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Step Three: Getting Your Unique Selling Proposition Out to the Masses In previous installments of this series, we first defined the key traits of a Unique Selling Proposition (USP) and why it is the essential tool for businesses to grow and survive, even in economic downturns. In “Step One,” we saw how successful brands communicate their USP to spark demand and compete on more than just price, and for “Step Two,” we explained how understanding customers, employees, and competitors is essential to defining a truly unique USP. The key takeaway so far: if your competition is doing it, then it is not unique. By conducting research, you can identify the aspect(s) that make your business different and how your offerings provide value to your customers that no one else can or currently does.

Now, for “Step Three,” we will discuss how to take what you learned about your business and competitors and integrate it.

Mic hael Senoff, CEO of Hard to Find Seminars, says, “There’s nothing more fulfilling for a business owner than when you nail the USP. Their business is their passion, and the USP reminds them why they get up every morning and work their butts off all day.

Having that USP will give them and their team focus, and after the integration phase, they’ll also have the thrill of watching their business grow exponentially.”

In business, there are three fundamental strategies to grow and survive: generating new leads, converting more leads into sales, and retaining customers by encouraging them to continue doing business for life. Senoff persuasively argues that the problem with many ads and marketing campaigns is they forget two of these three strategies. “All traditional marketing revolves around a business growing in just one way—the attempt to get more prospects. And businesses usually throw a ton of money into that one way too…running ads, building or improving websites,

throwing together social media campaigns and pay-per-clicks.”

The value of a well-defined, asset-based USP is that it creates growth on three fronts instead of one: it attracts more interested clients, it converts more prospects to clients, and it creates more repeat business.

Senoff discusses the process of integration as a series of logical steps. The first step, of course, is to define and continually refine your USP based on your research. Without it, you have nothing to integrate. The second step involves getting every employee on the same page. Employees in sales should be able to communicate the USP to prospects, your company website and ads should reflect what you have learned, and you should find every opportunity to interact with customers and to hammer your message home.

Some opportunities to emphasize your USP message include: invoices, business cards, bidding sessions, and sales presentations. There is a logic behind this order in that by defining the USP and ensuring your employees understand the USP, you avoid wasting time later when searching for new leads. Why would you spend resources trying to identify new customers without a prepared pitch?

By identifying your passion, why you are in business, and what makes you different, you as a business owner are able to feel more confident in your business—and this confidence becomes infectious.

Rather than relying on growth in the economy, rely on your unique, valuable characteristics so that you can sell even during economic downturns by building consumer confidence in your ability to meet a unique demand. You are selling the customer on your business as much as you are selling them on the product or service. Even if a Walmart moves in next door, if you offer something unique that Walmart can’t offer, then you can control your own economy.

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BUSINESS NEWS T.O. Haas Tire & Auto Introduces Tradesmen First National Bank Announces Community Support Program Development Grants T.O. Haas Tire & Auto has announced that they now offer a Tradesmen Support Program for all of the trades: contractors, subcontractors, electricians, plumbers, painters, roofer, welders, landscapers, and even farmers and ranchers. When you equip your work vehicle with BFGoodrich® All Terrain T/A KO2 tires, you’ll qualify for 24-hour worksite and roadside assistance, a 30-day satisfaction guarantee, and a rebate of up to $100 on a set of four tires.

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“Cutting downtime boosts your bottom line, particularly in the trade industry,” said Marketing Director Fred Knight. “The great thing about this program is you don’t have to be the business owner, you simply need some type of proof that you work in the trades, so even a pay stub will work.”

The 24/7/365 real time support includes flat tire changing, delivery of supplies, emergency battery service, lost key or lockouts, and towing. This program was created to equip the men and women who build our world with the tools necessary to get the job done.

T.O. Haas Tire serves communities all over Nebraska, including Lincoln, Omaha, Norfolk, Beatrice, Tecumseh, Fairbury, Aurora, Central City, St. Paul, Lexington, North Platte, Ogallala, and Imperial. For more information about the new support program, visit one of their locations or go online to www.tohaastire.com/ tradesmen.htm.

GenR8 Marketing Celebrates 9 Years GenR8 Mar keting, a comprehensive and selfdescribed boutique marketing firm located in Lincoln, is marking their 9th anniversary in business.

GenR8 focuses on servicing small- to medium-size dbusinesses on a local and national level. Core services include websites, social media, email marketing, video, and online advertising.

“We’re excited to be doing business in the Lincoln area and in our ninth year! The crazy world of Digital Marketing is always changing, but it keeps us on our toes, and we continue to enjoy the challenge,” said CEO and co-owner, Jason Petersen.

Like their tag line states, GenR8 has evolved in the last five years with not only a branding change but also by offering several new services in the digital marketing sector, including Google AdWords, consumable video production, and podcast services.

The GenR8 staff has also grown from three individuals to eight over the last six years, with a few new staff roles yet to be filled.

“Our team has played an integral role in our growth and how we support each of our clients,” said Holly Petersen, VP and co-owner.

GenR8 Marketing is a comprehensive digital marketing consulting agency. GenR8 is a proud family-owned agency that uses a one-on-one client approach to every project and account, big or small. For more information about GenR8 Marketing and its services, you can contact Jason Petersen at (402) 817-1224 or via email at jason@genr8marketing.com. To learn more about GenR8 Marketing, please visit genr8marketing.com.

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First National Bank recently announced its first round of community development grant recipients for 2019, including a $15,000 grant to NeighborWorks Lincoln. The funds will provide h o m eb u ye r e d u c a t i o n , d ow n payment assistance, and housing rehabilitation in Lincoln.

(L-R): Morgan Hermanek, N e i g h b o r Wo r k s L i n c o l n i s a Pictured NeighborWorks Lincoln; Mike nonprofit organization dedicated Renken, NeighborWorks Lincoln; to community revitalization through John Connor, First National Bank an active partnership of resident and NeighborWorks Lincoln leaders, private businesses, and Board of Directors member; Rory Bowen, First National public officials. The organization opens doors for people to achieve Bank; and Ashley Hahn-May, NeighborWorks Lincoln. their dreams of home ownership and for others who desire a safe and attractive neighborhood.

First National Bank awarded a total of $840,000 in community development grants to 46 organizations in Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, South Dakota, and Texas. The grants support programs focused on increasing access to affordable housing, revitalizing neighborhoods, and building strong local economies. In Nebraska, First National Bank awarded $553,000 in community development grants to 25 organizations across the state.

To learn more about First National Bank, visit www.fnbo.com.

PRG, Woods Bros Realty Sells Lots at New Development, Lokahi at Wandering Creek Professional Realty Group (PRG) of Woods Bros Realty, led by one of Lincoln’s most trusted real estate agents, Ben Bleicher, is excited to begin selling the lots at Lokahi at Wandering Creek. McFarland Development Corporation, Dave Johnson with Studio 951, and Tim Gergen with Clark Enersen Partners have teamed up to bring this $3.5 million subdivision to Lincoln, which will include 16 lots, each about .3 to .6 acres in size. PRG anticipates these lots will sell for $175,000–$240,000 each. Construction on the new development is anticipated to break ground this fall.

Located on 10 acres of beautifully verdant land off of 84th and Van Dorn Street, Lokahi at Wandering Creek will embody sustainable living, modern design, and smart home technology. The concept of Lokahi was birthed with the desire to bring Hawaiian architecture and island-style living here locally. The homes at Lokahi, designed by Studio 951, will promote a contemporary mix of tropical and Scandinavian concepts, including spacious landscaping, high ceilings, and large windows.

For more information about Lokahi at Wandering Creek, visit t or contact Professional Realty Group by Woods Bros Realty (www. prg-ne.com) to inquire purchasing available lots. Ben Bleicher can be reached at (402) 419-6309 / ben.bleicher@woodsbros.com. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

BUSINESS NEWS Southeast Community Colleges Utilizes Robots at Off-Campus Learning Centers The robot program at Southeast Community College is funded through a Rural Development Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture. SCC was awarded $120,582.

Students at any of the six learning centers are able to take advantage of the program at the Lincoln and Beatrice campuses. Through this program, instead of distance learning where students are typically confined to one room, students are able to travel throughout the campus via robot.

Joy Shultz is a part-time, adult student studying business administration. She has taken five classes via robot at SCC’s Lincoln Campus, including public speaking. She is able to maneuver it from a classroom at the Learning Center at Wahoo. She said there are many benefits to using this kind of technology in the classroom. “It’s been a great experience,” she said. “I actually prefer to take my classes via robot. I wasn’t sure at first if I’d be able to do it, but it’s worked out perfectly. I also love it because I don’t have the expense of gas and wear and tear on my vehicle. I also was able to lower my student aid.”

Bob Zetocha teaches the public speaking class. He said this was the first time he had robots in his classroom. He believes it is great opportunity for students who live near the learning centers in Hebron, Wahoo, Falls City, Plattsmouth, Nebraska City, and York. Students interested in the robot pilot program need to apply at one of these learning centers or by visiting www.southeast.edu/learningcenters.

Fallbrook Assisted Living and Memory Care Holds Grand Opening Celebration On May 20, Fallbrook Assisted Living and Memory Care celebrated their grand opening with an open house and a ribboncutting ceremony with the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce! Managed

by MJ Senior Housing, LLC, Fallbrook Assisted Living was built to fill a need for senior housing options in northwest Lincoln. The community will soon be home to over 70 residents who are looking to make the next step in senior living services.

Fallbrook Assisted Living is fueled by a desire to provide an environment that relieves people from the stress of living alone.

They promote great food, friends close by, constant entertainment, a private apartment, and a phenomenal staff of care-takers.

They provide different levels of care to help residents maintain as much independence as possible.

The community also has a top-notch memory care program and they have carefully created a controlled environment specifically designed for people with dementia. A brain-friendly meal program, an Alzheimer’s Lounge, Journey Stations, ongoing educational opportunities for family members, and well-trained staff are ways in which Fallbrook Assisted Living will assist in all aspects of dementia.

If you’d like to learn more about Fallbrook Assisted Living and Memory Care or their new facility at 6600 Juliet Ct., feel free to contact Virginia Cole at (402) 261-9050. You can also visit www.fallbrookassisted.com. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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Graceful In-Home Healthcare to Host Ribbon Cutting July 12 Graceful In-Home Healthcare is excited to welcome friends, family, and community members to their office on Friday, July 12 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony conducted by the Lincoln Independent Business Association (LIBA). The event will begin at 10 a.m., and there will be coffee and breakfast snacks provided. Owner Grace Kats and her team at Graceful In-Home Healthcare will speak about how their services are not just for the elderly, they also provide care for people with disabilities and women who suffer from postpartum depression.

This event will also give the Graceful team a chance to spotlight their new logo and branding efforts.

Graceful In-Home Healthcare, recently recognized by Top Rated Local® Business (www.topratedlocal.com) as the #1 Home Health Care Provider in Nebraska, offers senior care, personal care, companion care, disability care, maternity care, and Alzheimer’s/Dementia care.

Services are provided on an hourly basis all the way up to 24-hour care seven days a week. Private pay, long-term insurance, and Medicaid are accepted. For more information, visit gracefulinhomecare.com or call (402) 387-7933. The Graceful In-Home Healthcare office is located at 1500 S. 70th St., STE 102.

New Weekly Events Announced at Capital Cigar Lounge Capital Cigar Lounge is excited to announce that they have three new weekly events planned for their friends. Starting this month, the lounge will feature Tuesday Night Jazz from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with Lincoln’s own, Ed Love Quartet.

Ed Love has played music in Lincoln for over 50 years. He directs the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra and has performed in venues all over the city. In addition, Wednesdays are Flight Night from 6 to 9 p.m., during which guests will have the opportunity to try different selections of scotches, bourbons, and whiskeys paired with a cigar. The final new addition to the lounge’s weekly event calendar is Industry Night every Sunday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Industry Night is intended for all those in the service industry and will feature discounted drinks, games, and activities, including a corn hole tournament!

Capital Cigar Lounge is Midwest’s premier cigar lounge. It is a space where friends enjoy friends, along with specialty cocktails and fine cigars. The unique design of the lounge includes a stateof-the-art ventilation system, which pumps clean air in and out of the lounge every five minutes. Swing by the lounge, located off of 16th and Old Cheney, to experience it yourself! Learn more online at www.capitalcigar.com or call (402) 430-9109.

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BUSINESS NEWS JetSplash Partners with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Omaha Fashion Week Announces Designer Lineup for August 2019

JetSplash is proud to be partnering with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital this month. Those who get a car wash at any JetSplash in Lincoln, July 1–15, are invited to make a donation to St. Jude to join the fight against childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Every dollar makes a difference for St. Jude kids.

The producers of Omaha Fashion Week (OFW) have announced the designers who have been selected to show collections during the next season of OFW, taking place August 18–24. In May, designers pitched their ideas to a panel of industry experts brought together

by OFW. The experts scored each designer and provided feedback that was used to make final decisions. The designers were scored on innovation, construction, marketability, concept, and the overall presentation.

Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food. They believe that all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80% since it opened more than 50 years ago.

St. Jude is working to drive the overall survival rate to 90%, and they won’t stop until no child dies from cancer. By freely sharing discoveries, every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children.

JetSplash currently operates five express car washes in Lincoln. Vehicles are hand-prepped and hand-dried by dedicated employees, and they offer free vacuums to all customers. JetSplash memberships allow customers unlimited washes each month for one vehicle starting at $25. Learn more online at jetsplash.com.

Tickets Now Available for “The Phantom of the Opera” at the Lied Center The Lied Center for Performing Arts is excited to present Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, October 23 to November 3. Tickets went on sale June 17. With newly reinvented staging and stunning scenic design, this new version of The Phantom of the Opera is performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this one of the largest productions on tour in North America.

The Phantom of the Opera is a spectacular new production by Cameron Mackintosh, presented also by The Really Useful Group and NETworks Presentations.

It is directed by Laurence Connor (who co-directed the new production of Les Misérables that is back on tour across North America after a hugely successful revival on Broadway; directed the award-winning new production of Miss Saigon that played London’s West End and Broadway and is now on a tour across North America; and also directed the stage version of the movie School of Rock now playing in London’s West End), with choreography by Scott Ambler, set design by Paul Brown, Tony Award®winning original costume design by Maria Björnson, lighting design by Tony Award®-winner Paule Constable, sound design by Mick Potter, and musical supervision by John Rigby. The production is overseen by Matthew Bourne and Cameron Mackintosh.

Based on the classic novel Le Fantôme de L’Opéra by Gaston Leroux, The Phantom of the Opera tells the story of a masked figure who lurks beneath the catacombs of the Paris Opera House, exercising a reign of terror over all who inhabit it. He falls madly in love with an innocent young soprano, Christine, and devotes himself to creating a new star by nurturing her extraordinary talents and by employing all of the devious methods at his command.

To purchase tickets, visit LiedCenter.org or call at (402) 472-4747.

You can also purchase tickets in person at the ticket office at 301 N. 12th St. For more information and a video sneak peek, visit www. thephantomoftheopera.com/ustour.

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Omaha Fashion Week has proudly grown into the nation’s fifth largest fashion event, supporting more independent fashion designers than any other organization in the region. The full designer lineup and tickets to the August show can be found at www.omahafashionweek. com. Contact (402) 937-1061 / info@omahafashionweek.com for more information.

Lincoln Chamber Celebrates New Downtown Apartments, The Stack Lofts On April 4, the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribboncutting ceremony to welcome The Stack Lofts to the downtown Lincoln apartment scene. Owners Matt and Jane Stricker announced plans in 2016 for a $4 million redevelopment of the building into first-floor retail space and apartments on the upper floors of the former Swanson Russell headquarters at 1222 P St. This building sits right across the street from the couple’s other business ventures, Footloose & Fancy and Threads.

The apartment units at The Stack Lofts are modern with wood floors, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, high ceilings, and exposed brick on some of the walls. Some units also have balconies. On the first floor of the building is 3,900-square-feet of retail space and the upper floors contain 27 apartment units—three two-bedroom units, 20 one-bedroom units, and four studios. To learn more, go online to www. stacklofts.com. For questions, email info@stacklofts.com.

Krieser Drywall & Insulation Turns 25 Krieser Drywall & Insulation is proudly celebrating their 25-year anniversary this year by continuing to implement the latest technology in product improvements and reducing environmental impact. In 1995, Nate Krieser took up the reins as owner of Krieser Drywall from his father. Nate expanded the business into Krieser Drywall & Insulation in order to streamline the building process, saving the customer time and money. He is committed to family above all, and he always strives to leave the customer satisfied.

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Rock ‘n’ Joe Coffee Presents Live Music on Weekends throughout Summer Rock ‘n’ Joe Coffee Bar is excited to host live music every weekend, all summer. Come enjoy Rock ‘n’ Joe’s 16 in-house Nebraska wines and several local craft beers, while listening to feel-good jams and relaxing beats.

The coffee shop will bring in a variety of musicians like Dulcet, Craig Falls, Tomorrow Man, Mickey Damien, and more. They will also be hosting two “Evening of Acoustic Classic Rock” events, July 19 and August 24, during which guests will enjoy music from classic records, such as The Beatles, The Searches, and The Rolling Stones.

The Rock ‘n’ Joe Coffee Bar was inspired by specialty coffees and rock and roll. Originally based in New Jersey, Rock ‘n’ Joe has expanded to a national level while sticking to their roots. They boast first-rate coffee, outstanding sandwiches, and delicious pastries in a cozy and laid-back atmosphere that is reminiscent of an exclusive backstage lounge. Doubling as a Whispering Wings Vineyard tasting room, Rock ‘n’ Joe is so much more than a coffee shop.

For more information about Rock ‘n’ Joe Coffee Bar, visit www. rocknjoe.com. To learn the exact dates and times of the live music, go on to Rock ‘n’ Joe’s Facebook page (@RnJLincoln) and look at the events tab or call (531) 500-4684. The events are also posted on the bulletin board at Rock ‘n’ Joe, located at 5025 Lindberg St.

Lincoln Running Co. Named a Top 10 Store in America by Running Insight Running Insight, the newsmagazine for running specialty retailers, recently named Lincoln Running Co. as one of the top 10 running stores in America. Running Insight received almost 15,000 nominations for the 2019 edition of the Best Running Stores Awards. All nominations were carefully reviewed and the amount of nominations per store were tallied. The selection process incorporated a new rating system, in which increased attention was given to overall ratings using all scoring criteria, including Co-Owner Dave online ratings provided by consumers, Rogers featured on a questionnaire to be completed by the front page of Running nominated stores, and sponsoring vendor Insight in the “S” of feedback. Top honors will be given to a June 3, 2019 issue.

“Store of the Year” and four finalists, as well as a “Top 10” list. Winners were announced on April 1.

Lincoln Running Co. is very honored to be a part of this elite list of stores across the country. As award winners, third-generation Owners Chris and Dave Rogers will have the opportunity to attend The Running Event 2019, which includes an All-Access Pass and automatic entry into the Best Running Stores Executive Forum.

Lincoln Running Co. has been locally owned and operated by the same family since 1976. Their team is committed to helping people in Lincoln find the right shoes and gear to be fit and active, whether that’s by running, walking, or just moving in general! For more information about Lincoln Running Co., or to congratulate them on this accomplishment, give them a call at (402) 474-4557, email them at lincolnrunning@windstream.net, visit www.lincrunningcompany. com, or stop into their location at 1213 Q St. in downtown Lincoln. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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William Evanina to Deliver Keynote Address at 11th Annual Legislative Summit The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Greater Omaha C h a m b e r, a n d N e b r a s k a Chamber of Commerce & Industry are excited to welcome William Evanina, director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center Office of the Director of National Intelligence, as the keynote speaker at the 11th Annual Federal Legislative Summit on Thursday, August 8. The event will take place at the Strategic Air & Space Museum in Ashland, NE. Doors open for the event at 8:30 a.m. with the program running until 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $99 for Chamber members / $125 for nonmembers and include lunch to be served at 11:30 a.m.

Evanina has led the National Counterintelligence and Security Center since June 2014, serving as head of Counterintelligence for the U.S. Government and as the principal CI and security advisor to the Director of National Intelligence. He has over 23 years of distinguished federal service, 20 of which came as a Special Agent with the FBI. The Federal Legislative Summit is the region’s most anticipated advocacy event of the year. It will feature an update from Nebraska’s Congressional delegation on federal issues facing Nebraskans in Washington D.C. For more information about the 11th Annual Federal Legislative Summit, visit lcoc.com, omahachamber.org, or nechamber.com.

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Overhead Door Brand Featured in “Bargain Mansions” on HGTV Overhead Door™ Brand garage doors were featured throughout season two of HGTV’s Bargain Mansions (Mondays 9|8 CT). For home restoration expert Tamara Day, host of Bargain Mansions, there’s no such thing as a home that’s too big! She brings these big beauties back to life so that new families can move in and love them again. Overhead Door of Kansas City handles the installations of news garage doors in the restoration process. Viewers are able to see Overhead Door’s extensive collection of various styles of garage doors, including sophisticated aluminum glass doors, durable steel doors, modern fiberglass doors, classic carriage house doors, traditional wood doors, and much more—all of which are available from your local Overhead Door of Lincoln distributor.

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Center Sphere Announces Network-Wide July Events Center Sphere hosts events each month that are open to both members and guests in order to give non-members a chance to learn more about this amazing network. Dates for this month’s public events include: • July 9, 8:30–10 a.m.: Coffee & Connections, hosted by Senior Living Consultant Carla Abendroth at Clark Jeary Retirement Center, 8401 S. 33rd St. • July 17, 8–9 a.m.: Meet Center Sphere at Peak Physical Therapy in Hickman, 6710 Woodland Blvd., STE B. • July 18, 4:30–6:30 p.m.: Social Hour, hosted by Sven Derich’s (Lincoln referral) chapter at PLAY Creative, 5001 NW. 1st St., STE 9.

Center Sphere is an established network of business professionals whose mission is to share referrals, ideas, and resources through genuine relationships. The Lincoln Network is currently made up of nearly 30 chapters and over 425 members. For more information, visit www. centersphere.com or contact Cheryl Hansen, area director for Lincoln, at (402) 499-2099 / Cheryl@CenterSphere.com. Center Sphere is also available in Hickman, plus other rural towns. For more information, contact Lona Anderson, area director for Rural Nebraska, at (402) 416-5700 / Lonaanderson@CenterSphere.com.

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The Berry Law team was proud to sponsor two veteran-focused races in June: the annual Run to St. Lo, an event hosted by the Nebraska National Guard Museum, and the Big Red Challenge. The Run to St. Lo pays homage to the 52 Nebraska National Guardsmen killed in the Battle at St. Lo, France, in World War II. The route of the race took runners past the memorials of the fallen in Seward, NE. The Big Red Challenge is a 7K obstacle course that creates an opportunity for veterans and civilians to come together and challenge themselves. Proceeds of the event go towards supporting veterans in their transition to civilian life.

Berry Law considers both of these events to be great opportunities to support a few outstanding organizations and meet some equally amazing people. The company places high value on veteran support and outreach. Attorney John S. Berry Jr. has led soldiers in deployments to Iraq and Bosnia. After receiving his commission as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army, John completed Airborne School and Ranger School.

In 1999, while assigned to the First Cavalry Division, he deployed to Bosnia for Operation Joint Forge. John also served as a Company Commander in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and later as a Battalion Commander in the National Guard.

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Eastmont Kicks Off $50M Redevelopment and Expansion Project with Ribbon Cutting Eastmont recently announced a significant renovation and expansion project at their O Street Campus, in partnership with Transforming Age, the nonprofit organization that Eastmont affiliated with in 2017. To celebrate this news and share design plans with the community, a ribboncutting ceremony was hosted with the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce on June 12. With the goal of creating a sustainable community for the residents of today and in the future, the $50-million redevelopment project will add indoor and outdoor amenities and expand the campus featuring 43 new apartment homes and a connection between the existing towers.

The expansion will add several new amenities to the Eastmont community, including a 200-seat performing arts center with multifunctional seating and multiuse chapel. A wellness center with indoor pool, hot tub, aerobics studio, and spa will provide residents with an inspiring and state-ofthe-art space to pursue their wellness goals. A brand new lobby will be added, centered around a magnificent fireplace. Residents will also enjoy an added bistro, outdoor meditation space, library, top-floor lounge, and landscaped courtyards with raised gardening beds and fire pits. The redevelopment will bring 12 memory care suites to serve the growing needs of older adults affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Founded in 1965, Eastmont is a faith-based, comprehensive senior lifestyle community which offers independent living, assisted living, skilled rehabilitation, long term and end-of-life care. As a not-for-profit, Eastmont is mission driven, embodies distinct values that guide daily operations, and is committed to being the choice provider of progressive senior living services where individuals thrive in all stages of life. Learn more online at www.eastmontliving.com or call (402) 413-8028. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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BUSINESS NEWS Nebraska Safety Council Celebrates Opening of New Location

Neemann & Sons Donates Services to Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln

The Nebraska Safety Council celebrated their new facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony conducted

by Lincoln Chamber of Commerce on May 9. They are so excited to gain more classroom space at this new location. Each room pays tribute to the different ways the council pursues their vision.

The LifeSaver room hosts monthly First Aid, CPR/AED training courses and is named after the award given to member company employees who have used that training to save a life on the job. The Founders room commends local companies that were early adopters of promoting wellness and safety programs for their employees. Finally, the Legacy room honors the council’s Legacy Awards program that recognizes individuals for their impact in safety and health, both on and off the job.

The Nebraska Safety Council’s mission is to provide education and leadership to empower people to live safely and healthily. Many members of the community know the Nebraska Safety Council for Teen Driver Education, STOP classes, workplace safety and wellness training and consulting, and motorcycle rider courses. As a nonprofit, the council has been serving communities across Nebraska since 1961, their team is passionate about providing resources and support.

If you’d like to learn more about the Nebraska Safety Council and their programs, please visit their website at nesafetycouncil.org. You can also reach them by phone at (402) 483-2511 or email nesc@nesafetycouncil. org for more information.

Neemann & Sons, Inc. is thrilled to have the chance to partner with Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln by contributing roofing, siding, and gutter services for a home being built for a local family in need.

Construction for the project, which is being led by Neemann & Sons’ Project Manager Lance Roach, began on June 14. This is the first time Neemann & Sons has been involved in Habitat for Humanity’s mission, and Owners Terry and Chris Neemann anticipate it won’t be the last.

Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln is a 501c3 charitable nonprofit organization that brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Habitat for Humanity strives to build affordable, sustainable housing that is both environmentally friendly and more cost-effective for low-income homeowners to maintain. The labor of volunteers and partner businesses and families, along with efficient building methods, modest house sizes, and no-profit loans make it affordable for lowincome families to purchase a Habitat house.

Neemann & Sons, Inc. provides their customers with family-friendly service, using high quality products. They offer a wide range of residential services, including roofing, siding, seamless gutters, aluminum soffit and fascia, replacement windows, blown-in insulation, gutter cleaning, and other repairs. Their commercial roofing company operates under the name Sprague Roofing, a division of Neemann & Sons. Learn more by going online to www.neemannandsons.com, calling (402) 4234853, or emailing info@neemannandsons.com.

Legacy Retirement Communities Raises $15K for Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation At Legacy Retirement Communities’ annual fundraising dinner on June 4, residents and staff raised $15,000 to help Nebraska farmers and ranchers get back on their feet after the devastation our state experienced as a result of the flooding. By donating to the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund, all donations were able to stay local with 100% going directly to those effected. This cause was one that hit close to home for many residents, families, and staff, so the support was overwhelming.

According to Casey Jo Jansma, enrichment director for Legacy Retirement Communities and organizer of the fundraising dinner, their residents and employees always go above and beyond to help others.

“We have many former farmers and ranchers that live in our communities that felt the heartache, so they were very thankful for the opportunity to get the funds to those that were personally impacted,” said Jansma.

Since 1995, Legacy Retirement Communities has provided Lincoln 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 over 20 years in a row, garnering awards for enrichment, care, and resident engagement from national and international management organizations, including Argentum.

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BUSINESS NEWS SP Group Team Members Enjoy Annual Golf Outing After Tax Season Every year, SP Group, P.C.’s team members enjoy a golf outing after tax season. In May, three groups of four golfers hit the links at Woodland Hills Golf Course in Eagle for a round of 18 and some betting fun. This was the first outing of the season for most of those who participated, so the main focus was to get rid of the rust accumulated over tax season. Friendly competition ensued among each foursome. Ben Pictured (L-R): Rachel Clymer, Danielson, second-year inter n, Mark Chapin, Darin Petersen, and Kevin Rademacher. showed Managing Partner Dave Swan how it’s done. The young ones simply schooled the seasoned ones this year! Everyone had fun and enjoyed the perfect weather while relaxing with food, drinks, and conversations that centered around score cards instead of tax returns.

So, if you’ve ever wondered what your SP Group accountant does after the April 15 tax deadline—besides maybe sleep for days, dream about numbers, finally mow their over-grown lawn, or actually carry on a conversation with a friend or family member that lasts longer than hello—now you know that the annual SP Golf Outing is one of those things!

For more information about SP Group, P.C., please call (402) 4207758 or visit www.spgrouppc.com. Follow SP Group on Facebook (@SP Group, P.C.) or Twitter (@SPGroupPC).

New Location Announced for Haymarket in White Dinner & Dance on August 9 O n Fr i d ay, A u g u s t 9 , t h e L i n c o l n Haymarket Development Corporation presents the 5th Annual Haymarket in White Dinner & Dance. This year, the event will be held at a new location: Canopy Street behind the Lincoln Station Building. Cocktail hour is at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at 7:30 p.m. Guests will dress all in white, dine on gourmet picnic fare, and dance the night away. Tickets for this 21+ only event are $54 per person.

Music will be provided by 30 Minute Hangover, sponsored by Ayars & Ayars Inc. An amazing picnic dinner will be offered by Rodizio Grill, delectable desserts by Ivanna Cone and The Mill, plus one free drink ticket during happy hour. Libations provided

by Tavern on the Square/The Other Room and Kinkaider Brewing Lincoln. Raffle prizes donated by Haymarket Businesses will be featured. The event will be emceed by Media Sponsors KFOR and 10/11.

Tickets are sold individually or by purchasing a table of 10 at lincolnhaymarket.org or calling Downtown Lincoln Association at (402) 434-6900. There is no rain date scheduled; cancellation left to the discretion of the promoter and refunds will be issued.

The Lincoln Haymarket Development Corporation is a 501c3, nonprofit committed to continuing the economic development, revitalization, preservation, and growth of Lincoln’s Historic Haymarket District. For more information for the 5th Annual Haymarket in White Dinner & Dance, contact (402) 435-7496 or go to the Facebook event page. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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Sartor Hamann Jewelers Becomes Official Jeweler of the Huskers Sartor Hamann Jewelers, a local family-owned jeweler, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Nebraska Athletics.

As of July 1, Sartor Hamann will become the Official Jeweler of the Huskers. Sartor Hamann will begin a multifaceted partnership with the Huskers that will integrate Sartor Hamann and the Huskers in all athletics venues, with messaging across the Husker Sports Network, social media, and the Official Husker App. Sartor Hamann will be featured in the stadiums, on the coach’s TV shows, across radio broadcasts during the all games, and on Sports Nightly. In addition, Sartor Hamann is now carrying an extensive line of Husker Jewelry from $20 to $2,000. This is the first time Sartor Hamann has been associated with the University in an official position during their 114-year history, dating back to 1905.

To kick the partnership off, Sartor Hamann is giving away a free Traeger Grill with any purchase over $2,500 from August 19 through September 30. Sartor Hamann will also be giving away two free tickets to every home football and men’s basketball game this season. To register to win tickets, stop into any of Sartor Hamann’s three locations: Downtown Lincoln (1150 O St.), SouthPointe Pavilions (2900 Pine Lake Rd., STE C), Grand Island (3337 West State St.). Registration must be done in person.

For more information about Sartor Hamann Jewelers, visit sartorhamann.com or go to the Facebook page (@sartorhamann).

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BUSINESS NEWS WISB to Host Monthly Luncheon on July 10 The Women in Sales & Business (WISB) monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 10 at The Venue in the NE/Lancaster Rooms at 4111 Pioneer Woods Dr. from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

At the July meeting, members and guests will participate in a networking activity in small groups. Previous networking sessions have been highly successful in connecting participants to one another both personally and professionally. All women planning to attend should bring business cards, additional information about their business, and be prepared to give a brief summary of their business, goals, and challenges.

The meeting starts with lunch at 11:30 a.m. with meeting following from 11:55 a.m. until 1 p.m. Cost is $16 which includes lunch (cost is $10 if you only attend the meeting). Please register online at www. wisblincoln.ning.com.

Women in Sales & Business began meeting in 1987 to offer business women in Lincoln the opportunity to network within an intimate group.

Today, their goal is to encourage and develop creative leadership in women. WISB is dedicated to promoting growth through the accumulation and sharing of knowledge, and they are always looking for new members to join the group! More information can also be found on the website or by contacting (402) 937-8872 / info@ wisblincoln.org.

Lincoln Chamber Welcomes Wenzl’s Collision Center with Ribbon Cutting Wenzl’s Collision Center hosted an open house and ribbonc u t t i n g c e r e m o ny o n M ay 22 with the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce. The event celebrated the Wenzl team becoming new members of the Chamber and gave guests a chance to learn more about the company’s history and day-today operations.

Wenzl’s is an auto collision repair center that has been serving Lincoln for over 40 years. It’s a family-owned and operated company. They provide cost-effective services to make your car look brand new again. One special service they offer is a Paintless Dent Repair (PDR). A PDR will remove minor dents from your car without needing to sand, fill, finish, or repaint the entire surface. This method actually repairs damage to your car instead of simply covering it up, which will help you get the highest resale value possible.

For more information about Wenzl’s Collision Center and the other services they offer, visit their website at www.wenzlcc.com.

You can also call them at (402) 466-0821 to talk to one of their friendly and knowledgeable staff members.

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BUSINESS NEWS HBAL’s Remodelers Council of Lincoln to Hold EventLNK Announces Monthly Meeting at 28th Annual Golf Tournament Firespring on July 31 On Friday, August 23, the Home Builders Association of Lincoln’s (HBAL) Remodelers Council will hold their 28th Annual Golf Tournament at Holmes Golf Course. Approximately 120 golfers participate in the annual event, which benefits the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation and provides scholarships to individuals pursuing a career in residential construction.

In addition to the annual golf tournament, the Remodelers Council produces HBAL’s Tour of Remodeled Homes each spring, collects nonperishable food items for the Food Bank of Lincoln during the Home & Garden Show, and donates mittens, hats, and other warm clothing for elementary students attending Lincoln Public Schools.

The Remodelers Council of Lincoln was started in 1986 and today includes approximately 100 members of Lincoln’s remodeling community. The Remodelers Council provides an array of activities for its members to promote their business and network with others in the residential construction industry. As a member of the Remodelers Council, your business will be added to the Council’s member roster, which is frequently requested by homeowners seeking remodeling services. For more information, contact Jennie at (402) 423-4225 / info@hbal.org or go online to www.hbal. org/remodelers-council.

BNI Announces New Chapters in Lincoln If you are looking to form more quality business relationships, BNI ® Heartland has new chapters forming in Lincoln and Omaha areas. Do you believe that the people who know, like, and trust you will provide enough referrals for your business?

This is a myth! Do the math: most people know about 250 people, with about a quarter of that being close friends and family. If half of those closest to you gave you one referral a week, you would have over 30 a week. Is this happening?

Often, the referrals from those close to us are looking for a “friends and family discount.” They don’t understand that sometimes, costs don’t allow businesses to offer much of a discount or that business can’t afford to lose money hoping for “good exposure.”

To receive consistent referrals, you must establish a business relationship. One of BNI’s core values is accountability. This allows members to use the structure of BNI to help build strong business relationships. Matched with the information you provide them, your group knows who exactly what you’re looking for and can help you get those referrals.

Don’t count on those closest to you to provide referrals. Look to your established business relationships. They are the ones who will understand and put in the effort to help. Please contact BNI if you are interested in this opportunity.

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Join EventLNK at Firespring for this month’s meeting on Wednesday, July 31, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Need a little design guidance? Firespring is Nebraska’s first Certified B Corporation providing creative resources to organizations ranging from nonprofits to Fortune 500 corporations. Come learn about the marketing, print, and technology services available to elevate your event or business. Attendees will tour Firespring’s production facility, located at 1201 Infinity Court, as well as rentable event spaces available for nonprofit use.

EventLNK brings together Lincoln’s event professionals by providing education and resources to enhance and support professional growth.

To register for the July meeting, visit www.eventlnk.org/meetings.

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Right Foot Forward Fitness to Host Ice Cream Social on August 2 Right Foot Forward Fitness, Lincoln’s premiere boot camp and functional gym, will be hosting an Ice Cream Social on August 2 at 6 p.m. There will be delicious soft-serve ice cream with all the fixings, as well as a few more “healthy” confections for those that want other options. This event is open to members and their families, along with anyone who would like to visit the gym. Non-members are encouraged to RSVP to Owner Jeff Madsen ahead of time.

Right Foot Forward Fitness specializes in functional fitness, offered through boot camp style classes, as well as personal training. The gym is located at 6333 Apples Way, STE 107. Jeff can be contacted at (402) 202-4555 or jeff@righfootforwardfitness.com. To learn more about how Right Foot Forward Fitness can help you get fit, lose weight, and get back to doing the things you love with the people you love, visit www.rightfootforwardfitness.com.

A1 Automotive Offers Summer Discount to UNL Faculty and Students A1 Automotive will be offering a 10% discount to UNL faculty and students throughout the summer!

“If you are a parent of a UNL student, we have been there and done that,” said Kendall Warnock, owner of A1 Automotive. “We have had many of our friends and family members comment about how intimidating it is to find a reputable automotive repair facility when they send their children away to school. We know how inconvenient it is for your child when their car breaks down in a new place, and they don’t know who to trust.”

At A1 Automotive, located at 1117 L St., they will treat your children like their own, making sure that they are safe and secure while they are away from home. Their team values your trust and promises to take care of your students and their vehicles.

A1 Automotive is built on small town values, integrity, and honesty. Learn more online at www.a1autolincoln.com or contact (402) 477-4660 / service@a1autolincoln.com.

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BUSINESS NEWS LIBA Foundation Golf Tournament Slated for August 30 The 2019 LIBA Foundation Golf Tournament is slated for Friday, August 30, at NuMark Golf Course (formally HiMark Golf Course at 8901 Augusta Dr., Lincoln). Check in begins at 9 a.m. with tee time scheduled for 10 a.m.

Registration is now open for $550 per teams of four ($600 after August 16) and $140 for individual golfers ($160 after August 16).

Mulligans can be purchased at $5 each or three for $10 (max of 12 per team).

This year’s tournament is sponsored by Five Nines and 1400 KLIN. Hole sponsorship opportunities are still available, providing businesses a fun chance to offer free games, prizes, and food/drink for the golfers while promoting their services and making new connections.

All hole sponsors will receive a sign with their company name at their designated hole and their logo on promotional materials at the event.

The mission of the LIBA Foundation is to educate, strengthen, and support the Lincoln business community through youth education, charitable donations, entrepreneurial assistance, and perpetuation of the Lincoln Independent Business Association (LIBA). To learn about sponsorship opportunities or to register a golf team, go to libafoundation.org or contact Katherine White at katherine@liba.org / (402) 466-3419 (LIBA office).

Better Business Bureau: Companies Can’t Silence Negative Reviews Better Business Bureau (BBB) is informing businesses about The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) warning on how companies can’t silence negative reviews posted online by their customers. The FTC has recently issued administrative complaints against several businesses that threatened consumers with legal action if they posted negative customer reviews. It discovered illegal gag clauses in contracts at five businesses across the country. The Consumer Review Fairness Act of 2016 prohibits companies from including any language in a contract that would prevent consumers from posting negative reviews.

BBB realizes that, if you’re a business owner, chances are you’ll probably receive a negative or neutral review at some point. Although your first reaction may be to defend your business and prove the customer wrong, it’s important to keep calm and respond in a rational and thoughtful way.

Ask yourself: 1. Was this an actual customer of mine? If it’s not, most review sites allow you to dispute or flag the review.

2. In what way did we not meet the customer’s expectations?

3. Was there something that was not communicated clearly either to me or to the customer?

4. What can we do to make this right?

When you’re drafting your response to the customer, apologize that their expectations were not met, and thank them for their feedback.

Remember that apologizing does not necessarily admit fault. If it’s something you can rectify, ask to speak to them offline. Provide them with an email address or a phone number where you can be reached. Even if you don’t think they will contact you, it’s important for other people reading your reviews to know that you’ve been responsive.

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BUSINESS NEWS DataVizion Hosts 2019 Tech Summit

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DataVizion, a locally owned next-generation IT Solution provider, hosted their 2019 Tech Summit on May 1 at the Scott Conference Center in Omaha. The purpose of the conference was to network and learn from industry professionals and technology experts from leading companies. The agenda included various breakout sessions and chances to interact with vendors. In addition, attendees had the opportunity to hear from special guest speakers Brenden Stai and Erich Kron.

Brenden, a former offensive guard for the Cornhuskers and professional NFL player, and the current Nebraska Director of Athletic Development, spoke about the importance of taking ownership in life to ensure a desired outcome. Kron, an IT security professional and security awareness advocate at KnowBe4, discussed real-world cyber attacks and how to avoid falling victim to one.

At the conclusion of the all-day conference, attendees played casino games and enjoyed cocktails with each other. DataVizion would like to thank the following corporate sponsors for making this event possible: Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Aruba Networks, Nutanix, Palo Alto Networks, LightEdge Solutions, CYBERShark, and Datto.

Proudly named one of Lincoln’s 2019 “Best Places to Work” by Woods & Aitken LLP, the Lincoln Journal Star, and the Lincoln Human Resource Management Association, DataVizion is committed to providing strategic solutions and support as businesses navigate the world of next-generation technologies. Their dedicated team of IT professionals fully manage each project from start to finish, utilize a variety of collaboration tools designed to monitor progress and keep everyone on the same page every step of the way. DataVizion services the Lincoln, Omaha, and Des Moines areas. Learn more online at www.datavizion.com.

Tabitha Residences Cove, Harbor and Seagren House, nestled in south Lincoln’s Williamsburg neighborhood, have received the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living’s (AHCA/NCAL) Bronze Award— Commitment to Quality distinction.

This recognition is a result of Tabitha’s outstanding commitment to quality care. Focused on delivering long-term, skilled nursing, these Tabitha living communities also hold perfect, five star overall quality ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Tabitha was the second in the nation to introduce these type of innovative homes and continuously strives to meet the ever-growing needs of seniors.

Tabitha Residences offer a warm, family-centered, residential-style environment. Older adults flourish in private suites and common living spaces where they can direct their own lifestyle. This revolutionary, residential community has been proven to result in better clinical outcomes, reduced hospitalizations, and unprecedented client satisfaction and comfort. Four other Tabitha Residences are located at Tabitha’s main campus, in the heart of Lincoln, and two in the unique, rural setting of Crete, NE. The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program is a stringent and progressive, three-step process that encourages the continuous learning, development, and execution of integrated quality systems to achieve performance excellence. Each progressive step requires a more detailed and comprehensive demonstration of quality integration and performance. The criteria for each step is based on the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program.

To learn more about Tabitha Residences, visit Tabitha.org today.

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The Corky Canvas Reveals New Corky Boards Products, Doormats and Planters

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The Corky Canvas recently released brand new products for their Corky Boards classes, including custom stenciled doormats and planter boxes. These would look adorable on a porch or patio! There are seven designs of doormats and three sizes and five designs of planter boxes to choose from.

Classes to create these fun new items started in June.

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Corky Boards is Nebraska’s first “DIY” studio. With their instructors’ guidance, you and your group can make eye catching products like sign boards, doormats, and planter boxes. You get to pick your paint colors as well. The best part is, stencils are used so you can’t mess it up. You’ll be able to walk step-by-step through the creative process, and you’ll find that there are so many different ways to personalize your product.

We Buy, Sell, Trade Quality New & Used Sports & Fitness Equipment Baseball • Football • Golf • Skates Exercise Equipment & more!

The Corky Canvas is where you’re sure to uncork your creativity!

This unique concept is just what you need for a fun night out in both Lincoln and Omaha. With a glass of wine in one hand, a paintbrush in the other, and the music rock’n, it’s a great way to spend time with friends and paint your very own masterpiece. Book a class time for these new products online at www.corkyboards.com.

Contact The Corky Canvas in Lincoln, 3700 S. 9th St., STE C, at (402) 421-6731 / lincoln@corkycanvas.com with any questions.

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The REALTORS® Association of Lincoln Opens Application for Conference Scholarship The REALTORS® Association of Lincoln is now accepting applications for the Young Professionals Network (YPN) Scholarship, which will allow one future leader the opportunity to attend the fall REALTORS® Conference & Expo, the largest annual event for the most successful real estate professionals. The scholarship recipient will receive a fully paid registration to the fall REALTORS® Conference & Expo held on November 8–11 in San Francisco, a stipend of up to $1,000 for airline travel, and a stipend of up to $2,000 for hotel accommodations. Applications are due July 8 and can be found online.

In order to be considered for this scholarship, candidates must (1) have never attended a National Association of REALTORS® conference previously; (2) have attended one YPN committee meeting within the last 12 months; (3) be licensed less than seven years; (4) have attended six of the same committee’s meetings within the last 12 months; (5) have invested at least $25 in RPAC in the previous calendar year; (6) have volunteered at one of the following events within the past 12 months: Bowl-a-thon, Skate Night, Golf Tournament, Meals on Wheels, Paint-a-thon, Huskers Helping the Homeless, or REALTOR® Ring Day; (7) have attended one of the following events within the past 12 months: Eats & Education, Membership Luncheon, Annual Luncheon, or Christmas Party; and (8) complete the application form.

The REALTORS® Association of Lincoln is a local trade association, representing 900+ members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. Learn more online at www.LincolnREALTORS.com or contact Kyle Fischer, executive vice president, at (402) 441-3622 / Kyle@LincolnREALTORS.com. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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BUSINESS NEWS Prosperity Home Mortgage Expands Operations Throughout Nebraska

2019 Tour de Brew LNK Benefitting CASA for Lancaster County

On June 10, the HomeServices Lending teams in Nebraska transitioned to Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC, a HomeServices of America company, and launched residential mortgage operations with offices throughout Nebraska. The move continues the firm’s expansion in the Midwest Region and adds to their 300+ offices serving the diverse financial needs of home buyers—whether first-time buyers or those trading up or down-sizing.

CASA for Lancaster County has been announced as this month’s charity for Tour de Brew LNK on July 18.

This charitable fundraiser is a fun, laid back bike ride featuring craft beer, community, and, of course, prizes. Since the first season in 2014, Tour de Brew LNK riders have raised over $40,000 for local nonprofits. The 2019 season packs a punch with the addition of a food truck rally and live music at The LOT. In order to participate, riders must register for $5 at Moran’s Liquor Works, 3400 A St., between 4:30 and 6 p.m. on the day of the event.

Riders then bike to Cycle Works, 720 N 27th St., for refreshments offered until 6:45 p.m. Next stop is The LOT located at Empyrean Brewing Company’s warehouse on the corner of 8th and L St. Riders will be greeted with food trucks, craft beer, yard games, live music, and friends, both old and new. This is also where riders will collect their last raffle ticket for three chances to win great prizes. Drawing starts at 9 p.m. and beer flows until 10 p.m. Live music will also be going on from 7 to 9 p.m. To learn more about the event or for sponsorship information, feel free to visit The LOTS’s website at www.moransliquor.com/thelot.html or contact Eric Bahm at (402) 310-7364 / office@moransliquor.com.

CASA for Lancaster County recruits, trains, and supports community volunteers who advocate for the best interests of abused, neglected, truant, and ungovernable children in juvenile court. Statewide, CASA programs have served Nebraska children for 31 years, and while the number of volunteers grows each year, there are still around 2,000 children without advocates. For more information on CASA for Lancaster County, please visit www.casa4lancaster.org.

“We’ve succeeded and grown in this very competitive business environment by prioritizing a stellar customer experience and offering consumers a choice of products suited to their needs.

At Prosperity, we’ve built a culture of service, along with a technologically smart and streamlined process without losing the human touch. Every employee of Prosperity Home Mortgage, regardless of their title, is in the customer service department,” commented Tim Wilson, president and CEO. Shannon Harner, CEO of HomeServices of Nebraska, a Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate with offices throughout Nebraska said, “Our agents at HOME Real Estate and Woods Bros Realty are excited by the enhanced service model that Prosperity will bring to their clients. They consistently rank in the top tier of mortgage banks and will provide not only a full range of residential mortgage products but local expertise too.”

Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC has been ranked as one of the best mortgage companies in the nation by Mortgage Executive Magazine five years in a row. Learn more about Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC NMLS ID #75164 (NMLS Consumer Access at www. nmlsconsumeraccess.org), at www.phmloans.com.

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BUSINESS NEWS Echo Systems Joins The Guild Alliance Echo Systems is excited to announce an important new alliance in their industry: The Guild (theguildintegratorsalliance.org). The Guild represents the best of luxury residential A/V, lighting, and technology integration firms in the United States.

With over 12,000 companies who operate in this niche industry across the country, you’ll find a wide spectrum of skill and service, from great to poor quality, but there are companies whose work truly stands above the rest, and The Guild has set out to find them.

Through rigorous review, region by region across the country, a very select group of 14 companies have met their impeccably high standards. Echo Systems is beyond proud to be on this list and become a Guild member.

The Guild is ushering in a new era of luxury-level standardization to technology integration projects from coast to coast. Meaning, once you’ve worked with a Guild member firm, you will be able to confidently engage any other, in a different location and expect the same level of creativity, care, and execution on any type of project large or small.

Echo Systems is the residential and commercial automation and lighting division of Echo Group, Inc, which has roots in the community dating back more than 60 years. Echo Systems has quietly emerged as the Midwest’s fastest growing provider of professional electronic systems for homes, schools, offices, hospitals, hotels, and houses of worship. Echo System’s Experience Center is located at 4315 S. 120th St. in Omaha. Learn more online at echosystemsmidwest.com.

Raising Cane’s Donates School Supplies to Help Students in Need From July 15 through August 4, the local Raising Cane’s restaurants are collecting new and packaged school supplies. All donated supplies will be given to local schools in the community to help students in need. Individuals who donate school supplies will receive a free 22oz fresh squeezed lemonade in exchange for their support of the cause. Additional support can also be given by adding any dollar amount when ordering at the restaurants.

This is the 11th year the Raising Cane’s franchise—Southern Hospitality Ventures—is holding the school supplies drive at their restaurants. Since 2009, thousands of school supplies and nearly $49,000 have been donated to schools in their restaurant’s communities.

“We believe education is one of the most important tools a child has to ensure they develop to their full potential. It’s through education that our children are able to grow into impactful adults and leaders of our communities,” says Jennifer Jones, co-owner of the Raising Cane’s franchise. “With your help, students will be provided with the school supplies they need to have a successful school year.”

The Raising Cane’s franchise—Southern Hospitality Ventures—was opened in 2006 by Justin and Jennifer Jones, who moved to Nebraska from Louisiana. Since opening their first location, they have set out to make a change in their restaurants communities by becoming active community leaders with programs such as this one. Since 2006, the franchise has given back over $1.8 million to the communities in which their restaurants are located.

Raising Cane’s has One Love—quality chicken finger meals—and focuses its menu offering on fresh, made-to-order chicken fingers paired with their homemade Cane’s sauce, grilled Texas toast, fresh coleslaw, and crinkle-cut fries. Learn more by going to the Lincoln Raising Cane’s Facebook and Twitter page (@RaisingCanesSHV). #PrintProudDigitalSmart

Best Friesen of Oasis Senior Advisors to Host Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Seminar On July 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oasis Senior Advisors of Lincoln Owner Beth Friesen will be hosting an Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia care seminar at the Home Instead Training Center (1400 Dahlberg Dr., STE E).

This seminar fulfills the live requirement for those pursing the CDP (Certified Dementia Practitioner) certification. It may also be taken for continuing education credits and/or personal knowledge. Anyone who comes into contact with those living with dementia in the healthcare field is able to attend.

Topics covered include introduction to dementia prognosis and treatment; communication and feelings; depression and repetitive behaviors; paranoia, hallucinations, wandering, and hoarding; aggressive behaviors and catastrophic reactions; intimacy and sexuality; personal care: bathing, dressing, and toileting; pain and nutrition; activities; environment; staff and family support; abuse and neglect; diversity and cultural competence; and spiritual care and end of life.

Beth recently became a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer. This certification was obtained through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Aside from local trainings like the one on July 12, corporate rates are available for those wishing to book her exclusively for their organization or healthcare association.

To learn more about Oasis Senior Advisors in Lincoln, visit www.

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Friends and Flowers WITH GARY THARNISH AT BURTON & TYRRELL'S FLOWERS

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Rock’n’Joe Coffee Shop is a specialty coffee shop franchise that has been around since 1993. It has thrived as a rock and roll coffeehouse with great food! Dennis Nienhueser is the owner of Rock’n’Joe Coffee Shop’s Lincoln location.

Tell us a little about your business. - My wife Jayna and I are very proud to own Rock’n’Joe in Lincoln, offering a full line of coffee and coffee based artisan drinks that can be made hot, iced, or frozen. We also offer a full line of food items that include sandwiches, salads, and soups (seasonal) along with pastries delivered fresh everyday from Le Quartier Bakery. What makes us unique is that we also have a wine tasting room featuring our own wine from Whispering Winds Vineyards in York as well as 13 other Nebraska wines served in our automated wine dispensers. We have a variety of Nebraska craft beers in addition to the wine we offer. We have live music on the weekends, and you can enjoy the Nebraska sunsets on our outdoor patio complete with outdoor fireplace and fire-pit.

How did you get started in the business? - We started a vineyard on a small plot of land next to our house as a hobby in 2010. We steadily kept adding to the vineyard and have grown to the point that we have enough vines and grapes to produce our own wine from them under the Whispering Winds label. We have a daughter Tara who was already in the coffee business, and we hired her as our general manager to run the combo coffee shop/wine tasting room for us.

Tell us about your family. - Jayna and I have been married 36 years in June of this year. We have one son, Ryan, who lives in Denver with his wife Kristina. They are expecting their first baby (a girl) in June.

Our middle daughter, Janae, lives in Lincoln with her husband Andy Greer. They have two children—Asher, who is three, and Jayla, who is a year and a half. Our youngest, Tara, lives in Lincoln as well with her husband Trent Ihde.

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

- Marrying my wife.

What is your favorite thing to do on your day off? - Spend time with our grandkids if they’re available or go for ride on the Harley.

What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? - I like to bake. I make a pretty mean cheesecake and a chocolate-pecan-whiskey pie.

What is your favorite quote or the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? - Growing up on the farm, we were taught the value of hard work. It was instilled in us that it’s “work before play” and “the harder you work, the luckier you get.”

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

If you had a theme song, what would it be? - “Born to be Wild” by Steppenwolf. (My wife’s idea.)

If you could choose any other profession to be successful in, what would it be? - An FBI agent!

What local nonprofit organization are you passionate or involved with, and are there any special reasons why? - The SMILE Organization (Seeking More Independent Life Experiences). This organization modifies little electric cars for children with special needs and limited mobility.

What is your favorite book or the last good book you read? - Heaven is for Real. This book was given to me to read by my mother shortly before her passing.

If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? Phone: (531) 500-4684; Email: rocknjoeglynoaks@gmail.com; Website: www.rocknjoe.com. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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KRUEGER DEVELOPMENT The Mirada is an apartment community owned by Krueger Development, located off 14th and Yankee Hill. Tammy Fairley is the new property manager at The Mirada.

Tell us a little about your business. - Krueger Development is a locally-owned and established property development and management company in Lincoln. I help individuals find the apartment that best suits their needs, while insuring all our residents continue to love living at The Mirada. Amongst your typical apartment amenities, we have a convertible indoor/outdoor swimming pool and hot tub that is open year-round. It’s hard not to love where you live at The Mirada, which makes my job very enjoyable!

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How did you get started in the business? - My husband and I moved to Tampa, FL in 2001. After working for Amigos for 17 years, I wanted to make a career change, and I thought property management would be a good transition from restaurant management. After eight years in Tampa, I was transferred to Charlotte, NC for a few years, before moving back to Lincoln in 2016.

Tell us a little about your family. - I am a Nebraska gal, born and raised. I grew up in Shelby, NE with one sister. My husband and I currently live in Lincoln with our two fur babies, Lucy who is a pug Pekingese mix and Dixie who is a pug Jack Russell mix.

What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life? - I received a cancer diagnosis in 2015. It was because of this diagnosis that we decided to come back home to Nebraska.

Nebraska is where we truly love to be—our families are here, our friends are here, Nebraska is home. Being diagnosed made me take a different look at life. When you’re not sure how long your life is going to be, it makes you want to be closer to family; closer to what matters. I don’t sweat the small stuff anymore. I enjoy every moment and live more in the moment then I ever did before. I’ve become a more grateful person because of it all.

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What is your favorite quote or the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? - “Yesterday is a memory, tomorrow is a dream, and today is a present.”

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

If you could have a super power, what would it be? Omnilingualism, which is to have the ability to speak ANY language.

What local nonprofit organization(s) are you passionate about or involved with, and are there any special reasons why? - I am extremely passionate about the belief that if you want to own a pet, you should “adopt, don’t shop.” Our two dogs are rescues from a program we worked with while living in Charlotte. This led me to get involved with the Lincoln Human Society once we moved back to Nebraska.

What is your favorite TV show? - Law & Order. That could be Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order: Criminal Intent...pretty much Law & Order anything.

What is your favorite local restaurant? - Venue Restaurant & Lounge.

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

- I can be reached at (402) 328.9696 or manager@themirada.com.

Also, feel free to come visit me Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 8455 Cody Dr. Go online to www.themirada.com / www.kruegerdevelopment.com to learn more.

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For over 70 years, Sadoff Iron & Metal has offered scrap metal recycling with prompt, professional service, competitive pricing, and environmental focus. Dirk Grenemeier is an account representative at Sadoff Iron & Metal.

Tell us a little about your business. - We’re known for our integrity, building trust with customers as we help improve their processes and bottom-lines. We call our unique approach, “Down to earth recycling,” meaning we combine our environmental responsibility with easy-going, customer-focused attention. We offer scrap metal recycling of nonferrous metals and ferrous scrap, in addition to our reliable, sustainable e-recycling and data destruction services.

How did you get started in the business? - The majority of my career has been in management and customer service. I have done everything from route sales, customer service, and management. I was looking to join a company for more than just a job. I was approached about an opportunity to become a buyer at Sadoff Iron & Metal. After meeting with the management team, I realized the company, its culture, and employees were what I was searching for.

What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? - Taking time to recognize and manage my weaknesses as well as my strengths.

What has been your most important achievement professionally?

- When I see an employee has grown, improved, and developed themselves personally or professionally under my leadership.

Tell us a little about your family. - I have been married to my best friend Debbie for 33 years. We have two amazing children, Grahm and Cassie, one son-in-law named Jared, and a cat and a dog.

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

- Meeting my wife and having children. It provided me the realization that life was about more than myself.

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - Sitting on the patio or dock at the cabin with a cigar in one hand and a scotch in the other.

I also enjoy hunting, fishing, and golf.

Who inspires you? - Inspiration comes in many forms, both internally and externally. If I had to chose, it wouldn’t be one person, but instead anybody who has been able to become successful in spite of the challenges and struggles life presents; the ability to overcome adversity and succeed no matter how small the victory is.

What is your favorite quote or the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? - My favorite quote is from the movie Tin Cup. “I hit it again because that shot was a defining moment, and when a defining moment comes along, you define the moment...or the moment defines you.” - Roy ‘Tin Cup’ McAvoy.

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

What local nonprofit organization(s) are you passionate about or involved with, and are there any special reasons why? - City Impact. I participate in their Gifts of Love program. This program is one of Lincoln’s largest and longest running Christmas outreach programs, providing Christmas with dignity to families in need.

What is your favorite book or the last good book you read? - Flight of the Old Dog by Dale Brown.

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

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

If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? Phone: (402) 217-2149; Email: grenemeierd@sadoff.com; Website: www.sadoff.com. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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Austin Hillis

CAPITAL CIGAR LOUNGE Capital Cigar Lounge, located off of 16th and Old Cheney, is the Midwest’s premier cigar lounge. Austin Hillis is a co-owner of Capital Cigar Lounge.

Tell us a little about your business. - Capital Cigar is a modern indoor smoking lounge where “Friends enjoy friends.” Non-smokers enjoy their time in the lounge as well, as it is equipped with a state-of-the-art ventilation system. The purpose of the lounge is to create a space that allows for quality conversation between friends, old and new. Yes, we sell cigars and liquor, and we do a good job at offering our guests the best selection of both, but that means nothing without friends and family to enjoy it with. Our goal is to make everyone who walks through our doors feel like they belong, and we love to see new connections form as people come together over a shared passion for community, good cigars, and fine spirits, wine, and local beer.

How did you get started in the business? - I purchased Capital Cigar from the original owner in June of 2017. My business partner, Tony Goins, was a customer of Capital Cigar, and we hit it off right away. Over several conversations, and cigars of course, we came to the realization that Lincoln needed a space like the one we’ve since created at Capital Cigar Lounge today.

What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? - My age.

I purchased Capital Cigar six days after I turned 21, which is pretty uncommon, so I’ve had to overcome many misconceptions from my peers.

There are people who think I’m just a rich kid and that I’ve been handed everything, but I know I’ve worked hard for what I’ve built.

What has been your most important achievement professionally? The mutual respect I have established with prominent business leaders in Lincoln, as well as in other markets.

Tell us a little about your family. - I am the oldest of three children. My father, Jeff, has a background in IT and experience starting/owning/ selling 12+ businesses. My mother, Stephanie, has a background in the medical field. She was a stay-at-home mother for 17 years and then stepped back into medicine when I graduated high school. I definitely got my entrepreneurial spirit from my family.

What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life? For a long time, my plan was to play collegiate baseball. I had played the game 4–5 hours a day, year-round since I was a toddler. However, I made the decision to leave baseball after being blessed with the opportunity to work for a law firm in my hometown. I matured a lot in my role there, and it allowed me to gain an understanding of business early on. Ultimately, that decision brought me to Lincoln to enroll in UNL’s law program.

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - Traveling. I love experiencing different cultures.

What is your favorite quote or the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? - One of my mentors, Rory Fulcher, consistently reminds me not to waste my youth.

What local nonprofit organization(s) are you passionate about or involved with, and are there any special reasons why? - Tony and I decided to support Homeless Veterans. With Tony and many of my family members having served in the military, we have a special place in our hearts for vets who have a hard time adjusting to the civilian lifestyle.

What is your favorite movie? - The Godfather, of course.

What is your favorite local restaurant? - JTK. If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so?

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Tabitha offers a full range of senior care services in Lincoln and throughout 28 Nebraska counties. Aubrey Paulsen is a senior living advocate at Tabitha.

Tell us a little about your business. - For over 130 years, Tabitha has been committed to the communities we serve, providing these services for the right reasons as a faith-based, mission-focused nonprofit organization. Today, Tabitha assists over 2,000 seniors and their families daily with home health care, rehabilitation, long-term care to hospice, and everything in between. My role as a senior living advocate is to encourage families to “Start with Tabitha.” We are here to help point you in the right direction. Specifically, I’m here to listen and learn about your needs and share free expert guidance about the options you have and the community-based resources that are available. I understand how overwhelming senior care options and decisions can be for you or a loved one, and I can make that a much smoother process.

How did you get started in the business? - My family used Tabitha services for my grandmother for several years. The experience we had was powerful. The lasting relationships that were formed with Tabitha “TEAMembers” stayed with me throughout the years and greatly influenced me. I knew I wanted be a part of this work. Although it was several years before I became a Tabitha TEAMember, I regularly volunteered and was an active supporter.

What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? - The ever-changing healthcare landscape is a challenge. Staying up-todate on all the latest industry trends, regulations, and government aid programs is vital to my role, but this is also one of my favorite aspects of the work I do—it is constantly evolving. Working for a nonprofit organization such as Tabitha that provides compassionate care has been one of the best decisions in my life. It’s my calling and where I plan to grow my career.

What has been your most important achievement professionally? There isn’t just one achievement—each and every day that I am able to assist a family serves as a success for me. Options and decisions during the aging journey are difficult and when I help alleviate some of the stress and ease the process, then I’ve been successful. In fact, I have a bulletin board in my office where I keep cards, notes, and emails from grateful families that I’ve been privileged to serve.

Tell us a little about your family. - I’m happily married to my husband Mike, who is an electrical project manager for a Lincoln-based company.

We have two children, Owen (10) and Christian (7). We also proudly own a three-year-old Shih Tzu mix named Carl.

What is your favorite quote or the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? - “When you come to the end of all the light that you know, and it’s time to step into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing that one of two things shall happen; you will be given something solid to stand on or you will be taught to fly.” – Edward Teller.

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

What local nonprofit organization(s) are you passionate about or involved with, and are there any special reasons why? - Well, Tabitha, of course! I’m also a member of the South Lincoln Rotary and serve on the board of the Coalition of Older Adult Health Promotion (COAHP). I spent several years on the board of my local rural healthcare system. Health care is a passion of mine both personally and professionally.

If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? Phone: (402) 480-3487; Email: Aubrey.Paulsen@Tabitha.org; Website: www.tabitha.org. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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T.O. HAAS TIRE & AUTO Since 1947, T.O. Haas Tire & Auto has provided award-winning auto repair and tire service with brands like Michelin, BFGoodrich, and Uniroyal. Dennis Goddard is the store manager for T.O. Haas Tire & Auto at the 27th and Pine Lake location.

Tell us a little about your business. - We are a fast, reliable auto repair shop that also offers tire service. T.O. Haas is a superior, more affordable option than all the dealerships that surround us. Using a business philosophy of quality products and dependable service at affordable prices, we’ve grown to be one of the premier tire and automotive service facilities in the Midwest.

How did you get started in the business? - I earned my business management degree from Southeast Community College. While looking for work, I answered a “Want Ad” in the mid-90s for a part time sales/ customer service position at another shop. This experience helped me develop my leadership skills, and I was excited to bring my experience to the T.O. Haas company.

What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? - Finding and retaining quality employees.

What has been your most important achievement professionally?

- Forming relationships and trust with longtime customers that keep coming back to us.

Tell us a little about your family. - I have a beautiful wife of 15 years and a seven-year-old son who has a lot of energy.

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - I love spending time with my family. I’m also addicted to golf right now.

What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? - I can touch my nose with my tongue.

Who inspires you? - Tom Izzo, Michigan State’s head basketball coach.

What is your favorite quote or the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? - “Everybody has plans until they get hit.” - Mike Tyson.

If you had a theme song, what would it be? - “Taking Care of Business”

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If you could have a super power, what would it be? - I’d teleport myself to a vacation...and then right back to work afterwards, of course.

What is your greatest talent that you don’t utilize in your daily work life? - My beautiful left-handed golf swing. LOL. Which talent would you most like to have? - A voice made for radio.

If you could choose any other profession to be successful in, what would it be? - Professional sports announcer. It’d be cool to travel the country to all the best sports venues.

What local nonprofit organization(s) are you passionate about or involved with, and are there any special reasons why? - I’ve coached a few YMCA youth teams in different sports over the years. Working with kids and teaching them the game, it’s kind of like herding cats sometimes, but it’s fun.

What is your favorite book or the last good book you read? Whatever we are reading to our son at bedtime. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and Where the Sidewalk Ends, to name a few.

What is your favorite movie? - The Natural and Major League always get me at the end.

What is your favorite local restaurant? - The Parthenon.

If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? Phone: (402) 420-788; Email: dgoddard@tohaastire.com; Website: www.tohaas.com. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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• If you are enrolled in health insurance coverage through healthcare. gov at the time you turn 65, you will no longer be eligible to receive a Premium Tax Credit to reduce your monthly premium. Anyone in this situation will want to enroll in Medicare Parts A and B and select other Medicare products to complete your coverage.

• If you are enrolled in an employer-provided health insurance plan, AND you expect to continue working, make sure that you get good advice on how to make your Medicare choices.

• If the employer has 20 or fewer employees, Medicare will be the primary payer and your employer plan will be secondary.

• If the employer has more than 20 employees, the employer plan is primary and Medicare is secondary.

• If you continue on the employer plan, that plan must be “creditable coverage” for Medicare purposes in order to avoid a late enrollment penalty in the future.

• COBRA is not considered creditable coverage for Medicare.

Congress is working on changing this rule.

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The decision on whether to stay with the employer plan or go to Medicare is typically based on cost, benefits, and timing. A client that uses an expensive medication found that the employer plan provided better coverage than Medicare. It may be wiser to stay on the employer plan until the end of the year if you have satisfied your out-of-pocket expenses. Be certain to utilize the services of a professional to guide you.

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PERSONNEL NEWS HoriSun Hospice Recognizes Milestone Anniversaries HoriSun Hospice, Inc. is pleased to recognize four dedicated employees who are celebrating milestone anniversaries this year.

Nancy Hulewicz, office manager, has been with HoriSun Hospice for 10 years. In addition, celebrating 15 years with HoriSun Hospice is Dr. Bob Bleicher, medical and executive director; Susan Burkey, clinical program coordinator; and Klara Schuman, visiting hospice nurse.

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HoriSun Hospice is proud of the commitment and devotion that these individuals have shown in their time with the agency and consider them role models in the hospice industry. The entire HoriSun Hospice team would like to extend their congratulations to these four individuals on these milestones and appreciate all that they have done throughout their many years of dedicated service.

The mission of HoriSun Hospice, Inc. is to deliver the highest level of holistic hospice care with honor and respect for patients and their families. HoriSun Hospice provides help, hope, and comfort to those facing a life-limiting illness. Their qualified interdisciplinary team of health care professionals and trained volunteers have ensured that each individual receives the unique quality of care that they deserve.

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NEDCO Board Member, Loren Kucera Named Katie Miller of West Gate Bank Completes 2019 NEDA Professional of the Year Advanced School of Banking The NEDCO Board of Directors would like to recognize and extend its congratulations to Loren Kucera, NBDC Center director (Wayne, NE), on being named the 2019 Nebraska Economic Developers Association (NEDA) Professional of the Year in the service provider category. NEDA is the largest association of economic development professionals in Nebraska. Kucera has been employed in economic development for the last 25 years and is being recognized for his accomplishments, service, and dedication to the economic growth of Nebraska.

Currently, he serves on the Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District, since 1996 has served on the board of directors for the Nebraska Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO) and recently completed six years, including a year as president, on the Board of Directors of the Northeast Economic Development, Inc. In his current position with NBDC, Kucera has been involved in many accomplishments over the years, including the preparation of 554 business loan applications. Of those 554 applications, 442 for nearly $250 million in creating or retaining 3,353 jobs since 1994.

NEDCO President Scott Sailors noted, “The NEDA Award recognizing Loren Kucera as its 2019 Professional of the Year is well deserved.

Loren is a consummate professional and a driving force in economic development in Nebraska. His service on the NEDCO Board of Directors for over two decades, and especially in the formative years, has been instrumental to the success of our organization. Well done Loren and congratulations.”

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Katie Miller, vice president and branch manager at the West Gate Bank® Midtown location, recently completed the 2018-19 Advanced School of Banking. The second year session of this course was held June 3–7 in Manhattan, KS. The Advanced School of Banking is sponsored by the Kansas and Nebraska Bankers Associations and is endorsed by the Colorado, Louisiana, South Dakota, and Wyoming Bankers Associations.

The primary teaching tool in Year 2 is a computer-generated bank management simulation program. During this project, students work in teams as “banks,” making critical management decisions required to successfully operate a commercial bank.

Graduation from this two-week school represents over 60 hours of classroom study and 50 hours of independent study to complete banking research projects. This intense course of study is designed to assist bankers in developing operational and managerial skills to better serve the needs of their banks and their communities.

The Schools of Banking, located in Lincoln, is a jointly owned subsidiary of the Kansas and Nebraska Bankers Associations. Katie Miller is located at West Gate Bank® Midtown at 4955 O St., and can be reached at (402) 323-8951 / kmiller@westgate.bank.

West Gate Bank® is a family-owned community bank with 10 locations in Lincoln and Omaha. 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. Visit westgate.bank for more information.

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PERSONNEL NEWS Apartment Association of Nebraska Announces Industry Designation Earners

City Impact Appoints Dustin Oltman to New Position, Leadership Director

The Apartment Association of Nebraska (AAN) is proud to announce the recent apartment industry designation earners. As the local affiliate of the National Apartment Association, the AAN annually offers continuing education to provide valuable insight and real-world skills.

Earning a designation requires time, dedication, and the desire to grow personally and professionally.

City Impact is excited to announce that Dustin Oltman has been named as the organization’s first-ever leadership director. The new position will launch this fall, creating even more opportunity for Lincoln youth.

The CAPS (Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor) designation earners include: Kelly Floral, Lund Company; Amanda Burchfield, Lund Company; Susan Wells, Burlington Capital; Lindsay Hannah, Urban Village Development; Theresa Reimer, Urban Village Development; Jake Rauterkus, Urban Village Development; Todd Zimbelman, Urban Village Development; and Mindy Johnson, Seldin Company. This program’s curriculum emphasizes recruiting, retaining, and engaging high-performing employees. It also teaches how to analyze and report property and portfolio financial results, conduct due diligence and community takeovers, and oversee management agreements.

The CAMT (Certified Apartment Maintenance Tec hnician) designation is for those in the apartment maintenance field. This ANSI accredited, five-day course covers the various skills required to be an effective technician running a cost-effective maintenance program. Earners include: Scott Reicks, Lund Company; David McIntyre, Lund Company; Eric Gollnick, Orion Property Group, LLC; Aaron McDaniel, Lund Company; Jeremy Fink, Lund Company; James Nichol, Bluestone Development Group; Alex Humbert, Bluestone Development Group Clint Hiatt, Lund Company; and Michael Kelley, Lund Company.

The CAM (Certified Apartment Manager) designation is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of an effective community manager while working to achieve he owner’s investment goals. This seven-day course covers everything from human resources and marketing to financials of the property management industry. Earners include: Hannah Bender, Flats at Stone Creek; Chelsy Cullum, Stone Creek Villas; Melissa Diver, Seldin Company; Molly Enck, Lakeside Village Apartments; Gina Floerchinger, Nine Zero Properties; Nabil Grado, Fox Ridge Apartments; Desiree Hiatt, Lund Company; Anne Hintz, Stone Ridge Estates; Lashell Johnson, Tara Heights; Jacob Larsen, Lund Company; Adam Lopez, Grand; Legacy Apartments; Casey Lutz, Lund Company; Sarah Monaghan, CIP Properties; Jessica Moock, Pine Lake Heights; Ruth Nwaturuocha, Legacy Commons; Bryse Patz-Masters , Lund Company; Angela Randall, Skyline View; Nancy Salmonson, Krueger Development; Mariel Samuels, Aspen Lofts; Preston Sparks, Highland View Apartments; Christine Sterling, Fairway Apartments; Carrie Sterns, East Lake Flats; Karli Thompson, Square at 48; Adam Wagner, The Northbrook Apts; and Abby Wood, Commercial Investment Properties.

The CAS (Certified Apartment Supplier) designation earners include: Wade Carbaugh, Ferguson; and Cindy Gessert, Paul Davis Restoration. This program helps the industry supplier to better understand the apartment industry to better position their products and services to the meet the needs of the industry customers.

The Apartment Association of Nebraska was founded in 2002 to provides its members with a one-stop resource for all industry information and education, in addition to advocating for members on all Nebraska Multi-family legislative issues. For more information, visit www.aaneb.org or call (402) 333-5331.

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Dustin has been part of the City Impact family since 2012 as the strengths for life mentoring director. While his role at City Impact has taken several forms over the years, this new full-time position is a perfect fit for Dustin. His passion for cultivating youth, combined with a skilled approach to community organization and strengthsbased leadership development, will be a great asset to City Impact youth.

City Impact is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to transform vulnerable communities through wholistic youth, family, and neighborhood development. They mentor, teach, and empower kids to overcome their vulnerable circumstances and to transform their lives and neighborhoods from the inside out.

Learn more online at cityimpact.org or contact Lisa Guill at (402) 477-8080 / lguill@cityimpact.org.

City Bank & Trust Co. Welcomes New Board Members, Mike Ulrich as CFO City Bank & Trust Co. is pleased to announce the addition of Breck Collingswor th, Matthew M. Maude, and Mike Ulrich to its board of directors.

Both Collingsworth and Maude represent Resort Lifestyle Communities as the founder/president and chief financial officer, respectively.

Ulrich brings over 25-years of experience working as a Lincoln market president for a national bank and vice president of a locally-owned community bank to his new role as chief financial officer for City Bank & Trust Co. As the CFO, he works collaboratively with the executive team, overseeing the financial activities of the bank. Duties range from managing the commercial loan department to leading the relationship-driven bank sales teams, in addition to other financial responsibilities that relate to branch operations. Ulrich received his Bachelor of Science degree in agribusiness from the University of Nebraska– Lincoln.

Mike Ulrich is located at City Bank & Trust’s Pine Lake Branch at 2929 Pine Lake Rd. in Lincoln and can be reached at (402) 420-2002 / mulrich@citybankandtrust.com.

Locally owned since 1910, City Bank & Trust is a community bank with three locations, serving the needs of Crete, Lincoln, and southeast Nebraska. They recognize the importance of personal relationships and that is reflected in all that they do. As a fullservice banking institution, they are large enough to serve all your personal or commercial banking needs, yet small enough to give you the personal attention you deserve that only a locally-owned community bank can provide.

City Bank & Trust Co., member FDIC, is an equal housing lender and equal opportunity employer. Learn more online at www. citybankandtrust.com. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

PERSONNEL NEWS True North Technologies Brings on Intern, Dylan Kirk True North Technologies, an EaziApps-licensed company owned and operated locally by Renee Sobotka, is excited to welcome Dylan Kirk to the team as an intern. Dylan is a student at Southeast Community College. He is enrolled in their Computer Information Technology program, focusing on applications development, in which he receives training on design and code software applications across different computer platforms (PC, web, mainframe, and mobile). As an intern at True North Technologies, he’ll be assisting Renee with app and website builds.

Combining the latest in smartphone and web technology, True North Technologies can build an app for your business that is highly discoverable. Their goal is to drive more users to your app, resulting in increased customer engagement, sales, and repeat business. To learn more, visit eazi-apps.com/tnt or call (402) 968-5068.

UNICO Group Recognizes 3 for Qualifying for Million Dollar Roundtable Midlands Financial, a division of UNICO Group, would like to congratulate LeaAnn M. Moore, Chet Bennetts, and Scot Blehm, who have each earned membership in the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT).

LeaAnn M. Moore: Nine-year qualifier of MDRT with eight years at Top of the Table and one year at Court of the Table distinction.

Scot Blehm: Seven-year qualifier of MDRT with two years being at the Court of Table LeaAnn M. Moore distinction. ® ® ® Chet R. Bennetts, CFP , ChFC , CLF : First year qualifier of MDRT and also qualified at the Court of Table distinction.

M D R T m e m b e r s h i p i s a t t a i n e d by life insurance advisors who meet the o r ga n i z a t i o n’s a n n u a l p ro d u c t i o n requirement and are members of their local life underwriters’ association.

Round Table membership is an exclusive honor that is achieved only by a small percentage of all life insurance and Scot Blehm financial ser vices advisors. A sales component was considered as part of the qualifications for these awards. These recognitions are not representative of any financial performance, advice or returns.

Midlands Financial offers financial services, including individual investment and retirement ser vices, succession planning and retirement plans. UNICO Group is a full-service insurance agency headquartered in Lincoln with services ranging from telecommunications, workers’ Chet R. Bennetts comp, and employee benefits, to personal insurance and financial planning and human resource solutions.

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Lincoln Cabinet Welcomes Becky Virgl to Team as Intern Lincoln Cabinet is pleased to announce the addition of Becky Virgl as intern. Becky will be working together with the Lincoln Cabinet design team this summer, learning the process of remodeling spaces and the day-to-day operations of a residential remodeling and design business.

This fall, Becky will be entering her senior year at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln as an interior design major. She will also be a part of a collaborative made up of architecture, interior design, and landscape students who will travel to London and Rome for a semester abroad in the spring of 2020. Becky, a native of Wahoo, enjoys baking and cooking and has recently taken up watercolor painting. Her post graduation plans next summer include seeking her master’s degree in architecture.

“I love design and want to learn about both disciplines and see which one is my favorite,” Becky shared.

Located at 624 K St., Lincoln Cabinet specializes in custom cabinetry and interiors, providing the highest standard of workmanship. To learn more, visit www.lincolncabinet.com or call (402) 475-0650.

Matthew Rice Joins Luxury Landscape Luxury Landscape is excited to introduce another new member of their work family, Matthew Rice. Matthew was born in Hawaii and is originally from Grand Island but relocated to Lincoln to work with Luxury Landscape. While at work, Matthew completes an array of tasks, from planting trees, shrubs, and flowers, to mulching and building paver patios and retaining walls.

He is extremely motivated to wake up and come to work because he has the urge to learn and grow in the landscaping industry.

When Matt is not busy spreading his happy personality around Luxury Landscape, he enjoys hiking, traveling, and walking his dog!

When asked what his favorite thing about landscaping is, Matthew said he loves to be outside as much as he can, and he enjoys getting to see the finished product after a job well done. “It is exciting to be a part of making the customer’s vision together!” Matthew exclaimed.

Please join Luxury Landscape in giving Matthew Rice a warm welcome! Learn more about the array of services offered by Luxury Landscape, visit www.luxurylandscape-llc.com or call owners, Ken Svoboda and Jackie Lienemann, at (402) 430-9430 / (402) 6406034 to schedule an appointment!

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PERSONNEL NEWS Kyle Bucknell Joins Nebraska Community Foundation as Senior Accountant

Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln Announces New Board of Directors

Nebraska Community Foundation (NCF) is pleased to welcome Kyle Bucknell, who recently joined their team of professionals as senior accountant.

Eighteen community leaders have been named to the Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln 2019 Board of Directors.

Haleigh Carlson, Perry Law Firm; Patrick Messer, First Plymouth Church; Jessica Norton, Clark Architects Collaborative 3; Takako Olson, Lincoln Public Schools; Byran Solko, BVH Architects; and Mark Watermeier, Manzitto) join the board for their first term.

Bucknell handles general accounting for NCF investments, fees, fund statements, budget analysis, and financial reporting.

Bucknell assists NCF volunteer fund advisory committees across the state by providing services related to their account balances, endowment payouts, and financial reports.

Before joining NCF, Bucknell was senior financial analyst with Bryan Health for more than 20 years. There he managed a wide range of accounting procedures, including fund management of Bryan Foundation. Bucknell’s experience with nonprofit organizations includes serving as accountant for Goodwill Industries in Lincoln.

Bucknell received a bachelor of science degree in accounting from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He says the best thing about working at NCF is the satisfaction he receives from helping people from across Nebraska to achieve great things for their communities.

Celebrating its 25th year of strengthening hometowns, Nebraska Community Foundation unleashes abundant assets, inspires charitable giving, and connects ambitious people to build stronger communities and a Greater Nebraska. Since 1994, NCF has reinvested $323 million in Nebraska’s people and places. For information, visit NebraskaHometown.org.

The 2019 board officers are: president - Matt Kasik, Madonna ProHealth; 1st vice president - Michaella Kumke, Food Bank of Lincoln; 2nd vice president - Sarah Aguirre, Southeast Community College; secretary - Vicki Obrecht , UNL; and treasurer - Steve Semke.

Continuing their service on the board are: Dan Hile, LI-COR Biosciences; Marv Jaques, Randy Nitz, Roger Reynolds, and Julene Schoen, U.S. Bank; Tami Soper, Office of Senator Kate Bolz; and Ed Zastera, Brester Construction.

Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization that brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Alongside future homeowners, volunteers, and supporters, Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln helps Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability, and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and their families. To date, Habitat Lincoln has built or repaired more than 170 homes; serving more than 775 local individuals and nearly as many globally through Habitat International’s tithe program, serving approximately 1,500 individuals. More information can be found at www.lincolnhabitat.org.

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PERSONNEL NEWS No Coast Business Advisors Co-Founder Jethro Hopkins Earns CBI Designation Co-Founder of No Coast Business Advisors Jethro Hopkins recently completed all requirements necessary to become Nebraska’s only business broker to hold the elite Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation, awarded by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA). The CBI is a prestigious designation exclusive to the IBBA that identifies an experienced and dedicated business broker. Designation requirements include completing a minimum of 68 hours class of brokerage courses; attending one IBBA Annual Conference; passing at least 10 exams, including a comprehensive CBI exam; and remaining an active IBBA Member in Good Standing.

Jethro started privately offering his expertise to business owners who came to him for consulting, until he eventually made the decision in 2015 to liquidate his other business assets and start brokering full time publicly through No Coast Business Advisors. Along with his current business partner, Jeff Dousharm, Jethro helps business owners to succeed, whether that means selling a business, finding them an investor/business partner, or helping them find the funding required to take the next step.

No Coast Business Advisors operates nationally, assisting both sellers and buyers to reach their goals. Their brokers are trained and equipped to help with valuations, the listing and promotion of a business to its target audience, the selection and presentation of businesses that fit a buyer’s criteria, the closing process, and more. For more information, visit nocoastbusinessadvisors.com. To congratulate Jethro on his achievement, call (402) 217-3252 or email jethro@ncbabroker.com.

LUX Center for the Arts Announces Leadership Change The LUX Center for the Arts is pleased to announce that Joe Shaw has been hired as executive director, which was made effective May 1. Shaw served as associate director of the LUX for the last three years leading the LUX’s grant writing and fundraising. He is excited to lead the team at the LUX to continue growing its education, exhibitions, and outreach programs.

Shaw replaces Susan McIntosh Kriz, who left to take the position of associate director at the Sheldon Museum of Art. “We are so pleased Joe will be leading the LUX,” says LUX Board Chair Sherri Daubert.

“At the same time all of us at the LUX are grateful to Susan, who energized and elevated the LUX while she was here.”

Originally from Tulsa, OK, Shaw has lived in Lincoln since 2015.

He has a degree in Journalism from California State University, Los Angeles. Joe spent 27 years in Southern California, winning awards as a nonprofit communicator at the Braille Institute, the AIDS Service Center in Pasadena, and Adventist Health Southern California. He also owned and operated a retail store and served as a city councilman in Huntington Beach, CA from 2010 to 2014.

His volunteerism includes serving as president of NeighborWorks Lincoln’s board of directors.

The LUX Center for the Arts is Lincoln’s Community Arts Center.

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Strictly Business Welcomes New Art Director, Katherine Crawford Strictly Business is excited to have Katherine Crawford on board as the magazine’s new art director. Katherine was hired on April 29 and has already stepped up and excelled in her new role. Prior to joining Strictly Business, Katherine gained relevant experience as the creative director for The Voice News, a rural newspaper based out of Hickman, NE. Katherine, a Lincoln native, attended the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Textile Communications.

As the art director, Katherine will be responsible for the layout of both the Lincoln and Omaha editions. She will also manage the advertisement component for the publications, corresponding with clients to ensure their design requests are met. Other tasks include website posting and assisting in sales efforts by attending networking events.

Katherine can be reached at the Strictly Business office by calling (402) 466-3330, or you can contact her via email at design@ strictlybusinessomaha.com.

Wayne Kubert Joins Kubert Appraisal Group, P.C. as Senior Appraiser Kubert Appraisal Group, P.C. is pleased to announce the addition of Wayne Kubert, MAI to the team as a senior appraiser. In his new role, Kubert will continue serving clients with quality appraisal services related to commercial property, litigation support, and consulting.

Wayne Kubert brings over 50 years of experience in appraising commercial, industrial, and special-use properties and has been a pioneer in the local appraisal industry, with regional and national clientele relying on his knowledge and experience in real estate.

“I am fortunate to again be able to work with my father. Wayne’s knowledge and experience are a benefit to our new firm and we are excited for the future,” said owner, Thomas W. Kubert, MAI, CCIM. Kubert Appraisal Group proudly serves Lincoln, Lancaster County, and Greater Nebraska region. Kubert Appraisal Group is committed to providing high-quality appraisal services. For more information, contact Tom Kubert at (531) 500-0890 or email tkubert@kubertappraisal.com. To learn more about Kubert Appraisal Group, visit www.kubertappraisal.com.

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PERSONNEL NEWS Nebraska Community Blood Bank Announces New Donor Recruiter Robin Stewart

Professional Realty Group of Woods Bros Realty Adds Zach Brandl to Team

Nebraska Community Blood Bank (NCBB) is excited to welcome the newest member of their Donor Recruitment team: Robin Stewart. Robin joins the team at NCBB’s new donor center in Omaha, located at the intersection of 120th and Pacific St.

Professional Realty Group (PRG) of Woods Bros Realty, lead by Agent Ben Bleicher, recently added Zach Brandl to the team. Zach has been in the real estate industry for over five years. He started off by being a property manager and working his way to becoming a full-time realtor. Zach has extensive knowledge on both sides of the industry—rentals and sales—which makes him a well-rounded asset to the PRG team.

Robin is building meaningful relationships with Omaha businesses and organizations. She will continue to empower the community to host blood drives and engage with NCBB’s mission of providing a safe and stable blood supply for Nebraska hospitals. Robin brings a variety of skills and talents to her position, including stellar customer service and a sincere passion for helping her fellow Nebraskans.

“I have seen firsthand how blood donations supported the life of my dear friend’s daughter, Lauren Hacker (Lolo’s Angels, Inc.), who successfully battled leukemia at Children’s Hospital in Omaha,” Robin said. “This role will allow me to encourage everyday people to be heroes to those facing some of the most challenging times of their lives.”

With Nebraska Community Blood Bank, hosting a blood drive is easy. Visit NCBB.org or email Robin at rstewart@ncbb.org for more information.

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Before obtaining his real estate license, Zach graduated from Southeast Community College with an associate’s degree in business administration. It was during this time that he found a property management position and decided to work in the real estate industry. Zach is passionate about helping people find that perfect house to call their home.

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PERSONNEL NEWS The Set Me Free Project Welcomes New Operations Director Gina Barrett The Set Me Free Project is happy to announce that they have gained a new full-time operations director, Gina Barrett! Born and raised in Omaha, Gina completed her associate degree in photography in 2011.

She has spent countless hours documenting the outdoors and sharing her passion for conservation and nature through her photographs. In 2012, she began working in internet fraud and compliance at PayPal where she was able to investigate and unlock the intricacies of the financial side of human trafficking and other illegal activities. Gina completed her bachelor’s of science degree in criminal justice with a minor in psychology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2016. Gina began volunteering for The Set Me Free Project in 2018 as a photographer and then transitioned into a part-time position. She is excited to now be fully invested in the organization’s mission and efforts as the operations director.

The 2018-19 school year, which marked year five for The Set Me Free Project, proved to be a promising year for the organization. They had a great turnout at their Comedy for Change fundraiser on March 7, and they’ve already booked Comedian Jeff Allen for next year’s event!

In addition, The Set Me Free Project awarded the first recipient of the Sydney Loofe Memorial Scholarship to the amazing Abigail, and they had great success during Omaha Gives! The team at The Set Me Free Project is so appreciative of the support they constantly receive from the Lincoln and Omaha communities. To learn more, contact Stephanie Olson at (402) 521-3080 / info@setmefreeproject.net or visit www. setmefreeproject.net.

Lisa Henning Announced as New Executive Director of Nebraska Safety Council Nebraska Safety Council and WorkWell recently appointed Lisa Henning as the new executive director.

“We are thrilled that Lisa has accepted the position of executive director,” says Joanne Bartels, president of the Board of Directors for the Nebraska Safety Council. “She has an unwavering passion for wellness and safety, proven leadership, and strategic vision to lead the organization.”

Lisa has almost 30 years of experience in corporate wellness and prevention, having led WorkWell for 22 years. She has received various awards for her work throughout the years, including the Governor’s Excellence in Leadership Recognition by Governor Dave Heineman in 2012, Healthy Innovation Award Program Finalist by Center for Disease Control in 2011, and LiveHealthy Nebraska Star Award by Nebraska Sports Council in 2011. Lisa succeeds Laurie Klosterboer who served 25 years in the executive director role and 40 years with the council.

“I am excited and honored to be selected as the executive director of the Nebraska Safety Council,” says Lisa. “Our highly capable team will continue to provide excellent services to our members and the state. I would like to thank Laurie Klosterboer for her outstanding leadership and commitment to the safety and health of our citizens for 40 years.”

The Nebraska Safety Council is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Lincoln that provides education and leadership to empower people to live safe and healthy. They service the state of Nebraska and surrounding areas through trainings, services, events, and membership.

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DSAF of Nebraska Welcomes Dawna Daily and Mary Sweeney The Down Syndrome Association for Families (DSAF) is excited to announce that, in April, Dawna Daily joined the organization as the new program director. In addition, earlier this year, the organization brought on Mary Sweeney as the new marketing and development director.

Dawna is a motivated program developer, presenter, and educator with over 15 years of experience. She has a history of executive-level decision-making, analyzing problems, and finding solutions, and Dawna Daily working within all levels of local, state, and national guidelines to deliver the best programming while maintaining policy, procedure, and documentation.

Dawna received her master’s degree in special education from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, and she holds teaching endorsements in work-based learning and transition. She comes to DSAF with experience working within the University Centers of Excellence on Developmental Disabilities at the University of Nebraska Mary Sweeney Medical Center and previously taught resource and transition at the Elkhorn Public Schools. Dawna can be reached at (402) 206-3092 or director@ dsafnebraska.org.

Mary has already been making great strides as she applies her creativity and energy to furthering the mission of DSAF. Mary came to DSAF with over 14 years of experience in program management, project development, volunteer engagement, marketing, and corporate partner/donor engagement and retention. She is primarily responsible for implementing the organization’s strategic fundraising plan to secure financial resources in support of DSAF programs and services. She leads a new Fundraising Committee and oversees the Communications Committee, which manages the organization’s brand, Down Syndrome Community Connections newsletter, and all other aspects of marketing for DSAF. Mary also acts as the Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk’s staff co-chair, the organization’s primary awareness and fundraising event that takes place in October every year. To connect with Mary, call (402) 2020193 or email mary@dsafnebraska.org.

The Down Syndrome Association for Families of Nebraska is committed to providing support and a positive vision for the future for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, friends, educators, and professionals who share in their lives. To learn more about the DSAF, go online to www.dsafnebraska.org.

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NONPROFIT NEWS CEDARS Receives National Reaccreditation CEDARS has again ac hieved national accreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA).

The locally-based child caring organization has been nationally accredited since 1995. COA accreditation is an objective, independent, and reliable validation of CEDARS performance as a community-based nonprofit serving youth and their families.

The COA accreditation process involved a detailed review and analysis of CEDARS administration, management, and service delivery functions against international standards of best practice in the field of human services.

This accreditation demonstrates CEDARS accountability in the management of resources, sets standardized best practice thresholds for service and administration, and increases organizational capacity and accountability by creating a framework for ongoing quality improvement.

“The people of this community have long trusted the work of CEDARS,” says Jim Blue, CEDARS president. “This accreditation validates the trust they have placed in us to carry out this important work of caring for the most vulnerable children in our community.”

For over 70 years, CEDARS has been on a mission to help children and youth achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships.

This year, CEDARS will deliver services to over 2,000 children and their families. For more information or to find out how you can help, call (402) 434-5437 or visit www.cedarskids.org.

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Branched Oak Observatory Presents Stargazing at Indian Cave State Park Branched Oak Observatory is proud to recognize 50 years of astronomical inspiration by holding their popular Stargazing at Indian Cave State Park event on July 20, which is the anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. The event will be from 8 to 11 p.m. (quality observing will not begin until 9:30 p.m.). Volunteers from Branched Oak Observatory, as well as astronomy groups from Omaha and Lincoln, will be setting up their telescopes for outstanding astronomical views of planets, stars, galaxies, and nebulae under the clear dark skies of Indian Cave State Park, located in Shubert, NE at 65296 720 Rd. The event is free of charge and open to the general public. A state park permit (yearly or day-pass) is required and available for purchase at the front entrance.

The public can also support the observatory by ordering a limited edition Stargazing t-shirt. Orders can be placed online at indiancavestargazing.itemorder.com. One hundred percent of the proceeds support Branched Oak Observatory’s mission to share the wonders of the night sky with people of all ages.

The Branched Oak Observatory is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit located near (but not inside) the Branched Oak Recreation Area, 23 miles northwest of Lincoln. It is supported by science education professionals and astronomy enthusiasts who give their valuable time and expertise to the growing facility. Learn how to become a member or check out other events put on by the volunteers at the observatory by visiting branchedoakobservatory.com. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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NONPROFIT NEWS CBMC Lincoln to Host Several Upcoming Luncheon Events CBMC Lincoln will feature Roy Helu, Jr., former Husker and NFL running back, as the guest speaker for their July Business Connection Luncheon on July 9. It is held in conjunction with their annual Golf Classic at Wilderness Ridge. A limited number of luncheon tickets are still available; contact Larry Middendorf at (402) 540-1093 no later than July 6 to check availability.

Business Connection Luncheons are held every other month at Suite One Eleven at 70th and A Street. The May luncheon featured Jack Ehrke with Edward Jones as the speaker. Luncheons will also be held in September and November. Details will be posted on CBMC’s website and Facebook page for these events.

CBMC also conducts free “Lunch and Learn” events to learn more about Peer Advisory Groups. At this luncheon, they demonstrate, explain, and enable attendees to experience the flavor of the CBMC Peer Advisory Group process. For information, contact Ed Nix at (402) 730-8797.

CBMC is a ministry to businesses and professional individuals, encouraging them toward spiritual development, personal integrity, principled leadership, and a desire to impact others. They offer activities for personal spiritual growth, mentoring, leadership development, and opportunities to learn how to integrate personal faith in Christ into one’s work. For information about CBMC Lincoln, visit Lincoln.cbmc.com or call (402) 204-1997. You can find them on Facebook (@cbmclincolnne).

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WellCare of Nebraska (WellCare) generously sponsored Community Action Head Start’s Family Health and Wellness Festival on May 21. Games, snacks, music, prizes, and fun were all part of this year’s family-friendly informational event, which took place at Community Action’s K Street Head Start Center in Lincoln and focused specifically on Head Start children and their families.

Community Action Head Start programs provide high-quality, dual-generation early childhood education services to children, from birth to age five, and their families living in poverty.

Through full-day, full-year center-based services at two locations in Lincoln, as well as a home-based curriculum option, children gain the skills necessary to enter kindergarten and the years beyond ready to reach their full potential. Families, meanwhile, gain the skills and supports needed to successfully foster their child’s development beyond the classroom.

At this year’s Wellness Festival, over 186 children and family members participating in Community Action Head Start attended. Participants had the opportunity to learn from community partners, such as Southeast Community College, Read Aloud Lincoln, UNL Extension, Lincoln Pediatric Dentistry, and participate in health/wellness related activities. Some lucky participants even received gift baskets complete with supplies to promote childhood health and wellness.

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NONPROFIT NEWS Angels Among Us Announces 2019 Artists & Angels Gala on September 20 Angels Among Us will host their Artists & Angels Gala on Friday, September 20, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at A View on State. This event year’s event, presented in partnership with the David Spence Cancer Foundation, is themed around art.

Angels Among Us has invited nationallyknown artist Jeffrey Owen Hanson (www. jeffhansonart.com) to attend and auction off a piece of his work. Visually impaired since childhood from Neurofibromatosis, Jeff’s acrylic-on-canvas work creates an unmistakable signature style. He first began painting while undergoing chemotherapy at age 12. Despite his limited vision, Jeff continues to create brilliant artwork—a sight for sore eyes, he calls it. In addition to Jeffrey Owen Hanson’s incredible work, the evening will feature over 65 silent and live auction items.

Angels Among Us is a Nebraska nonprofit that provides financial and emotional support to families whose children are battling pediatric cancer. Any family living in or being treated in Nebraska is eligible to apply for financial support. In 2018, Angels Among Us provided financial support to 99 families, giving over $355,000.

Registration for Angels Among Us’ Artists & Angels Gala can be found online at www.MyAngelsAmongUs.org, along with a list of various sponsorship levels and opportunities. Contact Alyssa Theilen, director of community relations and development, at (402) 934-0999 / alyssa@myangelsamongus.org with any questions.

Nonprofit Association of the Midlands Presents Nebraska Nonprofit Conference The Nonprofit Association of the Midlands (NAM) will bring together more than 200 thought leaders, nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers for a day of learning and networking at the 2nd annual Nebraska Nonprofit Conference. The event will take place on Wednesday, August 7 at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Full-day conference access tickets are $55 for NAM members and $165 for nonmembers.

Attendees will enjoy interactive and inspiring breakout sessions, designed to benefit nonprofit learners of any experience level. The conference will provide actionable takeaways on fundraising events, tax law changes, human resources, marketing, board management, volunteer recruitment, and more. New this year is a pre-conference session on August 6, featuring a deep dive into building a fundraising culture in any nonprofit organization!

NAM has been recognized as the State Association for Nebraska by the National Council of Nonprofits, the nation’s largest network of nonprofits. NAM works to strengthen the collective voice, leadership, and capacity of nonprofits to enrich the quality of community life throughout Nebraska and Western Iowa.

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NONPROFIT NEWS CEF of Nebraska Completes Training for Christian Youth in Action

Fresh Start Receives Making Life Great Grant From Great Western Bank

Child Evangelism Fellowship® (CEF) of Nebraska completed three Christian Youth in Action® (CYIA) programs again this summer: CYIA North, May 19–24, at Camp Assurance near Belden, NE; CYIA East, June 2–8, at Camp Moses Merrill near Linwood, NE; and CYIA Central, June 9–15, at Whispering Cedars Baptist Camp near Genoa, NE. Scholarships were also given for those who couldn’t afford the camp and any tax deductible support from people and businesses in the community help cover those costs.

Great Western Bank recently awarded Fresh Start the Making Life Great grant for $7,000. The support of Great Western Bank allows Fresh Start to continue to provide safe and secure housing to women experiencing homelessness in Lincoln.

“It is our privilege to support the many worthwhile efforts in our communities,” said Great Western Bank President and Chief Operating Officer Doug Bass. “Our goal with community funding is to cultivate lasting relationships and to give back to our communities in ways that directly align with our mission to Make Life Great.”

In fiscal year 2019, Great Western Bank donated more than $2 million in total donations and sponsorships to community groups across its nine state footprint. Great Western Bank is a full-service regional bank focused on relationship-based business and agribusiness banking. Great Western Bank offers small and mid-sized businesses a focused suite of financial products and a range of deposit and loan products to retail customers through several channels, including the branch network, online banking system, mobile banking applications, and customer care centers.

Fresh Start is a transitional shelter and goals program offering safe housing, case management, and supportive services to women who are working to enact change in their lives. These services help the women who come to Fresh Start recognize their strengths to overcome the barriers that led to their homelessness. Call Audrey at Fresh Start at (402) 4757777 for more information, visit www.FreshStartHome.org, or find Fresh Start on Facebook (@FreshStartHomeLincoln).

CYIA is a summer program designed and carried out by CEF of Nebraska to train young people in effective and engaging ways to teach children about Jesus. Teens attend a one-week training camp during which they learn to present the Gospel clearly, not only on a child’s level, but also to their peers and adults. They learn to counsel a child for salvation and lead a dynamic club (5-Day Club) ministry for kids. Many teens find themselves bored with little to do during the summer. After enjoying their “freedom” from school, they then can be hard pressed to find activities to keep them busy. CYIA provides teens ages 13 and up the opportunity to make an eternal impact in the lives of kids. Last year, nearly 150 young people from across Nebraska attended one of three CYIAs. After the training, the teens are expected to teach at least four 5-Day Clubs® (5DC), which are like Vacation Bible Schools in neighborhood homes, parks, day cares, and wherever children might be present.

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NONPROFIT NEWS Workers’ Compensation Association Donates $40K to Kids’ Chance of Nebraska On April 17, the Workers’ Compensation Association of Nebraska (WCAN) made an incredible donation of $40,000 to Kids’ Chance of Nebraska in order to provide financial aid for students applying to colleges who have lost or had parents seriously injured in a work-related accident. The check was presented to the organization during seminar/ luncheon held at Anthony’s Steakhouse in Omaha. The two organizations collaborated on their missions, which allowed both nonprofits to achieve above and beyond what they could have done alone. The funds WCAN donated will go directly to children so that they can pursue higher education, reach their goals, and fulfill their dreams for the future.

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JCMF Children’s Charities Announces Opening of Float 4 Life National Training Facility Blake and Kathy Collingsworth, founders of JCMF (Joshua Collingsworth Memorial Foundation) Children’s Charities, are excited to open a Float 4 Life swim center and training facility in Lincoln, located near 14th and Yankee Hill. A grand opening and ribbon cutting will be held on Wednesday, July 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. This new facility will serve as an infant and toddler water training center, providing Float 4 Life swim lessons and classes as well as training and accreditation to instructors from all over the United States.

Through a grant from JCMF Children’s Charities, the Float 4 Life program was developed by JCMF Children’s Charities in conjunction with the Cooper Branch of the YMCA and was first implemented in 2009. It has expanded since then as JMCF Children’s Charities has provided funding to train more instructors and reach outside of Lincoln.

The new facility will also serve as the new office for JCMF Children’s Charities. The facility is being designed in a similar style as the Michael Phelps Skill Center located in Maine, with plans to use the Michael Phelps Signature Swim Spas. An official partnership was announced in May 2017 between JCMF Children’s Charities and the Michael Phelps Foundation. The Phelps team is very excited about the possibility of JCMF Children’s Charities using their swim spas in this new market of early childhood water safety. The swim spas could also be used to reach those in the competitive world of swimming.

The mission of JCMF Children’s Charities is to educate children and adults worldwide about water safety through the utilization of drowning prevention campaigns and early childhood water safety training. Drowning is the primary cause of accidental death for children under the age of five. According to the Centers for Disease Control, drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death for children 14 and under.

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NONPROFIT NEWS A Warmer Day Counts Down to 80s Flashback Summer Fundraiser July 20 A Warmer Day’s annual big summer fundraiser will be on Saturday, July 20 with an “80s Flashback” theme.

The event will run from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at FUNdamental Athletics Academy, located at 8400 Cody Dr. This year’s presenting sponsor is Omega Insurance Group. In addition, the VIP experience sponsor is Kinetic by Windstream. The event will feature a costume contest, 80s-themed cocktails and appetizers, live music from AM/FM, a silent auction, raffle prizes, and more! The fundraiser encourages attendees to dress up as their favorite 80s icon for a chance to win $350 in their Flashback Costume Contest.

A Warmer Day is an all-volunteer Nebraska charity that was founded in 2016 with the mission of collecting and distributing winter apparel to the most economically challenged families throughout the state. Since that time, the organization has distributed thousands of coats and other winter gear. All proceeds from the event will go to help continue their mission!

General admission tickets are $25 and VIP tickets are $40.

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Aiding Angels Seeks to Fill Remaining Team, Sponsorship Slots for Golf Fundraiser Brenda Schwery, founder of the Aiding Angels Foundation, has announced that there are still open spots for teams and sponsors for the Golfing For A Reason Tournament on Saturday, August 24. Shotgun start is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Highlands Golf Course. There will be a dinner and prize giveaway following the tournament at 6:30 p.m. Cost to participate is $120/person; $480/team. These prices will go up after the registration deadline of August 14. As this is the only fundraiser held for the foundation throughout the year, it holds crucial value. Aiding Angels is hoping to exceed the funds totaling in $24,000 raised last year for the foundation at this event.

One hundred percent of the money contributed to Aiding Angels will stay in Lincoln and will be used directly to benefit local residents during the toughest battle of their lives. The number of patients served by Aiding Angels has more than doubled from last year. Money raised from team participation and sponsorships is greatly appreciated. Sponsorships for the event are going quickly and only a few levels are still available, so contact Brenda to support a great cause here in Lincoln.

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NONPROFIT NEWS Stepping Stones’ Annual Garage Sale Proceeds to Benefit Clients

HopeSpoke Announces Upcoming Active Parenting Class Sessions

Stepping Stones is holding its annual indoor garage and bake sale on July 25 and 26. The sale will be held at Lincoln Medical Education Partnership at 4600 Valley Rd., Entrance 1, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Proceeds from the sale are used to provide personal hygiene items, diapers, wipes, and transportation assistance for Stepping Stones’ clients.

As part of its mission, HopeSpoke provides parenting classes for parents, guardians, and other adult family members with children of all ages. HopeSpoke is excited to share their Active Parenting Class schedule for the summer: Parents of Teens: July 15–August 19, every Monday from 5 to 7 p.m.

Parents of Children Ages 0–5: July 18–August 8, every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m.

Parents of Children Ages 5–12: July 15–August 19, every Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m.

Active Parenting Class is an evidence-based program with a set curriculum. According to parents in the community who have taken the class, it’s very useful and any parent could benefit from taking it. They also considered it to be very informational, noting that their kids are doing so much better as a result.

Each session is two hours in length and includes a parent guide, refreshments, and completion incentives. The cost to attend an Active Parenting Class is $40. However, a reduced rate as low as $5 is possible based on income. This program is provided through a grant from the Community Health Endowment of Lincoln and local donors.

HopeSpoke inspires healthy futures for children and families through comprehensive behavioral and mental health services. Please contact Alicia Waltman, LIMHP, LADC, LPC with questions or to register by emailing parentingprogram@hopespoke.org or calling (402) 4757666. More information can be found online at www.hopespoke.org.

Donations of gently used items are now being accepted for the sale. Items sought include household and kitchen items, furniture, children’s clothing, toys, games, bedding, holiday and home décor, vintage items, collectibles, baby items, books for all ages, tools, bicycles, etc. Working electronics will be accepted, however, tube TVs, computer monitors, and computers cannot be accepted. Items may be dropped off at the Stepping Stones’ office.

Stepping Stones is an outpatient substance abuse treatment center, providing alcohol and drug assessments and counseling services for adolescents (ages 13–18) and adults. Stepping Stones currently accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Midlands Choice, Nebraska Total Care, Wellcare of Nebraska, United Healthcare Community Plan, and Medica. Stepping Stones also offers Safety Sensitive education and counseling for those in Safety Sensitive positions under the Department of Transportation.

To make an appointment or learn more about these services, call (402) 488-6511 or visit Stepping Stones’ website at www. steppingstoneslincoln.com.

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NONPROFIT NEWS Save the Date: Heartland Classic Mixer October 3 at Wilderness Ridge Jo i n t h e H e a r t l a n d C a n c e r Foundation for the 7th Annual Golf Tournament: Heartland Classic Mixer on Thursday, October 3 at Wilderness Ridge Golf Club. This year, participants can choose their scramble. The two tournaments, which will be happening back to back at the same venue, include The Fairway and The Caddyshack.

The Fairway is an 18-hole classic scramble on Wilderness Ridge’s Championship Course. Cost is $600 per team with check in at 8 a.m. and tee off at 9 a.m. The Caddyshack is a 9-hole game-inspired scramble on the Talon Course at Wilderness Ridge. Cost is $300 per team with check in at 10:30 a.m. and tee off at 11:30 a.m. Tickets include greens and cart fees, two drink tickets, grab-and-go lunch, a premium silent auction, heavy appetizers, and an award show.

Heartland Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit created with one belief: People with cancer should not fall behind because they struggle to afford their expenses. To learn about sponsorship opportunities or register for the Heartland Classic Mixer in support of this cause, visit www.heartlandcancerfoundation.org or call (402) 261-9974.

Gateway Sertoma Club Golfs for Tabitha Meals on Wheels Lincoln’s Gateway Sertoma Club and Tabitha, Nebraska’s industry-leading senior care provider, joined forces on June 4 and welcomed golfers to play for a cause. The 17th annual golf event at Lincoln’s NuMark Golf Course raised a record-breaking Playing for a purpose is the $76,000 to support Tabitha Meals on Wheels, which has served the Lincoln Letheby Financial Group – RBC Wealth Management foursome community for over 50 years.

(L-R): Phil Knudson, Adam Letheby, The donations from the outing will help Mike Letheby, and Tim Pederson. provide 12,000 meals, safety checks, and friendly visits to 500+ Lincoln neighbors who rely on this lifeline program to remain independent and safe in the comfort of their homes. Eighty-five percent of meal recipients say a volunteer is often the only face-to-face interaction they Unico Group Team supporting and neighbors (L-R): Jeff have in a day. And 70% of recipients friends Kuntz, Sean Krueger, Megan are unable to afford the $6.25 cost of Hatch, and Jay Lechner. a meal. As Tabitha turns no one in need away from a nutritious meal, community contributions are instrumental in ensuring everyone is served regardless of their ability to pay.

Gateway Sertoma was founded as a service club in Lincoln in 1961.

The group’s mission is “service to mankind,” motivating members to volunteer service and fundraising for community programs in need.

Seventeen years ago, the group combined their love of service with their love of golf by hosting this charity golf tournament to benefit the mission of Tabitha. Members turned to Tabitha to help coordinate the tournament with proceeds benefiting first Tabitha Hospice and today, Tabitha Meals on Wheels. To learn more about Gateway Sertoma, visit GatewaySertoma.org.

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NONPROFIT NEWS TeamMates Celebrates Partnership with TMCO, a Total Manufacturing Company

SCHEELS Sponsors Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon for Matt Talbot

It is difficult to state the value of a supportive partner. TeamMates of Lincoln and TMCO, a Total Manufacturing Company, share a long-standing relationship that has benefitted the mentoring program in multiple ways.

On May 22, Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach honored their volunteers at an appreciation luncheon, sponsored by and hosted at SCHEELS. The SCHEELS team rolled out the red carpet with a beautiful buffet lunch from Ginna’s Café and Fudge Shop and a free Ferris Wheel token for each guest.

During the program, Matt Talbot’s Executive Director Susanne Blue thanked the volunteers for their efforts: “Your open hearts, your compassionate and generous spirits, your tolerant attitudes, and your willingness to get your hands dirty on the front lines of service to the poorest in our community is an inspiration to me and countless others.”

Volunteers have always been the heart and soul of Matt Talbot, and 2018 was no exception. Approximately 3,000 volunteers provided more than 35,000 hours of service to Matt Talbot. Most of those volunteers are part of one of Matt Talbot’s nearly 100 hunger relief teams, but volunteers also provide support for Matt Talbot’s outreach, administrative and fundraising activities.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities at Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach, please contact Victoria O’Neil at victoria.oneil@mtko.org / (402) 817-0623 or visit mtko.org.

Founder and Owner Roland Temme began TMCO in 1974 with “an 842-square-foot shack that had no indoor plumbing,” a tireless work ethic, and a dream. His business flourished over time, and as TMCO prospered, Roland committed to giving back to the community.

Not only does the manufacturing company encourage TMCO employees to become mentors, but Roland and his adult children and business partners, Diane and David, lead by example, serving as TeamMates mentors. TMCO supports TeamMates financially and also uses their manufacturing prowess to produce beautiful metal creations to serve as gifts to TeamMates volunteers and donors.

TMCO’s relationship with TeamMates of Lincoln epitomizes the meaning of partnership. TeamMates is so grateful for the support the Temme’s and their company has provided over many years. If your business would like to partner with TeamMates of Lincoln to benefit area youth, please call (402) 436-1990 today. Learn more by visiting teammates.org.

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NONPROFIT NEWS Domesti-PUPS Receives $10K Donation from Raising Cane’s On June 19, Domesti-PUPS received a generous donation of $10,000 f ro m t h e l o c a l Ra i s i n g C a n e ’s franc hisee—Southern Hospitality Ventures, Inc. Raising Cane›s recently earned the 2019 Restaurant Neighbor Award from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation for their commitment to community service Pictured (L-R): Michelle in their restaurant’s communities, and O’Dea, executive director of as part of the award, they were Domesti-PUPS; Jennifer Jones, given $10,000 to donate to a local CMO of Southern Hospitality Ventures; and Chrystal Walter, organization of their choice. volunteer with Domesti“We have been working with Domesti- PUPS. Therapy Dogs pictured: PUPS for many ye ars and are Jasper (L) and Sherman (R). incredibly excited to be donating $10,000 to this amazing cause.” said Jennifer Jones, Co-Owner of the Nebraska franchise. “Having a therapy dog of our own that graduated from the Domesti-PUPS program, we have personally witnessed the impact a therapy dog can have on children and adults alike. There’s something about a therapy dog that allows people to instantly feel at ease and put their guard down, and we want to help as many people as possible feel that.”

Domesti-PUPS provide service dogs for persons with disabilities, pet therapy programs, classroom dogs, and educational programs.

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Friendship Home’s Safe Quarters Volunteer Registration is Now Open On Sunday, October 6, over a thousand Friendship Home volunteers will head out to Lincoln and surrounding neighborhoods for Safe Quarters, with the goal of knocking on every household door to collect financial contributions for victims of domestic violence. Safe Quarters is Friendship Home’s largest annual fundraiser. Over $100,000 was raised last year and, as a result, Friendship Home was able to save and change the lives of over 1,500 victims of domestic violence.

This will be the 17th year the Lincoln community participates in this event.

Teams of volunteers are needed to walk Lincoln neighborhoods.

A team generally consists of eight to 12 members and all ages are encouraged to participate. Volunteers will receive t-shirts and collection buckets for the drive. You can help provide “safe quarters” to someone in crisis.

To register a volunteer team, visit www.friendshiphome.org. For questions and/or more information about Safe Quarters, contact Sarah at saraht@friendshiphome.org / (402) 434-0167.

Funds collected during Safe Quarters go towards Friendship Home’s mission to provide safe, confidential shelter, crisis services, and ongoing support for families who have experience domestic violence and are rebuilding their lives. To access safe emergency shelter and services, call Friendship Home’s helpline at (402) 437-9302. Learn more about services and how to get involved by going to friendshiphome.org. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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HEALTH NEWS American Heart Association Prepares for Go Red For Women this October

American Cancer Society Provides Patients Rides To and From Treatment

Help the American Heart Association ra i s e a wa r e n e s s a n d f u n d s fo r cardiovascular disease and stroke on October 3 at Lincoln Go Red For Women at the Embassy Suites. Kirstin Lammle with Hexagon, the local presenting sponsor, is chairing the annual event. Other sponsors include Union Bank & Trust and Olsson, with media sponsors 10/11 News and 106.3 KFRX. The event begins at 4:30 p.m. with an electronic silent auction and educational opportunities. The night continues with a plated dinner and a program featuring an inspiring survivor story. Proceeds benefit the lifesaving mission of the American Heart Association.

Through the American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery Program, cancer patients are able to receive rides to and from treatment. Patients must be traveling to a cancer-related medical appointment. Other eligibility requirements may apply. For example, a caregiver may need to accompany a patient who cannot walk without help, or is under age 18.

One in three women’s deaths are caused by cardiovascular disease or stroke each year. In the past five years, the American Heart Association has funded over $4.1 million in Nebraska on 28 studies. However, last year the American Heart Association had to turn down 15 meritorious studies in Nebraska alone because they lacked the $2.5 million needed to fund them.

The Go Red For Women Expo is a part of the American Heart Association’s national movement, sponsored by CVS Health, to end heart disease and stroke in women. Individual tickets and tables are available now at www.heart.org/LincolnGoRed. Event sponsorship opportunities are also available. Call (402) 8106870 with any questions.

There has never been a more hopeful time in the fight against cancer. Breakthroughs in cancer research mean patients have more treatment options than ever before. However, even the best treatments won’t work if they can’t get there. For many patients, a ride is what stands between them and potentially lifesaving treatment. Cancer care often means frequent appointments, sometimes for days and weeks on end. It’s easy to exhaust personal resources for rides. The American Cancer Society is available by phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help people find a ride when they need it most.

Volunteer drivers are also needed for this program. If you’re an employer, you can help by setting aside a few hours every month for your staff to serve as volunteer drivers to help meet this need.

To learn more about the American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery Program, volunteer to be a driver in your area, or find a ride near you, please visit cancer.org/drive or call (800) 227-2235.

AMI Prepares to Open Surgery Center with Pain Relief Focus In late fall of 2019, Advanced Medical Imaging (AMI) plans to start seeing patients in the surgery center addition to their current location at 7601 Pioneers Blvd.

Most of the treatments in the facility will be performed by the vascular and interventional radiologists of AMI, along with other specialized physicians from the Lincoln area.

Vascular and interventional radiologists specialize in what their titles indicate: anything vascular and treatments that intervene to provide pain relief. These procedures are all minimally-invasive and require less downtime compared to traditional surgery.

Relieving chronic pain through these procedures also allows patients to become less dependent on pain killers including addictive opioids.

Common vascular diseases that cause chronic pain include venous insufficiency (the cause of varicose veins), peripheral arterial disease (PAD), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and others. Other chronic pain that can be treated in minimally-invasive ways by these doctors include migraines, tendonitis, back pain, pelvic pain, and more. Most of these conditions are being treated at AMI’s current office, but even more procedures will be offered at their easy-to-get-to surgery center. The growth will also allow for them to increase the number of appointments available for diagnostic scans such as X-ray, MRI, and ultrasounds in the future.

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HEALTH NEWS Knots Kneaded Massage & Bodywork Opens New Location

Community Health Charities of Nebraska Changes Name Back to CHAD

Knots Kneaded Massage & Bodywork recently opened up a new location at 3900 Yankee Hill Rd., STE 103. To celebrate, Lincoln Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 21. Owner Ariel Christensen, LMT, is grateful for the support she’s received from the community throughout this journey. Joining Ariel for the cutting of the ribbon was Kaleena and Anita, both trained estheticians at Knots Kneaded.

Effective July 1, Community Health Charities of Nebraska has changed its name back to its original name, CHAD (Combined Health Agencies Drive).

Ariel has been practicing massage for six years, either full-time or double full-time. She specializes in deep tissue, chronic pain, and medical massage. Ariel is the best at finding the knots and hitting them hard, any way she can!

Knots Kneaded provides therapeutic massage and bodywork for the enhancement of health and well-being. They are dedicated to providing their clients with nurturing treatments and education to promote relaxation and self-healing. They work to find innovative and reliable ways to serve patients suffering with chronic illnesses and muscular issues.

To learn more about Knots Kneaded Massage & Bodywork, and their variety of massage and esthetic services, call (402) 979-3130 or go online to www.knotskneaded.biz.

“This opportunity lets us revert back to being a totally local and unique entity in the state and the country,” said Michelle Grossman, president and CEO. “Many of our donors, volunteers, and community partners remember us as CHAD, so we are excited to move forward with a name from our past and let our future as an organization reflect all the great work and history the CHAD name encompasses.”

Since 1972, the organization has raised funds for Nebraska’s premier health charities, distributing more than $56 million since its inception to its local members to make sure all Nebraskans affected by health issues have access to the resources and support they need. CHAD began operating as Community Health Charities of Nebraska in 2005.

As CHAD, the organization will continue to fundraise for its existing member charities in workplace giving campaigns across the state, raising dollars to support its members’ missions. In Lancaster, Douglas, Sarpy and Pottawattamie Counties, the organization has contracts with United Way, but it operates independently in Greater Nebraska. Learn more online at www.chadnebraska.org or call (402) 614-8500 (Omaha) / (402) 475-2770 (Lincoln).

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HEALTH NEWS LHRMA to Hold Luncheon on Navigating Employee Mental Health Issues

Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center Presents Sunset Yoga Series

Lincoln Human Resource Management Association (LHRMA) will hold a luncheon this month on July 9, covering the topic of how to navigate employee mental health issues. This event will take place at the Jack J. Huck Continuing Education Center (Southeast Community College), 301 S. 68th St. Place. Registration will be open from 11 to 11:30 a.m. with lunch and announcements to follow. The keynote session will run from noon to 1 p.m. Presenters include Dr. Dave Miers, PhD, and Susan Sapp, J.D., of Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather.

The last three Wednesday evenings in July will be dedicated to yoga, relaxation, and serenity at Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center (SCPAC), located at 11700 SW. 100th St. in Denton.

Brianne Bayer, member of the SCPAC Stewardship Board and certified RYT200 yoga instructor, will be leading sessions starting at 7:30 p.m. on July 17, 24, and 31. She will guide all participants through an all-levels yoga flow, deepening their connection to mind, body, and soul in the serenity of the prairie. Participants should bring their own yoga mat, a water bottle, and wear comfortable clothes.

This is a donation-based class (suggested donation is $10/evening or $20/series) with all proceeds benefiting Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center’s conservation and education programming. Preregistration by email is requested but not required.

The best part of these sessions, Bayer explains, is the setting. “It does not get more gorgeous than Spring Creek Prairie,” she said. “Being outside in nature is so wonderful, for our body and our mind.” Another aspect that Bayer wants people to know is that the sessions are open to everyone, experience is not needed. “I just want them to come out and experience the prairie in a way they haven’t before while having a great time,” said Bayer.

For more information about this series, call (402) 797-2301, email scp@ audubon.org, or visit springcreek.audubon.org. For more information about Bayer’s yoga services, visit her website at roamingomyoga.com.

Dr. Miers is the counseling and program development manager for mental health services at Bryan Medical Center. He is the co-founder and past co-chair of the state of Nebraska State Suicide Prevention Coalition and current board member. Among other noteworthy achievements and affiliations, Dr. Miers has published research and co-authored a chapter in Routledge International Handbook of Clinical Suicide Research focusing on family survivors of a child suicide.

Sapp has a general civil trial practice which includes labor and employment issues, medical, and legal malpractice defense and insurance defense. She represents school districts, hospitals, doctors, employers, and insurance companies in all aspects of legal representation. She also handles all aspects of adoption proceedings and serves as mediator in personal injury and employment cases.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, addiction, and bipolar disorder. It can be difficult for HR professionals to cope with employee mental health issues, not only from a legal perspective, but also from a humanitarian one. The July 9 LHRMA luncheon will address:

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• How to address work performance deficiencies when an employee has a mental health issue • Guidance for your supervisors • Preventative measures to strengthen your company’s ability to address employee mental health issues This program is valid for one (1) PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. The lunch and program registration fee is $15 for LHRMA members and $25 for nonmembers.

Luncheon attendance is free for SHRM-designated student chapter members. Current SHRM-designated chapters include the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Students must register through Jenessa Keiser, college relations chair, at college.relations@ lincolnhr.org for free meeting attendance.

The mission of LHRMA is to provide for the interchange of ideas, experiences, and methods concerning the relationships between management and employees, and to provide professional ethics and acquaintanceship among those involved in professional human resource management. To learn more about becoming a member or register for this month’s event, go online to lincolnhr.org. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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Here to Listen, Advise, and Help Max D. Larsen was one of the key people involved in developing Gallup, the wellknown global analytics and advice firm. He helped with building its infrastructure, staffing, and even created Gallup’s government services division from scratch.

He then went on to manage that Gallup office in Washington D.C., consulting government agencies to improve performance. His experience and knowledge makes him a valuable resource for business owners who are looking for direction.

Max D. Larsen and Associates supports clients with the following services: • Executive Coaching for Improved Organizational Performance • Strategic Planning • Leadership Training to Address Performance Issues • Workforce Planning and Development • Fundraising for Non-Profits Executive Coaching can effectively increase supervisors’ and leaders’ capacity to engage employees for several reasons:

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The legislative session ended in late-May without the passage of any meaningful property tax reform legislation. There were two proposals – LB289 and LB183 – that received serious consideration by the Legislature, but they ultimately failed to garner enough votes to overcome a filibuster.

Although LIBA did not support either proposal, LB289 clearly was the preferred approach over LB183. There were many provisions in LB289 that would have alleviated the property tax burden for homeowners, businesses, and farmers. For example, LB289 would have lowered valuations by 10% on residential and commercial properties, as well as agricultural land, for property taxes collected by school districts. This would have resulted in immediate property tax relief for all Nebraskans, especially during a time when property values have skyrocketed in Lincoln over the last few years.

LIBA also supported the additional school aid that school districts would have received as a result of this bill. It is no secret that school districts throughout Nebraska are too reliant on property taxes as a source of revenue. This bill not only provided more in school aid from the state, but it also protected property taxpayers by lowering school districts’ maximum property tax levy and capping increases to school districts’ year-to-year property tax revenue spending to the consumer price index.

However, LIBA was concerned about the sales taxes that LB289 would have imposed on a number of service industries that are predominantly comprised of small businesses. These included small businesses that provide moving and storage services, haircuts, plumbing, HVAC, and veterinary care, among others. Taxing these services would have put a significant burden on home, business, and pet owners.

In addition to raising the sales tax burden, LB289 would have removed the exemption on personal property taxes for the first $10,000 in tangible personal property expenses. The personal property tax not only costs businesses financially, but it is also costly in terms of the time and effort necessary to complete and file the appropriate tax returns, which are filed individually in each county where a business owns personal property.

LB183, on the other hand, would have kept the sales taxes on small businesses without the reforms to how school aid is delivered by the state. The additional revenue generated from the sales taxes on services simply would have been added to the existing Property Tax Credit Relief Fund. It also did not contain any measures to control escalating property taxes or control spending at the local level by the political subdivisions that levy property taxes.

LIBA appreciates the Legislature’s efforts this session to reduce the property tax burden, but we believe the Legislature needs to be looking into policies that encourage the growth of small businesses, instead of making the goods and services they provide costlier for consumers. A thriving small business community will generate higher levels of revenue in local property taxes and lower the property tax burden on the rest of the community.

LIBA studies and promotes these types of issues that are important to businesses and our community. If you have an interest in joining, please call LIBA 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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Strong relationships have been the cornerstone of Exchange Bank for over 125 years. In every stage of growth, from James H. Davis and Horace F. Flint entering the banking business with $20,000 in capital in 1885, to expanding to Lincoln and Omaha in 2013 and 2019, strong relationships with the community and customers has been Exchange Bank’s cornerstone.

The world has changed a great deal since 1885 with technology allowing people to do things instantaneously. While Exchange Bank has embraced new technologies, it believes that what matters most are the relationships you cultivate with customers. They believe that it is nice to know the people in the bank you work with, that way when you need help, you are much more than a transaction or number.

Exchange Bank is Nebraska family owned and has locations in Lincoln, Omaha, Kearney, Gibbon, Grand Island, Salina, and Junction City, Kansas. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. The Lincoln location is at 7655 Pioneers Blvd. Learn more online at eb-us.com/branchlocation/lincoln-nebraska or call (402) 328-8527.

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by Luxury Landscape of Lincoln, is here to turn your backyard into an island oasis with their premium stock of outdoor accessories. From patio furniture and outdoor lighting to landscaping tools, there’s something for everyone. Owners Ken Svoboda and Jackie Lienemann are very passionate about making people happy with their outdoor living spaces. Cruzan Sand offers unique outdoor items that enhance, complete, brighten or soften, and beautify outdoor spaces, helping people create their own natural haven! Based on Ken and Jackie’s love of traveling, specifically to tropical destinations, Cruzan Sand also offers travel essentials that you won’t want to be without on your next getaway. They invite you to browse their online inventory and start shopping for items to personalize your outdoor living space. It’s not just a “backyard” anymore! For more information or to start shopping, visit Cruzan Sand online at cruzansand.com or contact Ken and Jackie at jackieandken@cruzansand.com.

CountryHouse Residence for Memory Care CountryHouse Residence for Memory Care believes that those facing memory loss and dementia can experience joy in their lives every day. They call CountryHouse a Memory Care Community.

Residents are invited to bring their own furniture and mementos and experience the feeling of being “home.” Quality of life can be enhanced in the right environment. CountryHouse finds common connections and enhances positive memories stimulating mind, body, and spirit, making the most of each day. This personalization helps them learn each resident’s story, so they can engage them and truly have them become a part of the CountryHouse family.

There are three CountryHouse locations in the Lincoln area: 70th and O St.; 27th and Old Cheney; and 84th and Pine Lake. For more information, visit www.countryhouse.net.

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Union Bank’s Retirement Plan Services has been providing full service for defined contribution and defined benefit plans since 1965 and has made a major commitment to staffing and software necessary to service these types of plans. We provide retirement plan services to over 220 plan sponsors, with assets in excess of $2.5 billion and more than 35,000 participants.

Our group offers professional retirement plan services for qualified 401(k), profit sharing, cash balance, 403(b), money purchase pension, government plans, employee stock ownership plans (ESOP), defined benefit pension plans and 457 deferred compensation plans. We offer a one-stop shop that sets us apart from other providers. This full package provides you with trustee, administration, recordkeeping and investment services. In addition, our plan educational services are designed around the individual needs of the Plan Sponsor and their employees.

What changes have there been in the retirement industry in the past few years?

Actively seeking to retain assets within plans when an employee moves to another employer or retires. Union Bank helps with this by offering partial distributions and encouraging rollovers for other qualified plans. With us, you have fiduciary oversight, so the best interest of the participant is the number one priority.

What do you see happening with the business in the next five years?

• Continued use of “auto” provisions—auto enrollment and auto escalation.

• Continued emphasis on savings rates, ensuring that individuals are saving enough.

• Larger adoption rate of workplace financial wellness programs.

Our mission is to provide a complete retirement plan solution fully tailored to the needs of an organization and its employees by delivering unparalleled personal service.

What makes Union Bank & Trust different?

As a client of Union Bank Retirement Plan Services, you won’t have to make a phone call to a service representative you haven’t met. Our team of professional retirement plan specialists will work closely with you on your plan so your needs are addressed quickly and efficiently. The “one-stop” trustee, plan administrative and compliance assistance, record keeping, participant education, and investment services are all a part of our value-added services.

UBT believes in supporting the health and vibrancy of the communities we serve, including Lincoln, Omaha, and communities across Nebraska. Our management and employees give generously of their time, talent, and treasure, supporting area non-profit organizations by volunteering thousands of hours, donating food and clothing, and giving thousands of pints of lifesaving blood. It is great to partner with so many local businesses and nonprofits to strategically offer an important savings benefit that meets the needs of the business and their employees.

We’ll take the time to get to know your business’s unique needs and goals.

That’s what leads to financial solutions that fit. But it’s more than that. It’s Tim Gregan family ownership. Strong roots in the communities we serve. Stability from First Vice President, UBT’s sound decision-making. So get to know us, and you’ll see that you belong here.

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DOWNTOWN LINCOLN ASSOCIATION Count on us for EVERY Season

by Todd Ogden, President (402) 434-6900 • www.downtownlincoln.org Haymarket Welcomes New Midwest Candle Company

The midwest-based Wax Buffalo Pure Soy Candle Co. opened their first flagship store in the heart of the Haymarket last month.

Even if you’ve never heard the name, you’ve probably seen the signature candles— they’re emblazoned with an “X” logo, found in 70 boutiques across the country, and always worth a smell.

Owner Alicia Reisinger said deciding to put the flagship store in Lincoln’s Haymarket district was a nod to her early days of candle making—she’d grown up buying supplies from small Haymarket shops with her grandmother. She also works across the street at Archrival, a Lincoln-based marketing agency (believe it or not, Wax Buffalo is her side hustle.)

“We also live close, so we can walk here,” she said. “So I really picked it on personal preference and hoped that it will grow around us a little bit. Lots of good things are happening in downtown Lincoln.”

The small shop at 727 O Street has shelves of candles as well as homegoods and skincare curated from some of Reisinger’s favorite small businesses. “The concept of the store is things curated for the modern home and the modern woman,” she said.

Many of the shop’s goods are maker-based, like the Camp Cocktail kits, a women-owned cocktail kit company, or Jacobsen Salt, a familyrun business out in Portland.

“They harvest all of the salt out there, and we fell in love with that company when we were traveling,” Reisinger said. “So everything in here is basically things that I use or I have bumped into in traveling.

I wanted to bring stuff in that wasn’t here in Lincoln.”

A small space off to the side of the front room draws your eye to the words “Collaboration Over Competition” on the wall. Reisinger has big plans for the room.

“About two years ago, we ended up moving out of my kitchen and into the back of a store,” she said. “We were just pouring wax back there but then the owner let us sell our candles out in the front, and she ran the store for us. It was such a gift. I think about the fact that as a new maker, I never could have walked into a $2,000 rent.”

Reisinger wants to pay it forward. The space in Wax Buffalo will be rentable for $500 a month for any small maker wanting to sell their craft in a brick and mortar store.

“So if you’re making earrings, and you’ve always wanted to have a store, and there’s no way that you can afford to rent in Lincoln, we want to be the place for you,” she said. “Then also, being in the store every day, you can’t do your craft. So we’ll just run the selling for you, and you can try having a store.”

Eventually, Reisinger hopes to host pop-ups of makers from outside of Lincoln, too, bringing in goods from people in California or New York City to Nebraska.

The space is also available for events and get-togethers, from collaborations with local breweries to candle-making parties taught by Reisinger.

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

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LINCOLN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

by Wendy Birdsall, President

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Lincoln Looks to Northern Neighbors for Expansion The ability to market Lincoln truly knows no boundaries, as the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development (LPED) continues its exploration of Canada to market the city and its offerings.

After attending the Collision Conference previously in Las Vegas and New Orleans, LPED maintained a presence at this year’s conference, which expanded greatly in a new setting in Toronto. Now in its fifth year, Collision saw nearly 25,000 people pack the Enercare Centre May 20–23. One of the fastest growing tech conferences in North America saw speakers from Microsoft, Twitter, Shopify, and even Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau address the large crowds.

Toronto has reinvented itself as a hub for startups and tech companies, much as Lincoln has had success in that same realm. Claiming the title of North America’s fastest growing market for tech workers, Toronto provides a model for which Lincoln is aspiring to in terms of investment, jobs, and talent recruitment. Startup attraction and retention continues to be a success story for LPED with the startup community in Lincoln more diverse than ever before. It’s vital to bring new possibilities to the table and what better place to do it than with 25,000 people that may not be the most familiar with Lincoln.

“The Collision Conference helps us get the word out about all of the great opportunities in Lincoln,” says Oldfather, LPED director of innovation and entrepreneurship. “Those opportunities include programs to help you start and grow a business, events around innovation and technology, and career opportunities.”

Meanwhile, LPED was also in Montreal in May to meet with companies across numerous industries and to sell them on the idea of building in Lincoln. The recruitment trip, which saw a visit to Toronto in 2018, will hopefully pay dividends according to Luke Peltz, LPED director of business development. “We have received very positive feedback from these visits and have hosted two companies on several occasions in Lincoln. A majority of the companies we met with didn’t know anything about Lincoln or Nebraska but when they looked at the map, the central location stood out and they stated this is why they wanted to know more.”

Oldfather mentions the importance of staying connected to companies all over the world as the global economy is more accessible than ever before. “Reaching an international audience is especially valuable to continuing to grow our entrepreneurial community in Lincoln, as we can potentially work with startups that are looking access the U.S. market and help them grow in Lincoln.”

Peltz agrees, noting the value of building relationships with companies that are looking to expand their operations to the United States.

“The introductions we had while in Canada are the starting point of keeping Lincoln, Nebraska top of mind when it comes to doing business in the United States.”

By maintaining a productive and mutually beneficial relationship, both Lincoln and Canada stand to benefit from each other for years Pictured (L-R): Kayla Meyer, young to come thanks to their continued professionals group coordinator, and Christina Oldfather, director of collaboration. innovation and entrepreneurship.

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The Chamber of Commerce’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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FRIENDS4LUNCH Last Month – Piedmont Bistro by Venue Our June Friends4Lunch guests were able to treat themselves to some time out of the office and delicious cuisine from Piedmont Bistro by Venue, all whilst networking with other local businesspeople. Piedmont Bistro

by Venue prides themselves on providing a warm, comfortable experience based around each and every guest. Our group event took place in one of their private dining rooms, and the space allowed us to mingle freely while accommodating seating for approximately 25 attendees. Their unique comfort food is made from scratch with the freshest ingredients. Piedmont’s menu offers a wide variety of options including daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner options along with their all-day Sunday brunch. There was a select menu for the Friends4Lunch group, which included items such as the openfaced salmon sandwich, garden goddess salad, grilled cheese, and more. If you’re interested in stopping by Piedmont Bistro for a beverage, the Bistro Bar offers daily drink specials, an all-day happy hour on Mondays, $5 glasses of wine on Wednesdays, and regular happy hour Monday–Saturday, from 4 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close. Piedmont’s regular hours are Monday–Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 8 a.m. to midnight; and Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Piedmont Bistro is located at 1265 S. Cotner Blvd., STE 38. Visit their website (piedmontbistro. com) or Facebook (@piedmontbistro) for more information!

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Deep Roots + Fresh Ideas This Month – Summer Vacation Time for a summer vacation! Strictly Business will not be hosting a Friends4Lunch event in July. Between trips with family and friends, golf tournaments, and so many different events going on around town, the summer can really be a busy time. That is why we are taking a break from our monthly event, and we hope you all enjoy some fun in the sun in the meantime. Have a wonderful summer—we hope to see you at the August Friends4Lunch and catch up! Be sure to look for an announcement on the date and location for August, which will be sent out via email and posted on our Facebook page (@StrictlyBusinessMagazine). If you don’t currently get our Friends4Lunch/Friends4Drinks email invites, contact (402) 466-3330 / office@strictlybusinessomaha.com!

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Everybody loves the summer time, right? The warm air allows our bodies to relax and the sunshine puts us in a happier mood. Our furry friends sure love summer too. They love running around, hopping in the water, and taking in the fresh air of the season just as much as us humans... maybe even more! As pet owners, we need to keep a few things in mind so that our animals can stay happy and healthy throughout these hot summer months.

In order to gather the best advice on the topic of summer pet care, we talked to a few local experts. Dave Titterington, owner of Arnie’s Pet Food Store, was nice enough to share some words of wisdom with us.

“Summer means tick, fleas, and mosquitos, all which can impact the health of your dog,” Dave noted. “If using a flea collar, read the directions thoroughly. After handling the collar, wash your hands. Prevent children from coming in contact with the collar. Watch your pet closely for any abnormal reactions that Dave Titterington might be caused from licking residue on the Arnie’s Pet Food Store fur from the collar and make sure the collar is secure. If your pet ingests part of the collar, contact your vet immediately.”

“We have opted for the oral treatment for fleas, ticks, and heartworms from mosquitoes with our dog Ginger,” Dave informed us. “None-theless, these treatments contain pesticides and should be handled and used accordingly. Also, never use a flea and tick treatment meant for a dog on a cat. Never!”

WARNING: This year’s tick season is anticipated to be the worst in years, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the number of tick-borne diseases is increasing at a record pace while the geographic range of ticks continues to expand. Lyme disease is the most commonly-known tick-borne disease, but other diseases, such as ehrlichiosis and STARI, have been discovered and the list of tickrelated illnesses continues to grow.

During the summer, we all enjoy a nice, cool treat like ice cream or a slushy. Well, so do dogs! That is why at Arnie’s Pet Food Store, they offer DogGurt.

“DogGurt is a healthy, organic frozen treat for your dog,” Dave explained. “It’s fat free yogurt with the benefits of probiotics and other all natural ingredients. Peanut butter, pumpkin, bacon, apple, or sweet potato are added to create an assortment of tasty flavors.

Also, look for fast food places and coffee shops that offer ‘Pup Cups’ of ice cream on their drive-thru menu for your dog.”

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Arnie’s Pet Food Store carries a variety of all-natural dog food and treats. A few of the new products they’ve gotten in their store for dogs’ health include: • Ultra Oil for healthy skin and coat • Super Snouts CBD for a healthier pet • NO-HIDE dog chews “Dog foods sold at Arnie’s Pet Food Store meet the high demands of nutrition that your dog needs,”Dave assured us. “All meat sources are listed and either meet or exceed the highest standards of the American Association of Pet Foods. This means that there are no fillers, dyes, byproducts, or food additives. Plus, all dog foods we select are produced by family owned and operated pet food facilities where quality is paramount and production is never outsourced. Ninety percent of all leading brand dog foods made in the U.S. are outsourced to just three companies: Mars, Nestles, and Colgate-Palmalive. In fact, all Purina pet food products are produced by the Nestle corporation. Other brand-name pet foods are outsourced to the Smuckers corporation, and General Mills is now producing Blue Buffalo brands.”

Dave made us think about how dogs have evolved over time and, likewise, their diets. Dogs have evolved from wolves, a meat-eating animal. Today’s dogs still have the teeth, digestive system, and nutritional requirements as their carnivore predecessors. So, an ideal dog food similar to their ancestral diet, that of wolves, would appear to be the best diet for a dog. The ancestral diet for a dog is 50–55% protein, 25–30% fat, and 15% carbohydrates. However, since a dog has developed the ability to eat about anything, many pet foods are produced using meat by-products and inexpensive fillers such as corn, wheat, and sorghum. They may contain less than 30% protein, 20% fat, but are high in unnecessary carbohydrates, as much as 45% in some cases. A high-carb intake can lead to an over-weight pet and cause diabetes in our dogs, as well as other health issues.

Dave also talked to us about the amount of exercise our pets need: “Summer is a great season for taking your dog on a long walk or to the local dog run. Depending on your dog’s breed, they need between 30 minutes to two hours of daily exercise for optimal health; however, the summer heat means you need to be really good about keeping your dog hydrated. It is also recommended to avoid hot concrete or asphalt, take breaks when exercising, and never leave your dog alone in a vehicle on a hot day. Patronize businesses that are dog friendly and bring them along.”

Emphasizing the importance of exercise for our pets was Dian Quist with KENL INN. “KENL INN is a AKC Fit Dog Club, and we regularly offer K-9 Cardio classes,” Dian noted. “These classes start on July 15 and include jumping, climbing, and mental and physical stimulation #PrintProudDigitalSmart

exercises for dogs in the comfort of our gym.

We even have the occasional nature hike, weather permitting.”

Now more than ever, fitness is important for both dogs and people. The most commonly recommended exercise to improve fitness is walking. Walking is considered a safe activity that improves muscular strength, circulation, memory, weight loss, increases energy, helps with sleep, and reduces stress.

For those who haven’t heard about the AKC Dian Quist Fit Dog Club, it is a program where dog owners who walk a specified distance with KENL INN their dogs can receive a free AKC FIT DOG car magnet. It has been a great success, and now the program has expanded to recognize AKC FIT DOG Clubs. These are local groups, like KENL INN, which meet and accomplish certain fitness goals together with their dogs! Groups that may be approved as AKC FIT DOG Clubs include: AKC clubs, independent dog training schools, and other dogrelated clubs and organizations. Participation in the AKC FIT DOG program will bring health benefits to both you and your dog.

If you’re looking for a doggy day care or over-night boarding for your animal, you’ll be happy to know that KENL INN is located on 44 acres just outside of Lincoln. They are devoted to providing the best possible care for your pet.

“Our trained staff and state-of-the-art facilities ensure that your pet receives the best possible care,” Dian added. “With seven large outdoor play areas, a nature trail through the trees and down to the pond, and two indoor play areas, your pet will get the exercise it needs. Rain or shine, sleet or snow, your dog is able to socialize and play with other dogs, or nap and snuggle, but most importantly, your dog is free to just be a dog.”

Speaking of play time and enjoying the great outdoors, specifically during the summer months when pools, lakes, and sprinklers are typically a part of the fun, it’s important to stay on top of grooming your pet. The experts will tell you that shaving a dog does not make it cooler for them. Dogs who have duel coats, like Australian Shepherds, Labradors, Golden Retrievers, Huskies, etc., should not be shaved in the summer. Shaving actually puts the dog at risk for a sunburn and overheating. Hair on dogs is present for many reasons, mainly for thermal regulation. So, you might think it’d make sense to shave your dog in the summer to cool them down, but this is NOT the case.

Garrett Brehm with WOOF! Dog Care Center also pointed out how dog fur can become matted and tangled when it gets wet and dirty, so it’s important to maintain your pup’s coat with regular grooming and bathing.

“We offer grooming options for dogs of all sizes, breeds, and fur coats. From shih tzus to golden retrievers to standard poodles, there’s nothing we can’t handle!” exclaimed Garrett. “Our state-of-the-art styling equipment ensures that your dog receives the highest quality spa experience. WOOF! Garrett Brehm only uses salon products that are all-natural, WOOF! Dog Care Center healthy, and wholesome.”

“Both grooming and boarding services at WOOF! book up very quickly, particularly in the summer months, as well as around the holidays,” Garrett added. “So, 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.”

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In conclusion, make sure your pet is having as much fun as you this summer by protecting them from ticks, fleas, and other pests; ensuring they are healthy with the right diet and amount of exercise for their specific age and breed; and keeping them fresh and clean after riding the heat wave into the mud and water. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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Trade shows are a great opportunity for marketing and business growth. They’re a fantastic networking event that encourages face-to-face interaction; however, learning how to best utilize the opportunity can be tricky. Fortunately, there are a variety of companies dedicated to making your business stand out. We came up with some key tips and spoke to a couple local experts in order to give you a special insight of how you and your company can truly benefit from participating in a trade show.

Our Strictly Business team has participated in our fair share of trade shows, so we want to stress how important it is to not underestimate the planning required beforehand. If you want to get the most out of your trade show, you need to be organized. You should start planning at least a month before the actual event. It’s so easy to forget the small details when you plan things in a rush—people can definitely tell the difference between a slapped together booth and an organized, planned presentation.

In addition, signage is crucial! In the hectic crowds, a clean, engaging display will attract people your way so they can see what your company is all about. Trade shows are a great way to reach a whole new market, so when you put yourself out there, make sure to make a good first impression. You don’t want to look stressed or over-worked when you’re representing your brand.

Hosting raffles, games, or trivia quizzes at your booth is a great way to get people buzzing about your brand! Raffles will allow you to get the contact info from many people while only giving away one large item. You could give away concert tickets, speakers, or something to do with your industry.

Try not to remain shackled to your booth and interact with as many people as possible. Bring your most sociable staff to man the booth while you network, and host interesting activities at your booth to keep people around.

Julie Shald from Sign Pro of Lincoln filled us in on how to best utilize your staff during the show: “Make sure to bring staff who like talking to people and are knowledgeable about your brand. Only bring the people who can uphold the image of your company’s values and that won’t make a bad first impression.”

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added. “Having a stand out uniform is an easy way to increase your brand recognition. Treat the people walking by hospitably.”

Sign Pro can offer budget-friendly options for trade shows such as retractable banners, logo imprinted tablecloths and runners, A-frame signs, and feather flags. Purchasing trade show signage is a good investment, and it can be reused. You don’t have to spend an arm and a leg (unless you want to) as there are often economy versus premium grade product levels, depending on the item.

Sign Pro also offers full service solutions for all your graphic needs. In addition to trade show products, they offer lit or non-lit dimensional building signage, vehicle wrap printing and design, wall and window graphics, custom decals, site signs, large and small banners, and more.

Another way to keep your business name remembered is by giving out unique swag. Swag is a necessity in the trade show scene. It’s the simplest way to keep your brand in people’s lives for a long time after the trade show ends.

We talked to Amy Doele from Flicker Promotions to tell us more about how to best use promotional items.

“Sometimes, a company may think that just having candy or even no takeaway at their booth is sufficient,” Amy addressed.

“Tradeshows are meant to reach your customers in a meaningful and targeted way. One of the best ways to reach them is to extend a takeaway with your name on it, especially when the item is useful Amy Doele and even fun! For example, a branded Flicker Promotions shirt will be kept for five years and a tote will be kept for four. That’s endless marketing from people who don’t even realize how much they’re helping your business out. So, if you give out branded items make sure they’re top notch quality and something people will want to use.”

Flicker Promotions has merchandise available to help you step up your swag game. Instead of something everyone will get, like a pen, try giving away travel mugs or jars of candy with your logo on them. By giving away desirable goods, you’ll get more people gravitating towards your booth.

“We plan with clients to create an atmosphere that is welcoming to their customers,” explained Amy. “We can also provide many product options for our clients which they could offer as incentives to show attendees. We can even design games to draw attention to your booth. The key is to have a booth that is inviting to your customers in terms of looks as well as staff. This could be their first impression, so your booth should be eye-catching with a call to action that draws people in. This could be a game or a big ticket giveaway.”

One of the biggest benefits of attending a trade show is the face-to-face interaction you will get with potential leads and investors. Most trade shows have hundreds of locals wandering around just waiting to find a display that catches their eye.

Tammy Little with Shirts 101 offered to tell us about what her company provides to trade show organizers.

“We can help businesses with their trade show presentation by outfitting them with Tammy Little all their trade show set-ups, table throws, banners, tents, logo mats, runners, and Shirts 101 catalog organizers,” Tammy said. “We can also provide them with logo-ed promotional items to give to patrons to brand their business and products. Lastly, we can #PrintProudDigitalSmart

provide them with embroidered or screen-printed apparel and business cards to create a professional exchange.”

We also asked Tammy for some quick trade show tips from her experience on site: “Start early and double your planning time.

Be sure you have plenty of people in your booth, and try not to sit down so people feel more engaged. Less is more, stay focused on what two or three product or service messages you want to portray in your booth and eliminate the clutter. Always get contact information from everyone that comes to your booth. Make them earn your promotional items. One way to do that is to have a raffle where people drop their contact info in a hat to win.”

As we’ve been saying, it’s important to establish your business’s presence by attending trade shows in your area. One trade show to put on your calendar is the Lincoln Business Expo hosted by the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce. This is one of the region’s largest trade shows with more than 1,200 attendees coming to the show floor to see the Lincoln Business Expo’s 130+ exhibitors.

This will be a great opportunity to put your business out there in the Lincoln area! Expo experts know trade shows offer high levels of visibility for vendors and sponsors.

The Chamber works hard to make the Lincoln Business Expo as unique and memorable as possible so that guests have a great experience from start to finish. Expand on your company’s name, reputation, and marketing reach at the Lincoln Business Expo on October 22, 2019 at the Pinnacle Bank Arena. You can reserve your booth today at LCOC.com.

Trade shows can be crazy, stressful, tiring, and loud, but they are a great opportunity to market your brand and make connections that you never would have made if it weren’t for your decision to participate in a trade show. Do your research and reach out to professionals here in Lincoln who can help you optimize your trade show experience.

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Once a year, we do an unplanned life changes story about some hard, challenging events that life may throw our way. On the flip side, we also do a planned life changes story to talk about the happy, exciting events in life! These include getting married, having a baby, buying a home, buying a car, starting a new job, going back to school, etc. These events can bring us so much joy, but if there isn’t proper preparation ahead of time, these events can seem overwhelming or even start to feel like a negative thing. We don’t want that for any of you though, so we talked to some local experts who had some advice and resources to share on the topic of planned life changes.

The first person we spoke with was Bethany Arnold, a financial advisor for Edward Jones. She shared some personal experience she has with a life change that many of us will or already have experienced: starting a new job.

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“Not too long ago, I took a leap of faith and left my comfortable world working in the healthcare industry,” Bethany said. “I loved my job and the patients I connected with, but I felt the need for more...more autonomy, Bethany Arnold more lifelong relationships, more time with my family, and more control of my own Edward Jones success. I left the bureaucracy and politics of healthcare and joined Edward Jones as a financial advisor. My husband and I both decided that it was the ‘right’ time to make this leap and, while I had plenty of nay-sayers telling me I worked too hard for my doctorate to walk away from it, I’m glad I did. What I began to realize is that these nay-sayers didn’t have to wake up every day and live my life—I did. I needed to do what was best for my family. With the support of my husband and close family, I have built my business up from the ground by pounding the sidewalks and knocking on doors. I’ve also been fortunate enough to receive referrals from amazing clients and great business partners. Looking back, it may not have been the perfect time, but it was definitely the right time for me.”

With all that in mind, Bethany definitely knows firsthand how necessary it is to keep finances in mind when planning for a big change in your life. “As an advisor for Edward Jones, we will work together as a team to find out what is important to you and determine the best plan to get you where you want to be, and how we are #PrintProudDigitalSmart

going to get you there,” explained Bethany. “Planning for tomorrow today will help you eliminate stress and worries so you can enjoy these major life events. From retirement to having a baby to changing jobs, there really isn’t ever the perfect time, but mapping out what it will look like will make it the right time.”

Something we also wanted to point out for those of you who are in the market for life insurance for yourself, your spouse, or even your children, it’s never too early or too late to purchase a policy. Kerry Butzke with Aflac informed us that they have an excellent life insurance policy and rates. “It’s not required to have any health screenings done, just provide answers to simple questions,” explained Kerry. “Also, we have a guaranteed issue life insurance policy for businesses to offer to their employees Kerry Butzke employer-paid or with a percentage of Aflac participants in the group. Consider when planning that it is important to have life insurance from birth, but another essential time would be when buying a home.”

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Events such as starting a new job, marriage, or having a baby necessitate taking a look at your IRS Form W-4 and withholdings. The 2017 Tax Cut & Jobs Act (TCJA) that went into effect in 2018 lowered withholdings throughout the year and led to some taxpayers having a smaller refund than normal or owing when their return was filed.

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“SP Group addresses these planned life changes with our clients during our planning process,” Todd Yorges, team accountant at SP Group, P.C., informed us. “Typically, planning occurs during the fourth quarter, or also referred to as year-end planning.

However, life changes can unexpectedly occur throughout the year which requires updating the plan as needed. This proactive plan will facilitate an easy transition forgoing any surprises at the end of the year.”

First and foremost, ask the question, “Do I have the financial resources necessary for the anticipated change?” Ask questions of trusted advisors such as a lender or accountant to see how much you might be able to borrow and the tax consequences of the interest paid. If a job change means starting a new business, you’ll want to talk with an attorney and accountant to select the type of entity to determine what it means for your personal tax situation. Your lender will also be a critical resource as to how much money you’re able to borrow if needed.

“The more time spent in the information gathering/planning stage generally results in better decisions and results that are closer to what is expected,” Todd stated.

Todd can back up his advice with professional experience, but he is also learning along the way himself in his personal life. “Having two teenagers in our household, college expenses will soon be upon us,” Todd shared. “We have used a 529 plan for both of our boys since they were born. While it might prove to be not enough, we have been able to get some tax advantage on the contributions and the earnings are all tax-free as long as the funds are used for qualified educational costs.”

“Planned life changes are a good time to take a look at how income taxes might be affected,” Todd added. “Retirement and starting a new business are two additional changes that are good times to review your tax situation. Our firm takes pride in the relationships we have with our clients working with them as a team to do yearly tax planning. We take time working with clients to make sure the decisions they are making don’t have adverse, unintended tax consequences.” #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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There are some exciting changes that come at us in life— let’s make the most out of them by planning ahead! Talk to local experts who can make sure your check list has everything it needs on it to be as prepared as possible for the events and milestones you’re looking forward to.

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While men and women should be treated equally on virtually every front, there are a few health considerations that are specific to gender.

Even common diseases look different in men and women. The fact of the matter is, men and women have biological and behavioral differences that effect their physical and mental health differently. In an article titled “Women’s Health, Men’s Health: Why Gender Matters,” published in Consumer Reports on Health (November, 2016), we learned about some eye-opening statistics about how illnesses differ between sexes.

For example, while depression is more common in women, it is deadlier in men. The article also noted how conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and colon cancer generally onset earlier and develop faster in men. A scary layer to this is that, while both men and women are recommended to get tested at age 50 for things like colon cancer, many people put it off because they are either scared or embarrassed. As a result, serious conditions aren’t found till later on or, in some cases, until it’s too late.

It is all too common for people to push their health to the side until something hits the surface. Lance Schroeder, the franchise owner of Lincoln’s two CBD American Shaman locations, can relate to this. It wasn’t until Lance began to suffer from chronic pain caused by colitis in his lower intestine that he made his health one of his top priorities. After trying different methods and remedies to health his condition, Lance stumbled upon CBD oil and now enjoys a pain-free and colitis-free life. This is what inspired him to bring CBD American Shaman to Lincoln. We spoke with Maxx Claassen Maxx Claassen, who has been with Lance at CBD American Shaman CBD American Shaman since the beginning.

Maxx is very knowledge about the CBD world.

“The hemp plant has been around for thousands of years to treat various types of pain, but the medical community has only recently begun to explore all of its many benefits,” Maxx informed us. “CBD is derived from the hemp plant. CBD is known to help people with arthritis manage their pain, reduce the levels of spasticity in persons with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), ease smoking cessation and drug withdrawal, regulate anxiety, treat acne and other skin conditions, and combat serious prognosis such as type 1 diabetes and cancer. Plus, research has found that people who take CBD products for these conditions don’t tend to build up a tolerance to the effects of CBD, so there isn’t a need to increase dosage continually.”

“CBD is known to support and bring relief to the body and mind,” Lance added. “This includes relieving stress, maintaining focus, pain management, and much more. We follow only the best industry standards, making our Hemp Oil the most effective and the highest quality on the market today. We offer a wide variety of the highest quality CBD or Cannabidoil on the market. Our CBD is organically extracted with CO2 #PrintProudDigitalSmart

from 100% organic, gluten-free, non-GMO hemp that is terpene-rich.

We carry products such as water solubles, sublingual oil tinctures, cloud/ vape, edibles, capsules, topical serum, anti-inflammatory topical cream, and even skin care products.”

It’s important to note that CBD oil is not marijuana, it does not contain the part of cannabis plant that is responsible for causing a “high.” It is made from a cannabis compound called cannabidiol (CBD), which is found in all cannabis plants. “Your body has CBD receptors in your endocannabinoid system, which is a neurotransmitter that regulates the bodies normal homeostasis,” Maxx explained. “As the environment around us affects our body’s normal state of balance, the endocannabinoid system keeps our bodies leveled. The body needs CBD! Micro dosing CBD daily and as needed is the new trend.”

“I’ve noticed that more and more men of all ages are trying CBD,” Maxx shared. “They are replacing pharmaceutical pills with CBD for most conditions. We have a lot of repeat customers tell us their doctors are telling them to keep up the CBD use because their test results are coming back so much more positive. Some customers are even able to get off prescription pills completely just using CBD.” Incorporating CBD into your daily routine doesn’t have to look any different than what you’re already doing. At either of the two CBD American Shamann locations in Lincoln, you’ll find that CBD comes in the form of candy, gummies, popcorn, almonds, honey, brownies cookies, tea, and gum! Who knew being healthy could be so easy and even tasty!

When it comes to achieving a healthy lifestyle, it is usually always easier said than done. It takes a lot of motivation from within and self discipline to stay active and choose vegetables over mash potatoes every now and then. When we look at someone who is overweight, many of us are quick to label that person as lazy. This isn’t always the case, though.

Gym anxiety is a thing, and there are many men who struggle with it.

Gym anxiety can be fueled by many things, including fear of judgment from other gym goers or uncertainty involving equipment or classes. Things like these might discourage someone from joining a gym. Well, if this is you, know that you’re not alone. If you go online to the Right Foot Forward Fitness website, you’ll find pictures of Owner Jeff Madsen before he turned his life around and committed himself to an healthy exercise regime.

“One day, I made the decision that I wasn’t Jeff Madsen going to be winded going up a flight of stairs Right Foot Forward Fitness anymore,” shared Jeff. “I wasn’t going to live with a shoulder and hip that were barely functioning and constantly hurting. What I didn’t and couldn’t know at that time was all the other areas of my life that were going to change as a result of that decision—my view of myself and my relationships with others, from my coworkers to my friends and family. I didn’t know that regaining my fitness would lead me to a place of mental focus, more peace, and better acceptance of circumstances beyond my control.”

Jeff told us that it is important for him to be open about his story, including sharing his “before” pictures with the world, because he knows that without this type of transparency, his encouragement can make people feel intimidated. He wants the people who choose to be members at Right Foot Forward Fitness to know that he hasn’t always been so dedicated to fitness—there was a point when he had to look at himself in the mirror and overcome the fears, doubts, temptations, etc. that were standing in his way of being a healthier version of himself.

As a member of Right Foot Forward Fitness, you can come as you are and feel accepted. Reach out to Jeff before you visit the gym to let him know your story and your goals. He’ll help you come up with a plan that works for you while making sure you know that you are a valued part of the Right Foot Forward Fitness family.

One final key consideration for men’s health is quality of sleep. Sleep quality affects our mental and physical health, including productivity, emotional balance, brain and heart health, immune system, creativity, and weight. Even if you are someone who always sleeps through the night, it doesn’t necessarily mean you slept well. Your mattress matters. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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Some issues sleeping may require more attention and care than what a good mattress can provide, though. While we think chiropractic care is beneficial to all people, regardless of gender or age, men can greatly benefit from having their spine looked at if they are experiencing bodily discomfort.

There is a quote by Joseph H. Pilates that goes, “A man is as young as his spinal column.” Neurologically based chiropractic care for men is more than just alleviating and eliminating pain. A misaligned spine leads to nerve interference at the vertebral level, which can result in a variety of health problems. By using the Torque Release Technique, Dr. Ashley and Dr. Troy Hayes at Express Life Chiropractic can identify problem areas and potentially reduce the symptoms for common male health problems such as acid reflux, erectile dysfunction, and urinary incontinence.

“Most men have come to me with back pain complaints,” Dr. Troy Hayes noted. “We then use state-of-the-art technology to get an exact assessment of their nervous system. This is when we can identify any underlying problem areas that they may not have been unaware of. This information allows us to not only address the back pain, but also other areas of the patient’s overall health that are being affected too. The reason for this is our bodies are controlled by our central nervous system, which is our brain and spinal cord. If any part of this pathway is under stress or disrupted in any way, it will Dr. Troy Hayes affect other functions of our body because, Express Life Chiropractic without the right signals from our brain, our organs cannot function properly. At Express Life Chiropractic, we look at what is happening with your nervous system to get to the root cause of not only your aches and pains, but other symptoms you may be suffering from so that we can increase the overall function of your body.”

Whatever the hurdle may be, get the right people in your corner to help you overcome it and start making decisions that will lead to a long, happy, and healthy life. There is nothing manly about being unhealthy.

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It’s a unique experience to re-fall in love with your house after dealing with its imperfections for so long. However, since completing those personal preference and in-your-face projects feel so good, we may forget to maintain the little things that make life feasible. No one gushes over a brand new electrical panel, but the inner workings of your house need to be remodeled too, which is also known as maintenance.

Maintaining the nitty-gritty aspects of a home should be just as important as achieving attractive remodeling results.

Planning for a Remodeling Project Since remodeling a home can be such a big undertaking, we spoke to expert Jason Krueger of Kitchen Tune-Up for advice on how someone should decide if it’s the right time to remodel.

“There are several factors that go into the decision to remodel,” Jason stated. “Are you trying to sell your house? Can you live with how it is now? Why do you want to change it? In the end, it all comes down to personal preference.

If you can’t stand to walk into your kitchen, then Jason Krueger it’s definitely time to change it! However, if you Kitchen Tune-Up just think your kitchen looks a little run down but you’re not appalled by the structure of the room itself, you don’t have to go all in for an expensive remodel. My team can come in and fix up a few things that can transform the whole space, like cabinets and countertops.”

Kitchen Tune-Up provides affordable services that recondition your cabinets to remove scratches and the areas of your cabinets where the color has faded. They can make your cabinets look like new in no time.

The tune-up process involves separating, then removing, the build-up of dirt, grease, wax, smoke, and dust from your wood’s original finish. Then, they touch up and correct the color by applying a special colorant. Lastly, they treat your cabinets with their special penetrating oil that restores the wood’s fibers.

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“If you do want to remodel, then I suggest remodeling the kitchen or the bathrooms,” Jason added. “They’re the most expensive to fix, but they also typically help you break even or add more value to your house than the cost of the remodeling. The average money back for our customers is about 90–120% of what was spent on the remodel process.”

On that note, Jason also warned us about over-remodeling: “If your house is from the 1920s and has never been updated, you shouldn’t put a $40,000 kitchen remodel into it. It’s not going to increase the value of your home enough to cover the remodel price. You’ll be losing money, plain and simple.”

With that in mind, when planning for a remodel, it’s important to know that you will be able to finance your projects all the way until completion.

That’s why it’s recommended to set a budget and stick to it! Also, knowing how your renovations will affect your home value is imperative to deciding how much to spend on remodeling. A misconception that many people have is thinking that the work they do on their home will add dollar to dollar towards the home’s value, but that is almost never the case. It’s recommended to have a market analysis done in order to get an idea of how the value of your home will change. The key to remodeling is making sure that the changes don’t hinder your resale value.

If you can’t pay for your remodeling project out of pocket, we recommend speaking with your bank about taking out a home equity loan or line of credit. Home equity loans and lines give you the freedom to do everything from remodeling your kitchen or expanding your living space to consolidating your bills, but pay close attention to interest rates. At First National Bank, they offer competitive home equity loans, which means low interest and affordable monthly payments. They offer a variety of payment terms to meet your needs. First National Bank also offers home equity lines of credit which would allow you to borrow money that’s determined by the equity you’ve built through home ownership. This option is best for multiple purchases, ongoing use, or projects with uncertain costs.

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We spoke to Nate Krieser, owner of Krieser Drywall and Insulation, for more information about the dangers of DIY home projects. He told us, “The biggest misconception, when it comes to home remodeling, is that doing it yourself saves you money. Well, more often than not, it costs more to do it yourself than if you would have just hired a professional from the get go. It will save you time, money, and the worry of if the job will get done correctly or not.”

Krieser Drywall and Insulation’s business motto is “committed to quality,” so it’s no surprise that Nate feels so strongly about using a reputable contractor instead of trying to do it yourself. He gave us an example to emphasize this point: “If you wanted to scrape ‘popcorn’ off of existing ceilings to update it to a more modern texture, you need to make sure it gets tested before removal. They used to make it with Asbestos for a few years, so you always need to be careful. If you had simply tried to take on this project yourself without the help of a professional, you and everyone living in the house could have been in serious danger.”

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In addition, hiring a contractor that you have not fully researched is potentially a waste of money, time, and security. You will have to work closely with contractors throughout the entire remodel process to be sure it’s a company that you trust and that you feel comfortable with the people who are in your home.

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Another energy-focused aspect of the home that you definitely want to have a reputable contractor for is electricity. Think twice or maybe even three times before you try to do any sort of electrical work yourself for the sake of saving money during your remodel.

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“DIY electrical projects are better in theory than reality,” Jon warned. “They can be very dangerous for untrained amateurs. A simple Jon Eicher rewiring could land someone in the hospital ABC Electric with a huge medical bill and a long road to recovery. It’s honestly just not worth the risk in my opinion. Plus, when people choose to hire professionals we are able to guide them on how to avoid this issue again. We also save them a whole lot of time and frustration.”

There are certain jobs around the house where a faulty job can be extremely hazardous. Electrical work, for instance, can start fires and destroy your home. You definitely want to hire someone you trust when setting up new lighting fixtures in an addition or outside. Home fires are an all-too-common occurrence because of old switches, outlets, fixtures, and wires. Electrical failures or malfunctions were the second leading cause of U.S. home fires in 2012–2016, and electrical distribution and lighting equipment was the third leading form of equipment involved in these fires (Report: NFPA’s Electrical Fires, 2019). Since electrical parts normally last for a very long time, it’s easy to forget about them and assume they are fine. People also seem to think that since they’ve lived that long without updating their wiring then there’s nothing wrong with it. However, regular maintenance can help protect your home from devastating fires since eventually the wire insulation inside of electrical parts char and corrode.

It’s important to have a reliable electrical company to call when you are a second-or third-hand homeowner to make sure that everything was done correctly by previous owners. It’s important to hire experienced electricians, like the ones at ABC Electric. Each one has over 30 years of experience under their belt, and they all strive to maintain the highest standard of safety and efficiency.

Not only can a remodeling project effect the pipes and wires in a home, it also effects the heating and cooling system. If you’re thinking about adding on to your home, but not sure about the best way to heat and cool your new space, a ductless system may be the most cost-effective option. Ductless HVAC systems create a comfortable environment for separate indoor spaces where it might be impractical or expensive to add new ductwork.

If your remodel project doesn’t affect the square footage of your home, you might still want to check out the condition of your current HVAC system.

According to the experts, your heating and cooling system runs about 2,600 hours a year. This number likely spikes during periods that your home is undergoing construction. With contractors going in and out of the house and opening doors a lot, equipment and labor that generates heat, and potentially parts of your home exposed to the outdoors during window replacements, roofing repair, siding installation, etc...all these things can put an extra demand on your HVAC unit. Can it keep up?

A well-maintained system has a life expectancy of 10–15 years.

Efficiency is measured by how much energy is used to make the system run. The more energy used, the more cost to you, and the environment.

If your heating and cooling system still has a lot of life left, then repairs make the most sense. Once it starts to lose its efficiency, it may be more cost effective to replace the furnace. Star City Heating & Cooling’s Residential Consultant can help you choose the best replacement option for your home and budget. With Star City, you can relax and trust that

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they conduct their business in a way that will put your needs first by making the process easy, comfortable, and informative. Their mission is to go above and beyond your expectations to give you high-quality products and services that you can rely on and enjoy.

Aside from your home’s actual heating and cooling components, a remodeling project can also change the quality of air. For people who have a lot of construction going on, it’s important to know that enormous amounts of debris are probably in your ductwork, polluting the air in your own home. Even though many people already have standard air filters installed, these mechanisms only collect 8–10% of dust circulating throughout your home. This is why the Air Scrubber Plus technology is a life saver!

The Air Scrubber Plus was created in 2013 to produce fresher, cleaner, and more sanitized air in homes and businesses. The air scrubber has been a saving grace for people who suffer from allergies, asthma, stubborn smells, and illnesses. Besides improving health, it also improves your home’s heating and cooling system. All Star City Heating & Cooling employees have tested and approved The Air Scrubber Plus! Since air scrubbers have been utilized, employee sick days have decreased, allergies have been relieved, and everyone has been happy to have one in their home. After installing an Air Scrubber, in as little as 30 minutes, 90% of surfaces are sanitized and 90% of pollutants are reduced.

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Interior Remodeling Projects When remodeling, it’s important to keep your lifestyle in mind when making decisions about the new structure of your floor plan. We spoke to Heidi Polacek, co-owner of Lincoln Cabinet for advice on what to consider when planning a remodel.

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“Plan the remodel for your life in the next 10–15 years. What will that look like? Do you need to think about accessibility issues for walkers, wheelchairs, or grab bars? Will your family expand or downsize? Are you retiring and have some activities you don’t currently do but want to that we need to plan for?”

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Heidi also warned us to not always do what’s trendy: “You don’t have to do a certain style or look because that is what is trendy now. Trends change. Designing something you love to walk into every day is better than being on trend.”

At Lincoln Cabinet, their goal is to assist you through your remodeling or new construction experience. They work with a quality team of licensed and insured professional sub-contractors throughout the design process. Where Lincoln Cabinet really shines is in kitchen design. To see for yourself and even get some ideas for your kitchen, check out their website and scroll through pictures from projects they’ve completed for other homeowners in the community.

Another remodeling aspect that can change the look of an entire room is flooring. If the floor looks dirty or old, that feeling resonates throughout the whole house. Your floor can also change how you feel about a certain room. If there’s a huge stain on the carpet in the living room, you obviously won’t be thrilled to entertain company. You also might feel a strong urge to get the floor replaced as soon as one thing goes wrong, but rest assured you don’t need to go to such great lengths to keep your floors looking fantastic.

If you’re dealing with carpet, the best way to maintain your floor is simple—keep dirty feet off the floor. Make a rule that shoes are absolutely not allowed on the carpet and watch your floor stay clean longer than it ever has before. Another way to extend the life of your carpet is by not keeping your furniture in the same place for too long. If you have the space, try to rearrange your furniture every six months or so to distribute foot traffic on the carpet. Lastly, make sure to vacuum highly traveled areas every other day! This prevents dirt, oil, dust-mites, and even insects from making themselves a permanent resident in your carpet.

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so make sure to mop with a damp rather than soaking mop every time.

It’s also smart to avoid cleaning solutions with high amounts of vinegar or baking soda solutions, try to use a neutral solution instead. There are a lot of differing opinions of how to best clean wooden floors, so do your research before you buy a product and pay attention to how your floor reacts to it over time.

There are many ways to preserve your floors for a long time, but sometimes they simply need replacing. Maybe they no longer match the walls, cabinets, or furniture. Whatever the reason, finding a floor that fits your needs is important. We spoke to Jacque Lee from EMO Flooring to hear about different flooring options for different needs.

“When people come to EMO Flooring, they will be greeted by a knowledgeable and friendly staff who can help the client pick out the specific floor type for their home,” Jacque said.

Jacque Lee “We have many types of carpet, hardwood, EMO Flooring tile, stone, laminate, and even vinyl floors. We always advise clients to take all factors into consideration—the room’s use, its size, the aesthetic of the room, style of the furnishings, if children or pets will be in there, if they are looking to sell the home soon, and many more tiny details that will help us find the perfect match.”

When picking out a type of floor, it’s definitely important to do your research. Also, don’t just pick what you think would look the best...go for the one that will work best with your lifestyle. You might love thick, shag carpet, but if you have five, shedding dogs...that might not be the best pick! Beautiful and long-lasting, hardwood floors make an elegant choice for nearly any room in your home. Wood-look flooring in laminate, vinyl and ceramic tile has been hot for years now. In fact, it’s been the #1 flooring trend two years in a row now, with no end in sight.

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light. When remodeling, if your goal is to get as much light into a room as possible, you have a few options. One option to consider is bay or bow windows. These kinds of windows not only offer great amounts of natural light, but they can become a centerpiece in any room. Another great option is to choose picture windows. Picture windows cannot be opened or closed for the purposes of ventilation, which means that they can be made in lots of sizes because they do not have to be operational.

There are even basement windows to bring light into the downstairs area!

All of these types of windows and more are available through Heartland of Nebraska Windows. Beautifully crafted with clean, smooth faces, all of Heartland of Nebraska’s windows are custom fit for every installation.

Their made-to-order process helps eliminate drafts, leaks, and energy loss. Plus, their u-PVC vinyl technology virtually eliminates maintenance.

You can rest assured that your windows from Heartland of Nebraska won’t split, rot, warp, crack, chalk, or rust when exposed to the elements.

Heartland of Nebraska Windows is a family-owned, local business with over 20 years of experience in the window industry.

Regardless of what type of windows you install in your home, make sure they aren’t losing you money on your heating and cooling bill. While we love the natural light, we don’t always love the heat, or lack of privacy for that matter. This is where The Tint Shop comes in. The Tint Shop is a 3M™ Window Films authorized dealer. Whether you’re concerned about excessive heat and glare, faded furnishings, security, or privacy, The Tint Shop has a window film to help you enhance the comfort of your home.

When you work with The Tint Shop, you can choose from different window film options for your home. The four categories of options include: Prestige Series, Ceramic Series, Night Vision, and Safety & Security.

Designed to maintain the appearance of your home, Prestige Series films combine reflectivity that’s actually lower than glass with films that allow up to 70% of the light into your home. Ceramic Series films reject up to 80% of the sun’s heat-producing infrared light and block 99% of UV rays. Slightly darker than the Prestige Series, these films allow up to 50% of the light into your home. Night Vision windows help block the sun’s damaging UV rays, reduce glare, and reject up to 70% of the sun’s heat. These darker, shaded films are designed to reject solar heat that is produced from visible light. You can let up to 35% of the natural light into your rooms by day and, thanks to a low interior reflectivity, still enjoy the view out by night. Plus, higher exterior reflectivity means you can enjoy enhanced privacy with your windows both day and night. Finally, 3M™ Safety & Security Window Films help to protect your home and your family from threats such as break-ins and severe weather events like thunderstorms. These films are designed to help hold glass together and they are available in clear, safety-only versions, or as a combination film with both sun control and safety features.

The Tint Shop not only has the knowledge of films, but is well trained in architectural glass as well.

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If you think about it, most of the value from your home comes from what people first see.

We live in a world where first impressions mean everything. According to Neemann & Sons’ siding project manager, Lance Roach, the exterior of your home is one of the most important updates to consider.

“Making sure your home’s exterior portfolio is taken care of is one of the best home upgrades to consider right now,” Lance told us. “Updating siding and windows can add curb appeal and increase the value of your home.”

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Neemann & Sons Neemann & Sons Inc. is family-owned business that is built on honesty, hard work, and 100% satisfaction. They can help you to re-do your siding for a fresh look on your home or repair that leaky roof. They have comprehensive solutions to execute your exterior remodel needs.

Landscaping plays a big component in residential remodeling as well.

Outdoor living spaces are very popular and could be one the thing you

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feel like your home is missing. The options are truly endless when thinking about what vibe you want to give out with your lawn decor. One way to figure out what your options are is to visit a local outdoor supply company like Outdoor Solutions. Their team can help you come up with ideas that will match your vision and your budget. There are aesthetic features and there are functional features. To enhance the visual appearance of your yard, you can add some beautiful, durable outdoor pottery planters and are pieces, or you can install a fire pit, perfect for summer bonfires! The functional aspects are important too. Your landscape needs to be practical before it needs to be pretty. Make sure you have walkways where there is a lot of foot traffic so your grass isn’t getting ruined. Outdoor Solutions has a great selection of flagstone for this purpose. The varying colors of decorative stones make them ideal for individualizing your landscaping.

Another way to utilize stone is by adding a retaining wall to your property.

By using brick, you add a rustic vibe to your yard with a splash of texture.

In some cases, when you are adding on to your home, the lay of the land is affected and the grounds can end up unlevel. Retaining walls are a visually pleasing solution to this problem. Local companies like Yankee Hill Brick sell large amounts of bricks for you to use. They have different colors and variations so you can pick out a brick theme from a variety of options. This is a project that is DIY-friendly!

Another exterior aspect to consider is your deck. Dan Waters, owner of Decks Unlimited, offered to speak with us about how important it is to pay attention to materials when considering a deck!

“When it comes to building decks and staying in your home for the long haul choosing quality products is an absolute must. Using an offbrand composite can cost way more when you have to stain the wood every other year for the next 30 years,” Dan explained to us. “Also, using quality railings and not wood rails is a Dan Waters huge benefit. I prefer using TimberTech railings Decks Unlimited for composite and Westbury aluminum railings for metal rails. With new developments in colors and products, choice are endless. I love to see how each customer can fine-tune their deck to make a beautiful project of their very own.”

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One fun deck idea is adding unique lighting to your deck to help it become a focal point in your backyard. Deck’s Unlimited offers color changing under lighting, post lighting, or scone lighting to help you make your deck perfect.

Before, During, and After If your project engulfs your whole house, you’ll likely have to move some furniture and belongings out of the way. The task of moving everything can feel colossal. Luckily, there are companies you can work with to do all the heavy lifting for you, like Heartland Moving!

The movers at Heartland Moving focus on safety, security, and comfort.

They also believe that packing and taking care of their customers’ property should be a number one priority. Think about the family pictures and paintings on the wall and valuable items like pianos, china cabinets, TVs, etc. Don’t try to move these things yourself and risk breaking something fragile or damaging other structures in the process, like walls, door frames, and floors. Let the professionals do it.

If your heart is set on a larger-scale project, there’s a chance your furniture could be ruined due to all the dust and debris that construction makes.

You can consolidate your stuff into another room that is out of the way and even use tarps, but dust normally find its way into every little nook and cranny. There’s no way to guarantee the safety of your furniture other than by removing it from your home completely. If this is the case, renting a storage unit is a sensible option. When we spoke to Megan Johnson at Kingery Construction Co., who works in the Store It All division,

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she told us how easy renting a storage unit is. “Renting a storage unit is a great option for people who want to remove their furniture while there is remodeling going on in their home,” Megan confirmed. “With our process, all it takes is selecting the unit size that you need, entering in your payment info, and then you’ll receive confirmation of your rental information! It’s that simple.”

“Utilizing a storage unit allows people to use the unit as an extension of their home,” Megan added. “Because of our convenient location, you can quickly access all of your possessions in one centralized location. Our units are all well-lit and have a wide drive way for easy semi access.”

Like we said, even if you can get away with moving your stuff into another room, you might still want to consider using a storage unit so that the dust and dirt that gets kicked up in the air during construction doesn’t find its way to your furniture. Which brings us to another point, cleaning up during and after a remodeling project. It’s imperative that the remodel zone gets cleaned right away. There could be sawdust, nails, broken glass, wire, and other dangerous debris in or around your home. Some of these materials cannot just be left in that week’s trash pickup. Drywall, wood, paint, and other materials require special pick up.

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“Our service is for anyone who needs help cleaning up after a resident, or even commercial, remodel,” Allisyn stated. “It is actually safer to have professionals complete this task. We’ve done it so many times before, so we’re less likely to step on a nail than the average person! With our experience and Allisyn Meadows equipment, we can get the job done quickly 360 Clean and efficiently. We also have the means to dispose of construction wastes while most people don’t.”

A recent and sad phenomena happening is criminals stealing contracting supplies. In one case, an elderly couple’s newly purchased HVAC unit was stolen right before installation.

As a result, it’s becoming more and more common for people to take preventative measures when they know expensive equipment is vulnerable on their property.

One measures is hiring a security guard to be on your property while expensive materials are there. We spoke to Spenser Ware, owner of AnyWare Security, to learn more.

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“It may seem extreme, but it’s becoming more AnyWare Security and more common for people to hire us for residential home remodels,” Spenser told us. “We make sure that your materials are secure at all times. Most of the time we do these types of jobs during workdays or weekends, when the clients can’t be home to watch the materials themselves. People who hire us normally work in areas where remodel theft has happened before.”

Whatever method you use, make sure your home is safe before, during, and after the remodel process. It can be scary letting strangers into your home, but there are definitely measures you can take to remain as safe as possible.

As houses age and trends change, the demand for residential remodeling services continue to grow. Just remember, before you give your home a facelift, make sure you’ve considered its bones—electric, plumbing, septic, air quality, etc.—and don’t forget about all the awesome professionals we have here in Lincoln who are eager to help you every step of the way!

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Nonprofits Nonprofit corporations play a vital role in maintaining the Good Life in Nebraska. Charitable organizations and their board members, along with countless volunteers and donors, provide essential services all across our state. As businesspeople, 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 nonprofit organizations is something that we can all do to give back.

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 30 and showed their support in a big way. With 21,398 donations to hundreds of different nonprofit organizations, the total raised came in at about $5.6 million. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

Monetary donations aren’t the only way you can give back, though. There are a variety of ways to donate to the valuable work that our nonprofits are doing day in and day out, all year long. 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.

Our local nonprofits 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 being said, we feel strongly about supporting our local nonprofit organizations too. That is why we’ve put this feature together, highlight some of the amazing local organizations. We encourage our readers to flag the names, logos, and missions of the nonprofits in this feature, and to keep them in mind when considering ways to give to back.

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The Pregnancy Center is a nonprofit, faith based organization located in the heart of Lincoln just off O Street. Every month over 400 young women in our community come to the Pregnancy Center for answers. These women desperately need our love and support.

Many of them are afraid and feel like they have no options.

The Pregnancy Center offers complete information about every option available to a woman facing an unintended pregnancy. The Pregnancy Center also provides confidential counsel, pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, materials support, parenting classes and character-based relationship education in schools all at no cost to our clients or taxpayers.

Call the Pregnancy Center at (402) 483-4247 or visit www. support.pregnancycenterlincoln.org for more information.

Heartland Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization created 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 2019 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.

Poverty limits opportunity. We don’t. Since 1965, Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties (communityactionatworkorg. presencehost.net) 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 and Healthy Food Access. Just some programs and services offered include Early Head Start and Head Start, which provide comprehensive, dual-generation early childhood education services to 421 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 and coaching; free tax preparation; and free, nutritious evening meals at our soup kitchen, The Gathering Place. Last year, Community Action provided over 114,000 poverty-fighting services to 19,642 children and adults.

Our mission is to empower people living in poverty to reach economic stability. To connect, call (402) 471-4515.

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Junior Achievement of Lincoln is building a successful future for our community, one classroom at a time! This school year, more than 31,000 students in over 100 schools all across Lincoln and Greater Nebraska will be impacted by our messages of financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and business ethics delivered by a community role model. Together, let’s inspire this generation to be better prepared for success than any generation in history. Let’s prepare them to take on their destiny with passion and confidence. Let’s equip them to run businesses, lead nations, make discoveries, and change our world. But most of all, let’s give them hope to see what’s possible.

For more information on how to invest in Junior Achievement of Lincoln or to learn more about becoming a classroom volunteer (it only takes five hours a year!), contact Rachel Murray at rmurray@ jalincoln.org or (402) 467-1010, Ext. 109.

The People’s City Mission (pcmlincoln.org) is Lincoln’s only homeless shelter. Started in 1907, the Mission has helped over a million people over the last 100 plus years.

The Mission is much more than an emergency shelter. They feed men, women and children three times a day, help individuals and families find permanent housing, and they work with their guests to reintegrate back into the workforce. The all new Help Center gives away free donated housewares, food and clothing. Daily the 2.51 shuttle delivers over 100 sack lunches to homeless on the streets. The Mission is growing in its needs, and relies on the public to for nearly all of the funds that come in. Like Pastor Tom always says “If we all give a little, we can change a lot!” For more information, please visit People’s City Mission online at pcmlincoln. org or call (402) 475-1303.

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease that strikes both c hildren 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 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. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

T h e N eb r a s k a C h a p t e r o f Child Evangelism Fellowship (cefnebraska.org) is part of the world’s largest and oldest c h i l d r e n ’ s y o u t h m i n i s t r y.

Established in 1937, the global ministry has reached over 250 million children with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are unique that we focus specifically on elementary children ages 5-12.

Our Good News Clubs (GNC) are after school clubs during the school year. During the summer our 5 Day Clubs go where the children are in the neighborhoods, homes and parks. We bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the children for an opportunity in which to make a life changing decision for Christ in a safe and loving environment. If you would like to know more please contact Matt Anderson at matta@cefnebraska.org or call (402) 484-7877.

CEF is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization ministry.

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 and a network of loving foster parents serving over 2,400 kids and families each year.

Thanks to community support, CEDARS is there for children and youth who are unable to live at home, for families in need of resources, support and education, and for youth involved in the juvenile justice system.

CEDARS is accredited through the Council on Accreditation and the National Association for the Education of Young Children, is a United Way partner, a four star charity with Charity Navigator, a top-rated charity with the American Institute of Philanthropy, and a Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity.

Today, CEDARS will serve nearly 800 children and youth.

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

C i t y I m p a c t e m p ow e r s under-resourced communities through wholistic youth, family, and neighborhood development. We mentor, teach, and empower under-resourced youth, cultivating leaders who affect lasting change.

Through core values of grit, empowerment, initiative, excellence, community, and radical candor, City Impact encourages transformation from the inside out.

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

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The Branched Oak Observatory is a unique astronomical park located conveniently just 20 minutes from downtown Lincoln near Branched Oak Lake Recreation Area.

Established in 2015, we offer a unique viewing experience and learning opportunity for young and old alike. We have a 30 student classroom, visitors center and two buildings dedicated for viewing the night sky. Whether viewing our closest star the sun, or the moon or deep space star clusters and nebula. Our staff of volunteers, amateur and professional astronomers alike help to “Bring the Night Sky Down to Earth.”

We hold monthly events called “Star Parties” that are FREE and fun for the whole family.

Please follow us on Facebook under Branched Oak Observatory. If you would like more information please email me, Matt Anderson at matthew@branchedoakobservatory.com or call me at (402) 480-5515. Branched Oak Observatory is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Our mission is simple: For more than 60 years we have provided education and leadership to empower people to live safe and healthy. The Nebraska Safety Council’s comprehensive programs, training courses, events, and services are designed to improve employee care at a desk, on the production floor, behind the wheel, and off the job (www. nesafetycouncil.org). Our unique Worker 360° approach provides integrated risk management to improve overall worker quality of life and positively impact an organization’s bottom line.

Our members include organizations throughout Nebraska and surrounding areas, across a variety of industries. There is no onesize-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.

The Nebraska Safety Council provides leadership and resources for a safe and healthy workplace and community. To reach their team, call (402) 483-2511 or visit nesafetycouncil.org to learn more. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

We’re so much more than just coats and winter apparel. We’re a promise to Nebraskans in need—a promise for a truly warmer day. The brutal Nebraska winters take massive tolls on the thousands of people right here in our own state. The cold is unbiased to the mothers who cannot afford a coat or the homeless who go without.

At A Warmer Day, we strive to solve this very issue but we cannot do it alone. We need your help to make sure that no one is left out in such merciless weather conditions. We ask that you please become a soldier in our mission to combat the callous cold by making a monthly donation of $10. Your donation will help provide 15–20 coats to those in need in your first year. Our members can rest easy in knowing that every dollar given makes a profound, local difference in their community.

As an organization ran only by volunteers, A Warmer Day depends on support from the community. For information about how to get involved, or to find a coat drop-off location, visit www.awarmerday. org or contact (402) 480-7463 / info@awarmerday.org.

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Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center is one of the largest remaining remnants of tallgrass prairie in Nebraska. The 850-acre tallgrass prairie sanctuary offers over three miles of walking trails, native prairie grasslands, wetlands and ponds, wildflowers, and beautiful scenic vistas. Here, you can experience the historic 19th-century wagon ruts from a cutoff to the Oregon Trail with the opportunity of viewing any one of over 220 bird species, 370 plant species, and other wildlife.

The mission of Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center is to foster the understanding, appreciation, and conservation of Nebraska’s tallgrass prairie ecosystems by engaging people in the site’s natural and cultural resources. Through educating the public about the value of tallgrass prairie while introducing thousands to its beauty and diversity, we are helping preserve this singular, very threatened portion of the plains.

For more information about Audubon’s Spring Creek Prairie, call (402) 797-2301 or email scp@audubon.org.

Working Together to Save Lives The American Cancer Society is a united force against all cancers. We fight for every life threatened by every cancer in every community.

We’re on a mission to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world against cancer.

From research to education, prevention to diagnosis, and treatment to recovery, we provide support to everyone impacted by cancer. But we can’t do it alone. Volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization and critical to our success at every level.

We offer a variety of ways to invest your time and talents. From donating your passenger seat to take people to and from their appointments, to event coordination, and to a variety of office tasks and assignments, we have a role for you.

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 (NCBB.org) 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 or call (402) 486-9414 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).

Center for People in Need (CFPIN) is dedicated to its mission of providing services to low-income people that address their basic needs and helps them ac hieve economic independence. CFPIN is a community-based nonprofit organization providing services for low-income individuals and families in Lincoln and the surrounding area.

CFPIN addresses basic needs, including food, emergency services, language skills, educational opportunities, and employment skills.

We also advocate or policies that help people overcome obstacles to gain economic independence.

Center for People in Need provides an open and welcoming environment to anyone in need of resources and support in our community. For more information call (402) 476-4357 or visit cfpin.org

We are a volunteer-driven organization. The more people who join in our mission, the more lives we can save. If you’re interested in volunteering with us or learning more about our volunteer opportunities, visit cancer.org/volunteer or call (800) 227-2345.

Incorporated in 2002, the Nonprofit Association of the Midlands (NAM) started with the goal of helping nonprofits help their comm unities.

CEO Anne Hindery has led the organization since 2008. “We serve and strengthen more than 600 nonprofits of all sizes and missions in Nebraska and western Iowa. By connecting organizations with information, education, advocacy and collaboration, we help our members representing health and human services, the arts, education and other areas make an impact in the communities they serve,” Hindery said.

NAM’s signature Guidelines and Principles Program provides legal compliance and best practices information in 12 major areas of nonprofit management: communication, evaluation, financial management, fundraising, governance, human resources, information technology, planning, public policy and advocacy, strategic alliances, transparency and accountability, and volunteer management.

The National Council of Nonprofits, the nation’s largest network of nonprofits, recognizes NAM as the state association for Nebraska. Learn more about NAM at www.nonprofitam.org or call (402) 557-5800.

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Fresh Start has given a “fresh start” to 1,600 women who were striving to live a better life. In 2018, Fresh Start ser ved 77 women, 23,118 meals and 7,706 nights of lodging. With Fresh Start, women 19 years and older who are homeless for any reason have the opportunity to live in a safe, supportive environment for up to a year, affording them more time to focus on their long-term goals, address barriers, and enact change. Fresh Start offers a safe, structured, alcohol and drug-free environment for women invested in attaining economic stability. Fresh Start provides basic needs, case management, 24-hour support, computer access, and transportation.

Donation Needs: Paper Goods, Cleaning Supplies, and Gas Cards Volunteer Needs: Daisy Thrift Shop Clerks Get involved with Fresh Start by visiting their website at FreshStartHome.org or connecting on social media (Facebook: @FreshStartHomeLincoln; Twitter: @FreshStartLNK). To donate or volunteer, Contact Audrey at (402) 475-7777 / audreyb@ FreshStartHome.org. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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 (www. casa4lancaster.org), 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 gather information while getting to know the children 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.

The American Heart 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, and Heart Ball, that startling statistic can change.

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

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

Angels Among Us provides financial assistance to families whose children are battling pediatric cancer. Any family living in or being treated in Nebraska is eligible to apply. Once approved, families are provided with $500 a month for 18 months to help them stay financially stable during treatment. Funds are paid directly to the creditor, which ensures that funds are used for their intended purpose.

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, a family’s life as they know it comes to an abrupt halt. Unfortunately, their monthly expenses do not. Since 2006, Angels Among Us has assisted nearly 420 families with $1.7 million in support.

Will you join us as we fight to keep families stable? Gifts of any amount are welcome and encouraged. There is strength in numbers. There is also hope, help, and monetary relief.

For more information, contact Angels Among Us at (402) 9340999 or visit our website at www.myangelsamongus.org.

For more than 100 years, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has been helping people find businesses, brands, and charities they can trust. People today are overwhelmed with choices – and often unsure about where to find verified, unbiased information.

There are more than 32 million businesses in North America alone, and hundreds of thousands of sites around the world where people shop online.

Thousands of free and subscription websites offer a range of information, including reviews, reports, directories, listings, and gripe sites. Where can you go to find trusted information?

In 2018, people turned to BBB more than 173 million times for BBB Business Profiles on nearly 5.4 million businesses and Charity Reports on 11,000 charities, all available for free on BBB.org. Nearly 400,000 BBB Accredited Businesses support BBB’s mission of advancing marketplace trust, and their dues and contributions allow BBB to offer its information and services to consumers at no charge.

BBB offers its services 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. Learn more by going to www.bbb.org or calling (402) 391-7612. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

CHAD (Combined Health A ge n c i e s D r i ve ) i s a local, donor-designation driven organization that has been raising funds for Nebraska’s premier health c harities since 1972. Through workplace partnerships, we promote charitable giving, employee engagement and wellness and connect people with health causes they care about.

Formerly Community Health Charities of Nebraska, we are proud to partner with United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County during the annual United Way/CHAD campaign.

Donors who give so generously every year ensure our 21 member charities are funded on a consistent basis, and 100% of donordesignated dollars go directly to full-member charities. Valuable donations help Nebraskans in need by providing care and support for those affected by a health diagnosis; funding education and prevention programs in our communities; and supporting advocacy and medical research.

Lincoln Office: 215 Centennial Mall South, STE 509.

Connect: (402) 614-8500 | www.chadnebraska.org | on social media as @CHADNebraska.

Down Syndrome Association for Families of Nebraska (DSAF) 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 for individuals with Down syndrome and those who share in their lives, through networking, advocacy and support, including: Parents First Call – offers support and empathy to new parents upon receiving a diagnosis of Down syndrome.

Medical Outreach – provides accurate information regarding Down syndrome to local medical offices.

Age-Based Stars Groups – enable members to participate in fun, inclusive activities with family and friends.

Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk – provides a heartwarming allages experience for families, friends, and supporters of individuals with Down syndrome. The annual walk is DSAF’s biggest awareness and fundraising event!

DSAF is more than just an association. It is a place of belonging and hope. Get involved. Go to dsafnebraska.org or call (402) 421-1338 to learn more.

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Youth for Christ Lincoln Area is a nondenominational, nonprofit 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.

N eb ra s k a C o m m u n i t y Foundation is celebrating 25 years of building stronger communities and a Greater Nebraska.

Through a growing grassroots networ k of volunteers who hail from every corner or the state, we unleash abundant local assets, inspire charitable giving, and connect ambitious people who believe in the future of their hometown.

Headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska Community Foundation provides financial management, strategic development, donor education and training in partnership with 1,500 volunteers ser ving 257 communities. In the last five years, 41,776 contributions were made.

Since 1994, Nebraska Community Foundation has reinvested $323 million in Nebraska’s people and places. For information, visit NebraskaHometown.org or call (402) 323-7330.

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 110,000 nutritious meals to the hungry in Lincoln and nearly 40,000 outreach and homeless prevention services to the working poor and homeless such as housing, case management, drug and 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 five consecutive years, received the Better Business Bureau Integrity Award for the nonprofit sector in 2013 and was recently recognized for transparency with a Gold Seal on their GuideStarNonprofit Profile.

Contact Susanne Blue, CMSW, executive director of Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach, at (402) 477-4116 / susanne.blue@mtko. org, or learn more online at www.mtko.org.

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Fo r o ve r 4 0 ye a r s, Friendship Home has provided safe shelter a n d c o m p r e h e n s i ve services for victims of domestic violence and their children. We help save and change lives for over 1,500 victims each year by providing individualized crisis services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Last year 63% of those we served in shelter were children. Friendship Home offers shelter 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.

At Friendship Home, there is always a need for gift cards for gas and groceries, financial donations, and volunteer support to help with special events. For more information, visit www.friendshiphome.org or call (402) 434-0168.

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

Since the early 1970s, Lincoln Medical Education Partnership (LMEP) has been a leader in healthcare education, patient care, and researc h through several programs. These include the training of Family Medicine resident physicians and delivery of quality patient care through Lincoln Family Medicine Center and the Lincoln Family Residency Program, exposure to integrative medicine through Lincoln Medical Acupuncture, local access to cutting-edge cancer research through the Nebraska Cancer Research Center (NCRC), providing substance abuse evaluations and counseling for adults and adolescents in the Stepping Stones 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, go online to www.lmep.com or call (402) 483-4581.

Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln has helped families build strength, stability and self-reliance through affordable homeownership since 1988. Its priority is to work with future homebuyers who would otherwise not be able to achieve homeownership through a traditional mortgage loan. By increasing the number of homeowners throughout Lincoln and Lancaster County, Habitat Lincoln is building neighborhoods and strengthening the community. Habitat Lincoln has partnered with more than 170 local families through the construction of new single-family homes, as well as simple and critical repair projects.

Habitat Lincoln serves families whose income is up to 50% of median for the Lincoln area, with the average AMI being less than 40% over the past ten years. It partners with first-time homebuyers. Many Habitat families are immigrants or refugees, and all are living in substandard housing—whether it be dilapidated, overcrowded, or cost-burdened.

Learn more at lincolnhabitat.org or call (402) 477-9184 #PrintProudDigitalSmart

Aiding Angels is a local, 501(c)3 nonprofit 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.

For 86 years, Goodwill Industries Serving Southeast Nebraska, Inc. has been strengthening the Lincoln community by providing services for individuals who face barriers to employment and by offering residents an outlet for recycling unused house hold 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.lincolngodwill.org today.

“It’s about what’s good for kids,” says TeamMates of Lincoln Director, Jim Bennett.

TeamMates’ work centers around youth, and as our mission says, “We aim to positively impact the world by inspiring youth to reach their full potential through mentoring.”

TeamMates of Lincoln, the flagship chapter of the regional mentoring program co-founded by Tom and Nancy Osborne in 1991, supports approximately 1200 mentors matched with students from grades 3 – 12. Mentors meet one-to-one with mentees once a week at their students’ school. Matches often play games, shoot hoops, read or journal together, or complete community service or craft projects.

The most important aspect of the meeting is building a meaningful relationship.

“Mentors are not parents or peers, but caring adult friends who don’t have to be perfect or know all the answers,“ says mentor support specialist, Stacey Blizek. “TeamMates are cheerleaders, sounding boards, and developers.”

The need for TeamMates mentors is great, with nearly 800 students on Lincoln’s waiting list. If you would like to experience the power of mentoring, please call our office at (402) 436-1990 or visit us online at LincolnTeamMates.org. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

Serving our community by promoting the dignity, independence, and well-being of older adults, Tabitha provides support for clients and their families across 28 Nebraska counties through results-driven rehabilitation, at-home health care, Tabitha Meals on Wheels, innovative living communities and compassionate hospice care. Tabitha is a local, nonprofit provider and an industry leader, believing everyone deserves 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. Learn more at Tabitha.org or call (402) 486-8520.

HopeSpoke inspires healthy futures for c hildren and families through comprehensive behavioral and mental health services. The struggle IS real.

Mental health issues and trauma are hard for anyone to overcome, especially if you’re a kid. When things feel hopeless, HopeSpoke helps families find confidence.

HopeSpoke plays an invaluable role in providing children and families with the skills to feel empowered and be successful; helping them heal, be courageous, and find strength to live well.

With a long history and positive presence, HopeSpoke continues to reach out with expert care to make our community a better place—full of happy, hopeful, healthy families.

Last year we served 1,841 children, youth, and adults through a variety of programs and services. For more information about HopeSpoke’s programs or to make a donation, please go to www. hopespoke.org or call (402) 475-7666.

We a r Ye l l ow Nebraska provides s e r v i c e, s u p p o r t , and community for Nebraska’s cancer survivors.

Our purpose from the very beginning was to bring people passionate about cycling together to celebrate life and fight cancer. Well, we’ve grown that purpose and since launching our free transportation program in late 2012. We have spent more than $130,000 dollars in providing more than 8,000 cab rides to cancer patients in need.

The Wear Yellow Cab Ride program, Powered by Lyft is our primary initiative and funded by our signature event, the Wear Yellow Ride, Run & Walk. Transportation to and from treatment is essential because patients are often unable to drive themselves, which also leaves them vulnerable to medical lapses. Even if patients do have family and friends who can help, they aren’t always available and sometimes they just don’t want to ask for one more thing.

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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 one-on-one 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.

For over 20 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 life-saving measures for their disabled partners.

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

The Set Me Free Project is a nonprofit organization whose focus is to combat sex trafficking.

Our mission is to bring prevention education to youth and families to stop trafficking before it starts.

Our curricula packages are informative, interactive, and flexible – reaching students from 3rd–12th grades, educators, parents, industryspecific professionals, and community members.

The Set Me Free Project is unique, because we not only bring awareness, we bring education. Our educators empower each audience member to protect themselves and others from traffickers. We show students how and why they are at risk, and we teach them ways to protect themselves. We teach the adults involved in the lives of youth to better guide and protect them. Every presentation we give is based on the foundation of each individual’s intrinsic value and worth.

Together, with our collaborators and supporters, we stop human trafficking before it starts. Learn more at www.setmefreeproject.net or call (402) 521-3080.

You probably know that when a worker is injured on the job, workers’ compensation pays the medical expenses and lost wages. What you may not know is that workers’ compensation does not take into account the costs of post-secondary education for children of the injured worker. Often families who have suffered such a tragedy are forced to care for the injured individual and do not have the funding to send their children to college.

Kids’ Chance of Nebraska’s (KCNE) mission is to provide scholarships to children whose parents have suffered a workplace injury or death. We want to raise awareness of our mission. KCNE wants to do what we say: Give the kids a chance.

Eligible students and families are encouraged to go to www. kidschanceofne.org for information, no matter the age of the children.

Kids’ Chance of Nebraska is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization.

If you are interested in making a donation, go to www. kidschanceofne.org/make-a-donation.

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Since 1983 Make-A-Wish ® Nebraska has helped grant over 2,600 wishes for children across Nebraska.

A wish experience can be a game-changer for a child with a critical illness. This one belief guides us in everything we do at Make-A-Wish®. It is the founding principle of our vision to grant the wish of every eligible child.

Wishes are more than just a gift, or singular event in time. Wishes impact everyone involved - wish kids, volunteers, donors, sponsors, medical professionals and communities. The impact varies. For wish kids, just the act of making their wish come true can give them the courage to comply with their medical treatments. Parents might finally feel like they can be optimistic. And others might realize all they have to offer the world through volunteer work or philanthropy.

To learn more about Make-A-Wish Nebraska and how you can get involved, please visit Nebraska.wish.org or call (402) 475-9474.

The Joshua Collingsworth Memorial Foundation was founded by Blake and Kathy Collingsworth after their personal tragedy of losing their son, Josh, due to accidental drowning. Out of this tragedy has come a worldwide foundation whose sole mission is to educate children and adults about water safety and drowning prevention. The local nonprofit foundation is recognized nationally and internationally for the Josh the Otter Water Safety Awareness Program and Float 4 Life.

“Josh the Baby Otter” was designed to help children comprehend and remember to stay away from water unless accompanied by an adult. Thousands of copies have been distributed globally.

With ongoing support, we will continue to incorporate the Josh the Otter Program in every educational curriculum in the United States and beyond.

Float 4 Life was designed to teach and promote infant and toddler water safety training across the nation. Our Float 4 Life program which incorporates water training and water safety education also serves as the National Training Facility to instructors from all over the United States.

To view more information, please go to www.joshuamemorial.org. #PrintProudDigitalSmart

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