BUSINESS NEWS KPE Architecture – Engineering – Forensics Welcomed as New Member of Bio Nebraska
Scantron Sponsors Annual Future OPS Conference for Banking Professionals
Bio Nebraska welcomed KPE Architecture – Engineering – Forensics of Omaha as its newest member in mid-July. As a member, KPE supports the organization’s vision to elevate Nebraska’s bio-ecosystem to benefit mankind by providing better healthcare, enhanced agriculture, and a cleaner and safer environment, thus creating opportunities for e conomic development and growth throughout the state. A full-service architectural, engineering, and forensics firm, KPE planners and designers have been recognized for developing and implementing high-quality solutions that cut operations and maintenance expenses and improve indoor environmental quality.
Scantron Technology Solutions will sponsor the 10th annual Future OPS Conference on September 16, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Holiday Inn & Suites (2202 River Rd., Council Bluffs). The conference, which is free to registered attendees, provides technology education and insight for banking professionals. It attracts banking professionals from Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and South Dakota. Last year’s event included 28 technology and product vendors and participants from more than 80 different banking organizations.
Bio Nebraska is a nonprofit organization that aims to be the champion of the bio industry in the state and an advocate for its member organizations by promoting academic, industry, and government partnerships to foster the growth of life sciences in Nebraska. KPE Architecture – Engineering – Forensics is an industry leader in multi-disciplined full-service firms and also provides services in transportation improvements, including railroads, intermodal yards, truck centers, freight terminals, heavy-equipment repair, automotive dealerships, bus bars, and fl eet maintenance. To learn more, go to kpe-inc.com or contact the Omaha office, 1016 Leavenworth St., at (888) 484-4939.
Center Sphere Network Helps Business Professionals Bounce Back from COVID As the nation rallies together t o b o u n c e b a c k f ro m t h e COVID-19 crisis, Center Sphere’s networking services h a ve b e c o m e m o r e o f a necessity in the business community than ever before. While the thought of going back to normal sounds more and more like an impossibility every day, the organization remains committed to providing their members exceptional value at a low price point. Starting at just $29.95/month, a nominal financial point of entry has always been top of mind to CEO and founder, Brett Boyer. “Building relationships and referral connections is an essential part to a normal business world, but especially in these times,” Boyer said. “We’ve made a commitment to small businesses and to our members, and they are the ones who need us right now. We want them to know that we will only be upping our game and not our prices.” Since the pandemic hit, Center Sphere has rolled out multiple new initiatives to their membership, including a Member Perks program, Center Sphere Academy, and their Industry Collaborative Groups. Center Sphere is an established network of business professionals whose mission is to share referrals, ideas, and resources through genuine relationships. The Omaha Network is currently made up of nearly 50 chapters and has access to members nationwide. For more information about Center Sphere or to inquire about attending a complimentary meeting or event, visit www.centersphere. com or connect with Omaha Area Director Lona Anderson at lonaanderson@centersphere.com or (402) 650-5380. 4 Strictly Business AUGUST 2020
Future OPS features multiple topic tracks, with several 30- to 35-minute sessions. Topics featured this year will include cybersecurity solutions, disaster recovery, mobile banking, consulting services, core providers, ITM & ATM products, and web design. In addition, Scantron will deliver sessions on managed IT services and managed print services. Register for the free conference at futurebankops.com, or call (800) 888-2135 and ask to sign up for the Future OPS event. Omaha-based Scantron Technology Solutions is a leading provider of managed IT solutions, hardware support services, managed print services, IT products, and IT project services to all industries, not just banking. Scantron empowers growth through intelligent, missioncritical assessment, technology, and data-capture solutions for business, education, certification, and government clients around the world. Learn more at scantron.com/omaha or call (402) 697-3308.
Union Bank & Trust Unveils Plans to Expand in Omaha Union Bank & Trust (UBT), a privately owned bank headquartered in Lincoln, announced plans on June 29 to expand its Omaha presence with a second building. Construction on the new facility, positioned on five acres of land at the intersection of 144th Street and West Dodge Road, is slated to begin this fall. The five-story, 137,000-square-foot building, designed by The Clark Enersen Partners, is part of the Heartwood Preserve development and will include a full-service retail branch and drive-thru, as well as commercial lending, investment, and trust services. The existing Union Bank & Trust building located at 177th and Center Road will also remain fullservice. UBT expects to open the Heartwood Preserve location in 2022. “Our new location represents our commitment to the Omaha community,” said Tom Weinandt, UBT’s Omaha president. “We have enjoyed continued growth since opening our first office in 2000 and moving to our own building in 2004 and are excited to take this next step.” The UBT building will be an anchor of the Heartwood Preserve, a mixed-use, 500-acre redevelopment site that will include retail space, restaurants, offices, and residential areas, as well as an abundance of parks and open space. Several floors of the building will be available for lease. Recently ranked by Forbes as the No. 2 bank in the United States, Union Bank & Trust offers complete banking, lending, investment, and trust services. The bank has 38 full-service and loan production offices in Nebraska and Kansas and is the third-largest privately owned bank in Nebraska, with bank assets of $5.4 billion and trust assets of $27.7 billion. To learn more, visit www.ubt.com. #PrintProudDigitalSmart
