Midlands Business Journal September 13, 2019 Vol. 45 No. 37 issue

Business Appearance: Interior & Exterior September 13, 2019

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Designers bring elements of home to office spaces to benefit clients, employees

by Michelle Leach

Hospitality in terms of building features and activity related to the sector is a thread that runs through many designers’ projects at present. e are finding that companies want the chance to entertain their clients to varying degrees,” said TACK Architects LEED AP and Principal Jeffrey J. ole al. his allows a greater bond through social experience with these clients. Spaces we are designing to facilitate the hospitality experience range from a full-room bar to a roundtable conference Dolezal room that doubles as family dinner room for a more intimate experience.” ts vora Law roup design embodies these concepts; featuring a bar that accommodates groups of up to 70 guests, Dolezal also noted kegerators, a three-compartment bar sink, specialty lighting, lounge seating and a shuf eboard area.

“The Dvorak team have conference rooms adjacent to the bar that can open onto it, and they allow outside groups and nonprofits use of the space on occasion,” he said. “These spaces allow a greater bond with clients and potential clients through a social experience. They can become differentiators between you and your competitors, if done properly.”

Trendy features are residential in nature, according to Leo A Daly’s Senior Interior Designer Heather Robbins — amenities often include fireplaces, nicer restrooms, open oasis areas for water, coffee and snac s, and large windows for natural light. eatures with a residential vibe are popular because they make people feel comfortable at wor and create a less formal environment, she said. “Oasis areas bring people together for impromptu conversation and encourage employees to get up out of their chairs and move throughout the office environment. ccess to natural light has been shown to increase employee productivity and overall happiness. Both oasis areas and natural light promote wellness in the wor environment.”

Furthermore, the branded graphics increasingly incorporated into training and conference areas were described as a fun way to add art and color and support companies’ identities.

Features “in action” include the International Harvester Mississippi Valley Credit Union’s comfortable residential-feeling collaboration ar-

Lester Katz, interior designer at LK Design. eas within a large, three-story atrium space with looks reclaimed has been prominent as an effort views of the ississippi iver, obbins said. to get the look but to save money.” very wor station and office in the Much of these reclaimed look-alikes can be building has access to natural light,” she said. sourced from sustainable supplies, Katz said.

“People are enticed to use the atrium space by “So, it is not necessarily a net loss as far a communicating wood stair that connects the as environmental design is concerned,” he wor levels and oasis areas with complimentary said. he hospitality owners tend to be the water, coffee and snac s on every level. trend-setters in the commercial design segment, Residential and hospitality are in LK De- willing to ta e chances and wanting to be seen as sign’s DNA, as Interior Designer and LEED leaders in their industries. he trends are always Lester at noted the firm does a lot of changing as result.” residential design and small-scale hospitality To this end, he sees high-end hospitality as pro ects such as restaurants, medical offices, going more luxurious, using expensive textiles gyms and coffee shops. and fixtures to create the upscale loo that their “One of the trends for hospitality design has customers expect. been to use elements of reclaimed material such ar colors, rich wood tones and subtle as barn wood, he said. long with the trend to lighting help to provide the look,” Katz said. use reclaimed material, the use of material that id-mar et hospitality owners may also try to

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create an upscale loo , but with a more casual atmosphere. he mid-mar et generally will want a more relaxed atmosphere that makes customers feel more at home. More vibrant colors, lively lighting, rustic wood tones produce this type of atmosphere.”

LK Design’s hospitality projects span Omaha, Houston and Nashville; locally, projects include Via Farina restaurant, The Stokin’ oat restaurant and Torva gym.

The many aforementioned features matter, as Dolezal noted good design equals Robbins good business.

“Staff retention and recruiting in today’s market is huge,” he said.

“Employers are offering more and more ‘perks’ designed into their office space in order to attract and retain top talent. They are also looking for spaces that are brand culture-forward and well designed. t is a tric y balance to do both successfully, and we go to great lengths to continue to push these boundaries with our clients.”

Robbins noted employees value fitness areas and outdoor wal ing paths, as opposed to spaces that may routinely sit empty such as videogame rooms.

“Omaha, like many communities, is struggling with a talent drought, she said. ttracting and retaining the best employees is difficult however, a well-designed interior environment can be the tipping point for employees when deciding between several companies. hy wouldn t someone want to wor in a place that encourages wellness and good design

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Office environments getting smaller, cozier

by Dwain Hebda

he days of staid office spaces and rigid, formal wor spaces are increasingly becoming a thing of the past. Many companies today are reducing their footprint to save money and balancing that move by increasing comfort factors in furnishings. esigners say many of the newest trends are being driven more by how the modern office wor s than as a pure cost-saving move.

Office wor ers are becoming more mobile, both in movement and devices,” said rystal unningham, partner with Planning and Design. “Employees don’t have

as much personal space in the office and people can wor almost anywhere. o meet these changing expectations, office furniture types and materials are changing.”

Cunningham said these trends include a move toward more lounge furniture and modular options that boost the exibility factor several times over.

“Clients are thinking beyond the desk when loo ing at office furniture, she said. “We notice clients asking for more modular and flexible lounge seating options, with many spaces serving multiple purposes. s furniture is used more within

a space, it needs to be multifunctional and durable.

Sit-to-stand wor stations allow the ability within one s individual wor station to configure the des and layout to ma e it conducive to how they prefer to wor . iversity in collaboration spaces [means] furniture doesn t have to always be a table with chairs.

We have been using soft seating and sofas for more informal meetings.” ian ic erel, president and owner of Office nteriors and esign said the industry has even developed a term for this brand of Continued on page 6.

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Around a dozen years since the Thrasher family started Supportworks, Inc., the foundation repair and concrete leveling contractors’ revenue is growing at a rate of around 15% year-over-year with innovative consultative and technical products. These solutions range from a technology that allows homeowners to virtually see completed repairs before the job commences, and industry applications such as a podcast to support dealers and empower them with valuable education and inspiration.

“Rather than being a small business trying to make it on their own, in 2008 Greg [Thrasher] thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be great if vendors and suppliers were brought together so there was a network of businesses that did similar things?’” said Vice President of Strategy Amanda Harrington. “We started as a supplier of foundation repair products, and we certainly have uniqueness in products but a lot of our uniqueness comes from trainers, consultants, Continued on page 8.

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Leadership Resources differentiates with proprietary leadership development software

by Richard D. Brown

President/CEO Boyd Ober, who started Leadership Resources 17 years ago with a Lincoln office and a handful of employees, now heads a 17-employee leadership development and coaching venture that has opened an Omaha office, and over the past three years doubled its billings.

“Success isn’t a secret formula — it’s generated by leaders who are equipped to manage the demands

of today’s work environment,” Ober said.

With a downtown Lincoln office at 1248 O St., Suite 1140, and a three-year-old office at 1045 N. 115th St., Suite 350, in Omaha, Ober said Leadership Resources is seeing much of its growth in working with client firms in the 200 to 2,500-employee range.

Leadership Resources initially had clients in just two states, but Continued on page 8.

Owner Dan Miller … Focusing on programs to ease transitions such as tax law changes.

Miller Financial Group creates program to minimize impact of tax deduction changes

by Gabby Christensen

President and CEO Boyd Ober … Broadened client base and proprietary software has boosted the coaching and leadership development organization.

Since its founding over 50 years ago, Miller Financial Group has expanded to two locations with a client base reaching across 22 states, all while implementing strategies and programs that aim to benefit the overall client experience, according to owner and President Dan Miller.

In fact, in light of the recent standard deduction tax law

changes, he said the firm has launched an initiative aimed at educating nonprofit fundraisers, board members and volunteers for donor strategies that may help offset the potential decrease in donor dollars.

Miller developed the program earlier this year with the notion that it was appropriate to help as much as he could as a member of Continued on page 11.

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Lotus House of Yoga synergizes holistic lifestyle with offshoot businesses

by Becky McCarville

Lotus House of Yoga, a vinyasa (flow/ movement) yoga studio with three locations in Omaha and one in Lincoln, has been a family affair since its inception nearly 10

Lotus House of Yoga Phone: Aksarben: 402-281-4218; One Pacific Place: 402-933-1788; West Omaha: 402-506-6796; Lincoln: 402-742-0024 Locations: Aksarben: 6706 Frances St., Omaha 68106; One Pacific Place: 10363 Pacific St., Omaha 68114; West Omaha: 1529 S. 203rd St., Elkhorn 68222; Lincoln: 1314 “O” St., Lincoln 68508 Founded: 2010 Employees: About 100 Services: Yoga studio and businesses that support the lifestyle of a modern-day yogi Goals: Expanding Namaste Pantry, life coaching and yoga and cycle teacher training.

Industry trends: People today are seeking intimate, boutique fitness studios that reflect their values and offer a holistic lifestyle.

Website: www.lotushouseofyoga.com

years ago by co-owners and mother-daughter duo Mary Clare Sweet, Anne Sweet and Anne Sweet’s brother.

With a lineup of supporting offshoot businesses including CBD company Na-

Co-owners Anne Sweet, left, and Mary Clare Sweet … Supporting the lifestyle of the modern-day yogi through its various ventures that include life coaching, an annual yoga retreat and a CBD company. maste Pantry, High Vibrational Coaching, for new opportunities to expand,” Mary Yoga School, High Vibe Festival and an Clare Sweet said. “We just have a very annual yoga retreat/teacher training in courageous spirit when it comes to trying Mexico, the Sweets are entrepreneurs at new things and instead of taking the safe, heart. comfortable route of sticking to one thing, “By our nature, we’re always looking we really believe that we can take the

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In fact, she said that the running joke between her mom and two sisters revolves around “what LLC are you starting today?” or “what nonprofit are you starting today?”

“That speaks so much about where we are in the world and just how Anne is a business leader and how she raised us to … wake up, have your coffee and start a new company. That’s our attitude and that’s our lifestyle,” she said.

With 100 employees across four locations — Aksarben, One Pacific Place and Elkhorn in Omaha and one in downtown Lincoln — Anne Sweet said that everyone in management and leadership are women.

About 10% are full-time employees with the rest part-time. There are no independent contractors.

“Mary Clare and I both have a love for business acumen, so we not only love the practice of yoga and the lifestyle of yoga, but we’re very smart businesswomen — we’re a women-owned company,” she said. “We’re very dedicated to investing in those women and helping them grow.”

Mary Clare Sweet is a former dance instructor who traveled the country as a judge and choreographer before starting Lotus House of Yoga. Most of Anne Sweet’s career has been in executive coaching and working at an assessment company.

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The Women in Tech panel, from left, moderator Levi Thiele, AIM Careerlink; Kate Brown, OPPD; Nancy Williams, No More Empty Pots; and Susan Courtney, BCBSNE.

2019 Heartland Developers Conference connects 800 local professionals

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outshine local talent.

“Quite frankly the content they had wasn’t better than what a lot of the local talent could provide,” he said. “We want to be able to bring those people up to talk about the amazing things they’ve done.”

Rowe also singled out Union Pacific’s keynote: “From the Mainframe to 4000+ Microservices, Union Pacific’s Decade-Long Engineering Journey.”

Union Pacific AVP Lead Engineer-Enterprise Architect Arun Giri spoke to the company’s $300 million investment in re-designing its mainframe-based transportation control system over the last 10 years.

“The reason that’s so interesting and important is because people often think that major technological advancements have to happen on the coasts,” Rowe said. “[Union Pacific] is one of the world’s largest transportation companies and they made the decision to build this infrastructure in-house, based on the amazing skills and talent they have right here.”

HDC also introduced a panel discussion, this year focusing on another trending theme: the shortage of women in tech. Women currently make up less then one-third of the tech community.

The panel included: Nancy Williams, co-founder and CEO of No More Empty Pots;

Susan Courtney, executive vice president, operaMutual, Buildertrend, First National Bank and tions, business process and shared services, Blue Flywheel also sponsored the event.

Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska; and Kate “There are so many great companies here Brown, vice president and chief information with so many new technological advanceofficer at OPPD. ments,” Rowe said. “There’s lots of ways to get “Bringing them up to talk about their exengaged and connected.” periences as well as how we can help get more One such way: nominating a company/ women involved in technology,” Rowe said. individual or attending the 2019 AIM Tech With a tight labor market the conference Celebration on Nov. 14. also offered employers an opportunity to get in front of talent.

Farm Credit Services of America, lead sponsor, has gotten several employees from the conference.

“A lot of people think we just do agriculture, but we have a pretty big IT department,” said Lynne Quintana, IT business analyst at Farm Credit Services.

Other heavy hitters such as Gallup, Supportworks, Mutual of Omaha, DTN, Valmont, Kiewit, Diversified From left, Jess Collicott, Deliveron; Shonna Dorsey, Mutual Solutions, Physicians of Omaha; and Chris Hegarty, AIM Institute.

Flywheel, from left, Kelsey Campbell, Lauren Rose, Amanda Martinez and Ryan Hochstetler.

At the Nelnet booth, from left, Nirmal Kumar Mohanasundaram, Lisa Meyer, Tyler Randazzo and Nate Kaufman.

With 44 breakout sessions over the course of three days the 2019 AIM Heartland Developers Conference had something for every tech professional.

The Embassy Suites Omaha - La Vista Hotel & Conference Center hosted nearly 800 professionals from Sept. 4-6, an all-time high in the conference’s 16-year history.

Zuhair Khan, lead developer, customer experience at First National Bank, summed up the conference’s essence when he said, “It’s refreshing to see what others are doing and to feed off of that.”

Started in 2003, the conference encourages tech professionals to connect and learn from each other through hands-on workshops, breakout sessions, and keynotes.

Khan, who has attended several regional tech conferences in addition to HDC, mentioned conversations on blockchain and Union Pacific’s keynote as particularly interesting.

Nearly 90% of the breakouts were given by companies in the Greater Omaha area who discussed industry trends like blockchain and empathy driven design, among others.

While HDC did receive proposals from plenty of speakers outside of the Greater Omaha area, Scott Rowe, VP of tech community development at the AIM Institute, said they didn’t

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Business Appearance: Interior & Exterior September 13, 2019

A section prepared by the staff of the Midlands Business Journal

Designers bring elements of home to office spaces to benefit clients, employees

by Michelle Leach

Hospitality in terms of building features and activity related to the sector is a thread that runs through many designers’ projects at present.

“We are finding that companies want the chance to entertain their clients to varying degrees,” said TACK Architects LEED AP and Principal Jeffrey J. Dolezal. “This allows a greater bond through social experience with these clients. Spaces we are designing to facilitate the hospitality experience range from a full-room bar to a roundtable conference Dolezal room that doubles as family dinner room for a more intimate experience.”

Its Dvorak Law Group design embodies these concepts; featuring a bar that accommodates groups of up to 70 guests, Dolezal also noted kegerators, a three-compartment bar sink, specialty lighting, lounge seating and a shuffleboard area.

“The Dvorak team have conference rooms adjacent to the bar that can open onto it, and they allow outside groups and nonprofits use of the space on occasion,” he said. “These spaces allow a greater bond with clients and potential clients through a social experience. They can become differentiators between you and your competitors, if done properly.”

Trendy features are residential in nature, according to Leo A Daly’s Senior Interior Designer Heather Robbins — amenities often include fireplaces, nicer restrooms, open “oasis” areas for water, coffee and snacks, and large windows for natural light.

“Features with a residential vibe are popular because they make people feel comfortable at work and create a less formal environment,” she said. “Oasis areas bring people together for impromptu conversation and encourage employees to get up out of their chairs and move throughout the office environment. Access to natural light has been shown to increase employee productivity and overall happiness. Both oasis areas and natural light promote wellness in the work environment.”

Furthermore, the branded graphics increasingly incorporated into training and conference areas were described as a fun way to add art and color and support companies’ identities.

Features “in action” include the International Harvester Mississippi Valley Credit Union’s comfortable residential-feeling collaboration ar-

Lester Katz, interior designer at LK Design. eas within a large, three-story atrium space with looks reclaimed has been prominent as an effort views of the Mississippi River, Robbins said. to get the look but to save money.”

“Every workstation and office in the Much of these reclaimed look-alikes can be building has access to natural light,” she said. sourced from sustainable supplies, Katz said.

“People are enticed to use the atrium space by “So, it is not necessarily a net loss as far a communicating wood stair that connects the as environmental design is concerned,” he work levels and oasis areas with complimentary said. “The hospitality owners tend to be the water, coffee and snacks on every level.” trend-setters in the commercial design segment, Residential and hospitality are in LK De- willing to take chances and wanting to be seen as sign’s DNA, as Interior Designer and LEED leaders in their industries. The trends are always AP Lester Katz noted the firm does a lot of changing as result.” residential design and small-scale hospitality To this end, he sees high-end hospitality as projects such as restaurants, medical offices, going more luxurious, using expensive textiles gyms and coffee shops. and fixtures to create the upscale look that their “One of the trends for hospitality design has customers expect. been to use elements of reclaimed material such “Dark colors, rich wood tones and subtle as barn wood,” he said. “Along with the trend to lighting help to provide the look,” Katz said. use reclaimed material, the use of material that “Mid-market hospitality owners may also try to

create an upscale look, but with a more casual atmosphere. The mid-market generally will want a more relaxed atmosphere that makes customers feel more at home. More vibrant colors, lively lighting, rustic wood tones produce this type of atmosphere.”

LK Design’s hospitality projects span Omaha, Houston and Nashville; locally, projects include Via Farina restaurant, The Stokin’ Goat restaurant and Torva gym.

The many aforementioned features matter, as Dolezal noted good design equals Robbins good business.

“Staff retention and recruiting in today’s market is huge,” he said.

“Employers are offering more and more ‘perks’ designed into their office space in order to attract and retain top talent. They are also looking for spaces that are brand/culture-forward and well designed. It is a tricky balance to do both successfully, and we go to great lengths to continue to push these boundaries with our clients.”

Robbins noted employees value fitness areas and outdoor walking paths, as opposed to spaces that may routinely sit empty such as videogame rooms.

“Omaha, like many communities, is struggling with a talent drought,” she said. “Attracting and retaining the best employees is difficult; however, a well-designed interior environment can be the tipping point for employees when deciding between several companies. Why wouldn’t someone want to work in a place that encourages wellness and good design?”

Office environments getting smaller, cozier

by Dwain Hebda

The days of staid office spaces and rigid, formal workspaces are increasingly becoming a thing of the past. Many companies today are reducing their footprint to save money and balancing that move by increasing comfort factors in furnishings.

Designers say many of the newest trends are being driven more by how the modern office works than as a pure cost-saving move.

“Office workers are becoming more mobile, both in movement and devices,” said Crystal Cunningham, partner with RDG Planning and Design. “Employees don’t have

as much personal space in the office and people can work almost anywhere. To meet these changing expectations, office furniture types and materials are changing.”

Cunningham said these trends include a move toward more lounge furniture and modular options that boost the flexibility factor several times over.

“Clients are thinking beyond the desk when looking at office furniture,” she said. “We notice clients asking for more modular and flexible lounge seating options, with many spaces serving multiple purposes. As furniture is used more within

a space, it needs to be multifunctional and durable.

“Sit-to-stand workstations allow the ability within one’s individual workstation to configure the desk and layout to make it conducive to how they prefer to work. Diversity in collaboration spaces [means] furniture doesn’t have to always be a table with chairs.

We have been using soft seating and sofas for more informal meetings.”

Dian Pickerel, president and owner of Office Interiors and Design said the industry has even developed a term for this brand of Continued on page 6.

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Office environments getting smaller, cozier Designers aim to capture unique needs of furniture.

Continued from page 4. clients, establish culture with the details “Clients are looking for an original mix office furnishings.

“We use this funny term ‘resimmercial’ where it’s the combination of residential and commercial,” she said. “It’s become a buzzword in our industry.”

Pickerel said the furniture pieces in this category still stand up to commercial use while they mimic something that could be found in someone’s living room.

“There’s a lot of relaxation that’s taken place in the office,” she said. “When we do these small templates for somebody’s Cunningham personal desk, they put a lounge chair in and a laptop table and really function in the space in a different way.”

Pickerel said shrinking square footage demands designers be at the top of their game when it comes to making efficient use of space.

“Everything now is stored on your computer; there aren’t big storage needs anymore,” she said. “Our trend is for electric height adjustable tables and two big monitors on monitor arms and maybe a storage locker.

That’s become the new typical norm for lots of people.”

Fewer pieces and smaller spaces doesn’t mean boring. Nick Huff of Hutch said companies need to remember that everything contributes to their brand, including the office

of residential and commercial furnishings that match their branding and culture. As designers, it’s our job to find a solution for the project that gets the right look for the right price,” he said. “Budgets are more of

Pickerel Huff an opportunity to problem-solve rather than a limitation.

“Designing a commercial space is just as much about the relationship with the end user and your ability to build trust, communicate and execute the collective vision.”

Huff also mentioned that for everything that’s new in today’s workplace, there are still foundational elements, such as private meeting rooms, that are surviving the times.

“Small private rooms are very necessary for your employees to pop out and have a quick conversation or work in for a bit,” he said. “Also, having a few lounge spaces, both big and small, helps create more community in the office for employees to work and connect with each other.”

cy to culture to their bottom-line,” she said.

by Gabby Christensen Jill Grasso, co-owner of i.e. Design, said Area professionals say there are various elements that can be incorporated into utilizing a professional to create an office workplace design that can help highlight or space can be beneficial with both space planning and creating office branding. enhance a company’s overall culture.

“Depending upon the culture of your Sara A. Jansen, project manager at Avant business and/or the culture you wish to Architects, said space layout is create, how you plan your office crucial and has a huge effect on layout is key,” she said. “A work company culture. environment that is geared to“Open plan spaces for collabowards collaboration and creativity ration are a great fit for some commight tend towards a flexible work panies, but an office that handles environment. This can be created many confidential matters is probthrough more mobile workstaably not well suited to that type of tions, flexible meeting areas, colspace layout,” she said. “Space laboration spaces, and varied work planning will affect the culture of environments with a low ratio of the company simply by reflecting individual to group space.” the type of interactions expected For a more traditional style of employees and visitors.”

Daake workplace and a controlled culFurther, Jansen said the use of fun vibrant colors or industrial-type furnish- ture, Grasso said there may need to be a highings tell people instinctively, that the place is er ratio of individual to group spaces, more “fun” or “edgy” and people tend to respond formal spaces such as private offices and higher enclosures in open office workstations. accordingly.

“Anything a business can do to provide “Similarly, a law office that has a venerable reputation may not want an atmosphere that staff enjoys spending time the cultural cues to read as edgy,” in will increase their efficiency, performance and office culture,” she said. “An office culshe said.

According to Jansen, the best way to ture is intentional by design.”

Grasso said each company has a specific meet the unique needs of a client is through listening and digging deep to find out what culture and emphasizing that culture through design layout, colors and branding will create makes them unique.

“Once you understand that, you can really a more enjoyable environment for staff and get started on a design that will reflect the recruit like-minded individuals to do their Continued on page 11. company as a whole from work-flow efficien-

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Supportworks grows with robust dealer solutions Continued from page 1. graphic designers and video folks who help contractors create remarkable experiences.”

Along those lines, the roughly 85-member team based out of a new headquarters at 11850 Valley Ridge Drive in Papillion, supports “every aspect of the business,” Harrington said.

“When the dealer is successful, we are,” she said. “We look at the entire business.

We walk alongside our dealers. Sometimes, they don’t see a big enough vision of who they can be. They say they want to reach ‘X,’ but we say, ‘You can do way more than

Supportworks, Inc. Phone: 800-281-8545 Address: 11850 Valley Ridge Drive, Papillion 68046 Services: network of foundation repair and concrete leveling contractors who manufacture and supply products, tools and practices Website: www.supportworks.com

that — and we can help you get there.’”

Harrington emphasized the network of North American contractors are likeminded.

“They don’t compete with each other, there isn’t overlapping territory,” she said.

“When we have trainings and conferences, they share, ‘This is what worked well for me, and this didn’t work for me.’ It’s created this brotherhood, which is really cool.”

Having a company like Thrasher “right here with us,” according to Harrington, is really important.

“Thrasher is just like one of our dealers,” she said. “They can say, ‘This is what we’re dealing with out in the field.’ So often, those same problems exist with other dealers in the network, and it alerts us to things that we can solve with other dealers.

It’s kind of like a test lab.”

When Harrington refers to Thrasher as “right here with us,” she is also referring to a shared physical space — which hasn’t always been the case.

“We were at a previous building on Cary Circle and thought we’d be there forever, but then both companies started growing at a good clip,” she recalled.

Eventually, Supportworks moved to a building over by Cabela’s in La Vista. In no time, she said they were “cramped.” The June 2018 move to Papillion represented much more than additional space, but a bringing together of formerly fragmented entities as well as additional amenities.

“We have a state-of-the-art training facility, and we do trainings all the time,” she said. “We have a beautiful huge facility here that we can break into multiple rooms, and we have a fitness center on site.”

Over the last two to four years, Harrington indicated alignment of the team and network has made a defining difference in Supportworks’ ability to grow.

“It’s about knowing we’re all marching to the beat of the same drum, and our purpose is to redefine our industry,” she said. “There’s a lot of ways to redefine an industry, you can do it through processes and systems, and we can redefine it for three different types of people.”

These stakeholders include the homeowner, who may cringe at the very thought of working with a contractor due to previous negative experiences with other businesses; the “lonely” dealer or business owner who may not be thinking as big as he

or she should be; and the employee.

“There is not a single person I’ve met that doesn’t have a story of being treated horrible, like they were a number,” Harrington said. “We want to create work environments where employees are on fire about what they are doing, and when they go home at night, they can be a better parent, spouse, or do better things in the community.”

Engineer Kyle Olson was so passionate about regional flood recovery efforts that he took it upon himself to organize a group that cleaned out homeowners’ basements, according to Harrington, who referenced grassroots efforts as well as community support in tandem with Thrasher such as neighborhood revitalization organization Abide.

Harrington indicated its technology is also “unexpected.”

“We have a development team on staff that is growing,” she said. “When

you think about a typical experience, a contractor may make a crude sketch for a homeowner. But we’re building technology that allows sales reps (and we have 130 dealers in North America) to sit down with the homeowner and go through 3D animation and video to show, ‘This is what’s happening under your house, and these are the different options for repair.’

They can show why this is the best solution, and come up with a proposal that has the information they need to make a good decision.”

Likewise, apps for tablets allow one to effortlessly do the likes of change orders or payments processing in the field. As dealers travel to jobs, they can even pull up Supportworks’ podcast app to learn on the drive – building new skillsets and self-development tools.

“We want to help homeowners have a better experience,” she said.

Leadership Resources differentiates with proprietary leadership development software Continued from page 1. it is broadening its geographic area to include about five states. Due to acquisitions and mergers among its clients, some of the Nebraska firm’s tutelage has spread beyond our country’s borders.

Ober said much of the Nebraska company’s growth has come from the quality of people it has attracted to its team and the overall culture that has been created.

“They’re great listeners, inquisitive, deep in understanding and patient,” he said.

“They bring to us backgrounds in both the public sector and private industry.”

Ober and Dan Sedor — minority owner, strategic growth advisor and Certified Entrepreneurial Operating System Implementer — use the company’s core values to “hire, coach and part ways if necessary.” Success comes from the values being intentionally integrated into the culture.

Ober, who earned an undergraduate degree in ag science and a master’s in economics, both from South Dakota State, said about 60% of his firm’s billings come from leadership development services. A recently-signed client is expanding in Grand Island, Kearney, the Columbus area and in Holdrege.

In such cases, the focus is on development services — identifying and creating new operational habits to ensure personal, business and leadership success. Concepts include leadership of others, employee em-

powerment, delegating and inspiring others. for 35% of Leadership Services revenues, is “We’re becoming a multi-service line getting bigger its being propelled into much organization that helps clients develop greater recognition in firms.

“In the past such big things lacked exechigh-performing leaders, build strong strautive leadership and tegic and operational frequently involved plans and create cul- Leadership Resources creating a manual tures of accountabilPhone: 402-423-5152 that was never looked ity,” he said.

Address: 1248 O St., Suite 1140, at,” he said. “Today He added that Lincoln 68508; 1045 N. 115th St., Suite we’re taking an intecompanies, in addi350, Omaha 68154 grated approach that tion to making juServices: professional coaching in leadadvocates exercising dicious hiring deciership development, strategic planning the plan live.” sions, need to invest and the Entrepreneurial Operating SysSedor is charged in those hired for the tem, as well as proprietary software with directing Leadnext 20 to 30 years.

Founded: 2002 by Boyd Ober and Dan ership Resources’ For example, Sedor strategic planning Ober cited two years Employees: 17 business including of work with a reOne-year goal: Expand strategic planclient implementagionally-based enerning services and regional leadership tion of the Entrepregy sector client that development offerings. neurial Operating wanted to focus on, Industry outlook: Positive growth System, which acamong other things, opportunities encourage professional celerates a client’s enhancing its safety coaching companies that also offer emleadership developrecord. The program ployee-tracking software. ment program. included training an Website: www.lrsuccess.com “Am important executive in charge component is acof the initiative, the setting of personal goals and identifying countability and with Accelerate we’ve through development new things that could designed something with which positively helps people change habits to get a better be done to create a safety “habit.”

Ober, who spent about a dozen years result,” Ober said.

More than 90% of Leadership Resourcearly in his career in the direct-mail and dot-com industries, said the strategic opera- es' clients retain its services after the initial tional planning, while at present accounting agreement is signed and Ober has targeted a 96 to 98% range as attainable.

Ober emphasizes that a differentiating factor in Leadership Resources’ growth has been the coupling of leadership development and strategic planning services with SMART goals software such as Accelerate, which encourages accountability and goal achievement through positive daily affirmation notifications and daily attention to meeting goals.

Two months ago HR Tech Outlook, an industry publication, recognized Leadership Resources as one of the nation’s Top 10 leadership development companies for its training and transforming business coaching.

“We’re widening the footprint as to where our services are being used,” Ober said.

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Secondhand shopping, once stigmatized, is going mainstream

by Lauren Zumbach

When Julie Ghatan opened Dovetail in 2008, she could tell when customers entered her boutique in Chicago’s Noble Square neighborhood without realizing much of the clothing and accessories were vintage, not new merchandise.

Trends “You could just see it click on their faces,” she said. They’d walk right back out.

That doesn’t happen anymore. Buying secondhand, once stigmatized, is going mainstream. And here’s how you can tell: Department stores want in on it.

Shoppers like the thrill of scoring a deal or one-of-a-kind find, or want to shop without worrying about the apparel industry’s environmental impact. Others are both buyers and sellers, knowing each bargain purchase can be resold to make space in their wallet and closet for something new.

“It’s better for the environment, my wallet and morals,” said Izzy Howard, 24, shopping at Crossroads Trading in Wicker Park.

Attitudes toward secondhand shopping started shifting during the recession, when “it became chic to get a good deal,” said Oliver Chen, a retail analyst at Cowen & Co. More than a decade later, it’s proving to be more than a passing trend. Over the past five years, stores selling used merchandise have grown faster than traditional apparel retailers, not counting discount and off-price chains, said David Weiss, a partner at Chicago-based consulting firm McMillanDoolittle.

Even traditional retailers like J.C. Penney and Macy’s are experimenting with selling secondhand apparel.

“This isn’t a fad that’s going to disappear anytime soon. This is a generational shift,” Weiss said.

It may be multigenerational. When Linda Beckstrom, 64, of Chicago, was younger, resale shopping meant trips to disorganized stores without fitting rooms that forced shoppers to try on clothes in the aisles. Today, she looks for bargains at stores like Buffalo Exchange, on a stretch of Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park with several vintage and resale shops.

“When the clothes are expensive, you can’t have as much fun, and sometimes the clothes here are more interesting than the cookie-cutter stuff you see in Target,” she said.

Online, there are sites for every niche.

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themselves can ship goods to companies that operate like virtual consignment or thrift stores. At the luxury end, The RealReal deals in authenticated luxury goods, while ThredUp accepts a wide range of brands found at a typical mall.

Others let customers buy and sell directly from each other, like eBay, Poshmark, Etsy, Depop and Facebook Marketplace.

Traditional brands and retailers are joining too. Patagonia gives customers store credit for quality used gear the brand can resell. Macy’s and J.C. Penney are each putting some ThredUp merchandise in a few dozen stores, including Macy’s stores on State Street and at Water Tower Place, Oakbrook Center and Old Orchard malls.

In-store partnerships help San Francisco-based ThredUp reach customers who want to touch and feel merchandise before buying, spokeswoman Samantha Blumenthal said in an email. The company started in 2009 as a place to swap men’s apparel but now focuses on women’s and kids’ clothing.

At Macy’s Chicago flagship store on State Street, ThredUp’s shop is on the fourth floor, stocked with women’s apparel from brands Macy’s doesn’t carry, like Madewell, American Eagle Outfitters, J. Crew and Lululemon, as well as some handbags. Products vary by store, based on what nearby customers are searching for on ThredUp’s website, Blumenthal said.

That’s a lot of new competition among online and bricks-and-mortar thrift, vintage and consignment shops, both for customers and for sellers.

But local secondhand stores said they have a couple things going for them. One, shoppers tend to be less confident in an item’s fit and condition when buying secondhand, making them even more eager to try something in person before buying. And second, some stores see new players as gateways that could bring in even more customers.

“We welcome the growth of other resale businesses,” said spokeswoman Gina Nowicki spokeswoman at Crossroads, which lists 37 locations across the country on its website. “All those marketing dollars are going to telling people that secondhand is a real option.”

Some consignment and thrift stores have begun selling online themselves. The wider audience generally brings in higher prices, especially for frequently searched brands and designers, said Cindi Dibuglione, owner of Cynthia’s Consignments in the Lincoln Park area, who has been selling on eBay since 1995 and has employees dedicated to online sales.

Other store owners said they use social media to drive sales but found selling online to be more effort than it was worth, except for more expensive items that need a broader pool of customers.

“I’d rather have someone come in and have a great experience,” said Sasha Hodges, co-owner of Kokorokoko Vintage in Wicker Park, which specializes in ‘80s and ‘90s apparel and accessories.

At least some of those customers are hoping to make a quick buck themselves.

Hodges said she can tell when customers are buying something to wear and when they’re just angling for a profit online.

“In the last couple years I have felt there’s more of the ‘Is this valuable, can I flip this?’ versus ‘Oh, I like this and know it’s cool,’ ”

Hodges said.

Raven Rothkopf, 17, joined the social resale app Depop to shop, and decided to try selling to make extra money. Two years later, Rothkopf, a rising senior at Francis W. Parker School, estimates she sells about 20 to 30 items a week through the app.

She said she spends about four hours a day on the app, answering questions and negotiating with shoppers. Shopping thrift stores to stock her online store and photographing, packing and shipping items adds extra time. But she enjoys the buying and selling and says she’s making “a good amount of money for a student who doesn’t have to live off the money they’re making.”

“It’s another creative outlet for me,” Rothkopf said. “I think of it as half social media, half business.”

For Stacy Mausolf, 28, resale has become a full-time job. She joined Poshmark in 2017 to make some money after getting laid off from her job as a nanny and approached it as a business from the start, sourcing merchandise from thrift stores.

“I enjoy shopping, so reselling is a great way for me to feed my shopping addiction but turn it into income,” she said.

But some more casual sellers say cutting out the thrift store middleman can be more work than it’s worth.

Apps and websites that let consumers list their own merchandise and set their own price might bring a higher payout than working with a thrift store, but require artfully composed pictures, descriptions crafted to pop up

in search results and haggling with buyers.

Emma Cullen, 26, successfully sold a few Adidas items on Depop but struggled to get buyers interested in smaller brands. When she needed to clear out her closet before an upcoming move, she went to Crossroads, which buys on the spot.

As online resale options grow, it could be difficult for bricks-and-mortar resale shops to compete against their sheer scale, said Chen, the retail analyst.

“If you’re a customer, do you go visit that store, or do you go online and see thousands and thousands of products?” he said.

Rothkopf, the Depop seller, said she still enjoys shopping at local thrift and vintage shops. But when she’s looking for something specific, it’s easier to search Depop than hope to stumble across it on a store shelf.

Online thrift sellers also face challenges of their own. Woodridge-based Swap.com temporarily stopped accepting used clothes after being swamped by shipments that too often fell short of its standards. Sellers now have to pass an initial quality check.

CEO Jennifer Carr-Smith said the company is trying to grow its pool of sellers in a “smart way” while attracting more buyers.

“Revenues are just under $20 million, but we have a lot of opportunity for growth. We’d like to see that double in the next year or two,” she said. ©2019 Chicago Tribune Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

Lotus House of Yoga synergizes holistic lifestyle Continued from page 2. and when you’re happy in your job, you’re happy in your work — you’re going to be successful no matter what you do if you’re surrounded by talented people,” Anne Sweet said.

Both of the Sweets are certified life coaches and teach others life coaching skills via the yoga school.

“I started life coaching without really knowing that’s what it was. I had so many yoga students coming in to do yoga privates and really just wanted to talk about their life,” Mary Clare Sweet said. “At the same time, [Anne] had gone through a life coaching certification course in Arizona and so I had kind of this huge amalgamation of content for our curriculum. We kind of just put our energy together and created something brand new because we really wanted it to reflect what’s known as the energy body in yoga … we really use that as the basis of getting to the root of where you are and where you want to go and what’s prohibiting you from getting there.”

Lotus’ yoga and cycle school and life coaching curriculum are used in studios across the country, with the company’s leadership team traveling to train others how to be teachers and create their own curriculum.

“That’s something we plan on doing more of and continuing to diversify and scale,” Mary Clare Sweet said. “I think there’s a lot of opportunity in the online market as well in regard to being able to access classes from your home.”

However, Lotus House of Yoga’s studios and its community focus continue to be the mainstay of the company. The company

stands for inclusion and diversity, “supporting organizations in the community that serve women and children and those in need,” she said.

While fitness trends come and go, yoga is a 6,000-year-old practice, Anne Sweet said.

“The reason it has such longevity is we’re touching the heart and soul of a person — not just the physical body but also the emotional body,” she said. “The classes, the messaging — they’re high intention, they’re very uplifting, very body positive.

We want people coming out of that having this ultimate experience where they leave feeling great in every aspect — mentally, energetically, physically, having met new friends.”

Lotus has trained the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Husker football and volleyball teams.

“You’re sweating, you’re dripping, it’s hard,” she said, adding that yoga is often perceived as not physically difficult.

Namaste Pantry, started two years ago when there weren’t many other CBD companies in Nebraska, is another growth area for the business and capitalizes on the CBD movement, which is “on rapid fire right now,” Anne Sweet said.

While many CBD franchise companies have recently opened, the Sweets wanted to keep Namaste Pantry local.

“Our CBD has zero THC in it,” Anne Sweet said. “It’s all organic, it comes from Colorado, we know the owner.”

The company has positioned itself to grow hemp and provide medical marijuana if and when the state of Nebraska makes it legal.

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Miller Financial Group creates program to minimize impact of tax deduction changes Continued from page 1. the community.

“We truly believe it's important to operate with a servant spirit,” he said. “After discussing it with my business partner and wife, Denise, we knew we needed to bring this to people's attention, and we really didn’t want organizations to struggle through this.”

The free program, which is designed as a 30-minute workshop, is presented by Miller and can be included in board or staff meetings, lunch and learn presentations, or professional development keynote addresses.

Miller said he’s willing to talk to any organization or group of people to shed light SUPER CROSSWORD

on this topic.

According to Miller, the presentation illustrates some of the recent tax law changes, especially the increased standard deduction level and elimination of miscellaneous deductions.

“These changes have made it less advantageous for families to itemize deductions and fewer folks are able to utilize their charitable gifts as deductions,” he said. “People will still opt to give, but they may opt to give less because they are not receiving financial benefits, and the organizations feel the brunt of this.”

Additionally, Miller said the program addresses some alternative methods that NOVEL COUPLES

donors could utilize in order to contribute in changing the name of the game, as well, ala tax efficient manner. lowing the business to expand its capabilities.

Miller stressed the importance of incorFor Miller, who joined the firm in 2004 porating charitable giving strategies into an and later purchased it in 2013, it’s been a overall financial plan. joyful experience to be able to help oth“We believe at ers achieve their long the heart of every- Miller Financial Group term goals through one's financial suc- Phone: 402-991-9020 offering financial sercess is the financial Address: 2211 Capehart Road, Suite 105, vices. planning process,” Bellevue 68123 Over the past six he said. “At Miller Founded: 1963 years, he said the busiFinancial Group, we Service: locally owned financial planning ness has doubled in design a plan specific and investment firm in Bellevue, Red Oak, size, and he has plans to the needs, goals Iowa and Maryville, Missouri to continue to grow and dreams of each Employees: 6 the firm through effispecific client. We are Goal: To continue to utilize a process-oricient use of resources very process-oriented ented approach, while branching out, and technology, with and we act as a true especially within Sarpy County. a long term goal of fiduciary by always Website: www.planwithmillerfinancial.com passing the company doing what’s in the on to the next generclient’s best interest.” ation of advisers within the firm.

He said the firm serves clients from sev“It is my hope that someone will be ineral backgrounds, including small business terested in taking it on and moving forward owners, health care providers who own and with the brand,” Miller said. “It’s been such a operate their own clinics, “empty nester” pro- pleasure to be able to mentor young advisers. fessional couples who are preparing for the I feel like I owe it to the next generation to next stage in their life and charitably inclined provide them with knowledge that I have, just families and the organizations they support. as my mentor did for me, so they can lead this According to Miller, the biggest obstacle industry to success.” in the industry today is continuously adapting As for today, Miller said he remains to government regulations. steadfast in his pursuit to expand the business, Recently, he said technology has been especially in the Sarpy County area.

United Airlines’ new technology aims to cut down on missed connections

by Hugo Martin

The takeoff of a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Vancouver was delayed for a few minutes at the end of July not because of a mechanical problem or a staffing mishap but AviATion to ensure that passengers arriving late from another flight didn’t miss the connection to Vancouver.

Michael Jacobson, an executive for a

Needs of clients

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Continued from page 6. best work.

Greg Daake, principal and creative director at Daake Design, said it’s important to note that design is more than visual expression.

“When most people think of design they imagine visuals, things they can touch or things they can experience,” he said. “But you can design music, you can design politics and you can certainly design culture. So when we’re talking about designing a culture we’re not talking about putting up signs or making a website to recap an organization’s beliefs. Designing a culture starts with understanding what behaviors are rewarded in an organization.”

According to Daake, the most important tip is to listen.

“Listen twice as much as you speak,” he said. “Also from a philosophical perspective, if you’re designing to get something out of yourself then you’ve got it backwards. Commercial design is about getting something out of the client. Extracting the real problem, getting to the heart of the matter and making a difference for them. To do that, you have to put them at the center of your work.”

hotel industry trade group, was on the flight that was briefly held on the tarmac, but he didn’t mind.

“Even though I was delayed as a result, it gave me comfort that waiting about 10 minutes for my fellow passengers helped prevent them from staying an extra night in Chicago,” he said.

United Airlines hopes plenty of passengers are as accommodating as Jacobson. The Chicago-based carrier is expanding use of a new computer program that can automatically delay the takeoff of some flights — if only briefly — to ensure that passengers on connecting flights don’t get stranded. The program will be deployed at all of United’s major airports by October.

United’s new software program, dubbed ConnectionSaver, looks at data from airline schedules, passenger itineraries, staff work schedules and other sources to automatically decide if a flight can be delayed and for precisely how long to reduce as many missed connections as possible without creating more headaches for other fliers.

“Where this tool makes a difference is in tight connections,” said David Kensick, managing director of United’s Network Operation Center.

Other airlines also have access to the data and software needed to identify if passengers trying to make connecting flights are running late. But most other carriers leave it up to gate agents or staff in airport operations control centers to decide whether to delay a flight to help fliers make their connections.

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Companies push to enhance loyalty incentives

by Jackie Crosby

Sift through the average American’s wallet and you will find punch cards, points programs and specialty branded credit cards for about 15 different companies. Membership in loyalty plans are on the rise, researchers say, but rising above the pack is harder Consumers than ever.

High expectations and short attention spans are key reasons.

Despite an oversupply of loyalty programs, three-quarters of consumers actively earn and redeem rewards in a mere three or fewer programs, according to the marketing research firm Kobie.

Most retailers still continue to see value in the programs, though, often devoting serious time and marketing muscle to the effort.

Target Corp. spent 18 months revamping its program that will roll out Oct. 6 under the new name Target Circle. Kohl’s started testing a streamlined version of its Kohl’s Rewards program more than a year ago in eight markets and has added it to five more while still considering it in the pilot phase.

Richfield-based Best Buy offers a points program, store-only credit cards and special perks, such as early access to Black Friday deals, for certain members of its My Best Buy program.

Why the effort?

Those who cash in on their benefits are 1½ times more satisfied with the companies and their programs than those who don’t, a survey of 55,000 consumers by Bond Brand Loyalty Inc. found.

But the survey also found the effect of what the researchers called “redemption satisfaction” is on the wane.

The reason: Amazon.com and the sheer proliferation of programs.

“Amazon ensures consumers can get virtually any product from anywhere on the planet, delivered the same day or next day, and this immediacy has set a standard in the delivery experience that traditional rewards catalogs haven’t kept up with,” Bond’s researchers wrote.

“Secondly, rewards catalogs across programs have little to no differentiation — a toaster is a toaster, is a toaster.”

The programs aim to drive traffic online and to stores, and to try to reach Generation Z and young millennials, whom the researchers at Bond dubbed “loyalty natives,” because they have been members of programs since they became consumers.

Target was to announce its new program after testing it out in a handful of markets.

The Minneapolis-based retail chain said it researched other retailers’ programs as well as those in other industries and decided to expand some level of discount to anyone who

signed up.

The free Target Circle program gives members a 1% discount on everything in stores and online, which can be applied to future purchases. Holders of Target’s branded credit card will retain the current 5% discount and automatically gain access to some of the other Target Circle perks, such as a 5% birthday discount and personalized offers.

Cartwheel, the name of the Target’s mobile coupon app, will keep its same features but will be rebranded under the new name.

Mark Tritton, Target’s chief merchandising officer, said that more than 2 million people have enrolled in the program in seven test markets, and the results have outpaced expectations.

“Those people who have signed up for the program are spending more at Target than those who are not enrolled,” Tritton said in a conference call with the media recently. “So we are seeing a benefit in building loyalty with our guest base.”

Whether it’s a point system, discounts at the register or special coupons, retailers balance the financial costs of the programs, which cut into their margins, with the upside of keeping people moving through the turnstiles and clicking through the digital shopping cart.

The real gold comes from consumer data.

Part of the shift in loyalty programs arises from shoppers’ varying degrees of comfort with the

United Airlines’ new technology aims to cut down on missed connections Continued from preceding page authority to override the decision.

At Delta Air Lines, “it’s a human decision whether to delay that flight, but it’s a mix of software and (artificial intelligence) to back that up,” said Michael Thomas, a spokesman for the Atlanta-based carrier.

At Southwest Airlines, “our super computers are our people,” Brad Hawkins, a spokesman for Southwest Airlines, said about how the Dallas-based carrier decides to hold a flight to help reduce missed connections.

Most airlines don’t like to delay takeoffs to accommodate late-arriving passengers because they fear the delay could throw off the schedule of subsequent flights, causing chaos to a tightly run nationwide flight schedule, aviation industry analyst Seth Kaplan said.

“That has been the approach airlines have been taking for years, but with the data we have access to, it’s possible to say, ‘Wait a minute, maybe we can refine that policy some more,’” he said.

The program was launched in February at Denver International Airport and has been expanded to seven domestic airports since then, with ConnectionSaver added at Los Angeles International Airport on June 25.

So far, United estimates that the program has delayed enough flights to ensure that as many as 36,000 passengers — including about 2,000 at LAX — could make their connections.

The advantage of the ConnectionSaver program, Kensick said, is that it can even take into consideration tail winds, weather patterns and staff work schedules to ensure that the recommendation to delay a takeoff doesn’t ruin the travel plans of passengers on connecting flights or force employees to work beyond their federally mandated maximum hours. In most cases, the plane that is delayed still arrives at its final destination on time, he said.

United flies about 500,000 passengers a day, with about 140,000 of those needing to connect from one flight to another. Carriers that primarily fly direct “point to point” routes, such as Southwest Airlines, have fewer connecting passengers while carriers such as United and Delta offer more indirect routes that connect at “hub” airports.

All carriers are motivated to eliminate missed connections to avoid the staff time and cost it takes to rebook stranded passengers to other flights. Plus, when passengers miss a connection, either through the fault of the airline or unforeseen factors such as bad weather or mechanical problems, the airline usually takes the hit on social media.

In fact, United Airline’s service so frustrated Rob LaRiviere, a systems architect and regular United flier from Santa Cruz, that he created a Facebook page in 2012, urging other air travelers to boycott the carrier.

LaRiviere said one of the most upsetting incidents involving United took place about a decade ago when he was trying to catch a connecting flight at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., and the flight attendant closed the gate door even though she saw LaRiviere and other fliers racing to catch the flight.

“As much as the page is called boycott (United Airlines) it was marketed that way as a wake-up call to them,” he said. “They could read the comments and they could make adjustments and thank the people that complain as a way toward self improvement.”

Kensick said customer satisfaction surveys taken by United show that most passengers, like Jacobson, appreciate the airline for briefly delaying takeoffs to accommodate as many passengers as possible.

Still, he said, so many factors outside of the control the airline are to blame for scheduling mishaps and delays that the new program will never eliminate all missed connections.

“It’s such a complicated scenario,” Kensick said. ©2019 Los Angeles Times Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

bargain of revealing their shopping patterns to companies in return for bigger discounts or special offers on things they like or buy frequently.

Many seem to have accepted it.

A survey by Euclid Analytics found that 53% of Americans said they would let a retailer know their purchase history in exchange for coupons or discounts. About four in 10 said they were open to having retailers know their purchase history if they trusted the brand.

Gordon Pribnow, of Amery, Wis., isn’t much for holding onto a lot of loyalty cards, though he collects points for airlines on his credit card. But he sees real value in various rebate offers through Menards.

“They do build loyalty,” said Pribnow, as he headed into one of the home-improvement stores recently to pick up bags of soil and some tools. “A lot of times I just set them aside and let them build. Then if you’ve got a big purchase, you know you’ve got X-amount to put against it.”

Robert Passikoff, a brand loyalty and consumer engagement research consultant, isn’t convinced the effort is shaping consumer’s perceptions either.

“There was a point in time where all these things made a difference,” he said. “Now, it doesn’t make a difference.”

Passikoff, founder of BrandKeys.com, said it’s easy to get caught up in a game of “loyalty point poker,” where a competitor ups the ante and the response is to try to match it or go one step better. In the end, he said, consumers are probably going to go where they find what they want and get the best deal for it.

“It’s not a question of loyalty,” he said.

“It’s a matter of promotion.” ©2019 Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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KELLOGG & PALZER, P.C. 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6 Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2647 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Company is FUSION FLOORING, LLC. 2. The street address of the initial designated office is 16277 Reynolds Street, Bennington, Nebraska 68007. The registered agent is Craig Wilkins and the Registered Agent's address is 16277 Reynolds Street, Bennington, Nebraska 68007.

3. The general nature of the Company flooring installation.

4. The Company commenced on August 20, 2019, and shall have perpetual existence.

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

First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF KodaSec, LLC Notice is hereby given that KodaSec, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office and Registered Agent Address of the Company is 6640 Pine St., Omaha, Nebraska 68106.

The limited liability company commenced business on August 16, 2019.

First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION United Distillers Products Company, a Nebraska corporation, has been dissolved pursuant to the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. The corporation has collected its assets, disposed of its properties which were not distributed in kind to its shareholders, discharged or made provision for the discharge of its liabilities, distributed its remaining property among its shareholders according to their interests, and done every other act necessary to wind up and liquidate its business and affairs. Edward C. Friedland, President of the corporation, was the person who was responsible for winding up and liquidating the business and affairs of the corporation. The corporation has no remaining assets or liabilities.

First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019 ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION United Distillers Products Company 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 10039 Frederick Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Edward C. Friedland, 10039 Frederick Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019 MATTHEW T. PAYNE, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF AVEO, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Aveo, LLC. 1. The name of the limited liability company is Aveo, LLC. 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 3015 North 90th Street, Suite 7, Omaha, Nebraska 68134, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Julie A. McCoy, 3015 North 90th Street, Suite 7, Omaha, Nebraska 68134.

First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 Notice of Organization of the Formation of Orion Portfolio Solutions, LLC Notice is hereby given that Orion Portfolio Solutions, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office 17605 Wright St., Omaha, NE 68130. The initial agent for service of process is Orion Advisor Solutions, LLC, 17605 Wright St., Omaha, NE 68130.

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TIEDEMAN, LYNCH, KAMPFE, McVAY & RESPELIERS, Attorneys 6910 Pacific Street, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68106-1045 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that GKB Condos, LLC, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with its designated office at 6910 Pacific Street, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68106. The general nature of the business is to engage in any lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized. The limited liability company was formed on August 19, 2019, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by its Members.

First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Buldyk’s Custom Service, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The address of the Company’s designated office is 7402 Blondo St, Apt 3, Omaha, NE 68134, and the name of the registered agent at such address is Anton Buldyk. The general nature of the business is any legal and lawful activity allowed pursuant to the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act and the laws of the State of Nebraska and elsewhere. The Company commenced business on 6/30/2019 and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be managed by its managers.

Anton Buldyk, Member First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019

BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 10305 Joseph Circle La Vista, Nebraska 68128 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF EMG3 FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC Notice is hereby given that a limited liability company has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the company is EMG3 Financial Services, LLC The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery-Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 10305 Joseph Circle, La Vista, NE 68128.

The designated office is located at 12801 Pierce Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68144.

Rob Russel, Member First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF MG PAINTING, LLC Notice is given that MG PAINTING, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with the following registered agent and registered office: Marcelo Felipe Gallardo at 2705 H St. Omaha, NE 68107.

This LLC is a Partnership with Lucia Felipe as a new member with 15% ownership. The general nature of the Company's business is to engage in any lawful business permitted under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The company was organized on April 22, 2019, and it shall continue in perpetuity unless sooner terminated in accordance with the terms of its operating agreement. In general, the Company's business is to be managed by its primary member Marco Felipe Gallardo in accordance with the Company's operating agreement.

First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF NITROGEN HOLDINGS. INC. 1. The name of the Corporation is Nitrogen Holdings. Inc. 2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 100,000 Shares having a par value of $.10 each with 1,000 shares designated as voting common stock and 99,000 shares designated as nonvoting common stock.

3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: 1125 S 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. 4. The corporate existence began on August 23, 2019, when Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State.

5. The name and address of the Incorporator is: Comran E. Sharif, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68124.

First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 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 STEVE HAFFKE PLUMBING, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Articles of Incorporation of Steve Haffke Plumbing, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, have been amended to change the name of the corporation to: SCH Enterprises, Inc. The Articles of Amendment was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on August 8, 2019.

First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 164TH AVENUE PARTNERSHIP, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 164th Avenue Partnership, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 2285 S. 67th Street, Suite 400, Omaha, Nebraska 68106. 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 26, 2019.

First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CREPA CREPA, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Crepa Crepa, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 11639 Monroe Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. 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, 2019.

First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that KEVIN’S CONTRACTING, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The address of the Company’s designated office is 846 S 21st Street Omaha, NE 68108, and the name of the registered agent at such address is Tran & Associates Law, LLC. The general nature of the business is any legal and lawful activity allowed pursuant to the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act and the laws of the State of Nebraska and elsewhere. The Company commenced business on 8/23/2019 and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be managed by its managers.

Kevin Green, Member First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MIDWEST SITE 3, LLC The name of the Company is Midwest Site 3, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on August 22, 2019.

First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF KOS ROOTS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Kos Roots, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on August 20, 2019.

First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 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 COMPLETELY KIDS Notice if hereby given that the Articles of Incorporation of Completely Kids have been amended to change the name of the entity to: Completely KIDS. The Articles of Incorporation have been further amended to correct the address of the registered agent to: 2566 St. Mary’s Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68105. The name of the registered agent did not change. The Articles of Amendment were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on August 23, 2019.

First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Outlook Business Solutions, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Outlook Business Solutions, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C. with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114.

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

First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 SMITH SLUSKY POHREN & ROGERS LLP 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 400 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Small Miracle Childcare and Preschool Learning Center at Spring Ridge, Inc. has been incorporated under the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. The street address of the corporation’s initial registered office is 8712 West Dodge Road, #400, Omaha, Nebraska 68114, and the name of the initial registered agent is Clay M. Rogers. The corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock. The name and street address of the incorporator of the corporation is Clay M. Rogers, 8712 West Dodge Road, #400, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

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LEGAL NOTICES BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 10305 Joseph Circle La Vista, Nebraska 68128 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF INSIGHT GROUP REAL ESTATE, LLC Notice is hereby given that a professional limited liability company has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the company is INSIGHT GROUP REAL ESTATE, LLC. The company is organized to render real estate sales services. The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery-Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 10305 Joseph Circle, La Vista, NE 68128. The designated office is located at 10404 Essex Court, Suite 201, Omaha, NE 68114.

Rusty Johnson and Andrew Halvorson, Directors First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 10305 Joseph Circle La Vista, Nebraska 68128 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MBT, LLC Notice is hereby given that a professional limited liability company has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the company is MBT, LLC The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery-Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 10305 Joseph Circle, Omaha, NE 68116. The designated office is located at 6705 Cear Creek Circle , Omaha, NE 68116.

Marty D. Thompson, Members First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CITY CENTRE 2, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that City Centre 2, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 222 South 15th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68102, and the mailing address is P.O. Box 428, Boys Town, Nebraska 68010. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 MAX J. KELCH, attorney VANDENACK WEAVER, LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska, 68118 Telephone402-504-1300 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF B & D CONTRACTORS. LLC Notice is hereby given that B & D CONTRACTORS, LLC has amended its organization as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the designated office of the company is 13312 William Circle, Omaha, NE 68144. The agent for service of process for the Company is Donald Hollman, Agent, 13312 William Circle, Omaha, NE 68144.

First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 GNUSE & GREEN LAW OFFICES, P.C., Attorneys 11311 Chicago Circle Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF COMING HOME RENTALS, L.L.C. A Nebraska Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given that Coming Home Rentals, L.L.C., a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 16565 Valley Circle, Omaha, NE 68130. The general nature of its business is to engage in and do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Certificate of Organization was filed in the office of the Nebraska Secretary of State on August 21, 2019. The Company commenced business thereon and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by the Members.

Rodney G. Gnuse, Organizer First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TRUFIT VENTURES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TruFit Ventures, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 8525 Q Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 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 RUSS HOVALDT, INC. Notice is hereby given that the Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Russ Hovaldt, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on August 23, 2019 to amend Article I, changing the name of the corporation to Cardiovascular Solutions, Inc. First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION 1. The name of the Corporation is Silverleaf Tax & Accounting, Inc. 2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock, having a par value of $1.00 each.

3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. 4. The corporate existence began on August 20, 2019, when Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State.

5. The name and address of the incorporator are Emily L. Jung, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Corporate Name: Outlook Enrichment Type of Corporation: Public Benefit Registered Agent: Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C., L.L.O. Registered Office: Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C., L.L.O. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 Members: Corporation will have Members Incorporator: Paul D. Heimann 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SCM 10X MISHAWAKA III, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SCM 10X Mishawaka III, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1303 South 72 Street, Suite 209, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 W. Dodge Rd., Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019 DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SCM 10X MISHAWAKA II, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SCM 10X Mishawaka II, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1303 South 72 Street, Suite 209, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 W. Dodge Rd., Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019 AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), TODD GARRETT You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 05/28/2019 on Case Number CI19-12318, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $330.00, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.

You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 10/20/2019 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly.

CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Spielcraft Games, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 6723 S. 109th St., Omaha, NE 68137. The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Alex Wolf, 6723 S. 109th St., Omaha, NE 68137.

First publication September 13, 2019, final September 27, 2019 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 502 Code LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 502 Code LLC has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its designated office at 21204 Buchanan Pkwy, Box 299, Gretna, NE 68028. The registered agent is Danielle Towey, 21204 Buchanan Pkwy, Box 299, Gretna, NE 68028.

It is organized to transact any and all lawful business for which Limited Liability Company may be organized under Nebraska laws. The LLC was organized on February 27th, 2019 for the perpetual duration and is managed by its members.

First publication September 13, 2019, final September 27, 2019 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Notice is hereby given that Affiliated Reproductive Health Providers of America, Inc., has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska on 08/20/2019 with its designated agent and office: Chelsea Souder, 1002 W. Mission Ave. Bellevue, NE 68005. The General Nature of Business: employing/contracting health care providers in clinical settings.

First publication September 13, 2019, final September 27, 2019

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DUNDEE CREEK APARTMENTS, LLC The name of the Company is Dundee Creek Apartments, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 2125 South 114th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Adam Watson, 2125 South 114th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. This limited liability company commenced business on August 26, 2019.

First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 1201 ROYAL DRIVE, LLC The name of the Company is 1201 Royal Drive, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 4605 North 172nd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Eric Renner, 4605 North 172nd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. This limited liability company commenced business on August 27, 2019.

First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF JASON MCKEONE SERVICES, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JASON MCKEONE SERVICES, INC., is incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a registered office at 1933 South 48th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68106.

The registered agent is JASON MCKEONE. The general nature of the business is to operate a general mechanic, electrical, grading, construction and consulting 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 mechanic, electrical, grading, construction and consulting 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 7, 2019, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by a Board of Directors, the number of directors to be provided in the By-Laws, and the officers shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, and such other officers as shall be designated in the By-Laws.

ANTHONY L. GROSS, Incorporator CATHERINE L. WHITE, Incorporator 3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, NE 68124 First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 MATTHEW T. PAYNE, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 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 B.H.I. CONSTRUCTION, INC. Notice is hereby given that Article VIII of the Articles of Incorporation of B.H.I. Construction, Inc. (the “Corporation”) have been amended to increase the authorized shares to Two Hundred Thousand (200,000) shares, consisting of Twenty Thousand (20,000) shares of “Class A Voting Common Stock,” with a par value of $0.10 per share, and One Hundred Eighty Thousand (180,000) shares of “Class B Nonvoting Common Stock,” with a par value of $0.10 per share. On the effective date of the Amendment, the Corporation shall exchange Ten (10) shares of Class B Nonvoting Common Stock for each One (1) share of Class B Nonvoting Common Stock issued and outstanding on the effective date. The Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation were dated effective July 24, 2019, and filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on July 26, 2019. In all other respects, the Articles of Incorporation remain unchanged.

First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 BENJAMIN E. MAXELL, Attorney GOVIER, KATSKEE, SUING & MAXELL, PC, LLO 10404 Essex Court, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF Antler Softball Booster Club, Inc. Registered Office: 10404 Essex Court, Suite #100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114 Registered Agent: Benjamin E. Maxell The corporation is a public benefit corporation. This corporation shall be organized and operated exclusively for charitable causes. No part of the net earnings of this corporation shall inure to the benefit of any private director or individual. The corporation shall not lobby or otherwise attempt to influence legislation at any level of government. The corporation shall not participate in or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office. Perpetual existence commenced August 16, 2019, when Articles were filed with Secretary of State. Affairs to be conducted by the Board of Directors and officers authorized by the By-Laws and the Board.

First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TYLEX, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TYLEX, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 3345 North 107th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68134. The Registered Agent of the Company is Tyler Moore, 3345 North 107th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68134.

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Midlands Business Journal • SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 • LEGAL NOTICES MATTHEW T. PAYNE, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 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 WESTERN SPRINGS LAND CORPORATION Notice is hereby given that Article IV of the Articles of Incorporation of Western Springs Land Corporation (the “Corporation”) have been amended to increase the authorized shares to One Hundred Thousand (100,000) shares, consisting of Five Thousand (5,000) shares of “Class A Voting Common Stock,” with a par value of $0.10 per share, and Ninety-Five Thousand (95,000) shares of “Class B Nonvoting Common Stock,” with a par value of $0.10 per share. On the effective date of the Amendment, the Corporation shall exchange Thirty (30) shares of Class B Nonvoting Common Stock for each One (1) share of Class B Nonvoting Common Stock issued and outstanding on the effective date. The Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation were dated effective July 24, 2019, and filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on July 26, 2019. In all other respects, the Articles of Incorporation remain unchanged.

First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 LEGACY DESIGN STRATEGIES 9859 South 168th Avenue Omaha, NE 68136 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Limited Liability Company is HEART K RANCH, LLC 2. The address of the designated office of the company is 50397 836th Road, Bartlett, NE 68622.

3. The purpose for which the company is organized is to engage in any and all business which is lawful under the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act of the State of Nebraska.

4. The company commenced its existence on August 22, 2019, and the period of duration of the Company shall be perpetual.

5. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by its Members in accordance with the company’s operating agreement.

John Diamantis Andrew C. Sigerson, P.C., L.L.O. First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 LEGACY DESIGN STRATEGIES 9859 South 168th Avenue Omaha, NE 68136 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Limited Liability Company is FORUM 12, LLC 2. The address of the designated office of the company is 9859 South 168th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68136.

3. The purpose for which the company is organized is to engage in any and all business which is lawful under the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act of the State of Nebraska.

4. The company commenced its existence on July 25, 2019, and the period of duration of the Company shall be perpetual.

5. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by its Members in accordance with the company’s operating agreement.

Andrew C. Sigerson, P.C., L.L.O. First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Corporate Name: Outlook Collaborative Type of Corporation: Public Benefit Registered Agent: Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C.,L.L.O. Registered Office: Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C., L.L.O. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 Members: Corporation will not have Members Incorporator: William T. Foley 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 PHILLIP A. BELIN, Attorney BELIN LAW FIRM, P.C., L.L.O. 12341 Westover Road Omaha, Nebraska 68154 Notice is hereby given that ELKHORN LEARNING, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the registered office of the company is 16726 H Circle, Omaha NE 68135. The agent at such office is Daniel Cornwell. The general nature of the business to be transacted by the company is to own & operate a Kumon Math & Reading Center franchise and for all other uses incidental thereto. The Company commenced on August 1, 2019, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company are to be conducted by its members.

First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of Flow Dezigns LLC Notice is nearby given that Flow Dezigns LLC (the ”Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office address of the Company is 2521 N 66th Ave. Omaha, Nebraska 68104.

The Registered Agent of the Company is David Castro, 2521 N 66th Ave. Omaha, Nebraska 68104.

First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019

MARY E. VANDENACK, Attorney VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska 68118 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SAKOON MEDICAL AESTHETICS AND WELLNESS LLC Notice is hereby given that SAKOON MEDICAL AESTHETICS AND WELLNESS LLC (the “Company”) 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 1529 S. 203rd Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The agent for service of process for the Company is Mary E. Vandenack, VW Agents LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118.

First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019 MARY E. VANDENACK, Attorney VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska 68118 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SAKOON THE SPA LLC Notice is hereby given that SAKOON THE SPA 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 1529 S. 203rd Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The agent for service of process for the Company is Mary Vandenack located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118-3121.

First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019 DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF KENNEDY LEGACY 178, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that KENNEDY LEGACY 178, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 467 County Road K, Yutan, Nebraska 68073. The Registered Agent of the Company is Scott A. Kennedy, 467 County Road K, Yutan, Nebraska 68073.

First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019 LAW OFFICES OF EVELYN N. BABCOCK 16264 Rolling Ridge Road Omaha, Nebraska 68135 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Hauder Farms, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska on September 3, 2019. The street and mailing address for the initial designated office is 16264 Rolling Ridge Rd, Omaha, Nebraska. The street and mailing address for the initial agent for service of process is 16264 Rolling Ridge Rd, Omaha, Nebraska 68135. The name of the initial agent for service of process is George T. Babcock. The general nature of the business is any and all business which is lawful under the Uniform Limited Liability Act of the State of Nebraska.

The business of limited liability company will be conducted by its Members.

George T. Babcock, Organizer First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019

AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), WOUR J WICHAR You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 05/01/2019 on Case Number CI19-10207, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $2,268.66, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 10/20/2019 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly.

CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019 AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), KEVIN J SHAFER You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 05/22/2019 on Case Number CI19-11770, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $233.00, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.

You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 10/20/2019 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly.

CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019 FRANK X. HAVERKAMP P.C. LLO, Attorney 12929 West Dodge Road, Suite 201 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Notice is hereby given that THE FARM: SENIOR DOGS SANCTUARY, INC. was incorporated under the Nebraska Non-Profit Corporation Act. The Corporation is a public benefit corporation, under the Nebraska Non-Profit Corporation Act which purpose will be to administer and disburse funds related to the operation of a dog sanctuary. The registered agent is Frank X. Haverkamp and the registered office is located at 12829 West Dodge Road, Suite 201 Omaha, NE 68154. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by the Board of Directors and such officers as it may elect.

Frank X. Haverkamp, Incorporator First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019

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HALEY REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC 10703 J Street, Suite 101 Omaha, NE 68127 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF KEY PERSON, INC. Notice is hereby given that Key Person, Inc. (the “Corporation”) was dissolved effective as of August 15, 2019 (the “Dissolution”). The terms and conditions of the Dissolution are that all outstanding liabilities have been paid or otherwise adequately provided for, and the assets of the Corporation have been distributed to the persons and/or entities entitled thereto, leaving no liabilities or assets in the Corporation. The person who is to wind up and liquidate the business and affairs of the Corporation is Carl J. Troia, Jr., Secretary of the Corporation.

First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019 HALEY REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC 10703 J Street, Suite 101 Omaha, NE 68127 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF DKPKAHT, LLC. Notice is hereby given that DKPKAHT, LLC (the “Company”) filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on August 7, 2019 and is effective August 7, 2019. The name of the Registered Agent of the Company is Carl J. Troia, Jr., 10703 J Street, Suite 101, Omaha, NE 68127. Any person having claims against the Company must present such claim to the Registered Agent within five (5) years of the third publication of this Notice. Such claims must be in writing and should include the amount, date and description of items asked for on the claim.

First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019 HALEY REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC 10703 J Street, Suite 101 Omaha, NE 68127 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF BURWICK FARMS SPE, LLC. Notice is hereby given that Burwick Farms SPE, LLC (the “Company”) filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on August 7, 2019 and is effective August 7, 2019. The name of the Registered Agent of the Company is Carl J. Troia, Jr., 10703 J Street, Suite 103, Omaha, NE 68127. Any person having claims against the Company must present such claim to the Registered Agent within five (5) years of the third publication of this Notice. Such claims must be in writing and should include the amount, date and description of items asked for on the claim.

First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019 HALEY REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC 10703 J Street, Suite 101 Omaha, NE 68127 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF SPE GARDEN GATE, LLC. Notice is hereby given that SPE Garden Gate, LLC (the “Company”) filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on August 7, 2019 and is effective August 7, 2019. The name of the Registered Agent of the Company is Carl J. Troia, Jr., 10703 J Street, Suite 103, Omaha, NE 68127. Any person having claims against the Company must present such claim to the Registered Agent within five (5) years of the third publication of this Notice. Such claims must be in writing and should include the amount, date and description of items asked for on the claim.

First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019 MATTHEW T. PAYNE, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF R TRUCKING, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of R Trucking, LLC 1. The name of the limited liability company is R Trucking, LLC 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 18930 Grant Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Roy R. Robinson, 18930 Grant Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022.

First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019 SMITH SLUSKY POHREN & ROGERS LLP 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 400 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 10, 2019, Skyydex Concealment, LLC was organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, with a designated office in Omaha, Nebraska. The Company’s initial agent for service of process is Christopher D. Curzon, 8712 West Dodge Road, #400, Omaha, NE 68114.

First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION WALNUT GROVE HOLDINGS, INC. 1. The name of the Corporation is Walnut Grove Holdings, Inc. 2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 100,000 Shares having a par value of $.10 each with 1,000 shares designated as voting common stock and 99,000 shares designated as nonvoting common stock.

3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: 1125 S 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. 4. The corporate existence began on September 3, 2019, when Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State.

5. The name and address of the Incorporator is: Michael J. Keblesh, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68124.

First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019

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• SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 • Midlands Business Journal

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that BULLYDOG INVESTMENTS, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The address of the Company’s designated office is 846 S 21st Street, Omaha, NE 68108, and the name of the registered agent at such address is Tran & Associates Law, LLC. The general nature of the business is any legal and lawful activity allowed pursuant to the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act and the laws of the State of Nebraska and elsewhere. The Company commenced business on 8/21/2019 and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be managed by its managers.

Kevin Green, Member First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SHI EQUITY HOLDINGS LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SHI Equity Holdings LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 11516 Miracle Hills Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on August 29, 2019.

First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SHI HOLDING COMPANY LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SHI Holding Company LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 11516 Miracle Hills Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on August 29, 2019.

First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019 WESLEY E. HAUPTMAN, Attorney 17826 Monroe Street Omaha, Nebraska 68135 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR19-1276 Estate of Frank Jamess Taborsky JR., Deceased Notice is hereby given that on August 21, 2019 in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Decedent and that Suzanne TaborskyBarba, whose address is 536 W. Linden Street, Louisville, CO 80027 was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of the Estate.

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

CARROL L. MILLS Registrar First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 KATHRYN J. DERR, Attorney BERKSHIRE & BURMEISTER 1301 South 75th Street, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF COTEGRITY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that COTEGRITY, 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 20102 Pearl Drive, Gretna, Nebraska 68028. The registered office of the Company is 20102 Pearl Drive, Gretna, Nebraska 68028, and the agent at such office is Stephen A. Kessler. The general nature of the business to be transacted by the company is any lawful business which may be carried on by a limited liability company organized under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The company commenced operations on August 8, 2019, and shall have a perpetual duration.

First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 JAMES R. SACOMAN, Attorney 14707 California Street, Suite 5 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR19-544 Estate of ILEANA L. HEATHMAN, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on April 29, 2019, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Clerk-Magistrate issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Deceased and that MAY BOHASKI, whose address is 220 Eastwood Drive, Louisville, Nebraska 68116, 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 68037, on or before October 30, 2019, or be forever barred.

CARROL L. MILLS Registrar First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ALLEN AMERICANS HOCKEY CLUB, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Allen Americans Hockey Club, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 222 S. 15th Street, Suite 1404S, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019 DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SPIRE ENTERPRISES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Spire Enterprises, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 222 S. 15th Street, Suite 1404S, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019 DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF DOMESTICATION OF SOUND MEDICAL DEVICES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sound Medical Devices, LLC, has been domesticated into the State of Nebraska by filing Articles of Conversion with the Washington Secretary of State and Articles of Domestication with the Nebraska Secretary of State. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 622 N. 50th Street, #202, Omaha, Nebraska 68132. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 W. Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019

Notice of Amendment to the Certificate of Organization for Orion Advisor Services, LLC Notice is hereby given that Orion Advisor Services, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has amended its Certificate of Organization to reflect a new name, Orion Advisor Technology, LLC, effective on September 1, 2019.

First publication September 13, 2019, final September 27, 2019 JAMES R. SACOMAN, Attorney 14707 California Street, Suite 5 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR19-1313 Estate of PATRICIA M. CLANTON, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on August 28, 2019, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Clerk-Magistrate issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Deceased, and that MARY ANN GLEASON, whose address is 15102 Robin Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68138 and NANCY L. RUNYON, whose address is 227 E Hoover Drive, Nineveh, IN 46164, have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives 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 6, 2019 or be forever barred.

CARROL L. MILLS Registrar First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that iWise, L.L.C. (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the Company is 4258 N. 143rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. The registered agent of the Company is Jeff Ingraham, 4258 N. 143rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. The Company was formed on September 3, 2019.

First publication September 13, 2019, final September 27, 2019

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Jin Yuan, L.L.C. (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the Company is 15414 Weir Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. The registered agent of the Company is Thomas E. Whitmore, 7602 Pacific Street, Ste. 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Company was formed on August 28, 2019. First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that GK Hospitality, L.L.C. (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the Company is 19020 Nicholas Circle, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The registered agent of the Company is Geeta Chokkara, 19020 Nicholas Circle, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The Company was formed on September 6, 2019.

First publication September 13, 2019, final September 27, 2019

HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP, Attorneys 13330 California Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SFF NE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SFF NE, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska on August 22, 2019 (the “Company”). The Company has designated its registered agent as Sower Farmland Managers, LLC, with registered office at 13575 Lynam Drive, Omaha, NE 68138. The Company’s initial designated office is at 13575 Lynam Drive, Omaha, NE 68138. The Company shall be governed by one or more managers. The general nature of business is any lawful purpose.

First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that ZGL Medical, L.L.C., a Nebraska professional limited liability company, is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its registered office at 7602 Pacific Street, Ste. 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business is to engage in and do any lawful business, other than banking or insurance, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and for all other purposes authorized by law, to the extent as natural persons might or could do. The limited liability company was formed on September 9, 2019. Its affairs shall be conducted by the members pursuant to an Operating Agreement duly adopted by the company.

Azra Emily Bauman, Organizer First publication September 13, 2019, final September 27, 2019

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that ANT & VZ REALTY, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the Company’s designated office is 1910 S 44th Street Omaha, Suite 101, NE 68108, and the name of the registered agent at such address is Tran & Associates Law, LLC. The general nature of the business is any legal and lawful activity allowed pursuant to the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act and the laws of the State of Nebraska and elsewhere. The Company commenced business on 8/14/2019 and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be managed by its managers.

Khanh Tran, Member First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Havic Realty, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the Company’s designated office is 1910 S. 44th St, Suite 101, Omaha, NE 68105, and the name of the registered agent at such address is Tran & Associates Law, LLC. The general nature of the business is any legal and lawful activity allowed pursuant to the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act and the laws of the State of Nebraska and elsewhere. The Company commenced business on 7/9/2019 and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be managed by its managers.

Khanh NgocLuu Tran, Member First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019 Notice of Merger Notice is hereby given that Orion Portfolio Solutions, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been merged with F T J FundChoice, L.L.C., a Missouri limited liability company, and that Orion Portfolio Solutions, LLC, shall be the surviving entity, with its designated office at 17605 Wright St., Omaha, NE 68130. The agent for service of process is Orion Advisor Solutions, LLC, 17605 Wright St., Omaha, NE 68130.

First publication September 13, 2019, final September 27, 2019

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF NW OMAHA KIDDIE ACADEMY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that NW Omaha Kiddie Academy, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 222 S. 15th Street, Suite 1404S, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication September 13, 2019, final September 27, 2019 GROSS & WELCH, P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 2120 South 72 Street, Suite 1500 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SARAH JANE HUNT FOODSTYLIST, LLC A limited liability company has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska which shall have the name SARAH JANE HUNT FOODSTYLIST, LLC. The address of the registered office is 3111 South 20th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68108. The general nature of the business to be transacted is any lawful business, other than banking and insurance, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of Nebraska. The company commenced on September 3, 2019 when the Certificate of Organization was filed with the Secretary of State of Nebraska. The period of duration of the company is perpetual from the date the Certificate of Organization was filed with the Secretary of the State of Nebraska. The affairs of the company are to be conducted by a Board of Managers.

First publication September 13, 2019, final September 27, 2019

Midlands Business Journal • SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 • LEGAL NOTICES DANIEL C. PAULEY, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AG-ALCHEMY INVESTMENTS, 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 Ag-Alchemy Investments, LLC. The name and address of the registered agent and office is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on August 16, 2019 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication August 30, 2019, final September 13, 2019 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WILLEY RE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Willey RE, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The limited liability company shall provide real estate services. The designated office of the limited liability company is 13340 California Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen, P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on August 29, 2019.

First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SEVENTY-TEN OPPORTUNITY I, LLC The name of the Company is Seventy-Ten Opportunity I, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 1915 South 38th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68105. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Benjamin A. Katt, 1915 South 38th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68105. The purpose is to invest in qualified opportunity zone property by acquiring qualified opportunity zone partnership interests or qualified opportunity zone stock in one or more first-tier subsidiaries or by directly acquiring qualified opportunity zone business property and to engage in other activities incidental or related thereto. The Company intends to be a qualified opportunity fund and cause any first-tier subsidiaries it invests in to meet the requirements for a qualified opportunity zone business. This limited liability company commenced business on August 30, 2019.

First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SEVENTY-TEN OPPORTUNITY II, LLC The name of the Company is Seventy-Ten Opportunity II, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 1915 South 38th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68105. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Benjamin A. Katt, 1915 South 38th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68105.

The purpose is to issue qualified opportunity zone partnership interests and operate a qualified opportunity zone business and to engage in other activities incidental or related thereto. This limited liability company commenced business on August 30, 2019.

First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019 DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TREEFORT DROP IN HOURLY CHILDCARE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Treefort Drop In Hourly Childcare, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 4110 South 148th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019 MARY E. VANDENACK, Attorney VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska 68118 NOTICE OF AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Notice is hereby given that Sukoon, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”) filed an Amended Certificate of Organization Limited Liability Company with the Nebraska Secretary of State on August 21, 2019, changing the name of the Company to Sakoon, LLC. The address of the designated office of the Company is 1529 S. 203rd Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents LLC, c/o Mary Vandenack located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118.

First publication September 6, 2019, final September 20, 2019

DANIEL J. WATERS, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF ALERIC INVESTMENTS, 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 Aleric Investments, LLC. The name and address of the registered agent and office is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on September 3, 2019 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication September 13, 2019, final September 27, 2019 SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF GROUPSYNC, INC. Notice is hereby given that GROUPSYNC, INC., a Nebraska Corporation, is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated agent Sean D. Moylan and designated office at 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The purpose for which GROUPSYNC, INC. has been established is to engage in the consulting business, and any and all lawful businesses for which a corporation may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. Perpetual existence commenced on September 4, 2019. Management of the company shall be vested in its Board of Directors.

First publication September 13, 2019, final September 27, 2019 BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF BRANCHING OUT, INC. Notice is hereby given of Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Branching Out, Inc. as follows: Article I of the Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation is hereby amended so that, as amended, said Article shall provide that the name of the Corporation shall be TAW INTERIORS, INC. The Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Secretary of State of Nebraska on September 4, 2019, with an effective date of September 5, 2019. In all other respects, the Articles of Incorporation remain unchanged.

First publication September 13, 2019, final September 27, 2019 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF CONVERSION OF SUPERIOR DENTAL HEALTH – OMAHA, P.C. AND ORGANIZATION OF SUPERIOR DENTAL HEALTH – OMAHA, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Superior Dental Health – Omaha, P.C. has been converted into Superior Dental Health – Omaha, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The company shall conduct the practice of dentistry. The Designated Office of the company is 10730 Pacific Street, Suite 105, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Office of the company is 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124 and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. The conversion of the corporation into the limited liability company was accomplished by the filing of Articles of Conversion and Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 4, 2019.

First publication September 13, 2019, final September 27, 2019 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF STONE DEVELOPMENT LLC The name of the Company is Stone Development LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on September 5, 2019.

First publication September 13, 2019, final September 27, 2019 SAMUEL J. TURCO, SR., Attorney 2580 South 90th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68124 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR19-1340 Estate of Audrey E. Piccolo, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on September 5, 2019, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Deceased, and that Joan M. Sanders, whose address is 2835 South 165th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68130, Omaha, NE 68130, telephone number 402-334-2596, was informally appointed by the Registrar 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 13, 2019 or be forever barred.

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SMITH SLUSKY POHREN & ROGERS LLP 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 400 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF ALLUVIUM CO., INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has formed a corporation under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: 1. The name of the corporation is Alluvium Co., Inc. 2. The address of the initial office is 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 400, Omaha, NE 68114, and the Registered Agent at that address is Edward F. Pohren.

3. The general nature of the business to be transacted is operation of a food vendor and all activities related to such endeavor and any other lawful purposes.

4. The authorized capital stock of the corporation is 10,000 shares of common stock with a par value of 1.00 each of which may be issued for any medium permissible under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and as is determined from time to time by the Board of Directors.

5. The corporation commenced existence on the filing and recording of its Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State and it shall have perpetual existence.

6. The affairs of the corporation shall be conducted by a Board of Directors, President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and such subordinate officers and agents as may be prescribed by the bylaws or appointed by the Board of Directors.

Edward F. Pohren, Incorporator First publication September 13, 2019, final September 27, 2019 KELLOGG & PALZER, P.C. 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6 Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2647 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Company is ADAM WHITE PAINTING, LLC. 2. The street address of the initial designated office is 1620 South 162nd Circle, Omaha, NE, 68130. The registered agent is Adam White and the Registered Agent's address is 1620 South 162nd Circle, Omaha, NE 68130.

3. The general nature of the Company is painting services.

4. The Company commenced on September 9, 2019 and shall have perpetual existence.

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

First publication September 13, 2019, final September 27, 2019 KELLOGG & PALZER, P.C. 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6 Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2647 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Company is GREENFLEX PROPERTIES, LLC. 2. The street address of the initial designated office is 2506 South 95th Circle, Omaha, NE 68124. The registered agent is Kirk Estee and the Registered Agent's address is 2506 South 95th Circle, Omaha, NE 68124.

3. The general nature of the Company is a real estate holding and investment.

4. The Company commenced on September 6, 2019 and shall have perpetual existence.

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

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KELLOGG & PALZER, P.C. 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6 Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2647 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Company is TJV ENTERPRISES, LLC. 2. The street address of the initial designated office is 7902 S. 193rd St., Gretna, NE 68028. The registered agent is Jeffrey T. Palzer and the Registered Agent's address is 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6, Omaha, NE 68154.

3. The general nature of the Company is general business.

4. The Company commenced on August 23, 2019, and shall have perpetual existence.

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

First publication September 13, 2019, final September 27, 2019 MARK J. LAPUZZA, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 N O T I C E O F I N C O R P O R AT I O N O F P I E R 1 5 V I L L A S HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION 1. The name of the Corporation is Pier 15 Villas Homeowners Association.

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

3. The address of the registered office is 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114, and the name of the registered agent at that office is Mark J. LaPuzza.

4. The name and street address of each incorporator is as follows: Ralph Marsco, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, 331 Village Pointe Plaza, Omaha, NE 68118 Nico Marasco, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, 331 Village Pointe Plaza, Omaha, NE 68118 5. The Association will have members.

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given the registration with the Nebraska Secretary of state’s office of Family Landscaping, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: The name of the company is Family Landscaping, LLC. Registered agent and office of Family Landscaping, LLC at 6839 S 147th Street, Omaha, NE 68137. Initial members: Elida Altagracia Santos de Rodriguez. General nature of the business is to transact any and all lawful business for which limited liability companies are allowed by statute.

The LLC was organized on August 2019 for the perpetual duration and is managed by its members.

First publication September 13, 2019, final September 27, 2019 AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), SARAH STATION You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 06/03/2019 on Case Number CI19-12662, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $146.63, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.

You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 11/27/2019 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly.

CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication September 13, 2019, final September 27, 2019 HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP, Attorneys 13330 California Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF CONVERSION OF HUTCHINSON CAPITAL LLC TO HUTCHINSON CAPITAL INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that HUTCHINSON CAPITAL LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has filed Articles of Conversion and Articles of Incorporation with the Nebraska Secretary of State converting the limited liability company to HUTCHINSON CAPITAL INC., a Nebraska corporation, effective September 5, 2019. The Company has designated its registered agent as Steven Hutchinson, with registered office at 220 S. 31st Avenue, Apt. 3800, Omaha, NE 68131.

First publication September 13, 2019, final September 27, 2019 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: A Simple Nest Name of Applicant: A Simple Nest, LLC Address: 1020 Leavenworth Street, Apt 430, Omaha, NE 68102 Applicant is a Limited Liability Company If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska Date of first use of name in Nebraska: July 9, 2018 General nature of business: Personal services including relocation, organization, downsizing.

LISA HUBSCHMAN Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative September 13, 2019 ROBERT J. KMIECIK, Attorney STINSON LLP 1299 Farnam Street, Suite 1500 Omaha, Nebraska 68102-1818 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Milan Laser Pittsburgh North, LLC Notice is hereby given that a Nebraska limited liability company named Milan Laser Pittsburgh North, LLC (the “Company”) was formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office of the Company is 17645 Wright Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68130 and the Company’s initial agent for service of process is Capitol Corporate Services, Inc., Suite 800, 1125 S. 103rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

First publication September 13, 2019, final September 27, 2019 ROBERT J. KMIECIK, Attorney STINSON LLP 1299 Farnam Street, Suite 1500 Omaha, Nebraska 68102-1818 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Milan Laser Pittsburgh East, LLC Notice is hereby given that a Nebraska limited liability company named Milan Laser Pittsburgh East, LLC (the “Company”) was formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office of the Company is 17645 Wright Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68130 and the Company’s initial agent for service of process is Capitol Corporate Services, Inc., Suite 800, 1125 S. 103rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

First publication September 13, 2019, final September 27, 2019 ROBERT J. KMIECIK, Attorney STINSON LLP 1299 Farnam Street, Suite 1500 Omaha, Nebraska 68102-1818 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Milan Laser Pittsburgh West, LLC Notice is hereby given that a Nebraska limited liability company named Milan Laser Pittsburgh West, LLC (the “Company”) was formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office of the Company is 17645 Wright Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68130 and the Company’s initial agent for service of process is Capitol Corporate Services, Inc., Suite 800, 1125 S. 103rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

First publication September 13, 2019, final September 27, 2019

STATE OF NEBRASKA PAROLE BOARD HEARINGS NOTICE A total of 149 cases will be heard by the Board in September, 2019.

The following case(s) sentenced in Douglas County will be seen by the Board of Parole.

September 17, 2019 – 9:30 a.m. Tecumseh State Correctional Institution, Tecumseh, Nebraska Owen, Laeshojn 81048 Accessory to a Felony, Robbery, Tampering Cortez, Sean 70012 Accessory to a Felony, Robbery (2 counts) Flores, Brandon 70768 Burglary (13 counts) Williams, Quintin 78572 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug September 17, 2019 – 1:00 p.m. Lincoln Correctional Center, Lincoln, Nebraska Golinski, Anthony 69303 Sexual Assult of Child 1st Deg Perry, Dontay 71384 Robbery, Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop, Use Deadly Weap to Commit Fel Smith, Jaron 82191 Burglary (2 counts), Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Clark, Jalin 85658 Sexual Assault 1st Degree Cox, Xavier 89377 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug September 18, 2019 – 8:30 a.m. Community Correctional Center Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska Boston, Edward 61958 Child Abuse Howard, Jeff 81471 Child Abuse Sanchez-Fitl, Alexander 85425 Burglary (2 counts), Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop Bey, Tamara 99846 Accessory to a Felony, Pos Cntrl Sub Except Marijuana Cornell, Nickolas 88027 Robbery (2 counts), Theft by Unlwfl Taking or Disp (2 counts) Bean, Edward 80231 Operate Motor Veh/Avoid Arrest, Pos Cntrl Sub Except Marijuana, Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop September 19, 2019 – 9:30 a.m. Community Correctional Center Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska Summage, Henry 70541 Domestic Assault, Strangulation Mayehama, Jessie 77372 Operate Motor Veh/Avoid Arrest, Poss Deadly Weap to Commit Fel Jones, Allen 88462 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Davis, Markese 88736 Poss/Receive Stolen Firearm Gray, Kevin 81160 Accessory to a Felony, Carry/Poss Concealed Weapon, Robbery (2 counts) Jaramillo, David 88353 Poss Deadly Weap to Commit Fel Jessop, Phillip 84735 Theft by Deception, Theft by Unlwfl Taking or Disp McCabe, Trayvon 78505 Robbery (3 counts) September 20, 2019 – 8:30 a.m. Community Correctional Center Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska Hudson, Christopher 67089 Child Abuse Rydberg, Douglas 87895 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Philbrick, Mary 99667 Burglary September 23, 2019 – 8:30 a.m. Nebraska State Penitentiary, Lincoln, Nebraska Muldrew, Kadonta 84343 Dlng Narcotics/Cntrl Substance, Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Edie, Robert 85512 Escape, Pos Cntrl Sub Except Marijuana Krasa, Gage 87695 Burglary Gregory, Bryant 88383 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I, Terroristic Threats Battles, Matthew 89090 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Cruces, Brandon 71139 Robbery Kirk, Ricardo 77545 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug, Possession of Defaced Firearm September 27, 2019 – 9:30 a.m. Omaha Correctional Center, Omaha, Nebraska Thompson, Reginald 47232 Burglary, Sexual Assault 1st Degree Simpson, James 77182 Assault 2nd Degree Espino-Escamilla, Juan 82368 Sexual Assault 1st Degree Wiyual, Keet 83962 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug, Robbery Evans, Robert 84598 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Swope, Christopher 84733 Domestic Assault, Poss Deadly Weap

by Felon/Fug Kraljev, Christopher 85932 Robbery Petersen, Eric 86683 Burglary, Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/ Fug Smith, Shakur 86884 Robbery McCormack, Shawn 88557 Robbery Freeman, Monte 89564 Burglary, Pos Cntrl Sub Except Marijuana Junez-Rios, Jorge 89432 Assault 3rd Degree, Burglary ROSALYN COTTON, CHAIR NEBRASKA BOARD OF PAROLE September 13, 2019 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: Camp CoHoLo Name of Applicant: Children's Cancer Camps of Nebraska, Inc. Address: c/o Daniel J. Fischer, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, NE 68124 Applicant is a NonProfit Corporation If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska Date of first use of name in Nebraska: August 5, 1985 General nature of business: Summer camp for children diagnosed with cancer and/or blood disorders, in treatment or remission; camp for siblings of diagnosed children; winter carnival for said families.

DANIEL J. FISCHER Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative September 13, 2019

GENE ECKEL, Attorney Goosmann Law Firm 17838 Burke St., Suite 250 Omaha, Nebraska 68118 NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY Pursuant to the Nebraska Disposition of Personal Property Landlord Tenant Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2301 et. seq., public notice is hereby given that the following describe property abandoned by Neil Koterba is believed to be worth more than two thousand dollars and will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash only at The Villas at Falling Waters, 6601 S. 94th Terrace Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68135, on September 27, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.: Lawn chairs, Coolers, Car seats, Foldable picknick table, Air compressor, Bike, Lawn mower, Snow blower, Scooters, Bicycles, Chairs, Metal storage shelves, Televisions, Beds with frames, Dressers, Desk, Male’s clothing, Children’s toys, Children’s clothing, Kitchen ware, Living room furniture, Dining room table and chairs, Movies, Grills, Patio Furniture Questions regarding the above-described property shall be directed to the landlord/landlord’s property manager at the address or phone number listed below.

Jeremy Yosten, Property Manager The Villas at Falling Waters, 6601 S. 194th Terrace Plaza, Omaha, NE 68135 (402) 298-5390 First publication September 13, 2019, final September 20, 2019

AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), TIFFANY L FLORES You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 04/30/2019 on Case Number CI19-10205, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $275.00, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.

You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 10/27/2019 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly.

CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication September 13, 2019, final September 27, 2019

TIEDEMAN, LYNCH, KAMPFE, McVAY & RESPELIERS, Attorneys 6910 Pacific Street, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68106-1045 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR19-100 Estate of Robert J. Wolff, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of September, 2019, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, that Ramona S. Halpenny, whose address is 818 Palmetto Terrace, Oviedo, Florida 32765 has been appointed Successor Personal Representative of this estate.

First publication September 13, 2019, final September 27, 2019

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: BHMI Name of Applicant: Baldwin Hackett & Meeks, Inc. Address: 11602 West Center Road; 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: 1987 General nature of business: Creating and licensing software applications to third parties JACK T. BALDWIN Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative September 13, 2019

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: Airscan Environmental Name of Applicant: Homescan Inspection Services LLC Address: 8074 Cedar St. Omaha NE 68124 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: 2019-6-18 General nature of business: Radon Testing, Radon Mitigation CHARLES GRAZIANO Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative September 13, 2019

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: Omadeck Name of Applicant: Homescan Inspection Services LLC Address: 8074 Cedar St. Omaha NE 68124 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: 2019-6-18 General nature of business: Deck onstruction and Maintenance CHARLES GRAZIANO Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative September 13, 2019

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REGIONAL LANDSCAPES

Briefs…

Cobalt Credit Union is merging with Community Hope Federal Credit Union of Lincoln. Community Hope Federal Credit Union has been open since 2018.

It’s the 9th largest credit union in Nebraska with assets totaling $372,000 and provides banking services to more than 200 members. Its mission focuses on assisting those unserved and underserved by providing financial tools and resources.

Darland Construction is building a four-story, 130,000-square-foot medical office building in Norfolk. The Faith Regional Health Services South Medical Office will bring together multiple practices. An outpatient surgery center on the first floor will double the size of the existing surgery center. The new orthopedics department will be housed on the second floor and will feature 40 specialized exam rooms, X-Ray rooms, staff offices and procedure and casting stations. The women’s health and pediatrics departments will be moved to one location on the third floor.

The fourth floor will provide surgical specialties including ear, nose and throat; gastroenterology; general surgery; pain management; rheumatology; and urology.

McGrath North was recognized by Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for excellence in the following practice areas: Corporate/Commercial, Litigation, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. Fifteen McGrath North attorneys received special recognition with eight of them achieving the highest rank of Band 1. Those recognized include: Corporate/ Commercial: Roger Wells (Star Individual) and Dave Heddlinger (Band 1); Litigation: William Hagens (Band 1), Jim Powers (Band 1), and Robert D. Mullin, Jr. (Band 1), Jim Fitzgerald (Band 1); Real Estate: Lee Hamann (Band 1); Labor & Employment: Stevenson Bogue (Band 1).

Midwest Express has partnered with Elite Airways for an aircraft, complete with exterior Midwest Express branding, to service initial flight destinations to Cincinnati, Ohio, Omaha, and Grand Rapids, Michigan. Midwest Express is in the process of establishing its flight booking system and will be hiring key staff positions. Through the partnership with Elite Airways, flight operations will be provided by Elite.

Destry Kenning, Nox-Crete forming segment manager, has been recognized by the Concrete Foundations Association for his contributions to the organization and for his submissions to their publication, “Concrete Facts Magazine.” The CFA Associate of the Year Award is presented annually to honor a contributing member to the CFA who has made a significant impact. CFA members submit nominations for the honorees, which are then voted on

by CFA board members.

Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Council Bluffs Alumni Association introduced the 32nd class of Leadership Council Bluffs. Participants are: Robert Ahrens, Chad Bartlett, Ramon Calzada, Cheryl Clark, Mallory Davis, Cole Epley, Alicia Frieze, Tim Galligan, Lisa Gronstal, Shalimar Mazetis, Jamie Neelon, Chris Peterson, Joseph Poore, Sara Porter, Ryan Pozzi, Jodi Quakenbush, Jamie Ruppert, Melanie Smith, Bridgette

Watson, Kerry Wiles, David Wise and Bill Wypyski.

Health care notes…

Channabasavaiah Gurumurthy, Ph.D., of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and Gaetan Burgio, Ph.D., of Australian National University, are corresponding authors on the paper recently published in Genome Biology, which includes 112 other authors from 20 labs around the world. Their recent paper analyzed the first CRISPR method published six years ago in Cell and compared it with the newer methods including Easi-CRISPR. The Cell paper approach was less than 1% efficient, based on data from over 50 genes analyzed from 20 laboratories, whereas the Cell study reported 16% efficiency based on data using just one gene. Easi-CRISPR and the related methods were 10 to 20 times more efficient.

Education notes…

Creighton University announced a new dean for the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. Evan T. Robinson, R.Ph., Ph.D., has been named dean of the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. He has served as the dean at the Western New England University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences since 2008. Robinson facilitated the development of the pharmacy program at Western New England University, a private university in Springfield, Massachusetts, as the founding dean of the university’s College of Pharmacy. Beginning in 2017, he helped establish a new entry-level doctor of occupational therapy program within the college, and oversaw the transition of the college to the newly named College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. In addition to serving as dean, Robinson served as the associate provost for academic affairs from September 2016 to July 2018.

The Council of Independent Nebraska Colleges Foundation announced the appointment of two new members to its board of directors, and its board officers for 2019-2020. Joining the board will be Greg Andersen, chief executive officer of Bailey Lauerman, and Martin Lane, senior associate with the DLR Group. The incoming CINC Foundation board officers are: Chair, William F. Hargens, executive vice president, McGrath North; Vice Chair, Dr. Deb Carlson, president, Nebraska Methodist College; Secretary, Dr. Travis Feezell, president, Hastings College; and Treasurer, Steve Ritzman, president, SR Consulting, Inc.

Activities of nonprofits…

Midlands Community Foundation awarded Bob Olson the Reflection Award.

Olson is a lifelong resident of Papillion who has owned a State Farm Insurance Agency for 35 years. He served six years in the Army Reserve and has been a member of the Papillion Volunteer Fire Department for 34 years. Olson was in the first paramedic class in Nebraska and started the Paramedic Service Program in 1981. He was founding member of the Nebraska Paramedic Association.

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Medical Services serving as chairperson for 10 years.

The Mutual of Omaha Foundation granted more than $1.1 million to 37 nonprofit organizations in the first part of 2019. Of those grants, one was a $75,000 grant to the Women’s Center for Advancement, an organization with a mission to assist survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and stalking, empowering them to lead safe, self-determined lives. According to Amy Richardson, executive director of the WCA, this grant will help them continue to provide quality services to those in need. The Foundation considers funding requests from nonprofit organizations in the Omaha metropolitan area addressing issues of poverty. Grant applications are accepted twice per year.

Across Nebraska, more than 82,000 children face hunger and food insecurity. Most Saturdays in the fall, 90,000 fans fill Memorial Stadium to cheer on the Husker Football team.

This fall, Husker Football players will have added motivation to make every yard count.

For children facing hunger in Nebraska, each yard will mean meals, thanks to Spreetail. For every offensive yard the Huskers gain during the regular season, Spreetail will donate $20 to Nebraska’s Feeding America food banks: Food Bank of Lincoln and Food Bank for the Heartland.

Revela, an experience-driven leadership training and consulting firm, in partnership with Omaha Athletics, has selected the winners of the 2019 GameChangers Community Spotlight award. This year, there are three winners: Project Harmony, The Hope Center for Kids, and Habitat for Humanity. Each of these organizations will receive an award during a showcase at an Omaha Mavericks hockey game, leadership development for four leaders within their organization, and exposure through Revela and Omaha Athletics social media.

Arts and events…

National Drive Electric Week – Omaha 2019 kicks off with a nonprofit conference and electric car show on Sept. 15 from noon to 4 p.m. at Bellevue University. Nebraska’s electric vehicle associations and environmental organizations are presenting the latest information. Learn about the clean-air benefits and cost-savings of using an electric vehicle, and find information on local incentives to buy an EV and how to get reimbursed from OPPD for a 240v home charger. There will also be presentations, panel discussions, information booths, and a short awards ceremony recognizing local leaders that promote EVs. Nobel Peace Prize winner Nadia Murad will speak at Creighton University at 5:30 p.m., Sept. 16 as part of the Creighton Global Scholars Lecture Series. The event is free and open to the public. Murad is a member of the Yazīdī minority in northern Iraq, and in 2014 the Islamic State attacked her home village.

Hundreds were massacred, including Nadia’s mother and six of her brothers. More than 6,700 girls and young women were abducted and held as sex slaves, including Murad. After three months she managed to flee. In 2016, she was appointed the first United Nations’ Goodwill Ambassador for the Dignity of Survivors of Human Trafficking. She is the founder of Nadia’s Initiative, an organization dedicated to helping women and children victimized by genocide, mass atrocities, and human trafficking.

A-United is hosting its annual Scare Away

Cancer Golf Classic on Sept. 16 at the Oak Hills County Club. According to the American Cancer Society, it is estimated that 10,320 people in Nebraska, and 17,630 people in Iowa, will be diagnosed with a form of cancer in 2019. The event raised over $10,000 last year to donate to “Scare Away Cancer,” a local 501(c)(3) organization that is run solely by volunteers. With this money, Scare Away Cancer will be able to offer financial assistance to families battling cancer to help pay for bills, food, lodging, etc. Registration for this year’s event is online.

Facebook will be co-hosting a Boost with Facebook event with the Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 17 at 9:30 a.m. Businesses from the area have been invited to attend this free educational event to empower small business owners with the tools and resources they need to build their businesses. This event is an extension of Facebook’s broader investment in the Papillion community. Facebook’s Papillion Data Center came online in June 2019 and when completed, will represent an investment of more than $1 billion. The event features a presentation by a Facebook expert on how to use the platform effectively to maximize your business potential.

Metropolitan Community College has partnered with Joslyn Castle in presenting the Art and Literary Festival. The festival will showcase “The Life and Works of Mark Twain” through a series of performances featuring MCC Theatre program students. Special lectures will be held on Sept. 19 and 26 at 6 p.m. at Joslyn Castle. The lectures will discuss Twain’s life and will be given by MCC English instructor Kimberly Armstrong and David Peterson, Ph.D., of the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

In addition, the MCC English program will host the Funny Flash Fiction Contest and reading on the afternoon of Sept. 21. The contest will feature a variety of submission categories, all focused on humor.

The board of directors of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce and the Bellevue Economic Enhancement Foundation will host an annual dinner and silent auction on Sept.

19 at the Beardmore Event Center-Bellevue.

The event is a key fundraising opportunity for the chamber and foundation. The proceeds are used to support a wide variety of community and economic development enhancing activities for the Bellevue-Offutt community. Tickets are available online.

The Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals’ “Get to know your city” event, INTRO is back for round two on Sept. 19.

Join the chamber and the Iron Giant at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Midtown for a happy hour unlike any other — where new residents,

students and visitors of Omaha are all invited to learn about everything the community has to offer. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with drinks, snacks, conversation, activities and guided networking, followed at 5:30 p.m. by Omaha Movie Trivia. Tickets are $10 and discounted tickets are available for those who’ve moved here in the last 12 months. Email talent@omahachamber.org for a special registration code before Sept. 16.

Joslyn Art Museum’s Young Art Patrons is presenting the sixth annual GLOW in the Garden on Sept. 20 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the Museum’s Peter Kiewit Foundation Sculpture Garden. A masquerade event, GLOW attendees enjoy games on the lawn, music and dancing, tasty local fare, and cocktails surrounded by sculpture, water features, and cozy lights. This is a 21 and over event; cash bar; ATM onsite.

GLOW is $25 for YAP members in advance; $40 for the general public in advance; $50 for all at the door.

The Durham Museum, Great Plains Black History Museum, El Museo Latino and General Crook House Museum in Omaha, Union Pacific Railroad Museum in Council Bluffs, Sarpy County Museum in Bellevue and Cass County Historical Society Museum in Plattsmouth will open their doors free of charge on Sept. 21 as part of Smithsonian Magazine’s

15th annual Museum Day. The Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people on Sept. 21. The Museum Day ticket is available for download at Smithsonian.com/museumday.

Metropolitan Community College will host the 28th annual Fort Omaha Intertribal Powwow on Sept. 21 from 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Parade Ground of the historic Fort Omaha Campus. The powwow celebrates Native American cultures with traditional dances, music, artistry, oral history, crafts and foods of regional tribes. The event is free and open to the public.

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for seating. Coolers are welcome. No alcohol or smoking is permitted. The 28th annual Fort Omaha Intertribal Powwow is made possible with the support of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Nebraska Arts Council and Nebraska Cultural Endowment.

Join conductor Sean Kelly and Holland Community Opera Fellows Gwenna Fairchild-Taylor, soprano; Jared Hiscock, baritone; Kate Pomrenke, soprano; Kaitlin Zardetto, mezzo-soprano as they perform a recital of German Leider. These recitals are part of Gallery 1516’s Bagels and Sometimes Bach series, and are free and open to the public and include light breakfast fare. Registration is encouraged, but not required. The gallery opens at 11 a.m. on the day of the concert.

MEETINGS AND SEMINARS Tuesday, Sept. 17 The Heartland Women’s Network is hosting the Business Ethics Alliance CEO Bev Kracher from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Security National Bank. She will be discussing ethical blind spots that occur in the workplace and the labeling and communication strategies that participants can immediately use to navigate those ethical situations. Registration for the event is online.

Nebraska PRSA is hosting its September Program from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Anthony’s Steakhouse. This month’s event will feature Felicia Joy, senior vice president of corporate advisory services at Edelman. She will be speaking on “How to (not) ruin your reputation and your employer’s brand.” Registration is available online and the cost to attend is $20 for members, $30 for non-members.

Wednesday, Sept. 18 The Iowa SBDC, Iowa Western Community College and the Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce are hosting a workshop on “Understanding and Using Paid Advertising the Right Way” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at IWCC. The workshop will cover Search Engine Marketing and

display advertising and their best practices.

It will also discuss hiring a third party to run campaigns.

Thursday, Sept. 19 Inclusive Communities will be hosting its second Training for Trainers Workshop on Sept. 19 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Training for Trainers provides a foundation in how to provide effective workshops and trainings with diversity and inclusion in mind. Inclusive Communities will provide up to 20 hours of training on ORID method, foundational terms, and basics of identity, language, and bias. It is recommended that attendees participate in at least one Inclusive Communities workshop prior to taking this training. Space is limited to 20 participants and registration is online.

Friday, Sept. 20 The Metro Omaha Women’s Business Center is hosting author Alesia Braimah at its MOWBC Power Biz Forum. At the event, taking place at Monica Sempek Studio from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., Braimah will speak about the failures that led her to success. She is the owner of Brush Beauty Bar and the author of “Life Behind the Chair.” Registration is online.

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Key lessons in strategic philanthropy

by Bruce DeBoskey

Nine years ago, I began working closely with families, family offices, businesses and public and private foundations. My goal was (and is) to help them achieve greater impact for themselves and their communities through philanthropy.

PhilAnThroPy In the years since, the field of strategic philanthropy has evolved significantly. In addition, I’ve learned valuable lessons about what works — and what doesn’t.

Although truly strategic philanthropy is highly individualized, some lessons are universal.

Start now, give boldly, take risks There is no better time to give than right now. Many people wait until their later years (or even until death) to start giving.

Meanwhile, philanthropy could have been playing a meaningful role in their lives. Plus, the pressing issues for which philanthropy offers solutions can’t wait. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., said: “Over the bleached bones and

jumbled residue of numerous civilizations are written the pathetic words: ‘Too late.’ ” Despite common fears, people rarely donate so much to charity that they can no longer provide for themselves or their loved ones.

Many people can afford to give boldly today.

Philanthropy is a form of “risk capital” that drives innovation. Governments and private investors often avoid risk – even though solutions to humanity’s most intractable challenges require risk and innovation.

Philanthropy, dedicated to social rather than financial returns, may well be the final stronghold for true risk-taking.

Look through two lenses When setting philanthropic goals, donors of all types and sizes should look through two lenses. The external lens asks, “What are we hoping to accomplish for our community, country or world?” The internal lens asks, “What am I hoping to achieve for my family, business or self by donating hard-earned money and precious time to charity?”

Both lenses are important. Donors who use both can “make a difference” while at the same time fully engaging family members or business stakeholders in meaningful communication about important values, priorities and goals.

In families, create a “safe zone” for philanthropy Dedicate a “table” to the discussion of philanthropy and invite all members of the family to sit there as equals. This “safe zone” for effective communication can lead to more engagement, enhanced family dynamics and greater impact.

Because of unique life experiences, the perspective of rising generations often differs from that of the wealth-creating generations.

Each can learn much from the other.

Go deep, not wide; use SDGs as roadmap Too many donors adopt the “peanut butter” approach to giving — spreading charity thinly across a wide variety of causes and nonprofits. Donors and beneficiaries alike benefit when donors focus deeply on a few carefully selected causes. Use the U.N.’s Sustainable

IRS impostors are using fake emails to trick you: How to spot a scam

by Susan Tompor

Did you just get an email about your tax refund? Or maybe an email using the phrase an “electronic tax return reminder?”

Ignore it. It’s a hot new scam, according to the latest warnings from the Internal Revenue Service. seCuriTy Taxpayers are increasingly reporting that they’re receiving unsolicited emails from IRS impostors. The subject line on the email could vary but some are using phrases that include the word “reminder,” such as “Automatic Income Tax Reminder.”

The traditional income tax season may be months away. But some tax-related deadlines remain on the 2019 calendar, including Sept.

16 for those making third quarter estimated tax payments, and Oct. 15, which is the final date for filing if you requested an extension to file individual tax returns for the 2018 tax year.

You’d file by Oct. 15 to avoid a potential late filing penalty.

As those deadlines loom on the horizon, it’s likely that we’re going to see a few more emails being rolled out by the spammers and scammers who want to hijack your computer or steal your cash.

Tax scams run all year long Once again, IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig warned in a statement: “The latest scheme is yet another reminder that tax scams are a year-round business for thieves.”

The IRS isn’t going to be sending you an email about your tax refund or sensitive financial information. And you should never respond to suspicious or unknown emails.

Taxpayers can notify the IRS about unsolicited emails from impostors by forwarding the emails or sending a note to phishing@irs.gov.

And there may be details that pretend to relate to the taxpayer’s refund, electronic return or tax situation.

“Because these scammers often use sensitive information about you that they have stolen from other sites, you might be tricked into letting down your guard and becoming infected with malware,” said Luis D. Garcia, an IRS spokesman in Detroit.

Phony emails contain a ‘one-time’ password Another red flag: The phony emails contain a “temporary password” or a “one-time

password.”

Those passwords supposedly allow you to access the necessary tax files. What really happens, though, is that taxpayers end up unknowingly downloading a malicious file.

The latest scam uses dozens of compromised websites and web addresses that pose as www.irs.gov, which the IRS says makes it challenging to shut down.

“By infecting computers with malware, these impostors may gain control of the taxpayer’s computer or secretly download software that tracks every keystroke, eventually giving them passwords to sensitive accounts, such as financial accounts,” the IRS said.

Generally, the IRS will first mail a bill to any taxpayer who owes taxes. And the IRS isn’t asking for immediate payment via gift cards.

Unfortunately, scammers know that tax professionals can be pretty good targets, too, when it comes to trying to steal sensitive financial data.

Even tax professionals may find it tough to spot an outright lie.

The IRS is continuing to warn tax professionals about the need to be extra vigilant and review their own data security systems.

The IRS noted that more than 90% of all data thefts start with a phishing email. Employees may open a link that takes them to a fake site or open an attachment that is embedded with malware that secretly downloads onto their computers.

Scammers have been successful targeting tax professionals by posing as a trusted source and tricking someone into opening an embedded link or attachment. Many of these emails contain that sense of urgency that gets someone to act quickly without thinking.

Some of the fake emails tell tax professionals that they need to update an account immediately. Or a cyber crook may pose as a prospective client.

As Rettig has said: “You’re only as safe as your least educated employee.” ©2019 Detroit Free Press Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

Development Goals as a roadmap for lasting and vital impact.

Support smaller nonprofits Large “household name” nonprofits do great work; they are often well-funded and deeply endowed. Since small “grass roots” organizations often struggle for resources, your gift to them can make a huge difference.

Major universities and colleges, for example, collectively have hundreds of billions of dollars in endowments. In contrast, many state and community colleges and technical schools struggle.

Funding higher education for people who are not at the top of academic or economic pyramids can dramatically change their lives – effectively addressing long-term issues like poverty, economic inequality, hunger and housing. For more on this topic, see “Higher education philanthropy, more like soccer or basketball?”

Deploy capital holistically To meaningfully repair the world, deploy capital holistically. Support political candidates who share your view of society’s problems and solutions, engage in impact investing where your investments produce a double bottom line of profit and positive social impact, and make grants that are strategic. Use all of the tools on your capital workbench.

View philanthropy as a partnership Rather than taking a “we’re here to solve your problems” approach, consider philanthropy as a partnership – a collaboration among communities of people with different assets, characteristics, needs and strengths.

Such communities often view their circumstances very differently than donors. Usually, they have great insights into strategies and solutions. A partnership approach diminishes power dynamics and enhances outcomes.

Philanthropy is a powerful tool to repair the world, while also helping donors find more purpose in their lives and businesses. It is inherently optimistic, reflecting the deeply held belief that we can have a positive impact on stubborn societal issues and the lives of others. Through philanthropy, individuals and organizations can make a difference, promote change and improve their communities. ©2019 Bruce DeBoskey Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

Job change? The one 401(k) decision that will wreck your retirement

by Carla Fried

When you move on to a new job, you have an important retirement decision to make. If you had a workplace retirement plan, such as a 401(k), at your old job, you must decide what to do with that account. About one-third of job hoppers in invesTing their 20s, 30s and 40s make a decision that can wreck their retirement: They cash out the money.

When you leave a job, you typically have a few options for what to do with your 401(k) savings: Leave it behind. If your account value is at least $5,000, you can leave the account with your old employer. You won’t be able to make any new contributions, but your savings can stay put and continue to grow.

Move the account to your new employer’s plan. Some employers will let you bring your 401(k) assets with you, which is called a 401(k) rollover, transferring your money into their plan.

Move the money to a rollover IRA. You can make a tax-free transfer that sends your 401(k) money to an IRA account you have at a discount brokerage.

Cash out the money. This is indeed an option. You can cash out all of the money or just a portion of it.

The high opportunity cost of a 401(k) cash-out There are plenty of reasons — and temptations — that can make cashing out seem compelling. Maybe you’re determined to wipe out some high-rate credit card debt, or take a much-needed vacation before you start your new job, or buy a new car to go with the new gig.

The first problem with this move is the tax hit. If you cash out a traditional 401(k), you will owe income tax on the withdrawal. And if you are younger than 55 when you cash out, there will also be a 10% early withdrawal penalty.

But the bigger issue is that you’ve reduced your retirement savings. By a lot more than the amount you withdraw. An academic study estimated that cashing out can reduce eventual retirement wealth by around 20%.

That’s because when you cash out today, you’re giving up years when that money could continue to grow tax-deferred.

For example, let’s say you are 30 and land a great new job. You have $50,000 saved up in the

401(k) at your old employer. You decide to cash out $10,000, but feel good that you are leaving the other $40,000 to keep growing. That’s going to be a very costly decision.

The $40,000 will grow to $427,000 by age 65 assuming an annualized return of 7%.

But if you had kept all $50,000 working for you, it would be worth nearly $535,000. That’s not a typo. Your seemingly “small” cash-out of $10,000 ends up costing you more than $100,000 in retirement wealth.

And remember, if you cash out $10,000, you’re not going to pocket $10,000. The 10% early withdrawal penalty cuts it to $9,000 and then you’ve got the income tax to contend with.

Let’s assume that eats up another 20%, so you’re left with $7,000 on a $10,000 cash-out.

The next time you job hop and are considering a cash-out, slow down and consider the potential six-figure opportunity cost of making that move. Keep the money growing for your retirement, and your future self will be very grateful. ©2019 Rate.com News Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Founder Aaron Urbanski … Celebrating incorporation of local native and edible plants to close the gap between the consumer and producer.

Earth-Sculptors flourishes with organic, sustainable approach to lawn services

by Michelle Leach and vertical gardens), permaculture, and Aaron Urbanski is exposing Midlands water conservation. Urbanski and his team area homeowners and employers to answers have the capacity to offer a unique variety to some of the world’s biggest challenges, of hundreds of plants that can’t be found at from heightened food insecurity to dimin- other nurseries, including endangered species ished wildlife habitats, and through the range of flowers, herbs and vegetables. of sustainable landscape design services that “We have a very photogenic nursery out fall under the umbrella of Earth-Sculptors. in the Loess Hills,” he said. “I do a work-trade And, in some respects, he’s doing so by out at Loess Hills Roots farm.” getting clients in touch The farm was with their “inner pi- Earth-Sculptors founded in 1974 to oneers” — self-suffi- Services: edible landscape and permapreserve and propcient forebearers who culture system design, including organic agate forest-grown carved livelihoods out lawn and garden maintenance, stonemedicinal botanicals. of nature’s resourc- work structures, carpentry and water “If I could do it all es with an emphasis conservation expertise day long, I’d rip out on responsible use of Goals: Focus on solutions to food-rethe grass, put in difthose resources. ferent berms and edlated challenges, ultimately transition to “Always go the or- include more work on housing solutions. ible stuff at eye-level ganic approach; that’s Website: facebook.com/EarthSculptors so it’s right in your what permaculture is face and you don’t about — having that sustainable lens to solv- have to bend over to pick it up,” Urbanski ing problems,” said Urbanski, who started the said. “My goal is to decentralize agriculbusiness around seven years ago. ture. We need to get more ready for climate Described as an “edible landscape design change.” business,” Earth-Sculptors offers a numAs a produce manager for regional health ber of services under five key categories: food stores, Urbanski saw how easily supply lawn and garden maintenance, stonework chains broke down; for instance, when forest structures, carpentry (such as greenhouses, fires brought delivery of organic food from chicken coops and runs, compost systems, California to a standstill.

“We need more secure food sourcing and localizing,” he said. “I really want to get people to grow their own foods, and I’m wild at heart. I like plants that aren’t domesticated.”

For example, he referred to sunchokes, a root vegetable that resembles ginger and has a nutty flavor profile.

“You can grow them like a sunflower and dig them up like potatoes,” he said. “I do a lot of experimenting out in the farm, like with Chinese yams. Instead of digging them up, you grow them like you would a tomato.”

He noted how some of these little-known, otherwise hard-to-find foods thrive with little irrigation, a nod to resource conservation.

“It’s about finding what could be good Herbs that can be used for cooking were staples,” Urbanski said. planted on a terrace.

He also noted how plants like wild ginger,

black cohosh and bloodroot used to be so common under all the tree lines; now, these species are among the endangered.

“I’ve really focused on all the different parts — the vining and all the ground covers — to understand how it can function more cohesively, and so it’s planted and designed in a way that requires minimal input,” he said.

“And, with all the wild species of food, what was once a weed is now something to eat.”

Building upon his experience attracting dozens of local farmers as a produce manager, Urbanski has surrounded himself with likeminded partners, such as Free Farm Syndicate, Farm Table Delivery, Lone Tree Foods and River City Mushrooms — which supplies restaurants like Kathmandu Momo Station in the Blackstone District.

“It really opened my eyes as a produce manager to food traveling from so many thousands of miles away,” he said. “I love collaborating; I feel like it creates a stronger outcome.”

Noting he always had an “artistic and ecologic touch,” Urbanski said he has been in a position in the past three years to invest in a new truck and 100% of his work energies to Earth-Sculptors.

“I had a beater of a truck and had been doing big jobs as a side hustle,” he said. “A major factor for our success has been integrating organic lawn maintenance.”

For instance, Urbanski makes his own

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Elephant grass will grow tall to provide privacy. herbicide as an alternative to chemicals for lawn care that is safe for wildlife, pets and people. He also integrates features such as nestboxes to promote wildlife habitats and as a form of mosquito control.

“We talk about finding ways to integrate native plants that are pollinator-friendly,” he said.

All compost is collected and taken to the farm, where it may be reused to help more plants flourish.

Urbanski further partners with Jim Schalles of Tallgrass Vernacular, which makes earthen and wood-fired appliances products.

Limestone slab stairs replaced crumbling steps.

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Restaurants A section prepared by the staff of the Midlands Business Jour nal

September 13, 2019

Omaha Restaurant Week highlights culinary scene, elevates community issue

by Michelle Leach

The community that invented the Reuben is celebrating dishes for the “culinarily curious” with the 2019 installment of Omaha Restaurant Week, Sept. 13 to 22.

“It started around 2010,” said Visit Omaha Marketing Director Jasmyn Goodwin. “We had a local event planner here that basically traveled around the country and had experienced a lot of different restaurant weeks, and for six years she was a one-woman show. We were her ‘promo arm,’ and helped her out with giveaways and incorporating social media. We did a lot to boost the event that way.”

When the planner decided to move, she reached out to the convention and visitors bureau about organizing the event.

“2017 was our first year managing it,” Goodwin said. “We’ve got an amazing dining scene and that was one of the reasons I was so excited to take on the project. Our restaurants get to shine. We have amazing pizzerias, farmto-fork, and great Asian cuisine — we touch on every cuisine that’s available in Omaha.”

One of the best parts of Omaha Restaurant Week, according to Goodwin, is its support of Food Bank for the Heartland.

“Five percent of every meal sold goes back to the Food Bank,” she said. “I’ve got to really give our restaurants credit. They embrace that fully. So many already have side promotions and donations with them.”

President and CEO Brian Barks said Food Bank for the Heartland has been involved with Omaha Restaurant Week since its inception.

“Each year a portion of the proceeds from Restaurant Week meals have benefited the Food Bank’s mission and operations of providing emergency and supplemental food to our neighbors in need across Nebraska and western Iowa,” he said. “For every donated dollar, the Food Bank can provide enough food for three meals.”

Historically, Barks said, Omaha Restaurant Week has taken place in September to coincide with Hunger Action Month.

“Restaurant Week raises critical funds for the Food Bank, but also generates awareness of food insecurity in our communities and encourages people to take action,” he said.

“Omaha has a vibrant dining scene. We are grateful to the local restaurants that participate in Omaha Restaurant Week. We also appreciate everyone who dines out during Omaha Restaurant Week and supports Food Bank for the Heartland.”

Restaurants, Inc., which boasts concepts Stokes, Twisted Fork, Taxi’s and Stokin’ Goat, is also a legacy participant.

Brian Barks, president and CEO of Food Bank for the Heartland.

“We highlight this on our calendar,” said J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood Director of Operations John Wade. “Omaha Executive Chef Jimmy Masters provided a is a foodie town, and we feel like this is a taste of what patrons can expect from their community event and an opportunity to see Omaha Restaurant Week menu. new folks.”

“During restaurant week, we want to give Wade called out both Visit Omaha and the our guests great value and offer them a wide Food Bank, saying when the former calls, “We variety of items that they can find on our answer the dinner bell.” menu, including an eight-ounce center-cut “Visit Omaha provides us a voice to the filet mignon and maple plank salmon,” he surrounding areas,” he said. “As said. “When planning our menu for our city grows, we see increased restaurant week, we select some of tourism and customers. We love J. Gilbert’s best-sellers. We want this community and see Restaurant to give guests, especially those Week as opening the door to our that haven’t tried J. Gilbert’s yet, a homes and work ethic through this chance to experience all those great culinary experience.” flavors and food that we provide on To the Food Bank, Wade dea daily basis.” scribed supporting it as a “worthy Masters said the team picks cause” and “core member of the some of its favorites, too, including community.” bone-in pork chop, sourced locally At the time of this writing, from Iowa.

Masters around 45 restaurants were listed “This is our chance to ‘wow’ as 2019 Omaha Restaurant Week guests, make them loyal fans of participants. Each restaurant creates a special J. Gilbert’s and keep coming back,” he said. menu at fixed price points of $20, $30, $40 or Goodwin indicated promotions have made $50 per person. the biggest bite in terms of growth and accepWade highlighted its chef-driven dishes tance of restaurant week through the years. and daily specials.

“We wanted to make sure everyone knew “One of the areas we our most pleased when restaurant week was, and to make sure with is how employers have responded to our they feel a sense of pride,” she said. “We’re catering and party rooms,” he said. “Year- promoting it more, and we’ve got great partround, we host party room events from 25 to nerships — even working with [University of 120 employees in west Omaha to downtown.” Nebraska-Lincoln] and their food and beverage

class.”

She said students are encouraged to help Visit Omaha build its restaurant week-oriented content organically.

“This year we’ve got a new sponsorship and partnership with iHeartRadio,” Goodwin added. “They’re doing a ton of restaurant giveaways.”

She encouraged readers to support this year’s restaurant week and the Food Bank by patronizing participating restaurants, which are listed at VisitOmaha.com (the “Omaha Restaurant Week” tab on the home page).

“Supporting the Food Bank is a huge benefit of the event, but also part of my job at Visit Omaha is to attract out-of-town visitors who are experiencing Omaha as a tourist destination,” Goodwin said. “We want locals to be just excited as we are, and to become ambassadors and to just get pumped about Omaha in general.”

After all, she noted, dining out is often the way travelers experience a city in all its flavors. Goodwin also noted the likes of Visit Omaha’s role in putting the metro on the map as the birthplace of the Reuben sandwich.

Local grocer, Reuben Kulakofsky dreamed up the corned beef, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, Swiss cheese, and rye bread creation at the Blackstone Hotel in the 1920s — to feed hungry, late-night poker players.

This history was highlighted in a recent episode of Man v. Food on the Cooking Channel, when host Casey Webb dug into several Reuben items from the Crescent Moon’s regular menu (and its annual Reubenfest menu).

To further support the restaurant community as a whole, Goodwin encourages readers to keep sharing and posting photos of their foods and experiences.

Wade described the week as a metro “winwin-win.”

“It lets local restaurants show off what they can offer and bring in new customers,” he said. “It offers great value to Omaha foodies looking to get out and try some great dishes at an affordable price, and it raises money for an important cause in the community.”

Like Kulakofsky and the Reuben before them, today’s chefs are encouraged to innovate special “prix fixe” menus for the week, spanning multiple courses (typically, appetizer, entrée and dessert) at a set price.

Visit Omaha reports that each diner generally has the choice of one of three appetizers, one of three entrees and one of three desserts.

No tickets, passes, or coupons are required.

Reservations at respective participating restaurants are “strongly encouraged.”

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Locally produced foods, craft beers popular with consumers

by David Kubicek Drink sales vary depending on the group. A Over the past few years, restaurant custom- formal group having a rehearsal dinner might ers have shown an increasing interest in where have lots of wine, but an informal gathering their food comes from. of friends will usually have a good mix of Customers are more cautious about what cocktails and beer. One of Stirnella’s signature they’re consuming, and they ask lots of good drinks, a rhubarb margarita, is one of its top questions — like where the food is from and if selling cocktails. the restaurant works directly with the farmers, 801 Grill serves a wide variety of cuisine according to Matthew Carper, co-owner of including, Certified Black Angus steaks, Stirnella Bar & Kitchen. burgers, pan-seared duck breast and “We can tell them we literally Colorado T-bone lamb chops. talk to these people once and some“We have an awesome cocktail times twice a week when they make program as well as an exceptional deliveries,” he said. “We do our bourbon and scotch collection best to purchase from local farmers. and an extensive and unique wine All of our beef is local, all of our list,” General Manager Elizabeth chicken comes from Plum Creek Wallace said.

Farms [in Nebraska], all of our pork The most popular food items comes from Iowa. A friend of ours are the steaks and burgers, and on grows fungi for us, and our honey the weekends, prime rib that the is brought in from Des Moines.” restaurant roasts in-house overCarper Stirnella’s menu ranges from night. burgers to chicken to pasta to The 801 Manhattan and 801 Old Fashioned salads. Menu items often change seasonally. are by far the most favorite cocktails.

“Our burger is very popular for lunch and “One trend I’ve noticed is that our guests dinner,” Carper said. “It’s a half pound wagyu are venturing outside their comfort zone for patty on a Rotella brioche bun and comes with wine selections,” Wallace said. “They’re fries that we make in-house — triple-blanched trying new varieties and new regions and to get them nice and crispy, which also removes not just sticking to California Cabernet and a lot of starch. Our popcorn chicken is dark Chardonnay.” meat from Plum Creek Farms that’s breaded J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood twice and fried crispy with homemade hot is a top-rated steakhouse known for its extensauce and a fresh dipping sauce. Those two are sive selection of cocktails and wine, mesquite probably our top selling food items.” wood-fired Midwestern-raised USDA prime

Elizabeth Wallace, general manager at 801 Grill. beef and fresh seafood that’s flown in daily.

“It’s always a head-turner,” Masters said.

“Our most popular entrées are our filet The most popular wine with the restauand ribeye,” Executive Chef Jimmy Masters rant’s guests is the 2017 Franciscan Cabernet, said. “Both are tender, great cuts of steak that a great drinking cabernet, which appeals to a are mesquite wood-fire grilled with our house- wide audience. made steak seasoning. Two of our guests’ “The trend towards craft cocktails and favorites are the Burnt End Mac and Cheese, consumers looking for unique drink options and our creamed corn with bacon. Our most continues to grow,” Masters said. “You can popular appetizer is our fried calamari, which find everything from classics like the J. Giloffers a unique house breading and is served bert’s Barrel Aged Manhattan that we age in with a sweet and sour remoulade, fried carrots house for up to five weeks, and our Smoked and jalapeños.”

Old Fashioned to the more unique offerings J. Gilbert’s Smoked Old Fashioned is the like our Bourbon Basil Smash and the Boba restaurant’s most popular drink. It is poured Bubbly which blends prosecco, boba pearls tableside as the smoke billows out of the glass. and Chambord.”

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

Unique Midlands

by Michelle Leach

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

features, robust economy

Sandhills Publishing Cyber Center Rendering (Courtesy of Sinclair Hille)

result in multi-sector

Mixed use building rendering (Courtesy of Studio 951)

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

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

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

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

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Interstate Printing ha-based firm founded Co., an Omaby a German immigrant with a special interest in publishing ethnic newspapers, has used its family-owners hip as an anchor, placed strong equipment upgrades, emphasis on and maintained a comprehensive Green Arrow Junk list Co. aims to reduce has enabled it to growof services that household, landfill clutter. – Page of its commercial with the needs 2 printing clients, which are located throughout much of the country.

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

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

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No slowdown in demand

by Michelle

A section prepared by the staff of the Midlands Business Journal

as availability presents

ongoing challenges

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

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

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

“Having said absorbed.

“There isn’t much “It would appear of that type of product that, finding out there, either,” is lagging the capital the anticipated revenue rect square the corhe said. expenditures,” Moline footage, He also spoke to said. location, rental tures, such as greater demand for certain fearates Growth of C&I loans, clear heights and larger dock doors — driven she said, remains and building layout about the same as can be very difficult.” by requirements a year companies such as “Agribusiness loans ago. as He referred to are up year over year and using third-partyAmazon are growing and commercial Moline providers. more real estate is up Edney “We’re also seeing year over more construction in the last year — with year,” she said.

Pelster a lot of interest owner/user buildings “We are finally seeing from investors that but some spec Generally, businesses are an increase in new in buildings as well. spec industrial space industrial properties,”looking to invest are optimistic about potential tax on the market “The new Facebook he said. “A lot reform. project will add after a slowdown in new spec projects again of that interest is coming from “This would cause new infrastructure past,” he said. “The outside of in the the Midwest.” some monies to along the Highway repatriated and improving increases in term be length, working capital corridor,” Pelster said. “This will break 50 rental rates and operating Edney referred to and money that can expenses continue ROI for new projects cap be and industrial parks way to steadily rise. as lower on the coasts, rates and one’s or additional investmentused for acquisitions area.” in that making Omaha “The rest of the market attractive as a secondary in equipment and/ or people,” she said. seems to be catch- to He said Thrasher ing up with the rental Chicago, New York or tertiary market and Freightliner more entrants into “There continues to be created rates we are or Denver. have of the new large new buildings Regarding “behind-the-scenes” construction projects.” seeing out from loan productionthe local market; both leaving vacancies in their for themselves, offices indusOMNE Partners previous locations.

Moline is encouraged and FinTechs.”

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

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Archrival’s renovated space as one space,” said Clint! RunLincoln ge, headquarters at 720 founder and the unique mix of O St. speaks to director. “We managing creative a mature wanted our space years old and counting firm — 20 be a little further to along the — and r 40 getic startup spirit de ener- chain … and at one point business that has resulted an ‘aspirational’ that was in campaigns with 40 Un Redbull, space, it became Motorola, and expansion Adidas, us and we outgrew with sister mature it. It’s more offices and teams of a business than in the space gon, and Los Angeles.Portland, Ore- felt like.”

Locally owned Aksarben “We’ve been here The Haymarket serves large demographicCinema for over 10 breathes with years, and wanted Archrival’s niche space amenities. to rethink the entire in youth culture– Page 2 Continued on page 10.

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

Nancy Pridal, a professional engineer and 20-year son employee who Lamp Rynearto president of the was promoted firm in August, stresses that leading President Nick with the use of Cusick latest technology … Equipment upon 30-plus yearsthe has enabled manufacturer of innovation employee-ow builds with soccer; tennis courtthe nedsafety company features to in volleyball, renovations increase its revenues to accommodat sports like pickleball. by more than e rising interest 100 percent over in the while the employee past 10 years e ye creased by 45 percent.count has inplo Em nefits “With the investment Be we’ve made, we want to Harness technology be viable in the to overcome future

by Michelle Leachwith the technology capacity constraints, attract businesson vided,” Pridal pared to that,”proDepending year-round where one looks said. “For example, said President Nick across Bison’s we can scan a mound Cusick, who indicated – Page divisions 6 and prodand get the its focus uct lines, the Lincoln-based typographic was on other areas. “Even in scanning manu-dataaand without facturer’s growth stockpiles lot of direct is up at least 5we marketing emphasis, get quantities.” to canour 10 percent to 30 percent The purchase furnishing business, of asite following second drone BRP, or amid dealer base was Continuedup to 10 percent.”

President Nancy and ownership on5page 12.

Founder/Managing transitions, and Pridal … Leveraging Falling under custom a business unit Creative Director tech investments Communications redesign. trial job shop manufacturerindusClint! Runge with for variety of projects.

Amy Head of with focus on youth Filipi … Brand communicati IM“Bison overall, its SCORP’s holding (Photo by MBJ / ons firm flourishes culture. company umBecky McCarville) line, had an incredibleown product brella, wholly-owned year prior subsidiary and this last year Bison is joined bycomwas flat

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

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

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

ARCHITECTURE Hired

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

Savannah Zimmer Interior Designer Carlson West Povondra Architects

Zimmer graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor of Science in Design: Interior Design, and a business minor.

From initial design to final construction of commercial projects, Zimmer lends her experience in the contract furniture industry to CWPA’s interdisciplinary team. She designs for commercial offices, banks, schools and automotive dealerships.

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Nicholas O’Brien Associate Cushman & Wakefield/ The Lund Company

Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Company welcomes Nicholas O’Brien as an associate for the company’s brokerage division where he is responsible for marketing, leasing and sales of commercial real estate properties. O’Brien is a graduate from the University of NebraskaLincoln with a degree in business finance with a focus on company valuation and is a licensed real estate agent in Nebraska.

Smart-enabled apartme nt community delivers plug and play app to renters

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

At the recent grand lifestyle. opening of 1415 @ The Yard The platform also apartment comprovides data plex at 14th and Cuming streets, to property managers so they can property manager Ashley Abel with monitor and control energy usage, Cushman & Wakefield/Lun rent units d Co., streamlinefaster through automation, logged onto the property labor costs and add dashboard value to launch the smart apartment app to properties. designed by Portland-based “It helps run the property IOTAS more (Internet of Things As a Service), efficiently,” Abel said, adding that demonstrating the she can control ease new tenant can control at which a ing, heating vacant units’ lightand air conditioning, automated technologyand integrate monitor maintenance to fit their issues as well Continued on page 39.

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Johnson was invited to the Associate Incentive Program. Johnson, PE, LEED AP, QCxP, has 23 years of experience as a mechanical engineer. He received both his Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In addition to being a licensed engineer in numerous states, he is a LEED Accredited Professional, and holds a Qualified Commissioning Process Provider Certificate (QCxP).

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Ly becomes a permanent fixture at Daake following a summer internship.

She spent much of her time growing experience in environmental design, helping Daake clients elevate their brand across interior and exterior areas of their business. Ly is a first-generation college student, earning a degree from Iowa State University. Prior experience includes creating posters and other promotional materials for the school’s Graphic Design Social Club, which is focused on bringing students, organizations and departments together for creative collaboration.

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His interest in graphic design started while attending the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Throughout college Shea worked in the marketing department for Buckle, Inc., a leading retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories with more than 440 stores in 42 states. In this role, he led the design of the Buckle’s homepage, created signage and promotional materials for instore events, and developed digital ads and email marketing that upheld the company’s brand and its many partner brands.

“Daake is a fast-paced environment where I have the opportunity to work for multiple clients every single day,” commented Shea. “I really enjoy using design to solve problems and help businesses improve their brand presence at every touch point.”

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