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FOCUSING ON YOUR BRAND

Great Brands That Compete On Value: Leverage Their Expertise I’ve covered a lot of territory about branding to date, and also about what I’ve found to be the most effective content marketing strategies.

The focus has mainly been on setting yourself apart by educating your audience about aspects related to quality of offerings as opposed to getting stuck in the trap of using price alone to create a competitive advantage. Yet there’s still so much I have left to share.

Does that last part sound familiar? For those of us who are experts in our craft, there are two things we’re passionate about doing. 1. Continued professional growth - we want to be the best, so we’re always working at getting better by learning and developing.

2. Spreading the word to others – we fully understand the value of what we have to offer, and want others to know about it too so they can benefit from it.

While that’s all well and good for defining your own personal brand and strengthening your credibility as a professional, it can easily tie into how you promote your business at the same time. Enter Strictly Business!

In all of the special features you’ll find in our publication, knowledge is being shared that’s of value to our readers. Whether it’s news, events, and notable happenings here in our community or a number of topics relevant to businesspeople and consumers in our marketplace, what we cover in the publication keeps our readers informed about what’s going on here in our city, learning new things and discovering new opportunities. We even have a feature that’s entitled “Ask The Expert,” which provides our clients the platform to do just that as a columnist depending on the campaign goals.

For those who are considering this option, here are a few questions that will help generate the topic(s) which you’ll expand upon: • What is the problem you solve for people?

• What is the most commonly asked question by those who use your product(s)/service(s) or are interested in doing so?

• Is there a specific piece of advice you usually give your clients that you’ve found to be most useful?

• Is there something going on now, or on the horizon, that people need to know about or for which it will be imperative that they stay informed?

• Is there something complex that you are able to simplify when communicating it to your clients?

• If you were to offer someone a “How To” guide, what would you cover?

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• Is there a certain skill you possess or attribute that you’d like to emphasize, but in such a way that it’s conveyed to a broad audience?

For any of these, if there are multiple answers, consider dividing and conquering to address each concisely. Also, when brainstorming about topics and then composing an impactful article, consider the following: According to an article posted on Forbes.com penned by Josh Ritchie entitled Five Simple Ways to Educate Your Customers Through Content, ”Content marketing is not about talking about yourself; it’s about creating content that delivers true value to your audience — the content they need and want. No matter who your audience is, I can guarantee that what they need and want is information that helps them learn, grow and improve in some way. When your brand provides that information, you’re providing an education — and that is a truly valuable service.

‘Education’ through content marketing can take many forms: practical (how-tos and tutorials), theoretical (deep dives into specific subjects) or brand-specific (product information and features). The important part is that it delivers useful information in the right context, at the right time.

Unfortunately, over the last decade of running my content marketing agency, I’ve seen too many marketers focus on what they want to say instead of what their audience wants to learn. Huge mistake; if you want to succeed in content marketing, focusing on education is crucial.”

Basically, we all gravitate towards people who know their stuff, especially when it’s the stuff we don’t have a clue about. By sharing knowledge that’s of value to others related to your business/organization and profession/industry, you’re effectively positioning yourself as a prominent expert and establishing familiarity. In doing so, you’re attracting them to you, increasing their comfort level to initiate contact and giving them a compelling reason to select you instead of your competitors.

Ritchie goes on to conclude the article by stating, “Remember: Value comes first.

Expanding your reach, exploring new ideas, and fostering a learning community through content can only help your brand, as long as you’re focused on providing value. Remember the wise words of Zig Ziglar: ‘You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help enough other people get what they want.’”

To learn more about how Strictly Business can help you, contact me directly at (402) 466-3330 or visit strictly-business.com/connect. (You can also click on our Staff Letter tab online to view past articles)

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A healthy option that I didn’t have to cook?! No, it’s not too good to be true - that’s exactly what Eat Fit Go offers its customers.

It all began two years ago at a Lincoln family’s Husker Football tailgate, when a bright idea was born between two good friends to start a healthy, ready-to-eat food company. “At the time I was knee deep in homemade baby food, dirty dishes and grand plans to prepare a healthy dinner for my husband, if I could just get the kitchen cleaned from the breakfast and lunch I had made earlier in the day and get the kids to sit still for a minute,” recalls Eat Fit Go owner Natasha Plooster.

Moreover, to meet the growing demand locally, a second Lincoln location was recently opened at SouthPointe Pavilions.

Indeed, the struggle was real for Plooster.“Here I was, determined to shed baby weight and to provide my family with wholesome meals but in reality, I was overwhelmed by the amount of planning, resources and time it took to consistently provide my family with homemade healthy food for each meal.”

Eating healthy does not mean starvation, deprivation and tasteless food. The Executive Chef of Eat Fit Go, a former Omaha Steaks Executive Chef and Certified Research Chef, is dedicated to working closely with Eat Fit Go’s Registered Dietician to provide classic favorites in a healthy way. Who wouldn’t want to try some Salmon Alfredo or an all-time favorite, Meatballs with Noodles (Zoodles, that is!). Also, make sure to try the new Fit Sauce, it will blow your socks off!

Enter Sam Vakhidov and Aaron McKeever, founders of Eat Fit Go, who introduced a new food concept that would be the solution to Natasha’s and so many other’s pleas.

The concept was simple: Imagine yourself coming into a grocery store and picking out your favorite ingredients, but instead of having to then assemble all those ingredients, you walk out of the store with freshly prepared meals already perfectly portioned in Tupperware containers. All you have to do now is warm them up and enjoy! The refrigerators at Eat Fit Go are stocked with a wide variety of pre-packaged, ready-to-eat meals and snacks. Meals are made fresh daily with simple ingredients clearly listed on the package, and almost all of them have fewer than 600 calories. There are microwaves for customers to heat up their meals if they choose to dine in.

The wheels were in motion and Plooster opened Eat Fit Go’s second store, and very first franchise location, in June of 2016 in Lincoln at 84th and Van Dorn. “Little did I know, at the time, that our five-man operation in a small test kitchen would grow quickly to what it is today. “ Eat Fit Go now runs out of a 30,000-square-foot former ConAgra test kitchen that operates under the guidelines of USDA, the highest level of food safety in the food industry.

Energy and true passion are felt the moment you walk through the doors of Eat Fit Go. Both Lincoln stores are conveniently located for those in the community to make one stop a week to stock up with food for the entire week! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, making the intimate process of selecting food for one meal or a week’s worth of meals a breeze.

A hectic Monday is no more when you can open your fridge, smile at already prepared meals stacked neatly on the shelves and know that one task has been crossed off your never-ending to do list.

“Our family is beyond proud to be providing the Lincoln community a healthy solution,” says Plooster. “Because let’s be honest, we all have enough on our plate to worry what to actually cook for that plate!”

Natasha and the Eat Fit Go team feel extremely blessed to be in a town where local matters and the friendships that are made are forever. The community support has been overwhelming and to be included in so many transformational journeys on a daily basis has been incredibly rewarding.

She adds, “In the end, we know that we are changing lives. We recently received a note from a longtime customer who is down 90 pounds due to Eat Fit Go. This is what Eat Fit Go and our culture is all about…not only changing lives, but saving lives.”

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BUSINESS NEWS Peoples Mortgage Company Relocates Lincoln Office Peoples Mortgage Company is excited to announce their new location at 4400 Lucile Drive, Ste 101. In the past year their team has grown, in turn outgrowing the old space, and has moved to this new location (behind MoMo’s Pizzeria & Ristorante) to better serve their clients. Their new location has plenty of office space to grow and also includes a conference room/classroom to bring more opportunities for education within the real estate industry.

Peoples Mortgage Company has been serving the Lincoln area since 2013. They offer a wide mortgage lending options to serve a wide variety of clients’ needs, from first-time homebuyers to jumbo loans and everything in between. For more information, please visit www.lincolnhomeloanpros.com or call (402) 298-2600.

Construction Begins on Newest Nebraska Innovation Campus Building Construction on a new 80,000-squarefoot, multi-tenant building at Nebraska Innovation Campus is officially underway. Nebraska Innovation Campus Development Corporation (NICDC) and Tetrad Property Group broke ground on Aug. 30. Richard Meginnis and Sally DeLair of NAI FMA Realty are marketing the building for lease.

The three-story structure will feature a planned business incubator and will contain common spaces built to spur collaboration. Area around the building will include a community garden and space for outdoor activities.

Tetrad Property Group has engaged a premier design team for construction of the new building. The Clark Enersen Partners is the architect of record. Civil engineering work is being completed

by Olsson Associates and Hausmann Construction is the general contractor on the project. Like the other buildings on campus, the new building will be to LEED Silver standards. It will also be connected to the Centralized Renewable Energy System, giving the building a low carbon footprint. The CRES leverages its proximity to the City of Lincoln’s Theresa Street Wastewater Treatment Plant to provide year-long heating and cooling to NIC without steam boilers and water chillers. Instead, the CRES sustainably warms and cools building by exchanging thermal energy from treated wastewater.

Continuing the momentum of the long-term build-out plan for the research campus, the newest facility – NIC’s fifth – is planned to open in late summer 2018. Overall, construction of the campus began in 2012, and within three years, 380,000 square feet of office, conference center, lab, pilot plant and greenhouse space was completed. This year the campus has added restaurant space and welcomed The Mill Coffee and Bistro. The Biotech Connector wet lab research space also has been completed and is being populated.

NIC is currently home to a diverse group of 30 partners, both private and public entities. At full build-out, NIC will be a 2.2-million square-foot campus. For more information about Nebraska Innovation Campus, visit www.innovate.unl.edu.

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Salon MohVi & Spa Celebrates 10 Years Salon MohVi & Spa is extremely proud to announce that this month marks their 10th anniversary in business!

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Union Bank Donating $125K to Food Bank of Lincoln’s BackPack Program Union Bank (UBT) was founded 100 years ago and one way it is celebrating this milestone anniversary is to donate $125,000 to the Food Bank of Lincoln and its BackPack Program. The donation will provide 500 additional students a foodfilled backpack for the entire 2017-18 school year.

“The Food Bank does a Pictured: Dr. Steve Joel, Superintendent - Lincoln Public Schools; Scott Young remarkable job in their mission Executive Director, Food Bank of Lincoln; of alleviating hunger in Lincoln Kevin Keller, First Vice President – Union and Southeast Nebraska. Bank; Angie Muhleisen, President & CEO One of their most impactful Union Bank; and Union Bank volunteers. programs is the BackPack program,” stated Kevin Keller, First Vice President of Union Bank. “We believe supporting the BackPack program is one way we can invest in the lives of our children to give them hope for a bright future.”

More than simply donating funds for more BackPacks, Union Bank employees wanted to help. Over 150 employees are volunteering to assemble food for the BackPacks and help distribute them in schools across Lincoln.

“Union Bank’s gift to the kids of our community means that 17,000 food-filled BackPacks will support kids and their families as they learn, grow and thrive in our community,” said Scott Young, Executive Director of the Food Bank of Lincoln. “Union Bank is helping the dreams of our community’s families come true.”

Union Bank invites individuals, families and businesses to join them in supporting the Food Bank’s BackPack program. The bank is accepting donations in all their Lincoln branch locations or online at ubt.com/ next100. It is a tax-deductible donation to the Food Bank of Lincoln. All proceeds will be used to support the BackPack program for additional students.

BUSINESS NEWS Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Marks Opening of Old Cheney Rehabilitation

Ahroma Specialty Coffee Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Old Cheney Re h a b i l i t a t i o n , a brand new facility that provides inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, was proud to show off the state-of-theart facility to the public for the very first time on September 21st. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held with the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce to mark the occasion, and around 300 guests were in attendance to celebrate.

Celebrating 20 years of small batch roasting in Lincoln, Nebraska, Ahroma Specialty Coffee says thank you to all of the coffee lovers who have been waking up to Ahroma coffee since 1997.

Accommodating strictly short-stay patients, Old Cheney Rehabilitation is a new concept that’s focused solely on the goal of getting people “From here to home.” At Old Cheney Rehabilitation you’ll find it’s a comfortable, healing environment that feels more like a luxury hotel than a nursing home facility. Amenities include a large gym, theatre room, free WiFi throughout the facility, private dining, and private suites with private showers. To achieve optimal outcomes, nursing services are provided 24/7 as well as Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy 7 days a week, up to 3 times a day. Complimentary transportation is provided from the hospital and to all appointments off-site during the patient’s stay.

Old Cheney Rehabilitation is located at 5431 S. 16th Street. The team at Old Cheney Rehabilitation looks forward to providing tours and helping to educate those in Lincoln and surrounding communities about their insurance and care options. To find out more, visit www. oldcheneyrehab.com or call (531) 739-3200 to schedule your tour today!

Sam’s Club Celebrates 5th Anniversary of South Location Sam’s Club recently celebrated the 5th anniversary of its South location, which opened in August of 2012, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the North location that year.

A two-day celebration kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce on August 28th. During the event, Sam’s Club employees presented checks totaling $10,000 dollars in community grants to the following organizations: Teammates Mentoring Program of Lincoln; Kloefkorn Elementary School PTO; Cornhusker Council, Boy Scouts of America; Tabitha; Bright Lights; Lincoln City Libraries; Nebraska Sports Council; Git R Done Foundation; Friendship Home of Lincoln; Camp Kesem; Sleep Well Nebraska; and the Lancaster County Agricultural Society.

Additionally, store associates were honored for volunteering throughout the past year with the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, and a check was presented to representatives of the organization of funds that were raised during that time. The following day, Froggy 98 was on-site for a remote satellite, Coach Tom Osborne was present to sign copies of his newest book, and employees were treated to lunch from the Nitro Burger food truck.

Sam’s Club (www.samsclub.com) is proud to serve the Lincoln community at its two Lincoln locations: North – 27th & Superior (4900 N. 27th Street) and South – 84th & Hwy 2 (8480 Andermatt Drive).

As a pioneer in small batch specialty coffee roasting, Ahroma has been supplying coffee shops and grocery stores in the Midwest with high grown, hand-picked, freshly roasted specialty grade beans from small farms all around the world. Ahroma is a certified organic and family owned local wholesale roasting company, founded by R.U. Nuts Company. The company artisan roasts, in small batches, single origin and custom blends, delicious espresso, hot and cold brew blends, and your favorite Jamaican Me Crazy flavor.

Ahroma Specialty Coffee is grateful to the community and fans who have discovered the Ah in Ahroma and have made it your “Ahromatherapy” over the past 20 years. In appreciation, special discounts will be offered in the weeks to come. In whole bean, preground, or k-cup, you can find Ahroma at your local grocer or online at www.oldcheneyrehab.com.

Pure and Secure, LLC Opens in Lincoln Pure and Secure, LLC, an internationallyk n o w n manufacturer of water distillers, is proud to officially open the doors of their new location at 4511 NW 42nd Street in Lincoln’s Air Park. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on August 23rd.

Owner and President Al Meder states, “We are very proud of Pure and Secure’s reputation as the leading producer of premium water distillers in the world. Over 100 U.S. Embassies use our distillers to protect their personnel from harsh drinking water conditions and the possibility of water terrorism. We are also the company of choice for the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Border Patrol, and the Army Reserve National Guard.”

He adds, “While we feel privileged to serve the government and many large commercial operations worldwide, we are just as honored to know that our distillers provide thousands upon thousands of families and small businesses with the purest water possible.”

The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce facilitated the ribbon cutting, and were present along with Lincoln Air Park representatives to congratulate the Meder family and their associates. After a brief history of how Pure and Secure has impacted the world of water purification, visitors received a tour of the production facility.

Pure and Secure, LLC is the parent company of four distiller brands: Pure Water Scientific, Aqua Nui, Turbo Pure Water, and Pure Water. 2018 will mark the 50th year of the Pure Water brand. To find out more, please call (402) 467-9300 or visit www.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Nebraska Reaches Unemployment Rate Milestone Governor Pete Ricketts and the Nebraska Department of Labor announced Nebraska’s unemployment rate reached 2.8 percent in July, the lowest rate since August of 2000. “This major jobs milestone is another great example of how Nebraska is growing,” said Governor Ricketts.

“This year, we’ve already seen over $1 billion of new investment from great job creators like Costco, Facebook, Cargill, and others.”

Nebraska is tied for fourth best unemployment rate in the nation with New Hampshire. “Several industry sectors have seen positive growth trends over the past few years. Financial activities, professional and business services, leisure & hospitality, and other services all reached new employment highs in July,” said Commissioner of Labor John H. Albin. “Manufacturing employment in July was also the highest it has been since August 2014.”

To read the entire Bureau of Labor Statistics news release, go to: www. bls.gov/news.release/laus.nr0.htm.

EventLNK Announces Upcoming Meeting EventLNK brings together Lincoln’s event professionals by providing education and resources to enhance and support professional growth. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 25 from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Join for a tour of the Country Club of Lincoln at 3200 S. 24th Street and enjoy samples of their catering and bar. Attendees will learn about the different types of events their venue can accommodate and there may even be a little Halloween inspired surprise!

To register, visit www.eventlnk.org/meetings. To find out more information about EventLNK, visit www.eventlnk.org or email Jill Smith at info@eventlnk.org.

Engineered Controls Golf Outing Benefits Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

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Thursday, August 10th was a record day for Engineered Controls in several ways. It was the 14th annual golf outing at Tiburon Golf Course and a record number of golfers played, and ECI raised a notable amount for its charitable fundraising. A perfect three for three!

In all, 178 played golf and 225 people attended the dinner banquet.

In addition, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation representatives raised $1,250 at the event with Engineered Controls matching their sum for a grand total contribution of $2,500 to JDRF. The golf event included an 18-hole scramble format with four-person teams. In attendance were four guests from Honeywell Inc. including Chad Knuth, Regional Sales Leader for Honeywell Analytics; Jeff Holt, Regional Sales Leaders for Honeywell Security; Elaine Leppla, Commercial Sales Rep for Honeywell Contracting; and Mike Grates, Regional Sales Rep for Honeywell Distribution.

Engineered Controls provides customers with products and services to create efficient, safe and comfortable building environments. For additional information, please contact Pat Killeen at (402) 339-1300 / pkilleen@engineeredcontrols.com or visit www.engineeredcontrols.com.

BUSINESS NEWS

CarePatrol Introduces Hurricane Relocation Service for Seniors

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In the wake of the recent string of hurricanes affecting coastal areas of the United States, it was determined that a better solution was needed for evacuating seniors and ensuring their safety.

CarePatrol launched a new website – www.assistedliving911.org right after hurricane Harvey hit Texas and a need was seen to help get seniors to a safer place and out of the way of a natural disaster. It was then put to the test right before Florida was hit with Irma. Via this website, CarePatrol was able to connect seniors and their families with providers in safe areas in Florida and surrounding states that had space available, which greatly helped with relocation to temporary housing.

Over 3,000 families that have been helped by CarePatrol representatives were contacted to ensure they knew of the new website in case they needed help again in this emergency situation. It will be used for all natural emergencies going forward to help keep seniors safe and help them take evasive action quickly when a situation like this presents itself again. The website is free to use and can be accessed by anyone in need, with all services provided by CarePatrol.

Safety is a priority that extends to all aspects of CarePatrol and its offerings for seniors and their families. For more information about CarePatrol of Nebraska, visit www.carepatrol.com or contact Theron Ahlman directly at (402) 580-2116 / therona@carepatrol.com.

Francie & Finch Celebrates 1st Anniversary The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce h e l d a ribbon-cutting c e r e m o ny a t Francie & Finch Bookshop on August 24th, celebrating one year since the formation of the business. Attendees of the open house were entertained by a solo cello performance by Korynne Bolt followed by Jewel in the Lotus Dance Company.

Champagne punch and almond vanilla cake were served. The cake was made by the Rabbit Hole Bakery who re-created a drawing of the historic Telephone Building in downtown Lincoln, the main floor of which is home to Francie & Finch.

F&F is an independent bookstore that sells new books of all kinds including the arts and music, history and non-fiction and plain old good stories by great writers. There is a dedicated children’s section, local art and a selection of vinyl albums.

The Event You’ve Been Waiting For! Sam’s Club Open House November 4th 7:00am-8:30pm Both Lincoln Clubs

Sign Up Incentives: • $10 Gift Card • Savings Membership $100 in Instant Savings • Business Membership $200 in Instant Savings • Try our Cash Rewards Membership and receive $10 for every $500 in qualifying purchases *No Membership needed on this day. Come in and shop with no membership or up charge!

Regular events include the First Friday Art Walk and the Lincoln Journal Club.

The next book signing will be held Tuesday, October 17, 6:307:30 p.m. with Melissa Fraterrigo, author of “Glory Days.” Her novel combines gritty realism with magical elements to paint an arrestingly stark portrait of the painful transitions of 21st century, small-town America. In a recent Booklist review, Carol Haggas wrote, “If Willa Cather and Cormac McCarthy had a love child, she would be a writer such as Fraterrigo.”

More information on upcoming events can be found at www. francieandfinch.com and on Facebook.

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BUSINESS NEWS

HUMANeX Ventures Celebrates 10th Anniversary HUMANeX Ventures was proud to recently celebrate all their accomplishments over the last 10 years since opening for business on July 7, 2007. A 10-year anniversary ribboncutting ceremony with the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce took place on August 10th to formally mark the occasion. The Midwest regional office is located at 2900 S. 70th Street, Suite 100 in Lincoln.

HUMANeX Ventures is an organization with a clear mission of discovering and developing the talents of individuals; educating and equipping leaders and managers to coach, engage and develop individuals to achieve their potential; and building critical processes and practices to multiply significant and sustainable impact and levels of excellence. For this reason, the company guides and supports organizations—across industries and professions—in the development of their talent, culture and potential.

To find out more about HUMANeX Ventures, visit www.humanexventures. com or contact the local office at (402) 486-1102 / info@ humanexventures.com.

First National Bank Announces Winners for 2017 Community First Awards

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First National Bank has announced the winners for the 2017 Community First Awards, which recognize and celebrate nonprofit organizations who contribute to the success of communities across the bank’s service area.

Junior Achievement of Lincoln was selected as the runner-up for the Nebraska/South Dakota region and will receive a $2,500 cash donation. Junior Achievement of Lincoln empowers young people to own their economic success. They plan to use the funds to provide From L-R: Michelle St.Clair, Director programs, taught by community Retail Banking, First National Bank; role models that inspire the Tera Norris, President of Junior current generation of Nebraska’s Achievement of Lincoln; Rich Herink, Kindergarten through 12th grade Market President, First National Bank students, to be financially capable and equipped to run businesses, lead nations, make discoveries and change the world.

The Yankton Sack Pack Program was selected as the winner for the Nebraska/South Dakota region and will receive a $10,000 cash donation.

Nominations for the 2017 Community First Awards were open to the public in July. The nominations were evaluated based on the nonprofit’s impact on community needs and positive presence in the community.

The finalists were then presented for a public vote. One winner and one runner-up have been selected from each of the following areas: Nebraska/South Dakota, Kansas, Illinois and Colorado. The winning nonprofits in each area will receive a $10,000 cash donation and the runners-up a $2,500 cash donation. Overall, a total of 469 nominations were received and more than 33,500 public votes were cast. First National Bank will donate a total of $50,000 to the Community First Awards recipients.

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Wendy Birdsall, President of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development along with Governor Pete Ricketts just returned from a successful mission to expand trade and grow opportunities for Nebraska businesses in Japan.

It’s also intended to extend those same opportunities to Japanese companies who may be looking to bring their products and services to the Nebraska. International business plays an important role in Lincoln’s economy. Look no further than companies like Kawasaki, Yasufuku, Nippon Telephone and Telegraph (NTT) and E.F. Johnson Technologies to see what Japanese investment can mean for our community. In Lincoln alone, Japanese companies employ almost 4,000 people. For a complete list of all Japanese companies with a presence in Lincoln visit www.selectlincoln.org.

While in Japan, the Nebraska delegation participated in the Midwest US-Japan Association (MWJA) Conference. Nine Midwestern states are involved in the MWJA, which provides opportunities for our business and agriculture leaders to grow their knowledge about bilateral trade. The MWJA has been very beneficial for Nebraska’s exporters, and Omaha will host the 50th anniversary conference in 2018.

State of Nebraska officials deemed the trade mission a success with additional trade agreements in process and new contacts made.

Nebraska enjoys an enviable position of respect when it comes to opportunities for investment both here at home and in the international trade market.

This is the second trade mission Birdsall has accompanied the Governor on in partnership to grow business. Just last year, they visited China and the Chamber’s organizations will continue to be supportive of efforts to expand opportunities in Lincoln and the state of Nebraska.

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The Rabbit Hole Bakery, located in the Historic Haymarket at 800 Q St., invites Lincolnites to escape the madness of the everyday with a Twisted Tea Party on Friday, Oct. 6 from 6-8 p.m. The open house event celebrates National Mad Hatter Day and the bakery’s one-year anniversary of business.

The free, kid-friendly event will feature a Mad Hatter hat/costume contest, special Tea Party pastries and specials on signature cocktails. It coincides with National Mad Hatter Day, which marks the second crazy day of the year, falling six months after April Fools Day. The Rabbit Hole Bakery celebrated one year of business on Sept. 17.

Co-owned by Amanda Fuchser and Beau Ballard (son of James Arthur Vineyards’ owners Jim and Barb Ballard), the bakery takes inspiration from Lewis Carroll’s Alice Through the Looking Glass. It specializes in scratch-made wedding and special event cakes, cake by the slice, French macarons, cookies, scones, brownies and seasonal pastries. In addition to its sweet treats, The Rabbit Hole Bakery serves signature Alice In Wonderland-themed cocktails, liqueurs, cordials, beer and wine.

The Rabbit Hole Bakery is open Monday-Wednesday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday-Saturday from 8 a.m.-10:00 p.m., and Sundays from 12 p.m.-6 p.m. For more information, visit TheRabbitHoleBakery.com or connect with the RabbitHole on Facebook, Twitter @therabbitholene, and Instagram @therabbitholebakeryne.

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Raising Cane’s Collecting Winter Coats for People’s City Mission Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is collecting new and gently used winter coats at all four Lincoln restaurants (48th & R, 28th & Cornhusker, 58th & Old Cheney, 14th & P). The coats will be donated to those in need at the People’s City Mission and Homeless Prevention Center. From October 1 through October 31, individuals will receive a free meal with purchase offer when a coat is donated in support of the cause.

Since its creation in 2007, supporters have donated over 15,300 new and gently-used coats to those in need. “Each year as winter starts to set in, there are thousands of children and adults who don’t have a winter coat to keep them warm,” said Jennifer Jones, Co-Owner of the Lincoln Raising Cane’s franchise. “As we kick-off the 11th year of our coat drive, we’re asking for your help to spread warmth this season by cleaning out your closets, and donating them to those who need them most in the Lincoln community,” she continues.

Since 2006, the local franchise has given back over $1.4 million to its restaurants’ communities through programs such as this one. Stay connected on social media: facebook.com/CanesNebraska or twitter. com/CanesLincoln.

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Imagine having the answers to all your senior care questions right at the tip of your fingers. It’s possible…thanks to the folks at Care Consultants for the Aging.

On September 6th, the 10th Edition of the Lincoln ElderCare Resource Handbook for 2017-2019 became available to the public in both the book format and online.

The Handbook serves as a valuable resource for information and services offered to seniors and their families in the Lincoln area. Divided into five tabbed sections, the Handbook lists options in “Government, Financial & Legal,” “Medical Support,” “Home Health Care & Support Services,” “Living Options,” and “Senior Services.”

It also includes an index of services and companies for easier use.

You can obtain the book three ways: • Stop by the office to pick one up at 1530 S. 70th Street, Suite 202, Lincoln, NE 68506 - $8 • Send a check or money order or use a credit card over the phone to have one mailed to you - $12 (includes shipping) • Log on to www.careconsultants.com and click on the “Resource Handbook” tab – view for free or pay through PayPal - $12 (includes shipping) The ElderCare Resource Handbook is updated every 2 years and available for the Lincoln and Omaha areas. The 12th edition Omaha ElderCare Resource Handbook is also available.

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Learn to Play Bagpipes in New Class at SCC If you’re interested in learning how to play a musical instrument, how about the bagpipes? In an 8-week class at Southeast Community College, you can learn how to play the unique instrument and even play “Amazing Grace” before you leave!

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Yield Champions Promotes Pro AG I Training Program in Kearney Dennis Nun, President of Yield Champions, has announced the first of their nationwide schedule of PRO-AG I programs will be offered in Kearney, Nebraska on November 29-30, 2017.

This program is designed for crop producers, agronomists, seed, chemical and fertilizer dealers and landlords looking for ways to be profitable even at current commodity price levels.

Nun says, “We show growers how to lower production costs on a per acre and per bushel basis and that remains the key to profitability for farmers.” At this event a new product INTENSIFY™ will be discussed for use in the coming crop year.

Yield Champions exclusively markets the Conklin Company’s AgroVantage™ products for crop production used by more state and national NCGA corn yield champions than any other. For more information or to register for this event, contact Dennis Nun at (402) 430-7727 or go to www.300BushelCorn.info.

1776 Ground Maintenance Celebrates 16th Anniversary Roger Berte, owner of 1776 Grounds Maintenance, is excited to announce that the company is celebrating 16 years in business!

This September marked the 16year anniversary milestone. Today 1776 Grounds Maintenance provides commercial grounds care all year long as well as acreage services. The team at 1776 Grounds Maintenance extends its sincere thanks to its clients and the Lincoln community for their continued support over the past 16 years!

1776 Grounds Maintenance provides total grounds care services all year long, including lawn care, landscape maintenance, tree care, leaf and debris removal, snow removal—essentially everything needed to keep your properties well cared for and in great shape.

The experienced professionals at 1776 Grounds Maintenance apply their knowledge and the appropriate techniques to streamline the process so that everything gets taken care of in a timely manner.

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BUSINESS NEWS Ironhide Construction Begins Work on Abante Concordia Experiences Largest Marketing’s New Lincoln Office Undergraduate Enrollment in 44 Years Ironhide Construction r e c e n t l y b e ga n t h e construction of Abante Marketing’s new Lincoln office, which is set to open in March of 2018.

On September 4th, the Ironhide Construction team mobilized on the project site, officially breaking ground and getting started on the dirtwork and utilities.

The new Abante Marketing office will be located at 3160 Folkways Drive.

Ironhide Construction is a general contractor and structural restoration company serving clients across the Midwest. Whether an architect’s vision or a client’s idea not yet on paper, Ironhide Construction transforms metal into modern – delivering sophisticated, custom buildings that are both functional and stylish. Ironhide Construction is also one of only a few companies in the region that specializes in the challenges of structural restoration, as well as developing phased maintenance plans for buildings, parking garages, and other structures. Ironhide Construction approaches every project with transparency, accountability, and quality results from proposal to completion For more information, visit www.ironhideconstruction.com or contact Troy Bridgford at (402) 420-4961 / troy@ironhideconstruction.com.

Concordia U n i v e r s i t y, Nebraska ( w w w . cune.edu) announces Concordia’s incoming class has 391 undergraduate students registered as of September 11, 2017, leading to a full-time undergraduate enrollment of 1,209 students on the Seward campus, the third highest enrollment in 44 years.

In addition, the university’s College of Graduate Studies and Adult Education serves 874 full-time and part-time adult learners registered for classes as of August 28, 2017. The graduate college offers online and on-ground classes at its campus in the Fallbrook area of north Lincoln, Nebraska, as well as in Omaha, Nebraska. The university also continues to serve hundreds of students taking dual-credit classes each academic year, pushing the total headcount of students served this fall beyond 2,700.

In the last year Concordia has been recognized by third-party organizations for its top-tier academics, vibrant Christian community and a price for higher education that is within reach,” said Brian Friedrich, president of Concordia University. “We’re thankful that families are recognizing the value in that formula, giving us an opportunity to fulfill our mission this year with more students.”

24th Annual Okto Beerfest Set for Oct. 19 Join the L i n c o l n Sertoma C l u b s and the Nebraska State Stroke Association for the 24th annual Okto Beerfest on Thursday, October 19th at the Lancaster Event Center.

The event will take place from 6:30-9:30 p.m., with a VIP reception held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. There will be craft beer tasting, food sampling, live and silent auctions, entertainment, and so much more!

Okto Beerfest is an annual benefit for the Nebraska State Stroke Association. Over the years, Okto Beerfest Nebraska has raised more than $275,000 for education on stroke support services and the prevention of stroke.

Tic kets are available online at Facebook.com/ OktobeerfestNebraska and at the Lancaster Event Center, The Still Fine Wines & Spirits, Ken’s Kegs, Moran’s Liquor Works, and Four Star Card & Gift Gallery. Cost if purchased in advance is $40 or $55 for the additional VIP Hour, and $5 extra for tickets purchased at the door. Designated driver tickets are $10.

For vendor questions, auction donations or more information contact Darlene Berks, Event Coordinator and Co-Chairperson, at (402) 770-3657 / berks.darlene@gmail.com or Linda Stephen, Executive Director of NSSA, at (402) 484-8131.

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More than 80 percent of strokes can be prevented. The mission of the Nebraska State Stroke Association is to serve Nebraskans through stroke prevention, education, advocacy, and support services. Make a difference in stroke awareness and show your support while enjoying a fun evening at Okto Beerfest! Prost!

BUSINESS NEWS gear80 Client Bulu Box Makes Inc. 5000 List gear80 congratulates client Bulu Box for its debut on the Inc. 5000 list of fastestg r ow i n g p r i v a t e companies.

“Our ranking on the 2017 Inc. 5000 is a testament to the risk and grit of the Bulu Box team in executing our shared vision,” said Bulu Box Co-Founder and CEO, Paul Jarrett. The Bulu Box team, while operating their own BuluBox.com, continues to pioneer the subscription box industry. In 2016, Bulu Box began to build and rebuild successful subscription box programs for select partners including retailers like Lululemon and Nebraska Book Company.

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Graduate Lincoln Offers Opportunity to Win a Trip to 2017 CMA Awards in Nashville Exciting news: Graduate Lincoln, along with Channel 8 and Froggy 98, will be giving away a trip for two to the 51st Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, TN! Guests can enter for a chance to win at John J’s Chow Hall at Graduate Lincoln from October 2-11 on weekdays from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Additionally, guests at John J’s Chow Hall get double entries all day on October 7th! The winner will receive two tickets to “The 51st Annual CMA Awards,” round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations in Nashville.

The 16-story, 231-room Graduate Lincoln, located in the Haymarket District in downtown Lincoln, infuses the city’s unique sense of style into each detail while playfully paying homage to Nebraska’s vast parklands and grand landscapes. The hotel features John J’s Chow Hall, a classic American eatery, serving breakfast and dinner daily with a weekend brunch. Located off the hotel’s lobby, John J’s Chow Hall is a celebration of camaraderie, Americana, and good times. Harkening back to the 1940s, the restaurant is reminiscent of a stage scene for a play set in the South Pacific army barracks, complete with retractable garage doors that allow open breezes to blow through the space. The menu features characteristic American fare, like country steaks and fried chicken, with a drink menu of tiki-inspired cocktails.

For more information, visit www.graduatelincoln.com, contact Lauren Folkerts at (402) 475-4011, or email info@graduatelincoln.com.

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BUSINESS NEWS New Website Launched for Plant Enthusiasts SP Group P.C. Ranked Among Top 5000 Two local friends just launched a brand new business selling plants Fastest-Growing Companies in America online directly to homeowners. PlantAddicts.com offers hard-to-find plants that are shipping from the grower directly to people’s homes.

PlantAddicts.com has beautiful images and a great selection for people looking for plants that every other house on the street does not have. There is also a loyalty program - Plant Addicts Anonymous - that people can join and earn free plants. There is even a 12-step program for people who just can’t get enough plants in their lives.

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Each year for 36 years, Inc. magazine has recognized the fastestgrowing private companies in America with their annual Inc. 5000 List. This is the first year that SP Group P.C. has placed on the list, an extraordinary accomplishment.

“We are honored that our team of talented professionals has been recognized for all their hard work. We are passionate about building long-term relationships to assist our clients and their families succeed.

We will continue to focus on helping our clients win in business as well as in life,” says managing partner, Dave Swan.

Over the years, the Inc. 5000 list has included Microsoft, Timberland, Vizio, Chobani, Oracle, and Zappos.com. To see the full list, go to: www. inc.com/inc5000/list/2017.

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Roper & Sons Announces October Events At this month’s Topic Breakfast, being held at 7:30 a.m.

Thursday, October 19th, the group will be joined by Tracie Foreman, motivational speaker from Aging Partners. Tracie will share an inspirational topic, “Happiness Is An Inside Job.” Topic Breakfast, held on the third Thursday each month, is free and open to the public. To reserve your seat for Topic Breakfast, please call (402) 476-1225 or email info@roperandsons.com.

The Grief Program meets weekly on Sundays from 2 – 3:30 p.m. in the Reception Facility. Roper & Sons Grief Programs are open to the public, regardless of whether services were facilitated by Roper & Sons.

1st and 3rd Sundays: Guided Group with Facilitator Melissa Thorne, designed for those whose loss took place more than 18 months ago.

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2nd Sunday: Art with Anna – a guided art program, considered “creative therapy,” allowing participants to address their grief through more creative outlets such as painting, ink designs, crafts and other artistic mediums. Great for all ages, regardless of artistic abilities.

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BUSINESS NEWS AR Solutions Celebrates 12th Anniversary AR Solutions, Inc. i s p ro u d t o b e celebrating 12 years in business! The locally owned and operated collection agency is honored to serve as a trusted partner in handling past due receivables on behalf of its clients. From owner Aaron Newell and his team to their wonderful clients and the Lincoln community, thank you for your continued support!

At AR Solutions the goal is to build relationships, and to learn the client’s business in order to build a customized solution that works, because each situation is unique and should be treated as such. All Asset Recovery Specialists are American Collection Association (ACA) certified, and AR Solutions is licensed, bonded and insured. The company is widely recognized for its professional handling of accounts as well as a success rate of collecting on average 2.5 times the national average for clients.

AR Solutions offers competitive fees that are contingent upon collection, and you can trust that your client accounts will be handled with the highest quality service and utmost dignity so you can focus your time and energy on running your business. For more information about AR Solutions or to receive a free consultation, call (402) 817-3929 or visit www.arsolutionsinc.com.

Savor the City Crowns Best of 2017 Three outstanding food service businesses in Lincoln took home trophies during the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce’s annual Savor the City food tasting event held on August 27th at the Champions Club. The event spotlights Lincoln’s culinary scene by bringing together of the best catering companies and restaurants in the Capital City.

Audience members get a chance to Best Presentation - The Lincoln sample dishes prepared at each Marriott Cornhusker Hotel booth and then cast their vote for “Best Presentation,” “Best Taste,” and “Best in Show.”

This year’s vendors included: The Parthenon, McKinney’s Irish Pub, Cowboy Chicken, Hog Wild BarB-Q, Greta’s Gourmet, Venue Restaurant and Lounge, Wilderness Ridge, Attitude on Food, The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, Chez Hay, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Misty’s Steakhouse and Lounge, Rita’s Best Taste - Stur 22 of Lincoln, Valentino’s, Granite City, NuVibe, Graduate Lincoln, Firehouse Subs, Eat Fit Go, Which Wich, Stur 22, and FlyDogz.

Congratulations to this year’s incredible trophy winners: Best Presentation - The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel; Best Taste Stur 22; Best in Show - Venue Restaurant & Lounge.

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HBAL Presents 46th Annual Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show Exhibitor contracts are now available for the 46th Annual Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show, which will be held February 9-11, 2018 at the Lancaster Event Center, located at 84th & Havelock Avenue. Show hours are Friday, 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. With 46 years of history in Lincoln, it’s the largest show in the market. It’s a yearly event that’s a community favorite!

Reach a year’s worth of customers in three days! Most homeowners believe that face-to-face is the most important source of home improvement information. The Home & Garden Show, which is sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln, provides a great opportunity to have “face time” with potential customers.

Professionals who display their products and services include: New Home Construction • Remodeling • Kitchens & Bathrooms • Pools • Interior Design • Furniture • Landscaping & Water Features • Fencing • Financial & Professional Services• Food Products and Gifts Discover thousands of potential customers and business opportunities at the 46th annual Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show! Exhibitor contracts are available by calling the HBAL office at (402) 423-4225 or visiting www.hbal.org.

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BBB: Insecurity in a Digital World The Better Business Bureau Foundation is pleased to present a free program for businesses about the Internet of Things (IoT), the “Dark Web” and Data Breaches.

Small and medium businesses face cyberrisks on a daily basis, but their business models were designed to focus on their core competency - not cyber. However, innovative technologies are taking all of us into the cyber realm, and it seems like a day doesn’t go by when there isn’t a new headline screaming about the latest data breach or application vulnerability. Cyber awareness doesn’t have to be overwhelming; it just takes a little bit of education and planning.

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This event will take place on Tuesday, October 31st from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Space, located at 5900 S. 58th Street in Lincoln. Box lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by October 25th to tstitcherfritz@bbbinc.org.

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Nebraska Broadband Today! Conference Set for Oct. 26 The 2017 Nebraska Broadband Today! conference will be held on Thursday, October 26 at the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel. Session topics include understanding telecommunications terms and policies, student equity of access, how communities and telecommunications providers can work together, makerspaces, the recruitment of the Facebook data center to Sarpy County, and more. Visit www.NTAOnline. net for more information.

WISB to Host Monthly Luncheon on Oct. 11 The Women in Sales and Business (WISB) monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 11th at The Venue in the NE/Lancaster Room at 4111 Pioneer Woods Drive, Lincoln, NE. Wo m e n i n S a l e s & Business began meeting in 1987 to offer business women the opportunity to network within an intimate group. Today, the organization’s goal is to encourage and develop creative leadership in women. WISB is dedicated to promoting growth through the accumulation and sharing of knowledge. This month a panel of women in the financial industry will be answering your questions about retirement, insurance, mortgages, and more! This is a group that has a wealth of knowledge to offer, and it will be a wonderful meeting with the opportunity to learn more that will help with personal and business financial goals.

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

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Habitat Announces Upcoming Special Events Habitat, Lincoln’s premier independent kitchen, gourmet, and gift store, is excited to announce two special events coming up!

The Le Creuset Tour de France will be held on Sunday, October 29th from noon-5 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to sample crepes made in Le Creuset cookware paired with a selection of wine to enjoy. Habitat will also be offering door prizes and in-store specials.

Speaking of the holidays, Habitat will be hosting its annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, November 5th from noon-5 p.m. There will be new product demonstrations, gourmet food tastings, more in-store specials, and the opportunity to register for some fantastic prizes!

Make sure to save the date, as these are events you won’t want to miss, particularly for those who are getting a head start on holiday shopping! You can also take the opportunity to create your own wish list that’s kept on hand in the store, which makes holiday shopping for you a convenient and enjoyable experience for others!

Serving the Lincoln community since 1975, Habitat is your local source for a wealth of contemporary, unique, fun, and functional items from all across the world to help you create your own habitat at home.

For more information about Habitat, located on the northeast corner of 70th & Pioneers, please call the store at (402) 466-1522 or visit the website at habitatgift.com.

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National Food Entrepreneur Program Seminar Announced The University of Nebraska Food Processing Center is offering a one-day seminar for all individuals interested in exploring the idea of starting a food manufacturing business. Please encourage interested individuals in your community to attend the “Recipe to Reality” seminar, which will be offered on October 28. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Registration deadline is October 15. Contact Jill Gifford at (402) 472-2819 or jgifford1@unl.edu for an information packet.

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LHRMA Announces October Meeting The Lincoln Human Resource Management Association (LHRMA) will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 10th at the Lincoln Firefighter’s Hall.

Join LHRMA for informative afternoon programs focused on Workplace Violence & Threat with the luncheon program beginning at 11:30 a.m., an Overview of Insider Threat and Targeted Violence Threat, presented by Jim Dale, Seven Citadels Consulting. A two-part workshop follows from 1:15 – 3:00 p.m. featuring Cyber Security Threat and From Facebook to Firearms – How to Protect Your Company from Threats and Violence presented by Vickie Ahlers and Heidi Guttau, Partners with Baird Holm LLP. All members of the community are invited to attend this event. Register online at www.lincolnhr.org with a deadline of October 6th.

LHRMA’s mission is to be the go-to resource on people management for the community by connecting professionals to solve everyday problems, providing quality education, collaborating with community leaders, and leading change for our industry. The organization is comprised of 400 HR professionals from the greater Lincoln area and welcomes new members. For more information, please visit lincolnhr.org.

Cowboy Chicken Goes Pink in October, Gears Up for Holidays For many Lincoln children, weekends bring uncertainty about where their next meals will come from. UBT recently funded food-filled backpacks for 500 students for an entire year — a $125,000 commitment — allowing them to focus on more positive things. It’s part of our commitment to the community that has endured for the last 100 years, and will continue for the next 100.

We can fill more Food Bank backpacks with your help!

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Cowboy Chicken is proud to support breast cancer awareness during the month of October with its 2nd Annual Cowboy Up: Real Men Wear Pink initiative! All month long, pink ribbons will be available for purchase at Cowboy Chicken to honor survivors and the memory of those who have lost the battle. Also, you’re invited to join Cowboy Chicken for a special fundraising event on Thursday, October 19th from 5-9 p.m. Dine in, order carry out or delivery and Cowboy Chicken will donate 20% of all proceeds from the day’s sales to the American Cancer Society along with all funds raised from the sale of the pink ribbons!

These are both affiliated with the efforts of the Lincoln/Lancaster County chapter of Real Men Wear Pink. Last year the organization raised over $55,000, and the goal is to exceed that this year! There will be many opportunities to support local events throughout the month, so make to watch for more announcements coming soon!

Also, reservations for Cowboy Chicken’s Wood Fire Rotisserie Turkeys and Holiday Packages are now being accepted for your upcoming holiday dinners! Orders can be placed online at www.cowboychicken. com, at the Lincoln restaurant, or by phone at (402) 420-0153.

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It’s Open Enrollment season in the health insurance world. Which one applies to you? It can be confusing, so here are the definitions.

Medicare – Offers an Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) that begins October 15th and continues until December 7th. During that time, Medicare beneficiaries can select a Part D Prescription Drug Plan or a Medicare Advantage plan for the next calendar year.

It’s always wise to evaluate your options. Don’t assume that the plan you have in 2017 will be the best choice for 2018. The AEP does not apply to Medicare Supplement policies; these will automatically continue until the policyholder cancels the coverage.

Individuals & Families – Open Enrollment for 2018 is November 1st through December 15th. Please note the change from last year when you could select a plan until January 31st. This is the ONLY TIME that you can purchase a policy unless you become eligible for a Special Enrollment Period due to a change in your family status or you lose coverage from another source. Medica will be the only company offering coverage to individuals and families in Nebraska in 2018. Those who have a “pre-ACA” policy (issued before 1/1/14) will be allowed to keep it next year. All other Aetna and BlueCross BlueShield plans will terminate on December 31st.

Despite all of the news and conversation about attempts in Washington DC to repeal or change the Affordable Care Act, no new laws have been passed. The ACA remains in-force for 2018.

The premium that you pay for a policy will be based on your income.

Those who make less than 400% of the Federal Poverty Level may be eligible for a Premium Tax Credit that can be used to reduce your monthly premium.

Employer Group Plans – Many employer group plans renew in the first quarter of the year with the majority of them on January 1st.

Employer plans will typically offer an Open Enrollment during the 30 days preceding the renewal date (A plan that renews on January 1st will offer Open Enrollment from December 1st – 31st). During Open Enrollment employees and their dependents can join the group plan if they had previously waived coverage, and they can change their benefit choices.

Both the Medicare and Individual & families enrollment periods for 2018 are limited. Please call and make an appointment with a ComPro agent right away.

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Established in 1989, Benefit Professionals, Inc., a Bearence Management Group Company, is a group benefits brokerage firm located in La Vista, NE. The firm works with clients in Nebraska and Iowa, finding solutions to meet their individual needs when it comes to employee benefits. Benefit Professionals, Inc. continues to grow and celebrate successes, as it constantly explores new avenues in an effort to combat rising healthcare costs for both small companies and large corporations. Carson Forst is a Risk Management Consultant at Bearence Management Group.

How did you get started in the business? - I was in college when I was first introduced to the world of insurance. Knowing I’ve always wanted to find a career that allowed me to express my competitive and entrepreneurial side, I haven’t looked back since. While I started with an internship in personal insurance, I’ve found my way to the commercial insurance side. I’m happy to say I love what I do and will be here for the long haul!

Tell us a little about your role with the company. - Personally, specializing in property & casualty and workers comp, I work with my clients on a proactive services platform to help them understand and mitigate risk before it happens.

Tell us a little about your family. - While starting a family of my own is in the future plans, currently it’s just me and my four-legged buddy, Rizzo!

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - On a day off you can find me doing anything that allows me to be active and outdoors… biking, golfing, running, at a lake/beach, etc.

What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? - As an infant, I was diagnosed with Supraventricular Tachycardia, a condition that causes an abnormally fast heart beat. Some ‘SVT’ patients’ conditions remain their whole life but I was one of the lucky ones who outgrew it very early in life.

What are you the most proud of? - The completion of my first sprint triathlon this summer. It’s something I’ve never done before and randomly had an urge to register for a few months ago. The training has been fun and future races will be a part of my life from now on!

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? - I always remember my dad telling me, ‘Actions speak louder than words.’ It’s a great piece of advice that has stuck with me through the years.

If you could choose only one descriptive word to be remembered as, what would it be? - Whole-hearted (yes, I know that’s technically two).

If you had a theme song, what would it be? - People are Crazy by Billy Currington.

Which talent would you most like to have? - I would love to be able to speak a few different languages. In addition to being able to communicate with a wider range of people, it would also make traveling abroad easier!

If you could choose any other profession to be successful in, what would it be? - I’ve always dreamt of owning my own micro-brewery/ restaurant.

What is your favorite book or the last good book you read? - Being a life-long Cubs fan, the last book I read was Teammate by David Ross.

A great read for any player/person who is part of a team!

If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be? - Given the opportunity, I would love to break bread with Jesus.

If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? Email: cforst@bearence.com; Phone: (515) 473-8792.

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SALON MOHVI & SPA Centrally located at 5530 O Street #1 in Lincoln, Salon MohVi & Spa has a talented and experienced team of professional stylists, an esthetician and massage therapist who share the philosophy of providing extraordinary services at affordable prices. Mohammed Tuma is the co-owner of Salon MohVi & Spa. How did you get started in the business? - Hairdressing has always been a favorite hobby of mine. I enjoyed working in the industry in my home country, Iraq. After I moved to the US, I decided I would pursue it as my career. I followed my dream, went to school for hair and opened a shop of my own. Later I went into business with my partner, Virginia, and together we created the Salon MohVi & Spa concept.

This month we are celebrating our 10th anniversary!

What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? Challenge, to me, is a good thing. I’ve learn so much from challenges that I’ve faced. There have been many, but I’ve overcome them and used them as learning opportunities.

What has been your most important achievement professionally?

- Owning my own salon and how far we’ve come during our 10 years in business thanks to our brilliant staff and loyal clients.

Tell us a little about your family. - I have been married for 27 years to my wife Eman. We have two boys ages 23 and 20, and our daughter is 11.

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - Anything with my family. We enjoy spending time together. Our favorite thing to do is take the boat out and go fishing together. I’m crazy about fishing.

What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? - I have a chemistry background that I apply to my business. Understanding the biochemistry of hair and skin helps me identify what is best for my clients in terms of effectiveness. It also tells me a lot about colors and products from a health and safety standpoint, which is critical and factors into the selection of anything that we use or sell here at Salon MohVi & Spa. What are you the most proud of? - There are two; my family of course, and my business.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? - To move to Lincoln, Nebraska and settle down here. I was told it was a familyoriented and peaceful community with nice, genuine people. I’ve been here since 1999. Lincoln is home to me now.

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

If you could have a super power, what would it be? - I already have one, I’m a hairdresser! I have the special ability to make people feel better about themselves on a daily basis.

What local non-profit organization(s) are you passionate about or involved with, and are there any special reasons why? - The Center for People in Need. They do very important work here in our community.

What is your favorite movie? - I like animation movies because of my daughter. My most recent favorite is The Secret Life of Pets.

What is your favorite TV show? - I enjoy Sci-Fi; Lost was one of my all-time favorite shows.

What is your favorite local restaurant? - La Paz Mexican Restaurant.

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

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

- Phone: (402) 465-5363; Website: www.salonmohvi.com.

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What’s Included: ∙ Needs Assessment ∙ Cartridge Recycling ∙ Supplies Replenishment ∙ On-Site Service ∙ Premium Quality Toner ∙ Expert Advice ∙ Staff Training ∙ Office Printer/MFP

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Oak Electric, Inc. is a locally owned and operated, full service electrical contractor. Jeremy Crowther is Lead Journeyman Electrician at Oak Electric, Inc.

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Tell us a little about your business. - As a full service electrical contractor, we can work on residential, commercial, and industrial systems. We are a small team but we all share the same expectations; we strive to provide the best craftsmanship and quality products to our customers. I have worked for other companies in the past but have found my home at Oak Electric, Inc. •

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Contact Your Local Cartridge World!

402-464-3455 • CartridgeWorld.com • 5400 S. 56th St. #6

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How did you get started in the business? - When I was 22, I found myself at a turning point in my life and knew it was time to settle down and find a career path to follow. I had a few friends in the trade and had a lot of interest in what they were doing. So I reached out to the school that they were enrolled in and started my apprenticeship training. Right away I knew that I found my calling. I love my job and look forward to the daily challenges, troubleshooting and problem solving.

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What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally?

- Over Labor Day weekend, I broke my leg. One surgery, five screws, and a plate later and I’m on leave for three months. I’m going crazy; I belong in the field. But, lucky for me, I have the best bosses and friends around. They have all gone above and beyond to help me out and keep me involved as much as possible.

I plan to make the best of my time off and am looking into some continuing education classes. Things are always changing in this industry and I enjoy keeping up and staying sharp.

What has been your most important achievement professionally?

- So far, that would be passing my Journeyman Electrical Exam... on the first try!

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - If I take a day off, it is usually to go racing. I am part of a sprint car race team and it’s something I love to do. The racetrack is where you can find me every weekend during the summer and some weekdays too. My race team is like a second family.

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

If you could have a super power, what would it be? - I agree with my boss on this one, the ability to clone. If we could have another one of each of us on the team, we could probably do 10 times the work!

What local non-profit organization(s) are you passionate about or involved with, and are there any special reasons why? - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). The race team I belong to has participated in several fundraising events over the years. It feels so good to be able to give back to the community. After I joined Oak Electric, Inc, I soon discovered that the company is also a strong supporter of JDRF! What is your favorite local restaurant? - I’d have to say Bison Witches; I have loved that place since the first time I tried it.

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LINCOLN VISION CENTER Lincoln Vision Center is a state-of-the-art eye practice offering full-scale optometric care.

Dr. Kristin Webb is one of the optometrists serving patients at Lincoln Vision Center.

Tell us a little about your business. - Using the latest in eye care technology, the doctors at Lincoln Vision Center provide personalized, professional optometry services for all ages, from infants to senior citizens. We also have a large selection of quality frames, lenses and contact lenses to fit all types, styles and budgets.

How did you get started in the business? - My dad was an optometrist.

He told me he thought I would be good at it. But truly I am always striving to be as good as him!

What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? - Owning a business and learning the electronic medical record.

What has been your most important achievement professionally? When patients are happy with their vision.

Tell us a little about your family. - My husband is a family practice physician. We have four kids who are currently attending three different schools.

What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life? Having children and the responsibility of taking care of someone other than myself that came along with it.

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - Go to concerts, watch my kids play sports, shop and have lunch with my friends.

What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? - I sang in the Nebraska Wesleyan Choir in Russia. I also play tennis.

What are you the most proud of? - My kids!

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

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

What is your greatest talent that you don’t utilize in your daily work life? - I could use my creativity more.

Which talent would you most like to have? - There are two; writing and drawing.

If you could choose any other profession to be successful in, what would it be? - I’d like to be really good with computers.

What local non-profit organization(s) are you passionate about or involved with, and are there any special reasons why? - Camp Sonshine and Hope Venture. Both are faith-based organizations, and I identify with and very much support their missions.

What is your favorite book or the last good book you read? - I just read Ready Player One by Ernest Cline and really enjoyed it. There’s a lot in it about culture in the 1980’s so it was fun to read and reminisce about when I was growing up.

What is your favorite movie? - These days I mostly watch a lot of Disney and Pixar movies. I really liked Up! What is your favorite TV show? - The Middle and The Goldbergs. They are both super funny.

What is your favorite local restaurant? - La Paz and Hacienda Real.

I enjoy Mexican food a lot.

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Bob Kanne

ENGINEERED CONTROLS Engineered Controls is a building technology company whose goal is to make buildings more efficient, comfortable, secure, and convenient for its occupants.

Bob Kanne is a Sales Engineer at Engineered Controls.

Tell us a little about your role with the company. - Day to day, I am working with contractors, engineers, and owners to provide solutions to help automate various building systems, including HVAC, security, lighting and shades, and gas detection systems.

How did you get started in the business? - I studied architecture in college, and became very interested in the effect our buildings and cities have on the environment. After graduation, I was looking for a job in architecture when a friend suggested I come in to his work to see what they did. Engineered Controls offered me the opportunity to see sustainable building practices from a different perspective. I took advantage, and have been learning how automation and big data is making our buildings more efficient ever since.

What has been your most important achievement professionally?

- The best part of the job is knowing you helped a local business or community organization complete their vision for a new building.

We are finishing up work on Metro Community College’s new $90 million expansion at the Fort Omaha Campus, which is the largest project I’ve worked on to date. I know the buildings will be an asset for years to come, and I am proud to have been a part of it.

Tell us a little about your family. - I live in a home full of girls, and couldn’t be happier about it. My beautiful wife Jenn is a commercial loan officer, and together we’re raising a 3-year-old, Nora, and 3-month-old, Celia. They keep our life messy, but always entertaining.

What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life? - One day in Kindergarten, I was playing the trendy game Mancala all alone when a girl asked to join. I don’t remember this day at all, but I will never live it down because that girl is now my wife. When someone offers you their company, take it!

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - Last Sunday, I hooked up the kiddie trailer to my bicycle and rode with my daughter and a friend to the farmer’s market in Aksarben Village. My wife and second daughter met us for some time on the playground and a croissant from Le Quartier. That is my idea of fun; the trick is making the time to do it.

What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? - One passion I inherited from my dad is woodworking. After college, I sold some of my furniture online, with customers from as far away as California and New York. More recently, I’ve spent a lot of time renovating our 1920’s craftsman style house in Morton Meadows.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? - To slow down time. But only on the weekends!

What local non-profit organization(s) are you passionate about or involved with, and are there any special reasons why? Restoration Exchange does wonderful work preserving historical buildings and neighborhoods. I have met some great people and true craftsman through the organization.

If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be? - Elon Musk. He has a way of making our biggest challenges seem feasible.

If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? - Email: bkanne@engineeredcontrols.com; Website: engineeredcontrols.com.

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Joel Christiansen

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, NEBRASKA Concordia University, Nebraska, founded in 1894, is a fully accredited, coeducational university located in Seward that offers more than 70 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs at its main campus, graduate college in Lincoln, and online. Joel Christiansen, who owns and operates the Christiansen Academy, is the instructor for one of Concordia’s newest courses, the MBA Organizational Development Clinic.

Tell us a little about the MBA Organizational Development Clinic at Concordia University, Nebraska. - This is an 8-week course where Concordia University MBA students are matched up with local nonprofits and businesses to assist with the development of a marketing plan, planning of a promotional event, or development of a training program.

Each student spends 100 documented hours working for the client under their guidance as well as the guidance of the MBA instructor assigned to that course.

How did you get started in the business? - During my service as a community liaison for the University of Nebraska Athletic Department Life Skills Program in the early 90s, I was asked to do some speaking and consulting work. It was a natural fit. That progressed into starting my own business, Christiansen Academy, and then becoming a professor at the college level.

What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? - Meeting the standard of excellence every time I am called to write, teach, or speak.

What has been your most important achievement professionally?

- There are two. The privilege of serving as a professor at Concordia University for their MBA Organizational Development Clinic and authoring seven books (available on Amazon and www.joelcspeaking. com).

Tell us a little about your family. - I am a proud father of four children and grandfather of six grandchildren.

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - Golf. Hike. Write.

Travel.

What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? - I once shared a stage with former President and Mrs. Ford.

What are you the most proud of? - My relationships with family and friends and 36 years in recovery.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? - The molehill does not have to become a mountain.

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

If you had a theme song, what would it be? - Redemption Song by Bob Marley.

What local non-profit organization(s) are you passionate about or involved with, and are there any special reasons why? - Treatment centers and AA. They saved my life.

What is your favorite local restaurant? - Two. Lazlo’s Brewery & Grill and Lippy’s BBQ in Malcolm.

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

If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? Via my website, www.joelcspeaking.com, or social media pages. You can find Christiansen Academy on Facebook, Instragram and Twitter (@ speakerjoel). You can get in touch with Concordia University, Nebraska, online at www.cune.edu.

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The Vision/Traction Organizer (V/TO) gets your complete vision and plan on a piece of paper. All your employees then share the vision and execute it. Last month, I told you about the first three questions on the V/TO: Core Values (who are we), Core Focus (what do we do, and why), and 10-Year Target (where are we going).

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Challenge yourself to keep it to three goals. Across the 3,900 companies Professional EOS Implementers like me coach, those that do less accomplish far more.

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PERSONNEL NEWS Lori Fischer of Benefit Professionals, Inc. Appointed Secretary on La Vista Community Foundation Board Benefit Professionals, Inc., a Bearence Management Group Company, is proud to announce that Lori Fischer, Vice President, was elected to serve as secretary on the La Vista Community Foundation Board of Directors.

Fischer was recently recognized among the “Best of Benefit Professionals, Inc.” for her involvement in the community and on the Board. Benefit Professionals, Inc. is headquartered in La Vista and is a proud supporter of the community which the company is located, as well as the surrounding communities in which is does business. This aligns with the mission of the La Vista Community Foundation, which is to improve the quality of life where people live, work and play in La Vista. As such, the entire team at Benefit Professionals, Inc. strongly supports the organization.

Established in 1989, Benefit Professionals, Inc., a Bearence Management Group Company, is a group benefits brokerage firm. The professionals at Benefit Professionals, Inc. work with clients in Nebraska and Iowa, finding solutions to meet the individual needs of each when it comes to employee benefits. Benefit Professionals, Inc. continues to grow and celebrate successes, as it constantly explores new avenues in an effort to combat rising healthcare costs for both small companies and large corporations. For more information, please call (402) 592-7777 or visit www.benefitprofessionals.net.

Community Health Charities Announces New State Board of Directors Members Several area business and community leaders were named to the Community Health Charities of Nebraska (CHC-NE) State Board of Directors at the organization’s annual meeting on Aug. 24.

The following individuals were elected onto the State Board: Karen Carson, Fat Brain Toys, Team Jack Foundation Representative; Katie Love, ACI Worldwide; Steve McWhorter, Autism Action Partnership Representative; Amy Nieman, Lutz, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Nebraska Chapter Representative; Rebecca Runge, Methodist Hospital, Nebraska Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation Representative; Russell Sebek, Lincoln Board Chair, Wells Fargo; and M. John Steier, Great Western Bank, United Cerebral Palsy of Nebraska Representative.

Additionally, Teresa Layton, Great Western Bank, began her term as Board Chair. Other Executive Committee Members include: Craig Sall, First National Wealth Management, Immediate Past State Board Chair; Ralph Dovali, Hancock & Dana, PC, State Board Treasurer; Erica Hinrichs, ACI Worldwide, State Board Secretary; Sharon Brodkey, iLuicom; Michael Demman, SimplyWell LLC; David Gilinsky, Bergman Incentives; Larry Guenther, JPMorgan Chase, Alzheimer’s Association Nebraska Chapter Representative; Stanley Kathol, Omaha Airport Authority; Thomas Macy, Nebraska Medicine; Deenie Meyerson; Amber Preston, Baird Holm LLP; Loren Steenson; and Mike Wade, Physicians Mutual Insurance Company.

Community Health Charities of Nebraska is a fundraising federation of 22 premier non-profit health charities raising charitable contributions primarily through annual corporate employee giving campaigns. For more information about CHC-NE and the work of its member charities, go to www.chcne.org and www.facebook.com/CHCNebraska or call (402) 614-8500.

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PERSONNEL NEWS Genesis Health Club Welcomes New Personal Bruce Hahn Earns NAR Designation in Trainer David Medina Seniors Real Estate Genesis Health Club is pleased to welcome David Medina as a new personal trainer.

David recently relocated to Lincoln, NE on July 1st and is looking forward to introducing himself and his personal training services to the community.

David is passionate about what he does and brings with him over 9 years of experience and proven results as a personal trainer. He is excited to be able to assist those here in the new community he now calls home with the life-changing process to become healthier, and can help you jumpstart your active lifestyle and then maintain it, providing support and motivation along the way. David feels strongly about investing in the potential of others, helping his clients to be the best they can be and guiding them through all of the hard work it takes to get there.

Whether your goal is to get in shape, train for a specific event, or regain strength and restore function post-injury, David can tailor a program to fit your needs that also takes into account nutrition and lifestyle modifications. His services are both affordable and flexible.

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Bruce Hahn with Woods Bros Realty has earned the nationally recognized Seniors Real Estate Specialist® designation from the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) Council of the National Association of Realtors®.

Hahn joins more than 15,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the SRES® designation. All were required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in understanding the needs, considerations, and goals of real estate buyers and sellers aged 55 and older.

“Working with seniors to meet their housing needs requires an expert understanding of their lifestyle and financial needs, and the SRES® designation means that a Realtor® has that understanding,” said Hahn.

“Whether they are buying, selling relocating or refinancing, seniors can be confident that a Realtor® designated SRES® will be able to help them every step of the way.”

SRES® Council, founded in 2007, is the world’s largest association of real estate professionals focusing specifically on representing senior clients in real estate transactions. There are more than 15,000 active members of the organization world-wide. The National Association of Realtors®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing more than 1.1 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.

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PERSONNEL NEWS Lonnie Kreiter Named VP for Finance at Christian Record Services Christian Record Services, Inc. (dba Christian Record Services for the Blind and National Camps for Blind Children) is pleased to welcome Lonnie Kreiter as the organization’s Vice President for Finance.

A North Dakota native, Lonnie is an alumnus of Union College in Lincoln, NE and a graduate of Loma Linda University in California. He has served as the Chief Accountant at Union College for the past seven years. Additionally, Lonnie contributes to the Lincoln community with his service on the Board of Directors for College View Academy, Lincoln SDA Credit Union, Good Neighbor Community Center, and College View Seventh-day Adventist Church.

When asked about his passion for ministry, Lonnie said, “After working many years in the public sector, I longed for meaningful work that would benefit a good cause. I hope that my contribution as Vice President for Finance will help advance the mission of this organization.”

“In addition to a strong track record in analytical functions and financial control, Lonnie brings additional valuable experience and knowledge, including non-profit operational and volunteer management, planned giving certification, and investment and endowment management,” said Diane Thurber, President. “I am excited for Lonnie to join our dynamic ministry team.”

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Craig Willeke Named to New York Life’s Executive Council Craig Willeke has been named a member of the 2017 Executive Council of New York Life Insurance Company. Members of the Executive Council are among the most successful of New York Life’s elite sales force of 12,000 licensed agents.

Willeke has been a New York Life agent since 2003, and is associated with New York Life’s Nebraska General Office in Lincoln. He has a B.S. in Psychology from Nebraska Wesleyan University and an M.O.T. in Occupational Therapy from Rockhurst University. Willeke has also received his LUTCF designation from the American College and CLTC designation from the corporation for long-term care certification.

He can be reached directly at (402) 483-6656.

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PERSONNEL NEWS CBMC Lincoln Welcomes Larry Middendorf CBMC Lincoln is pleased to announce that Larry Middendorf has joined the Lincoln team on a full-time basis as Area Director.

He joins Ed Nix and Dean O’Bryan as Lincoln staff members.

Larry graduated from UNL in 1979. He has spent his career (37 years) at LI-COR Biosciences in Lincoln, where most recently he was Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Environmental Products.

CBMC has made a major impact in his life and throughout his career in the global marketplace. Larry has said, “The personal relationships developed through CBMC have provided encouragement, accountability, and mentoring for spiritual growth and leadership, and have been an invaluable part of my life. This has helped equip me to pass this Christian foundation along to my family and others in order to help build a lasting legacy of impact.

Also, CBMC is not only a thriving ministry in the US but is present and making an impact in over 90 countries.”

Larry will be focused on supporting Christian men to grow and integrate their Christian faith as part of their vocation; including: 1-1 mentoring, leading discussion groups and Bible studies, developing leaders, and sharing the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

When businesses operate according to Godly principles, everybody wins! For more information, please visit lincoln.cbmc.com or contact Ed Nix at (402) 730-8797 or enix@cbmc.com; Larry Middendorf at (402) 540-1093 or lmiddendorf@cbmc.com ; or Dean O’Bryan at (402) 440-6816 or dobryan@cbmc.com.

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Gene D. Knapp Receives SCORE’s 2017 Outstanding District Director Award At the SCORE National Leadership Conference in Baltimore, Ken Yancey, SCORE CEO, presented the 2017 Outstanding District Director Award to Gene D. Knapp.

Knapp, the Nebraska SCORE District Director for 10 years, supports the SCORE chapters in Lincoln, Omaha, Columbus, Norfolk, and central Nebraska with volunteers in Beatrice, Grand Island, Hastings, Kearney, Lexington, and Scottsbluff.

This award recognized the Nebraska District which is one of 70 districts nationwide. Knapp stated, “I am pleased to accept this award and want to recognize all the Nebraska volunteers’ work that has resulted in the growth of total services SCORE provides.”

Knapp also noted, “The Lincoln and Greater Omaha SCORE chapters were recognized for their more than 20% year over year growth in total services. The Lincoln, Greater Omaha, and Columbus chapters were recognized as Platinum chapters. As the District Director for these chapters I am pleased to recognize their contributions and support of entrepreneurs in Nebraska.”

SCORE - a national, all volunteer, not for profit resource partner of the SBA - provides no cost mentoring and workshop training to entrepreneurs starting a business and small businesses to grow and prosper.

Interested in SCORE’s services or in being a SCORE volunteer? Contact SCORE at (402) 437-2409, infolincoln@scorevolunteer.org, or visit the website at lincoln.score.org.

PERSONNEL NEWS Lincoln Chamber Welcomes Eddie Brown Lincoln Chamber of Commerce President, Wendy Birdsall, has announced the hiring of Eddie Brown to serve in the role of investor relations. This addition completes the membership team who are integral and committed to growing the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce by partnering with businesses to become members.

Brown has been a member with the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce for many years with his other businesses including insurance and custom clothing sales. “Having Eddie serve in this position is a win-win and a natural fit, as networking and partnering with the business community is second nature to him,” said Birdsall.

Prior to insurance and clothing sales Brown has had a diverse, successful career reaching from retail management to banking in addition to serving as an HR recruiter and director.

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Five Nines Welcomes New Project Coordinator Nancy Allder Five Nines is pleased to announce the addition of Nancy Allder as a Project Coordinator in our Lincoln office. Allder has spent over 26 years in the pharmaceutical industry in a variety of project management roles. She was drawn to the IT field because it presents a new challenge, and she is eager to focus on finding solutions and taking on the auxiliary roles to help engineers focus on their technical work.

Founded on an intense desire to solve problems and build long-term relationships with clients, Five Nines leverages technology to drive business success.

With offices in Lincoln, Omaha & Kearney, Five Nines advises the best IT solutions for Nebraska based businesses, offering Managed IT Services. Through its unique service model, Five Nines’ clients experience reduced costs, accelerated growth, and increased productivity. Learn more at: www.gonines.com.

Cheryl Olinger of Legacy Retirement Communities Receives Healthcare Hero Award On Sept. 20th, Cheryl Olinger, nurse at Legacy Retirement Communities in Lincoln, received the 2017 Healthcare Hero Award from the Nebraska Assisted Living Association (NALA).

The award was presented to Olinger at the association’s Fall Convention in Lincoln, Neb. for providing outstanding resident care. Olinger was nominated by The Legacy Director of Nursing, Nichole Hardy.

“Nebraska is filled with people like Cheryl who are providing quality care to assisted living facility residents every day. It is our pleasure to recognize her in this way,” said Heath Boddy, President and CEO of Nebraska Health Care Association.

Legacy Retirement Communities has three campuses: The Legacy, 5600 Pioneers; Legacy Terrace and Legacy Arbors Memory Care, 5700 Fremont in the Havelock District; and Legacy Estates, 7200 Van Dorn. They offer independent and assisted living and memory care.

For more information, visit legacyretirement.com or call (402) 4363000. You can also find more about Legacy Retirement Communities via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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PERSONNEL NEWS Partners N Hair Welcomes Melanie Bena Partners N Hair is pleased to announce the hiring of stylist Melanie Bena in September.

Melanie brings over 20 years of experience as a cosmetologist and barber, working with clients in Lincoln and in Mobile, Alabama. In fact, she really enjoyed doing hair in the south and picked up some awesome tricks for styling hair in high humidity, which both cities share in common during the summer months!

Melanie loves to make people feel good about themselves and their hair. Although it was rewarding to be able to be a stay-at-home mom for the past two years, she is excited to have the opportunity to get back to being a stylist.

Bright Lights Hires New Executive Director Lisa Sypal Bright Lights, Lincoln’s premiere summer learning program for children, recently hired Lisa Sypal as their new executive director. Sypal most recently worked for the Alzheimer’s Association of Nebraska and has also held positions with the American Cancer Society and the American Lung Association.

Brandy Johnson, Bright Lights board president, said, “We’re looking forward to Lisa joining the Bright Lights team and continuing the tradition of providing hands on summer learning opportunities for Lincoln’s youth.”

Partners N Hair Salon is located at 6940 Van Dorn St., Ste. 108 in Lincoln and accommodates walk-ins as well as appointments.

With a vast amount of experience among its stylists, you can trust that Partners N Hair will listen to what you want and deliver the results you desire. Whether you are craving a brand new style or just a touch up on your current style, Partners N Hair can make you look and feel beautiful. In addition to an extensive menu of hair services, the salon’s offerings also include manicures, waxing, and styling products.

As executive director, Sypal is responsible for providing direction for the entire program as well as planning, organizing and directing activities with the staff and board of directors. “I am so excited to join the Bright Lights team and am beyond grateful for the opportunity to lead such a wonderful organization,” said Sypal.

For more information about Partners N Hair or to schedule your appointment today, please call (402) 483-7376.

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Sypal and her husband, Bryan, have an almost 4-year-old daughter, Ellaina. She is excited to not only see her daughter participate in Bright Lights in the coming years, but to also be a part of the experience for the thousands of other students in our community.

PERSONNEL NEWS Local Tech Companies Establish Joint Sales Force Team, Welcome Three Layne Sup, CEO of Infinite Systems, Binary.Net and Information Analytics, is pleased to announce the addition of a new Sales Force team, welcoming Adam Wiekamp, Michael Edwards and Matt Monks, who will all play key roles.

Adam Wiekamp has a strong technical background having been a Systems Engineer prior to his switching to Sales.

This makes him an ideal Technology Sales Representative, and his main focus will be on Infinite Systems. Adam is a UNL graduate with his MBA. Infinite Systems’ team supports client partners with any and all computer and networking needs. Engineers at Infinite Systems enjoy working with technology and people and strive to enhance business objectives of the company’s partners.

Boasting a long and successful history in the Lincoln area, Infinite Systems provides customer-tailored solutions to meet the client’s goals of running their business efficiently utilizing technology.

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Michael Edwards, a licensed attorney, has over 30 years of technology sales experience. His career has included stints at HealthCare Communications, Ricoh Corporation, Xerox and Konica Minolta. As Senior Account Manager at Binary.Net, he will be responsible for broadening the base of clients utilizing Binary’s specialized services.

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Information Analytics is a custom software development company specializing in database design, customized websites and WordPress software management.

Collectively the vision of Infinite Systems, Binary.Net and Information Analytics is to help people in their day-to-day lives through technology. Whether it’s a virus on your computer, fighting off a cyber attack, or making your website more interactive and easier for your clients to work with, they’ve got you covered.

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NON-PROFIT NEWS Theatre Arts for Kids Announces Upcoming Shows

Local Friendraiser to Support, Raise Awareness for Survivors Rising

Theatre Ar ts for Kids is proud to present their upcoming October and November 2017 shows: M a d a g a s c a r, A Musical Adventure Jr. and Shrek The Musical Jr.!

The Women’s Fund Circles is set to host a “Friendraiser” on October 5th from 5-9 p.m. at Vino Mas, located at 14450 Eagle Run Drive in Omaha. The event will provide an opportunity to introduce and connect Survivors Rising to the community. Wine tasting, food and networking will take place from 5-7 p.m., with a brief presentation offered by Survivors Rising beginning at 6 p.m. with an overview of the organization followed by a survivor sharing her story of violence and resilience. Following that, music will be provided by Kevin Killion until 9 p.m. Members of the Survivors Rising Speakers Bureau will also be available throughout the evening to talk about their personal experience and educate attendees about sex trafficking, sexual exploitation, sexual assault, domestic/ dating violence and stalking.

Cost to attend is $20, cash only, with a portion donated to Survivors Rising as well as 10% of all additional purchases during the event.

Survivors Rising is dedicated to advocacy, education, and support for survivors of sex trafficking, sexual exploitation, sexual assault, domestic/ dating violence and stalking. The organization’s mission is to ensure that the survivor voice is represented in legislation and in the community and that offenders are held accountable. For more information, please visit survivorsrising.org or contact Kim via email at kimsurviviorsrising@ gmail.com.

Madagascar, A Musical Adventure Jr. show times are Saturday, Oct. 28th at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Shrek The Musical Jr. show times are Thursday, November 16th at 7 p.m.; Friday, November 17th at 7 p.m.; and Saturday, November 18th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Shows will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, located at 4325 Sumner Street. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at tafk.org.

All our encouraged to come see a show to support Theatre Arts for Kids, a local non-profit organization working with hundreds of children each year through musical theatre programs. Also, Theatre Arts for Kids will be performing at the Lincoln Center Kiwanis Pancake Feed, which will take place on Oct. 21 from 7 a.m..-2 p.m. at the Auld Pavillion at Antelope Park!

To find out more about Theatre Arts For Kids, please visit www. ta4k.com or contact Leah Kolar at (608) 322-4549 / info@ tafk.org.

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NON-PROFIT NEWS Nelnet, Union Bank & Trust Come Together to Raise Over $1M for United Way Mike Dunlap, executive chairman of Nelnet, and Angie Muhleisen, CEO of Union Bank & Trust, turned old-fashioned sibling rivalry into collaboration for an ambitious goal this year. Each challenged their respective organizations to be a big part of reaching a combined $1 million goal for the United Way/Community Health Charities campaign.

“We had fun challenging Nelnet and Union Bank associates to jointly raise $1,000,000 for United Way. It is so exciting to have exceeded that goal,” stated Angie Muhleisen, CEO of Union Bank. “Our employees care deeply about the community and they embrace the mission and values of United Way.” At the United Way/Community Health Charities campaign kickoff on Thursday, September 7, it was announced that their combined total exceeded $1.1 million.

“At Nelnet, giving back to the community is one of our Core Values,” said Dunlap. “We’re thrilled to have been able to join forces with Union Bank and our local United Way partners to achieve our $1 million goal and look forward to continuing to support those in need in our community.”

“We are fortunate to have many strong community partners,” said Brian Wachman, executive director of United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County. “But to have these two organizations come together and raise over $1 million to benefit children, individuals and families in our community is truly amazing and humbling.”

5th Annual Garden Party a Huge Success The 5th Annual “Garden Party” fundraiser, with all proceeds to benefit Domesti-PUPS, was held on Friday, September 8th.

Guests, sponsors, and volunteers helped raise over $7,000!

The fun and enchanting event featured live music, cocktails and delicious food provided by GrannyWeavs, Outback Steakhouse, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Doorstep Diner, Raising Cane’s, Eat Fit Go, Buzzard Billy’s, Chez Hay and Gate 25. The team at Earl May provided a garden education session and hands-on Fairy Garden demonstration, with guests able to take home their finished product. There was plenty of excitement with the silent and live auctions, and the event concluded with a spectacular fireworks display courtesy of Brett Ferguson with Gr8 Fireworks Productions!

Strictly Business, ALLO Communications, and Earl May Garden Center would like to thank the following sponsors for their support: Gr8 Fireworks Productions, James Arthur Vineyards, Keller Williams, Sam’s Club, Outdoor Solutions, RMI Studios, Luxury Limousine, Residence Inn

by Marriott Lincoln, Crete Skydiving Center, Shadow Ridge Trading Co., Clark Nutter, The Dinner Detective, Runza, Brynn’s Critters, Padgett Business Services, Patty Bailey, Helen’s American Nails, Paws 4 Fun, Southside Auto Tech, Friend Country Club, Green’s Furnace & Plumbing, Cotner Pet Care/Superior Veterinary Care, Big Shots, Holiday Inn Southwest, Wild Bird Habitat, Kansas City Royals, Shane & Sunny Portrait Artists, Ken Mueller, Creighton University, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, Nebraska Animal Medical Center, Professional Reliable Organizing, CJ’s Paintball Park, Lincoln Inflatables LLC, Voice News, FlyDogz, Wilken Woodcrafts, Wood + Brush Designs, 5 Elements Massage, and Larry Pickrel. A special thank you is also extended to all of the volunteers and organizations who graciously supported and contributed to this event!

Finally, thank you to all who attended the Garden Party in support of the Domesti-PUPS! To find out more about Domesti-PUPS, visit www. domesti-pups.org.

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FOCUS ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & EXCELLENCE Successful business owners, executives, and management all share in common the understanding that their people are important. No matter how smart, talented or driven you are, you simply can’t do it all alone, nor is it meant to be that way. It’s a team effort, day in and day out, and you’re only as strong as your weakest link.

At All Pro Heating & Air Conditioning, we take our hiring process very seriously. This also holds Constantine Syiny, President true with our training process and the development of our employees.

Sure, it’s nice to have the opportunity to bring on experienced professionals, and we are fortunate to have individuals of that caliber on our team.

However, there is also something to be said for hiring based on a number of other good qualities and then investing in the necessary training to get them to where they need to be. We all have to start out somewhere, and many of us can attribute our progress to being taken under someone’s wing early on and learning directly from them. Therefore, our lead technicians also serve as mentors who personally train and supervise all of our new hires out in the field.

There are a lot of negative connotations associated with millennials, which I feel to be largely misconceptions about an entire population of people entering the workforce and embarking on their career paths. Very soon, they will compose the majority of our workforce. I strongly believe in them, and have no problem hiring, training and developing them. What I’ve found is that I can provide not just a place to work, but a career opportunity with growth potential. This motivates my employees to learn more, become proficient, take accountability and pride in their work, and ultimately, to succeed.

We have the utmost confidence in all of our employees, and we are passionate about giving them what they need to be the very best they can be.

Because we take what we do very seriously, our hiring and training process is thorough and demands a commitment to excellence. Furthermore, we feel it’s important to do our part to eliminate the negative stereotypes associated with our industry. We always perform background checks and initial drug testing, and also have an up-front contract with our new employees so that everyone understands that random evaluations and drug testing will be performed. We monitor these things closely because we are entrusted with the safety of our client’s home, including their family and belongings, and with working on one of the most expensive pieces of equipment in it that performs essential functions.

Along the same lines, we also want our clients to know exactly who will be in their home, and while we are there we take the time to educate them about what we are doing. We obtain permission to correspond with our clients via phone, but also email and/or text. Prior to our arrival for a scheduled appointment, we send out an alert that includes a photo of who will be arriving and when, and should that change we’ll keep you updated. If there are two employees coming out because one is training, it will include both photos and let you know that is happening. Our website is kept up-to-date, so it’s also a reliable resource that can be used to check us out before you hire us. When we are performing the work, you can expect us to tell you exactly what we are doing and why, in a way that’s easy to understand.

In fact, we prefer to “show and tell.” If we can’t show you directly on the equipment, such as say for example an elderly client who can’t climb up to the attic, we’ll take photos and use them as visual aids to show what we’re doing. There is transparency in everything we do because we have nothing to hide and full confidence in our team.

We are proud of the hiring, training, and customer service/relations processes we have in place and stand behind them 100%, because both our people and our customers are the ones who will determine our success as a company.

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Awards Luncheon: Collaboration is the Key Nebraska Recycling Council is hosting the 2017 Annual A w a r d s Lunc heon & Workshops on Thursday, October 19th from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The County Club of Lincoln. Awards will be presented to Nebraska businesses and communities that have excelled at resource recovery and recycling.

Concurrent workshops, “Teaming Up to Change Your Community’s Solid Waste Management System” and “Building Business Partnerships to Maximize Savings in Solid Waste Management and Recycling” begin at 8:30 a.m. along with a vendor show. The keynote address will be delivered during the awards luncheon by Ellen Martin, Vice President for Impact and Strategic Initiatives at Closed Loop Partners.

For more information and to register, visit: www.nrcne.org/2017-annualawards-luncheon-workshops.

Nebraska Recycling Council is a statewide, member-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to maximize the economic and environmental benefits of resource recovery in Nebraska. Our goal is to re-energize recycling in Nebraska through innovation, education, training, and the power of collaboration. Visit www.nrcne.org for more information.

Community Action Awarded Grant to Administer Foster Grandparent Program Community Action has been awarded a $60,000 grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service to administer the Foster Grandparent Program in Lincoln.

The grant will give 5-13 seniors the opportunity to serve 107 infants and toddlers enrolled within the agency’s two early childhood education centers in Lincoln.

Established on a national level in 1965, The Foster Grandparent Program is designed to connect adults ages 55 and over to children with special or exceptional needs who would benefit from the one-on-one attention a Foster Grandparent can provide. Community Action’s Early Head Start and Head Start programs, which provide high-quality early childhood education services to young children living in poverty, will directly benefit from this grant.

Foster Grandparents will partner with Head Start classroom teachers in completing lesson plans, small group activities, facilitating mealtime discussions, and guiding children through their daily routines at Community Action’s Head Start Center at Health 360 (2301 O Street) and K Street Head Start Center (1821 K Street). These activities will assist children in the development of social-emotional skills, which are critical for kindergarten readiness.

Foster Grandparents must be 55 or older, have an income at or below the 200% Federal Poverty Level, and be available at least 15 hours a week. If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of children by becoming a Foster Grandparent, please contact Georgann Roth with Community Action at (402) 875-9320 or groth@ communityactionatwork.org. To learn more about Community Action, visit www.communityactionatwork.org.

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10th Annual Golfing for a Reason Tournament Huskers Helping the Homeless to Support to Benefit Aiding Angels a Huge Success Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach Aiding Angels is thrilled to announce the 10th Annual Golfing for a Reason Tournament held on August 26th at the Highlands and was a huge success! It was a full tournament and lots of fun was had by all.

Congratulations to this year’s winners: Men’s 1st Flight - Pat McCashland, Dave Johnson, Sean Barkley and Rusty Ford; Men’s 2nd Flight - Rick Williams, Jim Schueth, Kent Hoxmeier and Cord Schueth; Men’s 3rd Flight - Stan Pierce, Larry Svec, Mark Svec, and Duane Svec; Women’s Flight - Tina Baker, Jeanne Kalkwarf, Bab Collier, and Brenda Erickson; Couples Flight - Fred & Jill Groshans and Jeff & Kim Barnard.

Aiding Angels would like to thank all of the amazing sponsors: Saving Seniors Money - Jim Schueth, Infinity Promotions, DuTeau Chevrolet, Star Digital Print, MaidEasy Software, Unico Group, Maid To Please, and the Bushwood Bunch. A big thank you is also extended to all who donated pin prizes and auction items!

In total, the event raised over $25,000! All proceeds raised will go to the Aiding Angels Foundation, which provides FREE professional housecleaning to men, women, and children receiving cancer treatment.

Be sure to save the date for next year’s tournament, which is scheduled for August 25th, 2018 at the Highlands Golf Course!

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Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach (www.mtko. org) is teaming up with over 600 volunteers for the 21st Annual “Huskers Helping the Homeless” the weekend of October 5 – 8th.

Local businesses and individuals have shown their support by serving as sponsors for the event. All funds raised support hunger relief and homeless prevention services 365 days a year.

“The fundraising efforts of our local businesses, volunteers, and generous community members for our annual Huskers Helping the Homeless event have been amazing,” said Susanne Blue, Executive Director. “In addition to the funds raised, the positive community spirit that comes from so many students, families, and people of all ages working together to make this event so successful is inspiring. We are grateful for the support and excited for a fun weekend.”

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Cornhusker State Games Athletes of the Year Named Joseph Mather, a 6 year-old world champion BMX rider from Omaha, has been named the 2017 Cornhusker State Games (CSG) Youth Male Athlete of the Year. Mather is joined by chess player/swimmer Jacey Tran, 12, of Lincoln; taekwondo athlete Carl Steffens, 35, of Lincoln; badminton player Kaiguo Chang, 56, of Gretna; and powerlifter Grace Bogner, 24, of Lincoln and as Athlete of the Year honorees in five categories for the 33rd annual Games held in July. The five were chosen from among 10,119 total participants and will be Joseph Mather honored at the Nebraska Sports Council (NSC) awards banquet on October 26.

Mather, who began BMX racing as a three year-old, won the 6-and-under world title representing Team USA at the World BMX Championships in Rock Hill, South Carolina in mid-July. He returned to Omaha from the World competition just in time to take the gold medal at the CSG BMX event on July 28.

Tran, at age 12, won her CSG chess gold medal against adult players in the Reserve division. Chess players are divided, not by age Jacey Tran or gender, but by rating, which causes better players to face tougher opponents the more they win, and Tran has won a lot, including the last five girls state championships. She also picked up two gold medals, a silver and a bronze in the 2017 CSG swim meet the week before.

Steffens has earned 21 CSG taekwondo medals, including 10 gold medals, over eight years of competing in the Games. He is also a highly-respected volunteer official for the Games.

Carl Steffens Chang’s selection was also influenced partly by his volunteer work promoting and facilitating badminton for the Top Fight Badminton Club and the Cornhusker State Games. His CSG playing record touts seven medals earned the past three years, including gold medals this year in senior men’s singles and adult mixed doubles.

Bogner earned three CSG gold medals in powerlifting and broke AAU state records for deadlift and overall. Her nomination touted her attitude, work ethic and charitable work, Kaiguo Chang including two mission trips to Haiti and one to the Philippines in recent years.

Nebraska’s Athletes of the Year have been nominated for National Congress of State Games Athlete of the Year honors, which will be awarded at the Teams Conference Awards Banquet on October 31 in Orlando, Florida.

NSC Officials reported that 85 counties were represented in 2017, with Lancaster—4,446, Douglas—1,648, Sarpy—692, Buffalo—201 and Saunders—192, making up the top five Grace Bogner counties. The youngest participant was Council Bluffs armwrestler Ethan Hall, 2; the oldest was track and field athlete Dorothy Ekblad, 90, of Lincoln. Top five sports in participation were basketball—819, soccer—812, softball—719, volleyball—622 and track and field—612.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Seeks to Make a Difference With Gift to CEDARS Recently, members of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBS of NE) awarded CEDARS a $15,000 grant.

Marjorie Maas, with BCBS of NE said that the goals CEDARS articulated for each child that comes into care: that the child is safe, and that the child moves towards stability, made the childcaring agency truly deserving of this gift The grant will help CEDARS achieve these goals by helping to provide behavioral health support to children and their families, many of whom have faced the realities of abuse, neglect and homelessness.

“Often, mental health therapy is an overlooked component to building strong families,” said CEDARS President, Jim Blue. “By layering it into our approach, we can better serve the needs of the most vulnerable children in our community.

Nebraska State Senator Kate Bolz also attended the event. Throughout her tenure as representative for District 29, Bolz has seen much change in the landscape of the child welfare sector. One constant, she said, has been CEDARS. She chalked that up to the resiliency of the 70-yearold organization, its leadership and its caring and dedicated staff.

For more information about CEDARS visit cedarskids.org or call (402) 434-5437.

CASA for Lancaster County in Need of Volunteer Advocates CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for Lancaster County is recruiting adult volunteers (21 and over) to advocate on behalf of abused, neglected, truant and ungovernable children in Juvenile Court. Training will take place October 24 – November 28, 2017.

The class will meet once a week in the evening from 6:00-9:00 p.m.

CASA volunteers do their own investigation and write reports that go directly to the Juvenile Court Judge. CASA volunteers speak up for the children’s best interests and give the judge more information on which to base decisions.

CASA for Lancaster County is a local non-profit organization that has been actively recruiting, training and supporting community volunteers for over 17 years. So far in 2017, CASA for Lancaster County provided advocacy services for 218 children in the child welfare/juvenile justice system in Lancaster County. Help to get children to safe, permanent homes by becoming a CASA volunteer. Call (402) 474-5161 for more information or visit CASA’s website, www.casa4lancaster.org for an application form and information about the upcoming training session.

A great way to support CASA is by attending the upcoming fundraiser, a special screening and panel discussion with the writer/director and star of “Father Unknown” on Thursday, October 26, 6:00 p.m. at the Marcus Grand Cinema (11th & P Streets).

See casa4lancaster.networkforgood.com/events/3441-father-unknown for details or to buy tickets.

Contact Dawn Rockey at drockey@casa4lancaster.org for more information about becoming a CASA volunteer or upcoming CASA events.

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Pius X Catholic High School Serving Growing Friendship Home: Safe Quarters is Coming Demand With 13 New Classrooms to Your Neighborhood Lincoln Pius X High School is preparing to add 13 new classrooms thanks to strong community support. The school and its foundation recently received $5.5 million in donations that will enable construction of the new classroom wing to begin in the spring of 2018. The classrooms are expected to be ready when school commences in the fall of 2019.

Father Meysenburg, the school’s Chief Administrative Officer, said the additional classroom space has been a part of the school’s master facility plan for almost seven years. With the significant growth in student population in the last five years, the timing of this new addition is spot on. Father Meysenburg is edified by the generosity of Pius X supporters for this project.

The new classroom addition will extend the northwest corner of the current building. Additional parking on the east side will replace the section of current parking where the new classrooms will be built.

Enrollment has risen in recent years at Pius X, and that growth is expected to continue – a trend fueled by Lincoln’s expansion, interest in high quality Catholic education, and the affordability of Pius X tuition. As the state’s largest Catholic co-ed high school and the only Catholic high school serving the city of Lincoln, Pius X is prepared to address the growing demand by providing these 13 new classrooms, while continuing to offer tuition assistance for families.

On Sunday, October 8th, you can expect to hear a knock on your door from a Safe Quarters volunteer. On that day, over a thousand volunteers will walk the city, collecting monetary donations from Lincoln households. Safe Quarters is Friendship Home’s largest fundraiser, raising over $100,000 in the past for victims of domestic violence.

The money Safe Quarters brings in will help meet the needs of the 1,600 victims Friendship Home will serve this year. Funds collected provide a safe, confidential home, crisis services and ongoing support for families who are rebuilding their lives because of domestic violence.

It costs just $10 to provide a victim of domestic violence with one night of safe shelter and warm meals. Please open your door to Friendship Home volunteers on October 8th and give generously.

Are you interested in being a part of Safe Quarters? There is still time to register a volunteer team. To register, visit www.friendshiphome. org or contact Erin at erinl@friendshiphome.org with questions.

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Tickets Now Available for CEDARS Popular Power of the Purse Charity Event Style, class and an exciting new ambiance. That’s how Molly Brummond and Becky Perrett, co-chairs of CEDARS Power of the Purse, describe the upcoming charity purse auction.

At 6:30 p.m. on November 2nd the ballroom at the Cornhusker Marriott will be transformed into a wonderland of purses and handbags for a signature event benefiting the children at CEDARS. Now in its fourteenth year, Power of the Purse has raised over $1 million to serve children, youth and their families facing the realities of abuse, neglect and homelessness.

“Grab your girlfriends and come enjoy the best girls’ night out in town,” Perrett says. “You can bid on fabulous purses and support CEDARS with your power to give.”

“But don’t wait!” Brummond adds. Tickets are heavily sought by local trendsetters. The event is a sellout every year.

This year, bidding starts early, on October 19th. Visit the event website at www.501auctions.com/cedarspurse to purchase tickets, register to bid and view the purses.

For more information about Power of the Purse or how CEDARS helps children and families call (402) 434-KIDS (5437) or visit www. cedarskids.org.

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Lincoln G.O.L.D. Enters 3rd Year, Announces Two Nights & Two Locations for Youth for Date of Next Gala Event Christ’s Comedy Nights Lincoln G.O.L.D is proudly star ting off their 3rd year with 33 participants.

These young ladies are enthusiastically volunteering for nine different non-profits and attending leadership classes, finance class and etiquette classes along with many other classes to help their transition into college go smoothly.

Planning is already underway for the scholarship gala in the spring, which will be held on March 10, 2018 at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel.

Those who wish to attend this event may email robinnetz@yahoo.com to purchase tickets or reserve a table. All funds raised will go to senior high school students, both boys and girls. To date, Lincoln G.O.L.D. has been able to present 47 scholarships to girls and boys graduating high school and entering their freshman year of college with $2,000 scholarships.

The support of those here in the Lincoln community is greatly appreciated!

Lincoln G.O.L.D. is a leadership development and community engagement program for high school junior and senior girls. Lincoln G.O.L.D was formed by individuals passionate about preparing young women for success and making college more attainable for students who demonstrate leadership and civic sensibilities. Lincoln G.O.L.D. seeks to support young leaders in Lincoln and the surrounding community. They do that by providing scholarships to students, both young men and women, graduating from Lincoln public, private high schools and attending a Nebraska college.

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Youth for Christ Lincoln Area is excited to report that its annual Comedy Night fundraiser has grown! The entertainment has been extended to two nights and two locations!

All are invited to attend Comedy Night in the Norris area on Sunday, November 5 at the Hickman Community Center and in the Lincoln area on Monday, November 6 at the Rococo Theater.

Comedy Night is a family-friendly event full of laughs, snacks, and a taste of YFC’s mission to reach and help local teens. All funds raised will go toward investing in our area’s youth through the Campus Life, Parent Life, and Juvenile Justice programs.

Youth for Christ Lincoln Area is a non-denominational, nonjudgemental, non-profit organization. Youth are engaged through three ministries: Campus Life to high school and middle school teens, Juvenile Justice to jailed teens, and Parent Life to pregnant and parenting 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 and others.

Come have a laugh and support Lincoln and Norris youth. For more information, please visit yfclincoln.org or call the Campus Life House at (402) 420-7475.

American Heart Association’s Sweetheart Program Seeking Applicants The Sweetheart Program, founded by the American Heart Association, is a unique p e r s o n a l d e ve l o p m e n t experience for select high s c h o o l yo u n g w o m e n .

It provides training in leadership skills, advocacy, comm unity ser vice and heart-healthy living — plus up to 20 community service hours. The program is chaired by Maggi Thorne and Pam Traudt.

The year of monthly events includes an unprecedented opportunity for the young women and their mothers to attend a Leadership Summit with prominent female leaders in business, education, government and the home. In addition to other educational and fun events, they will also be presented at the Heart Ball on Friday, March 9, 2018.

Throughout their year as Sweethearts, the young women will begin building strong resumes, learn how to best use their personal leadership talents, and create life-long friendships and memories.

They will volunteer their time to help others and experience the spirit of community volunteerism, the hallmark of a healthy community.

The local chapter is currently seeking nominations of young women (sophomores-seniors) who exemplify a healthy lifestyle, demonstrate leadership through their schoolwork and activities, and have the desire to give back to the community.

A tax-deductible patronage fee of $1,500 for the program can be paid by parents or by sponsors (civic organizations, friends and relatives, businesses or any combination of the above).

To nominate or apply to be a 2017-18 Sweetheart, please contact Sara Brown at Sara.Brown@heart.org.

NON-PROFIT NEWS

Tabitha Set to Host Grief Groups and Hospice Volunteer Training, Remembrance Service Tabitha, your answer for Elder Care, is pleased to announce an offering of grief groups, remembrance walk and hospice volunteer training throughout the month of October spanning across the city of Lincoln.

“Loss of a Loved One Drop-in Grief Group,”- held every Monday, 10-11:30 a.m., and every Wednesday, 1:30-3 p.m., at the Harbor Coffee Shop, 1265 S. Cotner Blvd.

“Men’s Drop-in Grief Group,”- held every other Friday, 1:30-3 p.m., at Hy-Vee-deli, 7151 Stacy Ln. “Caregiver Drop-in Support Group,”- October 18, 5-6:30 p.m., at Tabitha The Club—Adult Day Services, 4600 Valley Rd. Care for loved one provided at no charge. Meals are available for $5.

Six-week “Growing Through Grief Support Group,”- held Wednesday evenings, November 8-December 13, 1:30-3 p.m., at Tabitha, 4720 Randolph St. To register, please contact Lani Glaser at (402) 486-8546 / Leilani.Glaser@Tabitha.org.

A special remembrance service will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 6 p.m., at the Tabitha Chapel, 4720 Randolph St. To register, please contact Lani Glaser.

For information about hospice volunteer training opportunities, contact Jamie Scott at (402) 486-8577 / Jamie.Scott@Tabitha.org.

For general questions, please contact Tabitha at (402) 486-8520.

Nebraska Community Foundation to Host Annual Celebration Nebraska Community Foundation will hold its Annual Celebration on November 2 in La Vista at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center.

All who are passionate about the future of Greater Nebraska are invited to attend.

Themed “Together a Greater Nebraska,” the celebration includes training for NCF’s 220 affiliated funds and an expo highlighting the work of over 1,500 volunteers in the NCF network. The celebration culminates with a banquet, open to the public, that will highlight the achievements of ambitious Nebraskans who are building stronger more prosperous communities across the state through Nebraska Community Foundation and their communities’ respective affiliated funds.

Training, expo and banquet reservations are now being accepted at nebraskacommunityfoundation.regfox.com/celebration. The deadline to register is October 20.

Centered on the theme “Together a Greater Nebraska,” this year’s affiliated fund training will focus on community and economic development issues that are important to rural communities like local food in schools, early childhood development, workforce and leadership development, and youth engagement. Nebraska Community Foundation’s unique peer mentor network model puts local affiliated fund volunteers at the center of learning and training, rather than outside experts.

Nebraska Community Foundation is a statewide 501(c)(3) organization using charitable giving to build prosperous communities. In the last five years, more than 37,000 contributions have been made to NCF affiliated funds, and more than $127 million has been reinvested to benefit Nebraska communities. For more information, visit www. nebcommfound.org.

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Get Your Tickets to Project Funway Benefit Love fashion and design? Tickets are still available to Project Funway: Lincoln’s own take on the popular reality TV show, Project Runway!

This unique event showcases local designers while benefiting Fresh Start, a local transitional shelter for women who are homeless. It will be held on October 13 from 5:30-10 p.m. at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel. The theme of the runway show is transformation and designers repurpose thrift shop clothing to create a new, creative original garment.

Lindsey from KRFX will be the official emcee of the event. A panel of judges including Dr. Hillestad, Ms. Nebraska (Sarah Christiansen), Breanne Reiss (2016 winner of Omaha Fashion Week), Megan Ehrke owner of Select Style Boutique, and event attendees, will select the winners of the competition at the end of the night.

In addition to the runway show, the event includes a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres and desserts. The Daisy Thrift Shop will also have a booth. Event tickets are $40 each. VIP tickets are $60 each, which include a private reception and front row seating for the show.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Local Boutiques are invited to participate as sponsors, and will have the opportunity to showcase an outfit from their shop at the beginning of the runway show. Depending on level of sponsorship, sponsors will be recognized during the event, in print and social media.

This event continues to grow each year, so purchase your tickets today online at www.FreshStartHome.org, by calling (402) 475- 7777, or by emailing audreyb@freshstarthome.org.

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Lincoln Radiologist Kim Coleman Named Nebraska’s Physician of the Year

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Dr. Kim Coleman was announced as Physician of Year on September 8th at the Nebraska Medical Association’s Annual Meeting.

Dr. Coleman is a physician of Advanced Medical Imaging (AMImaging.com), located at 7601 Pioneers Blvd. in Lincoln, and has been practicing Pediatric Radiology for nearly 20 years. She was nominated by the Lancaster County Medical Society (LCMS).

Recipients must be currently practicing and are chosen based on community contributions and leadership.

As a leader in the community, Dr. Coleman serves on many boards including being one of the first board members of OneHealth Nebraska, a group of independent physicians working together to provide high quality patient-focused care. Along with being a partner of Advanced Medical Imaging, Dr. Coleman also serves as the Medical Director of the department of radiology at CHI Health’s St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center. She is also a small business owner and philanthropist. Dr. Coleman created Indigo Bridge Books & Cafe in downtown Lincoln based on the proven philosophy that reading has a significant impact on a child’s life.

Dr. Coleman’s civic service doesn’t stop with Nebraska as she has worked with a medical team for many years to serve the residents of Haiti. Over the years, she has also hosted physicians from Haiti so they may share their experiences and to learn from their peers in Lincoln.

According to LCMS, Dr. Coleman is known for her diplomatic approach to issues by encouraging fellow physicians to evaluate all aspects of an issue and work towards a common goal.

When breast cancer fighter Jennifer Klein showed up for another round of chemotherapy, she was instead instructed to go to the hospital immediately for a blood transfusion.

“I felt run down and slow and I could hear my heart beating in my ears all the time, even when trying to sleep. I thought it was just part of the treatment,” the now breast cancer survivor said. “I never imagined that I would need a blood transfusion. I always associated receiving blood with a tragic accident or an injury.”

Klein was diagnosed in February 2015 with bilateral tumors that were growing rapidly. Over the course of her two-year cancer battle, she needed two red blood cell transfusions and one platelet transfusion.

“The thing about chemo is that it doesn’t only impact the cancer cells, it impacts everything—red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets; everything just gets depleted,” she said. “I got to the point not once, but twice where I had to spend 6 or 7 hours at the hospital receiving a blood transfusion. They needed my body to recover enough to continue the necessary treatment to kill the cancer.”

You can make a life-saving difference by becoming a regular blood donor or by hosting a blood drive at your organization.

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Women’s Health Care Center of Williamsburg Expands Practice Hampton Enterprises, Inc. would like to announce the expansion of Women’s Health Care Center of Williamsburg at Williamsburg Village.

Women’s Health Care Center of Williamsburg began with three doctors. Today it has six and a physicians’ assistant. The growth, made possible by the attention patients receive, required a second home which opened August 1, two doors south at 6120 Village Drive. Hampton Enterprises oversaw extensive remodeling of the 4,200-square-foot facility.

“It was easy to work with them and I’d definitely work with them again,” said Gene F. Stohs, M.D., senior partner at the clinic, which opened in 1994 at 6050 Village Drive in Lincoln.

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For more information about Women’s Health Care Center of Williamsburg, visit gsodocs.com or call the office at (402) 4218581.

MedExpress Celebrates Opening of Newest Locations in Lincoln MedExpress Urgent Care has acquired two Linc Care locations in Lincoln at 3910 Village Drive and 5000 N. 26th St. from CHI Health.

A ribbon cutting was held with the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce to celebrate their official reopening as MedExpress neighborhood medical centers.

The new MedExpress locations care for people of all ages, providing urgent care, employer health services, and basic wellness and prevention services. Walk-in treatment is available for everyday illness and injury, including more advanced offerings such as X-rays, IVs, labs, minor surgery, stitches, and treatment for broken bones, sprains, and strains. Local employers can use MedExpress for employer health services including workers’ compensation, injury care, pre- and ongoing employment screenings, physicals, and regulatory exams. Basic wellness and prevention services offered at MedExpress include sports physicals, routine physicals and immunizations.

MedExpress and CHI Health also launched a collaborative care initiative that will enable them to seamlessly coordinate care to enhance quality, increase patient convenience while respecting choice of provider, and lower costs.

The centers are open every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with no appointment necessary. MedExpress accepts all major insurance plans and offers affordable pricing for people without insurance. The center will be staffed by a full medical team that includes customer service representatives, nurses, medical providers and radiologic technologists.

For a full list of centers and health care services available, visit medexpress.com.

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HEALTH NEWS Lott Chiropractic Moves to Lincolnshire Square Office Park Hampton Enterprises, Inc. would like to welcome Lott Chiropractic to Lincolnshire Square Office Park at S. 70th and A Streets in Lincoln.

Lott Chiropractic’s new office is located at 7111 A Street, Suite 100.

“Thus far the overwhelming response from our patients is that they love the location and the ease of access,” said Greg and Ingrid Lott. “We have the highest regard for Hampton. Michelle Keogh, president of properties, and Lisa McClung, property manager, have been, and continue to be, great to work with. The construction crew was also fantastic to work with and got our space ready in record time so we could be open for business at the date we had hoped.”

Dr. Gregory Lott is a native of Lincoln. He graduated from Lincoln Northeast High School and attended the University of Nebraska Lincoln for his undergraduate, pre-med studies before going on to Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City. Dr. Lott is a licensed Chiropractor who has been serving the Lincoln community since 1991. Lott Chiropractic is a family-owned and operated business that strives to offer the best treatment every day in a friendly and inviting atmosphere. The well-established practice is currently accepting new patients.

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Now available at both Lincoln locations (South – 34th & Old Cheney / North – 27th & Superior), the innovative system works with your body’s natural rhythms, delivering the right ingredients at the right time, day and night, to help support maximum weight loss results. It can be used in conjunction with all PWLC weight loss programs, with all other Advanced Fat Burning 24 Hour Thermogenics® products, or as a standalone supplement.

Each package contains a 15-day supply plus one bonus day – 16 AM Patches and 16 PM patches – with each containing their own premium blend of time-released ingredients. The specialized formula in the AM Patch helps promote weight loss with ingredients that target fat burning, increased energy, and enhanced metabolism during your most active hours while helping you keep hunger at bay all day long. The specialized formula in the PM Patch helps promote weight loss with a focus on evening appetite suppression, reducing cravings and snacking, and helping you wind down to rest. And when you finally close your eyes to sleep, the special ingredients support continued fat burning and metabolism all night long.

This month, Physicians WEIGHT LOSS Centers Lincoln locations will be offering an introductory special! Sign up for a weight loss program, re-enroll, or purchase an 8-week LipoGenics or YOLO Curve package and you’ll receive a 15-day supply of the weight control patches for FREE! Call (402) 483-7952 for more information.

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Give us a brief synopsis of what your company does.

We help people achieve a healthy lifestyle through medically-guided weight loss, diet counseling, and lifestyle changes. Simply put, we teach our clients to be aware of what they are putting into their bodies, give them the tools needed to meet their personal goals, and support them as they work towards achieving them.

How long have you been in Lincoln?

Our original location opened in 2009.

Who are the owners/important executives?

Jethro Hopkins and Nancy Hopkins are the current owners, and also serve as General Managers of the South and North locations respectively.

What do you think makes you different from other companies similar to yours?

We don’t do fad diets. All of our programs were created by medical professionals and are medically supervised, meaning we have licensed medical personnel on staff. This also allows us to utilize medical-grade equipment. Our clients aren’t reliant on our products alone to lose weight either. Of course we want our clients to meet their weight loss goals, and even surpass them if they’re still at a weight that’s healthy for their body composition. But once that happens, being able to maintain the progress they’ve made equally important. We want the results to be sustainable, so we are focused on what will work long-term. On our programs you can lose the weight while still eating real food you can buy in the grocery store and not a bunch of premade stuff just to make us money. That being said, we do offer meal and snack options that many people really do enjoy.

What is the most unique or interesting thing about your business that most people don’t know?

Since we are a medical facility, we have to follow strict protocol. Every single client is evaluated by a physician before starting the diet to ensure it’s safe to proceed. Many of our clients have turned to us as a last resort after failing repeatedly on their own or who are medically not capable of going on an unsupervised diet. We are who you can go to when the doctor tells you that you need heart surgery but you have to lose 150lbs first. With medical weight loss, the results are guaranteed if the protocol is followed, as is the health of the client.

What do you like about doing business here in Lincoln?

It’s a big small town, so it feels more like we are providing a service to our neighbors. Since there’s very little anonymity, when you do the right thing people know about it, and vice versa. Also, we only succeed when our clients succeed, so it’s nice to see and hear about their results often.

What kind of community organizations are you involved with?

We are members of LIBA, the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, and are avid supporters of Clinic With A Heart.

What changes have you seen in your industry and your company in the past few years?

Given that there’s a new fad diet introduced about every 6-10 months, the options available are constantly changing. That being said, I’ve noticed a positive trend in recent years where people have become increasingly resistant to the marketing ploys.

They understand that there’s no magic pill and are more interested in losing weight in a healthy way. The fact of the matter is that your body achieves better results with a holistic approach to weight loss. It’s not just about one thing; it’s about everything. The real “trick” is to build a diet around the human experience and implement lifestyle changes that will last.

Also on a positive note, technology is always advancing. As part of a nationwide network of centers, we have access to the latest and greatest devices that assist in what we do, and these have come really far even in recent years. In fact, we just introduced a new laser lipo device, the YOLO Curve

by Meridian Medical, a service that’s now available at our South location. Using Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) Technology, the YOLO Curve mimics the body’s natural metabolic process to provide a painless and non-invasive alternative to surgery. By directly targeting subcutaneous adipose cells (or fat cells), the YOLO Curve offers a safe and effective spot fat reduction solution that can be applied to multiple problem areas. The results, even after just one treatment, are incredible.

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

We’ll continue to introduce new offerings to help people achieve their goals and get the results they want. There’s a lot that goes into anything new we develop, so it can take us years to bring something to market because we are concerned with doing things the right way. While that puts us behind what’s on trend, we’d rather be able to stand behind everything we have to offer. But when we bring on something new, it’s really exciting! Speaking of which, in the immediate future, we’ll be adding a new diet program to the lineup, which hasn’t happened here in Lincoln since the business was first established.

Down the line, we’ll continue to invest in research and technology and also providing the level of service we have maintained that’s kept the franchise around for 40+ years. While new things are always integrated it’s never a completely new approach, just additions that further enhance the effectiveness.

What has been your most important achievement as a business?

Our South location has been one of the Top 10 Centers nationwide every year it’s been open with the exception of the first year in business. A close second would be building the business to the point where it supported expansion with the new North location.

What is one goal for your business that you have yet to accomplish?

The mark we’re shooting for is a collective 50,000lbs lost by our clients. We originally set the bar at 25,000lbs, but recently surpassed it, which is another achievement that we take great pride in. So we set our sights higher because there are so many more people out there that we want to help!

Stop by today or visit PWLCLincoln.com to find out more!

South Location: 5733 S. 34th Street, Suite 200 (34th & Old Cheney) | (402) 483-7952 North Location: 2601 Champlain Drive, Suite 200 (northwest corner of 27th & Superior) | (402) 904-6042

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by Terry Uland, President 402-434-6900 • www.downtownlincoln.org Tsuru Turns 10

Matel Rokke first opened Tsuru, her clothing boutique, in August of 2007.

She named her business Tsur u, the Japanese word for crane.

10 years later, Rokke is celebrating the changes, challenges and triumphs of having owned her downtown business for a decade.

“Retail is always a bit of a roller coaster,” Rokke said. “Keeping a close eye on what our customers want as well as staying true to our own vision has kept us on a great path. We try to keep an open mind and I have really started to blend my two worlds a bit more with the store and art. We love creating and have started having classes in-store for macramé. I hope to continue that trend.”

Tsuru hosted a celebration for its 10-year anniversary on August 17th with a sale and refreshments. Rokke said in addition to celebrating, she’s focused on the upcoming autumnal trends for this year.

“Fall is always such a festive season in retail,” Rokke said. “We have so many exciting new things coming in the store weekly right now; it’s like a celebration all the time.”

Rokke said she’s been “working and playing” downtown since she was a child.

She boasted of her amazing customers and said she finds inspiration from her community.

“I hope to continue growing our customer base of course but would l o ve t o c o n t i n u e o u r growth on the creative side,” she said. “There is so much amazing talent in Lincoln and such amazing inspiration. Just on my block there is inspiration everywhere you look.”

In the years since Tsuru first arrived to downtown, the landscape has changed immensely. Rokke said s h e ’s a m a z e d a t t h e c hanges to the area, and hopes to continually s e e t h e g r ow t h t h a t accompanies the changes.

“I have seen it change so dramatically,” she said. “I am really excited for the future in the area and hope to see Tsuru and other locally owned and operated retail continue to grow.”

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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Looking at LPS Strategic Plan The Lincoln Independent Business Association (LIBA) has enjoyed a good relationship with Lincoln Public Schools.

We proudly supported their last two bond issues for new schools and the new Career Academy.

This year, LIBA remains disappointed that LPS didn’t lower its tax levy in light of a large windfall of money from property revaluations. We are especially disappointed since all of their new money came on the backs of homeowners and renters.

A few weeks ago, LIBA appeared again before the Lincoln Board of Education to weigh in on their new Strategic Plan.

The Lincoln Independent Business Association applauded Lincoln Public Schools for its focus on graduation rates. We support the Superintendent’s goal of “By 2019, develop, implement and sustain district initiatives that result in an increased graduation rate, with a goal of 90% of on-time graduates that are career and college ready.”

Because we believe this goal is worth pursuing, we are now asking the LPS Board of Education to place an emphasis on the last part of the goal, “graduates that are career and college ready.” LIBA asked how they would measure career and college readiness. Of course, the ACT measures college readiness; and graduation rates also appear to be an interim measure when career and college ready are the end goal. However, it is our hope that LPS would develop specific criteria which the Board and community can use to accurately assess the school district’s goals.

LIBA appreciates the effort that Lincoln Public Schools makes every few years to develop a Strategic Plan for the District. We asked that as part of this year’s plan, LPS include a fiscal note that would indicate the overall cost for all goals, objectives and plan initiatives. We asked that the fiscal note include which year or years that the expense is estimated to be spent and that the note be made available to the public.

LPS has previously made an effort to present information similar to a fiscal note when it developed the Technology plan a couple of years ago.

LIBA believes the fiscal note would allow the Board of Education to have information to help it make educated decisions on plan initiatives and give the public better transparency on program costs.

Finally, I would like to invite you to become a LIBA member. We have a luncheon on the third Monday of every month. We average 180 business and community leaders who attend and we would like you to be one of them. We have at least two other free networking events every month. LIBA has several important committees that are standing up for small business every day. We monitor the City Council and work on legislative bills at the state capitol to help foster a pro-business mindset. LIBA is also working to try and keep your taxes and regulation to a reasonable level. For more information on joining LIBA, please call me at (402) 466-3419.

Thank you and Go Huskers!

LIBA studies and promotes these types of issues that are important to businesses and our community.

If you have an interest in joining LIBA, please call me at (402) 466-3419. LIBA membership is not restricted to just businesses. We also have “individual” memberships for those who want to help influence our local government decisions.

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CarePatrol of Nebraska CarePatrol of Nebraska is part of the largest no-cost senior placement agency in the nation.

CarePatrol of Nebraska assists clients with the selection of Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care communities at no cost to the family or senior. The CarePatrol team helps find the safest and best community for each client, matching them by care needs, wants, location and finances. By thoroughly reviewing the state’s care and violation history of every community before recommending them, then lining up the tours and personally accompanying the client to help make sure all the right questions are asked, the goal is to make the process is as easy as it can be.

If you would like to learn more about CarePatrol or have a family member in need of their services, feel free to contact Theron Ahlman directly at (402) 580-2116 or via email at therona@carepatrol.com.

Talon Room The Talon Room i s a n e ve n t and reception venue located in the lower level of the old Spaghetti Works building at 230 N 12th Street, Suite 1 in Lincoln, NE. Since its debut this spring, the Talon Room has become host to many local events, both private and public. Whether you’re looking for a venue to celebrate your wedding with friends and family, thank your hard-working employees with a social, or party for the next Big Ten game, the Talon Room is the perfect space. It accommodates 250 guests for a seated event and 300 for a stand-up event. The Talon Room prides itself on providing a local event space that’s budgetfriendly, with a talented and experienced team of professionals that will create a signature event that leaves a lasting impression.

With its stunning urban rustic flair, the Talon Room is a unique place to host your unique event!

For more information, please visit www.talonroom.com or contact Matthew Rogge at (402) 641-0943 / matt@talonroom.com.

The Body Shoppe With balance of the mind, body and spirit as the ultimate goal, The Body Shoppe offers a wide variety of massage and spa services that promote relaxation and healing.

The Body Shoppe now offers the services of in-house esthetician Sarah Bryant! She offers a variety of facials as well as waxing, in addition to providing massage services as she is also a Licensed Massage Therapist on staff. The new 60-minute facial options include: Signature, Cleaning, Hydrating, Brightening, and Light Chemical Peels.

Waxing is offered in a specific area requested or in combination.

The full ser vice menu can be viewed on the website at thebodyshoppelincoln.com – guests can now schedule all services online or are welcome to do so by phone.

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Over 600 people, including Gov. Pete Ricketts, descended upon the Rococo Theatre to hear how Harp created Harp Design, how he met Chip and Joanna Gaines and the process involved to create his projects.

This was the signature event for Lincoln YP Week. YP Week is a weeklong series of carefully curated speakers, discussion panels, workshops and networking opportunities that celebrate the talent, insight and energy of young professionals in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Also, a special announcement was made at the event regarding the development of Young Nebraskans Week, a partnership with The Lincoln Young Professionals Group, the Nebraska Department for Economic Development Connecting Young Nebraskans, Greater Omaha Young Professionals. Young Nebraskans Week aims to concentrate our state’s focus on growing, retaining and developing our youngest members of the workforce. A special workshop with key players will be held in Lincoln to not only learn more about how to create their own week but also experience the model firsthand as Lincoln’s YP Week kicks off.

Lincoln YPG serves as a hub to engage Young Professionals in the community, originally founded by the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce with the help of many local sponsors back in 2007. Lincoln keeps its young professionals here by fostering a collaborative community enriched with a bolstering economy, connectivity and endless opportunities for its people to flourish.

Lincoln Young Professionals group believes in Lincoln, members can make the difference they want to see, develop a career that is pleasing to them and grow into the professionals they want to be.

The Young Professionals Group believes in empowering young professionals and is committed to making Lincoln an attractive place. YPG helps make Lincoln a place where young professionals take ownership in their future by engaging in and creating a dynamic environment where YP’s are involved professionally, Pictured are Clint Harp, Gov. Pete personally and Ricketts and Chamber President Wendy philanthropically.

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

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Workplace Inclusivity Observed each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities and educates about the value of a workforce inclusive of their skills and talents.

Connie Daly of the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NCBVI) highlights just one of the many programs offered that’s having a big impact on workplace inclusivity, the Work and Gain Experience in the Summer (WAGES) program.

“NCBVI provides rehabilitation services to blind and visually impaired people so that they can build meaningful careers. Most every task that you do visually, you can do non-visually. Blind people work as teachers, carpenters, project managers and a host of other jobs with the skills that they have gained from NCBVI. WAGES is a six-week program held in Lincoln every summer and it provides work experiences, blindness skill enhancement and life experiences for blind and visually impaired students ages 16 to 21. The program has been in existence for over 20 years. Blind teens come to Lincoln and stay in the dorms on UNL campus. Our agency works with businesses to develop great job experiences for them. We have worked with Canine Design, UNL, Capitol Humane Society, CHI Health St. Elizabeth and Antonio’s Taste of Lincoln, just to name a few. Our clients have worked a variety of jobs such as clerical, maintenance, tour guide, pet grooming, and landscaping. Our agency provides any accommodation that is needed as well as a staff person to help train the student.

Throughout the year we look for businesses to partner with across the state to provide these valuable experiences for our clients. Businesses have shared how much it benefitted their company to have a blind or visually impaired intern. Many companies have talked about how it increased morale to have an intern work with their employees. They also found that the techniques that blind people use are sometimes more effective than the techniques that they currently employed. They started employing those techniques even after the intern finished the program. Many of our clients end up being hired on permanently.”

Here’s what Roxanne Smith, a representative of the State Capitol, had to say about the WAGES program: “Having WAGES participants at the Capitol is a great opportunity for both the students and the Capitol. The students help us out during the busy summer tourist season and the students gain confidence in their public interactions by making presentations in front of large diverse groups of people. Visitors often compliment the students on their presentations and are surprised to learn the students are visually impaired. It’s a wonderful program and we are very pleased to support the work of the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired.”

It’s up to each and every one of us here in our local business community to do what we can to make our workplaces inclusive to all. To learn more, contact your local organizations that have a wealth of knowledge, experience, and suggestions to share.

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Last Month: Eat Fit Go Eat Fit Go Lincoln recently opened its 2nd Lincoln location at SouthPointe Pavilions!

Eat Fit Go provides a simple solution to eating healthy on the go with fresh meals prepared daily that are never frozen, low in sodium, high in protein, allergyfriendly, and contain no preservatives. The refrigerators are stocked with a wide variety of pre-packaged, ready-to-consume meals and snacks. All have simple ingredients clearly listed on the package, and most with fewer than 600 calories. With options like breakfast tacos, fajita bowls, chicken pesto and citrus salmon, there’s something for everyone.

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This Month: Greenfield’s Cafe Greenfield’s Cafe ser ves fresh casual style breakfasts and delicious lunches and dinners. Choose from their signature breakfast casseroles and griddle items or their crowd pleasing burgers, soups and sandwiches in a distinctly warm and welcoming environment.

On behalf of our entire Strictly Business team, we would like to invite you to our next Friends4Lunch event we are holding on Friday, October 13th at Greenfield’s Cafe at 11:30 a.m. (Lunch prices range approx. $8-$12).

Space is limited and RSVP is requested. Please email office@ strictlybusiness.com or call (402) 466-3330 to attend.

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

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HOLISTIC HEALTH Now more than ever before, many are opting for a holistic approach to health and wellness that takes into account all aspects of one’s lifestyle. It’s also one that employs more innovative approaches to getting the results desired. Along with traditional and modern medicine and healthcare practices across disciplines, which are always progressing, the integration of many other aspects that have tremendous potential to influence positive health outcomes and overall wellness is now commonplace.

We’ve highlighted just a few examples of this that are provided by local resources As we’ve explored in the past, Physicians WEIGHT LOSS Centers offers a variety of products and services that are designed for optimal weight loss and long-term maintenance of those results, all in a way that’s healthy.

It’s a medically-supervised facility, meaning they can offer medicalgrade products, services with medical-grade equipment, and medical professionals are overseeing the process for each individual client.

Jethro Hopkins with Physicians WEIGHT LOSS Centers Lincoln provides an overview of their key offerings available that are making a real difference in the health of clients: “There are six distinct and effective weight loss systems which include meal plans with food you can buy at the grocery store and aren’t reliant on supplements alone. These were developed to meet the different lifestyle needs of each individual. Along with that core offering, we offer a few unique services Jethro Hopkins that you could add into your current regimen Physicians WEIGHT to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

LOSS Centers Lincoln Being at a healthy weight, and being able to maintain that, will in turn significantly impact your overall health and wellness and every aspect of your body that allows its systems to function properly.

With options of utilizing the LipoGenics and YOLO Curve non-invasive laser lipo systems, B12 injections, and the newest offering that will be introduced this month, a weight control patch, you can customize your weight loss program and enhance your results.

Focusing specifically on the innovative weight control patch, it’s administered in a 15-day supply and the system is comprised of a day and night patch. Since your body has different needs at those times for peak functioning, these are formulated to work with the body’s natural rhythm to deliver the right ingredients at the right times. For example, you need energy to get through the day, but not at night when you need to get a certain amount of sleep to function properly the next day. It’s a time-release, transdermal patch composed of ingredients that are all herbal. The list of what all it does is quite impressive: burn fat, support metabolism, boost energy, improve focus, suppress appetite, kill hunger, crush cravings, stabilize mood, and promote restful sleep. On top of that, there are ingredients that are known to improve cognitive function, support heart health, promote healthy skin and have anti-aging properties, maintain normal insulin levels, regulate circadian rhythm, bone and joint health, and I could go on from there.

As you can see, it’s not just for those who want to lose weight. At about 30 years old and beyond, your metabolism naturally slows down. Combine that with the stressors in life and it affects everything from cravings and binge-eating to getting a full night’s sleep. This would be a way to combat those things. Or, if you’re someone who works out all the time, a lot of the ingredients in this patch will protect and promote lean muscle growth. I could go on and on, but to sum it up, it’s a healthy and effective way to support your continued wellness on so many different levels.”

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honoring the patient/client’s physical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs,” says Sally Hempel with Bryan LifePointe. “We offer community fitness memberships as well as specialized opportunities for members or non-members. This includes programs that focus on balance, strength and stability, exercise education for individuals with neurological diseases, and coaching for weight loss. Bryan LifePointe also offers outpatient rehabilitation in cardiac/pulmonary and physical therapy. Our access to resources on the clinical and non-clinical side allows us to help individuals with specific health concerns get the direction, motivation, and coaching they need We also offer corporate wellness options to community businesses such as quarterly fitness- wellness screenings, flu shot clinics, lunch and learn educational offerings which include cooking and /or exercise demonstrations and even personal training and group exercise options on-site. We can also arrange for corporate discounts on a variety of short-term and long-term fitness memberships. With fun community events like our annual Indoor triathlon, ‘mad mile’ event, and preparatory running clinics, we can even customize a corporate incentive or contest for the employees within a business. Businesses that provide opportunities for improving employee wellness show less absenteeism and more energy, productivity, focus, and healthy longevity among their staff.

Additionally, many businesses can partner with insurance companies to provide employee incentives for reaching and maintaining healthy levels of fitness resulting in lowered insurance premiums.

With so many resources here at Bryan LifePointe, we can provide solutions or referrals for anyone wanting to improve their lifestyle.”

Indeed, health and wellness isn’t just an individual endeavor anymore.

Support in the workplace and from employers is far more prevalent, with large and small companies alike investing in programs and initiatives that support the continued wellbeing of employees.

“On average employees spend 45-60 hours of their week engaged in work activities,” says Katie Tiedeman with Proactive Solutions, Inc. “I can’t think of a better place to have a positive influence on health and wellness. We provide onsite services for employers here in the

Lincoln community and surrounding areas, which include but are not limited to: physical therapy, massage therapy, ergonomics, safety, prevention, and wellness program development and management. This keeps their employees healthy and safe while being productive at work.

There are two key areas that we find many employers focusing on – sedentary work habits, such as prolonged computer work, and highly repetitive work, which is common with manufacturing or material handling Katie Tiedeman positions. This lack of balance on either end Proactive Solutions, Inc. of the spectrum causes employees to feel the detrimental effects of their work lifestyle. Our methods of intervention focus on counteracting these variables and restoring balance, resulting in a more productive and healthy worker.

The key is balance, whether you are at work or in your personal life. This is unique for each individual so you can’t have a one-size-fits-all program, which many try to implement. If you have a diverse professional team that can employ a uniquely custom program, the results will speak for themselves. This is what we do for our clients and practice in our lives.

If you can achieve balance you will be happier, healthier and live a better quality life.”

To sum it up, holistic health is an approach to life that considers the whole person – body, mind, and spirit. Of course, these are just a select few of the many possibilities that would apply to that concept to consider, and it all depends on what’s right for you. It definitely never hurts to consult with the professionals, ask plenty of questions, and see what’s out there. Also, stay mindful of your lifestyle and how you interact with your environment, because that will help determine the approach that will deliver optimal results. Keep learning and focusing on doing your very best to support your continued health and wellness, because the more you know, the more you can do for your own benefit!

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How long have you been in Lincoln? For 31 years and proud to be still going strong!

Who are the owners/important executives? Owners Brian and Chris McPike, who serve as President and Vice President of the company respectively.

What do you think makes you different from other companies similar to yours? 1. We specialize in health insurance. That means we stay up to date on health insurance laws and industry changes.

2. We are focused on finding solutions for our clients. We can’t control the escalation in health insurance premiums, but we can help clients evaluate their options and find the most cost-effective solutions.

3. Brian and Chris are leaders in the industry. Both serve in the National Association of Health Underwriters for Nebraska on state and regional levels.

What do you like about doing business in Lincoln? It’s the quality of the people and the businesses they represent. Employers want to take care of their employees by providing a good benefits package. We have a strong economy and a great education system.

What kind of community organizations/groups are you involved with? As far as business organizations, the Lincoln Independent Business Association (LIBA) and the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Outside of that, the McPikes are active in their church and lead mission trips to Mexico 2-3 times a year.

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What changes have you seen in the industry and your company in the past few years? With healthcare reform, the changes have been huge. Since 2014, the small group and individual health insurance markets have been governed by the Affordable Care Act. Premiums have risen dramatically and insurance companies have come and gone from the state of Nebraska. It’s a volatile market that continues to be subject to change based on governmental or economic factors. Nebraska will have only one insurance company offering coverage in the individual market in 2018. There were four companies in 2016. Insurance agencies that operate in the health insurance market always have to be ready for change.

What was the biggest turning point in your business? In 2010, we were trying to figure out how to survive/retool/make it after the ACA bill was passed.

Our primary market then and still is small group health. Many agents were moving away from the small group health business due to the changes imposed by the ACA. Change is difficult but always presents opportunities for those who master it. We decided to go for it by mastering the ACA and helping clients make the transition. It was a great decision for ComPro. What is one of the biggest challenges that your company has faced?

Learning how to adapt and adjust to frequent changes in the health insurance market What has been your most important achievement as a business?

Taking care of our clients and having a retention rate of 98% for our group clients.

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

It really depends on what congress does with health care and what insurance companies continue to do business in Nebraska. Bernie Sanders recently introduced a “Medicare for all” bill that would change the fundamental free market in which health insurance companies have traditionally done business. This type of a bill was considered impossible just a few years ago, but now it will be interesting to see if it gains substantial support because of the failure of the traditional markets under the Affordable Care Act.

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RE SELL REMODELING In the current residential real estate market, it’s a great time to be a seller. The market is hot and hasn’t shown any sign of cooling down. With inventory being at an all-time low, sellers are getting their asking prices and sometimes more, not to mention the fact that homes are selling very quickly.

to live in for a lengthy amount of time, but that still adds value for when it comes time to sell. Alternatively, it could be to flip an investment property or to make targeted improvements in order to list the home, with the goal of selling quickly, being able to sell it at all, or getting more money for it.

Rarely are homes ready to list without some sort of work being done to get them to that point. From a thorough cleaning and staging to remodeling projects, it all depends on the current state of the home and what needs to be done to meet the seller’s objectives, as well as what they’re able to dedicate to those efforts.

So, what are the remodeling projects that are most advantageous for those on the selling end of the transaction?

When it comes to remodeling projects, there are endless possibilities, and reasons why one would consider a specific home improvement. There are a few scenarios that come to mind for homeowners from a selling standpoint. It may be something that you’ll get more personal enjoyment out of in a home you plan

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When it comes to any type of home remodeling, there are the jobs you absolutely want to outsource to a professional and the jobs you can take on yourself if you’re capable. Emphasis on IF you’re capable. Sometimes bringing that Pinterest idea to life just requires a little paint and some new hardware, and that’s completely doable for the average person. Other times – actually, oftentimes - it’s so much more complex than one might think.

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Performing any repairs that are needed takes priority. Whether it’s an aesthetic item like broken tile or a functional item like a dripping faucet, the tiny things detract from the many good qualities of the home. Then, things like a fresh coat of paint, new flooring, new window treatments, and new hardware and/or light fixtures can make a world of difference while being relatively inexpensive. Additionally, new finishes are always attractive to potential buyers. That being said, it’s important to choose materials wisely. While the budget is likely to be more restricted for improvements you are doing to a house just to turn around and sell it, quality still matters, as does workmanship. When procuring your own materials, the trick in this particular instance is to know where to go to get the best deals without sacrificing quality.

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Here’s the deal about do-it-yourself projects: Yes, they can be empowering. Yes, they can save you money. Yes, you can get them done on your own time frame without relying on others and potentially having to wait longer than you’d like. Provided you know what you’re doing, that is. However, just one simple mistake and you could find yourself injured and/or damage caused, both of which could potentially be costly, even more so than what you would have paid to use the services of a professional.

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Projects that involve the plumbing or electrical. These are skilled trades, and there’s a reason for that. No matter how simple and straightforward it may seem, these are complex systems and should be respected as such. Even small leads can cause serious water damage and faulty electrical wiring/connections is a fire hazard. Don’t risk flooding or electrical shock either, OK? Just

call a plumber or hire an electrician to make sure the job is done right the first time.

Repairs involving heights. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, every year 500,000 people are treated for ladder-related injuries and approximately 300 of these incidents prove to be fatal. They further estimated that ladderrelated injuries effectively cost the public in excess of $11 billion annually. Whether you’re looking at a roof repair or trimming a tree, consider calling a professional before attempting to complete the job yourself.

Repairs that must comply with building codes, permits, etc. A licensed contractor is a professional who understands what’s needed to meet all of the necessary requirements. Of the utmost importance, any structural changes should absolutely be performed by a professional. Accidentally removing a load-bearing wall, for example, could cause an entire room to collapse. However, with regards to any major project, similar to what was previously discussed with the plumbing and electrical, shoddy craftsmanship can severely affect your home’s value and also potentially put your family in danger.

Time-sensitive projects - Weigh your work and family commitments before embarking on a remodeling endeavor. Even if you’re confident in your abilities, the added pressure of a tight deadline can lead to unnecessary and often dangerous mistakes.

All things considered, why take the risk? Safety first! Remember, just because a DIY project looks simple doesn’t necessarily mean it is, or that it’s safe. When in doubt, err on the side of caution and have a professional perform the job.

Now when it comes to attracting buyers, as a good rule of thumb, never underestimate the importance of curb appeal. The exterior aspects of your property like the windows, doors, siding, roofing, and landscaping are all part of making a good first impression, and the newer, the better. These are all points of focus for buyers, because age and condition will affect desirability and the negotiation process.

For staging purposes and renovation projects alike, Outdoor Solutions is your source for just about anything you can think of to improve the appearance of your property. Whether it’s related to landscaping or outdoor entertaining areas, these are the details that can make a big difference in how a buyer feels about the property overall before ever stepping inside. That being the case, you want it to be visually appealing and inviting. Just as with the interior aspects of the home, it helps people to envision living there. Thus, it should be presented in a way that it’s perceived as a property one would take pride in owning.

For both exterior and interior aspects of the home, while it’s not the most common for sellers to take on, sometimes to sell a home the big-ticket items will need to be considered. It’s not just a matter of attracting buyers with the appearance of the home, but also minimizing the expense that they’ll have on top of the mortgage they’re assuming. Oftentimes buyers are happy to pay a higher price for a home if that means there’s not much that will need to be done to it for a number of years. That being said, of course a home can still be an attractive purchase if priced right given the condition it’s in.

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sale and the burden, so to speak, is on you to produce a product that meets demand. When a seller does what they can to give their customer what they want, in turn, a seller should reap a reward for their efforts.

It’s no surprise that updated kitchens and bathrooms make a big difference to buyers. However, in my opinion, the return is not always dollar for dollar. Let’s say there are two comparable houses next door to each other are both are on the market. One has a new kitchen that cost $40,000 and it is on the market for $40,000 more than the next door neighbor with the original kitchen. Which house will a buyer select with everything else being equal except the price? Will a buyer pay $40,000 more for the one with the new kitchen? I don’t know if I can answer that question for every scenario but in my experience, the most likely answer is ‘not quite.’ But a buyer will see value in that improvement and will pay something more than the one without the updated kitchen, so there is a return but it’s not always at a 100% retail rate.

What improvements do for a seller is shorten the time on the market and usually result in attracting a high quality, ready, willing and able buyer. Who doesn’t want that? There is a return; it is hard to quantify but we know the market receives updated homes more favorably. One example from several years ago comes to mind. There was this little ranch house in south Lincoln. It was a rental property and it showed. The owner decided instead of selling it in As-Is condition for around $100,000 that she’d invest in getting it cleaned up, painted inside and out, pull the carpet and refinish the hardwood floors, and replace the roof, which cost about $10,000. After repair concessions, it sold for around $117,000 if I recall. In that case, there was a big return on her investment. Every house is different, every situation is different, and every client’s needs, budget, likes and dislikes are different.

Consult with a Realtor® to see what improvements will bring the most impact in your situation.

If you’re considering a kitchen update, bathroom redo, or another repair, refresh, or refurbish project, keep in mind that it’s best to hire a professional. Buyers and agents can spot a badly-done DIY job a mile away. There’s just a way things are supposed to look.

Details matter. If it looks funny, people don’t like it and it causes hesitation. Spending time and money improving or maintaining your home and doing it wrong can cost you more in the long run.”

She further emphasizes, “All told, buyers appreciate a spotless, updated home. Even if a home is outdated, if it is very clean, tidy, edited, ready to move in and priced appropriately, buyers will most likely respond. With this in mind, I would advise investing time in packing up things you don’t need and doing a thorough cleaning top to bottom, inside and out. If your budget allows, professional cleaning of the house and windows is a good place to start.

The next layer of financial investment that can make a big difference is fresh carpet and paint in neutral, current tones. If you have hardwood floors under your carpet, consider removing the carpet and refinishing the floors. If you have some things around that house that should really be fixed, try to get those done.

As far as what’s currently on trend, people can’t seem to get enough of the grays and whites these days, right? If there is a way a seller can incorporate gray into their color palette, then it would be time well spent to evoke a current feel. Buyers still appreciate classic design; hardwood floors, soothing greige walls, white trim, a touch of black somewhere in the room, a pop of color in the pillows or the art. I’m not a designer by any means, but I’ve been around many, many buyers in every price range and an updated, current design aesthetic gets their attention.

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buck. I know and understand most sellers are very busy, may have a limited budget, are not capable or can’t afford to complete a wish list to prepare for the market. But there are some things are really are ‘must do’ items prior to going out on the open market.

These would include cleaning, cleaning and cleaning, pitching and removing all of the clutter and stuff, editing, then cleaning and wiping down some more. Most of us don’t need 75% of the stuff in our house; I know I don’t! An open, decluttered, fresh and clean space with each room staged to its intended purpose will give a buyer a vision of how they would live in that space. This effort is extremely valuable and it usually doesn’t cost much to get that result, but it does take time and it’s usually time well spent.

Also, there are key areas I recommend keeping in mind when preparing to sell that tend to be overlooked. Remove cobwebs and any other undesirable grime from around the front door and put something fun there instead like a pretty planter and a fresh welcome mat. Wipe down light switch plates, doorknobs, doors, door jambs. Why are these key areas? Buyers are milling around the front door while the agent is opening the lockbox so the front porch will get looked over really well. Buyers are already starting to make comments and assumptions about what they’re going to see. Help them be excited. Give them a fun pop of color on the front door and new door knob set that’s easy to use. You get one chance to make a good first impression. Use it to your advantage.

A seller has about 20 seconds to help their buyer make a strong emotional attachment to a home. Then while inside the house, we’re turning on lights and turning off lights, opening and shutting doors, and people don’t want to touch something that looks dirty. Keep the positivity going. You’re looking for as many ‘YES’s’ from the buyer as possible. If you can identify any objections ahead of time by consulting with your Realtor®, do what you can to remove those in order to streamline your time on the market.”

Larsen concludes with the following thoughts: “Every house has potential. I’ve seen very few houses that I thought were a total ‘tear down.’ My best advice is to work with what you have. In some scenarios, a complete remodel of an area may be in order but most of the time, that’s not the case. Refurbish, refresh and repair what you have and try to make it the best it can be within time and budget constraints. If you have a weathered deck that’s sturdy and sound, rent a power washer to prep it, then give it a fresh coat of stain. When you have hardwood floors under your worn carpet, pull it up and have the floors refinished. If you have maroon wallpaper in your dining room, as awful a job as it is, remove it and paint. If you have water stains on the ceiling from before the roof was replaced, get that fixed. Go grab a new set of bedding for the master suite and fluff it up to give off the feeling that this is the ‘oasis’ of the house. Pick up a few staging towels for the bathrooms that you don’t actually ever use. I know, it sounds crazy, but a fresh bathroom makes buyers happy. Give your buyer every reason to say ‘Yes’ to your house and the marketplace will be a happy place for you.”

In agreement, Derek Kats, an agent with Keller Williams Lincoln, also gives an overview of what he considers to be the most important items for sellers to consider:

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“What I recommend are very basic, yet highly beneficial tips I’ve found when it comes to selling a home. It’s easy to focus on obvious but high dollar items that will help your home sell such as updating a kitchen or bathroom, replacing flooring Derek Kats throughout the house, or finishing a Keller Williams Lincoln basement. That is great if the seller can afford to pour thousands of dollars into the home before it is listed, but most sellers should focus on more attainable, easier on the budget projects such as the following examples: OCTOBER 2017 Strictly Business

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--Declutter the house and remove all personal pictures and excess personal property as to help the new buyers picture the home with their own possessions inside instead of seeing the life that the previous owners have lived in the home.

--Fix any wear and tear or deferred maintenance in and around the home. Common repairs would be fixing holes, touch up paint, replacing carpet in high traffic areas, or other minor problems that have been getting put off. The closer the home looks to ‘movein ready’ the higher chance of the home selling faster and at a higher price in today’s market.

--Clean the home as if the sale depended on it, because many times it does. One would be amazed by the amount of transactions that never come together simply because the home is not clean enough. In most cases, as the Realtor, I would be able to suggest requesting a cleaning allowance to put the deal together, but others may not have the experience to get past that hurdle.

--Avoid falling victim to the hot market by not performing your due diligence when selecting a Realtor to represent you and the sale of your home. The marketing exposure of your home still plays a pivotal role in expediting the sales process. Even in a strong market, a weak marketing plan will be detrimental to the sale of your home. When interviewing Realtors to list your home with, always request to see their marketing plan. It should be all-encompassing but still tailored to the specific client. After all, that is what the majority of your commission fees should be going towards, so make sure they are being allocated appropriately.

Research has shown time and time again that the areas that you can improve in a home which are most attractive to potential buyers are the kitchen and bath areas. In today’s market, you can achieve a good return on your investment if you have the ability to spend a few thousand dollars in the kitchen and bath areas, but how many sellers have the ability to put $5,000 - $20,000+

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back into their home just before selling it? Not many, so I personally like to focus on realistic remodeling expectations that provide the highest return on investment, not just the highest sale price.”

That being said, keep in mind that even if you may not be selling your home in the near future, it’s still important with any major renovations to consider their potential value should you choose to put your home on the market. There are plenty of improvements that will not only hold their value, but will be extremely desirable to buyers in the future and will ensure that your home sells fast and at a price that provides a return on your investment in the long run. Home technology is a prime example.

Technology integration is a major selling point in the current market, with smart home devices being particularly attractive.

“Smart home technology is hot right now, and it’s not going to cool off anytime soon,” says Doug Dushan with Echo Systems. “Convenience is in high demand and a home equipped with the tools to bring music and movies to the homeowner with ease is of high value.

Having a system controllable from a smartphone or tablet is very appealing to many consumers. Also, the importance of safety and security for our families cannot be understated. Home security and video surveillance systems are increasingly commonplace.

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Even those intimidated by technology are finding the single appbased control system to be the answer for the technology in their home. It can be used to control the audio, video, HVAC, security, cameras, lighting, etc.

If you will be updating your home or staging it to put on the market, talk to a technology professional. No more would you undertake a bathroom renovation without consulting experts. Your home technology is a selling point. Get expert advice so you can speak intelligently about the technology you are selling with the house. It will add value and set you apart from the house down the street.”

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Dushan also urges buyers who place importance on home technology to be on the lookout for potential before counting it out. He notes, “Often, homeowners think they need to build a new home to take advantage of the advances in technology available today, but that simply is not true. Approximately 30% of our business is remodel/retrofit work.

Furthermore, all too often new homeowners are handed the keys to a new home with a mess of wires that have little to no value.

Having an integrator clean up the wires and/or explain what the wiring can be used for is very valuable and can open up a world of possibilities.”

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“Automated home systems remain in high demand among homebuyers in the current market, especially the systems that include comprehensive, or ‘Total Home Connect,’ features that include remote access,” agrees Pat Killeen with Engineered Controls. “These systems not only serve to protect our families, possessions, and buildings, but they will also increase the value of homes and the salability of that value.

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The cutting-edge residential technology that’s available improves the living environment and its comfort, reduces energy use, and provides increased security. Today’s smartphones and wireless devices will keep homeowners connected everywhere.

Honeywell’s Total Connect Service provides a personalized web portal with mobile apps that allow homeowners to remotely monitor and control their home at any time and from anywhere using a smartphone, tablet or personal computer. With its state-ofthe-art security, lighting and HVAC controllers, this is a surprisingly affordable way to control your security system, video cameras and heating and air conditioning needs all in one system that’s simple to use. Homeowners can receive alerts via emails, view live video and control and access their security system, control lighting and thermostat settings, lock/unlock doors remotely and more. Plus the simplicity and comfort that Honeywell’s wireless Prestige IAQ HVAC system provides offers a full-suite of wirelessenabled accessories such as universal diagnostics, water sensor alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, ventilation filtration alarms, and those are just a few that come to mind. The system also provides customizable reminders for replacing the humidifier pad or UV lamp.

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Also, don’t overlook the importance of improving your home’s environmental control system, because this is also an area of importance to today’s homebuyers. It will improve the air you are breathing, increase your HVAC equipment’s energy efficiency and longevity, increase your home’s comfort, and offer peace-of-mind by ensuring your home’s safety with respect to the health of the occupants.

Now more than ever we are able to offer connected home technology of the future – a home where heating, security, and entertainment are fully automated and all of the latest gadgets enable creature comforts with the press of a button or a spoken command. When it comes time to sell, these things will be a major draw and an excellent investment that you’ve also been able to enjoy.”

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addressed. At some point it will come time for a home inspection and these will come to light, so the recurring theme is it’s best to be proactive.

For sellers, having an inspection done is a great tool to utilize for several reasons. Within the scope of resell remodeling projects, it will direct you right to anything major that would need to be addressed in order to be able to successfully sell the home. This is information that is helpful to know before you’re at the point when you’re trying to negotiate the deal.

Having the information provided by a home inspection prior to when a buyer decides to move forward and initiates one can be very revealing. It will alert you to what you’ll need to address before you list, and also help with identifying the hierarchy of what’s most important.

Ben Bleicher, an agent with Woods Bros Realty, notes, “More than 85 percent of all home buyers who applied for a mortgage also applied for a home inspection, according to the U.S. General Accounting Office. While sellers know that a buyer is going to require a home inspection, they often wait for the buyer to take the initiative. Then sellers wait nervously for the results.

Because most real estate contracts have an inspection clause, the results of a home inspection could cost the seller thousands of dollars to fix the problem, force them to accept a lower price, or cause them to lose the sale. Some sellers have started requesting a pre-inspection from a licensed home inspector. This approach has several upsides: Ben Bleicher Woods Bros Realty

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pre-inspection with a buyer could give the seller’s property an edge and speed up the closing.

Fix before listing - A thorough home inspection helps sellers identify potential issues upfront. By fixing the problems before listing the home for sale, the seller removes items a buyer could potentially use as leverage to negotiate a lower price.

Peace of mind - A pre-inspection puts both the seller and a prospective buyer at ease about the potential issues.

All told a pre-inspection can save a seller a significant amount of time, money, and worry.”

Bleicher also offers the following advice for establishing a timeline for completion of any necessary projects. He explains, “Looking ahead, April is statistically the best month for sellers, because buyers have historically paid around 1.2% more than the market value.

Timing the sale of your home to correspond with when conditions are ideal is a wise approach, and then you can plan all of the projects that need to be completed for it to be market-ready accordingly. If you’re able to hang tight until next spring before listing, you’ll have a good window of time to work with, especially if it’s going to be a major undertaking. That being said, there are improvements you can do in a short amount of time that will make a difference too. It all depends because each home and the factors that will influence the sale of it are unique.”

Although it’s beneficial to be able to fix issues beforehand, even if the seller does not fix the defects found in a pre-inspection, they’ll know what to expect when a buyer pays for their own inspection.

Randy King of King’s Home Inspections, LLC further advises, “Having a pre-listing home inspection done identifies issues you may not be aware of, and the inspector can recommend things

to repair or upgrade prior to listing that house ‘For Sale.’ Also, having a prelisting inspection helps with the sale in that it removes fear. That is the number one obstacle in selling a house--fear that there will be things wrong with it. When you present a pre-listing inspection report, and can demonstrate that you have repaired some or all of the items found during the inspection, it removes fear from the buyer about the house.

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Another way to make your buyer feel at ease is to purchase a home warranty for the house when you put it on the market.

It will cost $400-$600 on average, but it protects you and the new owner when the dishwasher decides to leak three weeks after they have moved in, or the furnace fails, etc.”

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So, how does one go about finding the most qualified, experienced and professional home inspector – essentially the best for the job?

To this end, King also makes the following points, which are all quite valid and important to keep in mind: • Do your homework. Inspection companies are not all the same.

Talk to them and ask them what they cover. Understand their fee structures, what they do and don’t test, extra charges you may incur, etc.

• Are you talking to the actual person who will be doing the inspection or will it be another employee? Are they willing to meet with you in person at the conclusion of the inspection to discuss the findings and answer your questions? Is it a locally owned and operated company or a national franchise? If it’s the latter, do they have local references for you to contact?

• Ask about credentialing and experience. Many inspectors are “credentialed” and have little experience in the field, while others with many years of experience don’t hold a lot of stock in “credentialing”. In visiting with a home inspector, get a feel for their skill and competency level.

• Ask about any warranty that the home inspector offers covering their specific services. A home inspection is NOT a home warranty. Those are available for a homeowner to purchase and are generally a good idea.

• Understand that a home inspection is simply a visual review of the various systems in a house. It is not an in-depth, invasive analysis of the home. Your home inspector is a generalist, not a specialist. They are not an electrician, a structural engineer, a plumber, etc. Their role is to identify areas of concern and either recommend repairs or additional in-depth analysis of a particular area.

• A home inspection will not uncover hidden defects. That’s why they call them “hidden”. Most Inspectors spend no more than 4 hours looking at a house; they will not find every single issue in that length of time. Remember, it is not an exhaustive analysis; it is a visual review, a snapshot in time.

• An inspector cannot, with certainty, determine how old a water stain is, how old termite damage is, how long a pipe has been corroded, or predict the service life left in an appliance or shingle. They can give you estimates and averages, and that is what you should take them for. Estimates. Averages. Not guarantees.

In total, we’ve covered a LOT of territory, and as you can see the options for remodeling with the intent of selling a home are abundant. With so much at stake and so many different variables, it’s advised to consult with the professionals to get a handle on things before you do much of anything. Ultimately the decision remains with the seller on what improvements they’ll want to do before listing, but it’s important to fully understand the options and the potential outcomes in order to make the best decisions possible. Make sure to consult with your local professionals and use their knowledge and experience to your advantage!

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CORNHUSKER BANK - Commun Cornhusker Bank loves Lincoln and believes helping support community organizations is vital to the overall health and vitality of the local economy. Because of this Cornhusker Bank and its associates invest in a variety of ways to give back to our community. Cornhusker Bank also provides ways customers and the community at large can be involved in activities.

“Donations and sponsorships are a major component of the bank’s giving. Each year the bank makes donations to hundreds of causes we believe play an important role in keeping our community healthy,” noted Barry Lockard, President/CEO. The Bank also hosts a “Shred Day” once a year as part of our efforts to save our local environment. This is an event open to the public to stop by the bank with their documents and have shredding done free of charge. The bank also strives to recycle as many of our daily waste products as we can to help the community “stay green.” This includes cardboard, plastic, and aluminum coming from all of our locations throughout town.

Cornhusker Bank also participates in community development programs like the Community Reinvestment Act. This act is a critical portion of helping our community grow for all levels of income, and in all areas of the city by assuring no segment of our economy is passed over by our lending division. The bank also provides Energy loans through the Nebraska Energy Office that help provide low interest loans to help save energy.

The bank believes financial education is a key to self-sufficiency and growth.

Cornhusker Bank’s efforts to assure financial education include the funding of several college scholarships in our community, as well as providing free seminars throughout the year on topics such as the Six Steps to Financial Success seminar the bank’s Wealth Management and Financial Services division presents.

Cornhusker Bank encourages and supports associate community involvement through volunteerism. Volunteer activities are chosen through both companysponsored events and individual interests. Cornhusker Bank’s One Day Without Shoes event for the benefit of the People’s City Mission finds many bank associates volunteering with shoe sorting efforts for the thousands of shoes we collect annually.

By investing in people and their desires and dreams for the future, along with providing products and services meeting the diverse needs in our community, we help provide both the economic and social vibrancy that help our community grow and stay healthy.

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Now that fall has arrived, hello holidays! Right about now, it’s wise to begin planning for the months ahead. As you’re all too familiar, they’re sure to fly right by and it can get hectic trying to accomplish everything later on down the line. Not to mention, with everyone else trying to do the same, one can easily run into problems with being able to book the desired venue and vendors for holiday parties or finding that perfect gift. It can be especially important to get things handled well ahead of time if what you’re hoping for is among the most popular or sought after in either category. So make your list now and maybe even check it once - then later on down the line when you’re checking it twice it will be SO nice! {Fun Festivities!} While it never hurts to plan ahead for just about anything you can think of that’s holiday-related, when it comes to getting everything in place for an upcoming holiday party, the sooner the better.

So, attention all party planners – novices, professionals, the “just this one time because I’ve been asked to help out” or “it sounds like fun” takers, and otherwise - have you started thinking about this year’s big holiday party yet? Chances are good that answer is a solid no for most, but not all. In actuality, there are a lot of local venues, particularly ones that are popular for this sort of thing, that already have events on the books from now until January/February. We all know that person who excels at planning, or the one who has been dreaming up ideas for the next amazing holiday affair since the day after last year’s. They’re out there, and so are the chronic procrastinators, and everyone in between.

No matter why type you are, it’s advantageous to get on it ASAP to avoid being stuck in a position with limited options. While that’s not always a bad thing, it’s also not ideal – better to get what you want than settle for taking what you can get, right? To kick off this year’s party planning, we’ve also consulted with a few local professionals who have plenty of tips and inspiration to offer.

Event spaces here in our community are diverse, so you’ll find your needs would be met a bit differently at each although the basics are similar. Location is often a determining factor, as is the date and time, capacity to accommodate your guest list, funds you can allocate to the party, what you have in mind for catering, drinks, entertainment, and it goes on from there with all of the special touches to consider. Getting the main things in place before you go Pinterest crazy is highly advised – remember, don’t get too far ahead of yourself.

“First and foremost you need to figure out your budget, select a date and then secure a venue to host your holiday party,” advises Hollie Waldo with Graduate Lincoln. “Once you have selected your venue you will be able to develop a timeline/agenda for your event.

Then when that’s all in place, you will want to determine if you are providing entertainment for your event and start looking at the options for that. We have had groups bring in live bands, DJs, dueling pianos, hypnotists, comedians, casino parties, etc. You want the party to be a fun environment so working closely with the venue’s team and the entertainer will help ensure everyone attending has a great time. One of the next important steps will be selecting what food and beverages

you want to provide. Here at the Graduate, we offer a complimentary tasting with our Executive Chef so you are able to try a variety of items from our catering menu prior to making your final selections. Last would be finalizing the room layout and décor for your event. We provide customized floor plans for events and also offer a variety of different house centerpieces as well as the linens and napkins.

Also, when making arrangements, setting up a discounted room block for your party is a really good idea. Give your employees the opportunity to ‘Take the Elevator Home.’

Here at Graduate Lincoln, we employ people who have a passion for service and take pride in providing you the best experience possible.

We not only provide packages that fit your group but provide some extra credit so you and your group feel at home when hosting your event with us.”

Providing a safe option for transportation or accommodations to stay overnight on or near location is such a nice thing to do for your guests.

It’s so much easier to have a great time when there’s no worry about getting home at the end of the evening.

“Remember to book transportation for your guests to the party and back home afterward,” says Lori Hiebner with Leisure Limousine & Sedan. “It is always a good idea to have a car ready and waiting after the party in case you have a guest that had a little too much to drink.”

Aside from those who are making arrangements for their guests, Hiebner highlights a few other options to consider as well.

Lori Hiebner “Renting our bus for a memorable corporate Leisure Limousine & Sedan event is quite the popular one. Let us pick everyone up, keep everyone safe and keep the party rolling!

Or, how about giving the gift of an experience! People have too many ‘things’ nowadays and oftentimes they would much rather enjoy an experience. Couple a limo ride gift certificate with a night out for a gift they will remember for a long time!”

On to the next popular possibility, your local bowling alley will never disappoint as a holiday party venue – it’s a tried and true classic. There’s no age restriction, so young guests and young at heart guests alike can enjoy themselves, whether or not they are good at bowling. Even people who don’t necessarily enjoy participating in the sport can enjoy conversation over drinks. It’s a fun atmosphere and fairly simple to make arrangements, which appeals to attendees and party planners alike.

“The great thing about choosing bowling for your group outing is everyone can participate in some capacity,” says Jen Miseno with Sun Valley Lanes. “It allows people to move around and mingle instead of just sitting at a table with a few people. We also offer bumpers and ball ramps for anyone who needs them.”

As for booking, Miseno advises, “When trying to plan a party for a large group, it is best to choose a date well in advance to have the best selection of options. We’ve had groups Jen Miseno this past August already reserving space for Sun Valley Lanes December and January.

The earlier you can set a date, the better off you are, especially with large groups. Not only does this give your group the best chance of getting the date you’d like, but it gives those attending the event more time to plan their other commitments around you. Thus, helping you achieve a higher turnout.”

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“At 48 Bowl, Inc. (Parkway Lanes and Hollywood Bowl) holiday parties are some of our favorite events to book, but to get the date and time that works best for your guests you should prepare well in advance.

Keep in mind that we have two different Lincoln centers to choose from, Parkway Lanes and Hollywood Bowl, and both are equipped with 24 lanes of bowling, food and beverage service, and we can handle both small and large groups. While weekends are popular times for booking parties (and those dates and times fill first) we also have weekday and evening availability. Weekday afternoon holiday office parties are always well-received by employees because they get to feel like they are playing hooky and enjoy some social time during what would have otherwise been work hours.

We have a short, handy list of questions for you to answer before calling or emailing so that our time communicating can be the most productive for you: 1. What date(s) and time(s) are you hoping to book? And at which center?

2. How many people are you expecting in your group? We will use this to determine how many lanes you need. (A good rule of thumb is about 5 guests per lane. At this number, your group will take about one hour to bowl one game.)

3. Do you want to include food and/or beverages at your event? If so, do you have an overall budget in mind? We’ll help you determine a bowling, food and beverage package (or any combination of those) that works for your budget.

4. Does your group have any special requests or needs? We’ll work to accommodate them!

If you are ready to book a group at either center or have more questions that you need answered, please contact our Special Events & Program Director, Terri Jo Podraza. She can be reached via email at tjpodraza@48bowl.com or by calling Parkway Lanes at (402) 483-7763. Terri Jo can help you put together an event that meets your budget and that your guests will enjoy!”

The same advice with booking early holds true pretty much across the board when it comes to the desirable local venues, and can’t be emphasized enough. Although there are a lot of good options, there is such a high demand that sometimes you may not even get your second or third choice. Another popular venue to host your holiday party, and thus book up quickly, would be one of the area wineries or your favorite local bar. You certainly can’t go wrong when you go directly to the source of the holiday spirit(s)!

Trish Meyer with Capitol View Winery & Vineyards offers suggestions for party planners and for gift giving, as it relates to giving gifts to guests at your party, corporate gifts, and personal gifts.

“Securing a location for your holiday parties should be among the first things to check off of your to-do list. Many venues fill up quickly and usually earlier than you anticipate. It also takes time to check on availability, venue appropriateness for your gathering, and rates. If you will be giving gifts at the event Trish Meyer it is also a good idea to have those selected Capitol View Winery and ordered early. This gives the vendors time & Vineyards to prepare your items and for you to wrap or package them ahead of the busy holiday season.

Our wines make great gifts and range from bold flavorful dry reds to refreshing sweet whites and everything in between. Capitol View’s semi-dry blush ‘Farmer’s Daughter’ is a beautiful addition to your Thanksgiving entertaining. It’s a nice offering as a host, and a great gift to bring as a guest or to give to your employees for their family gatherings, or to enjoy however they like for that matter.

In fact, to make your gift giving more memorable, choose a time during the holidays that your customers aren’t expecting to receive a gift of appreciation. One of the most memorable gifts Les and I have received from a business associate was a bottle of wine personally delivered to our home just a few days before Thanksgiving.

Along the same lines, consider doing your holiday parties on days other than the weekend or a time other than December. Usually it is easier to schedule a venue and guests who are trying to fit everything into an already hectic schedule will be less stressed. Capitol View Winery & Vineyards offers special rates for parties and events booked on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, as well as Sunday or Monday evening. Booking at Capitol View during those times allows us to offer you the use of the entire winery and outdoor spaces when the weather permits, making it a great venue for a relaxing, fun event.”

When thinking about the very best things about the holidays that we look forward to each year, the fare is definitely one that comes to mind first. Whether it’s a party, family gathering, contribution to the spread at the office, thoughtful gift, or just taking an opportunity to treat yourself to your favorite festive dish or goodie, there’s a lot of eating delightful holiday delicacies going on.

In terms of planning ahead, which is what’s going on at this point in time, for holiday parties that will require a talented catering professional to help plan and execute your culinary vision, book yours as soon as possible. Just as with the venues, the best are the most sought after, and they only have so much availability.

There are businesses that only do catering, and then there are the ones that do that and so much more. Either way, you’ll be in good hands, it just depends on how you plan to go about things. It is always nice to have plenty of options, though.

If you want to go with one that does it all, Cherie Anderson with Venue Restaurant & Lounge notes, “Venue creates eye-popping spreads anywhere, either in the intimacy of your home or in one of our five private rooms for any occasion. We do book up early, so make sure that you secure your date now!

Remember, when planning for future events including holidays, you are not the only one planning. The holidays are a busy time, jam-packed with gatherings for the family and parties with friends. A great start to a Cherie Anderson successful, event-filled time is to book your Venue Restaurant venue and service providers well in advance. & Lounge This includes corporate parties.

If at all possible, contact your venue, caterer, rental company, DJ, etc. as soon as you can to make sure their space/services are available when you need them. The more lead time you can give those you want to create your event, the better. Of course, things happen and lastminute is the only option, but securing your space/services as early as you can is the foundation to a less-stressful planning process. Although at this point it’s not possible for this year’s party or special event, you may even consider booking your future events a year out. This will help ensure that you get the space you want, when you want it, allowing you to focus on your save-the-dates and invitations.

Here at Venue Restaurant & Lounge, we’ll take care of the details, beginning to end. Let our experienced coordinators take the stress out of party planning!”

She also offers a few unique suggestions for gifts, private parties, and special events to consider: “How fun would it be to get a Venue quality cut prime rib with our 6-pepper seasoning blend in a gift package? This would make a perfect gift to give to that special family member or work colleague who’s the cook in their family! Cooking instructions and recipes are included! Venue’s special blends are in limited supply, so make sure to order early! Starting after Thanksgiving, Venue will also have gift card specials that are sure to please any foodie.

Furthermore, Venue can have a variety of menus ready for pick-up with a 24-hour notice. Want a tenderloin slider platter, a shrimp cocktail spread or a peppermint cheesecake? You got it! Let us take care of the cooking while you focus your energy on entertaining your holiday guests. Venue is a scratch-based kitchen, so we can accommodate or help create a menu that will make you happy.

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Are you looking for something to go out and do? Consider purchasing tickets to one our unique dining experiences like our Murder Mystery dinners at The Jasmine Room or one of Venue’s rotating wine, beer and scotch dinners. Our events make for a memorable night that will impress and satisfy, with theme-based and quality meals, presentation, and drinks.”

An important part of planning ahead for the holiday meals is getting everything figured out that you’ll need if you’re hosting at your house this year. (And don’t forget the party favors and gifts for guests, either!)

“Make sure to buy your turkey brining kit early as we usually sell out!” advises Jana Clark with Habitat. “Also, think ahead about how you want to set your table. If you know you are going to need 12 place settings, make sure to buy early so you aren’t left scrambling in the days prior to your meal. We have tablecloths, table runners, placemats, place cards, cloth and paper napkins, and so much more, whether it’s functional pieces or to accent your décor – or both.

We also have perfect gifts for holiday Jana Clark parties, from sassy socks and Snoozies Habitat slippers, to olive oil and balsamic vinegar in bulk. One of our most popular items to give to the person who has everything is Fraiser Fir Reed Diffusers by Thymes. Whether you’re the host looking for gifts for your guests, or the other way around, we’ve got you covered at Habitat. For those who don’t quite know what they’re looking for, we love to put gifts together that include our ‘favorite things.’ Every Habitat employee uses our products at home and can make suggestions based on their favorite things. Then, let us do the gift wrap for you!”

When it comes to gifts, there are tons of great ones you can pick up ready to go. Then there are also the customized gifts that you have to plan for well in advance, but that really have that ‘WOW’ factor

and make the recipient feel extra special. As for corporate gifts, at a time when people are being showered with a bevy of items, specialty items that are customized allow you to leave your mark and have your gift identified among the crowd. Also at parties, the customized swag is always a big hit, especially if it can be used during and afterward.

Clark offers a few suggestions to consider: “We have stunning new acrylic glasses that can be engraved. They are unique and are dishwasher and microwave safe. Darren Gygi canvas artwork has been very popular. It makes a great holiday gift and can be customized.

Make sure to allow a minimum of 2-3 weeks for special orders.”

Finally, she provides a handy checklist of items you might need for Thanksgiving dinner. Here are the items in no particular order, and the actual checklist to shop with can be picked up at the store: Roaster, Turkey Lifters, Carving Knife, Cutting Board, Baster, Brine/Brining Bag, Turkey Frills, Cooking Twine, Fat Separator, Thermometer, Potato Masher, Flavor Injector, Herb Stripper, Brussel Sprout Tool, Garlic Press/Twist, Trivets, Place Cards, Serving Bowls/Trays, Table Cloth and Table Runner, Placemats, Napkins, and Candles.

Speaking of turkey dinner, or any of your special holiday events where food will be served, Cowboy Chicken is another excellent option here locally.

“When it comes to planning any holiday gathering, whether it be at the office, home, or a local venue, food plays the biggest role,” says Joe Armstrong with Cowboy Chicken.

“Choosing the right entrees and side dishes can really make your gathering memorable.

It is often difficult to find the time or energy to prepare a large feast. At Cowboy Chicken, we do all of the heavy lifting for you so that you can enjoy the time with your guests. We have a wide variety of side options to go Joe Armstrong with our wood fire rotisserie chicken. Also, in November and December, our wood fire Cowboy Chicken

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rotisserie turkeys make a return, just in time for your holiday events. We can serve any size group from small to large, at any type of venue, and we can deliver it right to your door. With over 35 years in the restaurant industry and with Cowboy Chicken being locally owned and operated, we can help you plan your menu and come up with some unique and creative ideas for your family or business event.” {Healthy = Happy!} The holidays are such a hard time to keep it together, including staying on track with a healthy diet and maintaining your regular workout schedule. There’s always food around and so much running around, not to mention the stress that can throw your body off balance and create more problems. So it stands to reason that if you’re bringing something for the office potluck, arranging for the catering of your holiday party, hosting holiday dinner, or if treats are a part of your gift giving, and any of the other options that involve food, providing something healthy will make you the hero of the day.

“Great-tasting food is always incorporated during the holidays, which is what Eat Fit Go is all about,” says Natasha Plooster with Eat Fit Go. “When it comes to corporate settings, we offer catering of up to 200 HOT meals, ready to be delivered and enjoyed by your team. This makes it easy for you to not stress over catering for your office holiday parties and keeps your team full, healthy and energized!

During the holidays it’s a classic time to Natasha Plooster indulge, and keeping Eat Fit Go as a cornerstone of a diet allows for indulgence Eat Fit Go without the guilt. New Year’s resolutions will be so much more attainable if a balance was maintained during the holidays. Staying sane during the holiday season will be directly correlated with a balanced diet and getting active. Take care of yourselves! Let Eat Fit Go take care of the cooking so you can focus on yourself and your loved ones.

Also, as we’re all too aware, the holidays can be hectic, but making a to-do list and checking it twice can keep you on track! The BEST gift for your friends, colleagues, and family members is the freedom from daily chores, the main one being food prep. Who wouldn’t love a gift of fresh, homemade meals without having to do the grocery shopping and cooking? Gift cards are available for purchase at Eat Fit Go of any value and there is no better way to say ‘Kick your feet up and enjoy stress-free Holiday Season because dinner is covered!’

We will be coming out with new menus items around the holiday season that will be a great addition to our current selections. Throw in a gift card for that special someone and let them try something new!”

With all of the thoughtful gifts coming in from clients and those you do business with, it’s easy to feel the love when you’re surrounded by a multitude of amazing gift baskets and pretty arrangements of treats.

But it’s also easy to feel the guilt when you can’t pull yourself away from them and you just keep snacking all.day.long. If you’re giving such a gift, why not consider healthy snacks this year? It will certainly set you apart, and if you do it right, in a good way.

“The gift of food is enjoyed by all of your employees and not just the boss, so it’s a nice gesture that extends your gratitude to everyone,” says Charlotte Ralston with R.U. Nuts and Ahroma Specialty Coffee. “When you bring in a gift that’s able to be shared by everyone on staff, it’s often something that they remember and will associate with you long past the holidays.

Since there are so many more of us who are health conscious these days, and for good reason, it’s refreshing to have healthy snacks in the mix. By giving that type of gift, you can really stand out and make a good impression.

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Then there’s coffee, which is widely considered to be a workplace staple.

The gift of coffee is one that will be enjoyed and appreciated, that’s for sure. Every day is a holiday when you’re drinking Ahroma Specialty Coffee! Having high-quality gourmet coffee already at the office will save the trip to pick it up on the way, which means less time and money spent on that, leaving you more for your own personal holiday agenda.

Aside from client gift-giving, it’s great for the employees to give to the boss and vice versa.”

She adds, “All of our products also make great personal gifts for friends and family – and excellent stocking stuffers!”

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It’s great as a gift for someone else or to yourself, and chair massages are a big hit at corporate events, including holiday parties.

“Booking your appointments for any time during the holiday season is a smart thing to think about way ahead of time,” says Erin Lange with 5 Elements Massage. “Schedules book up so quickly. When gifting, keep in mind that at 5 Elements Massage anything is possible with a massage. There are a lot of targeted techniques that can be applied depending on one’s specific needs. This holiday season I’ll be offering 13 different spa-like specials you can pick and choose from, with a variety of bundles in addition Erin Lange to all of the individual services that are 5 Elements Massage available. These are perfect if you know more than one massage would be beneficial or if you want to treat yourself or someone else to a little something extra with a massage, such as a salt or sugar scrub with focus work. If you know someone who suffers from headaches often or works way too OCTOBER 2017 Strictly Business 79

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much in life, perhaps the idea of a massage could be worth looking into as a gift. Then there’s always a gift certificate, available in dollar amounts or the exact price of an appointment. Because the sky is the limit, anything can be combined and placed into something special for the recipient.”

She also notes, “Although the main focus is the holidays later on down the line, at 5 Elements Massage, October will be full of fun pop-up specials in honor of one of my personal favorites, Halloween!” {Cute Cards!} Don’t forget to make plans for this year’s holiday cards either! It’s an opportunity to send warm wishes to those dearest to you, and of course, no Christmas card is complete without an updated family portrait!

If yours needs to be updated, get it on the books now. “We’ll still be doing family portrait sessions for Christmas cards through October, but after that, you’ve missed your window of time to have the images created and ready to send off mid-December,” advises Gina Zabloudil with Zabloudil Photography. “You can still schedule a session, but availability is limited, so I’d encourage anyone interested to get in touch with us as soon as possible to schedule your consultation.

Keep in mind that proud grandparents, aunts Gina Zabloudil and uncles also love receiving framed family Zabloudil Photography portraits and portraits of the kids as gifts too!

Giving the gift of professional photography is also an option, especially for those who value having quality images to display at home or the office. We offer gift certificates for future portrait sessions. Provide a little added incentive for those who have been meaning to update their family portraits and keep procrastinating. These come ready-to-gift in cute packaging, and you can take advantage of our holiday special for family portrait sessions, too.” {Gifts Galore!} Sure, it’s still fairly early on in terms of gift shopping. However, for those who get it out of the way now before the madness hits, more time can be spent enjoying all of the other things.

It’s especially nice to alleviate the pressure of trying to find last-minute gifts for those who you know you shouldn’t have waited on because you have no idea what to get them. Then there are the customized and specialty gifts that have a lead time for ordering, which might be longer than expected. To be on the safe side it’s good to have a cushion, because stuff happens. Of course, there are always the gift items that are all the rage each year too. The last thing you want to be doing is fighting the crowds to get the last one on the shelves, which is pretty much a nightmare scenario, or have to call and check online dozens of times a day for a restock because you missed out the first time around. There are a number of scenarios when it’s just better to be safe than sorry. Granted, this may happen to you anyway, and may be inevitable depending on what the items on your gift list look like or if you’re waiting for the best deals, or even if you’re just the type of person who takes chances, but why not do what you can to avoid it?

Thus far we’ve talked a lot about gifts in relationship to parties. There are host gifts, guest gifts and party favors, but in total, so many different options for fulfilling all of your corporate and personal giftgiving needs. It’s always satisfying to give that perfect gift, whether you’re finding it at a local retailer or having it created especially for the intended recipient.

For any type of specialty gifts, this will require placing orders in advance. If you need anything that’s engraved, screen printed, custom made, and so on, right now is the time to do so.

Frosty’s Specialty Advertising, also known as Frosty’s Essentials, has so many items that would make excellent gifts. There are hundreds of options for gift items that will set you apart from the rest!

Jewelry is quite the popular gift item, and you guessed it - there are so many different options to choose from here too. On top of the amazing

selection that you’ll find at Sartor Hamann Jewelers all year round, but especially during the holiday season, there’s also the option of creating your very own custom piece. Select the item type, precious metal, stones, and engraving for an incredibly thoughtful and special gift that’s sure to dazzle! The process does take time, so be sure to plan ahead accordingly. {Travel Time!} While many will travel to see their loved ones via land, sky and even sea, others will opt to utilize their holiday vacation to take one. Or you may be giving the gift of a vacation – you can’t beat a memorable experience shared with your significant other, family or friends!

“With holiday travel, the sooner you can book the better,” advises Robert Lopez with Freedom Travel. “Since airfare is available up to 11 months in the future (Southwest at this time excluded), you can even plan shortly after the first of the year for next year’s holiday travel. With the holiday travel period so small for most the country, many families will book for the trip shortly after coming back from their current trip. This works well for those who know that they will be traveling during that same time and perhaps even to Robert Lopez the same destination/resort. Other families Freedom Travel wait until shortly after school starts to see what the calendar is going to look like. While there may still be availability, the reality is many of these families will be late to get the better deals. School districts will have their calendar out for the next academic year shortly after school gets out in May or even earlier. Yes, there can be deals for waiting to book closer to departure but those are few and far between. It’s not advised to rely on that to be your strategy to travel.

It’s quite common to give the gift of a trip to a significant other or family (immediate or extended), especially to a destination they’ve always dreamed of going but haven’t had the opportunity yet. Many of my clients have book trips and presented them in an envelope or in more creative ways to the individual or family on Christmas, or earlier if traveling over the holiday. If done right, one can book the trip well enough in advance that they can make payments on the trip so it doesn’t hurt the bank account so much. That is something that the online travel companies (e.g. Expedia, Travelocity, etc.) don’t offer.

Travel can even be a gift from an employer to the employees, and there are a host of benefits associated with doing so. Or, some companies opt for travel as an incentive to offer their employees for meeting certain goals, which is a nice way to be rewarded for one’s hard work and achievements. This may be limited to offering a trip for the top producers, or if the company is small (or perhaps large) enough, it may even include a companywide trip for employees with the option of bringing a plus one or the family along.

Finally, consider travel insurance for travel during the holidays, just for good measure. You never know what the future holds or what the conditions will be present that could affect your trip when the date arrives.” {Show Support!} Finally, for parties and gifts alike, during the upcoming holiday season please keep our local businesses in mind. There are so many wonderful things they can do for you, and in turn, you’ll be helping make the holidays so much better for your neighbors and our community as a whole.

Presently, many are already beginning to plan for their parties and gifts, and we encourage you to be one of them too! It’s so nice when you have everything accomplished and you can devote more of your time and attention to delighting in all that’s wonderful about the holiday season. While there’s always a little bit of stress that goes along with getting everything accomplished in such a small window of time when schedules are packed all around, it can be greatly minimized if you plan as far in advance as you can. Before you know it, the holidays will be here, a time when there’s so much to do but also so much to enjoy!

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