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WHO’S WHO IN LOCAL BUSINESSES

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HOMETOWN: RIVERSIDE, CA EDUCATION: NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL (RIVERSIDE, CA); B.S. IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY); CURRENTLY PURSUING AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE).

How I got into the business: My father owns his own project management firm. I grew up watching him run his business.

Accomplishments or milestones: Community service award in high school, program development achievements while with REACH, making a career switch.

First job: Riverside Medical Clinic.

Biggest career break: I’ve been wanting to pursue a career in construction and just made the leap this summer by joining MCL Construction and diving into construction management courses at MCC. The career break has just begun, and I am excited to see where it takes me.

The toughest part of the job: Understanding that a career path that I’d initially started on may not ultimately be where I’m called. Discerning where my talents and abilities can best be applied and then MBJ-REBRAND-2021.qxp_GIVING making the leap to thatADS new 8/31/21 pathway.5:28 PM Page 1

The best advice I have received: Never be afraid to try something new. There is always an opportunity to learn.

About my family: Parents: James and Cecilia.

Sisters: Brandy and Courtney. Nieces/Nephews: Arianna, Jacob, Roenne, Sebastian, Blake, Charlotte, and Maximillian.

Something else I’d like to accomplish: I’m currently pursuing a project management career path.

Having the opportunity to play a key role in many future projects.

How my business will change in the next decade: Technology is the biggest game-changer in construction.

Mentor who has helped the most in my career: Winsley Durand, executive director of REACH, Greater Omaha Chamber.

Outside interests: Faith, hosting gatherings,

ballroom dancing, firearms and tactics, outdoor adventures.

Favorite vacation spot: Pfeiffer Big Sur, California.

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CHANDA CHACÓN, PRESIDENT AND CEO, CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER

I think health care does some of its best work when we’re in crisis mode.

- CHANDA CHACÓN, PRESIDENT AND CEO, CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER

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CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER PRESIDENT AND CEO CHANDA CHACÓN SHARES WHAT MOTIVATED HER TO ENTER A CAREER IN PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION AND LOOKS BACK AT HER FIRST YEAR IN OMAHA.

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Chanda Chacón, who joined Children’s Hospital & Medical Center as president and CEO in September 2020, has a unique understanding of children’s health care that predates her education and professional experience.

“When I was a preteen, 11, I was in a car wreck,” she said, recalling lingering chronic back pain and the inability to comfortably stand or sit longer than 30 minutes at a time, necessitating the use of a wheelchair. “I had really smart parents who were trying to be good advocates in a complicated system. [But] I was shuttled around the health care system for about two years … My parents kept taking me to different physicians trying to figure out what was wrong.”

Surprisingly, although the family lived in the Houston area, they never connected with the local children’s hospital, which Chacón said is a reflection of health care standards for children and the complexities of the health care system in the 1980s and 1990s.

“It was more than 30 years ago and there wasn’t a lot of information out there at the time on what makes children’s hospitals different, and why we would have gotten different care there that wasn’t just right-sized for a child,” she said. “We would have been with people who were trained like people at the children’s

hospitals I have worked with, that are trained specially to take care of kids and their families.”

The experience was “fractured and traumatic,” Chacón said, but it ultimately inspired her future career.

“We finally landed with a physician who, from my perspective, changed my life. He was the first physician who came in the room and talked to me as the patient,” she said. “I remember that moment and it sort of pivoted for me what I wanted to do for my career, to focus on helping make the system of health care more accessible.”

Impacting the system After spinal fusion surgery at 13, Chacón was able to fully enjoy her high school years, even becoming a drum major in marching band and playing the saxophone.

She considered studying music performance in college, but instead earned undergraduate degrees in biology and Spanish from Vanderbilt University and a master’s degree in public health management from Yale University.

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I will tell people that the right thing isn’t always the easiest thing to do, but it’s still right.

- CHANDA CHACÓN, PRESIDENT AND CEO, CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER

“I really focused on my education so that could propel me,” she said. “I was really lucky to have parents who were really supportive of higher education. It was not really a choice, it was, ‘Where are you going?’ not ‘If.’” She’s been in the child health sector her entire career, Chacón said, adding, “I’ve been very precise with my career … I didn’t want to be a clinician, because [although] I would be able to impact the patients I saw, I really wanted to impact the system.”

Before coming to Omaha, Chacón served as executive vice president and system chief operating officer for Arkansas Children’s Hospital (Little Rock), overseeing the system operations of two hospital campuses, clinical services, human resources and support services for four years. Prior to that, she served in progressive leadership roles over 14 years with Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus in Houston.

“Every children’s hospital that I’ve worked for is freestanding and independent.

That’s really unique because there are less than 35 freestanding, independent children’s hospitals in the United States,” she said.

Getting the right thing done Her career path has included responsibilities eschewed by others, Chacón said, because they were not particularly rewarding or didn’t offer clear-cut solutions.

But she turned them into opportunities.

“I took roles to build a toolkit, to build a set of skills so I would be prepared to be best leader I could,” she said. “I am extremely persistent, so I will stay at something until we get the right thing done. And I will tell people that the right thing isn’t always the easiest thing to do, but it’s still right. I think my persistence has helped me in a challenging field … I sort of look at it as, ‘If not me, then who will do this?”

Chacón described leading Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, which served patients and families in 45 states last year, as “no two days that are the same.”

“The biggest part of what I do is about people, and about helping make sure we have the right infrastructure, the right organization, the right leaders, the right people here to do the really hard work,” she explained. “I think leadership determines outcomes every time, and that’s leaders’ jobs: to help teams be

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The core of my work is about the people and motivating people to be at their very best when families are at their very worst.

- CHANDA CHACÓN, PRESIDENT AND CEO, CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER

successful and do big work. The hardest work we do is the clinical care we provide “It was awesome to be a part of that and watch the excitement of people for children. For parents and guardians, that’s their greatest asset, that child they’ve who have been part of the project for five or six years, to see that look when put into our care … The core of my work is about the people and motivating they went into this unbelievable space,” she said. “We had intentionally people to be at their very best when families are at their very worst.” built a facility that would allow us to grow into it, and that gives us a lot of flexibility to move quickly, to build programs fast, to recruit people to Her motivation is personal, Chacón said. do the kind of work that we need to do for the kids in this region. That is a gift, and truly the only time in my career I’ve been able to be part of “I remember and still feel when I talk to my mom about what happened to me something like that. That’s exciting, because we can say ‘yes’ more easily to as a child; she still gets emotional. I feel that with families,” she said, adding that program growth and new things we can do to help kids and families.” she views herself as a change agent who advocates and listens as well as removes barriers and fosters innovation. “How are we going to do better by our team so Chacón said she has found her new community to be an exceptional place to live they are inspired to show up every day to do that hard work? I see my job as kind and work. of the coach for the team.”

“I love Nebraska because it still feels like a place where individuals can make an It’s been a year of challenges and triumphs for Chacón. She arrived in Omaha in impact, she said. “I see the potential of where we can go with Children’s here. And the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic; “just another wrinkle,” she noted, saying “I not alone, we go with partners and collaborators and that’s exciting; this is the think health care does some of its best work when we’re in crisis mode.” She also was kind of community that thrives on that.” on hand for the August grand opening of the hospital’s Hubbard Center for Children, a nine-story addition that will nearly double the hospital’s physical capacity.

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HEALTH CARE profession

Health Care Trends

A LOOK AT HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND PROFESSIONS

BY BROOKE STRICKLAND

The pandemic has reshaped many things in our country. But one thing is certain, it has transformed the world of health care.

The Need

Every position in health care is important right now. Whether it is facility groundskeepers, administrative personnel,

nurses, doctors, or food and nutrition employees, there is great demand for people to serve in the health care system. The nationwide and local demand for health care workers is a challenge.

“COVID-19 has caused many to rethink their ‘why’ for coming to work or even entering the health care industry,” said Paula

Pittman, vice president of human resources for Methodist Health System. “This has never really been the case prior. We have seen some in our industry temporarily opt out of their workplace. Some have opted to stay home with their children. We believe COVID forced some people to adapt to a new lifestyle of less income or single income lifestyle. This has hurt

the applicant pool and is certainly one of many factors contributing to the state’s record low unemployment of 2.2%.”

Frank Venuto, chief human capital officer for Nebraska Medicine explained, “The labor market for health care jobs continues to rise and rapidly … Considering that health care was already in a labor shortage, the demand for health care jobs continues to skyrocket.”

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Attracting and retaining health care workers has been an upmost priority among local health care facilities.

CHI Health aims to hire 350 Certified Nursing Assistants by the end of 2021. For those without CNA certification, CHI offers a program called CNA Advance, which will cover costs for individuals enrolled in the program to go to school. These individuals also shadow trained CNAs on the job.

“The pandemic has helped shine the light on the great job opportunities in health care,” said Jeanette Wojtalewicz, interim CEO. “We are always looking for nurses, therapists and pharmacists but there are also support roles like environmental services and food and nutrition that need to be filled.

“The nursing shortage was an issue long before COVID-19. To tackle this challenge head-on, CHI Health has had to get creative — investing time and resources to grow the

next generation of health care workers — the real future of medicine.”

Medical organizations are getting more strategic in meeting the needs of potential workers.

“Health care systems are paying greater attention to the workforce’s well-being and are proactively addressing mental well-being for a tired, yet resilient workforce,” Venuto said.

Pittman noted that Methodist is taking the effort to fill positions seriously.

“We are deploying as many strategies as we can to reach those seeking employment, but also trying to truly showcase why Methodist is a place they should work,” she said. “We recently held a virtual career fair, which was very successful. Something we will look to do again. We are working to be very diverse in our recruiting efforts – knowing not everyone is on social media or online. We have to try and seek job hunters where they are.”

CHI has also taken an approach to reaching potential workers in a different way.

By partnering with the Latino Center of the Midlands, the organization is offering Latino students in college and high school an opportunity to explore careers in the medical field.

“So often people go into the medical field because they are exposed to medicine at home from a young age. We wanted to reach students who maybe haven’t had that

experience or who are curious about what a career in health care would look like. Our goal is to open doors for everyone and give a new generation opportunities to explore professions that are both fulfilling and paramount to public health. CHI Health also recognizes the importance of diversity in our workforce and that our health care workers represent the community members they serve.”

A grant will pay for 24 students to become CNAs and 15 students will receive paid internships. Those interested in a career in health care will have additional education expenses covered and will be fast tracked into CHI Health’s CNA program.

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VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM

CHANDA CHACÓN PRESIDENT AND CEO, CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER

Facilities Growth

While telehealth visits have helped people get care from where they are, the need for quality medical facilities continues to be a big necessity. Chanda Chacón, president and CEO of the Children’s Hospital & Medical Center noted that in August, the hospital opened the Hubbard Center for Children, a state-of-the-art facility that provides expanded services and programs for children.

“We will continue to look at how unique facilities help us ensure our teams can continue to offer care in innovative and agile ways,” she said. “We believe

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the need for acute intensive care space will continue, and that providing the space that supports that type of care will be an ongoing need. For routine and follow-up care, we see more of that happening remotely in the future.”

Venuto noted that new medical facilities will always be required in order to provide the best patient care possible.

“I do not see that health care will stop building new facilities,” he said. “The speed at which these new facilities will be planned, designed, and constructed will be a function of access to capital, philanthropy, and profitability. Health care systems will continue to have to replace outdated buildings, invest in technologies to push patient care out of the building to adjust to labor trends, and provide the right care at the right time in the right place.”

Looking Ahead

When it comes to the future of health care, the pandemic taught us many things.

One key takeaway is learning how to adapt to whatever comes our way.

“Whether in relation to COVID-19 and the curveballs it continues to throw us, or the rapid pace of health care innovation and technological advancement, we have to be agile and nimble in our response,” Chacón said. “We must be flexible and get creative to rise to the unique challenges of this time. If you’re standing still, you’re falling behind; we have to push ahead and keep on our toes. The children and families we serve are counting on us to be ready and prepared, no matter what circumstances we face.”

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On Monday, Oct. 4, Dr. Kris McVea and three other providers were honored with the 2021 Nebraska Medicaid Provider Award for Heritage Health Adult, Nebraska’s Medicaid program.

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts, Dannette R. Smith, CEO of the Department of Health and Human Services, and Kevin Bagley, Director of the Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care presented the awards.

“These winners of the Nebraska Medicaid Provider Awards provided outstanding customer service, delivered with efficiency and excellence, and are transparent partners who carefully steward taxpayer dollars,” said Governor Ricketts. “They exemplify our mission which is to create opportunity through more effective, more efficient, and customer-focused state government.”

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Healthy Blue of Nebraska nominated Dr. McVea: Kris McVea: Nominated with honor by Healthy Blue of Nebraska, Dr. McVea is passionate about the patients that both she and her team care for. This is not only at OneWorld in Omaha where she serves as Medical Director, but her suggestions and input help as she was an advocate for all Medicaid members in Nebraska.

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OMAHA - CHI Health and Latino Center of the Midlands are teaming up to give students access to a medical education and at the same time address the staffing shortage in healthcare.

CHI Health applied for and received a grant totalling $597,406 from its national office to grow the next generation of healthcare workers. In partnership with Latino Center of the Midlands, Latino students in college and highschool will be given the opportunity to explore careers in the medical field. The grant pays for at least 24 students to become Certified Nursing Assistants. In addition, 15 students will be awarded paid internships to shadow different positions within the healthcare field. Those who want to continue with a career in healthcare will have their additional education expenses covered, and be fast tracked into CHI Health’s C.N.A program for employment.

“This initiative will give a new generation opportunities to explore careers that are both fulfilling and paramount to public health,” Dr. Cary Ward, Chief Medical Officer, CHI Health said. “We are investing in the future of medicine in our community.”

In addition to addressing the growing need for medical staff, CHI Health and Latino Center of the Midlands realize the importance of a diverse workforce. Latinos are the largest and fastest-growing ethnic group in Nebraska and are expected to account for a quarter of the state’s population in 2050.

“Right now, our health professionals and workforce do not reflect our diverse community. But we hope this program will start to change things,” Viridiana Almanza, Program Director of the Latino Center’s Family and Community Well-Being program, said. “As an agency and community, we are excited to focus on these types of internships that focus on addressing various community challenges.”

The Latino Center also launched internship programs to expose students to careers in business, multimedia, urban agriculture, and construction.

“With demand comes untapped potential, and the Latino Center will continue to develop workforce programming in the future that addresses issues in Omaha’s Latino community,” Almanza said.

The program’s first five participants started their education this summer. Camila Delgado Garcia, Nayeli Mohasco, Tiffany Mejia, Flor Solano and Joerdy Flores-Garcia are all first-generation immigrants, bilingual, and aspire to work in public health or healthcare.

“I joined the program to learn more about the medical field, but also to get to know the families I one day hope to serve,” Camila Delgado Garcia said. Garcia is currently a student at Omaha South High School and one day hopes to become a dentist or CNA.

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WORKFORCE WOES CHALLENGE MANUFACTURERS IN HIGH-DEMAND MARKETS

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PRESIDENT, NEBRASKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

Manufacturing in Nebraska has experienced record growth over the past two years, but the market is still struggling with supply chain and workforce problems.

“Manufacturing in Nebraska is responsible for 1 out of 10 nonagricultural jobs, so the strength of manufacturing is really important for our state in terms of the economic resilience during the past couple of years and the economic growth of our state,” said Bryan Slone, president of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry. We’ve really led

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with manufacturing, and we’re really fortunate to have a strong manufacturing base in Omaha and in Nebraska right now.”

Bouncing Back “When COVID hit in March [last year], retailers weren’t sure what it meant for them, so we had a large drop-off in sales,” said Tammy Carlson, vice president of human resources at Lozier. “We saw a sharp ‘V’ recovery that drove our business right back up very quickly. I think retailers just needed a minute or two to adjust to COVID and figure out what to do.”

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Manufacturing is growing faster than most industries, both in Nebraska and nationally.

“I don’t know of any area of manufacturing that isn’t very busy right now,” Carlson said.

“From a market standpoint, manufacturing is doing really well,” Slone said. “Last year was a high growth year for manufacturing, and I would say that this year is about the same. We’ve had two really high growth years in a row.”

Although manufacturers are busy, much of the workforce is either not familiar with manufacturing or doesn’t see it as a viable career path.

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Manufacturing faces two serious issues: 1) the supply chain, the ability to produce the products and meet all of the demand for orders, and 2) a too-small workforce. But despite these challenges manufacturing is growing in Omaha and in Nebraska.

There is a much greater demand for U.S. goods and services now that COVID-19 issues are winding down, and Nebraska certainly is seeing some of that demand.

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“For Nebraska, a lot of our manufacturing is in the area of ag manufacturing or construction equipment, biotech, and pharmaceutical type stuff,” Slone said. “Those are all growing areas of the economy as well. I think our manufacturing base in Nebraska is particularly focused on a lot of highgrowth sectors.”

Supply Chain

All manufacturers across the state are still experiencing supply chain problems.

It all started with steel. At the beginning of the pandemic it became increasingly difficult to get steel because foreign steel manufacturers were either shutting down or were unable to make shipments due to COVID-19 restrictions in their countries.

“Supply chain problems vary day by day, hour by hour, and minute by minute — literally,” Carlson said. “One day it could be a particular input product like board, and another day it could be something that impacts the paint supply. Our venders are struggling with the

same thing, so they start limiting what they will provide to everyone.”

Shipments to the Heartland remain challenging.

“I would say that the current supply chain problems really relate to, No. 1, it’s very hard to get shipments from overseas through U.S. ports to Nebraska on time and secondly, the workforce shortage is really creating challenges for our transportation industry,” Slone said.

High Demand

The outlook over the next year is bright because of the high demand for product. Many manufacturers already have orders that will take them through 2022.

“Demand is very strong, but the real challenge for manufacturers is finding a skilled workforce and navigating the supply chain,” Slone said. “I don’t think the international supply chain issues will totally resolve themselves in 2021. I think we’ll still be having some of those international supply chain issues in 2022.”

FINDING THE RIGHT INDUSTRIAL SPACE FOR YOU Because of the high demand for industrial space and Omaha’s 3% to 4% vacancy rate, give yourself ample time to conduct a thorough search, NAI NP Dodge Vice President John Meyer said.

“Contact a qualified industrial specialist who will know of different spaces for lease or sale prior to the general public,” he said.

Kevin Stratman, industrial broker at Investors Realty, said relocation conversations should start at least a year or even two years in advance.

“There is much more that goes into site selection than touring buildings and making offers,” he

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said. “Where do employees live? Where is a site in relation to key vendors or customers?

How convenient is it for truck traffic? Does it make sense to build new or buy existing?”

Things to consider include how many drive-in doors you need, how much outside storage you need and if it needs to be paved, how high your ceilings must be, and whether you need to be close to the interstate.

“Have a good real estate attorney who knows municipal codes and has relationships in the various city planning departments,” Stratman said. “Know what you can and can’t afford, and if you’re buying, consult your CPA to discuss ownership structure or tax implications.”

INDUSTRY PIONEER

OMAHA startup AUDITMINER CEO KELLY MANN AND CTO JASON BOGNER

A Tool for Success

AUDITMINER PROVIDES SOLUTION FOR CPA PROFESSIONALS Audits became a regulatory requirement for many companies starting in the mid-1930s, and while there have been improvements on auditing procedures over time, technology hasn’t caught up. Enter: AuditMiner.

The Concept The company’s initial prototype allows auditors to upload large raw data files received from 401(k) service providers. Then, the software extracts and organizes the data to produce audit working papers that are pre-populated with all necessary requirements and data needed to complete a successful audit. The process saves 10-20 hours on average, per 401(k) audit engagement.

AuditMiner officially launched in spring of this year. Founded by CEO Kelly Mann and CTO Jason Bogner, the team started with six people. In the first four months, the team was able to provide service for customers in 25 states around the country.

Strategic Growth Mann noted that who they hire and how they build relationships is a big part of the company’s growth strategy.

“AuditMiner is very customer-led in our growth,” she said. “This includes how we hire. The individuals hired for sales, product, etc. don’t have the typical software experience for that role.

“For example, our sales individual is actually a retired paralegal. This is helpful because she is used to working with professionals (lawyers), who are very similar to CPAs. Our team member in product is an individual who has been auditing 401(k) plans for the past five years for a firm out of Chicago. She brings a unique perspective that you can only get from someone who has experience auditing these plans. So, when bringing on team members, we look for someone who can relate to our customers, who can think like them, who can build relationships with them.”

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If we look back to how we are unique, one might say that we are upskilling the next generation tech worker. We are identifying great talent … and inserting them into our growing tech talent pool.

- AUDITMINER CEO KELLY MANN

Bump in the Road As with any business, there are challenges that come. In April 2020, Mann was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer, when the company was only six months old. The company was set to receive its first investment from an outside party, but given the uncertainty of the diagnosis, they decided to forego the investment. Mann tackled her diagnosis, undergoing 17 months of chemotherapy and multiple surgeries. Despite it all, she and her team have navigated these challenging waters.

“The company managed to continue forward, although at a slower pace, during treatment,” Mann said.

Bright Things Ahead When it comes to the future of AuditMiner, Mann sees opportunities on the horizon. Recently, AuditMiner took an investment from Proven Ventures. Through the partnership, they have implemented a national sales campaign, allowing them to identify and measure qualitative metrics and source local leads for the company.

Currently, there are about 5,000 public accounting firms that have issued 401(k) audit reports. Mann noted that there has been a significant increase in mergers and

acquisitions among firms, which bodes well for her company.

“This trend is due not only to an aging CPA population, but also because of the extensive number of regulatory changes and significant investment required by firms for technology infrastructure and risk management,” she said. “This translates into opportunity for AuditMiner. As the number of 401(k) audits within a practice grows, whether through consolidation or increased client demand, the need for standardization and streamlined processes increase, as it does with any organization that is needing to scale operations.”

Another future goal is to integrate more service providers into the platform, which will directly increase the number of 401(k) audits that AuditMiner is able to streamline.

The company is also working on moving the software to the cloud so it can scale faster.

“If we look back to how we are unique, one might say that we are upskilling the next generation tech worker,” Mann said. “We are identifying great talent … and inserting them into our growing tech talent pool. I hope to showcase how to build a high-growth, scalable businesses without the volatility of traditional venture.

Perhaps it is the CPA in me, but I think that you can still build a business with old school fundamentals like positive cash flow, customers and revenue.”

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WOMEN WHO rock DR. SARAH KOTTICH, PROVOST, COLLEGE OF SAINT MARY

LEADING women

DR. SARAH KOTTICH: PUSHING REPRESENTATION IN HIGHER ED FORWARD Dr. Sarah Kottich has always enjoyed puzzles, putting the pieces together and solving challenging problems. And, like those puzzle pieces, her competing interests and passions in math, science, and serving and guiding others came together to create a meaningful career that has made a considerable difference in the lives of young women and their families.

“I led the research, planning and implementation of a 33% reduction in the tuition rate at College of Saint Mary in 2017,” said Kottich, provost of the Omaha-based, Catholic women’s college. “This followed eliminating all fees for students in 2013. Our vision was to provide access to affordable, high-quality education for women.”

Additionally, Kottich said she is proud of progress in reducing annual student loan borrowing by 38%, while increasing enrollment of underrepresented minorities by 6% to 31%.

Kottich is now considered to be among the “handful” of experts in the country on tuition reduction in higher education.

“My doctoral research was on this topic and yielded a discernment tool for

college [and] university boards to use when considering changes to their tuitionsetting approach,” she said. “I have since worked with several leadership teams, both at College of Saint Mary and other institutions, in considering the benefits, risks and possible outcomes of a change in pricing strategy.”

So, now Kottich presents a “triple-threat:” a pioneer in finance/accounting, higher education leadership and the highly specialized world of tuition pricing strategies. How did she get here?

“When I was starting college, I was not sure what I wanted to do or be,” the University of Nebraska at Omaha graduate recalled. “I changed majors from engineering to math to chemistry all in my first year.”

After her father suggested she take business courses, Kottich realized she needed two accounting courses to secure a major in the field. While her first course was “not fun,” she described the second course taught by Melba Lucas as opening her world. “[Lucas] made accounting seem interesting, understandable, important and fun,” Kottich said. “She was a role model who I could look up to.”

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I had been told by male accountants that, if I planned to be married and have children, I should not pursue working for a Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm, but instead be a bookkeeper for a small business.

- DR. SARAH KOTTICH, PROVOST, COLLEGE OF SAINT MARY

In fact, Kottich had been told by male accountants that: “’If I planned to be married and have children, I should not pursue working for a certified public accounting (CPA) firm, but instead be a bookkeeper for a small business.’”

“Mrs. Lucas turned that opinion on its head,” she continued. “She told me that I certainly could be a CPA. She thought I would be good at it as well, with or without children.”

“In my 14 years at College of Saint Mary, I have been promoted from the vice president of finance to the executive vice president of operations and planning, and now serve as the provost,” Kottich said. “I feel privileged to serve this mission, alongside so many dedicated and talented colleagues.”

THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED

“Women have grown in their prominence in higher education leadership over the last 20 years,” Kottich summed up.

She recalled attending the 2003 Nebraska Private College Business Officer meeting.

“I was one of the only females and clearly the youngest of the group,” Kottich said. “In 2019, I presented to this same organization, and was pleased to see approximately half of the leaders were women.”

Citing the American Council of Education, women’s representation as presidents of colleges and universities has grown by 9% to 30% between 2001 and 2016.

“Which still seems proportionately low, considering that women now make up 60% of college students,” she said.

According to American Institute of CPAs statistics, women only accounted for 19% of partners at CPA firms in 1993 and still only account for 23% of partners, despite 60% of the accounting and auditing workforce being female.

Women like College of Saint Mary President Dr. Maryanne Stevens, are counted among Kottich’s most influential mentors (and encouraged her to earn an Educational Doctorate in Interdisciplinary Leadership from Creighton University).

Whereas her parents, Jim and Mary Londay, created a “safe space” for Kottich to try new things, fail and learn from those experiences.

“They taught me to be appreciative of my gifts and talents, and to use them to help others,” she said. “With this, I grew into a leader who uses her voice for positive change.”

Kottich would go on to start her career at Deloitte, as an auditor and CPA, which she said was “formational” in her approach as a businesswoman.

“While serving my clients at Deloitte, I learned the importance of understanding the nuances of the industry, how to identify and ask critical questions, and the importance of culture on an institution’s performance,” she said.

Sept. 11, 2001 was a self-described career “awakening” for Kottich.

“My firstborn son, Zach, was merely 3 months old, and I had just returned to work from maternity leave,” she said. “I struggled with balancing work and motherhood. I kept asking myself if the work I was doing was purposeful enough to justify being away from my family.”

Higher education was the answer. The journey came courtesy of Kottich’s mentee, Casey Meyer, who was applying for a controller position at Midland Lutheran College (now Midland University).

“She went on to propose that I apply for the vice president (for finance) position, and we take on the adventure together,” she said.

With some persuasion from Kottich’s sister, Bridget, one thing eventually led to another.

“Within a month, I was hired on as the vice president of finance at Midland Lutheran College at the age of 28,” she said. “Four years later, I received an email from a peer at College of Saint Mary, sharing that they were searching for a new vice president of finance.”

She remembered how the idea of serving for a Catholic institution, dedicated to educating women, was a “natural fit.”

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JOEL MAKOVICKA, PRESIDENT, MAKOVICKA PHYSICAL THERAPY

SCORING big JOEL MAKOVICKA LEADS TEAM TO RAPID GROWTH As the most-decorated fullback in Cornhusker history, Joel Makovicka learned early to look for openings and hit them at full speed. These skills led him to contribute to the fortunes of the Big Red as part of three National Championship teams and also served the 2010 40 Under 40 honoree well in business.

Makovicka Physical Therapy has more than quadrupled in size and locations over the past decade. And it’s all thanks to broad field vision that helps Makovicka and his team identify and maximize opportunities.

“We’ve never just said, ‘Hey we’re going to focus on sports,’ or, ‘We’re going to focus on geriatrics,’” he said. “We see the continuum of care, whether that’s orthopedic pediatrics all the way up into geriatrics; we do sports injuries, rehabilitation, physical therapy.

“That’s continued as we have grown, enabling us to offer things that we haven’t offered in the past. We do aquatic therapy. We do vestibular rehab. Balance and fall prevention, blood flow restriction, we do women’s health now. We’ve always

wanted to see a wide range of people coming through our doors.”

The company now operates 19 locations in Lincoln and Omaha and has about 185 employees. Makovicka said prospecting the next expansion — and there are more to come — is nearly constant.

“Ninety-five percent of our growth has been organic, clinics we started ourselves, which is not to say in the future that won’t change,” he said.

“We’re always looking for opportunities, where something is the right fit for us.

If some existing location contacts us or wants to talk about their succession plan, we will talk to them. But it has to fit our model and our vision of how this company moves forward.”

Part of this “Makovicka Way” is investing in the growth and development of employees, which the company achieves through career mapping and a mentoring program.

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We’ve never just said, ‘Hey we’re going to focus on sports,’ or, ‘We’re going to focus on geriatrics.’ We see the continuum of care.

- JOEL MAKOVICKA, PRESIDENT, MAKOVICKA PHYSICAL THERAPY

“A priority for us is continuing to recruit the best professionals out there. We take pride in that,” he said. “It goes back to my roots of being an athlete and being on championship teams; you go out and you recruit the best and if you have the best professionals and the best team, you will continue to be a leader in your profession.

“I think that’s a big part of how I see Joel leading, along with the partners,” said Kathy Byrnes, director of business development who’s worked at Makovicka Physical Therapy for five years. “He takes the potential that people have and really helps to develop that fully. That creates the opportunity for people to grow personally and professionally and become really good therapists. And they take great pride in that.”

Team members are also invested in Makovicka Cares, a formal service and philanthropy program that keeps team members connected to the people they are there to serve by investing in the community.

“One of the things we do unbelievably well is our community involvement,” he said. “Last year, I think we had almost 750 hours of community service where our employees went out and volunteered. We engage our employees by committing volunteer hours at different events and activities throughout the community. That’s something I’m really proud of, because that means you have the right people on your team who are willing to do that. It just makes for a great company.”

Makovicka’s own development as an entrepreneur, and as a boss, has at times been a struggle, particularly when it comes to delegation and work-life balance.

“Very difficult,” he said, describing learning to delegate. “It’s very difficult for a lot of people who go into business and start it. I don’t think you can ever completely step away from that if you’re someone who enjoys what you’re doing. But that is the biggest learning curve.”

“His life balance is certainly a project in the works, as it is for many people,” said Business Partner and Vice President of Finance Natalie Harms. “Being from a farm family, his work ethic is over the top and very focused. But at the same time, that’s what pulled me onto the bandwagon in the first place, is that relentless work ethic. That, and he’s very authentic. He believes in doing the right thing and it shows.”

Makovicka said one of the things that pushes him so hard is his desire to serve the people of the state that has given him everything.

“I will always continue to be involved in this organization and hands-on as much as I can because that is something I love to do,” he said. “Nebraska has been very special to me; I grew up here, went to college here and Nebraskans have been great to me. I want to give that back by building a great company that can help and touch the lives of a lot of Nebraskans.”

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diversification IN INVESTING: HERE’S WHY IT’S SO IMPORTANT FOR YOUR MONEY DIVERSIFICATION OFFERS AN EASY WAY TO SMOOTHEN YOUR RETURNS WHILE POTENTIALLY INCREASING THEM AS WELL.

Diversification is the process of spreading out your money in different investments, so that you’re not too exposed to any one investment. Diversification can increase your overall return without requiring you to sacrifice something in exchange, offering what economists call a “free lunch.” In other words, diversification can actually reduce risk without costing your returns.

Here’s how diversification works, why it’s so important and how to diversify your portfolio.

What is diversification?

Diversification means owning a variety of assets that perform differently over time, but not too much of any one investment or type.

In terms of stock, a diversified portfolio would contain 20-30 (or more) different stocks across many industries. But a diversified portfolio could also contain other assets – bonds, funds, real estate, CDs and even savings accounts.

Each type of asset performs differently as an economy grows and shrinks, and each offers varying potential for gain and loss: -Stocks offer the potential for the highest return over time, but can fluctuate wildly over shorter periods.

-Bonds can offer steadier returns with a fixed payout, but can vary as interest rates rise and fall.

-Funds tend to be diversified because they usually hold many investments, but a specific fund may hold only one kind, for example, consumer goods companies. So, a fund could be broadly diversified or narrowly, depending on how it’s managed.

-Real estate can appreciate slowly over time and offer the potential for income, too.

But physical real estate can be expensive to maintain, and commissions are high.

-CDs and savings accounts will not fluctuate in value but will grow steadily based on the interest rate or other contractual terms.

As some of these assets are rising rapidly, others will remain steady or fall. Over time, the frontrunners may turn into laggards, or vice versa. In other words, these assets are not highly correlated with one another, and that’s key to the appeal of diversification.

And it’s easier and cheaper than ever to ensure that your portfolio has a broad array of investments, with zero commissions at major online brokerages.

How diversification benefits you

Diversification has several benefits for you as an investor, but one of the largest is that it can actually improve your potential returns and stabilize your results. By owning multiple assets that perform differently, you reduce the overall risk of your portfolio, so that no single

investment can hurt you. It’s this “free lunch” that makes diversification a truly attractive option for investors.

Because assets perform differently in different economic times, diversification smoothens your returns. While stocks are zigging, bonds may be zagging, and CDs just keep steadily growing.

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of each asset, you end up with a weighted average of the returns of those assets.

Although you won’t achieve the startlingly high returns from owning just one rocket-ship stock, you won’t suffer its ups-and-downs either.

While diversification can reduce risk, it can’t eliminate all risk. Diversification reduces asset-specific risk – that is, the risk of owning too much of one stock (such as Amazon) or

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stocks in general (relative to other investments).

However, it doesn’t eliminate market risk, which is the risk of owning that type of asset at all.

For example, diversification can limit how much your portfolio falls if some stocks decline, but it can’t protect you if investors decide they don’t like stocks and punish the whole asset class.

For assets sensitive to interest rates, such as bonds, diversification helps protect you from a problem at a specific company, but it won’t protect from the threat of rising rates generally.

Even cash, or investments such as CDs or a high-yield savings account, are threatened by inflation, although deposits are typically guaranteed from principal loss up to $250,000 per account type per bank.

So diversification works well for assetspecific risk, but is powerless against marketspecific risk.

How to develop a diversification strategy

that owns companies in emerging markets or international companies more generally, because an S&P 500 fund doesn’t own those.

Or you may opt for a fund comprised of small public companies, since that too is outside the S&P 500.

For bonds, you might choose funds that have short-term bonds and medium-term bonds, to give you exposure to both and give you a higher return in the longer-dated bonds. For CDs, you can create a CD ladder that gives you exposure to interest rates across a period of time.

Some financial advisors even suggest that clients consider adding commodities such as gold or silver to their portfolios to further diversify beyond traditional assets such as stocks and bonds.

Finally, however you construct your portfolio, you’re looking for assets that respond differently in different economic climates. It doesn’t create diversification if you have different funds that

With the advent of low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, it’s actually simple to create a portfolio that’s well-diversified. Not only are these funds cheap, but major brokerages now allow you to trade many of them at no cost, too, so it’s tremendously easy to get in the game.

A basic diversified portfolio could be as simple as holding a broadly diversified index fund such as one based on the Standard & Poor’s 500 index, which owns stakes in hundreds of companies. But you’ll want some exposure to bonds as well to help stabilize the portfolio, and guaranteed returns in the form of CDs help, too. Finally, cash in a savings account can also give you stability as well as a source of emergency funds if you need it.

If you want to expand beyond this basic approach, you can diversify your stock and bond holdings. For example, you might add a fund

own all the same large stocks, because they’ll perform mostly the same over time.

And if all this sounds like too much work, a fund or even a robo-advisor can do it for you. A target-date fund will move your assets from higher-return assets (stocks) to lower-risk (bonds) over time, as you approach some target year in the future, typically your retirement date.

Similarly, a robo-advisor can structure a diversified portfolio to meet a specific goal or target date. In either case, you’re likely to pay more than if you did it yourself, however.

Bottom line Diversification offers an easy way to smoothen your returns while potentially increasing them as well. And you can have a variety of models for how diversified you want your portfolio to be, from a basic all-stock portfolio to one that holds assets across the spectrum of risk and reward.

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SUPPLY CHAIN rescue: HOW ONE TOY STORE AVOIDED A NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS FROM LEFT, JACK NORRIS, 7, HIS SISTERS AVERY, 2, AND HARPER, 9, ALONG WITH THEIR FATHER LANCE, VISIT KIP’S TOYLAND, LOCATED INSIDE THE OLD FARMER’S MARKET, ON SEPT. 22, 2021 IN LOS ANGELES. BEHIND THE COUNTER IS STORE MANAGER JAY ORTIZ.

If everyone’s holiday gifts are stuck on a ship somewhere, then why isn’t toy store owner Don Kipper worried?

Kipper and daughter Lily run Kip’s Toyland, billed as Los Angeles’ oldest toy store, and Kipper the elder contends he really isn’t fretting over massive global supply chain problems that have left both small merchants and big-box retailers frantic about whether they will receive all the merchandise they need for the vitally important holiday shopping season.

The Kippers realized months ago that the classic toys carried by the family operation were becoming harder to get and taking longer to arrive. The buying department — that’s Lily — kicked into overdrive, well before the full magnitude of the supply chain mess became apparent, ordering much more than usual in case products were held up in transit.

“It became clear to us that this was going to be an issue,” said Kipper, whose father Irvin opened the store in 1945 after he was released from a World War II prisoner of war camp and was looking for a fun line of work. “You have to do whatever it takes to get the merchandise to stay in business.”

Now it’s a waiting game to see if they stockpiled enough Lincoln Logs, Pick-Up Sticks, dolls, board games and the like. Pretty much everything in the old-fashioned store, located in the landmark Original Farmers Market since 1956, travels by cargo ship from Asia, Kipper said.

Supply chain bottlenecks are delaying products, boosting prices, hurting businesses and slowing economic growth to such an extent that President Biden stepped in Wednesday with an announcement that the Port of Los Angeles would operate around the clock to ease the logistical pileup, similar to a pilot effort started recently by the neighboring Long Beach port.

The toy industry is particularly susceptible to shipping delays because 85% of the 3 billion toys sold each year in the United States come from China, said Ed Desmond, executive vice president for external affairs at the Toy Industry Assn.

“So you can see the dependence and reliance our industry has to get their products over here and onto the shelves and stores here,” Desmond said.

But it’s not just toys. A long list of items destined for factories, retail shelves and consumer doorsteps have been snagged, including lumber, cars, furniture, electronics, bicycles, clothing and shoes.

The supply chain has been disrupted by many factors: the pandemic, booming consumer demand, raging storms, shortages of cargo ships and containers as well as a shortage of people willing to drive trucks or stock warehouse and store shelves for the wages offered. In China and other Asian countries, COVID19 outbreaks have periodically closed factories and seaport terminals.

The worst traffic jam in Southern California sits offshore from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the nation’s two largest cargo container seaports, as dozens of ships await space at docks to unload. Once the ships are unloaded, cargo containers also have been languishing for an unprecedented amount of time waiting to be put on a truck or train, said Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles.

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immensely from the 24-hour operations, but the new initiatives will take time to implement and the mountains of cargo boxes will take time to shrink, port officials have said.

The logjam isn’t just a local problem.

A backup at Britain’s busiest commercial port is raising concerns about shortages of popular item during the holidays there. Record numbers of ships also sit at anchor off the ports of New York-New Jersey and Savannah, Ga., which rank third and fourth among U.S. seaports by cargo container traffic.

These are vessels that are sometimes longer than the height of Los Angeles’ tallest skyscraper, the 1,100-foot Wilshire Grand Center. Getting them to port requires delicate choreography involving harbor pilots and tugboats to inch the ships slowly through the water.

The biggest can carry the equivalent of nearly 24,000 20-foot cargo containers.

(Although the more common size for the steel boxes these days is 40 feet long, the industry still uses the historic measure). If a ship that size were to disgorge all its containers at a single port, they would fill a freight train 44

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miles long, Monaco-based shipping company Costamare Inc. estimates.

Some retailers and package carriers have urged consumers to buy and ship holiday gifts early, or they risk finding that a must-have gift is out of stock or won’t arrive in time.

James Zahn, deputy editor of the Toy Book, a leading trade publication for the toy industry, advised that toy shoppers “should check out your local retailers. Don’t just be thinking of the mass retailers, you’ve got to be checking out some of these independent toy stores.”

That is what the Kipper family is counting on. Kip’s Toyland location has always enjoyed substantial foot traffic from L.A. residents and tourists drawn to the Original Farmers Market and then to the Grove shopping center next door, Kipper said.

Over the years, the store has weathered challenges such as nearby store openings by toy giants FAO Schwarz and Toys R Us, both gone now, and the rise of Amazon.com. Kips gave up its electronics business years ago

because it was unable to compete on price with big-box retailers like Best Buy, but it sold the change as a positive choice, saying it wouldn’t sell any toys that required an electrical outlet.

“Retro,” “classic” and “vintage” are some of the words the Kippers use to describe their inventory of toys. It’s a compact storefront that offers a mix of old school and contemporary dolls, games, trains and other toys. The most expensive items are intricate Lego sets.

Kipper has been willing to quickly drop what wasn’t working well — such as the store’s effort at online sales — and focus on the things that were. Since the pandemic started, the store provided sanity and entertainment for adults and children stuck at home with little to do and no place to go.

“Puzzles. We could not get enough puzzles for the adults,” Kipper said, “and I think that was a common challenge for everyone.

Parents love them. And there were people

that would come and buy a number of them at a time. Similarly, things for kids that were popular were board games and, again, things like Legos that they wouldn’t get bored with in five minutes.”

The Kippers’ are confident that their early buying spree will keep them well stocked for the holidays.

Lily Kipper, 33, said her 75-year-old dad told her, “’You don’t have a budget, buy whatever you can.’ Every day, I was waking

up to emails at 4 a.m. that said, ‘Sorry, this is on backorder,’ and, ‘Sorry, this is sold out,’ and, ‘You can’t get this.’”

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COUNCIL BLUFF LEADERS DRIVE GENERATIONAL CHANGE STRONG DEVELOPMENT While the past eighteen months have been some of the most unpredictable in most of our lifetimes, there continues to be positive developments, capital investment, and job creation in Council Bluffs.

A strong pipeline of economic development projects continues to fuel growth of the local tax base, and placemaking and public improvement projects are making a positive impact throughout the community.

Some key projects happening throughout Council Bluffs include: the First Avenue Corridor Project, improvements at River’s Edge, efforts to expand the service area of BLink, and the Early Learning Center.

The First Avenue Corridor project is one that is especially unique and can be transformational on a multigenerational level. The project will transform a former railroad corridor stretching from Interstate-29 to Downtown Council Bluffs to the east. It presents an opportunity to connect Downtown Council Bluffs and Downtown Omaha in a manner that has never been done before.

The River’s Edge project is occurring on the riverfront in unison with Omaha’s planned improvements. The project will include an observation tower, adventure course, outdoor rock-climbing wall, a roller glide, and an elevated treetop walk. All will be at least the height of the levy, which mitigate flood concerns. The final piece of the project will be a pier extending from the levee to the Missouri River. In total, the project will cost more than $45 million. It is funded entirely by private donations, with the Iowa West Foundation providing the lead gift of $15 million.

Council Bluffs continues to expand BLink, which is a free and open Wi-Fi network that boosts connectivity in low-to-moderate income areas throughout Council Bluffs. It also serves all Council Bluffs Community School District buildings and outdoor communal spaces.

The Council Bluffs Community School District is also working to construct an Early Learning Center, which will offer childcare services and be the first facility to offer universal pre-k in the state. The project received a $7 million pilot grant from the State of Iowa to assist in its development.

This project is very important, as childcare is a major limiting factor as our

POSITIVE MOVEMENT Council Bluffs continues to move forward in a positive way.

A strong pipeline of economic development projects continues to fuel growth of the local tax base, and placemaking and public improvement projects are positively impacting the community.

The First Avenue Corridor project is especially unique and can have a multigenerational impact. The project will transform a former railroad corridor stretching from Interstate-29 to Downtown Council Bluffs and presents an opportunity to connect Downtown Council Bluffs and Downtown Omaha like never before.

The River’s Edge project is occurring on the riverfront in unison with

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Optimize hiring and retention practices as a community DREW KAMP, PRESIDENT & CEO, COUNCIL BLUFFS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE employers work to fill thousands of open positions.

These projects play a key role in the Council Bluffs community’s ability to attract and retain a quality workforce. The Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to provide workforce development services for the Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County community. This makes our role in driving these projects and many others even more important. Workforce is the number one issue facing our members and we are finding creative ways to address it, with placemaking projects such as these being a primary means.

Our ability to drive the community’s workforce development efforts is an increasingly difficult task, which has made collaboration and partnerships key.

As David Brown noted, Chambers have a special role to play in community building, and we are certainly doing our part at the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce and plan to remain at the forefront in the times ahead.

Omaha’s improvements. The project will include an observation tower, adventure course, outdoor rock-climbing wall, a roller glide, an elevated treetop walk, and a pier extending from the levee to the Missouri River.

In total, the project will cost more than $45 million. It is funded entirely by private donations, with the Iowa West Foundation providing the lead gift of $15 million.

Council Bluffs continues to expand BLink, which is a free and open Wi-Fi network in low-to-moderate income areas throughout Council Bluffs. It also serves all Council Bluffs Community School District buildings and outdoor communal spaces. Many partners came together to make BLink a reality and it serves as a model for an effective publicprivate partnership.

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The future is bright for our dynamic and collaborative community. For Lincoln’s young professionals, there has never been a better time to call our city ’home.‘ -DREW KAMP, PRESIDENT & CEO, COUNCIL BLUFFS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Council Bluffs Community School District is currently working to construct an Early Learning Center, which will offer childcare services and be one of first facilities to offer universal pre-k in Iowa. The project received a $7 million pilot grant from the state in June and will assist our employers looking to fill open positions.

The Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce provides workforce development services for the Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County community. Projects such as these are essential to these efforts, as they play a key role in attracting and retaining workers, making the Chamber’s role in facilitating collaboration between a broad group of stakeholders to drive these projects forward even more important.

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Paul M. Hasenjager, ASA, has joined Acclaro Valuation Advisors, LLC, as Senior Vice President. Mr. Hasenjager will be based out of the firm’s Omaha headquarters. Mr. Hasenjager brings more than 15 years of experience providing valuations of operating companies, limited liability companies, and family limited partnerships for gift and estate planning, buy/sell agreement, tax reporting, and various other purposes. Prior to joining Acclaro, Mr. Hasenjager was Senior Vice President at RIC Closely Held Services, LLC, in Omaha and Senior Manager for Marshall & Stevens, Inc. in St. Louis, Missouri.

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CSI recently welcomed its new Chief Development Officer, Lori Bechtold.

Bechtold is an experienced fundraiser, most recently serving as the Chief Development Officer at the Omaha Home for Boys for the last six years. She also has experience fundraising for health care organizations including One World and Charles Drew. Bechtold has earned a master’s degree in Public Administration and a Certificate in Fund Raising Management from the Lilly Family School of Fundraising - Indiana University.

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In addition, Michelle will assist the physicians at Members.MD, Omaha’s premier concierge medicine practice. Michelle is a graduate of the Physician Assistant Studies program at the College of Saint Mary. Learn more at www.stradahealthcare. com/providers/michelle-delgado-pa-c/ and www.members.md.

Nebraska Health Care Association (NHCA) announced that Jalene Carpenter has been selected to serve as its next president and CEO. Carpenter is an established member of Nebraska’s long-term care community and has been a licensed nursing home administrator for 14 years. She has been involved with NHCA’s work for 12 years, including service on the board of directors and many committees. She served on the founding committee to develop NHCA’s first leadership program and is an advocate for NHCA’s political action committee. On the national level, Carpenter has represented Nebraska as a delegate on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., through participation in the American Health Care Association-National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA-NCAL) Congressional Briefing, at AHCA-NCAL’s Quality Summit, and as an AHCA-NCAL Future Leader of Long-Term Care in America. She regularly serves as a speaker on the topics of quality and leadership at the state and national levels. As a nursing home administrator, she led teams through their journeys to earn two national quality awards. Carpenter will begin her role on Nov. 10, 2021.

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NONPROFIT | PROMOTED Jenniffer Fields LeDoux SENIOR VICE PRESENT OF OPERATIONS, MOSAIC

Mosaic, a leading nonprofit provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities headquartered in Omaha, has promoted Jenniffer Fields LeDoux to Senior Vice President of Operations. In her new role, LeDoux leads a team of seven vice presidents of operations who direct and ensure the delivery of high quality supports to people Mosaic serves. She is also now a member of the Mosaic Leadership Council. “We are thrilled to have someone like Jenniffer who has a deep commitment to Mosaic’s mission of ‘relentlessly pursuing opportunities that empower people,’” according to President and CEO Linda Timmons. “She has demonstrated strong and effective leadership through her work with leaders across the Mosaic network and engagement with the people we serve, their families, and with many partners--including the senior leadership teams of Vantage and Living Innovations.” Vantage and Living Innovations are two like-minded support services acquired by Mosaic earlier this year. LeDoux’s entire 25-year career has been dedicated to the nonprofit sector serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She has been with Mosaic since 2016 in a variety of roles, including Associate Director and Executive Director in Southeast Texas, Vice President of Operations in Texas, and, most recently, as the Vice President of Operations Development and Integration with the organization’s national supports office. She holds a bachelor’s in psychology and a master’s in counseling from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana.

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Bile M Mohamud.

Case No. CI21-9063 Notice is hereby given that on the 15 day of September, 2021, 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 Bile M Mohamud to Ahmed Hussein Mohamed.

A hearing will be had on said petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman, in courtroom no. 410, 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE on the 3rd day of November, 2021 at 10:00 A.M., or as soon thereafter as will be convenient for the court and that unless sufficent cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from that of Bile Mohamed Mohamud to Ahmed Hussein Mohamed.

First publication October 1, 2021, final October 22, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CAMSTON CONSULTING, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Camston Consulting, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 2017 S. 80th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent of the Company is Beau Fruechtenicht, 2017 S. 80th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

First publication October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021

LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP Erin K. Artz, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF SOLID ROCK INVESTMENT GROUP, 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 SOLID ROCK INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC. The address of the registered office is 3056 Armbrust Drive, Omaha, NE 68124. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business.

The company commenced existence on September 21, 2021 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 October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021

EMILY F. DICKSON, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF CONVERSION OF KUGLER VISION, P.C. TO KUGLER VISION, LLC Notice is hereby given of the conversion of Kugler Vision, P.C., a Nebraska professional corporation, to Kugler Vision, LLC, a Nebraska professional limited liability company.

1. The name of the converting entity is Kugler Vision, P.C. 2. The name of the converted professional limited liability company is Kugler Vision, LLC. 3. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 17838 Burke Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68118, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Matthew T. Payne, 10250 Regency Circle, Omaha, Nebraska, 68114.

4. The effective date of the conversion is September 24, 2021.

First publication October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TUNE FACILITIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Tune Facilities, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 4940 North 118th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. 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 24, 2021.

First publication October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CAMSTON CONSULTING, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Camston Consulting, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 2017 S. 80th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent of the Company is Beau Fruechtenicht, 2017 S. 80th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

First publication October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION 1. The name of the Corporation is 5 Star Logistics, Inc. 2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock, having a par value of $1.00 each, all of which shall be common.

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. Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 24, 2021.

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

First publication October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021 LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP Erin K. Artz, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF SOLID ROCK INVESTMENT GROUP, 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 SOLID ROCK INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC. The address of the registered office is 3056 Armbrust Drive, Omaha, NE 68124. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business.

The company commenced existence on September 21, 2021 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 October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021

EMILY F. DICKSON, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF CONVERSION OF KUGLER VISION, P.C. TO KUGLER VISION, LLC Notice is hereby given of the conversion of Kugler Vision, P.C., a Nebraska professional corporation, to Kugler Vision, LLC, a Nebraska professional limited liability company.

1. The name of the converting entity is Kugler Vision, P.C. 2. The name of the converted professional limited liability company is Kugler Vision, LLC. 3. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 17838 Burke Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68118, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Matthew T. Payne, 10250 Regency Circle, Omaha, Nebraska, 68114.

4. The effective date of the conversion is September 24, 2021.

First publication October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF EMILY SCHWARTZ SPEECH THERAPY, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Emily Schwartz Speech Therapy, LLC: 1. The name of the professional limited liability company is Emily Schwartz Speech Therapy, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

3. The professional limited liability company is organized to render professional speech therapy services.

First publication October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TUNE FACILITIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Tune Facilities, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 4940 North 118th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. 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 24, 2021.

First publication October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CAMSTON CONSULTING, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Camston Consulting, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 2017 S. 80th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent of the Company is Beau Fruechtenicht, 2017 S. 80th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

First publication October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079

LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP Erin K. Artz, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF MCFIRE INVESTMENTS, 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 MCFIRE INVESTMENTS, LLC. The address of the registered office is 5641 S. 85th Circle, Omaha, NE 68127. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on September 21, 2021 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 October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021

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NOTICE OF INCORPORATION 1. The name of the Corporation is 5 Star Logistics, Inc. 2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock, having a par value of $1.00 each, all of which shall be common.

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. Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 24, 2021.

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

First publication October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021

ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ECCKER SPORTS GROUP HOLDINGS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ECCKER SPORTS GROUP HOLDINGS, 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, NE 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, NE 68114.

First publication October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021 McGILL, GOTSDINER, WORKMAN & LEPP, P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 11404 West Dodge Road, Suite 500, First National Plaza Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2584 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF TROPHY CONSTRUCTION, INC. Notice is hereby given that Trophy Construction, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, has filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State, and such Corporation is in the process of voluntary dissolution.

The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the corporation are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefor. The balance of the corporate assets are to be distributed to its shareholders.

The name of the person who is to manage, wind up and liquidate the corporation’s affairs and his official title is Anthony W. Brightweiser, President.The statement of the corporation’s assets and liabilities as of the date hereof is as follows: Assets: $1,217.04 Liabilities: $4,283.00 Anthony W. Brightweiser, President First publication October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021 STEPHANIE M. SHARP, ATTORNEY VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska, 68118 Telephone 402-504-1300 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ARCHETYPE AESTHETICS, LLC Notice is hereby given that ARCHETYPE AESTHETICS, LLC has been organized as a professional limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the initial designated office of the company is 22215 Brookcrest Drive, Elkhorn, NE 68022. 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 October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DIVENTURES KANSAS CITY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DiVentures Kansas City, LLC, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 11640 Arbor Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., LLO, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, NE 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on September 29, 2021.

First publication October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF AMEISE VENTURES, LLC The name of the Company is Ameise Ventures, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on September 30, 2021.

First publication October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021 JUSTIN A. SHELDON, ATTORNEY VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska, 68118 Telephone 402-504-1300 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ROCKY’S STONE & DESIGN LLC Notice is hereby given that ROCKY’S STONE & DESIGN LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the initial principal office and the initial designated office of the company is 2304 Campanile Road, Waterloo, NE 68069. The agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118.

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Notice is hereby given that the Articles of Dissolution of COMMERCIAL FEDERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION, a Nebraska corporation, were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 28, 2021. The Directors and Shareholders approved the dissolution on September 27, 2021. All debts, obligations and liabilities of the corporation have been paid or discharged or adequate provisions have been made for such payment or discharge and any remaining assets and property have been distributed, or adequate provisions have been made for such distribution. Justin McKellar, as President, and Ariela St. Pierre, as Secretary, have been authorized and directed to complete all acts and things necessary or proper to accomplish the dissolution of the Corporation.

First publication October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021 Notice is hereby given that the Articles of Dissolution of COMMERCIAL FEDERAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC., a Nebraska corporation, were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 28, 2021. The Directors and Shareholders approved the dissolution on September 27, 2021. All debts, obligations and liabilities of the corporation have been paid or discharged or adequate provisions have been made for such payment or discharge and any remaining assets and property have been distributed, or adequate provisions have been made for such distribution. Justin McKellar, as President, and Ariela St. Pierre, as Secretary, have been authorized and directed to complete all acts and things necessary or proper to accomplish the dissolution of the Corporation.

First publication October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021 Notice is hereby given that the Articles of Dissolution of COMMERCIAL FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, a Nebraska corporation, were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 28, 2021. The Directors and Shareholders approved the dissolution on September 27, 2021. All debts, obligations and liabilities of the corporation have been paid or discharged or adequate provisions have been made for such payment or discharge and any remaining assets and property have been distributed, or adequate provisions have been made for such distribution.

Norman Bliss, as President, and Ariela St. Pierre, as Secretary, have been authorized and directed to complete all acts and things necessary or proper to accomplish the dissolution of the Corporation.

First publication October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Schank Properties, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 932 Grant Street, Blair, Nebraska 68008. The Registered Agent of the Company is Andrew L. Schank, 932 Grant Street, Blair, Nebraska 68008. The Company was formed on September 21, 2021.

First publication October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DIVENTURES ARIZONA, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DiVentures Arizona, LLC, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 11640 Arbor Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., LLO, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, NE 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on September 29, 2021.

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF C & C EQUINE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that C & C Equine, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 11541 South 123rd Avenue, Papillion, Nebraska 68046. 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 October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF GEN 3 DESIGN, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GEN 3 DESIGN, INC., is incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a registered office at 3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The registered agent is ANTHONY L. GROSS. The general nature of the business is to operate a general construction business, to own, operate and perform services of every kind and nature whatsoever, which are not inconsistent with law, which are necessary, suitable, proper, convenient or expedient to the operation of a general construction business. The authorized capital stock is $10,000.00, consisting of 10,000 shares of stock having a par value of $1.00 each, which stock shall be paid for wholly or partly by cash, by labor, by personal property and by real property. The corporation became a corporate body on August 27, 2021, and upon its Articles being filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 24, 2021, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by a Board of Directors, the number of directors to be provided in the By-Laws, and the officers shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, and such other officers as shall be designated in the By-Laws.

ANTHONY L. GROSS, Incorporator CATHERINE L. WHITE, Incorporator 3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, NE 68124 First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL SALES, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Associated Electrical Sales, Inc., a Nebraska corporation (“Corporation”), has filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 4, 2021, and the Corporation is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the Corporation are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore. The President, Mark Mattea, will wind up and liquidate the Corporation’s business and affairs. The Corporation has no assets or liabilities as of the date hereof.

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KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BLACKSTONE MEATBALL LINCOLN, LLC The name of the Company is Blackstone Meatball Lincoln, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on September 24, 2021.

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NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF BENSON DANCING, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that BENSON DANCING, INC., is incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a registered office at 6005 B Maple Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68104. The registered agent is JASON D. HIMBERGER. The general nature of the business is to operate a general dance studio business, to own, operate and perform services of every kind and nature whatsoever, which are not inconsistent with law, which are necessary, suitable, proper, convenient or expedient to the operation of a general dance studio business. The authorized capital stock is $10,000.00, consisting of 10,000 shares of stock having a par value of $1.00 each, which stock shall be paid for wholly or partly by cash, by labor, by personal property and by real property. The corporation became a corporate body on September 21, 2021, and upon its Articles being filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 30, 2021, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by a Board of Directors, the number of directors to be provided in the By-Laws, and the officers shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, and such other officers as shall be designated in the By-Laws.

ANTHONY L. GROSS, Incorporator CATHERINE L. WHITE, Incorporator 3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, NE 68124 First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

MONTE L. SCHATZ, ATTORNEY VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska, 68118 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CAPITAL CRA CONSULTING LLC Notice is hereby given that CAPITAL CRA CONSULTING 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 17332 Edna Street, Omaha, NE 68136. The agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118.

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SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF H&I TECHNOLOGIES, LLC The name of the Company is H&I Technologies, 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 2210 N 176th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. This limited liability company commenced business on September 30, 2021.

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LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP Erin K. Artz, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF SOLID ROCK INVESTMENT GROUP, 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 SOLID ROCK INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC. The address of the registered office is 3056 Armbrust Drive, Omaha, NE 68124. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on September 21, 2021 and shall have perpetual duration.

The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

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JESSICA E. THOMAS, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF NORTH HIGHLANDS MASTER OWNERS ASSOCIATION Notice is hereby given of the incorporation of North Highlands Master Owners Association under the laws of the State of Nebraska, as follows: 1. The name of the Corporation is North Highlands Master Owners Association.

2. The Corporation is a mutual benefit corporation.

3. The address of the initial registered office is 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114, and the name of the initial registered agent at that office is James D. Buser.

4. The name and street address of each incorporator are as follows: William J. Douglas 21008 Cumberland Drive, Ste. 110 Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022 Erik Booth 21008 Cumberland Drive, Ste. 108 Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022 5. The Corporation shall have members.

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STEPHANIE M. SHARP, ATTORNEY VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, Nebraska, 68118 Telephone 402-504-1300 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ROB TIMM INSURANCE LLC Notice is hereby given that ROB TIMM INSURANCE 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 4807 North 181st Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022. The agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118.

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ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CYPRESSXM, LLC

LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP Erin K. Artz, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF MCFIRE INVESTMENTS, 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 MCFIRE INVESTMENTS, LLC. The address of the registered office is 5641 S. 85th Circle, Omaha, NE 68127. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on September 21, 2021 and shall have perpetual duration.

The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given of the organization of North Post Distribution, LLC, with its registered office address at 222 South 15th Street, #316, Omaha, NE 68102 and the registered agent at that address being Joseph P. Naatz. The designated office location of the Company is 17122 Sunflower Street, Bennington NE 68007. The purpose or purposes for which this Company is formed is to own, sell and lease medical supplies and equipment; and to conduct all things incidental and necessary to said operations and all related matters, including sales and promotions thereof, whether in this State or any other and to conduct all related activities allowed by the Nebraska Statutes in the conduct of said activities. The Company shall conduct the transactions of all or any lawful business or engagement in any commercial venture permitted by the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act, as amended, and all other applicable laws. The initial capital of the Company has been contributed and evidence of membership in the Company will be issued by the Management Board. The Company commenced doing business on May 6, 2021, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company shall be conducted by a Management Board and such other Officers and Managers as may be provided for in the Operating Agreement of the Company.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CypressXM, 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.

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KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DIVENTURES LINCOLN, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DiVentures Lincoln, LLC, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 11640 Arbor Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., LLO, 1125 South

EMILY F. DICKSON, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF CONVERSION OF KUGLER VISION, P.C. TO KUGLER VISION, LLC Notice is hereby given of the conversion of Kugler Vision, P.C., a Nebraska professional corporation, to Kugler Vision, LLC, a Nebraska professional limited liability company.

1. The name of the converting entity is Kugler Vision, P.C. 2. The name of the converted professional limited liability company is Kugler

103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, NE 68124. The limited liability company commenced ROBERT M. GONDERINGER, Attorney with CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Mercy High School amended its Articles of Incorporation effective July 1, 2021, to change provisions regarding disposition of assets in the event of liquidation of the corporation and to include provisions for indemnification of officers

Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68118, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Matthew T. Payne, 10250 Regency Circle, Omaha, Nebraska, 68114.

4. The effective date of the conversion is September 24, 2021.

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BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP

SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 1-3-1 HOLDINGS, LLC The name of the Company is 1-3-1 Holdings, 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 15207 Hickory Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. This limited liability company commenced business on August 26, 2021.

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF EMILY SCHWARTZ SPEECH THERAPY, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Emily Schwartz Speech Therapy, LLC: 1. The name of the professional limited liability company is Emily Schwartz Speech Therapy, LLC; and

GNUSE LAW OFFICE, P.C. 11311 Chicago Circle Omaha, NE 68154 Rodney G. Gnuse A Nebraska Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given that Palacio, L.L.C., a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 4530 Manchester Drive, Omaha, NE 68152. 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 address of the limited liability company’s initial registered office is 4530 Manchester Drive, Omaha, NE 68152 and the name of its’ initial registered agent at such address is Milton Schneider, III. The Certificate of Organization was filed in the office of the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 29, 2021. The Company commenced business thereon and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the

10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PALACIO, L.L.C.

Vision, LLC. 3. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 17838 Burke

business on September 29, 2021.

BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103 Omaha, Nebraska 68164 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF KEVAL CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Company are to be conducted by the Members.

Rodney G. Gnuse Organizer First publication October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021

Notice is hereby given that a limited liability company has been formed under

2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 10250 Regency

the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the company is KEVAL Con-

Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114, and the name and street address of the

struction, LLC The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent

initial agent for service of process is Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite

is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery-Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103,

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GCP III Mullet, LLC (the “Company”) has been

300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Omaha, NE 68164. The designated office is located at 4902 S. 180th Street, Omaha,

organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the

Nebraska 68135.

Company is 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. The Registered Agent of

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the Company is Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122.

3. The professional limited liability company is organized to render professional speech therapy services.

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GCP III MULLET, LLC.

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Notice is hereby given that PfanCat, Inc., has incorporated under the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. The general nature of the business is any lawful business. Authorized capital is 10,000 shares of common stock, with a par value of $1.00 per share. The incorporator and the registered agent is Thomas H. Penke and the incorporator’s address and the address of the registered office is located at 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by the Board of Directors and such officers as it may elect.

Thomas H. Penke, Incorporator 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

Scott A. Meyerson, Esq. LIKES MEYERSON HATCH LLC 444 Regency Parkway Dr., #100 Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF COVETED CUSTOM HOMES & CONSTRUCTION LLC Notice is hereby given that Coveted Custom Homes & Construction LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The street and mailing address of the Company’s initial designated office is 5712 N. 158th St., Omaha, NE 68116. The street and mailing address of the Company’s initial agent for service of process is 5601 S. 59th Street, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68516 and the Company’s initial agent for service of process at such address is Registered Agent Solutions, Inc. First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF MAPLE SPA, INC. 1. The name of the Corporation is Maple Spa, Inc. 2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 Shares having a par value of $1.00 each.

3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: 2214 N 176th Ave, Omaha, Nebraska 68116, and the Registered Agent at such address is Curtis Anthony.

4. The corporate existence began on October 8, 2021, when Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State.

5. The name and address of the Incorporator is: Michael J. Keblesh, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

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Erickson | Sederstrom, P.C., L.L.O. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 402-397-2200 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION CMBP Corporation, a Nebraska corporation formerly known as Omaha Hardwood Lumber Company, filed Articles of Dissolution on January 27, 2021, 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. William Sauter, as President, is to manage the corporate affairs relating to the dissolution of the Corporation. The Corporation requests that persons with claims against the Corporation send notice of such claims to the Corporation at the above address. A claim against CMBP Corporation will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within three (3) years after the publication of this notice.

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MARY E. VANDENACK, ATTORNEY VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska, 68118 Telephone 402-504-1300 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JKZULKOSKY LLC Notice is hereby given that JKZULKOSKY 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 W Dodge Road, Suite 600, Omaha Nebraska, 68104. The agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118.

October 22, 2021

LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP Erin K. Artz, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF NOSAM ASSET MANAGEMENT, 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 NOSAM ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC. The address of the registered office is 5010 S 193rd Street, Omaha, NE 68135. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on September 30, 2021 and shall have perpetual duration.

The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

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WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200 OMAHA,NEBRASKA 68114 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Vapes & Tobacco 4, Inc., whose Registered Agent is Fahd Tairi, and whose Registered Office is located at 19706 Williams Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68130, was formed on October 12, 2021 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.

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WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200 OMAHA,NEBRASKA 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Erin Rasmussen Mental Health Counseling, LLC has been organized as a professional limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Designated Office of the Company is 3305 S 162nd Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The Registered Agent of the Company is Whitmore Law Office, LLC, 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

The Company’s members, managers and professional employees are licensed or otherwise legally authorized to practice psychotherapy in the State of Nebraska. The Company was formed on October 12, 2021.

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MATTHEW W. HARRIS, Attorney CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM 2120 S. 72ND STREET, SUITE 1200 OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ETERNAL VISUALS, LLC The name of the limited liability company is Eternal Visuals, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 2303 South 6th Street, Omaha, NE 68108. 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.

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APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: Danielson Homes Name of Applicant: KEVAL Construction, LLC Address: 4902 S. 180th Street Omaha NE 68135 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: September 1, 2021 General nature of business: Construction ALAN BOST Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative October 22, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SHG HOLDINGS, LLC The name of the Company is SHG Holdings, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on October 13, 2021.

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KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BAR 39 OMAHA, LLC The name of the Company is Bar 39 Omaha, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on October 13, 2021.

First publication October 22, 2021, final November 5, 2021 BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SCHWARTZ REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Schwartz Real Estate Holdings, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is Schwartz Real Estate Holdings, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication October 22, 2021, final November 5, 2021 Russell S. Daub Attorney at Law 2800 S. 110th Court, Suite 1 Omaha, Nebraska 68144-4818 (402) 393-4233 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION FOR INCONTRO ASSETS, L.L.C. Notice is hereby given that a Company has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The name of the Company is INCONTRO ASSETS, L.L.C. The address of the designated office of the Company is 16325 Grover Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The address of the registered office is 16325 Grover Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68130 and the name of the Company’s initial registered agent is CYNTHIA INCONTRO. 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 August 4, 2021, and its duration shall be perpetual. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by its Members.

October 22, 2021 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: PINNACLE POOLS & SPAS OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA Name of Applicant: PINNACLE POOLS & SPAS LLC Address: 14021 Shirley St. Omaha NE 68144 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: 09/30/2021 General nature of business: Construction and sale of pools and spas SHANNON LEATHER Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative October 22, 2021 MATTHEW T. PAYNE, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ARTICLES OF VALIDATION OF ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT OF OMAHA VETS, P.C. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Nebraska Business Corporation Act, the Articles of Validation of the Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation were filed on October 13,3021, with the Nebraska Secretary of State. Article V of the Articles of Incorporation was amended to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock to 2,000 shares. The effective date of the Articles of Amendment is July 31, 2020. In all other respects, the Articles of Incorporation remain unchanged.

First publication October 22, 2021, final November 5, 2021

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: ELITE EXCAVATING Name of Applicant: AUSTIN K. REEVES, INC. Address: 16704 ORCHARD AVE OMAHA NE 68135 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: SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 General nature of business: EXCAVATING AND CONSTRUCTION AUSTIN K. REEVES Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative October 22, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF TRUCK CENTER HOLDINGS, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Articles of Incorporation of Truck Center Holdings, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, have been amended to show that the Corporation shall have the authority to issue 1,000 shares of voting common stock and 99,000 shares of nonvoting common stock each with a par value of $.10. The Articles of Amendment were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 29, 2021.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MIDWEST PORTFOLIO, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Midwest Portfolio, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is Midwest Portfolio, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

ROBERT M. GONDERINGER, Attorney CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM 2120 S. 72ND STREET, SUITE 1200 OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF OMAHA FIREPLACE SERVICES LLC The name of the limited liability company is Omaha Fireplace Services LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 19630 U Street, Omaha, NE 68135. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Guillermo Antonio Mejia, 19630 U Street, Omaha, NE 68135.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

LINDSEY A. SCHULER, Attorney CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM 2120 S. 72ND STREET, SUITE 1200 OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DUO FORTIS PROPERTIES, LLC The name of the limited liability company is Duo Fortis Properties, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 6840 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68132. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Michael Freed, 303 North Grandview Avenue, Papillion, NE 68046.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF PRIME CONNECTED, INC. 1. The name of the Corporation is Prime Connected, Inc. 2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 Shares having a par value of $1.00 each.

3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: 1125 S 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. 4. The corporate existence began on September 29, 2021, when Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State.

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

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF VILLAGE GARDENS APARTMENT, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Village Gardens Apartment, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 200 S 21st ST, STE 400A, Lincoln, NE 68510. The Registered Agent of the Company is Registered Agents, Inc., 200 S 21st ST, STE 400A, Lincoln, NE 68510.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given the registration with the Nebraska Secretary of state’s office of Lingo HR & Accounting, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: The name of the company is Lingo HR & Accounting, LLC. Registered agent and office of Lingo HR & Accounting, LLC is Armando Salgado at 4104 S 42nd Street, Omaha, NE 68107. The designated address is 4104 S 42nd Street, Omaha, NE 68107.

Initial members: Armando Salgado and Chris Lowry. General nature of the business is to transact any and all lawful business for which limited liability companies are allowed by statute. The LLC was organized in September 2021 for the perpetual duration and is managed by its members.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given the registration with the Nebraska Secretary of state’s office of Lingo HR & Accounting, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: The name of the company is Lingo HR & Accounting, LLC. Registered agent and office of Lingo HR & Accounting, LLC is Armando Salgado at 4104 S 42nd Street, Omaha, NE 68107. The designated address is 4104 S 42nd Street, Omaha, NE 68107.

Initial members: Armando Salgado and Chris Lowry. General nature of the business is to transact any and all lawful business for which limited liability companies are allowed by statute. The LLC was organized in September 2021 for the perpetual duration and is managed by its members.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LEAD FROM THE FRONT LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lead from the Front LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the initial designated office is 1716 Charleston Drive, Papillion, NE 68133. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Marshall Lane, 1716 Charleston Drive, Papillion, NE 68133.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF REDDY LKSASC, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that REDDY LKSASC, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 18136 Mason St, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The Registered Agent of the Company is Gangadasu Reddy, 18136 Mason St, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 3, 2021, Starline Hotrod Interiors, LLC was organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, with a designated office at 329 South Washington Street, Papillion, NE 68046. The Company’s initial agent for service of process is Paul Dulik, whose address is 329 South Washington Street, Papillion, NE 68046.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given the registration with the Nebraska Secretary of state’s office of F&F Tree & Landscaping Service, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: The name of the company is F&F Tree & Landscaping Service, LLC. Registered agent and office of F&F Tree & Landscaping Service, LLC is Francisco Lorenzo Francisco at 4104 S 42nd Street, Omaha, NE 68107. The designated address is 4104 S 42nd Street, Omaha, NE 68107. Initial members: Francisco Lorenzo Francisco. General nature of the business is to transact any and all lawful business for which limited liability companies are allowed by statute. The LLC was organized in October 2021 for the perpetual duration and is managed by its members.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Certificate of Organization of Arte Commercial, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been amended as follows: the limited liability company has changed its name to Arte Comercial, LLC. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October, 4th 2021.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LYW, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that LYW, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 18639 Leavenworth Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 W. Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114..

Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021 SCOTT D. JOCHIM, Attorney CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM 2120 S. 72ND STREET, SUITE 1200 OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BWAXED, LLC The name of the limited liability company is BWaxed, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 709 North 98th Street, Suite 21, 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 October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021 JESSICA E. THOMAS, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF NORTH HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION Notice is hereby given of the incorporation of North Highlands Residential Owners Association under the laws of the State of Nebraska, as follows: 1. The name of the Corporation is North Highlands Residential Owners Association.

2. The Corporation is a mutual benefit corporation.

3. The address of the initial registered office is 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114, and the name of the initial registered agent at that office is James D. Buser.

4. The name and street address of each incorporator are as follows: William J. Douglas 21008 Cumberland Drive, Ste. 110 Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022 Erik Booth 21008 Cumberland Drive, Ste. 108 Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022 5. The Corporation shall have members.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF THE FITNESS CLUB-REGENCY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Fitness Club-Regency, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1303 S 72 Street, Ste 209, Omaha, NE 68124. The Registered Agent of the Company is Lisa Naylon, 1303 S 72 Street, Ste 209, Omaha, NE 68124.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF NOBADDAYS, LLC The name of the Company is NoBadDays, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 4533 A Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68106. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on October 8, 2021.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CUMING CORNERS, LLC The name of the Company is Cuming Corners, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on October 6, 2021.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GALAXY PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Galaxy Property Holdings, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is Galaxy Property Holdings, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DOTTIE DOG, LLC The name of the Company is Dottie Dog, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on October 6, 2021.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

Notice is hereby given that DMC Fleet Services, Inc., has incorporated under the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. The general nature of the business is any lawful business. Authorized capital is 10,000 shares of common stock, with a par value of $1.00 per share. The incorporator and the registered agent is Thomas H. Penke and the incorporator’s address and the address of the registered office is located at 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by the Board of Directors and such officers as it may elect.

Thomas H. Penke, Incorporator 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF OAK INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE, LLC Notice is hereby given that the Certificate of Organization of Oak Investment Real Estate, LLC a Nebraska limited liability company, has been amended to reflect a professional service is being rendered by the Company and the Designated Office is 3219 Leavenworth Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68105. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 8, 2021.

First publication October 22, 2021, final November 5, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, NE 68124-1079 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF NEBRASKA EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS, P.C. Notice is hereby given that the Articles of Incorporation of Nebraska Emergency Physicians, P.C. have been amended and restated in their entirety as follow: Article 1 states the name of the Corporation as Nebraska Emergency Physicians, Inc. Article 2 states the purpose.

Article 3 states the number of shares the Corporation is authorized to issue as as 10,000 shares of common stock having a par value of $10.00 per share.

Article 4 states the Registered Office of the Corporation as 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent as Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. Article 5 states the Corporation shall have perpetual existence.

Article 6 states the provisions relating to amending the Articles and Bylaws.

Article 7 states the provisions relating to director liability.

The Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 13, 2021.

First publication October 22, 2021, final November 5, 2021

CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is Hereby Given that Secret Link Marketing LLC, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska on 07/20/2021.

The initial designated office: 3413 S. 109th Cir., Omaha, NE 68144. The street address and initial agent: 706 N. 129th St., Suite 121, Omaha, NE 68154, Legalinc Corporate Services Inc. The general nature of business is a marketing company. The company shall be Member Managed.

First publication October 22, 2021, final November 5, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TEKI HOLDINGS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TEKI Holdings, LLC, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 8843 South 137th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68138. 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 October 14, 2021.

First publication October 22, 2021, final November 5, 2021

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200 OMAHA,NEBRASKA 68114 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Klinefelter Trucking Inc, whose Registered Agent is Perry K. Wiseman, CPA, and whose Registered Office is located at 1237 S 119th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68144, was formed on October 14, 2021 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.

Thomas E. Whitmore, Incorporator First publication October 22, 2021, final November 5, 2021

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200 OMAHA,NEBRASKA 68114 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Bhutanese Creative Team in Nebraska, a public benefit nonprofit corporation with members, with its registered agent as Budhi M. Monger, and its registered office located at 6961 N 89th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68122, was formed on October 14, 2021 by the following incorporators: Santa Rai, 132 N 31st Street, Apt 48, Omaha, Nebraska 68131; Budhi M. Monger, 6961 N 89th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68122; Amir Gurung, 1815 Corby Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68110; Deo Bhujel, 7428 Vane Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122.

First publication October 22, 2021, final November 5, 2021

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF KALEML, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that KALEML, 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 October 22, 2021, final November 5, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF KTHOMPSON, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Kthompson, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 12337 Grebe Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68142. 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 October 22, 2021, final November 5, 2021

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF LEAWOOD SOUTHWEST HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION Notice is hereby given that a non-profit mutual benefit corporation has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska and that the name of the corporation is Leawood Southwest Homeowner’s Association. The purposes for which the corporation is organized are to promote the common good and general welfare of the residents of Leawood Southwest, a community consisting of a subdivision in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. The name and street address of the corporation’s initial registered agent is Julie Simon, 16705 Martha Circle, Omaha, Nebraska, 68130.

First publication October 22, 2021, final November 5, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF NAUTILUS CLINICAL TRIALS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Nautilus Clinical Trials, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 3910 North 190th Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication October 22, 2021, final November 5, 2021

Dennis P. Lee #16296 Jake T. Houlihan #26807 Lee Law Office 2433 S. 130th Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68144 Ph: (402) 334-8055 NOTICE OF SUIT TO: EDWIN REDDEN, 4500 S. 25th St. Apt 201, Omaha, NE 68107, you are hereby notified that on September 27, 2021, American Family Mutual Ins. Co., S.I. filed a suit against you in the Douglas County Court at docket CI21-16881, the object in prayer of which was to secure a judgment against you in the amount of $11,557.29, together with court costs, interest and attorney’s fees as allowed by law. Unless you file your Answer with the Douglas County Court on or before the 13 day of December, 2021, the Petition against you will be considered as true and judgment will be entered against you accordingly.

By: Dennis P. Lee First publication October 22, 2021, final November 12, 2021 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200 OMAHA,NEBRASKA 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Midwest Racing Performance LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 1421 N 238th Street, Eagle, Nebraska 68347. The Registered Agent of the Company is Perry K. Wiseman, CPA, 1237 S 119th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68144.

The Company was formed on October 14, 2021.

First publication October 22, 2021, final November 12, 2021 McGILL, GOTSDINER, WORKMAN & LEPP, P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 11404 West Dodge Road, Suite 500, First National Plaza Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2584 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF THE 416 L.L.C. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that THE 416 L.L.C., a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), was dissolved effective October 14, 2021. All creditors of and claimants against the Company are required to present their respective claims and demands immediately to the Company so that it can proceed to collect its assets, convey and dispose of its properties, pay, satisfy and discharge its liabilities and obligations, and do all other acts required to liquidate its business and affairs. With respect to all claims against the Company, please take notice of the following: 1. Claims must be in writing and include the name of the claimant, the amount of the claim and a short summary of the basis for the claim.

2. Claims should be mailed to: Jay Slagle, 4353 Dodge Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68131, discussing in detail the nature, date giving rise to, and amount of any such claim.

3. A claim against the Company will be barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five years after the publication date of the third notice hereof.

Jay Slagle, Manager First publication October 22, 2021, final November 12, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MWJ HOLDINGS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MWJ Holdings, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 649 North 156th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 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 October 22, 2021, final November 5, 2021 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TII HOLDINGS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TII Holdings, LLC, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 8843 South 137th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68138. 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 October 15, 2021.

First publication October 22, 2021, final November 5, 2021

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Company Notice is hereby given that South 72 Street, Suite 1500, under the laws of a Nebraska Limited Liability organized and do any lawful act a Nebraska in been has engage to is 100 Percent Profit, LLC, Limited Liability Company, or ineral nature of its business Notice is hereby given that the laws of business, other than banking has been organized under the State of Nebraska. concerning any and all lawful organized final October 1, 2021 Limited Liability Company, liability company may be d office located at 2613 on September 17, 2021, designate publicati its First with Organ, surance, for which a limited of Nebraska of the State of Nebraska. The Certificate its registered agent is under the laws of the State of State Omaha, Nebraska 68111, Secretary Street, Nebraska 42nd N. the of Attorneys L.L.O., office located at 2120 ization was filed in the office GROSS & WELCH, P.C., D. Stehlik, and its registered Frederick Company commenced business 1500 the The genSUITE 2021, 3, r 68124. on Septembe Omaha, Nebraska 2120 SOUTH 72 STREET, affairs of the perpetual existence. The South 72 Street, Suite 1500, lawful act thereon, and shall have FrederOMAHA, NEBRASKA 68124 is to engage in and do any PROFIT, LLC by the Managing Member. eral nature of its business or inATION OF 100 PERCENT Company are to be conducted NOTICE OF ORGANIZ business, other than banking Company concerning any and all lawful organized 1, 2021 a Nebraska Limited Liability liability company may be a Nebraska er 17, 2021, final October limited LLC, a Septemb Profit, which on for Percent 100 surance, First publicati of OrganNotice is hereby given that the laws of of Nebraska. The Certificate has been organized under under the laws of the State of State Limited Liability Company, at 2613 the Nebraska Secretary L.L.O., Attorneys was filed in the office of its designated office located GROSS & WELCH, P.C., ization with , Nebraska business of ed State is the agent SUITE 1500 Company commenc 2120 SOUTH 72 STREET, Nebraska 68111, its registered on September 3, 2021, the affairs of the N. 42nd Street, Omaha, at 2120 perpetual existence. The its registered office located PROFIT, LLC thereon, and shall have FrederFrederick D. Stehlik, and ATION OF 100 PERCENT The Certifiby the Managing Member.

NOTICE OF ORGANIZ Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

Company are to be conducted Company South 72 Street, Suite 1500, Nebraska Secre. a Nebraska Limited Liability a Nebraska filed in the office of the ick D. Stehlik, Organizer 100 Percent Profit, LLC, cate of Organization was final October 1, 2021 Notice is hereby given that on September 17, 2021, under the laws of r 3, 2021.. publicati organized Septembe First on been has State of 2021 tary 1, Limited Liability Company, er 17, 2021, final October First publication Septemb 2021 1, Page 1 • October 1, 2021 er 17, 2021, final October First publication Septemb ensurnotices are responsible for All companies submitting and are rethe State’s requirements ing the content fits with it is republishing the notice if sponsible for the cost of n ation or missing informatio rejected due to misinform noon and price quote. Legal You will receive a confirmati flat are charged per line. The tices, except for trade names, or Payment options are cash fee for a trade name is $50.

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: D20 Universe Name of Applicant: Brandon Hinds Address: 8930 Laurie CIR. Omaha NE 68124 Applicant is a Individual If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Date of first use of name in Nebraska: 5/20/2020 General nature of business: Hobbies, collectibles, novelty gifts, apparel, games BRANDON HINDS Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative October 22, 2021

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