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Uniti Med Celebrates “2023 Best Staffing Firms to Work For” Win

Uniti Med is pleased to announce its inclusion in the Staffing Industry Analysts’

(SIA) 2023 Best Staffing Firms to Work

For list in the category of Staffing Firms with 51-200 Employees. This year, the program received applications from 450 firms, and Uniti Med is excited to be among the selected few.

As part of the selection process, internal employees were asked to complete an online survey that assessed engagement levels in various categories, including teamwork, trust in senior leadership, diversity and inclusion, manager effectiveness, compensation and benefits.

As part of the annual Executive Forum North America, a recognition event was held to honor the winning firms. COO Chris Sund and VP of Sales Chad Crawford were at the annual SIA conference to receive the good news of making the list for 2023.

Founded in 2021, Uniti Med is a medical staffing company committed to placing travelers in top-tier locations across the United States. What began as a small corporate office in the heart of Omaha has grown to include over 100 employees in just two years. They take great pride in being recognized as a Best of Omaha employer and are thrilled to have earned certification through Great Places to Work for 2023. For more information on Uniti Med, please visit their website at www.unitimed.com.

Envoy, Inc. is Certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

Envoy, Inc., a full-service advertising agency, is proud to announce national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Development Center Midwest, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

“As a 100% women-owned agency since 2015, my partner and I felt the WBENC certification would allow additional opportunities to connect, support and encourage other entrepreneurs on their journey,” said Kathy Broniecki, CEO of Envoy.

The WBENC standard of certification is a meticulous process, including an in-depth review of the business and site inspection. The process is designed to confirm that the business is at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by a woman.

Penny Hatchell, president of Envoy, added, “What’s not to love? The WBENC is an organization whose sole focus is advancing womenowned businesses. The organization brings together strong women who truly support one another. The networking opportunities, resources and programs will help Envoy, Inc. grow our business.”

By including women-owned businesses among their suppliers, corporations and government agencies demonstrate commitment to fostering diversity and continued development of supplier diversity programs.

Envoy, Inc. is a women-owned Nebraska corporation offering full-service marketing, advertising and public relations. Established in 1988, Envoy provides its clients with bold communications strategies to move their brands forward. Their inspiration comes from creating lasting results from successful marketing. Agility and flexibility are keys to Envoy adapting to client’s changing needs while constantly innovating new, more creative ways to get things done. For more information, visit envoyinc.com.

Talus Pay Offers Payment Processing Solutions, Partners with AHV

Talus Pay provides payment processing services that are designed to grow your business. Your customers expect flexible payment options. Accepting every kind of payment from anywhere you do business, from your storefront to your website to even your mobile device or tablet should be seamless. Payment processing requires the right software solutions with the right hardware, and it should be setup with your business in mind.

Talus Pay provides transparent pricing, no long-term contracts and create custom-tailored solutions designed to drive efficiency and save your business money. Their in-house, US-based customer support team is available 24/7. The Talus Pay Advantage program can save your business up to 95% of your processing costs by passing the cost of acceptance back to customers who choose to pay with a credit card.

In addition, they are proud to partner with America’s Homeless Veterans (AHV). A percentage of Talus Pay’s revenue from every transaction by their participating members will be donated to AHV. These funds support AHV programs that provide sustainable job placement, housing, alcohol and drug treatment, sober living and access to medical, physical and mental health resources.

To learn more, please reach out to your local solution consultant, Jeff Becher at (402) 661-0436 or jbecher@taluspay.com.

Inclusion Analytics Expands Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Analytics Services

Inclusion Analytics (IA) is excited to announce a new suite of services.

IA is a small, 100% women-owned business that offers data-driven diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) support for businesses. New services in 2023 include inclusive policy reviews, pay gap/ pay equity analyses, workforce forecasting, program evaluations, differential analysis previously collected survey data, adverse impact assessments and speaking engagements focused on the use of data in DEI.

IA will continue to offer customized DEI assessments that help businesses explore their policies, practices and organizational culture to drive meaningful change. Their new services aim to expand the ways that businesses use data to maximize the impact of their DEI initiatives.

“Businesses often have a treasure trove of data but may not be staffed to optimize it. From workforce demographics stored in the HRIS to employee engagement survey results, we transform data into insights and clear next steps,” says IA Co-founder Laura Brooks Dueland. At Inclusion Analytics, their vision is to create workplaces that work for all. Using a foundation of the latest in DEI advancements and research-driven methods to understand where organizations are along their diversity, equity and inclusion journeys, they identify their next best step - or first step - to creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Co-founders Laura and Emily have developed and administered tools based on the best science and practices used by thousands of employees across more than 50 businesses. Reach out to Laura Brooks Dueland at lbdueland@inclusion-analytics.com or visit their website at www.inclusion-analytics.com for more information.

FNIC Celebrates Second Year Named Best Places to Work in Omaha

FNIC is honored to be able to celebrate their second year as one of the Best Places to Work in Omaha.

It’s part of their company vision to be recognized by their employees as an employer of choice, and they are on a roll!

The Baird Holm LLP Best Places to Work in Omaha initiative is an annual program created by Baird Holm LLP which provides the opportunity for local employers of all sizes to learn more about employee engagement through an online employee survey. Each participating employer will receive customized survey results which provide important feedback. Companies with 25 or more employees will be entered into a competition with other local employers to be recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Omaha.” The top companies within their respective categories will be selected based on their employees’ responses. It means a lot to FNIC that their employees recognize their efforts in making their workplace an enjoyable one.

FNIC is a regional market leader for insurance and financial benefits. Their clients and company partners recognize their innovation and the lengths FNIC goes to understand their operations and risk initiatives. FNIC is headquartered in Omaha with branch locations across Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Illinois and Colorado. Their team of over 300 employees, supporting multiple insurance and risk management areas, truly operates as an extension of your business. Learn more at fnicgroup.com.

Cox Communications Acquires Logicworks

Cox Communications has acquired New York-based Logicworks, a professional and managed cloud services company.

Cloud impacts every corner of the business world, including organizations of all sizes, needs and industries. Logicworks is a high-growth managed cloud services company that empowers customers to migrate, run and operate business applications on AWS and Azure platforms. By bringing together Logicworks with RapidScale, a Cox Business company, Cox will strengthen its offering to provide cutting edge cloud solutions to U.S.-based companies around the globe. Logicworks joins Cox’s portfolio of commercial businesses that work together to holistically serve commercial customers’ connectivity, telecom and IT needs.

“Cox and Logicworks share the same vision surrounding the underserved public cloud managed services space. This partnership creates a fantastic opportunity for us to step in and become a market leader. It enables us to continue to capitalize on the increasing demand in the market as well as broaden our opportunities for growth,” said Ken Ziegler, CEO of Logicworks.

The commercial services division of Cox Communications, Cox Business, provides fiber-based network and managed and cloud solutions that support applications and create connected environments for nearly 360,000 businesses nationwide, including health care providers, K-12 and higher education, financial institutions and government organizations. They also serve most of the top-tier wireless and wireline telecom carriers in the U.S. through their wholesale division. For more information, visit www.coxbusiness.com.

Women’s Resale Store Clothes Mentor to Open in Northwest Omaha

Clothes Mentor, a new women’s resale store, will be opening in northwest Omaha this month. The end of April will be the open to buy date, and the grand opening is set for the beginning of June.

Clothes Mentor is a women's resale brand that offers a wide variety of gently-used clothing in all sizes including maternity as well as shoes, handbags, sunglasses and jewelry. Customers who accept Clothes Mentor’s offer for their items can receive cash on the spot or even more when choosing in-store credit. This can be a great way to declutter your closet and earn some extra money, while also allowing others to enjoy your gently-used clothing items. Clothes Mentor is a great place to find fresh, modern styles in designer apparel and accessories at affordable prices. By shopping at Clothes Mentor, you can help to reduce waste and support sustainable fashion, while still enjoying stylish and fashionable clothing. With a focus on providing great value and a sustainable shopping experience, Clothes Mentor is a great choice for anyone looking to update their wardrobe without breaking the bank. For more information, contact local owners Andrea McCarter an Marybeth Erps at (402) 658-5668 or go to omahane.clothesmentor.com.

Ideal Heating & Air Conditioning Shares Referral Program

Ideal Heating & Air Conditioning (H&AC) wants you to know about their amazing Customer Referral Program. There is no better advertising than word of mouth, especially for something as important as home or business care. As home and business owners, you know the importance of quality heat and air conditioning in your space. You want someone you trust to get the job done.

Ideal H&AC wants to help all their customers meet their heating and cooling needs AND they want to spread the word to your family and friends. They put a lot of thought into their premier referral program to help reward their valued customer for telling others about them. If your referral books an appointment with Ideal H&AC’s team members, you will recieve a $50 gift certificate for equipment or accessories from Ideal OR $25 in cash to spend on anything you wish! If your referral makes the decision to buy a new or replacement unit from Ideal, they will send you a $100 check. This offer is only good on qualified installations and you may not refer yourself. Go over to heatingairomaha.com/customer-referral-program to get started.

The Ideal Heating & Air Conditioning team are your trusted home service professionals. Contact Ideal at (402) 932-0649 or visit heatingairomaha.com to learn more.

MBA Continues to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with Two Big Events

The 20th anniversary year for the Millard Business Association (MBA) is off to a busy start with two big events. Join the MBA on April 20 for the fourth annual Millard Business Association Expo at the Oakview Mall from 1-5 p.m. This location allows the MBA to bring you more ways to participate!

Booths are open to members and nonmembers and the event is free to attend. Put your business in the spotlight and make some great connections to expand your network. Special pricing is available for members and nonprofit organizations.

Prizes will be available throughout the day, and an epic after-hours event will follow the Expo. All sponsorship and booth information is available on the ‘Events’ page on millardbusinessassociation.org.

More MBA events, Ribstock and LagerFest are also returning, but now at a new location and time, The Granary in Ralston from 4-11 p.m. Join the Millard Business Association on July 22 to help celebrate their tenth year of the festival. Help the MBA vote for Omaha’s favorite BBQ! Sponsorships are available now. Please email ribstock2018@gmail.com for more information, or visit their website at www.RibstockBBQ.com.

The Millard Business Association was established in 2003 and comprises of more than 200 area businesses members. They provide the catalyst for members to grow and prosper through a variety of events, opportunities, services and programs. Apply for membership at www.MillardBusinessAssociation.org. For more information, contact the MBA Admin at (402) 707-2827 or email info@millardbusinessassociation.org.

Cornhusker Bank Takes Part in Day Without Shoes with Stephen Center

Cornhusker Bank is excited to support the Stephen Center by organizing Day Without Shoes, a shoe collection campaign, from April 24-May 6.

Day Without Shoes began to help raise awareness of the impact a pair of shoes can have on a person’s life. During a campaign held every April, the community is encouraged to donate their new or used shoes or make a cash donation to help every struggling family get a pair of shoes.

A partnership, that began in 2011, benefiting People’s City Mission in Lincoln had reached such success that in 2020 a partnership was created with Stephen Center to provide support to the Omaha community as well. Since its inception, members of Lincoln, Omaha and the surrounding communities have collected over 235,000 pairs of shoes and monetary donations totaling over $102,000!

Cornhusker Bank remains locally-owned, demonstrating Nebraska values, stability, soundness and a commitment to the community and its residents. For more information, visit www.CornhuskerBank.com.

Burns & McDonnell Foundation Opens STEM Learning Grant Applications

The Burns & McDonnell Foundation is partnering with schools to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders in the communities across the country where their employeeowners live and work. Schools are invited to apply for grants from up to $5,000 to enhance STEM learning in the classroom and school-based STEM programs. The application deadline for the 2023-24 school year is April 7.

Grant requests will be evaluated by Burns & McDonnell employeeowners based on their program priorities:

• Engage underrepresented and underserved students

• Benefit groups of students (e.g., extracurricular clubs/teams, classroom, grade, school)

• Support ongoing STEM project-based learning and design thinking throughout the academic year

All grantees will provide brief updates showing spending to date and sharing the impact of the grant in the academic year their grant is utilized. Grantees will be encouraged to share the impact of the grant via social media. Schools must be located within 75 miles of an eligible Burns & McDonnell community to be eligible, and applications must be submitted by a school staff member. Grant award notifications will be sent by May 5, and funds must be utilized within 12 months of the date of award. Go to info. burnsmcd.com/stem-grant-program for full details and to submit your application.

Burns & McDonnell is a family of companies bringing together an unmatched team of 10,000 engineers, construction and craft professionals, architects and more to design and build critical infrastructure. Learn more at burnsmcd.com .