BUSINESS NEWS
Nelnet Acquires Online Payment Processor PaymentSpring From Firespring Online payment processing company PaymentSpring is relaunching with improved features following its acquisition by Nelnet. PaymentSpring was founded in 2014 under the umbrella of Firespring, a Nebraska-based marketing communications company. Terms of the sale were not released. PaymentSpring President Mike Phelan said Nelnet and Firespring share similar values that made the acquisition a perfect fit. “Both companies have a passion for serving nonprofit organizations and for supporting the startup ecosystem,” said Phelan. “PaymentSpring was nurtured in a great environment at Firespring, and we’re looking forward to its future as a Nelnet company.” Firespring CEO Jay Wilkinson says the transition is a natural step. “PaymentSpring began as an idea to improve payment processing for our nonprofit clients,” said Wilkinson. “The company’s explosive growth made it evident that it was ready to take on established competitors throughout the entire payment processing sector.” Phelan says PaymentSpring is able to securely process payments made through personal computers, mobile devices and point-of-sale terminals. It can be used by most types of businesses or nonprofit organizations and is ideal for software developers. Phelan says the company is also developing technology that will give clients more control of the process and improve security. But he says a key part of PaymentSpring’s offering is providing individual consultation. PaymentSpring currently employs approximately 60 workers at its locations in Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska. Additional information and resources are available at paymentspring.com.
CarePatrol Expands Into Omaha Metro C a r e Pa t r o l of Nebraska took over the Omaha area in January to add to its current territory, which encompasses Lincoln, Fremont, Blair, Wahoo, Nebraska City, Seward and other small towns around the major cities covered. Now with access to the free services offered by CarePatrol, the expansion will make it even easier for families to find the safest and best care no matter where they would like their loved one to live. CarePatrol is the nation’s largest senior care referral/placement network, serving families who are searching for safe and quality care options. Theron Ahlman is the owner of the local CarePatrol franchise that helps clients find Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care communities at no cost to the seniors and families they are helping. A knowledgeable and experienced CarePatrol representative is with the family every step of the way, providing local insight and expert counsel, guidance and reassurance. Clients also benefit from access to a wealth of resources and support through the franchise. The company always reviews the care history of the communities before making any recommendations to ensure the safest options are presented, and will then line up the tours and personally accompany the family to each one. For more information on CarePatrol of Nebraska, please visit www.carepatrol.com or contact Theron Ahlman directly at (402) 580-2116 or therona@carepatrol.com.
JOIN US FOR
Valentine’s Day!
Holiday Romance Package - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln South Includes: bottle of champagne & glasses, chocolate-covered strawberries
Holiday Romance Package - Holiday Inn Southwest Lincoln Includes: breakfast room service for two, bottle of champagne & glasses, chocolate-covered strawberries EVEN More Romance Package - EVEN Hotels Omaha Downtown Includes: breakfast for two, $50 credit to dinner in the Old Market or Midtown Crossing, bottle of champagne & glasses, chocolate-covered strawberries Active for all of February 2017
8801 Amber Hill Court Lincoln, NE 68526 | (402) 423-1176 www.hiexpress.com/lincolnsouth
2500 Tamarin Ridge Road Lincoln, NE 68512 | (402) 421-1893 www.holiday-inn.com/lincoln-sw
2220 Farnam Street Omaha, NE 68102 | (402) 345-3836 bit.ly/evenhotelomahadowntown
FEBRUARY 2017 Strictly Business
7