Midlands Business Journal September 29, 2023

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Jeff Russell THE NEW LEADER OF BCBSNE

When Jeff Russell assumed the role of president and chief executive officer for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) upon the retirement of Steve Grandfield, he knew he was stepping into enormous responsibility for an organization more than 80 years old. Nevertheless, Russell sees his primary objective to be the same as that of anyone else in the company that provides health care coverage for thousands of Nebraskans.

“At the end of the day, what we’re about is helping our members live their best and healthiest life,” he said.

As part of a nationwide association, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield brand represents one of the nation’s largest health care benefits companies. Headquartered in Omaha, BCBSNE is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and — as its name suggests — focuses on Nebraskans. Its mission: “To lead the way in supporting patient-focused care.”

“The CEO of any organization is really a caretaker for the organization and leading it into the future,” Russell said. “A lot of that is about how we align our fantastic people — our team members — to serve this mission, this purpose of championing the health and well-being of our members and the communities we serve.”

Russell was named to his new position effective June 26. Prior to that, he served as president and CEO of Delta Dental of Iowa for 10 years. The organization provides dental, vision and legal benefits to more than 1.6 million members. Russell’s more than 20 years of experience in senior

leadership roles also includes leading a variety of companies in the banking and payments industry including TMG Financial Services and The Members Group, a financial technology and payments company.

The Drake University (Des Moines, Iowa) graduate hails from the Cedar Rapids area and had lived in Des Moines since college, but said he is already finding his new community to feel like home.

From a professional perspective, Russell said, Omaha is proving to be a good place to build relationships.

“I think Midwestern markets have this ability; certainly when I was in Des Moines, I saw it. I think here you can actually build relationships with people that I don’t think necessarily can happen in Southern California or New York City,” he said. “We can actually get in a room and start talking about what does it mean to be able to help providers with their patients, or as we call them, members? And how do we integrate those things together for our shared purpose, which is to help people be healthier?”

Russell said he also sees BCBSNE as serving the larger community aside from its membership.

“This is our headquarters, this is our home. Our employees live here, they work here, they play here, their kids go to school, they’re engaged in civic organizations, they go to the local church, they’re in their neighborhoods,” he said. “I think that each of our team members has this positive ripple for a community.

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“I think that what we saw, certainly coming out of COVID, was those community relationships matter. Whether that is somebody who’s a customer service agent talking to a member provider, whether it’s somebody on our sales team or marketing team, or in our technology group — when they leave here, they also have a role to play in their community … And so, I think our role as a corporate citizen in the metro area is really about how our employees engage … it’s broader than the role that the company plays, it’s each of our employees and how they engage in their own piece of the community.”

His own engagement matters, too, Russell said.

“One of the traps I think that CEOs can get into is spending too much time in their four walls,” he said. “I really like to get out and visit with our customers. That’s been important to me in my first few months here, whether that be our group customers, brokers, providers, or members. If I have an opportunity to meet with them, associations, all of those people, I think it’s important because I learn things about how our business can improve.”

Ultimately, people should find the company “easy to do business with,” he said, explaining that he believes good leaders don’t insist that all decisions come to them, which tends to create a bottleneck.

“My goal really is to help us articulate a vision,” he added.

“I think about [the company] more like a school of fish, all moving the same way but in different directions. My job is then to really empower our

team members to do that … How do we align on a vision, and then how do we go forward to be able to serve our customers? We have this great history, 80-plus years, of serving our members. When I think about being a health insurance company in a state like this, obviously we have a long history of integrating into the state and being part of the state’s success. I think that our competitive advantage and part of our purpose is in our name: ‘of Nebraska.’ If you think about our competitors, they can come and go. But we’re embedded in our community, and that really has been being the champion of the health and well-being of our members in the communities we serve.”

Going into the fourth quarter, Russell said a primary responsibility in leading an already-successful company is to “land the plane of the things that were already in progress for 2023.”

Looking ahead, he said, “I think we have to widen the aperture, the lens, and think about ourselves more broadly as being the champion of health and well-being.

“While we are always going to be there for our members when they need us, my hope, personally, is I don’t spend a lot of time at the doctor or the hospital. So how do we help our members, all those other days of the year, live their best and healthiest lives? That’s really the conversation around that, so that when our members think about us they don’t just think about ‘when I go to the doctor,’ ‘when I go to the hospital’ — it’s ‘Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska is really a champion for my health.’”

I think our role as a corporate citizen in the metro area is really about how our employees engage … it’s broader than the role that the company plays.

JEFF RUSSELL, PRESIDENT AND CEO, BCBSNE

The Right Fit

OPEN ENROLLMENT THE BEST TIME FOR EMPLOYEES TO REVIEW BENEFITS

BY DAVID KUBICEK

Open enrollment is upon us, and as employers have focused on building benefits packages for their companies, how can employees ensure they are getting the most out of their benefits?

A comprehensive package should include a core health care package consisting of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages. With all that covered, employees can turn to their employer to get a full understanding of their benefits.

“Although HSA (health savings account) plans and higherdeductible PPO (preferred provider organization) plans are still the norm, employers are beginning to look for ways to improve the employee user experience while optimizing the PPO network,” said Beau Reid, senior vice president and shareholder at Holmes Murphy.

Having a conversation with the benefits administrator can give full transparency and ultimately cost savings.

Reducing the cost

With health care costs a top concern, employees should consider tax-sheltered spending and savings accounts, like flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA). These accounts allow the employee to contribute pre-tax dollars to pay for out-ofpocket medical expenses. Some of these plans are “use-it-or-lose-it” so careful planning is important.

“Public pay is now way north of 50% in Nebraska, even [in] the eastern part of the state, which puts tremendous pressure on our hospital systems and magnifies the cost shift to the private sector,” Reid said. “Private employers are now trying to identify the most cost-efficient pathways within the PPO Network, and then are utilizing technology to put the power of this information into the hands of their employees and insureds.”

Employers are also seeing tremendous cost savings in carving out specialty medications. In most instances, there is aid available to the employee at equal to or lower cost than if it were covered by the plan.

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MARY F. DRUEKE-COLLINS VICE PRESIDENT OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, SWARTZBAUGH-FARBER & ASSOCIATES, INC.

MIKE MANDOLFO PRESIDENT, STRATEGIC BENEFITS

Additionally, using prescription drug manufacturer coupons can help with member out-of-pocket costs of some high-cost prescription drugs.

Individuals should also be aware that Affordable Care Actcompliant plans include preventive benefits, including annual exams, cancer screening and immunizations, according to Mary F. DruekeCollins, vice president of employee benefits at Swartzbaugh-Farber & Associates. If employees take advantage of this 100% coverage, it will help keep people healthier and lower the overall cost of the health plan.

For those working for small to mid-sized businesses, levelfunded health plans have potential savings for both the employer and employee. An employer pays a set monthly fee to cover expected claims.

“The popularity of level-funded underwritten group health plans has grown rapidly amongst businesses with five to 99 employees,” said Mike Mandolfo, president of Strategic Benefits. “Level-funded health plans offer employers significant upfront savings, customized portfolio of desirable health insurance plans, with potential year-end claim surplus refunds back to the employer. It’s become a win-win for employers and employees.”

Trends

In addition to health plans, employers are now offering the convenience of digital care.

“Personalized programming delivered on a digital platform, mainly app-based, has exploded due to convenience and costeffectiveness,” Reid said.

These include digital physical therapy, digital primary care, and digital diabetes monitoring and care.

Some insurance companies like Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Nebraska and Aetna provide 100% coverage on office-based mental health services on some of their plans. This is also happening for some prescriptions, like diabetic insulin. Keeping people with chronic conditions compliant with the prescriptions helps lower future health care costs. Insurance companies also offer weight-loss programs and include wellness programs in their coverages.

When it comes time to select a plan, Reid urged employees to consider more than the premium cost.

“The biggest mistake I see young employees make is to buy solely on price without understanding why a program may be less expensive than the alternative that is provided,” Reid said.

Employees should investigate the coverage to fully understand the benefits and weigh the pros and cons. They may find that they are saving more in the long run with a higher premium.

“Employees should consider the total cost of their coverage, which includes both the cost of premiums and the total out-ofpocket they will pay for their medical care,” Drueke-Collins said. “Sometimes, the highest out-of-pocket/lowest premium plan is the lowest cost.”

Take advantage of the supplemental plans that will help with unplanned care. For instance, if you have kids in sports, accident plans may be a worthy option. Employees can use tax-sheltered accounts to help pay for out-of-pocket expenses.

“It’s important for employees to know what health care benefits

they’re enrolled in, and which household family members are covered under each benefit plan,” Mandolfo said.

Employees should become familiar with in-network doctors, dentists, and vision providers covered under their plans. They should also know their cost share for most basic services under each health care plan. Employers can help educate employees by holding annual benefit meetings and providing accessible material so employees can familiarize themselves with benefit plans and networks.

Employees should consider the total cost of their coverage, which includes both the cost of premiums and the total outof-pocket they will pay for their medical care. Sometimes, the highest out-of-pocket/lowest premium plan is the lowest cost.

MARY F. DRUEKE-COLLINS, VICE PRESIDENT OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AT SWARTZBAUGH-FARBER & ASSOCIATES, INC.

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Strong relationships are the lifeblood of any successful organization. Our ability to communicate with one another, resolve conflict and effectively collaborate to achieve goals reflects the overall health of a company. Caring about each other and appreciating the value each employee brings to the table not only enables us to communicate and collaborate more effectively but also reinforces the shared sense of purpose that fulfills employees and drives a company forward. If we have learned anything from the pandemic, it is the importance of relationships. And yet the pandemic may have led to siloes in our organizations through remote work.

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to adjust to the “hybrid forever” model most of us have adopted in the wake of the pandemic, how we treat one another — whether our interactions with our coworkers are in person or virtual — has a profound impact on employee engagement and productivity. In fact, this hybrid model makes it even more important (and sometimes just as difficult) to create and sustain a culture that promotes healthy and constructive dialogue.

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I am grateful for the employees of Team Blue and our provider and broker partners who work with us every day to serve our members across the state.

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Staying connected to the digital world is part of our daily lives. Yet, hackers are diligently working to wreak havoc online. Whether it’s stealing credit card information or developing a virus to destroy a computer or entire network, there are people out there looking to cause trouble. Unfortunately, not all threats come from the outside. Insider threats are also very real. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and it’s a great time to recognize the latest threats, understand best practices, and spot the dangers of interacting online so businesses and their employees become less vulnerable to cybercriminal acts.

Current Cybersecurity Trends

Ransomware is making waves this year, aiming for businesses of all sizes. In these cases, hackers encrypt company data and demand a ransom for its release. In addition, artificial intelligence (AI) attacks are on the rise, lowering the entry level for attackers and making it simple for even the most inexperienced person to become a cybercriminal.

“The interesting part is that the most common attacks are still against users within a business,” explained Don Pecha, chief information security officer at FNTS. “AI writes better phishing emails,

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hides the malicious links better, and makes the illegitimate sites look more legit. AI-based bots are also foot-printing business security perimeter, showing attackers where they can focus their attacks.”

With individuals being common targets, employee training is becoming more imperative.

“On the current trends, security leaders are exploring the concept of ‘security is everyone’s job,’” said Puja Kandel, principal owner at CMIT Solutions. “That means they must get innovative to address this challenge and make sure all users understand security policies and risks.”

With more employees working from home than ever, new cybersecurity challenges have arisen.

Tim Hunter, IT director at Hawkins Construction, noted that home offices are often less protected than centralized offices.

“This increases the risk of sensitive information falling into the wrong hands,” he explained.

One thing remains: cyber criminals are looking for weak spots and will take advantage of those whenever possible.

“Cybercriminals will continue to refine and perfect their tactics to compromise tools and technologies to exploit weaknesses,” said Jason Bowra, senior vice president, managed services at Secur-Serve.

“Still, it remains that tricking people, outdated and misconfigured systems, and outdated software are at the easiest and top of the list.”

Risk of Insider Threats

Stacy Eldridge, digital forensics and cybersecurity expert at Silicon Prairie Cyber Services, noted that establishing a baseline for normal employee activity using automated methods is a good way to identify insider threat issues promptly.

“Monitor unusual data transfers,” she said. “Keep a vigilant eye on any instances where employees transfer significant volumes of data to unauthorized destinations, especially during unconventional hours, such as late at night or on weekends.

“When unusual data transfer patterns are detected, engaging in timely conversations with the employee involved is essential. These discussions should be approached delicately by trained personnel and timed appropriately.”

Bowra noted that in addition to conducting behavioral interviews during the hiring process to assess a candidate’s honesty, it’s important to continuously monitor and audit user activities on the network and critical systems.

“Be on the lookout for suspicious behavior,” he said. “Adopt a zerotrust mindset. Trust no one. Only provide access to systems and data

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that is needed for an individual to perform their job functions.”

Pecha recommended using simple ‘canary’ type security tools for determining who’s looking to harm a business.

“The ‘canaries’ are fake documents that appear like a sensitive file,” he said. “When a person tries to open them, they alert you and provide reports on who opened them and from where.

“This is a simple, low-cost solution that can help prevent insider threats and attacks from outsiders who have gained access to your internal systems. In both cases, they rely on data and a canary will trip to alert you.”

Training and Education

Training employees on cybersecurity best practices is vital. Provide basic internet usage details, teach them to recognize common cybersecurity threats, and offer education on how to best identify and avoid phishing attacks. Conducting phishing simulations and regularly

testing employees to identify vulnerabilities can help minimize both internal and external attacks.

“Implementing strong access controls and monitoring systems can help detect any suspicious behavior or unauthorized access,” Hunter said. “Regular audits and assessments should be conducted to identify any potential vulnerabilities or unusual activities.

“Additionally, businesses should foster a culture of trust and open communication, encouraging employees to report any concerns or suspicious activities. Establishing a culture of cybersecurity within the organization by promoting a sense of responsibility and accountability can contribute to a more vigilant and proactive workforce.”

Eldridge noted that relying on the same computer-based cybersecurity training each year is not only boring, but it can also be less impactful. She recommends hiring a live presenter to talk about recent incidents, which can keep people more engaged and interested.

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Then, using the ‘carrot over the stick’ approach after training can be helpful in keeping teams vigilant.

“Once you’ve empowered your team with the right cybersecurity training, the next step is to inspire and maintain their vigilance by recognizing and rewarding their efforts,” she said. “Relying solely on punishment can discourage individuals from reporting potential issues or unusual behaviors, as they may fear negative consequences.”

Re-evaluating Best Practices

Eldridge said that the first step in gauging the effectiveness of a company’s cybersecurity program is establishing a list of goals. Without predefined objectives and a way to measure progress, it’s hard to assess if your security efforts are successful or not. Next, look closely at how much you’re spending on responding to cyber incidents. If there is excessive time or financial resources being spent in that area, take that as a sign that investment in a new strategy needs to take place.

“Evaluate the balance between investing in your people and

technology,” Eldridge said. “Neglecting the humans in cybersecurity can be risky since people are often the weakest link in the security chain. Your cybersecurity program should evolve to prioritize both skill development and technology enhancement.”

Businesses are responsible for ensuring their data is secure. So, doing everything in your power to keep things that way means looking closely at what programs or practices are being used to see if they’re working.

“Even if your data is in a data center cloud environment or you’re working with a service provider, you are responsible for the reputation of the business and for keeping data safeguarded against attacks,” Bowra said. “Review compliance documentation, policies and procedures of third-party vendors to ensure you engage with a partner you can trust and who is a fit for your business and security requirements.

“We work with many small businesses and hear, ‘Why would someone want my data?’ The truth is, they don’t want your data. They want the money that comes from capturing your data. Whether the payment comes from a ransomware request or the sale of your data, there is big money in cybercrime.”

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

According to the 2023 IBM Cost of a Data Breach report, $4.45 million was the global average cost of a data breach so far this year.

4Steps To Stay Safe Online*

Turn on multifactor authentication

Multifactor authentication (MFA) is a method of verifying a user’s identity two or more ways, this might include a code sent to email or via text or fingerprint scan, for example.

Recognize and report phishing

Phishing scams are typically sent via text, email or phone calls. Never share sensitive information if you are unsure of the source. Report the scam to the IT department in your organization.

Update your software

Set your device to automatic updates or regularly check. Updates often include security patches.

Use strong passwords

Passwords should include uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. It is best to use long, random and unique passwords.

*Source: Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency

Staying Safeguarded

There is no single tactic that can prevent a large-scale cybersecurity attack. That’s why it’s crucial to regularly review and evaluate what methods are most effective. This ensures you are utilizing the most up-to-date approaches that greatly reduce your risk of falling victim to an online scam, virus, or security breach.

Unfortunately, even with the strongest methods in place, cybercriminals will make their way in and work to destroy what you’ve worked hard to build.

“Ditch the mindset of ‘it can’t happen to me,’” Bowra said. “It can and it will. If you don’t have cybersecurity measures in place, you need to start with a risk assessment.

“Start by assessing your current cybersecurity posture. Identify vulnerabilities, review your existing security policies, and determine where improvements are needed. Consider investing in cybersecurity insurance to help mitigate financial risks associated with data breaches and cyberattacks.”

Most of all, remember that technology is changing and so are the

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attacks that go along with it. What once worked for online protection a few years ago, simply might not be enough now.

“Cybersecurity awareness is a crucial aspect of protecting businesses and individuals from cyber threats,” Hunter said. “It is an ongoing process of educating and training employees about the dangers that exist in cyberspace and how to act responsibly. By understanding the latest threats, best practices, and the dangers of interacting online, employees become less vulnerable to cybercriminal methods.”

That ability to stay alert and adapt as needed is what will keep businesses and their employees one step ahead of those aiming to wreak cyber havoc.

“Good information security requires a continuously evolving mindset,” Pecha said. “Businesses must keep investing in good security tools and education for their security teams.

“Managing proper governance requires good knowledge of the business, so help your teams to understand the business. Understanding the business allows them to better understand the risks and provide better security that fits their organization.”

Your cybersecurity program should evolve to prioritize both skill development and technology enhancement.

-STACY ELDRIDGE, DIGITAL FORENSICS & CYBERSECURITY EXPERT SILICON

Omaha Business Hall of Fame A Q&A FEATURING THE 20TH COHORT

Since 1993, the Greater Omaha Chamber has honored business leaders who have made major contributions to the community. The year’s recipients were honored at the annual Omaha Business Hall of Fame Gala on August 23 at the Holland Center for Performing Arts. The 2023 inductees will be featured in a permanent exhibit at The Durham Museum. More information on the Omaha Business Hall of Fame can be found at https://www.omahachamber.org/bhof/.

DAVID KARNES (1948-2020)

PRESIDENT & CEO, THE FAIRMONT GROUP INC.

WifeKrisKarnes,onherlatehusband:

When reflecting on David’s legacy, which of his accomplishments are you most proud of?

Dave was successful in his professional career and his business interests, and I see his deep commitment to community service reflected throughout Omaha. But above all, I am most proud that he didn’t just view success as numbers on a spreadsheet. He was very cognizant that behind the politics, business deals and fundraisers were interesting people he could learn about and often help, and it was those connections that he treasured most. I would say that his greatest skills were connecting and helping people, and being truly invested in the wellbeing of others.

What words of wisdom did he often impart to others?

I often heard him tell others that the most successful people he knew surrounded themselves with people who were smarter than them and then listened to their advice. He took this to heart: Dave was extremely smart but he never rested on his laurels. He had an insatiable desire to continue learning, and no one worked harder than Dave Karnes.

GREG CUTCHALL (1952-2022)

FOUNDER & CEO, CUTCHALL MANAGEMENT CO.

MichaelCutchallonhislatebrother:

When reflecting on Greg’s legacy, which of his accomplishments are you most proud of?

Greg was a vibrant contributor to improving the quality of life in Omaha – a city he called home, where he raised his family, celebrated with his friends and that he loved so dearly. Greg was Omaha proud!

What words of wisdom did he often impart to others?

“If it is not exceptional, then it is unacceptable!”

GREG CUTCHALL

DAVID KARNES

RON CARSON FOUNDER AND CEO, CARSON GROUP

What does this induction into the Business Hall of Fame mean to you personally, and how do you believe it will influence your future endeavors?

It’s surreal to receive this award and be a part of such of respectable group of Omaha’s most notable leaders. For me, it’s a testament to the powerful mission we’ve created to impact tens of thousands of lives across the country, and we’re doing it all from right here in the center of the universe. It’s proof that the commitment I made to my clients 40 years ago has transformed into a movement bigger than any one person. Being recognized is an amazing honor. One that inspires me to impact the world on an exponential scale.

What business accomplishments are you most proud of?

Well, first off, I couldn’t have accomplished any of this without my partner, Jeanie, by my side for the past 41 years. That by itself is one of the things I’m most proud of. The positive impact we have on the lives of our clients, our stakeholders, and the families connected to our 251 office locations around the country is truly fulfilling. Yes, we’ve been on the Inc. 5000 list for six of the past seven years, but what gives all of that business success meaning is the community we’ve built along the way. I get to work alongside the most incredibly bright, talented people who want to change the world of financial advice for the better, and there’s nothing more valuable than going on this journey with whole-hearted people who care about one another and the mission we’re pursuing together.

In your journey to success, what valuable lessons or advice would you like to share with aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders in our region?

Find the best people you can and get the heck out of their way. Especially in the Midwest, our people are our secret weapon. No one will out care us. As an entrepreneur, understand that the opportunities to succeed have never been greater; nor the distractions to fail. If you know how to stay focused on the impact you want to have on the world, you are already winning the game. Cherish the connections you build with people around you. An epidemic of loneliness and isolation is spreading more than it ever has before, and we’re all starving for someone we can trust. Believe in the power of staying connected: to your family, to your mentors, to your friends and colleagues, to your clients, and to your core beliefs. This connection can go a long way in a city like Omaha. There isn’t a more philanthropic city in the U.S., and we get to set an example for the rest of the world.

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ROBERT B. DAUGHTERY ENDOWED CHAIR IN BUSINESS ETHICS & SOCIETY, CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY AND FOUNDER OF THE BUSINESS ETHICS ALLIANCE

What does this induction into the Business Hall of Fame mean to you personally, and how do you believe it will influence your future endeavors?

My induction represents what is unique to our city. I don’t know any other business community across the nation that has included a business ethicist in their Hall of Fame. Personally, I like living in a city and doing business in a city where ethics matter.

What business accomplishments are you most proud of?

I have a couple. First, I am proud to have built the Business Ethics Alliance. I built it from scratch with other leaders and a great staff. There was no rulebook or blueprint for what we did together. We had a blast coming up with a plan of our own and turning it into a reality. Second, in the process of building the Alliance, more and more business leaders developed trust in me. Down through the last 15 years I have had business ethics conversations with them in their offices or coffee shops and been able to serve as an ethics coach. I have helped businesspeople move from moral stress to relief. I have helped them examine and elevate the ethical climates of their organizations.

In your journey to success, what valuable lessons or advice would you like to share with aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders in our region?

First, the age-old advice holds true: Find great mentors and collaborators. Bob Bates, Kate Dodge, and Jane Miller have been some of my most influential mentors. Todd Johnson, Denny Wiederholt, the founding partners, and Laura Larson advanced big dreams with me at the Alliance. So many other mentors and collaborators. So many. Second, I’ve recently been rereading “Leading Quietly” by Joseph Badaracco, a Harvard professor. It includes tools for executing one’s moral commitments in business. Everyone should read it. In addition to the fabulous tips, he reminds us of two fundamental things. One, be realistic about the huge ethical challenges that are part of growth and success. Don’t put your head in the sand about how hard things can be. Face up to the fact that you have limited power. Everybody does. Two, when solving problems, it’s not okay to be selfish. But it is okay to have mixed motives and for self-interest to be in the mix. We aren’t saints. But strive, every day, to make decisions from motives that are good enough and strong enough to be able to live with yourself at the end of the day.

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MARY ANN O’BRIEN FOUNDER & CEO, OBI CREATIVE

What does this induction into the Business Hall of Fame mean to you personally, and how do you believe it will influence your future endeavors?

It’s been an incredible honor to be included in the 2023 Business Hall of Fame. I didn’t realize how much it would mean to me personally, and professionally, and I am eternally grateful to all the family, friends, colleagues, and especially my amazing team and awesome clients. Being an inductee really allowed me a moment to think about what I am doing and why I am doing it as a founder and business leader. It gave me time to have perspective on the broader impact of the business and that is really nice to do once in a while – take stock of the work, the moments and the lives we’ve been fortunate to impact along the way. Being inducted, in a community like Omaha, is truly a once-in-a-lifetime feeling, so thank you!

What business accomplishments are you most proud of?

I love to learn and grow, so when I think about what accomplishments I am most proud of, the first thing that comes to my mind is that I am most proud of the growth of the people who have worked with me at OBI. I loved to watch them grow and prosper (teammates and clients). There is a moment in all of our lives when we learn something and then get to apply it – I just LOVE that moment. I honestly love to stay in touch with past employees and clients too. We all spend a lot of time at work, and I love to see where they end up, what big jobs they land, how their families grow and evolve, and how they take what they’ve learned with others and use it to make their lives, their families lives and the world better.

In your journey to success, what valuable lessons or advice would you like to share with aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders in our region?

• If you believe, you receive. It’s as much a mindset as an act, and I have always found that if you have a positive attitude and believe in yourself you can accomplish anything you set your mind to.

• Always have a customer-first mindset. As a leader, your primary customer is your employees. Think about the decisions you are making and always vet them, and audit them, against how the “customer” might feel about it.

• All you have in life is your name – your brand – so protect it with all you have. My dad would say this often, and I think that is why I became a brand strategist.

• It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice. This is a family mantra we have in the O’Brien family, and I am proud of it. I always wanted to be a leader, a CEO, someone others thought was important, but more than that, I want people to think of me as a kind human who cares about others and our community.

• Never stop learning. I had a boss who always said, that once you stop learning you become irrelevant. And, being business and marketing advisors at OBI I know this firsthand.

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Getting Creative

WORKING AROUND HIGH-INTEREST, HIGH CONSTRUCTION COSTS

Editor’s note: This is the thrid in a series of articles on affordable housing.

In late September the Iowa West Foundation (IWF) announced a $4 million pledge to the city of Council Bluffs to support the addition of 1,300 new affordable housing units over the next 10 years.

“Our job at Iowa West Foundation is to provide resources that let the experts think outside the box when it comes to housing,” said IWF’s President Brenda Mainwaring.

In July the Greater Fremont Development Council (GFDC) also announced a $1.5 million Nebraska Rural Workforce Housing Grant to target rehabilitation and reconfiguring of current structures in the urban core.

The grant stipulates that renovations must be equal to 50% of the assessed property value to qualify for the grant.

“Those are things that developers aren’t usually interested in because they can’t do quantity,” said GFDC President & CEO Megan Skiles.

She said there have been several applications submitted since the grant was announced in July 2023.

Grants, like the ones above, and other sources of funding are essential to increasing the number of affordable housing units in a timely manner. However, grants are limited, forcing nonprofits with the same goal to compete against each other, and, in some ways themselves.

Unique Financing Structures

Unwilling to accept defeat, organizations are getting creative. “Creative thinking and innovation are the only way we can hope to solve our community’s housing deficit,” Mainwaring said.

For example, through its partnership with the Council Bluffs Community Development Department, NeighborWorks Home Solutions is offering downpayment assistance through the Infill Homebuyer Program. While completely dependent on income, the program can provide up to $30,000 in assistance at 0% interest. If the owner lives in the home for 10 years the loan can be forgiven.

Three homes have been completed and sold using this program this year. Construction will begin on two sets of townhomes in the near future. Houses include top-of-the-line HVAC and water heaters, more insulation than required, and numerous tests to provide efficiency.

“We want the cost of the home to be as low as possible for the new homeowner to manage,” said COO Phyllis Peterson.

GFDC is hoping to attract rehabilitation projects by utilizing short-term loans, ensuring funds can be redeployed consistently. It’s also working on how to finance projects that regular banks wouldn’t consider “because they might be a little bit riskier.”

“Our board has approved loans about 50 basis points below the five-year treasury, so currently that’s loans below 4%, where a regular bank is running 7-8% right now,” Skiles said.

“We’re also offering it in interest-only payments until the end of

A THREE-BEDROOM, TWO-AND-A-HALF-BATH HOME IN COUNCIL BLUFFS THAT WAS BUILT UTILIZING THE NEIGHBORWORKS HOME SOLUTIONS INFILL PROGRAM.

A THREE-BEDROOM, TWO-BATH HOME BUILT BY METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS ON BEHALF OF NEIGHBORWORKS HOME SOLUTIONS.

A THREE-BEDROOM, TWO-AND-A-HALF-BATH HOME IN COUNCIL BLUFFS THAT WAS BUILT UTILIZING THE NEIGHBORWORKS HOME SOLUTIONS INFILL PROGRAM.

NEIGHBORWORKS WILL BEGIN CONSTRUCTION ON TWO TOWNHOUSE UNITS AS PART OF THE INFILL PROGRAM.

the term. That gives the developer a lot of upfront capital to get the project going.”

Peterson, who has over 20 years of industry experience, said finding homes to purchase and rehabilitate is difficult due to the current housing market.

“First you have to find a qualified person and then you have to qualify a home and unfortunately in this market, those homes go no matter what condition they’re in,” she said.

“It’s unfortunate because it prices people out of the market that can’t afford high prices.”

Protecting Affordable Units

A similar situation is occurring with multi-family housing in areas that are being redeveloped. As properties change owners, rents can skyrocket, displacing longtime residents.

It’s become an increasingly real possibility for residents in the Park Avenue neighborhood, which is situated just east of Hanscom Park, one of Omaha’s oldest parks.

Just north of the neighborhood sits Midtown Crossing and Blackstone, two neighborhoods that have been heavily redeveloped in the last two decades. An influx in business on 30th and Leavenworth streets, just blocks north of Park Avenue, promises more development in the near future.

Foreseeing the potential exodus, inCommon Community Development began formulating a strategy for protecting neighbors, starting with purchasing the Bristol Apartments at 1029 Park Avenue.

“We found ourselves in both a human crisis and a mission crisis as neighbors could no longer afford to live [in the neighborhood],” said Christian Gray, co-executive director.

In 2015 inCommon purchased the apartments, renamed them to Hanscom Place Apartments, and began an eight-year, multi-million dollar venture towards preserving the pre-existing affordable housing.

It would later add the Georgia Row Apartments and the 32 Ave Apartments, preserving 75 affordable units, ranging from one bedroom to three bedrooms. Hanscom Place was expected to welcome residents in late September.

Creating Space

Earlier this year inCommon created a separate entity, inCommon Housing Development, to find solutions not only in the Park Ave and Walnut Hill communities but communities across Omaha.

“The goal with inCommon Housing Development is that we’ll be able to provide our neighbors with a whole menu of housing

BRENDA MAINWARING PRESIDENT, IOWA WEST FOUNDATION

MEGAN SKILES PRESIDENT & CEO, GREATER FREMONT DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

PHYLLIS PETERSON CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, NEIGHBORWORKS HOME SOLUTIONS

CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS RACHEL BAHL AND CHRISTIAN GRAY GET READY TO CUT THE RIBBON FOR THE GRAND OPENING OF THE HANSCOM PLACE APARTMENTS. (PHOTO COURTESY OF MANAV NIRMALRAJ)

Getting Creative WORKING AROUND HIGH-INTEREST, HIGH CONSTRUCTION COSTS

options and opportunities,” Gray said. “We’ve been working with the land bank on purchasing lots [in Park Ave and Walnut Hill neighborhoods], where we could potentially convert a single-family house into something with more density, like a duplex.”

Beyond its partnership with the Omaha Municipal Land Bank, inCommon is working to establish Omaha’s first community land trust. Gray said a land trust holds the deed to the land on which a building sits.

“You separate the land from the built environment on top so that the structure and the land are owned by two separate entities,” Gray said.

This would allow the community land trust to “set the course for that parcel in perpetuity,” by setting rules for how the land can be used.

For example, Gray said if the organization sold the land to a homeowner for below-market value, the homeowner would have to sell for below-market value.

The benefit to the homeowner is that they wouldn’t be purchasing the land, which reduces the overall cost.

For example, if a property is valued at $200,000 and the land trust owns the land, which is valued at $40,000, then the cost to a homeowner would be $160,000.

“What are some of the line items for real estate development that we can remove or reduce so in the end it’s a more affordable product that someone can afford,” he said.

Sharing Risk

In addition to obvious challenges such as construction costs and interest rates, more complex issues such as credit history, transportation, and social networks, plague the affordable housing crisis.

“Where we build affordable housing matters,” Gray said. “It’s important to build in neighborhoods of opportunity, where people are close to bus lines, job centers, and can remain close to friends and social support networks.”

But, there’s a common phenomenon when affordable housing projects are introduced to neighborhoods called NIMBYISM: Not in My Backyard. From concerns about property taxes to parking to crime, some neighbors may assume

the worst from residents of affordable housing projects.

“That’s unfortunate because I think we benefit from diversity,” Gray said. “We need people in the community to be open to it.”

Fremont is an example of a community coming together to support each other, and future generations. The community is partially responsible for the $1.5 million grant previously noted.

“The process that we went through required a community match,” Skiles said. “We went out and asked the community and less than a month later 20 businesses and nonprofits in the community had stepped up to raise the funds.

“It’s amazing to see your community step up like that.”

The Iowa West Foundation is organizing a similar approach in Council Bluffs. Mainwaring said it’s working on organizing a housing coalition comprised of several sectors, from banks to developers.

“Everybody has a specialization, but the common goal is that we can manage the risk and the limited resources to maximize new housing construction across an entire spectrum,” she said.

“If everybody takes a little bit of the risk, then everybody can benefit.”

We found ourselves in both a human crisis and a mission crisis as neighbors could no longer afford to live [in the neighborhood].

- CHRISTIAN GRAY, CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCOMMON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

PARK AVENUE BLOCK PARTY ATTENDEES GET A FIRST LOOK AT THE REMODELED HANSCOM PLACE APARTMENTS. (PHOTO COURTESY OF MANAV NIRMALRAJ)

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LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP WELCOMES ATTORNEY AUSTIN C. PRINTZ

Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP (LDM) welcomes attorney Austin C. Printz.

Austin Printz is a litigation attorney in LDM’s Omaha office. Prior to joining the Firm, Austin served in the Air Force Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corp for four years, where he assisted active duty and retired military members with preparing wills, solving landlord-tenant disputes, and providing guidance on divorce. He also represented the United States as a federal prosecutor and military members as a criminal defense attorney. He deployed to the Middle East in support of several operations.

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Christian Rush, from Bellevue, NE, joins the firm’s litigation and trial practice group. He will represent clients across a broad spectrum of complex business and commercial litigation issues, including construction, insurance, property, and real estate litigation. Christian received his Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 2023, with distinction. In law school, he was the recipient of two CALI Excellence for the Future Awards and served as Managing Editor of the Nebraska Law Review. Prior to law school, Christian graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln with both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in English.

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Lindsay Velez, from Fremont, NE, joins the firm’s litigation and trial practice group. She will represent businesses, governmental entities, and individuals on a variety of litigation matters including contract disputes, discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, civil rights claims, negligence, fraud, and insurance disputes. Lindsay received her Juris Doctor from the Creighton University School of Law in 2023, where she graduated cum laude with a Certificate in Litigation. Prior to law school, Lindsay earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Creighton University with a minor in legal studies, graduating magna cum laude.

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COBALT CREDIT UNION HIRES NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMERCIAL LENDING

Cobalt Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Wehrbein as the organization’s new vice president of commercial lending.

Wehrbein comes to Cobalt with over 30 years of expertise in lending, financial analysis, and bank management. As a member of Cobalt’s leadership team, Wehrbein will develop and maintain the commercial loan portfolio by ensuring quality service for existing members and actively soliciting new business relationships. Additionally, Wehrbein will promote Cobalt Credit Union business loans and services through business development efforts to achieve strategic objectives and goals for the department.

Wehrbein holds a bachelors of science in business administration from the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

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Kathy Roum

NEBRASKA MASONRY ALLIANCE HIRES

KATHY ROUM AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Nebraska Masonry Alliance (NMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathy Roum as Executive Director.

Roum comes to NMA with more than 28 years working in the non-profit sector and has a wealth of experience in business development, management and training, relationship building, financial acumen and strategic planning.

NMA is a non-profit trade association made up of companies representing the masonry industry throughout Nebraska. NMA’s mission it to promote masonry as the building material of choice, educate the construction industry on the proper methods of masonry design and construction, develop skilled masons to fill our workforce and provide technical assistance for masonry design and construction.

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DR. SHARI VEIL JOINS BAILEY LAUERMAN’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Bailey Lauerman, an industry-leading Nebraska-based advertising agency, has appointed Dr. Shari Veil to its Board of Directors. Shari R. Veil, MBA, Ph.D., is a professor and dean of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Veil is known for bringing an innovative perspective to a traditional academic approach. “Our vision for the college is to be the leader in experiential education in journalism and mass communications,” she said.

Veil’s appointment begins a unique union between academia and professional practice. “There are two things that excite me about our partnership,” explains Greg Andersen, Chief Executive Officer at BL. “The first is their leading-edge approach. Their pace will help us keep up our own pace in a time of rapid change. The second thing is the college’s creation of legitimately experienced practitioners coming out of school.”

For 53 years, BL has championed recruiting young, Nebraska-based talent. “This appointment further enhances our efforts to be a talent destination for the next generation of leaders,” said Andersen. “Bailey Lauerman has been a wonderful partner to the college over the years, supporting scholarships, competitions and facility upgrades,” Veil stated. “The agency employs a number of our alumni throughout its departments and continues to recruit more talented graduates.”

“Dr. Veil brings an important perspective to the boardroom that will be incredibly valuable for us to maintain momentum in our industry,” states Carter Weitz, BL Chairman and Chief Creative Officer. “Her solutions-driven approach is grounded in the spirit of innovation.”

“I’m delighted to accept this appointment,” Veil said. “I look forward to learning more about the agency’s inner workings, which will allow me to better understand the challenges and opportunities facing our alumni in advertising and public relations. This collaboration will better prepare our students as they launch their careers.”

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BIG-TIME SERVICE, SMALL-TOWN CARE: VIARX PHARMACY CELEBRATES 10 YEARS

Since 2013, ViaRx Patient Care Pharmacy has been serving and strengthening the Omaha community by helping patients achieve maximum healthcare results through consistent, quality, and personalized services.

The independent pharmacy opened on October 26, 2013, and established itself as a trusted healthcare resource for its local communities. Owners, Kristy and Jake Gustafson, are proud to offer an enhanced level of care to their communities by offering full-service retail pharmacy services, local delivery, immunizations, compliance solutions, and more. ViaRx believes that pharmacy care shouldn’t be a hassle, which is why the ViaRx pharmacy team goes above and beyond for patients by working one-on-one to mitigate medication, health, and insurance issues.

ViaRx’s staff makes all the difference. They are devoted to providing the kind of personal attention you just can’t find anywhere else. Their number one focus always has and will continue to be their patients and their health. They know they are an integral part of the patient’s healthcare team, who collaborates with prescribers to resolve any problems that the patient might have with medications. The pharmacy staff’s job doesn’t end when they hand you your prescriptions- it’s just the beginning. Pharmacist-inCharge, Charles Tomlinson, and Staff Pharmacist, Alex Hamilton, take time to make sure the medications are helping patients achieve their healthcare goals by offering an enhanced level of care.

The ViaRx team is honored to be considered an integral part of the community and is looking forward to the next 10 years of making patient care the top priority by offering big-time service and small-town care. At ViaRx, you are much more than a number — you are family.

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IN RE NAME CHANGE OF: AARON D’ANDRE BELL

Notice is hereby given that on the 20TH day of AUGUST, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of the petitioner’s name from AARON D’ANDRE BELL, to AARON D’ANDRE PETERSON. A hearing will be had on said petition before the Honorable JUDGE KIMBERLY PANKONIN, in courtroom no. 408, 1701 FARNAM STREET OMAHA, NE on the 6TH day of OCTOBER, 2023 at 10:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as will be convenient for the court and that unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from that of AARON D’ANDRE BELL, to AARON D’ANDRE PETERSON.

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LOVELY REAL ESTATE, LLC

A NEBRASKA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lovely Real Estate, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 2004 S. 138th Avenue Circle, Omaha, Nebraska, 68144 and with its initial agent for service of process being Michael K. Huffer whose office is located at 9290 West Dodge Road, Suite 302, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of its business is to engage in any lawful business. The company was organized and commenced September 22, 2023, and its period of duration will be perpetual, unless terminated earlier. The affairs of the limited liability company shall be conducted by its Member/Manager until such time as a successor or successors are selected pursuant to the Operating Agreement.

Michael K. Huffer, Organizer 9290 West Dodge Road, Suite 302 Omaha, Nebraska 68114

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PROSPER PORTALS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Prosper Portals, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 13575 Lynam Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68138. 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 September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SPARROWHAWK ADVISORS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sparrowhawk Advisors, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 6151 S. 184th St., Omaha, NE 68135. 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 September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SANDY EAST LLC

A NEBRASKA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sandy East LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 883 Big Sandy Point, Ashland NE, 68003 and with its initial agent for service of process being Michael K. Huffer whose office is located at 9290 West Dodge Road, Suite 302, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of its business is to engage in any lawful business. The company was organized and commenced August 23rd 2023, and its period of duration will be perpetual, unless terminated earlier. The affairs of the limited liability company shall be conducted by its Member/Manager until such time as a successor or successors are selected pursuant to the Operating Agreement. Michael K. Huffer, Organizer 9290 West Dodge Road, Suite 302 Omaha, Nebraska 68114

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023

Notice of Organization of Rosewater Apartments LLC

Notice is hereby given that Rosewater Apartments LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company has been organized under the State laws of Nebraska, with its Designated office at 11750 Stonegate Cir, Omaha, NE 68164. Its registered agent is Gerik Moeller, 11750 Stonegate Cir, Omaha, NE 68164. The certificate of organization was filed on September 18, 2023.

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023

Notice is hereby given that Matari A. Mitchell, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 7629 N 153rd Cir Bennington, NE 68007. The registered agent is Matari A. Mitchell, 7629 N 153rd Cir Bennington, NE 68007.

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF IMAGINE OMAHA, INC.

1. The name of the Corporation is Imagine Omaha, Inc.

2. The Corporation is a public benefit corporation.

3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O.

4. The name and address of the Incorporator is as follows: Alexander J. Wolf, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

5. The Corporation shall have no members.

The corporate existence began on September 12, 2023, when Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State. First publication September 22, 2023, final October 6, 2023

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC

7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

Watson Sysprog Services, Limited, whose Registered Agent is Corporation Consultants, and whose Registered Office is located at 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114, was formed on September 21, 2023 to engage in any lawful business in the State of Nebraska. The corporation has authorized and issued 10,000 shares of common stock at a par value of $1.00 per share. The name and address of the Incorporator is Thomas E. Whitmore, 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

/s/ Thomas E. Whitmore, Incorporator

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023

ELIZABETH A. SEVCIK, Attorney

CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM

2120 S. 72nd Street, Suite 1200

Omaha, Nebraska 68124

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF FANG XIN, LLC

The name of the limited liability company is Fang Xin, LLC . The address of the initial designated office is 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Croker, Huck, Kasher, DeWitt, Anderson & Gonderinger, LLC, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124.

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF OLINE CONSTRUCTION, LLC.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that OLINE Construction, 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 Zachary A. Wiegert, 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023

Megan E. Canfield, Attorney CARLSON & BLAKEMAN, LLP

2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100 Omaha, NE 68102

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PASSION & PURPOSE, LLC

Notice is hereby given that PASSION & PURPOSE, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 8725 S. 97th St., LaVista, NE 68128. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is MEGAN CANFIELD, whose address is 2002 Douglas St., Suite 100, Omaha, NE 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 September 21, 2023, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company.

Megan E. Canfield, Organizer

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Reksuh Construction, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 22, 2023, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Members. Zachary A. Wiegert will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: 1) your name or the name of your entity; 2) the nature of your claim; 3) the amount of your claim; and 4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to Reksuh Construction, LLC, c/o Zachary A. Wiegert, 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68154. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SANDY WEST LLC

A NEBRASKA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sandy West LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 253 Big Sandy Lane, Ashland NE, 68003 and with its initial agent for service of process being Michael K. Huffer whose office is located at 9290 West Dodge Road, Suite 302, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of its business is to engage in any lawful business. The company was organized and commenced on September 21, 2023, and its period of duration will be perpetual, unless terminated earlier. The affairs of the limited liability company shall be conducted by its Member/Manager until such time as a successor or successors are selected pursuant to the Operating Agreement.

Michael K. Huffer, Organizer 9290 West Dodge Road, Suite 302

Omaha, Nebraska 68114

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023

SCOTT D. JOCHIM, Attorney CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM

2120 S. 72nd Street, Suite 1200

Omaha, Nebraska 68124

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION

Please take notice that the Certificate of Organization for The House on Levee Estate, LLC has been amended. The name of the limited liability company is The House on Levee Estate, LLC. The address of the designated office is 5242 S 48th Street, Omaha, NE 68117. The name and address of the agent for service of process is Croker, Huck, Kasher, DeWitt, Anderson & Gonderinger, LLC, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124.

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

Erin K. Artz

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

10306 Regency Parkway Drive

Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF RUN BMC, LLC

Notice is hereby given that an Amendment to the Certificate of Organization of RUN BMC, LLC, a limited liability company, was filed with the Secretary of State on September 22, 2023, to change the name of the business to InSearch IT, LLC.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023

NOTICE OF DOMESTICATION OF THE MAGNOLIA GROUP, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Magnolia Group, LLC has domesticated to the State of Nebraska from the State of Oklahoma. The Designated Office of the Company is 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3300, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. The Registered Office of the Company is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. The domestication was accomplished by the filing of Articles of Domestication and Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 21, 2023.

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023

Law Offices

ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP

8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

JMIRALLES, 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 3808 South 194th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Andrew P. Deaver, Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication September 22, 2023, final October 6, 2023

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney

10306 Regency Parkway Drive

Omaha, Nebraska 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF SEVEN DOUBLE 01, 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 Seven Double 01, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 15050 A Circle, Omaha, NE 68144. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on September 20, 2023, 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., Organizer

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC

7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given that LMH Innovations LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 7628 S 101st Street, La Vista, Nebraska 68128. The Registered Agent of the Company is William McCleary, 860 N 5th Avenue, Springfield, Nebraska 68059. The Company was formed on September 15, 2023.

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

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 HERIBERTO’S DRYWALL, L.L.C. The street address and mailing address of the Company’s initial registered office in Nebraska is 11409 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE 68154 and the name of its registered agent at such address is Orr & Horgan, LLC. The street address and mailing address of the Company’s initial designated office in Nebraska is 4321 S 17th Street, Omaha, NE 68107This 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. Heriberto Bernal and LauraRuiz, Managers/Members Thomas E. Horgan, Organizer 11409 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE 68154(402) 408-6488

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC

7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given that Omaha Galaxy LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 723 N 114th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is Whitmore Law Office, LLC, 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Company was formed on September 22, 2023.

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GCP WESTERN NEBRASKA CANCER CENTER, LLC.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GCP Western Nebraska Cancer Center, 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 Zachary A. Wiegert, 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC

7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given that Bigley Energy Transport LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 11006 Hanover Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68142. The Registered Agent of the Company is Michael P. Bigley, 11006 Hanover Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68142. The Company was formed on September 15, 2023.

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023

Russell S. Daub, Attorney at Law

2800 S. 110th Court, Suite 1

Omaha, Nebraska 68144-4818

(402) 393-4233

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION FOR RUSTIC REBELS BAND, LLC

Notice is hereby given that a Company has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The name of the Company is RUSTIC REBELS BAND, LLC. The address of the designated office of the Company is 5101 S. 82nd Street, Ralston, Nebraska 68127. The address of the registered office is 5101 S. 82nd Street, Ralston, Nebraska 68127 and the name of the Company’s initial registered agent is JOE SIWA. The Company shall engage in any lawful business for which a Company may be formed under the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced business on September 6, 2023, and its duration shall be perpetual. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by its Members.

First publication September 22, 2023, final October 6, 2023

Law Offices

ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP

8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300

Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3419

Telephone 402-392-1250

Facsimile 402-392-0816

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Shenandoah Associates, 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 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. 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.

First publication September 22, 2023, final October 6, 2023

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C.

10330 Regency Parkway Drive

Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PRECISION COMFORT, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Precision Comfort, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C. a limited liability organization with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication September 22, 2023, final October 6, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF THE PLEISS IS RIGHT, LLC. The Pleiss is Right, LLC, has been organized under the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address is 18011 Josephine Street, Omaha, NE, 68136. The initial registered agent is Tyler Pleiss, 18011 Josephine Street, Omaha, NE 68136.

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023

STEVEN G. RANUM, Attorney

CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM

2120 S. 72nd Street, Suite 1200

Omaha, Nebraska 68124

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ADAPTIVE INSURANCE, LLC

The name of the limited liability company is Adaptive Insurance, LLC . The address of the initial designated office is 444 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 201, Omaha, NE 68114. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Croker, Huck, Kasher, DeWitt, Anderson & Gonderinger, LLC, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124.

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Erin K. Artz, Attorney

10306 Regency Parkway Drive

Omaha, Nebraska 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF MJS CLASSICAL GUITAR, 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 MJS Classical Guitar, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 9929 S 103rd Ave Cir., 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 September 8, 2023, 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., Organizer

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023

SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney

1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320

Omaha, Nebraska 68154

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ASRP, LLC

The name of the Company is ASRP, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company. The initial registered agent is Sean Moylan located at 1010 S. 120th Street, Suite #320, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The initial designated office of the Company is located at 1010 S 120th St, Suite 320, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. This limited liability company commenced business on September 14, 2023.

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC

7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114

RESTATED NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION AND AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF SLEIGH IT HOLIDAY LIGHTING LLC

Notice is hereby given that Sleigh It Holiday Lighting LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 12148 Sandra Lane, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. The Registered Agent of the Company is Vincent L. Palermo, 12148 Sandra Lane, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. The Company was formed on August 8, 2023 and has been Amended to change the name of the Company to Premier Holiday Lighting LLC. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 15, 2023.

First publication September 29, 2023, final October 13, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF W-HOMES, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that W-HOMES, 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 September 18, 2023, and its duration is perpetual.

First publication September 22, 2023, final October 6, 2023

Julia K. Palzer * 10828 Old Mill Rd., Ste. 6, Omaha, NE 68154

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

1. The name of the Company is CUCUZZA BROS. PYRO, LLC.

2. The street address of the initial designated office is 5423 S. 116th St., Omaha, NE 68137. The Registered Agent is Augustine J. Skinner and the Registered Agent’s address is 5423 S. 116th St., Omaha, NE 68137.

3. The general nature of the Company is fireworks displays and consulting.

4. The Company commenced on September 14, 2023, and shall have perpetual existence.

5. 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 September 22, 2023, final October 6, 2023

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C.

10330 Regency Parkway Drive

Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF YES MEDICAL STAFFING, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Yes Medical Staffing, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 10802 Farnam Drive, Suite 103, Omaha, Nebraska 68154 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C. a limited liability organization with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication September 22, 2023, final October 6, 2023

Notice is hereby given that Ronald Ganze Counseling, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 11414 West Center Road, Suite 247, Omaha, NE 68144. The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Ronald Ganze, 15331 Drexel Circle, Omaha, NE, 68137. The company is member-managed. The nature of the company is mental health counseling

First publication September 22, 2023, final October 6, 2023

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C.

10330 Regency Parkway Drive

Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF OPPORTUNITY CONSULTING GROUP, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Opportunity Consulting Group, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 15620 120th Street, Louisville, Nebraska 68037 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C. a limited liability organization with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication September 22, 2023, final October 6, 2023

Notice of Organization of Ash X Hair, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Ash X Hair, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10830 S. 204th Avenue Circle, Apt. 2-212, Gretna, Nebraska 68028. The Registered Agent of the Company is Angela Schmit, of Koukol Johnson Schmit & Milone, LLC, 3839 South 148th Street, Suite 160, Omaha, Nebraska, 68144.

First publication September 22, 2023, final October 6, 2023

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Nomi Health Trust, Inc. has been incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The corporation has been authorized to issue ten (10) shares of common stock at a par value of $.01 per share. The initial registered agent and registered office of the corporation is CT Corporation System, 5601 South 59th Street, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68516. The name and street address of the incorporator of the corporation Carl Hartman, 13609 California Street, Suite 1410, Omaha, NE 68154.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road Suite 100

Omaha, Nebraska 68114

First publication September 22, 2023, final October 6, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company.

Notice is hereby given that Tamalixto, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under Nebraska laws, with its designated office at 6705 Blondo Street, Omaha, NE 68111. It is organized to transact any lawful business for which a Limited Liability Company may be organized under Nebraska laws. Its affairs are to be conducted by the manager Maria Calixto Morales. Its registered agent is Maria Calixto Morales and his office is located at 6705 Blondo Street, Omaha, NE 68111.

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

Scalise Contracting, LLC

5610 Bay Meadows Road

Omaha, Nebraska 68127

Notice of Limited Liability Company

Notice is hereby given of the establishment of Scalise Contracting, LLC., with its registered agent, Haley L. Cannon. The registered office address is 900 South 75th Street, Ste. B, Omaha, NE 68114. The designated office address is 5610 Bay Meadows Road Omaha, Nebraska 68127. The general nature of its business is to engage in the business of general contracting and to engage in all lawful acts or activities for which Limited Liability Company may be organized under the Nebraska Law. The Limited Liability Company commenced doing business on September 13, 2023 and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Limited Liability Company shall be conducted by its members and managers as provided in the Operating Agreement.

First publication September 22, 2023, final October 6, 2023

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM

Attorneys

10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100

Omaha, Nebraska 68114

Notice is given that the undersigned has organized a limited liability company known as R P ENTERPRISES, LLC has its initial designated office at 2721 Chandler Rd. W, Bellevue, NE 68147. The initial agent for the service of process on the company is Richard A. Paczkowski, 2721 Chandler Rd. W, Bellevue, NE 68147. The company commenced on September 11, 2023.

Joseph C. Byam II

Organizer

First publication September 22, 2023, final October 6, 2023

CROKER, HUCK, KASHER, DeWITT, ANDERSON & GONDERINGER, P.C.

2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200

Omaha, NE 68124

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF HELPING HAND MCCANN, LLC

Pursuant to § 21-150 of the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, notice is hereby given that Helping Hand McCann, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Secretary of State on September 15, 2023. The Company has no assets or known liabilities. John McCann, Manager of the Company, shall wind up and liquidate its business and affairs. If you have a claim against the Company, you should mail notice to Croker, Huck, Kasher, DeWitt, Anderson & Gonderinger, L.L.C., 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and include the following information: name of claimant, amount of claim, goods or services covered by the claim, date claim originated, and supporting documentation (if available). Any claim against the corporation will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce said claim is commenced within five years of the date of this published notice.

HELPING HAND MCCANN, LLC

By: /s/ John McCann, Manager

First publication September 22, 2023, final October 6, 2023

Anne K. Burnett, Attorney BURNETT WILSON LAW, LLP

17525 Arbor Street

Omaha, NE 68130

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF YOGI REALTOR, LLC

Notice is hereby given that YOGI REALTOR, LLC, is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial Designated Office is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68130. The Company’s initial Registered Agent in the State of Nebraska is: Anne K. Burnett, whose address is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68130. 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 September 8, 2023, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company.

/s/ Anne K. Burnett

Anne K. Burnett, Organizer

First publication September 22, 2023, final October 6, 2023

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM

10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100

Omaha, Nebraska 68114

Notice is given that the undersigned has organized a limited liability company known as Akea, LLC with its initial designated office at 7517 N 77th Ave., Omaha, NE 68122. The initial agent for service of process on the company is Andrew Geringer, 7517 N 77th Ave., Omaha, NE 68122. The company commenced on September 11, 2023.

Joseph C. Byam II

Organizer

First publication September 22, 2023, final October 6, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF KMT PROPERTIES, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that KMT Properties, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 14735 Hartman Plz, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 1, 2023.

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney

10306 Regency Parkway Drive

Omaha, Nebraska 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF 1316 INVESTORS, 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 1316 Investors, 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, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on September 11, 2023, 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., Organizer

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HAUS HOME BUYERS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Haus Home Buyers, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 4433 South 133rd Street, Unit 45090, Omaha, Nebraska 68145. 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 September 22, 2023, final October 6, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SNYDER MORTGAGE, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Snyder Mortgage, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 16646 Jackson Street, Omaha, NE 68118. 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 September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

Megan E. Canfield, Attorney CARLSON & BLAKEMAN, LLP

2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100 Omaha, NE 68102

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HERIBERTO’S DRYWALL, LLC

Notice is hereby given that HERIBERTO’S DRYWALL, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 4321 S. 17th St., Omaha, NE 68107. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is: MEGAN CANFIELD, whose address is 2002 Douglas St., Suite 100, Omaha, NE 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 September 7, 2023, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company.

Megan E. Canfield, Organizer

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION HVRX HOLDCO, INC.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that HVRX HOLDCO, INC. has been incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The corporation has been authorized to issue 100 shares, all of which are at a par value of $.01 per share. The initial registered agent and registered office of the corporation is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 W. Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114. The name and street address of the incorporator of the corporation is Nicholas D. Meier, 9500 W. Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114. Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road Suite 100

Omaha, NE 68114

First publication September 22, 2023, final October 6, 2023

Anne K. Burnett, Attorney BURNETT WILSON LAW, LLP

17525 Arbor Street

Omaha, NE 68130

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GAUHARI PRODUCTIONS, LLC

Notice is hereby given that GAUHARI PRODUCTIONS, LLC, is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial Designated Office is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68130. The Company’s initial Registered Agent in the State of Nebraska is: Anne K. Burnett, whose address is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68130. 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 September 5, 2023, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company.

/s/

Anne K. Burnett

Anne

K. Burnett, Organizer

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

KOUKOL JOHNSON SCHMIT & MILONE, LLC

3839 South 148th Street, Ste. 160

Omaha, NE 68144

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF CHERISA, INC.

Notice is hereby given of the incorporation under the laws of the State of Nebraska of a corporation named Cherisa, Inc. The authorized capital stock of the corporation shall be 1,500 shares of $0.01 par value per share, which shall be paid in at the time and on the conditions prescribed by the incorporator or by the Board of Directors. The street address of such corporation’s registered office is 9810 Pasadena Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The name of the initial registered agent at that address is Juvet Che. The name of the incorporator is Joyce Woods, 26025 Mureau Rd., Suite 120, Calabasas, California 91302.

Dated: September 6, 2023.

Juvet Che, Incorporator

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ARCHWAY STRATEGY, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Archway Strategy, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 3505 South 95th 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 September 22, 2023, final October 6, 2023

Erickson | Sederstrom, P.C., L.L.O.

10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114

402-397-2200

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

Satyaysalud, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, filed Articles of Dissolution on September 1, 2023, with the Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office. The terms of the dissolution provide for the payment of liabilities of the corporation and the distribution of any remaining assets. Tomas Luzarraga, as President, is to manage the corporate affairs relating to the dissolution of the Corporation. Any Corporation assets will be distributed in accordance with the Corporation’s plan of dissolution and it has no known liabilities. The Corporation requests that persons with claims against it present them in accordance with this notice. Any claimant shall send notice of a claim to the Corporation to the above address. A claim against Satyaysalud, Inc. will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within three (3) years after the publication of this notice.

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

Mary E. Vandenack, Attorney VANDENACK WEAVER LLC

17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3

Omaha, Nebraska , 68118

Telephone 402-504-1300

Notice of Organization of VERVE HOLDINGS LLC

Notice is hereby given that VERVE HOLDINGS LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the initial designated office of the company is 11404 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, NE 68154. The agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118.

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GAHAM BUILDING, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Gaham Building, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 1202 Howard Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on September 8, 2023.

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C.

10330 Regency Parkway Drive

Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MODERNE FUNERAL HOMES, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Moderne Funeral Homes, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 4605 N. 190th Avenue, Elkhorn, NE 68022 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C., a Limited Liability Organization with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114.

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

Darren R. Carlson, Attorney CARLSON & BLAKEMAN, LLP

2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100

Omaha, NE 68102

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF SPARK FOUNDATION, INC.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has formed a corporation under the Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation Act by filing Articles of Incorporation with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 5, 2023. The name of the corporation is SPARK FOUNDATION, INC. The Corporation is a public benefit corporation and will not have members. The address of the registered office of the corporation is: 2002 Douglas Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68102, and the name of the registered agent at that address is Darren R. Carlson.

Darren R. Carlson, Incorporator

2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100

Omaha, NE 68102

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

MARTIN P. PELSTER, Incorporator and Attorney with CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM

2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200

Omaha, Nebraska 68124

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF BUFFALO CREEK INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

Buffalo Creek Industrial Property Owners Association, Inc. has been incorporated under the Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation Act on July 19, 2023. The corporation is a mutual benefit corporation that will have members . The street address of the corporation’s registered office is 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and the name of the initial registered agent at that office is Martin P. Pelster.

First publication September 22, 2023, final October 6, 2023

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF GCP III VAN ZANDT, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Certificate of Organization of GCP III Van Zandt LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been amended to change the Name of the Limited Liability Company to GCP Van Zandt, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company. The Articles of Amendment to the Certificate of Organization were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 7, 2023.

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

Notice is hereby given that a corporation has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska and that the name of the company is JB FIVE CONSULTING, LLC. The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery-Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 3555 Farnam St., Suite 1000 Omaha, NE 68131. The designated office is located at 11911 N. 160th Street Bennington, NE 68007. Jason Behrens, Incorporator

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC

7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given that Hair by Natalie, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 510 N 14th Street, Fort Calhoun, Nebraska 68023. The Registered Agent of the Company is Natalie R. Wood, 1463 Washington Street Apt 3, Blair, Nebraska 68008. The Company was formed on August 17, 2023.

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

Legacy Design Strategies, LLC

9859 South 168th Avenue

Omaha, Nebraska 68136

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

1. The name of the Limited Liability Company is FACES BY MEGHANN, LLC.

2. The designated office of the limited liability company is 17623 North Reflection Circle, Bennington, NE 68007.

3. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Andrew C. Sigerson at Andrew C. Sigerson, PC, LLO, at 9859 South 168th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68136.

4. 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.

5. The company commenced its existence on August 15, 2023, and the period of duration of the Company shall be perpetual.

6. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by its Members in accordance with the company’s operating agreement.

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ILV Consulting, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ILV Consulting (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 17414 Dayton Circle, Omaha, NE 68135. The Registered Agent of the Company is Ingrid Wadell Dunham, 17414 Dayton Circle, Omaha, NE 68135.

First publication September 22, 2023, final October 6, 2023

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C.

10330 Regency Parkway Drive

Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WEALTHWISE INVESTMENTS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that WealthWise Investments, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 4605 N. 190th Avenue, Elkhorn, NE 68022 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C., a Limited Liability Organization with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114.

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF APS, INC.

1. The name of the Corporation is Aps, Inc.

2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock and having a par value of $1.00.

3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124 and the Registered Agent at such address is: Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O.

4. The name and address of the Incorporator is: Taylor C. Dieckman, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

5. The corporate existence began on September 1, 2023, when Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State.

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TSIB23-SG, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TSIB23-SG, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1404 S. 181st Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L Rattner, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, NE 68154.

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF SEVEN DOUBLE, 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 Seven Double, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 15050 A Circle, Omaha, NE 68144. 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 September 8, 2023, 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., Organizer

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

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 RIVNT, L.L.C. The street address and mailing address of the Company’s initial registered and designated office in Nebraska is 11409 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE 68154 and the name of its registered agent at such address is Connor W. Orr. 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. Xuan Cong Nguyen and Samuel Buu Trinh, Managers/Members

Connor W. Orr, Organizer11409 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE 68154 (402) 408-6488

First publication September 22, 2023, final October 6, 2023

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC

7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given that Playful Pines LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 1509 S 195th Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The Registered Agent of the Company is Corporation Consultants, 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Company was formed on September 5, 2023.

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney

10306 Regency Parkway Drive

Omaha, Nebraska 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF CJ3, 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 CJ3, 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, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence August 31, 2023, 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., Organizer

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC

7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given that Lil’ Jonesy’s Lines, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 2276 Fieldcrest Drive, Blair, Nebraska 68008. The Registered Agent of the Company is Lucus L. Jones, 2276 Fieldcrest Drive, Blair, Nebraska 68008. The Company was formed on September 1, 2023.

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION TALENT NEBRASKA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Talent Nebraska has been incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The corporation is a public benefit corporation and will not have members. The street address of the corporation’s registered office is 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114 and the name of its initial registered agent is DDLG Business Services, Inc. The name and street address of the incorporator of the corporation is Mark C. Quandahl and the street address of the incorporator is 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road Suite 100

Omaha, NE 68114

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF TUB TIME MOVING & DELIVERY, INC.

Tub Time Moving & Delivery, Inc. has been incorporated under the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. The Articles of Incorporat ion were filed on August 11, 2023. The street address of the corporatio n’s registered office is 1306 S. 98th Street. Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and the name of the initial registered agent at that office is Jason Brown. The corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock.

Jason Brown, Incorporator, 1306 S. 98th Street, Omaha, NE 68124

First publication September 22, 2023, final October 6, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SCM 10X ANTLERVIEW

LLC

1213,

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SCM 10X Antlerview 1213, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1303 South 72nd Street, Suite 209, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L Rattner, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, NE 68154.

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney

10306 Regency Parkway Drive

Omaha, Nebraska 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF NEBRASKA PSYCHEDELIC, 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 Nebraska Psychedelic, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 1199 County Road 25, Tekamah, NE 68061. 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 August 29, 2023, 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., Organizer

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

Aimee L. Lowe, Attorney

Lowe Legal Group PC LLO

Linden Place

14301 FNB PKWY, STE 100

Omaha, NE 68154

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 21201 WELSH LLC

Notice is hereby given that 21201 Welsh LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office at 2307 N. 203rd Steet, Elkhorn, NE 68022. The general nature of its business is to engage in and do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The agent for service of process of the Company is Northwest Registered Agent Service, Inc., located at 200 S. 21st St., Ste. 400A, Lincoln, NE 68510. The Certificate of Organization was filed in the office of the Nebraska Secretary of State on August 31, 2023. The Company commenced business thereon and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by the Managers.

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TSIB23, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TSIB23, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1404 S. 181st Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L Rattner, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, NE 68154.

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF OASIS VIRTUAL CARE, 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 Oasis Virtual Care, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 17002 Marcy Street, Omaha, NE 68154. The name and address of the registered agent is Thomas J. Clark, 318 No 96th Street, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence August 31, 2023, 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., Organizer

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Charred Southport LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Charred Southport LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 2800 S 110th Court Ste 1 Omaha, NE 68144. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jason Kuhr, 2800 S 110th Court Ste 1 Omaha, NE 68144.

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: LOYALTY REALTY GROUP.

Name of Applicant: Ringle Resources LLC

Address: 17117 BURT STREET, OMAHA, NE 68118

Applicant is A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska.

Date of first use of name in Nebraska: 8/24/23

General nature of business: Real estate.

Lori Ringle

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative

First publication September 29, 2023

Aimee L. Lowe, Attorney

Lowe Legal Group PC LLO

Linden Place

14301 FNB PKWY, STE 100

Omaha, NE 68154

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 6206 N 131 LLC

Notice is hereby given that 6206 N 131 LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office at 2307 N. 203rd Steet, Elkhorn, NE 68022. The general nature of its business is to engage in and do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The agent for service of process of the Company is Northwest Registered Agent Service, Inc., located at 200 S. 21st St., Ste. 400A, Lincoln, NE 68510. The Certificate of Organization was filed in the office of the Nebraska Secretary of State on August 31, 2023. The Company commenced business thereon and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by the Manager.

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

NICK R. TAYLOR, Attorney of FITZGERALD, SCHORR, BARMETTLER & BRENNAN, P.C., L.L.O.

200 Regency One, 10050 Regency Circle

Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3794

Telephone (402) 342-1000

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF Glenn A. Pearson, Deceased. Estate No. PR 23- 1531

Notice is hereby given that on September 13, 2023, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Decedent and that Laura Fabian whose address is 3024 North 169 Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68116 was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of the estate.

Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 330, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before November 22, 2023, or be forever barred.

Reyna Poggee Registrar

First publication September 22, 2023, final October 6, 2023

Pursuant to the Nebraska Disposition of Personal Property Landlord Tenant Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2301 et. seq., public notice is hereby given that the following describe property abandoned by Charlotte Gatewood is believed to be worth more than two thousand dollars and will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash only at Villa Vineé Apartments, 7722 Howard Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68114, on October 12th, 2023 at 9:30am CST.

Entertainment center, glass hutch x2, side tables, desk, chairs, dresser x2, filling cabinet, end tables, coffee table, vintage sewing machine table, magazine rack, shoe rack, pantry, wheel chair, electric scooter, oxygen machine, metal walker, suitcases, brief cases, clock radios, lamps, foot stools, computer monitor set, humidifier, electric fan, electronics/cords, various wall hanging art, dream catchers, guitar décor, decorative plates, miscellaneous books, photo albums, cassette tape collection, glass unicorn trinkets, glass figurines, collectable classic cars, classical train set, stereo, houseware items, women’s clothes, women’s hanging clothes, women’s shoes, women’s handbags, holiday décor

Questions regarding the above-described property shall be directed to the property manager/assistant property manager at the address or phone number listed below.

Lauren Rohe Property Manager

Villa Vinee Apartments

7722 Howard Street Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 393-1668

First publication September 22, 2023, final September 29, 2023

LEE LAW OFFICE

2433 South 130th Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 9344-4409

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE COUNTY COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Pietro Joseph Petrini, Decedent. CASE NO: PR-23-1465. Date of Death: July 2, 2023

Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of September 2023 in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Testacy of the Estate of Pietro Joseph Petrini and that the following was appointed as the Personal Representatives of this Estate:

Pietro (Pete) G. Petrini

4907 South 190th Street Omaha, NE 68135

Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 330, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before November 15, 2023 or be forever barred.

REYNA POGGE

Registrar

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SG-VB ASSET MGMT, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SG-VB Asset Mgmt, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1404 S. 181st Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L Rattner, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, NE 68154.

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: PREMIER EXTERIORS, INC.

Name of Applicant: ENDEAVOR ROOFING, INC.

Address: 13548 DISCOVERY DRIVE, SUITE M, OMAHA, NE 68137

Applicant is A CORPORATION.

If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: NEBRASKA.

Date of first use of name in Nebraska: July 23, 2013

General nature of business: CONSTRUCTION.

JAMES PULL, PRESIDENT

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative

First publication September 29, 2023

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: EQUIP2ADAPT.

Name of Applicant: AMC Occupational Therapy, LLC

Address: 43460 MADISON-PLATTE RD, LINDSAY, NE 68644

Applicant is A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska.

Date of first use of name in Nebraska: 9/6/2023

General nature of business: occupational therapy, assistive technology, and durable medical equipment related education, resources, books, blogging, and guides.

AMANDA CLOWERS

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative

First publication September 29, 2023

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: DARLA’S DIGGIN’ DESIGNS.

Name of Applicant: Jill Lund

Address: 17724 MARGO STREET, OMAHA, NE 68136

Applicant is AN INDIVIDUAL.

If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: .

Date of first use of name in Nebraska: July 1, 2023

General nature of business: Marketing, administrative and resume services.

Jill L Lund

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative

First publication September 29, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TSIB23 SG-VB PARTNERS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TSIB23 SG-VB Partners, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1404 S. 181st Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L Rattner, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, NE 68154.

First publication September 15, 2023, final September 29, 2023

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: TOP SHELF INSULATION.

Name of Applicant: Dabah, Inc.

Address: 3018 SOUTH 87TH STREET, OMAHA, NE 68124

Applicant is A CORPORATION.

If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska.

Date of first use of name in Nebraska: August 1, 2023

General nature of business: Insulation installation.

Anthony L. Gross

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative

First publication September 29, 2023

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