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Introducing Strictly Business’s New “IN THE ISSUE” Monthly Email Blast This month, I’m excited to announce that Strictly Business is rolling out something brand new—a monthly IN THE ISSUE email blast which is designed to break down each issue of Strictly Business in a clean, concise, and easy-todigest digital format. This will allow our vast readership to have more accessibility to the magazine and our advertisers will get even more exposure...which means more value! This is an awesome development for Strictly Business as we continue to be a prominent news source and advertising partner in the local marketplace.

Our goal is to get in front of even more people, especially since we are living in a very digital age. A lot of working men and women are frequently on-the-go, but they’re never too far from a phone, tablet, or laptop/desktop computer. Print is still the true source of our strength and effectiveness, but an email blast that highlights key stories and news items will generate even more attention around all the editorial we publish for our clients each month.

Starting this month, anyone and everyone will be able to sign up to receive these monthly IN THE ISSUE emails—and we promise there will only be ONE EMAIL sent out to this list at the beginning of each month. We’re not here to spam your already-full inboxes!

These blasts will be full of valuable and relevant This new monthly IN THE ISSUE information. You can find the signup form on our website email blast also opens up the (strictly-business.com) on door to a new advertising the main drop-down menu or on the right sidebar of opportunity for local businesses and organizations! our homepage. We will also share the signup form on our Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

This new monthly IN THE ISSUE email blast also opens up the door to a new advertising opportunity for local businesses and organizations!

We are selling digital ad space on these email blasts. Our Lincoln subscription list is already at about 4,000—and we expect that number to grow exponentially as we promote the signup form. The ad space is available first come, first serve at a very low, affordable rate since we are still perfecting and gauging the marketing power of this strategy. In addition to ad space, our clients also have the option to upgrade their press release to be showcased as a Featured News piece on the email blast. If you want to know about pricing and taking advantage of this new advertising avenue, please reach out to me!

Here are a couple of reasons why email marketing is effective: • 72% of customers prefer email as their main channel for business communication • Email is 40% better at converting (in comparison to Facebook and Twitter) • 21% of sent emails are opened within the first hour of delivery You can check out the full list at https://bit.ly/3accEK9.

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I’m still amazed by all the positive feedback we get when a new issue arrives at the 10,000+ businesses we directly mail to each month. Adding a monthly email blast to our DNA as a local business magazine is just our way of emphasizing the commitment we have to supporting other local businesses here in Lincoln. We’d love to partner with strictly-business.com/in-the-issue-email-blast you and your business next!

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Her continuity of service over the years makes all the difference to her customers who count on her for updates on technology and industry news. Beyond client service, Swanson and the locally based team at Kinetic Business offer smarter, more reliable IT solutions that minimize downtime and maintain continuity. Kinetic Business delivers multi-connectivity solutions that keep a customer’s network, operations, and workflow up and running consistently, utilizing the latest innovations like automatic fiber internet failover and cloud applications with anywhere, any-device access.

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BUSINESS News Ribbon Cutting Held to Honor Grand Opening of Cobalt Credit Union in April

AOI Now a MillerKnoll Certified Dealer after Herman Miller Acquires Knoll

Cobalt Credit Union, Nebraska’s largest locallyowned credit union, has opened its newest full-service branch, located just off 84th Street and Adams in Lincoln.

Now, with a combined 26 free-standing and retailbased branches, the credit union serves its more than 110,000 members in-person or through a variety of digital and virtual banking channels. The new 4,420-square-foot Lincoln branch includes a drive-thru interactive teller machine where members can access their accounts beyond normal business hours.

“Convenience for our members is important to us, and with the addition of this new Lincoln branch we are able to bring a greater level of convenience and service not just to our current members but future ones as well,” shared President and CEO Robin Larsen.

“Cobalt Credit Union has a proud 75-year history of supporting communities in Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa – we are excited to be expanding our footprint in Lincoln this year.”

A ribbon cutting ceremony the morning of April 29 was attended by members of the credit union’s leadership team and board, branch staff, and members of the Lincoln business and civic community.

For more information about Cobalt Credit Union’s products and services, including personal, business, and wealth management, visit cobaltcu.com.

AO I i s p l e a s e d t o announce that they are now a MillerKnoll Certified Dealer. MillerKnoll was created after Herman Miller acquired Knoll in 2021. The integration means AOI will be even better suited to helping their clients anticipate and shape the future of their environments through problem-solving design.

Herman Miller’s acquisition of Knoll creates the preeminent leader in modern design, catalyzing the transformation of the office and home in a period of unprecedented disruption. The company benefits from its larger reach and the ability to better provide clients solutions across multiple sectors. As a MillerKnoll Certified Dealer, AOI’s customers benefit from a broader combined portfolio that delivers greater beauty, joy, efficiency, and utility. Learn more about MillerKnoll and their brands and offerings at millerknoll.com.

AOI is a local, women-owned, family business that has been helping Nebraska businesses succeed for almost 40 years. They offer solutions for the built environment through their construction, furniture, and pre-manufactured interiors groups. Products and services are available individually or combined as part of a holistic approach developed in close collaboration with clients and their design teams. To learn more, visit aoicorp.com, or call (402) 896-5520 (Omaha) / (402) 476-0055 (Lincoln).

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Nebraska Knockerball Adds Basketball Connect 4 to Inventory of Party Games Nebraska Knockerball is taking things to the next level with the newest addition to their inventory of one-of-a-kind party games and activities: Basketball Connect 4! This giant blow-up Connect 4 grid is designed to stir up fun competition at your next event. It’s a crowd pleaser for a wide range of ages.

Owner Manuel Walker is now taking reservations for the Basketball Connect 4 unit. It will especially be popular for school events, birthday parties, fundraisers, field days, etc. Plus, the rental fee won’t break the bank. Nebraska Knockerball is very affordable, and Manuel provides prompt and professional service every time.

In addition to Basketball Connect 4, Nebraska Knockerball has a plethora of other games to choose from. These include but are not limited to Giant Jenga, Giant Connect 4, Human Foosball, Giant Beer Pong, Footdarts, and, of course, Knockerball. Knockerball or “bubble soccer” is when you get in a single chamber inflatable sphere with inner handles and adjustable shoulder straps. You’ll get the sensation that you are almost defying gravity, and you can jump and flip around without any care in the world. With two or more Knockerballs, you’ll experience exhilarating knocks and rolls with friends that will keep you coming back for more. Organizing a KnockerSoccer game is a total blast.

As you prepare for backyard BBQs and upcoming tailgates, remember that Nebraska Knockerball can equip you with the best party games that will provide your guests with a lot of laughter and happy memories. Connect with Manuel at (402) 460-8724 / manuel@nebraskaknockerball.com to learn more, or visit Nebraskaknockerball.com. For pictures from past events that Nebraska Knockerball has done, visit their Facebook page (@NebraskaKnockerball). #PrintProudDigitalSmart

BUSINESS News Seventh JetSplash Car Wash Location to Open This Summer JetSplash Car wash is excited to announce they are opening their seventh location this coming summer right in the heart of Lincoln.

This new location is making it easier for the entire Lincoln community to get a speedy, spotless car wash…and dry. Since 2003, JetSplash Car Wash has washed over six million cars in Lincoln. Now, they’ll be washing even more thanks to their newest, centralized location. Opening in early June, JetSplash #7 is located in the heart of Lincoln—on the northwest corner of 40th and South Street.

At this new location, you’ll get the same quality car wash (plus a hand-prep and hand-dry) and friendly service found at JetSplash’s other six locations scattered around the city. As a locally owned business, they are excited to bring the community more options and convenience for a speedy, spotless wash. Stop in to take advantage of their grand opening promotion!

JetSplash Car Wash utilizes the latest, energy-efficient equipment and only uses products that are eco-friendly and 100% biodegradable. JetSplash takes pride in their community and strives to give back through donations and fundraising opportunities. To learn more, contact Kinsey Bauer at (531) 5100826 / kinsey@jetsplash.com or go online to jetsplash.com.

Malco Products, SBC Launches AmericanMade Eagle Grip Locking Tools Malco Products, SBC, one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of high-quality American-made hand tools, announced the launch of Eagle Grip, its newest line of professionalgrade locking tools. Eagle Grip Locking Tools are the first full line manufactured at Malco’s plant in DeWitt, NE, the original birthplace of the locking pliers.

The first six products in the Eagle Grip line include locking pliers and clamps. Forged from premium American steel, Eagle Grip tools deliver stronger and more reliable perfor mance on the job and are backed by Malco’s 72-year heritage of innovation, quality, and dependability.

Eagle Grip is the strongest locking pliers (verified by 3rd party testing of the LP10WC, curved jaw locking pliers with wire cutter, vs. leading traditional locking pliers) in the world and 100% made in the USA. In Malco’s in-house testing, Eagle Grip tools outperformed the competition on every measure.

Eagle Grip tools are now available for purchase online through the Eagle Grip website and Malco’s distribution partners. For more information about Eagle Grip, visit www.eaglegripusa.com.

Malco Products, SBC is the nation’s leading manufacturer of high-quality, American-made specialty hand tools for the HVAC trade (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning). Backed by over 70 years of history, Malco also manufactures “tools of the trade” for professionals engaged in exterior remodeling (roofing, siding, and gutter), fence and rail installation, and autobody repair and refinishing. These specialized tools are built to last, rigorously tested, and backed by a lifetime warranty.

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CMG Mortgage Opens New Lincoln Office In February, a grand opening celebration was held in honor of CMG Mortgage’s new Lincoln office, led by Branc h Manager Noelle Jacquot.

Attendees celebrated with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails at the office, located at 5800 Hidcote Dr., STE 106.

CMG Mortgage, one of the nation’s largest independently-owned mortgage banks, delivers the personal service of a local lender, leveraging the resources of a national brand. Noelle and her team utilize amazing technology and unique products for every niche. They pride themselves on being the perfect hybrid of your local mortgage lender, along with providing the ease and flexibility of the big online lenders. To learn more about the Lincoln branch, visit cmgfi.com/mysite/ noelle-jacquot or contact Noelle at (402) 234-8294 (direct) / (402) 219-1502 (cell) / njacquot@cmgfi.com.

Since 1993, CMG Mortgage has served home buyers and homeowners nationwide with all of their new purchase and refinance needs. All CMG loan officers specialize in new purchase and refinance mortgage needs as well as act as a financial counselor to help borrowers make informed decisions. CMG Mortgage branches have earned over 1,200 Zillow reviews praising reliable preapprovals, ease of transaction, on-time closings, and transparency and communication throughout the mortgage process. Throughout the mortgage industry, CMG Mortgage is known for its innovation of product and continued investment in technology. From HomeFundIt, the down payment crowdfunding platform to the All In One Loan, the smarter way to borrow, CMG develops mortgage solutions that serve the needs of every borrower.

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BUSINESS News Picnic Hill Create Opens in Krueger Development’s Trade Center in May

ALLO Presents Live at the Telegraph Summer Concert Series June 1 – August 3

Kr ueger Development is pleased to introduce their new tenant, Picnic Hill Create, a scrapbook store that opened in the Trade Center in May. A grand opening date for the new business is set for June 4.

ALLO Communications, in conjunction with The Mill Coffee Telegraph, is excited to announce another year of their free Summer Concert Series!

Every Wednesday night from 6 to 9 p.m. beginning June 1, the public is invited to visit the ALLO patio at 330 S 21st St., rain or shine. Admission is free, and food and drinks will be available for purchase. A different local brewery will be present each week to help you beat the summer heat. Seating is limited, so get there early, or please consider bringing a chair. The familyfriendly event is open to all ages as well as furry friends. The series will run all summer through August 3. To learn more about the event or to see a lineup of musicians, visit liveattelegraph.com or the event page at ALLO’s Facebook (@allocomm).

ALLO currently serves 21 communities in Nebraska, Colorado, and Arizona, with a total population of more than 800,000. They are excited to bring their exceptional customer service and internet speeds to more communities in 2022. Hassle-free service and a 100% fiber-optic network will improve how students learn and employees work, whether from home, schools, or business. For more information about ALLO, please visit AlloFiber.com.

Picnic Hill Create carries the latest products for scrapbooking, card making, and other paper crafting. The store offers classes and workshops from beginner to advanced, and also has a workspace stocked with die cuts and other high quality crafting tools. Can’t find exactly what you’re looking for? They do special and custom orders as well! Visit the store at 5930 S 58th St., STE F, or shop online at picnichillcreate.com. Learn more by contacting Sara at (531) 249-5696 / sara@picnichillcreate.com.

For more than 30 years, the family-owned and operated Krueger Development has contributed to Lincoln’s commercial and residential marketplace by developing communities, retail centers, and multifamily residences. For more information about available commercial spaces, contact Krueger Commercial Property Manager Allison Santana at (402) 423-7377 / asantana@ kruegerdevelopment.com.

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BUSINESS News Lila Mae’s Southern Kitchen to Open in June, Offers Authentic Southern Fare Lincoln is getting a new restaurant in early June with the opening of Lila Mae’s Southern Kitchen in the 33rd and South Street area. They will be offering quick-serve, carry-out, and delivery, with the full restaurant and lounge scheduled to open later this summer.

“We are thrilled to be opening our restaurant to the Lincoln community this summer,” shared Owner Tramesha Cruse. “Lila Mae’s is here to satisfy your craving for authentic southern dishes, as well as the cozy and welcoming environment that it’s served in. Please don’t hesitate to reach out for more information; we can’t wait to see you!”

Lila Mae’s brings authentic Nashville Hot Chicken and other southern fare to Lincoln! Enjoy soul and comfort food like shrimp and grits, smothered pork chops, greens, peach cobbler, and many other favorites. At Lila Mae’s, where they believe that food, family, and friends are the sugar in their tea, and they want to bring that same down-home feeling to their guests. They are located at 2110 Winthrop Rd. To learn more about Lila Mae’s, contact Tramesha at (531) 5100890 or visit www.LilaMaesSouthernKitchen.com.

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Leadership Harbor Announces New Nonprofit, Leadership Harbor Foundation Leadership Harbor is excited to announce that they have launched the Leadership Harbor Foundation (LHF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The organization will enhance Leadership Harbor through a partnership that allows their team to add value to, serve, and recognize in five distinct areas: CALM; Suicide and Bullying Awareness and Prevention – Both are topics of importance to the team at Leadership Harbor. The Foundation allows them an avenue to provide these trainings and workshops at no direct cost to the hosting organization.

Veterans – Grants and donations to the Foundation allow Leadership Harbor to provide programs and coaching to Veterans at reduced or no-cost. Coach Patrick has a passion for serving this important population as they seek to transition from service to civilian life and all that is encompassed by this.

Youth Leadership – Contributions through the Foundation allow Leadership Harbor to invest in the youngest of leaders, from scholarships so youth can participate in leadership development to providing their Maxwell Leadership Global Youth Initiative (GYI) events every April and October.

Education – Through the Educator of the Month program, iLead, and values-based leadership curriculum, Leadership Harbor will focus on helping students, educators, and administrators in transforming communities.

Scholarship – Contributions through the Foundation allow Leadership Harbor to invest in those who want to develop their potential, and need a little financial boost to get them started.

At Leadership Harbor, they help people develop the skills to be more relational and influential in their personal, business, and faith lives.

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Lincoln Independent Business Association Presents Speed Networking Event on June 16 The Lincoln Independent Business Association (LIBA) is excited to offer their first-ever speed networking event on Thursday, June 16, from 4:305:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by and hosted at Grata Bar & Lounge in the Clock Tower Shopping Center, 6891 A St. The cost to participate is free for LIBA members and $50 for non-members. If you attend as a nonmember and decide you want to join LIBA, you can credit that $50 towards the annual membership within 30 days of the event. A base LIBA membership is only $275!

If networking environments aren’t really your cup of tea, or you consider yourself more of an introvert, but you still want to grow your business—this event is designed for you! Speed networking takes the pressure away from making the “first move” by assigning who you’re seated in front of and then shuffling you onto the next person after a set period of time. No time for small talk!

The Lincoln Independent Business Association in an organization that advocates for local businesses and provides leadership, educational, and networking opportunities to the business community. To learn more, visit liba.org. To reserve your spot (limited spots available) at the speed networking event, call the LIBA office at (402) 466-3419.

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Haymarket Farmers’ Market Returns as Focal Social, Culinary Event Through October The Haymarket Farmers’ Market has returned, and it lives up to its name each Saturday morning as farm fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, and handmade items from over 100 vendors are sold on the streets and sidewalks.

The Farmers’ Market serves as one of Lincoln’s main social and culinary events every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, May 7 through October 15th. It is a place where people gather to shop, meet with friends, and exchange ideas and recipes to plan the perfect feast.

The Haymarket Farmers’ Market is ever-changing in its effort to present an enormous array of fresh locally grown produce and farm produced products. It displays glorious flowers, delicious bakery items, and Nebraska arts and crafts. You will find baskets and tables overflowing with wonderful products that you can only find on Saturday mornings in this historic district.

The Haymarket District awakes early on Farmers’ Market Saturdays to take part in the market day festivities. Many of the restaurants and retail stores open early offering a unique selection of food, antiques, clothing, and specialty gifts. It is a grand display of how rural and urban businesses can work together to offer a rich shopping experience.

The Market boasts a “Performance Showcase” program. Featured are both local and Nebraska talent performing folk, jazz, blues, classical, and dance. It is indeed a delight to applaud these talented artists. Farmers’ Market also offers educational demonstrations to inform customers and vendors about various programs like nutrition and aging. There are also many civic organizations that hand out information and give demonstrations at the Market.

Returning market managers include Linda Hubka as the Market’s vendors relations manager and Jeff Cunningham as the Market’s business manager. They are happy to provide any additional information needed. Feel free to contact Linda or Jeff at the Haymarket office, (402) 435-7496. Learn more about Lincoln’s Historic Haymarket at lincolnhaymarket.org. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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BUSINESS News Southeast Community College Introduces Fiscal Dad Coaching to Focus Suites

Monthly WISB Meeting Set for June 8 with Guest Speaker Courtney Lockridge

The Entrepreneurship Center of Southeast Community College (SCC) is excited to welcome a new, virtual business to the Focus Suites: Fiscal Dad Coaching.

Fiscal Dad Coaching was created

by Philip Andrew, an at-home father of three, with a background in teaching and entrepreneurship. His mission is to help families living paycheck-to-paycheck, which amounts to nearly 80% of all Americans.

Philip wants to change the narrative surrounding money from negative to positive because of his own struggles in recent years. The pandemic brought major challenges to Philip and his family, including ending his career as a teacher and naturalist.

“I realized that I missed teaching about a subject that I loved,” he said. “I started to think of other subjects that I enjoyed and found that personal finance would be a subject I would enjoy sharing with people.”

This is one of many businesses in SCC’s Focus Suites, which is a place for entrepreneurs to start their business with low-rent office spaces and business coaching, among other things.

Southeast Community College is committed to providing accessible, dynamic, and responsive education in more than 50 programs to a diverse variety of students. They have degree, diploma, and certificate options. SCC is proud to have a staff of engaging, encouraging, and accomplished professors and educators. To learn more about their Entrepreneurship Center, visit southeast.edu/entrepreneurship/focussuites. To learn more about SCC, visit www.southeast.edu.

The next Women in Sales & Business (WISB) monthly meeting will be held Wednesday, June 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The meeting will be hosted at Venue Restaurant & Lounge in the Lancaster/Nebraska room, located at 4111 Pioneer Woods Dr., STE 100. They will first hold their regular business meeting, followed by guest speaker Courtney Lockridge. A business and life coach, Courtney is an entrepreneur and cheerleader at heart. She is on a mission to help her clients do life beautifully one intentional decision at a time. Join WISB for an interactive and high energy presentation as they kick off summer learning about the value of Play and Fun – why it deeply matters to the quality of our lives and how to practically get more “playtime”.

Please bring a notebook and pen.

The cost to attend in-person is $16 for members with lunch. All women attending should be prepared to make a brief introduction of themselves and their business. Those who plan on attending are asked to register on the Women in Sales & Business Facebook page (@wisblincoln).

Women in Sales & Business began meeting in 1987 to offer businesswomen in Lincoln the opportunity to network within an all-female setting. Today, their goal is to encourage and develop creative leadership in women. They are dedicated to promoting their growth through the accumulation and sharing of knowledge, and they are always looking for new members to join their group!

Learn more at www.wisblincoln.org.

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BUSINESS News Small Business Workshop by SCORE Lincoln Set for June 11 SCORE Lincoln, the local chapter of the nation’s largest network of expert business mentors, will be offering a workshop titled “What’s Involved in Starting a Small Business” on Saturday, June 11, from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Resonator in Turbine Flats, located at 2124 Y St. They’ll cover business plans, practical accounting and tax considerations, financing your business, legal structures, traditional and online marketing, and insurance needs – all the essentials that are necessary to start and grow your business. Sessions are taught by an expert in the related field, so come get your questions answered by a pro. The full day only costs $49 and includes a boxed lunch. The workshop is offered in cooperation with the Small Business Administration and the SCORE Lincoln Chapter.

Visit www.lincoln.score.org or call (402) 437-2409 to register today.

Charm Boutique & Bar Expands Business Hours, Now Open Mondays Charm Boutique & Bar is excited to announce that they are inviting even more sip-and-shoppers to visit the clothing store through the expansion of their business hours to offer shopping on Monday. Charm will now be open Monday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., in addition to welcoming shoppers the same hours Tuesday – Friday, and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Located in the Telegraph District, Charm Boutique & Bar is a new shopping concept developed by Owner Lindsey Tederman where you can “sip ‘n’ shop” by browsing their selection of clothes, accessories, shoes, and more with a drink from their full bar. Online shoppers can visit charmchix. com. For more information or to set up a date for a private shopping party, contact Lindsey at charm@charmchix.com / (308) 529-2361.

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Ironhorse Bar & Event Room Open to Public Every Wednesday with Fun Events Ironhorse Bar & Event Room is pleased to announce that they are expanding their hours and are now open on Wednesdays to the public from 4 to 10 p.m. Ironhorse will be offering fun events for guests, such as trivia (both themed and general questions), live music, and Mexican bingo. All events will start at 7 p.m. Bingo and trivia are free to play, and prizes will be awarded to winners. Even more, Ironhorse will provide free appetizers from 4 to 7 p.m., and they’ll offer drinks specials that will be available all night from 4 to 10 p.m.

Ironhorse Bar & Event Room is a private event space that can host anything from board meetings and networking events to fundraisers and any kind of life celebrations. The unique space comes with a built-in full service bar with signature drinks. Ironhorse consists of a small staff that prides themselves on personalized service. The event space is located at 728 Q St. above the N Zone Bar. To learn more, visit ironhorseroom.com or contact Tina Meza at (402) 840-2596 / tina@ironhorseroom.com. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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BUSINESS News CountryHouse Residence for Memory Care to Host Author Jolene Brackey June 28

SP Group, P.C. Holds Basketball Challenge Between Interns and Mentors

CountryHouse Residence for Memory Care is hosting a Zoom event featuring author Jolene Brackey on Thursday, June 28. The event, held from 6 to 7 p.m., is geared especially to caregivers of those with dementia.

Brackey is the author of Creating Moments of Joy, a book that offers heartwarming and inspirational solutions for anyone who has been touched by the Alzheimer’s journey. Her vision is to change the way people see and interact with those who have Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Following a short presentation, Brackey will answer questions posed by event attendees.

The concept of creating moments of joy has been woven into CountryHouse’s overall care philosophy. Caregivers at CountryHouse are encouraged to look for opportunities to create joy for residents in their care each day. CountryHouse believes that those who live with memory loss can have amazingly full lives with expert support and care.

Spaces for the online event are limited. Those interested in attending should RSVP to Kelsi Hutchison by calling or texting (402) 992-8061 or emailing khutchison@countryhouse.net. Attendees will receive a free copy of Brackey’s book.

CountryHouse Residence for Memory Care of Agemark Senior Living has provided expert, loving care for those living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia for more than 20 years. CountryHouse believes that quality of life for those with memory loss can be enhanced in the right environment and that joy can be created for community residents each day. For more information on please visit countryhouse.net.

SP Group, P.C., a growing entrepreneurial accounting firm, recently held a basketball challenge between the tax season interns and their mentors. The pop-a-shot basketball arcade-style game consisted of a 16-person bracket – the SP Group version of March Madness. The tournament was dueled out, head-to-head, in front of their cheering teammates. A few friendly wagers might have been thrown down as they battled to the championship round.

Coming out on top, two mentors, Clayton L-R: Clayton Peterson Peterson and Ross Reynolds, fought to the vs. Ross Reynolds end for gift cards as well as bragging rights until next year’s challenge.

The final pairing did not disappoint in a hotly contested showdown.

The defending champion, Clayton Peterson, was declared the winner!

This contest was a terrific opportunity to mix some light-hearted fun in with the serious business of helping their clients with their tax service needs. While the basketball challenge immerses SP Group’s interns into their culture of teamwork and competitiveness, it also stresses the value of building relationships during their internship.

SP Group, P.C. was founded on these four core values: relationships, the power of team, life/work balance, and competitiveness. They like to win at SP Group, and this competitive sports-minded culture makes a firm better at achieving success for their clients. For more information, please call (402) 420-7758 or visit www.spgrouppc.com.

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BUSINESS News LincTrack’s GPS Tracking Capabilities Recover Vehicle Stolen from TDK Lawn Care The superior tracking capabilities offered by LincTrack GPS Solutions recently helped Lee Schumacher with TDK Lawn Care in Lincoln recover his stolen vehicle.

Early one morning in May, Lee called the Lincoln Police Department after learning that one of his vehicles was missing from his parking lot. Thanks to the GPS tracking that LincTrack Owner Kelly Jensen had previously installed, Lee was able to give police updates as to where the truck was located and it was eventually tracked down to a site a few miles south of its original location, making for a quick recovery.

Thankfully, the incident ended without any injury or damages.

LincTrack GPS Solutions is a national company that sells fleet management GPS solutions and is recognized as the largest GPS supplier in the Midwest. LincTrack’s services allow business owners to monitor where their employees are when they are driving company vehicles. This helps them to better manage their fleets and save money through fuel savings, lower insurance costs, improved routing inefficiencies, and reduced vehicle wear and tear or unauthorized usage. GPS tracking also helps increase driver safety and helps managers detail the exact amount of time spent on a job. To learn more information, visit www.LincTrack.com, contact them at (402) 314-0037, or follow them on Facebook (@LincTrack).

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HBAL Recaps Cruisin’ for the Trades Car Show, Raises Nearly $9K for Foundation The Home Builders Association of Lincoln (HBAL) held its first Cruisin’ for the Trades Car Show on Sunday, May 1. In addition to the 175+ cars entered in the contest, the event included large machinery, food trucks, and music.

First and second place winners received trophies in each of the twenty classes. The event raised almost $9,000 for the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation which will be used to provide financial support to local high school industrial technology programs and scholarships to those furthering their education in construction-related fields.

The Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation was established in 2009 as a 501(c)(3) charitable, nonprofit organization dedicated to the future of the home building industry in Lancaster County. The Foundation’s mission is to support the educational and charitable activities of the Home Builders Association of Lincoln. They support the community by contributing to community service projects focused on housing, providing scholarships for students pursuing a career related to the building industry, and providing funding for other industry related educational programs. The Foundation has given over $273,000 to various community service projects since 2010.

The Home Builders Association of Lincoln is a visible, effective, and respected trade association which promotes home building through professional education, member communication, and civic participation, and which represents builders and associated professionals in community, government, and industry forums. For more information, visit hbal.org. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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BUSINESS News Immanuel Celebrates New Spaces, Services, Northview Lincoln Business Association to and Amenities at Pacific Springs Campus Host Summer Kick-off Event June 9 Immanuel, Nebraska’s leader for retirement living and senior care and ser vices, celebrated the conclusion of a significant expansion and renovation project on the Pacific Springs campus with a grand opening celebration event on May 3. The campus is located in southwest Omaha at 805 S 173rd Plaza.

This development added additional patio homes, assisted living apartments, and a new memory support area. Along with the increased number of residences, the common areas were expanded to include an additional dining venue complete with a full bar and golf simulator, Thrive by Immanuel wellness center, community art gallery, stunning chapel, and larger, more spacious gathering spaces that are fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology.

“We’re proud to introduce the new Pacific Springs community to the greater public and are thrilled to have the opportunity to serve even more residents,” said Eric Gurley, Immanuel president and CEO. “As a local, nonprofit provider, Immanuel is driven to serve. We’re excited for these new changes to increase the overall resident and staff experience.”

Immanuel owns and operates 16 independent living, assisted living, and long-term care retirement communities on 11 campuses. In addition, Immanuel Pathways operates three PACE® Centers in Iowa and Nebraska; the Immanuel Community Foundation, and the Immanuel Vision Foundation. Learn more at Immanuel.com.

June 9 will be a big day for the Northview Lincoln Business Association (NLBA) as they host both their general member meeting and their first social for the summer!

NLBA general member meetings are always on the second Thursday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the North 84th Street HyVee in their 2nd floor meeting room. Members and guests are encouraged to arrive at 11:30 a.m. and pick from the wide variety of high-quality food available to take up to the meeting with them. The NLBA meeting featured speaker for June 9 will be Stephanie Olson with the Set Me Free Project. If you are a first-time guest, lunch is on NLBA! You’ll be greeted and given a gift card in the lobby!

That same night NLBA will be hosting a tailgate before attending the Saltdogs game in Haymarket Park. Cost to members and guests who attend is $5 which gives them a ticket to the game and a $10 voucher for food and drinks. The tailgate will start in the Haymarket Park parking lot at 5 p.m. and the first pitch thrown against the Chicago Dogs will be at 7:05 p.m.

If you are interested in joining Northview Lincoln Business Association for their June member meeting or social event, please reach out to current NLBA president Emily Koopmann by emailing northlnkbusiness@gmail.com. Learn more at northviewlincolnbusiness.com.

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BUSINESS News Lincoln Inflatables Rolls Out Dunk Tank for Summer Events Lincoln Inflatables, locally owned and operated by Jason Gayed, is excited to roll out the dunk tank for events this summer–laughs are guaranteed! The dunk tank is a fun, interactive way to get the crowd going with a little competitive throwing and possible splashes.

Jason is looking forward to bringing the dunk tank to golf tournaments, fundraisers, birthday parties, and other community and private events.

In addition to a dunk tank, Lincoln Inflatables also has top-of-the-line inflatable bounce house units, boxing rings, and waterslides. These will enhance your next shindig…or even end up being the focal point! Jason is known for having prompt communication and being very punctual and professional. You can expect quality customer service when you work with Lincoln Inflatables.

To learn more about renting the dunk tank or the other partyfavorites provided by Lincoln Inflatables, contact Jason at (402) 416-5959 or visit the Facebook page (@lincolninflatables).

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PRG Joins Berkshire Hathaway, Expands into Omaha, Reveals Plans for New Lincoln Office REALTOR Ben Bleicher, team lead of Professional Realty Group (PRG), recently joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS). This new partnership takes the PRG team into the Omaha market and brings new team members on board. They will operate out of the BHHS Ambassador office in the Village Pointe Plaza, with more offices to come in the near future. This development has been two years in the making, as Ben and his team carefully ensured all of their bases were covered to protect their greatest assets: their loyal clients and dedicated agents.

PRG intends to begin moving into other cities and states, and to bridge partnerships with experienced agents from multiple brokerages and diverse backgrounds to better serve their clientele. Ben felt that Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is the Brokerage partner that will allow PRG to achieve these goals and take shape on a national level.

The PRG of BHHS team consists of Ben and Andrea Bleicher, Derek Kats, Danny Poethig, Amy Briggs, Mark Salak, David Kim, Carie Leyden, Matt Wieser, and Leane Loofe, along with staff members Brenda Carlson, Jen Pfeifer, and Marklyn Barbac.

In addition, BHHS plans to open up a central Lincoln office that will offer optimal visibility, workspace, and flow. There will also be changes in management and company structure that will be appealing to agents, staff, and clients.

Ben Bleicher has been in real estate for eight years. He established Professional Realty Group in 2018, followed by many record-setting years. Ben believes that consumers deserve protection, expertise, and a team that genuinely cares as they face one of the most expensive investments a person can make. Connect with PRG of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices for assistance with buying and selling residential, commercial, new construction, leasing, and investments by contacting Ben at (402) 419-6309 (call or text) / ben.bleicher@ bhhsamb.com or visit www.PRG-NE.com. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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BUSINESS News Center Sphere Presents Network-Wide Coffee and Connections Event June 7

Lutz Announces Upcoming Microsoft Forms Webinar July 20

Center Sphere is pleased to announce an upcoming network-wide Coffee and Connections social event on Tuesday, June 7. The event will be held from 8 – 10 a.m. at Scooters Coffee at 2600 Pine Lake Rd. This Coffee and Connections event is hosted by Chapter 41 – Uppin’ Your Biz. All Center Sphere members and their guests are invited to gather for this social hour.

Lutz is pleased to offer a Microsoft Forms webinar that is set to present on Wednesday, July 20, from 11:30 a.m. to noon.

Center Sphere hosts a wide array of networking events to help members expand their professional network and grow their businesses. Each month, the Lincoln Chapter of Center Sphere hosts events such as Coffee & Connections and Social Hour events.

Center Sphere is an established network of business professionals whose mission is to share referrals, ideas, and resources through genuine relationships. The Lincoln Network is currently made up of nearly 30 chapters and has access to members nationwide. For more information about Center Sphere or to inquire about attending a complimentary meeting or event, visit www.CenterSphere. com or connect with Lincoln Area Director Ronda Armstrong at RondaArmstrong@CenterSphere.com / (402) 450-8611.

Whether for individual or business use, Microsoft Forms can help you capture important information through quizzes, surveys, and polls. With built-in smart technology, this tool does the work for you and integrates seamlessly with a number of your favorite apps. In this webinar, Lutz experts Jack Moylan and Jessica Murray will help you understand the Microsoft Forms platform and how to best utilize its features. Key takeaways will include: Microsoft Forms overview, benefits of using Microsoft Forms, Microsoft Forms versus competitors, and how to get started with Microsoft Forms.

Register for the webinar at lutz.us/7-20-22-office-365-spotlightforms. Any questions about the event can be directed to Regan Szatko at (402) 496-8800 / rszatko@lutz.us.

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BUSINESS News Sasquatch American Baked Goodness Now Open to the Public From the creators of Honest Abe’s and Vic’s Pizza comes the resurrection of a fan favorite – Sasquatch American Baked Goodness, now open for business! Sasquatch is located just a few doors down from Stauffer’s Cafe at 5600 S 48th St. The bakery features the same iconic Stauffer’s pies everyone loves as well as an assortment of nostalgic treats and a few new creations.

With warmer days ahead, come in and try a signature Smash Bowl: scoops of ice cream, a full slice of pie or cake, and generous toppings all smashed together to create the perfect summer treat. Sasquatch also offers Nom-Noms, the deep dish version of cookies, brownies, and more! Fully-baked but still decadently gooey-delicious.

This Bigfoot is out of hiding and making its presence known. Enjoy fresh baked goodness today! Sasquatch is now taking orders for parties, company events, family gatherings...you get the picture.

Sasquatch American Baked Goodness is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Place an order ahead of time by calling (531) 254-5600. Learn more by visiting their website squatchbakery. com or check out their Facebook and Instagram (@sasquatchbakez).

FNBO Releases 2021 Community & Social Responsibility Report First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) has released its 2021 Community & Social Responsibility Report summarizing the investments and impacts FNBO made to support its communities this past year. The report also outlines the bank’s five-year Commitment to Community Impact plan, its evolving community and social responsibility strategy designed to make even greater impacts while continuing to advance FNBO’s spirit of belonging, inclusion, diversity, and equity.

Among the bank’s investments in 2021: • Supported our communities with more than $7.2 million in impact grants, capital donations, and community sponsorships to nonprofit organizations working to make meaningful and lasting impacts. An estimated 22% of these funds benefited historically underrepresented populations.

• Financed nearly $47 million in new Community Development Investments (CDI) with organizations working to strengthen communities. Of these funds, 69% support historically underrepresented populations.

• Purchased $132 million in products and services from 714 small and/or women, minority, or veteran-owned businesses.

• Sustained and/or improved the environment by investing $1.9 million in eco-friendly operational improvements, resulting in a 9.3% reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions compared to 2020.

• Delivered a desired employee experience with 22,230 hours that FNBO employees spent volunteering in our communities and a 34% increase in membership in FNBO’s Belonging & Inclusion Group (BIG).

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Omaha Fashion Week Presents Upcoming Magis Season August 25-27 Omaha Fashion Week is thrilled to be returning to the runway with another season of fashion and glamor August 25-27 at the Omaha Design Center! The theme for the week is Magis, which means “Excellence for the Greater Good.”

Omaha Fashion Week’s mission celebrates fashion-for-good giving back to the community.

One way this comes to fruition is by profits being shared with designers and local creatives in the form of prize packages at the end of the season. This inspiring designer lineup is ready to showcase their collections focused on sustainable practices, community collaboration, and grandeur.

This fall, Omaha Fashion Week will feature 32 designers across three nights of designer showcases. There will be a wide variety of designers from inside and outside the state of Nebraska, including students and returning designers with a myriad of collections, from daywear to evening, and ​​avant-garde to streetwear. For the full event schedule and to get your tickets, visit omahafashionweek.com.

LIBA’s GenLNK Raises Over $4K for Loaves & Fishes Through Mini-Golf Tournament The Lincoln Independent Business Association’s (LIBA) young professionals group, GenLNK, is excited to announce that the total funds raised for LuLu’s on N’s community food program, Loaves & Fishes, at their inaugural minigolf tournament spring fundraiser on May 23 was $4,060.48! These funds will help Loaves & Fishes purchase hygiene items and Colten Zamrzla, GenLNK chair; Karen food items that are not available Lamb, director of LuLu’s on N; Hannah Hundley, GenLNK vice chair; Bud from the food bank. A big thank you goes out to all the amazing Synhorst, president & CEO of LIBA. sponsors and participants who made this possible. GenLNK is proud to report that they sold out all 18 hole sponsorships, filled all 18 team slots, and had three wonderful Title Sponsors: Flicker Promotions, Union Bank & Trust, and REALTOR® Jess Hustad of BancWise Realty. The competition was fierce, but one team came out on top. Congratulations to the first place team, made up by Jethro Hopkins, Jeff Kiple, Laurie Fraser, and Sara Reyes!

GenLNK is a committee of LIBA that holds monthly meetings and networking events to inform, encourage, and connect with other likeminded young business leaders in an impactful way. To get involved in GenLNK, contact Colten Zamrlza at colten@cornhuskerinsurance.com or Hannah Hundley at editor@strictlybusinessomaha.com. You can also follow GenLNK on Facebook (@LIBAGenLNK) to see upcoming events.

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Nebraska Innovation Campus Spaces and Culture that Inspire Nebraska Innovation Campus (NIC) is a campus designed to facilitate new and in-depth partnerships between the University of Nebraska and private sector businesses. NIC is adjacent to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and strategically provides organizations with access to needed research faculty, facilities and students.

Nebraska Innovation Studio (NIS) is one of the nation’s top makerspaces. Located at NIC, the studio is a 16,000-square-foot facility that houses a full metal shop, wood shop, rapid prototyping room, art studio, ceramics and textiles equipment - and much more. NIS is open to university faculty, students, staff and community members for a monthly membership fee. Makerspace members receive free training on all equipment. For more information about taking a tour of NIS, becoming a member and to see full equipment lists, please visit INNOVATIONSTUDIO.UNL.EDU.

The Mill Coffee & Bistro offers The Mill’s signature freshroasted coffees and fine teas. Located at NIC, the coffee shop also offers breakfast and lunch items as well as baked goods and desserts and a selection of gourmet candies and chocolates – and craft beer, cocktails and wine. The Mill Coffee & Bistro provides a warm, welcoming, collaborative environment for NIC Partners and the community. For additional information about The Mill Coffee & Bistro, please visit MILLCOFFEE.COM.

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NIC is home to and welcomes companies of all sizes. Called NIC Partners, organizations leasing space at NIC are a mix of startups, medium-sized companies and larger companies. The diverse mix of companies creates and builds a culture of innovation and creativity. For additional information about campus facilities, leasing opportunities, events and a virtual campus tour, please visit INNOVATE.UNL.EDU.

The Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center is housed in a historic building that has been reconstructed to provide a unique full-service conference center. Operated and managed by the Nebraska Alumni Association, the NIC Conference Center provides multifunctional meeting and collaboration space that includes a 400-seat auditorium, 400-seat banquet hall and eight breakout rooms. Each space features state-of-the-art audio and visual capabilities. For more information and to book your conference, meeting or event, please visit INNOVATE.UNL.EDU/NIC-CONFERENCE-CENTER.

The Scarlet Hotel is a brand-new six-story, 154room boutique hotel located in the heart of NIC. Designed with unique local touches and staying true to Nebraska’s motto, each room gives guests a taste of “the good life” while paying homage to local towns and homegrown heroes. The hotel includes a full-service restaurant, coffee shop, fitness facility, rooftop bar and additional high-end features to ensure an outstanding guest experience. For more information and to book rooms, please visit SCARLETHOTELNEBRASKA.COM.

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Life Changes This is the time of year when life changes happen – graduations, new jobs, retirements, relocation. Hurray for all those great celebrations. However, each of these can also impact you or your family members’ health insurance. When one of these life changes occur, you generally have 60 days to update your health plan. Here are some timely reminders: Graduation—If your health insurance is an individual/family policy through Healthcare.gov, your children can stay on your policy as long as they remain your tax dependents. Once they are no longer your tax dependent, they cannot be on your health insurance policy. This is because the Health Insurance Marketplace eligibility guidelines are based on tax law. When your child no longer qualifies as your dependent, they can get their own policy through Healthcare.gov. If your health insurance comes from an employerprovided plan, then your children can generally stay on your policy until they turn 26. Tax dependency, residency, full-time student status, and marital status do not change this guideline.

New jobs—When you begin a new job, the employer may offer employee benefits. Usually, those benefits will begin after you have satisfied a 30- or 60-day waiting period. You may need to keep the coverage from an old job until the benefits from the new job begin. Another option may be to use a short-term health plan to provide basic benefits until the new employer plan begins. In almost all cases, if an employer offers health insurance, the employee loses eligibility to receive a Premium Tax Credit on Healthcare.gov. This applies to the employee and the employee’s dependents who may need health insurance benefits. If the new employer does not offer health insurance, then the employee can keep COBRA benefits from a previous job, join a spouse’s employer plan, obtain coverage from Healthcare.gov, or use a short-term limited benefit plan.

Retirement—If you retire before age 65, your options are the same as above: COBRA, a spouse’s employer plan, Healthcare.gov, or limited benefit plans. If you are 65 or older when you retire, you do NOT want to use COBRA because it is not creditable coverage for Medicare. You can consider enrolling in your spouse’s employer plan or going with Medicare.

Relocation—If you relocate with the same employer, then you will probably keep your employer-provided health insurance. If you have a Marketplace plan, a short-term plan or Medicare, you will want to check with an insurance agent in your new community to find out if you need to make changes. If you stay within the same state, the changes may be minimal. If you move to a different state, you will most likely need to make some changes to your health insurance plan that will be based on your new address.

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Meet Jeremy Cook, project manager at New Generation Construction (NGC).

Tell us a little about your business. - NGC is a commercial contracting firm headquartered in Lincoln. We are a younger, innovative company that’s focused on relationship building as a core value. I’ve benefited from our company’s approach and have had the opportunity to partner with repeat clients and subcontractors around the city on many of our projects.

How did you get started in the business? - I grew up on a family farm and was conditioned to work hard. I enjoyed working with my hands and watching things come together. I graduated from the UNL as a construction management student. After graduation, I went to work for Kiewit, which was an incredible learning experience.

When I decided it was important for me to establish my own roots in Nebraska, I got hooked up with NGC and the rest is history.

What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally?

- Navigating construction during the pandemic. We’ve been confronted as an industry to find better, more efficient ways to collaborate and get things done.

What has been your most important achievement professionally?

- I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to continue taking on more challenging, complex projects at NGC. This has allowed me to develop my technical skills as a project manager, while improving my interpersonal skills required for successful relationships. I’m also proud to be trusted with training and developing project engineers.

Tell us a little about your family. - I grew up on a farm with my parents and sister. I watched my mom and dad work hard to provide for our family, which shaped me into the man I am today. I live with my girlfriend and our dog near the same farm I grew up on.

What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life?

- My dad passed away from cancer six years ago. That experience was a real reminder that life is short, and moments are important.

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - I recently fully remodeled a house east of Lincoln, so I spend a lot of my time on projects at home. I enjoy working on my project car in my shop, renovating my barn, and the endless tasks that get added to my list.

My family and friends all live close, so I enjoy spending time with them.

What is your favorite quote or the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? - As I’ve transitioned into project management, I’ve been challenged to “teach a man to fish”. It is my personality to just get things done myself, but I’ve benefited from having other team members around me that rely on my direction. It’s been a rewarding task to train and develop others, which in turn, has allowed me to be more productive in my own role.

If you could choose only one descriptive word to be remembered as, what would it be? - Driven. I enjoy putting in persistent effort to achieve goals and I take a lot of pride in working hard until the job is done.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? - Probably telepathy. I’d like to always know what people are thinking.

What is your greatest talent that you don’t utilize in your daily work life? - Putting away 12 pieces of pizza in one sitting. I don’t recommend trying it.

What is your favorite local restaurant? - El Potrero. It is very hard for me to pass up the opportunity to enjoy chips and salsa with a margarita.

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Sumner Place Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Meet Mindy Rueschhoff, RN, director of nursing at Sumner Place Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation.

Tell us a little about your business. - Sumner Place is a skilled nursing facility that provides long-term care, rehabilitation services, and memory support. We pride ourselves on providing resident-focused care, independence, and a home-like atmosphere. Our multi-disciplinary team of professionals deliver superior clinical care with cutting-edge programs.

All operating decisions are made locally to assure that Sumner Place remains responsive to the needs of our residents and the community.

How did you get started in the business? - I was introduced to the nursing world when my late husband was diagnosed with brain cancer.

We met so many wonderful people who helped us navigate through a very difficult time. It inspired me to become a nursing assistant and enroll in school to become a registered nurse. I fell in love with the geriatric population and long-term care. I feel honored to be able to serve our residents. Sumner Place has become a second home to me, and it has been a very rewarding 11 years with them!

What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? - Being in nursing during a pandemic. We are still climbing our way out of it. I feel blessed and fortunate to work for such an exceptional company that has been so supportive through these difficult years.

What has been your most important achievement professionally? Becoming board certified in Gerontological Nursing. It’s been a great asset in my role at Sumner Place.

Tell us a little about your family. - My husband Matt and I have eight children and four grandkids. My family is the light of my life. We take a family trip yearly to Lake of the Ozarks, and it’s something we all look forward to!

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - I enjoy watching our kids play volleyball and basketball. It’s my greatest joy, and we have created a lot of great memories from our travel tournaments. I am also a HUGE Husker volleyball fan!

What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? - I lived in Nashville, TN for about four years in my early 20s. I had a few odd jobs there including washing and organizing clothing for famous country music stars!

Who inspires you? - My children and husband. They are my heartbeat and have kept me going, and they motivate me every single day.

What is your favorite quote or the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? - It’s not about the destination, its all about the journey. Enjoy the little things, create memories, and dance like no one is watching!

If you could choose only one descriptive word to be remembered as, what would it be? - Kind.

If you had a theme song, what would it be? - “Thank You for Being a Friend” by Andrew Gold.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? - Healing.

What is your favorite book or the last good book you read? - The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

What is your favorite TV show? - The Handmaid’s Tale.

What is your favorite local restaurant? - I love a good ol’ warm Runza with Frings or some Valentino’s pizza!

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Meet Lizett Nissenson, owner and president of Maven Tile & Stone.

Tell us a little about your business. - Maven Tile & Stone is a tile design studio that specializes in showcasing unique tiles and stones, as well as other commodity products. What really sets us apart is the design services we offer and the attention to detail we put into everything we do. We can help you select the best product for your specific application. Maven makes the process easier for you before you get to the installation phase. We answer technical questions and will even do walk-throughs on full-house projects during non-business hours. We are very hands-on. The samples in our showroom and design center are there for builders who come in with a set of plans or property owners who want to get ideas and advice for their new build or remodel. Maven has also done several commercial projects, including restaurants, yoga studios, med spas, and hotels.

How did you get started in the business? - When I was 20 years old, I became a sales associate at a tile store in Long Beach, CA, where I was born in raised. It was a total fluke. I had a friend working at the shop and she convinced me it’d be fun. I ended up never leaving the industry! I worked at about five or six other tile stores before my 20+ years of experience and strong love for tile and stone led me to start my own business at the age of 36. I took a few big clients with me before I had even established my own studio.

When I did open up a shop in Manhattan Beach, I was working by appointment-only for high-end clients. Then about two years ago, my husband and I decided we wanted to leave California and find a good home where we could raise our daughter. I was also seeking a market that wasn’t overly saturated with other tile design studios. With the guidance from a few friends who are also both clients and fellow designers, we ended up in Lincoln! Now that I’m here, I’m excited to grow Maven Tile & Stone and bring some coastal-meets-farmhouse design vibes to Nebraska!

What has been your most important achievement professionally?

- Being featured in Woman Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the most influential women in my industry in 2021.

Tell us a little about your family. - My husband Hugo, who is my right hand at Maven, and I have two children, Lexi Bella (11) and Cameron (21). Our dog Nelly is a medium golden doodle.

What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life? - Moving my family and business from California to Nebraska.

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - Hanging out with my family, having a BBQ, and watching vintage movies. We’re still exploring Lincoln, so we’re always looking for new fun things to do!

What is your favorite quote or the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? - “Once you become fearless, life becomes limitless.”

– Nishant Patel If you could choose only one descriptive word to be remembered as, what would it be? - Tile Maven. The word “maven” means expert or connoisseur.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? - Reading minds. I do this with clients all of the time!

What is your favorite TV show? - Golden Girls.

What is your favorite local restaurant? - Lazlo’s Brewery & Grill.

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James Bouckaert

McGill Restoration Meet James Bouckaert, senior estimator and project manager at McGill Restoration.

Tell us a little about your business. - We are the premier concrete and masonry restoration contractor in the Midwest. Most often, we work on bridges, buildings, and parking structures. We also have a focus on industrial/utility facilities where we can apply different types of specialty chemical resistant coatings and perform repairs on the concrete infrastructure at those facilities that keep cities running. Over the past decades, McGill Restoration has worked for many of Nebraska’s most notable companies and continues to see geographical growth with projects and clients.

How did you get started in the business? - I first started off in the construction field doing parking lot painting, through which I met the owner of McGill Restoration, Tim McGill. Once I graduated from college, I asked Tim if he had any openings. I first started as a general laborer and worked my way into a management role.

What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? Communicating with clients can be a challenge as everyone has different schedules, preferences, styles, etc., but transparency is very important.

What has been your most important achievement professionally?

- Moving into a management role at McGill. I’m proud to help lead such a dedicated team and carry out projects that satisfy our clients’ expectations.

Tell us a little about your family. - We are a family of three! My wife and I have one son.

What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life? - The passing of my father and grandpa.

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - Golfing!

What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? - I’m left footed.

Who inspires you? - My father. He was the hardest working person I have ever met and gave his kids every opportunity to succeed.

He sent us to private education because he could not afford it when he was a child.

What is your favorite quote or the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? - Hope is not a strategy. Your only success is at the time you perform a successful act. Then, you must repeat it.

If you could choose only one descriptive word to be remembered as, what would it be? - Restorative.

If you had a theme song, what would it be? - “Eye of the Tiger”

by Survivor.

What local nonprofit organization(s) are you passionate about or involved with, and are there any special reasons why? - Habitat for Humanity. It’s nice to give to the less fortunate and provide stable communities within the Omaha metropolitan area.

What is your favorite book or the last good book you read? Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman.

What is your favorite movie? - Argo.

What is your favorite TV show? - Engineering Disasters.

What is your favorite local restaurant? - Charleston’s Restaurant.

If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be? - Michael Jordan.

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Tell us a little about your business. - The Lincoln Airport Authority operates the Lincoln Airport, a 5,000-acre public/military airport located five miles northwest of Lincoln that delivers more than $1.3 billion per year in value to the economy. We recently embarked on a major expansion and renovation, which will add 35,000 square feet to the existing 58,000-square-foot building and two new gates to expand airport capacity for new airline partnerships in the future.

How did you get started in the business? - I received a business degree when I determined that the only option for a biology degree was to teach. My first real job after college was at Health Care Credit Union in Lincoln. It was a small office with a strong female leader, and I was given the opportunity to do so many things, from teller work to marketing to loan administration. I loved it. I’ve been a fan of business, accounting, and credit unions ever since.

What has been your most important achievement professionally?

- The many individuals I’ve mentored, taught, and encouraged along the way. I would like to think that there are some really wonderful people out there who will work for or support the nonprofits in their communities because they had a positive experience working with me and my staff over the years.

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - There is nothing better than sitting at a baseball diamond on a warm spring day watching one of my sons play ball. These opportunities are coming to an end, but I’ll substitute going with my sons to a ballpark any time.

What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? - Most of my friends know that I don’t cook, but I really enjoy making (or attempting to make) a pie now and then.

Who inspires you? - Children, young people, my family, and my parents. I’m amazed by the ingenuity, positivity, and resilience of youth.

The young people in my family are poised to do great things, and my parents have been setting an inspirational example for many years.

What local nonprofit organization(s) are you passionate about or involved with, and are there any special reasons why? - I serve on the board of directors of Bridges to Hope, a local nonprofit that encourages men and women transitioning into the community after incarceration to become successful members of society. I believe that this is what we all want, and yet we create so many barriers that make this challenging. Working to break down and overcome these barriers can be very rewarding.

What is your favorite book or the last good book you read? - I enjoy a good murder mystery series. The Talents Trilogy is up next on my list.

What is your favorite movie? - Field of Dreams.

What is your favorite local restaurant? - I am especially fond of the Green Gateau’s warm bread and roasted red pepper and Gouda soup with the Lithuanian apricot torte for desert...and don’t forget to add a glass of red wine!

If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be? - I think it would be endlessly entertaining to have dinner with Julia Child. I would love to hear her talk about being a spy and working with sharks and how cooking didn’t come naturally to her. Maybe she could even further inspire my attempts in the kitchen.

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Tell us a little about your business. - Lincoln Inflatables is all about enhancing events and putting smiles of the faces of kids and adults alike. We have top-of-the-line inflatable bounce houses, boxing rings, waterslides, and a dunk tank.

How did you get started in the business? - When I was 22, my niece wanted a bounce house for her birthday. I ended up just buying one and then started renting it out. I really didn’t have any intention of making a business out of it, but I realized how much I enjoyed bringing fun and laughter into people’s lives.

What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? - In this business, I’m at the whim of the weather. It’s always sad when a windy, stormy day causes a cancelation. My first priority is safety, but it’s never fun to let a kid down.

What has been your most important achievement professionally?

- Running two successful businesses. I also own Jason’s Lawn & Landscaping. I started mowing lawns in high school. I’d bring my mower to school in the back of my truck and go mow after classes. I turned the business into an LLC after college.

Tell us a little about your family. - My family is very close-knit. My sister and her husband (who is also named Jason) have given me three amazing nieces. I have a son named Bentley (10) who lives in Denver and a daughter named Mia (9) who lives here in Lincoln. My beautiful wife Makaylee and I have been married for six years. We enjoy spending time with my kids and our nieces whenever we can.

What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life? Makaylee and I lost our daughter of 4 months old due to heart and lung complications. It was devastating, but it taught me how precious life is.

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - I love taking my boat out on the lake. I also really enjoy smoking food!

What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? - I was punked on national television

by Paula Abdul and Howie Mandel.

Who inspires you? - My grandpa. He came to America from Egypt, learned English in six months, and ended up being a very successful businessman. He owned Risk Gayed Insurance in Lincoln and also owned around 50 single-family properties in addition to a handful of apartment complexes.

What is your favorite quote or the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? - “The rich become rich by acting poor, and the poor become poor by acting rich.”

If you could choose only one descriptive word to be remembered as, what would it be? - Serial connector. I love bringing people together!

If you could choose any other profession to be successful in, what would it be? - Sports broadcasting.

What local nonprofit organization(s) are you passionate about or involved with, and are there any special reasons why? - Foster Care Closet because they make it easier for kids who are put in bad and uncomfortable situations by no fault of their own.

What is your favorite movie? - Shooter with Mark Wahlberg.

What is your favorite local restaurant? - The Oven and Blue Sushi.

If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be? - Mark Cuban or LeBron James.

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Personnel News Swanson Russell Chairman Dave Hansen Inducted into TOCA Hall of Fame

Butherus, Maser & Love Awards Scholarships to Local High School Graduates

Swanson Russell Chairman Dave Hansen was inducted into the Turf & Ornamental Communicators Association (TOCA) Hall of Fame at their 32nd annual meeting, which took place May 3-5 in Kansas City, MO. The TOCA Hall of Fame recognizes the cumulative accomplishments of deserving communicators who have made outstanding contributions to the turf and ornamental industry over the years.

“Swanson Russell has been a cornerstone agency in this market segment for the past 20 years,” Hansen said. “It’s something I am extremely proud of, and I owe this to our great staff and their commitment to these long-term relationships.”

Hansen’s leadership and passion for the green industry were driving forces behind Swanson Russell becoming a key player in the space.

Hansen was the first of Swanson Russell’s 30 employees to join TOCA and fully immerse himself in the business. His action led the agency to eventually partner with more than 25 turf and ornamental companies.

Swanson Russell is a nationally recognized full-service branding, advertising, and public relations agency in Lincoln and Omaha. The agency partners with clients across many industries while specializing in agriculture, construction, landscape/turf, outdoor recreation, and healthcare. To learn how Swanson Russell builds a Real Connection™ between brands and audiences, visit swansonrussell.com.

Butherus, Maser & Love would like to recognize and congratulate their 2022 scholarship recipients: • MacKenzie Nelsen (Norris) • Ellianna LaMay (Raymond Central) • Kathleen Subiabre (Pius X) Established in 1994, this scholarship is available to seniors who will be attending a trade school, college, or university in the state of Nebraska.

Three recipients were chosen from the submissions of high school seniors in Lincoln and the surrounding area. Selections were made

by Butherus, Maser & Love based on the following criteria: Ranks in top half of his/her class; Demonstrates qualities of citizenship, leadership, and civic responsibility; Participates actively in extracurricular activities; Demonstrates a need of financial assistance; Must attend a Nebraska school of higher education.

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James Quinn Joins Farris Engineering as Director of Healthcare Services Last month James Quinn, former director of facility operations for CHI Health and owner’s representative for Moffitt Cancer Center, joined Farris Engineering as director of healthcare services. Bringing decades of experience in the healthcare field ranging from facility infrastructure to direct patient care, James will help expand the company’s portfolio within the healthcare sector. His primary focus will be to work with facility owners, design professionals, and contractors to seek out and develop future business opportunities for Farris.

“Farris could not be more excited to have James join our firm.

With over 44 years of healthcare experience, I am thrilled to have help in developing strategic partnerships with local, regional, and national healthcare facilities,” said Farris Business Development Executive Darin Cielocha.

James is also no stranger to Farris. He oversaw the extensive renovation that created CHI Health’s Creighton University Medical Center – Bergan Mercy. Farris provided design services for the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and lighting for this $105M project that received the Engineering Excellence Grand Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Nebraska.

Outside of work, you will find James spending the summer months sailing with his wife on their boat and trap shooting in various leagues with family.

Farris Engineering looks forward to tackling your projects head-on with their talented team of employee-owners as they Bring Your Buildings to Life. To learn more, visit www.farris-usa.com. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

Brett Burchett of FP Wealth Management, Inc. Passes CFP® Exam Brett Burchett of FP Wealth Management, Inc. passed the CFP® exam in April and can now hold himself as a CFP® professional. For more than 30 years, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification has been the standard of excellence for financial planners.

CFP® professionals have met extensive training and experience requirements, and commit to CFP Board’s ethical standards that require them to put their clients’ interests first.

“God is so good and faithful, and has blessed me with a wonderful wife, friends, and coworkers to support me along the way,” said Brett. “I’m excited to continue doing great things for my amazing clients with this extra level of care and knowledge.”

Brett obtained his insurance and securities licenses immediately following his high school graduation and started his career as a financial advisor.

While doing this, he continued his education and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a degree in finance. Brett then attended Northwestern University for his CFP® Certification Education.

He also holds his Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®).

Brett’s community involvement includes serving in the youth ministry at Lincoln Berean Church, being a Journey of Generosity (JOG) Facilitator through Generous Giving, teaching personal finance through Junior Achievement where he serves as a YP Board Member, leading the Scholarship Committee with the Rotary #14 Club, and judging state competitions with Nebraska DECA. He is also a member of various other organizations in Lincoln, including the Society of Financial Service Professionals (FSP) where he serves as president, Nebraska Financial Education Network where he serves as a board member, and many more.

FP Wealth Management, Inc. is an independent wealth management firm focusing in financial planning for individuals and families with a client-centric approach. At FP Wealth, Brett helps clients focus on five key areas: income tax planning, estate planning, retirement income planning, investment planning, and insurance. To learn more, visit www.FP-Wealth. com or contact Brett at (402) 454-7204 / brett@fp-wealth.com.

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Personnel News NFDA Selects Wyuka’s Joseph Peck to Join Oasis Senior Advisors of Lincoln Presents 2022-23 National Emerging Leaders Program Above and Beyond Award to Kelsi Hutchison Joseph Peck of Wyuka Funeral Home & Cemetery in Lincoln is one of 20 funeral service professionals selected as a member of 2022-2023 class of the National Funeral Directors Association’s (NFDA) National Emerging Leaders Program.

The selected participants will develop leadership skills that will serve them well in any setting they may find themselves – their funeral home, professional associations, their community, and beyond.

This year-long program will start and end at the 2022 and 2023 NFDA Leadership Conferences taking place in mid-July in Lake Buena Vista, FL. In addition to meeting during the Leadership Conference, participants will meet virtually approximately eight times throughout the year to learn from experts, both from within the profession and from outside authorities.

The program features a practical and theoretical approach to advanced leadership topics. The curriculum will cover topics such as mentorship, ethical leadership, employee relations, collaborative decision-making, strategic planning, servant leadership, communication skills, small business ownership, and more. Participants will also have access to mentors, engage in high-level networking, and work with fellow program participants on a group project that will teach them to apply the skills they are learning in real-world scenarios.

Wyuka Funeral Home & Cemetery is located at 3600 O St. For more information, reach out to Joseph Peck at (402) 474-3600 / jpeck@ wyuka.com or visit wyuka.com.

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Oasis Senior Advisors of Lincoln is pleased to announce the recipient of their very first Above and Beyond Award is Kelsi Hutchison of CountryHouse Residence for Memory Care. Oasis honored Kelsi with the award in April.

“Kelsi goes out of her way and gives sacrificially of her time and expertise to assist Lincoln area families in their transition to memory support communities,” shared Owner of Oasis Senior Advisors Beth Friesen. “Often working seven days a week, Kelsi truly does go ‘Above and Beyond.’ Please L-R: Tanya Godwin, Kelsi join us in congratulating her!”

Hutchison, and Beth Friesen The Above and Beyond award will be presented just a few times a year. Oasis encourages readers to be on the lookout for the next recipient coming later in 2022!

Oasis Senior Advisors is a FREE service to help seniors and their families when they are looking to make a transition to independent and assisted living or memory care communities.

They are your experts for senior living and resources in the Lincoln and surrounding areas. They will work to educate and counsel families directly affected by the various forms of dementia and other challenges of aging. To learn more, contact your Lincoln Oasis team – Beth Friesen, Tanya Godwin, and Christy Michel – at (402) 429-8891 / Lincoln@YourOasisAdvisor.com or visit www.

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Personnel News Friendship Home Names Leah Droge Executive Director Friendship Home is excited to announce Leah Droge as its new executive director.

Leah will manage and direct all operations, programs, and activities of the agency on a day-to-day basis.

Leah is a graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University. She has passionately served the clients and the mission of Friendship Home for 17 years, starting as a student intern and most recently as assistant director of program development. Leah assumed her new responsibilities on May 9.

Friendship Home’s board of directors cited Leah’s broad experience within the organization, her vision for the agency’s future, and her powerful commitment to Friendship Home as key reasons for selecting her to fulfill this leadership role.

Friendship Home provides crisis services, emergency shelter, and transitional housing to survivors of domestic violence and their children. If you, or someone you know, are experiencing domestic violence, please call Friendship Home’s 24/7 crisis line at (402) 4379302. To learn more, visit www.friendshiphome.org.

Husker Rehab Celebrates Undergraduate Student Physical Therapy Technicians Husker Rehab is excited to congratulate their student physical therapy technicians!

Each one has helped to provide excellent customer service and will continue on to do great work in the medical community as they move on to higher programs.

• Jacob Olsen – Graduated from UNL in 2021. Jacob will be in the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program at UNMC Omaha.

• Audrey Workman – Graduating with high distinction with a bachelor of science from UNL. Audrey will attend the University of North Texas Health Science Center Doctorate of Physical Therapy program in Fort Worth, TX. • Calli Krebs – Graduating with a bachelor of nutrition and health sciences from UNL. Calli will attend the Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program UNMC Kearney.

• James Lavicky – Graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training with a psychology minor from Nebraska Wesleyan University.

• Abby Plank – Accepted into UNMC College of Nursing BSN program.

• Abbie Malone – Accepted into the Physical Therapist Assistant program at SCC. • Ashley Hyde – Graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Nebraska Wesleyan University.

• Tanner Brickman – Graduating with a bachelor of nutrition and health sciences from UNL. Tanner will attend the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program at Creighton University.

• Brooke Horner – Graduating with a bachelor degree in community health and wellness from UNL. Brooke will attend the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program at UNMC Omaha.

• Johnny Zacharias – Graduating with a bachelor in biomedical science from Union College.

• Jessica Warak – Graduating with an NEHS (nutrition, exercise, health science) degree in from UNL in August.

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Nebraska Bankers Association Selects Stull as Chair, Woodbury as Chair-Elect The Nebraska Bankers Association (NBA) selected the association’s 2022-2023 c hair and c hair-elect and board of directors at the NBA Annual Convention May 5-6 in La Vista.

Stephen Stull, president and CEO of Nebraska Bank chartered in Dodge, was selected as chair of the NBA. He began his banking career as a teller at Western Bank in Alliance. He continued working in the industry while he studied Stephen Stull business administration and finance at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

After receiving his degree, Stull worked for various Nebraska banks, including Dakota County State Bank in South Sioux City, Bank of Bennington (now i3 Bank), in Bennington and First National Bank in Sidney. From 1999 to 2009, he served as the chief financial officer for FirsTier Bank in Kimball. In 2009, he joined Banner County Bank in Harrisburg. In 2011 Stull, along with his father, Richard and brother, Michael, organized an investment group to purchase Farmers State Bank in Dodge.

Lydell L. Woodbury Since that time, the bank has added five new branches and acquired two additional banks.

Lydell L. Woodbury, chairman and CEO of First Nebraska Bank chartered in Valley, was selected as the NBA chairelect. Woodbury has more than 40 years of financial industry experience. He began his banking career at a production credit association in Iowa before joining First National Bank and Trust, now F&M Bank, in Falls City. He also worked for the U.S. Small Business Administration as a commercial loan specialist. In 1990, he joined First Nebraska Bank as president of the Emerson Branch. He eventually assumed oversight of all branch locations as the bank’s executive vice president before being promoted to chairman and CEO. Founded in 1890, the Nebraska Bankers Association is the voice of Nebraska’s $77.9 billion banking industry, which comprises small, regional, and large banks that together employ more than 15,000 people and safeguard nearly $67.1 billion in deposits.

To learn more, call (402) 474-1555 or visit nebankers.org.

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Personnel News UNICO Group Welcomes Dan Dahl as Benefits Advisor

NP Dodge Announces Appointment of Eric Ebeler as Recruiting Coordinator

UNICO Group is pleased to announce Dan Dahl has joined their team as a benefits advisor. Dan comes to UNICO with nearly ten years of experience in the insurance industry. He most recently served as a regional sales director for one of the largest financial and employee benefits brokerages in the state. As a benefits advisor, Dan will work with employers to develop and manage employee benefit programs by customizing solutions that fulfill their needs.

“In my previous role, I was fortunate to learn from and develop relationships with some of the top brokers and advisors in the industry,” said Dan. “I’m a firm believer that people and relationships matter. UNICO’s foundation is built on relationships and its desire to make a positive and impactful difference for their clients. I’m incredibly excited to help build upon this already strong foundation.”

A Lincoln native now living in Omaha, Dan places a big importance on serving his community. For the past seven years, Dan has mentored as a Big for Big Brothers, Big Sisters. He also coaches youth basketball and assists with the Special Olympics. In addition, Dan is the chairman of Omaha’s Young Advisors Team as well as serves on the NAIFA-Omaha board.

UNICO Group is a client-focused insurance broker headquartered in Lincoln. Their consultative and relational approach develops customized solutions for clients all around the nation. For more information, call (402) 434-7200 or visit unicogroup.com.

NP Dodge Real Estate Sales announces Eric Ebeler has joined the NP Dodge Lincoln management team as the recruiting coordinator of their Lincoln offices. Eric joined the team as a licensed salesperson in October 2021 when NP Dodge acquired Lincoln First Realty.

Prior to becoming the recruiting coordinator, Eric was a licensed title agent where he worked in the title insurance industry as an escrow closing officer for 22 years. There he gained a vast amount of real estate knowledge that helped him quickly become a successful REALTOR®.

Experience in the title and real estate industries will provide a strong foundation for his new leadership role.

“We are excited to add Eric’s talents to our team, and look forward to continued growth in our Nebraska markets,” said president of the residential sales division of NP Dodge, Jill Anderson.

NP Dodge Real Estate has been a locally owned, Nebraska-based real estate company for over 165 years. NP Dodge is America’s only real estate company to be led by the same family and is one of the longest running family-operated businesses in the nation. NP Dodge Lincoln’s two full-service real estate offices are conveniently located at 7575 S 57th St. and 1101 Cornhusker Hwy. NP Dodge currently maintains nine sales offices in Nebraska and Iowa with over 450 agents dedicated to making the home buying and selling process the best it can be. Learn more at npdodge.com.

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Personnel News Legacy Retirement Communities Hires Kim Cotton as Hospitality Director Legacy Retirement Communities is excited to introduce Kim Cotton as their hospitality director! This is a new position to Legacy Retirement Communities and is meant to focus on all the little details that will continue to provide the very best care and services to the residents.

Kim is originally from Deadwood, SD and started in the hospitality industry at a young age working at a shop on Deadwood’s Main Street. She attended the University of South Dakota for some time before moving to Texas, Iowa, Minnesota, and eventually to Lincoln. Kim worked at Hillcrest Country Club as the clubhouse manager for 18 years before joining Embassy Suites as the event sales manager and later as the banquet director.

“I am so excited to take my hospitality knowledge into a new industry and share my experience with the Legacy team,” shared Kim. “I feel like my passion for caring for others and building relationships fits perfectly with the team, the residents, and their families.”

Kim enjoys spending time with her partner, Jeremy and her children Rylan, Haylee, Trevor, and Skylar. She loves cooking, fishing, live music, and motorcycle rides.

Legacy Retirement Communities continues to provide Lincoln with award-winning elegance, superior care, and countless reasons to live an enriched life. For more information, visit www.LegacyRetirement.com.

BBB Recognizes Integrity Award Scholarship Winners from Lincoln/Greater Nebraska Better Business Bureau (BBB) is pleased to announce the winners of BBB’s 2022 Scott Mecham Student of Integrity Award Scholarships from Lincoln/Greater Nebraska.

These awards were created to promote ethics and integrity among young people so they may be motivated to continue incorporating moral values into every aspect of their lives. Winners were chosen across BBB’s service area of Lincoln/Greater Nebraska; Omaha/Southwest Iowa; South Dakota; and the Kansas Plains. The following students were chosen as part of the Lincoln/Greater Nebraska area: Delaney Ham will be graduating from Holdrege High School in Holdrege, NE. She will attend the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Delaney will be majoring in social work and minoring in victimology and Spanish. She plans to pursue graduate school and ultimately a career as a mental health therapist working with underserved populations.

Heather Riensche will be graduating from Norris High School in Firth, NE. She will attend the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Heather plans to major in microbiology and environmental science. Beyond graduation, she hopes to pursue research in a field where she can combine microbiology with conservation.

Joshua (Simon) Janssen will be graduating from Lakeview High School in Columbus, NE. He will attend the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. He plans to major in aerospace engineering.

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Lincoln Federal Savings Bank Announces Retirement of Isaacson and Ireland Lincoln Federal Savings Bank recently announced the retirement of Mike Isaacson, vice president – mortgage loan officer and Sandy Ireland, vice president – mortgage loan officer. Both plan to retire on Thursday, June 30.

Throughout his 35-year tenure, Mike produced over $1.3 billion in mortgage loans, helping thousands of customers achieve their goal of homeownership. He notes that he has many repeat customers and referrals by family members or friends Mike Isaacson of past customers. These referrals were integral in growing his portfolio and it was rewarding knowing that he has made a lasting impression with his customers.

“It has been an honor working with my customers over the years. I truly appreciate their loyalty,” said Isaacson.

Mike is fondly recognized as a jokester bringing his fellow employees joy and a good laugh. In his retirement, he looks forward to spending more time with his 13 grandchildren and traveling.

Sandy Ireland Sandy Ireland retires from the Bank after 36 years. In her early years, she aided in the residential real estate lot sales of the Edenton and Trendwood developments. She later became a mortgage loan originator producing over $331 million in mortgage loans during her tenure. Sandy helped thousands of homebuyers purchase the homes of their dreams – and many more than once! Her upbeat and friendly attitude contributed to her great success. Sandy looks forward to spending more time with family and friends, traveling, and taking care of the seemingly endless retirement to-do list. She will miss her customers, co-workers, and the relationships that she has built over the years.

The Bank wishes both Mike and Sandy well in their future endeavors during their well-deserved retirement years.

Lincoln Federal Savings Bank is a depositor-owned financial institution specializing in residential home loans, construction loans, home equity products, commercial real estate loans, and deposit services. The corporate office is located at 8400 Maddox Dr. (84th and Van Dorn) and can be reached by phone at (402) 474-1400. Learn more at lincolnfed.com.

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Personnel News John Henry’s Employees Graduate, Receive Recognition from ABC Trade School John Henry’s Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning is pleased to announce that in April, three of their plumbing service professionals graduated from Associated Builders & Contractors’ (ABC) trade school!

Kyle B., Bob O., and Keith L. joined John Henry’s as plumbing apprentices and worked for the company while also attending school. In addition, Owner Joe Reinke received Instructor of the Year Award from ABC as well. This award goes to an instructor who possesses outstanding creativity, a positive attitude, and the ability to transfer knowledge through communications skills and innovative teaching that promotes lifelong learning to the future construction workforce. Congratulations to these hardworking and dedicated employees!

John Henry’s prides themselves on hiring and training new employees from start to finish. They truly care about the growth and development of their employees, and ensure that their team fully understands the ins and outs of their positions to allow for 100% satisfaction from customers.

Established in 1996, John Henry’s Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning is a full-service plumbing, heating, air conditioning, air quality, duct cleaning, and water treatment business. They also offer excavation and general contracting. Their motto is “Our Family Serving Yours” and it shows in all they do. For more information or to discuss your home’s heating, cooling, and indoor air-quality needs, visit jhlincoln.com, call (402) 435-5555, or email info@jhlincoln.com.

Jennifer Larabee of FUMA Qualifies for Million Dollar Round Table Jennifer Larabee, an employee benefits and financial services specialist at Farmers Union Midwest Agency (FUMA), has qualified for the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT).

Jennifer received her degree in business administration and accounting from Lincoln School of Commerce. She has served with FUMA for three and a half years with previous insurance background starting in 2005 at Assurity Life Insurance, where she held multiple positions before she transitioned to State Farm and worked as an agent in Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance for two years.

“I am so thrilled to be recognized with this honor,” shared Jennifer.

“I truly love what I get to do each and every day, and to receive this recognition is a huge career milestone for me.”

Founded in 1927, MDRT is a global, independent association of the world’s leading life insurance and financial services professionals from more than 500 companies in 70 nations and territories. MDRT members demonstrate exceptional professional knowledge, strict ethical conduct, and outstanding client service.

Farmers Union Midwest Agency provides insurance protection to individuals and businesses of all sizes. Through their agents, agency partners, and The Farmers Union Organization, they strive to provide strong relationships with agents and customers to exceed expectations and demonstrate the highest level of customer service. To learn more, visit www.fumainsurance.com. To get in touch with Jennifer, contact her at Jennifer@fumafinancial.com / (402) 560-0047.

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Personnel News ComPro Welcomes Jessica Sims as Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Merritt Concrete, Fireplace & Stone Welcomes Morgan Drommond as Sales Manager

ComPro is pleased to announce the addition of Jessica Sims to its team as receptionist/ administrative assistant.

Jessica earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from Northwest Missouri State University. She previously worked for the Nebraska Legislature where her responsibilities included answering phone calls, visiting with constituents, maintaining senators’ calendars, and assisting legislative aides with researc h. Jessica is very passionate about reading, and even set a new record for herself last year by reading 51 books!

“Jessica is very intelligent, a quick learner, and an exceptional problem-solver,” said Anne Wallman, operations manager. “She values teamwork and as a result, our Operations Team runs very smoothly. Jessica is upbeat and friendly and cares very much about others, especially our clients.”

ComPro is committed to helping their clients connect the dots of their health insurance. They specialize in individual and family, Medicare, and employee benefit plans. Their agents work one-on-one with each client to educate them on their options so they can make an informed decision. Let the agents at ComPro help you! To make an appointment, call (402) 488-5100 or visit comproins.com.

Merritt Concrete, Fireplace & Stone is excited to introduce their new Fireplace and Stone Sales Manager Morgan Drommond. Morgan joined the team in April to help with all aspects of the customer experience.

As one of the first faces a customer sees when they visit Merritt, she helps them to select the best product for their individual project, whether they’re looking for a fireplace or natural stone. She also works to purchase materials and coordinate delivery times with vendors. Morgan keeps up with the latest remodeling trends to make sure their showroom is up to date with the newest styles and technology. She looks forward to growing with Merritt and continuing to expand her knowledge to be able to give customers the best experience.

Morgan has been a lifelong Lincolnite. She was recently married in June 2021, and enjoys spending her free time with her husband, Matthew, and their families. They’ve currently been busy working together on home renovations. When the weather is nice, you can find Morgan taking it all in with a long bike ride.

Merritt Concrete, Fireplace & Stone is a family-owned and operated business that has been serving the Lincoln area since 1894. Their showroom is located at 827 S 26th St. Learn more about the company by calling (402) 435-3213 or visiting their Facebook page (@dhmerritt).

Malindi Gabelhouse Celebrates First Year as Associate Director for Mosaic Malindi Gabelhouse has marked a year as the associate director for Mosaic in Southeast Nebraska. Malindi has been with Mosaic since 2019 before she was promoted to associate director. With years of experience in human health services and leadership management, Malindi loves her job at Mosaic, based in Lincoln.

The local Mosaic agency is part of a nonprofit, whole-person healthcare organization that reaches across 13 states in more than 750 communities, serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Mosaic’s mission is to “embrace God’s call to relentlessly pursue opportunities that empower people.”

“It’s a mission I’m extremely passionate about,” emphasized Malindi.

“As to ‘empower’ means providing personalized services and supports to help individuals with IDD achieve their best life.

“All individuals, regardless of disability, deserve the opportunity to be full members of their community where they can live, learn, work and play through all stages of life,” added Malindi. “We are all human and deserve to be treated equally and offered the same opportunities and respect as our fellow peers and neighbors.

“Each day, I strive to support the individuals we serve, independent contractors (i.e., host home providers), and staff to make them feel supported and happy,” said Malindi. “My absolute favorite thing about my job is seeing those we support smile while enjoying life.”

Mosaic in Southeast Nebraska offers an array of employment opportunities and support for individuals regardless of age, ability, or needs. For more information, visit www.mosaicinfo.org/ locations/nebraska/southeast-ne or contact Malindi at Malindi.

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Clearwater Counseling Co-Owners Celebrate Four Years of Ownership Clearwater Counseling, PC co-owners Kayla Leddy and Nikki Bauer are celebrating four years of business ownership on June 1.

Since taking over the business in 2018, Leddy and Bauer have not only expanded their Grand Island operations to include a second location in Omaha, but have also tripled their staff. Over the course of the past four years, the business has initiated various community partnerships and has also offered added services, such as teletherapy, to better serve clients. Additionally, Clearwater Counseling’s therapists continually seek various training and educational opportunities to add to their experience.

“Four years have passed so quickly,” Leddy said. “Clearwater Counseling is so blessed to have a wonderful team, clients, and community support to continue to bring awareness to mental health and make positive long term changes. We are excited for upcoming changes and growth.”

Clearwater Counseling, PC is a private practice offering mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults in the Grand Island and Omaha areas. They work with clients who are struggling with a variety of mental health diagnoses including depression, relationship issues, grief/loss/trauma, addiction and recovery, co-dependency, anxiety and phobias, parenting problems, sexual abuse and incest, physical abuse and violence, as well as various others. To learn more about staff, services, or resources, visit clearwatercounselingpc.org.

To schedule an appointment with Clearwater Counseling, or for more information about mental health services, please call (308) 210-8487 or email info@clearwatercounselingne.org.

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NonProfit News Belmont Community Center Campaigns to Build New Playground

Habitat ReStore Celebrates Grand Opening of New Location with Ribbon Cutting

Kicking off with Give to Lincoln Day, the Belmont Community Center (BCC) has started a new fundraising campaign to #FillTheFence. The goal is to build a playground designed for and accessible to preschoolage students in their community.

Although the BCC is located near a local public park, best practice for a licensed childcare center is to keep presc hool-age students fenced in while playing outdoors.

BCC kids ages 3-5 take limited field trips up to the neighborhood park, but need a safer and more consistent way to build gross-motor skills throughout the year. Right now, the fenced-in area on BCC property is an open grass play space with a community garden and they need your help to #FillTheFence with a play structure designed for early childhood skill-building. This playground would be used not only by BCC students, but would also be open to the community, providing a safer and more tailored option for families with young children.

If you would like to donate to the Belmont Community Center’s #FillTheFence campaign you can visit the center or send a check to 3335 N 12th St., call the office at (402) 477-8854, or donate online at belmontcommunitycenter.org.

Habitat ReStore, the discount home improvement store of Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln, marked the grand opening of their new location with an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony on May 3. Then, on May 7, they officially opened their doors to the public!

Now located at 5601 S 59th St (the northeast corner of 56th and Highway 2), Habitat ReStore’s new location is four times larger than its previous location, allowing the organization to offer even more items for the home improvement enthusiast.

Habitat ReStore is a home improvement thrift store selling new and used furniture, appliances, and building materials at a significant discount. Items are donated by individuals and businesses and then resold to the public. All proceeds go to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln, helping build homes for families in need of safe, affordable housing. For more information, visit www.LincolnHabitatReStore.org or contact Deanna Walz at dwalz@lincolnhabitat.org.

Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln was established in 1988 with a mission to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope to address the need for affordable housing. They have built or repaired 181 homes in Lancaster and Seward counties. In 2020, 10,255 hours were volunteered to assist with their mission. Learn more at lincolnhabitat.org.

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NonProfit News Donate to Team Jack Foundation to Enter Chance to Win 2022 Bronco Raptor Team Jack Foundation is presenting a sweepstakes for your chance to win a rare 400hp 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor! Entering the sweepstakes is easy, with no donation necessary to enter, although participants can gain additional entry tickets by donating to Team Jack. Donate $25 and receive 10 entries, $50 for 25 entries, $100 for 65 entries, etc.

Use promo code SBJUNLIN for 25% more entries. Visit tapkat.org/ team-jack-foundation-inc/o584l5?promo=SBJUNLIN to enter. There is also a grand prize cash option of $50,000. The drawing will be held on February 25, 2023, at the 10th Annual Team Jack Gala.

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3rd Annual Birds & Beer Event by Angels Among Us Attracts Nearly 300 Angels Among Us hosted their 3rd Annual Birds & Beer event in April and it was the biggest one yet. Over 275 guests registered and enjoyed beer tastings from various Nebraska breweries and food tastings from six local establishments. Vendors in attendance were Kros Strain, Upstream Brewing, Site-1, Bottle Rocket Brewing, Juke’s Ale Works, Kinkaider Brewing, Sideshow Spirits, Saro Cider, Zipline Brewing, and Nebraska Brewing, all supported by the Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild. Food vendors in attendance were Best Bison, Caddyshack, Tom & Pat’s, Clancy’s, and Skyybox.

This event was created three years ago with the main purpose of allowing Angels Among Us to meet new supporters in a casual setting and for a low ticket price. It has done just that. Over half of the attendees were new supporters of Angels Among Us and made aware of the organization’s mission.

“We want people to know that, no matter how much they give, just by attending a fun event they’re able to make a difference,” says Aly Theilen, assistant director.

This event has grown because of huge sponsor support from Fusion Medical Staffing, Patriot Crane & Rigging, Interstates, Soul & Swag, Buildertrend, Ellerbrock-Norris, Faith Technologies, and NFM. Angels Among Us is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide financial and emotional support to any family whose child is battling pediatric cancer and living in or being treated in the state of Nebraska.

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Tabitha Breaks Ground on New InterGenerational Living Community Nonprofit Tabitha, the state’s leading senior care expert, is pleased to announce that they have officially broken ground on their InterGenerational Living Community.

This new development is creatively tackling three major challenges that currently impact our communities. These factors include: 1) epidemic of loneliness, 2) lack of moderately priced housing, and 3) shortage of health care workforce to support seniors. This solution is a first-of-its-kind, ever, living concept to meet the needs of independent seniors (65+) and Bryan College of Health Sciences Students.

The InterGenerational Living Community is made up of 128 apartment suites and is coming to life at the northwest end of their main campus at the corner of S 47th Street and ‘L’ Streets in Lincoln. Tabitha took advantage of the unseasonably warm weather in February with Brester Construction grading the site to begin building.

In March, the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce; Bryan College of Health Sciences; InterGenerational Steering Committee, led by co-chairs Mark and Kathi Hesser; Christie Hinrichs, Tabitha president and CEO; along with Tabitha Board Members and TEAMembers celebrated as Tabitha officially broke ground for this innovative living community. Early interest further solidifies that Tabitha is heading in the right direction and filling a big need. Forty-three parties have inquired about calling InterGen home to-date. In fact, five seniors already reserved their apartments.

The community is set to open in late Summer 2023.

To learn more about Tabitha, please visit tabitha.org.

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NonProfit News YMCA of Lincoln to Hold 10th Annual YMCA Youth Sports Adventure Run July 2 The YMCA of Lincoln invites families to kick-off their Fourth of July festivities at the 10th Annual YMCA Youth Sports Adventure Run on Saturday, July 2.

Held at YMCA Wright Park, kids and adults alike will climb their way through obstacles, run through fields, and make a splash down the giant slip ‘n slide, all in the name of a good cause – the YMCA Annual Fundraising Campaign-Strong Kids. Funds raised provide youth and families in need the opportunity to take part in the YMCA’s life-shaping programs, including Youth Sports.

“We encourage the entire family to walk or run the course together,” shared Todd Johnson, executive director of YMCA Youth Sports. “Not only is it a chance for families to take part in a morning of healthy activities, but in doing so, they’re giving back to our community, ensuring that every family has access to YMCA programs like swim lessons, baseball leagues, and day camps.”

Wave start times will be at 9 a.m., 9:45 a.m., and 10:30 a.m. with a limit of 80 participants per time slot. Registration is available online at YMCALincoln.org and includes a t-shirt with race fee.

One of Lincoln’s largest nonprofit organizations focusing on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the YMCA of Lincoln has served the community for over 150 years—promoting positive values through programs that build spirit, mind, and body for all. For more information, visit YMCALincoln.org.

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Malone Community Center is inviting the public to join them on Saturday, June 18, for their annual Juneteenth celebration. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Trago Park, located at 2100 U St. They will have food, live entertainment, fun for the kids, and booths from local organizations.

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, dating back to 1865. It was on June 19 that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, TX with news the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Each year, the Malone celebrates this monumental moment of history.

June 19, 2021 was the first year that Juneteenth was recognized as a federal holiday.

Over the past 66 years, Malone Community Center has diligently worked to honor and strengthen the African American community in Lincoln and Lancaster County by serving as a cornerstone for educational, cultural, and advocacy programs for all. At the Malone, they have several programs that are making a true difference in the lives of those they serve, specifically in additional educational opportunities. Those programs are Early Achievers Academy, Out of School and Summer Programs, High School Leadership Academies, Culler Middle School CLC, Malone Health Initiatives, and Maternal Wellness Programs.

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NonProfit News Camp Registration and Camp Assistant Applications Still Open at Bright Lights While summer camps have officially kicked off for Bright Lights, there’s still time to register for their half-day and full-day camps or apply to be a camp assistant.

Bright Lights’ summer camps give elementary and middle school students the opportunity to focus on their talents, strengths, and interests in camps that will make the most of their out-of-school time. Bright Lights accepts camp registration until the week before each camp begins. To see the camps that are still available, visit BrightLights.org and click on the orange “Register” button. You can then filter the list by your student’s grade or the week the camp takes place. If you need to drop kids off before you head to work, Bright Lights also offers Before Care beginning at 7:30 a.m. for camps taking place at Roper Elementary. Simply select it during the online registration process.

Bright Lights is also taking applications for camp assistants! Being a camp assistant lets students 8th grade and older gain some resume-worthy experience and fun volunteer hours. These valuable volunteers provide support to teachers in each of the nearly 100 camps Bright Lights offers, enriching the experience for everyone involved. Adults can volunteer for these positions, too! If you’re bringing a student to a camp, consider staying to volunteer. Visit brightlights.org/assistants/application.html to apply today. Call (402) 420-1115 with any questions.

NAM’s Fundraising Palooza to Feature Local Fundraising and Grant Writing Experts The Nonprofit Association of the Midlands (NAM) is pleased to announce the speakers presenting at their annual Fundraising Palooza, scheduled for Thursday, June 9. Fundraising Palooza is a professional development workshop designed to help fundraisers and grant writers spotlight their enriching programs and organizations.

Fundraising Palooza will include a full day of in-person workshops and a panel event covering all aspects of fundraising. Participants will learn critical skills and best practices during interactions with industry experts and gain valuable insight in the following workshops led by local experts: • “I Just Got My 501C3 Status, Now How Do I Get Grants?” – Katie LeDoux, Sunflower Grant Writers • “Make Your Own Paradise: 10 No-cost or Low-cost Ways for Small Shops to Raise More Money” – Brenda Helge, A Time to Heal Foundation; and Brandi Holys, Children’s Scholarship Fund • “Measuring Program Success for Nonprofits” – Jonathan WeberMendez, Write On Fundraising • “Capturing Donor Motivators in Your Annual Appeal” – Cindy Elifrits Peterson, Maximizing Excellence, LLC The event, which will be held at The Living Room at the Mastercraft Building, 1111 N 13th St. in Omaha, will also feature an expansive networking opportunity for fundraisers interested in sharing new ideas and innovative methods. Registration for Fundraising Palooza is available at nonprofitam.org/events.

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CBMC’s July 25 Golf Classic to Feature Shawn Munn as Luncheon Speaker Special guest speaker for the 21st Annual CBMC Lincoln Golf Classic and luncheon is Nebraska native Shawn Munn. The event is scheduled for Monday, July 25, at Wilderness Ridge Golf Course.

Between his junior and senior year in high school, a tragic farm accident severed Munn’s arm above the elbow and his leg just above the knee. Miraculously the volunteer fire department was able to arrive within minutes, stop the bleeding, and save his life.

Munn is a former top thirty player in the World Ranking for Golfers with Disability (WR4GD). He was first able to connect two of his greatest passions, God and golf, by partnering in the founding of a golf-focused ministry in Argentina. He has sponsored professional golfers on multiple tours, developed relationships with college golfers, and has joined with Christian ministries throughout professional and amateur golf.

Through these activities he has seen lives of athletes changed by the transformative power of the Gospel.

In addition to being a double amputee, Munn is a father, a widower, an entrepreneur, and business owner – and according to Munn, most importantly, he is “a sinner saved by grace.”

CBMC Lincoln is part of a global ministry that encourages men toward spiritual development, personal integrity, principled leadership, and a desire to impact others. For further information about CBMC Lincoln or the golf classic, connect with them on Facebook (@cbmclincolnne), visit Lincoln.cbmc.com, or call (402) 204-1997.

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NonProfit News Christian Record Services, Inc. Acquires New Braillo Machine

People’s City Mission’s 5th Annual 24-Hour GIMME SHELTER Event Set for June 16 – 17

In May, the Christian Record Services, Inc. staff received and installed a new machine in their facility, the Braillo Cut machine. The Braillo will simplify their braille production process by requiring less manpower by automating specific tasks.

The Braillo offers an attractive standalone option for cutting continuous braille paper in a flexible and modular design. By removing any signs of perforations from all four sides of the page, it will provide a clean-looking finished document.

Before adding this machine, the Christian Record staff would remove the edges of the braille paper and also separate each perforated page by hand, a process called “bursting”. It will also be safer for employees who have had to deal with the dust that is created by separating the pages manually.

The Braillo Cut machine is made in Germany and is “braille modified” in Norway.

Christian Record Services, Inc. is an international ministry to people who are blind. The nonprofit was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Lincoln. For more information about how Christian Record Services serves individuals who are blind, please visit www.christianrecord.org, call (402) 488-0981, or connect on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn (@CRSBfriends).

People’s City Mission (PCM) is announcing their 5th Annual 24-Hour GIMME SHELTER event to advocate for the homeless in our community.

For the fifth year in a row, Pastor Tom is going for 24 hours without food, sleep, or shelter as part of the GIMME SHELTER event.

From 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 16 to 9 a.m. on Friday, June 17, PCM staff and friends will be outside of HyVee at 84th and Holdrege. Pastor Tom will be talking with guests from the community throughout the 24 hours.

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This year, PCM’s doors have been open 24/7 for 115 years, all thanks to the incredible community in Lincoln! All are invited to stop by and help celebrate this remarkable milestone of kindness, compassion, and generosity. If you’re up for the challenge, sit with Pastor Tom for an hour.

Call (402) 475-1303 ext. 114 to sign up!

People’s City Mission was started in 1907 by local churches, offering food and shelter for transient and impoverished men, women, and children. In 1987, PCM moved to their current location and now houses 350 men, women, and children nightly in their emergency shelters and the Curtis Center transitional housing program. As Lincoln’s homeless shelter, PCM’s work is more than 97% funded by community donations. To learn more about the organization, contact People’s City Mission at info@pcmlincoln. org / (402) 475-1303 or visit www.pcmlincoln.org.

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NonProfit News Fresh Start Announces Need for “Beat the Heat” Summer Donations Fr e s h S t a r t h a s s e t o u t t o “ b e a t t h e h e a t ” by collecting summer donations.

Throughout month of June, they’re focusing on summer supplies such as deodorant, water bottles, beach towels, sunglasses, and bug spray.

These items will help Fresh Start residents stay protected through the summer. Donation times are on Mondays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

During these times, there will be a volunteer on site, available to help unload your vehicle.

Fresh Start is a goal-orientated program designed to assist women through case management to overcome barriers to economic stability. Since its formation in 1991, over 1,800 women have called Fresh Start home. Get involved by visiting their website at FreshStartHome.org or connecting on social media. To donate or volunteer, Contact Audrey at (402) 475-7777 / audreyb@ FreshStartHome.org.

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“The honor is ours, for everyone at Vision Maker Media, to be part of the creation of these important stories.”

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NonProfit News Matt Talbot Celebrates 30 Years with Goal of Collecting 30K Pounds of Food

Goodwill Industries to Host 10th Annual Neighborhood Challenge

To celebrate 30 years of service to the Lincoln community, Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach has a goal of collecting 30,000 pounds of high quality food from grocery stores, restaurants, farmers, and gardeners in 2022. In April, over 4,000 pounds of food was collected from various partners, including Whole Foods, Chick-Fil-A, Costco, and more.

That is more than 7,000 meals! Guests have the opportunity to select from a wide variety of nutritious items, including salads, dairy products, wraps, bread, vegetables, and fruit. Vegetables and herbs from Matt Talbot’s on-site HOPE garden will be harvested and made available to guests as the growing season progresses. HOPE garden is planted and maintained by volunteers.

Victoria O’Neil, director of Hunger Relief & Volunteerism, is expanding this food distribution initiative and looking for new community partners to increase access to high quality food for individuals and families living in poverty and/or experiencing homelessness. Businesses, local producers, and backyard gardeners with nutritious food to donate are welcome to join this effort. If you would like to donate food or volunteer in HOPE Garden, please contact Victoria at (402) 817-0623 / victoria.oneil@mtko.org for more information.

Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach provides two meals 365 days a year to individuals and families in need, with volunteers providing, preparing, and serving the majority of the meals. Learn more at mtko.org.

Garage sale season is here, and Goodwill Industries Serving Southeast Nebraska, Inc. is celebrating by hosting its 10th annual Neighborhood Challenge.

This event encourages local neighborhood associations to donate their gently used items to Goodwill after garage sales or cleanup events.

Participating associations receive a free donation pickup at a centralized neighborhood location. After the pickup is over, Goodwill weighs the donations. At the end of the summer, the top three associations that collect over 2,000 pounds of donations will receive a cash prize to help fund a community improvement project of their choosing.

People who donate to the Neighborhood Challenge will support Goodwill’s mission of changing lives through the power of work. The revenue from Goodwill’s thrift stores in Lincoln and York helps fund local programs that assist job seekers as they overcome traditional barriers to employment. Goodwill also recycles many of the items it cannot sell. In 2021 alone, Goodwill helped over 3,500 local individuals with employment-related services and diverted over 2.3 million pounds of materials from the landfill.

For more information about Goodwill’s Neighborhood Challenge, email donate@lincolngoodwill.org or call (402) 742-8456. To stay connected with Lincoln Goodwill and learn more about upcoming events, visit their website at lincolngoodwill.org and follow them on Facebook (@LincolnGoodwill).

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NonProfit News RMHC in Need of Volunteers in June and July for Meals That Heal Program

2022 JDRF TypeOneNation Summit Set for June 18 in Omaha

Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is in need of volunteers for the June and July dates of their Meals That Heal program. Meals That Heal is the cornerstone of their House program, relying completely on people within the community to keep it up and running. As a Meals That Heal volunteer, you provide so much more than just food: you provide families with time to decompress with others after a tough day at the hospital, with the comfort and warmth of a home-cooked meal and conversation shared with families and members of the Omaha community. You provide them with extra support during some of their most challenging times.

Meals That Heal volunteers can help in different ways. Groups of volunteers can plan menus, purchase ingredients, and prepare meals in the House’s fully-equipped kitchen; assist the curbside program by providing an evening meal for all families at the House by placing an order through any restaurant or catering service of your choice; or support meal prep for the Freezer Meals program, which has meals available from the freezer ready to heat and serve on days that they don’t have a dinner group.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for $1,000. To learn more about being a volunteer or sponsor for Meals That Heal, contact Emily Mozer at emozer@rmhcomaha.org / (402) 346-9377. The meal calendar can be found at rmhcomaha.org/get-involved/meals-that-heal.

JDRF will present the 2022 JDRF TypeOneNation Summit on Saturday, June 18, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Scott Conference Center, located at 6450 Pine St. in Omaha.

The organization is thrilled to bring back their in-person JDRF TypeOneNation Summit. This FREE event provides an opportunity for education and connection for the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community.

Attendees will get to hear from local community members, meet others to exchange ideas, and visit with diabetes industry partners sharing their latest products and technology.

The 2022 JDRF TypeOneNation Summit is offered at no cost to attendees; registration is required. Visit jdrf.org/nebraskaiowa for full event details. Online registration is now open! For questions, reach out to Anna Raur, senior community engagement manager at (402) 8813183 / araur@jdrf.org. To learn more, visit jdrf.org/nebraskaiowa.

Sponsor a Community Action Head Start Classroom to Invest in Children’s Futures Community Action Head Start is asking community members and businesses to sponsor a preschool or baby/toddler classroom to help invest in the future of Lincoln-area children. Individual or combined sponsorship in the amount of $1,500 provides the necessary supplies and resources teachers need to support the development of enrolled children for a year. Sponsors also receive a recognition plaque placed outside the classroom of their choosing.

Children enrolled in Community Action’s Head Start program live at or below 100% of poverty level and many face additional challenges such as homelessness or disability. Community Action provides these young children with opportunities to learn and grow all year long in preparation for kindergarten and beyond. Their center-based programs respond to a critical local need for highquality, affordable, full-day early childhood education services—but to accomplish this work, community support is critical.

“The children and families participating in Community Action Head Start work alongside program staff to build skills and create opportunities for success in school and in life,” said Early Head Start and Head Start Director Jill Bomberger. “We’re so thankful to be part of such a generous community. Continued support from community members is essential to this work’s success, and therefore the success of the children and families we serve.”

For more information about Community Action Head Start classroom sponsorship, contact Jessie Hedrick at (402) 875-9338 or jhedrick@ communityactionatwork.org. To learn more about the nonprofit organization, visit communityactionatwork.org. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

Nominations Sought for NeighborWorks Lincoln’s Neighborhood Awards Program The Spirit of Lincoln Neighborhood Awards, created by NeighborWorks Lincoln (NWL), recognizes those in our community committed to creating strong, affordable neighborhoods. Since 1986, NWL has worked with countless neighborhood champions, civic leaders, and public organizations in selfless service to thousands of low- and moderate-income families in neighborhoods throughout Lincoln. This awards program honors the indomitable spirit of that work.

Nominations are now being accepted for all categories: • Commitment to Affordable Housing – Recognizes an individual/ group/institutional commitment to promoting, advancing, and advocating for affordable housing.

• Strengthening Neighborhoods, Individual – Recognizes a person whose leadership has had unique and positive outcomes at the neighborhood level.

• Strengthening Neighborhoods, Group – Recognizes a formal association or grassroots movement working to strengthen a Lincoln neighborhood(s).

• Engaged Youth – Recognizes a young adult(s) (max age 25) whose involvement is leaving a unique mark on their neighborhood(s) and quality of life in Lincoln.

• Realtor of the Year – In partnership with the Realtors Association of Lincoln, recognizes a Realtor or Broker who has gone above and beyond to assist and advocate for low- and moderate-income buyers.

• Lifetime Achievement – Recognizes the sustained professional or volunteer contributions of a transcendent community leader to the advancement of affordable housing and community development.

Awards will be presented at NWL’s annual Opening Doors community event in September. Last year, NWL recognized US Bank, Lorna Parks, Malone, the Urban Development Department, and Pat Anderson Sifuentes. To learn more and submit your nomination, visit https://tinyurl.com/NWL-SOLNA. To learn more about NeighborWorks Lincoln, visit www.nwlincoln.org.

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NESC also offers a Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED training the first Wednesday and Saturday of each month. Through a variation of 10:58 AM lecture, video, group discussion, and hands-on training, the course will teach first aid basics including medical, injury, poison, and environmental emergencies; preventing illnesses and injuries; and controlling bleeding and bandaging. During the eight-hour course, participants will also be trained in Stop the Bleed and will receive a certificate for the training free of cost. The full-day course fee is $85 for members and $90 for non-members. Upcoming trainings are scheduled for: July 6, July 9, August 3, August 6, September 3, and September 7. Learn more about each training and register online by visiting their website at nesafetycouncil.org and clicking on Worker Education and Events. For questions or to register over the phone, call (402) 483-2511 ext. 106.

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TFLC Offers LGBTQIA+ Resources in Honor of Pride Month Tobacco Free Lancaster County (TFLC) celebrates Pride Month with their partners at OutNebraska by educating and providing cessation resources to the LGBTQIA+ community!

Did you know that tobacco use is two to four times more likely for LGBTQIA+ individuals? The tobacco industry has spent decades and billions of dollars targeting the LGBTQIA+ community with advertising, funding or hosting events, and posing as allies. These tobacco industry tactics, now used by e-cigarette companies, continue addicting people to their products, negatively impacting physical and mental health.

Individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community experience stigma, discrimination, stress, and sometimes poor mental health. Some mistakenly believe that tobacco products are helping to manage symptoms when nicotine withdrawal is actually fueling the cycle of stress and anxiety. TFLC knows that providing support, celebrating every victory, and effective resources are beneficial for every quit attempt.

To learn more about the impact of tobacco use on the LGBTQIA+ community, check out TFLC’s panel discussion called “Is Tobacco Use a Social Justice Issue in the LGBTQ Community?” available on YouTube at youtu.be/BFaXUqeCerU. Funding for Tobacco Free Lancaster County is provided by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services/Tobacco Free Nebraska Program as a result of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. If you or someone you know needs support quitting tobacco, please call 1 (800) QUIT-NOW for free, confidential support available 24/7. Come see TFLC at Star City Pride! Find out more at www.tobaccofreelancastercounty.org.

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Trillion Health & Hormone Holds Grand Opening on May 11 Trillion Health & Hormone, located at 2455 Pine Lake Rd., STE 110, held a grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration on May 11 with the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce. The public was invited to celebrate the occasion and experience their cutting-edge medical care firsthand. Trillion Health is a modern take on antiquated women’s health practices, specializing in gynecology, hormone treatments, peptide therapy, sexual health, and medical aesthetics.

“Most women have had a healthcare experience where they felt brushed off,” said Trillion Health’s CEO and visionary, Hanah Molloy.

“Here, women are listened to and treated with respect. There are options for issues that are often minimized by outdated clinical guidelines, including sexual health and hormone-based ailments.”

Founded in 2019 in Omaha, Trillion has expanded to a team of seven brilliant and passionate providers. Trillion Health’s Lincoln location opened in November of 2021 and the organization has plans for two additional locations to be announced in the coming months.

Molloy states, “Women are seeking a fresh version of the healthcare experience that we have tolerated as acceptable for decades; long wait times, feeling ‘unheard’, lack of communication, unclear expectations—these are all problems we solve every day. We aim to set the bar high for women’s healthcare.”

Trillion Health & Hormone focuses on personalizing every patient’s experience and educating along the way. Regardless of if you’re being seen for an annual women’s exam or hormone disorder, patients should play an active role in their healthcare. For more information, please visit www.trillionhh.com. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

HEALTH News The Bridge Behavioral Health to Feature Speaker Dick Beardsley July 12 The Bridge Behavioral Health is teaming up with Dick Beardsley, an elite athlete and best-selling author, for an inspiring July 12 event benefitting The Bridge.

Dick Beardsley was ranked as one of the top five marathoners in the world. He has run world record holders into the ground.

From his humble beginnings as a runner, followed by reaching the pinnacle of success only to be brought down by several tragic auto and farm accidents that led to an addiction to narcotic pain medications, join The Bridge for Dick Beardsley’s presentation on overcoming adversity and his personal story of triumph. Get ready for a life-changing evening with heavy hors d’oeuvres and mocktails sponsored by the Lincoln Running Co. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. The event is free, but they are accepting free will donations benefitting The Bridge Behavioral Health.

RSVP for more details at bit.ly/DickBeardsley2022. For questions about the event, contact Taylor Brethouwer at (402) 413-2203 / tbrethouwer@thebridgenebraska.org.

For more than 30 years, The Bridge Behavioral Health has provided compassionate support and treatment to people struggling with substance use and mental health conditions. The Bridge has a variety of services, including medically monitored withdrawal, substance use and mental health respite, residential treatment, and other recovery support services. For more information, please visit thebridgenebraska.org.

American Heart Association Releases Statement on Low-Dose Aspirin Therapy The American Heart Association’s Volunteer President Donald M. LloydJones, M.D., Sc.M., FAHA has released a statement regarding the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force’s (USPSTF) final recommendations on low-dose aspirin therapy for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults. The USPSTF announced that people who have a history of heart attack, atrial fibrillation (AFib), stroke, or vascular stenting should continue to take low-dose aspirin, as directed by their doctor. For people who have no history of cardiovascular disease or stroke, low-dose aspirin is not recommended for prevention of heart attack or stroke, particularly for adults with higher risk for bleeding.

In consultation with their physician, select middle-aged adults may benefit from low-dose aspirin therapy if they are at high risk for heart attack or stroke due to risk factors such as smoking, hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or significant family history.

“If you are already taking low-dose aspirin because you have had a heart attack, stroke, or stenting or you have a history of AFib, continue to take it as directed by your physician; this new guidance about low-dose aspirin does not apply to your situation. Do not stop taking aspirin without first talking with your doctor,” said Lloyd-Jones. “The new guidance revising the recommendations on the use of low-dose aspirin strictly applies to adults who have not had a cardiovascular event or any heart disease diagnosis: low-dose aspirin is not appropriate to prevent a first heart attack or stroke in most people.

Due to the blood-thinning effects of aspirin, research continues to indicate that for most adults the risk of bleeding may be greater than the number of heart attacks or strokes actually prevented.”

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The restaurant also has a colorful drink selection.

Cactus is a family-oriented restaurant that utilizes locally-sourced ingredients to dish out innovative, modern Mexican cuisine. Some of the restaurant’s amenities include a cantina bar, private dining room, and spacious outdoor patio.

This event is free to attend and open to anyone who would like to come hang out and make new connections—you just pay for what you order.

RSVP is encouraged for these events. Please let the Strictly Business team know if you plan to attend by calling (402) 466-3330, emailing editor@strictlybusinessomaha.com, or marking yourself as “Going” on the Facebook event pages. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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The funeral home’s 9,700 square feet offers you and your family complete funeral care services. Wyuka Funeral Home is located on cemetery grounds, so your family is able to make all arrangements from one convenient location at affordable prices.

Designed with your family’s comfort in mind, Wyuka Funeral Home includes a ground level area and inspirational chapel seating. The soft tones and gracious furnishings throughout the building convey a feeling of calmness and security. Wyuka Funeral Home includes large visitation areas and private arrangement rooms. The lovely exterior of the building boasts a patio area overlooking tranquil landscaping and soothing water views. Wyuka Funeral Home is fully handicap-accessible and offers an ample, well-lighted parking area for guests.

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Funerals are a way to gather as a community, say last goodbyes, and celebrate your loved one’s life, and Wyuka would be honored to walk alongside you through the planning process. No individual is the same, so they encourage families to create a personalized service.

There are a wide range of funeral services from which to choose. They know that funeral planning can be overwhelming, especially with all the decisions that have to be made. Whether your preference is to have a traditional funeral, memorial, cremation or Veterans service, their directors will help guide you through all the necessary details with compassion and skill.

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Reviewing the Recent 2022 Legislative Session As the 107th Legislature ended the 2022 legislative session on April 20, the Sine Die pronouncement marked the end of a busy and productive session at the Capitol. The shorter 60-day session had some unique challenges, including how our state would appropriate and make effective use of over $1 billion in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Over $4 billion in asks were made for programs and other investments across the state, so it was certainly no small task for senators to work through all of the items and formulate appropriate policy as a result.

Our state’s economic vitality and continued success also played a part in policymaking this session. Nebraska has weathered the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and emerged with a stronger economy than most states across the country and has even been rated as the very top state when it comes to economic conditions in a post-pandemic landscape.

While much work remains for future sessions, the 2022 edition saw crucial pieces of legislation pass, including LB873, which provides historic tax relief to Nebraskans, and LR283CA, a Constitutional amendment that would allow airports across the state to spend revenue toward developing commercial passenger air service.

On the topic of tax relief, LB873 will lower the state’s top corporate and income tax rates to 5.84% over the next few years, helping to keep our state competitive with surrounding states that offer lower tax rates.

LB873 as a whole, cuts income taxes, exempts social security income and ensures significant property tax relief for Nebraskans. We extend our thanks to all Lincoln and Lancaster County senators who voted for this historic tax package in addition to the many proponents who testified on behalf of the Chamber to support this measure.

Ultimately, nearly $700 million in funding is allotted to what have been dubbed “The Good Life Game Changer” policies that address workforce, infrastructure, and economic growth priorities through ARPA funds. LB1112 from Senator Terrell McKinney of Omaha would create the Computer Science Technology and Education Act, which intends to address the tech talent workforce crisis. The goal of LB1112 is to prepare Nebraska’s K-12 public school students to compete and thrive in a 21st century workforce.

Finding a second sustainable source of water for the city of Lincoln remains an issue that will be of utmost importance going forward.

LB1081 from Senator Eliot Bostar was modified to appropriate federal funds for the study of Lincoln’s secondary water source.

Senator Anna Wishart and Senator Bostar worked hard to get $20 million in funds for this effort under LB1014, which was enacted into law on April 7 on a 40-4 vote.

Finally, and very importantly, the Lincoln Chamber worked closely with Senator Eliot Bostar and a host of other community supporters to pass LR 283 CA, which will provide a financial tool for the Lincoln Airport and other smaller airports across the state to attract air service. This was a top issue for us, and we are very pleased to see this issue placed on the November 2022 ballot for all Nebraskans to support. This was a bipartisan, statewide effort with 47 of 49 senators in support and two not voting.

The 2022 session proved to be successful in tackling many larger projects and policies that can help our city and state prosper.

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The team of coaches at Leadership Harbor brings a variety of experiences to help you unlock your true potential – including understanding your personality “wiring,” values, and experiences. They help you train in a safe environment - the harbor - on your way to becoming all you are meant to be. These coaches do this by acting as your thinking partner and fostering communication within your team and/or family.

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Lincoln Independent Business Association

by Bud Synhorst, President

(402) 466-3419 • www.liba.org

Moving Our City Forward “The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is the City of Lincoln’s six-year program that plans for significant improvements across the City. The CIP compiles all City projects to be budgeted in the next two years or planned for over the next six years.”1 This statement is how the City of Lincoln begins the introduction to the CIP posted on their website, yet so many opportunities for growth are missing.

Last year, LIBA submitted testimony to the City Council and published an article asking for our City to embrace a growth mindset for future growth. I specifically pointed to the quick completion schedule for the South Beltway and how our City needs to start moving toward growth-minded policies to enhance growth with the coming of the beltway. There are some great examples of how a forward-thinking city can really foster growth right here in Nebraska.

First, if you have been to Omaha in the last several years, you will notice the explosion of growth along the Dodge Street Expressway.

Just a few short decades ago, West Dodge didn’t have the retail, restaurant, residential, or commercial growth it sees today. Simply put, the infrastructure investment has paid dividends to the general funds available to the City of Omaha.

Over the past 20 years, the Highway 6 corridor from Gretna to Elkhorn has experienced a tremendous amount of growth since the highway was expanded from two to four lanes. We now see expansion of retail, restaurants, movie theaters, residential, commercial, and industrial all along the corridor. There was foresight and investment in infrastructure in order to grow toward the expanded highway.

These are two areas where infrastructure investment has paid dividends to help grow. It is past due for the City of Lincoln to bring forth a growth plan to develop the corridor along the South Beltway.

With the completion date approaching quickly, we see little-to-no progress on the part of the City of Lincoln to embrace a plan to allow for growth and development along the corridor, which will offer prime new development area for manufacturing, commercial, and residential. The City of Lincoln has the resources to reallocate funds to invest in the infrastructure necessary to make growth a priority for our community. We must embrace a collective vision of growth and invest in infrastructure in order to make this happen. Over the course of the past several years, LIBA has put in the time to review the city budgets and understand where there are seemingly pots of money ready to be invested in infrastructure.

Forward-thinking investments in infrastructure will create an additional revenue source for our community with additional general fund revenue through property tax revenue from development and sales tax revenue generated by growth in retail, restaurants, etc.

From the reports we have heard, the City is currently receiving approximately $1,000,000 per month in sales tax revenues above projections. Those general fund receipts can and should be used for infrastructure investment. Making investments in the future of our city will pay dividends for years to come. It is time for the City of Lincoln to look forward, have a growth mindset and invest their excess revenues in building for growth. Furthermore, investments in infrastructure for growth purposes could be a strategy to address the workforce housing issues in our community.

The discussion on a growth mindset happened a year ago and here we are with no progress from the City to invest in infrastructure and growth to build a strong future for our city along the South Beltway corridor. That needs to change, and change soon. i

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Since 1906, Lincoln Federal Savings Bank has been sharing the “Lincoln Federal difference” with the community through personalized service and a commitment to the community. Founded as a mutual holding company, and still operating as one today, Lincoln Federal is owned by the depositors of the Bank and does not have any outside shareholders. This structure allows the Bank to offer highly competitive rates to customers on both loans and deposits, as profits are not distributed to shareholders.

Today, Lincoln Federal has grown to over $350 million in assets primarily focusing on originating single-family mortgage loans and acquiring certificates of deposit. With just over 100 employees, Lincoln Federal continues to deliver the quality banking products and services that have become its motto of “Personal Banking Like You Remember.”

Community Lincoln Federal takes pride in the magnitude and generosity of its employees. The Bank is committed to giving back to the communities they serve, and here are just a few of the many ways they do just that:

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Lincoln Federal Savings Bank celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2006 and formed a Centennial Committee with a goal of giving back to the Lincoln community through volunteering and charitable donations. They wanted to organize a benefit golf tournament and The Make-AWish® Foundation of Nebraska was a great fit. What started off as a benefit tournament for their centennial year celebration has evolved into a very successful annual partnership that makes dreams come true for children diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions.

LincolnFED Kids Program In 2005, the employees at Lincoln Federal came together to create the LincolnFED Kids program to raise money to provide these in-need students and their families with baskets of food over the Christmas holiday break. The Bank and its employees promote this program throughout the year with many different fundraising opportunities.

Junior Achievement of Lincoln Lincoln Federal has been involved with Junior Achievement of Lincoln since 2009 with volunteers in 98 classrooms in Lincoln’s public and parochial schools. The Bank is able to further support their programs through fundraising efforts by participating in Junior Achievement’s Annual Bowl-A-Thon.

Casual for a Cause Each Friday throughout the year, Lincoln Federal employees are encouraged to dress Casual for a Cause. This means that the employees can dress down for a fee. At the end of the year, each location chooses a local charity to benefit with the funds raised.

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Downtown Lincoln Association

by Todd Ogden, President

(402) 434-6900 • downtownlincoln.org

Burkholder Project Celebrates 35 Years in Haymarket

The Burkholder Project is an essential part of Lincoln’s Historic Haymarket. Owner Anne Burkholder always had the goal of starting a space where artists could display their work and have a space to create.

Anne recalls coming across the building which was once the old carpet factory.

“Nothing was down here, nothing,” Burkholder said. “Deserted warehouse and buildings, and that was it. So I thought, ‘Well, okay, that’ll be a good destination.

You will have to go out of your way to get down here. Now, 35 years later, it’s hard to find a parking place!”

Located on 7th and P Street, the Burkholder Project has hosted an eccentric collection of 36 art and design studios with New York-style lofts and apartments and three levels of galleries. Burkholder made the decision to not make the gallery a commercial art gallery. She wanted to hold a community for artists who excels at their craft.

Burkholder remembers living without a studio and described it as “hard to do.” She recalls bouncing from space to space trying to find a place that worked for her. Thirty-five years later and she has created that space for artists just like her.

“The apartments are open with big windows in the building,” Burkholder said. “People like the idea of living in an art gallery environment, and they weren’t necessarily artists first either. Now a handful of artists that showcase their art in the gallery live upstairs.

Some have been here for more than 20 years.”

Burkholder hand selects who showcases their art at the gallery.

An artist will bring in their portfolio and she will check them out.

She is always looking for someone who offers something different from what Burkholder Project already offers. It does not matter what style of medium the artist works with.

The Burkholder Project was where Lincoln had its first First Friday Gallery Walk.

“Probably about 34 years ago, I decided that it would be really nice to have an art walk,” Burkholder said. “So I started First Friday and the first couple of years we did a lot of promotion about it, and now look at us.”

Burkholder has received a lot of accomplishments for her commitment to the Lincoln Art Scene. In 1997, she received the City Center Award from the Preservation Association of Lincoln for her commitment to historic preservation and revitalization of our community’s historic origins and investment in our community’s future. She was awarded the Community Improvement Recognition Award in 1988 and 2001 for her work with the Burkholder Project. In 1988, Anne Burkholder was awarded the Helen Haggie Award as part of the Tenth Annual Mayor’s Art Awards.

The Burkholder Project has also received an American Art Award as the Best Gallery in Nebraska in 2012 and 2013.

Burkholder has been an important part of the Lincoln community art scene and, after 35 years, she is still heavily involved. She also spearheaded the Gallery Alley project that now runs between The Burkholder Project and the Creamery building. Burkholder has future plans of what to add to the Haymarket’s Instagramable spot and continues to add more as long as Burkholder’s Project stands.

Founded in 1967, the Downtown Lincoln Association provides services and champions initiatives for maintaining and enhancing our vibrant downtown. Our vision is to create an energetic downtown environment where we live, learn, work, invest and play. DLA has evolved into a multifaceted organization supporting a wide range of programs and activities including maintenance, economic development and advocacy. For a complete listing of downtown businesses, events and residences visit downtownlincoln.org. ‘Like’ us on Facebook at facebook.com/downtownlincoln.

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We’re all about supporting local businesses here at Strictly Business – after all, it’s in our name. To further that effort, we are dedicating one of our features this month to exploring the ways business owners in the local market can grow their brand.

From commercial real estate to networking to business consulting services, we’ve covered so many of the different factors that go into growing a business; take a look at the amazing local resources we have in our community to help your business continue to expand in 2022.

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Property Management McCombs Commercial Realty LLC is a full-service commercial real estate brokerage and development firm founded in 2003 and headquartered in Lincoln. The founding partners, Bennie McCombs and William Langdon have used their expertise and knowledge to build a real estate brokerage and property management firm based upon hard work and fair treatment for all parties involved in any transaction. Whether you are looking to buy, sell, or lease, McCombs Commercial Realty can help you.

“We also offer property management and will work with real estate owners to provide them with a sound return on their investment,” shared Mary McCombs, residential and commercial sales. “We provide full service commercial property management with a focus on meeting each owner’s objectives and keeping properties running smoothly.

Services include leasing and tenant retention, building and grounds maintenance, and lease administration. To ensure we provide you with top notch service, we utilize professional Mary McCombs property management software, provide a proactive maintenance plan, and ensure we McCombs Commercial Realty LLC have a thorough understanding of both your industry and your commercial space.”

Accounting and Consulting Solutions To successfully run and grow a business, you need to know how to run your business efficiently. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, a few of the reasons businesses don’t succeed include lack of experience, insufficient capital, poor location, and poor inventory management, among others.

These are all items that Cruise & Associates are here to help with. They are an accounting and consulting firm that works with small to mid-sized businesses.

Their goal is to make sure your business is working for you and not against you. They also have programs that can help you start a business, improve business operations and efficiency, succession planning, selling a business, and much more. Cruise & Associates’ President Robert Cruise shared some advice on how to grow your business.

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“In order to grow your business, make sure nothing is getting overlooked by writing out your goals,” said Robert. “If you don’t know where you are going, you aren’t going to know how to get there. Some key areas to look at when coming up with goals include sales and growth, re-evaluating inventory, and adding new products or services. It’s also crucial to keep in mind the laws of the country that are ever-changing. It’s important to meet with your accountant to make sure you understand current and new laws and ensure that they won’t negatively impact your business.”

Unique Businesses Require Unique Solutions Guiderock Commercial Realty LLC is a full-service commercial real estate agency with a core focus on helping business owners learn about commercial real estate so that they can make the best decisions for where they should be (which also happens to be what they love to do most!).

“Every business is different in terms of what amenities they need, whic h location will work best, and their budget,” shared Sales and Leasing Agent James McCombs. “We’re here to talk through those considerations, develop a range of options, negotiate the best possible terms, and ultimately get the option that is closest to our clients’ needs.”

James explained that historically, Lincoln has fared better than the nation as a whole, and this year is no exception.

James McCombs Guiderock Commercial Guiderock is still seeing strong demand for most types of commercial real estate, Realty LLC though the industrial market is currently more active than retail or office, due in part to the city’s growth and subsequent need for new construction. However, James also said that there are early signs that increases in construction costs and interest rates are negatively impacting some transactions.

“The right time to look for a new location is different for everyone; it depends a lot on the type of business, whether the business is in a growth phase or more stabilized, or if what they need for a location is readily available or needs extra time to be built,” James said. “We typically recommend having three to nine months lead time, which allows businesses to get out to see some spaces, refine what they need to have versus want to have, negotiate terms, and still have time to remodel if needed.”

Collecting Past Due Accounts When you outsource your accounts receivable, you will be able to focus on doing what you do best while simultaneously bringing in more funds that will be instrumental in the growth of your business. To learn more, we spoke to Aaron Newell, founder of AR Solutions.

“In addition to offering past due accounts receivable collections, we can also consult with clients to help them set up their receivables process to increase their in-house collections or to prevent Aaron Newell future issues,” said Aaron. “I often use AR Solutions this quote: ‘Do what you do best and pay for the rest.’ It is as simple as being able to communicate with the consumer at a specific date and time. If you are not able to communicate with them at that specific time, you may not get a second chance. Collecting past due receivables is all we do...and if we don’t collect, we don’t eat.”

Aaron advises to gather as much information as you can on your customers before the transaction is complete, and to also keep in mind that not all customers are going to pay on time, or pay at all. At some point, you may need to use a law firm or collection agency to pursue payment on past-due accounts. By outsourcing this job to a third party that you trust to uphold your reputation #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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Commercial Realty Veterans Eschliman Commercial Real Estate (ECR) is quite knowledgeable about the local market, with a 30-year real estate veteran and 40-year former retailer leading the business. Robin and Ted Eschliman know the commercial space terrain and monitor the changes to keep current on availability, both on- and off-market.

Their 11-year-old Grow Lincoln radio show and podcasts keep their fingers on the pulse of Lincoln’s unique economic development.

“If you’re expanding your space, it’s important to think numbers,” shared Ted Eschliman. “What a space generates per-square-foot in income doesn’t always scale up if you don’t have the labor, supplies, or enough hours in the day to produce and maintain that over the term of your lease commitment. We encourage factoring net (not gross) income when calculating new space needs – and we can help a tenant with that.”

ECR has seen a huge demand for leasing Ted Eschliman smaller spaces in the 500 – 1,200-square- Eschliman Commercial foot category due to popular transition Real Estate to tele-commuting and the need for less space. However, certain retailers are on the flipside of this due to growing demand for their services; you can see this in businesses that offer something you can’t get on the internet, such as beauty salons or niche products like vape and CBD. “I also want to bring up that the commercial market is currently a seller’s market,” said Ted. “If you’ve been thinking about selling, now is a great time to transfer the business to a partner or let the next generation of your family take over. We can June 2022 Strictly Business

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help you evaluate the business’s value and how to best sell it in today’s crazy market.”

Have a Support Team At SP Group, P.C., they want to not only help you grow your business, but to help you as an individual and family in the long run. That may require, for example, setting up the right retirement plans for your specific situation, saving for your kid’s college education, or legacy planning for your business and the eventual transition of ownership – just to name a few.

“It takes a lot of work and long hours to successfully grow a business,” said CPA Ross Reynolds. “It also won’t happen on your own; you need a good team around you that also cares about your goals and success. That starts with hiring the right people. You want to work day-to-day with people that have the same goals and ambitions as you and also want the company to succeed and grow. A good relationship with your CPA, attorney, banker, etc. is also vital to the success of Ross Reynolds your business and to put you in the best SP Group, P.C. position to grow. We love nothing more than seeing our clients succeed and we want to be on that ride with them.”

Ross explained that investing in yourself and your team is one of the best things you can do to put your business in a position to grow. There will always be roadblocks and setbacks, but if you have an emphasis in continuing to educate yourself and your team, and a willingness to learn new things and adapt, you will put yourself in a great position to overcome those hurdles.

“Tax season is a crazy time of year for us and extremely busy, but in the offseason, we put an emphasis on growing ourselves as individuals and taking that time to learn, which in turn helps the company grow and succeed,” Ross shared. “This is true in any business or field as well. The perfect example over the past few years was in understanding all of the various government assistance programs and being able to stay on top of all the changes and updates in order to help our clients get the funds they needed. Some of those programs truly saved businesses.

Many firms were overwhelmed and not able to help their clients due to not being properly prepared. We take pride in the fact that we have invested in our team and were able to help our clients succeed and grow through these changes.”

Have Your Interests Represented When looking into what commercial space is available, John Linscott with Greenleaf Commercial Real Estate suggested that one of the most important services a real estate agent can provide a client is representing the tenant’s interests during lease negotiations.

“Because of the intricacies of leasing a space, you certainly have to understand what you are getting into,” John cautioned. “A commercial real estate agent will represent the tenant and help them with site selection and lease negotiation.”

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“One of the most important things to be aware of is the details of the lease concerning maintenance and repairs,” John informed us. “This is the kind of thing, unless you deal with leases all the time, you might not pay attention to. For example, you may not realize when you sign up that you are responsible for equipment replacement, which can be a $5,000 to $6,000 bill.” #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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After narrowing down the best options available, agents will often perform site visits, help their client write a letter of intent, and enter lease negotiations. A lot of people don’t negotiate leases, so they don’t know what to look out for or what’s a good deal and what’s a bad deal. For most business owners, unknown expenses are something to be wary of.

Commercial Appraisal Led by Thomas Kuber t, MAI, CCIM, Kubert Appraisal Group brings many years of appraisal experience into every assignment. Their clients benefit from their collective experience and professionalism in providing quality real estate appraisal services. In addition to general real estate appraisal service, Kuber t Appraisal Group provides specialized appraisal services such as appraisal review ser vices; property tax assessment issues; eminent domain Thomas Kubert valuations; conser vation easements; Kubert Appraisal Group insurance values; estate planning; gifting and IRS purposes; portfolio valuation; real estate market and feasibility analyses; as well as litigation support, including expert witness testimony.

“Appraisers are an important step in the commercial real estate buying and selling process for several reasons,” said Thomas. “First, an appraisal confirms the market value, giving the buyer and/or seller an indication of what the market value is on the date of the appraisal. In addition, the appraisal assists the lending institution with underwriting commercial loans properly, and also provides an idea of the earning potential of the commercial property.”

Thomas holds the MAI designation of the Appraisal Institute, which is the highest level of experience in the valuation and evaluation of

commercial, industrial, residential, and other types of properties.

His business also holds a primary focus on commercial real estate, so you can be sure that you are getting accurate numbers when you work with Kubert Appraisal Group.

Ready-to-go Office Suites HIP Realty (Holroyd Investment Properties) offers commercial “executive suites” that are in high demand and a good fit for times of uncertainty. HIP leases an office in these suites to a professional—everything from attorneys to stockbrokers to therapists—and then provides shared common areas, like a kitchen and conference room, as well as providing a shared receptionist to answer calls and welcome guests.

“The demand for these type of services in an office is strong,” said Founder and President Michael Holroyd. “And it rolls well with the trend that has more people working remotely, especially now. We have options that allow people to work from home but basically lease a receptionist and a professional address for their business. It’s a perfect fit when uncertainty and remote working are the norm.”

Invest in Technology Michael Holroyd Panology Tech Solutions makes technical support and cloud services accessible to HIP Realty small- and medium-sized businesses. By lowering the barrier to cloud adoption through automation, you can begin (or accelerate) the movement of your workloads into the cloud with ease, increase your agility, and keep the technology that your business relies upon running while you focus on what your business does best.

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become major problems. Worse yet, the technology that is serving your business needs fine today can, and often does, hinder your business as it grows. This can be avoided if you have a trusted partner who will explain these things to you in a way that you understand.”

Darren explained that sometimes, it’s the little things that can have the most impact on a business’s growth, especially for small businesses with limited resources.

Take, for example, something as simple Darren Lichty Panology Tech Solutions as Google’s G Suite. It’s perceived to be more professional and there’s a higher trust and credibility factor with an email that uses your domain name as opposed to @gmail.com or @yahoo.com. You can also take advantage of improved email security, a full suite of productivity apps, and accessibility from anywhere on any device.

“The pace of innovation keeps increasing. This is not only true in the technology field, but in businesses of all varieties,” Darren shared. “The key to keeping up with this pace is continuously challenging yourself to try new approaches. Continuously making small bets can add up to big wins. Just as important is continuously measuring the success and failure of these steps along the way.

That said, prepare yourself to be uncomfortable, as it is an indication that you are moving forward. Don’t fear failure, as it is a very powerful tool. Thomas Edison once said, ‘I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.’ He also said ‘Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.’”

Unlock Your Potential Sometimes we aren’t sure what the next step is for our business, and we don’t know where to look for help. Other times, we might be feeling a little lost or low on confidence. If you feel like this describes your current situation, we encourage you to schedule a session with Leadership Harbor. Their mission is to empower people to realize their potential with confidence and influence.

“Everything we do can help business owners figure out how to move forward in their business and continue to grow,” shared Kris Peterson, a certified leadership, parenting, family, and youth coach with Leadership Harbor and an executive director with The John Maxwell Team.

“Our coaching will help you to unlock your potential and think through what you want for yourself and your business. We act as your ‘thinking partners’; we don’t need to know the specifics about your business, we Kris Peterson just ask the right questions to help you Leadership Harbor figure out the path for you. Ultimately, we teach you to lead yourself so that you can better lead others, including clients and coworkers.”

Kris believes one’s leadership ability is a determining factor in how successful they will be in growing their business. She makes it clear that by leadership, she’s not talking about their position, but rather their values. As a leader, you have to have the best interests of the people within your business.

“It’s important to consider the resources you have available to you when it comes to great decision making,” said Kris. “There are constant pivots in a business, and you are going to have to make decisions fast and understand how you communicate in addition to how you serve and value people – the customers – in order to make great decisions quickly.”

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“I practice what I preach,” Kris concluded. “Coaching has made a difference in even what we do here at Leadership Harbor.”

Blast Your Brand Brand recognition is also an important part of growing your business. Amy Doele, owner of Flicker Promotions, can attest to this fact. She has built her business around providing other businesses with customized, printed promotional items that will help you get your name out there in the community and perhaps even beyond!

“I believe that the customized promotional items that we provide can deliver lasting value by generating recognition between Amy Doele our clients and their prospective clients,” Flicker Promotions Amy shared. “Sometimes, it is hard to track ROI when it comes to advertising. This is frustrating, but it’s true. Someone may call your business and you can ask them how they heard about you, and they’ll say online or that they don’t know. Chances are, they’ve seen your logo or heard your business name enough that they thought of you when they came to a point where they found themselves needing a good or service you provide. It was an unconscious decision. The point is, get out there and make sure people are seeing your brand.”

Sometimes, a rebrand may be part of your growth plan. Having recently gone through a major rebrand of their own, Flicker Promotions has first-hand experience when it comes to wanting to spread the word about your business’s makeover. Their team brings an intensity to their work to reignite your brand, so you’ll shine brighter than the competition.

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Expand Your Network A vital part of growing your business is developing a network and building relationships. If you don’t know where to start – or even if you believe to already have a solid network in the business community – we suggest joining Center Sphere. Center Sphere is an established network that any business owner, manager, salesperson, account representative, etc. can join. Center Sphere consists of many different local chapters that regularly meet, and each is made up of about 10–35 other Ronda Armstrong professionals from different industries. New Center Sphere members are encouraged to visit a few different chapters to find a group, time, and location that works best for them. When we talked to Ronda Armstrong, the area director for Lincoln Center Sphere, she talked to us about how important meeting people face-to-face is.

“Our vision is to be a catalyst for growth for individuals, businesses, and nonprofits within their communities,” shared Ronda.

“We are committed to authenticity, consistency, and innovation as we deliver the best possible experience to our members and those they serve. Center Sphere isn’t about us, it is about our members.”

Center Sphere is unique because they don’t tell you how to network. Instead, they provide you the platform to be able to build the networking experience that works for you and your business.

As a member of The Network, you get access to all benefits of membership and can pick and choose what you want to plug into, including: an independent membership, industry exclusive chapters, Center Sphere Academy, Industry Collaboratives, the Member Perks program, access to all members nationwide, unlimited one-to-one meetings, local and regional events (both live and virtual), and much more!

The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce is another great connection tool. The chamber is a key player in the efforts to grow businesses in Lincoln. They work with lawmakers and local officials to advance important policies affecting the business community and start conversations for needed changes. The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce hosts monthly events to bring business leaders together and ignite collaboration. Through networking opportunities before and after work such as The HIVE and The LNK, members of the business community are given the chance to share their mission and ideas with like-minded individuals.

You may ask yourself if joining the Chamber is a good idea as a growth strategy for your business, and the Chamber can assure you this is true. They are Lincoln’s leading business organization, with over 1,300 businesses with one strong voice for business advocacy and growth. They want you to be part of their organization, and they’ll go to work to help you grow your business as they advocate for a positive business climate in Lincoln.

Last but not least, Strictly Business is an awesome marketing tool offering services in the Lincoln and Omaha areas, and we would love to partner with you to promote your brand and help your business grow. Not only do we offer advertising in print, digitally, and on social media, but we have also recently launched a brandnew IN THE ISSUE monthly email blast that is designed to break down each issue of Strictly Business in a clean, concise, and easyto-digest digital format. Our goal is to get in front of even more people in this ever-growing digital age and to further promote all of the local businesses that we love and partner with. Be sure to check out Paige’s Letter from the President on page 2 to learn even more about this great new tool!

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Here at Strictly Business, we work hard, but we play hard, too. You’ll regularly catch us enjoying a team night out participating in a new activity, attending community events, or trying out some delicious fare from a local restaurant. These happenings really bring us closer together both as a team and as friends, which positively impacts the atmosphere we share once we are back in the office.

Company retreats are important for several reasons. First, they put colleagues in a relaxed environment, which takes away the pressure that could come with being in the office and allows each individual to open up in new ways. Retreats also help you grow as a team, whether it’s through planned activities that encourage working together or through casual conversations between colleagues. They’re also an opportunity to unwind and let go of stress, while making each team member feel valued and appreciated for their efforts in the workplace.

Need help planning your company retreat? We’ve got you covered!

Outdoor Retreats James Arthur Vineyards offers a beautiful setting for your company’s next retreat. They have a spacious party/meeting room that is ideal for smaller groups and features windows that overlook the vineyards. Whether it’s a half-day or full-day retreat, they offer a number of different options that will fit into any plans, including

breakfast, lunch, and break opportunities. If the weather allows, there’s plenty of room outdoors for break-out groups or, if not, the fireplace will be on inside to help get the creative juices going.

“We are a perfect opportunity to get away from the office and venture outside the city limits,” shared Owner Jim Ballard. “Retreats are a great way to reenergize your staff, board, or committee. It takes people out of their everyday element and puts them in a place to really focus on the task at hand without all of the normal distractions.”

The winery has seen all types of retreats, from strategic planning to goal-setting to simply fun company outings that are intended to get to know one another Jim Ballard better. James Arthur Vineyards can James Arthur Vineyards customize the retreat anyway the group would like in terms of food and wine options, room set up, spaces for break-out sessions and activities, and more. They pride themselves in offering an ideal environment to make sure all goals and objectives of the retreat are met.

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For Larger Companies For bigger companies in need of a larger venue, the Talon Room downtown is an ideal location. With square footage that can accommodate as many as 250 people for a stand-up or sit-down event, Talon Room offers a versatile space. You can host your company retreat with Talon Room any day of the week starting as early as 8 a.m. and lasting as late as midnight. If delicious catering and a full-service bar are also in your vision for your company retreat, Talon Room will gladly supply it. Furthermore, if you already have a location for your retreat but are missing the food, Talon Room also does off-site catering and can bring some tasty plates directly to you. Their customer service is next-tonone, as they go out of their way to make sure everyone is comfortable, happy, and treated with respect.

“We also offer in-house games to help you entertain and better connect with your team, in addition to having access to a wide range of vendors that offer great options as well, such as trivia and music bingo,” suggested Owner Matthew Rogge.

“We are conveniently located downtown and nearby other hotspots that could be a part of your company’s retreat, such as Memorial Stadium, The Lied Center, Marcus Matthew Rogge Grand Theatre, and more.”

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For Intimate Gatherings Ironhorse Bar & Event Room is a private event space that can host any type of event, including company events. Located at 728 Q St. above the N Zone Bar, Ironhorse retained much of the original historical and industrial details of the building to create a unique and inviting atmosphere. Their space comes with a built-in full service bar that even offers signature drinks as well as a small staff that prides themselves on personalized service.

Every company is going to be craving something different than the business next to them, which is why Ironhorse partners with several different local caterers so that your meal is customized for your colleagues. While they will work with any catering company, their preferred vendors include Doorstep Diner, Canyon Joe’s Barbecue, Yes Chef, Granite City brewery, Venue, Mellow Mushroom, Vincenzos, and Grazing Gouda; so whether you’re looking for Texas barbecue, authentic Italian, or beautiful charcuterie, Ironhorse is prepared to help you find someone to match your preferences. Plus, if you’d rather have some of your own cooking, Ironhorse invites you to bring in food of your own.

Ironhorse can fit up to 65 people cocktail-style or 50 seated, so they’re great for those smaller businesses that are looking for an intimate gathering. Whether you’re looking for a daytime event or something for a weekend night, cleaning and event staff are included in every package to help you ensure your company retreat will be a huge success.

Retreat Entertainment Activities are a huge part of a company retreat. Not only do they encourage your team to relax and have some fun, but they are also a great way to encourage colleagues to work together while also experiencing some great bonding time.

Nebraska Knockerball can (and will) provide a great experience with bubble soccer and many more fun outdoor activities. A knockerball is a single chamber inflatable sphere with inner handles and adjustable shoulder straps. Knockerballs range between 3–5.5 feet and the size or fit is predicated on your height. Knockerballs allow for the mobility of the individual to perform flips, rolls, and wheels without putting any stress on the body.

“Knockerball packages begin at six, but we Manuel Walker can go all the way up to 12 knockerballs Nebraska Knockerball to truly give your team the best enjoyment and allow more to participate,” said Manuel Walker, owner. “Those who rent from us can also rest assured that I’ll be there to handle the knockerballs and yard games so that every team member can spend time enjoying the retreat and activities.”

Nebraska Knockerball’s newest addition to their lineup is Basketball Connect 4. The giant blow-up Connect 4 grid is designed to stir up fun competition for all ages. Even more, Nebraska Knockerball can bring a wide range of yard games to your retreat, including Giant Jenga; Giant Connect Four; yard dice; cornhole; tug-of-war; human foosball; and foot darts, in which you kick Velcro soccer balls at a 12-foot-tall inflatable dart board. On top of all that, while Nebraska Knockerball is not a DJ service, they can provide two giant Bluetooth speakers to really amp up the retreat!

“What makes us especially unique is that we are the only company providing these services in Nebraska,” Manuel said. “This is all new to the local market. We are so excited to be here and remind people what it’s like to have fun again. This is especially important for companies, too, who haven’t spent some time outside of the office together in a while. We would love to be a part of your next retreat and help you grow as a team!”

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“Some company retreats may also be open to the significant others and children of the employees attending so that everyone can get to know each other better outside of the office,” said Jason Gayed, owner. “We have units designed to be convenient yet amusing for children, and we would be more than happy to be a part of your next retreat to provide fun entertainment for all ages that are attending.”

Lincoln Inflatables has been in the industry Jason Gayed for more than 14 years, giving countless Lincoln Inflatables community members fun memories. We encourage you to reach out to them right away to guarantee their services at your next company retreat!

Ride in Style An awesome way to entertain your company and show them they’re appreciated is by treating them to a night out with Tailored Dreams Party Buses. Tailored Dreams is Lincoln’s premier party bus company known for their friendly drivers and for creating an experience tailored to your particular group. Just reserve your bus ahead of time, then tell your chauffeur where you want to go when you arrive for your party, and they’ll get you there and back safely. Their fleet has buses that range in capacity to fit your specific group size, and they are also the only bus company in the area that has wheelchair accessibility.

“Tailored Dreams started in March of 2012 with one limo that my husband, Tyler, and I parked in our driveway,” said Owner DeeDee Loomis. “Now our fleet consists of six party buses—including the only Pink Party Bus around! The biggest bus can fit up to 45 people, so you can take along the whole team.”

DeeDee and Tyler have been in the limousine industry for 20 years. They wanted to turn their passion of limousines into a business, so they could offer DeeDee Loomis different options and an economical rate.

Tailored Dreams Thus began Tailored Dreams Party Buses, Party Buses and DeeDee said they are just as much fun for her as they are for the clients.

“My enjoyment and interactions with people make my job a dream,” DeeDee said. “I’ve always been a people person, so getting to do something I love is so rewarding. If you have a good time, the clients will as well. As a driver, I get to set the tone for the event they’re heading toward, which is an amazing feeling. Plus, I get to drive big things. There isn’t anything I can’t drive now!”

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Book them a stay at The Scarlet Hotel. This brand-new hotel is the perfect blend of small-town generosity, genuine connection, and creative common ground. The Scarlet Hotel also features onsite venues that range in capacity and are great for a company banquet or reception. Plus, the hotel is home to Lincoln’s newest social perch, the Barred Owl rooftop patio. Barred Owl features signature cocktails, appetizers, and indoor and outdoor seating to keep your colleagues entertained and comfortable all night long.

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Is your commercial space in need of a facelift? Remodeling is a great choice for commercial buildings that have a good foundation but are just in need of a bit of TLC. Remodeling could be done to update the look of the building, implement more efficient methods in regards to the plumbing, electrical, or HVAC, better utilize the space, or all of the above. In addition, remodeling is typically the quicker and less expensive option when compared to building a completely new space.

Thinking about remodeling your current workspace? Or perhaps you’re a new business owner looking to settle down in a commercial building and are interested in learning more about what all a commercial remodel entails. Regardless of where you are at in your business journey, it’s always good to know your options in the local area for when you decide to do a little bit of a renovating. We went straight to the professionals to hear what they suggest for any soon-to-be owners of remodeled spaces, and how their business can help you reach your goals for your workspace.

Your Construction Partner for Life As an employee-owned firm that has been in business for over 60 years, you can be assured that Cheever Construction will deliver on their promises. There’s a good chance you have seen some of Cheever’s renovation work throughout Lincoln within the last several years; projects have included St. Teresa’s sanctuary, Southeast Community College Culinary Arts building, Willard Community Center, Tabitha’s Williamsburg campus, Barry’s Bar & Grill, Raising Cane’s in downtown, and much more. For each project, decisions on many different aspects will affect the ultimate outcome.

“While there are many different delivery methods, the three that are most often used are design-bid-build, construction management, and design build,” explained President Justin Kurtzer. “To start, in designbid-build delivery, a business owner hires an architect to design the remodel in full. They create both a plan and specifications to fulfill the owner’s program requirements. The project goes out for competitive bid to a select group of general contractors, or as ‘open-to-all.’”

Some of the advantages of design-bid-build Justin Kurtzer include its single point of responsibility for Cheever Construction construction, compliance with public bidding policies, construction documents that clearly define the scope of work, and a project cost that is established through the bidding process. As for the construction management approach, it begins with a business owner hiring a construction manager early in the planning process to provide pre-construction services; working with the architect and/or engineer (under separate contracts with the owner) to establish the project program, constructability, and schedule; and establish benchmark budgets in a team environment.

“With a design-build approach, a business hires, under a single contract, the construction manager and design professional, which combine services to provide a single point of accountability for the entire project,” explained Justin. “The entity is responsible for delivering both the design documents and completing construction according to the owner’s requirements. Some advantages of this approach are that the contractor has input during design, the price is guaranteed, there is a single point of responsibility for construction, and design and construction can overlap to accelerate project delivery.

“Whichever method you choose, Cheever Construction approaches each project with consistent objectives for success. We utilize an effective schedule coupled with the quality and skill from our subcontractors and combined with our field craftsmen. Cheever takes pride in all of the relationships that we have entered into. We strive to make each project the precursor to the next project, while building a lasting relationship with everyone involved,” Justin concluded.

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project; from assistance on where to start and how to organize in the early stages of planning to moving forward with a design, Kingery will be the partner by your side every step of the way.

“The first step should be to select a contractor prior to creating the design. This will help to ensure that the project runs more smoothly and that suggested design concepts are viable in the space being remodeled,” said Vice President Rick Wintermute. “Also be sure to verify design efficiency with your contractor, regarding construction costs to help your project stay on budget and within your desired schedule. Finally, utilize your contractor to educate you about the plans, so that the vision and final product are what Rick Wintermute you are expecting.”

Kingery Construction It’s also wise for the client to interview the superintendent who will be working on the project. Rick explained that remodeling projects can be somewhat more difficult than new projects, so it’s a good idea to establish a relationship with the superintendent and understand who you will be working with.

“When architectural designs for a remodel include demolition, there is a strong possibility there will be several hidden challenges that present themselves during the demo,” Rick explained. “Solutions need to be found quickly and require a flexible superintendent. The remodel process is very different than new construction, which allows you to start from the ground up.”

Prioritize Building Needs There’s a pretty good chance you’ve seen New Generation Construction (NGC) conducting some remodeling work recently. They’re in the midst of renovating one of Nebraska’s most recognizable, long-standing stoic landmarks – The Terminal Building! Located at 10th and O Street in downtown Lincoln, NGC is updating the existing 10-story beacon into a

multi-family mixed-use building. Retaining its historic charm, the building will be home to a bank on the first and second floor, with luxury condos found on levels five through nine called Traction Lofts.

“A growing trend in remodeling is preserving history with a modern twist,” shared Senior Project Manager Taylor Shapland. “The towns we live and work in have a lot of rich culture and history. Some tenants may have been in their buildings for decades and love certain aspects of their building and the stories that come with it, but need some modern upgrades to help with energy consumption, attracting talent and customers, and just to have a refreshed space.”

NGC utilizes technology and innovative Taylor Shapland techniques to work with client expectations to New Generation complete a project they’ll be proud of. Their Construction sister company, Align Design, works with NGC directly to help plan for these projects from the start with a client’s vision in mind and to help reach an end goal of revitalizing the building and having the client be proud to call it ‘home’ for the years to come.

“I encourage building owners who want to remodel their structure to prioritize their needs and wants,” suggested Taylor. “If energy efficiency is most important, you’ll focus on your building envelope and HVAC first. If a refresh on finishes is most important, then put your focus there before shifting to other elements of the building. Also, prepare for the unexpected. When performing a renovation, you start removing walls, tearing out floors, taking down ceilings, etc. and you may find things that you didn’t know were there.”

To eliminate these unknowns, it is key to get a qualified contractor and designer engaged very early in your process to research the old building prints, perform building exploration and research, asbestos and lead paint testing, and more to get the best picture possible of what the project could encounter along the way.

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“Remember that building codes change through time, and when you renovate a building, you’ll be expected to get your building to code, as some things in your building may not be to code (old stairways, fire sprinkler systems, bathroom counts, etc.),” said Taylor. “These are all things that qualified contractors and designers can help guide you through to avoid racking up these unexpected costs when all you wanted was some refreshed finishes.”

Tackle Challenges Head-On Tru-Built Construction is a big fan of taking an existing building and implementing some remodeling to create a fresh, dynamic workspace. Co-owner Bo Jones finds that remodeling can produce the same great benefits as a new building in a shorter timeframe and smaller price.

“Sometimes, the best option is to take an existing building and make improvements,” said Bo. “Our portfolio includes many different premier remodeling projects, such as the apartments at 1421 P St., the Bo Jones Willa Cather Museum, QP Ace Hardware Tru-Built Construction on 27th St., the Aristos Apartments at 40th and Yankee Hill, the Grand Manse Penthouse Suite, LeadBelly, and The Old Spaghetti Works building.”

One of their biggest and most notable renovation projects includes the former The Post & Nickel building. Tru-Built’s remodeling work turned the building in a mixed-use one that is now home to Chase Bank, Lululemon Athletica, and Madida Clothing. In addition, it includes leased condos on the upper floors. The building is actually four separate buildings built side-by-side, offering Tru-Built a unique set of challenges. This included varying floor levels, split plumbing and electric, and working on the remodel in the tight confines of the downtown area.

“Regardless of these challenges, we ended up with a unique building with some fabulous features,” Bo said. “We preserved some of the original elements, such as the floors and the old billboard ads on the brick walls, and we restored the big windows that had previously been filled in with brick over the years. You wouldn’t believe it’s the same building as years before – it’s a great example of what can be done through commercial remodeling.”

Since they began offering their services in the early 2000s, Tru-Built has grown larger, completed countless remodels, custom home projects, and more. The Tru-Built reputation of having an expert team dedicated to high-quality work and making people’s vision come true is well-earned.

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They’ve recently been seeing a lot of traction with their pre-manufactured interior construction group because it is perfectly suited to address the major issues facing the industry these days – labor shortages, supply chain issues, and escalating project cost. This group works with a system called DIRTT (Do It Right This Time) that offers a completely customized solution that Patrick Jensen delivers speed of construction with cost and AOI schedule assuredness. We sat down with Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, Patrick Jensen, to learn more about what AOI has been seeing as of late.

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expectations of what a workspace should deliver. If companies don’t adapt and adjust, they will most certainly lose out to the ones who are demonstrating that they value their employees.”

Patrick cautioned that building owners must be flexible with their expectations, budgets, and design choices when remodeling their structure. The supply chain issues are unlike anything they’ve ever experienced in their 40 years in business. Availability of materials and demand coupled with the current labor shortage means costs can be unpredictable, which in turn negatively affects project timelines and budgets. AOI is ready for these challenges by having alternate options ready to go for clients, who must also be able to make decisions quickly and decisively to avoid the impact to their budgets and schedules.

“AOI is unique because of what we offer with regard to interior renovation. We are the only general contractor that has a construction group along with a full service furniture dealership – MillerKnoll – and pre-manufactured interiors group – DIRTT,” Patrick explained. “This gives us the ability to be neutral with regard to solutions that fit client’s needs.

We don’t know whether the solution to their issues will be something a construction solution solves, or if a furniture solution may solve it, or if their issue is better served with a pre-manufactured approach – or maybe it is all three. That’s why our products and services are available individually or combined as part of a holistic approach developed in close collaboration with our clients and their design teams so that we are truly meeting their needs, not trying to pigeonhole them into ours.”

If you’re a first-time remodeler, Patrick suggests partnering with a design team and contractor that you trust. They are going to be your advocates in the construction world while bringing your project to fruition and providing you with the best solutions for what you want to achieve. For the time that they are engaged with you on your project, they should act – and be treated – as an extension of your business.

For Consulting Needs REGA Engineering Group may not physically construct or remodel commercial buildings, but the work they do is crucial to the success of

any commercial construction-related project. REGA has been providing civil engineering, surveying, land development, forensic engineering, landscape architecture, and construction observation to its clients since 2003. Licensed in 13 states, they offer experience in commercial site development, ALTA surveys, floodplain development, energy efficiency, landscape architecture, and investigative engineering. Their multi-state experience has helped them grow in their knowledge and problemsolving abilities.

REGA’s diverse experience in public and private civil engineering projects is evident in the projects they have tackled, including site development and grading, recreational facilities, pedestrian/recreation trail design, roadway plans, profiles and design, parking lot design, parking arrangement for on-grade and structural configurations, storm and sanitary sewer analysis and design, storm sewer drainage studies, detention facilities, potable water-system design, and soil erosion controls for temporary and permanent installations and utility relocations.

“We are in charge of surveying and care for things like water quality and stormwater drainage, and this requires construction observance throughout every commercial project we take on,” said REGA President Dan Rosenthal. “Construction observation can be the most critical service provided for any construction project.

Full-time observation by our engineering professionals is the best defense against problems during and after construction. It’s crucial to ensure that management plans Dan Rosenthal for water and drainage meet the needs of everything they affect, including lots and REGA Engineering Group corners, roads, floodplains, and more.”

With more than 40 years of experience in surveying, REGA Engineering Group also provides site surveying, construction as-built surveying, and topographic surveying and construction staking. Their surveyors

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have broad experience in all facets of large and small projects, including private, commercial and governmental; subdivisions, facility construction layout, roads, and utilities. The company has worked on many topographic surveying projects for Lincoln, Omaha, Auburn, Columbus, Falls City, Fremont, Nebraska City, and other communities throughout the Midwest.

REGA is part of the Investigative Engineers Association Member Firm (I-ENG-A), a nationwide network of independently owned engineering firms that provide forensic investigative engineering services. Members of I-ENG-A provide services that investigate, document, test, and secure property/evidence, allowing accurate reporting for the property and casualty insurance industry. By joining the network, REGA now has access to I-ENG-A’s broad-based knowledge and skill of its other members, including forensic engineering training and a database of information that assists with comprehensive, cost-effective claims settlement. The new addition of expertise will provide a quicker turnaround time and fewer fees for REGA clients.

“The investigative engineers at REGA reconstruct the events that give rise to property, casualty, and liability claims,” Dan explained. “Services requested by the clients of investigative engineers include auto/ component failure analysis, cause and origin, scope and damages, mitigation measures, subrogation claims, fire and arson investigation, structural analysis/review, traffic accident reconstruction, slip and fall analysis, product failure analysis, mold contamination investigation, earth movement analysis, and laboratory testing. Basically, we are the on-site problem solvers!”

Save Energy, Save Money Building automation – intelligent, data-enabled automated and related controls – continues to become more and more common in today’s commercial spaces. Engineered Controls offers affordable integrated building control and automation systems that make your buildings smarter and more efficient by providing essential instrumentation and control.

“These systems save energy, lower operational costs, and enable productive and secure environments,” explained Owner Pat Killeen.

“Our building automation platforms connect your HVAC, lighting, and safety and security systems, enabling them to talk to each other in a single language on a single platform.

This gives you information to make better decisions, save money, and improve the way your building functions.”

When conducting commercial remodeling, Engineered Controls can help you implement Pat Killeen energy solutions to save money. As most Engineered Controls building owners know, energy is the single largest expense in a building’s total operating budget. In fact, 30% is used inefficiently or unnecessarily. One of the best ways to keep those costs down is to develop a comprehensive strategy to reduce energy use.

“We offer a comprehensive energy evaluation program for our customers where our Energy and Environmental Optimization (EEO) program certified professionals are equipped with the training, tools, and experience to quickly assess your building’s current state and consult with you on the goals and objectives of your energy efficiency project,” Pat said. “Our EEO professionals participate in a rigorous training program learning how to guide building owners and managers through a structured process of analysis and discovery.”

Engineered Controls’ EEO program software identifies poorly performing buildings and then provides and automates corrective actions. Their EEO certified professionals can help accelerate implementation of the most popular energy conservation measures to optimize your facility.

“When you choose a partner for energy reduction projects, choose one with the experience and extensive product portfolio needed to customize the right plan for your building,” suggested Pat. “Stay up-to-date on energy rebates and incentives with a partner who is knowledgeable in these areas. At Engineered Controls, we design our solutions to be complete – saving money and energy, making sure you can meet required regulations while satisfying comfort, safety, and convenience .” #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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Over 100 Years of Creating Stunning Transformations Whether it’s stone or a new fireplace, Merritt Concrete, Fireplace & Stone has the supplies you need. They carry over 70 different types of natural stone that can be customized and cut to meet the needs of any size project. On top of that, Merritt also carries electric and gas fireplaces, most of which are kept in stock.

Fireplaces can typically be shipped within two to three days, making the process easy and stress-free.

“More and more people want a clean and modern look, and the newest line of electric fireplaces can accomplish just that,” shared Morgan Drommond, fireplace and stone sales manager.

“Bigger is better! Fireplaces are becoming the focal point in any room. Nothing brings more attention than a 100-inch fireplace! In addition, natural stone is a timeless addition to any remodel. It can complement anyone’s style and lasts for the years to come.”

Morgan Drommond Merritt has been providing Lincoln Merritt Concrete, with exceptional care for the last 128 Fireplace & Stone years. They pride themselves on helping everyone, from DIYers to large companies and everyone in between. Their team wants your remodeling project to go as smoothly as possible, so they’re available to help you select the perfect fireplace or figure out the best color and cut of stone to place on your wall.

“When starting any project or remodel, it’s great to have an open mind,” encouraged Morgan. “There are so many options out there that it can become overwhelming. We are here to help guide you and help find exactly what you are looking for. Enjoy the process, and enjoy watching your vision come to life!”

Electricity Excellence Having been a proud member of the Lincoln business community for 90 years, ABC Electric has the experience and knowledge to handle any application. They’re on the leading edge of LED lighting and controls, offering unique and sustainable designs to set your business apart from others.

“We recently completed an interior renovation for the VA in the Denney Federal building,” shared Project Manager Jon Eicher. “We furnished and installed new LED lighting and lighting controls, fire alarm system upgrades, complete phone and data systems including fiber optic cabling and uninterruptable power supplies, card readers and door access systems, and modular furniture along with other conventional wiring systems. This is a fairly common renovation for us – as you can see we can do it all!”

Jon Eicher ABC Electric has been seeing a growing ABC Electric trend of energy efficient LED lighting and the versatility of the lighting controls packages coming together.

Owners are interested in the latest data technology infrastructure, which ABC Electric can gladly suggest the best options – and provide them. Even more, they offer a 25-year warranty on all data installations that they design and install.

“First and foremost, when conducting a commercial remodeling project, hire professionals in their respective disciplines,” said Jon. “Obtain the appropriate building permits and prepare an accurate budget which includes a contingency amount to help offset any surprises you may encounter along the way.”

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case, we recommend the professionals at Maven Tile & Stone. They are a tile design studio that specializes in showcasing unique tiles and stones, as well as other commodity products. New to the Lincoln market, they’re excited to officially be open on June 15.

“We strive to help you pick the product that is best for your individual needs and goals,” shared Owner Lizett Nissenson. “We are here to make your process easier, which includes answering the technical questions and doing walk-throughs on projects during non-business hours. Plus, clients that purchase through us are offered my tile design services at no charge.”

The hands-on tile design studio has samples available in their showroom and design center for builders who come in with a set Lizett Nissenson of plans or property owners who want to Maven Tile & Stone get ideas and advice for their remodel.

Some of the commercial projects Maven has been on before includes restaurants, yoga studios, med spas, and hotels.

Quality Flooring When it comes to commercial remodeling, flooring is virtually always included in the project. The type of flooring you choose can upgrade an outdated appearance into a more modern look, or give your space a clean, fresh appearance by axing the flooring that you can never get to look as good as it did when it was new. We recommend Underfoot Flooring Solutions, who has been providing the local area with commercial and residential flooring installation for over 15 years.

“When choosing your flooring, there are a lot of things to take into consideration so that you are installing something that is suitable and functional for your business,” said Operations Manager Chad Schlisner. “A common factor is if you expect to have a lot of foot traffic.

If so, you’re going to want something that is durable and easy to maintain, or else you’re going to experience a lot of wear very quickly. You’ll also need to think about the unique needs of your space. For example, a senior living community or hotel will want to Chad Schlisner select something that can withstand spills and Underfoot Flooring stains in addition to heavy foot traffic – but at Solutions the same time, you’ll also want it to be inviting to guests and those residing there.”

Underfoot proudly carries all types of flooring, and their knowledgeable team is available to help you with any questions or concerns you may have so that you select the best choice for your project.

Protect Your Property Empire Netting & Fence is a leader in commercial fencing of all types, including security and property fences, ornamental steel fences, and specialty fences offered by many vendors in the industry. In addition, they can provide both custom and pre-fabricated railing and other amenities that allow them to be a one-stop-shop for large commercial projects. Empire’s sister company, ESC Fabrications, recently acquired Wittrock Sandblasting & Painting, Inc. of Waverly, expanding their supply and custom fabrication operations. This acquisition allows Empire to offer solutions that will minimize the cost to the owner and drastically cut down on additional lead times.

“I encourage everyone who is looking into remodeling their commercial space to also consider the security and safety of the property,” suggested Trevor Sullivan, project manager. “With more and more money being invested into technology to keep companies efficient, you can’t forget Trevor Sullivan Empire Netting & Fence that there is a higher need to secure these #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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investments. Fencing plays in as a psychological deterrent and as the first line in physical defense for your assets.”

Empire can also assist you during your commercial remodeling project by providing temporary construction fencing around the jobsite to provide safety. This keeps the site safe from outside individuals who may wander in and allows the crews to have a visible boundary of where they are permitted to work.

For Restoration Needs Sometimes it’s not remodeling that needs done to your commercial space, but rather restoration. In that case, give McGill Restoration a call. The extremely skilled and reputable restoration service has worked for many of Nebraska’s most notable companies, and they continue to see geographical growth with projects and clients located throughout the Midwest and beyond.

According to Vice President of Operations Ben Russell, one of the biggest trends in commercial remodeling today is preservation of aging buildings in the area—and you can’t overestimate the importance of research in preparing for a restoration project. That research is the key to how you go about restoring a building and how authentic your end result is.

“Restoration requires an in-depth understanding of a structure’s history and details,” Ben said. “Researching the building, Ben Russell the materials, and the best techniques is McGill Restoration essential to providing a beautifully restored project. Asking the right questions helps you plan properly: When was it built? What is it going to be used for in the future? These questions will provide a lot of answers to the type of materials that must be used in its restoration. When it comes to the planning and execution of a project, consulting with industry experts alleviates a lot of headaches.”

For those who are considering a project that involves restoration of any kind, as a rule of thumb, McGill suggests that you make sure to take into account how the existing structure will need to be modified to accommodate re-design. While McGill specializes in giving the exterior of aging buildings a complete facelift, they also consult on a lot of projects involving modifications to the interior of older buildings.

Earlier this year, McGill acquired Wilkinson Sandblasting, an industrial coating and restoration company in central Nebraska, as well as Commercial Waterproofing, a concrete waterproofing business with offices in Oklahoma City and Wagoner, OK. The combination of McGill with these two businesses equips them to deliver outstanding year-round, scalable restoration capabilities.

Exterior Remodel For businesses that are looking for a more historical, classic design to spruce up their building’s exterior, brick is always a stable choice— and has the big advantage of being low-maintenance. Established in 1881, Yankee Hill Brick works with local contractors to supply quality brick of all varieties and colors. Brick is an ideal material for siding and retaining walls and it continues to be a popular choice for its charming aesthetic. Yankee Hill produces its own clay mixes and high temperature firing kiln to produce a range of looks for their own brickwork. In addition to their own bricks, they also import a selection of bricks from other manufacturers, chosen to complement the local Nebraska market.

The folks at Yankee Hill Brick pride themselves on offering only the best brick products, something contractors have learned and come to rely on. Their products are specified on many award-winning projects. The combination of quality, color, and pristine makes Yankee Hill Brick an attractive choice for architects.

Ready to start taking out those walls and ripping up that flooring? We suggest first putting on some safety glasses and reaching out to these local remodeling businesses. Your priorities are their priorities, and you’ll find yourself in your ideal workspace after partnering with these contractors.

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SENIOR SENIOR HEALTH HEALTH The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services established the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to advance independence, integration, and inclusion throughout life. ACL recently honored Older Americans Month in May, with this year’s theme being “Age My Way”. The theme encouraged older adults and their family to explore the many ways seniors can continue to be an active part of their communities.

Below is short summary of the history of Older Americans Month, taken from the ACL website (acl.gov): “When Older Americans Month was established in 1963, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65th birthday. About a third of older Americans lived in poverty and there were few programs to meet their needs. Interest in older Americans and their concerns was growing. A meeting in April 1963 between President John F. Kennedy and members of the National Council of Senior Citizens led to designating May as ‘Senior Citizens Month,’ the prelude to ‘Older Americans Month.’

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“Historically, Older Americans Month has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country, in particular those who defended our country.

Every President since Kennedy has issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May asking that the entire nation pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities.

Older Americans Month is celebrated across the country through ceremonies, events, fairs, and other such activities.”

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Older Americans Month may be officially over until next year’s observance in 2023, but we want to keep the momentum rolling by sharing even more about senior health. We spoke to several reputable senior living services throughout the Lincoln area, and industry experts have provided lots of wonderful advice, thoughts, and recommendations on how older adults can best manage their health as they age.

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Senior-Specific Fitness A good place for seniors who have questions about or want to increase their fitness is Right Foot Forward Fitness, which offers programs for all ages. They have a selection of tools and resources to help seniors reach their ultimate fitness goals.

“Seniors, who we refer to as Masters Athletes, have oftentimes reached a stage in their life where they desire to travel more, see more, just plain do more,” shared Owner Jeff Madsen. “Sometimes they find that they are starting to struggle physically to keep up with their plans and busy life. Walking long distances, up stairwells, and other things that weren’t c hallenging before start to become Jeff Madsen challenging. That’s where we can help. It’s Right Foot Forward Fitness #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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very possible for seniors to increase their balance, proprioception (knowing where your body is in space), strength, and endurance, utilizing safe and effective exercises modified specifically for their needs.”

puzzle is comprehensive medication management. Nebraska LTC Pharmacy offers some unique free services (including house calls!) for their customers to help keep them healthy, home, and out of the hospital.

Balance and coordination are learned innately in childhood, but they are also skills that can be developed and strengthened. Right Foot Forward Fitness offers a Personal Training Track specifically designed for seniors. It starts out with a focus on balance and foot movement, both laterally and vertically. With their trainer, seniors work on increasing proprioception using specially designed drills.

“We have a patient care coordinator who will come to your home and gather all of your medications, then the pharmacist will conduct a medication review to ensure the medications do not interact poorly with each other,” said Owner Shannon Hammerschmidt. “We will contact any of the doctors involved with your care and convey any concerns to ensure that everyone involved is on the same page. We will put the medications into packaging that is extremely easy to use, and we will deliver the medications right Shannon Hammerschmidt to your door. When you are taking the Nebraska LTC Pharmacy right medications at the right time, it will help eliminate unnecessary trips to the hospital and keep you home safe and sound.”

“The exercises are not intimidating, but they are very effective!” said Jeff. “We have worked with folks who have gone from being unable to get up off the floor without first crawling to a wall or piece of furniture, and increased their strength and balance to the point where that is no longer necessary. From there, we can start working on dramatically improving movement patterns, abilities, and most importantly, confidence. There’s nothing more gratifying than watching someone go through this process—you can see the confidence in their physical abilities building from week to week!”

Jeff also explained that physical training is often essential after a hospital visit to recover strength. Health setbacks or surgeries can cause it to be difficult to return to a truly active lifestyle.

“However, you don’t have to accept diminished physical capabilities as your ‘new normal,’” Jeff reminded us. “Find someone who will hold you accountable, has programming designed specifically for you, and understands your goals. As a senior or Masters Athlete at Right Foot Forward Fitness, you are capable of so much more!

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As a locally owned company that provides a wide array of services in the Lincoln and Omaha areas, Nebraska LTC Pharmacy provides individualized patient care that increases safety and prolongs clients’ independence at home. They strive daily to differentiate themselves from big-box chain stores and pharmacies.

“We also provide free delivery in the Lincoln or Omaha areas,” Shannon said, “and we will ship medications for clients outside of our delivery areas. We will communicate with your doctors to ensure a safe and effective medication regimen tailor-made for you, and we also provide a variety of other miscellaneous services, like environmentally safe disposal of medications, onsite vaccination/injections, and providing incontinence supplies and nutritional supplements. Here at Nebraska LTC Pharmacy, everything is about YOU!” Stay Social!

When it comes time to find the perfect place for your senior loved one to live, the process and multitude of options can be overwhelming. How can you truly find the “right” place? This is where Oasis Senior Advisors steps in. They work to find the perfect fit for your loved one’s senior housing that will keep them healthy and living a comfortable life. Franchise Owner Beth Friesen went into detail about how selecting the right senior housing for your loved one can impact much more than their physical health:

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“Wellness is all the things – it’s exercise, eating right, getting rid of bad habits, and adopting better ones,” explained Beth. “But wellness goes far beyond the physical.

Without emotional health, the physical isn’t enough. When we help people find the right senior living community, we trust that their physical needs will be met. But often where the real magic happens is in the connections they make. The increased opportunities for socialization and community with their peers augments the benefits of their physical needs being met.”

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quite counter-intuitive, is has borne out to be true. By increasing the regularity of healthy and nutritious meals, medications, and exercise, plus incorporating additional socialization and support, we have seen our seniors thrive and truly enjoy life!”

Professional Caregiving Services If you have a senior loved one who experiences an accident that affects their daily routine, but it may not be serious enough to require rehabilitation care, there are in-home services available.

Hiring home care to help with the basics that an individual can no longer handle themselves can make a big difference in the quality of life or healing process for your senior loved one. If you find yourself looking for living assistance services, these are a few outstanding local businesses that we would recommend.

Home Care Partners offers caregiving services that would be beneficial to your loved one’s mental health. Caregivers prepare meals, manage laundry, help with light housekeeping, coordinate needed household tasks, and assist in medication reminders. In addition to at home help, their caregivers will assist with shopping trips, running errands, medical appointments, and socializing activities to enhance quality of life. To help serve seniors’ physical health, Home Care Partners offers recovery care to assist with transition to home preparations, rehabilitation reminders, communication between the care team regarding health status, and provide support to reduce the risk of re-hospitalization.

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“It is beneficial to start thinking about care for your parents long before they need it,” shared Managing Parnter Karla Frese.

“This will give you and your parents time to prepare emotionally, physically, and financially. Begin the discussion by saying that you know they are in good health, and will be for a long time to come, while also encouraging them to think about what you should do when they get older.

It might be difficult for your parents to accept that they are aging, but avoiding the topic could lead to being unprepared when action is needed.”

Karla explained that in order to prevent, delay, or minimize health challenges later in life, seniors should engage in healthy lifestyles such as healthy diets and exercise. This is directly correlated to reducing or delaying the likelihood of developing chronic illnesses and diminishing the progression of chronic health problems. Planning in anticipation of future care needs has also been found to diminish the adverse effects of chronic illness and social losses on the psychological well-being of older adults.

While maintaining a healthy lifestyle is likely to serve preventive functions by reducing stress, planning ahead is likely to have a positive impact when a care plan is in place if a crisis should arise.

“As your parents age, they face challenges that you may not know how to address,” said Karla. “One way to help determine the need for assistance is through an assessment. Home Care Partners can help lead you through this process. We will discuss the results with your family and offer practical assistance, such as information about caregiving needs and services as well as suggestions for home modifications to provide better safety and security.”

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“Seniors need to stay active, both mentally and physically,” said A Complete Continuum of Senior Care Kyle. “Watching TV and sitting in a recliner all day doesn’t lead to a healthy lifestyle. Getting involved with a local senior center At Tabitha, they have Senior Care Experts available to help will help with socialization, and going for short walks will help to guide seniors through their health and aging journey. They work maintain leg strength. The saying ‘use it or lose it’ is something with each client, along with his or her entire support system, I commonly say when working with families who are noticing a to determine current needs as well as to anticipate how those needs may evolve and change. They always keep in mind the recent decline in their parent’s health.” goal to provide loving, compassionate, Kyle firmly believes that when families procrastinate on and professional care that enhances the considering the need for senior care, they only add unnecessary safety and well-being of older adults financial and emotional burden to their lives. while proactively avoiding the need to “We typically see seniors wait too long to accept help due to make major life and health decisions fear of losing their independence,” Kyle shared. “Adult children during times of crisis. are noticing these signs before the senior does, but hesitate to get “Tabitha offers the most complete outside help for fear of upsetting their parents. This is a dangerous continuum of senior care in the state of scenario of waiting for the ‘major incident’ to happen before Nebraska, designed to help older adults getting help in the home. Typically, this results in a hospital stay and their families navigate the aging that could have been avoided with a couple helping hands.” journey while successfully accomplishing CCA Home Care also provides a valuable resource to the Lincoln health and lifestyle goals,” shared Aubrey Paulsen community through the production of their ElderCare Resource Aubrey Paulsen, senior living advisor.

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“The continuum offers a broad array of assistance, ranging from home health care to rehabilitation therapy, assisted living and memory care communities, skilled nursing and long-term care, hospice services, and more.”

matter—planning ahead for what you want when your time on earth ends is such a crucial thing to do. Wyuka Funeral Home & Cemetery is there to help decide upon and record both your loved ones’ and your own end-of-life wishes. Pre-planning can help every individual make an informed and thoughtful decision about their funeral, choosing sentimental things they want included, comparing prices, and helping your family. Wyuka offers a preplanning checklist with all the information you need to start the process, and they will help walk you through the entire process before a catastrophic event can force the issue.

Aubrey encourages seniors to take advantage of one of the additional avenues created for seniors to be proactive in their care: telehealth. With further reliance on telehealth, seniors can now be seen by healthcare professionals right from their homes – where they can often get care more quickly than scheduling an in-person appointment. Tabitha Care+Plus provides resourceful, serious illness support and takes telehealth to the next level, providing instant access to care. The service allows seniors to be proactive by asking questions about their health status or symptoms, however they’re most comfortable: through a phone call, email, text, or telehealth. Aubrey shared with us another development that Tabitha is working through that will help not only seniors, but students, as well.

When you or a loved one passes away, your family will be making numerous important decisions while also grieving. Pre-planning can help your family plan with ease when the time comes. Your family can confidently put a loved one’s plan into action, knowing that these were their wishes. Working with Wyuka to create a plan in advance also leaves your loved one with the peace of mind that their family has been relieved of making burdensome decisions during their time of loss. Once completed, you can rest assured that you and your loved ones’ plans are in the hands of trusted individuals—without forcing anyone to make decisions in a hurried manner. It’s never too soon to get started.

“Research from the National Institute on Aging shows social isolation and loneliness have been linked to higher risks for a range of physical and mental health conditions. With 43% of seniors reporting being lonely, we need a way to help them feel connected and stay healthy,” explained Aubrey. “One way Tabitha is doing that is through its InterGenerational Living Community, which is currently under construction. The first-of-its-kind-in-the-nation facility will create a community for seniors as well as students – who report feeling lonely at an even higher rate than seniors. Together, the two generations will live in a comforting environment where they can connect with each other. This will help seniors and students stave off loneliness and the subsequent health issues it can create.”

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“The majority of challenges a senior may have would be the slowing of cognitive awareness,” explained Barb. “In order to slow

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Whether you are an adventure-seeker, a life-long learner, an eager volunteer, or all of the above, you can find a robust amount of activities and outings to suit your preferences at Legacy. However, sometimes the difficulty isn’t so much in finding a wonderful community with enriching offerings like Legacy, but rather starting the conversation with your loved one about their health.

“Start with a general question, such as ‘How do you feel things are going here at home?’ or ‘How are you getting along? Do you have any concerns?’” suggested Barb. “These open-ended questions will usually lead to an answer in which you could expand upon and dig a little deeper. You can follow up with a statement that lets your loved one know you have their best interests in mind: ‘I am concerned that at times, you may be struggling here alone, and I want to make sure that you have the help that you need.’”

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Dedicated Memory Care While we all have people we love and want to take care of, including those with Alzheimer’s and dementia, there may come a time when the needs of a person who has a disease are too much for a family member to manage alone. Agemark’s CountryHouse Residence for Memory Care is here to help families care for their loved one and make the transition from the loved one’s home to assisted living. They work with families whose loved one may be in the early stages of memory loss, so they know what resources are available if and when they need them.

“Our empathetic and well-trained team works to ensure residents in our care experience moments of joy every single day,” shared Marcia Houchin, vice president of life enrichment at Agemark.

“We get to know residents in our care on a personal level – their background and history, likes and dislikes, passions and hobbies – we capture this information by listening carefully to both them and from you, their loved ones. With this knowledge in hand, we are able to Marcia Houchin provide personalized care for them in CountryHouse Residence their new home.” for Memory Care

CountryHouse is all about experiences, and if you walk into either of their three Lincoln locations, you’ll see residents engaging with one another, families enjoying dinner together with grandchildren, bowling and badminton games going on in the lawn, budding artists in the art studio, chefs baking in the kitchen, and smiles throughout the community.

“Early diagnosis is important, so if you notice signs of memory loss, get a full medical evaluation to determine if it’s Alzheimer’s or something else,” advised Marcia. “Knowing will help give you direction for planning: where to go for more information, what in-home care alternatives and support systems are available, how to make the home safe, and when to seek placement.”

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were accustomed. Orchard Park keeps their focus on what they believe is most important at an affordable cost.

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“Orchard Park is a community that will meet your needs and go the extra mile to put you at ease, which is especially important when transitioning into assisted living,” explained Administrator Gayleen Bradley. “To make sure you continue to live comfortably, we offer 24-hour care; medications administered by licensed medication aides; WanderGuard; assistance with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene; emergenc y call systems and pull cords; dietary accommodations; and transportation to doctor’s appointments.”

On top of the quality care your loved one will receive at Orchard Park, their friendly staff and residents will keep them company during this transition.

“What makes Orchard Park unique is that we work hard to find a sense of purpose for our residents,” said Gayleen. “That may be working in the vegetable or flower gardens or participating in all the different activities we provide to our residents, such as exercise class, playing cards, or enjoying the on-site beauty and barbershop.”

Sumner Place Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation offers rehabilitation, long-term care, respite care, and memory support services. They pride themselves on providing resident-focused care, independence, and a home-like atmosphere. Megan Herter, admissions and public relations coordinator, explained that specially designed spaces and programs can not only reduce the frustration experienced by individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia, but they can also help impact patients for the better:

“Sumner Place uses Buddies Forever, which is a comprehensive dementia program,” she explained. “These techniques and skills, such as getting down below eye level, using simple statements, and endorphin boosts create a foundation for person-centered care. A program that we are also certified in is Music & Memory, which taps into the long-term memory, an area of the brain unharmed by dementia.

Selecting the appropriate music for each resident triggers pleasurable emotions from their past.”

Megan Herter Sumner Place Skilled Services at Sumner Place include their Nursing & Rehabilitation

restorative program, therapy programs, full time dietician, daily spiritual services, morning rounds by their medical director, social outings in the community, and their Dream Weaver partnership. They also host special annual events such as Senior Prom, the Dog Pageant, and the Sumner Place Picnic. In addition to serving seniors with more active lifestyles, Sumner Place also offers 24/7 medical surveillance, which includes medication management, out-of-character response interventions, safety awareness, fall preventions, proper hygiene, and healthy nutrition.

“We create a living environment that radiates love, dignity, and safety while encouraging personal independence,” concluded Megan. “Whether it is sleeping in until ten o’clock in the morning or taking a resident to a movie they want to see, we at Sumner Place focus on personalized care.”

The Waterford Communities in Lincoln serve up prime opportunities for a renowned assisted living experience in three different facilities: The Waterford at Williamsburg, The Waterford at College View, and The Waterford at Wilderness Hills, all part of one local, family-owned company.

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“Upon move-in at one of their communities, our care team will assess your current health and review your medical history to see how we can best meet your needs,” explained Executive Director Gracia Kremer. “The care team will discuss your preferences as well as your normal routines to develop a care plan that’s tailored to you. We regularly update this plan to meet your evolving needs.”

T h e Wa t e r f o r d ’ s a s s i s t e d l i v i n g communities offer an alert system that includes a pendant necklace or bracelet in case of an emergency. In addition, they support a family’s right to choose their loved one’s health specialist, whether it’s the primary care physician or the physical therapist. Residents may keep their current physicians or The Waterford’s team can help them find physicians near the community. Furthermore, some doctors or nurse practitioners make regular visits to their communities, though a resident is never obligated to use them.

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Pemberly Place provides care designed to meet and exceed the quality benchmarks set forth by the National Center for Assisted Living. They offer levels of care and service that are tailored to the individual lifestyles of those they serve. Creative service planning and attention to each person’s needs allows Pemberly Place to be a flexible living environment for every resident.

The community contains 120 individual apartments, and each one has a 24-hour emergency call system with central monitoring as well as cable/satellite TV, individually controlled heat and air, a kitchen, and walk-in or large spacious closets. Of these apartments, 20 are dedicated to memory care, 60 are assigned to assisted living, and 40 are designated as independent living.

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When looking for independent senior-living options that include opportunities for engagement, check out the Lincoln Housing Authority. They pride themselves on providing “more than housing” and nowhere is that more evident than at Burke Plaza, Crossroads House, and Mahoney Manor, where more than 270 older adults reside and have access to a wide variety of social and personal support services through the Resident Services and Congregate Housing Services programs.

The Foundation for the Resident Services Program is the Resident Services Specialist at each building. Their job is to provide general support to residents and offer a range of activities and programs to enhance the overall quality of life at each building.

Activities range between pot-luck meals and garage sales to shopping trips and movie nights. They also plan and educate the tenants on the building’s emergency and urgent-response systems. The Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP) brings the services of two full-time social workers, who share time between all buildings. These social workers are able to work with individuals who need additional supportive services such as case management, personal care, house-keeping assistance, and transportation. The CHSP also serves hot meals six days a week in the dining rooms at Burke Plaza and Mahoney Manor.

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Residents stay busy and active thanks to the many common area spaces that Pemberly Place provides, including: a theater, chapel, business center, recreation areas with air hockey and foosball to entertain the young (and young at heart), fitness center with on-site therapy services available, library and computer center, assorted floor lounges, congregate and private dining rooms, Jacuzzi tub and bathing, bistro, ice cream machine, and more spaces. In addition, Pemberly Place offers commercial spaces such as a beauty salon and spa, medical clinic, and underground covered parking.

Pemberly is now managed by MJ Senior Living, which has over 20 years of experience in hands-on and executive-level management of senior housing communities. Their expertise is well-rooted in ground up development, ownership, and management. Their portfolio also includes Fallbrook Assisted Living & Memory Care, where they implement their MJ Signature Memory Care Program.

The MJ Signature Memory Care Program is offered in a highly controlled environment specially designed for individuals with dementia. A brain-friendly meal program, the Alzheimer’s Lounge, Journey Stations, ongoing educational opportunities for family members, and staff well-trained in all aspects of dementia can let family feel confident and comfortable about their loved one being cared for at Fallbrook.

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