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Builders of the Future is a 27-year-old nonprofit with a mission that has only increased in importance since 1993: highlighting the opportunities provided by the construction trades to secondary teachers and students. Last year the programs aided 30 eastern Nebraska schools and 500-some technology students.

“The greatest challenge is changing the perception that many have of the trades and show them that an electrician can make $56 an hour after three months on the job and get the necessary training in a shorter amount of time compared to occupations requiring a fouryear college degree,” said Builders of the Future President Ted Grace.

Grace, president of Altech Builders who started his construction career in 1969 as a framing carpenter, said trades such as carpentry, electrician, plumber, HVAC installation — among others — often are in short-supply of workers and Builders of the Future Continued on page 9.

From left, program facilitator Mark Bowder and President Ted Grace … Working with local schools to encourage careers in the construction trades.

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Influencers, retro gaming enthusiasts drive demand for Laser Bear Industries

by Michelle Leach

Officially debuting their LLC in January 2019, Gregory Collins and Mike Goble were growing their 3D design and production services with YouTubers, bloggers and, generally, retro gaming enthusiasts. Today, Laser Bear Industries is seeing renewed interest in its parts and open designs, as more people are increasingly homebound due to un-

precedented circumstances. And the friends-turned-business partners are serving an enthusiastic community from new digs.

“We moved our operations to a commercial site in Omaha,” Collins said. “It was originally in my basement. With the move, we have purchased 12 more printers and a printer that uses resin for Continued on page 9.

Executive Vice President of Business Development Fritz Buglewicz … Aiming to provide efficiency to print-to-mail industry following USPS Seamless Acceptance program. (Photo courtesy of CapStone Technologies)

CapStone Technologies offering solution for print-to-mail industry

by Gabby Christensen

Founders Gregory Collins, left, and Mike Goble … 3D parts production, open design for retro gaming systems outgrows space; moves to larger commercial site to accommodate new printers, hires.

For more than 20 years, CapStone Technologies has worked to provide automation services and business engineering to the print-to-mail industry with robotic technology, advanced innovation and process engineering to create efficiencies and save labor, according to Fritz Buglewicz, executive vice president of business development.

Specifically, Buglewicz said

the company’s cloud-based AutoViri robotics and software, which can be used in any print-to-mail environment, connects the physical and digital workflows to give mailers virtual visibility into the entire mail production process while reducing errors to protect United States Postal Service discounts.

“The software puts real-time information, such as job status and Continued on page 8.

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Production Creek adapts to changes, aims for further expansion

by Gabby Christensen

Over the years, there have been many repeat customers — some who have been loyal since the company’s beginning — which have been at the center of the shop’s success. “We hope to hold onto these relationships, while also expanding into new markets,� she said. “We would love to expand to Omaha and increase our staff, as well as our training opportunities. We are also always looking to attend trade shows that specialize in our industry so that we continue to learn and find ways to become even better at what we do. That will always be our ultimate goal.�

Continually striving for growth while adapting to challenges along the way has been the recipe to success for Jessica Johnson and Loretta Goodwin, who co-own Production Creek, a promotional product distributor located in Beatrice and Lincoln.

Production Creek Phone: 402-476-8935 Address: 3301 S. 13th St, Lincoln 68502; 911 Court St., Beatrice 68310 Founded: 1995 Service: promotional product distributor serving the Lincoln/Beatrice area Employees: 7 Goal: To open an Omaha location, increase staff and continue to seek training experiences.

Website: https://www.productioncreek.com

For the past 25 years, the business has remained woman-owned and primarily woman-operated.

Johnson and Goodwin, who took over in 2010, said the business has gradually evolved to offer additional services to customers over the years.

Today, customers can choose from embroidery, screenprint and promotional products.

Johnson said most of the items are made in-house, aside from promotional pieces. “We are affiliated with one of the largest suppliers in the industry, which allows us to offer over a million products to our customers,� she said. “This makes it really fun to come to work each day and see the latest item that people are wanting to put their logo on.�

While the shop sees a range of customers, Johnson said services are especially beneficial for larger companies that house a lot of employees. “Our 5,000-square-foot location in Beatrice and our 2,000-square-foot location in Lincoln allow us the space to bag each order by employee name, relieving a lot of the administrative work of sorting and dealing out each employee’s items,� she said. “We also ship throughout the United States and host

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Co-owner Jessica Johnson ‌ Marking 25 years in business, the promotional product distributor aims to expand. (photo courtesy of Production Creek) custom web stores for added convenience, said. “When someone purchased a T-shirt, as well.â€? the small business would get $10 per T-shirt.

While the pandemic has caused some set- It was a positive way for people to focus on backs, Johnson said the business has learned small businesses in our community, while to adapt and continue forward. also gaining a fun T-shirt that helps promote “We transitioned from making a lot of their favorite business.�

T-shirts to making a lot of masks,� she said.

As is the case for many businesses, she “To boost morale, our customers in the health said it can sometimes be challenging to find care industry have also ordered various items quality staff. for employees.� “It’s not easy work and it takes skill, but As a way to support others during hard it can be so rewarding,� Johnson said. “With times, the shop also established a fundraiser this industry, you never know what’s coming earlier this year for local small businesses next on both the product and imprinting side. impacted by the shutdown.

As technology advances, there continues to “We raised $5,000 for businesses in be new and exciting methods for putting Lincoln and Beatrice by creating a web store logos on products. Perhaps one of the very that featured T-shirts with each business’ best parts, though, is being able to be creative logo or other graphics on them,� Johnson and have fun with our team.�

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Modern Office

A section prepared by the staff of the Midlands Business Journal

HR experts offer tips for conveying COVID-19 policies

by Gabby Christensen

Human resources professionals say communicating new COVID-19 policies when returning to the workplace is critical for continuity and safety.

According to the Alliance Group, staying current on Centers for Disease Control guidance, deploying internal COVID-19 communications, performing contact tracing and ensuring quarantine procedures are followed is essential.

Alliance Group suggests ensuring COVID-19 response plans are flexible by Vanous utilizing phases that address what will happen at each stage while adhering to safe hygiene procedures like socially distant or virtual meetings, utilization of masks, enhanced cleaning procedures and communication about good hygiene.

According to the Alliance Group, communicating what to do if an employee is experiencing symptoms, has been directly exposed, or has tested positive for COVID-19 is key for keeping employees

Nicole Murry, senior HR generalist at Creighton University. safe and preventing workplace exposures. ability to communicate.

The human resource consulting firm Steph Vanous, vice president of Zelle also noted that it’s best to make sure HR Solutions, said the COVID-19 panremote work agreements include expec- demic has caused HR professionals to tations on privacy, security of data and battle a constant evolution of change, all expectations on working hours and avail- while trying to figure out how to sustain

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business and retain employees.

Through this, transparency continues to be key.

“You should be communicating your policies to your employees, but you must communicate that these policies can change,” she said. “COVID-19 is a fluid situation, and the federal organizations who guide our internal policies are evolving their practices as such. All businesses need to stay fluid and continue to evolve in this process while maintaining the safety and health of employees.”

In this climate, Vanous said transparent communication will directly impact the culture of a business.

“Employees need to know they can trust their employer to maintain a sense of consistency and definitive expectations,” she said. “People are craving stability, and we need to strive to provide that to them.”

Vanous said there is a definitive gap in communication between employees and managers.

“This gap exists because employees always want to know more, and managers always feel they tell their employees everything they can,” she said. “In this COVID-19 environment, we need to mitigate that gap as much as possible. Even if you do not know the answer to their questions, proactively communicate with them about what you do know, and what you don’t know. Maintaining trust and proactive communication are both critical components you should practice to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Nicole Murry, senior HR generalist at Creighton University, said the key to communicating COVID policies is to do it as often and in as many ways as possible.

“If you have a company intranet, communicate via email and video, if possible,” she said. “The more channels you have to communicate, the better it will register with people.”

Murry said communicating new policies around COVID is critical to stopping the spread and protecting employees from a health, legal and compliance standpoint.

“When there isn’t good communication, it creates uncertainty, confusion and possible discipline,” she said. “When you don’t communicate, employees will figure out their own way of what the new norm should look like and communicate to others. Ideal communication is succinct, clear and simple to understand. If you keep that as your guiding measurement, it will pave the way for your COVID communication.”

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How to stay mentally and physically fit while working from home

by David Kubicek

Working from home can take a toll on your mental and physical health.

Isolation from peers and supervision is the biggest threat to employees’ mental health when working from home, according to Robyn Burnett, manager of account and education services for Best Care EAP, which is part of Nebraska Methodist Health System.

“Not only do human beings thrive off human interaction, we also crave feedback and Burnett correspondence with our leaders,” she said.

Hold yourself accountable to a new set of standards of communication, whether these standards include daily check-ins with your boss, team members you manage or colleagues with whom you are typically in close contact.

“If you’re in a leadership position, it’s important to do regular check-ins with your team as a group and individually,” Burnett said. “I would encourage at least once a week for both — daily team meetings if possible. These check-ins don’t have to be long, but quick team meetings can help everyone stay on track and allow you as a leader to assess how everyone is doing. Checkins should include recent victories, current priorities — for the day or week — and areas where support is needed.”

Most people weren’t equipped to work from home when the pandemic started and had

to make do with limited supplies, said Chris Cameron, director of occupational health at Makovicka Physical Therapy. This left them sitting at the kitchen table, the countertop, working on a laptop on the couch or even lying in bed.

Cameron Vyhlidal “Over time these poor body mechanics have negative impacts on the body, particularly the health of the neck and low back,” Cameron said. “Ergonomic principles don’t take vacations during a pandemic. People still need to be mindful of body positioning in this new environment.”

Stick to your old work schedule — get up at the same time and quit work at the same time.

With the extra minutes you save in drive-time, take walks, develop a strengthening routine, pick up an online yoga/Pilates class or work on a new skill.

If you’re working at home for the long term, ask your employer for necessary office equipment, such as your office chair, computer, keyboard/mouse and monitors.

“By having the proper equipment, people can have a better chance at success when it

comes to maintaining proper eye level at the computer, sitting in an upright posture in their chair, and reducing poor body mechanics throughout the work day,” Cameron said.

Tonya Vyhlidal, director of workplace culture, wellbeing, and member experience at The Wellbeing Partners, said it’s important to eat a nutritious diet, exercise, get enough sleep, drink lots of water and reduce caffeine.

Take time for mental breaks during the day where you step away from the computer, try to avoid the news topics that make you feel anxious, and try and break up your work day by making desk time and break time available in your day because it’s easy to get video conference fatigue.

“Use the resources your employer provides

you through your health benefits and utilize the workplace EAP program, wellness program or telehealth options for mental and physical health to assist you in staying well body, mind and spirit during this time,” Vyhlidal said. “Make time to socialize with others through the phone, safely from a distance outside, or through other fun apps or via Zoom. Engaging and interacting with others during this time leaves people less isolated and lonely.”

Finding a workspace at home where the family knows they must be sensitive to your work schedule will help reduce distractions.

“Taking and making space and time for work priorities will be key in helping the remote worker feel productive and less stressed,” Vyhlidal said.

At The Wellbeing Partners’ 2019 Xchange Summit, attendees go for a bike ride.

(Photo courtesy of The Wellbeing Partners)

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Adaptability a must as privacy, health concerns spur changes to office space

by Michelle Leach

Adapting to working as groups in the present environment remains a moving target. But there are some design features and protocols that will likely persist as a fixture of the “modern office” indefinitely.

Vice President-Sales Administration Doug Schuring provided updates on All Makes’ process of reopening; around five months ago, its showrooms were open by appointment to limit the number of people in the space at one time.

Present day, showrooms are open, with masks required at all locations. Since its main manufacturers never closed, neither did All Makes, while operating within Centers for Disease Control and health department guidelines.

Previously, Schuring had also noted how phone booths are “today’s answer to what’s

missing most in open plan offices — privacy.”

As an update, he noted this feature has an added benefit.

“These same booths provide safety within the open areas as well,” he said.

While largely beneficial for many, Schuring said open offices have only fueled demand for private spaces.

“A recent study by Harvard University researchers found, among other things, that workers miss their privacy,” he said. “Phone booths offer a cost-effective alternative to providing private offices for every employee. These tall, narrow, temporary workstations are showing up in offices to insulate sound and [or] provide a quiet spot where employees can step away for a phone call or focus on work. They also offer a safe, enclosed space to work in that many

The future of office space configurations is moving away from open concept and into shared spaces. (Rendering courtesy of AOI)

employees are seeking.”

Remember to properly clean after each use, Schuring added.

“In addition to the individual booths, some

Schuring Govig are creating small, freestanding conference rooms that can comfortably accommodate two to six people, depending on how much individual space you feel you can safely provide,” he said.

Schuring further emphasized access to reliable power and features that facilitate mobility; for instance, manufacturers that provide cordless, battery-powered portable charging stations for multiple devices.

“Access to technology, specifically Wi-Fi and electricity, remain important in the office and now, especially, in the home,” he said.

Waterford, the 180,000-square-foot office building at Fountain Ridge Office Park East on West Dodge Road, represents how the modern office is “evolving in real-time,” according to Boyd Jones Vice President and Senior Project Manager Brad Govig.

“R&R Realty, the project owner, has added several features focused on tenant health that include medical-grade air filtration, the replacement of door controls with touchless technology,

and digital wayfinding screens to help visitors find the most direct paths through the building,” he said. “These changes have been made as construction progresses and are just a few examples of R&R’s focus on making sure their eventual tenants are as healthy and safe in their new home as they can be.”

A d d i t i o n a l l y, the building features two underground parking garages — ­ 45,000-square-feet of uninterrupted space Hill spanning a single floorplate and extra occupant health measures (like germ-resistant materials).

“Our commitment to continuously improving our approach to suit our clients’ needs means they’re in the best possible position to meet the needs of the people they serve,” Govig said.

He further indicated the ability to adapt in a changing world plays an important role in being a strong project partner.

AOI developed a “re-entry” taskforce to “divide and conquer” during the process of reconfiguring the office as mandates evolved.

“This included senior leaders, human resources, facilities, marketing, operations managers and others to become educated, and develop and implement a holistic and comprehensive strategy to create a safe environment and to communicate changes in a variety of ways (verbal, written, video),” said President Chris Hill.

Recently, Hill was joined by Director of Human Resources CJ Franco, and Vice President of Marketing and Business Development Patrick Jensen, in a panel to share their experiences through the process and what they’ve learned as part of Metropolitan Community College’s Thriving Through Uncertainty series.

They noted how resources such as the Greater Omaha Chamber’s We Rise program — which solicited considerable input from UNMC and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — went into informing their practices, which they eventually made “their own.”

Leveraging values of adaptability help to incorporate behaviors; for instance, Hill referred to how following stringent hygiene and sanitation protocols fosters the mentality of “everyone does their part for the good of the whole.”

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Modern office workplace is flexible, homelike

by Dwain Hebda

said. “Their office spaces had to pivot seemingly overnight to meet changing needs.”

Among these new design elements is greater attention paid to acoustics.

“With employees being spaced apart due to social distance regulations, any space accommodating a group meeting or collaboration will need to be outfitted properly with acoustical panels.

Palandri Boone system. They’re looking for spaces that can have multiple functions in them.”

Thus, Palandri said, hard constructs like cubicles and offices have gradually given way to functional spaces.

“Open office areas have drop-in meeting spaces, done with some high-backed furniture offering some privacy, technology screens and things built into those spaces,” he said. “If you need to spread out a little bit more, you can go to a conference room for individual ‘get-work-done’ or impromptu meetings requiring privacy.”

Of course, many of today’s office trends have evolved directly from companies racing to adjust to COVID-19, said Melanie Boone, professional interior designer at Interiors Joan and Associates.

“Corporations and small businesses were forced to adjust the way their companies functioned and the way their employees worked,” she

Field Cunningham These will minimize noise pollution and keep a sense of calm and focus in the office,” she said.

“Easy-to-maintain finishes will be integral to any office or publicly used space. This can be accomplished by incorporating antimicrobial hard surface and fabrics with tight weaves that can easily be cleaned.”

The most conspicuous trend — working from home — is likely to have a sustained impact on office design as well, though not in all cases.

“Some businesses adapt to telecommuting much better than others,” said Architect/Project Manager/Principal Curt Field with Prochaska and Associates. “Employers realize that some staff work very well from home, while others do not.

Those who return to the office may eventually come to expect more creature comforts and the greatly relaxed dress codes they experienced at home.”

Other aspects of daily life, once generally reserved for home and not work environments, are liable to find their way into office spaces going forward.

“We’ve designed offices with greater attention to bike commuting, with required showers and locker rooms for those staff,” Field said.

“Many of our own staff take outdoor walks to break up the workday. Workplace breakrooms and lounges have been commonplace for many years, but we have also seen foosball, pinball gaming and pool tables in a few offices.”

The modern office workplace leans heavily on amenities and demands the highest level of adaptability, said area office design experts.

“We’re seeing more flexible-type spaces,” said Randy Palandri, managing principal of AO. “Employers figured out pretty quickly that employees don’t function very well in a benching

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Speaking of which, over the long term, Hill sees a less dense workplace, with a lot more “wayfinding” and “protocol signage.”

She also sees a renewed appetite for private space made from modular, adjustable, and reconfigurable solutions. So, as times change, the physical environment can change, too.

Crystal Cunningham, partner and interior designer at RDG Planning and Design, said COVID-19 has created some dominant themes for much of what goes on in daily life, including at work.

“Humans are resilient and the places where they work should mirror that resiliency,” she said. “Front and center in office design going forward is the health and safety of the people who inhabit that space — one that’s based around a human-centric model, addressing people’s physi-

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cal and emotional well-being first and foremost.”

Cunningham also said while much is new in the workplace, there’s also high demand for traditional elements, too.

“Existing in the workplace design world over the past six months has been interesting; we’ve essentially become a massive case-study,” she said. “Many [employees], though they like the option of working from home, miss in-person social and collaborative interactions. We are by nature social creatures, so it’s no surprise being out of the office environment — a place that connects us in many ways — has been difficult.”

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CapStone Technologies offering solution for print-to-mail industry Continued from page 1. errors, in the hands of employees at every level in every department of a print-to-mail business,” he said. “This information can be accessed 24/7 from anywhere, streamlining the work of production employees, management and leadership.”

CapStone Technologies Phone: 402-465-5400 Address: 826 P Street, 3rd Floor, Lincoln 68508 Founded: 1999 Service: software for the print-to-mail industry across the nation Employees: 27 Goal: Create efficient technology solutions for clients, grow company and remain on the leading edge of the tech industry.

Website: https://www.captechno.com

This is especially timely, as the USPS required detached mail unit mailers and mailers that enter full-service mailings at a business mail entry unit to participate

in Seamless Parallel by June 1, 2020 with the intent to require all mailers with an authorized detached mail unit to enroll in the Seamless Acceptance (SA) program

by May 2021.

While many larger mail preparation services are already participating in SA, Buglewicz said small and medium-sized businesses have been slower to make the change, even though these are more vulnerable to the impact of a USPS penalty for exceeding mailer scorecard error thresholds.

“SA eliminates manual paperwork and reports, allowing businesses to work closely with the USPS to make sure mail pieces, trays and pallets are prepared according to the postage paid,” he said. “The result is a higher-quality mail stream for the USPS and valuable workshare discounts for participating companies.”

AutoViri, which can find and fix 17 mailer scorecard errors in real time before they leave the facility and automatically creates an audit trail to help challenge the incorrect USPS assess-

ments, has been selected for recognition in the RED HOT Technology Vanguard Award program and earned the Vanguard Breakthrough Award.

Buglewicz, who has a background in sales and engineering, said it’s an exciting and rewarding time to be in the industry.

“There’s always a new challenge and we’re always trying to solve problems for our customers,” he said. “It’s extremely satisfying to build a solution and witness it working for our customers.”

Buglewicz said the business’ success is due to a dedicated team of professionals, as well as a valuable group of local investors.

During the pandemic, the business —

which was deemed essential — worked with the Nebraska Innovation Studio at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to provide personal protective equipment to frontline workers. In total, CapStone Technologies utilized its 3D printing capabilities to donate more than 10,000 face masks and shields.

As for the future, the business has a goal to continue to grow and expand on solutions to further benefit customers.

“We are very proud that more than 75% of our business growth is the result of repeat business and client referrals,” he said. “Our customers continue to have faith in us and grow right along with us.”

Knowing customer base makes finding the right retail space easier

by Jasmine Heimgartner

The world of retail is evolving but locally remains steady, albeit with many bumps in the road. In many cases, technology has made it easier for certain types of retail services to gain a significant online presence. Even so, those and many others can still benefit from having brick and mortar retail space. Finding the right one involves many considerations but starts with having a good grasp on the company’s customer base.

“First and foremost is understanding who the customer is and what is important to you as a retailer,” said Jared Sullivan, associate broker at The Lerner Co. “If Sullivan you are a business, such as a salon, it may not be as critical to have that Main Street location as it is for a coffee shop that has more convenience-based customers and will make the turns to get there. Once you understand the product and who the customer is, it makes it easier to decide where to go that makes the best sense.”

However, some businesses may have services that people are willing to go off the beaten path to find.

“Every business benefits from visibility and from being easy to locate,” said Cindi Incontro, vice president of Colliers International Omaha. “There is a reason people pay more to be in well-known and established areas. You should never feel like you have to pay more than your business can afford for a great location but be very aware of what your customers will have to do to find you and that it is a pleasant place to do business.”

Before looking at any location, having a set budget will ease the process. For convenience businesses, pushing toward the high end of the budget to get a well-located spot is often worth it in the long run.

“The benefits of the higher cost of real estate when it comes to access and visibility are worth it,” said Brian Farrell, retail broker at Investors Realty. “If you are a destination, you can save money on overhead and direct it to marketing. Pinching pennies on the location and interior finish will cost you in the long run. You are better off looking for the

correct demographic, access, visibility and tenant mix for your business than shopping on price. The increase your business will see due to correct positioning should more than cover a higher price tag.”

Demographics, traffic patterns, accessibility, visibility, market saturation, market coverage, cost, tenant mix and nearest competition should play a role when choosing a

Incontro Farrell location, as well as the landlord.

“A great landlord can be very important to the success of your lease,” Incontro said.

“In a lot of cases, a local landlord is more involved in retail property and how it is run than a large out-of-state entity. Ask if you can meet with the landlord before leasing space so they know who you are and to help you better understand their expectations from you.”

Even if the space seems perfect, the lease may not be. A lease proposal from a broker is a non-binding document, so every word should be read before anything is signed. For first-time lessees, the world of commercial leasing is quite different from residential.

“Whenever you are looking at a retail property, it is typically a triple net lease,” Sullivan said. “On top of the base rent there are operating expenses, including taxes, insurance and maintenance. Each tenant pays a share based on what they are leasing. Make sure you are budgeting that second in number and not just the base rent.”

Like with many other aspects of running a business, sometimes getting help along the way is the best alternative.

“Always find broker representation who specializes in the sector you are looking at,” Farrell said. “It does not cost a business money, and the benefits of leveraging the knowledge of someone who has been through the process countless times and knows the market and landlords is significant.”

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Influencers, retro gaming enthusiasts drive demand for Laser Bear Industries Continued from page 1. of new products.”

Last month, the duo noted they had purhigher detail and stronger prints. We are looking Via Laser Bear Industries, all of its products chased sufficient supplies to produce 2,600 at laser cutters now that we have the space for are open and final design files are shared pub- face shields. a commercial-grade machine, which will fulfill licly on Thingiverse.com.

“We’re somewhere right around 2,000 doone of our earliest goals “In the first two nated,” Collins said. “We had a couple schools … we also hired an Laser Bear Industries months we saw sig- pick up more right before the semester started.” additional employee, Services: 3D design and production of nificant downturn,” The duo also produced other types of perparts for retro gaming systems; open full time.”

Collins said, referenc- sonal protective equipment; while it was deemed Fittingly with its designs ing the onset of the the printed parts may not be “suitable” for niche, the “laser” and Founded: January 2019, by Gregory pandemic. “It was at masks, Laser Bear produced 1,000 “ear savers.” “bear” in the compa- Collins and Mike Goble as an LLC that point, Mike and I “[They] relieve the pressure of wearing a ny’s name pays homage Website: laserbear.net decided to transition mask on the back side of the ears,” Collins said. to Shardik, a cyborg half of our equipment “Very nice for long stretches of mask-wearing.” bear that is fought by the protagonists featured in to the production of face shields. It’s been very The heart of the business has also been Stephen King’s fantasy series, The Dark Tower. nice to use our position to help the community renewed, two months into the post-pandemic Since King’s books first debuted in the 1980s, stay safe.” downturn. it has spawned tie-in books, a film, comics and Within a week of starting production, Laser “We began to see a sharp rise in sales again,” games.

Bear had crafted 200-plus face shields for four Collins said. “My best guess to the reason for “I started experimenting with 3D printing in health care facilities. that is that people were stuck inside and needed 2016,” Collins recalled. “I enjoyed the process, but quickly lost interest due to not having a purpose for the technology, and the novelty of Continued from page 1.

Avenue Scholars and the Metro Omaha Builders printing trinkets for myself quickly wore off.”

Around the same time, Collins re-discov- and its four employees aim to more effectively Association.

Bowder and Grace said the program featell the story. ered the retro gaming hobby. tures strengthening the Program facilitator “With that, I found a purpose for the techhigh school industrial nology, creating modifications for old consoles Mark Bowder, a retired Builders of the Future technology instructor to replace parts that just can’t be found new,” industrial technology Phone: 402-758-9500 with an emphasis on instructor who taught Address: 14440 F St., Suite 117, Omaha he said. how skills taught can In fact, there is a whole community of con- 10 years at Burke High 68137 be applied to the needs sole “modders;” the founders noted that they School and 17 at Bryan Services: nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation of the building trades. reacted very well to initial design of parts for High School before founded to promote the building trades to The teachers spend 10 retiring in 2015, said a youth through classroom and hands-on retro game modification. days or 80 hours of “After running print services in my base- recent addition to the experiences, plus in-service training to high class instruction at Metment for about three years, the market was Builders of the Future school industrial technology instructors ropolitan Community still there for expansion, three solid years of program is “training the Founded: 1993 by Steve Skidmore & Ted Grace College’s Fort Omaha selling products faster than we could make teachers.”

Campus. The classes, Bowder, a north- Employees: 4 them showed that it was something that could offered during summer be pushed further,” Collins said. “We’ve now east Nebraska native One-year goal: Participation by 30 schools months, result in the expanded into a larger space and hired on a with an industrial ed- and 500 industrial technology students. participating teachers full-time position and a part-time position to ucation degree from Industry outlook: Construction trades such being compensated for Wayne State College, as carpentry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC keep up with demand.” their attendance.

Up until March, its expanded reach — said the university installation pay well and do not require the For example, selling samples to YouTubers and bloggers to training programs of- level of education debt of four-year college Grace said one teacher ten don’t offer specifics programs, but often remain overlooked review — was paying off. with six years of class“All of our marketing is done through social needed to effectively when career decisions are made. room experience had media presence, and the open design licensing teach students in the Website: www.thebuilderfoundation.org never hung a door, done we provide on our products,” Collins said. “Our construction trades.

Therefore, Builders of the Future serves to shingling, followed an electrical plan, or ran an clients are in a niche group of console modders that want the absolute best out of their consoles. fulfill the skilled labor gap between jobs and the Autocad program.

MCC representatives Ray Wilson, Bill This group stands behind the creators in the dire need of skilled workers. The organization community to support the future development partners with Metropolitan Community College, Sauter and Dr. Nate Barry have designed the

projects to keep themselves busy.”

Getting a shop was the founders’ biggest goal for 2020.

“And we hit that faster than expected,” Collins said, as he pivoted to what’s next on the wish list: “To hire an additional full-time employee and get a laser cutter that actually meets our needs.”

In some respects, the latter objective represents the business coming full circle.

“Laser Bear Industries was originally going to be a joint venture with Mike and I on laser cutting and engraving,” Collins said.

“That failed to really take off when the machine we invested in was not able to do the tasks we wanted.”

The Laser Bear name stuck, even though it may not outright indicate the transition to 3D printing as the company’s main focus.

Builders of the Future highlight construction trades to teachers, students curriculum to enable the high school instructors to experience opportunities where skills can be applied to their individual classroom teaching.

“They gain confidence from learning to work a saw and measuring or laying out a wall,” Grace said.

For Bowder, one of the most important outcomes is the application of the instruction to the classroom and the construction projects produced.

“If a shed is built, 90% of the value of it when it is sold goes back to the school,” he said.

“The other 10% goes to us for the construction scholarship fund at Metro.”

Much of the success of this program is attributed to the Builders of the Future’s committee members, teachers that promote the industrial technology trades, and builders and mentors who give of their time and resources.

Among the firms donating materials are Andersen Windows & Doors, AAA Building Components, Builders Supply Co., Christensen Lumber Co., Millard Lumber, Taylor Made Home Solutions, James Hardie Industries, Ready Mixed Concrete, and ABC Supply Co. Bowder and Grace said the partnership with MCC has worked so well that plans are in motion to expand the program into two or Continued on page 12.

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COVID-19 is causing workers to reassess career choices

by Geoff Baker

A layoff during a pandemic was something Alissa Berry was determined to turn into a positive.

After more than 20 years in senior manager and director positions for mainly big technology firms, an unemployed Berry in April suddenly had loads of free time to reassess her career.

Careers For two months, she analyzed what she was passionate about before landing at a beverage company with fewer than 500 employees.

“The biggest thing I did was that I allowed myself to take the time to really sit down and reflect,” she said. “For me, it was really reevaluating what I loved and the values I was looking for in a company.

What was it throughout my career that made me happy? And then leverage that to make the biggest impact in my next

opportunity.”

She loved coaching and helping younger colleagues develop their talents. And she wanted a broader impact across all sectors of a company, which isn’t always possible in larger firms.

A month into her new job as a director of supply chain operations, she’s energized about an “exciting and refreshing opportunity” she admittedly wouldn’t have otherwise pursued.

She’s not alone. Layoffs, furloughs and reduced hours for millions during the pandemic has forced a reckoning among workers on why they do what they do.

A growing number, forced outside comfort zones, have changed jobs or careers and even returned to school in pursuit of dreams long contemplated.

There’s no immediate data on how many workers have switched careers

during the pandemic; the rate of career swaps declined during the last recession and prior ones. But there’s evidence that, unlike those recessions, entire sectors of jobs — especially lower-wage ones — might be lost for good to the pandemic given the shift toward people working from home.

The added trauma of the pandemic is also unprecedented and causing people to reevaluate the meaning of their jobs.

“The pandemic just kind of exacerbates all of those things that don’t work,” said Shian Chuan, a Seattle-based leadership coach and consultant for local, national and global clients. “Whether it’s your work-life balance, or career choices or lack of career progression, they’re all from habits and decisions that piled up. The pandemic has a way of magnifying things that need to be looked at and changed.”

How’s the RV business? ‘From completely dead to crazy busy’

by Colleen Schrappen

Kacey Marner calls her family’s recreational vehicle her part-time job. The stay-at-home mom of four puts in hours on upkeep: tightening loose cabinet doors, washing windows and vacTrends uuming upholstery.

She also juggles the calendar of renters who tap the online marketplace Outdoorsy to reserve the Marners’ 32-foot motorhome.

“It hasn’t sat still very long,” said Marner, who lives in north St. Louis County.

It’s a good time to be in the RV business. Campers and mobile homes have become more appealing during the coronavirus pandemic, when flying, staying at a hotel and even eating out can induce anxiety. Competition for recreational dollars, such as cruises and resorts, has all but evaporated. And RV dealers expect virtual schooling and work-from-home flexibility to keep families on the road beyond Labor Day. The Marners make about $200 a night, and did 50 rentals this summer before their own big trip: a 6,000-mile sojourn through the Rockies and along the West Coast.

But rentals are just part of the RV boom this year.

“The lot is the emptiest it’s been in 20 or 30 years,” said M.B. Thomas RV Sales co-owner Lonnie Hall, who has worked at the Lemay dealership since 1967.

They typically have 80 vehicles for sale, but were down to 11 this month. Their 32 rental units have been in constant rotation to families no longer tethered to home

by Little League games or dance recitals.

The RVs are on and off the lot before the engines get cold, said Hall, whether they are $9,500 foldout trailers built for two or souped-up motorcoaches that top six figures.

“No matter what, we’ve got something you can afford,” he said.

Or at least he will, when production catches up. Delivery lags orders by up to two months.

Byerly RV in Eureka is more than double the size of M.B. Thomas, but its lot looks much the same: mostly bare.

“We went from completely dead to

crazy busy in May,” said assistant sales manager Dave Hubatka.

The company, founded in Kirkwood in 1948, had three record months in a row, with August shaping up to be the fourth.

“We sold out of everything under $20,000 and have been trying to catch up ever since,” said Hubatka, who scrambled in May to bring back 15 staffers who had been furloughed.

More first-timers For RVers, social distancing is not a new concept. The first recreational vehicles debuted in 1910, just two years after Ford’s Model T. Shipments of RVs nearly tripled in the decade after the Great Recession before flattening out last year, according to the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association.

The sharp coronavirus slide quickly rebounded to surpass sale and rental high marks. More RVs were shipped to dealers in July than any month in the past 40 years.

Outdoorsy and its competitor, RVshare, both reported booking three times the trips they did last year in just the first half of 2020.

Skyrocketing business isn’t the only change, said Jon Gray, the CEO of Ohiobased RVshare. This summer’s renters are different, too.

More people are first-timers, and many are waiting until the last minute to book. Trips are longer. The peak season is extending into the fall. And travelers are looking for a change-of-scenery “drive-to” rather than a “bucket-list trip,” as Gray calls them.

A drive-to might be a day’s ride to a state park or a campground a few hours away — rather than an odyssey to Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite or the Grand Canyon, still the top destinations for RVers.

“Even on short trips, it’s a different way to see the world,” said Gray.

For an owner, an RV can pay for itself through rentals. The average owner who lists on RVshare gets 15 to 20 bookings per year. Rental prices range from $50 a night for popup campers to $1,000 for luxury motorhomes.

Chris VandeLinde of O’Fallon, Illinois, owns a mid-range RV, an “Acura-level”

Thor Four Winds Class C, which runs about $110,000 and sleeps eight to 10.

Until he bought one two years ago, he had never been in a recreational vehicle.

But his kids were getting older. The number of summers he’d have left to show them the country was dwindling.

In May 2018, the family headed north, to Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park and Lake Itaska, the source of the Mississippi River. Last year, it was Niagara Falls and a baseball stadium tour. Then they listed the vehicle for the rest of the summer, starting at $200 a day.

This spring, everything went topsy-turvy. The VandeLindes canceled their own annual trip and lost all their bookings.

Then, by May, 90% of their available dates had been snapped up. Would-be renters were trying to elbow in midweek trips.

Handing off the RV brings an extra benefit, VandeLinde said: “Our family really enjoys meeting people and hearing about their lives.”

Inside the Thor, the family keeps a guestbook. They encourage their renters to log stories from the road.

One of the first trips post-shutdown was booked by Brian Dondanville, who grew up in Springfield, Illinois, and now lives in Chicago.

Dondanville, 32, spotted the Thor on Outdoorsy in early May. His father had just died from Lou Gehrig’s disease, and his family couldn’t hold the funeral they knew he deserved because of the pandemic.

“We thought, what would Dad have wanted us to do?” said Dondanville, the oldest of four sons. He’d want them to take one last spring break, they decided.

His mother and father loved vacationing in Florida when the boys were young, a tradition they continued as empty-nesters.

On a farewell tour of sorts, the family put 2,000 miles on the motorhome, picking up brothers on their way south. They boated, relaxed and swapped stories about their dad.

“It’s such a great way to see the country and not make it about the destination,” said Dondanville. “It was perfect.” ©2020 St. Louis Post-Dispatch Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

Scott Cresswell, 44, of Seattle, said losing his logistics management job to pandemic cutbacks in April after 20 years with the Enterprise car rental chain made him ponder a new career.

“They told me they wouldn’t have any need for my position for possibly years to come,” said Cresswell, who’d overseen deployment of Enterprise vehicles across three company departments until demand evaporated with few people traveling.

He’d previously contemplated switching careers from the only one he’d known since graduating from Washington State University. But he’d never taken steps.

“You get comfortable at a place,” Cresswell said. “I don’t know if I’d have ever been pushed like now. I do think this has probably pushed me to a place outside my comfort zone that I would not have been had I just continued on. The unknown is scary. But now, you can’t avoid the unknown anymore.”

He’d like to apply his logistics experience — perhaps at a company like Amazon — but is open to a career as a project manager, business analyst or something else new.

“I’m hoping I can find something better than I had before,” he said. “Maybe this is an opportunity to actually enhance my life.”

He’s had some interviews and more upcoming. If nothing that “pays well” and is “rewarding” materializes, he has a Plan B. While his wife has kept working, Cresswell has home-schooled their sons, Grayson, 10, and Reed, 6. It has made him think about returning to school to become a teacher.

“It’s something that’s always appealed to me,” he said. “Especially now, working with the kids and the virtual stuff. I enjoy helping the kids learn.”

Ryan Davis, executive director of Seattle Jobs Initiative, a nonprofit with programs to prepare people for living-wage careers, said studies suggest the pandemic is accelerating a “fourth industrial revolution” where brick-and-mortar industry jobs simply vanish. Davis has seen an uptick in interest from hotel, restaurant and retail workers and front desk employees in office buildings wanting to shift careers out of fear “the virtualization of work” means their former jobs are not coming back.

“I think the unemployment numbers and the disruption we’ve seen is not something we’ve been through before,” he said.

He expects some workers will shift toward in-demand fields like health care.

For instance, he’s met with owners of assisted-living facilities in need of workers with skills similar to hotel staffers, or department store employees with customer service experience.

“There are facilities like senior communities where somebody with a hospitality background would be a great fit,” he said. “Or, more clinical settings where that customer service background is really essential and you can just add some specific health care training and have somebody who’s a really great employee.”

Seattle Jobs Initiative is exploring how to provide greater access to digital training so workers with transferable skills can make an easier leap into the technology Continued on next page.

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US job growth slows further in August. What will hiring look like in fall?

by Don Lee

What began as a hopeful summer of rapid recovery in jobs has turned more sobering: Employers pulled back on hiring in August, converted more furloughs into permanent layoffs and braced for hard times ahead.

Economy After an unexpectedly strong rebound of almost 5 million jobs in June, payroll gains slowed to 1.7 million in July and weakened further last month, to 1.4 million, the government said Friday.

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While the latest increase was bigger than many analysts expected, the August job numbers were inflated by the addition of about a quarter-million temporary census workers. And the economy is still 11.5 million jobs short of where it was before the pandemic as unemployed workers struggle with lost income, a drastic cutback in federal help and continuing costs for housing, food, and other everyday expenses.

The U.S. unemployment rate fell in August to 8.4%, from 10.2% in July and ELEMENTAL RECOMPOSITION

a post-Great Depression record of 14.7% in April, but those numbers don’t include millions of people who have dropped out of the labor force or an under-count of the unemployed due to survey measurement anomalies acknowledged by government statisticians.

California’s jobs report for August will be released in two weeks.

The softer jobs market in August offered new evidence that the economic

recovery is losing steam after picking up in May when many businesses reopened.

More recently, COVID-19 has been surging in parts of the country previously little affected by the pandemic.

Some economists believe regaining momentum on jobs will be harder in coming months.

“Right now, we’re at a bit of an inflection point,” said Erica Groshen, former Continued on next page.

COVID-19 is causing workers to reassess career choices Continued from preceding page. industry, Davis said.

The types of jobs pursued aren’t necessarily entry level. In fact, “they could be for people who have gotten that entry-level job already — maybe even that first promotion — but weren’t really deep in that career pathway yet.”

Leadership coach Chuan said reevaluation of work and life choices during the pandemic isn’t limited to those in mid- to latter-career stages. She’s seen younger workers wrestling with the same existential issues.

Two clients, Eric and Bria Brown of Virginia, aged 29 and 28, are returning to school to pursue more impactful careers.

Bria Brown worked in marketing for an orthopedic practice before being recently furloughed. She’ll soon attend virtual classes in psychology at the University of Maryland.

“Over the years, ever since high school, people have told me I should work in health care, or counseling,” she said, adding she listens well to others. “Looking within truly made me think about how I could make a difference in my career.

When you’re working at everything at a fast pace, you’re not really taking the time to think about what you’re doing.”

The couple, who are Black, say the George Floyd killing by Minneapolis police and ensuing protests inspired them to want to make a greater societal impact.

Eric Brown has spent seven years as a technologist, but — emboldened by his wife’s decision to return to school — will now seek a graduate degree in programming education virtually at Harvard while continuing to work.

His goal is leveraging technology to “empower students” through immersive and nontraditional teaching methods — citing virtual classrooms as one example of tech as an education disrupter.

“I didn’t really think of it when COVID first started,” he said. “But after seeing Bria go through that self-reflection, working with Shian (Chuan) … I asked myself: ‘What steps are you going to take to get closer to that person you see yourself to be?’”

Chuan said the pandemic created “a lot of positive change” for workers willing to confront fears. She said some worry their goals are unattainable, or that the money won’t be there, and settle for status quo at the expense of personal fulfillment.

“It often takes people stepping out of that fear zone, that survival zone, to even explore that,” she said.

A 29-year-old Seattle-based teaching assistant at a K-8 school said he’s grappled with leaving his modest paying job. He

said he’s fed up with virtual instruction, disrupted curricula and the prospect of eventually returning to classrooms and the risk of COVID-19 infection. But he’d avoided taking steps to switch careers; worried about losing health benefits during a pandemic.

“The pandemic has required people to do a lot of soul-searching,” he said, not wanting to be identified because he still works at the school. “I’ve heard the expression, ‘Well, if you’re not going to do something in quarantine, you’re never going to do it’ used a lot. It’s made people look in the mirror and reevaluate.”

He’s since completed a real estate course and plans to leave his teaching job to pursue that full-time once he passes the certification test.

Seattle-based career coach Laura Close said she’s received a “nonstop barrage” of pandemic calls from working mothers contemplating turning down promotions, modifying careers or abandoning jobs to cater to family. But they’re doing so more from necessity, with children now learning from home.

Close understands their sentiment, sensing what she thinks is a recent shift by employers toward those working from home with children. Where it used to be “cute” for children to interrupt Zoom calls, she said, companies now tolerate it less as the novelty of virtual meetings has worn off.

Nonetheless, like with all her clients, she’ll warn mothers of fierce job competition amid pandemic layoffs. And she’ll challenge their assumptions with facts, wanting them to be certain about their motivations for change.

“I preach pragmatism,” Close said.

“It’s an economic system. It isn’t Disneyland. We go through a careful assessment — what are the implications of the choice that you’re exploring?”

But for those already jobless, such concerns are largely moot.

Berry, the new beverage company director, said a layoff much earlier in her career was more traumatic than the one in April. That’s partly, she said, because she’d been around enough to know this pandemic layoff, while jarring, brought her an opportunity she would never have had.

“This time, I took it and made sure I framed it in a very positive way,” Berry said. “I asked myself how I could take this as a gift, look at it optimistically, and ask myself what I want to do going forward.

And define my purpose.” ©2020 The Seattle Times Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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US job growth slows further in August. What will hiring look like in fall?

Continued from preceding page. commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which produces the jobs report.

“We’re turning from the very rapid, easy recall of workers to moving workers into new jobs that are needed now, and to the shakeout that is coming from all of the damage that has been done.”

That damage includes business closures, consolidations and other cost-cutting moves that are common in recessionary times. “It’s tough, a big pill to swallow,” said John Neiman, director of operations at Southern California Messengers, which is closing eight out of 13 delivery centers in early October.

Uncertainty is heightened by the continuing medical crisis and the looming presidential election.

President Trump, who earlier focused on what he claimed was unprecedented economic progress, has now shifted emphasis to trying to blame Democrats and by extension his opponent, Joe Biden, for violence that’s accompanied protests against racism in various cities. The monthly jobs and unemployment figures are considered one of the most important economic indicators, and there is one more report before election day on Nov. 3.

Other labor market data suggest that the slowdown in job growth is likely to continue in September. The Federal Reserve, in a report summarizing U.S. economic activity, said hiring had generally turned softer in recent weeks.

For the western region including California, the Fed said: “Employment levels increased marginally on net, but many employers curtailed hiring efforts to control costs in the challenging economic environment.”

California’s labor market recovery from the pandemic has lagged in part be-

cause of its heavy reliance on tourism and entertainment. Through August, there’s been almost no recovery in the motion pictures and recording industries, which are concentrated in California.

The state’s jobless rate was 13.3% in July, the sixth highest in the nation, and the unemployment picture has worsened lately. Unlike in most other states, new applications for jobless benefits in California rose again recently, to 236,874 claimants, accounting for more than one-fourth of the U.S. total.

“The very high claims in California reflect an economy that has stalled and even gone backward during the renewed lockdowns,” said Michael Bernick, former director of California’s Employment Development Department.

Mary Daly, president of the Fed’s San Francisco-based region, said that what happens with employment from here on will be dictated by the path of the virus.

“Until we’re past COVID, we’ll likely be in a place of fits and starts where we get a little bit of growth and then of course we have to shelter in place in some things or close particular parts of the economy again,” she told reporters.

With many schools holding classes remotely this fall, employers are finding it harder to bring on some new hires even as they grapple with how to provide flexibility to their existing workers who have children at home.

The Fed said agricultural employers in California are struggling with a “dwindling availability of immigrant workers,” and some manufacturers in the Midwest, while stepping up hiring recently, reported that they had little choice “because of elevated rates of absenteeism as workers with a positive COVID test or potential exposure had to quarantine.” Overall, manufacturing

payrolls changed little last month.

In August, more than 5 million persons not in the labor force were prevented from looking for work due to the pandemic, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics report.

Nick Bunker, an economist at the job postings firm Indeed, sees further challenges in the labor market recovery. Since mid-August, he said, the biggest drop-off in new job openings has been concentrated in low-wage sectors like retail and hospitality. Those jobs were the hardest hit by the pandemic. But with many of those furloughed workers already recalled, additional job growth will be harder to come by.

Restaurants and drinking establishments added 134,000 jobs in August, just a quarter of the gains in July and still 2.5 million jobs below February levels.

Retailers bucked the slowdown trend, adding about 250,000 jobs last month, slightly more than in July and the most of any major private industry grouping.

Economists worry, however, that hiring at stores and other businesses will weaken in the fall as budget-strapped states cut staffing and consumers pull back on spending, without additional fiscal support for the unemployed and local governments.

Separate Census Bureau data measuring the pandemic’s impact shows a growing number of households struggling financially and with basic needs such as food.

Two-thirds of adults in the Los Angeles metro area reported loss of employment income near the end of July, up from 58.4% in late April and early May. That compares

SUPER CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS

Builders of the Future highlight construction trades

Continued from page 9. three schools in Northeast Community College’s territory.

At Bennington High School, instructor Larry Klaus had students plan and construct a $40,000 utility shed for use by district physical plant staff. The students worked on the project for the entire school year. At Springfield-Platteview, which has participated in Builders of the Future for the past five years, first-year students have built an 8-by-10-foot shed, designed and attached two corn silos, built a one-car garage, and also designed and built a two-car storage structure.

Grace, a ‘65 graduate of Omaha South High School who worked his way up through the ranks with on-site training in carpentry and framing before starting his own homebuilding firm, said a Builders of the Future instructor at Boys Town has found the hands-on construction training offered teaches a work ethic that follows students across most areas of the curriculum.

Bowder said he’s hopeful that Millard Public Schools will join Builders of the Future as its curriculum is updated. Ralston Public Schools is expected to join up this spring.

“DC West has 12 students enrolled in their advanced class and a waiting list of students to start,” he said.

“We’re finding that classes building a school project has the most merit because other kids see what’s being done and it’s a good promotion for

our program,” Bowder added.

Builders of the Future’s current budget trains 20 dual enrollment students who can receive college credit through MCC. Funds have also been raised from the business community to finance 12 industrial tech teachers in the Train the Trainers summer program. In addition, 20 $1,500 to $2,000 scholarships are provided by MCC. Community resource speakers are also used to enrich instruction. One example is retired city of Omaha building codes administrator Jay Davis, who has talked about the reasons for changes in codes and enforcement issues.

Students are given tips on how to prepare for required testing.

Bowder said one of the most significant challenges to the future of the program is the turnover of trained teachers, whether it be for retirement or promotion to non-teaching assignments such as counseling or administrative positions.

The Builders of the Future program was founded in 1993 by Grace and Steve Skidmore.

Called the Playhouse Project, it was administered through MOBA. Builders provided a playhouse and the sales and proceeds were allocated towards scholarships. MOBA members provided materials for the playhouses.

The name was changed to Builders of the Future two years later and in 2001 The Builders Foundation was formed as a 501(c)3 nonprofit.

with 51.1% nationally in late July who experienced such income shortfalls.

One bright spot in the economy has been the strong housing market. Demand and prices have surged this summer, thanks in large part to record low mortgage rates.

Residential construction has recovered more than 80% of jobs lost earlier this year.

But the housing growth, while providing a lift to the overall economy, is largely benefiting higher income households.

“It’s one of the main bad things about this pandemic — it’s reinforcing the disparity,” said Richard K. Green, a public policy professor and real estate expert at USC. For many small businesses, the next few months will be crucial.

Last month Scarborough Farms, an Oxnard grower of lettuce and other specialty greens for restaurants and markets, gave notice to the state that it would close permanently Aug. 16 and lay off 101 workers. The family business had used up all of its federal money from the Paycheck Protection Program and did what it could to shave costs, including reducing shifts at its warehouse cooler.

But today Scarborough is still in business. Jeff Stein, an employee and spokesman for the farm, said that Scarborough’s customers have been so supportive that the owners decided to stick it out.

“If everything stays the same, we can make it, but can also tip over,” Stein said.

“We’re on the cliff.” ©2020 Los Angeles Times Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Midlands Business Journal • SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • LEGAL NOTICES MBJ legal notice instructions The following are some guidelines to consider when posting legal notices with the Midlands Business Journal: 1. Submit a written notice in either Microsoft Word or as a PDF document to the Legal Department at legals@mbj.com, fax to 402-758-9315 or mail: 1324 S. 119th St. Omaha, NE 68144.

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Payment options are cash or check.

3. Deadline is noon Tuesday for a notice to start publishing that Friday.

4. All costs include fees to file the notice with the Secretary of State and/or any appropriate courts.

5. You will receive a paid invoice copy the first week it runs and a copy of the affidavit filed with the courts the last week.

JODIE MCGILL, Attorney MCGILL LAW, P.C., L.L.O. 1411 N. 72nd St. Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF OFFROAD FIASCO, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has formed a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, as follows: The name of the company is Offroad Fiasco, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 7915 Harney Street, Omaha, NE 68144 and the initial registered agent is Jodie McGill of McGill Law, 1411 N. 72 St, Omaha, NE 68114. The company is organized to engage in and do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business, other than banking and insurance, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of Nebraska. The limited liability company commenced existence on the filing and recording of its Statement of Qualification with the Secretary of State on August 14, 2020 and shall have a perpetual period of duration from the date the Certificate was filed with the Secretary of State. Management of the Company shall be vested in its members in proportion to their contribution to the capital of the company, as adjusted from time to time, to reflect additional contributions or withdrawals by the members.

First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that O’Leary Therapy Services, L.L.C., has been organized as a professional limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The designated office of the Company is 638 N. 109th Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The registered agent of the Company is Erin Woolman, 638 N. 109th Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Company's members, managers, professional employees and agents are licensed or otherwise legally authorized to render services related to the providing of mental health services in this state. The Company was formed on August 17, 2020.

First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

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 LINE PARTNERS LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that LINE Partners LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 13340 California Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Thomas Joseph Twit, 13340 California Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The limited liability company commenced business on August 19, 2020.

First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF THE SNAKE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Snake, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 8310 North 216th Street, P.O. Box 217, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on August 18, 2020.

First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

Dennis P. Lee, Attorney LEE LAW OFFICE 2433 South 130th Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68144 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska PR20-1199 Estate of JAMES J. SIMPSON, Decedent Notice is hereby given that on August 11th, 2020, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Testacy of the Estate of James J. Simpson and that one of his surviving children was appointed as the Personal Representative of this Estate: Laura Warren, 3540 S. 104th Street, Omaha NE 68124.

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 October 28, 2020 or be forever barred.

CARROL L. MILLS Registrar First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020 AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), JEFFERY L HOFFMAN You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 05/18/2020 on Case Number CI20-9469, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $416.64, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.

You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 10/11/2020 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly.

CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SEAL TEAM, LLC. Notice is hereby given that SEAL TEAM, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the designated and registered office of the company is 2609 Victoria Ave, Bellevue, NE 68005. The general nature of the business to be transacted by the company is any lawful business which may be carried on by limited liability companies organized under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The company commenced on August 20th, 2020, and has perpetual duration. The manager and registered agent of the company is Jason McGee. First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020 DIANE B. METZ, Attorney 123 North 55th St. Omaha, Nebraska 68132 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR19-760 Estate of LUCILLE COCHRAN, Deceased Notice is hereby given that the Personal Representative has filed a final account and report of administration and a formal closing petition for complete settlement after informal state intestate proceedings of said deceased, for determination of heirship; and a petition for determination of inheritance tax; which have been set for hearing in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska located at the Hall of Justice, 17th and Farnam Streets, Omaha, Nebraska on October 14th, 2020 at 2:00 o'clock p.m., CR31.

CARROL L. MILLS Registar First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

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CAMERON M. RIECKE, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF STL BOAT TRAILERS, 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 STL Boat Trailers, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 648 A Road, Dodge, NE 68633. The name and address of the registered agent and office is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business is any or all lawful business. The company commenced existence on August 18, 2020 and shall have a perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF RESOLVE HYPNOSIS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Resolve Hypnosis, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 3036 South 101st 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 August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

Jeffrey T. Palzer, Attorney KELLOGG & PALZER, P.C. 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6 Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2647 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Company is COLLECTIVE ACCESSION INVESTMENTS, LLC. 2. The street address of the initial designated office is 2423 Pinkney Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68111. The registered agent is Jeffrey T. Palzer and the Registered Agent's address is 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6, Omaha, Nebraska, 68154.

3. The general nature of the Company is holding company.

4. The Company commenced on July 29, 2020, 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 August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

FITZGERALD, SCHORR, BARMETTLER & BRENNAN, P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 200 Regency One, 10050 Regency Circle Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3794 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION BIG RED WASTE SOLUTIONS, 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 18058 Honeysuckle Dr., Elkhorn, NE 68022. The name, street address and mailing address of the initial agent for service of process of the Company are Mark W. Fredrickson, 18058 Honeysuckle Dr., Elkhorn, NE 68022. Dated this 21st of August, 2020.

First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

CHARLES E. DORWART, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney Massih Law, LLC 226 N. 114th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that B & Q FARM PROPERTIES, L.L.C. has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its registered office located at 12108 Iva Street, Gretna, NE 68028. The general nature of the business is to transact all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under the Nebraska law. The company was organized on August 26, 2020 and shall have a perpetual existence. Its purpose is to own, manage and invest in real estate sales, investment and management of properties.

The affairs of the company are to be conducted by Member Managers as designated in the operating agreement.

Deborah A. Quade, Member Manager By: Charles E. Dorwart, Attorney First publication September 4 2020, final September 18, 2020

ANDREW J. HUBER, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF CHAD SNOW DDS, 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 Chad Snow DDS, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 13808 W. Maple Road, #112, Omaha, Nebraska 68164.

The name and address of the registered agent and office is Chad Snow DDS, 15804 Cary Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68136. The general nature of the business is any or all lawful business. The company commenced existence on December 7, 2017 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 August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

MATTHEW T. PAYNE, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF EDIE FINANCIAL, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Edie Financial, LLC 1. The name of the limited liability company is Edie Financial, LLC 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 15808 West Dodge Road, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68118, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Nathaniel E. Edie, 15808 West Dodge Road, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68118.

First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Kush Masonry, L.L.C. (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the Company is 12720 Southdale Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68137.

The registered agent of the Company is Adam Kush, 12720 Southdale Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. The Company was formed on August 21, 2020.

First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Inconspicuous Spiritual Gangster LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 6015 Windhaven Drive, Lincoln, NE 68512 . The initial agent for service of process of the Company is USCA, Inc. 1603 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68102.

First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LLC Notice is hereby given that JKA CONSTRUCTION, LLC (the "Company") has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office address of the Company is 8184 Willit Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. The Registered Agent of the Company is Zachary Ahlf, 11590 West Dodge Road, Suite 1, Omaha, NE 68154.

First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Nelson International Services, Inc., whose registered agent is Eric Nelson and registered office is 2505 Campanile Road, Waterloo, Nebraska 68069, was formed on August 28, 2020 to engage in any lawful business.

The corporation has authorized 10,000 shares of capital stock. The name and address of the incorporator is Thomas E. Whitmore, 7602 Pacific St., Ste. 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020

JEFFREY T. PALZER, Attorney KELLOGG & PALZER, P.C. 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6 Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2647 NOTICE OF NON-PROFIT INCORPORATION 1. The name of the non-profit corporation is PULLING GUARD KENNELS, INC. 2. The registered office of the Corporation is 19091 U Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68135. The registered agent at that office is Heidi M. Johnson.

3. The corporation is a public benefit corporation and the general nature of the corporation is to provide service and companion dogs for Veterans.

4. The corporation commenced on August 12, 2020, and shall have perpetual existence. The name and address of the incorporator is Heidi M. Johnson, 19091 U Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68135.

5. The corporation will not have members.

First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Deremer Sportswear, 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 3740 South 132nd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are John G. Deremer, 3740 South 132nd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68144.

First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020

JODIE MCGILL, Attorney MCGILL LAW, P.C., L.L.O. 1411 N. 72nd St. Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION TRANSFORM FITNESS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has formed a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, as follows: The name of the company is Transform Fitness, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 2319 N. 188th Terrace, Omaha, NE 68022 and the initial registered agent is Jodie McGill, 1411 N. 72 St, Omaha, NE 68114. The company is organized to engage in and do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business, other than banking and insurance, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of Nebraska. The limited liability company commenced existence on the filing and recording of its Statement of Qualification with the Secretary of State on August 5, 2020 and shall have a perpetual period of duration from the date the Certificate was filed with the Secretary of State. Management of the Company shall be vested in its members in proportion to their contribution to the capital of the company, as adjusted from time to time, to reflect additional contributions or withdrawals by the members.

First publication September 4 2020, final September 18, 2020

MATTHEW T. PAYNE, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF FKLJ VENTURES, LLC Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, the Certificate of Organization of FKLJ VENTURES, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”) has been amended to change the name of the Company to KJ CROSSROADS VENTURE, LLC. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nebraska on February 12, 2020. In all other respects, the Certificate of Organization remains unchanged.

First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney MOYLAN LAW, LLC 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF FIDELIS CONSORTIO, LLC The name of the Company is Fidelis Consortio, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company. The initial registered agent is Sean Moylan located at 1010 S. 120th Street, Suite #320, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The initial designated office of the Company is located at 19618 Franklin Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. This limited liability company commenced business on August 24, 2020.

First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney MOYLAN LAW, LLC 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ACCRETION, LLC The name of the Company is Accretion, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company. The initial registered agent is Sean Moylan located at 1010 S. 120th Street, Suite #320, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The initial designated office of the Company is located at 10618 S. 188th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68136. This limited liability company commenced business on August 24, 2020.

First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 N O T I C E O F A M E N D M E N T T O T H E A RT I C L E S O F INCORPORATION OF CONNER PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES, P.C. Notice is hereby given that the Articles of Incorporation of Conner Psychological Services, P.C. have been amended to change the office address listed in Article VI to: 8710 Frederick Street, Suite A101, Omaha, Nebraska 68124-3061. The Amendment was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on August 17, 2020, with an effective date of September 1, 2020.

First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020

SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney MOYLAN LAW, LLC 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GRITT, LLC The name of the Company is Gritt, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company. The initial registered agent is Sean Moylan located at 1010 S. 120th Street, Suite #320, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The initial designated office of the Company is located at 1412 N. 189th Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. This limited liability company commenced business on August 24, 2020.

First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given the registration with the Nebraska Secretary of state’s office of Barillense Construction, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: The name of the company is Barillense Construction, LLC. Registered agent and office of Barillense Construction, LLC is Gaspar Francisco Baltazar at 1813 Spring Street, Omaha, NE 68108. The designated address is 1813 Spring Street, Omaha, NE 68108. Initial members: Gaspar Francisco Baltazar. General nature of the business is to transact any and all lawful business for which limited liability companies are allowed by statute. The LLC was organized on July 2020 for the perpetual duration and is managed by its members.

First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020

SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney MOYLAN LAW, LLC 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JSATL, LLC The name of the Company is JSATL, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company. The initial registered agent is Sean Moylan located at 1010 S. 120th Street, Suite #320, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The initial designated office of the Company is located at 3304 S. 184th Terrace, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. This limited liability company commenced business on August 17, 2020.

First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF BRITE WATERS LIGHTING, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Brite Waters Lighting, Inc. was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska on August 24, 2020.

The Corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock. The initial registered office of the Corporation is located at 2317 Warren Dr., Plattsmouth Nebraska, 68048 and the name of the registered agent at that office is David S. Wood. The sole Incorporator of the Corporation is W. Eric Wood and the address of the incorporator is 3818 San Lorenzo Dr., Punta Gorda FL 33950. The general nature of its business is to engage in and do any lawful act concerning all lawful business other than banking or insurance, for which a corporation may be organized under the laws of Nebraska.

First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SUGGA ANN SPICE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sugga Ann Spice, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 3306 Webster Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68131. The Registered Agent of the Company is Crystal Landers, 3306 Webster Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68131.

First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SCATTERED SPHYNX, LLC Notice is hereby given that Scattered Sphynx, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under Nebraska laws, with its designated office at 4876 N 162nd St, Omaha, NE 68116. It is organized to transact any lawful business for which a Limited Liability Company may be organized under Nebraska laws and its duration is perpetual commencing from August 19, 2020. Its affairs are to be conducted by the manager Brittney Assadi.

Its registered agent is Brittney Assadi and her office is located at 4876 N 162nd St, Omaha, NE 68116.

First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LLC Notice is hereby given that JKA CONSTRUCTION, LLC (the "Company") has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office address of the Company is 8184 Willit Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. The Registered Agent of the Company is Zachary Ahlf, 11590 West Dodge Road, Suite 1, Omaha, NE 68154.

First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), JOSEPH L FULLERTON You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 06/10/2020 on Case Number CI20-10515, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $ 177.04, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 10/18/2020 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly.

CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020 AMANDA M. FORKER, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF ANNE TORCZON REAL ESTATE, PC Notice is hereby given of incorporation of ANNE TORCZON REAL ESTATE, PC under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: 1. The name of the professional corporation is ANNE TORCZON REAL ESTATE, PC. 2. The number of shares that the professional corporation is authorized to issue is 1,000 shares of voting common stock.

3. The name of the initial registered agent is Amanda M. Forker, and the address of the initial registered office is 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

4. The name and address of the incorporator is Anne M. Torczon, 17030 Aurora Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68136.

5. The general nature of the profession to be practiced by the Corporation is real estate brokerage services.

First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020 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 KWELITE HUB, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that kwELITE Hub, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 20740 Rawhide Road, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on August 24, 2020.

First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

Midlands Business Journal • SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • LEGAL NOTICES BROWN & WOLFF, P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys and Counselors at Law 1925 North 120th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF QUANTIFY ROI LLC NOTICE is hereby given that Quantify ROI LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of its registered office is 13520 Discovery Dr., Omaha, Nebraska 68137. The purposes for which the Company is organized are to engage in any and all lawful businesses for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska including but not limited to sales, marketing and distribution. The Company commenced on the 25th day of August, 2020, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by its Members and/or Managers as set forth in the terms of the company’s Operating Agreement from time to time. The Company shall be managed by one (1) manager, KENNETH GORDMAN, whose address is 13520 Discovery Drive, Ste. 221, Omaha, Nebraska, 68137.

First publication September 4 2020, final September 18, 2020 AMANDA M. FORKER, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 4862 S 96th, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of 4862 S 96th, LLC. 1. The name of the limited liability company is 4862 S 96th, LLC. 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 10511 Poppleton Ave, Omaha, Nebraska 68124 3. The name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Amanda M. Forker 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication September 4 2020, final September 18, 2020

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 ARBOR CARE CENTERS COUNTRYSIDE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Arbor Care Centers - Countryside, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 18807 Sahler Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Kenneth W. Klaasmeyer, 18807 Sahler Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The limited liability company commenced business on August 21, 2020.

First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020 SUSAN J. SPAHN, Attorney FITZGERALD, SCHORR, BARMETTLER, BRENNAN, P.C., L.L.O. 10050 Regency Circle, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3794 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR20-1249 Estate of MARY J. MEEHAN Notice is hereby given that on August 21, 2020, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, MICHAEL MEEHAN, whose address is 1854 S. 107th Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68124, has been informally appointed by the Registar as 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 November 4, 2020 or be forever barred.

CAROLL L. MILLS Registar First publication September 4 2020, final September 18, 2020

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 OZVP Holdings, LLC The name of the Company is OZVP Holdings, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 20706 Cedar Circle, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022.

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 August 21, 2020.

First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020 ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SBNA SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SBNA Software Solutions, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 13011 Scott Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68142 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 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020 DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BLIZZARD BOYS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Blizzard Boys, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 7116 Irvington Road, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 W. Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020

MARY E. VANDENACK, Attorney VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska 68118 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WWWT LLC Notice is hereby given that WWWT 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 18546 County Road P8, Herman, NE 68029. The agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118.

First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020

AMANDA M. FORKER, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 7905 “L”, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of 7905 “L”, LLC. 1. The name of the limited liability company is 7905 “L”, LLC. 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 10511 Poppleton Ave, Omaha, Nebraska 68124 3. The name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Amanda M. Forker 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020

AMANDA M. FORKER, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 12305 Gold, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of 12305 Gold, LLC. 1. The name of the limited liability company is 12305 Gold, LLC. 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 10511 Poppleton Ave, Omaha, Nebraska 68124 3. The name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Amanda M. Forker 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication September 4 2020, final September 18, 2020

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BADER DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Bader Development Group, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is Bader Development Group, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 17225 Clay Street, Bennington, Nebraska 68007, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020

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 EL ACQUISITION, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that EL Acquisition, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 17002 Marcy Street, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is CSC-Lawyers Incorporating Service Company, 233 South 13th Street, Suite 1900, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508. The limited liability company commenced business on August 21, 2020.

First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SAVANNAH LYNN STUDIOS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Savannah Lynn Studios, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 2323 South 144th Street, Unit #17, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020

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KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF OPAL CITY INVESTMENTS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Opal City Investments, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 4026 Lafayette Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68131. 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 August 27, 2020.

First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020 ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION C.L.J. Farms, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, filed Articles of Dissolution on August 20, 2020, with the Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office. The terms of the dissolution provide for the payment of liabilities of the corporation and the distribution of any remaining assets. Renee Coughlin, as President, is to manage the corporate affairs relating to the dissolution of the Corporation. Any Corporation assets will be distributed in accordance with the Corporation’s plan of dissolution and it has no known liabilities.

The Corporation requests that persons with claims against it present them in accordance with this notice. Any claimant shall send notice of a claim to the Corporation to the above address. A claim against C.L.J. Farms, Inc. will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within three (3) years after the publication of this notice.

First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020 DAMILOLA J. OLUYOLE, Attorney YOLE LAW P.C., L.L.O. 10730 Pacific Street, Suite 247 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF YOLE FOUNDATION, INC. Notice is hereby given that Yole Foundation, Inc. has been incorporated as a public benefit non-profit corporation under Nebraska laws, with its designated office at 5404 N 99th Street, Suite B, Omaha, NE 68134. Its agent at that office is Damilola J. Oluyole. The corporation shall have members and its incorporator is Damilola J. Oluyole and his address is 5404 N 99th Street, Suite B, Omaha, NE 68134.

First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020 AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), CHRISTOPHER P WILLIAMS, LAKETA P CHISM WILLIAMS You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 04/07/2020 on Case Number CI20-7431, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $969.73, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.

You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 10/18/2020 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly.

CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020 DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF STEWML, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Stewml, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 11318 Jefferson Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 W. Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020

ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF COYOTE PROPERTIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Coyote Properties, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 5734 North 79th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68134 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom P.C. a limited liability organization with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020 ALLAN M. ZIEBARTH, Attorney 1702 South 10 Street, Suite 2 Omaha, Nebraska 68108 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CARRIAGE 2117, LLC 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 September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020

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LEGAL NOTICES MARY E. VANDENACK, Attorney VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska 68118 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TEDB LLC Notice is hereby given that TEDB 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 2229 Thurston Circle, Bellevue, NE 68005. The agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118.

First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020

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 AIRLOPA, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Airlopa, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 1125 S 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 S 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

The limited liability company commenced business on September 3, 2020.

First publication September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020

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 OBOETIENTIA II, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Oboetientia II, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 4361 Lafayette Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68131. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 2, 2020.

First publication September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020 DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF ZOMD, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ZOMD, Inc. (the “Corporation”) has been incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Corporation shall have authority to issue 10,000 shares, having a par value of $1.00 each, all of which shall be common stock. The street address of the initial registered office of the Corporation is 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114, and the name of its initial registered agent at such address is DDLG Business Services, Inc. The name and street address of the incorporator of the Corporation is Seth J. Moen, 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF FAIR OAKS, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Fair Oaks, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is Fair Oaks, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020

ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ROS Interiors, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ROS Interiors, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 3401 N. 97th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53222 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, NE 68114.

First publication September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020 ALLAN M. ZIEBARTH, Attorney 1702 South 10 Street, Suite 2 Omaha, Nebraska 68108 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BURD 16456, LLC 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 September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF KL PROPERTIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that KL Properties, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 7116 Irvington Road, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 W. Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020

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 LEGACY SPECTRUM ADVISORS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Legacy Spectrum Advisors, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 18514 Vinton Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on August 31, 2020.

First publication September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020

JUDITH A. WELLS, Attorney Law Office of Judith A. Wells 5062 South 108th Street, #246 Omaha, Nebraska 68102 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR20-1284 Estate of CEATRICE COTTON, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on August 31, 2020, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, ROGER COTTON, whose address is 5925 North 24th Street, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, 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 November 11, 2020 or be forever barred.

CARROL L. MILLS Registar First publication September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020

DANIEL C. PAULEY, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF BACTLD, 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 BACTLD, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 166055 Oak Street, Omaha, NE 68130. 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 July 31st 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 September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020 JARROD D. REECE, Attorney LIKES MEYERSON HATCH LLC 444 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR20-1221 In Re: The Abigail Young Koch Revocable Trust Notice is hereby given that on August 11, 2020, a Petition for Determination of Trustee was filed in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska.

A hearing will be had on said Petition of Determination of Trustee before Honorable Marcela Keim, in Douglas County Courtroom 330, Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68138 on November 10, 2020, at 9 a.m. or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard.

CARROL L. MILLS Registrar First publication September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF EW FENCE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Certificate of Organization of EW Fence, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been amended as follows: the limited liability company has changed its name to S & W Fence, LLC. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 2, 2020.

First publication September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF PopOmaha!, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that PopOmaha!, INC., is incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a registered office at 5428 South 13th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68107. The registered agent is AUBREY A. PALERMO. The general nature of the business is to operate a general licensed signage rental/installation business, to own, operate and perform services of every kind and nature whatsoever, which are not inconsistent with law, which are necessary, suitable, proper, convenient or expedient to the operation of a general licensed signage rental/installation business. The authorized capital stock is $10,000.00, consisting of 10,000 shares of stock having a par value of $1.00 each, which stock shall be paid for wholly or partly by cash, by labor, by personal property and by real property. The corporation became a corporate body on May 27, 2020, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by a Board of Directors, the number of directors to be provided in the ByLaws, and the officers shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, and such other officers as shall be designated in the By-Laws.

ANTHONY L. GROSS, Incorporator CATHERINE L. WHITE, Incorporator 3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, NE 68124 First publication September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF TRUE IRON TATTOO, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TRUE IRON TATTOO, INC., is incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a registered office at 11408 Elm Street, #16, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. The registered agent is AARON JOSEPH WERT. The general nature of the business is to operate a general tattoo shop business, to own, operate and perform services of every kind and nature whatsoever, which are not inconsistent with law, which are necessary, suitable, proper, convenient or expedient to the operation of a general tattoo shop business. The authorized capital stock is $10,000.00, consisting of 10,000 shares of stock having a par value of $1.00 each, which stock shall be paid for wholly or partly by cash, by labor, by personal property and by real property. The corporation became a corporate body on June 24, 2020, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by a Board of Directors, the number of directors to be provided in the By-Laws, and the offi¬cers shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, and such other officers as shall be designated in the By-Laws.

ANTHONY L. GROSS, Incorporator CATHERINE L. WHITE, Incorporator 3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, NE 68124 First publication September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020

DANIEL C. PAULEY, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF TL Speaks, 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 TL Speaks, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 10358 Redick, Avenue, Omaha, NE 68122. 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 May 20, 2020 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 September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 N O T I C E O F A M E N D M E N T T O T H E A RT I C L E S O F INCORPORATION OF S & W FENCE, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of S & W Fence, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 2, 2020 to amend Article I, changing the name of the corporation to SSAM Fence Holdings, Inc. First publication September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020 TIMOTHY J. BUCKLEY, Attorney GOVIER, KATSKEE, SUING & MAXELL, PC, LLO 10404 Essex Court, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR20-1328 Estate of HARRY E SEVERSON, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on 2nd day of September, 2020, 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 DOUGLAS E. SEVERSON, whose address is 15141 Edna St., Omaha, Nebraska 68138, 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 November 11, 2020 or be forever barred.

Kelley J. Golden Clerk of the County Court First publication September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020

Midlands Business Journal • SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF NEBRASKA PAROLE BOARD HEARINGS NOTICE A total of 153 cases will be heard by the Board in September, 2020. The following case(s) sentenced in Douglas County will be seen by the Board of Parole.

September 17, 2020 – 8:30 a.m. Community Correctional Center – Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska Wells, Kelvin 83064 Driving While Intoxicated Stafford, Terry 84443 Carry/Poss Concealed Weapon, Manu/Dist/ Del/Disp or Poss W/I Marion, Quantaus 86523 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Howard, Darrell 87478 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Johnson, David 210669 Aslt Peac Ofcr/DCS Emp 3rd Dgr, Burglary Rowe, Taylor 210296 Poss/Receive Stolen Prop Breazeale, Jason 67349 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Duis, Paul 77592 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug (2 counts) September 18, 2020 – 8:30 a.m. Community Correctional Center – Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 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 Miller, Kyle 79731 Forgery 1st Degree (3 counts) Johnson, Jeffrey 83377 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Lewis, Amaya 83763 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Langford, Jacion 86255 Robbery (2 counts), Theft by Deception, Theft by Unlwfl Taking or Disp Monterola, Christopher 86807 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Eason, Kermit 89222 Driving Under Revoked License Headley, Brodie 89451 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Gregory, Cedrea 99400 Criminal Impersonation, Manu/Dist/Del/ Disp or Poss W/I, Unlawful Discharge of Firearm McDonald-Warren, Michael 210340 Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop (2 counts) Leytham, Dacia 392105 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Briggs, Brandon 88060 Strangulation, Tampering, Terroristic Threats September 21, 2020 – 8:30 a.m. Nebraska State Penitentiary, Lincoln, Nebraska Tatreau, Randy 79579 Forgery 2nd Degree (3 counts) Carter, Kevin 80313 Robbery Lora, Jean 80736 Burglary (3 counts), Poss/Receive Stolen Firearm Owen, Laeshojn 81048, Accessory to a Felony, Robbery, Tampering Hotz, Jeffrey 82078 Aslt Peac Ofcr/DCS Emp 2nd Dgr, Terroristic Threats, Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop Smith, Leonard 82356 Driving Under Influence/Injury (2 counts), Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Wright, Antonio 82424 Sexual Assault 1st Degree, Sexual Assault of Child 3rd Deg Milton, Gene 86012 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Knight, Cotrell 86576 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug, Robbery Howell, Anthony 87710 Burglary Petkovich, Michael 89948 Burglary Thomas, Dominique 211326 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Penny, Zachary 211525 Robbery September 23, 2020 – 8:30 a.m. Community Correctional Center – Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska Sepulveda, Domingo 48613 Manslaughter, Unlawful Discharge of Firearm, Use Deadly Weap to Commit Fel Jackson, Bernie 81754 Terroristic Threats, Use Deadly Weap to Commit Fel Ngudia, Rolf 85667 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I, Robbery (2 counts) Donaldson, Labrone 85803 Robbery Washington, Quetin 86245 Assault 1st Degree Sherman, Jumeez 88636 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I (2 counts) Parrot, Bernard 89454 Driving Under Revoked License, Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Schafer, Dusten 210391 Theft by Unlwfl Taking or Disp Jennings, Jarvis 211269 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Ruffcorn, Nicole 392136 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Turrentine-Sims, Dinah 97391 Theft by Deception (2 counts, Vulnerable Adult Abuse (2 counts) September 25, 2020 – 8:30 a.m. Omaha Correctional Center, Omaha, Nebraska Elsasser, Nicholas 86779 Sexual Assault 1st Degree Reis, Michael 88032 Poss/Receive Stolen Firearm Lucious, Djon 88764 Robbery Merchen, Austin 210259 Pos Cntrl Sub Except Marijuana Gatluak, Ran 210273 Robbery, Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop September 28, 2020 – 9:30 a.m.

Tecumseh State Correctional Institution, Tecumseh, Nebraska Milton, Javaris 83643 Pos Cntrl Sub Except Marijuana, Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Kundra, Matteo 84453 Pos Firearm by Fugitive/Felon Davis, Sevon 88898 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Rush, KShawn 82024 Robbery (4 counts) September 29, 2020 – 8:30 a.m.

Lincoln Correctional Center, Lincoln, Nebraska Dinsmore, Reginald 51645 Murder 2nd Degree Bumgardner, Johnny 66786 Sexual Assault 1st Degree Monarrez, Stephen 73622 Operate Motor Veh/Avoid Arrest, Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug, Terroristic Threats, Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop Bridgeford, Brandon 74614 Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop (2 counts, Theft by Unlwfl Taking or Disp Jones, Wilbert 87549 Assault 1st Degree

Jones, Wilbert 87549 Assault 1st Degree Johnston, Gram 88180 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Davis, Anthony 88874 Pos Cntrl Sub Except Marijuana, Robbery ROSALYN COTTON, CHAIR NEBRASKA BOARD OF PAROLE SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THRASHER, INC. Notice is hereby given that the Articles of Incorporation of Thrasher, Inc. have been amended and restated in their entirety as follow: Article 1 states the name of the Corporation as Thrasher, Inc. Article 2 states the purpose.

Article 3 states the number of shares the Corporation is authorized to issue as 8 Class A and 3,030 Class B shares all having a par value of $1.00.

Article 4 states the Registered Office of the Corporation as 25022 Farnam Circle, Waterloo, Nebraska 68069, and the Registered Agent as Gregory M. Thrasher.

Article 5 states the Corporation shall have perpetual existence.

Article 6 states the provisions relating to amending the Articles and Bylaws.

Article 7 states that provisions relating to the director liability.

Article 8 states that the shareholders shall not a have a preemptive right to acquire the unissued shares of the Corporation.

The Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on August 27, 2020.

First publication September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF MÅNSSON NORD AMERIKA STUDIO, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MÅNSSON NORD AMERIKA STUDIO, INC., is incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a registered office at 7431 Nina Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

The registered agent is ROBERT H. HOLMES. The general nature of the business is to operate a general tattoo parlor business, to own, operate and perform services of every kind and nature whatsoever, which are not inconsistent with law, which are necessary, suitable, proper, convenient or expedient to the operation of a general tattoo parlor business. The authorized capital stock is $10,000.00, consisting of 10,000 shares of stock having a par value of $1.00 each, which stock shall be paid for wholly or partly by cash, by labor, by personal property and by real property. The corporation became a corporate body on June 10, 2020, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by a Board of Directors, the number of directors to be provided in the By-Laws, and the officers shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, and such other officers as shall be designated in the By -Laws.

ANTHONY L. GROSS, Incorporator CATHERINE L. WHITE, Incorporator 3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, NE 68124 First publication September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF ZAS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ZAS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., is incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a registered office at 8002 North 127th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68142.

The registered agent is ZAHER A. SERHAN. The general nature of the business is to operate a general property management business, to own, operate and perform services of every kind and nature whatsoever, which are not inconsistent with law, which are necessary, suitable, proper, convenient or expedient to the operation of a general property management business.

The authorized capital stock is $10,000.00, consisting of 10,000 shares of stock having a par value of $1.00 each, which stock shall be paid for wholly or partly by cash, by labor, by personal property and by real property. The corporation became a corporate body on August 10, 2020, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by a Board of Directors, the number of directors to be provided in the ByLaws, and the officers shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, and such other officers as shall be designated in the By-Laws.

ANTHONY L. GROSS, Incorporator CATHERINE L. WHITE, Incorporator 3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, NE 68124 First publication September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020

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CATHERINE E. FRENCH, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF ARLANDA SOLUTIONS, LLC Notice is hereby given that an Amendment to the Certificate of Organization of Arlanda Solutions, LLC was filed with the Secretary of State on September 3, 2020, to change the name of the business to Arlanda Business Solutions, LLC. The address of the company’s initial designated office is 200 South 31st Avenue, #4303, Omaha, Nebraska 68131. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020 ALLAN M. ZIEBARTH, Attorney 1702 South 10 Street, Suite 2 Omaha, Nebraska 68108 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF COTTON 15843, LLC 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 September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020

ALLAN M. ZIEBARTH, Attorney 1702 South 10 Street, Suite 2 Omaha, Nebraska 68108 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BENSON 2538, LLC 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 September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020

ALLAN M. ZIEBARTH, Attorney 1702 South 10 Street, Suite 2 Omaha, Nebraska 68108 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF RED 15708, LLC 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 September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020 ALLAN M. ZIEBARTH, Attorney 1702 South 10 Street, Suite 2 Omaha, Nebraska 68108 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BARK 4425, LLC 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 September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020 ALLAN M. ZIEBARTH, Attorney 1702 South 10 Street, Suite 2 Omaha, Nebraska 68108 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF UST 19466, LLC 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 September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020

ALLAN M. ZIEBARTH, Attorney 1702 South 10 Street, Suite 2 Omaha, Nebraska 68108 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ROB 16117, LLC 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 September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GCP III CONCOURSE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GCP III Concourse, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. The Registered Agent of the Company is Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122.

First publication September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020

ALLAN M. ZIEBARTH, Attorney 1702 South 10 Street, Suite 2 Omaha, Nebraska 68108 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ERS 16461, LLC 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 September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020

ALLAN M. ZIEBARTH, Attorney 1702 South 10 Street, Suite 2 Omaha, Nebraska 68108 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF COTTON 15812, LLC 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 September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GRANT TAYLOR MADE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GRANT TAYLOR MADE, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 12879 Bauman Ave, Omaha NE, 68112. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Veronica Switzer located at 2879 Bauman Ave, Omaha NE 68112. The limited liability company commenced business on June 29, 2020.

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LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Non-Discriminatory Clause Heartland School does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship status or economic status, or veteran status, in the administration of any of its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics, recreational, and other school-administered programs. Questions and/or concerns may be directed to Ms. Mary Quiroz; 5731 S 108th St.; Omaha, NE 68137.

First publication September 11, 2020, final September 18, 2020 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Boone Consulting, L.L.C. (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the Company is 11225 Davenport Street, Ste. 108, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The registered agent of the Company is Scott M. Boone, 11225 Davenport Street, Ste. 108, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Company was formed on September 4, 2020.

First publication September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: OMNE Partners Name of Applicant: New World Group LLC Address:13340 California Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68154 Applicant is a Limited Liability Company If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska Date of first use of name in Nebraska: January 3, 2017 General nature of business: commercial and real estate services T.J. TWIT Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative September 11, 2020 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: APPS of Nebraska Name of Applicant: M.P.B. Company Address: 2718 S 148 Avenue Circle Omaha NE 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: June. 1992 General nature of business: Medical exams for insurance companies MARK BERGERSON Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative September 11, 2020 ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION The Beard & Mane, Inc. has been incorporated under the Nebraska Business Corporation Act. The street address of the corporation's initial registered office is 2235 Saint Mary’s Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68102, and the name of the initial registered agent of the corporation at that office is Matthew B. Gosier. The corporation is authorized to issue 1,000 shares of Common Stock. The name and street address of the incorporator of the corporation are Matthew B. Gosier, 2235 Saint Mary’s Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68102.

First publication September 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020 ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF STARDUST EVENTS AND SERVICES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Stardust Events and Services, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 1310 North 29th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68131 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 11, 2020, final September 25, 2020

Curbside pickup is a lifeline for eateries. How long can it last?

by Jenni Bergal

When North Carolina officials ordered restaurants to shut down indoor dining in March because of COVID-19, Justin Gallus feared the worst.

The co-owner of Plates Neighborhood Kitchen, a hip Southern fusion restaurant in downtown Raleigh, relied on customers eating inside or on the large outdoor patio. The restaurant never did pickup or takeout before, Gallus said, but that ended up being the only way the business could stay afloat.

The owners scrambled to set up online ordering and made changes to the menu. And they got help from the city of Raleigh, which set up temporary curbside pickup zones so customers could drive up and get their meals without having to leave the car.

Restaurants “We’re on a pretty major thoroughfare downtown. Parking is very hard to come by,” Gallus said. “Having the city step in and designate spots in front of our place has been huge.”

Like Raleigh, many cities, from Boston to Milwaukee to Seattle, created temporary curbside food pickup zones for takeout and delivery on busy streets to aid restaurants. They posted signs, covered up parking meters or put up barricades.

And even after most states later began allowing limited indoor dining, lots of cities and some counties are continuing to keep those zones in place.

But once the pandemic subsides, officials will face a debate over whether and how long to keep the zones. Cities want the revenue parking meters bring, and other retail businesses want the parking space for their customers.

The National Association of City Transportation Officials, which represents major cities and transit agencies, estimates that at least 100 U.S. cities have created curbside pickup zones for restaurants, according to spokesperson Alex Engel.

That’s been a lifeline for restaurant owners, said Mike Whatley, a vice president at the National Restaurant Association, an industry trade group.

Since the start of the pandemic, the association estimates that 15,000 to 20,000 restaurants and dining establishments have permanently shut down, and it projects the final number will be much higher. It also forecasts that the industry is on track to lose $240 billion in revenue by the year’s end.

“These curbside pickup zones are incredibly helpful. During COVID they’ve become essential,” Whatley said. “The ability to pull right in front of a restaurant and have someone come out and give you the meal is efficient. And if you’re nervous about coming in, you don’t have to step inside.”

For Gallus, having the special zone is important because without the revenue from pickup and takeout, his business would be “in more dire financial straits” than it is already.

“It’s going to be an integral part of our business model at least in 2021 and maybe longer. Who knows?”

Local governments have tried to help restaurants with parking in other ways. Some temporarily suspended enforcement in the early months of the pandemic, although many have begun ticketing again.

In Kansas City, Kansas, for example, parking enforcement stopped in March, and transportation officers responded only to safety issues, such as blocked fire hydrants and handicapped parking violations. Regular patrolling and enforcement resumed in June.

In Denver, for a few months, the city’s transportation department allowed motorists to park for free, for as long as they wanted, at most metered spots. Enforcement resumed in June to allow turnover of spaces and access to businesses that had reopened.

During the pandemic, some cities and counties also started allowing sidewalk dining, or closed off parking lanes or even whole streets to make space for curbside cafes or “streateries” that offer outdoor restaurant seating in places meant for vehicles.

In Tampa, officials suspended city code to let restaurants expand onto public sidewalks and offer outdoor cafe seating.

In Oklahoma City, officials created an administrative permit process for restaurants to temporarily operate in adjacent onstreet parking spaces.

Some cities and counties established both streateries and curbside restaurant pickup zones.

In Montgomery County, Maryland, a Washington, D.C., suburb, transportation officials closed off entire streets in some areas to permit restaurants to set up tables for outdoor dining.

“As engineers, we have a certain perspective about how the road was to be used. Then we thought maybe it could be repurposed to help restaurants,” said Michael Paylor, traffic engineering chief for the county’s Department of Transportation.

“It’s a fantastic idea.”

The county also created 42 temporary curbside pickup zones for restaurants. It bagged meters and installed signs notifying users that the spaces were for food pickup and delivery.

“We wanted to help keep these businesses viable during this emergency,” Paylor said.

Some cities and counties created interactive maps to help customers locate the zones.

In Charleston, South Carolina, patrons can click on a map and find not only the zones but a list of restaurants that offer curbside pickup and takeout.

Six months into the pandemic, all but a handful of states now allow indoor dining, typically with limited occupancy and other restrictions. That means growing demand for street parking.

In Austin, which had created 71 food priority zones for restaurants using about 500 parking spaces, officials decided in June to change its plan after the state allowed businesses to reopen and no longer prohibited indoor dining.

“We knew it was going to be important that we had plenty of parking space availability for people to go to the brickand-mortar places and the businesses downtown,” said Jason Redfern, Austin Transportation’s parking enterprise manager.

So Austin did away with its restaurant pickup zones in June and instead used its existing parking app to give customers two free validations for 15 minutes each and allow them to use any of the 3,000 downtown metered parking spaces.

“Carving out parking spaces in front of a business just for that business’s use is not something we are wanting to continue,” Redfern said. “As demand picks up, we have to go back to paid parking transactions, so that the businesses that are open continue to have people coming into their business.”

But some cities, such as Raleigh, are keeping their curbside pickup zones, at least for a time.

“Downtown restaurants are the lifeblood of our downtown,” said Matthew Currier, the city’s parking manager. “By providing these zones, it helps give them a leg up.”

Workers screw pickup zone signs into posts and insert them into weighted orange cones they place on the street. They also put temporary green or orange tape along the pavement to alert drivers that it’s a curbside pickup zone.

The city now has about 120 zones adjacent to restaurants and retailers, mostly downtown and near North Carolina State University, Currier said.

He said he doesn’t know how long the city will keep the zones, as it’s a balancing act between retailers that don’t do pickup and want parking for their customers and restaurants that need the spaces for takeout.

For now, the zones are staying.

“At the end of the day we’re going to do everything we can to support our businesses that drive people to come to downtown,” he said. “If nobody comes and these businesses fail, we’ve killed our downtown when we could have done something.”

Whatley, of the restaurant association, said it’s important for restaurant owners that curbside zones remain, especially for those customers fearful of dining in who like the convenience of pulling up to a free space and picking up their order.

“Post-COVID, I think there’s going to be clamoring for that to continue,” he said. “The habits being formed by consumers are becoming ingrained. … Politicians are smart to be looking at this, in terms of curbside [zones].”

Even before the pandemic, cities already were exploring ways to transition hourly meter spaces into loading zones because of food delivery services such as Uber Eats and Grubhub, said Anne Brown, an assistant professor at the University of Oregon who studies parking and transportation policy.

“COVID has accelerated the degree to which cities have already been thinking about ways to change parking,” she said.

But that doesn’t mean authorities will stop issuing citations for parking violations, she added. “There has to be enforcement.

Otherwise, what will stop a car from parking in front of a popular business establishment for a month?” ©2020 Stateline.org Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Entrepreneural Success

A section prepared by the staff of the Midlands Business Journal

Topics may include:

Topics may include:

Overview: longtime family businesses surviving the pandemic Longtime businesses adapting to digital age • Importance of wills and succession planning Latest on PPP loans for small family businesses • Strategic planning for the future: Involving all members, developing a growth plan Business coaching for families: Continued education and advisory teams help owners pass the torch to the next generation

Overview: from business services, to networking and more Funding/Incubators • Educational opportunities for starting a business Advice from law and CPA firms • Marketing your new business Increased need for virtual services has put more focus on B2B software

Issue Date: September 25 • Ad Deadline: September 17

Issue Date: September 25 • Ad Deadline: September 17

Residential Real Estate

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

A section prepared by the staff of the Midlands Business Journal

Topics may include:

Topics may include:

Greater Omaha Market overview • Careers in residential real estate Do's and Don'ts of preparing your home to sell How the pandemic has changed the buying/selling process

Mortgage market Thinking of refinancing? Know what to do

Issue Date: October 2 • Ad Deadline: September 24

Issue Date: October 2 • Ad Deadline: September 24

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REGIONAL LANDSCAPES

Briefs…

PLNK, a boutique fitness studio that features the Lagree Method, a Pilates-inspired 50-minute total body workout, is coming to Omaha. Founded in St. Louis by Brooke Meek in 2016, PLNK (pronounced ‘plank’) adds the OMA studio located in One Pacific Place at 10321 Pacific St. (in the former A Pea in the Pod space). PLNK OMA’s grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 3, kicks off at 8:30 a.m. with four classes offered throughout the morning. With each class limited to 12 spots, reservations must be made in advance through PLNK. Grand opening events include a DJ, food, drinks and giveaways.

Improving​, a Dallas-based technology consulting company, has acquired ​Object Partners,​ a custom software development firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a second office in Omaha, Nebraska.

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Object Partners recorded its highest quarterly revenue in Q2 2020, and is on track to have its highest-growth year in its 24-year history.

The Object Partners team will be joining forces with Improving – Minneapolis to grow the technology service capabilities.

The transaction is expected to increase Improving’s annualized revenue by more than 25% in 2020, resulting in a collective annualized revenue exceeding $150 million, and will further expand its geographic reach within the Midwest regions of the United States.

Truck Center Companies acquired Harrison Truck Centers. Harrison Truck Centers has eight Freightliner/Western Star sales and service locations throughout Minnesota and Iowa. The addition of Harrison’s locations will make Truck Center Companies the 3rd largest Freightliner/Western Star dealer in the United States. Current Harrison ownership stayed on in a managerial capacity. eCreamery Ice Cream and Gelato opened its second location in Miracle Hills at 763 N. 114th Street. The site has been the home of eCreamery’s partner, Carson’s Cookie Fix, since 2016. The newly renovated location will be a full service ice cream and cookie parlor offering 16 ever-changing flavors of eCreamery specialty ice cream, gelato, dairy-free sorbet, and vegan options and more than a dozen varieties of Carson’s Cookie Fix home-baked cookies.

Omaha Discovery Trust plans to build a science center on Omaha’s Lewis and Clark Landing as part of The River Front Revitalization Project. The proposed 82,000-squarefoot attraction will be a learning and entertainment destination offering interactive exhibitions and engaging programs focused on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Partners involved include Heritage Services, which initiated a $101 million capital campaign to build the center; HDR, which will serve as lead architect and engineer; and the Exploratorium, a San Francisco-based museum of science, technology and arts that will lead the design of programming and develop hands-on exhibits that reflect the community’s unique needs.

NET, Nebraska’s PBS & NPR Stations, received 12 awards from the Nebraska Broadcasters Association. In the radio category, NET earned a silver award and a bronze. For best continuing coverage of a news story, NET received a gold. In the best use of multimedia journalism category, NET

received a silver. In the best in-depth sports story or series NET earned a bronze award.

In the television category, NET received a gold award.

Education notes…

Hy-Vee, Inc. awarded 11 area students $1,000 from the Hy-Vee Foundation Scholarship program. Local high school scholarship winners include: Daniela Avalos, Council Bluffs; Dalton Borchers, Columbus Hy-Vee; Rachel Fuelberth, Omaha; Ashley Hipnar, Council Bluffs; Gavin Johnson, Council Bluffs; Spencer Justesen, Omaha; Grace Kinsella, Council Bluffs; Katelyn Malick, Omaha; Delaney McMuellen, Plattsmouth Hy-Vee; Noelle Philippi, Papillion; and Kelsi Weilage, Plattsmouth.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha Director of the Aviation Institute, Scott Tarry, has been appointed to the Nebraska Aeronautics Commission. He will serve on the commission until 2025. Commissioners serve five-year terms alongside four other members to make decisions regarding public funding and planning for State airports and hiring pilots for State agencies.

To create a standard learning platform for all students, Nebraska Methodist College has announced its new NMCLink program.

The Omaha-based nursing and allied health college will be providing each full-time, on-campus student with an Apple iPad, keyboard case, and Apple Pencil to use. It will feature apps and resources such as Notability, Picmonic and Office 365/Outlook. Nebraska Methodist College’s faculty will also be able to incorporate innovative methods into their teaching.

Do Space has launched the After-School Club. The After-School Club will be offered in two sessions Monday-Thursday online.

Each day, there will be a theme to learn a new skill or participate in a new activity for elementary and middle school kids. Elementary After-School Club will take place at 4:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday for ages 6-10. The Middle School After-School Club will take place at 3:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday for ages 11-15. The Club is 100% free and will cover topics like design, coding, engineering and STEAM activities.

Local nonprofit College Possible was awarded a 2020-21 Community Investment Grant from United Way of the Midlands for $20,000. College Possible supports nearly 2,000 students annually from nine Omaha-area partner high schools, University of Nebraska at Omaha, and other nearby and national colleges. Students receive support from a coach — a ServeNebraska AmeriCorps member — who assists with ACT exam preparation, scholarship and college applications, financial aid preparation, campus visits and college fairs. Coaches also help students and families make informed college choices utilizing financial literacy resources and information to find best academic and social fit.

Health care notes…

Amid the financial and job losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Food Bank for the Heartland has seen an estimated 40% increase in need among communities in Nebraska and Iowa over the past five months.

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REGIONAL LANDSCAPES Continued from preceding page. topped off the amount to make it an even $10,000.

In recognition of its dedication to the community and service to Omaha area families, the local Home Instead Senior Care office serving the Omaha metro area was awarded the Founders Award from Home Instead, Inc. The award included a $30,000 contribution to local organizations that support seniors. The Omaha team selected Parkinson’s Nebraska, Stephen Center and Vetter Health Services for their community impact.

OneWorld Community Health Centers, Inc. was awarded a $244,900 one-year grant from United Way of the Midlands. With this grant OneWorld will provide access to comprehensive medical and behavioral health care to low-income and uninsured children and adults from Douglas, Sarpy and Cass Counties.

The Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Physical Therapy will take part in a nationwide study that may fundamentally shift the way physical therapy is provided for young children at high risk for or diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Sandra Willett, Ph.D.,

director of the department, will be the site principal investigator of a five-year study evaluating START-Play (Sitting Together And Reacting To Play), an intervention that incorporates play into PT treatment with the idea that key motor skills, such as sitting up and reaching, promote attention span and problem solving in infants ages 7-24 months.

Pioneer Heart Institute and Advanced Medical Imaging Surgery Center have united in a joint ownership of the new surgery center located at 7555 Pioneers Blvd. This collaborative partnership will significantly enhance the Medicare-guided outpatient cardiology and vascular services available in Lincoln and surrounding areas. Together, the center will not only provide Medicare-approved cardiac and vascular outpatient and surgical services, it will continue to provide interventional radiology procedures to diagnose and treat diseases in nearly every organ system as well.

Activities of nonprofits…

Eleven local marketing agencies joined together to take the first step toward reducing the diversity-hiring gap within the advertising industry. In an effort to cultivate more Black marketers and creatives in Omaha, the Amer-

MEETINGS AND SEMINARS Monday, Sept. 14 The Yeutter Institute is hosting a webinar on “Uncertainty Shocks: Measuring the Implications for International Trade and Economic Growth” from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. as part of its 2020 webinar series.

Recent shocks, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the U.S.-China trade war, have resulted in new risks to the agricultural supply chain and other sectors. A new U.S. approach to trade negotiations, which seeks to secure deals in phases, may or may not be here to stay. Yeutter Institute Director Jill O’Donnell will moderate a conversation with Nicholas Bloom, professor at Stanford University. Registration is online.

Tuesday, Sept. 15 Social media continues to transform and disrupt the public relations industry daily.

On average, people around the world spend 15 hours per week on social media. During PRSA Nebraska’s September session, integrated marketing communications expert and UNL professor Jemalyn Griffin will introduce the idea of social influence and how ethics plays a crucial role in the way digital media impacts how information flows into our society. Register at prsanebraska.org.

The Heartland Women’s Network is hosting the September Zoom Meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The featured speaker will be Moniki Gunn-Cannon, employment director for Step-Up Omaha!, a youth empowerment program in Nebraska. In addition she is a national speaker, development coach and consultant with Gunn & Cannon Empowerment Group where she focuses on helping people and teams increase their performance. Gunn-Cannon is an adjunct instructor at Metropolitan Community College and has spoken at the National Title 1 Conference. Registration is online.

Wednesday, Sept. 16 The Yeutter Institute is hosting a webinar on “China’s Industrial Subsidies: What can be done?” from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. as part of its 2020 webinar series.

Chinese government subsidies to favored industries and the role of state-owned enterprises, along with the overarching role of the state in the Chinese economy, are at the core of U.S.-China trade tensions and are not addressed in the U.S.-China phase one trade deal, signed in January 2020. Kelly Ann Shaw of Hogan Lovells and Stephen Olson of the Hinrich Foundation will walk through challenges and ongoing efforts to address them through the World Trade Organization and other forums. Registration is online.

Thursday, Sept. 17 The Greater Omaha Chamber is hosting a webinar as part of its Small Business Series from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. The guest speakers will be John Sorrell, CEO of Core Bank, and Bill Kennedy, Lutz M&A shareholder. Sorrell and Kennedy will discuss what to do when your business experiences financial hardship, especially from a bank/accountant or merger and acquisition perspective. Registration is online.

The Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals Council is hosting this year’s INTRO event virtually from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event focuses on introducing people, whether it be newcomers, boomerangs or life-long locals, to all Omaha has to offer. The Council will be hosting a panel of esteemed Omaha residents to discuss diversity and inclusion, how to make everyone feel welcome in Omaha, how to educate ourselves on the issues Omaha is facing, and what exciting things are in store for the future. Registration is online.

The Nonprofit Association of the Midlands and Inclusive Communities has partnered to bring a monthly Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Virtual Happy Hour.

This month’s event will be from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. may cover identify and intersectionality, dimensions of diversity and culture, implicit/unconscious bias, language, and cultural competency & how to be an ally.

Registration is online.

ican Advertising Federation of Omaha and Bozell created the ADvance Omaha Fund.

Together, the 11 agencies collected $28,150 to donate to local nonprofits. Those organizations include: Culxr House, Seventy Five North: Code Camp, Noise, and I Be Black Girl. The 11 contributing agencies include Angel Carl Marketing, Archrival, Bailey Lauerman, Bozell, Eleven Twenty-Three, Ervin & Smith, KidGlov, OBI Creative, Smith Kroeger, Swanson Russell and Verizon Media.

No More Empty Pots was awarded a $15,000 grant from United Way of the Midlands. With this award from United Way of the Midlands, No More Empty Pots provides budget-friendly nutrition-centered cooking demonstrations for intergenerational participants, from youth to adults seniors.

The program features a flexible payment plan to encourage participants to purchase more fresh local produce and stretch their food dollars. In addition, plans include pay-whatyou-can, pay-as-you-go and with SNAP, there is a 50% match to help cover the costs of the produce and meals.

Arts & events…

Metropolitan Community College will host the 29th annual Fort Omaha Virtual Intertribal Powwow on Sept. 12 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Facebook. Celebrating Native American cultures, the powwow honors the traditional dance, music, artistry, and oral history of various tribes across Nebraska and the surrounding region including Omaha, Ponca, Santee Sioux and Winnebago. It is free and open to the public, who can view the powwow by logging on to mccneb.edu/ powwow. The webpage also displays craft

vendor and non-profit agency information.

The 2020 A United Automatic Doors & Glass Golf Classic to benefit Scare Away Cancer is taking place on September 14 at the Oak Hills Country Club. Check-in and lunch will take place between 10:30 a.m. and noon and the shotgun start will happen at 12:30 p.m. After everyone finishes their game dinner, prizes and a social hour will take place. Registration is available online.

Mercy High School will hold its 29th Annual Driving for Excellence Golf Fest on Sept. 14 at the Players Club at Deer Creek with a different format to accommodate COVID-19 social distancing. Golfers will sign up online to schedule staggered tee times from 8 a.m. through 1 p.m. The silent auction will be done virtually through BidPal, and all attendees will be provided a box lunch instead of the traditional barbeque. This annual fundraising event supports Mercy’s unique Negotiated Tuition Program. The school provides more than $1.8 million in tuition assistance annually to 82% of our students.

The Great Plains Theatre Commons is seeking local writers for a new playwriting group entitled FIRST FIRST DRAFT. This program supports Omaha-area individuals who are committing to writing a full-length play for the first time. Participants share pages and support one another as they endeavor to complete a full-length play. The program facilitator meets with the group to moderate discussion, provide exercises when/if necessary and offer support.

The meetings will take place on Monday nights from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. starting Sept. 28. A brief interview with program staff is required for admittance. Enrollment is limited. Application is due by Sept. 15.

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Remote workers are being recruited aggressively, but work from home doesn’t work for some

by Mitchell Schnurman

Working from home has become more than a way to get through the pandemic.

It’s now a favored perk for some employees and a necessary lifestyle for others. For some companies, it’s also become a powerful recruiting tool.

AmeriSave Mortgage Corp. has been hiring people from around the country to report to the office in Plano, Texas.

Careers By leading with the opportunity to work remotely, it’s attracted a flood of candidates even while raising the qualifications to apply.

“I jumped on it because I’ve known about the opportunities at AmeriSave, and I didn’t want to leave my family in Nebraska,” said Noah Peters, who worked for the city of Omaha before becoming a work-from-home loan originator in July. “I’m an in-person kind of guy, but this was pretty seamless. I love what I’m doing and I’m happy I made the change.”

Bottle Rocket, a technology firm based in Addison, Texas, adopted a “work from everywhere” policy early in the pandemic and said it was permanent. That caught the attention of three former employees in Seattle, Austin and California, and the company quickly rehired them.

“These are very valuable hires who have the institutional memory of our culture and processes,” Bottle Rocket founder and CEO Calvin Carter said. “They were up and running instantly.”

The new policy has also helped attract diverse candidates from the Dallas-Fort Worth

area, Carter said. These were folks who weren’t willing to make a long daily drive to the headquarters in Addison.

“These are benefits we didn’t see coming,” Carter said. “It makes us more competitive in the human capital wars.”

But work from home doesn’t work for a lot of people. Many don’t have the right computer, software, broadband and training.

Other jobs, such as serving food at a restaurant or performing surgery at a hospital, cannot be done from home.

As a result, the work-from-home phenomenon is heavily skewed by education, ethnicity and industry.

“This is one way in which inequality manifests itself, especially in the education gap,” said Karel Mertens, a senior economic policy adviser at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and co-author of a recent working paper on remote work.

In February, a similar share of the U.S. workforce was working from home regardless of education — roughly 7% to 8%, the study found. By August, 38% of college grads were still working remotely compared with 11% of those with a high school diploma or less.

A greater share of white employees also worked remotely compared with Hispanics and Blacks, the study said.

In hotels and restaurants, among the hardest-hit industries, only about 10% of workers were remote in August (based on February employment levels). By the same metric, half the workers in banking, finance and insurance were remote, the study showed. In professional and

business services, one of Dallas-Fort Worth’s largest job sectors, 44% were working at home.

“Certain conditions are needed to work from home, and there can be a lot of barriers,” said Laurie Bouillion Larrea, president of Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas, a nonprofit that manages government-funded programs for workers in the region.

Larrea said gaps in education and communication skills can be significant, and many workers don’t have the space or money for a dedicated home office.

She sees a mismatch in the local labor market right now: Most employers want workers to staff their physical facilities, but many unemployed want to work from home. Concerns are high about child care, remote learning for school and the risk of COVID-19.

“This is the single biggest conversation we’re having with job seekers right now,” Larrea said.

A statewide job bank shows that Dallas County currently has over 3,200 openings for laborers, material movers and counter clerks.

Nearly 2,500 jobs are listed for production workers, truck drivers, assemblers and helpers for production lines.

These jobs cannot be done from home, and Larrea warned about misinterpreting recent trends. Most remote workers are doing the same tasks as before the pandemic, she said, and that’s different from creating new remote positions.

“Work-from-home jobs are not the same as work-from-home job postings,” Larrea said.

“Many of these remote jobs are not for people

who are unemployed now.”

But AmeriSave’s openings were a good fit for Peters, who’s 37 and married with two kids, and has family near his home in Omaha.

He took the company’s online training and passed a national exam for a mortgage loan originator’s license. To stay connected, he does a lot of webcam and phone work — daily huddles with colleagues and managers, group texts about sports and other trivia, and friendly competition over sales goals.

It may not be the same as in-person contact, but it’s good: “I’m with these guys — and not with these guys — for eight to 10 hours a day,” Peters said. “There’s no real feeling of missing anything.”

In a 2013 study of a major Chinese travel agency, researchers found that working from home led to strong productivity, low attrition and high job satisfaction. But remote working also reduced promotions by about 50%, in part because supervisors didn’t notice those workers as much.

“One story that is consistent with this is that home-based employees are ‘out of sight, out of mind,’” the researchers wrote, dubbing it “a promotion penalty.”

Peters in Omaha isn’t worried about his prospects at AmeriSave in Plano. In the past month, he’s seen the company hiring and promoting trainers, managers and team leaders.

“Everyone’s in the same boat: We’re all remote,” he said. ©2020 The Dallas Morning News Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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She was most recently Director of IT for Marketing and Sales at a financial institution in Omaha. Kamyrin is responsible for business and IT strategic planning and development at Farmers National Company. “I am extremely happy to have Kamyrin on our Senior Management Team working with FNC to provide the best possible service to our clients,” said Dave Englund, President and CEO of Farmers National Company.

The Schemmer Associates Inc. (Schemmer), a local full-service architecture, engineering and construction field services consultant, is pleased to announce John Bloom, AIA, LEED AP, CDT; Rob DuVall, PE; Tyler Lerdahl, PE; Josh Murphy, BPAC; John Pluta; Andrew Pullmann, PE, LEED AP BD+C; Alex Roth, PE; and Kevin Snook, were invited to Schemmer’s Associate Incentive Program (AIP) for demonstrating the leadership and professional business characteristics necessary to participate in the program.

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Studnicka was recognized as one of 2019’s Ten Outstanding Young Omahans.

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