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ABOUT THE COVER

25 Years 1993-2018

It’s Strictly Business Magazine’s Silver Anniversary!

As we celebrate this milestone and reflect on the past 25 years, it’s fun to point out all the ways the magazine has developed and grown—but the only thing more noteworthy than how much Strictly Business has changed is how much it hasn’t.

There have been many key people responsible for the success of Strictly Business Magazine over the years, but the two who have been present for it all are Shayne and Paige Zutavern. Shayne, along with colleague Mike Branigan, channeled his entrepreneurial spirit into Z.A.A. Inc., a direct marketing communications company.

They were printing and distributing a monthly coupon book in Lincoln and saw the need for a business publication in the local marketplace. After overwhelming support and positive feedback from the community, Shayne decided to shift the focus towards creating “Lincoln’s Business News & Marketing Magazine,” and in July of 1993, the first issue of Strictly Business was introduced. In many ways, Shayne built the magazine, but Paige gave it wings.

She took on an official role as sales manager soon after the magazine got up and running. This position allowed her to fulfill her natural ability to form connections and build relationships while promoting something she felt passionately about. It was her dream job. Together, Paige and Shayne have taken Strictly Business to great heights.

To celebrate our 25-year anniversary, we hosted a ribbon cutting with the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce at the Strictly Business office on Friday, June 15. As we gathered together with friends, family, clients, past and present staff members, and lifelong supporters, we couldn’t help but feel overwhelmingly thankful for the journey.

Today, our fantastic staff is made up of our editor, Amanda Wilson; art director, Holly Ryan; executive assistant, Hannah Hundley; parttime sales associate, Schlyer Zutavern; and intern, Lizzy Werner.

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Amanda has been with Strictly Business for over 5 years, creating and overseeing all editorial that’s published in the magazine.

Holly has been on staff for 2 years, enhancing the magazine with her graphic design skills. Hannah joined the team earlier this year and has taken on many responsibilities, from event planning to collaborating with clients on monthly press submissions. Paige and Schyler make up the sales team, with Paige mainly in Lincoln while Schyler focuses on the Omaha market. Lizzy is a student at UNL and comes in to assist with website posting and other day-to-day office functions. Shayne oversees the billing department, offering his expertise on marketing and advertising from time to time. The magazine is and always has been a team effort.

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As previously mentioned, Mike Branigan was instrumental those first couple years. His writing and creative skills, along with his strong work ethic and network of contacts, played a key role in the start-up phase of the magazine. Mike poured his heart and soul into building the foundation of Strictly Business. He believed in the magazine and we owe him many thanks for his time and commitment. Strictly Business has been blessed with amazing staff members like Mike throughout the years—dedicated, enthusiastic, and driven—many of whom have gone on to start businesses of their own!

In addition, there wouldn’t even be a magazine without Scott and Karen Stewart from the Nebraska Printing Center. The Nebraska Printing Center has been printing the Lincoln edition of Strictly Business since day one. Scott and Karen helped out tremendously by offering sage advice as business owners themselves.

There are far too many people to thank individually, but we’d like to take a moment to thank our loyal clients and readers. We have clients who have been entrusting us with their advertising ventures for many years, some even for the full 25 and over 50 clients who have been with us for over 10 years. We’d like to give a shout out to Rick Krueger, who has been advertising with Strictly Business since the magazine’s first issue.

A special thank you to him and all of our other long-time clients - it’s been a pleasure working with you! We’d also like to acknowledge our readers. It’s no secret that technology has advanced over the past 25 years and print media has had to navigate the impending “takeover” of digital media, but we’ve remained an industry leader by being one of the first and largest local publications with a consistent online presence.

By sharing our content in print, online, and on social media, we’ve built a lasting reputation in the Lincoln community as a trusted source of relevant business news. Our loyal readers are a blend of businesspeople and consumers. They look to Strictly Business when making purchasing decisions for their households, and some who are also making purchasing decisions on behalf of their businesses, because they know our advertisers are the top experts in their respective fields. This strong presence wouldn’t be possible without partnerships with local organizations like the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and Lincoln’s Independent Business Association (LIBA) either. We’re proud to say our magazine has maintained a relationship with these organizations since the beginning. It’s our pleasure to advocate for these entities and serve as a networking and information-sharing resource, linking readers with the ever-changing Lincoln business community. And just like the business community in Lincoln, our distribution list has grown and changed over the years. We started out direct-mailing to 6,600 businesses

in Lincoln, now our magazine goes out to over 10,000 businesses. We also generate a large online reach with over 120,000 page views a year. Not to mention, our sister publication in Omaha, which launched in 2007, is distributed to over 15,000 businesses and generates over 230,000 pages views per year. We’d like to thank our audience for their continued support, not only of Strictly Business itself but of the businesses we feature. There is nothing that brings us more joy than when we hear about a connection or partnership forming because of our magazine. We invite all of our readers to take the time to reach out to the businesses and individuals we feature to simply tell them, “Hey! I enjoyed reading about you in Strictly Business!”

After 25 years, our magazine still operates by the timeless statement, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” We’re grateful for the opportunity to not only promote local businesses, but to give a deeper look into those businesses and the people who run them.

On the front cover of our first issue, the headline reads: “New Business to Business Publication Fills Niche”—a statement that still rings true today.

As long as there are businesses in Lincoln that means there is business news, and Strictly Business is dedicated to being the positive, reliable source for that news. Thank you to the Lincoln community for embracing Strictly Business Magazine 25 years ago, and thank you for continuing to embrace us today!

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BUSINESS NEWS Introducing Right Foot Forward Fitness As a result of a recent full-scale rebranding effort and extensive facility remodel, Fit Club has officially become Right Foot Forward Fitness!

Now under the ownership of Jeff Madsen, Right Foot Forward Fitness is a unique functional fitness gym located at 6333 Apples Way, Suite 107. Along with a completely new look, to better serve its members new equipment has been added throughout the gym. Personal training offerings have also been expanded and there are new, exciting high-intensity interval training workouts available.

At Right Foot Forward Fitness, Lincoln’s #1 Functional Fitness Gym, workouts are specifically designed to utilize a wide array of equipment from battle ropes and kettlebells to suspension trainers and free weights.

Every day is a new experience at Right Foot Forward Fitness - the workouts, from exercises to time domains, are constantly changing to keep the experience fun and varied! The focus isn’t just on achieving a killer beach body or getting ripped, but rather to help people recapture and maintain their health and fitness so they can do the things they love to do with the people they love to do them with – camping or hiking, days at the lake, bike rides, dogs, playing with the kids and grandkids, or just holding hands and taking walks.

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Krueger Development Officially Opens Leasing at Sierra Suites The countdown is over! Krueger Development is excited to announce move-ins have begun at its newest mixed-use property, Sierra Suites.

Sierra Suites combines commercial and residential space, a unique concept that’s new to the southwest area of Lincoln. Residents can choose from two different onebedroom floor plans where simplicity and luxury meet. They are just steps away from retail shops, an outdoor pool, and a gym open 24 hours a day, with public transportation at their fingertips along with access to nearby bike trails and so much more.

There are no worries when it comes to parking availability, either.

Residents can take advantage of their own underground parking space and their guests have their own parking lot. Both residents and their guests have private entry, separate from the commercial spaces.

Sierra Suites is more than an apartment building, it is a lifestyle. The property is located at 7501 S. 15th Street and you can find out more online at www.rentsierra.com or follow on Instagram (@rentsierra).

Those who would like to schedule a tour are welcome to contact Kinsey Beck at (402) 423-0777 or kbeck@kruegerdevelopment.com - she would love to show you around the property!

Renovation, Relocation Complete for Ironhide Construction’s New Headquarters Ironhide Construction is excited to announce that construction is complete on its brand new office at 3301 S. 7th Street in Lincoln.

The company made the transition in May, relocating to the property that’s just two blocks away from its former office, and is now fully up and running in the new space. Now with over 5,000 square feet, more than doubling in size, the new office can better accommodate current operations and future growth.

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With the desire to stay in the same area of town, Ironhide Construction purchased a property in an ideal location, but with an older building on-site that would require major renovations to be functional. That being one of Ironhide’s specialties, the company made the decision to completely modify the existing building to suit its needs. It was thoughtfully designed to incorporate Ironhide’s signature aesthetic and use of preferred materials, and with green building compliance standards in mind. The exterior was updated with insulated metal wall panels to be more energy efficient and improve the appearance of its façade, with energy efficiency also extending to the interior features with updated LED lighting and HVAC system. There are also recycled and repurposed materials throughout the office that add plenty of character, from the carpet to the front desk.

An open house was held on June 15 to celebrate, which included an official ribbon-cutting ceremony conducted by representatives of the Lincoln Independent Business Association.

Transforming metal into modern, Ironhide Construction is an innovative general contracting and structural restoration company.

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BUSINESS NEWS Cornhusker Bank Opens Loan Production Office in Omaha

Ribbon-Cutting Marks Debut of SCC’s New Culinary Space, Restaurant

Cor nhusker Bank is pleased to announce the opening of a Loan Production Office in Omaha, Nebraska.

The bank has leased space in the OMNE Building located at 13340 California, just one block north of 132nd and Dodge Street.

Southeast Community College officially dedicated the Great Plains Culinary Institute and new high-end restaurant, “Course,” with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 17.

According to Allen Chaffee, Cornhusker Bank’s Omaha market president, “This represents a great milestone in Cornhusker Bank being able to continue building relationships with current Omaha clients and the Greater Omaha community.” Mr. Chaffee can be contacted at (402) 779-1420 for an appointment at the Omaha office.

Barry Lockard, Cornhusker Bank president/CEO noted anyone having an existing relationship with another Cornhusker Bank associate who is interested in meeting in Omaha should call their banker to ask about meeting in the new office.

Cornhusker Bank’s mission and “Hometown Heart” banking model focuses on doing life together with the customers, and helping them reach their financial goals. Cornhusker Bank has demonstrated stability, soundness and investment in future growth of the community, its valued customers and associates throughout its 115-year history. For more information, please visit www.

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The $4.2 million revamp of the Culinary/Hospitality program includes the full-service restaurant, new classrooms and labs, bakery, and storage space. Program Chair Brandon Harpster says this has been years in the making.

“I’m very excited to see our students have the opportunity to learn in a live classroom,” he said. “Course is unique because the guests get to be part of a learning environment. Our kitchen is very open so they get to see the education happening and a sense for the workings of a professional kitchen.”

The ribbon cutting was held outside the east entrance to the new restaurant at the Lincoln Campus, 8800 O St. SCC President Dr. Paul Illich, Harpster, SCC Board Chairperson Nancy Seim, and Pat Haverty, vice president of the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development, spoke at the event.

“Course” is available by reservation only. Starting in July, the restaurant will be open Monday through Thursdays for lunch, and Thursday evenings for dinner. To make a reservation, please email Kim Williams at Course.reservations@southeast.edu.

ALLO Summer Concert Series Kicks Off July 11 T h i s s u m m e r, A L L O Communications will be partnering with The Mill Coffee & Tea to host a weekly concer t series in Lincoln’s Telegraph District.

Concerts will take place 5-8 p.m. every Wednesday from July 11 to September 19, featuring genres from bluegrass and country to classic rock and R&B. The venue is located on the south side of The Mill and ALLO’s retail location on S. 21st Street. Each concert will be appropriate for all ages, so community members are encouraged to bring families to enjoy the music and festivity. Parking will be available for each event in the ALLO parking lot.

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“We’re excited to partner with The Mill to put on an event that everyone can enjoy,” Brad Moline, ALLO president, said. “The Telegraph District is quickly becoming a Lincoln hotspot, and [ALLO] is proud to be on the ground floor of that growth as a member of this growing community.”

Attendance to the concert series is completely free, but hot dogs, tacos, pulled pork sand wiches, and other food and drinks will be available for purchase courtesy of The Mill.

Concert schedule - July 11: Evan Bartels & The Stoney Lonesomes (Root Rocks); July 18: The Fabtones Band (‘70s and R&B); July 25: The Fey (R&B); August 1: The Shucks Brothers (Bluegrass); August 8: Jack Hotel (Roots); August 15: Exile on O St. (Rolling Stones cover); Aug. 22: Wildwoods; August 29: AMFM (‘80s cover band); September 5: Emily Bass and The Near Miracle (Soul); September 12: B Street Band (Classic rock and country); September 19: TBD.

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BUSINESS NEWS Ribbon-Cutting Marks Completion of New Silverhawk Aviation Hangar

Stratum Productions Introduces #Printer It’s becoming more and more common to assign a hashtag to special events. This began as a popular trend for weddings and has since extended into concerts, corporate and charity events, campaigns and comm unity outreach. Hashtags not only increase awareness and visibility at events, they make it easy to track photos and interactions posted by the attendees.

Silverhawk Aviation, the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, the Lincoln Airport Authority and Hausmann Construction held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 5 at 4 p.m. to celebrate the completion of a new Silverhawk Aviation Hangar located at 1766 W. Kearney Ave. in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Silverhawk Aviation is a full-service aviation company providing aircraft charter services, fractional ownership services, maintenance, avionics, and line services. It has been a fixture in Lincoln for the last 20 years and continues to grow and invest in the Lincoln community.

The new 28,375-square-foot hangar and workspace will house the avionics department as well as 10 light- to mid-sized jets earmarked to service 50-100 businesses in Lincoln and the Midwest.

Businesses will have an opportunity to own 10 percent and 20 percent shares of these planes through a fractional ownership program. Using these shares, businesses will be able to grow more quickly and efficiently by simplifying travel and gaining access to over 4,500 airports inaccessible through commercial travel.

To learn more about Silverhawk Aviation or the opportunity to invest in the fractional ownership program, please contact Marc McKenzie at (402) 805-7367 or visit silverhawkaviation.com.

With this in mind, Stratum Productions decided to integrate a new service to their event production offerings called #Printer (Hashtag Printer). #Printer is a custom-built kiosk that will automatically pick up Instagram and Twitter photos that include the event’s hashtag. Guests can then access them on the kiosk and get free prints with just the press of a button! For corporate clients, it is a great way to increase your social media presence by boosting the use of the hashtag and branding. By utilizing #Printer, businesses can offer attendees a free print of their photos in exchange for a shout-out on social media. For all types of events, #Printer is a great gift of photo keepsakes to attendees who enjoyed a memorable event with you.

Stratum Productions is committed to offering the best equipment and services to make your event as memorable as possible. Whether you need a video system for 50 people or sound system for 5,000 people, they can meet your needs. To learn more, visit www.stratumpro. com or contact Daniel Anderson at (402) 882-1691 / daniel@ stratumpro.com.

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BUSINESS NEWS Eschliman Commercial Real Estate Welcomes New Tenants Eschliman Commercial Real Estate announces that Tiny Hands, Big Dreams Child Development Center and Nebraska Pork Producers Association relocated into the former UNICO Building at 44th & O next to Broadcast House in June. The west wing that the daycare will occupy had been vacant since it was built in 2002.

Since UNICO’s move to downtown Lincoln, the building at 4435 O Street has been nearly filled with tenants: Keep ‘Em Home Personal Care Services, TransWorld Business Advisors, Eschliman Commercial Real Estate, Gerit Schell-State Farm Insurance, Waddell Company, Inc., Symphony Talent, Ion Design Co., Nebraska Corn Growers Association, and Nebraska Pork Producers Association. Only two suites remain for lease in the building; contact Robin Eschliman at www.ECRProperty.com for more information.

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Lied Center Season Tickets Now Available Season tickets to the Lied Center’s 2018-19 season are now on sale! The Lied Center for Performing Arts prides itself on presenting world-class artists to Nebraska audiences every season, and this year is no exception. From the best of Broadway with shows like Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I to comedy legend Tim Allen, Hamilton’s Leslie Odom Jr., Chris Botti, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Ballet Folklórico De Mexico, Johnny Mathis–The Voice of Romance Tour, San Francisco Symphony, and Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis, just to name a few, there is truly something for everyone at the Lied!

Ordering season tickets allows you to enjoy better seating locations than single ticket buyers and to avoid higher individual ticket fees. Get the first opportunity to purchase popular shows before they sell out, and save up to 20% by ordering now. Call the Lied Center Ticket Office at (402) 4724747 or go online at LiedCenter.org.

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It is that time of year again for the inMOTION Auto Care Show & Shine car show!

Every year inMOTION Auto Care hosts a car show benefitting the Food Bank’s Backpack Program. For those not familiar, it is a program designed to help alleviate child hunger in Lincoln in the surrounding areas.

A backpack full of nutritious food is sent home with children who might not have the resources to have a balanced diet otherwise.

This year’s event will take place on August 4, with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. and the show running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. inMOTION Auto Care wants to give back to the community that supports them, and what better way to do so than to help the future generation of the Lincoln area? The total raised to date is $13,000, and for the past 4 years, inMOTION has made the commitment to match all proceeds and contributions from the car show 100%. Last year the total contributed to the Food Bank was over $4,200--that’s a lot of fed children! For every one dollar contributed, the Food Bank is able to purchase $6 of food to stock their shelves and the much-needed backpacks!

Attendees will enjoy grilled food, refreshing drinks, and lots of raffle prizes, all of which are also part of the fundraising effort. Be sure to stop by inMOTION Auto Care, located at 84th & O Street near Kohl’s and Cornhusker Bank, and help your community!

McGill Restoration Wins International Award for Best Parking Facility Rehabilitation McGill Restoration is proud to announce one of its projects was selected as a recipient of the International Parking Institute’s (IPI) 2018 Awards of Excellence. The Nebraska Medical Center Durham Parking Structure in Omaha was one of two winners in Category V – Best Parking Facility Rehabilitation or Restoration. McGill Restoration was the contractor and construction manager for the project, with owning agency Nebraska Medicine responsible for facility project management and Walker Consultants serving as the engineer and architect. This project began in June of 2015 and was completed in October of 2016, coming in at a total cost of $1.8 million.

The Durham Parking Structure, built in 1989, is a vital asset for patients and visitors of the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. After nearly three decades, corrosion and leaking were widespread and severe deterioration of structural members jeopardized safety. The existing parking function also forced circulation patterns that created the perception of a full facility, yet more than 10 percent of the capacity was hidden from drivers and often left unused. The significant loss of parking precluded demolition, so separate improvement packages were developed to phase improvements, including major structural repair packages, waterproofing, striping, and wayfinding signage. The entire facility was painted to improve reflectivity and LED lighting was installed to enhance safety. Eight phases of closures during two years allowed work to go on 24 hours a day. Other design challenges were mitigated during the project as well to add parking spaces. As the parking function had no significant structural modifications, Nebraska Medicine realized tremendous safety and parking improvements at minimum capital cost.

The result is a much-improved parking experience for visitors that will serve the Omaha metro area for decades.

Selected by a judging panel of architects, parking experts, and city, airport, and university officials, the McGill Restoration team was among the winners who were honored at the 2018 IPI Conference & Expo held June 3-6 in Orlando, Fla. To get in touch with McGill Restoration about your project needs, visit mcgillrestoration.com or contact the office at (402) 558-7989.

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Lost in Float Celebrates 1st Anniversary, Announces Plans for Expansion Lost in Float has officially been in business for a year now!

Thanks to its loyal client base that continues to grow, Lost in Float is excited to announce that plans for its upcoming expansion are underway! Lost in Float has signed a lease to occupy the space next door and will be adding a yoga studio and a traditional sauna there.

Very soon, Lost in Float will be your one-stop shop for all of your mind, body, and spirit’s needs.

Located at 8244 Northern Lights Drive, Suite 112 in Lincoln, Lost in Float is a health spa and meditation center that began as a floatation therapy center, later introducing cryotherapy and there are more new and exciting offerings to come! To learn more about everything that Lost in Float has to offer and the many associated benefits, visit lostinfloat. com or call (531) 289-7739.

Sumner Place Earns #1 Rating Statewide In the most recent update of survey ratings by the American Health Care Association, Sumner Place Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation was ranked the number one Skilled Nursing Facility in the state of Nebraska. The “Top-Line” rating is a result of all recent surveys.

Sumner Place is highly focused on “Family Serving Family.” Relationships, services, and decisions speak for their desire to meet individual needs and to always act with honesty, fairness, and compassion. Administrator Larry Van Hunnik states, “We want Sumner Place to feel unique and now we have the statistics and ratings to prove our ‘why.’ People experience ‘Dignity In Life’ at Sumner Place.”

For more information about Sumner Place Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, a proud member of the Vetter Senior Living family, please call (402) 475-6791, visit www.SumnerPlaceCare.com, or stop by for a tour at 1750 S. 20th Street, Lincoln, NE.

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Graceful in Home Healthcare Announces Upcoming Educational Events Graceful in Home Healthcare is excited to share some great news! This month Graceful will be giving educational talks all around Lincoln and surrounding areas, so be on the lookout for these free fun educational events! All events will be posted on their Facebook page at facebook. com/gracefulinhomecare. Don’t forget to hit that like button while you are there!

The wonderful staff at Graceful in Home Healthcare would like to personally invite you to attend the Tuesday, July 17 presentation at Aging Partners. This is a free event taking place at the Aging Partners Downtown Senior Center at 1005 O Street from 10:30-11 a.m. The educational talk, entitled “Staying at Home vs Facility Living - What’s Important to You?” and presented by Heather Linderman, will not only touch on the importance of both living options with benefits and setbacks but it will also answer many commonly asked questions and bring light to some valid concerns for seniors who are or will soon be faced with making this challenging decision as part of the aging process.

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Over the past months, it has been no secret that the fallout from the USA Gymnastics sexual abuse scandal and the ties to the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) have been significant. As a result, the USOC has begun the process of implementing new policies and guidelines, through their National Governing Bodies (NGB), to assure that all athletes and the community of the sports they represent are a part of a monumental cultural change in thinking, training, identifying, reporting and preventing sexual abuse.

USA Roller Sports, which is headquartered out of Lincoln, serves as one of the NGBs and has taken a forward approach to embrace the new standards issued by the USOC. The changes include an upcoming bylaws change, continued enforcement of required trainings, enhanced criminal background checks and a significant increase in reporting on even the most minor of issues and suspected cases. In addition, USARS has fully cooperated with any and all investigations that have arisen because of the scandal through the US Senate and House, and the internal investigation of the USOC. As a result all investigations have confirmed that USARS has a strong history of diligent reporting and follow up.

“We accept the new standards fully, as athlete protection, especially when related to youth, simply is not an optional item for debate. It’s a responsibility we simply cannot fail at.” – Eric Steele, executive director, USA Roller Sports.

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BUSINESS NEWS Omaha Fashion Week Kicking Off Another Season in August Omaha Fashion We e k h a s proudly grown into the nation’s 5th largest fashion event, supporting more independent fashion AUGUST 20-25, 2018 designers than any other organization in the region!

As the Midwest’s premier fashion event, Omaha Fashion Week connects designers, stylists, www.omahafashionweek.com photographers, artists, and models through engaging opportunities, and spotlights fashion innovation and creative excellence. Omaha Fashion Week kicks off another season August 20-25! See the full designer lineup and snag tickets online at www.omahafashionweek.com today!

WoodRiver Energy Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting On June 6 a ribboncutting ceremony was held to for mally recognize WoodRiver Energy as a new member of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce.

WoodRiver Energy was founded on the vision to deliver an honest, transparent and hardworking natural gas solution for small volume customers in the marketplace. The company has a presence here in the Lincoln community first and foremost to serve customer needs on a personal level. With over 50 years of combined industry knowledge between its principle owners, WoodRiver Energy is committed to providing superior customer service, market wisdom, and risk management.

WoodRiver Energy is a Certified Natural Gas supplier to Black Hills Energy’s commercial and industrial customers under a utility sponsored program known as ‘Energy Options.’ The program allows commercial customers the opportunity to choose who supplies their natural gas while still benefiting from the services of Black Hills Energy. WoodRiver Energy guarantees monthly savings with no upfront cost, no monthly fees and no long-term contracts. To learn more, visit www.WoodRiverEnergy. com or contact Luke Walker at (402) 281-0865 / Luke.Walker@ WoodRiverEnergy.com.

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Along with a great day of golf, fun, and prizes, Dave Rowe will be the featured luncheon speaker. Dave is a former NFL Super Bowl Champion and TV sports broadcaster with a long career in both. He has spoken at hundreds of events and is an engaging, dynamic and humorous speaker. Not a golfer? Tickets for the luncheon only are also available.

Registration is online with an Early Bird discount deadline of July 10 and registration deadline July 23. Space is limited, so register soon.

Sponsorship opportunities, as well as contributing an item for the silent auction, are still available. Sponsors will receive some great visibility in the Lincoln business community, as well as help make an impact in the lives of those attending. Information can be found at lincoln.cbmc. com/golf-classic or by contacting Dean O’Bryan at (402) 440-6816 or dobryan@cbmc.com. For general inquiries about CBMC and their mission to reach and equip business professionals to live their daily lives centered in Christ, contact them at (402) 204-1997 or via email at rlee@cbmc.com.

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Pit Stop at Copper Kettle Next Up on ATD’s “Cruise Lincoln” Tour As summer heats up, Association for Talent Development (ATD Lincoln) continues to “Cruise Lincoln” for its year-long event series and encourages you to hit the road with them! Next up is a refreshing pit stop at The Copper Kettle (1320 O St.) on July 12 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. to get refueled with networking and great conversation. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for L & D at SCC on September 28 followed by Firespring (1201 Infinity Ct.) in October and Blue Blood Brewery (925 Robbers Cave Rd.) in December.

For more information about ATD Lincoln and their upcoming events, visit their website at www.astdlincoln.org.

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Heartland International, Inc., a nationwide distributor of Conklin Commercial Roofing Systems, has announced a Commercial RoofTop Luncheon and Tour in Lincoln, Nebraska on Friday, July 27. This program is designed to help experienced general contractors research the potential of expanding into commercial roofing and for commercial building owners to see the energy saving systems that have been protecting commercial buildings in the Lincoln and Omaha area for over 40 years. Dennis Allen of Urethane Contracting Services, the first commercial roofing contractor to install these systems in eastern Nebraska, will be sharing profiles of commercial roofs they have installed in the area. In addition to a virtual tour, attendees will also have the option to personally inspect roofing systems in Lincoln or Omaha that have been protecting commercial buildings for many years.

Dennis Nun, president of Heartland says, “At this time there is a critical need for additional qualified contractors to be trained to install our proven Conklin Roofing Systems.” For more information or to attend this program, email DennisLNun@gmail.com or call (402) 430-7727.

Roper & Sons Announces July Events T h i s m o n t h ’ s To p i c Breakfast, being held at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 19, features Attorney Christine Vanderford.

Christine will share timely and important advice on planning for our future, including Powers of Attorney, Guardianships, and Wills. Topic Breakfast, held on the third Thursday each month, is free and open to the public. To reserve your seat for Topic Breakfast, please call (402) 476-1225 or email info@ roperandsons.com.

Additionally, the Grief Program meets weekly on Sundays. These are open to the public, regardless of whether services were facilitated

by Roper & Sons. 1st and 3rd Sundays: Guided Group with Facilitator Melissa Thorne, designed for those whose loss took place more than 18 months ago. Meets from 2 – 3:30 p.m. in the Reception Facility at 4300 O Street. 2nd and 4th Sundays: Structured Group with Facilitator Tiffany Eisenbraun, designed for those whose loss is more recent than 18 months, who may be addressing some more pressing first-time needs. Meets from 2 – 3:30 p.m. in the Reception Facility at 4300 O Street. 2nd and 4th Sundays: Substance Abuse Loss Group with Facilitators Brenda Moes and Tiffany Eisenbraun. Designed for those whose loved one died as a result of drug or alcohol use. Meets from 5-6 p.m. at the South Lincoln Chapel, 40th &Yankee Hill.

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Haymarket in White Dinner & Dance Returns to Pinnacle Bank Arena August 4 On Saturday, August 4, the Lincoln Haymarket Development Corporation presents the 4th Annual “Haymarket in White Dinner & Dance” at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Guests will dress all in white, dine on gourmet picnic fare, and dance the night away. Attendees spend an extraordinary night at an unconventional event that encourages the community to come together to celebrate Lincoln and the Haymarket.

Cocktail hour is at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. Music will be provided

by High Heel. Five gourmet picnic dinners will be offered with one free signature cocktail during happy hour. Tickets are $50 per person. Picnic dinner tickets can be purchased at Pinnacle Bank Arena Ticket Office, online at Ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000.

DEADLINE TO PURCHASE: Wednesday, August 1 at 5 p.m. For more details, please call the Haymarket Office at (402) 435-7496 or go online: www.PinnacleBankArena.com or www.lincolnhaymarket.org.

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QRG Celebrates Move to New Location QRG (Quality Resource Group) recently relocated to a new office at 2120 S. 56th Street, Suite 202.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was conducted by Lincoln Chamber of Commerce officials, kicking off the open house held on May 16.

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The professionals at QRG will help you create raving fans of your brand by creating meaningful recognition with trendy lifestyle merchandise, stylish identity apparel, full-service digital and offset printing, online company stores, and enterprise marketing execution solutions. Their approach is simple - to handle every little thing you need so you can focus on the next big thing. When you partner with QRG, you get ondemand support for the marketing details that might otherwise make you crazy. Whatever challenges you face along the way, QRG’s cuttingedge capabilities and streamlined processes will help you get there.

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WISB to Host Monthly Luncheon on July 11 The Women in Sales and Business (WISB) monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 11 at Venue in the NE/Lancaster Room at 4111 Pioneer Woods Drive.

This month’s speaker is Meghan Ehrke, owner of Select Style, a women’s clothing boutique in the historic Union College neighborhood. Her store provides a variety of clothing for students and professionals who wish to dress casually but sophisticated. She will also share information on current trends, what is and isn’t appropriate for the office and how women can transition their “look” from daytime office to an evening out.

Please take this opportunity to join WISB this month and get to know their membership! The meeting starts with lunch at 11:30 a.m. with the meeting following from 11:55 a.m. until 1 p.m. Cost is $18 which includes lunch (cost is $10 if you only attend the meeting). Please register online at www.wisblincoln.org on the events page to RSVP. More information can also be found on the website or by contacting WISB via email at info@wisblincoln.org.

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BUSINESS NEWS First National Bank Announces Community Development Grants First National Bank recently announced its first round of community development grant recipients for 2018, including a $15,000 grant to NeighborWorks Lincoln.

The funds will be used to transform undesirable properties into new singlefamily, affordable homes.

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NeighborWorks Lincoln is a non-profit organization dedicated to community revitalization through an active partnership of resident leaders, private businesses and public officials. The organization opens doors for people to achieve their dreams of home ownership and for others who desire a safe and attractive neighborhood.

“First National Bank is proud to support affordable housing construction by partnering with NeighborkWorks Lincoln,” said Jack Weeks, Lincoln Market President. “We believe this is an important investment in the future of our community.”

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On Tuesday, July 10 from 10 a.m. to noon there will be a networking and training event led by Traci Johns with Professional Reliable Organizing held in the Southeast Community College Entrepreneurship Center (285 S 68th St Pl.).

Then, on Friday, July 13, Center Sphere is hosting its inaugural golf tournament at Woodland Hills to benefit Hope Venture. Cost is $300 per foursome and includes box lunch. Registration will open at 11 a.m. and tee times begin at 12:30 p.m. Call Woodland Hills at (402) 475-4653 to register.

The following Thursday, July 19, from 8:30 to 10 a.m., will be the monthly Coffee & Connections hosted by Home Instead at 1400 Dahlberg Dr., Ste. E., and the monthly Meet Center Sphere event will be hosted at Gianna’s Java and Gelato (2241 O St.) on Wednesday, July 25 from 8:30 to 10 a.m.

The final event in July will be on the 26th at 5750 Hidcote Drive.

This networking and training opportunity will be led by Dan Moeller with PrairieFire Consulting.

Center Sphere is an established network of business professionals whose mission is to share referrals, ideas, and resources through genuine relationships. For more information, visit www.centersphere. com or contact Cheryl Hansen, area director for Lincoln, at (402) 499-2009 / Cheryl@CenterSphere.com.

BUSINESS NEWS ProStart® Teams Serve It Up at Nationals Two Nebraska ProStart teams served up their best at the National ProStart Invitational (NPSI) held April 27-30 in Providence, Rhode Island, and they placed higher in the competition than any previous Nebraska team. Team members Savana Moore and Jazmin Koebel from Papillion La Vista South High School’s “MoodFood” competed against 45 other teams in the Management competition and took a commanding 6th place finish.

“Guac and Roll,” Lincoln’s Career Academy’s team of Francisco Chavira Gonzalez, Tessa Mariscal, Corbin Reinhardt, and Sagan Smith, placed in the top 25, a strong showing in a tough Culinary competition. Attendance at the competition would not have been possible without the support of National ProStart sponsors Don & Millie’s and Nebraska Pork Producers ProStart is a program of the Hospitality Education Foundation, the educational arm of the Nebraska Restaurant Association. The curriculum is designed to teach high school students the culinary and management skills that lead to successful careers as professionals in the hospitality and food service industry. Annually, over 400 of the top ProStart students from across the U.S. - the winners of Regional and State competitions - vie for scholarships in the secondary school invitational which focuses on restaurant management and culinary arts. .

Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel Awarded for Innovation The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts since 2012, has received the inaugural Innovation Stars of the Industry Award from the Nebraska Hotel and Lodging Association (NHLA). The property was recognized for its dedication to innovation through its various community-directed programs and initiatives, along with its role as a brand ambassador for the city of Lincoln, Neb. The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel was honored at a special ceremony at the property on May 7. For more information on The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, please call (800) 228-9290 or visit www.marriott.com/lnkfs.

Living In The Yellow Announces Women’s Concealed Handgun Permit Class Patty Nun, an NRA Trained Pistol Instructor and owner of Living In The Yellow, has announced the addition of a fall Women’s Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) Class to be offered in Lincoln, NE on Saturday, October 27. This program is approved and required for women who would like to apply to the Nebraska State Patrol to be able to carry a concealed handgun.

Living In The Yellow has been providing Women’s Basic Pistol Training Classes since 2014 and that class is a prerequisite for those who would like to attend their CHP training. Nun explains, “We feel strongly that a basic pistol class better prepares a woman to know and understand how to safely operate a firearm and provides them with the confidence needed to be able to select a gun they will be personally comfortable with owning and operating.” Living In The Yellow’s next Basic Pistol Course for Women, for women who have little or no previous experience handling a pistol, is Saturday, September 22.

“We all know there is no substitute for being prepared and aware of our surroundings to insure the safety of ourselves and our family members.

That is the common theme of our training,” says Nun. To find out more information or to register for a class, go to www.LivingInTheYellow.org/ classes or call Patty Nun at (402) 432-6470.

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BUSINESS NEWS Butherus, Maser & Love Awards Scholarships BBB Partners With FTC, Law Enforcement to to Local High School Graduates Stop Small Business Scams Butherus, Maser & Love (www. bmlfh.com) would like to recognize and congratulate their 2018 scholarship recipients!

Established in 1994, this scholarship is available to seniors who will be attending a trade school, college, or university in the state of Nebraska. A recipient representing each high school in Lincoln and the surrounding area was selected by Butherus, Maser & Love based on fulfilling 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 financial need and appreciation of financial assistance; Must attend a Nebraska school of higher education.

This year’s scholarship winners pictured are (Back Row, L-R) Katelin Connoly (Waverly), Scott Wolfe (Lincoln High), Tyler Rosenlof (Northeast), Avery Hemmerling (North Star), Grace Briley (Palmyra), Elizabeth Pfeifer (Pius X), Kylie DeBaets (Malcolm); (Front Row, L-R) Olivia Davis (Southeast), Joycin Stonacek (Southwest), Kaylee Gill (Norris), Miranda Hornung (Raymond Central), Hannah Ganshorn (Sonshine Academy Home School), Camryn O’Dell (East). Not pictured are Elijah Page (Parkview Christian) and Hayley Steinbauer (Lincoln Lutheran).

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has partnered with state and federal agencies on a research project called “Operation Main Street: Stopping Small Business Scams” - an initiative targeting operations seeking to defraud small businesses.

BBB joined with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and two U.S. Attorneys’ Offices to launch the effort.

Addionally, BBB announced a new research report, “Scams and Your Small Business.” It provides substantial new insights into how fraud affects small businesses. The study suggests that scam activity directed at small businesses is growing, that these scams pose a significant risk, and they can result in a higher monetary loss than those targeting individuals. In addition, the FTC and the BBB have created new business education materials designed to help small business owners and their employees avoid, identify and report scams.

“Scams are a significant and growing problem for small businesses,” said Beverly Baskin, president and CEO, Council of Better Business Bureaus. “Nearly two thirds of those we surveyed said their business had been targeted by a scammer in the past three years, and many said that their businesses suffered a loss of consumer trust as a result. BBB is pleased to partner with the FTC to help small businesses spot and avoid scams and fraud.”

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BUSINESS NEWS Nebraska Sports Council Relocates Office The Nebraska Sports Council recently relocated its main office to 3260 Folkways Blvd.

Upon completion of the move, on May 30, a ribbon-cutting ceremony conducted by the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce formally marked the occasion.

The Nebraska Sports Council is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization with a mission of providing quality competition for amateur athletes of all ages and abilities and promoting healthy and active lifestyle choices. The main programs of the Nebraska Sports Council are Cornhusker State Games, Mud Run, Pumpkin Run and the NE 150 Challenge. These are made possible because of the financial support of more than 60 corporate sponsors, in-kind and cash donations from more than 350 businesses and organizations and the efforts of more than 2,500 volunteers. Visit www.

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Cowboy Chicken Raises Funds for Windsong Equitherapy On June 12, between 5 - 8 p.m., Cowboy Chicken (2801 Pine Lake Rd.) held a “Cash for a Cause” event, donating 15% of their sales to Windsong Equitherapy. Windsong is the only Equitherapy organization in Lincoln, with a volunteer-only staff who provide mounted therapeutic horses to children, teens, and adults with a variety of physical, emotional, cognitive and developmental challenges. Two of Windsong’s horses, along with many supporters, made an appearance outside Cowboy Chicken during the fundraiser to help promote awareness.

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Yield Champions Field Day Announced Dennis Nun, president of Yield Champions, will be hosting five field-days in four states during the week of August 1318. On hand to address farmers, crop advisors, seed and fertilizers dealers in Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas will be 24-Time NCGA National Yield Champion Jerry Cox of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Jerry will be sharing the steps he’s taken to increase his farm average corn yields over 100 bushels per acre over the past 14 years.

Nun says, “We show growers how to lower production costs on a per acre and per bushel basis and that remains the key to profitability for farmers. At these events we will be sharing the impact of a new product INTENSIFY-PGR developed by 3-time world record soybean grower Kip Cullers that was just introduced this growing season.”

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The insurance industry is full of acronyms – PPO, HMO, TPA, POS, FSA, HSA, HRA. We’re going to dig into three of the more common ones and give you a better idea of what they are and how they can benefit you and your employees.

FSA – Flexible Spending Account A Flexible Spending Account allows employees to set aside pretax dollars to pay for out of pocket medical expenses. The funds cannot be used for premiums. FSA funds can be used towards: • Prescription medications • Medical equipment • Deductibles and copays • Dental & Vision expenses FSA’s are typically partnered with health insurance plans with copays. The maximum contribution for 2018 is $2,650. Employees will want to calculate their expected medical expenses for the year and base their funding upon that as FSA accounts operate under the Use-it-or-Lose-it rule. This means that any funds deposited into the FSA must be used by December 31st or else it is forfeited. The IRS allows employers to adopt a provision that can give employees until March 15th to use up their FSA funds from the prior calendar year or roll over up to $500 in unspent FSA money.

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BRIDGE TO BETTER LIVING Bridge to Better Living provides one-on-one support to help guide and transition seniors and their families throughout the process of finding the senior care community and other resources that best fit each individual’s needs. Margaret Burnham is the newest addition to the Bridge to Better Living team, working with clients in the Lincoln area as a transition consultant.

Tell us a little about your business. - Bridge to Better Living is locally owned and was founded in 2010. We proudly serve Lincoln, Omaha, and the surrounding areas. Our transition consultants assist seniors and their families, at no cost to the client, with researching and finding the best living options for Independent, Assisted, Memory Assisted, and Long-Term Care. BBL serves Lincoln, Omaha and the surrounding communities.

How did you get started in the business? - My experience with seniors started at a young age. My grandfather was 82 years young when I was born and my great aunts and uncles were all of a similar age too. Learning how to care for them as a young adult fueled my passion. I specialized in Gerontology in nursing school and enjoy working with the experienced generations. I believe in Bridge to Better Living’s mission, “Placement with Passion,” and I am very excited to have the opportunity to bring my skill sets to this team.

Tell us a little about your family. - My husband Tony and I have three energetic boys. Griffin is 17 and will be a senior; Porter is 15 and will be a sophomore; Ryker is 8 and will be in 4th grade. All are very involved in soccer and football with the youngest into dirt bikes, so our weekends are full! My home is pet friendly and there are currently Banks and Tilly the two dogs, McFly the hamster, Rooster the fish, and Tido the toad.

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

- The day I decided to become a registered nurse. I always knew I wanted to help people and this has led me to where I am today.

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What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - I enjoy gardening, farmer markets, playing volleyball, and attending the many sporting events of my boys, nieces, and nephews. My extended family is quite large so there is never a dull moment.

What are you the most proud of? - My three amazing sons; they are intelligent, talented, and kind.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? - Take pride in everything you do.

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

If you could have a super power, what would it be? - I think it’s the nurse in me, but I would like the power to heal.

What local non-profit organization(s) are you passionate about or involved with, and are there any special reasons why? - I believe in the Alzheimer’s Association’s mission to find a cure. My grandmother had dementia and it affected the entire family.

What is your favorite movie? - Pride & Prejudice.

What is your favorite local restaurant? - It’s a tie between Piedmont Bistro and La Paz. If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? - Office: (402) 802-3301; Mobile: (402) 525-6374; Email: margaret@bridgetobetterliving.com; Website: bridgetobetterliving. com.

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9ROUND FITNESS 9Round Fitness is a specialized gym dedicated to circuit training with an emphasis on kickboxing/high intensity interval training.

Todd Vettel is the co-owner of 9Round North Lincoln, located at 2800 N. 83rd Street, Suite C. Tell us a little about your business. - Our motto is “Stronger in 30 minutes, physically and mentally.” The workout at 9Round Fitness consists of a 30-minute, full body kickboxing circuit. There are no class times, so you are never late, the workout changes every day, so you are never bored, and there are always trainers to make sure you get a highquality workout.

How did you get started in the business? - My partners and I have been collecting business ideas for several years. We ran an online retail store several years ago and got a little experience from that, but didn’t find any meaningful purpose. As we looked at the patterns in our business ideas, the vast majority of them were fitness/wellness/ sports-related – swimming pool ideas, health club ideas, gyms, etc. We formed our company, “Get After It, LLC” and, after serious due diligence within the gym industry, purchased four 9Round franchise licenses for locations throughout Kansas and Nebraska – we truly believe it’s the best way to train, that keeps people sweating, smiling, and learning.

What has been your most important achievement professionally?

- It’s rewarding helping our customers – our members – achieve their goals, but I think the most rewarding for me has been getting them off of prescription medications. Going through the journey of dropping 50lbs and getting off of diabetes and blood pressure medication with someone is truly inspiring. There’s an emotional connection in this industry, especially when you are trying to be health leaders in the community and strive to make the community better one person at a time.

Tell us a little about your family. - My wife and I met while I was in the military stationed in California, and we’ve been married for 13 years now. We have 3 kids, 2 boys and a girl.

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

- Leaving behind the corporate world completely and going all-in with our small business.

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? - My “fighter name” at the gyms (we encourage all trainers and members to come up with fighter names – it’s a lot of fun and we display them on a big screen TV for heart-rate monitoring purposes) is “Mucktar the Barbarian.” I received it from some of my teammates in the military for my “barbarian-like” strength while doing pugil stick wars (a pole-like training weapon kind of like boxing, but with a padded pole).

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? - If you want to be paid for what you are worth in the market – for better or worse – you need to work for yourself.

What local non-profit organization(s) are you passionate about or involved with, and are there any special reasons why? - Ruby22. It’s not local (California-based), but it has local reach. They help veterans get refocused in the health and wellness arena by getting them gym memberships. Ruby22 has partnered with one of our 9Round gyms and also a fellow veteran-owned CrossFit gym.

What is your favorite book or the last good book you read? - Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink.

What is your favorite local restaurant? - The Subway next to us!

If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so?

- Phone: (402) 817-7349; Email: todd.vettel@9round.com; Website: 9Round.com.

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Justin Nolte

EXTREME PCs Located at 18th & Pine Lake Rd., EXTREME PCs is a local retailer specializing in custombuilt computers. Justin Nolte is the owner of EXTREME PCs. Tell us a little about your business. - We custom build desktop computers and laptops for every need, from basic home or business use to the most advanced professional or gaming computers and servers. Not only does EXTREME PCs deliver new systems based on our clients’ unique specifications, but we also perform computer, laptop, cell phone and tablet repair. Any IT needs a home or business user has, we can help with. What makes us different is not only the wide array of hardware we use, but the service after the sale. We include a Lifetime Parts and Labor Warranty on all desktop computers we sell, which is unheard of in this business/industry.

How did you get started in the business? - At the age of 10 I was introduced to computers when my mom bought me my first Intel 386 PC. Over the years since I have developed a deep passion for computers and technology-related gadgets. I’ve always been interested in keeping up with the ever-evolving and changing technologies so it was a natural progression to start my own business.

What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? - As a business owner you wear several hats day to day. My biggest challenge is delegating work.

What has been the most important part of your professional life so far? - Learning from others. I’ve assembled an incredible team and in doing so, have surrounded myself with people who I’m able to learn from on a daily basis.

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Tell us a little about your family. - I married my wife Amber in 2007 and we have 3 boys, Ethan (9), Jaden (6), and Kason (5). They all attend St. Joseph Catholic School. Like me, they have a passion for computers and enjoy PC gaming when they are not involved in other activities. Amber and I truly enjoy watching them grow up and spending as much time with them as we can.

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What are you the most proud of? - My wife and boys!

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? - Work hard and outshine others with your work ethic.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? - The ability to turn back time.

What is your favorite book or the last good book you read? Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose by Tony Hsieh.

What is your favorite TV show? - My wife and I like to find different TV series on Netflix and binge watch a season…or more. We are currently watching Billions.

What is your favorite local restaurant? - Anything Mexican. We frequent several, including Mazatlan, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, and Hacienda Real.

If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so?

- Phone: (402) 875-9001; Email: justin@extremepcs.com; Website: www.extremepcs.com.

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Mike Montanez

MARK’S PLUMBING Established in 1998, Mark’s Plumbing Inc. is a locally owned and operated business serving residential and commercial customers in the Lincoln area. The business recently transitioned ownership to Mike Montanez.

Tell us a little about your business. - Mark’s Plumbing offers a full range of top quality residential and commercial plumbing and sewer installation and repair services to meet all of your specific needs. No job is too big or too small for us. We’re available to our clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and you can expect a fast response when you have a problem that needs to be addressed.

How did you get started in the business? - Mark’s Plumbing has been in the business for 20 years now, but I’m still very green behind the ears.

Mark has taken me under his wing and has been pivotal in my new role as the owner and operator. I have been a traveling sales manager for the past 20+ years and wanted to settle down. I came across Mark’s Plumbing and found a genuine individual who values hard work and caring for the customers. I knew then and there this man and I shared the same values and it would be an excellent opportunity.

What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? - I’ve encountered several big challenges over the years but one comes to mind often. I had to let an entire sales division go and meeting with each individual to deliver that news still stings today.

What has been your most important achievement professionally? Producing the top sales team year after year, and having several of my team members recognized at national sales meetings. This was achieved because our amplitude and attitude remained focused.

Tell us a little about your family. - I have a wonderful wife and three children. We enjoy attending MLB games and each have our favorite teams. My wife and daughters are San Francisco Giants fans, my son’s team is the Tampa Bay Rays, and I’ve always been a Dodger fan.

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

- Work is very important but a good balance is vital. I found myself working a lot and not spending enough time with my family.

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - I enjoy working on my home projects and yardwork. I also like going to Nebraska vineyards and relaxing while listening to music and enjoying the outdoors.

What are you the most proud of? - My wife and kids; without them I’m just another working man.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? - It isn’t enough to be good when you dream of being great!

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

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

What local non-profit organization(s) are you passionate about or involved with, and are there any special reasons why? - I’ve always been a big supporter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

What is your favorite book or the last good book you read? - Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer.

What is your favorite movie? - Top Gun. What is your favorite TV show? - Cheers.

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

If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? Phone: (402) 440-8151; Email: mikemontanez3@gmail.com; Website: www.marksplbg.com.

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ACCESS FAMILY MEDICINE Access Family Medicine was established in the fall of 2016 as Lincoln’s first Direct Primary Care clinic. Members have unlimited access to their physician for a low monthly rate as well as enjoying other exclusive benefits that all work toward keeping healthcare affordable and personalized. Dr. Stephanie Peterson is one of the primary care physicians on staff at Access Family Medicine.

Tell us a little about your business. - Access Family Medicine is designed to be a great option for small businesses, individuals and families to have access to affordable, quality health care. Our medical services are offered for a monthly membership fee that includes all office visits, with same-day appointments available and 24/7 virtual access to your primary physician as well as wholesale pricing on medications, labs, and imaging. We do not accept insurance but this model works very well in combination with insurance coverage. Our unique way of providing services allows us to spend more time with our patients, which in turn affords us a greater understanding of their diagnosed medical conditions, treatment options, cost considerations, and other contributors to making personal health choices. With the option of virtual access, it makes getting medical care more convenient, which results in healthier, more productive employees and their families. There is really so much to tell that I can only give a teaser here!

How did you get started in the business? - I heard Dr. Todd Johnson describing the direct primary care model and how he was practicing medicine and thought to myself, “This is what I want to do!” At the time I’d been becoming increasingly frustrated with the constraints placed on how I worked with my patients in a traditional practice.

Fortunately, Dr. Johnson was so successful in his first year that he was ready to expand.

What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally?

- Because I have always had a holistic approach to healthcare, previously it had been quite a challenge for me to adequately address all of a patient’s concerns and questions in the usual 10-15 minute office visit. I never liked having to tell someone to limit his/ her visit to the top one or two problems. With all of the options for communication available to me now, I am no longer experiencing this challenge and can be more of an asset to my patients.

What do you like most about working at Access Family Medicine?

- I love that in this setting I am able to spend time with my patients getting to the real heart of their concerns and engage them in their healthcare!

Tell us a little about your family. - My husband is a videographer and producer for huskeronline.com. Our son will be a freshman at our alma mater, Lincoln East, this coming fall! Our family also includes two dogs, both rescues, that bring us great joy!

What is your favorite TV show? - The show that has consistently been one of my favorites over the years is The Young and the Restless.

No matter what is going on in my day, I can always count on more drama in Genoa City!

What is your favorite local restaurant? - MoMo Pizzeria & Ristorante.

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

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Daniel Anderson

STRATUM PRODUCTIONS Stratum Productions works with clients across eastern Nebraska to meet their event production needs, from simple mood lighting at a wedding to hosting thousands of people at a concert or gala. Daniel Anderson is the owner of Stratum Productions.

Tell us a little about your business. - Stratum Productions is an audio/ visual production company that specializes in professional audio, lighting and photo booth rentals for a variety of clients including corporate, nonprofit, house of worship, weddings, and concerts. Our goal is to see big productions become unique as we help our clients communicate their message, captivate their audience, and connect with meaning.

How did you get started in business? - I have always had a passion for the live event industry. Right after high school I looked at going to college and majoring in live event production, but I quickly realized that $90,000 was a bit much for my liking. Life took over at that point and later I found myself 10 years older with the same passion. I saw a need in the local market for a production company and went for it - and haven’t looked back since.

What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? - So far it’s been working full time in Grand Island for the military while managing and operating a business in Lincoln.

Tell us a little about your family. - I have been married to my wonderful wife Tori for 7 years and we have three amazing kids: Elijah, Evan, and Emme.

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

- The death of our second son, Evan. It really opened my eyes to just how vulnerable life is and how little time we actually have. This truly helped me realize my need to take my dreams and make them become a reality sooner than later. Stratum Productions was born out of what our son’s life taught me.

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - In the fall, my favorite activity is definitely watching Husker football. During the rest of the year, I love to spend time exploring with my family or learning more about the live event craft.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? - I had a former boss who would always say “Don’t leave for tomorrow what can be done today.”

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

If you had a theme song, what would it be? - “Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? - Flying; it would be sweet, right?

If you could choose any other profession to be successful in, what would it be? - If I could be professional musician and tour that would be amazing.

What is your favorite book or the last good book you read? - There are so many that I would recommend, but I would have to say the last one I read that really impressed me was Capital Gaines: Smart Things I Learned Doing Stupid Stuff by Chip Gaines.

What is your favorite movie? - Mrs. Doubtfire, hands down! I can recite the lines from the entire movie and my wife hates me for it.

What is your favorite TV show? - Breaking Bad. What is your favorite local restaurant? - Honest Abe’s is the bomb.com.

If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so?

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PERSONNEL NEWS Jordan Gottula With Mark’s Plumbing Earns Master Plumber Certification Mark’s Plumbing Inc. is thrilled to announce that Jordan Gottula has passed his Master Plumber Certification. Jordan has been with the company for the past 8 years and in that time has advanced from an apprentice to a Journeyman position and now a Master Plumber. Mark’s Plumbing is fortunate to now have two Master Plumbers on board, a father and son team. Jordan brings a wealth of experience to the Mark’s Plumbing and the rest of the staff are excited about his new role at the company. Hopefully Jordan will be able to service the Lincoln community for the next 30 years just like his father and mentor!

Mark’s Plumbing is proud to offer employment opportunities to aspiring professionals who will lead the industry into the future, and to serve as teachers and mentors to those individuals. All employees at Mark’s Plumbing are required to participate in ongoing training to help them remain current with the latest in product and service innovation and customer care. For more information about the services offered by Mark’s Plumbing or employment opportunities with the company, please call (402) 440-8151 or visit www.marksplbg.com.

EMO Flooring Welcomes Three to Sales Team EMO Flooring is excited to announce the recent expansion of its sales team with the hire of three new sales representatives: Denise Fleeman, Ayriana Hadwiger, and Brandon Hoegren!

Denise has a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design and more than 20 years of design experience. In her spare time, she also enjoys working on various design projects, as well as gardening, photography, and spending time with her husband and two daughters. Denise can be contacted directly at (402) 420-2323 Denise Fleeman / denise@emoflooring.com.

Ayriana grew up on a farm northwest of Kearney before chasing her dreams and moving to Omaha to get her Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design. She now lives in Lincoln, where she is eager to surround herself with home design projects. Ayriana would love to travel the world but being close to family wins, especially now being an aunt. Ayriana can be contacted directly at (402) 420-2323 / ayriana@emoflooring.com.

Ayriana Hadwiger Brandon has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, as well as experience with various construction projects and an interest in design. He is an avid Husker Fan and enjoys spending his time with his family which includes his wife, newborn daughter and two cattle dogs. Brandon can be contacted directly at (402) 420-2323 / brandon@ emoflooring.com.

Located at 4815 S. 14th Street, EMO Flooring Company is Lincoln’s premier source for Brandon Hoegren imaginative custom flooring for residential and commercial spaces. Find out more online at www.emoflooring.com or get in touch today to discuss your next project!

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PERSONNEL NEWS Lincoln SCORE Appoints New Executive Board of Directors In May, Lincoln SCORE elected a new executive board. Positions will take effect at the beginning of the next fiscal year in October.

The newlyappointed chairman of the board is Darren Lic hty, founder o f Pa n o l o gy Tec h Solutions.

Darren became a mentor for the Lincoln c hapter in April of 2017 and has since been actively involved within the organization.

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The new 1st vice chair is Dan Mauk, executive director for the Nebraska City Area Economic Development Corp. Dan has 19 years of experience in community business development, previously serving as president and CEO of the Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce and the North Platte Chamber and Development Corporation.

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The new treasurer is Gary Pickering. Gary retired in 2016 and became a SCORE mentor shortly after. He started a graphic design business in 1979 and in the late 90s, he started developing both residential acreage and commercial land projects.

The new secretary is Dr. Paul Firnhaber, a chiropractor at Lincoln Disc & Nutrition Center. Dr. Firnhaber received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University and also holds an MBA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In 1983, Dr. Firnhaber co-authored a book, “Taking Charge of Your Health,” and he is currently the host of a weekly radio show, “Healthtalk” on KZUM Radio 89.3.

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Grant Informational Breakfast July 26, 8:30-10 a.m.

Learn from the pros about financial incentives for employee training that are available to eligible Nebraska businesses. Representatives from Nebraska’s Department of Labor and the Department of Economic Development will show you how you can benefit from grant programs for employee training and internships to help your business grow. There is no charge to attend this event, but registration is required at . . . www.surveymonkey.com/s/GrantBreakfast

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This 12-hour seminar for licensed electricians meets the Nebraska State Electrical Act’s 12 contact hours of continuing education requirement. Code topics include writing, protection, equipment, special occupancies, code changes, and more.

Location: Auditorium in Jack J. Huck Continuing Education Center, 301 S. 68th St. Place, Lincoln NEW! Adobe InDesign: Streamlining Your Workflow (Prerequisite: Introduction to InDesign CC (GDMA-3697)) Aug. 23, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - $79 - Jack J. Huck Continuing Education Center, Lincoln This class introduces the more advanced features of InDesign CC that will make your workflow more effective and efficient.

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Fairbury Flag Lady Peggy Galloway Boosts Military Support With ESGR Training Peggy Galloway, the Fairbury Flag Lady, has been selected to attend the Employer Support of Guard and Reserves (ESGR) Volunteer Leadership Training Program. It will take place July 20-22 in Arlington, VA. The Employer Support of Guard and Reserves (ESGR) Volunteer Leadership Training Program is an opportunity that brings ESGR volunteers from across the country with the intention to promote professional development of existing and emerging ESGR leaders. These leaders will continue to build a broader base of awareness for the need of businesses to employ active Guard and Reserve members, and support them while they train and are actively deployed to defend our great nation.

Peggy Galloway, the Fairbury Flag Lady, is an authorized dealer for Valley Forge Flag Company. All United States, Military, State and custom flags are 100% American-made, with many flag sizes and material options as well as poles and accessories available. Have a question on what type of flag is best for your location? Call (785) 406-0976 or email peggy@fairburyflaglady.com today! You can also find more information online at www.FairburyFlagLady.com.

Legacy Retirement Communities Hires Todd Smith as Transportation Director Todd Smith has recently been hired to fulfill a new role as transportation director for Legacy Retirement Communities. His experience with Star Tran, Aging Partners, and Uber aligns with his passion to help others. He has since helped implement an extended transportation model to fulfill the needs of their residents.

With more than 700 individuals that call Legacy Retirement Communities home, the company knew allowing more hours for transportation would be a welcomed perk, allowing their residents more flexibility and choice. Residents will continue to enjoy the best perk of all--a trusted and committed staff of drivers who know them and understand their needs.

Since 1995, Legacy Retirement Communities has provided Lincoln, Nebraska with award-winning elegance, superior care and countless reasons to live an enriched life. With four unique locations, the company has been voted Best of Lincoln for 20 years in a row, garnering awards for enrichment, care and resident engagement from national and international management organizations, including Argentum.

From independent living to assisted living and memory care, Legacy Retirement Communities offers a world-class experience for its residents and employees. Find out more at www.legacyretirement.com.

It’s Not What You Know, It’s Who You Know & Who Knows You! At Strictly Business Magazine we strive to recognize local businessmen and women for their significant awards, promotions, ac hievements, and/or efforts in partnership with other organizations and the Lincoln community. If you know of someone who meets these criteria and wish to include their news in our publication, please call (402) 466-3330 or submit your news via our website at www.strictly-business.com.

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West Gate Bank Announces New Hire, Two Promotions The West Gate Bank® Board of Directors has elected Kim Foreman to the title of assistant vice president, branch manager of the West O location; Jonah Hamilton to the title of assistant vice president, branch manager of the 84th & Eagle Crest location; and Rachelle Soulliere to the title of vice president, mortgage loan officer.

Kim Foreman brings over 14 years of banking experience to her new role at West Gate Bank. She will be responsible for coordinating and supervising the activities Kim Foreman of the branch, developing and maintaining business relationships with customers, providing personal service to meet their financial needs and coaching her staff to achieve customer service and sales goals.

Foreman is involved with PNG North, Lakeview Elementary, and Meals on Wheels.

Kim Foreman is located at 1204 West O Street and can be reached at (402) 3236519 or kforeman@westgate.bank.

Jonah Hamilton joined West Gate Bank in Jonah Hamilton November of 2012 as a part-time teller at the West Gate Bank Center location.

He moved up through the ranks to full-time, teller supervisor, and universal banker. He transferred to the Midtown location in 2014 as a personal banker, and was promoted to assistant branch manager in September of 2015. In his new role, Hamilton is responsible for developing and maintaining business relationships with customers and providing personal service to meet their financial needs.

In addition, he will lead and coach his staff Rachelle Soulliere to achieve customer service and sales goals.

Hamilton is involved with the East Lincoln Business Association and volunteers with a high school youth group.

Jonah Hamilton is located at 8400 Eagle Crest Road and can be reached at (402) 323-8901 or jhamilton@westgate.bank.

Soulliere began her career at West Gate Bank in 1997. In 2002, she was named branch manager of the West O Street location and was promoted to vice president, branch manager in 2007. In that role, she was responsible for the development and maintenance of business relationships with customers in the West O area, development of staff and branch performance. In her new position, Soulliere is shifting focus to mortgage origination and building customized solutions for brokers and clients purchasing or refinancing a home.

Soulliere is treasurer of the West O Area Business Association, leads the Elementary School savings program at Lakeview Elementary school, is past president of the Friendship Home, a Leadership Lincoln alumni and the West Gate Bank ambassador for the EVERFI program in Lincoln Public Schools to teach financial literacy to students.

Rachelle Soulliere is located at the West Gate Bank Center at 6003 Old Cheney Road and can be reached at (402) 323-7253 or rsoulliere@ westgate.bank.

West Gate Bank is a family-owned community bank celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018. As a full-service banking institution, West Gate Bank is large enough to serve all your personal or commercial banking needs, yet small enough to provide the outstanding personal service that only a community bank can deliver.

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PERSONNEL NEWS Honest & Humble Construction Assembles New Crew for Special Projects At the beginning of June, Honest & Humble Construction expanded its operations and team with the addition of an entirely new crew which will focus solely on special projects.

The Special Projects crew is comprised of four knowledgeable and hard-working professionals: Logan, Kevin, Bob, and Cliff.

Collectively this group brings a lot of experience and talent to the company, which will widen the spectrum of offerings Honest & Humble Construction is able to provide. Each member is highly proficient in their own specific trade(s) within residential and commercial construction, from HVAC to carpentry. Now with the Special Projects crew in place, Honest & Humble Construction is able to take on even the most difficult of projects.

Honest & Humble Construction is a general contractor based in Lincoln specializing in Residential & Commercial Remodeling, Renovations, and Restoration. The locally owned and operated company performs work for clients on projects from start to finish or can also be hired as a subcontractor. Contact Thomas or Danni with Honest & Humble Construction at (402) 937-8228 / honestandhumble@gmail.com to discuss your next project today!

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Sevoey Anderson Joins Ebbeka Design Co. Just like that, another awesome person has been added to the Ebbeka Design Co. team.

Please join in welcoming Sevoey Anderson!

Sevoey claims to be a lover of traveling the world, coffee and all music – her new coworkers are fine with all of that, except they’re pretty sure that might include country music as well, which at the present time makes her the only one. She spent a few years in Nashville but recently returned to her hometown of Lincoln and the Ebbeka Design Co. crew is glad she did. When they heard she had some experience as a marketing director, they knew she would be the perfect fit for handling social media accounts as well as internal marketing.

Ebbeka Design Co. creates visual communications and corporate identity packages for businesses on the local, regional and national levels.

With an emphasis in design, the company develops and implements marketing strategies and websites for both business-to-business and direct-to-consumer clientele.

Headquartered in Lincoln’s Historic Haymarket (800 P Street, Suite 301), Ebbeka Design Co. has been locally owned and operated since 2001. Committed to your organizations’ success their experienced team focuses on website development, logo design, printed materials, corporate photography, videography and motion graphics as well as social media promotion.

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PERSONNEL NEWS SP Group Partners Attend AICPA Conference Dave Swan, managing partner of SP Group, P.C., and Darin Petersen, partner, recently attended the AICPA ENGAGE 2018 conference in Las Vegas.

AICPA (Association of International Certified Professional Accountants) represents 650,000 members and students in 179 countries in public and management accounting and advocates for the public interest and business sustainability on current and emerging issues.

AICPA ENGAGE 2018 was four days of thought-provoking questions, candid insights, deep technical dives, and networking opportunities.

It was a time to absorb, reflect, challenge and apply the best of what the CPA profession has to offer with the knowledge, insight and foresight to meet today’s demands and tomorrow’s challenges.

As a growing entrepreneurial accounting firm, SP Group, P.C. knows continuing education is key to keeping up-to-date on changes to the tax code, accounting standards, and best industry practices. One of SP Group’s four core values is “relationships” and relationships are built on trust. Clients can trust the SP Group team to stay current on all the latest developments as they provide advice and guidance during times of change.

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Nebraska Community Foundation Welcomes Kira Geiger as Creative Specialist Nebraska Community Foundation is proud to announce the hiring of Kira Geiger as creative specialist, a brand-new position for the growing nonprofit.

As creative specialist, Geiger will craft compelling messaging and design concepts that translate into dynamic marketing, education and training materials to further the Foundation’s mission to build stronger communities and a Greater Nebraska, as well as support the work and needs of 219 Nebraska Community Foundation affiliated funds across the state.

Originally from Seward, Nebraska, Geiger received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Concordia University – Nebraska. Prior to joining NCF, she was the graphics specialist for the Lied Center for Performing Arts for seven years where she enjoyed branding the Lied’s marketing materials each season as much as she loved witnessing the greatest artists in world perform live in Lincoln. Geiger has also served as a graphic designer for TierOne Bank and the HobbyTown USA franchise, as well as an instructor of darkroom photography, and wedding and special events photographer.

Nebraska Community Foundation unleashes abundant assets, inspires charitable giving and connects ambitious people to build stronger communities and a Greater Nebraska. Headquartered in Lincoln, the Foundation serves communities, donors and organizations by providing financial management, strategic development, education and training to a statewide network of 1,500 volunteers serving 250 communities. In the last five years, 39,142 contributions have been made to Nebraska Community Foundation and its affiliated funds. Since 1993, Nebraska Community Foundation has reinvested $292 million in Nebraska’s people and places. For information, visit NebraskaHometown.org.

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NON-PROFIT NEWS Date Set for 6th Annual Garden Party Fundraiser Benefiting Domesti-PUPS

CHI Health Named Presenting Sponsor of Project Pink’d EXPOSED Benefit

On Friday, September 7 from 5:30 to 9 p.m., Strictly Business Magazine will host their 6th annual Garden Party to raise money for Domesti-PUPS, a Benefitting Domesti-PUPS local non-profit organization that provides therapy and service dogs to persons with disabilities. Last year this event generated over $7,000. To a small organization, this makes a big difference! This couldn’t be done without the generosity of local restaurants and businesses that sponsor this event. Strictly Business is currently collecting donations of fare to serve at the event and auction items. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Strictly Business at (402) 466-3330 / office@strictlybusinessomaha.com.

P r o j e c t P i n k ’ d ( w w w. projectpinkd.org) is proud to announce CHI Health as the Presenting Sponsor for their upcoming EXPOSED Annual Benefit, a magical celebration of hope, inspiration and survivorship.

“CHI Health is very proud to be the Presenting Sponsor for 2018 EXPOSED: That’s How We Roll Annual Benefit. As a breast cancer survivor, I know firsthand how much events like this mean to patients, both for fundraising purposes and for emotional support. Groups like Project Pink’d and its Gift of Hope program are so very important,” said Kathy Bressler, CHI Health senior vice president, chief operating officer.

The Project Pink’d EXPOSED: That’s How We Roll 9th Annual Benefit will be held at the Hilton Downtown Omaha Grand Ballroom on Friday, August 17. The event is officially sold out with an expected attendance of over 650 guests.

“We welcome CHI Health’s new role and increased support for our mission as Presenting Sponsor for our annual fundraising event. It is vital to our success in helping survivors that leaders in our community, like CHI Health, validate our efforts through their support. We will continue providing services to survivors in our community so CHI Health and all our sponsors, supporters and volunteers are proud of what we accomplish together,” said Cynthia Sturgeon, Project Pink’d founder and president.

Embracing their “What’s Raised Here Stays Here” philosophy, all proceeds from the evening will directly benefit survivors in Nebraska and Western Iowa.

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Next Training Session Approaching for New CASA Volunteer Advocates Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Lancaster County is looking for more volunteers! CASA needs caring adult volunteers who are interested in working to provide a voice for children in Juvenile Court. These volunteers will be advocating for the best interests of children who have been abused, neglected, truant and ungovernable.

Duties include gathering information about the children’s circumstances and writing reports that give the judges more information and provide recommendations for needed services and next steps. New volunteer training is a 30-hour curriculum presented through a combination of online and in-class learning. In-class sessions are held on Tuesday evenings at the CASA Office. The next session will begin on Tuesday, July 31. For more information, visit www.casa4lancaster.org or contact Dawn Rockey, executive director, at (402) 474-5161 / drockey@casa4lancaster.org.

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Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln ReStore has announced that it will receive $45,000 from the Nebraska Environmental Trust for the “Habitat Lincoln ReStore Donation Program” project. The Trust Board announced funding for the project at its meeting on April 5, 2018 in Lincoln. The project is one of the 105 projects receiving $18,301,819 in grant awards from the Nebraska Environmental Trust this year. Of these, 66 were new applications and 39 are carry-over projects.

Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln ReStore requested support for the purchase of a larger, more efficient, and reliable donation truck that will allow for growth of the number and size of donation pickups and in turn, more items diverted from the landfill. The new truck should arrive and be operating by August.

Habitat Lincoln ReStore has been in business for three years and has seen an increase in the number of large item donations over the last year, requiring heavy use of the donation truck. “Our current truck has served us well but has become inefficient and sometimes inoperable,” says ReStore Manager, Ken Montgomery. “The new truck will be much more reliable and be able to handle larger pick-up orders, as well as commercial donations.”

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NON-PROFIT NEWS Zoetis Recognized as Corporate Blood Drive Early Bird Registration for 6th Annual EYE Sponsor of the Year RUN Ends July 4 Nebraska Community Blood Bank (NCBB) recognized Zoetis as its Corporate Sponsor of the Year for rallying employees to donate more blood than any other of the local nonprofit blood bank’s corporate partners.

Zoetis beat out its competitor, Duncan Aviation, by just 34 Pictured (L-R): Betty Mason, units of blood—a narrow win, Bill Short, Danielle Griffin, Kari but a victory nonetheless. Both Lunden, and Jack Coogan.

Zoetis and Duncan Aviation host blood drives every other month with NCBB, and together rallied employees to generously donate nearly 1,200 units of blood in 2017.

“Both organizations did an absolutely wonderful job promoting and growing the competition,” said Kari Lundeen, NCBB donor recruitment representative. “We saw a 27% increase in donations from both groups overall and a 30% increase in new donors. It created a friendly rivalry and also got more employees involved. The true winners are the patients in local hospitals receiving the generous donations.”

Each organization had their own tactics for recruiting blood donors, including giveaways, internal promotion from leadership, newsletter features and free blood typing at lunch and learns.

Does your company’s culture include giving back? NCBB hopes to grow the challenge to include more organizations. If you’re interested in upping your blood donation game or want to host your own friendly blood drive competition, call (402) 486-9427 or email blooddrives@NCBB.org.

Early bird registration for Christian Record Services, Inc.’s 6th annual EYE RUN ends Wednesday, July 4. The EYE RUN is an eye health awareness event and fundraiser, scheduled for Sunday, October 7 at Holmes Lake Park in Lincoln, Nebraska and many other locations through virtual runners and walkers.

The EYE RUN offers three events: One Miler Run/ Walk, 5K Run/Walk, and 10K Run. In addition to the run/walk, the EYE RUN hosts the Healthy Lifestyle Expo, with booths from sponsors and area agencies that offer supportive services to people who are blind. Early bird registration is only $15 per person, on July 5 the price will increase to $25 per person.

Pictured (L-R): James Businesses are encouraged to use the EYE and Dean triumphantly RUN to enhance corporate wellness programs, cross the finish line at the 2017 Eye Run. with group pricing for teams of 10 or more available by request. For corporate sponsorship or team opportunities, call (402) 488-0981, Option 3.

Proceeds from the EYE RUN provide reading services and confidencebuilding camping experiences for people who are blind through Christian Record and National Camps for Blind Children. Registration is open through event day. Visit www.EYERUN.info to learn more.

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NON-PROFIT NEWS Theatre Arts for Kids Presents “Little Shop of Horrors” Theatre Arts for Kids proudly presents “Little Shop of Horrors,” with showtimes set for Friday, July 27 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 28 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 4325 Sumner Street.

You are cordially invited come out and enjoy the show while also supporting the talented youth who have been working hard on this production! Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at TAFK.org.

LOC Ortho Open Raises Money for Friendship Home for 12th Year On June 1, patients and friends of the Lincoln Orthopedic Center (LOC) were treated to 18 holes of golf and a dinner reception at Wilderness Ridge.

The annual event celebrates the return to activity for LOC patients who had total joint surgery in 2017 while simultaneously raising funds for Friendship Home.

More than $13,000 was raised through generous Lincoln Orthopedic Center sponsors, a silent auction and freewill donations. Earlier this year the physicians at LOC personally donated $10,000 in memory of their colleague and friend, Dr. Dennis Bozarth.

Friendship Home, Lincoln’s confidential domestic violence shelter, offers emergency and transitional shelter, as well as safety planning, support groups and mental health counseling. Fundraising efforts like this one help Friendship Home maintain the quality of services to victims of domestic violence and their children 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Many thanks to golfers, sponsors and LOC staff and volunteers whose participation and generosity helped make this year’s Ortho Open a continued success. To learn more about Friendship Home, visit www. friendshiphome.org. To access shelter and services, call (402) 437-9302.

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Lincoln Children’s Museum Site of Upcoming Active Parenting Classes The Child Guidance Center is excited to host Active Parenting Classes at the Lincoln Children’s Museum in an effort to also provide an exciting experience for children themselves. The classes for parents of children ages 5 – 12 will be held on Fridays from July 6 to August 8, meeting from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. each week. The classes for parents of children ages 0 – 5 will be held on Mondays from August 20 to September 18 and will meet from 2 – 4 p.m. There will be no class on September 3 due to Labor Day. Child Guidance Center is so excited about this opportunity for parents and guardians to be able to receive the Active Parenting Classes and have childcare and fun activities provided by the Lincoln Children’s Museum staff. The cost to attend the Parenting Classes is $40 per session with reduced rates available for all who need a lesser rate.

Please contact Alicia Waltman, LIMHP, for questions or to register at awaltman@child-guidance.org or (402) 475-7666. This program is provided through a grant from the Community Health Endowment of Lincoln and local donors. To learn more about the Child Guidance Center, visit www.child-guidance.org.

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NON-PROFIT NEWS Vehicle Donation Program Still Going Strong New Diversion Program Launched to Help After 12 Years End Homelessness in Lincoln 2018 marks the 12th year for the Adult & Teen Challenge of the Midlands’ Vehicle Donation Program, which makes the organization’s efforts possible!

Thanks to your continued support, many individuals who are working to overcome addiction have been able to successfully change their lives for the better.

Donations accepted include cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, boats, campers, RVs, tractors and more! Arrangements will be made for pick-up (whether you’re home or not) and they’ll handle all the paperwork, making donation simple and hassle-free. All that is needed is the vehicle keys and the title, signed by everyone listed as an owner. At the time of pick-up, they’ll remove and return your old plates and issue you a receipt that shows that they took possession of the vehicle and that their liability insurance is activated at that moment. Once the car arrives at their facility, the titling paperwork will be completed and you’ll receive a 501(c)3 donation tax-deductible receipt in the mail. If auctioned and the vehicle sells for more than $500, it’s required to be reported to the IRS and you’ll receive a completed Form 1098C for your records within 30 days of that transaction.

If you have a vehicle to donate (running or not), please call (888) 344-HOPE (4673). For more information, email vehicles@tcmid.org.

This spring, Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach started a new community-wide prevention program called the Homeless Diversion Program. Diversion is a homeless prevention process that empowers persons facing imminent homelessness to identify safe and appropriate housing options and assist them in avoiding a shelter stay.

The target population for this program are individuals and families who are on the edge of becoming homeless but are not chronically homeless as defined by federal rules. Families and individuals are eligible for diversion services if they are homeless or believe they will be homeless in the next 72 hours; are currently in a shelter, on the streets or have been out of their home for seven days or less; and if they have been homeless for less than ten nights in the previous 12 months. Clients will primarily present through referrals from “Public Door” agencies which include CEDARS Youth Services, The HUB Central Access Point for Young Adults, Matt Talbot, CenterPointe and People’s City Mission.

According to the 2018 Point in Time Count, homelessness in Lincoln has decreased by half in the last five years with a significant drop of 25% in the past year. The Homeless Diversion Program will further our community’s efforts in tackling this complex issue and get us closer to the ultimate goal of ending homelessness in Lincoln. Learn more at mtko.org.

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2018 National Skating Championships

Gateway Sertoma Golfs “Fore” Tabitha’s Meals on Wheels Program Lincoln’s Gateway Sertoma Club (GatewaySertoma.org) and Tabitha (Tabitha.org), Nebraska’s industry-leading senior care provider, joined forces and welcomed golfers to play for a cause. The 16th annual golf event experienced a record-breaking year at Tavern on the Square’s foursome Lincoln’s NuMark Golf Course.

(L-R): Jon Moran, Kyle Schroeder, Participants enjoyed a day Justin Huus and Matt Taylor. of sunshine and golf, raising more than $60,000 to support Tabitha Meals on Wheels which has served the local Lincoln community for over 50 years.

The donations from the event will help provide meals for 500+ Lincoln neighbors who rely on this lifeline program to remain independent in the comfort of their homes. Eight-five percent of meal recipients say a volunteer is often the only face-to-face interaction they have in a day.

And seventy percent of recipients are unable to afford the $6.25 cost of the meal. As Tabitha turns no one in need away from a warm meal, contributions like those from Gateway Sertoma are instrumental in ensuring everyone is served regardless of their ability to pay.

Give to Lincoln Day Raises Record $4.6M Give to Lincoln Day on May 31 raised a record $4,613,411.73, more than $920,000 over the previous record set last year. The funds were designated to help support 404 local nonprofits that serve Lincoln and Lancaster County. All participating nonprofits will receive a proportional share of a $400,000 match fund provided by Lincoln Community Foundation and other sponsors, based upon the organization’s percentage of the total dollars raised. Nearly 20,000 individual donations were received for the 2018 Give to Lincoln Day, an increase of almost 3,000 from the previous year. For more information and to see gifts received for each nonprofit, visit www.GiveToLincoln.com.

Be sure to visit us for our 2018 National Championships at the Speedway Sporting Village, July 6th through August 4th with a special event presented on Home of the July 14th by the National SpeedSkating Circuit.

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Educare Lincoln Expanding to Serve More Children, Families Educare Lincoln is growing with the addition of a new preschool classroom! In the upcoming 2018/19 school year, Educare will have a total of 7 infant/toddler classrooms and 6 preschool classrooms serving 133 families and 158 children.

The school also recently added an early childhood classroom as well as creating several new teaching positions.

There is growth happening all around Educare, even during the summer months. This spring work was done to make the vegetable/fruit and pollinator gardens much bigger and better, and it has already yielded excellent results. This is just one example of the learning tools at Educare that also fosters family engagement. Updates on how the gardens are progressing will be regularly posted on Educare of Lincoln, LLC’s Facebook page throughout the summer!

Those who are interested in enrolling a student or would like to learn more about Educare Lincoln are encouraged to visit the website at www.educareschools.org/schools/lincoln-ne or call (402) 458-3171.

Applicants for a teaching position can find the link to the available career opportunities on Educare’s Facebook page. Any inquiries can be directed to Amelia Smith, school director, at the above phone number or via email at amelia.stutzman@educarelincoln.org.

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HBAL Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Projects and Scholarships

NAWIC Announces 2018 Construction Scholarship Recipients

The Home Builders Association of Lincoln’s annual golf tournament was held on June 1, 2018 at Highlands Golf Course. The tournament raised $8,500 for the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation.

Flight Winners - First Flight: 1st Place (56) Grant Carter, Adam Heiden, Kelly Sears, Employees of Stonebrook Exterior played Chris Wright; 2nd Place (57) in HBAL’s annual golf tournament.

Jacob Hiatt, Gene Hiatt, Jerry Maher, Jeff Wessel; 3rd Place (60) Brian Beadle, Jarrod Brooks, Bruce Thayer, Drew Callahan; 4th Place (60) Jason Thiellen, Tony Milana, Brayden McLaughlin, Jayme Shelton. Second Flight: lst Place (62) Lucas Moyer, Steve Ell, Tim Hofferber, Drew Hofferber; 2nd Place (63) Brett Sundberg, Anna Lyman, Brad Johnson, Garrett Kraus; 3rd Place (64) Tyler Steenson, Ron Girard, Terry Smith, Doc Ellis; 4th Place (64) Marlin Lyon, Bob Graves, Marc Hausmann, Bob Sundquist. Third Flight: lst Place (65) Gary McKinstry, Matt Meens, Jeremy Lemke, Brian Gansmer; 2nd Place (67)Jeff Johnston, Greg Smith, Logan Wachal, Kate Smith; 3rd Place (67) Denny Van Horn, Avery Van Horn, Andy Van Horn, Michelle Van Horn; 4th Place (70) Jerry Boyce, John Birdsall, Tom Storz, Linda Storz.

The Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation’s mission is to support the educational and charitable activities of the Home Builders Association of Lincoln. Since 2010, the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation has distributed over $162,000 through its community projects and scholarship program. For more information, visit www.hbal.org or call (402) 423-4225.

The National Association of Women In Construction (NAWIC) is proud to recognize the recipients of its 2018 scholarships. These scholarships are to encourage and assist men and women entering the construction industry by pursuing a college degree or through a registered trade apprenticeship.

The 2018 NAWIC scholarship recipients are: Lexi Weisbeck, Construction Management student at South Dakota State University; Kelsey Stithem, Architectural Engineering student at University of Nebraska – Kearney; Samuel Hirsch, Construction Management student at University of Nebraska – Omaha; Brook Boehmer, Construction Management student at University of Nebraska – Omaha; Payton Betzold, Architecture student at University of Nebraska – Omaha; Kolton Smith, Plumbing apprentice at Plumber’s Local 16; Jonathan Gale, Plumbing apprentice at Plumber’s Local 16.

Recipients will receive their award and be recognized at NAWIC’s annual golf outing, to be held at Indian Creek Golf Course on August 21. Partial proceeds from the golf outing, held jointly with CFMA, support industry education programs and scholarships with both organizations. NAWIC would also like to recognize Patty Vitale with Eyman Plumbing Heating and Air, the organization’s incoming Scholarship Committee Chair.

NAWIC is an international organization of women working in and around the construction industry. Its core purpose is to enhance the success of women in the industry through education, networking, and leadership opportunities. For more information, visit www.nawicomaha.com or contact Karli Meisinger at (402) 403-8851 / nawicomaha@gmail.com.

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Old Chicago Summer Camp Challenge to Benefit CEDARS During the summer months, Old Chicago restaurants across the country are hosting a Summer Camp Challenge in which diners can participate to win prizes.

On special nights in Lincoln and Omaha, those events will benefit the children and families served by CEDARS. On July 11 and August 8, from 4:30 p.m. to close, 15 percent of all sales will be donated to CEDARS. Additionally, 50 cents from select beers will also be donated. On each of these “kickoff” evenings, representatives from CEDARS will be available at all Old Chicago locations in Lincoln and Omaha to answer questions about the child-caring organization.

CEDARS passion for helping kids in crisis and building strong families has been fueled by community involvement and support for over 70 years. To learn how CEDARS supports families in the community, visit cedarskids.org or call (402) 434-5437.

Dreamweaver Foundation Part of #GIVE65 Fundraiser for Seniors July 10-12 Dreamweaver Foundation is excited to announce that they are once again participating in #GIVE65 - the first crowd-fundraising platform exclusively devoted to helping nonprofits raise funds online for programs that create hope for seniors in their communities.

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TeamMates and the Capitol City Ford and Mustang Club eagerly anticipate the upcoming classic car show that will attract car enthusiasts and benefit TeamMates of Lincoln. The show is free to the public and will be held Friday through Sunday, July 13-15, in the north Pinnacle Bank Arena parking lots. The Capitol City Ford and Mustang Club is a regional club affiliated with the national Mustang Club of America. There will be more than 300 cars on display vying to receive points for originality and quality of restoration at the highest level of judged car competitions.

Doug Drewes, an event organizer and club member, recommended TeamMates as a show benefactor after hearing TeamMates co-founder Tom Osborne speak about the importance of urging students to pursue a post-secondary education. “Our club added TeamMates as a recipient of the proceeds of the show because of the organization’s commitment to helping students reach their potential,” Drewes added. TeamMates is grateful for the gift that will help to match students with positive community mentors.

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NON-PROFIT NEWS I’ve Got a Name Introduces “Buy the HOUR” Campaign

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Lincoln Golf Scramble Part of Qualifiers Statewide

Every 30 days more than 200 girls are FOR SALE in the Lincoln area. I’ve Got a Name has announced a brand new “Buy the HOUR” campaign and is seeking sponsors to help make ongoing street outreach possible here in Lincoln. Only $6 a month sponsors an hour of hope provided to those entangled in sex trafficking, while $24 a month sponsors a half-day and $48 a month sponsors a full day of outreach. Each full-day sponsor gets to select the day of the year that they will be making a real difference for girls in our community. Please consider helping I’ve Got a Name Love, Protect and Rescue girls who need to rebuild their lives and live with purpose!

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The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will be hosting five local golf scrambles across Nebraska this summer.

The top 3 teams from each scramble will advance to the 3rd Annual FCA Nebraska State Scramble at The Prairie Club in Valentine, NE. The State Champions will go on to compete at the FCA National Scramble at the prestigious Ocean Course at Kiawah Island!

Girl Scouts Opens State’s First Zip Line Tour High-flying adventurers gathered April 15 for the grand opening of Soaring Hawk Zip Line Tour, an attraction open to the public at a Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska camp near Fremont. Celebrants cut a ribbon in honor of Nebraska’s first multi-station zip line tour after spending the afternoon taking a sneak peek of the attraction. Open to the public and to Girl Scouts, Soaring Hawk Zip Line Tour gives thrill-seekers a bird’s-eye view of the Elkhorn River Valley and its surrounding forest and prairie. Riders progress through the course with guides certified in zip line safety. With five runs, or individual zip lines, Soaring Hawk sends riders careening across prairies and through the woods. Runs vary in height and length, building in speed and intensity as the course progresses, and reaching speeds up to 30 mph.

Riders should plan for 2-3 hours to complete the tour, depending on group size, and must be at least 10 years old and weigh between 60 and 275 pounds. Prices range from $20 to $50 per person. To learn more or to make a reservation, visit www.girlscoutsnebraska.org/ soaringhawk or call (800) 695-6690.

FCA will host the Lincoln Area Scramble on July 23 at Firethorn Golf Club. Attendees will enjoy a wonderful day of golf on one of Nebraska’s premier private courses. Golf Digest recently named Firethorn the 8th best golf course in Nebraska! Following the event, there will be a post-tournament awards reception where the State Scramble Qualifiers will be announced!

Please visit the following website to register: nebraskafca.org/ fcaevents/golf-scramble-2.

If you are unable to golf but would still like to contribute, please consider partnering with FCA by being an event sponsor. FCA is in need of hole sponsors, cart sponsors, and food/drink sponsors. If you would like to help sponsor this event, please contact the FCA office at (402) 464-2343 or email Andrew Drevo at adrevo@fca.org.

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Youth for Christ Announces Paid Internship Youth for Christ Lincoln Area is looking for those who are passionate and those who are brave, not just those who want a job or want to check a box.

If you are passionate for Christ, if you are willing to take a risk in His name and speak the truth in love, if you are considering a career of service in His name, then YFC’s Leadership Academy may be right for you. The organization is currently hiring for the 2018-2019 school year!

YFC’s Leadership Academy is a paid ministry position for college-aged students. Apply online at www.yfclincoln.org/get_involved/academy.

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Advanced Medical Imaging Increases Diagnostic Scanners

Community Action Receives Community Health Endowment Grant

Advanced Medical Imaging (AMI) strives to provide the highest quality of diagnostic imaging at the lowest possible cost to patients. To achieve this, they are continually adding new technology and what is known in the medical world as “modalities.” The newest addition to the imaging center is a second CT scanner. “By adding a second CT scanner, we will add flexibility and convenience for patients,” said Georgia Blobaum, chief operations officer of AMI. “With diagnostic scans, waiting is the worst part. We want to get patients answers as fast as possible.

By adding more machines, we are able to see (patients) faster, when it is convenient for them.”

This past year, AMI added a third MRI machine, making it the only location in Lincoln to offer an Open MRI, a 3T High Definition MRI and a standard 1.5T MRI. The full-service imaging center also boasts nuclear medicine scans, ultrasound imaging, X-rays and PET/CT scan services.

This fall, AMI plans to improve technology in their women’s center by increasing their number of 3D mammography modalities and adding an upright stereotactic breast biopsy option. AMI performs more mammograms than any independent office in Nebraska and October, known as breast cancer awareness month, is the busiest time of the year for breast screening.

All scans are read by board-certified radiologists. The independent, physician-owned practice is constantly growing. AMI currently is made up of over 30 doctors, the only practice in Lincoln with specialists in all areas of radiology. To avoid higher costs for diagnostic scans, patients are encouraged tell their primary care providers that they prefer AMI. For more information, call (402) 484-6677 or visit AMImaging.com.

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties received a $167,893 two-year grant from Community Health Endowment of Lincoln to address nutrition and food security needs of children and families enrolled in its Head Start programs. The grant will allow the agency to build upon Growing Great Beginnings, a childhood obesity prevention project originally piloted by the agency in 2013 with CHE funding. Over the past 5 years, Growing Great Beginnings interventions have resulted in positive behavior change outcomes closely tied to healthy weight in children including increased consumption of fruits and vegetables, decreased consumption of sugary beverages, and increased physical activity.

Community Action will build upon the success of the project to refine its evaluation design and introduce a new group-based nutrition education offering to Head Start families modeled after a project called “FEAST: Food – Education – Access – Support - Together” (formerly “Groceryships”). FEAST provides support on three levels: 1. Educational: Participants learn about nutrition, healthy cooking, and shopping skills; 2. Economic: Participants receive grocery scholarships to secure healthy food to try at home; and 3. Psychosocial: Participants benefit from group support focused on emotional eating and overcoming food addiction.

The grant period begins July 1. Businesses and community members interested in supporting this project and its activities – including cooking classes, gardening activities, and more – are welcomed and encouraged to help. For more information, contact Jill Bomberger at (402) 875-9336 or jbomberger@communityactionatwork.org.

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Trustee Symposium Concludes in Omaha Nearly 200 hospital trustees and healthcare leaders gathered this week in Omaha for the 22nd Annual Western Regional Trustee Symposium.

The event was held June 6-8 at the Embassy Suites in downtown Omaha, adjacent to the Old Market. Representing Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah, participants spent the week learning from their peers on topics including: recruiting strategies for attracting physicians, developing strong organizational cultures in rural critical access hospitals and challenges surrounding population health.

The Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) served as host and Galen Wiser, a member of the NHA Board of Directors, served as chair of the symposium. Galen serves on the Board of Trustees for Providence Medical Center in Wayne, Nebraska. “This was a very successful symposium, packed with some really dynamic speakers and lots of timely information,” remarked Wiser. “Omaha served as a great city for this event and hats off to the NHA for being such gracious hosts.”

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SCIP Announces Upcoming Courses School Community Intervention & Prevention (SCIP) will begin offering 3-4 continuing education classes per year, which are specifically designed for mental health professionals and/or alcohol and drug counselors. The first, “Emerging Drug Trends Workshop,” will be held July 23 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Jeremy Schwartz, drug recognition expert, will discuss the everchanging drugs of abuse and prevailing trends as well as criminogenic needs. The second, “Youth and Trauma: Key Concepts in Understanding and Working with Traumatized Youth,” is scheduled for August 10 from 12:45-4:15 p.m. This course, taught by Mandy Hansen, LMHP, LPC, will help professionals who serve adolescents understand the prevalence of childhood trauma and its developmental impact. Both classes will be held at Southeast Community College’s Continuing Education Center. To register, go to www.scipnebraska.com/ trainings_and_events/conferences-and-workshops.html.

SCIP is a program designed to bring together families, school and the community to support student behavioral and emotional health. For more information, visit www.scipnebraska.com or call (402) 327-6843.

Go Red For Women Promotes Heart Health The American Heart Association will host its annual Lincoln Go Red For Women on Thursday, November 1. Themed “The Queen of Hearts”, the event is part of the Go Red For Women movement that encourages local women to take charge of their heart health by making it a top priority so they can live stronger, longer lives. Guests will take part in silent and live auctions, as well as a heart-healthy dinner program with a story of a local woman personally affected by heart disease.

The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement uncovers the truth about heart disease - an often silent, hidden and misunderstood killer - so that all women can share the truth. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in America today. Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death for females and the leading cause of serious, long-term disability.

More than one in three females has some form of cardiovascular disease taking the lives of more than a half million women every year - more than the next FOUR causes of death combined.

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FRIENDS4LUNCH Last Month: Eat Fit Go (Van Dorn Location) Eat Fit Go provides a simple solution to eating healthy on the go with fresh meals prepared daily that are never frozen, low in sodium, high in protein, allergy-friendly, and contain no preservatives. The refrigerators are stocked with a wide variety of pre-packaged, ready-to-consume meals and snacks. All have simple ingredients clearly listed on the package, and most with fewer than 600 calories. With two locations in Lincoln and options like breakfast tacos, fajita bowls, chicken pesto and citrus salmon, there’s something for everyone at Eat Fit Go. Their Van Dorn location offers a nice large, relaxing shared space with Scooter's Coffee.

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This Month: Summer Vacation Time for a summer vacation! Strictly Business will not be hosting a Friends4Lunch event in July and hope you all enjoy some fun in the sun in the meantime.

We can tell you that the August Friends4Lunch will be at Course, the new restaurant concept at Southeast Community College, and we are so excited to try it out for the first time with you all!

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Have a wonderful summer break everyone – hope to see you at Course in August and catch up! Be sure to look for an announcement on the date, which will be sent out via email and posted on our Facebook page once our reservation is finalized.

Friends4Lunch is one of our continued monthly networking events held at one of our favorite local restaurants. The tradition was established in the hopes of offering a casual way to make valuable connections with friends and strangers alike in the area over lunch while supporting our clients and enjoying their amazing cuisine.

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by Wendy Birdsall, President

402-436-2350 • www.lcoc.org

MyTern Back for Second Year With Lincoln Interns

For today’s young job seekers, place is just as important as opportunity when it comes to accepting a job offer.

The good news? Lincoln remains a great place to live and work as hundreds of talented young people complete internships in the city and surrounding area each summer. Now in its second year, our MyTern program hopes to make sure that the interns have a rewarding out-of-office experience that not only enriches their work on the job, but also shows them the attractive qualities Lincoln has to offer.

Over 300 interns are participating in MyTern 2018, with employers from across the city sending their young and potential future employees to discover Lincoln. The interns get an opportunity to forge connections with one another and network, but they also get to see what Lincoln can offer them should they choose to make it home once they’ve decided to start their careers.

The Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development is thrilled to partner with the great companies in our community to connect these interns from a variety of industries, backgrounds and hometowns with engaging events and networking opportunities. Showcasing Lincoln’s collaborative community spirit, we’re excited that so many different businesses have continued to support MyTern and helped it grow through its second year.

Their support makes not only MyTern possible, but also allows us to grow our community and deepen the talent of our workforce for years to come.

From an introduction to the “Happy Hour” to yard games in The Railyard and a chance to help shape the master plan for downtown Lincoln, this summer’s MyTern program has four great events to put Lincoln on a center stage. The program started on June 5 with the other three events scheduled for June 21, July 10 and July 27.

Throughout the summer events, these interns will also have the chance to connect with some of our local entrepreneurs, our bold thinkers and innovators who can not only share their story about why Lincoln is the place for them, but how they were able to get the most out of the city when they were interns. Whether it’s a startup company or a long-time community staple, there’s a great opportunity to become involved and instrumental in our community’s future and we feel MyTern provides a valuable avenue for these interns to mirror their experiences with those that have preceded them.

A low unemployment rate of 2.4%, an educated workforce that boasts nearly 37% of its workers with a bachelor’s degree or higher and a growing population means that Lincoln is positioned to not only provide ample opportunity, but also diversify its job offerings in many different fields. This makes Lincoln attractive in the employment realm, but the city also needs to showcase what makes it shine when these workers are set to raise families and enjoy their personal time.

We hope the interns enjoy their summers working hard on the job, but also when they have a moment or two to unwind and enjoy the city. We’re hoping they stick around a bit longer and help shape our community for the future.

The Chamber’s mission is to improve the lives of Lincoln residents by providing increased economic opportunity and can only be accomplished together. For more information, please contact Jaime Henning at jaimehenning@lcoc.com.

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Las VegasThe City That Never Sleeps Since it’d been almost 2 years since our last visit, we decided to go back to Las Vegas where there are always new things to see, do, and (best of all) eat! Here are some of our favorites: Hakkasan Restaurant | hakkasan.com | (702) 891-7888 On the first night, our party of five made reservations at Hakkasan, located in the MGM Grand, for an upscale dining experience.

We ordered appetizers to share, which included the Hakka Steamed Dim Sum Platter (aka the best dumplings in the world) and the most unique display of shrimp any of us had ever seen. For dessert, we treated ourselves to the Lemon Pot which will push any lemon lover over the edge. And to mirror their impressive menu of professionally-crafted entrées and à la carte items, they also have an excellent assortment of specialty cocktails.

Overall, our dining endeavors at Hakkasan were a success and our waitress made the experience even better, with her friendly service and helpful suggestions. Turns out nice people, like us Nebraskans, are in Vegas too!

Hakkasan Nightclub | hakkasannightclub.com | (702) 891-3838 After indulging ourselves at the restaurant, we heard the dance floor calling our names. Lucky for us, the fourth floor was all the farther we had to travel to bust a move. Convenience is such a luxury, especially when you’re wearing high heels.

As we ascended up to the main nightclub, the nightlife element of Hakkasan began to show its face—its sweet, beautiful face. The energy was contagious! This amphitheater-style club is equipped with an elevated DJ booth, a large full-service bar, and VIP seating areas that surround the dance floor. Between the rockin’ music, walls with floor-to-ceiling LED screens, and a visually stunning two-story water feature, the nightclub at Hakkasan will have all your senses tingling.

A.Y.C.E. Buffet | palms.com/ayce-buffet | (866) 9427770 After a late night out on the town, our only hope for a quick 360 recovery was food and a lot of it. Thankfully, we found ourselves at A.Y.C.E. Buffet which recently opened up its doors in the Palms Casino & Resort.

A.Y.C.E., which stands for All-You-Can-Eat (so clever!), features made-from-scratch recipes and various worldly cooking methods. It isn’t like other buffets where you go around and scoop the food onto your plate. Almost everything was pre-portioned into perfectly-sized servings in cute containers. We recommend the eggs Benedict and their French onion soup— holy delicious! Our group also enjoyed their shrimp cocktails and New England clam boil with tasty crawfish. In addition, their meat selection with offerings like Moroccan lamb and smoked turkey wings, was definitely on point. All they were missing was some good ol’ Nebraska beef… but we won’t hold that against them.

The buffet also had great vegan and vegetarian options.

For just under $20 per person, this top-notch eatery not only offers all the food your heart desires, but also bottomless mimosas on Sundays! That’s right—all you can eat AND all you can drink. Needless to say, A.Y.C.E. Buffet is a must when you’re in Vegas.

WOW | WOW-vegas.com | (855) 234-7469 Well, the name ‘WOW’ is pretty fitting because we literally said it at least hundred times during the show. WOW is an internationallyacclaimed production full of flips and tricks that will blow your mind.

This is definitely a show we’d recommend seeing while in Vegas. This 90-minute production at the Rio features about 30 artists who dance and fly across the stage in conjunction with 3D-multimedia projections, holograms, fast-paced choreography, and great theatrical lighting.

And the intimate, 180-degree theatrical set-up allows the audience to feel like they’re right up in the action.

There was a comical pirate skit that our group really enjoyed, along with a “dancing in the rain” number that had us on the edge of our seats. The shock hasn’t completely worn off yet, but you can’t expect anything less from a Vegas production.

Sushi Roku | innovativedining.com/restaurants/ sushiroku | (702) 733-7373 Our experience at Sushi Roku was full of many pleasant surprises. This was a last minute addition to our itinerary, but ended up being one of the highlights of our trip!

The restaurant is located on the third level of the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, overlooking the Strip.

Everything we ordered was yummy, but the Chilean Sea Bass literally melted in our mouths.

It’s amazing how much emphasis was put on presentation—not just on the food platters, the drinks too! We ordered the prettiest cocktail any of us had ever seen. It was a seductive shade of pink, garnished with a purple flower, and infused with dry ice that caused white smoke to ooze over the edge of the glass. It was mesmerizing!

The outstanding hospitality and guest experience offered by Sushi Roku definitely didn’t go unnoticed. And we’re happy to report that the prices were comparable to those of sushi joints here in Nebraska, which made it even better! It’s safe to say, Sushi Roku is definitely worth a visit on your next trip to Las Vegas.

ABSINTHE | www.tix4.com | (877) 849-4868 For our final outing, we were able to find tickets on Tix4.com to ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace, an adult combination of comedy and circus performance presented by Spiegelword. We recommend Tix4Tonight to all our friends and family—it’s the #1 ticket seller in Vegas, offering discounts on top shows as well as tours and attractions. As far as shows go, ABSINTHE has earned itself quite the reputation. This burlesque-like production is guaranteed to make you gasp, either because you’re offended or because you just saw the most amazing acrobatic stunt you’ve ever seen. One of our favorite moments included a hand-to-hand balancing act in which two men portrayed as bankers, wearing suits and ties, showed off their super-human strength. And we can’t forget about the host/producer of the show The Gazillionaire—let’s just say he isn’t afraid to hurt anyone’s feelings. This show isn’t for everyone but we definitely enjoyed the theatrics. (Side note: Tix4.com also has a Vegas Dining Card featuring more than 70 of the most popular restaurants, including bars and buffets. And not only is the Vegas Dining Card valid for 7 days, it will save you hundreds on food and cocktails for your entire trip!)

Until next time, Vegas! It was a pleasure, as always.

Be sure to check out the extended version of our Travel Story with additional photos and details regarding our Vegas experience!

You can find the extended version online at www.Strictly-Business.com.

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LINCOLN INDEPENDENT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

by Coby Mach, President & CEO

402-466-3419 • www.liba.org

New Property Tax Hikes Headed Your Way

The City of Lincoln has a new Capital Improvement Program that will be making its way to the Lincoln City Council. This document lays out future projects that the City of Lincoln would like to fund during the next six years.

In this document, it also specifies the projects that would be funded with a property tax increase via several bond issues.

At some point, we must have two conversations.

First, we must ask which of these projects are “wants” and which are “needs.” Then we must talk about how much more we can add to the property taxes on your home, farm or business.

So what property tax increases could we be looking at? Below is the list just from the city. This list does not include any possible bond issues from the county, or the new bond issue for Lincoln Public Schools.

• $6.6 MM – New 911 Communications Center • $9.4 MM – New Fire Department Headquarters • $19 MM – Fire Station Repairs & Fire Apparatus • $42 MM – New Downtown Library • $6 MM – Branch Library Upgrades • $13.5 MM – Quality of Life • $9 MM – Stormwater #1 • $11 MM – Stormwater #2 What would the Lincoln City Libraries do with the $6 MM in branch upgrades? Among other things, they would like to buy sorters, which check-in and sort materials. These would be installed at three of the busiest branch libraries. They also want smart chutes, which check-in materials immediately when deposited in outside book drops and would be installed at all locations. Additional square footage would be added to the Anderson Branch library too. The city libraries would also like to convert to Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags that would allow items to be processed as a group.

Regarding the new Fire Department Headquarters, the Lincoln Fire & Rescue Department administrative staff currently operates from two different locations. They say that management of the department from one location would save money and management would be more effective. If that is the case, why not move into the huge new MSC building (Experian) that we spent millions on? Maybe it’s because land has been offered to the Fire Department via a long-term lease on 22nd and O Street. This location would also offer space for 911 services, emergency management, and an emergency operations center. There is also an interested buyer for the land and building where their headquarters currently resides. It’s likely that a developer would add condo or rental units to this prime location near the UNL campus.

There are two big surprises in the new plan. The first one is the new 911 center. The Director of Public Safety tells me that the 911 center and new fire H.Q. would likely be delayed. If we really need this new 911 center, then we should save any leftover 911 sales tax funds for this project!

The other surprise – two additional fire stations are in the plan. We are already building four new fire stations with money from the 911 sales tax that is still being collected through most of 2018.

On top of all this, the Mayor wants the voters to approve a new ½ cent sales tax to pay for roads, this November.

Some tough decisions lie ahead.

LIBA studies and promotes these types of issues that are important to businesses and our community. If you have an interest in joining LIBA, please call me at (402) 466-3419. LIBA membership is not restricted to just businesses. We also have “individual” memberships for those who want to help influence our local government decisions.

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NATURAL GAS SAVINGS NO RISKS. NO UPFRONT COSTS. NO STRESS. Have you heard about WoodRiver Energy? If you have a business in the Lincoln area, you may have the option to choose your supplier of natural gas and lock in your rates for an extended period of time. WoodRiver Energy specializes in the coordinated transport of natural gas to local customers with small-volume usage in the markets the company serves, helping customers plan ahead and save money by making more informed energy decisions. Offering more than just competitive rates, WoodRiver Energy is committed to providing superior customer service, market wisdom, and risk management.

Give our readers a brief synopsis of what your company does. - WoodRiver Energy is a Certified Natural Gas supplier to Black Hills Energy commercial and industrial customers and works on a no cost, utility-backed program. This program simply allows customers to choose who supplies their natural gas while still using the local utility for delivery and customer service. WoodRiver Energy guarantees monthly savings with no upfront cost, no monthly fees and no long-term contracts.

How long have you been in Lincoln? - WoodRiver Energy has been in the Lincoln, Nebraska market since 2014.

Who are the owners/important executives?

- President – Marc Peter, Vice President – Don Krattenmaker, Vice President of Sales – Stacci Urbom What do you think makes you different from other companies like yours? - WoodRiver Energy was founded on a joint vision of building long term valuable relationships, all while delivering an honest and transparent natural gas solution. Everyone from the three managing partners to your local representative believe in working hard to ensure you are protected when you need it most.

What do you like about doing business in Lincoln? - Lincoln is close-knit, somewhat of a family environment type of town and WoodRiver Energy is the same way. WoodRiver Energy takes great pride in setting an expectation and exceeding that expectation, all while building a long-term relationship. We’ve found that businesses as well as the business owners in Lincoln appreciate that.

What kind of community organizations/groups are you involved with? - Because we have a local office in Lincoln, we’re involved with Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Sarpy Chamber of Commerce, and Better Business Bureau, as well as the Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild. We are also an affiliate member of the Nebraska Hospital Association as well as the Apartment Association of Nebraska, and our local intern Luke Walker is a member of YPG.

Do you have a business philosophy or mission statement? - Be Honest, Be Transparent, Be Attentive to Our Customer’s Needs.

What changes have you seen in the industry and your company in the past few years? - The natural gas industry changes constantly, and in this market (Lincoln) the idea of gas transportation has become too narrow-minded, with the common assumption that there’s only one way to buy natural gas. At WoodRiver Energy, we believe the focus should be on what is best for the individual customers, not always what is best for the supplier. Therefore, we build programs around our customers’ needs not what works best for WoodRiver.

What do you see happening with the business in the next five years? - WoodRiver Energy plans to continue building a strong customer base of commercial and industrial businesses in the Midwest through the grassroots efforts of our hardworking sales team.

What is one of the biggest challenges that your company has faced? - We welcome challenges, as they are what drives us as a company to understand the market and respond with products and services to meet those demands. We have specifically seen a lot of businesses move away from high risk, variable marketbased products to more conservative, stable fixed-rate products. WoodRiver Energy understands that small businesses need price certainty and that’s something we can provide.

What has been your most important achievement as a business? WoodRiver Energy recently acquired Connect Energy, a “AA credited” energy company in the Province of Saskatchewan. Connect Energy serves over 1,400 commercial and industrial customers.

What was the biggest turning point in your business? - The biggest turning point for WoodRiver Energy in the Lincoln market has been working with well-known and trusted businesses that are willing to vouch for WoodRiver and the value we can bring.

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What is the most unique or interesting thing about your business that most people don’t know? - WoodRiver Energy works with one of America’s leading oil and gas producers to ensure we can meet our commitments to our customers.

What is one goal for your business that you have yet to accomplish? - WoodRiver Energy’s goal in the Eastern Nebraska market is to interrupt the thought process of local businesses. Currently most Lincoln business are leaving themselves exposed to significant risk in the volatile natural gas market. We understand that businesses buy from people they know and trust, and WoodRiver Energy is committed to having a longterm presence in the Lincoln community.

In closing, is there anything else you’d like to add? - WoodRiver Energy is a certified supplier to Black Hills Energy through their Energy Options program. We are in no competition to the utility and your relationship with the utility will not change. WoodRiver Energy can guarantee savings with NO Upfront Cost, NO Monthly Fees, NO Contracted Volumes and NO Long-Term Commitments.

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by Terry Uland, President

402-434-6900 • www.downtownlincoln.org

10 Things You Might Not Know About the Cornhusker Marriott Honey Bees Some of the hardest workers in downtown Lincoln might just buzz right past you.

May 24th marked one year that nearly 100,000 honey bees were transported to the roof of the downtown Cornhusker Marriott to begin producing honey for the hotel.

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1. Each bee hive can produce up to 150 pounds of honey per year. In total that can add up to 600 pounds between 4 hives.

2. The honey is used in The Cornhusker’s kitchen and is used in pastries and even the salad dressing.

3. You can also buy the bees’ honey—appropriately named “Bee Our Guest”—in the hotel gift shop.

4. The bees are maintained by Valhalla Bee Farm beekeeper Warren Nelson and his son, Trey. Valhalla is a locally owned and operated family business in southeast Nebraska.

5. To relax the bees and work in the hives, they smoke the bees out by burning evergreen needles. When the bees smell the smoke they immediately gorge themselves in preparation to leave the hive—but since it’s a false alarm, they’re too full to sting anyone and will go about their business while the beekeepers work on their hives.

6. The Cornhusker is the only hotel in Lincoln with bees on the roof, but it’s not uncommon among hotels around the country.

7. Maintaining bee hives is great for the environment.

8. The bees are well-traveled—they are Italian and were shipped to Los Angeles customs and then to Lincoln.

9. The bees aren’t here to sting you—they’re too focused on their job. They go up to five miles away to collect pollen and nectar to bring back to the queen bee. She lays about 2,000 eggs a day.

10. To celebrate the bees’ first bir thday, The Cornhusker brewed a special craft beer with their honey and held a party there.

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Planned Life Changes While you won’t always be able to plan for everything in life, or have everything go according to plan, but nonetheless, in some instances at least having one is pretty important.

Take retirement for example. People have started to plan earlier and earlier, even in their 20s. And it takes quite a bit of money when all is said and done to live comfortably from retirement age to death, which in Call today! 402.780.1211 many cases could be more than 20 years. Living expenses, health care, traveling and bucket list items, and HomeCarePartnersofNebraska.com simply being able to do what you please and enjoy life during your golden years…it all adds up, and can quickly deplete your funds if you’re not careful.

“Retirement is a major life-changing event,” says Kevin Rademacher with SP Group, P.C. “It can be a scary or exciting time depending on how well you have planned and understand your options. Our clients are often concerned about how their income and taxes will look once they stop working. We can get a good idea by asking the right questions and reviewing their past and current income. Then we can run projections and provide examples of how their personal income and taxes will look in retirement.

Especially for a business owner, retirement planning can help ease the workload as we try to plan most efficiently for the future. Setting up the proper retirement plan can help reduce taxes and attract talent to your business.

We also help individuals who are closer to retirement by thinking about ways to reduce their taxes. Individuals with required minimum distributions or appreciated stock can use strategies involving charitable giving to lower their taxes. The new tax bill has changed how charitable giving has affected individual tax returns. By gifting the right amount through required minimum distributions or appreciated stock, you can take advantage of the new laws.

Kevin Rademacher Business owners and individuals alike need to plan well in advance for retiring in the future. That being said, no matter SP Group how close you are to retirement, there is always a suitable plan that can be established. It’s important to utilize the correct retirement plan and determine the amount of savings needed to help plan for financial freedom in the future while managing taxes owed.”

He concludes, “Most people only think about retirement planning when a significant life event happens. It is important to routinely review your plans and try to understand all the changes that are happening with the new tax bill and potential future changes to the tax code. Find a trusted advisor or accountant who can help answer your questions and make sure you are working on building for your future. A good plan can help create a positive and exciting outlook for retirement.”

Speaking of business owners retiring, an exit strategy is also something you’ll want to plan for well in advance for the best outcome. We’ll be talking more about that in our Buying & Selling a Business feature story in the August issue, but in short, Jethro Hopkins with No Coast Business Advisors emphasizes its importance by stating, “Having an exit plan is essential. When you’re ready to retire is not the time to be scrambling to put this together either. You want to have everything in order at least 3-5 years prior to when you want to Jethro Hopkins get out of the business.”

No Coast Business He further advises to consider the following: Advisors “In the event of your untimely passing, will your significant other, child(ren) or another family member take over, and are they prepared to do so? In the event of a partner’s passing, are you comfortable entering a partnership by default with their spouse, children, parents, or someone else who you may have never met, who may not even live here, or who might not be as invested, or knowledgeable at all for that matter, in the operation and success of your business? Everything that would happen in the event of the sale of the business, dissolution of partnership, death, etc. should be well documented, written into your operating agreement or articles of incorporation. Plan your exit, and your partner’s exit if applicable, as early on as possible – and specifically WE ARE RELATIONSHIPS TEAMWORK for partnerships, while you are on good terms.”

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Management’s 2017 Worklife Survey indicated that 17% of the DHS Workforce currently has eldercare responsibilities. And those 17% desire more support and resources for caregiving and finically planning for their aging loved ones. This figure is expected to double in the next 5 years. Employees who are also family caregivers have a departure rate of 40% from the workforce (who either voluntarily left their roles or were let go). The stress and time involved in caregiving can be overwhelming. “Families that plan ahead and Andrew Carlson allow home care to help result in more support, Home Care Partners stress-reduction, better family dynamics, and of Nebraska. more affordable options regarding long-term care,” says Andrew Carlson with Home Care Partners of Nebraska.

“Caregiving provides seniors support in independent residences, assisted living, long-term care, hospice, or respite care. At Home Care Partners of Nebraska, we are dedicated to providing in-home personal services that improve quality of life and create peace of mind. As a family caregiver, you’re pulled in lots of directions, and Home Care Partners can help you find balance.”

He adds, “If you have any questions we encourage you to contact us, and you can even submit your own questions in advance on our website: www.homecarepartnersofnebraska.com. Many have asked for our insight and guidance regarding their Long-Term Care Policy. We are happy to review your policy with you at no cost, since there are a variety of policies available and each has different requirements. In the meantime, the following are tips that will help you understand your current policy: • Get a current statement of benefits. What you bought your policy for years ago may have a 3-5% escalation, so it is helpful to know what it is worth in 2018.

• Is there an elimination period? Some have 90-120 days that you have to wait before they will pay out.

• How many and which Activities of Daily Living do you need to be getting help with? (There are six basic ADLs: eating, bathing, getting dressed, toileting, transferring and continence.)

Home Care Partners can help you understand your benefits and if you can use your LTC as a payer source for your home care.”

Christine Vanderford with Vanderford Law further advises, “Most of us understand the importance of planning for the future. We save for retirement. We buy life insurance.

We create college savings accounts for our children. While some things are easier or more enjoyable to plan for than others, it’s important to thoroughly cover all of the bases regardless.

Seeking the assistance of professionals is the best and most cost-effective way in the long run when it comes to planning with respect to life changes.

Christine Vanderford What should the family do to better plan for Vanderford Law the future? Seniors and their loved ones need to prepare a caregiving plan (including their estate plan) and regularly re-evaluate these plans. No one looks forward to implementing their caregiving plan; however, when a crisis occurs, it is much easier to take action with both blueprints in place.

All persons who have children under 19, married and/or single, who have assets collectively valued over $50,000, should seek the counsel of an attorney to prepare a last will and testament to provide direction as to who would be guardians over your minor children, and whether the assets would be held for your children’s care, or otherwise distributed to family, friends, and charitable interests. Additionally, any person over the age of 19 should have their own advanced health care directive, assigning who would be making health care decisions for you if you were incapacitated, as well as what your wishes are if you were to be in an irreversible persistent vegetative state. Very commonly people think their spouses automatically speak for them as their power of attorney. But not true, and especially if there are assets only in your name, or when it comes to gaining access to restricted/confidential medical information and your

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On a final note (no pun intended), if you’re in the market for life insurance for yourself, your spouse or your children, it’s never too early or even too late to purchase a policy. Kerry Butzke with Aflac advises, “We actually just came out with a new life insurance policy and rates. It’s not required to have any health screenings done, just provide answers to simple questions. Also, we have a guaranteed issue life insurance policy for businesses to offer to their employees employer-paid or with a percentage of participants in the group.

Kerry Butzke Consider when planning that it is important Aflac to have life insurance from birth, but another essential time would be when buying a home.”

The future is full of uncertainty for us all, but planning can do a great deal of good in circumstances such as the ones we’ve covered. Do yourself a favor – seize the day and consult with the professionals to get your affairs in order.

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Summer Pet Care During the summertime, especially if you’re a dog owner, there are some important things to keep in mind.

With the front and backyard areas of our homes seeing a lot more action - kids playing outside while they’re home on summer break, ongoing yard work and property upkeep, entertaining, etc. – keeping them free and clear of “land mines” is a must. Not to mention there’s a City ordinance that requires dog owners to keep their yards sanitary and remove pet waste every 5 days.

It’s toxic to your lawn, causing unsightly discoloring and dead patches. Even more disgusting than it already is, if your pet finds his/her waste to be a delicacy and ingests it, there are somewhere around 23 million fecal coliform bacteria unleashed that can wreak havoc, causing mild to serious intestinal and kidney problems. According to the CDC, pet droppings can also contribute to diseases animals pass to humans, called zoonoses. Your lawn could potentially harbor parasites for years!

If you’d rather not have to bust out your pooper scooper on a regular basis to dispose of it properly to avoid all of that nastiness, a local pet waste removal company like Call of Doodie would be happy to come out each week do it for you.

Speaking of enjoying the great outdoors, we’re definitely looking at some scorchers ahead. While it’s become common knowledge that leaving your dog in the car in hot weather, even for just a few minutes, is dangerous, cruel and a big no-no, as is leaving him/her outside for long periods of time, even if there is adequate shade and water, there are other things to keep in mind that are just as critical to your dog’s safety and wellbeing. “The impact of heat and humidity is not to be underestimated,” advises Garrett Brehm with WOOF! Dog Care Center. “It’s very important to monitor water consumption. All dogs, regardless of coat or breed, can suffer from heat exhaustion and dehydration.”

Being stuck inside all day isn’t too much fun either, for humans or dogs. Instead of keeping their dogs pent up inside for long periods of time during the day, many owners opt to take them to daycare instead. Brehm notes, “At WOOF! Dog Care Center, our facility is equipped with multiple indoor and outdoor play yards, and we offer enrichment with toys and agility equipment to ensure all of the pups in our care for the day have a fun, exciting, and comfortable visit. During inclement weather, whether it’s a heat wave or a blizzard, we have Doggie Daycare playtimes inside to avoid exposure to the extreme elements. When we play outside during the summer months, we use pools, sprinklers, and water toys to keep active and stay cool.”

With pool and lake time being a summer staple for most, Brehm adds, “Dog fur can become matted and tangled when wet and dirty, so it’s important to maintain your pup’s coat with regular grooming and bathing.”

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Then there are summer weekend trips and vacations to think about – will your pet(s) be coming along, will you have a pet sitter come to your home, or will you be boarding them?

Both boarding and grooming services book up very quickly, particularly in the summer months as well as around the holidays.

Brehm recommends, “When making your vacation reservations for hotel, airfare, etc., make your boarding reservation at the same time. For holidays, such as the 4th of July, we book up approximately one month in advance.

Also, one of the biggest recommendations I’d offer to those seeking dog care is to tour and inspect the facility prior to your dog’s stay. Ask to see the specific space your dog will be occupying during their visit. Then ask yourself ‘Would I want to stay here overnight?’ I also encourage owners to ask questions about sanitation, employee training, and accreditation. WOOF! Dog Care Center is entirely suite-style, unlike other facilities that use kennels or cages, and our ventilation system is triple purified to remove allergens and pathogens as well as to reduce the spread of respiratory ailments. We live by our motto, ‘When you take your family vacation, we make sure your dog takes one too!’”

Finding the right fit for care is incredibly important to pet owners.

Similar to the human variety of children, entrusting the care of their beloved furbabies to someone else can sometimes be tough, but when you find the perfect match it takes all the stress and worry away, which makes life way more easy and enjoyable.

Weighing in on the topic of finding the right fit for pet care, Dian Quist with Kenl Inn provides the following insight:

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“ E x p e r i e n c e a l way s m a ke s a b i g difference. Then, of course, you can’t beat a friendly, knowledgeable staff who love nothing more than to be around pets all day, because you know yours will be treated with the same love, care, compassion, and respect. Before you leave your pet there, it helps to stop by beforehand to tour the facility, observe operations, check out the amenities, see how your pet responds, and ask questions.

At Kenl Inn, we’ve been caring for pets since 1988. Three decades’ worth of experience and providing personalized care has allowed us to grow and establish ourselves as a leader in the pet care industry.

For some, caring for their pets means simply meeting their basic needs for food, water, and shelter. For others, going to exceptional lengths such as homemade meals, purified water, and luxurious accommodations is not uncommon. Most fall somewhere in between, but all are a generally a matter of means and/ or preference. During our 30 years of service, we’ve been dedicated to following the wishes of owners for the care of their pets while they are staying with us, and there’s no request we won’t do our best to honor.

During the summer, while many families go on vacation their pets come to stay with us. Think of it like a trip to summer camp. It’s a little scary at first being in a new place and there’s always a little homesickness, but then you find out there’s all of this fun and adventure, with plenty of new friends to meet and play with, and pretty soon you’re having such a great time that it’s not really so bad to be away from your parents for a little while.

The majority of our guests are canine and we offer a variety of activities while staying overnight. For exercise, we offer Play Times, Group Play, and Nature Hikes. For enrichment, we offer Busy Bones, Pizza Party, Bagel Brunch, and Sunday Sundaes. Our executive suites are roomy, and we think the dogs feel more at home with the amenities offered in the suites.

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As previously mentioned, grooming your pet is another important part of pet care and it’s not uncommon for owners to be particular about their pet’s groomer. Our Pet Salon also offers a variety of services, all designed to care for your pet in a respectful and calming manner. For some pets, the grooming experience can be stressful. Our stylists take the time to assure your pet is comfortable and accepting of the bathing, brushing, and styling process. And dogs, like people, can develop skin allergies. We use the Thera-Clean Microbubble bathing system, which uses simple tap water to uniformly generate microbubbles that range from 3 to 20 micrometers. This allows the microbubbles to penetrate hair follicles and pores – but not pass through the epidermis, or skin surface – to deep clean. Pets love this bathing procedure as it is relaxing and calming.”

One thing we have yet to cover is the importance of training.

Quist explains, “Training is another component of caring for your pet. Whether you know it or not, you are always teaching your pet something! Training is the number one activity that all dogs should experience. There are training classes for puppies, adolescent dogs, competition dogs, trick dogs, and therapy dogs. By working with your dog, you can train him/her to accept handling, petting, and grooming, as well as appropriate behaviors in a social setting, which will make for much more positive experiences outside of the home. Then there’s targeted training for using their nose in a productive manner or teaching your dog self-control so they are not jumping up or barking needlessly. You literally can train your dog to do anything you want him or her to do. The time and effort you put into training your dog will be reflected in his or her behavior and demeanor.

The goal is to take responsibility for creating a family pet that you can be proud to take anywhere.”

There’s a lot of summer fun yet to be had for the whole family, furry members included! Stay safe out there and enjoy!

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While these answers will vary for each individual, they probably involve nutrition, regular physical activity, and regular visits to a physician and dentist, as well as perhaps an optometrist, audiologist, chiropractor, massage therapist, counselor, or other specialized care providers.

Much more common today, perhaps you’re even trying out some holistic approaches or that cool new cutting-edge thing that has just been introduced.

From diet and exercise to sleep habits, work-related aspects of wellness, and an outlet for stress relief among other things, self-care is important but is still all-too-often overlooked or not as much of a priority in our lives as it should be. We’ve come a long way from “rub some dirt on

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The point of all this is that good health equals better quality of life.

Furthermore, we all have family and friends who depend on us, and it’s also important for men to be good role models for the younger generation in terms of adopting a healthy way of life. This starts with achieving a balance of proper diet, regular exercise that takes into account muscle development, and last but not least, making better choices in life to stay healthy in a world that’s increasingly more toxic.”

When it comes to exercise, some people stick to what they really like to do – running, hitting the gym, cycling, CrossFit, playing recreational sports - while others are always looking for ways to shake it up and keep things interesting.

Even what seems like just your typical workout can have significant benefits beyond what’s commonly associated with that particular activity.

Take cycling, for example.

“Bicycling Magazine published an article March 9, 2018 researchers from King’s College in London shows that the simple act of riding a bicycle can reverse muscle decline and keep the immune system strong,” says Dana Stefanidis with Wheelie Good Bike Shop. “The researchers analyzed muscle properties related to aerobic function and explosive muscle power. They found that, compared to sedentary populations, the cyclists showed less age-related muscle deterioration. That is, at the tissue level, muscle Dana Stefanidis mass and strength stayed intact.

Wheelie Good Bike Shop A second study turned the researchers’ attention to the immune system, which can also decline as you age.

Specifically, your thymus—the part of your body that produces white blood cells—begins to shrink. It then produces fewer cells, meaning your body gradually loses the ability to protect itself against disease.

This trend has primarily been observed in inactive populations, so the researchers wanted to see whether regular cycling could help prevent it. Blood samples from the same group of cyclists were compared with blood samples from 75 older sedentary adults (aged 57-80) and 55 younger sedentary adults (aged 20-36). They found that while cycling didn’t protect against every single measure of immune-system decline, the cyclists had white blood cell levels comparable to those of the younger control group—meaning that their immune systems were acting ‘younger.’

These studies are only two of many that demonstrate how physical activity like cycling can slow the aging process. One 2017 study found that high-intensity interval cycling increased mitochondrial capacity—a big deal when it comes to aging, as the decline of these organelles leads to the onset of age-related disease.

Another study from last year found that regular vigorous exercise protected telomere length. Shortened telomeres are what cause cell death—i.e., aging—and those who exercised saved themselves up to 9 years of cellular deterioration.”

As cycling enthusiasts and experts in this area, one thing in particular that Wheelie Good Bike Shop can assist with is assessing obstacles and finding solutions to remedy those. Stefanidis explains, “A common

barrier is the seat/saddle on the bicycle being uncomfortable. We have a Digital Sitbone Device (DSD) that measures the distance between the ischial tuberosities (sit bones). This measurement can help us easily determine the proper sizing for a seat/saddle. It takes the guesswork out a proper-fitting seat. When a person is properly supported using their skeletal system versus soft tissue, the comfort level for a seat/saddle is greatly increased. The process is very simple and quick.

Another common concern is getting a flat tire. Basic maintenance in general can be another barrier to consistent riding, and it has been addressed on a model we offer. The Alibi from Specialized Bicycle Components has a solid tire that rides like a pneumatic. It requires no air and it will never go flat. Bring on the thorns, glass or potholes!

You’ll never be stranded riding the Alibi. It’s ready to go wherever and whenever you are.

There are a many new technologies available to make riding enjoyable.

Yet another example are pedal assist bikes, which are growing in popularity. We have the Tesla of bicycles in the Como model, which will actually get better the longer the owner has it due to updates in technology and software to extend range and efficiency.”

In conclusion, he emphasizes, “Cycling is proving to be easier on the joints and body while helping to extend the quality and longevity of a person’s life. It also helps with balance, which is key as we age. And what better way is there to feel like a kid again than when on a bike?

Want to feel less stress, have a clearer mind, better reflexes - cycling enhances all of those things and much more. It’s never too late to start!”

Alternatively or along with your favorites, with the steady introduction of new fitness concepts, if you aren’t enjoying or getting results from what you’re doing currently, why not give something new a try?

When it comes to exercise, according to Jeff Madsen with Right Foot Forward Fitness, these are the three things men should know: 1. You don’t need a large volume of exercise…you need intensity.

2. You don’t need to look at carbs as the enemy…you need quality carbs from quality food sources.

3. You don’t need to be bored stiff while exercising...try lots of different exercises with multiple time domains - have fun with it!

Jeff Madsen Particularly for those in the audience who Right Foot Forward Fitness aren’t looking or feeling as youthful now as they once did, he notes, “A Mayo Clinic study published in March of 2017 in Cell Metabolism showed that intense exercise actually helped ‘correct’ the decline associated with aging in the cellular health of muscles.

Dr. Sreekumaran Nair, a professor of medicine and an endocrinologist at the Mayo Clinic and the study’s senior author stated, ‘In fact, older people’s cells responded in some ways more robustly to intense exercise than the cells of the young did’ — suggesting, he says, that it is never too late to benefit from exercise. It’s incredibly exciting to realize that exercise isn’t just about how we look on the outside; it affects us down to the cellular level!

This is our passion at Right Foot Forward Fitness...helping people recapture their health and vitality! Right Foot Forward’s varied highintensity exercises keep men engaged and also helps to combat the signs of aging. More importantly, it gives them more stamina and energy to pursue the things they’re passionate about. We also offer accountability in the area of diet and food and we support that with recipes, samples, and a food diary if it’s desired. We can come alongside a member and provide as much or as little structure and support as he needs and wants.”

It is human nature that how we look impacts how we feel, though. There’s a powerful connection that dates back as far as the very first civilizations.

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JMISKO Hormone Replacement Therapy: “As we age it becomes more difficult for our bodies to produce appropriate levels of hormones — this can cause unwanted symptoms that affect everyday life. We have a hormone expert that specializes in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) to relieve symptoms of andropause for men.”

Weight Loss Solutions: “Our weight loss expert specializes in programs for weight loss and weight loss management. The programs are designed to not only lose weight but to keep it off. There are many different options we offer for weight loss, including appetite suppressants, supplements, B12 injections and specialized weight loss programs.”

Delving deeper into hair restoration, she explains, “So long are the days of hair plugs. We are currently the only facility in Nebraska that offers the robotic hair restoration option. With the evolution of technology and equipment, more options have become available for quicker, more natural-looking results. The variety of options gives our patients multiple different routes to go.

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Finally, it’s important to know that you are not alone. If you are feeling embarrassed, unsure or inadequate because of hair loss, at JMISKO there ARE options. Whether you are in your early 20s and noticing premature thinning/balding hair or you’re in your late 50s — we treat every case with the same quality and care. We have treated young, old, and everyone in between. If hair loss is hindering your personal or professional life, we encourage you to schedule a consultation and find out the options you have.”

Kuebler also makes note of one of their offerings that is a relatively newer concept to most people, stem cell therapy.

“Stem cell therapy utilizes cutting-edge techniques and harnesses the power of the patient’s own stem cells to naturally heal areas of discomfort or pain. The simple, 45-minute procedure can relieve pain, promote healing and may be a viable option to surgery. We have seen an avid golfer come in thinking there was no way he’d ever swing a golf club again. One treatment and six months later, he has played multiple times, pain-free.

Over the past decade, the medical field has benefited tremendously from stem cell research. These scientific findings have given way to the new, exciting field of Regenerative Medicine. We believe stem cell therapy is the future of medicine and excited to provide this progressive, ahead-of-the-curve treatment option to our patients.”

In closing, Kuebler notes, “Anyone who is interested in a consultation for hair restoration, hormone replacement, weight loss, or stem cell therapy, please call (402) 484-5144 or visit jmisko.com for more information.”

As a matter of fact, there are a lot of new things to explore out there that could potentially be life-changing. A couple more excellent examples are floatation therapy and cryotherapy.

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“In a recently published short-term study, The Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) announced last month that in a sample group of 50 participants with anxiety and/ or depression, all 50 participants found immediate relief using Floatation-REST (Reduced Environmental Stimulation Therapy),” says Levi Wertz with Lost in Float. “This is huge! It is rare when testing new antianxiety or antidepressant drugs to see 100% positive results. Now, to be clear, this is not a cure.

There is no data as to how long the effects last, however, the fact is everyone found relief.

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still need to be studied.

Here’s an excerpt from the official study: ‘On the day of testing, most participants were acutely anxious and depressed, with average scores in the clinical range of severity… In the primary outcome measure... significant reductions were observed in state anxiety, stress, muscle tension, pain, depression, and negative affect. There was also substantial improvement in mood characterized by increases in serenity, relaxation, happiness, positive affect, overall well-being, energy levels, and feeling refreshed, content and peaceful.’

While there are a plethora of benefits, one of the most important things floatation therapy provides is silence. Silence from the constant demands and stresses from the outside world. Silence from external judgments of others and the questions about whether you are the man society states you should be. Are you a good enough father? Are you a good enough husband? Are you strong enough? Confident enough? Competent to solve the problems you’re expected to solve? We believe it’s very important to just stop once in a while and become present with where you are at this very moment and not where you or anyone else thinks you should be.

Silencing the mind is as key to health and wellness as anything you can do. Think about it from a standpoint of sleep, that’s right, sleep. Sleep is one of the most important things you can do and yet most of us do it poorly. We have been living behind a false narrative stating a productive lifestyle is all about doing more and not less. In turn, taking time to silence the mind through floating or meditation or taking a chance to sleep in has become viewed as lazy or counterproductive when in fact it’s just the opposite. According to neuroscience, humans are the only animal that deliberately deprives themselves of sleep for no apparent reason.

According to Matthew Walker, director of the Center for Human Sleep Science at the University of California, ‘Underslept employees tend to create fewer novel solutions to problems, they’re less productive in their work and they take on easier challenges at work.’ Operating on short sleep — anything less than seven hours — impairs a host of brain and bodily functions, said Walker, who is also a professor of neuroscience and psychology. It increases your risk for heart attack, cancer and stroke, compromises your immune system and makes you emotionally irrational, less charismatic and more prone to lying. It’s anecdotal at this point; however, almost everyone reports better sleep after a float session! In short, ‘Do Less, Better!’

Besides the mental break from society, you will be enjoying, you will also be enjoying a break from gravity as you will be virtually weightless for an hour. Your back, knees, neck and every other joint will thank you.

Cryotherapy, on the other hand, is guaranteed to help mitigate the chronic pain and fatigue years of manly behavior has had on your body. Just 3 minutes in a cryotherapy session and you will feel like you just had a shot of cortisol and a cup of happy all in one.”

As you can see from the wide variety of offerings we’ve showcased here in just a few short pages, there’s so much out there to help you achieve optimal health and wellness. With that being the case, it’s encouraging to think that there’s a solution out there just waiting for you to find it, or the thing you’re missing that would make your life so much more enjoyable healthwise. Cheers to your continued enjoyment of healthy and happy lives, gentlemen readers!

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Residential Remodeling Have you been thinking about taking on a home remodeling project lately? Is there something that really needs to be done or that you feel would significantly add to the enjoyment of your personal or family living space? Or do you want to improve energy efficiency, upgrade with smart home features, or do any of the other on-trend home updates you’ve been seeing or hearing about? Enhancing the look and/or function of the exterior and/or interior of one’s home can mean a lot of different things as there is so much potential in any given residential property.

Roofing, Gutters, Siding & Windows These are the main elements of a home’s façade, with both function and aesthetics being important aspects to consider. If one or the other is lacking, a home improvement project is presumably in your future, and then you’ll end up with the best of both worlds.

If not simply due to age, oftentimes repair or replacement is needed to fix damage to these specific parts of a home caused by the myriad of severe weather that’s commonplace in our region. Sometimes this is clearly apparent right away while other times it can go unnoticed, only later to find that it’s what has led to a more serious problem.

“Many insurance companies only allow one year after a storm hits and a home has been damaged to file a claim and repair the damage,” explains Matt Preister with Xcel Roofing. “In Nebraska and the Midwest, there’s always the potential for storms to cause damage to our homes, especially the roofing and Creative Design Solutions siding. We love our communities and keep watch over them Xtensively, weather systems for all your home included. Living in your home long-term and raising your family under that roof does go remodeling needs! far beyond protecting it from the elements of the weather, though, and we take that www.LincolnCabinet.com to heart at Xcel Roofing.”

With that in mind, he advises on the following two major benefits of maintaining a good roofing system and exterior, including your siding and windows.

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Enhanced Energy Efficiency: “Shingles are not just shingles! The same goes for siding and windows, too. There are so many choices on the market now. It’s advantageous to work with a consultant who will educate you on the differences and new and most innovative materials. In the case of shingles, they’ll be able to direct you to the ones that deliver on the promise of reflecting sunlight rather than absorbing it. With siding and windows, minimizing energy loss is a focal point of the products and installation process too. This will help keep your HVAC system from having to work so hard and save energy dollars for your family. But as we think about energy efficiency, let’s absolutely not ever forget about ventilation! As part of Xcel’s roof replacement, we make it a point to go into the attic to confirm that rising warm air can easily escape. Many times this gets missed in the process, which is again why it is important to work with a professional who will make it a point to walk you through the entire process. Using best-in-class shingles and roofing systems like what Xcel Roofing uses, Owens Corning, and earning a Preferred Contractors status, our systems come with a manufacturer 50-year problem-free performance and 5-year labor warranty. This gives homeowners peace of mind knowing that a reputable company that is firmly established in the community is there to take care of them.”

Amazing Curb Appeal: “As homeowners, we all appreciate that a good weather-tight roof, siding, and windows can not only prevent extensive, expensive water damage but also lend a boost to the outside appearance of your home and neighborhood. Specifically regarding roofing, from the different aesthetics that can be created with the various colors and styles to the new Impact-Resistant highend materials to replace the wood shake shingles, Xcel Roofing’s consultants will help you with selection to achieve your desired look and function. Different homes feature different roof lines and exteriors, but seeing cracked, curled, or even missing shingles is not doing your home any favors and won’t win you any ‘Neighbor of the Year’ awards. A reputable company should be able to guide you through the entire process of a roof replacement from the day you decide on the colors and styles that will complement your home through the final day of installation. Providing you with digital tools to show you what a certain shingle with a certain siding color looks like might just make that process easier for you. You should not only get a new roof that performs well, but has the pride of the homeowner in looks.”

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Jim Harding with Xcel Roofing also weighs in, offering the following tips: “If you’re a fan of home improvement shows or if you have already attempted your own DIY work, you’ll quickly learn that remodeling projects can take on a life of their own.

Even the most seasoned remodeler can run into issues that would be nearly impossible to anticipate at the onset. To keep the frustration level under control and credit card from heating up, we recommend the following:

• Plan out your project by creating a step by step process you can follow.

• Shop for project materials ahead of time, not as you go.

• Hire a pro if it involves an advanced skill level or special tools to do it right.

• Get a permit from your local municipality if required. Don’t perform unpermitted work.

• Expect that during the process things can go wrong and changes may need to be made.

• Budget what you think it will cost and add in a 15-20% contingency.

• Make sure your pro has proper insurance coverages. Ask your own agent for help with this.

• Get references if you hire a pro. Get help and suggestions if you are doing it yourself.

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Finally, understand what your own goals are in wanting to tackle remodeling projects on your home. How long do you plan to live in the home? Are you remodeling it for sale? Are you fixing a functional problem or a cosmetic defect? If this is your ‘forever home’ and you want it to reflect your own unique style then feel free to go crazy with color and design. It’s your home! However, if your goal is to sell the house in the near future, try to keep the cosmetic changes neutral and any structural repairs permitted and documented.”

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The best dollars you will ever invest in your home are in maintenance items. They’re really boring for most people--furnace filters, gutter cleaning, air conditioner checks, exterior caulking, the list goes on and on. Maintaining your home properly really sets the stage for some fantastic remodeling opportunities. Otherwise, it’s just lipstick on a pig. Happy remodeling everyone!”

Now that we’ve covered roofing and siding at length, let’s go more into depth on windows. Gary Shunkwiler with Heartland of Nebraska Windows advises, “New homeowners today are more informed about purc hasing a home with high efficiency, triple pane windows. However, existing homeowners tend to overlook the need for new replacement windows.

They see the condensation between their panes of glass, they feel the air coming in around their windows, or their windows Gary Shunkwiler have become so fogged over they can’t see Heartland of through them anymore, but they will go for Nebraska Windows years until their windows finally get so bad they decide to look at replacement windows. But by that time, they have lost thousands of dollars in energy costs.

Replacing your windows is an investment up-front, but you’ll get a significant return on that over time. Most homeowners who haven’t replaced their original windows with triple pane windows with a high energy efficiency rating are spending thousands of dollars in energy bills over a 3-5 year time frame. Investing in Heartland Windows can save you between 48%-52% per year on their energy bills! Typically, Heartland windows can pay for themselves in 5-7 years. Furthermore, Heartland of Nebraska Windows offers a highly efficient, triple pane window at a lower cost than most companies while not sacrificing quality. Even with that being the case, we offer a non-prorated, lifetime warranty on all of our windows too. We install our windows down to the rough opening (not pocket windows), and we warranty our installation. This is how we choose to do business because we believe in giving every homeowner the best product for the best price, treating every customer with the honesty and respect they deserve and every home like it was our own.

As you’re probably aware, there are dozens of replacement windows companies who want you to invest in their windows. Most of them are national companies that will come into your home, give you a big ‘dog & pony’ show up front, and then present you with an estimate that will make you fall out of your chair. The best advice, whether it’s windows or anything else related to home improvement, is to find a locally-owned company that backs their products and their installation.

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If you’re paying a high energy bill every month, start with taking a good look at your windows, because they’re probably the reason.

Replacing old, inefficient windows with energy-efficient, triple pane windows with a lifetime warranty is an investment you won’t regret, and you’ll probably look back and wish you would have done it sooner. It will pay for itself in just a few short years, while also enhancing the aesthetics of your home and increasing its value.”

Landscaping & Outdoor Living/Entertaining Spaces When examining your property for potential improvements, what catches your eye first? Is there old, weathered or dysfunctional fencing that needs to be replaced to better fit your needs, or that might simply benefit from a fresh coat of paint or stain? Have you been feeling the need for more privacy and a new fence, or alternatively, establishing a new tree line or hedge screen might do the trick? Is there an area that isn’t being used currently and could instead be transformed into an outdoor oasis, adding square footage of living and entertaining space to your home? Is it time to revamp your landscape design, upgrade your sprinkler system to get your lawn back to a lush green, or perhaps better outdoor lighting is the missing element? Have you always hoped for a nice deck, a pool, an incredible garden, a pond…anything specific come to mind?

Whatever that might be, the sooner you make it happen the happier you will be and the longer you’ll get to enjoy it.

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The hugely popular outdoor living and entertaining spaces are worth mentioning here because there’s just so much potential.

“The comfort and ambiance of resort-style space at your own home makes it a very attractive investment,” says Ken Svoboda with Ray’s Lawn and Landscape. “In addition to the value based on personal enjoyment alone, it’s been widely studied that landscape and outdoor living space enhancements, if done professionally, can have a return on the original investment of 100-175%.

From built-in kitchens with expansive grill inserts, wine refrigerators or beer taps, and even dishwashers to fireplaces and pizza ovens, the affordability and choices are endless.

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“I strongly recommend going with composite, especially if you’re planning on living in your house for longer than 10 years,” advises Dan Waters with Decks Unlimited. “Wood decks are beautiful, but maintenance to make a wood deck last 30 years will far outweigh the initial cost of a composite deck.

Even if you’re planning on selling in the near future and need to replace your deck, composite is still the way to go. As a buyer, it is very comforting to know that the deck will not be an issue for a long time to come.

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I prefer Westbury aluminum railings, as they provide an impressive lifetime warranty.

Altogether, when thinking of adding or upgrading a deck, there are many options and colors. Pick what you love; it’s going to be there for a while. Using quality products and quality installers is very important. If you’re planning to build your own deck, Decks Unlimited is here to offer materials, and answer any questions you have throughout the installation process.”

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beds--it’s all there waiting for you to take it home and make use of it.

As for plants, Eagle Nursery has the pretty pops of color and the lush greenery that will add a nice accent to your property, from the planted variety in your flower beds and yard to the potted variety on your porch, patio, or deck.

Interior Design & Upgrades Moving inside your home, there’s probably plenty of things you love – and a few things that fall in the “left a lot to be desired” category. What are those misses for you and what can you do to resolve those issues?

Once you’ve answered those questions, you’ve now got a list of your wish list for future home improvement projects. Now it’s up to you to decide what’s feasible and the order of importance.

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“Kitchens and master bathrooms are two areas where investing in remodeling to update them is well worth it,” says Heidi Polacek with Lincoln Cabinet. “When you think about your daily routine and what gets the most use in a home by your family or when you’re entertaining, it’s those areas.

They are used daily, need to be functional, and you want them to look and feel nice. For the same reason, an updated kitchen and master bath are going to be attractive to buyers when it comes time to sell, providing a significant return on your investment on top of your personal enjoyment while living there.

With these types of remodeling projects, it’s important to know your budget going into the consultation with a professional. When we know that information up-front, it helps us make the best suggestions for

products and design that fall within that range. It’s similar to shopping for a home – if you fall in love with a $60K project, then find out you only have $20K to spend, there’s a feeling of disappointment that overshadows the entire experience.

It’s also important to decide who will be involved in the project and to what extent. A good starting point is being honest with yourself about the amount of sweat equity you’re willing and able to put into the project. If you’re capable of doing the entire project or even just certain parts of it and know exactly what you’re getting into, go for it and save some money! However, if there’s any uncertainty, it’s wise to leave it to a professional. Especially on a big project, it’s worth the money for the expertise you’re getting. No matter the amount, it’s probably a lot of money to you, so the assurance that it is getting done correctly, accomplishes your goals, and meets your needs is pretty important. At Lincoln Cabinet, we do as little or as much as the client needs, whether that’s just getting them what they need to do the job themselves or handling the entire project from start to completion.”

Widely considered to be the “oldest trick in the book,” simply changing the color of the walls can transform the look and feel of any room in your home. Today, there are new techniques beyond just a couple fresh coats of paint to explore. You’re probably familiar with the accent wall, which creates dimension and allows you to play with color and tie in the flooring, furniture, fixtures and art. With the same goal in mind, you’d be amazed at the different designs and textures that can be created with paint.

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areas of the home where this is especially popular,” says Thomas Rajkovich with Thomas Faux Finishing. “Grays and neutrals look like they’re here to stay, but they don’t have to be boring. Glass bead and metallic looks are everywhere in Europe and on the coasts, and it’s been exciting that clients are asking for these here in Nebraska too. Fine faux finishing is one of the quickest and most economical ways to update and transform your home without knocking down walls. Decorative finishes, which is like custom art for your walls, have come a long way too. Whether your style is contemporary or more traditional, you can’t make a mistake choosing a metallic, glass bead, or even a finish with foil. The new wave of decorative finishes fit any style.

If you’re going through the time and expense of remodeling, try something new with color, texture and light! Don’t worry if you don’t have a designer. We have a design consultant to show you our extensive portfolio, which makes it easy to find what suits you best.

During the planning stages, clients are able to see a digital recreation of what the finished room will look like so there are no surprises.”

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Many choose to update flooring and decorative accents at the same time to tie everything together. The professionals at EMO Flooring are ready to help you with your project, whether it’s floor refinishing or installation of new carpet, hardwood, laminate, tile, or stone flooring.

Project Planning & Execution Diving right in without a well thought out plan is the last thing you want to do unless it happens to be something relatively simple and straightforward, and even then, proceed with caution. There aren’t an abundance of nightmarish and “comedy of errors” experiences during home remodeling projects out there, especially ones of the DIY variety, for no good reason. Instead of thinking it won’t happen to you, take it as a sign that you better know your stuff or know someone who does, be willing to suffer the consequences of any mistakes you might make on your own, or just hire a professional. Particularly for major projects, especially ones that involve the infrastructure or major systems such as plumbing, HVAC, and electrical, the latter is probably a wise move.

Among the most common home improvement projects with electrical components are outlet replacement, the addition of more outlets or relocation of outlets to be more functional or as a result of other work being done, rewiring for lighting or integrated technology, and panel upgrades that increase capacity to support usage.

Is there going to be an electrical component involved in your project?

If the answer is yes, it only makes sense that an electrician is involved.

The importance of this is not to be underestimated! It’s not just for your own safety, but also because a professional can direct your attention to anything you may not have considered before it becomes problematic during the project or something you wish you had done in hindsight.

“The electrical system can be easy to overlook until you run into an issue that prevents you from moving forward,” cautions Jon Eicher with ABC Electric Company. “At that point, you may have done yourself a disservice in not consulting with your electrician on project design or having a professional perform the necessary work.

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to plan for the work to be done to establish the electrical system infrastructure as one of the very first steps.

Oftentimes with remodeling projects things come up that you hadn’t planned on which can delay completion or become much more costly to address. Consulting with a professional will help you better understand what you’re getting yourself into so that you can plan accordingly and avoid complications.”

Seasoned professionals in the various trades have a great deal of insight to offer that will help you get the most out of your investment and deliver exactly what you had in mind, all while doing it the way it should be done and helping you to avoid any major pitfalls or heartaches that can be a real bummer. This will make the time you’ll spend in the midst of the various stages during a remodel well worth it when you get to enjoy the new part of your home that suits your needs and matches your style perfectly.

Thomas Huston with Honest & Humble Construction offers the following tips on planning for a home remodel: “A great starting point is to take a good look at your home and picture what you can and can’t live in or with. No one wants to be uncomfortable in their own home or to see something they hate day in and day out.

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For instance, do the walls match your Thomas Huston personality and lifestyle? Some prefer cozy, some want clean and simple or sleek Honest & Humble Construction and modern, some want rich tones for a luxurious feel, and some go for bright colors to match their disposition or active nature. Your color palette and the tones in it will make a big difference in the feel of the room. Or, does your home fit the needs of your family? You’ll want to take a look at functionality, which could necessitate a bigger kitchen or living room, more storage space, or extra bathrooms.

The big thing to consider is two-fold. First, what do you love about your home? Second, what would you like to fix? You may come to find out that simply changing your décor or finishes is what’s needed. On the other hand, you may realize that it’s going to be a more in-depth process to turn the things you don’t like into things you love about your home.

Once you’ve pinpointed what takes priority, if you have the funds, time and/or resources to remodel your home, you can work towards figuring out what would be a much better fit for you.

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Now with that in mind, cost is a major factor that will influence the viability of your project. Can you afford to do the remodel? If the answer is yes, then next in the hierarchy of important things to take into consideration is time.

The biggest misunderstanding we face when meeting with homeowners is the expectation going in that remodeling, building, demo, or completing an entire project can happen in a weekend because Dad or Grandpa did it back in the day. When working with construction companies, remember they are performing work to last you 50 to 100 years, following specific guidelines, pulling permits, and then there’s the craftsmanship that goes into it. Unforeseen things also tend to come up during a remodel and those take time, and patience, to either work around or fix the correct way, especially in older homes. Also, how long can you live in/with the inconveniences that come along with a remodel, both expected and unexpected, such as having things torn apart or as issues come up like faulty wiring, messed up plumbing, cracks in the foundation, and so on? How long can you do without your bathroom? What if a window is too big, or a door handle doesn’t fit properly, or the lighting store doesn’t have enough light fixtures? You’ll want to order these items well in advance, then be prepared to make adjustments when issues arise and to make on-the-spot decisions when small things come up.

Going back to cost as it applies to design and material selection as well as the time it takes to complete the project, just keep in mind that you’re the one who ultimately has to live with it. Wouldn’t it be better to be done right and to be good quality so it doesn’t fall apart in a few years? Price versus quality of materials is always a topic of debate. Cheaper options can be attractive for obvious reasons, but you’ll come to find out that it wasn’t necessarily the best decision in the long run. Paint is a big one; there are certain kinds that you’ll often see advertised on television that seem great but can be bad for your walls. Visiting a home improvement center or consulting your construction project manager will help you narrow it down to the best options, which also holds true for just about any selections you’ll be making.

Finally, take the time to shop around for a contractor you are comfortable with and who has experience with the type of project you want to have done. Keep in mind that just because they have the lowest bid it doesn’t necessarily mean they are going to shoddy work, or that the company with the highest big is trying to take advantage of you. Ask questions about the differences in costs and about the specifics, compare the bids, do a little research of your own, and then go from there. Always question the contractor if there are changes made, such as if there will be additional costs. Also, don’t be afraid to ask for references from the contractor.

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Aside from the aspects of the project itself, is there anything else that needs to be planned in advance? This might include alternate living arrangements if you’re displaced during an extensive renovation project. For some, staying with family or friends is doable, while for others, booking a hotel room would be a more suitable option. More commonly, you might need to arrange for safekeeping of some of your belongings in order to remove them from the area that’s being renovated while still having enough space to live comfortably in the other areas of your home.

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“With online or in-person reservations, we make it easy to secure a storage space that fits your needs,” says Rod Berens with Store It All. “We have units as small as 5’x5’, which fits a dresser or several boxes, up to a large 10’ x 40’ unit with doors on both ends, which would accommodate furnishings for a 4-5 bedroom house with major appliances. We are also an authorized U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer, so if you need any moving vehicles or supplies, they are conveniently located on-site. We pride Rod Berens ourselves on our customer service, so if you Store It All need any assistance with finding the right size of unit for the belongings you need to store or getting set up with what you need otherwise, we are happy to help.”

Hopefully all of this information has left you feeling inspired and eager to take on your next home improvement project!

When in doubt, it never hurts to ask a pro and lucky for you, they can easily be found here in Lincoln.

Be sure to keep in mind that if you are remodeling your home with the hope of living in it for an extended period of time, it’s wise to approach your project with the intention of getting exactly what you want (budget-permitting, of course). However, you may decide that it’s best to approach home improvements a bit differently if you have the intention of putting yours on the market and make some compromises accordingly. Be sure to check out our Resell Remodeling feature story in the October issue if that’s more of what you’re going for with your upcoming project!

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Supporting Non-Profits As businesspeople, while working hard towards our goals, we also know that we play an important part in making our community a better place. We are invested in those efforts because it allows us to build our businesses as well as raise our families, cultivate friendships, and lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. Here in Lincoln, you’ll find many people working together to care for one another, to give a hand up to those in need for the greater good, to protect our environment, and to make our city the best place to live and work it can possibly be. In a community that understands the importance of giving back and places a lot of value in it, you’ll also find it to be a big part of corporate culture here in small and large businesses alike. Supporting our local non-profit organizations is something that we can all do to give back individually - and to truly make a difference collectively.

An excellent example of the power of philanthropy at the local level just happened a couple months ago. For the seventh year, the Lincoln community came together for Give to Lincoln Day on May 31 and showed their support in a big way. With over 20,000 donations to over 400 different non-profit organizations, the total raised came in at $4,613,411.73 (nearly $1 million more than the previous record set last year!). Those funds are going to change lives for those here in our community, and is a powerful statement of what can be accomplished when we all come together for the greater good. But it doesn’t stop there.

While not diminishing the fact that these funds are greatly appreciated and put to good use throughout the year, it’s important to be mindful that monetary donations aren’t the only way you can give back. There are a variety of ways to contribute to the valuable work that our non-profits are doing day in and day out, all year long. While funds will often be allocated to certain areas that are determined to be of importance, there are other needs that will arise throughout the year. This may be a donation of items or hosting a donation drive, volunteering, sponsorships, participating in special events, helping to raise awareness, and so on.

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As individuals, whether you offer your time, talents, or prefer to donate money or items to the cause, there’s always a need that can be met with whatever you have to give. Businesses also have the opportunity to encourage their employees to get involved, which unites everyone together for a worthy cause. Many companies incentivize employees to volunteer, participate in fundraising and awareness events, or volunteer together as a group; there are plenty of ways to get involved that can be tailored to fit the needs and goals of your organization. Likewise, as we always encourage consumers to be conscious of their purchasing decisions, staying informed and supporting the businesses that make an effort to support non-profits in the community is something we can all do. Leveraging resources to further reinforce those actions has a ripple effect, as does setting an example, spreading your passion for a cause, and getting others involved.

Our local non-profits are the source of initiatives that are focused solely on helping to make an impact on the lives of those who live in our community—to make our tiny part of the world a better place for all.

Oftentimes their reach extends beyond that to make an impact at the state, national, and/or global level. These organizations also create jobs in our community, allowing many people to fulfill their greater purpose by doing what they love while touching lives and truly making a difference.

At Strictly Business, the focus of our work has always been supporting the growth and prosperity of our local business community. That said, we feel strongly about supporting our local non-profit organizations too. The two really do go hand-in-hand. By shining a light on all of the different ones here in our community, it is our hope that we are encouraging our audience to get involved with the cause(s) they are passionate about supporting. So without further ado, we’ve highlighted some of our local non-profit organizations so that you have the opportunity to learn more about them and take action!

Dreamweaver Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to fulfilling lifelong dreams for terminally ill seniors in need. We strive to enrich the quality of life and are committed to honoring our most cherished generation in their final days. Making the impossible dream, possible. We serve seniors who are at or below the federal poverty guidelines in the Greater Omaha Area, Lincoln, eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. The granting of a Dream is a simple act, and yet the outcomes are profound. Dreams give the gift of hope.

Dreamweaver Foundation is celebrating five years of making dreams come true for terminally ill seniors by hosting our first Boots & Buckets fundraising event, presented by Pinnacle Bank. The casual event will be held Thursday, September 20, 2018 at A View on State in Omaha.

For more information about our event or Dreamweaver, visit our website at dreamweaver.org or email us at info@dreamweaver.org.

Poverty limits opportunity. We don’t.

Since 1965, Comm unity Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties (www.communityactionatwork. org) has been removing barriers for individuals living in poverty so that they have the opportunity to thrive.

Our four impact areas are Early Childhood Education, Homelessness Prevention, Financial/Family Well-being, and Hunger Relief. Just some programs and services offered include Early Head Start and Head Start, which provide comprehensive early childhood education services to 480 babies, toddlers, preschoolers, pregnant women, and their families; rent, utility, and security deposit assistance; Weatherization, focused on increasing the energy of homes; matched savings opportunities to youth and adults; financial education; free tax preparation and health insurance enrollment assistance; housing; and free evening meals at our soup kitchen, The Gathering Place. Last year, Community Action provided over 79,000 povertyfighting services to over 17,000 children and adults. Our mission is to empower people living in poverty to reach economic stability.

Educare Lincoln’s mission is to establish a high quality, one-stop community learning center for at-risk children and families; implementing specialized learning environments, which develop children academically and socially, empowering them to become productive members of society through research and evidence-based practices.

Educare Lincoln is based on the developmental approach to early childhood education that places emphasis on learning skills, through play, that are geared to each child’s stage of readiness or development. Educare Lincoln is not only a place for children to learn and grow, but also a place for parents and families to grow and reach their full potential.

As a community leader in the city, Educare Lincoln works hard to close the achievement gap by providing high-quality early childhood education in our community for high-risk children and families. Educare Lincoln promotes community involvement through collaboration with other community-based programs.

Please contact Amelia Smith if you are interested in becoming a community partner or volunteer. For other information, please contact Russ Reckeway or visit wp.lps.org/educarelincoln.

1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will get cancer in their lifetime. Cancer is a worthy opponent, but cancer will never have what we have...our humanity.

With offices in Lincoln, Omaha, and Kearney, the American Cancer Society supports every community in Nebraska.

While most people know us for our research, we do so much more: free lodging near treatment, a 24/7/365 live helpline, free rides to treatment, and advocacy groups to create awareness and impact. We attack cancer from every angle. Learn more, get in touch, get involved and save lives: www.cancer.org / (402) 423-4893.

Join us at the Relay For Life of Lancaster County on July 14.

This signature fundraising event brings communities together to remember loved ones lost, honor survivors of all cancers, and raise money to help those who turn to the American Cancer Society for support. Visit www.RelayForLife.org/LancasterCoNE to join the movement.

Do you question your “why” regarding life, business, and work? Do you want to develop more authentic relationships? Would you like others’ help in your struggles with major challenges? If you answered yes to any of these questions, CBMC Lincoln is for you. CBMC is a ministry to business and professional individuals, encouraging them toward spiritual development, personal integrity, principled leadership, and a desire to impact others.

We’ll encourage you in connecting closely with Christ and with others who are growing and discovering how to represent Christ in life and work. CBMC offers 1-1 mentoring, challenging growth groups, leadership development, networking, and larger events throughout the year. We serve business owners and leaders through Peer Advisory Groups, geared to equip members to lead lives and businesses which honor Christ and serve the community.

To learn how CBMC Lincoln can serve you, please contact us at (402) 204-1997 or visit lincoln.cbmc.com.

Our mission is simple: We’re here to help all Nebraskans live safer, healthier lives.

Employee safety and health creates a stronger foundation for an organization’s success. For more than 50 years Nebraska Safety Council has provided comprehensive programs and services designed to improve employee care at a desk, on the production floor, behind the wheel, and off the job.

Our members include organizations throughout Nebraska across a variety of industries. There is no one-size-fits-all option; each company’s safety and wellbeing program is customized for their needs and size. Demonstrate your commitment to employee safety and health by becoming a member of the Nebraska Safety Council. You will receive access to training, guidance, and resources to establish or enhance your safety and wellness programs and policies.

Providing leadership and resources for a safe and healthy workplace and community, Nebraska Safety Council – (402) 483-2511 / nesafetycouncil.org.

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The Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ (FCA) purpose and passion is “Advancing the Gospel, in sport, through transformational leaders.”

In order to do this, we must adhere to our strategy of “to and through the coach.” In other words, disciple coaches to be disciple-makers.

Billy Graham once said, “A coach will impact more young people in a year than the average person does in a lifetime.” We’ve seen this to be true. The average coach spends approximately 1,000 hours of face-to-face time with a student-athlete each year. We want these coaches to feel equipped and empowered in their engagement with their athletes, prepared to be there for their students, not just on the field or in the locker room, but in daily life.

In order to accomplish this, we need staff, volunteers, and financial partners. We would be honored if you would partner with us to make this happen. Learn more about FCA at nebraskafca.org or contact the Lincoln-Southeast Nebraska FCA Staff at (402) 464-2343.

Heartland Cancer Foundation is a non-profit o r ga n i z a t i o n c r e a t e d with one belief: People with cancer should not fall behind because they struggle to afford their expenses. Our purpose is to encourage cancer patients, help them overcome financial burdens, and give them compassion so they can thrive.

Many people who come to us can’t get to their cancer treatment appointments because they have no way to buy gas. Many people can’t buy the medications and supplies they need to ease side effects.

Some lose their cars, some lose their jobs. And some lose their homes.

This is what motivates us to make an impact. Heartland Cancer Foundation provides compassionate assistance so patients can heal with confidence, and get back to living a bright future. Support us in 2018 with a corporate sponsorship or through committed monthly giving. More information is available at HeartlandCancerFoundation. org, or contact Heidi Moyer at heidimoyerhcf@gmail.com or (402) 261-9974.

Down Syndrome Association for Families of Nebraska recognizes that every person with Down syndrome is an individual who has a unique purpose and set of abilities.

Since 1995, DSAF has provided a positive vision for the future to individuals with Down syndrome and those who share in their lives, through networking, advocacy and support, including: Parents First Call - offers help and empathy to new parents upon receiving a diagnosis of Down syndrome.

Medical Outreach - provides accurate information regarding DS to local medical offices.

Age-based Stars groups - enables members to participate in fun, inclusive activities with family and friends.

Capital City Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk – provides a heartwarming experience of what we’re all about. The annual Step Up Walk is our biggest awareness event!

DSAF is more than just an association. It is a place of belonging and hope. Get involved. Go to dsafnebraska.org to learn more.

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The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association is devoted to saving people from two of our nation’s top killers, heart disease (No. 1) and stroke (No. 5).

Powered by millions of volunteers nationwide, the Association’s goal is to improve the cardiovascular health of Americans by 20% by 2020 while reducing deaths from heart disease and stroke by 20%.

Currently, one person dies every 40 seconds from heart disease and stroke. Through events right here in Lincoln like the Heart Walk, Go Red for Women Expo and Heart Ball, that startling statistic can change.

For more information, visit www.heart.org/lincoln.

“I was sold for $60 and some meth. I was 15 at the time.” -Lincoln Survivor I’ve Got a Name is determined to protect and fight for the 900 girls SOLD for sex every month in Nebraska…200 girls sold in the Lincoln area alone.

We help the public learn to identify sex trafficking and to become advocates of HOPE and CHANGE. We create awareness through business/public speaking and education.

Our Street Outreach provides personal one-on-one help to those on our streets and within our neighborhoods. We build strong trusting relationships with the vulnerable, victims and survivors of sex trafficking. We provide emotional support and comfort while connecting them to needed services. We empower them into a future of change and purpose.

Visit www.ivegotaname.org to find out how you can become an advocate of HOPE and CHANGE. Contact us at info@ivegotaname. org.

We are Stronger Together!

Fresh Start is home to 24 women striving to overcome homelessness. Substance abuse, domestic violence, mental health, job loss... the reasons that each woman is at Fresh Start are many, but the goal is the same-get back on my feet! Fresh Start helps women who are homeless change their lives. They face overwhelming challenges to move from homelessness to economic stability.

Because of you, women are provided with basic needs, safe housing, and case management. While at Fresh Start, they work with staff through a goal-oriented program designed to recognize strengths in order to become healthier and stronger women.

Fresh Start has provided services for 26 years. Together we have given a fresh start to over 1,600 women that worked hard for a better life.

Your support and generosity helps women who are building a better life and makes our community stronger!

Donation Needs: Paper Goods, Cleaning Supplies, and Gas Cards.

Volunteer Needs: Daisy Thrift Shop Clerks and Marketing Committee.

Join us: FreshStartHome.org | Facebook.com/FreshStartHomeLincoln | Twitter.com/FreshStartLNK. Contact (402) 475-7777 / audreyb@ FreshStartHome.org or visit FreshStartHome.org for more information.

For over 18 years, Domesti-PUPS (www. domesti-pups.org) has been supporting people in our local, regional and national communities through the assistance of animals.

From therapy dogs in the classroom motivating children to excel in their learning environment to pet therapy visitations in nursing homes, hospitals, and assisted living centers, DomestiPUPS pet therapy teams bring a bit of brightness through their furry encounters. Our service dog teams provide increased independence when paired with a disabled partner. These highly skilled canines can turn on lights, provide balance and mobility, retrieve dropped items, bring a bottle of water from a refrigerator, respond to medical emergencies such as responding to a seizure or alerting to a diabetic high or low, and open doors both literally and figuratively. Some even provide lifesaving measures for their disabled partners.

Goodwill Industries Serving Southeast Nebraska, Inc. has been strengthening the Lincoln community for more than 80 years by providing services for individuals who face barriers to employment and by offering residents an outlet for recycling gently-used household items and clothing. The sale of donated items in Goodwill’s retail stores remains the largest source of funding for its programs and services.

Goodwill recognizes that services provided by peer agencies prepare people served by Goodwill to better succeed in Goodwill’s employment programs. It is with this understanding that Goodwill provides funding to colleague agencies to help with their own programs that align with Goodwill’s mission of willing workers employed and community resources maximized.

For more information about Goodwill and its role in the Lincoln community, visit www.lincolngoodwill.org today.

Nebraska Comm unity Foundation unleashes abundant assets, inspires charitable giving, and connects ambitious people to build stronger communities and a Greater Nebraska.

Headquartered in Lincoln, the Foundation serves communities, donors, and organizations by providing financial management, strategic development, education, and training to a statewide network of 1,500 volunteers serving 250 communities.

In the last five years, 39,142 contributions have been made to Nebraska Community Foundation and its affiliated funds. Since 1993, Nebraska Community Foundation has reinvested $292 million in Nebraska’s people and places.

For information, visit NebraskaHometown.org.

Serving our community by p ro m o t i n g t h e dignity, independence, and wellbeing of older adults, Tabitha provides support for clients and their families across 28 Nebraska counties through compassionate at-home support (including Tabitha Meals on Wheels), innovative living communities, and exceptional rehabilitation, home health care, and hospice services.

Tabitha is a local, nonprofit provider and an industry leader, believing everyone deserves to receive extraordinary care. This commitment is illustrated with our world-class, award-winning continuum of services delivered to over 2,000 individuals daily. When you have questions about Senior Care, Tabitha is the Answer.

Tabitha is always looking for civic-minded individuals to donate their time, talent, and treasure to help us provide care for our friends and neighbors. You can make a difference in the lives of local veterans, teachers, public servants, and community leaders who need a helping hand.

In 1899, Austin O. Wilson, a legally blind young man in his early 20s, was concerned about the lack of Christian reading material available for the blind. He decided to try an experiment. Taking a clothes wringer, he modified it to accommodate two metal plates with a sheet of heavy paper between them. As the plates were squeezed through the wringer, the raised dots on the plates made an impression on the paper, producing one page of a braille magazine he entitled the Christian Record. Wilson’s magazine launched the organization Christian Record Services, Inc. that continues to serve the reading community of the blind still today.

In 1933 and 1934, Christian Record was one of the exhibitors in the Hall of Religion at the World’s Fair, themed “A Century of Progress,” in Chicago, Illinois. A year later, Christian Record was again prominently represented in the Hall of Science at America’s Exposition, held in San Diego, California.

In 1950, the first talking books were recorded for Christian Record. In 1967, National Camps for Blind Children was formed. That first summer camp was held in Florida with 23 youth. Since then, nearly 50,000 campers have attended these special camps.

Today, Christian Record continues the tradition of service to the blind by providing a library of more than 2,000 Christian-inspired titles, Bible studies, special camps, and community events—all without cost to members. To learn more visit, crsb.org or call (402) 488-0981 and connect on Facebook and Twitter.

Call (402) 486-8509 or visit Tabitha.org to make a contribution or volunteer today!

Helping Survivors Thrive With a focus on survivorship, our bold and compassionate programs tackle the real issues that c hallenge the lives of survivors and their families. From the moment of diagnosis through end of life, Project Pink’d, Inc. provides tools, resources and a strong network to strengthen and renew the mind, body, and spirit of breast cancer survivors in our local community. In 2017, we had the honor and privilege of impacting the lives of over 2,400 breast cancer survivors in 26 counties throughout Nebraska and Western Iowa.

Those diagnosed with breast cancer often face challenges related to finances, anxiety, depression and sexual wellness, self-esteem and strained relationships with family. This is WHY Project Pink’d focuses on quality of life AFTER a breast cancer diagnosis. Our programs focus on improving the quality of life for survivors, providing support for survivors’ emotional, physical, and financial well-being.

For more information, please visit www.projectpinkd.org.

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Theatre Arts for Kids is a challenging musical theatre program specially designed for the young and aspiring performer interested in learning about, participating in, and producing musical theatre.

Through training, teamwork and workshops, performers gain lifelong skills as they build self-esteem and develop leadership ability in addition to building their skill base as singers, dancers, and actors. TAFK offers a variety of classes for all ages as well as voice and piano lessons.

For more information about Theatre Arts for Kids, visit our website at TAFK.ORG, call (402) 202-1087 or email info@tafk.org.

Child Guidance Center (CGC) inspires healthy futures for children and families through comprehensive behavioral and mental health services. Last year, Child Guidance Center served nearly 1,700 children and adults through a variety of programs including our three main program areas: Outpatient Services and Outpatient ServicesSchools; the Therapeutic Group Home; and the Extended Day Treatment program. Our Active Parenting Program started last July and includes Crisis Response therapy.

The Outpatient Services and the Extended Day Treatment Program operate out of our offices at 25th & O Streets. In addition, therapists provide counseling within 16 Lincoln Public Schools, including substance abuse awareness and prevention in three of those schools.

We provide therapeutic consultation at Don Sherrill and Nuernberger Education Centers as well as community-based evaluations, and risk assessments, and transitional counseling at the Juvenile Detention Center.

For more information about CGC programs or to make a donation, go to www.child-guidance.org or call (402) 475-7666.

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease that strikes both children and adults. It has nothing to do with diet or lifestyle. There is nothing you can do to prevent it. And, at present, there is no cure.

In T1D, your pancreas stops producing insulin—a hormone the body needs to get energy from food. This means a process your body does naturally and automatically becomes something that requires your daily attention and manual intervention. You must constantly monitor your blood-sugar level, inject or infuse insulin through a pump, and carefully balance these insulin doses with your eating and activity 24/7.

JDRF (www.jdrf.org) works every day to change the reality of this disease for millions of people by funding research, advocating for government support of research and new therapies, ensuring new therapies come to market and supporting those impacted by T1D. There are many ways to join the JDRF family, but for 47 years there has been only one reason—because together, we will turn Type One into Type None. If you would like to get involved or know of anyone who might benefit from our outreach or support services, please contact the Lincoln and Greater Nebraska Chapter at (402) 484-8300 or Lincoln@jdrf.org.

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Since 1988, Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln has brought people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Through our Homeownership Program, we provide the opportunity to purchase a home for low-income families who are unable to meet normal financing requirements; the homes are purchased with a zerointerest mortgage financed by us, built or repaired by volunteers alongside Habitat homeowners from new or existing housing stock.

In 30 years, we have served 154 families (723 individuals) locally, and nearly as many globally through Habitat International’s tithe program, serving approximately 1,500 individuals.

Ways to get involved with Habitat Lincoln: volunteer on our construction site, attend an event, contact us about available lots, support and sponsor a build, donate in-kind building materials or subcontracting labor, and always follow us on Facebook to stay updated on our latest news and projects. Through shelter we build strength, stability, and self-reliance. Learn more at www.lincolnhabitat.org.

Friendship Home is Lincoln’s only safe, confidential emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children. We save and change lives for over 1,500 victims each year by providing safe shelter and crisis services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 62% of those we served last year were children. Shelter at Friendship Home is offered in a communal shelter setting, apartments for families, and transitional living for families who need more time to rebuild their lives. Our advocates work closely with families and empower them to become survivors through safety planning, referrals to resources, support groups, and mental health counseling.

Gift cards for gas and groceries, financial donations, and volunteers to help with special events are ways to help. For more information about Friendship Home, visit www.friendshiphome.org.

If you or someone you know needs help, call our confidential helpline at (402) 437-9302.

The mission of the Nebraska State Stroke Association is to serve Nebraskans through stroke prevention, education, advocacy, and support services. Since 1985, NSSA has been providing education and outreach on the signs of stroke and serving as a resource for Nebraska stroke survivors and their families. NSSA is a 501 (c)(3) organization. For more information, visit www.NebraskaStroke.org or call (402) 484-8131.

Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in Nebraska and the leading cause of disability in the U.S. Stroke is an emergency. Act F.A.S.T. • F. Face. Look for an uneven smile • A. Arm. Check if one arm is weak.

• S. Speech. Listen for slurred speech.

• T. Time. Call 911 right away and go to a hospital certified as a Primary Stroke Center.

More than 80 percent of strokes can be prevented. If you are interested in hosting a stroke awareness program, please contact us at hello@ nebraskastroke.org.

Formalized in 2017, the Advocacy Partnership is a collaborative endeavor between partner agencies; the Arc of Lincoln and the Autism Family Network. The goal of the umbrella organization is to share resources and staff as well as work to protect their shared interests.

The Arc of Lincoln has advocated for the rights of persons with developmental disability diagnoses, regardless of age or ability, since 1952. We empower people with disabilities and their families to promote and protect their rights and interests, while enriching the quality of their lives. One of the unique services we offer is advocacy support at IEP’s and ISP’s.

The Autism Family Network has assisted persons and families whom have autism-related diagnoses in Lincoln and Lancaster County since 2006. With supporting over 1,200 families one of the most exciting new programs that we will be offering soon is Safety LNK. Safety LNK is a program for people with autism who wander. You can register for both the first responder alert form and the Project Lifesaver program.

The first responder alert form will include as much information that you would like to share in case the individual wanders. This would also include a picture that will need to be updated every year. Project Lifesaver includes each participant to have a unique wristband that is a one ounce, battery operated transmitter that emits an automatic tracking signal every second, 24 hours a day. Each participant’s transmitter is assigned a radio frequency that is unique both to them and to their geographical area of the county. The bracelets may be worn on the client’s wrist or ankle.

Contact the Arc of Lincoln at (402) 421-8866 or visit arclincoln. org. Contact the Autism Family Network at (402) 421-0874 or visit autismfamilynetworklincoln@gmail.com.

Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska (LFS) expresses God’s love for all people through quality services supporting Safety, Hope, and Well-Being. LFS and People’s Health Center operate the Health 360 Integrated Care Clinic, providing mental health, substance use and primary care services and holistic care for the most vulnerable.

LFS provides: • Children Services strengthening families and restoring safe, happy childhoods through a continuum of care from prenatal to adulthood.

Lincoln programs include Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, trauma treatment and professional support in Adoption, Foster Care, RSafe® sexual abuse treatment and Mental Health.

• Behavioral Health programs healing minds and hearts through cuttingedge trauma therapy, effective substance abuse treatment and integrated care services including Outpatient Mental Health, Substance Use Treatment, Crisis Response and LFS At Ease services for active military, veterans and their loved ones.

• Community Services welcoming and providing comprehensive services to those seeking refuge from violence, oppression, and persecution in their homeland, including Refugee Reception and Placement and case management.

LFS has received the Better Business Bureau of Nebraska’s Integrity Award in 2017 and 2013 and a Greater Omaha Chamber’s Business Excellence Award in 2018.

Please consider volunteering your time, sharing your expertise or making a financial gift. Other ways to support LFS include collecting items for donation such as children’s clothing and diapers.

To donate or learn more: please visit www.LFSneb.org, send an email to development@LFSneb.org, or call (402) 978-5622.

Aiding Angels is a local, 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing FREE, professional housecleaning to the cancer heroes in our community during one of the most stressful times of their lives. A clean home and environment contributes to the welfare and recovery of patients.

Brenda Schwery, local business owner of Maid To Please, has provided free home cleaning services for years through another foundation where, unfortunately, women with cancer are the only recipients. In response to an overwhelming number of requests from not only women, but also men and children, Brenda founded Aiding Angels. Now, the void is filled and the much-needed help is extended to everyone going through cancer treatment or hospice due to cancer.

For more information on Aiding Angels, please visit www.aidingangels. com or contact Brenda at (402) 434-2472.

Why BBB Matters Today The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has been assisting consumers and businesses since 1912. It is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing trust in the marketplace. In 2017, BBB provided nearly 225 million instances of service to businesses, charities and the general public. BBB has Business Profiles on more than 4.7 million businesses and Charity Reports on over 11,000 charities, all available for free at bbb. org. Today, BBB serving Nebraska, South Dakota, The Kansas Plains and Southwest Iowa is supported by approximately 10,000 Accredited Businesses that have voluntarily committed to adhere to BBB’s Standards of Trust.

BBB offers services to both businesses and consumers by creating a community of trustworthy businesses through accreditation, setting standards for trust, encouraging and supporting ethical business practices, celebrating community role models and denouncing substandard marketplace behavior.

BBB does not compare businesses to each other, but rather evaluates them against its standards – and BBB’s standards clearly speak to the character and competence of an organization.

With a dedicated and united front of staff and volunteers who help the homeless and near homeless find possibilities when things seem impossible, the vision of Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach is to defeat hunger & homelessness and restore hope! Serving lunch and dinner seven days a week, Matt Talbot is an inviting hunger relief and outreach center for those in need. Annually, Matt Talbot provides more than 100,000 nutritious meals and 35,000 homeless prevention services to the working poor and homeless such as housing, case management, drug & alcohol evaluations, life skills classes, diversion, nutrition counseling, and help with obtaining vital identification documents.

Most importantly, Matt Talbot provides beyond basic needs to embolden people to have hope. Matt Talbot has maintained a 4-star Charity Navigator ranking for four consecutive years and received the Better Business Bureau Integrity Award for the nonprofit sector in 2013.

Contact Information: Susanne Blue, CMSW, Executive Director, Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach – (402) 477-4116 | susanne.blue@ mtko.org | www.mtko.org.

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Help save lives. Donate blood.

“I’ve never been asked.”

That’s the number one reason why people don’t donate blood. Today, the Nebraska Community Blood Bank is asking you to donate blood to help save lives.

Every 2 seconds someone needs blood. The rarest blood type is the one that’s not available when a patient is in need. That need is constant.

Nebraska Community Blood Bank has been connecting people who need life-saving blood with generous volunteer donors for 50 years. We provide life-saving blood to healthcare facilities throughout southeast Nebraska. Be part of our life-saving mission by becoming a blood donor with Nebraska Community Blood Bank today.

Visit NCBB.ORG to learn more about hosting a blood drive or to sign up to donate blood at a donor center or blood drive near you. Connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram or Twitter (@NCBBLincoln).

Childhood cancer is severely underfunded and misunderstood.

Cancer is the #1 cause of death by disease among c hildren, yet only 4% of the National Cancer Institute’s budget is dedicated to researching childhood cancer. And while over 60% of adult cancer research is paid for by big pharmaceutical companies, they don’t even give 1% to childhood cancer research due to low profits. A cure for childhood cancer will be funded by small, private groups like Sammy’s Superheroes Foundation. Sammy’s is a Nebraska-based 501c3 non-profit which funds researchers who are doing groundbreaking, innovative work that will lead to modern treatments that will save and have less debilitating side effects for these sweet little fighters. Sammy’s main mission is to raise funds for research, but also to comfort families in the hardest times of their lives. Join the fight, visit www.SammysSuperheroes.org or find us on Facebook to get involved.

CEDARS has been a vital part of the community for over 70 years.

What started as a grassroots effort to help kids in crisis has grown into a dynamic and dedicated team of over 200 professionals serving 2,750 kids and families each year.

For those children and youth who are unable to live at home, CEDARS provides an array of safe places to stay that offer structure and support while working to facilitate a successful transition to a more permanent living situation.

For families in need of resources, support, and education, CEDARS work focuses on maintaining healthy connections and helping families remain together.

For youth who are at risk for, or who have committed law violations, CEDARS provides positive development programs to prevent subsequent law violations and prepare them to live successfully in the community.

Today, CEDARS will serve nearly 1,000 children and youth.

To learn more, call (402) 434-KIDS (5437) or visit www.cedarskids.org.

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Youth for Christ Lincoln Area is a nondenominational, non-profit organization serving youth in the Lincoln community and surrounding areas. We engage youth through three ministries: Campus Life to teens in high schools and middle schools, Juvenile Justice to jailed teens, and Parent Life to pregnant teens. Through regular programming and special events, YFC Lincoln Area works with over 2,400 local youth with the goal of engaging them in a healthy relationship with God. To learn more about our ministries, college internships, or to volunteer visit yfclincoln.org or call us at (402) 420-7475.

Voices of Hope provides 24-hour-a-day services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, incest, stalking, and related forms of abuse. We have provided free and confidential services to victims of these crimes in Lincoln/Lancaster County for over 40 years. Our services include the 24-hour crisis line (402-475-7273), 24-hour victim advocacy at hospitals, and daily walk-in services. We also offer support groups, crisis counseling, safety planning, assistance with protection orders, basic needs, and on-campus services at UNL and Nebraska Wesleyan. We answer an average of 8,000 crisis line calls a year and provide face-to-face services to approximately 2,000 victims. Our free and confidential services are available to women and men. We are in need of financial donations, gift cards, gas cards, and donations of basic needs items such as personal hygiene items, household items, diapers and wipes, and office supplies. For more information, visit our website at www. voicesofhopelincoln.org.

N e b r a s k a Re c yc l i n g Council is a statewide, member-based, nonprofit supporting collaboration between communities, businesses, solid waste and recycling industries to improve waste diversion systems. Our mission is to maximize the economic and environmental benefits of resource recovery in Nebraska.

• Recycling Information: Nebraska Online Recycling Guide, Phone Assistance • Education & Training: Webinars, Green Team Training, Networking Events • Services: Waste Assessments, Zero Waste Events, Zero Waste Community Consultation, Hub & Spoke Consultation • Grants: Recycling Equipment Grants • Publications: Best Management Practices, E-Newsletters, Case Studies • Annual Awards Luncheon: National Speaker, Workshops, Business & Community Environmental Awards Visit www.nrcne.org or call (402) 436-2384 to learn more.

Not all children are lucky enough to have lives free of abuse or neglect. Some become involved in the juvenile court system through no fault of their own. Court Appointed Special Advocates or CASA for Lancaster County, a local not-forprofit organization, recruits, trains, and supports community volunteers who advocate on behalf of abused, neglected, truant, or ungovernable children in Juvenile Court. CASA volunteers do their own investigation and report their findings directly to the judge.

They provide a voice for children in court, expedite permanency, and ensure that children have safe permanent homes.

To donate, volunteer, or for more information, please contact CASA for Lancaster County at (402) 474-5161 or www.casa4lancaster.org.

Since the early 1970s, Lincoln Medical Education Partnership (LMEP) has been a leader in healthcare education, patient care, and research through several programs. These include the training of Family Medicine resident physicians and delivery of quality patient care through Lincoln Family Medicine Program, access to integrative medicine through Lincoln Medical Acupuncture Clinic, cancer research through The Nebraska Cancer Research Center (NCRC), educating alcohol and drug counselors via Training for Addiction Professionals (TAP), providing substance abuse services and wraparound support for individuals and families in the Stepping Stones for Families Program, and training schools to identify and help children with behavioral and substance abuse issues through the School Community Intervention and Prevention (SCIP) program.

To learn more about Lincoln Medical Education Partnership, visit www.lmep.com.

C i t y I m p a c t e m p owe r s under-resourced communities through wholistic youth, family, and neighborhood development. We aspire to be the best in the world at seeing, investing in, and encouraging the unique strengths of under-resourced youth and families so that their leadership makes a lasting positive impact within their communities. Through core values of relationships, faith, strengthsbased leadership, empowerment, learning/teaching, and excellence, City Impact encourages transformation from the inside out.

Mentor, Teach, Empower, Transform Needs: Monthly mentors, weekly reading tutors during the school year, weekly faith program volunteers, sponsors or donations for kids store, and monthly program supporters.

Coming Soon: Look for our new Scheel’s Gym & Fitness Center coming in fall of 2018!

Contact: Lisa Guill, (402) 477-8080 / lguill@cityimpact.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Visit www.cityimpact.org for more information.

Our Mission: To be Nebraska’s primary resource for Parkinson ’s disease information, educational programs, and exercise classes.

A Journey Shared. We build connections to strengthen Nebraska’s Parkinson’s community in mind, body & spirit. Our website, newsletters, and staff serve the nearly 16,000 Nebraskans living with Parkinson’s. Since 2016 we have sponsored 1,000+ specialized exercise classes, hosted monthly educational talks, and assisted individuals and organizations with accessing important equipment and support. We’re locallybased, passionate, and HERE to help!

Our Big Plans: Parkinson’s Nebraska will host a “Delay the Disease” training class in Grand Island this September. This workshop will empower professionals across Nebraska to deliver quality Parkinson’s programming!

Please join us for what we hope to be our biggest fundraiser to date, Walk & Run the Park for Parkinson’s—featuring the 1st Annual “Shake-a-Leg 5K!” on September 30th at Elmwood Park in Omaha.

Learn more at www.parkinsonsnebraska.org.

People’s City Mission was founded in 1907 and serves as Lincoln’s primary homeless s h e l t e r. P C M p ro v i d e s emergency housing for nearly 350 homeless men, women, and children every night of the year. Its Help Center offers free food, clothing, and household items to over 22,000 people with incomes below 200% of the U.S. poverty line. The PCM Free Medical Clinic offers a wide range of free health services to uninsured Lancaster County residents. Last year this clinic experienced almost 18,000 patient visits, making it the third largest free clinic in the country. PCM is helping more than 30,000 individuals each year with its various services, or about 1 in 9 Lincoln residents. PCM receives most of its funding from public donations and has Charity Navigator’s highest rating of four stars, getting 92% of all its donations directly to the need.

For more information, please visit People’s City Mission online at pcmlincoln.org.

The Nebraska Wildlife Federation (NEWF) is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of Nebraska’s wildlife and habitat.

We promote this through clean energy, conservation farming, growing cer tified wildlife habitats and education. NEWF co-authored the Husker Power Plan (with the help of committee members from Nebraska conservation groups) which we hope the three major utilities in Nebraska will use as a template to increase their use of renewable energy and lowering their carbon footprint. This will not only benefit wildlife and habitat but humans as well. Please go to huskerpowerplan.org for further reference. NEWF has also been very busy developing and implementing monarch/pollinator gardens throughout the Lincoln area, mainly around schools, recreation areas, and churches. As we all know, humans cannot survive without pollinators. NEWF encourages everyone to create their own wildlife habitat in their backyard.

Or on their acreage. Or somewhere. You can have your wildlife habitat certified by the National Wildlife Federation, in conjunction with NEWF. Please go to our website for additional information: nebraskawildlife.org.

We can always use assistance to amplify our message and efforts.

Feel free to contact us at (402) 477-1008 or nebraskawildlife@ windstream.net.

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Adult & Teen Challenge of the Midlands exists to be a catalyst for 180-degree life change in the addict. We offer residential, 12-month faith-based programs for men and women 18 and older. This program is designed to assist individuals in gaining freedom from drugs and alcohol and destructive behaviors that accompany addiction.

During the program, we also support the spouses and families of those enrolled in our program through our family ministry. Additionally, we have a substance prevention program geared toward adolescents called “Know the Truth.”

We facilitate presentations in junior high and high schools and share our real-life stories of addiction and the effect it had on our lives. Our goal is to change perceptions and in turn, behavior.

By partnering with Adult & Teen Challenge of the Midlands and Know the Truth you can change lives! Visit us at www.tcmid.org or call (402) 551-2322.

Lincoln TeamMates, a schoolbased mentoring program, gives community members a chance to nurture Lincoln’s future. Mentors meet with their students at school for one hour a week during the academic year. Not only do mentors act as role models, but they build relationships with their mentees that offers hope and direction for the future. The program helps students graduate and pursue post-secondary education or career training. More than 95% of the Lincoln TeamMates graduates in the past 5 years planned to attend a post-secondary institution.

TeamMates appreciates the many Lincoln businesses that encourage their employees to volunteer for the program, enhancing our community’s economic future. During the 2017-18 academic year, TeamMates supported over 1,200 students. However, the demand for mentors grows each year, as parents, teachers, and students see the profound impact of mentorship. Nearly 800 students in Lincoln still await a TeamMate to help them thrive. Perhaps, like many other businesses in our city, your company would like to support TeamMates by becoming a financial partner, sponsoring an event, or encouraging your staff to become mentors. By doing so, not only do you impact students’ lives but invest in Lincoln’s future.

It’s finally summer and all across Nebraska, Girl Scouts are taking on new adventures at camp and in the great outdoors, like honing archery skills, camping under the stars, befriending horses, and skimming the treetops by zip line. Girl Scouts are also challenging themselves and taking the lead by traveling locally and globally, growing as entrepreneurs, improving their communities, exploring STEM programming, and much more!

Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska is the largest girl-serving organization in the state with more than 21,000 members. Girl Scouts is dedicated to teaching girls to thrive in five key ways: developing a strong sense of self, displaying positive values, seeking challenges and learning to persevere, forming and maintaining healthy relationships, and learning to identify and solve problems in their communities.

Ready to help your girl be bold, be brave, and be a Girl Scout?

Learn more at www.girlscoutsnebraska.org.

The Haymarket Theatre’s mission is to enrich, educate, entertain, and empower our community through live theatre and youth performing arts education programs for all. Its vision since the theatre’s inception in 2001 is to foster, create, collaborate, and host intriguing theatre and high quality performing arts for the surrounding and greater Lincoln community. The Haymarket Theatre is dedicated to exposing the community’s youth to vast array of opportunities that can only be learned through an education and participation in the theatrical arts.

In 2018, we have an exciting lineup of youth shows, including Super Academy, The Addams Family, The Murder Mystery Monster Mayhem of Manchester Manor, and Elf, Jr. Our mainstage lineup includes Lost In Younkers and Sweeney Todd.

For more information, visit www.haymarkettheatre.org.

To find out more about TeamMates’ mission or participate in our program, go to LincolnTeamMates.org. If your business wants to get involved, please call (402) 436-1990.

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This is an excellent opportunity for your nonprofit to gain exposure amongst our readers, as well as for our readers to familiarize themselves with the needs of the various organizations and the valuable work that is going on in our community. If you are a local non-profit organization that is interested in participating in the next Supporting Non-Profits feature in Strictly Business Magazine, please call 402.466.3330 or email Office@StrictlyBusinessOmaha.com today!

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Community Health Charities of Nebraska is a fundraising family of 22 Nebraskabased affiliates of nationally-recognized health charities dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by a chronic health condition, disability, or end-of-life issue. CHC-NE raises vital funds through workplace giving campaigns, corporate matching funds, individual gifts, and foundation contributions to benefit these health charities. Dollars raised each year help our charities provide support for those with chronic health conditions as well as family members, friends, and co-workers affected by chronic illness. Thank you for giving the gift of hope through your support.

In Lincoln, we are proud to partner with United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County during the annual United Way/CHC Campaign.

In 2019, look for us as Combined Health Agencies Drive.

Lincoln Office: 215 Centennial Mall South, Suite 509 | (402) 475-2770 www.chcne.org | www.facebook.com/CHCNebraska

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