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SAME ROOTS, OWN ROUTE BOULAY BECOMES PRESIDENT, BUILDS ON FATHER’S LEGACY BY DAISY HUTZELL-RODMAN Vince Boulay didn’t plan to run Pella Windows & Doors of Omaha and Lincoln. In some ways, he spent years actively going the other direction. He followed his father, Greg, into accounting, then to accounting firm Lutz, then eventually into the family business, on a path that bent more than it ran straight. After his father left Lutz to buy the Pella branch in 2005, Vince took the
Jasmyn Goodwin has spent nearly two decades explaining Omaha to everyone else. Now she gets to decide what gets said. Goodwin was named executive director of Visit Omaha in August 2025, capping a 19-year climb that started in 2007 when she answered phones and made coffee runs as a PR and marketing assistant for the city’s tourism authority. She built the organization’s social media presence from scratch, helped engineer one of the most unlikely viral moments in Omaha’s history, and rose through content, marketing and communications roles before stepping into the top job vacated by longtime director Deborah Ward’s retirement. She now sits on Mayor John Ewing Jr.’s cabinet, overseeing an organization whose funding mechanism runs through 2033 and whose mission is stitched directly into the city’s economic growth strategy. Goodwin sat down with Midlands Business Journal to talk about the night a tweet made her famous inside her own industry, the piece of a predecessor she’ll never let go of, and what changes when the person who used to promote the city’s message becomes the person who writes it. GOODWIN ON PAGE 06
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Hilty’s Omaha Overture
TONY-AWARD NOMINEE PERFORMING AT O-PA GALA BY DAISY HUTZELL-RODMAN | PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTED Megan Hilty wants you to feel like a close pal by the end of a performance. “My whole goal with any of these concerts is for everybody to feel like I’m your new best friend,” Hilty said. “I always want to make it feel like you are in my living room, and now we are at the end of 45, 60, 90 minutes, we’re best friends.” The two-time Tony Award nominee will bring that living-room intimacy to Omaha next month as the featured artist for Omaha Performing Arts’ Broadway Gala on Sept. 18, an evening built around the theme of “Beauty and the Beast.” It’s Hilty’s first trip to Nebraska, and she’s approaching it the same way she approaches every new stage. “I love experiencing new places,” Hilty said. “I’m hoping to get out and see the beautiful city and meet some people, and try the food, go to some local shops. I really want to experience everything that I can.” Hilty has spent two decades building a career defined less by any single role than by the throughline she sees running underneath nearly all of them. From Glinda in “Wicked,” which she originated as a standby in 2004 before taking over the role full time, to Doralee Rhodes in “9 to 5: The Musical,” to Madeline Ashton in “Death Becomes Her,” Hilty keeps returning to stories about women and the complicated bonds between them. “What I love about how my career has kind of panned out is that everything that I’ve done has been so female-relationship-centered,” Hilty said. “I am definitely drawn to these narratives of positive female relationships, even in ‘Death Becomes Her,’ when they’re actively trying to kill each other, because it’s because they love each other. They just have a very different type of love and admiration.” That instinct for character, she says, comes down to a simple test she picked up from a podcast conversation between Julia Louis-Dreyfus and another actress. “If they can hear the voice of the character like immediately, then it’s a yes, yes, yes,” Hilty said. “I understand this, I hear her, I know who this is. So I like hearing the voice of the character, and if it’s not a character, if it’s like a concert or something else, it’s really like, ‘Is this worth time away from my family?’” Family has increasingly shaped how Hilty measures her own success, especially after a vocal and physical injury forced her to step away from “Death Becomes Her” during its Broadway run. She has been outspoken since about the toll that modern, vocally demanding musicals take on performers, and about an industry culture that keeps many of those injuries hidden. “There’s such a huge stigma with it that people just don’t talk about it, and they literally suffer in silence, so that they’re not viewed as an injured singer or weak, or that you’ve done something wrong,” Hilty said. “It’s not the case at all. My hope is that I can keep this conversation going, and I hope that it does empower other people to speak about what’s happening with them, because nothing will happen if we keep quiet about it.” She ultimately returned to finish her run as Madeline Ashton, a role she helped shape from its 2024 Chicago premiere through its Broadway transfer, earning her a Tony nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical.
Behind the Gala
THE BEAUTY OF THE EVENING IS FUNDS FOR O-PA Sabrina Weiss, senior vice president of development for Omaha Performing Arts, talked to MBJ about this year’s Broadway Gala. Ticket prices rose to $350 this year, the first increase in more than 20 years. Why now? “It seems comparable with some of our community arts partners,” Weiss said. Since opening the Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement, expenses for education programming have grown. Roughly $250 of each ticket supports those programs directly. Who tends to show up? A mix, Weiss said, of corporate partners who host tables, alongside Broadway fans drawn purely to the performance. “There’s a lot of corporate individuals in the community who come, but we also have a lot of Broadway fans.”
“There were many levels that it was really hard to say goodbye to, and I thought I would be back in it at this point, but unfortunately the show wasn’t able to stick around long enough,” Hilty said. “Anytime I get sad about saying goodbye, I just turn that into being grateful for the years that I did have with Madeline Ashton and that incredible group of people that I got to work with.” These days, Hilty moves fluidly between Broadway, television and voiceover work, a medium she says might be her favorite of all. “I love getting into the technicality of what makes a sound, and specifically what different characters sound like,” Hilty said. “It is astounding what’s happening in our bodies all day, every day. It’s our most primal way of communicating with each other, but not a lot of people know how they work.” Wherever she performs, Hilty carries an old habit with her: a private ritual she recites to herself before walking on stage, hand pressed to a curtain or a wall. “It’s the only thing that I’m kind of superstitious about, and nobody knows what it is,” Hilty said. “I haven’t told anybody what it is.” Omaha audiences won’t learn the words, either. But if Hilty gets her way, they’ll leave the Tenaska Center feeling like they already knew her. These are the final days to purchase tickets, which are available at o-pa.org. Sales close Aug. 31.
Why “Beauty and the Beast,” and why Megan Hilty? The show was already part of O-PA’s Broadway lineup when the Tenaska Center opened, and its Disney ties made it a natural fit for an event centered on education. “It’s more of an enchanted evening,” Weiss said, with the story’s themes and decor loosely woven through the night rather than staged outright. What’s in it for a company that sponsors a table versus buying individual seats? Recognition, mostly, plus a chance to host clients. O-PA has also started building partnerships beyond the event itself; this year, working with Borsheim’s on a “Be Our Best-dressed Guest” accessorizing tie-in. Where does the money go? Entirely toward education: programs like Disney Musicals in Schools and Musical Explorers; plus camps, classes and scholarships at the Tenaska Center.
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TOP THINGS TO KNOW OPPD adds 900 MW in new generation
OPPD reported four natural-gas turbines under construction at its Cass County and Sarpy County balancing stations are 43% complete and will add about 900 megawatts of capacity. The utility also has solar, battery storage and wind projects underway, including a 420-megawatt solar and 170-megawatt storage project and a 250-megawatt Burt County solar facility. Skilled-worker shortages and tariffs remain construction challenges as OPPD expands its generation portfolio to meet future electricity demand.
NDOT reschedules I-180 closures
NDOT rescheduled overnight I-80 and I-180 interchange work in Lincoln to Sept. 1 and 2. Crews will close westbound I-80 on Sept. 1 and eastbound I-80 on Sept. 2 while bridge decks over I-80 are removed for new structures. Detours will route motorists through frontage roads and Cornhusker Highway. The work is expected to create short-term impacts for freight traffic and commuters using the interchange, making the closures important for businesses and drivers planning travel through Lincoln.
Blue Galaxy targets Council Bluffs
Blue Galaxy Family Fun Center plans to open by yearend in the former At Home store at 3271 Marketplace Drive near 24th Street and Interstate 80 in Council Bluffs. The 80,000-square-foot space is slated for trampolines, slides, go-karts, arcade games, virtual reality attractions and 9D cinema. The lease was facilitated by NAI NP Dodge, adding a major reuse to a vacant retail box.
Ulta Beauty leases at Avenue One
Ulta Beauty has signed a 10,000-square-foot lease at Avenue One, the 200-acre mixed-use development rising near 192nd Street and West Dodge Road. Opening is planned for 2027 as exteriors are near completion on several buildings. The project’s retail roster also includes Arhaus, West Elm, Pottery Barn, Williams Sonoma, Barnes & Noble and L.L. Bean. The addition reinforces the corridor’s longterm commercial buildout and gives Avenue One another major national retailer as development continues across the growing west Omaha area.
Bel Merch moves to Millwork Commons
Bel Merch, an Omaha branded-merchandise studio, is moving its headquarters and retail operation to 1023 North 13th Street in the Dizzy Mule Apartments at Millwork Commons. The new space will sell artist-designed merchandise. Bel Merch’s current 1234 South 13th St. location will become a collective for vintage, secondhand and independent sellers. The move shifts the company into a larger creative-commercial setting while giving the former location a new retail concept focused on independent vendors, vintage goods and secondhand merchandise.
Federal board resumes UP merger review
The federal Surface Transportation Board has resumed its review of Union Pacific’s proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern, Reuters reported. The review is a key step for the Omaha-based railroad’s plan to create a transcontinental freight network. The transaction remains subject to
regulatory scrutiny, making the board process an important milestone for shippers, competitors, rail workers and the broader Omaha transportation economy.
Omaha City Council approved bonds
The Omaha City Council voted Aug. 18 to advance municipal measures by placing $185 million in bond issues for public safety and parks on the November ballot without raising property taxes. Furthermore, the council supported workforce housing projects via tax-increment financing and updated unauthorized towing fees to draw professional operators. These collective decisions aim to guide the city’s future infrastructure, housing development, and municipal operations.
Drury Hotel construction moves forward
Construction is underway on the proposed Drury Hotel downtown despite the developer’s request for a tax incentive being denied, WOWT reported. For downtown Omaha, the buildout adds another hospitality investment and could increase future visitor capacity. The project also holds potential effects on construction activity, nearby restaurants, retail businesses and other services that depend on visitors and workers in the urban core.
Hilgers challenges Omaha wage rule
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has filed suit against the City of Omaha over its minimum-wage ordinance, arguing the local measure conflicts with state law. The 2026 Nebraska legislature amended the Wage and Hour Act to set minimum-wage growth and allow a distinct youth wage. The lawsuit asks a court to halt enforcement, creating uncertainty for Omaha employers that must plan payroll, pricing and youth-worker staffing around competing rules. The case could determine how local wage requirements interact with Nebraska’s revised statewide labor standards.
UNL receives $37 million for research
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Innovation Campus received $37 million in additional federal funds for a partnership facility with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service. The National Center for Resilient and Regenerative Precision Agriculture will focus on precision agriculture technology, sustainable production and climate resiliency. The investment strengthens Lincoln’s research infrastructure and could expand demand for specialized construction, engineering and agricultural technology services. It also positions the university and its partners to advance technologies aimed at improving agricultural productivity and resilience.
Dry weather pressures Nebraska crops
Nebraska crops advanced through denting corn, soybean pod set and near-complete winter-wheat harvest, but dry weather continues to pressure pasture and range. For the week ending Aug. 16, farmers reported 4.9 days suitable for field work. Topsoil was rated 22% very short, 27% short, 49% adequate and 2% surplus. Such conditions matter for farm income, feed costs and rural-business demand as producers manage the remainder of the growing season and prepare for harvest while monitoring moisture levels across the state.
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Manufacturer of the Year nominations open
The Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Nebraska Manufacturing Alliance have opened nominations for the 2026 Nebraska Manufacturer of the Year award. Nominations are due Sept. 11, with the winner to be announced at the Oct. 29 Manufacturing Summit in La Vista. The program is in its 19th year and recognizes manufacturers whose innovation and workforce investments contribute to Nebraska’s manufacturing economy through technology, employees and operations while showcasing the state’s manufacturing sector and economic contributions.
Creighton welcomes a large freshman class
Creighton University welcomed more than 1,100 freshmen during move-in week. The enrollment milestone brings another large cohort of students, families and visitors into Omaha as the academic year begins. Officials noted the strong incoming class underscores the university’s continuing role in the metro’s workforce and economic ecosystem, with students and families contributing to local spending and helping sustain demand across several service industries.
Norfolk opens downtown innovation hub
Northeast Community College celebrated the grand opening of its iHub at 707 West Norfolk Ave., creating a downtown space where residents of all ages can try new tools, learn skills and gain hands-on experience. The facility supports entrepreneurship, workforce development and community innovation, extending Nebraska’s network of practical training and business-oriented learning beyond the Omaha-Lincoln corridor. The iHub provides another resource for residents, entrepreneurs and employers seeking technical skills, training opportunities and connections that can support local economic development.
FNBO takes $6.25 million CSX stake
First National Bank of Omaha acquired 131,226 shares of CSX worth about $6.25 million during the second quarter, MarketBeat reported. The filing offers a snapshot of the Omaha bank’s investment activity and its exposure to a major freight railroad. CSX’s institutional ownership stood at 73.57%, while analysts maintained a generally positive consensus view of the company’s prospects.
Detasseling jobs lose young workers
Fewer Nebraska youth are taking part in corn detasseling, a seasonal job that has traditionally supplied seed corn producers with hand labor. Agricultural labor experts told Nebraska Ag Connection that many young people now choose retail and food service work, which can offer comparable pay with less physical strain. The shift highlights a changing rural workforce pipeline during a critical time in the crop production season. For seed companies and agricultural employers, the trend could make seasonal hiring more difficult and increase pressure to find workers for laborintensive field operations.
COVER story JASMYN GOODWIN
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JASMYN GOODWIN’S TOURISM VOICE GOODWIN FROM PAGE 01
MBJ: You were a marketing coordinator, not yet director of marketing, when your “Omaha, Omaha” tweet went viral in 2014. What’s the first sign you remember that told you this was bigger than a normal post? Jasmyn Goodwin: I was at home doing my hair, sitting under the dryer with a football game on for noise. I don’t watch football, but I kept hearing the crowd chant “Omaha, Omaha, Omaha,” and I thought that was funny, so I checked the hashtag on Twitter to see what people were saying. I sent a tweet just to be part of the conversation, then went back to my hair. My phone kept dinging. First I thought, OK, people are liking it. Then I started seeing responses from New York, from different publications, and I thought, this is bigger than I realized. I texted Deborah Ward, who was director of marketing at the time, and told her I thought we were going viral. She had the flu and wasn’t thrilled to be bothered on a Sunday night. She told me, “He says that at all of his games. His brother does it, too. We’re not going viral.” I kept telling her something was happening. By morning, it had completely taken over. Not long after, I was promoted to social media manager. Peyton Manning later came to Omaha for a separate event and gave me a signed football. He said, “So you’re the one who started all this trouble.” MBJ: You’ve spent nearly your entire career at one organization. Give me one example, a specific relationship or piece of history, that’s helped you avoid a mistake an outside hire might have made.
JG: Taking on the executive director role. Not many people start at the very bottom, getting coffee and doing whatever I was told, and end up running the organization. When you look at (convention and visitors bureaus) in other cities, executive directors often move between markets, treating a city like Omaha as a stepping stone to a bigger one like Chicago or L.A. An outsider might see Omaha as a means to an end rather than truly planting themselves in the community. I started at the bottom of this organization and helped it grow into what it is. I’ve played a part in almost everything that’s happened here, so I’m invested in seeing the organization, and the city, grow. MBJ: You spent most of your career shaping how Omaha gets talked about. Now you’re deciding what gets said in the first place. What’s a call you’ve made that the marketing side of you would have pushed back on? JG: Honestly, I’m trying to build a collaborative office where we trust each other and lean on one another, so I can’t point to a specific call I’d have fought. My VP of sales and VP of marketing have made moves I might not have made myself, but I don’t think they were wrong. I’m proud that I haven’t disagreed with anything yet. I hope that doesn’t make me sound like everything just goes my way. MBJ: Deborah Ward gave a literal voice to the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and built OMAR the Troll. What’s one thing she built that you feel obligated to protect? JG: OMAR, forever. We jokingly call Deb the mother of trolls, because she gave him life and a story and gave the city a new attraction that’s free and accessible to anyone. He
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(Deborah Ward) told me I’d always been her right hand, so OMAR’s right hand carries my lifelines. — JASMYN GOODWIN
launched right before COVID-19 hit, so we accidentally created a socially distant, outdoor attraction right when people needed somewhere to go. When Deb worked with the artist on OMAR’s design, he asked for her palm print to use as the lifelines on the troll’s left hand. She told the artist that when she’s gone, she wants her grandson to be able to hold OMAR’s left hand and feel like he’s holding hers. Then she told me I’d always been her right hand, so OMAR’s right hand carries my lifelines. That’s how Deb and I are connected forever. I’ll always protect that troll and make sure he’s kept painted and free of graffiti.
MBJ: You now manage people who used to be your peers. What’s a piece of feedback you’ve given that felt different coming from you as executive director? JG: I’d had my sights on this job for close to 10 years, quietly thinking about what I’d change if I got here. One of the hardest moves was restructuring the organization to create a new services division, splitting visitor services and event services out from under operations. It ruffled some feathers among people who didn’t expect me to make that move. But I think it makes us more efficient. I’ve also tried to reshape the overall work environment based on what younger employees want from a workplace.
MBJ: Visit Omaha’s funding mechanism is locked in through 2033 under the city-county interlocal agreement, an unusually long runway for a director. What’s something you’re willing to try now that you might have hesitated on before? JG: I have to clarify: our funding mechanism is secure, but the money itself still depends on hotel-motel tax revenue, so we’re always forecasting and watching travel trends. That said, we’re building what we call an innovative think tank, a consumer advisory board of 12 to 15 meeting planners whose businesses fit Omaha. We bring them in, show them our tourism package, and get their feedback on what would actually get them to book here. It makes them feel like stakeholders in the city, not just a sales target. On the marketing side, we’re leaning into influencer partnerships built around specific traveler types: foodies, families, budget travelers, girlfriend getaways, arts and music, sports. Instead of telling people why Omaha is great, we ask what kind of traveler they are and build the pitch around that.
MBJ: You’ve spent years reading Visit Omaha’s data to see what’s actually moving the needle. What’s a belief about Omaha tourism the data quietly proved wrong? JG: For years, we assumed Omaha was strictly a drive market, that people within about 2.5 hours would visit, but fly markets wouldn’t bother. After the pandemic, we noticed a spike in organic website traffic from Chicago. Research also started showing that people in bigger cities wanted less crowded places to vacation. So we ran test campaigns in Chicago to see if we could convert that web traffic into actual visits, and it worked. Chicago has been one of our top target markets for four or five years now. We’re testing the same approach in St. Louis. Part of what works is how we package the city. We market Benson as the quirky cousin of the Old Market, edgy and hipster; and Dundee as our dining district, casual but dressedup when you want it to be. People planning a trip want you to do the itinerary for them, and when we hand them one, they follow it.
MBJ: Competition is one of your top Gallup strengths. Name a specific city Omaha actually competes against for a type of visitor or event, and what Omaha still loses to them on. JG: We compete against everybody, depending on the group. A few weeks ago we went up against Waikiki for a piece of business and won, because our package was more affordable and easier to get to. But the cities I watch most closely are Louisville, Columbus and Indianapolis. I keep an eye on what hotels they’re landing and what’s coming online in their markets. Indianapolis stings a little: they got the (Olympic) Swim Trials, and they beat us for a lot of NCAA tournament business. Those are the things I don’t mention to the mayor very often, because it gets him going.
MBJ: Visit Omaha’s mission is tied directly to the city’s economic growth, and your office reports through the mayor’s office. Has there been a moment where you felt the line between promoting the city and promoting the administration’s agenda get close? JG: I think tourism and the mayor’s economic development goals are naturally tied together, not in tension. (Mayor John Ewing Jr.) talks a lot about intentional economic development, and I see tourism as part of that. We were touring the new Mutual of Omaha tower recently, and even in that setting, he was thinking about how the building could eventually draw in employees who work remotely from other cities. It felt good to be in the room for that, to see him treating every development project as a chance to bring people to Omaha.
Quick Five Your staff bio links to a playlist built around your Gallup strengths, heavy on Beyoncé and Lizzo. What’s the one song you never skip? “Freedom,” by Beyoncé. You’ve logged 41 books on Goodreads this year. What’s been the best one so far? I’m reading “Mad Mabel” right now, and I think it’s going to be my favorite of the year. It’s got thriller and suspense, but also this cheeky old lady I adore. You have a Michelle Obama quote on your bio. Why her?
She radiates everything I’d like to be. Her grace under pressure, that she never seems shaken or overwhelmed. I think that comes from a deep confidence in who she is. Favorite spot in Omaha that visitors never find? Right now it’s 11:11, a wine lounge in Benson. I get my wine, sit on the big comfy couch and read until my timer goes off. What’s the most Omaha thing about Omaha? The steak. Every local tells visitors the same thing: You’ve got to get a steak. The zoo is always second on the list.
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FOCUS SECTION
TOURISM
Destination: Omaha-Council Bluffs Metro
VISITORS, TOURISTS SPEND MILLIONS TO SUPPORT JOBS, ATTRACTIONS, VENUES BY KARA SCHWEISS
We can give existing clients a major upgrade to keep them coming back to Omaha, while also catering to new clients with larger groups who may have overlooked Omaha before. — ADAM STRAIGHT, PRESIDENT/CEO, METROPOLITAN ENTERTAINMENT & CONVENTION AUTHORITY
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The Midwest may not traditionally be families’ top-of-mind vacation destination and it may not feature cities that are top of mind for event planners seeking a host location for major gatherings. Regardless, local leaders in the sector say tourism in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area is thriving. “In 2024, visitors spent roughly $334 million dollars in Pottawattamie County,” said Chris LaFerla, Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce president and CEO. “It’s a pretty important part of the local economy in Pottawattamie County.” Visit Omaha Executive Director Jasmyn Goodwin concurred, stating,“Where things stand right now, about 14.7 million people visit Omaha in a year, and more importantly to businesses, those visitors spend about $1.6 billion a year. Visitor spending supports 16,201 jobs, and more important for government, visitor spending generates $344 million in taxes.” The community has seen year over year improvements following the global drop in tourism during the COVID-19 pandemic, Goodwin added. “We have seen steady growth since the world opened back up in 2021; visitor volume was at 95% of what it was in 2019, before the pandemic. And then 2022 was a record-breaking tourism year. 2023 said, ‘hold my beer’ and outperformed 2022, and then 2024 knocked it out of the park. It was the best year on record for tourism.”
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Visit Omaha, the city’s convention and visitors bureau that adopted its current name in 2008, is an official entity of city government and partially funded by a lodging tax in Omaha and Douglas County, Goodwin said. “So, as you can imagine, we are very motivated to do our job well because the more folks we bring in, the more money we have for our programming and to continue to do our job well.”
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dropping the staid “Convention and Visitors Bureau” from their names and instead adopting call-to-action monikers as Visit Lincoln, Discover Ames, Explore Siouxland, Experience Sioux Falls and Catch Des Moines. “Ten years ago, a city image campaign was initiated by the City of Council Bluffs that landed on the slogan of ‘Council Bluffs: Unlike anywhere else, on purpose!’ That inspired messaging anchored in words beginning with ‘un‘ such as unleash, undeniable, unscripted, undaunted, et cetera,” Eckman said. “In 2017, UNleashCB.com was chosen as the Council Bluffs CVB’s URL, and all CBCVB social media pages were branded as Unleash Council Bluffs. Eventually, the public started referring to us as Unleash Council Bluffs, so we decided to embrace that.”
Much to offer
Adam Straight, Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority (MECA) president and CEO, called the Omaha-Council Bluffs area “an easy and attractive pitch to meeting planners.” His nonprofit organization manages Omaha’s largest indoor event venue, CHI Health Center Omaha, along with Charles Schwab Field Omaha and the 70-plus-acre RiverFront. He said that not only does the area have much to offer, but there’s also more development ahead. “We have all of these new assets coming online, making transportation to and within our city even easier,” he explained. “On our campus, with the expansion and renovation of the convention center, we can give existing clients a major upgrade to keep them coming back to Omaha, while also catering to new clients with larger groups who may have overlooked Omaha before.” Goodwin said access, including an airport close to Omaha’s downtown area, is an intrinsic advantage. “It’s very easy to get here, and we are a short drive from a lot of cities for a nice getaway,” she said. LaFerla said the Iowa side also has some appealing natural resources. “We have a pretty outstanding, nationally recognized trail
The more reasons that we give people to visit here and stay longer, the better for us. — CHRIS LAFERLA, PRESIDENT/CEO, COUNCIL BLUFFS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
system here, and parks and trail systems are really becoming an amenity that not just visitors but residents are really wanting more of and appreciate and use on a regular basis,” he said. “Being part of the Omaha metro, we do have opportunities to capitalize on tourism in the region, and we are making those investments at the riverfront and in other areas.”
Pitching the metro
The metro area is becoming more competitive in the convention and events market, Goodwin said. “Its growth has made us a serious contender,” she said. “We are definitely looking at opportunities to punch outside of our weight class… Tourism is an economic engine for the city that people don’t always think of right away. We are the city’s promotional arm, so there isn’t anybody else that looks at the city as a whole and sells the tourism package, and that’s our job… We are selling it not only to leisure travelers, but we’ve got a whole sales team that goes out and they sell the package to meeting and event organizers.” Straight said factors from growing downtown hotel inventory to the streetcar project have influenced how his team pitches future events. “Often, when a client sees or hears ‘construction,’ they instinctively think about interruption. I think about progress,” he said. “And that’s how we pitch Omaha to meeting planners while we’re still in this building phase, personally at MECA and across the city. Beyond ‘27 and ‘28, Omaha becomes a different, more sellable city.” The area boasts its standard events like the College World Series or Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting, and longstanding attractions like Omaha’s world-class Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium or Iowa’s geologically unique Loess Hills. It’s also attracting events bringing CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Five Top Tourism Attractions and Events in the Metro NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field
The NCAA Men’s College World Series is the final championship tournament of Division I college baseball, hosted in Omaha since 1950 and now taking place at Charles Schwab Field Omaha, a 24,000-seat stadium managed by the Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority (MECA). The tournament draws close to 400,000 fans and generates more than $140 million in local economic impact.
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Omaha’s globally recognized zoo and aquarium averages up to 2 million visitors a year, with peak attendance during the summer months. The 160-acre zoo houses 33,000 animals and is open year-round with many indoor habitats including its aquarium, North America’s largest indoor rainforest, and the world’s largest indoor desert and nocturnal exhibit.
CHI Health Center Omaha
Managed by MECA, the CHI Health Center Omaha opened downtown in 2003. The facility features an 18,300-seat arena and substantial convention center space that brings in over 1 million visitors annually for events from sports competitions to major touring concerts to large corporate meetings. Major national and international events have included the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders’ meeting, the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials, NCAA basketball tournaments and the FEI World Cup Finals.
Omaha-Council Bluffs Riverfront PHOTOS PROVIDED BY COUNCIL BLUFFS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The riverfront encompasses a 72-acre region adjacent to downtown Omaha and the 90-acre Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park in Council Bluffs, connected by the 3,000foot Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge spanning the Missouri River. It features major green spaces and recreational trails on both sides, plus three Omaha parks — Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park, and Lewis and Clark Landing — comprise what was named “The RiverFront” in 2018; its visitor numbers exceeded 2.3 million last year alone. Kiewit Luminarium opened in 2023, and longstanding attractions such as the Old Market are within walking distance on the Omaha side.
Omaha Performing Arts
The Dick & Mary Holland Campus is a downtown performing arts and education center run by Omaha Performing Arts (O-pa) that includes the Holland Performing Arts Center, Steelhouse Omaha and the Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement. O-pa’s Orpheum Theater is located less than a mile away. O-pa hosts more than 550 annual events and performances across its venues, drawing over 500,000 attendees each year and generating an estimated $61 million in annual economic impact.
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TOURISM
Destination: Omaha-Council Bluffs Metro
VISITORS, TOURISTS SPEND MILLIONS TO SUPPORT JOBS, ATTRACTIONS, VENUES
It’s very easy to get here, and we are a short drive from a lot of cities for a nice getaway. — JASMYN GOODWIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, VISIT OMAHA
PHOTOS PROVIDED BY VISIT OMAHA
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in thousands of participants and millions of dollars, like its first Ironman competition in 2026, also contracted for 2027 and 2028; Nebraska’s State Education Conference secured through 2034; Shriners International’s 2029 Imperial Session annual meeting; and American Association of Bovine Practitioners annual conferences in 2025, 2030 and 2031. “To help attract larger events, we need the hotel supply that supports that, the type of hotel rooms that meeting planners want, and of course a good entertainment scene, accessible food options and transportation,” Goodwin said. Council Bluffs is landing its share of major events as well, Eckman said. “The 2026 US National Baton Twirling Championships were held at the Mid-America Center July 7-12, 2026. The event might not be well-known, but it generated more than 1,000 hotel room nights. In 2025, Council Bluffs hosted the state’s biggest business convention, the Iowa Association of Business & Industry Taking Care of Business Conference, for the first time in the association’s 122-year history. A few weeks later, in June, CB welcomed the
Yonex US Open Badminton Championships and its athletes from around the globe for the second time in as many years,” he said. “The influence that gaming has had on the local economy and specifically on visitor spending is significant… it generates overnight stays, dining, and other retail spending,” LaFerla said, explaining that the Iowa West Foundation, primarily funded through the gaming industry, has been able to invest over $500 million into the Southwest Iowa region. “That also has an effect on tourism and visitorship because they’ve made investments not just nonprofit organizations that do good work in the community, but also in infrastructure and amenities like the riverfront; the Pottawattamie Arts, Culture and Entertainment (Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center) building; and others that have also had pretty significant impact on visitor and tourism spending. “The opportunity now really is in making sure that gaming is part of the broader sort of entertainment ecosystem with art, events, recreation, sports, the riverfront and other outdoor assets. The more reasons that we give people to visit here and stay longer, the better for us.”
PHOTOS PROVIDED BY UNLEASH COUNCIL BLUFFS
MARK ECKMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, UNLEASH COUNCIL BLUFFS
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Comparisons
What is the biggest threat to visitor growth over the next three years?
What is one number that best tells the tourism story in your market right now? Mark Eckman, Executive Director, Unleash Council Bluffs 3-2-1. The metro represents three counties in two states that make for one great destination.
Eckman In three years, 10 or 20, complacency is probably the biggest; a complacency that leads policymakers to believe that marketing and sales, and the necessary funding, aren’t required to keep up with other destinations.
Goodwin I would say a stagnant city is a death sentence. Omaha has proven that it is certainly not that. If the city continues to grow and change at this rate, I can’t see visitor growth ever being in danger.
Jasmyn Goodwin, Executive Director, Visit Omaha 16,201. Visitor spending supports 16,201 jobs.
LaFerla
Chris LaFerla, President/CEO, Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce 334 million. Visitors spent roughly 334 million dollars in Pottawattamie County in 2024. I just think it paints the picture that tourism isn’t just a niche industry here; it’s a big part of our economy.
Adam Straight, President/CEO, Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority
Specifically for visitors, just not giving them enough reasons to stay longer. We have a lot of individual attractions… but when a visitor comes for a game or a concert or to visit the casino or they’re just passing through, what can we do to give them more reasons to stay another night, and possibly consider living here?
Straight
2028. It’s the year that we see the years of planning and construction all across our city come to completion on some of the biggest projects that will greatly change the landscape of Omaha.
What is the most underrated asset in the metro? Eckman The Missouri River comes immediately to mind. Here is a waterway known around the world that unites us rather than divides. A symbol of that unity is the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge that brings together daily the most diverse group of visitors found anywhere else in the metro.
Goodwin Let’s travel back in time to 2019. I would say the riverfront was our underrated asset. It was underutilized. It’s certainly beautiful and had lots of potential prime real estate, but it wasn’t really activated. And now: Can you think of the last time you drove past Gene Leahy or Heartland of America Park and it wasn’t packed? That’s one of the things I love about Omaha, that our developers, our philanthropists, city leaders have such a “what-if” attitude for everything, and it’s helped our city grow in so many positive ways.
LaFerla The Missouri River. It’s a natural asset that runs right through the middle of our metro, and I think there’s still more that we can do to fully capitalize on it as an economic and recreational and quality-of-life asset.
Stagnant project progress; projects not moving forward, delays, anything that prevents projects from coming to completion in a timely manner is a threat to visitor growth. Another threat is the reluctance to boast about Omaha. It’s not the time to be humble. We should promote and market our city every chance we get.
What is one thing the two sides of the river should be doing together that they aren’t? Eckman I believe Unleash Council Bluffs, Visit Omaha and Sarpy County Tourism see the entire metro as one destination or as one community, but there are some in the area that don’t want to embrace the entire metro in that way. I think it is in all of our best interests, both sides of the river, to pursue a vision of a single community that works well together for a better future regardless of location east, west, north or south.
Goodwin That is a tough question because we partner and work together when it makes sense. We have a joint airport booth that we partner with the Council Bluffs CVB on. We have joint awards that we do to celebrate the tourism industry, and we even share a pedestrian bridge. And what I love about the bridge is that both sides, Omaha and Council Bluffs, have done a lot to really build up the attractions on either side of the bridge. Bob has become a tourism asset that connects visitors to both sides, and now they can have multiple experiences.
LaFerla
Straight It’s not a physical asset, but I believe the most undervalued asset for the metro is its confidence. As leaders, we need to lead the charge to end the outdated narrative that there’s nothing “to do” in the Omaha metro, and boost overall confidence in the incredible events, attractions, amenities and hospitality that we already provide.
I think for Omaha and Council BluffS metros to think of ourselves as one destination and not two separate markets. We are both doing a great job, I think, of marketing the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro to visitors who don’t see the river as necessarily a state line; we could be jointly selling the metro as a destination while still celebrating what makes each side of the river unique. You see that in our riverfront development.
Straight I think there is a pretty solid relationship between the two metros. If there’s anything we can do to strengthen tourism on both sides of the river, it’s increasing cross-marketing between the two metros. We can promote that Iowa is just a short five-minute walk across the Bob from downtown Omaha and vice versa. A rising tide floats all boats.
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2026 Omaha Metropolitan Area
TOURISM
Tourism Award Winners Announced TOP HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, ATTRACTIONS AND RETAILERS HONORED IN TWO COUNTIES Nearly 14,000 votes were cast in the 2026 Omaha Metropolitan Area (OMA) Tourism Awards, honoring standout tourism businesses in Douglas and Pottawattamie counties. Voters submitted 887 nominations and 13,948 votes across four categories: Best Hotel, Best Restaurant, Best Attraction and Best Retail Business.
The winners and runners-up for 2026 are: Douglas County
Best Attraction: • Winner: Joslyn Art Museum • Runner-up: Great Plains Black History Museum Best Hotel: • Winner: Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel • Runner-up: Omaha Marriott Regency Best Restaurant: • Winner: Big Mama’s Kitchen • Runner-up: Kinaara Best Retail Business: • Winner: City Limits • Runner-up: Ashley’s in the Old Market
Pottawattamie County
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Best Attraction: • Winner: Arrowhead Park • Runner-up: Dreamland Theater Best Hotel: • Winner: Judge Richard Distillery Airbnb • Runner-up: Courtyard by Marriott Council Bluffs Best Restaurant: • Winner: The Back Forty Bar & Grill • Runner-up: 712 Eat + Drink Best Retail Business: • Winner: Central Perch • Runner-up: Dusted Charm
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MBJ scene LEE POLIKOV WITH HIS ROASTERS
Longtime Sarpy County Attorney is 187th Face on Barroom Floor POLIKOV LEARNS LAW AND ORDER DOESN’T PREVAIL AT OMAHA PRESS CLUB ROAST For 53 years, Lee Polikov has been bringing law and order to Sarpy County. However, as the 187th Face on the Barroom Floor, he learned very quickly that law and order fly out the window when one is being roasted at the Omaha Press Club. The laughs began immediately when the Rev. Steven Boes, former CEO of Boys Town, delivered his opening prayer and referred to the honoree as Don Kleine, the Douglas County attorney. Bob Batt, retired executive vice president for Nebraska Furniture Mart, served as emcee for the event. He started his remarks by honoring his late grandmother, Rose Blumkin, the legend who helped build NFM into the powerhouse it is today. Blumkin, who was honored as the OPC’s 35th Face in 1987, always preached there would be a sale starting tomorrow. Batt flipped over his necktie to reveal the word SALE in large letters. Then, the fun began. Batt, Face No. 124 in 2010, said he and Polikov had been friends for about 55 years and Lee was one of his best men “at my latest wedding.” “It’s a tough job being county attorney,” Batt said. “Everyone either loves you or hates you.” Thanks to his close friendship with Polikov, he said, “I’ve had prosecutorial immunity in Sarpy County for the past 27 years.” Jeff Davis, retired Sarpy County sheriff, said, “Lee came to work early every day — early afternoon.” He said that Polikov had studied hypnotism and had even used it once to procure a statement from a suspect. On a kinder note, he praised Polikov as someone who “always stuck up for the underdog.”
Jay Lerner, president and founder of the Lerner Company, said he first met Polikov in 2002 when he was developing Shadow Lake Towne Center in Sarpy County. “Lee took it as a personal mission that I never got too comfortable — he always had something for me to do,” said Lerner, who admitted he had never stepped foot in the OPC before. Two-hour cigar smoking sessions with Polikov helped Lerner see a side of Lee that most people never see. “He has made Sarpy County a better place,” Lerner said. “You can be tough without taking yourself too seriously.” Rose Ann Shannon, retired news director at KETV, called Polikov a “dyed-in-the-wool Republican.” In the spirit of our current president, she said Polikov intends to tear down the Sarpy County jail and “build a big, beautiful ballroom.” Polikov’s nickname for Shannon is “fake news.” With Shannon’s husband, Phil Johnson, a former photographer at the Omaha World-Herald, serving as her assistant, Shannon proceeded to unveil three enlarged photos featuring Polikov: • Sitting next to Sen. Bernie Sanders; the photo begs the question, Shannon said, “Is Lee Polikov a socialist?” • Next to Sheriff Andy Griffith with Polikov’s face superimposed over Deputy Barney Fife (Don Knotts); Shannon said Sarpy County is “a lot like Mayberry.” • Swimming in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool with a piece of algae on his head; Shannon, who is a member of the OPC Hall of Fame, linked Polikov to the controversial 300-foot gash in the reflecting pool.
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MIDLANDS BUSINESS JOURNAL BY TOM O’CONNOR, COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KURT KEELER
ROGER HUMPHRIES AND POLIKOV
Martie Cordaro, president of the Omaha Storm Chasers, called Polikov “one of the most determined people you will ever meet ... he always makes sure everyone in the room understands his point and knows that he is right.” He added that most attorneys bill by the hour, Polikov bills “by his opinion; whether you ask for it or not ... he refuses to take no for an answer.” To help deal with the pressures of being around Polikov, Cordaro said Lee’s wife of 50 years, Terry Calek, has grown to appreciate long instrumental musical pieces. It allows her to block out her husband while imagining she’s listening to Mannheim Steamroller. Cordaro, Face No. 179 in 2024, praised Polikov, who was one of the key negotiators in helping Sarpy County become the home for the Storm Chasers, for “keeping baseball in our town.” He also cited Polikov’s focus on mental health: “when people are in their darkest hour, you are there.” Gil Cohen, executive vice president of sales and marketing for Omaha Magazine, began by saying, “We’re so glad to have Don Kleine with us tonight.” Polikov has been around so long, Cohen said, that “Wyatt Earp was his first boss and Nebraska was still a territory.” Like Barney Fife, Cohen said Polikov, who was chief deputy in Sarpy County for 26 years prior to becoming county attorney, carried an “unloaded gun with a single bullet in his pocket.” He said Polikov loves to use his legal skills in everyday life. When watching “Law & Order” on television, Polikov has been known to say, “Objection. That’s not how the chain of custody works.” When Lee is ordering food at the McDonald’s counter, he begins by saying, “May I approach.” Cohen said people love to receive mail, but nobody wants to hear from Lee; he sends subpoenas. More than 100 people attended the roast including notables such as Rep. Don Bacon; Nebraska Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly; John Reisz, chief deputy county attorney for Sarpy County; Jack Stark, regent for University of Nebraska; and Mark Pettit, former news anchor for KMTV who now lives in Atlanta. Pettit worked closely with Polikov on the case of serial killer John Joubert IV, who was arrested in Sarpy County in 1983. Pettit has written three books about the Joubert case. Polikov thanked those in attendance. He said to Bacon, “Since we’ll both be out of work at the end of the year, let’s talk later.” His roasters, he quipped, “will be appearing at the Funny Bone.” He concluded by saying, “Remember: anything said here tonight is absolutely inadmissible in court.”
Artist’s description of Lee Polikov’s Face caricature
Lee Polikov has been a key player in Sarpy County for more than five decades and has been a driving force in helping Sarpy County become the state’s fastest growing county. Not only has Polikov served as Sarpy County attorney for the past 27 years, he also has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to build the community. Two of his biggest achievements were being a key negotiator in helping Sarpy County become the home for the Omaha Storm Chasers and Werner Park and serving on the committee that made the Omaha National Cemetery possible in Sarpy County. The artist features Werner Park on the left side of the drawing, while Polikov and his wife of 50 years, Terry Calek, are standing in front of the entry sign to the Omaha National Cemetery. On the right side of the drawing you can see the Sarpy County Hall of Justice, where Polikov has worked the past 53 years. An Omaha native, Polikov is a graduate of Westside High School and earned his undergraduate and law degrees at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The artist has included the Westside crest and the UNL logo on the drawing. Prior to becoming Sarpy County attorney, Polikov served as chief deputy in Sarpy County for 26 years. On the left side of the drawing, you can see a badge for the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office. Civic engagement has been a key part of Polikov’s career, so the artist has put together a display listing some of Polikov’s top achievements. The list includes: • American Red Cross, for which Polikov served as chair of the Donor Recruitment Committee for a number of years • Elected Official of the Year award in 2022 given by the Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce for his involvement in innovative initiatives such as Teen Court, Alcohol Diversion, Mental Health Diversion, and Wellness Court • The Midlands Community Foundation, an organization that supports philanthropic, educational and community-driven programs that benefit Sarpy and Cass Counties and the surrounding region; Polikov continues to serve as a longtime board member for this foundation • The National District Attorneys Association: Polikov has been a member of this association for more than 20 years and served a three-year term as vice president • The Nebraska County Attorneys Association: Polikov served two terms as president of this association. So, there you have it: the artist’s rendition of Lee Polikov, the 187th Face on the Barroom Floor, a true star in our community’s law enforcement efforts and a tremendous addition to our illustrious Faces on the Barroom Floor.
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POLIKOV’S “FACE” ON THE BARROOM FLOOR AT OPC
EVENT SCENE
Attendees Eye Growth
SUMMIT DISCUSSES CREATING SOLUTIONS THROUGH PEOPLE BY DAISY HUTZELL-RODMAN | PHOTOS BY ANNA BLUMENTHAL Omaha’s commercial real estate market enters its next chapter from a position of strength, but speakers at the 37th annual CRE Summit made one point clear: Ideas don’t move markets. People do. Under the theme “Create Solutions, Build Value: Ideas Don’t Move Markets, People Do,” industry leaders focused on the people, relationships and practical problem-solving behind Omaha’s continued growth. CRE Summit Founder and Co-chair Jerry Slusky opened the summit by pointing to development momentum, including that industrial vacancy stood at 2.1% entering the year. He also credited the Midwest’s conservative approach with helping the region avoid dramatic boom-and-bust cycles. “(The reason) Omaha and Lincoln and all of our region, Des Moines, have survived so well is that we’re conservative, we’re smart, we do deals that make sense and work,” Slusky said. Co-chair Chris Mensinger similarly emphasized the people behind the market’s performance. “We solve problems, we build relationships, we make the numbers work, and most importantly, we get things done,” Mensinger said.
Growth requires people
TIM KERRIGAN MODERATED A PANEL DISCUSSION FEATURING ALEC GORYNSKI, NATHAN BARRY AND JENNIFER CREAGER
A panel featuring Greater Omaha Chamber President and CEO Heath Mello; state Sens. Tony Sorrentino, Eliot Bostar and Brad von Gillern; and real estate executives Jason Lanoha and David Levy examined what Nebraska needs to sustain growth. Lanoha said families relocating from the Bay Area, Illinois and Pennsylvania often cite quality of life, education and public safety as reasons for choosing Omaha, but childcare and housing access remain constraints. “If you can’t find childcare and you can’t find a house to live in, none of that matters,” Lanoha said. The panel also addressed the need for higher-paying professional jobs, clearer communication about Nebraska’s tax environment and better distribution of infrastructure costs tied to new development.
Keynote shows people create value
CBRE global client strategist and senior economic adviser Spencer Levy challenged attendees to rethink how they evaluate real estate and technology. Higher interest rates and limited cap-rate compression, Spencer Levy said, are creating an environment in which strong operators will drive returns — a dynamic that could benefit secondary markets such as Omaha, where higher initial yields provide stronger cash flow. He pointed investors toward manufacturing, parking, infrastructure and selected life sciences opportunities. His broader message centered on productivity: Technology and artificial intelligence should make people and businesses better, he said, not simply more efficient. Spencer Levy also stressed storytelling. “Proving isn’t persuading,” he said, arguing that developers and business leaders who communicate their properties’ and communities’ value can create demand rather than react to it.
ATTENDEES GATHER IN BETWEEN PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Honoring those who built value
The 2026 Commercial Real Estate Summit Award went to Heritage Omaha for the new Omaha Central Library at 72nd and Dodge streets. The $158 million project, funded primarily through $138 million in private donations, drew more than 172,000 visitors in its first three months. The summit also inducted four longtime industry leaders into its Hall of Fame: Deb Graeve-Morrison, Doug Nodgaard, Ember Grummons and Michael Moylan. Morrison emphasized integrity and relationships; Nodgaard pointed to Omaha’s stability; Grummons urged newcomers to develop expertise; and Moylan credited strong teams for Shamrock Development’s success. Together, the speakers reinforced a simple proposition: Omaha’s next chapter will be shaped not just by ideas or investment, but by the people willing to turn those ideas into solutions and lasting value.
CHRIS MENSINGER, EMBER GRUMMONS AND JERRY SLUSKY
JERRY SLUSKY, DOUG NODGAARD AND CHRIS MENSINGER
JERRY SLUSKY
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Built for Growth
CRE SUMMIT PANEL SPEAKS TO INFRASTRUCTURE’S ROLE IN OMAHA’S GROWTH BY ANNA BLUMENTHAL
If we really want to attract the next wave of growth, it’s going to take our county economic development partners, our chambers, our cities and counties. — BROOK AKEN, DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS, OPPD
KEVIN STRATMAN MODERATES A PANEL FEATURING DAN HOINS, JIM THEILER AND BROOKE AKEN
With the Omaha metro population surpassing one million and commercial development accelerating, infrastructure will play a critical role in shaping the region’s next chapter. At the closing session of the 2026 Commercial Real Estate Summit held Aug. 21, a panel discussion explored how utilities are planning for continued economic growth and development of the Omaha metro. Panelists addressed how various industries and governance structures impact long-term planning, as well as how cities and real estate practitioners can work together to develop new sites. Kevin Stratman, principal and broker at Investors Realty, moderated the discussion and panelists included: • Dan Hoins, agency administrator at Sarpy County and Cities Wastewater Agency • Jim Theiler, assistant director for environmental services at City of Omaha Public Works • Brook Aken, director of economic development and external relations at Omaha Public Power District Hoins said his goal in his role can be summed up easily. “Our mission statement, I say it very frequently, is to get our members sewers where they need it, when they need it,” Hoins said. Hoins said that a few years ago, sewer capacity was practically nonexistent in southern Sarpy County as a hydrologic ridgeline running east-west through Sarpy County created a major infrastructure problem in the area for decades. Through the Unified Southern Sarpy Wastewater System, a regional sanitary-sewer project intended to solve the longstanding lack of urban sewer service in southern Sarpy County, Hoins said the problem has largely been resolved.
Navigating limitations
L-R: HEATH MELLO, JASON LANOHA, SEN. BRAD VON GILLERN, SEN. ELIOT BOSTAR, SEN. TONY SORRENTINO AND DAVID LEVY
The challenge today when it comes to sewer capacity, he said, are limitations surrounding money, timing and availability to deliver. Theiler explained Omaha Public Works’ sewer capacity like a tree, saying capacity is greatest down by the treatment plant, or the trunk, and decreases as the system branches out. “That’s a challenge we have to live with,” Theiler said. “The city of Omaha is providing capacity for basically the areas remaining to be developed that are farthest from the treatment plant.” As far as power capacity goes, Aken said OPPD is planning 800 miles of new transmission and must account for massive load variations. She said two sites might be across the street from each other but fall into completely different power categories. “No project is the same,” Aken said. “And as much as we can speculatively plan for new growth and development, I’m mindful the day we study a project at a certain site, those numbers can change as the grid evolves.”
Collaboration as key to growth
CBRE GLOBAL CLIENT STRATEGIST SPENCER LEVY GIVES A KEYNOTE SPEECH
Aken identified manufacturing, data centers and electrification as primary drivers of power demand. “If we really want to attract the next wave of growth, it’s going to take our county economic development partners, our chambers, our cities and counties all working together to figure this out because there’s never been more of a need and more of a time to really figure out what we want to write in our next chapter as a regional economy,” Aken said. For real estate practitioners, Theiler said the best way to approach and collaborate with municipal workers is to have an initial conversation about a project’s attainability. “It’s just getting on the phone, talking to our planning department,” Theiler said.
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A CLOSER look Same Roots, Own Route
BOULAY BECOMES PRESIDENT, BUILDS ON FATHER’S LEGACY BOULAY FROM PAGE 01
audit and financial statement track his father once held. In his late 20s, he left public accounting altogether, moving to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, to open and run four Complete Nutrition retail stores, hiring 15 employees along the way. He came back to Omaha in 2013 and returned to Lutz in a business development role. When a leadership vacancy opened at Pella in 2017, it was the company’s HR director, not his father, who first raised his name. Last week, Boulay was named president, with Greg continuing as CEO. The two describe the arrangement less as a changing of the guard than as a division of labor built on two decades of watching each other work. In this conversation, Boulay talked about what he inherited, what he’s building on his own, and the team members he’s betting on to help him do it. MBJ: You and your father have almost identical paths on paper. You both went to Creighton Prep. You both studied accounting at Creighton. You’ve both worked at Lutz. Was that a plan or did you keep independently arriving at the same places? Vince Boulay: Never a plan, never discussed. When I was an accounting student at Creighton, my dad was a partner at Lutz and he told me if I wanted to get serious about public accounting, I should probably look outside Omaha. That’s what got me to Ernst & Young in Kansas City. During that same period, in 2005, he bought this branch and left public accounting, and that opened the door for me to go to Lutz. They weren’t going to have a partner hire his own kid, especially with his standing there. When he left, that opened a door for me. Even what led me here was really just an opportunity that opened up. Our HR director, Vicky (Dinning), was the one who said, “What about Vince?” My dad and I never even discussed the idea of me coming to Pella. MBJ: In your late 20s, you left accounting and opened four retail stores in Raleigh-Durham instead of walking into Pella. What did you learn there, not just from running that business but from being in that market, that you couldn’t have learned in Omaha? VB: I learned a lot about real estate, about what makes a property good, the kind of A-plus site a company like Starbucks looks for. But the bigger thing was building something from a comfort zone I didn’t have yet. I didn’t know anybody there. I had to build brand-new relationships, build a business, hire 15 people to run four stores. It taught me what it really takes to run your own business seven days a week, and how important it is to surround yourself with great people when you’re in that kind of environment. Every market is different, too. You have to understand what feeds the energy in a given community, and that shaped how I think about Omaha and Lincoln as their own distinct markets now. MBJ: What’s something your dad does as a leader that you’ve deliberately decided not to copy? VB: I don’t want that to come off negative, because my dad is unbelievable, and there’s a lot of stewardship there. What I’d say is it’s important for me to create my own path while still listening to others. I’m not trying to copy everything he does, but I also have the confidence, from the life lessons I picked up before this business, to know when and how change might be needed. It’s a fine line between continuous improvement and honoring the beliefs and pillars this company was built on by our people.
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MIDLANDS BUSINESS JOURNAL BY DAISY HUTZELL-RODMAN | COVER STORY PHOTOGRAPHY BY DEBRA S. KAPLAN
I’m finally at a place where I can put everything I’ve learned in prior roles into play. This business is a well-oiled machine, but like anything, it needs continuous improvement in its people. — VINCE BOULAY
MBJ: You’ve mentioned Austin Annan before, who went from the warehouse to a leadership role. Who’s someone on your team right now you’re betting on the same way, and what have you seen that makes you sure? VB: One who comes to mind right away is Max Dwyer. He started as a project coordinator, moved into estimating, helped build our new estimating department, slid into a junior sales manager role, and now oversees our entire contractor side of the business, all in about five years. He got there through his work ethic and by building trust and respect with his team and customers. Before people even saw a problem, Max was already in front of it, bringing solutions instead of waiting to be asked. Squeaky wheel gets the grease, in a good way. MBJ: Tell me about a hire or a promotion, anywhere in your career, that you got wrong. How did it change the way you evaluate people now? VB: We tried to hire our first true marketing manager and it didn’t work out. What that taught me was how important it is to clarify the role itself, not just the job description, but what success actually looks like in 12 months. The second time, we hired our current marketing manager, Sydney (Ruhlman). She came from a graphic design background, and what I was clear about was simple: we have a great story to tell and we do a poor job telling it. Her ability to help us tell that story, through things like our newsletter and how we communicate with customers, has made a real difference. MBJ: Your dad is staying on as CEO, focused on long-term strategy, growth and acquisitions, while you take on the president role and day-to-day operations. Whose idea was that specific split? VB: I’d say it was more my dad’s vision, but it’s something I’m completely aligned with. He’s handling the relationship with Pella Corporate and positioning us for potential acquisitions, and that shouldn’t be a distraction for me or for our people. I want our team to know I’m right here, focused on serving our customers and being the brand ambassador this market expects, while I have a partner in my father who’s keeping us in a position to be flexible and grow. MBJ: What’s a decision that used to land on your dad’s desk that now lands on yours, and how did that handoff actually happen? VB: A good example is a build-out we’re doing of unfinished space upstairs. That used to be a Greg decision, start to finish. Now it’s mine to run with, though we still communicate. He’ll ask questions, I’ll walk him through it, and he’s on board. It’s less about him stepping back from caring and more about me listening to what our team actually needs, which is sometimes different from how things were run before. MBJ: What is your real passion inside this business? VB: People and leadership development. I’m finally at a place where I can put everything I’ve learned in prior roles into play. This business is a well-oiled machine, but like anything, it needs continuous improvement in its people. We’re very transparent here. Everyone has their predictive index and their top five strengths sitting right on their desk. I’m an activator first, and futuristic second, with most of my top strengths landing in what Gallup calls the influencing domain. I joke about it,
QUICK HITS Kyle Korver is from Pella, Iowa, and he’ll be part of Creighton Prep’s Sports Night with Pella this October. What are you most looking forward to? I know Kyle a little through family; his brother Caleb and his sisterin-law Macy work for Pella. But what I’m really excited about is that we’re a new supporter of LOVB Nebraska, and Kyle’s involved there, too. That’s less about the Pella connection and more about what he continues to do for our community. He’s a great steward of Omaha, and I’m looking forward to hearing what he has to say and being in the room with someone like that. Favorite place in Omaha to get a steak? Mahogany Prime, or The Drover. Big meeting, need to rally the troops. What song do you play? “Right Now” by Van Halen. Mountains or beach? Mountains. I’m a lake person at heart — I grew up around the Ozarks — but I’d say Colorado. What’s the last thing you coached a kid to do right before a big moment in a game? I coach baseball, and what I tell them isn’t really about the moment itself, it’s about what comes after. It’s not what happens to you, it’s how you respond. Get to a place where you’re mentally clear and ready for the next opportunity.
but I try to stay humble, because I need executors and strategic thinkers around me just as much as I need people who can rally a room. Knowing that about yourself, and about the people around you, builds trust and accountability. It’s the hardest part of leadership: taking it on the chin when we fall short, and giving credit to the people when we perform, because that’s just fact.
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BUSINESS news
Fair Opens With New Lot
FREE PARKING, SINGLE SHUTTLE MARK CHANGES FOR FAIRGOERS The Nebraska State Fair opens today at Fonner Park in Grand Island, kicking off an 11-day run that continues through Labor Day, Sept. 7. This is the fair’s 17th year at the Fonner Park site. Parking on the grounds remains free, and organizers have added a newly paved north main lot, along with paved accessible parking on-site. “Free parking has always been part of what makes a day at the fair easy on families, and the new paved lot takes it a step further,” said Courtney Glock, Nebraska State Fair marketing director. “It’s one more way we’re making the whole fair experience better from the moment you arrive.” The fair is running a single shuttle from Sam’s Club in Grand Island, a change from prior years, and the only shuttle service offered this year. Drivers should also plan extra time getting to the grounds: South Locust Street is closed to the north between Fonner Park and downtown Grand Island, with detours posted to route traffic around the closure, and construction near the Sam’s Club shuttle pickup is marked as well. Updated maps, parking and shuttle details are posted at StateFair.org. Advance gate admission is $10 and every advance concert or event ticket includes gate admission; tickets are sold only through statefair.org or the fair box office.
Opening day kickoff, steak dinner benefit
Opening day, presented by FNBO, kicks off with a ribbon cutting at Earl May Fair Square; the fair’s New & Unique Food Contest, and Nebraska’s Largest Classroom, a grounds-wide K-6 agricultural education program that runs through Sept. 2. A ticketed Twisted Chrome truck and tractor pull runs at the State Fair Motorsports Park. That evening, the Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation holds its seventh annual Great Steak Debate at the Big Iron Events Center, doors at 6 p.m., tickets are $75. The fundraiser pairs Certified Piedmontese steak from three Nebraska restaurant teams, defending champion Chef Logan Kent of Double V Restaurant; Chef Rhett Peterson and Chef Chris Armstrong of Ruthie’s Steak and Seafood; and pit masters Jamie Simmons and Dustin Gordon of The QUE, with live entertainment and a live and silent auction benefiting fair projects. “The Great Steak Debate is an evening of sampling incredible Nebraska beef dishes, cold beverages, live entertainment and a fabulous live and silent auction,” said 1868 Foundation Executive Director Lindsey Koepke, adding that auction items this year include hunting trips, America’s 250th-themed firearms, diamonds and vacation packages. Fireworks and a 300-drone show follow after dark, part of a run of evening shows on both closing weekends of the fair.
Day-by-day themes
Each day of the run carries its own sponsor and theme. County Fair Day (Aug. 29), presented by Nebraska Farm Bureau, features the Boston-qualifying Nebraska State Fair
Marathon, a draft horse pull and a rough stock rodeo at the US Foods Outdoor Arena. 4-H Day (Aug. 30), presented by the City of Grand Island, includes the 4-H Final Drive and Galaxy of Stars Talent Contest Finals, along with a sold-out Phil Wickham concert and a 300-drone show after dark, with no fireworks that night. Older Nebraskans Day (Aug. 31), presented by CHI Health, brings a wellness festival to the Fonner Park concourse and a KC & The Sunshine Band matinee at 2 p.m. at Heartland Events Center, with reserved tickets from $30 to $55. $2.50 Tuesday (Sept. 1), presented by The Mattress Hub, drops gate admission to $2.50 all day in honor of America’s 250th anniversary and includes vendor deals across the grounds, along with a free Nebraska U.S. Senate debate at Heartland Events Center. $5 Wednesday (Sept. 2), presented by Nature Hill, and FFA Day (Sept. 3), presented by Hornady, both offer $5 gate admission after 4 p.m. for guests 6 and older and feature a grounds-wide “Blue Ribbon Bargain Brochure” of deals available at information kiosks or online, presented by Middleton Electric. Food judging both days includes smoked meats, patriotic desserts and a pie contest. Fair-tastic Friday (Sept. 4), presented by AMGL, is the fair’s sensory-friendly day, geared toward guests with developmental and physical disabilities, and includes an inclusive Remarkable Rodeo and a free Home Free concert at TD Landing included with gate admission. Family Day (Sept. 5), presented by Five Points Bank, headlines Shinedown with Dexter and the Moonrocks at TD Landing, with general admission from $85 to $115, alongside a ranch rodeo and a puzzle championship. ¡Fiesta Latina! (Sept. 6), presented by Motoplex USA, celebrates Latino culture, music and food grounds-wide, with HARDY headlining TD Landing, tickets $78 to $107. The fair closes Labor Day, Sept. 7, with Veterans Day, presented by Case IH, featuring a veterans program and resource fair at Heartland Events Center; a demolition derby championship; and the All-American Pie Eating Contest. Fireworks and drone shows are scheduled after dark on both closing weekends, Aug. 28-29 and Sept. 4-6, with a drone-only show Aug. 30. Beyond the ticketed concerts and rodeos, most days build in a break on admission or food costs; opening day and Fair-tastic Friday both run a Lunch Bunch promotion from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in which the price paid at the gate comes back as a matching food voucher. Sunday mornings on Aug. 30 and Sept. 6 open with church services held across the grounds before the day’s programming begins. For visitors driving in from outside Grand Island, organizers are encouraging extra travel time given the South Locust Street closure and the construction near the Sam’s Club shuttle lot, both of which are marked with detour signage. Anyone relying on the shuttle should check the posted schedule in advance, since it’s the only shuttle service the fair is running this year. More information including full daily schedules, ticket prices and parking maps is available at statefair.org.
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BUSINESS news
Construction Jobs Hit Record High NEBRASKA UNEMPLOYMENT HOLDS AT 2.9%
At-a-Glance
Mining & Construction Employment | July 2025-2026
Total nonfarm employment was 1,061,118 in July, down 10,442 over the month and
State unemployment rate
Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for July 2026 is 2.9%, seasonally adjusted. The rate is unchanged from the June 2026 unemployment rate and the same as the July 2025 rate. The national seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for July 2026 is 4.1%, down 0.1% from the June 2026 unemployment rate and down 0.2% from the July 2025 unemployment rate.
Construction growth
“Mining and construction employment reached another all-time high in July, marking three consecutive months of record employment,” said Commissioner of Labor Katie Thurber. “Statewide employment in the industry reached 71,487.” The three major construction sectors added a combined 435 jobs over the month. Construction of buildings led to the increase with 192 jobs, followed by heavy and civil engineering with 144 and specialty trade contractors with 99. Omaha’s growth was driven primarily by specialty trade contractors, while building construction and heavy and civil engineering accounted for most of the gains in Lincoln and the rest of the state.
up 727 over the year. The month-to-month decrease is a normal seasonal trend due to many education-related jobs being off for the summer. The largest over-the-year growth came from leisure and hospitality (up 5,410 jobs), private education and health services (up 3,459 jobs), and mining and construction (up 3,247). Aside from mining and construction, private industries with the most over-themonth growth were professional and business services (up 741 jobs) and private education and health services (up 126 jobs).
Technical notes
The labor force includes employed individuals and those actively seeking work, as determined by a Census Bureau survey. People may be counted as unemployed regardless of whether they claim unemployment benefits, depending on their survey responses. Those not working or seeking employment are excluded from the labor force and the unemployment rate calculation.
BUSINESS news Low-interest Disaster Loans Now Available SBA OFFERS RELIEF TO THOSE AFFECTED BY WILDFIRES The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced the availability of low- interest federal disaster loans to Nebraska businesses, private nonprofit organizations, and residents affected by wildfires occurring March 12-April 2. The SBA issued a disaster declaration in response to a request from Gov. Jim Pillen on Aug. 12. The disaster declaration applies to Garden County. Businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply for physical disaster loans and may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets. Homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for home and personal property loans and may borrow up to $100,000 to replace or repair personal property such as clothing, furniture, cars and appliances. Homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence. Applicants may also be eligible for a loan increase of up to 20% of their verified physical damage, for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements may include strengthening structures to protect against high wind damage, upgrading to wind rated garage doors, and installing a safe room or storm shelter to help protect property and occupants from future damage. “Through a rural declaration, SBA provides financial assistance to help rural communities recover,” said Chris Stallings, associate administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at SBA. “We offer disaster loans to homeowners,
renters, businesses and private nonprofits affected by the disaster.” The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program is available to eligible small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and private nonprofit organizations — including faith-based organizations — impacted by financial losses directly related to this disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers or ranchers, except for aquaculture enterprises. Economic Injury Disaster Loans are for working capital needs caused by the disaster and are available even if the small business did not suffer any physical damage. They may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills which could not be paid due to the disaster. The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates as low as 4% for businesses, 3.625% for nonprofits, and 2.875% for homeowners and renters with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not begin to accrue and payments are not due until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA determines eligibility and sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition. To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. The deadline to return physical damage applications is Oct. 13. The deadline to return economic injury applications is May 14, 2027.
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MIDLANDS LEADERS q&a
MIDLANDS BUSINESS JOURNAL STORY AND PHOTOS BY ANNA BLUMENTHAL
ABRAHAM VIDAURRE, EXECUTIVE CHEF, CATTLE CALL Midlands Leaders is a weekly section showcasing individuals who are making an impact in the community through their professional and volunteer endeavors. To nominate someone for this section, email news@mbj.com with the individual’s name, position, company and email. Abraham “Abe” Vidaurre never expected to be running a restaurant at the age of 24, a position he now holds as executive chef at Cattle Call Restaurant & Bar. Growing up in Elmwood, he would spend his days cooking with his grandparents while his mother was at work. When it came time to get a job in high school, his mother connected him with the owner of one of the only restaurants in town. Vidaurre said he “got my hands dirty” from quickly learning pickups like burgers and fries to washing dishes by hand. But the work also introduced him to the restaurant industry. “This was sort of a hobby and an interest, and then I was like, ‘Oh, this could be a career,’ or ‘There’s something more to this,’” Vidaurre said. “I haven’t really turned back since.” From there, he went to culinary school at Metropolitan Community College and bounced around the kitchens in various capacities at some of Omaha’s most well-known restaurants such as Block 16, V. Mertz, Au Courant and Yoshitomo. He described stepping into his role at Cattle Call, like his previous restaurant jobs, as a combination of knowing the right people and being in the right place. Sagar Gurung and Rocky Shrestha launched the late-night wine and cocktail bar at 300 S. 16th St. in 2024, with Chef Dom Gurciullo at the helm. Gurung and Shrestha also operate Kathmandu Momo Station and Saffron Urban Indian Kitchen. When the pair was looking for a sous chef at Cattle Call, a connection at Saffron recommended Vidaurre. When Gurciullo had to step down in early 2025 due to personal reasons, Vidaurre took over the reins.
Embracing leadership
Earlier in his career, one of Vidaurre’s mentors told him he was exceptional and, given the trajectory of his career, predicted he would one day run his own restaurant. Vidaurre said he originally thought the idea was “crazy,” but has since learned to embrace leadership. “I think just acknowledging that no matter your age or how long you’ve been doing something, that oftentimes if you’re in that spot, then you’re supposed to be there,” Vidaurre said. “So that was my first lesson…accepting that I’m here and I’m doing it.” While crafting intricate dishes is a big part of the job, much more goes into Vidaurre’s role; managing people, hiring, firing and figuring out the kitchen’s workflow all come with the territory. “Talking to people, understanding people, listening,” Vidaurre said. “That’s always what it comes down to. In no way am I saying I’m a perfect cook, but my people skills and my problem solving and conflict resolution: that has been tested time and time again.” Cattle Call regular Dan Hoppen said that every time he has been to the restaurant, he has seen how effectively the open kitchen runs and that he has a lot of respect for the work Vidaurre is doing at such a young age. “You can see everything that’s going on, and service just runs smoothly,” Hoppen said. “It doesn’t seem like
ABRAHAM VIDAURRE, EXECUTIVE CHEF, CATTLE CALL
anyone is waiting for food. Everything just seems very calm, and the fact that Abe is the one who designed that process and is leading that kitchen says a lot about him.” The menu at Cattle Call rotates often, and Vidaurre said it includes bits and pieces from every restaurant where he has worked. He also said he works to ensure every dish offered has a distinct flavor profile. While Vidaurre said he understands from a business perspective the reasoning behind staple dishes, he does not like to include any on his menu. “I get it. I totally get it,” Vidaurre said, “but what makes food exciting to me is that it’s not like a painting. You can look at a painting and appreciate it for years and years. Food is like the moment you’re eating it, it’s gone. The moment you touch it with the fork, it’s changed forever.” Along with the unique menu, Vidaurre said what he thinks makes Cattle Call stand out is its hours, 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 4-10 p.m. Sunday, because there are not many other places in Omaha where people can enjoy upscale dining past 10 p.m. “Someone from Boston can fly in, check in at their hotel at 9:30, and then come here at 10:30, and if they want to order a steak and a dessert, they can do that,” Vidaurre said.
Navigating challenges
Vidaurre said the late hours can be a challenge for him personally and that he’s had to adjust his sleep times. He said he must also navigate restaurant industry headwinds as the restaurant industry is still suffering from a staffing and expertise shortage following the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, at the same time owners are looking for incentives for people to return to the industry such as better pay or benefits, customers are also eating out less, leading to slimmer margins overall. Page 22 • August 28, 2026
Vidaurre said the biggest challenge, however, is the ongoing streetcar construction downtown. Barricades block off the street where the building is located, and he said crews have been drilling into the sidewalk in front of the building and previously put up white banners on its exterior. “We’re a small business. That’s already hard,” Vidaurre said. “But this, being surrounded by barricades … It’s a literal barricade. It’s stopping people from coming in. It’s terrible.” He said his strategy for maintaining business during a period of reduced foot traffic is to keep honing in on the restaurant’s values and cultivating positive word-ofmouth marketing. “There’s a saying I learned at Block 16: ‘If you give them something good to eat, you’ll have them lining down the streets,’” Vidaurre said. “I truly believe that.”
Future aspirations
As far as plans for the future go, Vidaurre said Cattle Call recently celebrated its two-year anniversary and he is focused on how he can take the restaurant to the next level. He said his personal career goals are less defined, as he never expected to be an executive chef at 24, so he is taking things one step at a time. “I want to see how I can balance my ability to lead and to manage with my interest and my passion to cook and learn,” Vidaurre said. “ I think that’s where I’m at right now.” Hoppen said Vidaurre is on his list of up-and-coming chefs to keep an eye on, and he thinks the sky is the limit for him. “I think he just has a varied skill set that is going to allow him to basically do whatever he wants, and I hope that that remains at Cattle Call and remains here in Omaha,” Hoppen said.
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What AI Spending Says About Future Growth For most of the decade following the financial crisis, money was nearly free. A company deciding whether to build a factory, acquire a competitor or invest in a new project faced a remarkably low hurdle. The alternative was a treasury bond yielding 1% or 2%. When the risk-free return is essentially nothing, a lot of investments can look attractive. That world is gone. Today, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yields close to 5%. Before accepting any business risk, investors can earn nearly 5% lending money to the federal government. Every new project now has a very real hurdle rate. And yet we are simultaneously witnessing one of the largest investment booms in modern history. Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet and Meta are spending hundreds of billions of dollars building data centers, buying chips and constructing the infrastructure required for artificial intelligence. Importantly, much of that spending has not required these companies to borrow heavily. Their enormous free cash flows have funded most of the build-out so far. But that does not make the hurdle rate irrelevant. Cash is not free simply because it was generated internally. Every dollar spent on a data center is a dollar that could have been returned to shareholders, used for an acquisition or simply invested in a Treasury yielding close to 5%. That raises an interesting question: If the risk-free alternative is this attractive, why are companies still investing so aggressively? The answer may simply be that the perceived opportunity is enormous. A 5% Treasury yield matters greatly when evaluating a project expected to earn 6% or 7%. It matters much less if a company believes an investment can generate returns many multiples of that. Lower rates would presumably encourage even more spending, but the fact that investment remains this strong with a nearly 5% alternative says something about the returns companies believe are available. Increasingly, those returns are not just theoretical. As second-quarter earnings season wraps up, S&P 500 earnings are on pace to grow roughly 32% from a year ago on an adjusted basis. Revenue growth is running around 15%. These are not only speculative startups making decisions with someone else’s money. Finance teams, boards and management groups at some of the
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largest and most profitable companies in the world are evaluating these projects against alternatives and still greenlighting record amounts of capital. They may not all be right, but it is hard to dismiss that collective behavior as irrational. The hurdle is much higher now, yet the investment continues and the earnings are showing up alongside it. Unless otherwise cited, the statements and commentary provided are opinions of Harrison Financial Services as of August 18, 2026, and are subject to change. There is no guarantee that any forecasts made will come to pass. This material does not constitute investment advice and is not intended as an endorsement of any specific investment or security. References to specific securities are intended to explain market drivers. Please remember that all investments carry some level of risk, including the potential loss of principal invested. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. With fixed income securities, such as bonds, interest rates and bond prices tend to move in opposite directions. When interest rates fall, bond prices typically rise and conversely when interest rates rise, bond prices typically fall.
Crossword by Myles Mellor Across 1. Van Gogh’s brother 5. ___ Italiana - Italian diner on Irvington Road 11. Himalayan guides 14. Seinfeld character played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus 15. The ____ Residence in South Omaha 16. Raw, as in steak ___ 18. Not to mention 19. “___ was saying ...”, 2 words 20. Departure’s opposite, abbr. 21. ___ mater (brain cover) 22. Certain sports cars, informally 23. One who introduces speakers at a banquet 26. ___ Spiegel (German magazine) 27. Unpleasant 28. First word of Caesar’s famous boast 31. Layer 33. Sandwich cookies with a cream filling 37. Opening passage 39. ___ Miserables 40. Wilson and Ginsburg 41. Pale as a ghost 42. “Mila 18” author 44. Laborer 45. “Cheers” barmaid 47. Bodybuilder’s pride 49. It’s bounded by Pacific Street and South 10th Street, 2 words 53. Messages in the digital world 56. Green prefix 57. Publishers’ assistants, briefly 58. Map abbr. 59. Motorists’ org. 60. Fail, so to speak- 2 words 62. Wife of Isaac in the Bible 64. Sartre novel 65. Crazies 66. Outdated, 2 words 67. New York archbishop Edward
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UPCOMING events
A roundup of upcoming events in the area
Aug. 31-Sept. 2
Sept. 3-4
MINK 4-State Conference 2026
2026 Fall Agribusiness Conference
Location: Mid-America Center, 1 Arena Way in Council Bluffs This major multistate economic development forum gathers municipal, corporate and regional business leaders from Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas. — iowacog.com
Sept. 1
Sept. 3-4
Membership Breakfast
Location: Sarpy County Chamber, 1243 Golden Gate Drive, Suite 1 in Papillion This information session focuses on using chamber benefits to grow a business and includes breakfast and an opportunity to connect with chamber staff and fellow members. — sarpychamber.org
Sept. 2 Finance and Business Networking
B.A.I.L. Office Hours
Location: The Commonwealth, 5425 N. 103rd St. Drop-in office hours connects entrepreneurs and small-business owners with professionals in banking, accounting, insurance, legal services, business development and related areas. — sba.gov
International Agribusiness and Manufacturing Fair USA-Africa
Location: Modus Coworking, 1901 Howard St., Suite 300 This two-day platform strengthens U.S.-Africa agricultural and manufacturing ties through panels, workshops, exhibitions, networking and deal-making among entrepreneurs and industry leaders. — midlandsafricanchamber.com
Sept. 9-10
Location: Moe & Curly’s Pub & Grill, 1011 Capitol Ave. This evening mixer assembles financial analysts, investment consultants, bankers, lenders and corporate accountants alongside sector entrepreneurs to build strategic business partnerships. — eventbrite.com
Sept. 2
Location: Cornhusker Marriott Hotel, 333 S. 13th St. in Lincoln This essential industry conference focuses on agricultural economic trends, rural commercial lending, credit risk management and evolving state compliance regulations. — web.nebankers.org
Bio Innovations North America 2026
Location: Nebraska Innovation Campus, 2021 Transformation Drive in Lincoln This prominent tech and science summit brings together industrial researchers, systems engineers and technology developers to explore advanced biological innovations. — sourcelinknebraska.com/events
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Sept. 18 The Shift Summit
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MARK S. BERTOLINI, ATTORNEY AT LAW 205 GALVIN ROAD NORTH BELLEVUE, NE 68005 (402) 291-3996 | F AX: (402) 293-0545 mbertolinilaw@gmail.com IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SARPY COUNTY, NEBRASKA LEGAL NOTICE To Whom It May Concern: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 6th day of July, 2026, EDWARD BELLI LA JOY filed a Petition for Name Change in the District Court of Sarpy County Nebraska, at Doc. CI26-1449, the object and prayer of which is for the change of Petitioner’s name from EDWARD BELLI LA JOY to EDWARD PAUL SCOTT. That the undersigned intends to present this Petition for Name Change before the Honorable Nathan B. Cox, District Court Judge, District Court of Sarpy County, Sarpy County Courthouse, 1210 Golden Gate Drive, Courtroom #6, Papillion, Nebraska 68046 on the 18th day of September, 2026 at 9:00 o’clock a.m., or as soon thereafter as it can be heard, and that unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, said Petitioner’s name will be changed from that of EDWARD BELLI LA JOY to EDWARD PAUL SCOTT, as prayed for. BY: EDWARD BELLI LA JOY, Petitioner Mauss Man s MARK S. BERTOLINI, #15627 205 Galvin Road North Bellevue, Nebraska 68005 mbertolinilaw@gmail.com (402) 291-3996 ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER First publication August 21, 2026, final September 11, 2026 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TO: MAEGAN GUBSER You are hereby notified that on 03/19/26, the Plaintiff Credit Management Services, Inc., filed a Complaint in the COUNTY Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska, against you shown as Case Number CI26 7345. The object and prayer of which is a judgment in the amount of 3,824.35, plus court costs, pre-judgment interest and attorney fees, if applicable. The Complaint prays that judgment be entered against you. You are hereby notified that you must answer the Complaint on or before 09/27/26 at the COUNTY court of DOUGLAS County, OMAHA Nebraska. Steven J. Morrison #24708 P.O. Box 1512 Grand Island, NE 68802 (308)398-3801 Attorney for Plaintiff services@credit-mgmt.com First publication August 14, 2026, final August 28, 2026 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF KILDEER MEADOW FOUNDATION, INC. Kildeer Meadow Foundation,Inc., a nonprofit public benefit corporation, filed Articles of Amendment of its Articles of Incorporation. The substance of said amendment changed the name of the corporation to BRIGHT SIZE LIFE FOUNDATION, INC. In all other respects the Articles of Incorporation filed on September 5,2023 remain unchanged. First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114-3728 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF ORIGINAL 3, LLC ORIGINAL 3, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), filed its STATEMENT OF DISSOLUTION with the Nebraska Secretary of State on August 21, 2026. Persons with claims against the Company must present such claim to: Original 3, LLC, c/o Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Ste. 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. Claims against the Company must include the following information: (i) claimant’s name, address and telephone number during business hours; (ii) any facts which may support the claim; and (iii) any amounts allegedly owed by the Company under the claim. Claims not including this information will not be reviewed. Any claims against the Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce such claims is commenced within five (5) years after the date this Notice is last published. First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C. Suite 100, Regency Westpointe 10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION
On August 21, 2026, Hilltoppers Baseball of Nebraska, a Nebraska nonprofit corporation (“Corporation”) filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State. The terms of the dissolution provide for the payment of all liabilities of the Corporation and the distribution of all remaining assets to Creighton University. Andrew Collins, as President is to wind up and liquidate the corporate affairs and distribute its assets. The Corporation has assets totaling $739.06 and no liabilities. First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY, LLP Daniel J Waters, Attorney 10306 REGENCY PARKWAY DRIVE OMAHA, NE 68114 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the dissolution of Company #410, a Nebraska corporation (“Corporation”), effective December 31, 2003. Pursuant to the dissolution, all of the assets and property of the Corporation are to be distributed to the shareholder of the Corporation. There are no known liabilities. Scott Ehlers, a director and authorized representative of the Corporation, is to manage the corporate affairs and distribute the corporate assets. Parties with claims against the Corporation are directed to submit them in writing to the attention of Scott Ehlers c/o Lamson Dugan & Murray, LLP, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. All claims against the Corporation will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce such claims is commenced within three (3) years after the publication of this Notice. 4905-5371-9240, v. 1 First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF SCA PROPERTIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SCA PROPERTIES, LLC (the “LLC”) filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State and is in the process of voluntary dissolution and winding up of activities. Terms and conditions of the dissolution shall be established by the LLC’s Members in conformity with the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. Claims against the LLC may be presented in writing to Thomas M. Worthington, 1601 Dodge St, Ste 3700, Omaha, NE 68102, and specify the nature of the claim, the amount of the claim and the name and address of the claimant. A claim against the LLC is barred unless an action to enforce the claim commences within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice. First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MIDWEST LEGACY PROPERTIES LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Midwest Legacy Properties LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10902 South 175th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68136. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GUIDING GRACE AFFORDABLE HOUSING I, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Guiding Grace Affordable Housing I, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 7704 S. 71st Ave., LaVista, Nebraska 68128. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP Daniel J. Waters, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF WEALTH CENTRIC SOLUTIONS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is Wealth Centric Solutions, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 12212 Slayton St., Papillion, NE 68046. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on August 20, 2026 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc. 4916-6081-4537, v. 1 First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Law Offices 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114-3419 Telephone 402-392-1250 Fascimile 402-392-0816 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION The articles of organization of Spanish Chat Company, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, originally filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on January 22, 2010, and amended thereafter by the filing of a Certificate of Amendment and Restatement of the Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State on May 21, 2021, changing the company’s name to My Chat Company LLC, have been amended by the filing of a Certificate of Amendment and Restatement of the Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State (the “Certificate of Amendment”). The Certificate of Amendment changed the name of the company to Spanish Chatshow LLC. First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JP & PC WAREHOUSE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JP & PC Warehouse, LLC ( the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 12325 Emmet Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. The Registered Agent of the Company is Paul G. Cech,12325 Emmet Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP
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EMILY F. MORDHORST, Attorney 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ENT SPECIALISTS HEARING SOLUTIONS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the organization of ENT SPECIALISTS HEARING SOLUTIONS, LLC: 1. The name of the professional limited liability company is ENT SPECIALISTS HEARING SOLUTIONS, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 720 N 129th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68154, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Matthew T. Payne, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. 3. The profession to be practiced is audiology services and to do all lawful things which may be incidental to or necessary or convenient in connection with the practice of audiology. First publication August 14, 2026, final August 28, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Prairie Bluff Apartments, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Prairie Bluff Apartments, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office is 515 N. 162nd Avenue, Suite 202, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. The registered agent is Midwest Housing Equity Group, Inc., 515 N. 162nd Avenue, Suite 202, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. It commenced business on August 19, 2026, and its duration is perpetual. First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF SNE HOMES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is SNE HOMES, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 14720 Grant Street, Omaha, NE 68116. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on August 20, 2026 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc. First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JDP INSURANCE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JDP Insurance, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 19710 Marcy Cir., Elkhorn, NE 68022. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication August 21, 2026, final September 4, 2026 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF INTEGRATED HOLDCO, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Integrated Holdco, Inc. (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MI PUEBLITO HOME RENTALS, L.L.C. Pursuant to the Neb.Rev.St. §§ 21-193 & 21-117, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has formed a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The name of the Limited Liability Company is MI PUEBLITO HOME RENTALS, L.L.C. The address of the Company’s initial registered office in Nebraska is 9375 Burt Street, Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68114 and the name of its registered agent at such address is Connor W. Orr. The street and mailing address of the Company’s initial designated office is 4207 S 18th Street, Omaha, NE 68107. This company is organized to engage in and to do any lawful business for any lawful purpose, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.The Company’s duration is perpetual beginning on the date the Certificate of Organization was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nebraska. The affairs of the limited liability company are conducted by Managers, Members and such other officers as may be provided for in the Operating Agreement. Emily Patricia Murillo, Member and Manager Sergio Daniel Murillo Pena, Member and Manager Connor W. Orr, Organizer 9375 Burt Street, Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 408-6488 First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WH Prairie Bluff Apartments, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that WH Prairie Bluff Apartments, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office is 515 N. 162nd Avenue, Suite 202, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. The registered agent is Midwest Housing Equity Group, Inc., 515 N. 162nd Avenue, Suite 202, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. It commenced business on July 23, 2026, and its duration is perpetual. First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 LEGACY DESIGN STRATEGIES, LLC, Attorneys 9859 S. 168th Ave. Omaha, NE 68136 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OFJMAC4HOMES36, LLC The name of the Limited Liability Company is JMAC4HOMES36, LLC. The designated office of the limited liability company is 3627 S Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68107. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Janet K. McWilliams, at 5221 A Street, Omaha, NE 68106. The purpose for which the company is organized is to engage in any and all business which is lawful under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act of the State of Nebraska. The company commenced its existence on June 4, 2026, and the period of duration of the Company shall be perpetual. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by its Members in accordance with the company’s operating agreement. First publication August 14, 2026, final August 28, 2026
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that good work ethic, and I adopted “He just always had a really passion. He’s a said. “My dad has a lot of from him for sure,” Dana I love him very much.” very hardworking man, and Dana left management degree in 2008, After she earned a sports when Tim but returned in May 2014 ies opportunit other to pursue was unhappy in her job. needed hip surgery and she called my dad to this place,” she said. “I “I always felt drawn back He said, like where I’m at right now.’ crying and said, ‘Dad, I don’t a good time for replaced, so maybe this is ‘Well, I need to get my hips you to come back.’”
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LEGAL notices Notice of Organization OF JR.O Lopez Siding LLC Notice is hereby given that JR.O Lopez Siding LLC has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska. The registered agent of JR.O Lopez Siding LLC and office is Cristian Lopez Hernandez, 3335 Madison ST, Omaha, NE 68107. The general nature of the business is to provide siding, construction and related services. First publication August 14, 2026, final August 28, 2026 Jeffrey T. Palzer 3555 Farnam St., Ste. 1000 Omaha NE 68131 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 1738 PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC The name of the Company is 1738 PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC. The street address of the initial designated office is 1720 S. 32nd Ave., Omaha, NE 68105. The Registered Agent is David A. Clements and the Registered Agent’s address is 1720 S. 32nd Ave., Omaha, NE 68105. The general nature of the Company is residential real estate holding company. The Company commenced on August 10, 2026, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by Members, the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and such other officers as the Members shall determine. First publication August 14, 2026, final August 28, 2026 FITZGERALD, SCHORR, BARMETTLER & BRENNAN, P.C., L.L.O. 200 Regency One 10050 Regency Circle Omaha, NE 68114-3794 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF AMR LEASING LLC AMR LEASING LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office of the Company is 7404 Lake Cunningham Road, Omaha, NE 68122. The name, street and mailing address of the initial agent for service of process of the Company are Joe Stava, 7404 Lake Cunningham Road, Omaha, NE 68122. Dated this 20th day of August, 2026. First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 LEGACY DESIGN STRATEGIES, LLC, Attorneys 9859 S. 168th Ave. Omaha, NE 68136 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MLP R3, LLC The name of the Limited Liability Company is MLP R3, LLC. The designated office of the limited liability company is 4233 East Street, Omaha, NE 68107. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Matthew G. Placzek, at 4233 East Street, Omaha, NE 68107. The purpose for which the company is organized is to engage in any and all business which is lawful under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act of the State of Nebraska. The company commenced its existence on June 5, 2026, and the period of duration of the Company shall be perpetual. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by its Members in accordance with the company’s operating agreement. First publication August 14, 2026, final August 28, 2026 LEGACY DESIGN STRATEGIES, LLC, Attorneys 9859 S. 168th Ave. Omaha, NE 68136 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION MLP R1, LLC The name of the Limited Liability Company is MLP R1, LLC. The designated office of the limited liability company is 4233 East Street, Omaha, NE 68107. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Matthew G. Placzek, at 4233 East Street, Omaha, NE 68107. The purpose for which the company is organized is to engage in any and all business which is lawful under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act of the State of Nebraska. The company commenced its existence on June 5, 2026, and the period of duration of the Company shall be perpetual. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by its Members in accordance with the company’s operating agreement. First publication August 14, 2026, final August 28, 2026 LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF HOLDERS OF HOPE POTHOLDERS, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is HOLDERS OF HOPE POTHOLDERS, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 15715 California Street, Omaha, NE 68118. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on August 11, 2026 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc. First publication August 21, 2026, final September 4, 2026 LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP Daniel J. Waters, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF JCJS PROPERTIES, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is JCJS PROPERTIES, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 5629 S. 169 th St., Omaha, NE 68135. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on August 7, 2026 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc. 4913-1524-1926, v. 1 First publication August 21, 2026, final September 4, 2026 LEGACY DESIGN STRATEGIES, LLC, Attorneys 9859 S. 168th Ave. Omaha, NE 68136 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JMAC4HOMES53, LLC The name of the Limited Liability Company is JMAC4HOMES53, LLC. The designated office of the limited liability company is 5312 Weir Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Janet K. McWilliams, at 5221 A Street, Omaha, NE 68106. The purpose for which the company is organized is to engage in any and all business which is lawful under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act of the State of Nebraska. The company commenced its existence on June 4, 2026, and the period of duration of the Company shall be perpetual. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by its Members in accordance with the company’s operating agreement. First publication August 14, 2026, final August 28, 2026
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF MDS PARTNERS, L.L.C. Pursuant to the Neb.Rev.St. §§ 21-193 & 21-117, notice is hereby given that the undersigned has formed a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The name of the Limited Liability Company is MDS PARTNERS, L.L.C. The address of the Company’s initial registered office in Nebraska is 9375 Burt Street Ste. 200, Omaha, NE 68114 and the name of its registered agent at such address is Connor W. Orr. The street and mailing address of the Company’s initial designated office is 12243 Country Road 40 Bennington, Nebraska 68007.. This company is organized to engage in and to do any lawful business for any lawful purpose, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Company’s duration is perpetual beginning on the date the Certificate of Organization was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nebraska. The affairs of the limited liability company are conducted by Managers, Members and such other officers as may be provided for in the Operating Agreement. James Thibault, Member and Manager Andrew Ossenkop, Member and Manager Connor W. Orr, Organizer 9375 Burt Street Ste. 200 Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 408-6488 First publication August 14, 2026, final August 28, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 281 OVERLOOK, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 281 Overlook, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its registered office at 260 South 208th Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022 and with its initial agent for service of process being Robin R. Khan, DDS. The general nature of its business is to engage in any lawful business. The company was organized and commenced August 19, 2026, and its period of duration will be perpetual, unless terminated earlier. The affairs of the limited liability company shall be conducted by its Managers until such time as a successor or successors are selected pursuant to the Operating Agreement. Mark E. Novotny, Organizer 9290 West Dodge Road, Suite 302 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF The Fourth Cabinet, LLC The Fourth Cabinet, LLC, with its designated office located at 6507 S. 162nd Ave, Omaha, NE 68135 gives notice that it filed a Certificate of Organization with the Secretary of State on August 19, 2026. The registered agent is Andrew J. Huber and the Registered Office is 1000 Blackstone Plaza, 3555 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68131. The company may engage in any lawful business or commercial activity for which a limited liability company may be organized. First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF SCRUB-A-DUB-DUB, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Scrub-A-Dub-Dub, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, has filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on August 12, 2026, and the corporation is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the corporation are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore. Carrie A. Zach, as President of the corporation, will wind up and liquidate the corporation’s business and affairs. The corporation has no assets or liabilities as of the date hereof. Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication August 21, 2026, final September 4, 2026
CARLSON & BLAKEMAN, LLP MATTHEW WURSTNER, Attorney 11429 Davenport Street Omaha, NE 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF NEBRASKA WORD HAVEN, LLC Notice is hereby given that NEBRASKA WORD HAVEN, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 11429 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE 68154. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is: MATTHEW WURSTNER, whose address is 11429 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE 68154. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on August 13, 2026, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Manager Managed Limited Liability Company. MATTHEW WURSTNER, Organizer First publication August 21, 2026, final September 4, 2026 LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF SPANISH 4 EXPATS, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is Spanish 4 Expats, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 2209 Power Drive, Bellevue, NE 68005. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on August 13, 2026, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc. First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP Craig W. Benson, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF MEAT MASTERS USA, INC. Notice is hereby given of the formation of a public benefit corporation under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the corporation is MEAT MASTERS USA, Inc. The name and address of the incorporator and registered agent is LDM Business Services, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The corporation commenced existence on August 14, 2026 and shall have perpetual duration. The corporation is authorized to issued One Hundred Thousand (100,000) shares of common stock at Ten Cents ($0.10) par value per share. Out of the shares one thousand (1,000) shall be voting common stock and ninety-nine thousand (99,000) shall be shares of nonvoting common stock. LDM Business Services, Inc. First publication August 21, 2026, final September 4, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 2106 SOUTH 105TH STREET, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 2106 South 105th Street, LLC ( the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 2110 South 105th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 NOTICE OF AMENDED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF JONES INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Articles of Incorporation of Jones Insurance Agency, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, have been amended and were duly filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on August 7, 2026. Included in the Amended Articles of Incorporation is an amendment for authorization of 20,000 shares of common stock, and the par value of each common stock share shall be $1.00. Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication August 14, 2026, final August 28, 2026
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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF RC RESIDENTIAL LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that RC Residential LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1217 Pacific Street, #302, Omaha, Nebraska 68108. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication August 21, 2026, final September 4, 2026
CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM STEVEN G. RANUM, Attorney 2120 S. 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, NE 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF FRONTIER GROUP LIVESTOCK, LLC The name of the limited liability company is Frontier Group Livestock, LLC . The address of the initial designated office is 22856 Lincoln Road, Gretna, NE 68028. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is James Phillips, 22856 Lincoln Road, Gretna, NE 68028. First publication August 14, 2026, final August 28, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JRA Journeys, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JRA Journeys, LLC has organized under the laws of Nebraska. Designated office: 1103 Galvin Road South, Suite E, Bellevue, NE 68005. Agent for service of process: Jesse McConnell, 2410 Jackson Street, Bellevue, NE 68005. First publication August 21, 2026, final September 4, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GOLDEN ROD BOAT, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Golden Rod Boat, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is Goldenrod RA, Inc., 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. First publication August 21, 2026, final September 4, 2026 CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM STEVEN G. RANUM, Attorney 2120 S. 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, NE 68124 NOTICE OF AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION Please take notice that the Certificate of Organization for Fixation Web Consulting, L.L.C. has been amended to change the name of the limited liability company to Fixation, LLC. First publication August 14, 2026, final August 28, 2026 Notice of Organization OF Warnke Productions, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Warnke Productions, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 2033 S 182nd Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68130 and with its initial agent for service of process as Daniel Warnke, 2033 S 182nd Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. First publication August 21, 2026, final September 4, 2026 Jeffrey T. Palzer 3555 Farnam St., Ste. 1000 Omaha NE 68131 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BEROZ HOLDINGS, LLC The name of the Company is BEROZ HOLDINGS, LLC. The street address of the initial designated office is 3003 N. Main St., Elkhorn, NE, 68022. The registered agent is David Munoz and the registered agent’s address is 3003 N. Main St., Elkhorn, NE, 68022. The general nature of the Company is holding company. The Company commenced on August 10, 2026, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by Members, the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and such officers as the Members shall determine. First publication August 21, 2026, final September 4, 2026 PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114-3728 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF URBAN WATERS PRIME, INC. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act, the Articles of Incorporation of URBAN WATERS PRIME, INC., a Nebraska corporation (the “Company”), have been amended to change the name of the Company to UW VILLAGE LAKE PRIME, INC. The Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nebraska on August 3, 2026. In all other respects, the Articles of Incorporation remain unchanged. First publication August 14, 2026, final August 28, 2026
LEGAL notices LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF DIVINUS SOLACE CORE, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is DIVINUS SOLACE CORE, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 6623 Pinkney Street, Omaha, NE 68104. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all l awful business. The company commenced existence on August 7, 2026 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc. First publication August 21, 2026, final September 4, 2026 Notice of Organization OF Walnut Grove Haus, LLC Notice is hereby given that Walnut Grove Haus, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 11306 Corby Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68164 and with its initial agent for service of process as Michael Schudel, 11306 Corby Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. First publication August 21, 2026, final September 4, 2026 LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP Erin K. Artz 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TOARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF COMPANTY #380, INC. Notice is hereby given that Company #380, Inc, a Nebraska corporation, has filed an Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation with the Nebraska Secretary of State on July 6, 2026. The Amendment changed the name of the corporation to Summit Wall Systems, Inc. The full text of the amended Articles of Incorporation can be found on the Nebraska Secretary of State website. LDM Business Services, Inc., Incorporator First publication August 21, 2026, final September 4, 2026 ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Law Offices 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114-3419 Telephone 402-392-1250 Facsimile 402-392-0816 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Riemer CPA LLC Riemer CPA LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office of the company is 17526 Ohern Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68135. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Andrew P. Deaver and 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The company is organized to render the professional service of providing financial services by its sole member as a Certified Public Accountant requiring licensure under the laws of the state of Nebraska, and to render other related services as may be ancillary thereto. First publication August 14, 2026, final August 28, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF PRAIRIE AVIATION PARTNERS, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is PRAIRIE AVIATION PARTNERS, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 1562 County Road 49, Omaha, NE 68152. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on August 7, 2026 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc. First publication August 21, 2026, final September 4, 2026 GREVENGOED LAW PLLC Tyler J. Grevengoed, Attorney 1901 Howard St., STE 224 Omaha, NE 68102 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN CONTROLS AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC Notice is hereby given that AMERICAN CONTROLS AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC, is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 1901 Howard Street, Suite 224, Omaha, Nebraska, 68102. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is: Tyler J. Grevengoed, whose address is 1901 Howard Street, Suite 224, Omaha, Nebraska, 68102. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on July 27, 2026, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company. /s/ Tyler J. Grevengoed Tyler J. Grevengoed, Organizer First publication August 21, 2026, final September 4, 2026 LEGACY DESIGN STRATEGIES, LLC, Attorneys 9859 S. 168th Ave. Omaha, NE 68136 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MLP R2, LLC The name of the Limited Liability Company is MLP R2, LLC. The designated office of the limited liability company is 4233 East Street, Omaha, NE 68107. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Matthew G. Placzek, at 4233 East Street, Omaha, NE 68107. The purpose for which the company is organized is to engage in any and all business which is lawful under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act of the State of Nebraska. The company commenced its existence on June 5, 2026, and the period of duration of the Company shall be perpetual. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by its Members in accordance with the company’s operating agreement. First publication August 14, 2026, final August 28, 2026
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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF R & R EXCAVATION LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that R & R EXCAVATION LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with an initial registered office at 1102 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE 68102, Registered Agent USCA, Inc., and initial designated office at 4717 N. 127th Street, Omaha, NE 68164, with organizational member being Ryan Steven Andersen. The Limited Liability Company is organized to transact any and all business, and perform services of every kind and nature whatsoever, which are not inconsistent with law. The Limited Liability Company commenced doing business and filed Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State on April 2, 2026, and shall have perpetual existence. RYAN STEVEN ANDERSEN, 8823 Spaulding Circle, Omaha, NE 68134. Organizational Member First publication August 21, 2026, final September 4, 2026 LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF YOKE YOLK STUDIO, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is YOKE YOLK STUDIO, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on August 7, 2026 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc. First publication August 21, 2026, final September 4, 2026 ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF NOURISH MARKET, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Nourish Market, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with its designated office located at 2222 Binney Street, Omaha, NE 68110 and designating its registered agent as Damany Rahn with its registered office at 2222 Binney Street, Omaha, NE 68110. First publication August 21, 2026, final September 4, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF FORREST LAW, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN on July 30, 2026, Forrest Law, LLC was organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, with a designated office at 8616 Keystone Drive, Omaha, NE 68134. The Company’s initial agent for service of process is Ryan Forrest, whose address is at 8616 Keystone Drive, Omaha, NE 68134. First publication August 14, 2026, final August 28, 2026
LEGAL notices NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MDS EQUIPMENT, L.L.C. Pursuant to the Neb.Rev.St. §§ 21-193 & 21-117, notice is hereby given that the undersigned has formed a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The name of the Limited Liability Company is MDS EQUIPMENT, L.L.C. The address of the Company’s initial registered office in Nebraska is 9375 Burt Street Ste. 200, Omaha, NE 68114 and the name of its registered agent at such address is Connor W. Orr. The street and mailing address of the Company’s initial designated office is 12243 Country Road 40 Bennington, Nebraska 68007. This company is organized to engage in and to do any lawful business for any lawful purpose, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Company’s duration is perpetual beginning on the date the Certificate of Organization was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nebraska. The affairs of the limited liability company are conducted by Managers, Members and such other officers as may be provided for in the Operating Agreement. James Thibault, Member and Manager Andrew Ossenkop, Member and Manager Connor W. Orr, Organizer 9375 Burt Street Ste. 200 Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 408-6488 First publication August 14, 2026, final August 28, 2026 PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP EMILY F. MORDHORST, Attorney 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BLAIR CROSSING LAND, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of BLAIR CROSSING LAND, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is Blair Crossing Land, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 1019 N. 190 th Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022 , and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is James Mabrey, 1019 N. 190 th Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022 . First publication August 14, 2026, final August 28, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CCL LOT40 XOXO, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CCL Lot 40 XOXO, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the designated office is 1604 Le Baron Dr., Papillion, NE 68133. The registered agent for service of process is David A Lawrence, whose address is 1604 Le Baron Dr., Papillion, NE 68133 The general nature of the business to be transacted is any lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. First publication August 21, 2026, final September 4, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF K & A Cleaning, LLC Notice is hereby given that K & A Cleaning, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under Nebraska laws, with its designated office at 4741 S 83rd Street, Apt. 79, Ralston, NE 68127. It is organized to transact any lawful business for which a Limited Liability Company maybe organized under Nebraska laws. Its affairs are to be conducted by the manager Ana Imelda Crespin. Its registered agent is Ana Imelda Crespin and his
office is located at 4741 S 83rd Street, Apt. 79, Ralston, NE 68127. First publication August 21, 2026, final September 4, 2026 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF FIRSTCOMP INSURANCE COMPANY Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Nebraska Business Corporation Act, Article V of the Articles of Incorporation of FirstComp Insurance Company has been amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows: ARTICLE V The aggregate number of shares which the Company shall have authority to issue shall be One-hundred Thousand (100,000) shares of a par value One-hundred Dollars ($100.00) each, amounting in the aggregate to Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000). The Articles of Amendment were filed with the Secretary of State of Nebraska on July 31, 2026. In all other respects, the Articles of Incorporation remain unchanged. First publication August 14, 2026, final August 28, 2026 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: UNITED CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS. Name of Applicant: Design Commons Omaha Address: 1207 N. 143RD STREET, OMAHA, NE 68154 Applicant is NON PROFIT. If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska. Date of first use of name in Nebraska: 7/18/2025. General nature of business: Nonprofit organization for creative and professional development in the design community. Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/Daniel J. Waters, Legal Representative . First publication August 28, 2026 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: THE FEMALE SHOOTER. Name of Applicant: 4EYEDFILMZ, LLC Address: 3819 JONES STREET APT. 210, OMAHA, NE 68105 Applicant is LIMITED LIABILIY COMPANY. If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: NEBRASKA. Date of first use of name in Nebraska: 01/01/2025. General nature of business: Technical Production & Logistics Management. Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/Alyssa Walton, President. First publication August 28, 2026 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: PERK’D UP COFFEE. Name of Applicant: Bikini Beans Nebraska, L.L.C. Address: 8823 SPAULDING CIRCLE, OMAHA NE 68134 Applicant is LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska. Date of first use of name in Nebraska: July 16, 2026. General nature of business: Any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business. Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/Ryan S. Andersen. First publication August 28, 2026
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APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: JEFEZHALO. Name of Applicant: Rich Girlz Pour, LLC Address: 3819 JONES STREET APT 210, OMAHA, NE 68105 Applicant is LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: NEBRASKA. Date of first use of name in Nebraska: 10/31/2025. General nature of business: CONSCIOUS COMMERCE. Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/ALYSSA WALTON, MANAGER. First publication August 28, 2026 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: JULIAN YOUNG INNOVATION HUB. Name of Applicant: Julian And Brittany Young Foundation Address: 2922 AMES AVE, OMAHA, NE 68111 Applicant is CORPORATION. If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska. Date of first use of name in Nebraska: 01/01/26. General nature of business: Business support services, financial services, and economic empowerment. Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/Brittany Young. First publication August 28, 2026 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: PHASE ONE GAMING. Name of Applicant: Chimera Collectibles LLC Address: 7637 CASS ST, OMAHA NE 68114 Applicant is LLC. If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: New Jersey. Date of first use of name in Nebraska: 7/1/2026. General nature of business: Retail Gaming Store. Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/Chris Potratz. First publication August 28, 2026 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TO: CORY MININO You are hereby notified that on 03/18/26, the Plaintiff Credit Management Services, Inc., filed a Complaint in the COUNTY Court of SARPY County, Nebraska, against you shown as Case Number CI26 1804. The object and prayer of which is a judgment in the amount of 293.98, plus court costs, pre-judgment interest and attorney fees, if applicable. The Complaint prays that judgment be entered against you. You are hereby notified that you must answer the Complaint on or before 10/11/26 at the COUNTY court of SARPY County, PAPILLION Nebraska. Dana Kay Fries #22411 P.O. Box 1512 Grand Island, NE 68802 (308)398-3801 Attorney for Plaintiff services@credit-mgmt.com First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026
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