Midlands Business Journal July 11, 2025

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Who’s Who — and Where to Find Them

A curated index of the notable and newsworthy in this issue.

Affia, Basi (08)

Allen, Cindi (08)

Atkins, Destiny (08)

Bentley, Jordan (08)

Cappellano, Kimberly (10)

Cole, Serese (08)

Cook, Daphne (08)

Don, Julie (04)

Dorsey, Shonna (20)

Escamilla, Brittny (19)

Ewing, John Jr. (08)

Fletcher, Margi (18)

Fletcher, Wendy (18)

Gamble, Tiffany (08)

Girres, Shantell (08)

Godinez, Gladys (23)

Godinez, Rose (23)

Harrison, Tim (11)

Hunt, Andrew (10)

Kush, Donna (27)

Moseley, Moses (16)

Nelson, Laura (14)

Novak, Anthony (18)

Ragatz, Julie (13)

Salad, Haji (08)

Sokpoh, Karine (08)

Stennett, Allegra (08)

Svec, Kevin (15)

Walters, Scott (14)

Washington, Daronn (19)

Whalen, Don (16)

Whitfield, Orlanda (06)

HIGHLIGHT of the week

Tech & Tacos Event

SPARKS CONNECTIONS AND IMPACTFUL CONVERSATIONS

On June 24, members of Nebraska’s tech community gathered at Conagra Brands’ newly renovated auditorium in downtown Omaha for the Nebraska Women of Color in Tech Meetup group.

Hosted by the Aksarben Foundation’s Nebraska Tech Collaborative, the event, “Tech and Tacos: Bold Women. Real Talk. Future Ready,” featured a powerhouse panel of local leaders sharing insights on artificial intelligence, leadership, product innovation and inclusion. This session was moderated by Julie Don, business analyst at Renaissance Financial and co-founder and co-organizer of Nebraska Women of Color in Tech. Attendees enjoyed the high energy, authenticity of the panelists, and the

welcoming, empowering environment that encouraged meaningful connections.

Tech and Tacos is one of several events hosted by the Nebraska Women of Color in Tech Meetup Group, a growing network of more than 200 members committed to building community, sharing knowledge and fostering belonging. Open to professionals and newcomers from all backgrounds, the group provides a supportive space to connect, learn and thrive in tech.

The next meetup event is “From Pivot to Progress: Creating Community Through Mentorship and Meaningful Career Moves” and will take place Sept. 17 at Don’t Panic Labs in Lincoln.

MARCIA SHADE, FOUNDER & CEO VOICE-IT INCORPORATED, SPEAKS

KELLEE MIKULS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF IGNITE NEBRASKA, SPEAKS

TRACY SCHAEFER, SVP/CIO OF CONAGRA BRANDS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER OF NEBRASKA TECH COLLABORATIVE

TIFFANY GAMBLE, CEO OF GAMBLE TECH FIRM, SPEAKS DURING THE PANEL DISCUSSION

MBJ BUSINESS insider

TOP THINGS TO KNOW

Survey finds three Nebraska businesses most investable

MarketBeat, a financial media company, recently asked more than 3,000 respondents across the U.S. one question: “If you had $10,000 to invest in just one small business, who would get the money?”

The No. 1 business as determined by voting was Big Money Retirement Solutions in Greenville, S.C., a company offering fiduciary financial planning tailored to individuals and businesses close to retirement. Its model has resonated, delivering 701% growth over three years.

Closer to home, three companies in the Cornhusker State were noted for being investable.

Trillion Health and Hormone in Omaha came in at No. 25. Launched in 2019, Trillion Health fills a growing need in women’s wellness from hormone therapy to medical aesthetics. Its health-focused mission isn’t just impact-driven; it’s backed by 624% growth over three years, ranking Trillion in the national top thousand.

Ventura MedStaff in Omaha is No. 54 This health care staffing firm has grown 462% over three years. With an aging population and ongoing facility staffing challenges, Ventura fills a critical gap matching medical talent to where it’s needed most. It’s the kind of well-timed, service-oriented business that balances growth with real-world demand.

Franchise FastLane in Omaha was ranked No. 86. Founded in 2016, this Omaha-based business offers plug-and-play franchise sales support, helping brands refine their discovery processes. The company has achieved 159% growth over three years.

Best Places to

Work winners announced

Woods Aitken LLP, the Lincoln Journal Star and LincolnHR are excited to announce this year’s Best Places to Work winners. Winners in the Best Places to Work awards were scored and ranked based on research and employee responses to a 30-question survey conducted by Quantum Workplace of Omaha in early 2025.

The top three companies in each category were recognized at an awards celebration on June 12 at Haymarket Park in Lincoln.

The winners were:

Small companies (10 to 24 employees)

1. Complete Hearing

2. Custom Blinds & Design

3. Nebraska Risk Management Association, Inc.

Medium companies (25 to 49 employees)

1. Wellbeing Initiative, Inc.

2. HoriSun Hospice

3. BraveBe Child Advocacy Center

Large companies (50 to 199 employees)

1. JEO Cons sulting Group, Inc.

2. Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties

3. National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)

Extra-large companies (200+ employees)

1. Olsson

2. Assurity Life Insurance Company

3. Ameritas

Millard to receive new community center

Millard Public Schools Foundation and Millard Public Schools are creating Millard Activity Center. This venue is projected to be 85,000 square feet, and will be situated on 40 acres next to Keith Lutz Horizon High School. Construction begins this summer and is expected to take a year.

Eppley Airfield update

Eppley Airfield’s new terminal is seeing visible progress, with exterior glass being installed on the east side. The airport is getting more than $1 billion in improvements, mostly in terminal modernization and expansion, along with a front-drive canopy project The expanded terminal will nearly double its current square footage to a total of 646,000 square feet, accommodating centralized security, more restaurants/shops and, most importantly, the capability for international arrivals.

New hotel in Council Bluffs

Council Bluffs’ city council recently approved a commercial development plan for a new hotel to be put up near Quaker Steak & Lube off Mid America Drive. The developer plans to build a four-story hotel with around 50,000 square feet when finished.

Book businesses opened

Two spaces for those who love reading recently opened.

The Wandering Page is a women-owned bookstore and coffee shop at 3925 Farnam St. in the Blackstone District. It is near Coneflower Creamery and Archetype Coffee.

The Reading Room opened July 7 at 1505 Farnam St. in the former Omaha Lounge space downtown. This reading lounge combines a comfortable space with access to a full bar along with coffee, tea and snacks.

Poppin’ With Purpose

ORLANDA WHITFIELD’S POPCORN BUSINESS WINS PITCH BLACK OMAHA

In the heart of North Omaha in 2016, inside a repurposed shipping container on North 24th Street, the sweet, buttery scent of caramel-coated popcorn filled the air. Today, the signature scent of Still Poppin’ Gourmet Popcorn can be found in the kitchens at No More Empty Pots, at the Omaha Farmers Market, and other places around the city, due to the work of Orlanda Whitfield — a visionary entrepreneur, mother and community advocate who’s quickly becoming one of Omaha’s standout business leaders.

This year, Whitfield took her brand one step further onto the stage at Pitch Black, a competitive and high-profile Shark Tank-like pitch contest put on by Midlands African Chamber (MAC) that is designed to elevate Black entrepreneurs. What began as a childhood memory of making caramel popcorn with her grandmother has now become a growing company, an expression of cultural pride, and a statement of what it means to build Black-owned businesses from the ground up — with strategy, grit and heart.

From north Omaha to the big stage

Whitfield launched Still Poppin’ nine years ago, inspired by her family’s culinary roots and a desire to bring something fresh and flavorful to the community. “There wasn’t a popcorn shop in north Omaha,” she said. “So I thought, why not here? Why not now?”

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It’s smart to finish strong. I’m not afraid to grow this business on my own terms.

- ORLANDA WHITFIELD, OWNER, STILL POPPIN’ GOURMET POPCORN

Years later, her company is beloved for its handmade, small-batch popcorn flavors — many of which use recipes passed down from her grandmother. Flavors like White Cheddar Caramel, and the fan-favorite Omaha Mix (caramel-coated popcorn smothered in cheddar cheese flavoring), along with Cookies ‘N’ Cream as well as Cheesy Cajun, are crafted with ingredients sourced from local farms and cooked at No More Empty Pots, a north Omaha nonprofit that offers kitchen rentals as well as food procurement systems.

When the opportunity came to compete in the Pitch Black competition, Whitfield saw a chance to take Still Poppin’ to the next level.

She had already participated in the MAC’s Xcelerator, an enterprise accelerator program that helps startups and small businesses led by BlPOC entrepreneurs in Nebraska and throughout the Midlands. That enhanced her business skills and led her to apply for Pitch Black.

The Pitch Black contest first required applicants to submit a business plan and a 60-second video pitch. From there, a rigorous three-round elimination process followed.

“I applied in February,” Whitfield said. “First, we had to pitch for five minutes in front of a panel of 10 to 12 judges. They asked hard questions and gave great feedback — things like, ‘Add testimonials to your pitch.’ I took that advice and ran with it.”

Each round narrowed the field, from 40 businesses to a select few who would go on to pitch live on the final stage June 27. Whitfield advanced to the finals — and she never stopped preparing.

The power of preparation and prayer

While Whitfield admits she’s often her own worst critic, her approach to Pitch Black was methodical. “Every day, I practiced my pitch. I timed myself. I recorded myself so I could listen while I was driving or doing errands. I was constantly rehearsing.”

She also leaned on her faith. The night before the final pitch, she stayed late after the Ubuntu Mixer, a networking event between the finalists and investors/sponsors, and quietly practiced on stage, visualizing 300 people in the audience. “I prayed over the stage. I wanted to be ready — not just mentally, but spiritually.”

Her presentation wasn’t just about popcorn — it was about purpose, about creating a brand that could scale, provide jobs in her community, and represent Omaha on a national level.

Tough questions, honest answers

One of the most consistent — and challenging — questions she faced throughout the competition was why she hadn’t yet left her full-time job.

With 26 years at Lumen (formerly CenturyLink), Whitfield is one year away from retiring with a full pension. While some judges questioned the decision to stay employed, Whitfield stood firm.

“I’ve built this business while working (at Lumen) and managing a household,” she said. “I’ve got a great job with benefits that helped me raise my kids and pay for my education. It’s smart to finish strong. I’m not afraid to grow this business on my own terms.”

COVER story Poppin’ With Purpose

ORLANDA WHITFIELD’S POPCORN BUSINESS WINS PITCH BLACK OMAHA

Scalability and strategy

One judge’s question, however, has stayed with her after the event. Daphne Cook is the director of business development education at Metropolitan Community College. She asked Whitfield about the scalability of producing 30-plus flavors in small batches. It was a question Whitfield welcomed.

“She got me thinking differently,” Whitfield said. “We can make 50 bags an hour, but should we scale every flavor? Probably not. Maybe we focus on the top 10 to 15 and rotate seasonal ones. It’s a great challenge to solve.”

It was Whitfield’s preparation, and her ability to think differently, that helped her to be announced as the 2025 winner of the Pitch Black Competition, a prize package that includes up to $24,500 and over $50,000 in technical assistance, including marketing, legal and accounting services.

“Orlanda’s pitch was a masterclass in clarity, passion and business readiness,” said Karine Sokpoh, CEO of MAC. “She came into the competition prepared, thanks in part to her participation in the MAC Xcelerator program, which gave her the tools to sharpen her business model and perfect her delivery. Her product meets a real and growing market need. But beyond the product itself, what truly set her apart was the story behind it. She beautifully wove her grandmother’s legacy into the pitch, turning what could have been just another snack brand into a mission-driven business rooted in love, culture and wellness. That connection, paired with strong branding, clear financials, and a scalable plan, deeply resonated with both the judges and the audience. Orlanda didn’t just present a product — she presented a vision and she did it with authenticity, confidence and community impact at the center.”

Whitfield is now exploring options to streamline operations and expand production capacity — key steps toward opening a brick-and-mortar location with an in-house kitchen.

Community is the core

From the beginning, Still Poppin’ has been rooted in community. The business partners with youth sports and dance teams for fundraising, giving 50% of proceeds back to organizations. During the pandemic, Whitfield pivoted to online sales and began shipping popcorn to over 20 states.

“Our success comes from our community,” she said. “We’ve had customers who’ve

2025 PITCH black

The 2025 Pitch Black Conference and Competition on June 27 marked the fifth anniversary of the Midlands African Chamber. The morning event featured keynote addresses by Jordan Bentley, founder of HYPLAND, and Allegra Stennett, co-founder of New Majority Capital. It was a day of celebrating BIPOC businesses and supporters of those companies.

After the luncheon the five finalists of the Pitch Black competition vied for their chance at prizes. The contest, emceed by Serese Cole of WOWT, concluded with remarks from Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. and Nebraska Deputy Secretary of State Cindi Allen. Still Poppin’ took home the grand prize.

Basi Affia of Sensiil Studios won the second-place prize of $5,000. He showed the judges and investors how he became the Midwest’s first Black comic book publisher. He noted that nearly 30% of Anime fans are from the Pan-African community, but only about 5% of the characters in graphic novels and comic books are Black.

Destiny Atkins and Shantell Girres presented their business plan for

been with us since day one.”

And while Still Poppin’ doesn’t rely heavily on paid advertising, word of mouth has brought in corporate clients like Charles Schwab and M.U.D., as well as speaking opportunities and private events.

The future is bright — and delicious

As she reflects on her Pitch Black experience, Whitfield says the competition gave her more than exposure, it gave her confidence. “It pushed me to look at my business differently, to prepare harder and to dream bigger.”

Her vision is clear: a permanent storefront, a national presence and a brand that becomes synonymous with Omaha itself.

“I want Still Poppin’ to be the place people visit when they come to Nebraska. Like deep dish in Chicago, or turkey legs in Texas — when you come here, you get the Omaha Mix.”

This dream is already coming to life. “A woman messaged us saying she was flying into Omaha and Still Poppin’ was her first stop. That meant everything.”

From a childhood memory to a community movement to the Pitch Black stage, Still Poppin’ continues to rise — one handcrafted bag at a time.

Gimme the Scoop, an Italian ice shop. This frozen dessert is dairy-free and vegan, catering to those with various food allergies and lifestyle choices while offering a smooth treat with intense fruit flavors. They won the Investor’s Choice award of $5,000 as well as the third-place prize of $2,500.

Tiffany Gamble presented her workforce development tech company, Gamble Tech Firm. The company provides tech consultancy and education, career support and community-building initiatives. It serves more 300 individuals through partnerships with Omaha Public Schools, Empowerment Network and Metropolitan Community College. Gamble won $1,000 and took fourth place.

Haji Salad’s company, Patron Senior Living LLC, provides seniors with assistance and family-like care. The company prides itself on matching clients with the right caregivers to provide personalized care for each client’s physical, emotional and social needs. Salad won $1,000 for the fifth-place prize.

MBJ PUBLISHER ANDEE HOIG WITH B.C. CLARK

ELIANA JURGENS AND CRISTINA CASTRO

EMETA ACTINOU AND CAITLIN VAHRENWALD

SHANTELL GIRRES AND DESTINY ATKINS (HOLDING CHECK) WON THE INVESTOR’S CHOICE AWARD AS WELL AS THIRD PRIZE

ORLANDA WHITFIELD (WITH CHECK) OF STILL POPPIN’ WON FIRST PLACE

BASI AFFIA (HOLDING AWARD) WON SECOND PLACE WITH HIS PUBLICATION BUSINESS

THE 2025 PITCH BLACK FINALISTS

OMAHA MAYOR JOHN EWING SPOKE PRIOR TO THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE AWARDS

HAJI SALAD, ALLYSON EASTMAN, MAYOR JOHN EWING, AND MIDLANDS AFRICAN CHAMBER PRESIDENT KARINE SOKPOH TIFFANY GAMBLE (CENTER) WITH SOKPOH, EASTMAN, AND EWING

DESTINY ATKINS AND BRANDON FRANK

FOLLY GNININVI AND MAC CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER FIDELE MIENSO

WEALTH management

BY BROOKE STRICKLAND

Money Matters

The future of wealth management is human at its core. That’s something to feel hopeful about.

- KIMBERLY CAPPELLANO, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PRIVATE WEALTH ASSET MANAGEMENT

It is no secret that 2025 has brought a lot of market changes and quickly advancing technologies, things that are truly reshaping the future. When it comes to wealth, however, one thing remains steadfastly the same: it is never just about the numbers, it is about looking at the whole picture. Here are several significant wealth management trends to watch.

Utilizing artificial intelligence

Harnessing — and learning — the power of artificial intelligence is something that professionals across all industries are facing and the financial world is no exception. Many local firms are discovering how AI can be used to further enhance client service.

Andrew Hunt, partner at Hiley Hunt Wealth Management, said he and his team have also found AI to be a valuable tool so far.

“We use it for tax return analysis, strategic planning, and to streamline documentation and note-taking,” he said. “I expect AI will be fully integrated into our tech stack within the next 18 months, enhancing our ability to serve more clients with thoughtful, holistic advice without significantly increasing overhead.”

Whether it is analyzing portfolios faster or identifying risks more accurately, AI has

already had a profound impact on the wealth management industry.

Kimberly Cappellano, chief executive officer of Private Wealth Asset Management, believes that AI is quietly revolutionizing finance and it is something the firm uses daily to better serve its clientele.

“What excites me most is the way AI is augmenting — not replacing — the human touch,” she said. “It’s allowing us to spend less time on administrative tasks and more time on what really matters: listening deeply, asking thoughtful questions, and helping clients make decisions with clarity and confidence.”

Women in leadership

Cappellano said one of the most encouraging trends in wealth management is seeing more women step into leadership roles.

“Women are stepping into financial decision-making roles with greater confidence, asking smarter questions, and prioritizing advisors who take the time to listen, educate and partner,” she said. “We’re not just managing wealth, we’re shaping the values and direction of the next generation and we’re doing it with clarity, compassion and strength.”

“Koley Jessen is an essential part of our team, helping ensure the NCAA Division I Men’s College World Series remains an iconic Omaha tradition.”

“Their trusted counsel allows us to focus on the experience, confident that every detail – from complex legal matters to strategic planning – is handled with care. Koley Jessen’s proactive approach, deep understanding of our needs, and unwavering commitment to the community, including their generous pro-bono contributions to College World Series of Omaha, Inc., help us deliver unforgettable experiences and leave a lasting legacy for Omaha.”

– AMY HORNOCKER Executive Director

Recent market volatility can create a lot of emotions around different asset classes.

Business exit planning

-JULIE RAGATZ, VICE PRESIDENT, CARSON GROUP

Tim Harrison, founder and CEO of Harrison Financial Services, said the world is on the brink of the largest generational wealth transfer in history and this ties directly into business exit planning.

“Many business owners face uncertainty when navigating life’s next chapter and major life transitions demand new strategies,” he said. “Without proper guidance, it’s easy to miss opportunities and lose confidence in the path forward.”

To meet this growing demand, Harrison Financial Services offers seven team members who have earned their Certified Exit Planning Advisor designation, which will help clients develop and execute plans that meet their timelines.

Private credit/private equity fund offerings

Private equity has been historically reserved for accredited, high-net-worth investors, but according to Hunt, this is no longer the case.

“There’s a push to repackage these products for broader access, including potential inclusion in qualified retirement plan investment menus,” he said.

Investors should approach this trend with caution, however.

“Investors should ask ‘Why now?’, conduct thorough research and consult a trusted financial advisor to make informed decisions,” Hunt said. “These opportunities may look appealing on the surface but it’s crucial to understand the underlying motives and risks.”

Cappellano also spoke of the growing interest in private equity and private credit.

“These strategies can offer diversification and potential for stronger long-term returns,” she said. “Education matters; investors should work with professionals who can help evaluate risks, assess liquidity needs, and ensure these alternatives fit within the broader financial strategy.”

Purposeful wealth building

Generic portfolios and standard models are things of the past, Cappellano said, as

My executive benefits are complex and I don’t fully understand them. I want to make informed decisions and have enough set aside to pay college tuition for my boys.

I WORK HARD FOR WHAT I EARN.

WEALTH management

Money Matters

Financial success comes from consistency, not perfection.

- ANDREW HUNT, HILEY HUNT WEALTH MANAGEMENT

clients today seek guidance that reflects their personal values, goals and the unique lives they’re building.

“Financial plans are no longer just about growing wealth, they’re about aligning

generational decisions. It’s not just about what you’re investing in, it’s about why.”

An

Without proper guidance, it’s easy to miss opportunities and lose confidence in the path forward.

changes or personal events.

“This fear of the unexpected can be mitigated by creating the right strategy with a trusted advisor who acts as a partner in your financial planning,” he said. “One of the biggest advantages of working with an advisor is their ability to help families navigate financial complexity with clarity and confidence.

“Without the right strategy, individuals may face impacted family dynamics, overwhelming financial complexity, a lack of transition planning and uncertainty about the future.”

Julie Ragatz, vice president and head of Carson Group’s advanced solutions team said, “The recent market volatility can create a lot of emotions around different asset classes. You may feel that your tolerance for risk seems to swing depending on what you are reading about in the news. That is a perfectly normal response to the current environment but not the best way to make decisions about where and how to invest your money.”

Forward thinking

At the midway point of the year, it’s helpful to go back and revisit previous financial goals and see if anything should be adjusted.

“It could be reason enough to cause you to re-evaluate your goals, such as a new job, a raise or some unanticipated expenses,” Ragatz said. “Also, make sure you take the time to audit your monthly reoccurring expenses … ensuring your emergency fund is adequate to cover at least three to six months of essential expenses.”

Looking toward the rest of 2025 and beyond, Harrison suggested investors should focus on sectors driven by the digital economy such as AI, automation, sustainable technology, cybersecurity and others.

“These areas offer promising growth potential as they continue to transform industries and consumer experiences,” he said.

Hunt said the financial world is always in motion and trying to predict everything that could happen is futile. Instead, he recommends clients build a resilient, evidence-based investment strategy that they can stick with through both good times and bad

“A sound plan, designed to handle volatility, is far more powerful than constant reacting,” he said. “Financial success comes from consistency, not perfection.”

While the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, it is important to remember that at the heart of any financial transaction is a person and a life they are working hard to build and plan for.

“The future of wealth management is human at its core,” Cappellano said. “That’s something to feel hopeful about.”

-TIM HARRISON, FOUNDER & CEO, HARRISON FINANCIAL SERVICES

BY DWAIN HEBDA

BEST

BANKING

A Friend in the Business

RELATIONSHIPS

OFFER GUIDANCE, WISE COUNSEL

Thinking of your bank as just a keeper of checks and dispenser of loans is like using your smartphone to only make calls.

- LAURA NELSON, VICE PRESIDENT OF SMALL BUSINESS BANKING, FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA

Small businesses have never been less than or simpler than large businesses when it comes to financial matters, past the differences of scale. However, one couldn’t always tell that based on the relationship between main street businesses and main street banks, which sometimes treated each other transactionally, limited to providing checking accounts and credit cards.

Happily, times are changing. As business customers find themselves facing increasingly more complicated issues, banks have responded by offering a more robust range of consultative services to help manage them.

“Thinking of your bank as just a keeper of checks and dispenser of loans is like using your smartphone to only make calls,” said Laura Nelson, vice president of small business banking with First National Bank of Omaha.

“The right bank can help business owners balance their business and personal finances. We help transform chaotic payment processes into streamlined systems. We’re also vigilant partners in fraud protection, deploying sophisticated monitoring systems to protect the client’s finances.”

Managing complexity

From the familiar challenges of cash flow and financing options to more modern considerations like online commerce and cybersecurity, small business owners have their hands full when it comes to the things that can adversely impact the bottom line. Increasingly, they are looking to their neighborhood bank or credit union for the expertise needed to meet these challenges.

“We strive to be the go-to financial partner that can handle general banking transactions in addition to those packaged with more complex solutions,” said

Scott Walters, vice president of treasury management for Nebraska Bank. “Nebraska Bank is a full-service community bank that offers more than your typical checking accounts and loans. We also offer best practices consultation and out-of-the-box solutions to help meet the unique needs of each customer and business.”

The consultative model of Nebraska Bank and other financial institutions isn’t particularly new but isn’t always the first thing consumers think of, either, when it comes to choosing where to bank. Walters said the approach the bank takes is helping to change that perception one client at a time, starting with the way it advocates meeting with clients in the same manner that attorneys and CPAs have done for years.

“Business owners should meet often with their bankers,” he said. “At Nebraska Bank, we like to have customer contact with our clients more frequently to ensure that we deliver the best customer experience possible. For new customers, this might be daily calls or meetings to ensure we understand their operation fully and have them in the best working products.

“We work to avoid those relationships where you only connect when there is a problem. Our relationships are more like partnerships, and we are always willing to go above and beyond to ensure our customers are satisfied and put in a situation for success.”

Changing philosophy

This strategy is in step with what industry watches consider the optimum business model for small business banking. Mike Walters, president of Cleveland-

Chemistry between our banking team and our customers is critical.

-SCOTT

WALTERS, VICE PRESIDENT OF TREASURY MANAGEMENT, NEBRASKA

BANK

Financial institutions don’t all have the same strategy and some may align better with a business than others.

-KEVIN SVEC, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS BANKING, CENTRIS

based KeyBank, penned an article in USA Today urging banks to think beyond traditional banking products in service to their clientele.

“Small businesses often rely on a fragmented network of accountants, lenders and consultants,” Walters wrote. “They likely call a number of people for help before they consider calling their banker — even when it comes to how best to navigate their business finances. This results in missed opportunities and unnecessary stress.”

Walters preached a more integrative banking approach, forging an advisory relationship with small business customers in order to analyze market fluctuations and economic cycles. This includes adapting to and functioning in the digital space and introducing scalable solutions to drive sustainable growth.

Kevin Svec, senior vice president of business banking with Centris Federal Credit Union, concurred.

“While checking accounts and loans are typically considered the primary drivers of an individual’s relationship with their financial institution, I sincerely believe there is something more important, that being the advice and consultation we provide” he said.

“Our approach at Centris is to fully understand how the member’s business functions daily. What are the pain points? How do they generate and spend money? It’s that knowledge which allows us to recommend the best deposit products or loan structures to meet their needs.”

Relationships matter

As with his peer institutions, Svec said the most important first step in creating a consultative relationship is to formalize the process of communicating with one’s financial professional.

“A lot can change in a year, so I would recommend an annual meeting at a minimum,” he said. “Depending on the situation or complexity of the business’ operation, a semi-annual or even quarterly meeting could be beneficial to both the business owner and financial institution. ”

Svec also stressed the importance of chemistry and rapport when choosing a financial institution to help ensure frank, open communication and advice.

“Financial institutions don’t all have the same strategy and some may align better with a business than others,” he said. “I would also recommend that a business owner planning to move his or her relationship to a new financial institution schedule a meeting with a banker before making a final decision. A trusted business banker will become a crucial partner and advisor to the business owner as the relationship evolves over time.”

Walters echoed this sentiment, saying even more than products and services, the connectedness of client and banker is central to an effective working partnership.

“Chemistry between our banking team and our customers is critical. The relationship is built on trust and establishing a good rapport is an essential part of that,” he said. “It’s important that we understand their operation, the challenges they face and their goals, so we can deliver and help to manage personalized solutions.”

Service today, advice tomorrow

Nelson’s advice for the new, often-overwhelmed business owner in finding the right banking partner was to start with the fundamentals and work to more complex considerations.

“Fee transparency should be your first checkpoint,” she said. “The right bank presents clear, straightforward pricing. We keep things simple for small business owners with our free business checking, eliminating the nickel-and-dime approach that can complicate their financial management.

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“Second, finding the right advice and customer support means discovering a team who’s truly there when business demands it, not just during scheduled appointments. We have small business experts available to help on the client’s schedule.”

Banks should also be able to share success stories of companies they have helped grow and expand and demonstrate an aptitude for dealing with changing times and tools. This forward-looking approach should apply to the institution’s technology capabilities and digital features, including cybersecurity, as much as the lifecycle of a business and the people behind it.

“Today’s banking relationships can be business game-changers. We help business owners to unlock cash-flow bottlenecks that might be strangling growth,” she said. “Then, when it comes to planning the next chapter, our succession planning experts can help navigate the complex emotional and financial waters of transitioning someone’s life’s work, whether to family members or outside buyers. At FNBO, we help craft that sweet spot where business ambitions and life dreams intersect.”

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Dirty Birds

BY BRANDI LONG-FRANK | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KAYLEIGH TIPTON

Dirty Birds ONE KITCHEN, ONE VISION

At Dirty Birds, located in Omaha’s Flatiron District, co-owner Moses Moseley is doing things the old-school way: hands-on, every day. With every meal cooked by the owners and a space designed for community dialogue, Dirty Birds is more than a restaurant, it’s a mission-driven destination.

Roots to restaurant

Moseley’s path to ownership started far from a traditional kitchen. He spent nearly 15 years on the road touring with orchestras, rock bands and music festivals such as Vans Warped Tour and Coachella. Through it all, he kept one goal in mind.

“Growing up, I always wanted to open my own restaurant,” Moseley said. “That dream stuck with me, even while I was touring. Food was always the constant.”

That passion led him to work as a personal chef before launching Dirty Birds, which initially operated out of a vendor booth in a food hall. The business’s pivotal moment came when Moseley and his team transitioned into a full-service brick-and-mortar space.

“That was a big move for us,” he said. “It shaped what Dirty Birds became.”

With a more permanent home came a stronger sense of identity. Where the food hall allowed ownership to test the concept, opening a full-service restaurant gave the team room to grow their vision.

Dirty Birds isn’t just a spot to grab a bite — it’s a space for community and connection. The restaurant’s open layout was built to encourage conversation and owners’ support of civic engagement has helped solidify Dirty Birds as a community pillar. As such, the restaurant has hosted a variety of political and nonprofit events.

“My wife worked for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and now works as a government policy analyst,” Moseley said. “We care about advocacy, so we made sure this space could support that. We

wanted to create a space where people could talk, share ideas, and feel safe doing so.”

Signature style

At a time when many restaurant owners operate behind the scenes, Moseley and his business partner, Dan Whalen, take a different approach by being in the kitchen daily.

“Every meal that leaves this kitchen is cooked by me or my business partner,” Moseley said. “We don’t just build a concept and hire people to run it. We run it.”

The owners’ commitment to quality, care and consistency has become the hallmark of the brand.

“It’s deeply personal,” he said, “and that shows up on every plate.”

While the culinary side is Moseley’s passion, the business side has delivered its own set of unexpected lessons.

“There are things you can’t do on your own,” he said. “You need a good lawyer because you can’t represent yourself in every situation. You need a mechanic when something breaks. You need someone who knows how to talk to banks.

“You have to let experts do what they do best. That’s how you keep moving forward.”

The road ahead

Now celebrating nearly four years at its Flatiron location — and six years in business overall — Dirty Birds has become a staple of Omaha’s dining scene. For Moseley, staying true to the brand means knowing when to expand and when to preserve what makes something special.

“This will always be the only Dirty Birds but we are working on a new restaurant concept,” he said. “It’ll be something different. We like that this place is one of one. That’s what keeps it meaningful.”

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FOUNDED: 2021

CURRENT OWNERS: DAN WHALEN, CO-OWNER MOSES MOSELEY, CO-OWNER ADDRESS: 1722 ST. MARY’S AVE. OMAHA, NE 68102

PHONE: 402-557-5558

WEBSITE: DIRTYBIRDS69.COM

HOURS: WED: 11 A.M. – 3 P.M. THU: 11 A.M. – 9 P.M. FRI-SAT: 11

DAN WHALEN AND MOSES MOSELEY, CO-OWNERS, DIRTY BIRDS

BY KARA SCHWEISS | PHOTOGRAPHY

Beeline to Success

Beekeeping and entrepreneurship run in the family for Margi Fletcher and daughter Wendy Fletcher, who started It’s All About Bees! in 2000.

“It started generations ago,” the shop’s general manager, Anthony Novak, said. “Beekeeping has been on both sides of the family for generations.”

Margi’s paternal grandfather kept hives in the 1930s near his home in the northeastern Nebraska town of Homer; and a few miles away and about a decade later, her maternal grandfather sold items like homemade baked goods, jams and pickles from a store by the family’s produce farm near Dakota City. The Fletchers began keeping bees in a partnership operation with several other families in the 1970s.

Minding their own beeswax

The Fletcher women (a second daughter was also part of the enterprise for a time) began making and selling products from honey and beeswax in 2000, developing their own recipes to preserve homemade taste and texture, which they then sold at Omaha-area farmers markets and craft shows.

“They had made their own body care and jam and jelly and different products that they wanted with low sugar, natural ingredients — things that they wanted to put in their body. They realized the community at large, other people, wanted those things as well,” Novak said. “It originally was Margi and two of her daughters … they all three brought a component ... One did body care, one did honey, one did jam and jelly. They kind of combined the three.”

In 2004, It’s All About Bees! began producing products in a commercial kitchen space located in a shopping plaza off 84th Street and Park Drive in Ralston. A tiny amount of square footage was allocated to gift shop space in response to customer demand, and the enterprise relocated to a larger bay in the same plaza, where it later expanded and continues to operate today. It’s All About Bees! now

Hive of activity

The store has hives at several sites in the region, Novak said (including — appropriately — Honey Creek, Iowa). Wendy entered beekeeping under the mentorship of her father. After his death in 2014, several local commercial beekeepers who had known him reached out to Wendy to provide further guidance and support. Her thriving honeybees now pollinate crops for local commercial growers and her hives provide raw materials for many small-batch products now produced and sold by the company: raw honey and other varieties of honey, mustard, syrup, barbecue sauce, salsa, jams and jellies, gourmet chocolate truffles and other treats, body care products and beeswax candles.

“Wendy spends two, three days a week on a small selection of hives,” Novak said, “and we work with an apiarist.”

Products are still made without preservatives, and the eco-friendly business also has a jar-return program.

“It’s a genuine concern for the community health,” Novak said. “A genuine concern for their impact on the community, the products that they make and that people consume.”

Seeing bees hard at work makes the team at It’s All About Bees! especially environmentally conscious, Novak said, and selling or purchasing natural products fosters an appreciation for where food and agricultural products come from.

“So much of our food nowadays, it doesn’t even come from the store; it comes from the porch. You get on the app, you click a button and it appears on your porch, and you’re like, ‘That’s where dinner comes from,’” he said, adding that understanding the process behind the products can be eye-opening.

“We’re one of those places where the veil is thin between the bees and the customer,” he said. “It’s like they can almost hear the buzz.”

FOUNDED: 2000

FOUNDED BY: MARGI FLETCHER

CURRENT OWNERS: MARGI FLETCHER

WENDY FLETCHER

ADDRESS: 8540 PARK DRIVE RALSTON, NE 68127

PHONE: 402-216-4545

WEBSITE: ITSALLABOUTBEES.COM

HOURS: MON.-FRI.: 9 A.M. - 6:30 P.M. SAT.-SUN.: 9 A.M.- 5 P.M.

WENDY FLETCHER, CO-OWNER, IT’S ALL ABOUT BEES!

sells a selection of bee-themed merchandise and teas in addition to its honey and beeswax products.

BY KAYLEIGH TIPTON

The Book Nook

BY KARA SCHWEISS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KAYLEIGH TIPTON

Writing the Next Chapter

THE STORY OF THE BOOK NOOK

The Book Nook is an independent neighborhood bookstore in downtown Papillion with a well-organized inventory of mostly pre-owned books and related merchandise representing a spectrum of genres, plus an impressive selection of board games and movies on DVD and Blu-ray. The store also features the works of local authors, offers space for tabletop gamers, and provides a robust buying program.

Owners DaRonn Washington and Brittny Escamilla have also began offering event space at The Little Nook right next door and have begun sponsoring and hosting literary events including the inaugural Nebraska Get Lit Conference scheduled for Sept. 12 and 13.

The operation has certainly come a long way since 2017, Washington said, when he was working as a full-time manager for a home improvement retailer. He was putting his business degree to good use and supporting his family but the work wasn’t fulfilling his passion. He enjoyed board games, though, and started buying pre-owned games through online and social media sources — which took on a life of its own.

“Eventually, I got too many of them, so I started selling them,” he said. “There was a lot of interest.”

A good feel to it

He started buying and selling books, too. The venture

evolved into a full-time pursuit, and in 2019 Washington began renting space at Mega Market, an indoor flea market in Millard.

“We did Mega Market for about two years, and we would have still been doing Mega Mart today if it didn’t go out of business,” he said. “Eventually we found the (first) Papillion location … The idea was always to be a neighborhood bookstore.”

The Book Nook opened in 2020 in a 600-square-foot space in historic downtown Papillion at 118 N. Washington. The fact that the street happened to share his surname was a good sign, but the community’s immediate support was even better.

“I didn’t realize how much of a small, tight-knit community it was, and they also did not have a bookstore anywhere near there,” he said. “It made a great location to start in … It had a good feel to it.”

Escamilla came in as a partner early on.

“I helped develop his website when he first started, and then his inventory system, and then when he decided to go the brickand-mortar route, establishing our customer relations system, our POS system, and then any of the administrative, technical training aspects of it,” she said. “I helped develop that so it was, one, financially stable for a small business starting out; and then two, it’s tailored to all the needs of his unique bookstore.”

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Community partner

The store’s next-door neighbor at 114 N. Washington was an eclectic boutique in a circa-1892 bank building extensively remodeled in 2020. The space went up for sale after the owner’s death in 2023.

“We knew from being neighbors, but also from other organizations we have participated in, how much passion (the owner had) put into this remodel project,” Escamilla said. “We decided to jump on the opportunity to get into this building … it aligned well with the bookstore idea of that coziness and was a place with such rich history in the building.”

The 114 building became the significantly expanded The Book Nook, and 118 became The Little Nook.

“The Little Nook is a rental space that we use for pop-up classes, concerts and all kinds of other stuff,” Washington said.

The bigger space also means Washington’s next dream is being fulfilled, that of becoming a community partner.

“One of the things that prevented us from meeting all aspects of a community, neighborhood bookstore was not being able to offer activities and events within the bookstore,” Escamilla said. “By making this move, we’ve been able to do both of those, which was something we never were able to offer in the four years at our small location next door.”

BRITTNY ESCAMILLA AND DARONN WASHINGTON, CO-OWNERS, THE BOOK NOOK BOOKSTORES

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SHONNA DORSEY

AGE: 46

HOMETOWN: OMAHA

EDUCATION: UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA OMAHA

A Life Less Ordinary

SHONNA DORSEY FOLLOWED HER OWN PATH TO SUCCESS

The most fascinating things about Shonna Dorsey aren’t the successful career milestones, the professional accolades or the engaging and confident personality that is today the tip of the leadership spear for the Aksarben Foundation.

The most intriguing elements of this native Omahan’s success story are the most incongruous with her resume. For example, her participation in nearly two dozen community groups and charitable organizations dating back 15 years is something that was inconceivable to her in high school and college when she wasn’t exactly a serial joiner.

“My mom tried to get me involved in a lot of activities, even when I was a little kid, kindergarten cheerleading, things like that. But for some reason, those things never really drew me in long term,” she said with a laugh. “I think I was a serial avoider of group things.”

Life in college held much of the same as Dorsey pursued her undergraduate degree from

the University of Nebraska Omaha.

“In college I did some group projects and would have those kind of semester-long friends but it was still something of a solo venture,” she said. “I was just kind of like, cool, we did our project together, take care, have a great life, and that’s just kind of how I saw it. I really didn’t understand the value of community until I got into the business space where it is absolutely critical to build community around you to do things.”

Dorsey credits various experiences for helping solidify her path in life, many of which have been characteristically counterintuitive. One, she took a break from college to solidify what she truly wanted to do in life.

“Midway through college was a tricky time for me to understand what did I really want to do? How do I want to spend my time?” she said. “In high school, I remember going into college thinking where can I make the most money? You know, looking for the shortcut to things. Over time, I learned that some things just take time to build. I came back with a renewed energy to finish my degree in management information systems.”

BY DWAIN HEBDA | PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHOTOGRAPHY BY DEBRA S. KAPLAN

Over time, I learned that some things just take time to build.

Her chosen field of endeavor itself was another unexpected, given IT was one of the least diverse industries she could have entered. Still, she said being the only woman and/or person of color in most rooms during her career never proved much of a deterrent to do what she wanted to do.

“I went to a predominantly white elementary school and so I kind of got to where it didn’t really occur to me to think, ‘Oh, shoot, I’m the only one in here.’ I’ve just been like, that’s just kind of how it is, that’s usually what those spaces look like. So that part wasn’t intimidating,” she said. “I just never felt ‘othered’, if you will.”

Throughout her career, Dorsey showed a deft touch at deriving maximum learning and benefit from jobs many people would see as merely placeholder roles. Her early career involved time on the help desk, which she called a great proving ground.

“Working on a help desk, I think, was one of the best entry-level technical jobs ever,” she said. “It requires you to interface with customers, know a bit about technology but also know when to like, shut up and let somebody else take over. It also really opened a lot of doors for me as far as building connections with people, building trust with customers and things like that.”

While pursuing her master’s degree in management information systems, also from UNO, one of her final assignments was with Project Harmony, which serves abused and neglected children. She managed a platform build that allowed victim interviews to be conducted and shared securely, and working at the intersection where her career and the nonprofit world met was a major turning point in her journey.

“I was so impacted by that project,” she said. “I never understood how a kid being interviewed several times by many different people about the same traumatic, terrible incident is re-traumatizing to them. Being able to have this one platform, even though it was an applied pilot built by students, was just a game changer for me.

“It wasn’t quite community building yet, but I was just like, wow, technology can really have an impact. I remember that being a critical turning point in my mind about what was possible in my career.”

This epiphany has carried through the professional and community service roles that would follow. Her day jobs — which included roles with Interface: The Web School, Mutual of Omaha and AIM Institute, among others — were balanced by service to nonprofits. That long list includes inCOMMON, Omaha Girls Rock, RISE and currently, Nebraska Women in STEM Advisory Committee, UNO Internship Advisory Committee and Business Ethics Alliance.

Today, that duality of purpose continues in her concurrent roles as executive director of the Nebraska Tech Collaborative and Aksarben Foundation. Asked what in her academic, professional or service background is most impactful in her leadership roles today, she again dips into the well of the unexpected, citing her days waiting tables.

- SHONNA DORSEY

FUN FACTS

PERSONAL MOTTO: KEEP MOVING FORWARD.

GO-TO KARAOKE NUMBER: “NOTHING ELSE MATTERS” BY METALLICA. IT’S SO FUN; THE BEGINNING OF IT IS BORING, AND I CAN TELL BECAUSE PEOPLE KEEP TALKING AMONGST THEMSELVES AT THEIR TABLES. I’M LIKE, “I’M GONNA BRING THEM HOME AT THE END OF THIS THING.”

ONE WORD THAT BEST DESCRIBES ME: OBSERVER; I WATCH EVERYTHING. I’M ALWAYS THINKING, “HOW CAN I USE THAT THING I HEARD LAST WEEK AND BRING IT INTO THIS NEW CONVERSATION?”

FAVORITE GUILTY PLEASURE: BURGERS AND WINGS FROM LIGHTHOUSE BAR AND GRILL. THEY ARE THE BEST.

HIDDEN TALENT NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT: I’M REALLY A GOOD PAINTER. LIKE, THOSE PAINTING CLASSES YOU GO TO WHERE YOU FOLLOW THE ARTIST ALONG? I’VE CREATED PIECES THAT I’VE HUNG ON MY WALL. THAT, AND I CAN KEEP PLANTS ALIVE. I THINK THAT’S PRETTY HUGE.

SECRET TO HAPPINESS: DETACHMENT; LITERALLY NOT WORRYING, NOT ATTACHING YOURSELF TO THE OUTCOME. IT TAKES PRACTICE BUT IT’S A GAME CHANGER.

“If you’ve ever waited tables, you know it teaches flexibility in dealing with a lot of different personalities at the same time,” she said. “If you have a section that gets full all of a sudden and you’ve got five different tables, you’ve got five different levels of expectations, experiences, all that stuff. Being able to manage that with what is in your control and being a great communicator so that you can continue to reset expectations during that experience is important.

“Sales, project management, customer service, you learn all of that waiting tables. It introduces really valuable project management and customer service skills, which I think can take people very far.”

Happy Birthday, America

Much has been made this year about the end of U.S. exceptionalism. It began with the release of China’s Deepseek AI model, which caused many to question whether America’s lead in the AI race is as great as previously thought. The U.S. dollar index has fallen nearly 11% this year, which is its worst start to a year since 1973. While the U.S. stock market has rebounded and been hitting all-time highs, some international benchmarks are up over three times the amount of the S&P 500 year to date (YTD). We’re in the middle of a trade war and have placed tariffs on most countries, including our closest allies. Our debt levels continue climbing higher and politically our country feels more divided than ever.

Yet when you pull back from the daily news cycle and look at the bigger picture, HFS believes that no other country is better positioned for future prosperity than the USA.

Despite our imperfections, we get a lot of things right. On the West Coast we have the world’s technology hub, Silicon Valley, which is where the semiconductor, personal computer and the smartphone were invented. It is also the place where the AI transformer was created in 2017. This helped create a new technology wave that HFS believes will move humans away from working on computers and towards computers working for humans. Engineers and entrepreneurs from all over come to the U.S. seeking higher compensation and to work with the brightest on some of the best ideas.

Out east, we have the globe’s financial hub, New York City. It is home to the world’s two largest stock exchanges, the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq. It also has some of the largest banks and asset managers,

including JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and BlackRock, that helps finance our country’s innovations. The U.S. is also home to some of the top universities, especially in computer science (CS), and we have the world’s largest concentration of AI researchers.

Lastly, 75% of global technology, media, telecommunications (TMT) market capitalization resides in the USA, including six of the world’s 10 most valuable companies. These include the world’s leading firms in digital advertising, e-commerce, AI chips and cloud computing — all foundational components of the digital economy.

It’s been a rocky start to the year for the U.S. but we’re extremely grateful to call it home. While our country has accomplished a lot since its founding, HFS believes the best is yet to come.

The opinions expressed are those of Harrison Financial Services as of July 1, 2025, and are subject to change. There is no guarantee that any forecasts made will come to pass. This material does not constitute investment advice.

Brett Carson Chief Investment Officer

MIDLANDS LEADERS q&a

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Bio:

MIDLANDS BUSINESS JOURNAL

GLADYS AND ROSE GODINEZ, INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES’ HUMANITARIANS OF THE YEAR GLADYS

Sisters Gladys and Rose Godinez share a lifelong commitment to justice and community. Together, they have organized, advocated and created space for others — especially immigrants and women — to feel seen, heard and empowered.

An immigrant from Guatemala raised in the Midwest, Gladys serves as executive director of the nonprofit United by Culture Media, based in Lexington. Rose is the managing partner of Godinez Richters Law & Consulting in Lincoln and former legal director for ACLU Nebraska.Both women will be honored as Inclusive Communities’ co-Humanitarians of the Year on Aug. 1

What led you to your particular field?

Rose: I initially went to law school to study business and intellectual property law inspired by the entrepreneurs and go-getters in my family. During my final year of law school, however, someone close to me faced deportation proceedings. That experience changed everything. I pivoted to immigration law and joined Justice For Our Neighbors-Nebraska, now the Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement. It ultimately inspired the mission and values of the law firm I helped create.

Gladys: Growing up as an immigrant in rural Nebraska, I quickly saw how our stories were often ignored, misunderstood or spoken for. That pushed me into advocacy and over time, I realized the power of media as a tool for cultural empowerment. Founding United by Culture Media was my way of creating space for people like me.

What do you enjoy most about your work?

Gladys: There’s something powerful about the moment someone realizes their story matters. Living and working in rural Nebraska, I’ve seen how isolation and invisibility can take root; how loneliness, especially for immigrants and communities of color, can quietly shape people’s sense of belonging. What I enjoy most is helping break that silence ... to me, that’s where real change begins.

What steps do you take to keep your life in balance?

Rose: Maintaining a sustainable work-life balance continues

to be one of the hardest parts of my journey. I’ve struggled with work-life balance because my work is so deeply tied to who I am. Even when I walk away from my desk, I’m still a daughter of immigrants, a community advocate and a lawyer. I’m working on it.

What are the biggest challenges you face in your work?

Gladys: One of the biggest challenges is doing deep community work while constantly navigating crises. I have the privilege of leading a nonprofit, but many grassroots leaders don’t have that kind of structural support.

Another challenge is working with systems that just don’t seem to notice or understand our communities. It’s not always outright rejection, it’s more like a quiet ignoring, like we’re not even on their radar. That kind of disregard makes it harder to fight for things like language access or cultural inclusion because we’re often starting from zero.

Crossword by Myles Mellor

Across

1. European speed measurement, abbr.

4. Omaha TV station

8. Glowing gas in bright signs

12. Middle Eastern native

14. Nobelist Wiesel

15. Piggy sounds

16. Former Attorney General, William

17. Prestigious award for Broadway excellence

18. One of Zsa Zsa’s siblings

19. Individual basketball matchup, 3 words

21. Delay

22. Lounging in warmth or glory

23. John who wrote “Butterfield 8”

26. Piled up messily

28. Baseball’s Hank

29. Imperfection

32. Employees collectively

34. Pond organism

36. Velvet finish?

37. Summer in Paris

38. Slippery water creature

39. Decorative odds and ends, with “a-brac”

41. ‘The Verdict’ actor Milo

43. Small landmass surrounded by water

44. Major Japanese port city

46. “Superman” reporter

48. Legendary Himalayan creatures

49. Flowering plants with colorful spikes

53. Diner sandwich

54. Location of the famous Omaha beach in WW II

55. Writer who made this famous quote: “If you don’t like the weather in Omaha, wait a few minutes”, Mark _____

58. Beige-like natural color

59. Someone looked up to as a role model

60. Those who gaze intently

61. British nobleman rank

62. Undercover drug enforcement agent

63. Computer obsessed individual

64. Motown legend Marvin

What is something a mentor told you that has been essential to your career?

Rose: One of my most influential mentors is a judge, and while she’s shared so much wisdom, what stuck with me the most is how she carries herself. She knows how to take space — and make space — for others like her. That’s powerful and it reminds me of my responsibility to mentor, uplift and advocate; to pass along wisdom and love; and to make room for the next generation of leaders.

Gladys: What I’ve learned through work, community and through listening is: “My lived experience is my expertise.” That understanding didn’t come from a classroom, it came from organizing, from witnessing injustice, from being present in people’s real-life struggles and joys. It taught me that I didn’t need to wait for a degree, a title or permission to lead. That lesson continues to guide me.

65. Book before Esther, abbr. Down

1. Skewered food

2. Vital energy in yoga philosophy

3. Swift-running relatives of rabbits

4. Organic compounds in some diets

5. Stretches out

6. Prong on a fork

7. Expression of dismay, with “oy”

8. Famous waterfall between USA and Canada

9. Mechanical design discipline, abbreviated

10. Gave approval for

11. Intelligence gathering federal agency, abbr.

13. Famous TV journalist whose career included working at KMTV in Omaha.

Tom ____

15. Type of poker

20. Medical research organization, abbr.

21. Baker’s unit

24. Character parts

25. Start-up’s benefactor

27. Prefix with logical

29. Winter month, shortened

30. “Bad, bad ___ Brown” Jim Croce

31. Licorice-flavored seed

33. Experience sympathy, 2 words

35. Pub beverage with hops

40. The ____ seat

41. Kiln for drying hops

42. Generally speaking, 3 words

43. Without success, 2 words

45. Pottery-firing ovens

47. Deciduous shade tree

50. Ancient Peruvian civilization

51. Love intensely

52. Coordinated timing

54. College sports governing body, abbr,

55. “The ___ Commandments” 56. Track arrangement

57. Ireland’s ___ Lingus (airline) 58. Brain activity measurement, abbr.

UPCOMING events

July 15, 7-9 a.m.

Sarpy County emPower Breakfast

Location: Copps Pizza, 7474 Towne Center Parkway

Arthur Fratelli, an entrepreneur and entertainer known as The Amazing Arthur, will be the featured speaker. He has seen his share of ups and downs, although mostly ups, and will speak on overcoming failure. — sarpycounty.empowerbreakfast.org

July 16

South Omaha Community Care Council Networking Meeting

Location: St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 2315 I St.

This bi-monthly networking meeting is available for those who wish to enhance collaboration, communication, leadership and services for the empowerment and well-being of the south Omaha community. — southomahaccc.org

July 17, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

ON Brand 2025

Location: Harper Center at Creighton University, 602 N. 20th St.

This event is a collaboration of AAF Nebraska, AMA Lincoln, AMA Omaha and PRSA Nebraska. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from national, regional and local thought leaders in the fields of advertising, marketing, communications and public relations.

— onbrandcon.com

July 24, 8-11:30 a.m.

Leadership Skills Workshop

Location: The Greater Omaha Chamber, 808 Conagra Drive, Suite 400

This three-hour interactive workshop will provide practical tools to use and ways to improve communication and productivity. — your.omahachamber.org

Crossword by Myles Mellor – Answers

A roundup of upcoming events in the Greater Omaha area

July 25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

12th Annual Golf for Vets Outing

Location: Tregaron Golf Course, 13909 Glengarry Circle

The annual “Golf for Vets” tournament benefits the Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home and the Disabled Veterans of America, Chapter 47.

July 31, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sarpy Chamber Annual Golf Tournament

Location: Tiburon Golf Club

This annual golf tournament has been in existence for 29 years, and is one of the largest fundraisers for the Sarpy County Chamber. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.

— sarpychamber.org

Aug. 20, 4-6 p.m.

Millard Days Beer Garden

Location: Anderson Park, 13625 Cottner St.

Millard Business Association is hosting its August After Hours event during Millard Days with a beer garden. Members can network with other businesspeople during this fun event.

— millardbusinessassociation.org

Aug. 20, 6-9 p.m.

Omaha Business Hall of Fame Gala

Location: Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St.

The Omaha Business Hall of Fame recognizes Omaha-area business luminaries for their incredible legacy and commitment to their business, industry and community.

— omahachamber.org/bhof

IN THE spotlight

Michael Sands

SECURITY NATIONAL BANK APPOINTS SANDS AS SVP, NEBRASKA DIRECTOR OF PRIVATE BANKING

PAID ANNOUNCEMENTS

Michael Sands has joined Security National Bank as senior vice president, Nebraska director of private banking. Sands will lead the bank’s team based at its Three Pacific Place headquarters in Omaha, NE. The private banking team is an integral part of the bank’s private client services division, offering a holistic, lifelong wealth-building approach.

Sands will lead the team dedicated to providing tailored financial solutions and exceptional service to high-net-worth individuals and business owners. Sands brings over two decades of experience in banking operations, treasury and private banking to his new role.

“Michael’s extensive background and expertise will be invaluable to our clients and our team,” said James E. Landen, Jr., executive vice president and chief revenue officer. “His leadership will continue to enhance and drive growth in our private banking division.”

Sands began his community banking career in Kearney, and holds a bachelor of science in business administration from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. He serves on the board of directors and is the board treasurer for Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership, a committee member of the Aksarben Foundation, and a Leadership Omaha Class 38 member.

Security National Bank is one of the Midwest’s largest privately held community banks with nearly $1.8 billion in assets. Its trust and wealth management division has approximately $2.5 billion in assets under management. The bank has 11 full service locations in Omaha; Council Bluffs and West Des Moines, Iowa; and Dallas, Texas. For 61 years, the bank has offered comprehensive financial solutions for business and private banking, treasury management, wealth management, employee benefits and personal needs. To learn more, visit SecurityNational.Bank.

Lindsay Odvody

LINDSAY ODVODY JOINS BCBSNE AS VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

Lindsay Odvody joins Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska as vice president, human resources officer. In her role, Odvody guides the human resources department in leading the strategy and needs of the employees. Previously, she held roles at Carson Group, the National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center at University of Nebraska Omaha, and First National Bank of Omaha.

BY THE OMAHA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Philanthropy That Stays Local THE POWER OF GIVING WHERE YOU LIVE

In an increasingly global world, Nebraska’s philanthropic spirit remains rooted in something enduring: place. For decades, individuals and businesses in our region have chosen to give locally — not just because it feels good, but because it works.

Local giving drives long-term regional vitality. It strengthens the nonprofits addressing issues right here in our neighborhoods. It supports cultural institutions, youth programs, housing access and community health. Increasingly, it’s a strategy for business leaders and families looking to invest with purpose.

At the heart of this work is the Omaha Community Foundation (OCF), a trusted philanthropic partner that manages more than 2,000 charitable funds and helps donors give back in ways that are strategic, informed and aligned with local needs. In 2024, OCF facilitated more than 18,000 grants totaling $235 million to nonprofits, a majority right here in the Omaha metro area.

One of the most powerful tools for place-based giving is the Donor Advised Fund (DAF). DAF offers flexibility, simplicity and personalized support. It allows donors to contribute assets — cash, stock, real estate or other complex gifts — receive immediate tax benefits, and then recommend grants over time. But what makes DAFs through a community foundation different is a grounding in local knowledge.

“Donors don’t want their giving to get lost in bureaucracy,” said Donna Kush, president and CEO of the Omaha Community Foundation. “They want to know

their giving is making a measurable difference right here. That’s where we come in, connecting their generosity with the pulse of the community.”

OCF doesn’t just issue grants — it brings depth. Through community-led efforts like the Community Interest Funds, the foundation empowers residents closest to the issues to direct funding where it is needed most. These funds support initiatives across Omaha, and anyone can contribute — making it easy for donors of all sizes to participate in meaningful, place-based philanthropy.

This kind of giving is especially important now. With several major funders sunsetting over the next decade, and longtime business leaders like Warren Buffett stepping back, a generational shift is underway. Sustaining Nebraska’s legacy of generosity will require more individuals, families and businesses to step forward and lean in.

Philanthropy that stays local builds trust. It creates transparency between donors and nonprofits, and when paired with the expertise of a community foundation, it amplifies impact.

The future of our region will be shaped by the choices we make today — where we invest, who we support and how we grow. For those committed to Nebraska’s long-term success, giving where you live isn’t just a feel-good act. It’s a smart, strategic investment in the place we all call home.

To learn more about the Omaha Community Foundations or Donor Advised Funds, email giving@omahafoundation.org.

ASK AN attorney

NICK NIEMANN, FAMILY ENTERPRISE ATTORNEY

What are the biggest challenges that family businesses face?

Family businesses face all of the business, financial and legal challenges faced by other companies. In addition, for generations, family business leaders have known that success isn’t just about building a profitable family business — it’s about building a family that can sustain success, unity and purpose across generations.

Research and experience have shown a sobering truth: the proverbial “Shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations” occurs way too often.

The biggest reasons for failure aren’t just economic — they are family fragmentation, leadership gaps, unclear governance and lack of shared vision.

Q. How have high-performance legacy families addressed this?

A. The families behind many large, long-term successful family businesses have embraced a “Family Enterprise” framework to address this. While common for large family businesses, there hasn’t been a clear roadmap or process for how to economically design and deploy this framework for smallto middle-market family businesses.

Small- to middle-market family businesses have often relied on informal habits: values passed around the dinner table, occasional family meetings, or unwritten or late succession plans. These practices may have worked for a time but as family businesses tried to grow, demographics changed, business models stalled, families expanded and the world changed faster, the old ways of doing things have been failing.

Q. What is the McGrath North Family Enterprise Initiative?

A. In response to these realities, we have developed a new approach that works efficiently and effectively for small, middle-market and large family businesses and their families. This is the McGrath North Family Enterprise Initiative, an intentional, well-designed way of leading not just a family business, but also a family.

The Family Enterprise Initiative is a framework comprised of 10 key components. It is a roadmap with a very thoughtful process for both shortterm and long-term continued success for families and their family businesses.

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Q. What have we learned in designing and deploying this initiative?

A. Families who endure invest in more than just their business, they invest in family governance, leadership development, philanthropy, education and the family story. They formalize family values, mission and vision. They deploy professional structures, such as family enterprise councils, charters, codes of conduct and core continuity policies to guide decision-making. They teach stewardship and responsibility to rising generations early and often. They adapt continuously, honoring the past while empowering the future.

Q. Why does this work?

A. Our Family Enterprise Initiative has been built on a tradition of thoughtful, intentional stewardship. We recognize that success must be designed — not left to chance.

This is about care, diligence and freedom.

This is about success that is measured not only in profits, but in unity, opportunity, impact and the enduring blessing of family across generations.

Nick Niemann is a Family Enterprise Attorney and the Chair of the McGrath North Family Business Practice Group. This team works with small, middle-market and large family businesses and their families around the U.S. to design and deploy their Family Business Game Plans and Family Enterprise Game Plans. For a copy of a sample Family Enterprise Game Plan and for more information: www.FourthQuarterFirst.com.

McGrath North is an Omaha-based law firm which focuses on client success. The Firm’s talented team of over 70 experts prioritizes working in partnership with the leaders of its clients, which include small and mid-sized businesses to Fortune 500 companies operating in a broad range of industries.

DISCLAIMER: Not Legal Advice or Attorney-Client Relationship. The material contained in this article has been prepared by McGrath North for informational purposes. The information is not intended to be and should not be considered legal advice. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

NICK NIEMANN, FAMILY ENTERPRISE ATTORNEY, MCGRATH NORTH

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LEGAL NOTICE

John D. Klaasmeyer Attorney at Law Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026

TO THE DEFENDANT (s), ALLIS SERVICES DEMOLITION LLC and TYLER J ALLIS

You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 03/13/2025 on Case Number CI25-6346, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $6,772.86, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 08/18/2025 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly.

CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION, Plaintiff

By: John D. Klaasmeyer, #21961

Its Attorney

525 N. “D” St. P.O. Box 597 Fremont, NE 68026 402-721-1850

First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE

John M. Walker, #23250 LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

TO THE DEFENDANT SHAWN HERZOG:

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 18th day of February, 2025, MECHANICAL SALES, INC., as Plaintiff, filed its Complaint in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, Case No. CI 25-4286, the object and prayer of which is to seek judgment against you for $7,565.57, plus late fees, pre-judgment and post-judgment interest, and for such other and further relief as the Court may deem just and proper. You are required to answer the Complaint on or before the (30 days after the last publication) or said Complaint against you will be taken as true.

MECHANICAL SALES, INC., Plaintiff.

By: John M. Walker, #23250

Lamson, Dugan & Murray LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 (404) 397-7300

Counsel for Plaintiff

First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

John D. Klaasmeyer Attorney at Law Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026

TO THE DEFENDANT (s), ASHLEY A RADIK

DANIEL R RADIK

You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 01/22/2025 on Case Number CI25-1867, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $1,748.14, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 08/11/2025 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly.

CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION, Plaintiff

By: John D. Klaasmeyer, #21961

Its Attorney 525 N. “D” St. P.O. Box 597

Fremont, NE 68026

402-721-1850

First publication June 27, 2025, final July 11, 2025

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OLINE CONSTRUCTION – SOUTHWEST, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that OLINE Construction - Southwest, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on July 3, 2025, 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. Zachary A. Wiegert will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: 1) your name or the name of your entity; 2) the nature of your claim; 3) the amount of your claim; and 4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to OLINE Construction –Southwest, LLC, c/o Zachary A. Wiegert, 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68154. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim commences within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF AIDAN O’NEIL FOUNDATION FOR THE PREVENTION OF CHILDHOOD CANCER

Aidan O’Neil Foundation for the Prevention of Childhood Cancer, a Nebraska not-for- profit corporation, has been dissolved pursuant to the Nebraska NonProfit Corporation Act. The effective date of dissolution is June 26, 2025. The Corporation has collected its assets, disposed of its properties which were not distributed to its shareholders, discharged or made provision for the discharge of its liabilities, distributed its remaining assets to the University of Nebraska Foundation, a qualified not-for-profit organization, after all creditors have been paid. Robert O’Neil, President of the Corporation, was the person who was responsible for winding up and liquidating the business and affairs of the Corporation. The Corporation has no remaining assets or liabilities. Persons with claims against the corporation shall present such claims to Robert O’Neil, 1011 Hickory Hill Road, Papillion, Nebraska 68046, and shall include the amount of the claim and the basis therefore. A claim against the corporation will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication of this notice.

AIDAN O’NEIL FOUNDATION FOR THE PREVENTION OF CHILDHOOD CANCER Robert O’Neil, President First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION of OCOHAN CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Notice is hereby given of the Dissolution of OcoHan Construction, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company. Dissolution shall be accomplished by collecting the assets, disposing of properties that will not be distributed in kind to the members, discharging or making provisions for discharge of all liabilities, and distributing remaining property among the members according to their interest, and doing every other act necessary to wind up and liquidate its business and affairs.

The person who is to wind up and liquidate the Limited Liability Company business and affairs is Bill O’Connor, 2435 S 156 th Cir., Omaha, NE 68130. Claims should be mailed to said address showing date incurred, amount, itemization and address for payment. Claims will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the date of publication of this Notice. The appropriate officers will distribute the assets after payment of liabilities.

Dated this 26th day of June, 2025.

OCOHAN CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Bill O’Connor, Member/Authorized Representative Bruner Frank, LLC

Attorneys at Law

5804 1 st Ave., P.O. Box 2230 Kearney NE 68848

308-455-1046

First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

SUSAN J. SPAHN, Attorney of FITZGERALD, SCHORR, BARMETTLER & BRENNAN, P.C., L.L.O.

Estate of Allan V. Olson

Estate No. PR 25 - 1144

10050 Regency Circle, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3794 (402) 342-1000

Notice is hereby given that on June 27, 2025, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, Ryan Olson whose address is 19315 Blondo Parkway, Apt.

2A, Elkhorn, NE 68022 was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of the estate. Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 330, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before September 4th, 2025 or be forever barred.

Valerie Byrd - Registrar

First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

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

200 Regency One, 10050 Regency Circle Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3794

Telephone (402) 342-1000

NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Brian J. Bartsch, Deceased. Estate No. PR 25-1140

Notice is hereby given that on June 26th, 2025, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Decedent and that Jonathon Bartsch whose address is 2824 North 126 Avenue Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68164 was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of the estate.

Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 330, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before September 4, 2025 or be forever barred.

Valerie Byrd - Registrar

First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

NOTICE IN THE COUNTY COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA Estate of Anita Ann Saxton, Deceased

Estate No. PR 23-753

Notice is hereby given that a Final Accounting and Formal Petition for Complete Settlement After Formal Intestate Proceeding have been filed and are set for hearing in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, located at 1701 Farnam Street, 3nd Floor, Omaha, Nebraska 68183, Courtroom #330, on July 25, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.

Matthew Saxton, Petitioner 4231 Vernon Avenue Omaha, NE 68111

Lindsey A. Schuler, #25305

CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM

2120 S. 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, NE 68124 (402) 391-6777 (Telephone) (402) 390-9221 (Fax) lschuler@crokerlaw.com

Attorneys for Petitioner

Valerie Bryd Registrar

First publication June 27, 2025, final July 11, 2025

NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska Estate of John R. Douglas, Deceased

Estate No. PR 25-1055

Notice is hereby given that on June 16th 2025, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Decedent and that Michelle M. Douglas, 417 S. 116th Street, Omaha, NE 68154, was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of the Estate.

Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 330, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before August 20, 2025 or be forever barred.

Valerie Byrd, Registrar of Douglas County, Nebraska Probate Division

First publication June 27, 2025, final July 11, 2025

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION CENTRALIZED CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Centralized Construction Services, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on July 3, 2025, 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. Zachary A. Wiegert will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: 1) your name or the name of your entity; 2) the nature of your claim; 3) the amount of your claim; and 4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to Centralized Construction Services, LLC, c/o Zachary A. Wiegert, 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68154. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim commences within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney

PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 11706 ARBOR STREET GP, LLC

Notice is hereby given of the organization of 11706 Arbor Street GP, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is 11706 Arbor Street GP, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 11531 Portal Road, Suite 16, La Vista, Nebraska 68128, 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 July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

Darren R. Carlson

Carlson & Blakeman, LLP

2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100 Omaha, NE 68102

Notice of Dissolution – WM. A. & NORMA NELSON FOUNDATION

WM. A. & NORMA NELSON FOUNDATION (“Company”) has filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State and has been dissolved in accordance with the Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation Act effective as of June 6, 2025. The terms and conditions were that remaining cash and assets of the Corporation were to be spent or utilized for the purposes of the Corporation through normal operations until dissolution, then used to pay and satisfy all debts and obligation of the Corporation. The Corporation has around three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) of cash and has no liabilities. Any creditor or claimant with an outstanding claim against the Company is requested to submit such claims in writing that include the claimant’s full name, address, and telephone number, a detailed description of the claim, including the basis and amount claimed, and any supporting documentation or evidence relevant to the claim. All claims must be sent to: Carlson & Blakeman, LLP, 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100 Omaha, NE 68102. The Corporation must receive any claim no later than November 1, 2025 (which is not fewer than one hundred twenty (120) days from the effective date of this notice . Any claim not received by the deadline will be barred.

Darren R. Carlson, Attorney First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Daniel J. Waters, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF DEI FAVORE, 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 Dei Favore, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 1207 N. 143 rd Street, Omaha, NE 68154 . The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on June 30, 2025 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 4897-9211-9633, v. 1

First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

Craig F. Martin, Attorney

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF DISTINCT COMPANIES, 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 Distinct Companies , LLC . The address of the initial designated office is 4444 South 94 th Street, 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 June 30, 2025 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 4912-1286-5873, v. 1

First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OLINE CONSTRUCTION – NORTHEAST, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that OLINE Construction - Northeast, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on July 3, 2025, 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. Zachary A. Wiegert will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and

affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: 1) your name or the name of your entity; 2) the nature of your claim; 3) the amount of your claim; and 4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to OLINE Construction –Northeast, LLC, c/o Zachary A. Wiegert, 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68154. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim commences within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

MATTHEW T. PAYNE

PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP

10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DISCOVER ORTHODONTICS, LLC

Notice is hereby given of the organization of Discover Orthodontics, LLC. 1. The name of the professional limited liability company is Discover Orthodontics, LLC.

2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 2410 South 73rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Molly A. Bodendorfer, DDS, 2410 South 73rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124 .

3. The profession to be practiced is dentistry and to do all lawful things which may be incidental to or necessary or convenient in connection with the practice of dentistry.

First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OLINE CONSTRUCTION – CENTRAL,

LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that OLINE Construction - Central, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on July 3, 2025, 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. Zachary A. Wiegert will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: 1) your name or the name of your entity; 2) the nature of your claim; 3) the amount of your claim; and 4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to OLINE Construction – Central, LLC, c/o Zachary A. Wiegert, 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68154. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim commences within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney

PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 6990 DODGE STREET, LLC

Notice is hereby given of the organization of 6990 Dodge Street, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is 6990 Dodge Street, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 139 S. 144th Street, #540491, Omaha, Nebraska 68154, 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 July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OLINE CONSTRUCTION – SOUTHEAST, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that OLINE Construction - Southeast, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on July 3, 2025, 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. Zachary A. Wiegert will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: 1) your name or the name of your entity; 2) the nature of your claim; 3) the amount of your claim; and 4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to OLINE Construction –Southeast, LLC, c/o Zachary A. Wiegert, 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68154. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim commences within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF VS VENTURES, INC.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VS Ventures, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, has filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on July 2, 2025, and the Corporation is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and

obligations of the Corporation are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore. The President, Dan E. Holtmeyer, will wind up and liquidate the Corporation’s business and affairs. The Corporation has no assets or liabilities as of the date hereof.

First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

FITZGERALD, SCHORR, BARMETTLER & BRENNAN, P.C., L.L.O. 10050 Regency Circle, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3794

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

UNFINISHED!, 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 17034 Harney St., Omaha, Nebraska 68118. The name, street and mailing address of the initial agent for service of process of the Company are Steven G. Getzfrid, 17034 Harney St., Omaha, Nebraska 68118.

Dated this 3rd day of July, 2025.

First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF AVILA CONSULTING, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Avila Consulting, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with its designated office located at 14301 First National Bank Parkway, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68154 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C., a Limited Liability Organization with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

MEGAN CAVANAUGH, Attorney

CARLSON & BLAKEMAN, LLP 11429 Davenport Street Omaha, NE 68154

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SILVER HAWK, LLC

Notice is hereby given that SILVER HAWK, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 1725 F St., Schuyler, Nebraska, 68661. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is: MEGAN CAVANAUGH, whose address is 11429 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE 68154. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on June 24, 2025 and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company.

MEGAN CAVANAUGH, Organizer First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

MARY E. VANDENACK, ATTORNEY

DUGGAN BERTSCH, LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 OMAHA, NEBRASKA, 68118 TELEPHONE 402-504-1300

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF RHGU HOLDINGS, INC.

Notice is hereby given that RHGU HOLDINGS, INC. has been incorporated under the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. The street address of the corporation’s initial registered office is 8930 Whitetail Lane, Fort Calhoun, NE 68023, and the name of the initial registered agent of the corporation at that office is Diana Jones-Schwahn. The corporation commenced on June 13, 2025. The corporation is authorized to issue 100 shares common stock. The name and street address of the incorporator of the corporation is Mary E. Vandenack, 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118. First publication June 27, 2025, final July 11, 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Ardovino Publishing, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 239 North 248th Circle, Waterloo, NE 68069. The Registered Agent of the Company is Louis G. Pol, 239 North 248th Circle, Waterloo, NE 68069. First publication July 11, 2025. First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF WOLF FAMILY SPORTS ASSOCIATION

Notice is hereby given that the Articles of Incorporation of Wolf Family Sports Association have been amended to change the name of the corporation to: Wolf Pack Sports Foundation. The Amendment was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 24, 2025.

First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

TYE & ROWLING, PC, LLO

Counselors and Attorneys at Law

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GALEAS PROPERTIES, LLC

Notice is hereby given that Galeas Properties, LLC, (“Company”) is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The street and mailing address of the Company’s initial designated office is 4221 S. 220th Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022. The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Daniel E. Galeas Rodriguez, whose street and mailing address is 4221 S. 220th Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022.

Daniel E. Galeas Rodriguez, Organizer

First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Laughing Egret, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Laughing Egret, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10730 Pacific St Suite 040, Omaha, NE 68114. The Registered Agent of the Company is Mike Jung, 10730 Pacific St Suite 040, Omaha, NE 68114.

First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

STEVEN G. RANUM, Attorney

CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM

2120 S. 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LFW, LLC

The name of the limited liability company is LFW, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 6224 Vane Street, Omaha, NE 68152. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Croker, Huck, Kasher, DeWitt, Anderson & Gonderinger, LLC, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124.

First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

MARY E. VANDENACK, ATTORNEY DUGGAN BERTSCH, LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska, 68118 Telephone 402-504-1300

NOTICE OF CONVERSION OF THE REHAB GURU, INC.

Notice is hereby given that THE REHAB GURU, INC. filed Articles of Conversion with the Nebraska Secretary of State to convert the corporation into a Nebraska limited liability company named REHAB GURU, LLC in accordance with the Nebraska Model Business Corporations Act and the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the designated office of the company continues to be 360 N 114th Street, Omaha, NE 68154. The agent for service of process for the Company is Diana JonesSchwahn located at 8930 Whitetail Lane, Fort Calhoun, NE 68023. First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BYZ, L.L.C.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that BYZ, L.L.C., is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a designated and registered office at 3915 South 208th Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022, registered agent at such office being Worku Mekonnen Haile, and organizational members at such office being Worku Mekonnen Haile and Rahel Amsalu Andarge. The Limited Liability Company is organized to transact any and all business, and perform services of every kind and nature whatsoever, which are not inconsistent with law. The Limited Liability Company commenced doing business on June 20, 2025, and filed Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 25, 2025, and shall have perpetual existence.

WORKU MEKONNEN HAILE, Organizational Member

RAHEL AMSALU ANDARGE, Organizational Member 3915 South 208th Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022

First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF KEYSTONE PROTOTYPE MODELS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Keystone Prototype Models, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 17610 T Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68135. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114

First publication June 27, 2025, final July 11, 2025

NOTICE OF MERGER

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Articles of Merger of Adult & Pediatric Urology, P.C., a Nebraska professional corporation, with and into The Urology Center, P.C., a Nebraska professional corporation, were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on July 1, 2025, all in accordance with the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. The surviving entity of the merger is The Urology Center, P.C., a Nebraska professional corporation. First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO

1601 DODGE ST, STE 3700, OMAHA, NE 68102

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PEACE THROUGH BIKES & MUSIC, LLC

Notice is given that Peace Through Bikes & Music, LLC was organized in Nebraska with the following registered agent and office: McGrath North Mullin & Kratz, PC LLO, c/o Daniel C. Pape, 1601 Dodge St., Suite 3700, Omaha, NE 68102. The designated office address is c/o Daniel C. Pape, 1601 Dodge St., Suite 3700, Omaha, NE 68102.

First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF ULTRA CARWASH, INC.

Ultra Carwash, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, has been dissolved pursuant to the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. The corporation has collected its assets, disposed of its properties which were not distributed in kind to its shareholders, discharged or made provision for the discharge of its liabilities, distributed its remaining property among its shareholders according to their interests, and done every other act necessary to wind up and liquidate its business and affairs. Corrie A. Vrbicky, President of the corporation, was the person who was responsible for winding up and liquidating the business and affairs of the corporation. The corporation has no remaining assets or liabilities.

First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

Law Offices

ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP

8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3419

Telephone 402-392-1250

Facsimile 402-392-0816

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF DUSTINY, INC.

Dustiny, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, has been dissolved in accordance with the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. The terms and conditions were, in general, that remaining cash and assets of the corporation were spent or utilized for the purposes of the corporation through normal operations until dissolution and to pay and satisfy all debts and obligations of the Corporation or make adequate provision therefore. Mark P. Zehnder, President of the corporation, was the person who was responsible for winding up and liquidating the business and affairs of the corporation. The corporation has no remaining assets or liabilities.

First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC

7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200

OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given that ATW LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 15104 Redwood Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68138. The Registered Agent of the Company is Corporation Consultants, 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Company was formed on June 27, 2025. First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF M&S GOLF CARS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that M&S GOLF CARS, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 2546 River Road, Waterloo, Nebraska 68069. The registered agent and office of 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 June 13, 2025. First publication June 27, 2025, final July 11, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF YG HOLDINGS LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that YG Holdings LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L. Rattner, Esq., 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF FIFTY-ONE TEN BOUTIQUE, LLC

The undersigned, desiring to form a limited liability company (the “Company”) under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, states as follows: 1.Name. The name of the Company is Fifty-One Ten Boutique, LLC.

2.Initial Designated Office. The address of the initial designated office of the Company is 10005 South 188th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68136.

3. Address and Agent for Service of Process. The address for service of process on the Company is 10005 South 188th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68136, and the name of the initial registered agent at such address is Christina Nihsen. First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Erin K. Artz, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF HK AGRICULTURE, 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 HK Agriculture, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 15010 Himebaugh Ave, Omaha, NE 68116. The name and address of the registered agent is Andrew Kampfe, 15010 Himebaugh Ave, Omaha, NE 68116. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on June 30, 2025 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Member, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc. 4922-9891-3362, v. 1

First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

The name of the Company is 801 Courtright LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 2348 Cornhusker Road, Bellevue, Nebraska 68123. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Travis A. Castle, 2348 Cornhusker Road, Bellevue, Nebraska 68123. This limited liability company commenced business on June 27, 2025.

First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

Notice is hereby given that Crocs Pickleball, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 17414 Dayton Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68135. The Registered Agent of the Company is Lee M. Dunham, 17414 Dayton Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68135. The Company was formed on June 17, 2025.

First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

The name of the Company is JMHJ Properties LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is 12010 South 49th Street, Papillion, Nebraska 68133. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is John Lepak, 12010 South 49th Street, Papillion, Nebraska 68133. This limited liability company commenced business on July 1, 2025.

First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

The name of the Company is RAMC Property, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is 17754 Bay Wood Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is Michele Ellingson, 17754 Bay Wood Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. This limited liability company commenced business on July 1, 2025.

First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF REBEL SEVEN PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Rebel Seven Property Company, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The general nature of the business is to engage in any lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 12961 Himebaugh Avenue, Omaha, NE 68164. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Andrew D. Bunch, 12961 Himebaugh Avenue, Omaha, NE 68164. The limited liability company commenced business on May 28, 2025.

First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JJC1959, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JJC1959, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 1825 North 269th Plaza, Waterloo, Nebraska 68069. 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 June 13th, 2025.

First publication June 27, 2025, final July 11, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GOLDENROD LENDING, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Goldenrod Lending, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is Goldenrod RA, Inc., 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication June 27, 2025, final July 11, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given of the organization of a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act.

1. The name of the company is: DRIVEN DREAMS AUTO LLC

2. The address of the designated office is: 14609 Craig St, Bennington, NE 68007-1938

3. The name and street address of the registered agent is: Mykhailo Borovyk, 14609 Craig St, Bennington, NE 68007-1938

4. The company was organized on: June 3, 2025

First publication June 27, 2025, final July 11, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN VINYL WORKS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that American Vinyl Works, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 12330 Cary Circle, La Vista, Nebraska 68128. The Registered Agent of the Company is Todd Lavigne, 12330 Cary Circle, La Vista, Nebraska 68128.

First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF NEURO NEBRASKA, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Neuro Nebraska, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. All members, managers, professional employees and agents of the Company providing neuropsychology services are licensed, certified, or otherwise legally authorized to render neuropsychology services in the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 9500 W Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given that D Generation Homes, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under Nebraska laws, with its designated office at 4021 West Irving Circle, Lincoln, NE 68521. It is organized to transact any lawful business for which a Limited Liability Company maybe organized under Nebraska laws. Its affairs are to be conducted by the manager Daryl Gerard Cruz Nario. Its registered agent is Daryl Gerard Cruz Nario and his office is located at 4021 West Irving Circle, Lincoln, NE 68521. First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

PATRICK M. FLOOD, ATTORNEY

PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP

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

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF TF INSURANCE SOLUTIONS, INC.

Notice is hereby given of incorporation of TF Insurance Solutions, Inc. under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows:

1. The name of the Corporation is TF Insurance Solutions, Inc.

2. The number of shares that the Corporation is authorized to issue is 10,000 shares of common stock.

3. The name of the initial registered agent is Patrick M. Flood, 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 Patrick M. Flood, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

5. The general nature of the business to be transacted by the Corporation is the development of software for the management of insurance claims any and all lawful business for which a corporation may be incorporated in Nebraska. First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF 24 KARAT CONSTRUCTION LLC

A NEBRASKA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

1. The name of the limited liability company is 24 KARAT CONSTRUCTION LLC.

2. The period of duration for 24 KARAT CONSTRUCTION LLC is perpetual. 3. 24 KARAT CONSTRUCTION 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 24 KARAT CONSTRUCTION LLC in Nebraska is 10644 Parker Street, Omaha NE 68114.

5. The name and address of the registered agent for 24 KARAT CONSTRUCTION LLC in Nebraska is Connor Minturn, 10644 Parker Street, Omaha NE 68114.

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. Connor Minturn, organizer(s) of 24 KARAT CONSTRUCTION LLC has signed the Foregoing Certificate of Organization effective this June 25, 2025. First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

Jeffrey T. Palzer * 10828 Old Mill Rd., Ste. 6, Omaha NE 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

The name of the Company is EVERGREEN VETERINARY CLINIC, LLC. The street address of the initial designated office is 2063 Creekside Drive, Suite 109, Papillion, NE 68046.

The Registered Agent is Dr. Haden M. Kelly and the Registered Agent’s address is 2063 Creekside Drive, Suite 109, Papillion, NE 68046. The general nature of the Company is the practice of veterinary medicine. The Company commenced on May 1, 2025, and shall have perpetual existence.

The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by Members, the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and such officers as the Members shall determine.

First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF S & R CARGO VANS SERVICES 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 S & R CARGO VANS SERVICES LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 1520 Atokad Drive TRLR 27 S. Sioux City, NE 68776-5444. The name and address of the registered agent is Sandy Gil Rodriguez, 1520 Atokad Drive TRLR 27 S. Sioux City, NE 68776-5444. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on May 22, 2025. This company has no members.

First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO 1601 DODGE ST, STE 3700, OMAHA, NE 68102

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 30 POINT CAPITAL, LLC

Notice is given that 30 Point Capital, LLC was organized in Nebraska with the following registered agent and office: McGrath North Mullin & Kratz, PC LLO, c/o Sarah J. Moore, 1601 Dodge St., Suite 3700, Omaha, NE 68102. The designated office address is 2504 N 187th Cir, Elkhorn, NE 68022. First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF UROHEALTH EQUIPMENT, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that UroHealth Equipment, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 111 South 90th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is John H. Bishay, M.D., 111 South 90th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The limited liability company commenced business on June 24, 2025. First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

Charles L. Grimes, Attorney BURNETT LEGAL GROUP, LLP

17525 Arbor Street Omaha, NE 68130

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BROVERMYER705, LLC

Notice is hereby given that BROVERMYER705, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial Designated Office is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The Company’s initial Registered Agent in the State of Nebraska is: Burnett Legal Group, LLP, whose address is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on June 17, 2025, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company.

Charles L. Grimes, Organizer

First publication June 27, 2025, final July 11, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF M&S FLEET CAPITAL, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that M&S FLEET CAPITAL, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 2546 River Road, Waterloo, Nebraska 68069. The registered agent and office of 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 June 17, 2025.

First publication June 27, 2025, final July 11, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

The name of the Company is MILBOR Ventures, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is 1515 S. 153rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. 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 July 1, 2025.

First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JCA VENTURES LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JCA Ventures LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L. Rattner, Esq., 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given that Therapy ToDay LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The street address of the designated office is: 10846 Old Mill Rd, Suite 2, Omaha, NE 68154. The name and street address of the registered agent is: Erika Day, 17612 Palisades Dr, Omaha, NE 68136.

First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

DAVID J. MYERS, Attorney CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM

2120 S. 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WGOM, LLC

The name of the limited liability company is WGOM, LLC . The address of the initial designated office is 21532 B Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Ankur Saini, 21532 B Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022.

First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

WALENTINE O’TOOLE, LLP

Attorneys at Law 11240 Davenport Street P.O. Box 540125

Omaha, Nebraska 68154

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION SICILIAN & ITALIAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER OF OMAHA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has formed a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows:

1. The name of the corporation is SICILIAN & ITALIAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER OF OMAHA.

2. The corporation will not have members.

3. The address of the initial registered office is 3122 S. 145th St., Omaha, NE 68144, and the initial registered agent at that office is Alfred C. Vacanti.

4. The name and address of the incorporator is Alfred C. Vacanti, 3122 S. 145th St., Omaha, NE 68144 .

Alfred C Vacanti, Incorporator

First publication July 11, 2025, final July 25, 2025

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF TRUSTED TRADE BRANDS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Certificate of Organization of Trusted Trade Brands, LLC has been amended to change the name of the company to: Infranetic Technologies, LLC. The Amendment was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 27, 2025.

First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Erin K. Artz, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF JJ KOKOMO RANCH, 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 JJ Kokomo Ranch, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on June 27, 2025 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Member, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc.

First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MKL HOLDINGS, LLC

Notice is hereby given that MKL HOLDINGS, LLC (the “Company”), a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office 15321 Amy Plz and with Lionel Dalmeida as the Company’s agent for service of process, at that address.

By: MKL HOLDINGS, LLC

First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GRC1952, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GRC1952, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 1825 North 269th Plaza, Waterloo, Nebraska 68069. 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 June 13th, 2025.

First publication June 27, 2025, final July 11, 2025

Mary E. Vandenack, attorney

DUGGAN BERTSCH, LLC

17007 Marcy St, Suite 3

Omaha, Nebraska, 68118

Telephone (402) 504-1300

notice of AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE REHAB GURU, PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

Notice is hereby given that THE REHAB GURU, PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, a Nebraska professional corporation (the “Corporation”), filed Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State on June 23, 2025. The Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation changed the Corporation from a professional corporation into a domestic corporation and changed the name of the Corporation to THE REHAB GURU, INC. The address of the registered office of the Corporation is 360 N 114th Street, Omaha, NE 68154. The name and address of its registered agent is Diana Jones-Schwahn, 8930 Whitetail Lane, Fort Calhoun, NE 68023.

First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SMW CONSULTING, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SMW Consulting, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. 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 June 24, 2025.

First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney

PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CREGDEVLI, LLC

Notice is hereby given of the organization of CREGDEVLI, LLC:

1. The name of the limited liability company is CREGDEVLI, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 123 S. 39th Street, Suite 1, P.O. Box 31554, Omaha, Nebraska 68131, 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 July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO

1601 DODGE STREET, SUITE 3700, OMAHA, NE 68102

Notice is given that HBH ENTERPRISES, LLC was formed in Nebraska with the following registered agent and office: McGrath North Mullin & Kratz, PC LLO, c/o Stacey A. Shadden, 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700, Omaha, NE 68102. The LLC’s designated office address is c/o Stacey A. Shadden, 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700, Omaha, NE 68102. First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF COPPLE HOLDINGS II, INC.

The name of the Corporation is Copple Holdings II, Inc.

The Registered Office of the Corporation is 306 Main Street, Louisville, Nebraska 68037, and the Registered Agent at such address is Brandon R. Copple.

The Corporation is authorized to issue 2,500 shares, having a par value of $100.00 each.

The name and address of the incorporator are Brandon R. Copple, 306 Main Street, Louisville, Nebraska 68037.

The corporate existence began on June 24, 2025, when Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State. First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

ADK Design Services, LLC, with its designated office located at 4526 Pine Street, Omaha, NE 68106, gives notice that it filed a Certificate of Organization with the Secretary of State onAugust 8, 2024. The registered agent is Shaun M. James and the Registered Office is 1000 Blackstone Plaza, 3555 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68131. The company may engage in any lawful business or commercial activity for which a limited liability company may be organized. Joseph E. James, Organizer

First publication June 27, 2025, final July 11, 2025

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Craig W. Benson, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF WOLLENBURG GENERATIONS, 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 WOLLENBURG GENERATIONS, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 208 South Madison Ave, Plymouth, NE 68424 with the mailing address of PO Box 265, Plymouth, NE 68424. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway

Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on June 18, 2025 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Member, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc.

First publication June 27, 2025, final July 11, 2025

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Daniel J. Waters, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive

Omaha, Nebraska 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF INTERPRETING HANDS IN MOTION, 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 Interpreting Hands In Motion, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 20916 Birch Street, Gretna, NE 68028. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on June 9, 2025 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 4896-4410-5802, v. 1

First publication June 27, 2025, final July 11, 2025

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Daniel J. Waters, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive

Omaha, Nebraska 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF PHILLY FAMILY HOMES, LLC

Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is Philly Family Homes, LLC. The address of the designated office is 114 W Mission Ave, Bellevue, NE 68005. The name of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc. The address of the registered agent is 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 2, 2025 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 4929-9551-2647, v. 1

First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Rural Media Group Empire, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 27, 2025, and the company is in the process of a 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. The member will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against Rural Media Group Empire, LLC, 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 17445 Arbor Street, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. A claim against Rural Media Group Empire, LLC 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 July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

SMJ Law, LLC, with its designated office located at 4526 Pine Street, Omaha, NE 68106, gives notice that it filed a Certificate of Organization with the Secretary of State on June 13, 2025. The registered agent is Shaun James and the Registered Office is 1000 Blackstone Plaza, 3555 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68131. The company may engage in any lawful business or commercial activity for which a limited liability company may be organized. Shaun James, Organizer

First publication June 27, 2025, final July 11, 2025

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF PHYSICIANS MUTUAL SERVICES CORPORATION

Notice is given that PHYSICIANS MUTUAL SERVICES CORPORATION filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State and is in process of liquidation. Terms and conditions of the dissolution will be established in conformity with the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act and the corporation’s organizational documents. Howard G Daubert, President, will wind up and liquidate the corporation’s business and affairs. Assets are anticipated to exceed liabilities. Those with claims against the corporation

may present them in writing to Roger Wells at 1601 Dodge St., Ste. 3700, Omaha, NE 68102. Claims must specify the nature and amount of the claim, and name and address of the claimant. Claims against the corporation are barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within three years after the first date of publication of this notice.

First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

TYE & ROWLING, PC, LLO

Counselors and Attorneys at Law

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF L & L Rental Properties, LLC

Notice is hereby given that L&L Rental Properties, LLC, is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The street and mailing address of the Company’s initial designated office is 809 Lakeview Drive, Eagle NE 68347. The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Nora A. Lenz, whose street and mailing address is 809 Lakeview Drive, Eagle NE 68347. Nora A. Lenz, Organizer

First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JG HOLDINGS LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JG Holdings LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L. Rattner, Esq., 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given that CT HAY, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the registered office of the company is 1033 Frontier Rd, Beatrice, NE 68310. The agent at such office is Chad Niemeier. 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 Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced on March 11, 2025, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company are to be conducted by its members.

First publication June 27, 2025, final July 11, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF UROHEALTH PROPERTIES, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that UroHealth Properties, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 111 South 90th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is John H. Bishay, M.D., 111 South 90th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The limited liability company commenced business on June 24, 2025.

First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

DAVID J. MYERS, Attorney CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM

2120 S. 72 nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF KRYSL WATERWORKS, LLC

The name of the limited liability company is Krysl Waterworks, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 2974 College Drive, Blair, NE 68008. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Vincent J. Krysl, 2974 College Drive, Blair, NE 68008.

First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GNR VENTURES, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GNR Ventures, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1707 N. 140th St., Omaha, NE 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114

First publication June 27, 2025, final July 11, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF URO BUILDING, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that URO Building, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 111 South 90th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is John H. Bishay, M.D., 111 South 90th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The limited liability company commenced business on June 24, 2025.

First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

S&R Solutions, LLC, with its designated office located at 16951 Christensen Road, Gretna, NE 68028, gives notice that it filed a Certificate of Organization with the Secretary of State on June 12, 2025. The registered agent is Barbara Medbery-Prchal and the Registered Office is 3555 Farnam St. Suite 1000, Omaha, NE 68131. The company may engage in any lawful business or commercial activity for which a limited liability company may be organized. Barb Prchal, Organizer

First publication June 27, 2025, final July 11, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is given that PrimeCoat Painters LLC, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with the following registered agent and registered office: 4218 N. 48th St. Apt. 1, Omaha, NE 68104. The designated office is located at4218 N. 48th St. Apt. 1, Omaha, NE 68104. The general nature of the Company’s business is to engage in any lawful business permitted under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The company was organized on 06/10/2025. and it shall continue in perpetuity unless sooner terminated in accordance with the terms of its operating agreement. In general, the Company’s business is to be managed by its primary member, Daniela N. Perez, in accordance with the Company’s operating agreement. First publication June 27, 2025, final July 11, 2025

MARY E. VANDENACK, ATTORNEY DUGGAN BERTSCH, LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska, 68118 Telephone 402-504-1300

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CJAMS INVESTMENTS II LLC

Notice is hereby given that CJAMS INVESTMENTS II 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 5853 Daylily Lane, Fort Calhoun, NE 68023. 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 July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION FOR TWO MOUNTAINS LLC, 1299

FARNAM STREET, SUITE 300 OMAHA NE 68102. REGISTERED AGENT AND OFFICE ADDRESS: ELFEGO MALDONADO ROMERO, 731 N WILLIAMS AVE HASTINGS NE 68901. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGER. MANAGERS: ELFEGO MALDONADO ROMERO/MA DE LOS ANGELES MARTINEZ GUTIERREZ. THE DESIGNATED OFFICE OF THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY IS 731 N WILLIAMS AVE HASTINGS NE 68901

First publication July 4, 2025, final July 18, 2025

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF BRIDGES PHILANTHROPIC FUND

Notice is given that Bridges Philanthropic Fund (“Corporation”) was formed as a nonprofit, public benefit corporation with the following registered agent and office: McGrath North Mullin & Kratz, PC LLO, c/o Jonathan L. Grob, 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. The Corporation shall not have members. The name and street address of the incorporator are McGrath North Mullin & Kratz, PC LLO c/o Jonathan L. Grob, 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700, Omaha, Nebraska 68102.

First publication June 27, 2025, final July 11, 2025

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: ELKHORN ATHLETICS.

Name of Applicant: Elkhorn Athletic Association, Inc.

Address: 1402 N 203RD ST, SUITE 104, PO BOX 544, ELKHORN, NE 68022

Applicant is A CORPORATION.

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

Date of first use of name in Nebraska 05/01/2025.

General nature of business: A youth sports organization dedicated to providing young athletes in the Elkhorn community with an enjoyable and constructive youth sports experience..

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/David J. Myers, Esq..

First publication July 11, 2025

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: AMERICAN PROPERTY INSPECTIONS.

Name of Applicant: Eric Schack

Address: 11429 QUEENS DRIVE, OMAHA, NE 68164

Applicant is AN INDIVIDUAL.

Date of first use of name in Nebraska 02/01/1999.

General nature of business: Radon Measurement Services.

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/Eric Schack.

First publication July 11, 2025

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: TRIPLE CHECK ELECTRIC.

Name of Applicant: Precise Electric Service, L.L.C.

Address: 11909 ARBOR STREET, SUITE H, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 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 01/26/2018.

General nature of business: Contractor.

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/Michael Zagozda. First publication July 11, 2025

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: ADULT & PEDIATRIC UROLOGY.

Name of Applicant: The Urology Center, P.C.

Address: 111 SOUTH 90TH STREET, OMAHA, NE 68114

Applicant is A CORPORATION.

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

Date of first use of name in Nebraska 07/01/2025.

General nature of business: Urology Services.

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/Richard D. Vroman. First publication July 11, 2025

2025 MIDLANDS Business Journal NOTABLE SERIES

Midlands Business Journal is proud to launch an ongoing series called Notable. At companies across the Omaha metro, notable executives are running businesses, navigating company restructurings, serving on boards, leading marketing departments, and contributing to the growth of their companies throughout the region. This ongoing series will feature best-in-class executives, who often fly under the radar, across a range of industries. The notable individuals profiled in these categories are nominated by their peers at work and in the community.

2025 MIDLANDS Business Journal

NOTABLE WOMEN IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

MBJ’s first Notable profiles will recognize women in commercial real estate. They manage millions of dollars in acquisitions, oversee ever-expanding portfolios of properties, and guide tenants through the process of finding the ideal space for a thriving business. They also give back to their communities, create more inclusive teams, and mentor individuals entering the commercial real estate industry. The special section will recognize individuals for their success and accomplishments during the past 12 to 18 months.

Nomination Deadline: July 25th

Issue Date: August 22nd

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