state’s office of SAQUIB and SONS, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: The name of the company is SAQUIB and SONS, LLC. Registered agent and office of Juliann Saquib, 3004 South 46th Ave. Omaha, NE 68106. Initial members: Juliann Saquib, 3004 South 46th Ave. Omaha, NE 68106 and Abu Tayab Md. Nazmus Saquib 3004 South 46th Ave., Omaha, NE 68106. General nature of the business is to transact any and all lawful business for which limited liability companies are allowed by statute. The LLC was organized on September 11, 2019 for the perpetual duration and is managed by its members. The initial designated office address of the principle place in Nebraska is: 3004 South 46th Ave., Omaha, NE 68106 Organizer, Jim DiPrima First publication September 27, 2019, final October 11, 2019

Midlands Business Journal • OCTOBER 11, 2019 • 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 HASCALL LAB SERVICES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Hascall Lab Services, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 8260 Hascall Street, 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 September 18, 2019.

First publication September 27, 2019, final October 11, 2019 LEGACY DESIGN STRATEGIES 9859 South 168th Avenue Omaha, NE 68136 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION The name of the Corporation is CARA COLVERT INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. The address of the registered office of the Corporation is 9859 South 168th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68136 and the registered agent of the said Corporation is Matthew R. Deaver. The Corporation has Ten Thousand (10,000) shares of common stock authorized, each having the par value of $1.00. The Incorporator is Matthew R. Deaver, 9859 South 168th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68136.

Matthew R. Deaver, Incorporator First publication October 11, 2019, final October 25, 2019 STEVEN G. RANUM, Attorney C R O K E R , H U C K , K A S H E R , D E W I T T, A N D E R S O N & GONDERINGER, L.L.C. 2120 S. 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CHALICE PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC The name of the limited liability company is Chalice Pharmaceuticals, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 19067 Greenleaf Street, Omaha, NE 68136. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Steven G. Ranum, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124.

First publication September 27, 2019, final October 11, 2019 BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 10305 Joseph Circle La Vista, Nebraska 68128 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF 4519 MASON, INC. Notice is hereby given that a corporation has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the corporation is 4519 MASON, INC. The corporation is authorizied to issue 10,000 shares of common stock. The name and street address of the corporation’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery- Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 10305 Joseph Circle, La Vista, NE 68128, and its incorporator is Bob Callahan, 4519 Mason Street, Fort Calhoun, NE 68037.

Bob Callahan, Incorporator First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019 BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 10305 Joseph Circle La Vista, Nebraska 68128 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF N6, 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 N6, LLC The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery-Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 10305 Joseph Circle, La Vista, NE 68128. The designated office is located at 23647 Hackberry Road, Council Bluffs, NE 68118.

Brian Nelson, As Trustee of The Brian Nelson Revocable Trust Dated November 21, 2016, Member First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019 BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 10305 Joseph Circle La Vista, Nebraska 68128 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF FOUR ALARM FERTILIZATION, 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 Four Alarm Fertilization, LLC The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery-Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 10305 Joseph Circle, La Vista, NE 68128. The designated office is located at 9603 S. 24th Street, Bellevue, NE 68134.

Rob Russel, Member First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019 DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LM HOLDINGS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that LM Holdings, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 16225 California Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019

BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 10305 Joseph Circle La Vista, Nebraska 68128 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF OMAHANFS, 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 OmahaNFS, LLC The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery-Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 10305 Joseph Circle, La Vista, NE 68128. The designated office is located at 18801 Lafayette Ave, Omaha, Nebraska 68102.

David Ping, Members First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019 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 LAPair, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 27, 2019, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Member. Keeley Lammers 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 13323 California Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. 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 October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BLUE CHIP HUMAN CAPITAL, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Blue Chip Human Capital, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 431 North 62nd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68132. 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 September 26, 2019.

First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019 MARY E. VANDENACK, Attorney VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska 68118 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LINKFAB LLC Notice is hereby given that LINKFAB 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 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118-3122. The agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118-3121.

First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019 MAX J. KELCH, Attorney VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska 68118 AMENDED NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF NEBRASKA CUSTOM TILE, LLC Notice is hereby given that NEBRASKA CUSTOM TILE, LLC has amended its organization as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The amended notice of organization reflects a member resigning and a new member being added.

The address of the designated office of the company is 11334 Jaynes Street.

The new agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents, LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118-3121.

First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019 THOMAS H. PENKE, Attorney 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Weaver Investments, LLC, has organized pursuant to R.R.S. Section 21-101 et seq. The registered office is 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68154 and the registered agent is Thomas H. Penke. The nature of the business to be transacted is any lawful business. The business commenced on October 1, 2019, and is perpetual. The affairs of the company are to be conducted by the President, Secretary and Treasurer, and is member managed.

First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019 ALLAN M. ZIEBARTH, Attorney 1702 South 10 Street, Suite 2 Omaha, Nebraska 68108 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF THE STRUT LOUNGE, LLC Designated Office: 1437 S. 17 St., Omaha, NE 68108 Initial Agent/Address For Service: Kenneth L. Merritt/1437 S. 17 St., Omaha, NE 68108 First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019

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HOWARD KASLOW, Attorney ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Spruce Acquisitions Group, Inc. has been incorporated under the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. The street address of the corporation's initial registered office is 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska, and the name of the initial registered agent of the corporation at that office is Howard J. Kaslow. The corporation is authorized to issue 1,000 shares of Common Stock. The name and street address of the incorporator of the corporation are D. David Slosburg, 10040 Regency Circle, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication September 27, 2019, final October 11, 2019 HOWARD KASLOW, Attorney ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Spruce Capital Group LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office of the company is 8712 W. 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 Howard J. Kaslow, 8712 W. Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication September 27, 2019, final October 11, 2019 DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WOODSONIA WENDY’S, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Woodsonia Wendy’s, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The designated office of the Company is 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 2, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. The registered agent of the Company is Drew Snyder, 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 2, Omaha, Nebraska 68118.

First publication September 27, 2019, final October 11, 2019 DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HIRECHRISTMASPRO.COM, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that hirechristmaspro.com, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 8821 Greenfield Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68136. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication September 27, 2019, final October 11, 2019 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ENTERPRISE INDUSTRIAL PARK, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Enterprise Industrial Park, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 10220 F Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127. 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 September 18, 2019.

First publication September 27, 2019, final October 11, 2019 ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SIGNATURE PERFORMANCE HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Signature Performance Healthcare Administrative Services, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 500, Omaha, Nebraska 68114 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 September 27, 2019, final October 11, 2019 DENNIS P. LEE, Attorney LEE LAW OFFICE 2433 South 130th Circle, Suite 300 P.O. Box 45947 Omaha, Nebraska 68145 NOTICE OF SUIT TO: CALVIN SCHAFFER, 6516 Delilah Rd #2095, Egg Harbor Township NJ 08234, you are hereby notified that on July 15, 2019, Shelter Mutual Insurance Company filed a suit against you in the Douglas County District Court at docket CI19-5495, the object in prayer of which was to secure a judgment against you in the amount of $83,827.97, together with court costs, interest and attorney's fees as allowed by law. Unless you file your Answer with the Douglas County District Court on or before the 11th day of November, 2019, the Petition against you will be considered as true and judgment will be entered against you accordingly.

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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 TRIPLE B ENTERPRISES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Triple B Enterprises, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 4021 North 158th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Elliot Bassett, 4021 North 158th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. The limited liability company commenced business on September 18, 2019.

First publication September 27, 2019, final October 11, 2019 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MADISON VENTURA FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Madison Ventura Financial Solutions, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The designated office of the limited liability company is 13512 Seward Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on September 20, 2019.

First publication September 27, 2019, final October 11, 2019 ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 505 Main Street Group, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 505 Main Street Group, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, designating its registered agent as Erickson | Sederstrom, P.C., a Limited Liability Organization, with its registered office at 1110 N. Skyline Drive, Elkhorn, NE 68022.

The Company was organized for the purpose of engaging in the transaction of any lawful business and the performance of any lawful activities that a limited liability company may engage in under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Company shall have perpetual existence unless dissolved in accordance with its Certificate of Organization, its Operating Agreement or the Limited Liability Company Act. Unless otherwise provided in the Company’s Operating Agreement, the affairs of the Company are to be managed by its members.

First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019 SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TWO HERDS PROPERTIES, LLC Notice is hereby given that TWO HERDS PROPERTIES, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated agent Sean D. Moylan and designated office at 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The purpose for which TWO HERDS PROPERTIES, LLC has been established is to engage in the buying, selling and renting of real property, and any and all lawful businesses for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. Perpetual existence commenced on September 24, 2019. Management of the company shall be vested in its Members.

First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019 DANIEL J. WATERS, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF JANCO ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. Notice is hereby given that a corporation has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the corporation is Janco Asset Management, Inc. The corporation is authorized to issue 25,000 shares of common stock. The name and street address of the corporation’s initial registered agent and office is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and address of the incorporator is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Incorporator First publication September 27, 2019, final October 11, 2019 DENNIS P. LEE, Attorney LEE LAW OFFICE 2433 South 130th Circle, Suite 300 P.O. Box 45947 Omaha, Nebraska 68145 NOTICE OF SUIT TO: Nicholas Yaksich, 15205 Elmwood Drive, Bennington NE 680071719, you are hereby notified that on July 26, 2019, FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY, LLC filed a suit against you in the Douglas County Court at docket CI19-16571, the object in prayer of which was to secure a judgment against you in the amount of $11,632.60, together with court costs, interest and attorney's fees as allowed by law. Unless you file your Answer with the Douglas County Court on or before the 18th day of November , 2019, the Petition against you will be considered as true and judgment will be entered against you accordingly.

First publication September 27, 2019, final October 18, 2019

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given the registration with the Nebraska Secretary of state’s office of Garmex Construction, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: The name of the company is Garmex Construction, LLC. Registered agent and office of Garmex Construction, LLC at 3433 S 14th Street, Omaha, NE 68108. Initial members: Eduardo Garcia. General nature of the business is to transact any and all lawful business for which limited liability companies are allowed by statute. The LLC was organized on September 2019 for the perpetual duration and is managed by its members.

First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SNC INSURANCE LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SNC Insurance LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 1120 S 101st Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O, 1125 S 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 19, 2019.

First publication September 27, 2019, final October 11, 2019 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that ABR Time, L.L.C. (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the Company is 7602 Pacific Street, Ste. 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The registered agent of the Company is Thomas E. Whitmore, 7602 Pacific Street, Ste. 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Company was formed on September 25, 2019.

First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019 MARK J. LAPUZZA, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LEWIN INVESTMENTS, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Lewin Investments, LLC. 1. The name of the limited liability company is Lewin Investments, LLC. 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 5818 Woolworth Ave, Omaha, Nebraska, 68106, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Derick Lewin, 5818 Woolworth Ave, Omaha, Nebraska, 68106.

First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019 RUSSELL J. KREIKEMEIER, Attorney KREIKEMEIER LAW OFFICES 126 East Grove Street West Point, Nebraska 68788 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Notice is hereby given of the incorporation of PREP TECH, INC., with its registered office address at126 East Grove Street, West Point, Nebraska, 68788. The general nature of its business is to develop, own, acquire, use, manufacture, assemble, patent, lease and sell technical equipment, supplies and other products including associated software development, sell or otherwise dispose of trade names, trademarks, inventions, formulae, improvements and processes, of any nature whatsoever, copyrights, patent rights and letters patent, or any interest therein, of the United States and all foreign countries and including the transaction of all or any lawful business or engagement in any commercial venture permitted by the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. The authorized capital stock of the Corporation is $10,000.00 and such stock shall be issued at such time and under such conditions as the Board of Directors may determine. The Corporation commenced doing business on the 20th day of August, 2019 and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Corporation shall be conducted by a board of directors, and such officers as may be provided in the bylaws of the Corporation.

DATED the 30th day of September, 2019.

First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019 ALLAN M. ZIEBARTH, Attorney 1702 S. 10th Street, Suite 2 Omaha, Nebraska 68108 NOTICE OF AMENDED/RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION ON 09*26*2019, THE STRUT LOUNGE, LLC filed an AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION repealing and replacing its Certificate of Organization in its entirety, changing its name to: STRUT LOUNGE OMAHA LLC, and the following: Designated Office: 1702 S. 10 St., Suite 2, Omaha, NE 68108 Initial Agent/Address For Service: Allan M. Ziebarth/1702 S. 10 St., Suite 2, Omaha, NE 68108 First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019 ALLAN M. ZIEBARTH, Attorney 1702 South 10 Street, Suite 2 Omaha, Nebraska 68108 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Designated Office: 1702 S. 10 St., Suite 2, Omaha, NE 68108 Initial Agent/Address For Service: Allan M. Ziebarth/1702 S. 10 St., Suite 2, Omaha, NE 68108 First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019

BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 10305 Joseph Circle La Vista, Nebraska 68128 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ERVIN’S HOME SERVICES, 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 Ervin’s Home Services, LLC The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery-Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 10305 Joseph Circle, La Vista, NE 68128. The designated office is located at 7520 S. 171st Street, Omaha, NE 68136.

Mark Ervin, Member First publication September 27, 2019, final October 11, 2019 BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 10305 Joseph Circle La Vista, Nebraska 68128 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LMC REALTY, LLC Notice is hereby given that a professional limited liability company has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the company is LMC REALTY, LLC The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara MedberyPrchal, P.C., L.L.O., 10305 Joseph Circle, La Vista, NE 68128. The designated office is located at 14767 Eagle Street, Bennington, NE 68007.

Lindsay Rzemyk, Member First publication September 27, 2019, final October 11, 2019 TIEDEMAN, LYNCH, KAMPFE, McVAY & RESPELIERS, Attorneys 6910 Pacific Street, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68106-1045 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that VFCM, LLC, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with its designated office at 6910 Pacific Street, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68106. The general nature of the business is to engage in any lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized. The limited liability company was formed on September 12, 2019, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by its Members.

First publication September 27, 2019, final October 11, 2019 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF THE IMPULSIVE, LLC Notice is hereby given that THE IMPULSIVE, LLC (the "Company") has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 3012 Oak Street, Omaha, NE 68105. The Registered Agent of the Company is Steven P. Ahlf , 11590 West Dodge Road, Suite 1, Omaha, NE 68154.

First publication September 27, 2019, final October 11, 2019 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 192, LLC Notice is hereby given that 192, LLC (the "Company") has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 13974 Hickory Circle, Omaha, NE 68144. The Registered Agent of the Company is Steven P. Ahlf, 11590 West Dodge Road, Suite 1, Omaha, NE 68154.

First publication September 27, 2019, final October 11, 2019 AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), EZEKIEL J GASCA & ELIZABETH L GASCA You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 06/20/2019 on Case Number CI19-14609, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $222.78, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.

You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 11/18/2019 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly.

CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019 DENNIS P. LEE, Attorney LEE LAW OFFICE 2433 South 130th Circle, Suite 300 P.O. Box 45947 Omaha, Nebraska 68145 NOTICE OF SUIT TO: DYMONIQUE BREWER, 14931 Binny St, Omaha NE 68116, you are hereby notified that on August 15, 2019, American Family Mutual Ins. filed a suit against you in the Douglas County Court at docket CI19-17932, the object in prayer of which was to secure a judgment against you in the amount of $3,165.11, together with court costs, interest and attorney's fees as allowed by law. Unless you file your Answer with the Douglas County Court on or before the 25th day of November, 2019, the Petition against you will be considered as true and judgment will be entered against you accordingly.

First publication October 4, 2019, final October 25, 2019 C R O K E R , H U C K , K A S H E R , D e W I T T, A N D E R S O N & GONDERINGER, L.L.C. 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE WALLING COMPANY The Walling Company of Iowa amended its Articles of Incorporation effective July 30, 2019, to change Article I to provide that the name of the corporation shall be RPH, Inc. Robert D. Henrichs, President First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019

Midlands Business Journal • OCTOBER 11, 2019 • LEGAL NOTICES DANIEL J. WATERS, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF HRDLICKA ENTERPRISES, 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 Hrdlicka Enterprises, LLC. The name and address of the registered agent and office is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on September 24, 2019 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that A. Stout Coaching, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 8507 S. 47thAve, Omaha, NE 68157. The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Legalinc Corporate Service Inc., 706 N. 129thStreet, Suite 121, Omaha, NE, 68154.

First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019 ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION KLA Minerals LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office of the company is 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Thomas J. Malicki, Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019 DENNIS P. LEE, Attorney LEE LAW OFFICE 2433 South 130th Circle, Suite 300 P.O. Box 45947 Omaha, Nebraska 68145 NOTICE OF SUIT TO: Ashley R. Donovan, 3734 Gayle Avenue, Bellevue NE 68123, you are hereby notified that on July 22, 2019, FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY, LLC filed a suit against you in the Douglas County Court at docket CI19-16068, the object in prayer of which was to secure a judgment against you in the amount of $6,973.68, together with court costs, interest and attorney's fees as allowed by law. Unless you file your Answer with the Douglas County Court on or before the 25th day of November, 2019, the Petition against you will be considered as true and judgment will be entered against you accordingly.

First publication October 4, 2019, final October 25, 2019 JAMES R. SACOMAN, Attorney 14707 California Street, Suite 5 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR19-1494 Estate of ARTHUR L. NELSON, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on September 24, 2019, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Deceased, and that CINDY D. HOLDFORTH, whose address is 2817 South 117th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68144, has been appointed Personal Representative of this estate.

Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 30, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before December 4, 2019 or be forever barred.

CARROL L. MILLS Registrar First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019 CHARLES E. DORWART, Attorney MASSIH LAW, LLC 226 N. 114th Street Omaha, NE 68154 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR19-1526 Estate of Marlin L. Strenger, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on September 27, 2019, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Decedent and that Larry Sterba, 4705 Glasgow Avenue, Omaha, NE 68157 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 December 4, 2019 or be forever barred.

CARROL L. MILLS Registrar First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GCP AUGUSTA PLYMOUTH GP, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GCP Augusta Plymouth GP, 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, NE 68122. The name and address of the registered agent of the Company is Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122.

First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019 DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GCP AUGUSTA PLYMOUTH LP, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GCP Augusta Plymouth LP, 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, NE 68122. The name and address of the registered agent of the Company is Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122.

First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019 DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GCP II PLYMOUTH GP, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GCP II Plymouth GP, 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, NE 68122. The name and address of the registered agent of the Company is Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122.

First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019 DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GCP II PLYMOUTH LP, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GCP II Plymouth LP, 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, NE 68122. The name and address of the registered agent of the Company is Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122.

First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019 DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF AFFILIATED FARM MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Affiliated Farm Management, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1303 South 72 Street, Suite 209, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 W. Dodge Rd., Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019 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 G & S Realty, L.L.C., a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 20, 2019, effective on October 1, 2019, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Members. The Manager will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against G & S Realty, L.L.C., 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 31622 South Hackberry Lane, Oracle, Arizona 85623. A claim against against G & S Realty, L.L.C. 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 September 27, 2019, final October 11, 2019 ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Overloved Occasions, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office of the company is 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Robert M. Schartz, Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

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AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), DANIELLE K STUDNICKA You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 06/14/2019 on Case Number CI19-13709, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $300.00, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.

You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 11/18/2019 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly.

CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication October 4, 2019, final October 18, 2019 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MJJT HOLDING, LLC The name of the Company is MJJT Holding, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 11414 West Center Road, Suite 215, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. 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 October 1, 2019.

First publication October 11, 2019, final October 25, 2019 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LAUNCH BREWING, LLC The name of the Company is Launch Brewing, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 1915 South 38th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68105. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Benjamin A. Katt, 1915 South 38th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68105. This limited liability company commenced business on October 4, 2019.

First publication October 11, 2019, final October 25, 2019 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF CONVERSION OF C & A INDUSTRIES, INC. AND ORGANIZATION OF C & A INDUSTRIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that C & A Industries, Inc. has been converted into C & A Industries, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the company is 13609 California Street, Suite 500, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, 68154. The Registered Office of the company is 233 South 13th Street, Suite 1900, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508 and the Registered Agent at such address is CSC-Lawyers Incorporating Service Company. The conversion of the corporation into the limited liability company was accomplished by the filing of Articles of Conversion and Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 1, 2019.

First publication October 11, 2019, final October 25, 2019 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF MERGER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Articles of Merger of Lindsay Transportation, Inc., a Nebraska corporation and Lindsay Manufacturing, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on August 29, 2019 in accordance with the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The merger was effective on August 31, 2019. The surviving entity in the merger was Lindsay Manufacturing, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company. Lindsay Manufacturing, LLC has changed its name to Lindsay Irrigation Solutions, LLC. First publication October 11, 2019, final October 25, 2019 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF MERGER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Articles of Merger of Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales & Service, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company and Lindsay Transportation Solutions, LLC, a California limited liability company, were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State and effective on September 30, 2019, in accordance with the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The surviving entity in the merger was Lindsay Transportation Solutions, LLC, a California limited liability company.

First publication October 11, 2019, final October 25, 2019 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TECHNICAL TRAINING VENTURES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Technical Training Ventures, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on October 3, 2019.

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LEGAL NOTICES DANIEL C. PAULEY, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF RLMJR, 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 RLMJR, LLC. The name and address of the registered agent and office is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on October 4, 2019 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication October 11, 2019, final October 25, 2019 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Rung Reuang168, Inc., whose registered agent is Chinnapat Wirachakul and registered office is 810 S. 59th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68106, was formed on October 3, 2019 to engage in any lawful business. The corporation has authorized 10,000 shares of capital stock.

Thomas E. Whitmore, Incorporator First publication October 11, 2019, final October 25, 2019 ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION On October 4, 2019, Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Lanphier, Kolasinski & Sagar, P.C. were filed to change the name of the company to Lorraine M. Kolasinski, P.C. First publication October 11, 2019, final October 25, 2019 ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF OMAHA, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Behavioral Health of Omaha, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office at 7253 Grover Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124 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 October 11, 2019, final October 25, 2019 ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Corporate Name: Nebraska World Affairs Council Type of Corporation: Public Benefit Registered Agent: Erickson & Sederstrom P.C. a limited liability organization Registered Office: 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 Members: Corporation will not have Members Incorporator: Virgil Johnson 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 First publication October 11, 2019, final October 25, 2019 CATHERINE E. FRENCH, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION Notice is hereby given of the dissolution of Community of Grace, an Evangelical Lutheran Church, a Nebraska nonprofit corporation (“Corporation”), effective October 1, 2019. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the Corporation have been fully paid and satisfied and any remaining assets will be distributed in accordance with the Plan of Dissolution. The President of the Corporation is to manage the corporate affairs and distribute the corporate assets.

Parties with claims against the Corporation are directed to submit them in writing to the attention of Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. All claims against the Corporation will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce such claims is commenced within five (5) years after the publication of this Notice.

COMMUNITY OF GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, a Nebraska nonprofit corporation, By: Anthony Stella, President First publication October 11, 2019, final October 25, 2019 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF FRANKLIN PROPERTIES, LLC Notice is hereby given that FRANKLIN PROPERTIES, LLC (the "Company"), has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office and Registered Office Address is 111590 West Dodge Rd., Omaha, NE 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is Steven P. Ahlf.

First publication September 27, 2019, final October 11, 2019

BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 10305 Joseph Circle La Vista, Nebraska 68128 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ALLISON EVANS COACHING, 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 Allison Evans Coaching, LLC The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery-Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 10305 Joseph Circle, La Vista, NE 68128. The designated office is located at 7812 Shirley Street, Omaha, NE 68124.

Allison Evans, Member First publication October 11, 2019, final October 25, 2019 BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 10305 Joseph Circle La Vista, Nebraska 68128 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF POLARIS PROPERTIES, LLC Notice is hereby given that a limited liability company has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the company is Polaris Properties, LLC The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery-Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 10305 Joseph Circle, La Vista, NE 68128. The designated office is located at 2712 N. 175th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68116.

Lisa J. Harris, Members First publication October 11, 2019, final October 25, 2019 AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), KRISTA HERDER & RANDALL HERDER You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 07/10/2019 on Case Number CI19-15379, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $212.90, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.

You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 11/25/2019 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly.

CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication October 11, 2019, final October 25, 2019 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF KLM HOMES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that KLM Homes, LLC (the "Company") has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 18954 Manderson Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The Registered Agent of the Company is USCA, Inc., 1603 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. The Company was organized on July 9, 2019.

First publication October 11, 2019, final October 25, 2019 MARTIN P. PELSTER, Attorney CROKER, HUCK, KASHER, DEWITT, ANDERSON & GONDERINGER, L.L.C. 2120 S. 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WELCHERT ACRES, LLC The name of the limited liability company is Welchert Acres, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 11220 North 108th Street, Omaha, NE 68142. 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 October 11, 2019, final October 25, 2019 GNUSE & GREEN LAW OFFICES, P.C., Attorneys 11311 Chicago Circle Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CRM SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL, L.L.C. A Nebraska Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given that CRM Snow and Ice Removal, L.L.C., a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 1227 N. 161st Circle, Omaha, NE 68118. The general nature of its business is to engage in and do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Certificate of Organization was filed in the office of the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 7, 2019. The Company commenced business thereon and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by the Members.

Rodney G. Gnuse, Organizer First publication October 11, 2019, final October 25, 2019 DENNIS P. LEE, Attorney LEE LAW OFFICE 2433 South 130th Circle, Suite 300 P.O. Box 45947 Omaha, Nebraska 68145 NOTICE OF SUIT TO: WHITNEY HARRIS, 11912 Amerado Blvd #322, Bellevue NE 68123, and CEDRIC RIGSBY, 3902 N. 48th St, Omaha NE 68104, you are hereby notified that on August 26, 2019, AMERICAN FAMILY MUTUAL INS. Co., S.I. filed a suit against you in the Douglas County Court at docket CI19-18904, the object in prayer of which was to secure a judgment against you in the amount of $9,865.20, together with court costs, interest and attorney's fees as allowed by law. Unless you file your Answer with the Douglas County Court on or before the 2nd day of December, 2019, the Petition against you will be considered as true and judgment will be entered against you accordingly.

First publication October 11, 2019, final November 1, 2019

STATE OF NEBRASKA PARDON BOARD HEARINGS NOTICE A total of 157 cases will be heard by the Board in October, 2019. The following case(s) sentenced in Douglas County will be seen by the Board of Parole.

October 18, 2019 – 8:30 a.m. Community Correctional Center - Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska Faison, Jared 84769 Driving Under Revoked Lic, Driving While Intoxicated (2 counts) Kennedy, Chad 86723 Robbery, Strangulation, Theft by Unlwfl Taking or Disp Gee, Brandon 87232 Domestic Assault, Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Howard, Jeff 81471 Child Abuse Hudson, Christopher 67089 Child Abuse Barger, Joshua 89715 Driving While Intoxicated Lopez, Timothy 69278 Sexual Assault 1st Degree Ficenec, Jeffrey 89943 Burglary October 21, 2019 – 9:30 a.m. Tecumseh State Correctional Institution, Tecumseh, Nebraska Morris, Shane 77871 Criminal Impersonation, Escape, Poss Firearm Contrl Subst Viol McDaniels, Austin 79136 Criminal Impersonation, Theft by Deception (3 counts) Brammer, Anthony 83803 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Flores, Brandon 70768 Burglary (13 counts) October 23, 2019 – 8:30 a.m. Community Correctional Center - Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska Perez, Edwin 75939 Robbery, Terroristic Threats, Use Deadly Weap to Commit Fel Cronin, John 78309 Forgery 2nd Degree (2 counts), Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I, Operate Motor Veh/Avoid Arrest, Viol of Financial Trans Device Wagner, David 86094 Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop (2 counts)` Edwards, Jeffrey 87422 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug, Poss/Receive Stolen Firearm Do, Antonio 87521 Robbery (2 counts) Preiksaitis, Derrick 87837 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Lorenzo, Andy 89157 Burglary (2 counts) Brooks, Tyrone 82048 Assault 2nd Degree, Possession of Defaced Firearm, Use Deadly Weap to Commit Fel October 24, 2019 – 9:30 a.m. Community Correctional Center - Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska Bissell, Lonnie 59388 Manslaughter Barfield, Clinton 62131 Murder 2nd Degree, Use Deadly Weap to Commit Fel Jackson, Terrell 82276 Burglary, Escape Brown, Jamhal 83044 Aslt Peac Ofcr/DCS Emp 3rd Dgr, Domestic Assault, Use Deadly Weap to Commit Fel Saldana, Isaac 85588 Driving Under Influence/Injury, Unlawful Discharge of Firearm Davis, Markese 88736 Poss/Receive Stolen Firearm Gray, Kevin 81160 Accessory to a Felony, Carry/Poss Concealed Weapon, Robbery (2 counts) October 25, 2019 – 9:30 a.m. Omaha Correctional Center, Omaha, Nebraska Shelly, Tyrus 47510 Murder 2nd Degree (2 counts), Use Firearm to Commit Felony (2 counts) Keever, James 85362 Pos Cntrl Sub Except Marijuana, Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop Huss, Clint 87436 Pos Cntrl Sub Except Marijuana, Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop, Viol of Financial Trans Device Hayes, Domaneke 87763 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug, Strangulation Hall, Jason 89094 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I McCabe, Trayvon 78505 Robbery (3 counts) Petersen, Eric 86683 Burglary, Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug October 28, 2019 – 8:30 a.m. Nebraska State Penitentiary, Lincoln, Nebraska Fernandez, Christopher 71882 Robbery (3 counts) Lindsey, Islands 75098 Robbery, Use Deadly Weap to Commit Fel Kingery, Patrick 78522 Sexual Assault 1st Degree Brown, Royce 79152 Sexual Assault of Child 1st Deg Anderson, Anthony 81665 Robbery (2 counts) Perry, Joseph 84249 Burglary, Escape, Poss/Receive Stolen Firearm Kellum, Romeius 85962 Burglary Melcher, Max 87499 Robbery (2 counts) Holloway, Che 87901 Assault 2nd Degree, Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/ Fug Taylor, Stanley 88048 Pos Firearm by Fugitive/Felon O’Neal, Kaliph 88313 Robbery (3 counts) Watts, William 89025 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Taylor, Charles 89095 Driving While Intoxicated October 29, 2019 – 8:30 a.m. Lincoln Correctional Center, Lincoln, Nebraska Williams, Antwon 78187 Forgery 1st Degree (2 counts) Kuhn, Philipp 88160 Sex Offender Reg Act Violation Miller, Charles 88937 Viol of Financial Trans Device Keifer, Cody 89946 Robbery October 30, 2019 – 9:30 a.m. Nebraska Correctional Center for Women, York, Nebraska Ortiz, Yadira 99116 Robbery (2 counts), Use Deadly Weap to Commit Fel Earlywine, Rebecca 99167 Forgery 2nd Degree, Viol of Financial Trans Device Holder Fellows, Avryn 99389 Theft by Shoplifting Potmesil, Ashley 99773 Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop, Viol of Financial Trans Device Kephart, Nikki 99911 Robbery October 29, 2019 – 8:30 a.m. Lincoln Correctional Center, Lincoln, Nebraska Zuniga, Ezequiel 210239 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I (2 counts), Pos Cntrl Sub Except Marijuana ROSALYN COTTON, CHAIR NEBRASKA BOARD OF PAROLE October 11, 2019

Midlands Business Journal • OCTOBER 11, 2019 • LEGAL NOTICES AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), DANITA M MURRAY You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 07/09/2019 on Case Number CI19-15381, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $268.00, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.

You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 11/25/2019 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly.

CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication October 11, 2019, final October 25, 2019 RADLEY E. CLEMENS, Attorney 5717 North 127th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68164 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR19-1350 Estate of Joseph J. Welter, III, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on October 4, 2019, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, William D. Welter 1st, whose address is 22935 N. 68th St., Scottsdale, Arizona, 85251, was informally appointed by the Registrar asPersonal 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 (two months after first publication date) September 15, 2016 or be forever barred.

KELLY J. GOLDEN Clerk of the County Court First publication October 11, 2019, final October 25, 2019 DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: OVER EASY LA VISTA Name of Applicant: FELICITATEM IN CIVITATEM, LLC Address: 222 S. 15TH ST., 1404S, OMAHA, NE 68102 Applicant is a Limited Liability Company If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: NEBRASKA Date of first use of name in Nebraska: 11/01/2019 General nature of business: RESTAURANT SERVICES TOM LANGAN Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative October 11, 2019 ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: Concierge Publishing Services Name of Applicant: Concierge Marketing Inc. Address: 3007 South 112th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68144 Applicant is a Corporation If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska Date of first use of name in Nebraska: 8/19/2019 General nature of business: All lawful business permitted LISA K. PELTO Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative October 11, 2019 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: Complete Property Management Solutions Name of Applicant: TE3A Properties, LLC Address: 5619 S. 208th Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022 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: October 4, 2019 General nature of business: Property Management MATTHEW R. BASHARA Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative October 11, 2019 DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: OVER EASY Name of Applicant: FELICITATEM IN CIVITATEM, LLC Address: 222 S. 15TH ST., 1404S, OMAHA, NE 68102 Applicant is a Limited Liability Company If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: NEBRASKA Date of first use of name in Nebraska: 11/01/2019 General nature of business: RESTAURANT SERVICES TOM LANGAN Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative October 11, 2019

BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 10305 Joseph Circle La Vista, Nebraska 68128 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LINDA MILLER AGENCY, 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 Linda Miller Agency, LLC The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery-Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 10305 Joseph Circle, La Vista, NE 68128. The designated office is located at 808 S. 181st Street, Elkhorn, NE 68124.

Rob Russel, Member First publication October 11, 2019, final October 25, 2019

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Retirement savings options for the self-employed

by Carla Fried

Whether you are an entrepreneurial mogul in the making or a just-getting-going gig worker, you have the extra job of having to run your own personal HR department. That means you’re in charge of your retirement savings plan.

There are special retirement accounts for the self-employed. What’s best is a function of where you are in your career, and your cash flow.

-Roth individual retirement account (IRA) Best for: Entrepreneurs who have yet to hit the mother lode and could use a backup emerRetirement gency plan.

Maximum 2019 contribution: $6,000 if you’re younger than 50; $7,000 if you’re at least 50.

A Roth IRA can multitask. Its central job is as a retirement savings plan, but it can also be a backup emergency savings account.

A Roth IRA is all about delayed gratification. Money you contribute doesn’t land you any break on this year’s taxable income (a traditional IRA may allow you to claim a deduction).

The payoff with a Roth IRA is that, once you hit 59 ½, you can make withdrawals without paying any tax. By comparison, withdrawals from a traditional IRA will be taxed as ordinary income. If you’ve yet to hit peak earnings, the lack of an upfront tax break shouldn’t be a priority.

You can contribute the annual maximum to a Roth IRA in 2019 if you are single and have modified adjusted gross income below $122,000, or married filing a joint return with modified adjusted gross income below $193,000.

A Roth IRA can also serve as emergency cash. Tucking three to six months of living costs into a bank or credit union savings account is the smartest way to weather an unexpected income drain. But if you’re still working on building up your savings fund, you could tap the money you have contributed to your Roth IRA without owing any tax or early withdrawal penalty. It’s only your Roth earnings you don’t want to touch, as they will be hit with an early withdrawal penalty (if you’re younger than 59½) and tax. If you make an early withdrawal from a traditional IRA you will owe a 10% penalty and income tax.

Can’t cough up the $6,000/$7,000 right now? How about $525/$583 monthly contributions? Or $250 a month for now.

As your business builds, you can contribute more.

Every discount brokerage will be set you up with a Roth IRA account and won’t charge you to have automatic deposits sent monthly from your checking account. (Your bank won’t charge you either.)

-Simplified employee pension (SEP-IRA) Best for: When you’re ready to save more than the Roth IRA limit.

Maximum 2019 contribution: 20% of your net income up to a limit of $56,000.

Don’t get skittish over the mention of a pension. This is super-easy. Every discount brokerage offers SEP-IRA accounts. The ability to save a lot more than in a Roth IRA makes a SEP-IRA the way to go once you start generating enough cash flow.

A catch: With a SEP-IRA, there is no Roth option. All contributions are made with pre-tax dollars, but in retirement all withdrawals will be taxed as income. The upside is that as your business grows, claiming your entire contribution as a deduction will reduce your current tax bill.

If you anticipate you might eventually hire employees, you should sit down with a CPA who has retirement plan chops. With a SEP-IRA, you must offer the same percentage contribution that you take for yourself to every employee.

-Individual or solo 401(k) Best for: If you want to be able to save in a Roth and like the flexibility of loaning yourself money (in an emergency, of course).

Maximum 2019 contribution: $19,000 in salary if you are younger than 50, $25,000 if you are at least 50. Plus profit sharing that can bring total contributions to a maximum of $56,000/$62,000.

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REGIONAL LANDSCAPES

Briefs…

KZValve, a Nebraska-based manufacturing company, announced a new business relationship with Prota Ventures of Chicago Illinois, to create 80Labs West LLC, a technology and manufacturing company based in Greenwood, Nebraska.

80West Labs recently finalized the acquisition of the Vessi, a home beer fermentation system from The Whirlpool Corporation. Scott Morgan, president of KZValve, said the endeavor started almost four years ago when KZValve’s innovation group (I.D.E.A. Labs) designed a solution for Whirlpool on the SRS for the original Vessi.

Heartland Family Service received the 2019 Better Business Bureau Integrity Award.

Heartland Family Service earned the Integrity Award in the category of large not-for-profits with over 500 employees. These awards focus on demonstrated ethical business practices with key stakeholders including customers, employees and community at large, rather than a company’s growth, profitability or popularity. The Integrity Award Winners were chosen by an independent panel of judges consisting of metro Omaha business leaders and members of the academic community.

The Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District has expanded into its newest catering event space, The Gallery. The event space can accommodate weddings, corporate events, and other gatherings. The venue’s design allows the client a blank canvas. The space features white gallery walls, exposed ceilings, polished concrete floors and an outdoor patio space. In addition to technology, mood lighting, and natural light, it also has a built-in rigging system. At nearly 2,500 square feet, the venue seats up to 140 people and can accommodate a standing cocktail reception for up to 250 people.

Werner Enterprises was named a 2019 Top 3PL Provider by Global Trade Magazine. Werner was selected for its focus on customer service and its support of its customers’ supply chain. Werner Logistics is a comprehensive logistics provider and key component of the company’s portfolio of transportation services solutions. Werner Logistics generates over $500 million of revenues annually with operations in over 150 countries.

The complete list of Top 3PL Providers can be found in the September/October 2019 issue of Global Trade Magazine.

Godfather’s Pizza Inc. is pleased to offer its gluten-free pizza in select traditional and express store locations nationwide. Customers have the option to purchase the pizza baked in the store or to bake at home. Crewmembers are trained to use dedicated utensils and cutting board to handle the pizza for baking. Gluten-free pizzas are cut in the box or on the serving tray with parchment paper as a barrier. Every gluten-free order is designated with a gluten-free caution sticker. Customers can order either Godfather’s Pizza gluten-free cheese or pepperoni pizza.

Health care notes…

CHI Health announced continued financial support of YouTurn. In FY20, CHI HealthHealthy Communities is providing $25,000 to YouTurn to support their trauma response program, as well as community-based violence prevention efforts. YouTurn is committed to “breaking the cycle of violence and poverty” by using proven evidence-based strategies that “treat” youth violence as a health condition.

YouTurn identifies youth most impacted by violence and offers them real alternatives to violence. YT helps youth embrace academic and employment opportunities that support lasting behavior change.

The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives announced that Children’s Hospital & Medical Center has earned 2019

CHIME HealthCare’s Most Wired recognition.

Children’s received Most Wired commendations for both domestic and ambulatory categories.

The surveys assessed the adoption, integration and impact of technologies in health care organizations at all stages of development, from early development to industry leading.

This October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, VNA is launching a Plastic 4 Pink campaign, collecting gift cards to support its clients in the Breast Cancer Patient Assistance Program. VNA’s BCPAP helps individuals undergoing treatment for breast cancer have access to VNA services, including financial assistance for day to day expenses, such as utilities, gas cards, grocery cards, one-time medical needs or other essentials. Throughout the month of October, gift cards can be dropped off at VNA Headquarters at 12565 West Center Road, or at either Vitality Bowls location. Vitality Bowls is also donating 20% of proceeds each Wednesday in October to VNA’s BCPAP.

Education notes…

Nebraska Business Development Center at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the Nebraska Extension Community Vitality Initiative launched the University of Nebraska SourceLink Resource Navigator. Over the past two years, CVI, NBDC and the Rural Futures Institute have collaborated to support the University’s role in the economic and community success across Nebraska. The long-term goal of the pilot is to add nonprofit resources partners outside of the university system & include a people-powered call center, blog postings, and a calendar for regional and state events. Connecting entrepreneurial resources to communities, schools, and entrepreneurs is the intent of the Nebraska Entrepreneurship Initiative.

Metropolitan Community College is expanding its South Omaha Campus. The second phase of the campus redevelopment project includes construction of the $32 million dollar Automotive Training Center. The first phase, currently underway, involves a $10.5 million dollar renovation that will create a comprehensive Veterans Center, followed by the new Center for Advanced Manufacturing, scheduled to open fall 2020. The two-story, 100,000-square-foot Automotive Training Center will bring together the Automotive Technology and Auto Collision Technology programs, currently housed at two different College locations.

Students at the University of Nebraska at Omaha pursuing careers in supply chain management, logistics, information technology and more will benefit from a gift from Werner Enterprises, Inc. The philanthropic investment represents a strategic partnership with UNO’s College of Information Science and Technology and the supply chain management program in its College of Business Administration. The gift establishes three funds to support a range of UNO student-focused programs, curriculum and events at both the collegiate and secondary education levels.

EducationQuest Foundation reminds students and parents that the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opened Oct. 1 for students planning to attend college during the 2020-21 academic year. The FAFSA is the application for federal, state, and college-based financial aid. You can complete the form at fafsa. gov using 2018 income tax data. Before starting the FAFSA, students should create a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) at fsaid.ed.gov. Parents of dependent students must also create one. The IDs are needed to retrieve tax information and electronically sign the FAFSA. University of Nebraska Interim President Susan Fritz announced the recipients of 2019-

20 Presidential Graduate Fellowships. Fellows receive an annual stipend that allows them to pursue their studies full-time. From the University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Colton Watts, a Ph.D. student in biological sciences and Josue Campos do Prado, a Ph.D. student in electrical and computer engineering. From the University of Nebraska at Omaha: Nadine Maliakkal, a master’s degree student in psychology, and Morgan Vogel, a Ph.D. student in public administration.

From University of Nebraska Medical Center: Megan Perry, a Ph.D. student in genetics, cell biology and anatomy, and Rashelle Hoffman, a Ph.D. student in medical sciences.

Activities of nonprofits…

United Way of the Midlands has invested an additional $700,000 to assist with long-term flood recovery efforts. UWM has provided funding to agencies who will be providing behavioral health care, rental and utility assistance, legal representation, mobile pantries and assistance with home rebuilding for flood victims. Organizations are: Boy Scouts, Heartland Chapter; Fremont County Community Foundation; Food Bank of the Heartland; Habitat for Humanity; Heartland Hope Mission; Iowa Legal Aid; Kings

Garden, Inc.; Lift Up Sarpy County, Inc.; Lutheran Family Services ; Mills County Community Foundation; Nebraska Legal Aid ; New Visions Homeless Services; Omaha Rapid Response; and The Salvation Army.

A $2,500 grant from Kum & Go is providing financial support to Saving Grace’s operations. Each weekday, a fleet of four refrigerated trucks operated by professional drivers/food handlers pick up excess fruits and vegetables, prepared and packaged meals, meats, dairy products and baked goods from 52 businesses, including 10 Kum & Go locations. These foods are delivered the same day, free of charge, to 40 nonprofit agency locations throughout Omaha that use the food for their low-income clients.

By receiving food at no cost, these agencies can direct more of their resources to core programs addressing other client needs.

The American Cancer Society in Omaha is in need of more drivers to support the Road To Recovery volunteer program, which provides cancer patients with free rides to treatment. The program is a curbside-to-curbside transportation service that provides free rides to cancer patients Continued on next page.

MEETINGS AND SEMINARS Tuesday, Oct. 15 Arbor University and Goosmann Law Firm have teamed up for their latest EmpowHER series event, HR — the In’s and Out’s. The event, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nuri Event Studio, will feature guest speakers Kelsey Heino, HR attorney at Goosmann Law, and Brooke McAlpin, president of Cornerstone Staffing Inc. Registration is available online.

PRSA Nebraska is hosting a talk on “Joining the Dark Side” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Camp Carol Joy Holling. A long-running joke in journalism when a colleague transitions from journalist to PR professional is that they are “joining the dark side.” Attendees will hear from three unique insider perspectives — from former print, radio and TV journalists — all of whom are now PR professionals. Former television journalist and PRSA board member, Jeremy Maskel, will moderate the panel discussion. Registration is online.

Wednesday, Oct. 16 SBDC Iowa, Iowa Western Community College, and the Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce have partnered for a workshop on Prospecting Clients through LinkedIn at IWCC from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This class is directed to businesses and startups in the business-to-business landscape — insurance, consultants, marketing, law or anyone looking to find new business customers for their business. It will show some best practices while using LinkedIn. Registration is available online.

Thursday, Oct. 17 Iowa Western Small Business Development Center is hosting a workshop called Smart Start from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at IWCCThe Port in Council Bluffs. This two-hour rapid-fire course providing information on important steps to ensure a business’s success.

Participants learn about licensing, business legal structure, financing, business planning, business resources and more. Handouts include a comprehensive workbook with resource links, business planning tools and more. Registration is online.

Think Whole Person Healthcare at 7100 West Center Road in Omaha is hosting a free Medicare and Part D Made Easy Seminar at 1 p.m. In addition to free information there is a

private, no cost consultation with a Medicare specialist and the ability to schedule a Medicare wellness doctor visit. This workshop will also be held on Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. and Oct. 30 at 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 18 The Metro Omaha Women’s Business Center and the Nebraska Enterprise Fund is hosting the 5th Annual From Startup to Success seminar on Oct. 18 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Venue at Highlander. This seminar is designed to give you tools to start and grow your business. There are three panels of entrepreneurs and experts who will be sharing their experiences on how they became successful from startup. The keynote speaker will be Casanova Brooks. Registration for the event is available online.

The Omaha Women’s Health & Wellness Conference will be held Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the La Vista Conference Center. The conference will feature three main sessions and six health education sessions.

It kicks off with a continental breakfast and morning health fair with more than 50 vendors and will include health screenings, education, demonstrations, massage, and consultation.

Registration deadline is Oct. 18. The cost is $59. Continuing nursing education credit is available at an additional $30. Low-cost screenings such as lipid and glucose profiles and a complete blood count, will be available for $17. A thyroid-stimulating hormone test will be available for $7. Flu shots will be offered for $20.

Tuesday, Oct. 22 The Business Ethics Alliance is hosting its first ever conference, EthicSpace. The event will be Oct. 22 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Mike and Josie Harper Center at Creighton University. This inaugural conference will focus on “Influencing a High-Trust Work Culture” and feature local and national speakers. This year’s keynote speaker is Bill George, former CEO of Medtronic, the world’s largest medical device company.

Other speakers include Stacy Heen Lennon, a founder of Triad Consulting Group. In addition, Othello Meadows III, President and CEO of Seventy Five North Revitalization Corp. in Omaha will give a workshop on inclusion and trust.

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REGIONAL LANDSCAPES Continued from preceding page. to and from their cancer-related appointments.

Trained and background checked volunteer drivers donate their time and the use of their personal vehicles to help patients get to the treatments they need. The program is offered to people with cancer who have no means of transportation and/ or who are unable to drive themselves. More information is online.

Arts and events…

The Greater Omaha Chamber will present Inside the C-Suite with Dr. Joann Schaefer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska’s executive vice president - Health Delivery Engagement, at Think Whole Person Healthcare on Oct. 15 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Maintaining her focus on helping people live their healthiest lives, she has a passion for making health care easier for all involved, more patient focused, more affordable and understandable. Registration is available online.

To celebrate its newly-renovated office and training room, Best Care EAP will be hosting an open house on Oct. 15 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Best Care EAP is located in the Center Point office building, Ste. 201. The event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, prizes, giveaways, and a sneak peak at training programming and plans for 2020. Best Care EAP hosts training sessions for over 60 topics to address emerging workplace issues like leadership and management development, emotional and physical health, stress and time management, communication, and more.

Best Care EAP can also provide licensed counselors for your workplace through phone calls, online, or face-to-face sessions.

The Nebraska Enterprise Fund is hosting a 25th Anniversary Celebration in Omaha on Oct. 17 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at The Living

Room. The commemorative event will highlight businesses and advocates across Nebraska. Learn about the positive impacts of NEF has had in Nebraska by connecting small and micro-businesses to key stakeholders across Nebraska. Registration is available for this event online.

Opera Omaha and Kaneko are hosting “The Culture of Costumes” on Oct. 17 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Kaneko. Participants are invited to an evening of crafted cocktails, culinary delights, opera and conversation, inspired by the creative collaboration between Opera Omaha and Jun Kaneko. Dress to express yourself and explore the culture and curation of costumes and the ways in which a wardrobe change can alter a character. Food and drink inspired by operatic themes and Jun Kaneko will be provided by Ika San. Registration is online.

Registration is open for the 2019 Nebraska Bike Walk Summit: Spotlight on Justice on Oct. 17 at the Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln. The guest speaker for the Summit will be Piep Van Heuven from Bicycle Colorado. Panel discussions include topics on: Distracted Driving: The Search for a Solution; Bike and Pedestrian Safety: A Law Enforcement Perspective; and a Spotlight on Mobility Justice.

The 2nd Annual West O Wine Walk is taking place on Oct. 17 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The event costs $15 and includes a free wine glass, 12 stops in downtown Elkhorn and live music. This event benefits C.O.P.E., Christian Outreach Program.

Metropolitan Community College at Do Space will host the discussion “Sustainable Solutions for Food Waste” on Oct. 17 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event will feature guest speakers Gary Oppenheimer, founder and executive director at AmpleHarvest.org, and Beth Ostdiek Smith, founder, president and CEO of

Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue. The discussion will feature presentations on how to close the gap between food waste and hungry people.

The event will also include a community sustainable showcase, with area sustainability-focused organizations present to share information and network. The event is free and open to the public.

The annual EmployOMA Career Expo is taking place on Oct. 17, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Center Mall, 1941 S. 42nd Street. EmployOMA is a collaborative effort of state and local government agencies, nonprofits and employers to connect Omaha businesses with an ambitious pool of previously hard-to-reach candidates. Employers taking part in the Career Expo include First National Bank, Phillips Manufacturing, TierPoint, Mutual of Omaha, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cobalt Omaha Steel, Hy Vee, G4S Security, US Census, Ameristar Casino & Hotel, Caesars Entertainment, UPS, Warren Distribution, Sodexo/ Creighton, North End Teleservices, and Amazon.

Amplify Arts is hosting the second annual Grave 2: Back from the Grave on Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Get to know Amplify Arts’ mission and how it supports local artists at its annual fundraising event. Werewolves welcome and costumes encouraged. All proceeds from the event will benefit local artists and the community through their unique programs. The event includes food and drink, music, a costume contest and an installation by Ian Tredway/GHOST Omaha. General admission tickets are available for $100.

Omaha Performing Arts will present Patti LaBelle on Oct. 18 at the Orpheum Theater. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets starting at $45 are available at TicketOmaha.com, in person at the Ticket Omaha Box Office located inside the Holland Performing Arts Center, or by calling 402-345-0606.

The Sarpy County Museum will host its

Annual Fundraiser Dinner on Oct. 19 at 5 p.m.

The event will be hosted at the Bellevue University Administration Services Building. Coinciding with the upcoming exhibit, this year’s theme is the Cold War. There will be live entertainment from local rock and blues band, BluesAgent.

There will be a raffle a catered dinner and a wine pull. Tickets are on sale now at the museum: $30 for individuals, and $150 for a table of six. All proceeds will go to help the museum.

Three northwest Omaha businesses announced their partnership to jointly host a Trunk or Treat event, which is open for all in the Omaha community to attend, near 72nd Street and Sorensen Parkway on Oct. 19 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Butler-Gast YMCA, the Maple Street YMCA, Goodwill Industries, Inc., and Chick-fil-A are organizing the event. Goodwill Industries, Inc. will donate trick-or-treat bags to the first 500 children, and this year, off-duty Omaha police officers will be at the event to help direct traffic in the parking lot and ensure everyone’s safety. Businesses that want to participate in Trunk or Treat can register online.

Celebrate the work of current artists-in-residence and curator-in-residence at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts on Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hear them talk about their artistic and curatorial practices, visit their studios and view their works-in-progress, and discuss art, life, and their Bemis residency experience.

Guests can also participate in an all-ages, handson art activity and explore the Benefit Art Auction Exhibition.

Strides for Seniors is hosting its Halloween Costume Run Charity Event on Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. All proceeds from this 5K run/walk will go towards Project Houseworks, a local nonprofit benefitting low-income senior citizens. Registration is available online.

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Veteran Omaha firms join forces to form Dodge Partners Insurance Continued from page 1. other, and had a respectful relationship,” home to Dodge Partners’ sister companies Schmitt said. “We thought this merger made a lot of sense.” under the NP Dodge Co. umbrella.

Hartington, Nebraska natives, Harold In all, affiliates span NP Dodge Real Estate, Builder Services, Land Devel- and Lloyd Peterson, founded Peterson opment and Apartments; TitleCore Na- Bros. Realty Company in 1956. According tional; NAI NP Dodge; and NEI Global to firm information, real estate activities spanned sales, property management and Relocation. project development.

“Both insurance It wasn’t long becompanies have a Dodge Partners Insurance fore, the story goes, g r e a t h i s t o r y a n d Phone: 402-938-5008 that the brothers reputation and we Address: 8701 West Dodge Road, Suite added business and l o o k f o r w a r d t o 100, Omaha 68114 family insurance to carrying that on,” Services: complete range of insurance their product mix.

Thomas said. products, employee benefit plans, and The Peterson Bros.

Agency Principal financial expertise for businesses, indiInsurance, Inc. arm Rob Schmitt, a fel- viduals and families officially got its start low former principal Website: www.dodgepartners.com in 1981 after what of Peterson Bros., noted he, Thomas and Agency Principal was characterized as a “slight restructure.”

Haith, too, emphasized the companies’ Marcus Haith, formerly president of NP Dodge Insurance Agency, knew each oth- similar cultures and values across its er professionally for a number of years working teams.

“Everybody had a desire to grow in including as former workmates at another their roles and be a part of a successful insurance company.

“We had a chance to work with each company,” he said. “Putting us together

gives each of us more opportunities. And, most of all, our insurance carriers aligned.”

Those teams, Thomas noted, put their heads together prior to the merger effective Sept. 1 — integrating aspects and ideas from both agencies.

“If you look at both agencies, we all did personal insurance … and also employee benefits and group health insurance,” Haith said. “Each of our agencies had talented people. It was a ‘one plus one equals three’ analogy; we are bigger and we’re more talented together.”

Further to the above point, Thomas indicated Dodge Partners Insurance is able to separate into solid teams representing given areas such as benefits, supported, too, by the latest technology to propel growth.

“The technology and collaboration should allow us to grow nicely with our current staff,” she said.

Schmitt also referenced its combined strength in areas such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration compliance, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act compliance, loss control and human resources.

With any change comes excitement and potential anxiety; leadership noted prompt and transparent communication with clients as one of the most important aspects of the transition.

The team partnered with Omaha marketing communications firm Smith Kroeger to develop a communication plan, sending information out to each agency’s clientele prior to the closing date.

Haith indicated they wanted them to be the first to know that, while there was a new name, customers would still be partnering with the teams they knew and had potentially worked one-on-one with for years or decades.

“It was beneficial and, all in all, that went over very well,” he said.

All employees have joined the newly-merged team.

A recent press release quoted Thomas as saying: “This combination provides a perfect opportunity to define not just who we are to our customers, and who we want to be moving forward … This isn’t just

about a partnership between two firms; it’s about partnering with our clients and our carriers to create the best solutions possible.”

To that end, Thomas emphasized in a follow-up interview that the combination encourages and represents collaboration and technological advancements, while Schmitt also referred to career opportunities associated with the Dodge organization.

A specific major benefit highlighted

by Haith is embodied in the likes of Scott Stevens, a Registered Health Underwriter who is considered to be a leading authority in health insurance.

In the September announcement, Dodge Partners Insurance was defined as an “established resource for both small and larger businesses to help determine the right plan and coverage across a collection of respected insurance carriers.”

Retirement savings Continued from page 21. you can set up your own individual 401(k).

If you are at least 50 and in a position to ramp up retirement savings, the $6,000 per-year “catch-up” contribution allowed for individual 401(k)s may enable you to save more than if you used a SEP-IRA, which doesn’t have a “catch-up” option.

The biggest difference compared to a SEP-IRA is that you can have an individual Roth 401(k). In fact, you can choose each year whether to make contributions with pre-tax income (the traditional model), or with after-tax dollars (the Roth model).

Also, a solo or individual 401(k) is the only retirement plan for the self-employed that allows you to take out a loan.

An individual 401(k) requires a bit more paperwork than a SEP-IRA; working with a CPA who has small-business retirement plan experience is smart.

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Owner Chris Myers … Leveraging the real estate market and eyeing future growth in the security industry and eventually franchising.

Graphite Lock startup takes modern approach, targets real estate market

by Becky McCarville earn money during his college years. While at Chris Myers, owner of startup Graphite college, he met his wife.

Lock, is bringing a fresh approach to the traPost college, he moved with his fiancé ditional locksmith industry. (now wife) to Omaha, which is her hometown, With a 16-year background in locksmith- and obtained his real estate license. After the ing and as a former Realtor who has parked his birth of their son he opted for a steadier income license, Myers has established Graphite Lock and worked for a couple of local locksmith as a preferred vendor at Nebraska Realty and companies over the years before branching is looking to do the same with the major area off on his own. brokerages.

While the industry He is also an af- Graphite Lock has taken reputation filiate member of the hits from some bad Phone: 402-807-1777 Omaha Area Board of players who have takService: Commercial/residential mobile Realtors and has Supra en advantage of people locksmith servicing the Omaha and eKEY and lockbox by adding hidden fees Council Bluffs metro areas access so that he can or charging for unexGoals: expand partnerships with major “remove malfuncpected services, Myers area brokerages, establish security side tioning lockboxes on is focusing on netof the business and set up the business behalf of the OABR, working and garnering for future franchising opportunities put up replacements positive reviews.

Website: www.graphitelock.com and assist agents with “I want my posilock-related issues at their listings.” tive reviews to come from the places people “My main niche right now is through the trust — their real estate agent, friends, neighreal estate market, so that’s who I do most of bors, relatives, people in other industries all my advertising through,” Myers said. “I’ve who have met me and know that,” he said. been there, I know the feeling, I know all the “Too often, Google and other online review stresses — it’s just a natural fit.” collectors can be edited (for a fee) to show a Myers first realized he had a natural talent business in a positive light. I want the personal for defeating locks as a junior in high school relationships to back it up. By just getting out after his then-girlfriend’s dad, who was a there and meeting people and treating those locksmith, taught him how to pick locks and they refer well, I hope to be able to restore the basics of opening cars, impressioning and some confidence in an industry that has had its other skills. reputation decimated by a few unscrupulous As he headed to college at Kansas State characters.”

University, he figured that starting a lockout Graphite Lock is 100% mobile — tools of business — at age 18 — was a good way to the trade are installed in his vehicle —which allows Myers to offer competitive pricing.

Services also include commercial and residential hardware installation, garage door reprogramming, electronic locksets and master key systems.

“I don’t have a physical location because it’s not like people are going to bring me their doors,” he quipped. “I just go out to them. I don’t have the overhead … so I can keep my prices low.”

In addition to a base of 600 real estate agents at Nebraska Realty, he has contracts Picking a lock.

with all of the Cubby’s convenience stores in People getting into the industry today tend the region and several property managers, in- to specialize in specific areas — either autocluding one that recently acquired around 700 motive, residential/commercial or security, properties. He works with property managers he said. The investment for an automotive on their master keying systems. locksmith is higher than residential/commerWhen working with Realtors, “I do cial because of increasing technology in cars. co-branded coupons that they can hand out to “It was a pretty good size of investment their clients that have their name, their photo, to get started but I wouldn’t necessarily call it their logo and my info,” he said. a barrier to entry,” he said. “In general, lockAnother perk of smithing is pretty profworking in the real itable. It’s been a great estate industry is the industry for me. And sense of community it’s great because with through events like the fire department I a recent golf tournakind of see people on ment to benefit the their worst days …

First Responders and working with the Foundation, hosted real estate industry, by the OABR. I get to see people A first responder on their best days. I himself as a volunget to see them when With tools of the trade in his vehicle, they’re just closing on teer firefighter at Boys Town, he sponsored a Myers uses a Key Origination Code Ma- their house — they’re hole and raised $475 chine to cut keys by code for a master key giddy and happy about system. for the foundation. cleaning the stove.”

“I love the real estate community,” he said.

Myers is looking into eventually fran“I get to do a lot more outreach.” chising.

Myers plans to expand into security sys“I’m trying to make it repeatable — come tems installation after he obtains his license. up with daily tasks that are easily translatable He saw the opportunity after a few of his real to different markets,” he said. “I’m really estate and property management clients had heavily leveraging the real estate market here vacant properties broken into and copper pipes in Omaha so there’s no reason you can’t do ripped out and stolen. that in Lincoln or Sioux City. It’s a formula Currently there is no licensure or certifi- that works.” cation for locksmiths, but people in the trade He’s also planning on selling hardware on are encouraged to register with the city. Myers his website — a service that not many lockwould like to see that changed and said that smiths are currently offering, he said. when hiring a locksmith, verify that they are “There’s not a whole lot of places where insured and bonded. you can go as a consumer and buy some of the “There should be some sort of licensing, designer locks,” he said, adding that people there should be some sort of board out there have to either special order them or go to a that can hold people … to a professional stan- big box store and buy whatever’s available. dard,” he said.

In the security field, certification is required, similar to real estate training.

“You have to undergo at least a minimum training to learn about break-in points, vulnerabilities, what systems are, how they work, how not to electrocute yourself and someone else,” he Preparing a cylinder for re-keying by removing the cylinder cap said. and tailpiece.

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Pet industry continues to boom as more businesses see need to be pet friendly

by Gabby Christensen

Treating pets as family has become the new standard, according to local experts, and with that comes a strong demand for quality services, products and care.

Lee Legenhausen, founder of Pets in Omaha, said the pet industry is growing quickly across the country, and Omaha is no different.

“The United States’ share of the organic/ natural pet food industry adds up to about $7 billion annually,” Legenhausen said. “Within the next few years, the global market for pet food will eclipse $100 billion.”

Food is just one part of the picture, Legenhausen said.

“Pet tech, like tracking devices and TV for dogs, luxury pet beds and attire and other products that continue the normalization of pampering Legenhausen pets continue to drive the industry,” Legenhausen said.

According to Legenhausen, the average U.S. consumer with a pet will spend between $200 to $300 each year on food.

“Add in other pet products like leashes, collars, and grooming tools, not to mention veterinary care for each animal, and that’s upwards of $500 annually,” he said. “With two out of three households keeping pets, and nearly a million people in the Omaha metro area, that’s easily tens of millions to be spent on pet products and services in our community.”

Looking strictly at the daycare aspect, Danielle Nielsen, owner of Barks N Brews, said daycares are much more involved with human interaction, as well as pet interactions, as of late.

“Being up front and open with pup parents, as well as keeping them in the loop throughout the day is key,” Nielsen said. “Cameras are almost a must-have in all facilities to show complete transparency.”

Because the standards are higher and so many new facilities are popping up, Nielsen said there is no need to stay at a place that is mediocre.

“Pets are viewed more similar to children and you would never leave your kid somewhere you didn't feel comfortable with,” Nielsen said.

“Going above and beyond used to cost extra when it came to pets, but now it is the norm.”

As far as daycare trends, Nielsen said having mental stimulation and “letting dogs be dogs” is big right now.

“Not controlling their whole day when Burr at daycare and letting them run, play, sleep when they want to and to help with socialization with other dogs is a big focus,” Nielsen said.

Eliza Burr, owner of Preferred Pet Partners, said millennials are putting off marriage and children and instead turning to pets to fill the gap.

“It’s estimated that in 2018, pet care was a $225 billion business in North America and we’re seeing all kinds of trends from food to care to products,” Burr said. “Natural pet food and holistic food options are popping up everywhere. Pet parents want to know what goes into their pet’s food.”

The options available for pet care, both short and long term, have also increased, Burr said.

“Pet parents can now take their fur babies to luxury pet spas for the day,” Burr said.

“Other specialty pet services are increasing, as well, including private dog training, pet behavioral consulting, pet photography and in-home pet sitting.”

Burr said pets are being welcomed into more hotels, apartment buildings and businesses, too.

“We’re living more stressful and busy lives than ever before and pets are providing a tremendous source of comfort,” Burr said.

“It’s a great time to own a pet and it’s a great time to be a pet.”

Danielle Nielsen, owner of Barks N Brews, with Olive.

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Millennials are trying to drink less, and bars and booze makers are getting on the wagon with spirit-free cocktails

by Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz

Sarah Jankowski has nothing against booze.

But after a wine-filled Italian dinner with friends on a recent rainy Sunday, she wanted a festive beverage that would allow her to keep the night going without feeling lousy the next day.

Perched at the bar at Young Trends American in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood, Jankowski sipped, from a coupe cocktail glass, a pretty pink drink containing, according to the menu, “golden oat milk, strawberry, lemon, mint (swizzled)” — not for a moment missing the alcohol that wasn’t in the $7 libation.

“Sometimes you just don’t need to get tipsy,” said Jankowski, 24, who lives in Lincoln Park.

As U.S. consumers, and particularly millennials, try to pare back their alcohol consumption, they are reaching for adult beverages without the very ingredient that made them “adult” in the first place.

In response, bar menus are featuring long sections of spirit-free cocktails. Liquor stores are carrying alcohol-free spirits. Brewers are launching IPAs boasting 0.0% ABV. For drinkers who look forward to the buzz, such products can seem to miss the point. But as more consumers try to lay off the sauce, often for health reasons, startups and the world’s largest booze makers alike see an opportunity to capture a growing market that has historically been underserved.

“This category is not a fad — the desire for a more conscious lifestyle, for more choice, it’s shaping every business,” said Marcus Sakey, part of a trio of Chicago friends who recently launched Ritual, a brand of zero-proof spirits they bill as whiskey and gin alternatives. “We have no doubt whatsoever that it is not only here to stay but will become an accepted part of the experience.”

Nearly half of U.S. consumers over 21, and two-thirds of millennials, say they’re making efforts this year to reduce their alcohol consumption, according to a Nielsen survey. The primary motivator across the board is health, though millennials are more likely than other age groups to cite price, previous bad experience and reputation as reasons for abstaining, the survey found.

It isn’t clear how those intentions translate to purchasing behavior, but volume sales of alcohol dipped slightly in the U.S. over the year that ended in February, according to Nielsen. Dollar sales were up, suggesting people are drinking less but opting for higher-end beverages — raising expectations for taste and quality that the makers of nonalcoholic drinks are also striving to meet.

Sharelle Klaus, founder of Dry, was on the early end of the movement when she launched her botanical bubbly sodas 14 years ago, when she was nursing her fourth child and missed having something special to pair with food.

“When you aren’t drinking you feel so left out,” said Klause, who is based in Seattle. “It’s really all around the ritual of pouring yourself something.” Her company last year added a 750-milliliter “celebration” bottle that can be popped for special occasions or given as a host gift.

Low- and no-alcohol products account for only 0.5% of the total U.S. beverage alcohol market, according to IWSR Drinks Market Analysis, but they are growing rapidly as interest extends well beyond pregnant women. Ready-to-drink products in the category are forecast to grow 39% per year through 2022, IWSR said.

Distill Ventures, a drinks accelerator funded by alcohol giant Diageo, in a white paper published this year cited wellness trends, thirst

for new experiences and a desire for greater choice as the principle reasons behind the rise of booze-free nights on the town.

Social media may also be driving some of the reluctance to imbibe to excess, as young people who document their lives on Instagram “don’t want to show up on their feeds hammered,” said Heidi Dillon Otto, who leads the U.S. nonalcoholic practice at Distill Ventures.

Meanwhile, the rise of CBD and legalization of recreational marijuana in some states may be offering buzz-seekers alternatives to getting drunk.

Big Booze is taking the trend seriously.

A quarter of the 15 brands in Distill Ventures’ portfolio are nonalcoholic, including U.K.-based Seedlip, a distilled spirit made with herbs and spices that can be paired with tonic or take the place of liquor in cocktails. Diageo in August took a majority stake in 4-year-old Seedlip, calling it a “gamechanger.” It already is served in more than 7,500 restaurants worldwide, including The bar Young American, in the Logan Square Chicago cocktail meccas The Avineighborhood of Chicago, opened in 2018 with a cockary, Kumiko and Lost Lake.

Pernod Ricard, the French tail menu that included as many spirit-free cocktails company famous for its anise-fla- as boozy cocktails. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago vored pastis aperitifs, this summer Tribune/TNS) launched an alcohol-free dark spirit called Celtic many of the launches are targeting drinkers optSoul in the U.K., describing it as having flavors ing to moderate their alcohol consumption, not eliminate it entirely, so they can stay clear-headed of sweet vanilla, spices and oak cask wood.

Heineken brought 0.0, its first nonalcoholic as the night wears on or not be useless at work malt beverage, to the U.S. this year, two years the next day.

“We are looking at those people who are after launching it in Europe.

Coors on Nov. 1 plans to debut Coors Edge, complementing their regular beer consumption,” replacing its current nonalcoholic offering, Coors Coors’ Steele said. “There are plenty of times NA, with a more flavorful, less caloric version we can replace another drinking choice like targeted at health-conscious 25- to 35-year-olds. soda or tea.”

The Chicago friends behind Ritual say they “We really wanted to double down in this area,” said Chris Steele, marketing director at Co- “love alcohol” but wanted to add a nonalcoholic ors, which is majority owned by Chicago-based option to their liquor cabinet for those moments MillerCoors. The company expects Coors Edge, when having another isn’t the best idea.

“Our company is by drinkers, for drinkers, which is double-brewed and has 41 calories and 8 carbs per serving, to hit $10 million in sales who want choice,” said Sakey, 45, who founded the company with his wife GG Sakey, 44, and next year, he said.

While nonalcoholic beers have been around their friend David Crooch, 41. “We are very for decades, largely as afterthoughts, they are much aimed at people like us — who cook, starting to take center stage as their sales growth wrestle with kids, have things to do tomorrow, far outpaces beer overall. Some craft beer throw dinner parties and want to remember it startups make only booze-free brews, such as the next morning.”

Concocting a satisfying nonalcoholic spirit Hairless Dog Brewing, which sells alcohol-free IPAs and black ales under the taglines “Party for drinkers accustomed to the real thing was no Like There’s A Tomorrow” and “0.0% Re- easy feat, Crooch said. Working with distillers grets.” Wellbeing Brewing’s offerings include in Kentucky, the team tried 500 iterations over an Intrepid Traveler Coffee Cream Stout and a year and a half before landing on final recipes a Victory Wheat that contains electrolytes and they felt could serve as stand-ins for gin or whiskey in cocktails. polyphenols.

The hardest part was replicating the burn Going booze-free is part of a broader trend toward “healthier” drinking. Even cocktails of alcohol, which they believe they achieved with alcohol increasingly are boasting ingre- with a mix of botanicals. The flavors listed on dients such as kombucha for digestive health, its zero-calorie “gin alternative” include juniper collagen for skin benefits and turmeric for its berries, English cucumber, angelica root and detoxifying properties, making people feel less coriander berries, while its 10-calorie “whiskey guilty when they do imbibe, according to a report alternative” lists American oak, Madagascar this year from Chicago market research firm vanilla, sugar floss and mesquite smoke. The Datassential. This year saw the U.S. launch of products, which list water and sugar as the first alcohol-free “wine water,” which infuses water two ingredients, are not distilled.

“We are what veggie burgers are to beef, with discarded wine grape skins and claims to what almond milk is to dairy,” Sakey said. have antioxidants.

Ritual, available in several Binny’s stores Nondrinkers tired of feeling like party-poopers when they order soda water or iced tea in and some Chicago bars and restaurants, recently social situations are one ripe audience for the received “a major strategic investment” that will infusion of sophisticated booze-free options. But fund its national expansion, he said, but declined

to disclose the funding source.

The booze-free booze market seems to be further along in Europe than the U.S. The number of nonalcoholic spirits in the U.K. market surged from four to 42 from April to October 2018, according to Distill Ventures’ white paper. Many were featured at the Mindful Drinking Festival in London in July, which is hosted by the pro-sober group Club Soda.

In the U.S., meanwhile, more than 70% of people say they have never considered drinking low- or no-alcoholic drinks, according to surveys commissioned by Distill Ventures.

Interest seems to be stronger on the West Coast. More than 80% of Los Angeles bar managers said they think nonalcoholic cocktails are part of a wider trend, compared with 71% who said so in New York. Forty percent of L.A. restaurants have nonalcoholic drink menus compared to a third in New York. Chicago wasn’t included in the surveys.

Rest assured, Chicago is not on its way to becoming a teetotaling town.

“People are still drinking,” said Melissa Romanos, bar manager at The Publican in Fulton Market. “They’re drinking a lot.”

But Publican added several nonalcoholic cocktails to its menu last year to “make sure we were offering the best we had for guests who choose not to drink,” she said.

The spirit-free cocktails are the best-selling beverages at lunch, driving revenue because lunch diners might otherwise have settled for water, Romanos said. Made with teas, herbs, roots, fresh-pressed juices, house-made syrups and nonalcoholic bitters, among other ingredients, they present creative challenges for bartenders.

“We’re not making mocktails,” Romanos said. “We are making nonalcoholic beverages that are flavorful, well thought out, and that offer our guests the opportunity to enjoy something that’s not too syrupy or citrusy.”

The three spirit-free cocktails offered at Young American, making up a quarter of the drinks menu, are the most challenging to make, said co-owner Wade McElroy. But including nonalcoholic and other easy-drinking options was a priority for the bar when it opened in February.

“People are wary of hangovers,” he said.

“They want to have fun and go out but they don’t want to ruin their next day by having too much to drink and suffering from a gnarly hangover.”

Customers find them intriguing, he said, and even people at the bar for the purpose of boozing try them, sometimes with a shot of sherry or mezcal on the side.

One big draw is the option to add a dose of CBD, and 50% of people who order spirit-free cocktails do so, McElroy said. CBD, a cannabis compound that is not psychoactive but produces a warm, relaxing feeling, is not available for alcoholic drinks because it would be overwhelmed by the effects of booze, he said.

To Young American bartender John Brown, the popularity of low- and no-alcoholic beverages has less to do with concern for wellness and more to do with trendiness, particularly among an upper-middle class set of twentysomethings in hipster enclaves like Logan Square. He doubts it would go over so well where he lives in the Hyde Park/Woodlawn neighborhood.

“If I told my friends, here’s a $7 drink without alcohol, they’d be like, ‘What are you selling me?’ ” Brown said. ©2019 Chicago Tribune Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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November 24, 2017

5055 Building at Bryan Health’s East Campus (Courtesy of Davis Design)

Unique Midlands

by Michelle Leach

Boys Town Clinic (Courtesy of Calvin L. Hinz Architects)

features, robust economy

Sandhills Publishing Cyber Center Rendering (Courtesy of Sinclair Hille)

result in multi-sector

Mixed use building rendering (Courtesy of Studio 951)

Private giving and an economy that any one industry isn’t may stays,” but the level be Midlands “mainand the sheer need of cross-sector activity Dundee harkening for talent to meet back to communities demand for services are newer-emerging in communities that sprung up on withphenomenon for area firms. streetcar or bus lines.

“The architecture, He also speaks to construction industry engineering and lifestyle and the built a “balance in terms of Greater Omaha region is very strong in the the movement from environment”; consider at the moment,” and now “hybrids,” cubicles to open spaces said BCDM Principal conference rooms which combine smaller and and areas where Director John employees can still have Sullithat sense of community van, who also isolated but also privacy Sarpy County’s highas needed. growth.

“We’re moving Further, Sullivan to that direction, notes strength “nearnot because it’s the trend ly across the board” but because it’s — from office the and right thing,” he said. institutional to private The architecture sectors such as reliPalandri and engineering gious projects which, side he said, is “unusual” of the construction and “won’t last forever.” industry was described “The economic development as “robust,” into and growth Smith of the metro-area the has and the diversificationbeen steady and strong, Design Senior Associatefinal quarter by Davis of the area economy and Senior Architect — both of those Greg Smith. factors add up John Sullivan, principal to good by things happening “Several projects and director at Sullivan: “One of in designed recently BCDM Architects. the things that’s unique necessarily true the metro, and that’s not about still in hopes of breaking are across the state, ground this especially and Omaha is there is strong philanthropic environments, and a shift if you’re in an ag private support for area in what people many of the large Downtown Lincolnfall and expect.” western Nebraska and go into central or key projects.” ects are gaining inertia,” projAO’s … and some of he said. “The interior Palandri speaks to the com- Palandri Managing Principal Randall modities-driven remodel market trying to attract areas,” J. nials and a has seen the uptick lifestyle shift, whereby millen- keep contractors is also strong and this will He also referenced he said. in growth that became busy during winter the more urban centers growth, from newer the many pockets of main noticeable around two years ago months.”

Many large-scale re- perspective are in demand from a housing steady projects, such to Aksarben Village, areas such as Blackstone attributes in more recent months, which he generation and offices that speak to this Telegraph District’s Marilyn Moore as the at the stage where particularly to infill-type sion of that development are in-demand from extenSchool/YMCA, Hudl, Middle projects.

“There and Nelnet, have of the projects featured is occurring. Some opment,” is a lot more emphasis on redevel- perspective. He also speaks, a workplace to form; however, come not necessarily Smith said there to “vintage” reflect another prominenthere in this section there he said. “What really drove it still rewas, materials or “traditional” construction mains work in the build-outs. was a pent-up trend mentioned He referenced but to, perhaps, more apartments and demand for market-rate neighborhood“traditional” work at Bryan Health’s East Campus, in more walkable-type and community-building, new LES Operations of with areas Center, and projects the such as Benson, for Blackstone and Eustis Autobody at 98th Street Highway Continued onandnext page.

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“For our 100 years we have maintained a low-key approach, which has enabled us to attract with jobs that we business clients can on,” said William do a good job F. generation family Peter, a third member who became president five years Business & Industrial “With each job we ago.

Parks/Leasing to say, ‘This came want to be able from both our client and us’ and that Persistence paves way for The Union will be pleased with their customers for Contemporary the results,” he Art’s community continued. impact.

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• OCTOBER 20,

2017 • Midlands Business

Journal

October 20, 2017

No slowdown in demand

by Michelle Leach

A section prepared

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the Midlands

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ongoing challenges

More buildings may economy with upside potential.” ground, but demand be coming out of the NAI NP Dodge also being constructed remains brisk. at “Demand for commercial described the leasing Associate Kyle Pelster Opportunities are Highway Crossing.”

Edney indicated market as “very tight.” real estate loans is very strong,” this is driving “At any given and landlords leasing available for tenants such as the said Stephanie Moline, aforementioned R&R. projects, executive vice president to them. time, there are around These challenges ing with First National of Enterprise Lend- 100 properties, A; Edney recalled aren’t limited to Class give or and industrial loan Bank. “Commercial take, how the Kellogg listed/available demand is growing, building at 10203 Crown at a much slower but in the Omaha/Council Point Ave. near pace.”

Fort and Blair High Road She said some of had Bluffs market,” couple of weeks.” “multiple offers in a he in late 2016 is being the capital investment said.

“Having said absorbed.

“There isn’t much “It would appear that, finding the out there, either,” of that type of product coris lagging the capital the anticipated revenue rect he said. square footage, expenditures,” Moline He also spoke to said. location, rental rates tures, such as greater demand for certain feaGrowth of C&I loans, clear heights and dock doors — driven larger she said, remains and building layout about the same as can be very difficult.” by requirements a year companies such as “Agribusiness loans ago. as He referred to are up year over year and using third-partyAmazon are growing and commercial Moline providers. more real estate is up Edney “We’re also seeing year over more construction in the last year — with year,” she said. a lot of interest owner/user buildings from investors that “We are finally seeing Pelster but some spec Generally, businesses are looking buildings as well. spec industrial space an increase in new in industrial are optimistic about potential tax properties,” he to invest on the market “The new Facebook reform. said. project will add after a slowdown in new spec projects again of that interest is coming from “A lot “This would cause new infrastructure outside of past,” he said. in the the Midwest.” some monies to along the Highway repatriated and improving be 50 rental rates “The increases in term length, working capital corridor,” Pelster said. “This Edney referred to and operating expenses and money that can cap rates and be used for acquisitions for new projects and industrialwill break way to steadily rise. continue ROI as lower or additional investment on the coasts, making one’s parks in that Omaha attractive in equipment and/ area.”

“The rest of the market or people,” she said. seems to be catch- to Chicago,as a secondary or tertiary market He said Thrasher ing up with the and Freightliner more entrants into “There continues to be created New York or Denver. have of the new rental rates we are seeing out large new buildings Regarding “behind-the-scenes” construction from loan productionthe local market; both leaving vacancies in their for themselves, offices OMNE Partners projects.” indusprevious locations.

Moline is encouraged and FinTechs.”

Continued on page “Brook Valley continues Class A industrial EVP Matt Edney said by new market 30. entrants as: “People availability remains to believe this is a vibrant in new industrial constructionbe the leader hard to find.” “really projects,” Pelster said. “The “And R&R Commerce Park is pretty that type of product is moving quick,” he said.

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Archrival update s 10-year-old Hayma rket space, establishes Los Angeles presen

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Archrival’s renovated Lincoln headquarters at 720 the unique mix of O St. speaks to a mature years old and counting firm — 20 40 getic startup spirit — and er enerthat nd in campaigns with 40 Uhas resulted Redbull, Motorola, and expansion Adidas, with sister offices and teams in gon, and Los Angeles.Portland, Ore“We’ve been here for over 10 years, and wanted to rethink the entire

in Omaha

space as one space,” ge, founder and said Clint! Runmanaging creative director. “We wanted our space to be a little further along the business chain … and at one an ‘aspirational’ point that was space, us and we outgrew it became mature of a business it. It’s more than the space felt like.”

Locally owned Aksarben The Haymarket serves large demograph Cinema breathes ic with Archrival’s niche space amenities. in youth culture– Page 2 Continued on page 10.

Lamp Rynearson

by Richard D. Brown

Drone and innovative scanning technology is giving Lamp Rynearson Omaha-based , civil engineering, a 58-year-old landscape architecture, constructio n and surveying firm, administration a competitive advantage as it completes a wide range of private and public sector projects.

Nancy Pridal, a professiona l engineer and 20-year son employee who Lamp Rynearto president of the was promoted firm stresses that leading in August, President Nick with the use of latest technology … Equipmen upon 30-plus yearstheCusick hast enabled manufacturer of innovation employee-owned builds with safety soccer; tennis courtthe company features renovation increase its revenues s to accommod to in volleyball, sports

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like pickleball than rising interest in 100. percent over by moreate the while the employee past 10 years ee creased by 45 percent.count has inploy s Em nefit “With the investmen Be t we’ve made, we want to Harness technology be viable in the to overcome capacity constraints, by Michellefuture Leachwith the technology proattract businesson vided,” Depending pared to that,” said year-round where one Pridal “For example, President Nick looks said. across Bison’s Cusick, – Page divisions scan 6 we can who and prod-a mound and get indicated its focus the uct lines, the Lincoln-ba typographi c datawas areas. “Even without andon other sed manuscanning facturer’s growth stockpiles a lot ofindirect is up at least 5we marketing emphasis, get quantities.” to canour 10 percent to 30 percent The purchase furnishing business, following of asite second drone BRP, or amid dealer base was up Continued to 10 percent.”

President Nancy and ownership on5page 12.

Founder/Managing transitions, and Pridal … Leveragin Falling under custom a business unit Creative Director g tech investmen Communications redesign. ts for variety of trial job shop manufactu indusClint! Runge Amy projects. rer IMwith focus on youth Filipi … Brand communications with Head of “Bison overall, its SCORP’s holding (Photo by MBJ / culture. firm flourishes Becky McCarville line, had an incredibleown product brella, wholly-ow company um) ned subsidiary year prior and this last year Bison is joined bycomwas flat by Michelle SNA Sports Leach La Casa Pizzaria Continued Jesse.

“Being is evolving on page 10. a family restaurant, with offerings on Nebraskan Michael wheels — its food our staff lives for interaction.”

Forsberg focuses truck — and via lens on Great Plains She indicated there technologies such conservation. is a balas online ordering, ancing act for the third-genera– Page 34 focused on customerwhile staying tion, family-ow ned service from the family that restaurant, which and operated has out its Neapolitan been dishing 4432 Leavenwor is still located at -style pizza for th St. almost 75 years. the same location in Omaha — that reportedly “Technology plays caught on so well General Manager/T a part,” said Patane and his that Founder Joe reasurer Nicole family “ran out of Continued on page 18.

Bison makes gains as amid popularity of new gyms built sports like pickle ball

La Casa Pizzaria dishes out more options to customers from online orders to food truck

Ashley Abel, property manager with Cushman Lund Co., for 1415 & Wakefield/ @ The Yard, demonstra app during the tes IOTAS’ grand opening event for the complex. property

Smart-enabled apartm ent community delivers plug and play app to renter

by Becky McCarv s ille

General Manager/ — from food truck Treasurer Nicole Jesse … A heaping to website and menu on service, Neapolitan updates — blends of “new” -style pizza and with focus pasta.

At the recent grand opening of 1415 @ The Yard apartment complex at 14th and Cuming streets, property manager Ashley Cushman & Wakefield/ Abel with logged onto the property Lund Co., to launch the smart dashboard apartment app designed by Portland-ba (Internet of Things sed IOTAS As a Service), demonstrating the ease new tenant can control at which a automated technologyand integrate to fit their

lifestyle.

The platform also to property managersprovides data monitor and control so they can rent units faster throughenergy usage, streamline labor costs automation, and add value to properties.

“It helps run the efficiently,” Abel property more said, she can control vacant adding that units’ lighting, heating and air monitor maintenanc conditioning, e issues as well Continued on page 39.

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Henderson’s practice will focus on general litigation matters. Established in 1857, Cline Williams, a full service law firm, presently has 63 attorneys representing and assisting individual and institutional clients in six offices across Nebraska in Omaha, Lincoln, Aurora and Scottsbluff, and in Fort Collins and Holyoke Colorado. To learn more about the firm, our attorneys, and information on current issues that may impact our clients, visit our website at www.clinewilliams. com.

Kate Revollo was promoted to Marketing Coordinator & Copywriter at E Creative, a brand strategy and design group based in Omaha, Nebraska. With more than three years as part of the E Creative team, Kate manages copywriting, translating and client communications. We are excited for Kate’s continued dedication and contribution as we serve our clients through meaningful branding and marketing strategies that work for them. Learn more about E Creative’s work with local nonprofit and for-profit organizations by visiting ecreativeinc.com.

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She graduated from the University of Wyoming (B.S.) in 2016 and the University of Nebraska College of Law (J.D., with highest distinction) in 2019. Marcum served as Editor-inChief of the Nebraska Law Review and was a member of the Nebraska

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Serious about getting a temporary holiday retail job?

by Maria Halkias

Hiring may not be as robust this holiday season if retailers look back at last year, when the industry added the lowest number of jobs since 2009.

Add in store closings since last Christmas and the higher tariffs Jobs retailers are paying, and temporary holiday jobs — while still plentiful — may be a little harder to find this year.

And then there are the consumers who are spending about 10% of their disposable incomes on non-mortgage debt, said David Berliner, leader of BDO’s restructuring and turnaround services. Consumer borrowing surged in July with borrowing up by $23.3 billion after rising $13.8 billion in June.

“The consumer is borrowing at a rapid pace. That’s great as long as the economy

stays strong,” Berliner said. “But consumers can pull back swiftly and hurt retailers on the bubble that need a good holiday.”

Retailers added 625,600 jobs in the last three months of 2018, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics data reported by job placement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. That was the lowest level since retailers added 495,800 during the Great Recession in 2009.

Online shopping has shifted more of seasonal retail jobs to transportation delivery and warehouse fulfillment centers, said Andrew Challenger, vice president of the Chicago-based firm. The transportation and warehouse category added 259,000 jobs in the last three months of 2018. That was down 2% from the prior year, but that seasonal gain has been well over 200,000 every year since 2013 as online gained

market share.

The National Retail Federation issued an optimistic forecast this week, saying holiday sales will rise between 3.8% and 4.2%. That compares with a disappointing 2.1% increase in the combined November and December period last year and a fiveyear average of 3.7%.

Among the largest national employers is Target, which plans to hire 125,000 this holiday season at its 1,800 stores and said all positions start at $13 an hour. It’s also hiring 8,000 temporary workers at its 39 distribution and fulfillment centers.

If you are interested in finding temporary work, know that stores say it’s better to apply online first. ©2019 The Dallas Morning News Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Chastain-Otis Insurance Agency would like to announce the addition of Shannon Norman to their team. With nearly 15 years of experience in sales, finance, business development and philanthropy, Shannon Norman is right at home with the Chastain-Otis family: educating and protecting her client’s best interest from personal to business insurance.

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She has extensive experience designing projects in the water/wastewater and transportation industries as well as the healthcare field. Her favorite part of every project is meeting with the Client to determine what they need and how to get them the best possible space for their budget.

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Cobalt Credit Union

Cobalt Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Joyce Wells as the Chief Marketing Officer. Wells is the former owner of Meyer Marketing and has over 30 years of marketing and strategic brand development experience.

She formerly worked with agricultural organizations within the Beef, Pork, and Poultry industries. Wells has been at Cobalt for four years previously serving as the Credit Union's Director of Community Engagement. Her responsibilities will include overseeing the marketing department. Wells received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. She volunteers for the Papillion Lions Club, Veterans Walk Committee, SAC Foundation, and the First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue Mission Committee. In 1998, Wells wrote a book on dining across Indiana entitled – “Steak Lovers Guide to Indiana.”

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Cobalt Credit Union would like to announce that Debra Hermann was named Vice President of Marketing. Hermann began her career in advertising as an account executive and furthered her marketing, corporate communications, and public relations skills working for fortune 500 companies such as ConAgra Foods, Omaha World-Herald, and Mutual of Omaha. In her role, she is responsible for the day-to-day marketing activities as well as strategic planning for marketing initiatives. Hermann attended the University of Nebraska Omaha focusing on her Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with a concentration in Marketing. She is an active volunteer in the Omaha community

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