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AVIATION A section prepared by the staff of the Midlands Business Journal

September 4, 2020

Aviation industry looking to bounce back after pandemic disruptions by Dwain Hebda

Perseverance is the watchword for the local aviation industry as it, like similar entities across the country, works to rebound from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. “In 2019, over 5 million travelers flew through Eppley Airfield,” said Steve McCoy, director of air service and business development for the Omaha Airport Authority. “In April, traffic had decreased 95% from the same month last year. “By summer, travel and other restrictions began to loosen and we started to see traffic tick upward. In the first week of August, approximately 3,000 passengers were departing Eppley Airfield each day. While still down 61% from the Johnson year before, it is an improvement from the low in April.” To spur traffic along, the Airport Authority rolled out a safety campaign, TravelSafeOMA, to help instill peace of mind in travelers by introducing additional cleaning and sanitizer stations as well as enforcing social distancing measures. “This program demonstrates the commitment by the Omaha Airport Authority to provide a safe, healthy environment for travelers and visitors,” he said. “All the initiatives of TravelSafeOMA are aimed at building confidence in the travel experience for passengers looking to fly again.” Aviation-related companies have also felt the sting of the pandemic, including national service provider Duncan Aviation. “Duncan Aviation has been able to stay open at all of our main facilities, avionics satellites, and engine/airframe Rapid Response launch locations,” said Lori Johnson, marketing communications manager. “Our facilities are operating at full staff and we are staying busy meeting customer needs. We have certainly seen business levels drop, but not as significantly as we initially feared.” Johnson said as travel eventually increases, she expects the company’s workload to follow suit. “Understanding that the need and desire to travel will likely increase, we believe that business aircraft will be even more valuable,” she said. “We anticipate that there will be more demand for high-density aircraft interiors and other systems that will make having more people aboard business aircraft more productive and pleasant, like cabin management systems,

Omaha Airport Authority’s Steve McCoy, director of air service and business development, at Eppley Airfield. improved connectivity and floor plan alterations the company is upping its sanitation standards that provide room for more passengers.” to soothe client concerns over traveling. TAC Air–OMA has also seen its business “TAC Air quickly identified the risks and suffer due to cancellation of events, said Mike implemented cleaning and sanitization safety Wilwerding, general manager, however things measures along with employee shift assignhave started to turn around. In the meantime, ments to mitigate the situation limiting potential

exposure due to the pandemic,” he said. “Our first step was approaching all cleanliness and safety guidelines through our regular, rigorous standards and a team focus to make sure we met state, local and CDC guidelines. “As a part of that, TAC Air COVID-19 safety protocols were developed as a response. They can be found posted to the company website header on www.tacair.com. The safety and cleanliness of our executive terminal and hangars is a dynamic situation we are constantly tracking, following any updates to CDC, state and local guidelines and making appropriate adjustments as needed.” Wilwerding said he is looking for improvement in business through the end of the year, barring the unWilwerding foreseen. “The general aviation business at TAC Air-OMA continues to pick up, getting closer and closer to matching year over year volume. However, it has been a slow process,” he said. “We expected higher traffic volumes over the summer months, and although we are serving more customers, traffic has not matched last year’s numbers yet. Time will tell, but we believe general business aviation is poised to lead the way in future travel recovery.”

General aviation’s unique value proposition resonates in unpredictable environment along the way. by Michelle Leach “We give them the opportunity to safely It may be within the hard-hit travel and transportation industry, yet general aviation conduct travel,” he said. At the earlier stages of the pandemic, charis experiencing surprising bumps in demand for services, from drones to flight training and ter got an uptick in activity as travelers weren’t comfortable getting on commercial pilot recruitment. flights, Poole noted, then charter “Whenever we have any type went quiet as did all aviation. of large-scale catastrophic event, “People didn’t have a reason general aviation is always at the to travel,” he said. “We did have forefront of helping with relief folks who traveled to more remote supplies and helping to effectively places, like Montana or Wyoming, lend aid and support to comwhere they would be less likely to munities that don’t have a large … catch COVID.” commercial airport,” said Oracle He described a “resurgence” in Aviation General Manager Dave charter operations and on-demand Poole. “General aviation is helpflights, as individuals and families ing businesses and organizations Poole boarded planes with two to eight minimize their risk through this people that they can vet versus large jets. pandemic, by limiting their exposure.” As routes are reduced or aren’t serviced, Poole noted aircraft landing at airports potentially closer to executives’ destinations, Poole said, charter provides flexibility and so that they don’t have to drive hours to meet assurance. “January and February were the best two clients, increasing exposure risks at stops

months the company ever had,” said UltraAir President Scott Robertson. “The first two weeks of March, we were on the same pace.” The following week came the “crashing halt.” “Everything we had scheduled got canceled,” he said. “Basically, for a month and a half, two weeks in March and all of April, we had no revenue. In May, things started to trickle back in. June was good, July is going to be good, and we’re busy in August. We’re going to be better than OK.” On the leisure side, there are generally fewer airline flights and fewer direct flights. “And people are uncomfortable with the health risks,” Robertson said. In fact, Robertson further noted more inquiries on the aircraft acquisition side of the business. “The only reason our business dropped off was because people couldn’t travel anymore; it wasn’t because people didn’t have Continued on page 23.

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First Nebraska Bank, a family owned state-chartered institution with roots going back to 1879, has opened its second Omaha location with a new branch location and interactive teller machine (ITM) center on 2.2 acres at 20421 George B. Lake Parkway in Elkhorn. The branch — almost midway on 204th Street between West Dodge Road and Gretna — serves an important demographic that includes not only Elkhorn, but also Gretna, Springfield, and Ashland, as well as neighborhoods in far west Omaha. A First Nebraska Bank location to the north at 330 N. Spruce St. in Valley has built up a strong clientele among Western Douglas County residents. Additional branches are located in Nebraska City, Weeping Water, Arcadia, Bennet, Columbus, Decatur, Emerson, Stanton and Brainard. Lydell L. Woodbury, a graduate of Southwest Minnesota Community College who came to Nebraska in 1983 as an ag banker, said the Continued on page 7.

President and CEO Lydell L. Woodbury, left, and Vice President/Commercial Loan Officer Wendy Boyd at the new Elkhorn location … Embracing ITM technology and electronic services to cater to upcoming generations of consumers that don’t require a physical location to do business. (Photo by MBJ / Becky McCarville)

AirLift Environmental’s field research leads to innovative groundwater treatment methods by Becky McCarville

With a backlog of thousands of contaminated groundwater sites across the country yet to be treated, companies like AirLift Environmental are responding to the call to discover ways to remediate gas products, chlorinated solvents and PFAS compounds, known as “forever chemicals” because it’s very difficult to break them down.

Formed in 2012 by Steve Comfort and Mark Christenson to continue Christenson’s graduate research work at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Comfort’s environmental chemistry lab (Comfort is a professor of soil and water chemistry at UNL), AirLift Environmental received its first grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in Continued on page 7. From left, owners Universal Allah and Ashlei Spivey … From pop-up darling to sought-after neighborhood burger joint, couple fill void in simple, straightforward, quality food, served fast and affordably.

Florence neighborhood hungry for Best Burger; Omaha has the appetite for future locations by Michelle Leach

From left, James Reece, environmental restoration technician II; Steve Comfort, VP of AirLift and professor of soil and water chemistry, UNL; Zoe Christenson, student intern; Mark Christenson, president; and Elise Webb, environmental laboratory technician … After patenting a cutting-edge method to treat contaminated groundwater in 2018, now the company is working on a way to treat “forever chemicals.” (Photo courtesy of AirLift Environmental)

It’s a story that has been making the rounds in Omaha culinary circles; when Universal Allah was asked, “What is the best burger place in town?” nothing stood out to him. So, he and his life partner, Ashlei Spivey, decided to do something about the lack of simple, straightforward, good food in their neighborhood. Best Burger was born. And, since the April opening

of its location in the historic Florence neighborhood, the burgers and complementary fare have been living up to their name, if the lines of patrons awaiting takeout and curbside orders and showcased in a glowing local review are any indication. “Florence especially is super-supportive about supporting Florence, which has been integral to our success,” Spivey Continued on page 8.

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Midwest Thrifting gives clothing second life, donates to community by Gabby Christensen

Sarah Ohrt, lover of thrifting and fashion, initially founded Midwest Thrifting in October 2019 as a way to unleash her creativity. Soon after opening the shop, which sells vintage and one-of-a-kind repurposed clothing and accessories, she realized the business would have an impact on others, too.

Midwest Thrifting Phone: 402-598-0369 Service: thrift shop offering uniquely handpicked and recreated clothing Founded: October 2019 Goal: Open a “she-shed,” find more local nonprofits to give back to. Website: https://midwestthrifting.com

Ohrt, who never purchases in bulk so as to maintain the individuality of each piece, mostly buys second-hand clothing, which comes from all walks of life from across the country. Each piece comes with a history or story. She aims to create a country or rustic

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style that often symbolizes Midwestern roots. The shop’s prime demographic is young adults and college students who enjoy old school enjoy ‘90s fashion or vintage sports apparel. Crop tops and flannels are also extremely popular. “I think these clothes definitely take people back to a certain time in their lives,” she said. “I have many customers outside of Nebraska who have wanted that old school Husker crew neck but couldn’t find it anywhere else.” Ohrt also offers clothing for babies, toddlers and adults, and all items are remade in the U.S. “Supporting local or small businesses in our country is very important to me,” she said. “I think it’s very important to a lot of people, so it helps drive my business, too.” As an entrepreneur who also balances a full-time job in sales, Ohrt sometimes finds herself crunched for time. Yet, the ability to connect with customers is the reward. One particularly special moment was being able to deliver an old crew neck to a customer in Chicago who had lost her father. “She had been searching for it for so long and was so happy to find one that looked just like the one he always used to wear,” she said. “It can be very personal at times, as people share their special memories with me. It’s a great experience to be able to give my customers items they’ve been looking for. I love to hear how a piece becomes a keepsake for them.” Recently, Ohrt has also navigated through some changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. In April, she launched an online store to reach customContinued on next page.

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Entrepreneurism a way of life for LeverageRX CEO Colin Nabity by Dwain Hebda

If Colin Nabity didn’t know from his family line that he was destined to be an entrepreneur — both his father and his grandfather ran their own companies — his first job out of college underscored the message. “I went into investment banking when the market crashed,” he said. “I worked for a 14,000-employee bank out of Cleveland, Ohio. Very quickly, I found out being a cog in the wheel was not what I wanted to be doing.” After three years, the Elkhorn native came home to Omaha where he started working in insurance and caught a glimpse of his future. “Right around that time, 2013, 2014, was when a lot of the technology around being able to go online, purchase insurance, get a rate and go through the whole underwriting process was a very new concept,” he said. “I got really interested in following how technology was impacting how you could purchase insurance online.” Nabity went out on his own in 2015 to launch LeverageRx and create a means

for bringing insurance products to the consumer, from pricing to application to underwriting, completely online. Not known for its tech-forward mentality, it took the industry time to warm up to Nabity’s vision, but adoption spurred last year with the completion of a fully online process. Lincoln-based Assurity was the first aboard. “I would say we were a little early in 2015, specifically in disability insurance,” Nabity said. “Assurity was our first truly online partner. We had previously digitized parts of the user process. Then, we were one of the first to bring the process completely online in 2019 and right now, other insurance carriers that carry disability products are starting to pay attention. They are reaching out to us and are very interested in what we are doing. “So, it took a little bit; it needed to play out in other insurance categories before we were primed to be able to do what we are doing in disability insurance.” Since then, LeverageRX’s circle has widened considerably. In addition to catching the eye of major investors Nelnet, SilverStone Group, Chicago-based M25 Group and Invest Nebraska, Nabity has crafted strategic partnerships with some of the country’s largest banks including KeyBank, US Bank, SunTrust and Flagstar Bank. Employee headcount has also grown substantially, from just two to 14 since the start of 2019. “We raised our first financing round in the spring of 2018, about three years after we formed the company. We raised our second bridge round four months ago,” he said. “It has come in stages and each one of those things presents new problems. You have this idea and you are trying to execute on it and then all the sudden you are trying to figure out how to hire people and then you have to figure out how to manage those people. “Every stage of growth is a complete reset of trying to learn new skills. With different stages of the business come totally different problems.” That said, Nabity knows he’s right at home, literally, doing what he’s doing. “There are benefits to living here in Omaha. This is home,” he said. “The cost of living is great. The business community is really strong. People genuinely want to see other people succeed here. “There’s also a ton of challenges. There aren’t a lot of people who have scaled technology companies here. There aren’t any other insurtech companies in Omaha. We’re the only one right now. That gives us the opportunity to shape how insurtech is going to operate here in the future. We are pioneering this category of business.”

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Continued from preceding page. ers more easily. Previously, she primarily utilized Instagram for sales. Additionally, many scheduled pop-up shops and other events were canceled this year, but Ohrt was able to bring her business to Junkstock in June, where she more than tripled her sales goal. Since then, sales have become steadier. Ohrt is also involved in A Local Collective Nebraska, which is an online collaboration between businesses to bring local shops to one spot. This summer, she fulfilled a goal to purchase a screen-printing press, as well as a hat press, to further serve customers. For now, Ohrt is comfortable with the mobile shop. Eventually she wants to build a “she-shed” on her property in Fort Calhoun where customers can come to sip and shop. Ohrt, who donates clothes whenever possible, also makes it a point to donate a portion of sales to the First Responders Foundation. Down the road, she also hopes to work with additional small nonprofits and continue to give back to the community. “I always knew I needed something that would allow me to use my creativity, but I didn’t realize it would also fill my cup and allow me to help others along the way,” she said. “I completely love what I do, which is what makes it all so much fun.”

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EVENT PLANNING GUIDE A section prepared by the staff of the Midlands Business Journal

September 4, 2020

If not canceled or rescheduled, most events depend on virtual tech, creative engagement by Michelle Leach

For obvious reasons, the look and feel of gatherings of more than a few people is not what it once was — all the way back to early March. “There are a small handful on in-person or hybrid events; however, the majority of our clients’ events nationwide have been virtual,” said planit Inc. Vice President, Meetings and Conventions, Alycia Dinan. “Things are moving really fast right now. I think we will continue to see events that have Dinan a virtual component be offered to any individuals that may not be able to be in-person — to still include that audience and expand their reach.” Planit’s Event Production Director Caitlin Gruis alluded to new opportunities — sponsored items at events, new food and beverage experiences (virtual “gift-giving” of lunch gift cards), e-gifting and MasterClass-type offerings to support a “contactless world.” “We are taking their in-person, live event and translating it into the virtual world,” she added. “Content needs to be strong … we are also driving attendee experiences in the virtual world.” For instance, gift boxes sent in advance could also cap the event, with virtual happy hours featuring items in the box. Director of Communications Jessica Brummer said most events at The Durham Museum are either canceled or rescheduled, with hosts looking to 2021 and 2022. “We have had our first few wedding recep-

“We all need to look at what we can do and remember the purpose of the event,” said Mell, who is also director of events and catering at the Field Club of Omaha. “Human interaction has always been important … current hesitations will

Caitlin Mell, president of the National Association for Catering & Events Greater Omaha Chapter and director of catering and events at the Field Club of Omaha. tions in the month of August since the reopening, were already offered digitally. and although the groups are smaller and safety “We are continuing those programs, with precautions are being followed, things seem to additional offerings and enhancement for the be going really well,” she said. fall semester as well,” she said. “We added in As referenced, The Durham reopened with components to also be able to highlight the work special safety elements in place. of the curatorial team, as well as the museum “We worked for many months to create collection.” procedures that would keep our staff, volunteers While scary, National Association for Caterand visitors safe,” Brummer said. “How would ing & Events (NACE) Greater Omaha Chapter people social distance in certain galleries? Could President Caitlin Mell said present circumstances hands-on or high-touch areas be modified so provide an “excuse” and “validation” to try they could be enjoyed safely? How would we concepts and become industry innovators; for have sufficient cleaning supplies and PPE? We instance, new floor plans, white glove service, really had to look at every facet of our business “action” stations, outdoor activities for teams, and how we needed to adjust to move forward.” and streamlined services via technologies (like Fortunately, many of its education programs in cinemas).

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Gruis Brummer one day be a thing of the past and, when that day comes, we will value those opportunities more than ever. But, for now, we need to be aware of necessary changes and embrace them in order to create those memories, however they may look, in order to maintain business for the future.” Mell further solicited observations about events from chapter membership, including Amy Schwartz and Ann Pitschka. “Events have drastically changed since early spring – they’re very scaled back from the traditional 250-plus guests to a more intimate event of 50 max guests, dancing and buffets are prohibited … We’ve rallied together as an industry and continue to lean on and support each other,” said Schwartz, Complete Weddings and Events Franchise Business Coach. “Livestreaming has become a necessity at weddings and events. With the different comfort levels of attending large events, livestream is the perfect way for guests Continued on page 6.

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Many conferences make the move to virtual by Gabby Christensen

Virtual conferences are becoming increasingly popular in today’s landscape, according to local organizations. Kayti (Rachwalik) Manley, senior director of special events at Greater Omaha Chamber, said going virtual adds a layer of complexity that differs in many aspects — networking, attendee engagement, presentation style and length, technology, ticket prices and sponsorship benefits. Additionally, Manley said keeping attendees engaged has proven to be a bit more of a challenge. “At an in-person conference, it seems pretty normal to sit through a 45- to 60-minute speaker, but in a virtual environment that’s almost impossible,” she said. “Explore shortening the duration of a presentation and incorporating engaging elements like a Q&A or a poll to keep attendees focused.” From an execution standpoint, Manley said this is an entirely new world for event producers. “The skill sets are not the same and where we once were exploring floorplans, linens, floral arrangements and easy registration, solutions have now shifted to include an extreme element of technology,” she said. Patrick Leahy, interim executive director at Business Ethics Alliance, said the organization’s events are known for valuable content and networking, and attendees want to be in the room with those, like them, who value positive, practical

business ethics. “It is tough to replace that networking when virtual, but possible with creativity,” he said. “Going virtual does provide the benefit of allowing more people to attend

in-person events, virtual conferences have arrived on the scene and provide good value,” he said. There are some benefits to virtual conferences as it’s more cost effective

Manley Leahy from all over the world and receive the educational content at their fingertips.” Leahy said virtual events still need to be interactive and it’s important to start planning for an event early. “Alliance events are being held virtually throughout 2020 to be responsible leaders in the community in striving to keep everyone safe,” he said. “However, we will now incorporate a virtual component in all of our in-person Signature Events moving forward because we see the value.” Tony Veland, director of community engagement at AIM Institute, said conferences provide a great opportunity to market an organization and establish relationships that may benefit the company down the line. “Although COVID has put a halt to

Veland Zach and there is no expense for travel, food or lodging. “In addition, it is easier to provide data tracking and insights on traffic, and visiting a virtual booth is more relaxing and has no danger of running out of materials,” Veland said. “Even more, the virtual option removes distance as a barrier to attendance, which extends your marketing reach. For those who may grumble about having to do these, I would say to embrace the opportunity to learn. Becoming an expert at them may create new income streams as you open up markets that weren’t an option before.” Allison (Schorr) Zach, director of marketing, communications and events at ICAN, said the silver lining to virtual events allows for opportunities to expand

geographic reach — companies can now extend the experience of the event to employees in other locations and create a shared development experience across offices, and gather virtually afterwards to discuss. “Since the virtual event experience is still new to most — at both the individual and attendee level — it is crucial to build out clear, informative and dynamic communications extending from pre-event, day-of and post-event to your audience to ensure they are prepared, get engaged with your message and agenda, have the tips at hand to maximize their experience in the virtual environment and feel the excitement and momentum for the opportunity, just as they would for previous events,” Zach said. “The virtual environment provides an incredible opportunity to provide value and connection right now, although in a different way. It is still very meaningful to bring people together for a shared experience.”

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Firms emphasize online team building during pandemic by David Kubicek

Although video conferencing is not the ideal method for team building, many firms are moving much of their team building efforts online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mask wearing and physical distancing have become standard practice at Habitat for Humanity, which rarely has in-person meetings, according to Workplace Engagement and Experience Officer Kenneth Mar. “Trainings have been pushed online with

stretched deadlines in order to give our staff plenty of time to complete,” He said. “We have become more efficient, timely and accountable to online. We are all in the same boat. We have learned to adapt to our staff to ensure they have all the equipment and things they need to do their job [and we are] ready to listen and willing to change as life and our workplace changes each hour if not minute. [We Try] to do as much as we can by Zoom and really rely on employees’ feedback

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Continued from page 4. to still be able to attend.” Pitschka, vice president at Abraham Catering, said brides are also using “business” technologies such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams. So, guests feel like they’re at the ceremony. She also referenced how technology can be used for virtual happy hours, and the use of happy hour kits, as well as brunch boxes for team meetings, and dinner shipments for virtual cooking demos (as a client interaction event). In addition, there will no longer be selfserve buffets or salad bars, which translates to increased levels of service and communications to guests about changing formats and safety measures, as well as additional costs due to extra labor fees and incorporating virtual components. Planit’s Dinan and Gruis see more individual boxed meals in light of changes to buffets and self-serve options. “Capacity charts will change in event venues with distancing guidelines,” Dinan said. Gruis added there will be creative ways to

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Burling said. “Without knowing what the new normal will truly look like, we plan to be more intentional and creative in how we team build as things evolve. Zoom social hours are nice but after six months of all of this, I think people are wanting different alternatives.” The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) has listened to its stakeholders — both learners and employees — who agree that connecting is more important than ever, which has led the organization to experiment with many methods of team building, according Love to Linda M. Love, director of faculty development. “Just like in a non-pandemic world, team building only works if it is meaningful to the team, not [to] an organizer,” she said. UNMC encourages diverse approaches to virtual connecting, including virtual book Continued on page 8.

spread guests out; for instance, soft-seating chairs or creative floor graphics. This helps attendees “stay in their space.” “The way an event is marketed from the beginning to get people to commit, we need them to feel safe from the time they hit ‘submit’ on their registration for the event,” she said. Virtual offerings represent a way for Brummer and The Durham team to reach new audiences. “There are those who are comfortable coming to a museum right now and those that are not, and we respect people wherever they are at in that process,” she said. “We want to make the museum, history and learning accessible to everyone no matter what that looks like.” Citing Forbes.com statistics of an almost $1 trillion loss in tourism and an estimated 100 million vulnerable jobs, Mell acknowledged the tremendous toll the pandemic has taken on hospitality. “We know that it will take time to rebuild, but it is even more important now to band together as we always have to come back better and improve,” she said. “NACE is the only education-based networking group locally that focuses on a variety of events and includes venues, caterers, florists, rental companies, DJs, hotels, officiants, photographers, event planners … Through this process, we continuously bounce ideas off one another.” Additionally, Mell noted how NACE participated in writing to government officials, creating guidelines and assistance to allow for safe reopening, the national organization’s weekly webinars, and its own virtual happy hours. NACE members further emphasized to readers the importance of reviewing and understanding contracts and varying vendor practices like temperature checks. “The big question is, ‘If I need to cancel my event, will I get my money back?’” Schwartz added. “As an event professional, we pride ourselves in providing a positive customer service experience and want to do our very best to accommodate any alterations to their original plans. It is recommended to postpone instead of cancel, so they can still have their perfect event. Most vendors are understanding and will transfer the deposit towards the new date.”

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AirLift Environmental’s field research leads to innovative groundwater treatment methods Continued from page 1. The two main groundwater contami2013 and since then has garnered more grants nants stem from gas products (float on top and contracts, leading to commercialization. of groundwater) and chlorinated solvents A grant to find an innovative way to treat (sink to bottom of groundwater). For examcontaminated soil and water at a landfill in ple, petroleum can leak from old gas station Cozad became the basis for the company. tanks that weren’t lined or perhaps the liner “That was the first time anyone ever tried has rusted. Chlorinated solvents can leak into to use a slow-release groundwater from inoxidant in the field,” AirLift Environmental dustrial sites like oldhe said. “That was Phone: 402-467-6422 er dry-cleaning sites, Mark Christenson’s Address: 5900 N. 58th St., Suite 5, military installations graduate student proj- Lincoln 68507 or landfills. ect. He made all those Services: veteran owned remediation “The bread and candles in my lab us- company that focuses on treating conbutter for most remeing nothing more than taminated groundwater diation companies is Founded: Feb. 2012 by Mark Christena hot plate.” treating groundwater Comfort described son and Steve Comfort that is contaminated Christenson as “the Goal: Expand client base and expand with either petroleum ‘MacGyver’ — he’s services to treating urban ponds that products or industrithe one constantly try- have become contaminated with excess al solvents,” he said. ing to improve the de- nutrients. “Over the last five sign,” while Comfort Industry outlook: Finding and treating years, more and more is “more of the writer “forever chemicals,” or PFAS cominterest has been put and science/chemistry pounds, has been in the spotlight for the forth into developlast couple years with more governmenperson behind it.” ing methods to treat In 2018, the com- tal focus and new treatment solutions what are known as pany received a pat- being developed. ‘forever chemicals.’ ent, filed by NUtech Website: airliftenvironmental.com Technically these Ventures, for its Modcompounds are called ular Oxidant Delivery System that uses per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). aerated oxidant candles to treat contaminated They are called forever chemicals because groundwater, converting contaminants into they are extremely difficult to degrade harmless carbon dioxide. (hence, they last forever). The impetus to “Instead of injecting ‘liquid’ oxidants into investigate these compounds has come groundwater to treat contaminants, AirLift from government agencies and the fact applies slow-release oxidants (i.e., oxidant that more and more contaminated sites are candles) and bubbles air beneath the candle being discovered.” to greatly facilitate oxidant spreading to the In March 2020, the Environmental target zone,” Comfort said. “The bubble Protection Agency (EPA) awarded AirLift air ‘lifts’ the oxidant and prevents it from Environmental a $99,004 grant through its sinking.” Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Comfort explained that the oxidant can- program to focus on PFAS remediation in dle, along with circulating air, is more effi- groundwater. The company will submit cient and has better coverage than injecting a phase II commercialization proposal in liquid oxidants into the ground (the traditional October. method) because a liquid will move with the PFAS can be found in some types of groundwater — potentially getting carried firefighting foams, nonstick cookware, stain away with the flow or becoming a time-con- resistant fabrics and more. The EPA’s limits in suming process depending on how fast or drinking water are set much lower for PFAS slow the water moves. Further, some soils — at 70 parts per trillion compared with five like clay, for instance, are difficult to inject a parts per billion for benzene, a compound in liquid into and can have absorption problems. gasoline.

According to Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), types of PFAS compounds are present in drinking water in 25 states — systems that serve about 19 million people. Studies have shown that these chemicals can negatively affect the liver, kidney, immune system, cause cancer and have harmful effects to reproduction and development. The technology that AirLift Environmental is developing to oxidize PFAS is based on new research that has come out in the past two years and is now being used by at least a half a dozen groups around the country, Comfort said. “They’re called boron-doped diamond electrodes. They have a unique ability to pass a current and oxidize chemicals,” he said. “Two years ago, nobody was touching that stuff but now because of this development, people think, ‘well, maybe we can treat these

compounds now.’ It’s us trying to take that science and then apply it and commercialize it.” UNL is a sub-awardee of the grant, which allows AirLift Environmental and UNL to work together, using Comfort’s lab and research to contribute to the project. Comfort’s work fulfills a mission to solve environmental problems: “Working on contemporary problems and developing new technologies for treating contamination. Cleaning up sites that were previously contaminated. Fixing environmental problems. Righting a wrong.” Comfort has been an environmental science professor at UNL for 28 years. Christenson served as a chemist in the U.S. Navy on a nuclear submarine for six years, after which he returned to Nebraska and obtained a bachelor’s degree in water science, according to his bio.

First Nebraska Bank rides community growth niche Continued from page 1. mortgage lenders. Three ITMs are available Elkhorn location is a strategic achievement in the drive-through facilities. The new branch has a training room for First Nebraska Bank, which had $310 million in assets last year, and hopes to finish that can accommodate 40 people, which Woodbury said should alleviate stress on the this year near $340 million. smaller facility being “We’d been lookused at the Columbus ing at the Elkhorn area First Nebraska Bank branch of the 88-emfor the past five years, Phone: 402-563-3656 ployee institution. it has a nice mix of ru- Address: 3225 23rd St., Columbus 68602 The architect was ral and urban custom- Services: community banking Don Peters and Asers and we determined Founded: 1879 as Elkhorn Valley Bank sociates and Fauss we could offer our Employees: 88 Construction was the services in an effective One-year goal: Focus on growing the newly opened Elkhorn branch. general contractor. manner,” he said. Woodbury said Wo o d b u r y, a s Industry issues: A wide mix of products and First Nebraska Bank president/CEO of the electronic and traditional service delivery in is one of the most geobanking chain of 11 lo- growing neighborhoods enables full-service graphically diverse cations, averages from community banks growth opportunities in a financial players in 45,000 to 55,000 miles crowded field of providers. the state because its annually in traveling Website: www.firstnebraska.bank serves communities between branches. An expansion into Madison county is on from Arcadia, a rural community of 350, to the Elkhorn area with some 20,000 to 25,000 the planning board. Vice President/Commercial Loan Officer households and businesses. “The Elkhorn area has been underWendy Boyd said the Elkhorn building is the first of its kind in the Omaha area with two banked,” he said. While First Nebraska Bank, owned by walkup interactive teller machines inside the bank and additional assistance offered by uni- long-time Nebraska families headed by Continued on page 12. versal bankers, as well as the commercial and

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Florence neighborhood hungry for Best Burger; Omaha has the appetite for future locations Continued from page 1. said. “Omaha, in general, is about supporting unique and local businesses, as we see with the Omaha Food Lovers group on Facebook. Because of these kinds of groups and culture of supporting local, we have started to build our customer ‘family’ base, which feels amazing.” Located at 8319 North 30th St., Best Burger is characterized by the couple as a brand that strives to provide quality ingredients, fast and affordably. When asked about feedback they get time and again from fans, they referred to customers’ appreciation of products such as grass-fed, non-GMO beef and organic vegetables. A recent review of Best Burger’s menu includes turkey and chicken options, and a vegan burger made with a Thai black bean patty. “We also use bold flavors and seasoning that makes the food feel like it was made on your favorite uncle’s grill,” Spivey said. In a write-up posted early this year on the website for nonprofit No More Empty Pots (NMEP), Allah appeared to be destined to be a chef. He grew up in a family of cooks, and had the importance of patronizing local restauranteurs instilled in him as a child. So, naturally, it wasn’t a stretch for him to pursue a culinary arts degree through Job Corps following high school. “We have been working on Best Burger for over a year,” Spivey said. “Universal was transitioning out of manufacturing

after an injury and decided to go back to the neighborhood they knew and loved so well. Fortuitously, Spivey was waiting for his first love — food.” NMEP played an early, starring role in work on her car to be completed, when she decided to kill some time by walkthe couple’s journey ing up 30th Street. to opening their own There, she saw the takeout burger joint; Best Burger “For Lease” sign. f o r o n e , N M E P ’s Phone: 531-999-1308 “The space was CEO and founder Address: 8319 N. 30th St., Omaha ideal because it was Nancy Williams was 68112 in our neighborhood, a good friend in the Services: family owned, fast casual takeout and delivery restaurant; fare a great size and the neighborhood. strip needed more “Due to their fo- includes burgers, sliders, fries, and restaurants,” she cus on food entre- desserts said. preneurs and ecosys- Goals: Expand brand to multiple locaAllah and Spivtem, it was a natural tions, whereby providing a living wage to ey acknowledge it fit to reach out to local folks. h a s n ’t b e e n e a s y, them for guidance on Website: www.bestburgeromaha.com opening their own the process,” Spivey said. “We held our pop-ups in their space location during a pandemic, of all things. “You have to be flexible, determined and utilized their commercial kitchen. It gave us an opportunity to test our concepts and listen to and implement customer to ensure we were setting ourselves up for feedback,” Spivey said. Spivey, whom readers may recognize success.” The pop-ups were a rousing success; as a Midlands Business Journal 40 Under NMEP reports its first pop-up, during the 40 alum, and entrepreneurial and leaderorganization’s annual holiday open house, ship pursuits such as I Be Black Girl, noted resulted in Allah and Spivey selling 80- a lot of customer content and storytelling is used on social media. plus burgers. “So, we post pictures that we were In addition to NMEP, Best Burger enlisted the help of another nonprofit, Equi- tagged in showcasing our customer’s experience and point of view, and also try to da, which supports Black entrepreneurs. “This group provided business coach- respond to every inquiry so folks know that ing and support through the entire process they are appreciated,” she said. Just as burgers and sweet potato fries and were a great sounding board,” Spivey go hand-in-hand, the two complement each said. With validation in hand, the couple other well in the business. “We have our own strengths and try sought out a bricks and mortar space within

Research efforts keep Lincoln at leading edge of medicine treatment interventions.” by Gabby Christensen Corey Godfrey, research manager at Health care research remains underway and steady in the capital city, according to CHI Health Nebraska Heart, said clinical research trials at CHI Health St. Elizabeth local research experts. Lisa Kastanek, managing partner at and CHI Health Nebraska Heart have conPhysician Research Collaboration (PRC), tinued throughout the pandemic. “The pandemic necessitated a temsaid there are several private practices and Celerion within Lincoln that are conduct- porary pause in enrollment for most of the research trials during the spring, but ing clinical trials. the clinical research trials are PRC collaborates with Arnow back to continued recruitthritis Center of Nebraska, Nement of new patients,” he said. braska Dermatology and Lincoln “The CHI Health St. ElizaInternal Medicine Associates, beth's research team has also PC to learn more about existing expanded its focus to include treatments while also working COVID-19.” to bring new, safer and more CHI Health St. Elizabeth effective therapies to patients. is also recruiting in the Mayo “We are very fortunate here Clinic convalescent plasma regin Nebraska in regard to the istry. To date, CHI St. Elizabeth impact of COVID-19 compared has enrolled 27 patients into the to other areas,” Kastanek said. Maly convalescent plasma study as a “Our work at PRC has not been stopped and with additional health treatment for COVID-19. In addition, Michael Miriovsky, sescreening measures, maintaining social distancing, diligent disinfecting and the nior research coordinator at CHI Health use of personal protective equipment we St. Elizabeth, said an industry-sponsored have maintained a healthy environment for trial has begun to investigate the use of the safety of our study participants and our Remdesivir and Tocilzumab as a potential health care providers. We know we can’t treatment for COVID-19. “Clinical research trials are vital in prevent the spread of the virus, but we continue our diligent efforts to decrease expanding our knowledge of COVID-19, the risk of exposure as we start new trials as well as other diseases,” Miriovsky with the challenges of COVID-19 present said. “Clinical research also ensures we in our landscape. As we continue to face are practicing evidence-based medicine, this pandemic, it is properly written pro- which enables our physicians to diagnose tocols with accurate data collection and a and care for our patients with the best diversity in peer reviews that is essential available treatments. Clinical research to providing the safest and most effective trials are also underway at CHI Health’s 12

additional hospitals throughout Nebraska and southwest Iowa.” Dr. James Maly of Women’s Clinic of Lincoln said clinical research has continued without interruption throughout the early and middle part of 2020. According to Maly, the type of clinical research performed in medical offices is often in a Phase 2 or Phase 3 component of pharmaceutical research. “Agents that have been proven effective on a small scale are reevaluated to determine the significance of things, such as side effects and effectiveness, compared to other known agents and effectiveness in larger groups of the population,” he said. “Clinical practices often participate with multiple other sites distributed throughout the country and, in fact, sometimes throughout the world. The pharmaceutical industry is trying to get a general sense as to whether equal results and side effects occur in different locales.” As is true with many areas, the pandemic has affected research in that participants initially were somewhat reluctant to be seen for their regular monitoring visits. “Clinical research continues to be a very interesting and rewarding area for practitioners,” Maly said. “It allows us to stay very much on the leading edge of what kinds of things are in development and how effective these new tools are and will be and how they affect the patient, not only therapeutically but also in tolerance.”

to operate in those spaces,” Spivey said. Spivey, for her part, applies entrepreneurial prowess to backend operations and communications. Allah stays close to the kitchen, overseeing day-to-day management including coming up with new recipes and ensuring consistent quality. As scary as it may seem, the couple encourages those with business concepts, regardless of the overarching environment, to “bet on yourself.” “Small local businesses are what make neighborhoods and communities thrive,” Spivey said. “Keep supporting us and places like us.” COVID-19 also hasn’t put a wrench in their plans. Allah and Spivey want to expand their brand to multiple locations, with an eye on the widespread impacts of thriving neighborhood ventures: Providing employment that allows local folks to earn a living wage. Regardless of “where” future Best Burgers may be located, one should expect lots of “care and love,” according to Spivey, put into the process of giving their meals that “homemade feel.” “You know we just didn’t slap a frozen patty on the grill,” she said. “But, rather, [we] intentionally crafted a burger.”

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Continued from page 6. clubs, game nights, e-yoga and agenda-free talking. “It became apparent very quickly how much our teams connect in hallway conversations — the quick quip, an expressive facial reaction, the insightful observation, the illuminating next step in a strategic plan or noodling over a challenging case,” Love said. “Try as we might, Zoom does not replace a hallway.” The Zoom environment is more structured, and the software allows only one voice speaking at a time — no uproarious sparks of genius. To be effective, participants have had to adapt by politely waiting a turn to talk. Despite this nuisance, the best results have been realized through the creativity of the team. “Getting to know people differently during the pandemic may help us strengthen team connections for the future,” Love said. “Tapping into new dimensions of team empathy and trust deepens connections with honest conversations about huge social issues, including blending work and parenting, systemic racism, or even where to buy toilet paper. The team benefits when it sees that in our differences there is strength.” Team building in the future will have to up its game. “We’ve had to trust members of our teams that we haven’t seen in months, that’s a work-changing experience,” Love said. “We have uncovered aspects of our teams that we would never have had an opportunity to explore in normal times. The past months have ignited new ideas on staying healthy, active living, communication, boundaries, privilege, social activism and so much more, all of which can positively knit teams together. Our teams will lead us in the directions we need to explore.”

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Seven local small businesses were awarded grants by The Community CONNECT – Investing in Small Business 2020 initiative to help alleviate the impact of COVID-19. The grants were made possible by a collaboration of Catholic Charities, Omaha Economic Development Corporation, Mutual of Omaha, and CIT Bank for the purpose of supporting entrepreneurs and economic growth. A panel of judges selected the following small businesses to receive a grant in the amount of $3,000: Lion Construction LLC; Ortiz Construction LLC; Quick Bites Soul Food; Still Poppin Gourmet Popcorn; Tachitos Daycare LLC; Tipico Helado LLC; and White Rhino Productions. CapStone Technologies, a business engineering and automated service company for the print-to-mail industry, ranked No. 1038 on the 2020 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. CapStone is the fifth-highest-ranked Nebraska company in 2020, and this marks the company’s third straight year on the list. Superior Tire named Reikes Equipment Service Leader Leif Svenson as the 2020 Golden Leif Dealer Partner Award Winner. The Golden Leif Award is focused on excellence and setting the standard in product development and is presented only upon merit. Spirit Hub, an online destination to shop for craft spirits from hundreds of independent distilleries, is expanded into Nebraska. Nebraskans can now choose from more than 1,100 small-batch craft spirits manufactured by over 200 independent distilleries available for purchase through the company’s website, mobile app or phone. At checkout, customers select their preferred date and time of delivery with available options as early as the next business day or up to three business days after the purchase date. Nebraska is Spirit Hub’s first market outside of Illinois. The Institute for Career Advancement Needs, in partnership with Kiewit, named Josie Abboud, president and CEO of Methodist Hospital and Methodist Women’s Hospital, the fifth recipient of the ICAN Leadership Award. The ICAN Leadership Award was designed to honor an individual at any leadership level who has taken the necessary steps to redefine leadership in their organization through collaboration, compassion, confidence and creativity. A panel of community leaders chose Abboud from a pool of nominated candidates. Inc. magazine has announced that Capital Wealth Advisors ranks as No. 2040 — with three-year revenue growth of 207% — on the 2020 Inc. 5000 list. The annual list is a ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. This is the fourth consecutive year that Capital Wealth Advisors has been on the list. AARP awarded NeighborWorks of Lincoln a $24,300 grant to support a community garden special project to build lasting connections in an attractive space where diverse nearby residents can grow their own food. The project on a lot at 14th and D streets involves the planting of garden beds and the installation of entrance structures, landscaping, benches and poles for stringed lights. D.A. Davidson & Co. has consolidated two Lincoln offices and moving its team to a new, updated and expanded location in the West Haymarket development. The

branches relocated to 115 Canopy St., Suite 400. Email addresses and individual phone numbers haven’t changed. The main office number: 402-476-3000. The new location provides an enhanced environment for financial professionals to meet with clients and families. The office provides an array of financial services and solutions through D.A. Davidson’s Wealth Management group, trust and investment banking teams.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha Director of Choral Activities and Associate Professor of Music helped create the Professional Choral Collective to help music education teachers brainstorm ideas for teaching students during COVID-19. Since May more than 400 people joined the collective and more than 100 ideas or future teaching practices have been shared amongst educators. The PCC joined forces with the CMA Foundation. The new collaborative effort will be known as Unified Voices for Music Education. With the support of the CMA foundation, music educators now have an online home to share resources, lesson plans, and creative ideas to continue music education in the upcoming school year. Metropolitan Community College is the recipient of a $175,000 grant from Google, which will go toward the College’s 180 Re-entry Assistance Program. The College is also a finalist for the Google.org Impact Challenge, a public voting contest that could see the program receive an additional $125,000 if it wins. The MCC 180 Re-entry Assistance Program serves the currently incarcerated and released populations, helping individuals’ transition and achieve their education and employment goals. The program has both credit and noncredit classes and includes services such as basic skills training, coaching and tutoring, employment support and other vital components to a successful transition. To vote, visit g.co/NebraskaChallenge. Metropolitan Community College Nursing student Patty Sieler is a recipient of the DAISY Foundation’s Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students. The national award goes to individuals who have displayed outstanding care and compassion for their patients. Sieler received the award earlier this month, not long after overcoming a personal battle with COVID-19. Sieler was diagnosed with COVID-19 in March as she was beginning the spring quarter, the final leg of her academic journey at MCC before graduating. The University of Nebraska at Omaha and Union Pacific will host a virtual information session bringing railroad employees closer to undergraduate and graduate degrees. It is part of an innovative corporate partnership allowing Union Pacific employees to register for fall courses without out-of-pocket tuition costs, differing from traditional employer reimbursement programs requiring students to pay for classes up-front. Union Pacific employees will continue to work while pursuing degrees through flexible course delivery via on campus, online and remote classrooms. Union Pacific employees around the country will have the opportunity to take advantage of these educational programs while balancing work responsibilities. Russ Pearlman has been named vice president of technology at Creighton University. Pearlman, who has been served as interim vice president since October, has Continued on next page.

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REGIONAL LANDSCAPES Continued from preceding page. been guiding the Division of Information Technology through the many IT adaptations the pandemic has necessitated. He originally joined Creighton from Thought Ensemble, the Denver-based consulting firm the University utilized for an information technology assessment. Pearlman has extensive experience in information technology, data security and organizational strategy, including legal expertise as an attorney who specializes in data privacy, cybersecurity and technology law. SUPER CROSSWORD

For the fourth-consecutive year, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has ranked among the top 50 universities in the world for agriculture and forestry. The 2020 QS World University Rankings ranked Nebraska No. 46 among universities worldwide and No. 18 among institutions in the United States. The rankings consider academic peer review, student-faculty ratio and reputation of the employers of graduates, among other factors. Researchers at the University of Nebraska at Omaha have secured a reTHE END IS IN SIGHT

cord-high $26.6 million in grants from external sources for fiscal year 2020. This total represents a 55% increase in funding compared to the year prior, but more impressively, bests the previous record of $22.4 million set in the 2018 fiscal year — a 19% increase. These funds were awarded through 169 grants, including 48 awards from eight state agencies and 42 awards from 14 federal departments. Metropolitan Community College announced the creation of the new MCC Cares Scholarship, a one-time allocation of up to $1,100 that can be used for a short-term training program or towards an associate degree. Funded by the federal CARES Act, the scholarship is part of the Department of Economic Development and Nebraska Department of Labor’s Nebraska Workforce Retraining Initiative. MCC will receive more than $6.5 million, which will go directly to individuals looking for skills that are in high demand. Short-term noncredit offerings include MCC Code School, Digital Marketing, Fiber Optics training and others. The scholarship will cover tuition and fees for credit and noncredit courses. During the pandemic, Nebraska’s Berry Law onboarded nine additional law clerks to its team, many of whom had clerking opportunities canceled by other firms due to COVID-19. Berry Law added budget to the program to give law students the training and experience that is considered essential for the development of future attorneys. The new law clerks worked directly with Berry Law’s experienced attorneys to gain practical experience and expand their legal knowledge. To manage health concerns, the law clerks were able to work remotely for a portion of the summer before returning to the office for the full clerkship experience. The Metropolitan Community College Foundation has named local social worker Tera Kucera winner of the 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award. Kucera is a 2016 MCC graduate with an associate degree in liberal arts. While at MCC, she served more than 1,800 service hours at Care Corps Family Services, where she was later hired as a case manager. Since working at Care Corps’ LifeHouse, Kucera has expanded the services to include emergency, transitional, and permanent supportive housing, a food pantry, aftercare programs, life skills and workforce readiness programs, and a thrift store. A new agreement between the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s School of Music and the Universidad Nacional de Música in Lima, Peru will set the stage for new educational opportunities in music. The two institutions recently signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a relationship and lay the foundation for future collaborations, educational programs, and student and faculty exchanges. Once the partnership is up and running, the goal is to create opportunities for students to learn at both institutions; study and perform internationally; and earn degrees from both institutions.

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Amid the financial and job losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Food Bank for the Heartland has seen an estimated 40% increase in need among communities in Nebraska and Iowa over the past five months. Goodwill Omaha raised $9,800

during its two-month “Round It Up for Food Bank for the Heartland” campaign. Goodwill Omaha topped off the amount to make it an even $10,000. Researchers at the University of Nebraska at Omaha are joining with institutions across the nation to document the impact being felt by Latino communities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. UNO’s Office of Latino/Latin American Studies, led by Director Cristián Doña-Reveco, Ph.D., joins six partner institutions in recording, preserving, and disseminating the unique perspectives of Latinos and Latinas during this crisis. Latinos have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Many are deemed “essential workers” who are required to go to work and face potential exposure to the virus. Others lack health care options and/or insurance coverage, have lost their jobs, or suffer from pre-existing health conditions. Thousands are also undocumented. Corstrata, a provider of digital health care IT solutions and services for wound prevention and care management, named Cassi Norton, Visiting Nurse Association of the Midlands case manager, as the 2020 Post-Acute Care Wound Nurse Excellence Award winner. Nominated by a peer for her work, Norton has proven to be a post-acute wound care advocate and leader within her organization and community through her hands-on wound patient care, continuing and staff wound and ostomy care education, and her outreach volunteering with her local chapter of the United Ostomy Association of America.

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Outlook Enrichment is creating a free virtual support group meeting via Zoom to aid families affected by vision loss in facilitating remote learning during an unprecedented school year. The support group is a forum for families affected by vision loss to interact and present issues they are encountering in assisting their children with remote learning. The group will meet Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. starting through Oct. 1. During the weekly Zoom meeting, families affected by vision loss will troubleshoot solutions with their peers and Outlook Enrichment adaptive technology staff. Registration is online. Midlands Community Foundation raised more than $45,000 at its 2020 golf tournament at Platteview Golf Club. The tournament was sold out with 150 golfers participating. Through the support of tournament sponsors and participants proceeds will benefit Cass County CASA, Sarpy County CASA, Lift Up Sarpy and the fire and rescue departments and/or districts in Sarpy and Cass counties. Goodwill Industries, Inc. in Omaha was recently awarded a $15,000 one-year grant from United Way of the Midlands. Goodwill Omaha will invest in virtual learning technology and tools for its YouthBuild program, which provides educational opportunities for at-risk youth ages 16 to 24. The YouthBuild program gives disadvantaged youth who have struggled with school a second chance by providing education, training and career paths in the construction trades. Many of Goodwill Omaha’s YouthBuild students are underemployed or don’t have high school diplomas. As program participants, the students also earn their GEDs and receive leadership training and ongoing support from Goodwill’s team.

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Startups tap a new talent pool: Pandemic-weary college students by Ellen Huet

To many college students, the prospect of a year of school during a pandemic — with virtual classes, restricted movements and no parties — is a huge bummer. Some Silicon Valley startups, hungry for young talent, see it as an opportunity. Over the past few months, several companies have presented an alternative to school: a remote internWorkplace ship, aimed specifically at young people looking for alternatives to a dismal school year. Dozens of Silicon Valley startups are looking to hire fall interns, according to a list assembled by startup accelerator Y Combinator. This month, venture firm Neo organized a virtual career fair for 120 students and a range of startups, hoping to match pairs for internships during the upcoming academic year. And venture firm Contrary Capital is offering to invest $100,000 in five teams of entrepreneurs if they take a gap year from school to build a company. Such arrangements allow interns to get paid and learn on the job, while avoiding paying tens of thousands of dollars for Zoom University. It also means that companies willing to improvise on hiring and gamble on younger workers may get new access

to fresh talent. Ali Partovi, Neo’s chief executive officer, said the firm surveyed 120 students who are part of its mentorship programs and found that 46% of them are interested in taking a gap semester and 21% are interested in taking a gap year. “There’s a potential for a big shift right now,” said Alexandr Wang, the co-founder and CEO of Scale AI Inc., a startup that helps people train computer vision. He said Scale would hire up to 10 gap-year workers if they found the right people. For many students he talks to, school this year seems like a “sub-optimal” option, Wang said. Companies have varying approaches to what gap year hiring would look like. Food-delivery service Postmates Inc. said it’s considering extending the tenure of the summer interns in its robot-delivery team to allow for those who want to take time off school. And Lumos, a six-person web security startup, is offering around $80,000 to four full-time “fellows” to work on different projects during the academic year. Students, meanwhile, are trying to make sense of a dizzying array of choices, as on-campus options lose their appeal. “Everyone is uncertain,” said Evani Radiya-Dixit, a rising senior at Stanford University who is considering taking a

gap year, and who recently interned at X, Alphabet Inc.’s research and development lab. Stanford made it even more confusing last week, when it abruptly announced that it was ending most on-campus housing for students for the fall quarter. “I’ve heard people say Stanford is going to be like a prison,” said Victor Cardenas, a Stanford sophomore and computer science major, now debating taking time off to build a company. “You’re only allowed to be in your dorm, and someone not in your dorm can’t be there. You have to eat 6 feet away from everyone.” Startups are particularly well-positioned to capitalize on Covid-19 campus jitters. Bigger companies often don’t want to take on the legal hassles of bringing on students beyond regimented internship programs, said Scale’s Wang, who is 23 and has been working in tech since he dropped out of college. “A lot of students are thinking about it, and hopefully a lot of companies are willing to take a risk on these students,” Wang said. “If you’d hire them a year from now, you should be willing to hire them now.” Nimbler startups willing to experiment could gain access to star students who might otherwise have wound up in summer jobs at

First Nebraska Bank rides community growth niche

Continued from page 7. Richard Weerts II and Dr. Jay Trofholz, has a 141-year history, Woodbury said the institution’s brand is lesser known in the large metropolitan areas. “Seeds have been planted to take advantage of the opportunities for growth and over the past two years we’ve been moving toward a call-to-action in building our relationships,” he said. Boyd, who also serves as branch manager of the Elkhorn facility, came to First Nebraska Bank in February after 18 years with Commercial Federal (now Bank of the West) in Kearney, a transfer to its 13th & O streets Lincoln location, and then stops at Farm Credit Services and as fundraiser for the American Heart Association. Boyd supervises a team of eight ITM employees, six on the branch side, with plans to make two additional hires. Additional personnel include a wealth counselor and insurance agent. City planners and developers have said from 5,000 to 6,000 lots are becoming available in the Elkhorn area, with plans for developers to build homes over the next two to three years — encouraging information for Woodbury and Boyd. Woodbury said First Nebraska Bank is in a pivotal position: after gaining market share providing necessary goods and services for baby boomers, identifying and investing in more ways business can be conducted by upcoming generations of customers without as much dependence on going to a physical bank. That since 2017 has meant an investment of at least $2.5 million in rolling out combined ITM/ATM technology. “We needed to ensure that we met the needs of the millennials and generation Xers,” he said. “With the pandemic, the technology is performing awesome and we’ve seen a 15% growth in its use over the

past several months.” Universal Banker is used to open new accounts. Woodbury said while staffing can be more difficult at First Nebraska Banks’ locations in smaller towns, training and a personalized management program has enabled the institution to enjoy a high employee retention rate. “Over half of our people have 15 or more years with us,” he said. “We also stress promoting from within our organization.” Boyd cited Woodbury’s availability and consistent visits to locations as being an important differentiating factor. “He walks out of the office here [in Elkhorn] and introduces himself to customers,” she said, noting that such efforts lead to conversations and discussions about products such as fixed rates mortgages serviced by First Nebraska Bank, a gift card to help people in the community to deal with pandemic hardships, and plans to roll out a branded credit card for consumer and commercial customers. Questions about online banking and remote deposit options might be addressed. Woodbury enjoys pitching the bank’s financial literacy program instituted in 2017. The online program has been used by 1,188 students and adults in the past two years. He said the outcomes of the program include a 97% increase in understanding the financing of higher education, 57% of the students being able to set up and follow a budget, among other outcomes. “Students’ understanding of critical financial topics rose by an average of 58% based on pre- and post-assessment scores,” Woodbury added. Complicated processes, such as buying a car or filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, are broken down for the student. Additional topics include understanding a pay stub, savings

and investing, and banking basics. Woodbury praised the work of administrative assistant Jessica Hoadley on the program, which is offered via a partnership with EVERFI, an educational technology company.

giants like Facebook Inc., Alphabet or Apple Inc., managers say. “Usually you would fight to get on the radar with people, and here people are reaching out,” said Emmanuel Straschnov, the co-CEO of Bubble, an app design service. Compared with regular recruiting, he said, “It’s like night and day.” The ultimate payoff isn’t just the student labor. “With recruiting you always play the long game,” said Nick Schrock, CEO of Elementl, a developer tools startup that’s planning to hire three gap-year workers this fall. “A great intern who has a great network can often yield compounded returns later down the line.” Students are assessing the trade-offs critically, and trying to decide if what they’re getting from schools is worth the cost, especially if classes happen virtually. Levi Villarreal, who will be a senior at University of Texas at Austin, pays his own tuition. Luckily as a Texas native it’s relatively inexpensive, but he’s still weighing his options. Villarreal has previously interned at Adobe Inc. and Google, and had been looking forward to living in New York City for his internship this summer. Instead, he worked remotely from an apartment in Austin and his parents’ house in Dallas. He’s open to the idea that his disrupted school year could lead to something new and interesting, but he also wishes things weren’t so upside-down. “I really want to have one normal year in college before I leave,” Villarreal said. “That’s my hope.” ©2020 Bloomberg News Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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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 BLUE POMEGRANATE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Blue Pomegranate, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 618 South 18th Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. 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 August 5, 2020. First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020 JODIE MCGILL, Attorney MCGILL LAW, P.C., L.L.O. 1411 N. 72nd St. Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF OFFROAD FIASCO, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has formed a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, as follows: The name of the company is Offroad Fiasco, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 7915 Harney Street, Omaha, NE 68144 and the initial registered agent is Jodie McGill of McGill Law, 1411 N. 72 St, Omaha, NE 68114. The company is organized to engage in and do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business, other than banking and insurance, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of Nebraska. The limited liability company commenced existence on the filing and recording of its Statement of Qualification with the Secretary of State on August 14, 2020 and shall have a perpetual period of duration from the date the Certificate was filed with the Secretary of State. Management of the Company shall be vested in its members in proportion to their contribution to the capital of the company, as adjusted from time to time, to reflect additional contributions or withdrawals by the members. First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020 Notice is hereby given that T.C. Associates, LLC (“the Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with initial designated office at 18353 Harney Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022. The initial registered agent is Tom Clement at the same address. The company commenced operations July 30, 2020. First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020 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 LINE PARTNERS LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that LINE Partners LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 13340 California Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Thomas Joseph Twit, 13340 California Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The limited liability company commenced business on August 19, 2020. First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Inconspicuous Spiritual Gangster LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 6015 Windhaven Drive, Lincoln, NE 68512 . The initial agent for service of process of the Company is USCA, Inc. 1603 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

TIMOTHY J. BUCKLEY, Attorney GOVIER, KATSKEE, SUING & MAXELL, PC, LLO 10404 Essex Court, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 LEGAL NOTICE In the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. CI 20-4879 In RE Name Change of Toni Ellen Rowl Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of June, 2020, 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 Toni Ellen Rowl to Toni Ellen Renardo. A hearing will be had on said Petition before the Honorable Marlon A. Polk, in Courtroom No. 506, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 1701 Farnam, Omaha, NE 68183 at 8:45 o’clock a.m. on September 9, 2020 or as soon thereafter as will be convenient for the court and that unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from that of Toni Ellen Rowl to Toni Ellen Renardo. First publication August 14, 2020, final September 4, 2020

JOHN S. KAMPFE, Attorney TIEDEMAN, LYNCH, KAMPFE, MCVAY & RESPELIERS 300 Overland Wold Centre, 6910 Pacific Street Omaha, Nebraska 68106-1045 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR 20-1169 Estate of JUDY M. VARIANO, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on August 4, 2020, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Deceased and that JAMES L. BISHOP, JR., whose address is 6119 Lafayette Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68132, has been appointed Personal Representative of this estate. Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 30, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before October 21, 2020 or be forever barred. CARROL L. MILLS Registrar First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020

DANA ROCHE, Attorney RINGENBERG & RATTNER LAW 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 83RD & GILES PADS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 83rd & Giles Pads, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 222 S. 15th Street, Suite 1404S, Omaha, Nebraska, 68102. The Registered Agent of the Company is Kendra Ringenberg, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF APEX CAULKING LLC Notice is hereby given that Apex Caulking, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under Nebraska laws, with its designated office at 14508 Borman St Omaha, NE 68138. It is organized to transact any lawful business for which a Limited Liability Company may be organized under Nebraska laws and its duration is perpetual commencing from July 1, 2020 Its affairs are to be conducted by the owner Dakota Pekas. Its registered agent is Dakota Pekas and his office is located at 14508 Borman St Omaha, NE 68138. First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020

JULIA KAY PALZER, Attorney KELLOGG & PALZER, P.C. 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6 Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2647 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Company is LEGACY PRO CARRIERS TRANSPORT, LLC. 2. The street address of the initial designated office is 7914 W Dodge Road, Suite 412, Omaha, Nebraska, 68114. The registered agent is Lydia Bender and the Register Agent's address is 7914 W Dodge Rd, Suite 412, Omaha, Nebraska, 68114. 3. The general nature of the Company is a shuttle service for people. 4. The Company commenced on August 11, 2020, and shall have perpetual existence. 5. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by Members, the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and such other officers as the Members shall determine. First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that O’Leary Therapy Services, L.L.C., has been organized as a professional limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The designated office of the Company is 638 N. 109th Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The registered agent of the Company is Erin Woolman, 638 N. 109th Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Company's members, managers, professional employees and agents are licensed or otherwise legally authorized to render services related to the providing of mental health services in this state. The Company was formed on August 17, 2020. First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020 JEFFREY J. BLUMEL, Referee DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF SALE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of an Order Directing Sale issued by the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska in an action pending in said Court at Case No. CI 19-8438, wherein Guardian Tax Partners, Inc. is the Plaintiff and John Aloysius Barnes and others are Defendants, directing me as Referee to sell the following described real estate, to-wit: Lot 15 and the East ½ of Lot 16, Block 2, in Melias 1st Addition an addition to the City of Omaha, as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska. I will sell said real estate at public auction to the highest bidder on September 11, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. on said day at the Douglas County Courthouse, 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska, Harney Street Level, in the hallway outside Conciliation Court Room 155. Terms of sale: Prior to the sale, bidders must present a cashiers or certified check in the amount of $5,000.00 payable to the Referee in order to qualify to bid at the sale. The purchaser will pay the balance of the purchase price to the Referee in certified funds by 5:30 p.m. the day of the sale. Any additional terms of sale will be announced at the time of sale. First publication August 14, 2020, final September 4, 2020

ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Quirk Nutrition, 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 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are M. Tyler Johnson, Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020 BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103 Omaha, Nebraska 68164 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF EK Marketing, LLC Notice is hereby given that a limited liability company has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the company is EK Marketing, LLC The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery-Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103, Omaha, NE 68164. The designated office is located at 21871 Marinda Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022. First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020 DANIEL C. PAULEY, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF TOYS BY THE DOZEN, 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 TOYS BY THE DOZEN, LLC. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office of the limited liability company in the state of Nebraska is 22223 Homestead Rd., Elkhorn, NE. The name and address of the registered agent and office 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 June 30, 2020 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Keesnere Holdings, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on August 14, 2020, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Member. Christopher J. Snere will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to 706 Leawood Drive, Omaha, NE 68154. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice. First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DAILYTEKK INCORPORATED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DAILYTEKK Incorporated has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office address of the company is 17330 W Center Rd, Ste 110-306, Omaha, NE 68130. The registered agent of the company is Chris McConnell, 17330 W Center Rd, Ste 110-306, Omaha, NE 68130. First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020

JEFFREY J. BLUMEL, Referee DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF SALE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of an Order Directing Sale issued by the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska in an action pending in said Court at Case No. CI 19-8402, wherein Guardian Tax Partners, Inc. is the Plaintiff and Debra L. Townsend and others are Defendants, directing me as Referee to sell the following described real estate, to-wit: Lot 6, Block 4, St. Mary’s Addition, an Addition to the City of Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. I will sell said real estate at public auction to the highest bidder on September 11, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. on said day at the Douglas County Courthouse, 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska, Harney Street Level, in the hallway outside Conciliation Court Room 155. Terms of sale: Prior to the sale, bidders must present a cashiers or certified check in the amount of $5,000.00 payable to the Referee in order to qualify to bid at the sale. The purchaser will pay the balance of the purchase price to the Referee in certified funds by 5:30 p.m. the day of the sale. Any additional terms of sale will be announced at the time of sale. First publication August 14, 2020, final September 4, 2020

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 EARTHTONE GRANARY, LLC The name of the Company is Earthtone Granary, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 9341 A Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68520. 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. The purpose is to invest in qualified opportunity zone property by acquiring qualified opportunity zone partnership interests or qualified opportunity zone stock in one or more first-tier subsidiaries or by directly acquiring qualified opportunity zone business property and to engage in other activities incidental or related thereto. The Company intends to be a qualified opportunity fund and cause any first-tier subsidiaries it invests in to meet the requirements for a qualified opportunity zone business. This limited liability company commenced business on August 12, 2020. First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020 Dennis P. Lee, Attorney LEE LAW OFFICE 2433 South 130th Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68144 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska PR20-1199 Estate of JAMES J. SIMPSON, Decedent Notice is hereby given that on August 11th, 2020, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Testacy of the Estate of James J. Simpson and that one of his surviving children was appointed as the Personal Representative of this Estate: Laura Warren, 3540 S. 104th Street, Omaha NE 68124. Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 30, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before October 28, 2020 or be forever barred. CARROL L. MILLS Registrar First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103 Omaha, Nebraska 68164 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF RESORT, LLC Notice is hereby given that a professional limited liability company has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the company is RESORT, LLC The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara MedberyPrchal, P.C., L.L.O., 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103, Omaha, NE 68164. The designated office is located at 1149 Bemis Drive, David City, NE 68632. Ryan Hilderbrand, Member First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020

AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), JEFFERY L HOFFMAN You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 05/18/2020 on Case Number CI20-9469, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $416.64, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 10/11/2020 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly. CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LLC Notice is hereby given that JKA CONSTRUCTION, LLC (the "Company") has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office address of the Company is 8184 Willit Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. The Registered Agent of the Company is Zachary Ahlf, 11590 West Dodge Road, Suite 1, Omaha, NE 68154. First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SEAL TEAM, LLC. Notice is hereby given that SEAL TEAM, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the designated and registered office of the company is 2609 Victoria Ave, Bellevue, NE 68005. The general nature of the business to be transacted by the company is any lawful business which may be carried on by limited liability companies organized under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The company commenced on August 20th, 2020, and has perpetual duration. The manager and registered agent of the company is Jason McGee. First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

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 METAL PETAL ART, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Metal Petal Art, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 618 South 18th Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. 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 August 10, 2020. First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020

CAMERON M. RIECKE, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF 111 CROSSCUT A CARPENTRY, 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 111 CROSSCUT A CARPENTRY, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 2941 South 179th Plaza #136, Omaha, NE 68130. The name and address of the registered agent and office is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business is any or all lawful business. The company commenced existence on August 13, 2020 and shall have a 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 August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020

DIANE B. METZ, Attorney 123 North 55th St. Omaha, Nebraska 68132 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR19-760 Estate of LUCILLE COCHRAN, Deceased Notice is hereby given that the Personal Representative has filed a final account and report of administration and a formal closing petition for complete settlement after informal state intestate proceedings of said deceased, for determination of heirship; and a petition for determination of inheritance tax; which have been set for hearing in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska located at the Hall of Justice, 17th and Farnam Streets, Omaha, Nebraska on October 14th, 2020 at 2:00 o'clock p.m., CR31. CARROL L. MILLS Registar First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

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 THE SNAKE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Snake, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 8310 North 216th Street, P.O. Box 217, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. 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 August 18, 2020. First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BIG HANK’S TRANPORTATION, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Big Hank’s Transportation, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 11227 Franklin Plaza, Apt. 1613, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020 BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF CROSSROADS MALL, LLC CROSSROADS MALL, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the "Company"), filed its STATEMENT OF DISSOLUTION with the Nebraska Secretary of State on July 22, 2020. Persons with claims against the Company must present such claim to: Crossroads Mall, LLC, c/o Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Ste. 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. Claims against the Company must include the following information: (i) claimant's name, address and telephone number during business hours; (ii) any facts which may support the claim; and (iii) any amounts allegedly owed by the Company under the claim. Claims not including this information will not be reviewed. Any claims against this Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce such claims is commenced within five (5) years after the date this Notice is last published. First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020 BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF MAIN STREET PARTNERS, LLC MAIN STREET PARTNERS, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the "Company"), filed its STATEMENT OF DISSOLUTION with the Nebraska Secretary of State on July 22, 2020. Persons with claims against the Company must present such claim to: Main Street Partners, LLC, c/o Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Ste. 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. Claims against the Company must include the following information: (i) claimant's name, address and telephone number during business hours; (ii) any facts which may support the claim; and (iii) any amounts allegedly owed by the Company under the claim. Claims not including this information will not be reviewed. Any claims against this Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce such claims is commenced within five (5) years after the date this Notice is last published. First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020 BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF APARTMENTS ON CASS, LLC APARTMENTS ON CASS, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the "Company"), filed its STATEMENT OF DISSOLUTION with the Nebraska Secretary of State on July 22, 2020. Persons with claims against the Company must present such claim to: Apartments on Cass, LLC, c/o Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Ste. 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. Claims against the Company must include the following information: (i) claimant's name, address and telephone number during business hours; (ii) any facts which may support the claim; and (iii) any amounts allegedly owed by the Company under the claim. Claims not including this information will not be reviewed. Any claims against this Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce such claims is commenced within five (5) years after the date this Notice is last published. First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LLC Notice is hereby given that JANDSCRISP, LLC (the "Company") has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office address of the Company is 15385 Amy Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is Steven P. Ahlf, 11590 West Dodge Road, Suite 1, Omaha, NE 68154. First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020 JULIA K. PALZER, Attorney KELLOGG & PALZER, P.C. 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6 Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2647 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Company is BRUCE'S WINDOW SCREEN REPAIR, LLC. 2. The street address of the initial designated office is 17031 Polk Street, Omaha, NE, 68135. The registered agent is Christopher J. Bruce and the Registered Agent’s address is 17031 Polk Street, Omaha, NE 68135. 3. The general nature of the Company is window screen repair services. 4. The Company commenced on July 10, 2020, and shall have perpetual existence. 5. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by Members, the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and such other officers as the Members shall determine. First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020

Midlands Business Journal • SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • LEGAL NOTICES BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103 Omaha, Nebraska 68164 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MVMT PROPERTIES, LLC Notice is hereby given that a professional limited liability company has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the company is MVMT PROPERTIES, LLC The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery-Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103, Omaha, NE 68164. The designated office is located at 4328 N. 143rd Street, Omaha, NE 68164. Tonya Moore, Member First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020

ANDREW J. HUBER, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF LIQUID LENDING SOLUTIONS, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is Liquid Lending Solutions, LLC. The address of the initial designated office 4611 S. 96th Street, Suite 175, Omaha, NE 68127. The name and address of the registered agent and office is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business is any or all lawful business. The company commenced existence on August 11, 2020 and shall have a 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 August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020 CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF OLD WORLD CUSTOM HOMES LLC A NEBRASKA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 1. The name of the limited liability company is OLD WORLD CUSTOM HOMES LLC. 2. The period of duration for OLD WORLD CUSTOM HOMES LLC is perpetual. 3. OLD WORLD CUSTOM HOMES LLC is organized for the purpose of conducting any and all business as permitted by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. 4. The address of the initial designated office for OLD WORLD CUSTOM HOMES LLC in Nebraska is 8974 J Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127. 5. The name and address of the registered agent for OLD WORLD CUSTOM HOMES LLC in Nebraska is David Baratta, 8974 J Street, Omaha NE 68127. 6. Additional provisions, not inconsistent with the law, for the regulation of the internal affairs of the limited liability company shall be provided for in the Operating Agreement. 7. David Baratta and Old World Inc, organizer(s) of OLD WORLD CUSTOM HOMES LLC has signed the Foregoing Certificate of Organization effective this 13th Day of July 2020. First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020

MATTHEW T. PAYNE, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF EDIE FINANCIAL, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Edie Financial, LLC 1. The name of the limited liability company is Edie Financial, LLC 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 15808 West Dodge Road, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68118, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Nathaniel E. Edie, 15808 West Dodge Road, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF MAINELLI MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Articles of Incorporation of Mainelli Mechanical Contractors, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, were amended and restated on August 12, 2020, in their entirety as follows: Article 1 states the name of the Corporation is Mainelli Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Article 2 states the registered agent is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. Article 3 states the purpose. Article 4 states the number of shares the Corporation is authorized to issue is 1,000 shares of Voting Common Stock and 9,000 shares of Nonvoting Common Stock, each having a par value of $1.00 per share. 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. Article 8 states the provisions relating to preemptive rights. First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020

LEGACY DESIGN STRATEGIES 9859 South 168th Avenue Omaha, NE 68136 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Limited Liability Company is LA BELLE LAVANDE, LLC 2. The address of the designated office of the company is 2930 Forest Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68516. 3. The Registered Agent and office of the limited liability company is Amanda Blue at 2930 Forest Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68516. 4. The purpose for which the company is organized is to engage in any and all business which is lawful under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act of the State of Nebraska. 5. The company commenced its existence on February 19, 2020, and the period of duration of the Company shall be perpetual. 6. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by its Members in accordance with the company’s operating agreement. First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020 LEGACY DESIGN STRATEGIES 9859 South 168th Avenue Omaha, NE 68136 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Limited Liability Company is ELKHORN MOTORSPORTS, LLC 2. The address of the designated office of the company is 7737 North 207th Circle, Elkhorn, NE 68022. 3. The Registered Agent and office of the limited liability company is Jered Kuhfahl at 7737 North 207th Circle, Elkhorn, NE 68022. 4. The purpose for which the company is organized is to engage in any and all business which is lawful under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act of the State of Nebraska. 5. The company commenced its existence on July 8, 2020, and the period of duration of the Company shall be perpetual. 6. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by its Members in accordance with the company’s operating agreement. First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020

CHARLES E. DORWART, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney Massih Law, LLC 226 N. 114th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that B & Q FARM PROPERTIES, L.L.C. has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its registered office located at 12108 Iva Street, Gretna, NE 68028. The general nature of the business is to transact all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under the Nebraska law. The company was organized on August 26, 2020 and shall have a perpetual existence. Its purpose is to own, manage and invest in real estate sales, investment and management of properties. The affairs of the company are to be conducted by Member Managers as designated in the operating agreement. Deborah A. Quade, Member Manager By: Charles E. Dorwart, Attorney First publication September 4 2020, final September 18, 2020 ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION C.L.J. Farms, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, filed Articles of Dissolution on August 20, 2020, 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. Renee Coughlin, as President, is to manage the corporate affairs relating to the dissolution of the Corporation. Any Corporation assets will be distributed in accordance with the Corporation’s plan of dissolution and it has no known liabilities. The Corporation requests that persons with claims against it present them in accordance with this notice. Any claimant shall send notice of a claim to the Corporation to the above address. A claim against C.L.J. Farms, Inc. will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within three (3) years after the publication of this notice. First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

JEFFREY T. PALZER, Attorney KELLOGG & PALZER, P.C. 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6 Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2647 NOTICE OF NON-PROFIT INCORPORATION 1. The name of the non-profit corporation is PULLING GUARD KENNELS, INC. 2. The registered office of the Corporation is 19091 U Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68135. The registered agent at that office is Heidi M. Johnson. 3. The corporation is a public benefit corporation and the general nature of the corporation is to provide service and companion dogs for Veterans. 4. The corporation commenced on August 12, 2020, and shall have perpetual existence. The name and address of the incorporator is Heidi M. Johnson, 19091 U Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68135. 5. The corporation will not have members. First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

CAMERON M. RIECKE, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF STL BOAT TRAILERS, 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 STL Boat Trailers, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 648 A Road, Dodge, NE 68633. The name and address of the registered agent and office is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business is any or all lawful business. The company commenced existence on August 18, 2020 and shall have a 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 August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF RESOLVE HYPNOSIS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Resolve Hypnosis, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 3036 South 101st Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124 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 August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

Jeffrey T. Palzer, Attorney KELLOGG & PALZER, P.C. 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6 Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2647 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Company is COLLECTIVE ACCESSION INVESTMENTS, LLC. 2. The street address of the initial designated office is 2423 Pinkney Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68111. The registered agent is Jeffrey T. Palzer and the Registered Agent's address is 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6, Omaha, Nebraska, 68154. 3. The general nature of the Company is holding company. 4. The Company commenced on July 29, 2020, and shall have perpetual existence. 5. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by Members, the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and such other officers as the Members shall determine. First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

FITZGERALD, SCHORR, BARMETTLER & BRENNAN, P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 200 Regency One, 10050 Regency Circle Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3794 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION BIG RED WASTE SOLUTIONS, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office of the Company is 18058 Honeysuckle Dr., Elkhorn, NE 68022. The name, street address and mailing address of the initial agent for service of process of the Company are Mark W. Fredrickson, 18058 Honeysuckle Dr., Elkhorn, NE 68022. Dated this 21st of August, 2020. First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

ANDREW J. HUBER, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF CHAD SNOW DDS, 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 Chad Snow DDS, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 13808 W. Maple Road, #112, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. The name and address of the registered agent and office is Chad Snow DDS, 15804 Cary Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68136. The general nature of the business is any or all lawful business. The company commenced existence on December 7, 2017 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 August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Kush Masonry, L.L.C. (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the Company is 12720 Southdale Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. The registered agent of the Company is Adam Kush, 12720 Southdale Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. The Company was formed on August 21, 2020. First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

• SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • Midlands Business Journal

LEGAL NOTICES KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF W. N. MOREHOUSE TRUCK LINE, INC. Notice is hereby given that the Articles of Incorporation of W. N. Morehouse Truck Line, Inc. have been amended and restated in their entirety as follow: Article 1 states the name of the Corporation as W. N. Morehouse Truck Line, Inc. Article 2 states the purpose. Article 3 states the number of shares the Corporation is authorized to issue as as 100,000 shares of common stock having a par value of $0.10 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 August 12, 2020. First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Notice is hereby given that Indian Creek Reserve – Villas Owners Association, Inc. has been incorporated under the laws of the state of Nebraska. Its initial principal registered office is located at 3827 S. 148th Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68144. Its initial registered agent is Jana Faller whose address is 14922 A Circle, Omaha, NE, 68144. The general nature of its business is to provide for the maintenance, preservation and architectural control of the improvements and common areas within the Indian Creek Reserve subdivision, a residential subdivision in Douglas County, Nebraska. The corporation is a perpetual mutual benefit corporation and shall have members. The Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 24, 2020. Its affairs shall be conducted by a Board of Directors, President, Secretary and Treasurer as may be prescribed by the bylaws, or appointed by the Board of Directors. Its two incorporators are Jana Faller & Steve Faller whose address is 14922 A Circle, Omaha, Nebraska, 68144. First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TERRACRAFT AGGREGATE, LLC. Notice is hereby given that TERRACRAFT AGGREGATE, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the designated and registered office of the company is 5035 Arbor Circle, Omaha, NE 68106. The general nature of the business to be transacted by the company is any lawful business which may be carried on by limited liability companies organized under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The company commenced on June 17th, 2020, and has perpetual duration. The manager and registered agent of the company is Devyn Lambrecht. First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020 THOMAS H. PENKE, Attorney 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 Notice is hereby given that MNC LOGISTICS, 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 registered agent is Thomas H. Penke and 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. First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020 THOMAS H. PENKE, Attorney 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 Notice is hereby given that MNB LOGISTICS, 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 registered agent is Thomas H. Penke and 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. First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020 THOMAS H. PENKE, Attorney 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 Notice is hereby given that TNC LOGISTICS, 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 registered agent is Thomas H. Penke and 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. First publication August 21, 2020, final September 4, 2020

JODIE MCGILL, Attorney MCGILL LAW, P.C., L.L.O. 1411 N. 72nd St. Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION TRANSFORM FITNESS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has formed a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, as follows: The name of the company is Transform Fitness, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 2319 N. 188th Terrace, Omaha, NE 68022 and the initial registered agent is Jodie McGill, 1411 N. 72 St, Omaha, NE 68114. The company is organized to engage in and do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business, other than banking and insurance, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of Nebraska. The limited liability company commenced existence on the filing and recording of its Statement of Qualification with the Secretary of State on August 5, 2020 and shall have a perpetual period of duration from the date the Certificate was filed with the Secretary of State. Management of the Company shall be vested in its members in proportion to their contribution to the capital of the company, as adjusted from time to time, to reflect additional contributions or withdrawals by the members. First publication September 4 2020, final September 18, 2020

MATTHEW T. PAYNE, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF FKLJ VENTURES, LLC Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, the Certificate of Organization of FKLJ VENTURES, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”) has been amended to change the name of the Company to KJ CROSSROADS VENTURE, LLC. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nebraska on February 12, 2020. In all other respects, the Certificate of Organization remains unchanged. First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney MOYLAN LAW, LLC 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF FIDELIS CONSORTIO, LLC The name of the Company is Fidelis Consortio, 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 19618 Franklin Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. This limited liability company commenced business on August 24, 2020. First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney MOYLAN LAW, LLC 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ACCRETION, LLC The name of the Company is Accretion, 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 10618 S. 188th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68136. This limited liability company commenced business on August 24, 2020. First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020 SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney MOYLAN LAW, LLC 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GRITT, LLC The name of the Company is Gritt, 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 1412 N. 189th Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. This limited liability company commenced business on August 24, 2020. First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney MOYLAN LAW, LLC 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JSATL, LLC The name of the Company is JSATL, 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 3304 S. 184th Terrace, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. This limited liability company commenced business on August 17, 2020. First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF BRITE WATERS LIGHTING, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Brite Waters Lighting, Inc. was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska on August 24, 2020. The Corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock. The initial registered office of the Corporation is located at 2317 Warren Dr., Plattsmouth Nebraska, 68048 and the name of the registered agent at that office is David S. Wood. The sole Incorporator of the Corporation is W. Eric Wood and the address of the incorporator is 3818 San Lorenzo Dr., Punta Gorda FL 33950. The general nature of its business is to engage in and do any lawful act concerning all lawful business other than banking or insurance, for which a corporation may be organized under the laws of Nebraska. First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SUGGA ANN SPICE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sugga Ann Spice, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 3306 Webster Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68131. The Registered Agent of the Company is Crystal Landers, 3306 Webster Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68131. First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SCATTERED SPHYNX, LLC Notice is hereby given that Scattered Sphynx, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under Nebraska laws, with its designated office at 4876 N 162nd St, Omaha, NE 68116. It is organized to transact any lawful business for which a Limited Liability Company may be organized under Nebraska laws and its duration is perpetual commencing from August 19, 2020. Its affairs are to be conducted by the manager Brittney Assadi. Its registered agent is Brittney Assadi and her office is located at 4876 N 162nd St, Omaha, NE 68116. First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), JOSEPH L FULLERTON You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 06/10/2020 on Case Number CI20-10515, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $ 177.04, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 10/18/2020 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly. CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020 AMANDA M. FORKER, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF ANNE TORCZON REAL ESTATE, PC Notice is hereby given of incorporation of ANNE TORCZON REAL ESTATE, PC under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: 1. The name of the professional corporation is ANNE TORCZON REAL ESTATE, PC. 2. The number of shares that the professional corporation is authorized to issue is 1,000 shares of voting common stock. 3. The name of the initial registered agent is Amanda M. Forker, and the address of the initial registered office is 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. 4. The name and address of the incorporator is Anne M. Torczon, 17030 Aurora Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68136. 5. The general nature of the profession to be practiced by the Corporation is real estate brokerage services. First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020 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 KWELITE HUB, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that kwELITE Hub, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 20740 Rawhide Road, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. 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 August 24, 2020. First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

Midlands Business Journal • SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • LEGAL NOTICES BROWN & WOLFF, P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys and Counselors at Law 1925 North 120th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF QUANTIFY ROI LLC NOTICE is hereby given that Quantify ROI LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of its registered office is 13520 Discovery Dr., Omaha, Nebraska 68137. The purposes for which the Company is organized are to engage in any and all lawful businesses for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska including but not limited to sales, marketing and distribution. The Company commenced on the 25th day of August, 2020, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by its Members and/or Managers as set forth in the terms of the company’s Operating Agreement from time to time. The Company shall be managed by one (1) manager, KENNETH GORDMAN, whose address is 13520 Discovery Drive, Ste. 221, Omaha, Nebraska, 68137. First publication September 4 2020, final September 18, 2020 AMANDA M. FORKER, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 4862 S 96th, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of 4862 S 96th, LLC. 1. The name of the limited liability company is 4862 S 96th, LLC. 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 10511 Poppleton Ave, Omaha, Nebraska 68124 3. The name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Amanda M. Forker 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication September 4 2020, final September 18, 2020

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 ARBOR CARE CENTERS COUNTRYSIDE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Arbor Care Centers - Countryside, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 18807 Sahler Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Kenneth W. Klaasmeyer, 18807 Sahler Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The limited liability company commenced business on August 21, 2020. First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020 SUSAN J. SPAHN, Attorney FITZGERALD, SCHORR, BARMETTLER, BRENNAN, P.C., L.L.O. 10050 Regency Circle, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3794 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR20-1249 Estate of MARY J. MEEHAN Notice is hereby given that on August 21, 2020, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, MICHAEL MEEHAN, whose address is 1854 S. 107th Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68124, has been informally appointed by the Registar as Personal Representative of this estate. Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 30, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before November 4, 2020 or be forever barred. CAROLL L. MILLS Registar First publication September 4 2020, final September 18, 2020

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 OZVP Holdings, LLC The name of the Company is OZVP Holdings, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 20706 Cedar Circle, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. 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 August 21, 2020. First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020 ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SBNA SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SBNA Software Solutions, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 13011 Scott Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68142 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C. a limited liability organization with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020 DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BLIZZARD BOYS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Blizzard Boys, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 7116 Irvington Road, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 W. Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020

MARY E. VANDENACK, Attorney VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska 68118 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WWWT LLC Notice is hereby given that WWWT 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 18546 County Road P8, Herman, NE 68029. The agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118. First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020

AMANDA M. FORKER, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 7905 “L”, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of 7905 “L”, LLC. 1. The name of the limited liability company is 7905 “L”, LLC. 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 10511 Poppleton Ave, Omaha, Nebraska 68124 3. The name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Amanda M. Forker 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: The Trio Name of Applicant: Bread Pudding, LLC Address:10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha NE 68114 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: August 25, 2020 General nature of business: Operation of buildings at 1417-1421 Farnam Street, Omaha NE JAMES D. BUSER, Manager Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative September 4, 2020 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 OPAL CITY INVESTMENTS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Opal City Investments, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 4026 Lafayette Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68131. 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 August 27, 2020. First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Nelson International Services, Inc., whose registered agent is Eric Nelson and registered office is 2505 Campanile Road, Waterloo, Nebraska 68069, was formed on August 28, 2020 to engage in any lawful business. The corporation has authorized 10,000 shares of capital stock. The name and address of the incorporator is Thomas E. Whitmore, 7602 Pacific St., Ste. 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020 ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Deremer Sportswear, 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 3740 South 132nd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are John G. Deremer, 3740 South 132nd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 N O T I C E O F A M E N D M E N T T O T H E A RT I C L E S O F INCORPORATION OF CONNER PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES, P.C. Notice is hereby given that the Articles of Incorporation of Conner Psychological Services, P.C. have been amended to change the office address listed in Article VI to: 8710 Frederick Street, Suite A101, Omaha, Nebraska 68124-3061. The Amendment was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on August 17, 2020, with an effective date of September 1, 2020. First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020

AMANDA M. FORKER, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 12305 Gold, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of 12305 Gold, LLC. 1. The name of the limited liability company is 12305 Gold, LLC. 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 10511 Poppleton Ave, Omaha, Nebraska 68124 3. The name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Amanda M. Forker 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication September 4 2020, final September 18, 2020

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BADER DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Bader Development Group, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is Bader Development Group, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 17225 Clay Street, Bennington, Nebraska 68007, 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 September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given the registration with the Nebraska Secretary of state’s office of Barillense Construction, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: The name of the company is Barillense Construction, LLC. Registered agent and office of Barillense Construction, LLC is Gaspar Francisco Baltazar at 1813 Spring Street, Omaha, NE 68108. The designated address is 1813 Spring Street, Omaha, NE 68108. Initial members: Gaspar Francisco Baltazar. 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 on July 2020 for the perpetual duration and is managed by its members. First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020

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 EL ACQUISITION, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that EL Acquisition, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 17002 Marcy Street, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is CSC-Lawyers Incorporating Service Company, 233 South 13th Street, Suite 1900, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508. The limited liability company commenced business on August 21, 2020. First publication August 28, 2020, final September 11, 2020

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SAVANNAH LYNN STUDIOS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Savannah Lynn Studios, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 2323 South 144th Street, Unit #17, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: Compassionate Care Hospice Name of Applicant: Prime Home Care, LLC Address:7253 Grover Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124 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: October 1, 2006 General nature of business: Home health and hospice care JACQUELINE ROSS Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative September 4, 2020

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LEGAL NOTICES DAMILOLA J. OLUYOLE, Attorney YOLE LAW P.C., L.L.O. 10730 Pacific Street, Suite 247 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF YOLE FOUNDATION, INC. Notice is hereby given that Yole Foundation, Inc. has been incorporated as a public benefit non-profit corporation under Nebraska laws, with its designated office at 5404 N 99th Street, Suite B, Omaha, NE 68134. Its agent at that office is Damilola J. Oluyole. The corporation shall have members and its incorporator is Damilola J. Oluyole and his address is 5404 N 99th Street, Suite B, Omaha, NE 68134. First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF KL PROPERTIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that KL Properties, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 7116 Irvington Road, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 W. Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: EXECUTIVE WEALTH PARTNERS Name of Applicant: ROBERT B. WELLENDORF II Address: 9802 NICHOLAS ST., SUITE 375. OMAHA, NE 68114 Applicant is a Individual If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska Date of first use of name in Nebraska: AUGUST 1, 2020 General nature of business: INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES ROBERT B. WELLENDORF II Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative September 4, 2020 AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), CHRISTOPHER P WILLIAMS, LAKETA P CHISM WILLIAMS You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 04/07/2020 on Case Number CI20-7431, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $969.73, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 10/18/2020 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly. CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020 DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF STEWML, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Stewml, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 11318 Jefferson Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 W. Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020 ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF COYOTE PROPERTIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Coyote Properties, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 5734 North 79th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68134 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom P.C. a limited liability organization with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020 MARY E. VANDENACK, Attorney VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska 68118 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TEDB LLC Notice is hereby given that TEDB 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 2229 Thurston Circle, Bellevue, NE 68005. The agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118. First publication September 4, 2020, final September 18, 2020 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: CRUISERS BAR & GRILL Name of Applicant: DENISE E. GAULE Address:8634 F ST. OMAHA, NE 68127 Applicant is a Individual If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: n/a Date of first use of name in Nebraska: 03/01/2010 General nature of business: Bar & Grill ALLAN M. ZIEBARTH, Attorney at Law Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative September 4, 2020

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Communities and nonprofits need corporate giving more than ever by Bruce DeBoskey

Just one year ago, in 2019, U.S. corporate philanthropy increased by 13.4% over 2018 to $21.09 billion. However, those donations represented a mere 5% of the nearly $450 billion in total U.S. giving. Today, the world has changed and we are experiencing the triple whammy of the uncontrolled coronavirus, the long-overdue expansion of the racial justice movement and the deepest economic crisis of our lives. Now is the time when the help of the many businesses that are still profitable is urgently needed. Not only will enhanced corporate philanthropy support nonprofits in the communities in which their employees and customers live, multiple studies demonstrate that strategic community engagement enhances the bottom line. With massive unemployment, business failures, political giving in this election year, the recent changes in income tax laws and more, the nonprofit sector is facing unprecedented losses. Over half of nonprofit fundraising professionals expect to see decreases in giving in both 2020 Philanthropy and 2021. Thousands of nonprofits — particularly mid-sized and smaller local ones that are dependent on individual donations — will be forced to reduce programs and services and, in many cases, close their doors for good. Consumers want companies to get involved in important social issues Research shows that 78% of U.S. consumers want companies to address important social justice issues. 87% will purchase a product because a company advocated for an issue they cared about and, conversely, 76% will refuse to purchase a company’s products or services if it supports an issue contrary to their beliefs. Moreover, 75% of people are likely to start shopping at a company that supports an issue they agree with. And, fewer people (44%) say price is the main reason they support a company compared to evidence of environmentally friendly business practices (71%), social responsibility (68%) and giving back to the local community (68%). The majority of consumers expect companies to take a stance on social issues. Almost 60% of the public wants companies to give an opinion specifically on racial equity, social justice and anti-discrimination; almost half want the same for the environment/climate change. Younger employees want to work for community-engaged companies Millennials, people ages 24 to 39 in 2020, comprise 35% of the global workforce and, by 2025, that number will rise to 75%. In one study, 83% of millennials claimed more loyalty to a company that helps them contribute to social and environmental issues, compared to 70% of the entire multi-generational U.S. workforce. A whopping 88% of millennials say their jobs are more fulfilling when they have the opportunity to work for these companies. Many ways to help beyond making donations In addition to the holy grail of making cash donations to local nonprofits, companies can increase financial support and opportunities for employee volunteerism; establish or increase a program to match employees’ donations to local charities; donate employees’ unique skills and services to the nonprofit sector; contribute products and services to nonprofits in need; shift production lines to meet pressing needs in health care or education; host internal charitable drives for food, clothing, books, etc.; expand support for mental health care for employees balancing the stress of the pandemic with family and work responsibilities; and, of course, increase pay and health care benefits. To be effective in making philanthropic decisions, businesses should develop an articulated, coherent plan that will — Engage all internal stakeholders — Consider the views external stakeholders, including members of the communities you wish to serve — Identify the reasons for giving — Use the United Nation’s SDG’s (Sustainable Development Goals) as a roadmap — Align all of the company’s resources — Develop an authentic communication plan — Design and execute a strategy for impact No matter the size of the company, the community or the contribution, businesses increasingly understand that a reputation as a good corporate citizen helps them recruit, engage and retain employees; create better relationships with vendors and regulators; satisfy investors’objectives; and deepen ties with customers, all while making a difference in the world. These efforts increase the likelihood of improving businesses’ triple bottom line – taking care of people, protecting the planet and enhancing profits. ©2020 Bruce DeBoskey Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Dvorak Law Group, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Michael S. Degan to the firm’s litigation and dispute resolution practice group. He joins the team as a seasoned first-chair trial lawyer with more than 25 years of experience. “Mike brings an elite level of courtroom and trial experience at both the local and national level, the likes of which are typically reserved to the largest firms in the major metropolitan areas,” said David Dvorak, President of Dvorak Law Group. “As a lifelong Nebraska native, Mike brings a Midwest sensibility and pragmatism to the courtroom and in the representation of his clients. We are thrilled that he is adding to our already significant litigation and trial practice team, one of the largest commercial litigation teams in the area. Mike’s renewable energy expertise will also allow us to expand the range of services we offer our clients.” Degan’s practice focuses on business litigation and renewable energy. He assists clients in successfully navigating complex commercial disputes to resolution. Degan also advises renewable energy developers, producers and large energy consumers to develop, finance, build and operate renewable energy facilities. He received his J.D. (cum laude) from Creighton University School of Law. “Mike lends instant credibility and leadership to both our litigation and corporate practice groups,” said David Mayer, Executive Vice President of Dvorak Law Group. “Most importantly, though, Mike brings a level of experience and judgment to the most complex “bet-your-company” commercial litigation matters. He instills immediate confidence and reassures clients that he will navigate them to the right conclusion.” Dvorak Law Group, LLC is a full-service business, estate planning, and litigation law firm, with offices in Omaha, Hastings, and Sutton, Nebraska. They serve individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations, and government entities in Nebraska and throughout the country. To learn more about Dvorak Law Group, visit www. dvoraklawgroup.com.

First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) has hired Megan Holtorf as Sr. Advisor, Global and Treasury Sales. She is responsible for working within local community markets, offering strategic solution guidance for each customer’s cash management needs. “Megan’s consultative approach and diverse treasury experience bring a wealth of value to our clients in the Omaha area and surrounding communities,” said Josh Snyder, Managing Director, Enterprise Banking. “We’re excited to have her as part of our team.” Prior to joining FNBO, Holtorf worked for American National Bank for 11 years as Vice President, Treasury Management. She also served as Assistant Vice President, Treasury Management for U.S. Bank for nearly two years. In both roles, she advised and guided customers to identify Treasury Management solutions. Holtorf is an active volunteer in the Omaha community, where she is currently serving as Board Chair for Heartland Family Service and is a finance committee member for the Women’s Fund. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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General aviation’s unique value proposition resonates in unpredictable environment Continued from page 19. the money,” he said. UltraAir itself is looking at another acquisition at present. “We added two airplanes toward the end of last year, and we got rid of three airplanes that were older technology,” Robertson said. “We want to become more efficient with the pilot training and standardize the fleet … We’re certainly glad we started when we did.” Robertson also indicated UltraAir was ahead of the game in terms of cleanliness and inspection protocols, though the pandemic did prompt them to explore and research cleaning products. “It’s the kind of thing that we realized, ‘Maybe we should have been promoting the fact that we do this all along,’” he said. Jet Linx has used the ViaClean Technologies BIOPROTECTUs System to protect its fleet, facilities, and terminals; the formulation reportedly eradicates SARS-CoV-2, the unique coronavirus that causes COVID-19 on surfaces. More recently, in early August, the company announced its Enterprise Jet Card Membership, which President and CEO Jamie Walker said

provides businesses with connectivity- and productivity-oriented services; for instance, membership offers guaranteed availability of up to four aircraft

Robertson Walker daily and fixed hourly rates (alongside no short-notice fees for 24-hour lead time and guaranteed Wi-Fi). “Now more than ever, we understand the significant role of business aviation and wanted to create a flexible and reliable corporate travel solution,” Walker said. Largely, the company expects continued uptick in travelers who prefer to fly privately, and want

an “alternative flight solution for necessary travel during times when commercial flight services and availability are limited,” Walker said. “The private aviation industry, including Jet Linx, has seen a surge of new interest in our services and noticeable, consistent uptick in current flight hours, proving private aviation sits at the leading-edge in the recovery of the aviation sector,” he said. As a partner with University of Nebraska at Omaha’s flight training institute, Oracle also worked with UNMC on a program to disinfect aircraft and safely conduct flights in a sterile environment, Poole said. Students and staff are subject to daily health screenings, including temperature checks. Services such as flight training and drone operations have also got a boost, as individuals explore a different career path and as realtors, inspectors and other providers desire remote videography. Long plagued by pilot shortages, UltraAir sees some resolution on this front via its uptick in applications. “Pilots are being furloughed or taking retirements,” Robertson said. “Because of the uncertainty, they want to go back to private aviation.”

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