Midlands Business Journal August 22, 2025

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IN THIS ISSUE

WE ASK YOU!

22, 2025

Who’s Who — and Where to Find Them

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

Banks, Lindsay (55)

Beals, Jeff (44)

Beller, Kayla (36)

Corrigan, Mike (38)

Davis, Dr. H. Dele (10)

Dreessen, Douglas “Doug” (32)

Dreessen, Robert “Bob” (32)

Dutton, Dan (36)

Falk, Joel (39)

Farrell, Bryan (10)

Ginsberg, Bennett (20)

Goaley, Dan (36)

Gold, Dr. Jeffrey (10)

Graeve-Morrison, Debra (20)

Huyck, Molly (49)

Inness, Kassie (36)

Johnson, Nancy K. (28)

Kanne Morris, Jenn (29)

Kuhn, Ashley (29)

Lawrenson, Amy (29)

Lawson, Ryan (10)

Lerner, Andrew (36)

Lerner, Jay (18)

Lund, Jay (11)

Lund, John (16)

Maenner, David (33)

Magid, Trent (44)

Mangelsen, Matt (50)

Matejka, Michael (33)

Mensinger, Chris (29)

Parker, Cory (39)

Pridal, Nancy (34)

Ruh, Nate (39)

Salgado, Armando (48)

Shukert, Marty (52)

Slusky, Jerry (22)

Svec, Kevin (38)

Tettenborn, Chad (38)

Weber, Jeanette (13)

Zabrowski, Ryan (13,22)

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

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.

LETTER FROM THE publisher

50 years of Commercial Real Estate

August 22, 2025

Dear Readers,

Welcome to our annual commercial real estate issue — and what a milestone year to celebrate it! As Midlands Business Journal marks its 50th anniversary, we find it only fitting to reach out to the CRE leaders and legends who have shaped our region’s remarkable transformation.

The commercial real estate landscape in the greater Omaha area has undergone extraordinary changes over the past five decades. What began as a modest Midwestern market has evolved into a dynamic economic powerhouse, attracting national attention and investment. From the cornfields that once defined our horizon to the gleaming office towers and innovative mixed-use developments that now punctuate our skyline, the story of Omaha’s growth is inseparable from the vision and dedication of our commercial real estate professionals.

In this commemorative issue, we sit down with the industry veterans and emerging leaders who have been instrumental in this transformation. Their insights reveal not just how buildings have changed, but how an entire industry has adapted to new technologies, shifting demographics and evolving market demands while staying true to the Midwestern values that define our business community.

As we look back on 50 years of growth and forward to the next half-century, one thing remains constant: the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative approach that makes the Omaha commercial real estate market truly special. The relationships built here extend far beyond transactions — they’re the foundation of a community that continues to attract businesses and families from around the world.

Thank you to all the industry professionals who contributed their time and insights to make this issue possible. Your stories of innovation, perseverance and success are not just the history of commercial real estate in Omaha — they’re the blueprint for our continued growth.

As we celebrate the CRE industry, the CRE Summit and the leaders and legends who have created so much, I’m delighted to introduce you to a remarkable addition to our MBJ family. Daisy Hutzell-Rodman joined us recently as executive editor, bringing truly impressive credentials to our team. She is an industry veteran, having spent nearly 10 years as managing editor at Omaha Publications and another decade creating special content at the Omaha World-Herald. Her leadership extends far beyond the newsroom — she has been an active member of the Omaha Press Club, including serving as its president in 2014, and was recently elected to the board of the Omaha Film Festival. Her commitment to quality journalism and deep community engagement makes her the perfect addition to guide MBJ’s editorial vision into our next chapter.

With Daisy’s expertise and our continued partnerships with organizations like CRE Summit, I’m more excited than ever about the future of Midlands Business Journal and the Greater Omaha business community we’re privileged to serve.

Finally … a big thank you and congratulations to Jerry Slusky and Chris Mensinger on a spectacular CRE Summit this week. Look for highlights and takeaways in an upcoming issue.

Here’s to the next 50 years of building our community, one development at a time.

Andrea “Andee” Hoig Publisher/CEO Midlands Business Journal

HIGHLIGHT of the week

BY DAISY HUTZELL-RODMAN

STEVE SWANSTROM, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF CENTRIS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Gaining Inherent Values BUSINESS ETHICS ALLIANCE SUMMER LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON

Family-owned businesses not only grapple with the daily running of their organization, they also grapple with unique ethical foundations across generations of family ownership or employment. Many families have core values that they wish to pass from one generation to the next and when the people in the next generation of owners are one’s children or grandchildren, leaving an ethical will alongside a physical will becomes vital.

The Leaving an Ethical Legacy luncheon, held Aug. 14, featured entrepreneur and philanthropist Willy Theisen and Jim Huerter, executive vice president, chief operating

officer and Nebraska market president of Security National Bank. The panel was facilitated by Midlands Business Journal Publisher Andee Hoig.

The interactive event sparked conversation around fostering ethical leadership during transitions, preserving core values while balancing tradition and innovation, and building a lasting, ethics-centered legacy. Those in attendance answered reflection questions around bravery, engagement, authenticity, community responsibility, optimal performance and next generation hopes (BEACON). The panel discussion left plenty of opportunity for questions to spark further discussion.

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TOP THINGS TO KNOW

Redfield Building coffee pop-up series

The Redfield Building at 1901 Howard Street has started a weekly coffee shop popup series in its lobby, formerly home to Kochava Coffee. Cedar Creek Coffee & Art was the vendor through Aug. 11-15 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check their website and social media to find out who is coming next.

Dumpling Empire opens new location

Dumpling Empire has opened at 15825 West Maple Road in the former Dickey’s Barbecue Pit space. The Chinese restaurant also operates at 5413 South 72nd Street.

Nebraska Patio and Landscape opens showroom

Nebraska Patio and Landscape, Inc. is opening a showroom and retail store at 12775 Q Street in the Millard area. The Papillion company provides patio and outdoor living design services and has been in business 25 years. The new retail space will carry Recteq Grills and supplies, pots for plants, fire pits, chimineas, bird houses, yard art,trellises, shade sails and more.

The Tenant rebrands as Little Riot

The Tenant, a rooftop bar that opened in August 2024 at 6201 Maple Street in Benson, has rebranded as Little Riot. According to its website, the business is now a pizzeria and rooftop bar offering pizza, wings, salads and more.

Mutual of Omaha headquarters progress

The Mutual of Omaha headquarters’ shear tower will top out next month, according to officials with Lanoha, an Omaha-based real estate company developing the city’s newest skyscraper. The shear tower is the central core that acts as the building’s spine. It’s now more than 600 feet tall.

Iron Bluff development

Fareway Meat and Grocery plans to build a store in Iron Bluff, a mixed-use development southwest of 204th and F Street. Iron Bluff will also be home to a future Omaha Public Library branch, Elkhorn Public Schools’ middle and elementary schools, an assisted living facility, an apartment complex and space for other commercial businesses.

New plan for Lincoln Electric System

The Lincoln Electric System Administrative Board approved a resolution to adopt a new strategic plan to guide the utility through 2035. The plan, titled Powering LES Forward, outlines a long-term vision and strategic roadmap to position LES for success amid evolving customer expectations, dynamic energy markets, regulatory shifts and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns. The plan’s development began in Oct. 2024 through a partnership with PA Consulting Group and was shaped by extensive community input.

A weekly recap of current, relevant and breaking business news in the greater Omaha area

Southwest Airlines route expansion

Southwest Airlines announced that it will add nonstop flight service from Omaha’s Eppley Airfield to New York City LaGuardia and Miami International Airport. The New York service is scheduled to begin March 5, 2026, while the Miami route should start March 7.

John Deere launches digital repair tool

John Deere’s new digital repair tool, Operations Center Pro Service, lets farmers and independent machine shops access and clear trouble codes, diagnose, reprogram, calibrate, repair and protect their equipment. Through John Deere’s self-repair suite, farmers can access operator and technical manuals, view quick-reference guides and instructional maintenance videos, and find and buy parts online. They can also use Equipment Mobile, a free, one-stop app that includes maintenance plans, quick reference information, trouble-code lookup and software updates on some 4G connected machines.

SBA announces disaster relief programs

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Nebraska to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning May 27. The declaration covers Franklin, Furnas, Harlan, Kearney, Phelps and Webster counties. Also announced was the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to Nebraska small businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from severe storms and flooding that occurred June 25-26. The declaration covers the Nebraska counties of Adams, Buffalo, Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick. Physical damage applications are due Sept. 26, 2025. Economic injury applications are due April 28, 2026.

New Blair apartment project first in 25 years

Blair is about to get its first new major apartment complex in a quarter-century: a 132-unit market rate project the public is chipping in for to help boost business and growth. Real estate developer Metonic broke ground earlier this month on the $27 million Blair Crossing Apartments, which will feature amenities including a fitness center, dog park and resort-style swimming pool. Public incentives helping to defray costs include $300,000 in local tax revenue from the city’s “LB 840” program and up to $2.03 million in tax increment financing.

HIGHLIGHT of the week

Helping Those Who Grieve GIVE BLUE HOPE HOLDS FUNDRAISER

Give Blue Hope held its second annual fundraiser, Aug. 15 at the Cloud Room, 3555 Farnam St. in Omaha. The event included a curated wine and cheese pairing and silent auction, along with a meet-and-greet with special guests Gov. Jim Pillen and Omaha Mayor John Ewing.

Give Blue Hope’s mission is to help bridge the financial gap for the immediate family of a law enforcement officer, corrections officer or first responder who has been feloniously assaulted and killed in the line of duty protecting and serving the communities they loved. The organization was started by Curtis DeBerg, a former EMT and police officer who is currently an executive personal protection agent.

COVER story

Ecosystem for Innovation

CATALYST, EDGE DISTRICT SIGNAL NEW ERA OF COWORKING AND COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE IN OMAHA

An insurance agent, a barista and a researcher walk into a brewery. No, that’s not the start of a bad joke; it’s what you can see on any given day at the Catalyst building in Omaha’s EDGE District. And that’s exactly the point. This recently opened co-working space fosters the exchange of ideas among industries by design.

The 170,000-square-foot building occupies what was once the Omaha Steel Works factory and is the centerpiece of a 30-acre development owned by the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Explore, develop, grow and engage (EDGE) is the vision of the broader district being developed in the Saddle Creek area.

“EDGE is where our mission comes to life — bringing researchers, entrepreneurs and community partners together to tackle big challenges in health care and beyond,” said University of Nebraska System President Dr. Jeffrey P. Gold, adding that the district will drive economic growth and keep Nebraska competitive.

UNeMed, the technology transfer and commercialization office of the medical center, is one of the Catalyst building’s anchor tenants. Ryan Lawson, UNMC properties and real estate manager, said its presence “sets the tone” for Catalyst as a “hub of innovation.”

However, tenants in the Catalyst building don’t have to be affiliated with the medical center as demonstrated by Big Grove Brewery that is currently operating a coffee shop and will soon be opening a taproom with beer brewed onsite. Big Grove Marketing Director Bryan Farrell said a “high efficiency five-barrel system” has already

been installed and the initial brews will be coming out of that system soon.

“We toured multiple sites and locations in the market over a year or so prior to making the Catalyst selection,” Farrell said. “Once we knew the vision and saw how Catalyst would be part of the bigger EDGE District plan, it really made sense for us to be a part of that.”

Vision of innovation

Located adjacent to the UNMC campus, the EDGE District has been slowly taking shape over the last 15 or so years. UNMC Interim Chancellor Dr. H. Dele Davies said the medical center has been proactively purchasing land in the Saddle Creek area.

“We always anticipate we’re going to grow,” Davies said.

Davies pointed out that UNeMed is where UNMC’s research turns into products, which facilitates the vision of the Catalyst building. Through this center as well as UNeTech, the innovations from research can provide benefits to “the community, patients and the public.”

The vision for the EDGE District and Catalyst is to go beyond the medical center and extend that entrepreneurial mindset to a multitude of local industries. Davies likened this to an “ecosystem” that offers the opportunity for the development of an innovation district that will transform into “a working-living community.”

Ultimately, the EDGE District is set to become a mixed-use environment designed

I think Catalyst is proving that commercial real estate needs to have more flexible options. That’s really something that our market is craving

- JEANETTE WEBER, BROKER, INVESTORS REALTY

to prioritize “walkability, wellness and community-focused spaces that blend work, living and social interaction,” Lawson said. Through a $13.5 million federal transportation grant, a new pedestrian and bike trail through the UNMC campus is in the works that will connect to Omaha’s trail system and include pedestrian bridges and upgraded crossings.

The City of Omaha is also leading the construction of a 753-stall parking garage to facilitate convenient access to the area.

“We do everything we can to make sure that we are in the community and not just of the community,” Davies said.

From vision to reality

While the vision for the EDGE District was coming into focus, a few streets over Greenslate Development Principal Jay Lund and his team were helping to transform the Blackstone District. This effort has become a revitalization success story.

Lund said his team was a natural fit to partner with the medical center to start to lay the groundwork for another district endeavor through the master planning process. Eventually, only a vacant industrial space was left to be developed, and that’s when the idea of Catalyst was born.

“The concept is to create a community for innovators through an innovation hub,” Lund said. GreenSlate and Denver-based Koelbel & Co., which had developed a Catalyst in Denver’s River North District, formed a joint venture to propose the concept for the vacant buildings. Koelbel’s Denver Catalyst project is in partnership with UCHealth to bring

50 YEARS OF

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BY DWAIN HEBDA

Of all the industries, traditions, institutions and attributes of the city of Omaha, only one was there from the very beginning: commercial real estate. In fact, the acquisition of land for commercial purposes on the western bank of the tempestuous Missouri River, done in 1853, was the seminal act that signaled the start of the community originally known as Omaha City.

Alfred Jones, the intrepid lawyer, surveyor, politician and entrepreneur who platted Fort Des Moines, Iowa, did the same for what he originally called Parke Wilde, remembering the adventure for The Pioneer Record, published by the Nebraska Territorial Pioneer Association, in 1890.

“The laying out of a town on the western bank of the Missouri river was first suggested by myself to a ferryman named William D. Brown whom I assisted to run a ferry between what is now Omaha and Council Bluffs, Iowa ... A company was then organized to run a steam ferry across the river and at my suggestion, included the laying out of a town on the west bank where Omaha now stands. The newly organized company crossed the river and walked around the proposed townsite. The location seemed a favorable one, as they determined to lay out a town there, although no survey was at that time made.

POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS

When we acquired the Regency Shopping Center Mall back in, oh gosh, the late ’90s, early 2000s, that is where we learned a lot about how partnering with a national company can give you much better results because of the relationships that have been developed by those companies.

That particular project was important to us because we formed a partnership with the RED Development Company out of Arizona, and that allowed us to do things we could not do alone such as finding tenants that they had relationships with. That, to me, was a very significant jump in terms of how we did business ourselves versus partnering with a national company.

- JOHN LUND, FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN EMERITUS THE LUND COMPANY

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PROVEN ENGINE FOR OMAHA’S GROWTH

“Not long after, I made a claim, the first regularly defined boundaries in this part of the country if not in the territory. My claim included a portion of the proposed town claim which was the second regularly defined claim in this vicinity.”

By this simple act, a mighty city moved from dream into being as speculators and settlers began building the following summer. Ever since, Omaha has grown, developed and been reimagined many times over, with each new phase made possible by those with the necessary vision, the stomach for work and the nerves for taking calculated risks.

Today the tradition of commercial real estate is carried on by a number of modern, yet equally intrepid professionals, men and women whose work picks up in an

SMART COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT A PROVEN ENGINE FOR OMAHA’S GROWTH

unbroken line what Jones began on a cold, windswept riverbank 172 years ago.

John Lund, founder and chairman emeritus of The Lund Company, is one who staked his own claim in the commercial real estate market. He founded his firm in 1981, entering what he remembers as a close fraternity of companies.

“Back in 1981, there weren’t more than four or five firms in the entire market,” he said. “I had gained some experience with a previous company, and I figured there probably would be room for an additional one. I felt it was time to do it myself and I took a chance with what I had learned.

“The largest project we took on that we thought made us a little bit more important than we were was the Old Mill Shopping Center located at 108th and Dodge on the north side. That project gave us, I guess, kind of a launching pad. It was a risk, but

Accounting for What Matters in Commercial Real Estate

EXPANSION + REBIRTH

When I first started, the shift had started into downtown when Union Pacific began to contemplate a new headquarters. They were occupying space throughout downtown, probably, in two or three other buildings. Then, First National Bank was deciding to make their commitment to downtown Omaha, and I want to say they were probably in four to six buildings throughout downtown. You were starting to see how that really kicked off the expansion and how office buildings that were becoming functionally obsolete were turning into housing.

If you look at westward expansion, our firm was heavily involved in the leasing of North Park at 120th and Blondo and the sale of Miracle Hills Golf course. In fact, we have always had a very big presence in the sale of land and the path of development where developers would come in and turn it into retail and office. We’ve had a very good presence in all of that.

- RYAN ZABROWSKI, PRESIDENT INVESTORS REALTY

fortunately, it paid off.”

Lund said one of the biggest changes that has come along during his career has been the speed at which everything moves, a pace quickened by technology.

“I think the new fundamentals are information at your fingertips,” he said. “It’s the speed factor. It’s the information, it’s the intelligence, it’s the comparable transactions that are occurring every moment of time, and how can you capture those answers very readily for your clients. Answers are more readily available than they were when I started. You can get an answer to anything in seconds, and back when I

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started, it would take you literally days.

“You have to keep up, though, because things are changing rapidly. Now that we’ve reached a million in population, we are competing in a market with primary cities and winning. Omaha has always been known as a tertiary city, a secondary market to some. Now, we’re getting more companies to look at our market and they tend to treat us a little bit differently than when we were a much smaller city. But those clients want to work with the best companies they can and if you’re not as sharp as you need to be, you’ll be in second place. You will not get the business.”

Jay Lerner is another longtime CRE professional who also hung out his shingle, The Lerner Company, in the 1980s, a period when the city’s footprint was smaller both in feel and in square miles.

“When I started, one of the first pieces of property I bought was 132nd and Maple, Eagle Run Shopping Center. It was farmland,” he said. “Later on, we did Shadow Lake Towne Center in Papillion at 72nd and Highway 370. That was farmland. Today, if you’re looking for farmland in west Omaha, you’ve got to go out past Elkhorn. The availability of land to develop for the kind of thing that we do is a lot different now.”

Lerner said the latter development was also a pivotal one in the history of the company as it demonstrated the power of residents embracing a development once a community was given something it could call its own.

“When we did Shadow Lake Towne Center, that was a big deal for us and for the community of Papillion,” he said. “There was really no retail there prior to that, and people who lived there were kind of aggravated that they all had to drive to Omaha to

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When malls were a big deal, you had four department stores that were anchors, then you had all the other stores in the mall that benefited by the draw of the department stores. But in order to get to those (interior) stores, you had to go through the department store and walk into the mall. Well, guess what? People want more convenience today. People want to park and walk into a store. They don’t want to walk into a department store to get to where they want to go in the mall. That, I think, is one of the biggest things that has led to the demise of the enclosed malls or at least to where they obviously are nowhere near what they were back in the ’70s or ’80s.

The other thing people ask me about is online sales and if brick-and-mortar isn’t as important as it used to be. I can tell you brickand-mortars have been “going away” for 100 years, starting when every town had their little general store and then, oh my God, Sears came along with their catalog. Then you could order on the phone. Then you could order online. I’m not sure what it was last year, but right after COVID, purely online sales were about 14% of total retail sales in the country. That’s a lot of billions, but it’s still only 14% of total retail sales, and about half of those were made by brick-and-mortar merchants. So, brick-andmortar is not going away.

- JAY R. LERNER, FOUNDER, THE LERNER COMPANY

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shop. That was one of the reasons that I bought that land there because I thought that the trade area was ready for the kind of retail that we did.

“When we did it we called it Shadow Lake Towne Center and all of our marketing was ‘Shadow Lake Towne Center: A Place to Call Your Own.’ The people out there embraced it because it was theirs. That’s something that not only worked in Papillion, but in other places where we did projects where there was no retail and now, all of a sudden, they had their own place to go.”

Bennett Ginsberg, managing director at CBRE, traces his first real estate license back to 1988. He said years spent revitalizing the city’s core and keeping up with development demands and infrastructure has yielded great things for the city and metro.

“Some people might say that the bureaucracy of getting through government is a little bit of a burden, but I don’t think so compared to other cities,” he said. “I would say most people that are from out of town that want to do development here in Omaha find it fairly accommodating.

“I do think that infrastructure — sewer systems, electrical grids, ready-to-build-on land — needs to catch up to continue growth. But the time it takes to do things here in our community is fairly quick compared to bigger cities where permitting takes a long time.”

Ginsberg said a healthy CRE industry has historically paid dividends for the city and metro by providing the built environments for new and expanding companies that serve as a catalyst for job growth, economic development and increased population.

“The tremendous development in the Omaha metropolitan area over the years,

CHANGING SKYLINE, CHANGING CITY

If you look at the vision that First National Bank had to build the tower downtown where it used to be only Woodmen, I think that really made the Omaha skyline that much better. Now we have Mutual of Omaha building their new tower, which I think is amazing. It just shows the progressiveness of our community.

Along with that, whoever we had down at the legislature, or a group of people, with the vision to put together an incentive program to attract data centers here, it has been tremendous. (Those companies) provide a lot of employment today and have made Omaha and the area a real epicenter for the kind of technology that we use every day and take for granted. All of that stuff is right here in our community.

- BENNETT GINSBERG, MANAGING DIRECTOR CBRE OMAHA

including new high-rise data centers and other growth, has taken place in Douglas County, Washington County, Sarpy County especially, and even into Council Bluffs,” he said. “As a result, the metro economy here is very solid and we’re seeing new-tomarket retailers, new companies relocating here. That increases our quality of life, our cost of living, our transportation, all those things that makes Omaha a great city.”

The future of CRE has arguably never looked brighter, even as it is challenged on all sides by changing dynamics, changing technology and the literal changing landscape of the city.

“Back when I started in 1990, the biggest challenge was lack of information; you had to rely on phone calls, Rolodexes, and physical property tours,” said Debra Graeve-Morrison, president, NAI NP Dodge. “Today, the problem is the opposite: information overload. Every property is online, every comp is public, and clients can Google almost everything. The broker’s value has shifted from being the gatekeeper of information to being the interpreter and strategist who helps clients make sense of it all.

Since 1975, Investors Realty has been at the heart of Omaha’s commercial real estate transformation—trusted by businesses for five decades to deliver results in buying, selling, leasing, and managing commercial properties. As MBJ honors 50 years of business leadership, we’re proud to celebrate our shared history of growth, innovation, and community impact in Greater Omaha. Here’s to the next 50.

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“Thirty years ago, deals moved at the pace of the fax machine. Today, we operate in a world of instant emails, text messages, and real-time updates. The biggest challenge now is staying responsive and available while still carving out time to think strategically and prospect for new business.”

Graeve-Morrison said the changes are also philosophical, as many of the rules and dictates of CRE have evolved so fundamentally that someone transported from the past into 2025 would be gobsmacked at what they saw.

“If a developer from 1975 walked into today’s market, the thing that would shock them most is how much of the job is done on a screen instead of on a construction site or in a boardroom,” she said. “In their day, deals were driven by handshake agreements and personal networks. Now, they’d see drone footage, virtual tours, 3D modeling and market analytics. The physical product is the same, but the way we design, market and transact is significantly different.

“For example, one commonly used piece of conventional wisdom is ‘Retail follows rooftops.’ There’s still some truth to that, but it’s not iron-clad anymore. Today, e-commerce has turned that on its head — physical retail now has to offer an experience you can’t get online, and it often clusters around destinations rather than just population density.”

One thing that would not only dumbfound developers of the past, but seems to have current players in awe, is Omaha’s recent attainment of 1 million residents. To a person, professionals pointed to the significance of that milestone in the history of the city and as a harbinger of future development.

“I think it will have a strong impact, it’s allowed Omaha to check yet another box that is going to give confidence to a company thinking about moving here,” said Ryan

TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE

Commercial real estate professionals in Omaha know how to play well together. We work together for the success of the community. We see it every year at the CRE Summit; people can’t wait to get together, talk, listen to some pretty good breakout sessions. I really think that element of cooperation and underlying care for the community is the basis of our success as an industry.

It plays out in practice, too. Very little is done in the way of new development here unless it’s been sifted by quality developers, quality banks and quality contractors who don’t do new deals unless they pencil out.

- JERRY SLUSKY PRINCIPAL, SLUSKY CRE/SG COMMUNITIES FOUNDER, CRE SUMMIT

Zabrowski, president of Investors Realty. “I also think that getting to that 1 million population number gives a confidence to current folks to continue to expand, which is just a great growth opportunity for all of us.”

Zabrowski said in order to maximize the potential of the city’s new status, however, lawmakers at every level have a role to play in ensuring the industry can be as competitive as possible compared to surrounding states both in attracting new work and new workers, CRE professionals included.

“We will now compete regionally and there’s states that surround us that have more tools in the toolbox from an incentive standpoint. If we had that opportunity, I think it would make us more competitive,” he said.

“I also think it is crucial that we aid in the continued development and retention of (CRE) professionals. Keeping good architecture and engineering talent here is incredibly important.”

“When I think about all that would be unrecognizable to the professionals who came before us, it would be to see the league we are now in,” said Jerry Slusky, principal with Slusky CRE/SG Communities and founder of one of the region’s largest industry gatherings, CRE Summit. “When I say ‘the league’ I’m going to analogize to baseball. When I got into this industry in the 1970s and ’80s, we were AA. In about ’95 to 2010 or so, I think we were AAA, and now I think we’re in the big league.

“I would say 30, 40 years ago, CRE, for the most part, was a man’s world, there

SMART COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT A PROVEN ENGINE FOR OMAHA’S GROWTH

One commonly used piece of conventional wisdom is ‘Retail follows rooftops.’ There’s still some truth to it but it’s not iron-clad anymore.

- DEBRA GRAEVE-MORRISON, PRESIDENT, NAI NP DODGE

were no national brokerage firms, it was more of a homegrown who-you-knew was how you got things done. It was more informal, not a real structured kind of business. Now, Omaha clearly has been recognized as a real player.”

Slusky said the way Omaha has grown — preserving pockets of small-town friendliness with big-city amenities — has positioned the city well to take advantage of its new higher profile in the years to come.

“National retailers have recognized it and come to town. The office people have recognized this and come to town. Company headquarters have come to town,” he

said. “We’re in that group of top 30 or 40 cities in the country that have continued to grow and be successful.

“A big part of that is, I feel, that the Omahas and Des Moines and Kansas Cities, Lincolns, Sioux Falls of the world are becoming more and more attractive because of the lifestyle, right? We’re safe, the cost of living is good, it’s a great place to raise your kids, that sort of thing. We’ve become pretty special, and I think that is only gaining velocity.”

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100 Years of Growth

MAJOR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN OMAHA (1924-2024)

Early Foundation (1924-1994)

• 1857: Kountze Brothers Bank, founded by Herman and Augustus Kountze, establishing early banking presence

• 1937: Federal Housing Act passed, introducing public housing to Omaha with federal loans for low-income housing construction

• 1962: Warren Buffett set up his office in Omaha at what is now Berkshire Hathaway headquarters at Blackstone Plaza (formerly Kiewit Plaza)

Major Growth Period (1994-2024)

1999-2002: First National Bank Tower Construction - $225 million - No. 3 Most Expensive

• Construction began in April 1999 and completed in 2002

• Rising to 634 feet and 45 stories, it became the tallest building in Omaha and Nebraska, surpassing the WoodmenLife Tower

• Construction cost: $225 million

2002: Downtown Skyline Transformation

• The First National Bank Tower’s completion marked a significant milestone in downtown development 2010s: North Downtown Development

2019-2022: The RiverFront Redevelopment Project - $300 million - No. 2 Most Expensive

• Gene Leahy Mall construction began in March 2019, expected completion in 2021

• Part of a $300 million project to renovate Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park and Lewis & Clark Landing

• Redevelopment completed in July 2022, featuring a new concert venue pavilion, open lawn area, and redesigned waterfront walkway

2022: Mutual of Omaha Headquarters Development

• Mutual of Omaha purchased a block in 2022 to assist in development of its new headquarters tower

Present Day (2024-2026)

Currently, there is more than $8 billion in new development projects that are reshaping Omaha

Mutual of Omaha Headquarters Tower - $433-$600 million (2023-2026) - No. 1 Most Expensive

• Construction of a $600 million skyline-changer (some sources cite $443 million)

• The 44-story, 677-foot tower will be the tallest building in Nebraska upon completion in 2026

CHI Health Center Omaha Expansion - $200 million (Current) - No. 4 Most Expensive

• A $200 million addition and renovation of the city’s convention center is underway

• Adding 90,000 sq. ft. and 25 more meeting rooms

• Opening projected for summer 2027

The Capitol District Project - $105 million - No. 5 Most Expensive

• Construction on the $105 million project was slated to begin as part of downtown Omaha’s continued revitalization efforts

Creighton University Quadrangle Project - $25 million (2024-2026)

• A 251,500-square-foot gathering space with stage and amphitheater

• Projected opening fall 2026

The Mercantile - $500 million (starting 2025)

• Major mixed-use development project currently in planning/development phases

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BY KARA SCHWEISS

ASHLEY

KUHN CEO, BLAIR FREEMAN

Breaking Barriers

WOMEN’S RISE IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

NANCY

K. JOHNSON OWNER, NK JOHNSON

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE ADVISORS

Looking back at a long and successful career in commercial real estate, Nancy K. Johnson said some of her biggest hurdles presented at the beginning.

“When I got into the industry over 35 years ago, there were very few women,” she said. “On my first job interview, they asked me if I was married, if I plan to be married, how many children I have, what religion I was.”

She passed on that company, starting her career instead at the more welcoming The Lund Company. Still, it was a time before cellphones, the internet and other resources professionals take for granted today.

“The first day I started, they threw a phone book on my desk and said, ‘Start dialing for dollars.’ I’m like, ‘Well, what do I do?’ And they said, ‘You’ll figure it out.’”

She quickly did, making connections and building relationships at every opportunity.

“I remember (founder) John Lund would take me around to conferences, and bank open houses, and ribbon-cuttings, and chamber of commerce events. We

JENN KANNE MORRIS

MARKET MANAGER, COMMERCIAL LENDING, GREAT SOUTHERN BANK, PRESIDENT, CREW OMAHA

would walk in these rooms and people would go, ‘John, John, John, John,’” she said, adding that it became a source of inspiration. “I was like, ‘Someday that’s going to be me.’”

She was right. Today, Johnson is a respected veteran in the commercial real estate sector who started her own firm, NK Johnson Commercial Real Estate Advisors, in 2019. Prior to that, she was a senior vice president at CBRE for 16 years. She was also a founding board member of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Omaha. Johnson not only mentors up-and-comers, she is always helping women find their place in other ways.

“I went to speak to a group a year or so ago. It was a smaller room, and all the guys were sitting at the conference table, and the two women took two back seats. And I said, ‘Hey, pull those chairs up here. You’re part of this,’” she said. “There’s a seat at the table for you.”

Willing to help

As a partner with law firm Baird Holm, which has commercial real estate

You’re seeing women move into senior positions, into successful positions, and really be involved in all scope of the deal, too.

- AMY LAWRENSON, PARTNER, BAIRD HOLM

There are a lot of women that have been very impactful in bringing others along with them, and I think that’s been why we’ve had the success that we’ve had.

among its practice areas, Amy Lawrenson emphasized that professional connections are key to success.

“Find mentors and sponsors … The amount of people out there that are willing to help is just astonishing. Yes, it’s a competitive field, and yes, some people are going to keep some of their deals in their pocket and not let you see them, but they’re always going to be willing to counsel,” she said. “It’s not just women, it’s men and women across the board that have been willing to provide guidance.”

Other professionals served as her advocates and would “pound the table to have me at the deal,” Lawrenson said. Now, it’s her turn.

“Reciprocate and carry forward,” she said. “The mentoring and sponsoring I do, I feel, is the most important thing I need to do to give back to the industry.”

Lawrenson said she’s particularly enjoyed watching CREW grow, especially in the last 10 to 15 years.

“That group, I think, is a really good representation of what has changed for the (number) of women in the industry. And it’s not just seeing women in the industry, it’s seeing women being really successful in the industry, which is so inspiring and encouraging,” she said. “You’re seeing women move into senior positions, into successful positions, and really be involved in all scope of the deal, too. And that’s just not on the brokerage side. It’s on the engineering side, it’s on the architectural side, it’s on the design side.”

Women are thriving

Ashley Kuhn, CEO of woman-owned construction firm Blair Freeman, agreed that a positive evolution for women has been evident.

“I think, overall, seeing other women in the industry makes women feel more comfortable coming into it. It’s the old adage that ‘if you can see it, you can be it.’ You’re seeing women that are thriving in the industry,” she said.

Men have had to change, too, Kuhn added.

“It has historically been a male-dominated industry, but I feel like the perceived meaning is that men didn’t want women here or in this industry. In reality, I don’t think that that was necessarily the case in any industry that women are breaking into,” she said. “I think there’s a shift in acceptable behavior in those industries. Even in my career, some of the behaviors and things that I experienced when I first got into the industry — that I wouldn’t have even thought of saying anything about or thinking twice about — when I look back on it, they’re the definition of canceled now … So, I think that there’s a change, but I believe that the men in the industry are also great with the change. It’s really incredible to see the women that broke that ceiling for us.”

Chris Mensinger, who co-chairs the annual CRE Summit, agreed.

“The number of women and the number of young women entering on the brokerage side, on the engineering side, on the legal side; they are definitely

CHRIS MENSINGER, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, NEBRASKA, BROKERAGE SERVICES, COLLIERS, CO-CHAIR OF

THE CRE SUMMIT

in the room now,” she said. “Not only are they in the room, they are part of the decision-makers.”

As senior vice president, Nebraska, Brokerage Services for Colliers, Mensinger certainly sees many sides of the industry.

“There’s a lot of women-led businesses that work in commercial real estate in Omaha, and they are making the decisions. They’re working with each other. There are a lot of women that have been very impactful in bringing others along with them, and I think that’s why we’ve had the success that we’ve had,” she said. “It took a long time, but now that it’s happening, there’s a great amount of energy behind it.”

Exciting things ahead

CREW Omaha President Jenn Kanne Morris, who serves as market manager for Great Southern Bank’s commercial lending division, said CREW is a microcosm of sorts for women in the industry.

“I’ve seen that organization grow from like 50 members to over 200 members. I’ve seen women start their own companies and rise up to leadership in companies they’re working at. I think a lot of that goes back to finding support and figuring out how to navigate some of these male-dominated industries,” she said. “It helps when there’s another woman in leadership to get that door open for younger women to come up and have opportunity.”

Sooner is better, she added.

“We’re trying to build on our U CREW platform, getting in more contact with university students or even high school students, and doing presentations at local schools to give women, specifically — but really everybody — an idea of just how many opportunities there are in commercial real estate,” she said.

It’s not easy to keep up in a continually shifting field challenged by countless factors from AI and online commerce to adaptive re-use of existing structures, economic uncertainty and labor shortages, to name a few, these professionals said. However, women are finding incredible success in commercial real estate.

“I would say, absolutely do not be afraid of it,” Johnson said. “If you can build relationships and you have people skills, it transfers … If you’re willing to do the work to build the relationship, you can do this.”

“Constantly reading and expanding, involving and understanding the new methods of financing and deals and innovation; it’s a lot of work to keep up with that kind of stuff and stay ahead of the curve,” Kuhn said. “Stay connected and willing to help others around you. Once you get in a door, make sure that you’re reaching back to help somebody else. Be kind and pay it forward; it may not come to fruition today, but you’ll plant that seed.”

“Join us!” Mensinger said. “The more, the better, and the more diverse the group of women and experiences that they have makes this a better industry.”

PROJECT WINNERS

Each year at the CRE Summit, a few projects finished in that year win special recognition for being the best in the area: Development of the Year recognizes a project that stands out in scope and influence on further development, the Summit Award recognizes a project that has outstanding and rippling regional impact, and Deal of the Year is awarded to brokers for a complex and community impactful transaction.

2025 Development of the Year — 37 West Farnam

Clarity Deve lopment Owner and Developer Tom McLeay; Clarity Development Principal Mike Peter; GreenSlate Development Principals Matt Dwyer, Jay Lund and Clay Vanderheiden; and Park Omaha Parking and Mobility manager Hannah R. Adeponu

2025 Summit Award — Catalyst Omaha

GreenSlate Development Principals Jay Lund, Matt Dwyer and Clay Vanderheiden; and Koelbel and Co. President/CEO Dean Koelbel and Vice President Carl Koelbel

Cushman & Wakefield/Lund Vice President Martin Patzner and CEO Jason Fisher; and CBRE First Vice President Steve Sheppard, Vice President Nick Weideman and Managing Director Bennett Ginsberg

A Q&A WITH THE CRE SUMMIT HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Each year, the Commercial Real Estate Summit inducts honored members of the commercial real estate community into its Hall of Fame. Midlands Business Journal posed a series of questions to each of this year’s winners, which include a real estate attorney, a senior vice president of a real estate firm, engineers and more.

ROBERT “BOB” DREESSEN CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD THOMPSON, DREESSEN & DORNER, INC.

What has been the most unusual or surprising business transaction you’ve been involved in through CRE?

Years ago, we worked on the Bakers Square at 132nd Street and West Center Road — a project that still stands out to me. The site needed stabilization, and instead of a conventional approach we tried something bold for its time: surcharging the entire property with more weight than the building would ever have. To speed up the process, we used sand columns to help squeeze water from the soil. It was a creative, economical solution.

What advice would you give to someone just starting out in your field?

Don’t shy away from failures — they’re some of the best teachers you’ll have. Early in your career, you’ll try things that won’t work and that’s how you learn what not to do. In engineering and commercial real estate, every misstep can sharpen your judgment and make you better prepared for the next challenge.

What is the most important quality for success in your industry? Honesty.

What is the biggest career risk you’ve ever taken?

The biggest career risk I ever took was starting Thompson, Dreessen & Dorner with two other partners. At the time, we had no guarantees. Looking back, I could never have imagined what the company would grow into. I consider myself one of the luckiest people alive to have taken that leap and seen it become such a lasting success.

What is the most important lesson you’ve learned in your career?

The most important lesson I’ve learned is to practice within your capabilities. Know what you do well, be honest about your limits, and build a team that complements your skills. In this industry, overreaching without the right expertise can cost time, money and credibility.

What is your go-to stress-relief activity after a long day?

I may not go into the office daily anymore but throughout my career, one of my favorite ways to recharge was through travel. My late wife and I were active in the Friendship Force of Greater Omaha, which allowed us to visit countries around the world and experience different cultures in a truly personal way. Those journeys offered relaxation and broadened my perspective — something that’s valuable in both life and business.

What is your biggest success story as it relates to your work in the CRE industry?

Engineering has been my life’s work and my greatest success is being able to share that knowledge with the next generation. Passing on experience ensures the values and skills that built my career will carry forward long after I’m gone.

DOUGLAS “DOUG” DREESSEN PRESIDENT THOMPSON, DREESSEN & DORNER, INC.

If you could wave a magic wand and change one thing about the commercial real estate industry, what would it be and why?

If I could change one thing, I would simplify and streamline the entitlement process. It often takes far too long, adding unnecessary delays and uncertainty for owners, developers and communities.

What advice would you give to someone just starting out in your field?

As a civil engineer, my advice is to be curious and present. Ask questions — of contractors, city staff, developers, your team, whoever you are doing business with — then, listen. Build relationships, find a mentor, take notes, follow through. The people who succeed turn ambiguity into clear next steps.

What emerging technology do you believe will have the biggest impact on your work with the CRE industry in the next decade?

AI will streamline the repetitive, boilerplate tasks in CRE, freeing us to focus on solving problems and moving projects forward faster.

What is the most important quality for success in your industry? Integrity.

What is the biggest career risk you’ve ever taken?

Early in my career, I considered pursuing journalism instead of engineering. In the end, I chose civil engineering — a decision that shaped my entire career. Taking the road into engineering was the best risk I ever took.

What do you think is the most misunderstood aspect of the commercial real estate industry?

That development is relatively risk-free. In reality, every project faces uncertainty. Even well-planned developments require navigating complex approvals, financing challenges and changing conditions. Behind every finished project is a team that’s managed significant risk to bring it to life.

What is the most important lesson you’ve learned in your career?

The most important lesson I’ve learned is that collaboration is everything. Work closely with your team, partners, architects, contractors, city officials and community leaders — everyone you meet in this industry has something valuable to teach. The relationships you build will carry projects forward and help you grow professionally. That’s why I’ve always valued the CRE Summit — the connections and insights I gain there are truly invaluable.

What is the most creative or innovative solution to a challenge you’ve seen in your industry as it relates to work in commercial real estate?

Some of the most creative solutions I’ve seen in commercial real estate involve water

management, especially stormwater. Engineers have designed systems that go beyond compliance — integrating detention basins into landscaping, using permeable paving, rain gardens and green roofs. These approaches not only manage runoff effectively but also add aesthetic and environmental value to a project, turning a requirement into a design opportunity.

If you could build any type of commercial real estate project, without any limitations, what would it be and why?

I would build a large-scale mixed-use development that combines residential, office, retail and green space in one connected community. These projects create vibrant, walkable environments where people can live, work, shop and relax. Done right, they spur economic growth, foster community interaction and integrate sustainable design, offering lasting value for both the city and its residents.

What is your go-to stress-relief activity after a long day?

Reading and solving puzzles.

What is your biggest success story as it relates to your work in the CRE industry?

It’s hard to pick just one success story. There have been so many incredible commercial projects throughout my career. What stands out most is that no development is the work of a single person. Every successful project is the result of collaboration between developers, architects, engineers, contractors, city officials and community members. That teamwork is what truly drives success in the CRE industry.

DAVID MAENNER SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT CBRE, INC.

If you could wave a magic wand and change one thing about the commercial real estate industry, what would it be and why?

It is already happening, in that reliable and consistent market information from across the country is getting better all the time. This was not truly the case 15-plus years ago and it makes selling across markets easier and gives you more confidence in advising your clients.

What has been the most unusual or surprising business transaction you’ve been involved in through CRE?

Most unusual was probably a tomato “hot house” in McCook that I was evaluating. It was a 450,000-square-foot, all-glass building used for growing tomatoes year around. It unfortunately was hit by hail twice in one season and was finally torn down.

What advice would you give to someone just starting out in your field?

Show up on time and do more than what is expected of you. Say “yes” early and often and the business will roll your way.

What emerging technology do you believe will have the biggest impact on your work with the CRE industry in the next decade?

AI, of course, in ways to enhance social media exposure, as well as evaluating strategic site location decisions.

What is the most important quality for success in your industry?

Show up each day whether you are busy or not, get involved in CRE-related and nonrelated groups, and advance your knowledge by earning CRE trade designations such as Certified Commercial Investment Member and Society of Industrial and Office Realtors. It will differentiate you from your competition.

What is the biggest career risk you’ve ever taken?

Moving back to Omaha, newly married, without a clear business game plan.

What do you think is the most misunderstood aspect of the commercial real estate industry?

That everyone makes big money owning real estate. People often may hear about the seller who flipped a property in a short period of time and made a killing, but you rarely, if ever, hear about the property owner who quietly ran their real estate business over the years and with no fanfare finally paid off the mortgage and then is able to reap the fruits of their labor.

What is the most important lesson you’ve learned in your career?

Be prepared to pick yourself up after getting knocked to your feet.

What is the most creative or innovative solution to a challenge you’ve seen in your industry as it relates to work in commercial real estate?

This will certainly date me, but the advent of the cellphone, and now advanced smartphones, has allowed CRE practitioners to be much, much more efficient with their time and make far more money in the process.

If you could build any type of commercial real estate project without any limitations, what would it be and why?

I’d build a 25-plus story, Class-A high rise condominium tower on a high point at I-680 and West Dodge Road. You’d have the best views in town and would not have to mow the lawn. Plus, I would want to live there, if I could convince my wife.

What is your go-to stress-relief activity after a long day?

I’ll admit, I like to take a nap.

What is your biggest success story as it relates to your work in the CRE industry?

When two original SIOR (industrial) members asked me to help them with their respective industrial real estate assignment, I was humbled that these people would place their confidence in me. This is not a “biggest success” in terms of deal size, but to me a recognition that maybe what I had been doing day in and day out was working.

MICHAEL MATEJKA PARTNER WOODS AITKEN LLP

What has been the most unusual or surprising business transaction you’ve been involved in through CRE?

Carbon sequestration; it is reverse mining. You are paying someone to permanently store carbon in their ground.

What advice would you give to someone just starting out in your field?

Work hard to develop your expertise and your connections. You need both to succeed.

What emerging technology do you believe will have the biggest impact on your work with the CRE industry in the next decade?

AI; it will change what we do and how we do it in ways we don’t understand yet.

What is the most important quality for success in your industry?

Providing excellent service to clients, and you do this by continually learning, working hard and paying attention to detail.

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In their Words A Q&A WITH THE CRE SUMMIT HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

What is the most important lesson you’ve learned in your career?

Treating people with respect and being fair are very important to successful negotiations and for establishing long term business relationships.

What is your go-to stress-relief activity after a long day?

Exercise and outdoor activities

What is your biggest success story as it relates to your work in the CRE industry? I have been very fortunate to work with and for great people.

NANCY PRIDAL

CHAIR OF THE BOARD LAMP RYNEARSON

What advice would you give to someone just starting out in your field?

Building a network of friends — both inside and outside of your industry — is essential for personal and professional growth. Having peers to exchange ideas with offers invaluable support and perspective. As a woman in the industry, I’ve especially benefited from connections with other professional women who share similar experiences; their insights have significantly shaped my development as a leader. When I first started in the industry, I was intensely focused on the work, as many of us are. Groups like CREW were not yet formed, and I didn’t have access to other women’s peer groups. When I did make those connections, I realized how I had missed that vital resource.

What is the most important quality for success in your industry?

Being able to build relationships through the integrity of your work is so important. It is like the airline slogan: we realize you have a choice, so thank you for choosing us. In a competitive market, people need a reason to choose you, especially if you are new to the industry. Being highly skilled in the industry is the bar, but to be able to grow your business, people need a reason to choose you. Clients, colleagues and community professionals alike rely on being able to trust your consul as much as your expertise and create true partnerships.

What is the biggest career risk you’ve ever taken?

I think what can feel like the biggest career risk is to say no to a project or a deal. Sometimes, the right thing to do for you personally or your organization is to turn down working on a project. Even if the project doesn’t fit within your organizational core values or personal beliefs, or the client is not a fit for you or your organization, or the project is outside of your area of expertise or includes a conflict of interest, saying no can feel like a huge risk. In the long run, every time I have said no to a project after thoughtful consideration of the risks, other opportunities that have fit within my values or expertise have emerged.

What is the most important lesson you’ve learned in your career?

Throughout my career, while I have learned many things, a couple stand out as being most important. One is learning that finding a level of balance between work and life outside of work is so important. There truly are only 24 hours in the day. You can’t create more time, but finding the skills that help you find the balance you need for health and family as well as professional success is essential. The second is that you truly cannot create something magical without a team. There are no guarantees in life, and with the time we have here, why not create something that you truly care about, that excites you and brings joy to your heart and to the hearts of others. Creating meaningful work with dedicated colleagues that are passionate about the journey is incredibly satisfying.

What is the most creative or innovative solution to a challenge you’ve seen in your industry as it relates to work in commercial real estate?

I have had the opportunity to see so many projects come to fruition that wouldn’t have come together without dedicated professionals pulling together to overcome obstacles and create solutions. Those professionals include city team members from Omaha, Papillion, Bellevue, Gretna and others, including the mayor’s office and planning and public works departments, that help find solutions within regulatory constraints for projects that make a difference in our communities. They include financial professionals, commercial real estate professionals, attorneys, planners, engineers and architects working together to create successful development packages. They also include the contractors that are dedicated to building the projects we envision and design. Each project in the build environment takes a village to create its own unique solutions.

What is your go-to stress-relief activity after a long day?

The CRE industry is busy. Deals can be intense, whether they unfold quickly or take years, with a large spectrum of options in between. Each has a way of taking its toll on you, physically and mentally, so it is important to find ways to unwind that are the healthiest and work for you. I have found it is not just one activity that I need, but a toolbox of different activities that I can use depending on the situation and my energy level. A workout, a chat with my husband or a friend, a walk with the dog, playing the piano, a meditation, something that quiets my mind, helps me to relieve the stress of the day and transition beyond a long day.

What is your biggest success story as it relates to your work in the CRE industry?

During my tenure at Lamp Rynearson, there are so many success stories in the CRE industry. Some projects I personally worked on, while others I had the privilege of supporting through my leadership roles. If I had to identify my biggest success story it would be my work for and with the Lamp Rynearson’s team. As CEO at Lamp Rynearson, I had the opportunity to build relationships to expand our community with economic development organizations such as the Greater Omaha Chamber and Spark, and nonprofit organizations like Habitat for Humanity Omaha and Omaha by Design. I had the privilege of helping to develop the Greater Omaha Chamber’s urban core housing recommendations with support from the cities of Omaha and Council Bluffs. Most importantly, I had the privilege of leading an organization of dedicated professionals that truly care about the work that they do, the communities they live in and the people they work with.

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— WHAT’S ONE THING THAT HAS YOU EXCITED ABOUT THE CRE INDUSTRY?

The Midlands Business Journal polled members of the local commercial real estate community to get their thoughts on where the industry is headed.

ANDREW LERNER

PARTNER, THE LERNER COMPANY

OMAHA

What excites me most about the future of commercial real estate is how technology and market growth are converging to create new opportunities across the Midwest. Advanced tools like predictive analytics, AI-driven site modeling and real-time market data are allowing us to make faster, smarter decisions for our clients and investors. At the same time, we’re seeing strong demand for developments that bring longterm value to communities — whether through sustainable building practices, adaptive reuse or strategic site selection in high-growth corridors. The ability to combine cutting-edge tools with our deep local expertise positions Midwest CRE for a very bright future.

KASSIE

INNESS

PRESIDENT, METONIC OMAHA

I am excited about the integration of technology to enhance efficiency and sustainability. Smart home technologies like smart locks are bringing new convenience and efficiency to tenants and property managers. New smart building technologies like smart thermostats optimize energy use, cutting costs for tenants and owners. Proptech platforms like AI-powered leasing bots save time and improve experiences. In Omaha’s growing CRE scene, adopting these technologies ensures properties meet modern demands for sustainability and convenience, positioning them for longterm success. It’s an exciting time for the industry.

MIKE HOMA

PRESIDENT, NEBRASKA DIVISION, R&R REALTY GROUP

The part of the commercial real estate industry that excites me the most is the evolution of building technology. Systems that largely take care of themselves, improved air quality and handling, and upgraded structural materials are transforming how buildings operate. As we design new office and industrial spaces, these advancements are raising the bar for what a modern building can offer.

DAN DUTTON

MANAGING PRINCIPAL AND PRESIDENT

LEE & ASSOCIATES NEBRASKA

I am super excited to be on the cutting edge of technology using AI to change the commercial real estate landscape. We are only beginning to learn the potentials of AI from research to marketing to redesigning elevations for buildings. The future is bright!

DAN GOALEY

MANAGING PRINCIPAL AND PRESIDENT

LEE & ASSOCIATES NEBRASKA

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COMMERCIAL real estate

BANKS, CREDIT UNIONS ASSESS COMMERCIAL MARKET

BY DWAIN HEBDA

Commercial lending in Omaha is trending upward, with activity driven largely by businesses making investments in equipment, property improvements, and expansion

Plenty of challenges exist in commercial real estate markets across the country, from interest rates to infrastructure to labor. Local banking professionals say while issues such as interest rates are a persistent concern, commercial project lending in Omaha continues to be brisk.

“Commercial lending in Omaha is trending upward, with activity driven largely by businesses making investments in equipment, property improvements and expansion projects,” said Mike Corrigan, senior vice president, relationship manager with ACCESSbank.

“Confidence seems to have improved compared to last year, thanks to expectations of future rate reductions, stable employment (and) steady consumer demand. While revolving credit use has cooled slightly, term financing is seeing healthy demand.”

“Real estate investors have continued to show interest in CRE while the generational transfer of ownership in non-real estate operating companies remains steady,” agreed Kevin Svec, senior vice president–business banking with Centris Federal Credit Union. “The Fed’s decreasing of short-term rates in late 2024 from their peak has helped spur some of the recent activity, however the pace of growth is slower when compared to a few years ago.”

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- MIKE CORRIGAN, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, RELATIONSHIP MANAGER, ACCESSBANK

Professionals say Omaha has largely been spared the worst of the challenges facing other markets, something that has held true for a number of business conditions through the years.

“You hear it often, but Omaha is a resilient market often less impacted by traditionally large CRE market swings,” said Chad Tettenborn, senior vice president-commercial lending for West Gate Bank. “I believe we have accomplished this trait over time by having a vast majority of our development led by locally grown companies and the majority of capital, both equity and debt, coming from local or regional parties.

“This insulation has allowed business, and specifically CRE development, to stay more consistent, combating market disrupters like oversupply.”

Tettenborn said the housing segment is one market leader when it comes to CRE lending.

“No doubt the housing market in Omaha is performing well and multi-family projects continue to show sustained demand both from equity and debt,” he said. “After multi-family, the next two asset classes of note are retail and industrial/warehouse, both of which remain strong amid some signs of slowing.”

The strong demand is a direct result of the growth Omaha is enjoying across

Real estate investors have continued to show interest in CRE while the generational transfer of ownership in non-real estate operating companies remains steady.

- KEVIN SVEC, SENIOR VICE

PRESIDENT–BUSINESS

BANKING, CENTRIS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

You hear it often, but Omaha is a resilient market often less impacted by traditionally large CRE market swings.

several market segments, said Joel Falk, senior vice president, director of commercial banking for Core Bank.

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CHAD TETTENBORN, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTCOMMERCIAL LENDING, WEST GATE BANK

“Multifamily properties continue to see strong demand given Omaha’s steady population growth and investor interest in this market,” he said. “Given the strong housing demand and relatively high cost of single-family homes, many individuals are choosing to rent rather than purchase single family homes. Additionally, industrial and warehousing facilities in Omaha have continued to gain traction due to e-commerce and supply chain shifts.”

One additional positive has been the announcement that Omaha surpassed the 1 million population mark. This element brings the city new status among out-of-state business interests and as a result, bodes well for the future of office, retail and other commercial development.

“Population growth should create an increased need for places to live, places to work, places to shop and locations to store goods,” said Nate Ruh, vice president, commercial real estate banking with First National Bank of Omaha. “Omaha has a good stable of banks who understand commercial real estate. If a project makes sense, we believe there will be no shortage of quality, local banks willing to provide financing.”

The market picture isn’t without its challenges, both from a macro and micro economic perspective. One global issue affecting markets coast to coast is the staggering amount of debt the industry holds that is set to come due this year.

According to CRE Daily, nearly $957 billion in CRE loans will mature in 2025, up 3% from last year, as extended 2024 maturities add to the burden. This amounts to roughly 20% of all outstanding commercial mortgages, per GlobeSt.

“This has been a topic of concern since interest rates began their ascent over three years ago,” Svec said. “Many CRE loans were originated during a time of historically low rates. With interest rates now being double, borrowing costs are set to increase substantially when those loans renew.

“This places pressure on the ability of companies to service those debts, the

result being an elevated risk of devaluation or default. While Omaha does tend to be more stable than other national markets, the metro area isn’t immune to these risks.”

Hotel/motel projects represent the largest percentage of the loan burden at 35% followed by office at 24% and industrial projects at 22%. Institutions holding most of the note on that debt include depository institutions at $452 billion; commercial mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities at $231 billion and credit companies at $180 billion, the site reported.

“Loans maturing over the next few years were likely originated in a much lower interest rate environment,” Ruh said. “The industry will face challenges including increases to interest rates and capitalization rates that may cause project metrics to not pencil out. It will be important for borrowers to start renewal/refinance discussions early in the process and work with a trusted banking partner for reliable guidance and expertise.”

The situation has potentially far-reaching consequences for borrowers, lending institutions and the economy in general, said Cory Parker, senior vice president of commercial lending with Cobalt Credit Union.

“Since most CRE loans are set up with a balloon structure and are scheduled to have a principal balance remaining at loan maturity, this does pose some challenges to borrowers and the industry in general during a rising rate environment,” he said. “This, of course, can really impact the payment amount and ultimately the cash flow of the property.

“Lenders will typically conduct stress testing and use higher rate assumptions to help prepare for this scenario, however, this could create a situation where the property no longer has sufficient cash flow to service the debt. The Omaha CRE market remains steady though, so I believe this scenario is less likely here compared to other parts of the country.”

Multifamily properties continue to see strong demand given Omaha’s steady population growth and investor interest in this market.

- JOEL FALK, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR OF COMMERCIAL BANKING, CORE BANK

COMMERCIAL real estate

BANKS, CREDIT UNIONS ASSESS COMMERCIAL MARKET

Population growth should create an increased need for places to live, places to work, places to shop and locations to store goods.

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NATE RUH, VICE PRESIDENT, COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BANKING, FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA

Of course, the biggest drag on the industry’s fortunes is the interest rate, which the Federal Reserve has stubbornly resisted lowering despite pressure from the White House.

“The current rate climate certainly has an impact on CRE lending and that includes the Omaha market as well,” Parker said. “Projects that showed adequate cash flow with lower rates won’t necessarily have the same results once higher rates are factored in. Borrowers may look to contribute more money down to help offset the higher rates and lenders may offer more flexible terms to help a business succeed. Omaha has a stable CRE market overall and there are many competitive lending options locally.”

“Higher interest rates have slowed some commercial real estate transactions, prompting developers and investors to adjust timelines or reconsider deal structures,” Corrigan said. “That said, the market remains relatively strong,

especially in industrial, multifamily and certain retail spaces. Markets like Omaha and Lincoln, with diverse economic bases, continue to attract financing for well-structured projects by disciplined borrowers with strong fundamentals.”

All of these factors add up to a complicated set of challenges for borrowers and puts the expertise of lenders at a premium to help clients finance their projects.

“Commercial lending professionals have to have a knowledge of and focus on a property’s ability to generate income combined with knowledge around local market vacancy rates, lease structures, strength of tenants and overall property cash flow,” Falk said. “There are quite a few differences in the specialized expertise typically required of a commercial lending professional and these will be critical for clients and their projects in the future.”

The current rate climate certainly has an impact on CRE lending and that includes the Omaha market as well.

- CORY PARKER, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMERCIAL LENDING, COBALT CREDIT UNION

EVENT scene

The group Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) held their annual summer social on July 31 at Happy Hollow Club in Omaha. The event was an evening for men and women to connect, unwind and celebrate summer, as well as recognize 15 years of CREW in Omaha.

Founded in 2009 to connect commercial real estate women in Omaha for business opportunities, CREW Omaha has grown significantly over the years. Today, with more than 185 members, the organization’s mission is to advance all women in commercial real estate through business networking, leadership development, career outreach and industry research.

CREW Omaha aligns with CREW Network’s commitment to strengthening and expanding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) throughout its global organization. CREW Network is a united network of individuals with a culture of inclusion and belonging that inspires engagement, breaks down barriers and accelerates growth and collaboration for its chapters, members and partners. The organization believes diverse voices enrich business connections and drive innovation.

The summer celebration provided an ideal opportunity for the organization’s growing membership to experience this inclusive culture firsthand, fostering meaningful professional relationships while commemorating the chapter’s significant milestone in the Omaha commercial real estate community.

Sips and Socialization

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| PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROGER HUMPHRIES

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Facing the Roasters

JEFF BEALS AND TRENTON MAGID GAIN OPC HONOR

BY JOSH GEAR, OMAHA PRESS CLUB COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

PHOTOGRAPHY BY GARY WILLIS

As Jeff Beals and Trenton Magid headed to the dais, posting up alongside the roasters at May’s Face on the Barroom Floor event, host Gary Sadlemyer made an astute observation.

“If it gets too rough, I think they’re armed!” the KFAB morning show host said of the pair. Since 2004, Beals and Magid have been at the forefront of real estate in the region, both from their roles as executive vice presidents at NAI NP Dodge commercial real estate and their positions as co-founders of Grow Omaha Media and its associated radio show.

Starting the roasting off right, Sadlemyer introduced two women who knew the pair very well: Stephanie Beals, wife and business partner of Jeff, and Ammy Polanco, Trenton’s first wife and longtime partner.

“We all know Trenton, he has many talents,” Polanco said. “But he has a special one: the ability to say inappropriate things with the confidence of a man who thinks human resources is just a suggestion. Weddings, bar mitzvahs, birthdays, funerals, business meetings … basically, if he has a microphone and audience, he will traumatize you.”

Stephanie focused on her husband’s dedication to real estate events, turning business trips into family outings.

“Our kids know more about Omaha growth and development than most urban planners, thanks to a lifetime of real estate tours,” Stephanie added. “What is a real estate tour? It’s a magical family outing where you pile everyone into the minivan and drive around for hours, looking at empty lots and half-built buildings … If you’re lucky and well behaved, you’ll get a Coke halfway through.”

Next, the room welcomed KFAB station program director and talk show host Scott Voorhees, who made sure to properly thank everyone in attendance.

“It’s so great to have so many family members here, friends and anyone who was forced to buy tickets as a condition of their continued employment,” Voorhees joked. “What does one say about Jeff Beals and Trenton Magid? Seriously, I need ideas. I did no preparations for this; I treated it like Trenton does the radio show: I just showed up and hoped that Jeff would do all the work.”

Voorhees turned the microphone over to longtime Grow Omaha collaborator and professional photographer Brad Williams, who shared a story of the duo’s dedication to witnessing Omaha development firsthand.

“When the West Dodge Expressway opened a few years ago, Jeff and Trenton got in their car and circled Dodge Street all morning, waiting for crews to pull the barricade back, because these two wanted to be the first to drive on the West Dodge Expressway,” Williams remembered, before sharing stories of the duo’s efforts to represent Omaha development locally and nationally.

Next, fellow Grow Omaha collaborator and local content creator Chris Corey took the stage to talk about the community need for the pair’s radio show, evolving from an educational effort.

“Why help one group at a time, when you can give unsolicited advice to an entire city?” Corey said about the founding of the Grow Omaha radio show. “Nothing says explosive business growth like a radio time slot that airs while most of the city is still sleeping off the Friday night Busch Lights. Who gets up to listen to real estate advice at 9 a.m. on a Saturday? People nursing a hangover that need to know what’s going on at 72nd and Farnam. Spoiler: it’s a Scooter’s.”

OPC Face on the Barroom Floor chairman Roger Humphries unveiled the pair’s custom-created artwork. The piece depicts Beals and Magid behind the desk of the radio show, with the Omaha skyline and logos for Grow Omaha and KFAB. The pair’s friendship first bloomed in high school, with the Westside logo representing their initial connection, along with their shared leadership roles at NAI NP Dodge realty.

Beals and Magid then took their turns at the microphone, thanking the roasters and the people in attendance. Magid surprised the audience with the announcement of a $2,000 donation to the Omaha Press Club Foundation to round out the evening.

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Quietly Enabling

OMAHA’S COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FROM THE GROUND UP

BY JASON HILL, CORDIA MIDWEST REGIONAL PRESIDENT

As Omaha reflects on 50 years of commercial real estate growth, one company stands out — not for what you see, but for what you don’t. Beneath the surface of the city’s most recognizable buildings and emerging developments is a complex, resilient infrastructure supporting it all: Cordia Omaha’s district energy system.

While architectural renderings and groundbreaking ceremonies often take the spotlight, the real engine of Omaha’s urban core success lies in the reliability and efficiency of its energy backbone. For nearly half a century, Cordia has provided heating and cooling solutions that enable builders, developers and institutions to pursue bold visions without worrying about how to keep systems running.

A foundation for vertical growth

The story of Omaha’s urban core commercial real estate boom is closely tied to the capabilities of Cordia’s network. From high-rise office towers and medical centers to cultural institutions and educational campuses, Cordia’s services have quietly enabled developers to maximize usable space by eliminating the need for large on-site mechanical systems.

This underground district energy model provides a huge advantage for commercial real estate: more leasable square footage, fewer upfront capital costs and the peace of mind that comes from tapping into a system with a 99.99% reliability rate. For property owners and tenants alike, it’s a differentiator that translates into long-term operational savings and ESG alignment.

Strategic partner in urban core development

Cordia doesn’t just provide utilities — it provides solutions tailored to the evolving infrastructure of Omaha’s urban core. Over the past decade, the company has become an indispensable partner to city planners, developers and engineering firms seeking to modernize or expand the area.

Whether working alongside streetcar planners to coordinate below-ground utility alignments or collaborating with institutions to design scalable thermal energy systems, Cordia brings early-stage input and engineering expertise to projects that are shaping the city’s next chapter. This integrative approach allows developers to reduce risk, avoid conflicts and streamline construction timelines.

As Omaha’s urban core becomes denser, more walkable and more transitconnected, Cordia is playing a proactive role in ensuring that its systems keep pace — not just technically, but holistically, in support of the city’s long-term strategic plan.

Commercial real estate by the numbers

Cordia’s impact on commercial development is best measured through the sheer scale of its urban core footprint. Today, Cordia serves dozens of large buildings across more than 25 million square feet of commercial, public and institutional space. With over 70% of the city’s central business district relying on its services, Cordia touches nearly every vertical in the real estate spectrum — from finance and higher education to hospitality and the arts.

This long-standing presence has helped reduce emissions through shared infrastructure and maintaind operational continuity for mission-critical facilities. Cordia’s system is designed for expansion, allowing new developments to connect to clean, reliable energy from Day One.

People driving progress

Behind Cordia’s success is a team of dedicated professionals — engineers, operators, technicians and support staff — who know Omaha inside and out. With an average employee tenure of more than 15 years, Cordia’s local workforce brings a deep understanding of both technical systems and customer needs, and they deliver 24/7/365 reliability to every customer they serve.

The company’s apprenticeship and workforce development initiatives — particularly in partnership with Metropolitan Community College — have created career pathways for dozens of local residents. These investments don’t just strengthen Cordia’s talent pipeline, they reinforce the company’s commitment to being a long-term partner in Omaha’s prosperity.

An energy future rooted in community

Cordia’s approach to energy isn’t just technical — it’s deeply personal. From opening facilities for community events to supporting neighborhood institutions, the company takes pride in being a good neighbor. Cordia’s philanthropic efforts focus on supporting the mission of its customers and being engaged in the organizations that work toward improving the city for all.

As Omaha’s skyline evolves, and as sustainability becomes a non-negotiable in commercial real estate, Cordia continues to invest in clean technologies and grid modernization — ensuring that the energy beneath the city keeps pace with the ambition above it.

Looking ahead

Over the next 50 years, developers will continue to reimagine Omaha’s urban core. But whether it’s a next-generation transit hub, a high-efficiency office complex or a revitalized historic structure, one thing remains constant: it will likely be supported — quietly and reliably — by Cordia.

For Omaha’s commercial real estate sector, that means one less thing to worry about — and one more reason to dream big.

LingoDocs

BY KARA SCHWEISS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DEBRA S. KAPLAN

FOUNDED: 2006

FOUNDER AND OWNER: ARMANDO SALGADO

ADDRESS: 4104 S. 42ND ST. OMAHA, NE 68107

PHONE: 402-504-3363

WEBSITE: LINGODOCS.COM

Armando Salgado spent nearly a decade in nonprofit work before forging a new path as an entrepreneur. In 2006, he launched LingoDocs Marketing with the fundamental goal of bridging the Spanish- and English-speaking communities. Within that year, he went from striking out on his own to feeling he was striking out, period.

“I did about 10 years of nonprofit work, and I was pretty good at it,” he said.“I said, ‘Man, if I am working this much for everybody else, I’ll work for my myself and my family.’ I quit and started this company.

“In six months, I didn’t have probably a hundred bucks. The moment I called my wife (Yamy) and apologized for depleting our savings was probably the one that kept me in business, because she was right there, right beside me, and said, ‘Don’t quit. I got you. I’ll get some extra hours at work … I believe in you.’

“That was the moment. That was when I said I have to do things a little smarter, not harder, and try to find a way for this company to work.”

Salgado not only found the way, he forged new paths for additional entrepreneurial and community ventures over the next two decades.

Changing directions

The original vision for LingoDocs was to serve the real estate sector primarily with document translation and a bilingual rental magazine. When the recession hit in 2008, Salgado changed directions.

Today, LingoDocs Marketing publishes Vida Social magazine, the only Spanish/English bilingual magazine in Omaha, and provides a variety of traditional marketing services to help clients growth their businesses by overcoming language, cultural and business barriers, Salgado said.

Salgado is also the founder of domestic and international shipper USMEX Express. In addition, he owns and manages real estate company Zianya Properties and MultiLevel Contractors, and he recently co-founded bilingual construction estimating software business Build Mas Inc.

Salgado’s drive was evident early on, he said. Born in Mexico, his family came to the Pacific Northwest when he was 6. An uncle in Omaha convinced the Salgados to move to the Midwest, where work was plentiful.

“Being from an immigrant family and parents who were just work, work, work over 10-, 12-hour days and not ever having anything to call their own inspired me early on to be a young entrepreneur,” he said. “I knew that if I ever wanted something, I couldn’t ask Mom and Dad, because we didn’t really have anything. I would have to work (for it) and get it myself.”

Community-focused

In addition to running his businesses, Salgado is an adjunct instructor at Metropolitan Community College, teaching business and construction to small-business owners in English and Spanish. He’s also served in various roles for local organizations and nonprofits including United Hispanic

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Contractors Association, Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce and OneWorld Community Health Center, among others. He also co-founded the Latino Economic Development Council in 2021 and serves as its president.

From his current place of success, Salgado said he sees the value of his past risks along with the hard experiences of stumbling along the way.

“Failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of it,” he said. “People think failure is ‘You failed, you’re done, you can’t be successful.’ I’ve always seen it as everybody who has been successful in business, or whatever they do, could probably tell you they failed 10 times or more, trying to get to that successful peak. There’s no such thing as waiting for the perfect time. I say take the leap.”

Set the Bar

BY TIM TRUDELL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DEBRA S. KAPLAN

Women’s Sports Get Home Turf MOLLY HUYCK HONORS SISTER’S MEMORY AT SET THE BAR

Sitting in a Seattle sports bar focused on women’s sports, Molly Huyck asked a server to turn the television to the Nebraska-Stanford volleyball match. The Huskers had just come off of playing an outdoor match against Omaha that attracted a world-record 93,000 fans.

When the owner of Rough and Tumble found out Huyck was from Nebraska, she hugged her.

“’Oh my God, you’re from Nebraska?’” she said to Huyck. “’What great stuff is happening in women’s sports there.’”

After visiting the first two bars dedicated to women’s sports — Rough and Tumble in Seattle and The Sports Bra in Portland — Huyck realized Omaha was primed for supporting its own women’s sports bar.

An outlet for women’s sports

Set the Bar, which opened in time for the women’s college basketball national tournament last March, is now the eighth bar in the United States dedicated to women’s sports. It’s an up-and-coming trend, as 24 more are slated to be opened nationwide by the end of the year.

A season ticket holder of Creighton women’s basketball for almost 25 years, Huyck has long been a fan of women’s sports. Following the death of her sister, Kelsey, Huyck retired from her job at PayPal to focus on life.

“Kelsey was the biggest sports fan,” Huyck said. “I decided to do this as my passion. We dedicated this to her memory and my other sister (Emily) wrote a soccer song about her. I just wanted to keep her memory alive here.”

Set the Bar features a well-lit open space of tables and booths. Unlike typical sports bars, customers won’t see an overabundance of television sets, she said.

The menu features unique options such as bahn mi fries and a “Sideout Chicken Sando.” Vegetarians and vegans will find plenty of options,

including variations on wings and nachos.

“Everything done here is done intentionally, like the height of the bar is counter height, not bar height, so women don’t get the ‘dangly leg syndrome,’” Huyck said. “It’s just a place that everyone is truly welcome to enjoy and kind of cheer for their team.”

Before opening Set the Bar, Huyck discovered that sports bars thrived when built around a sports team. With Nebraska a hotbed for college volleyball, Set the Bar probably would have been successful as a women’s college sports bar anyway, but the success of Omaha’s professional volleyball teams, the Supernovas and LOV, was a bonus.

“We had the whole Supernovas team and the LOV team at a couple of events,” Huyck said. “Omaha is so different than any other city. When they play San Diego, there’s never anybody there. When they play the Midwest teams, especially for volleyball, you get those bigger crowds. You get that pro-level audience, you know; 12,000 to 20,000 people go to a Supernovas game.”

Women’s sports enjoy momentum

Women’s sports have enjoyed momentum with network television coverage and live attendance, which boosts places like Set the Bar, Huyck said.

“I think it’s the accessibility,” she said. “For the Men’s College World Series, there were 1.2 million people that watched. For the softball World Series, there were 1.3 million people who watched. The WNBA is beating the NBA right now for television access and the real irony is that only 15% of women’s sports are on mainstream media.”

If Huyck could share an appetizer and drink with her younger self while watching a game, she’d advise young Molly to enjoy the process. “Don’t be afraid to ask others for help, and don’t get wound up about the little stuff,” she said.

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FOUNDED: 2024

FOUNDER AND OWNER: MOLLY HUYCK

NO. OF EMPLOYEES: 50

ADDRESS: 6121 MAPLE ST., STE 2 OMAHA, NE 68104

PHONE: 531-466-2370

WEBSITE: SET-THEBAR.COM

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Mangelsen’s

Crafting a Unique Legacy

When Harold Mangelsen opened his first five-and-dime store in Ogallala, Nebraska, in 1955, he quickly realized it was a square peg trying to fit in a round hole.

The decision was ultimately made to relocate to Omaha, where Mangelsen and wife, Bernice, first owned a Ben Franklin store in 1961. However, he didn’t think Ben Franklin was a good fit, because the chain restricted the store’s independence. He changed the name to HW Mangelsen and Sons in 1970, thus giving birth to what would become a multigenerational institution in Omaha.

“20/80 guy”

Mangelsen’s independent streak was a key attribute both of the entrepreneur and of the store he created.

“He was a 20/80 guy,” said Matt Mangelsen, grandson and a third-generation Mangelsen to own the store. “He wanted 20 percent of their product and 80 percent of his own, because his thought was, ‘How do they know what my customers in Omaha, Nebraska, want?’”

The store eventually grew to include 37,000 square feet of

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products ranging from arts and crafts to holiday decorations and accelerated by Harold’s marketing genius. In one particularly inspired play, he used a traffic-restricting tunnel on 84th Street as a prop, advertising the store as “just north of that awful tunnel.”

New generation of owners

Harold recruited his son, David, Matt’s father, to take over managing the store in 1993. Another son, Bill, started the wholesale division. Today, Matt and his siblings, David and Marla, own the store, taking over from their father in 2014.

While the siblings may run the store, Marla is the primary product buyer — “She’s got an eye,” Matt said, — but he remembers the first time his father asked him to pick out toys for the store by circling toys he liked in a magazine. Matt still recalls seeing those items appear in the showroom, which inspired his career path.

“That kind of got me started in the whole retail business,” he said. “I saw that and then other people wanted it, and they bought it.”

Walking through Mangelsen’s, it’s a challenge to refer to it as a craft store. Sections celebrating Christmas and Halloween are eye-popping. “Manghoulsen’s” is a popular October theme and the company decorates the Christmas tree at Durham Museum.

“It’s different than what it was,” Matt said. “You’ve got to realize the consumer is 100 percent different. They’re more into, I would say, unique items, stuff like that. If you walk through our store, we have a lot of unique items that you won’t find anywhere else.”

The story continues

Mangelsen’s is onto its fourth generation joining the family business, as Matt’s daughter Cora, 14, attended her first trade show in early 2025, picking out a plastic pizza slice container as her item to buy. Cora apparently has the marketing charm, as she’s on her second reorder, her father said with pride.

Looking back, Matt harkens to a lesson their father David taught them when the siblings were younger: Always persevere.

“He’d say, ‘Don’t ever tell my kids no, because when you do that, they’re going to figure out how to do it,’” Matt said.

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MARTY

SHUKERT PRINCIPAL, RDG PLANNING & DESIGN FORMER PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, CITY OF OMAHA

Bright Lights, Big City

MARTY SHUKERT SHAPED THE VERY LANDSCAPE OF OMAHA

There are those who live their entire lives without causing a ripple in the community around them and there are those whose work and vision fundamentally change such spaces for all, for the better. Marty Shukert is the poster child for the latter group.

Born in 1950 and raised mostly in the Benson neighborhood of Omaha, Shukert had an early fascination with cities and how healthy, thriving neighborhoods contributed to the whole.

“We lived in an apartment around 27th and St. Mary’s, then in a couple of years, we moved to Benson,” he said. “A lot of my childhood and high school years were spent around 52nd and Sprague.

“My grandmother was a city lover, even though she wouldn’t have articulated that.

A number of years ago, during a family reunion in Chicago, I brought my bike and I decided to ride my bike to my grandmother’s old neighborhood. I realized how significant our family trips to Chicago had been in terms of my appreciation and interest in cities.”

Shukert’s bone-deep passion for urban spaces and pride of place expressed itself early in his life.

“I remember I was given a project in second grade to do a big map of our neighborhood. I can still see it,” he said. “I guess it was something that caught somebody’s eye because the superintendent of schools came in to see it and I gave a presentation on it. So, I’ve been in the city business for a long time.”

Shukert attended Yale University and then did his graduate work at the

BY DWAIN HEBDA | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROGER HUMPHRIES

A lot of the things I did were really little projects, but big things start with small steps.

- MARTY SHUKERT

University of California at Berkeley. He would return to his beloved hometown in the 1970s and over the next few decades played a role in planning and development projects that built modern Omaha. In his role as Omaha’s planning and community development director, he Omaha’s planning and community development director, he had a hand in shaping the skyline, riverfront and other everyday spaces of the city.

“It’s funny, it’s hard to think about a specific project,” he said. “It’s very important to say that no one person is responsible for everything in this city. It really has been a team. All one individual does is plant seeds of things that develop and take root. A lot of the things I did were really little projects, but big things start with small steps.”

Shukert was instrumental in a wide range of developments including the Conestoga plan, Kellom Heights and the Benson streetscape plan, the first of its kind when it was unveiled. A firm believer in the importance of a strong downtown, he also shepherded the Gene Leahy Mall, the 16th Street Mall, the Conagra campus and residential redevelopment projects including the McKessonRobbins building, now known as The Greenhouse.

Along the way, he oversaw development of Omaha’s system for tax increment financing and community development block grants that have helped make many developments possible. His experience and expertise have also been sought after on numerous projects outside of the Omaha metro. The Core to Shore Redevelopment plans for Oklahoma City and the Nebraska Statewide Trails plans are but two such projects that benefited from his participation.

“The work that we were able to do in south Omaha along South 24th Street, in particular in the business district over a couple of generations, has been really important to that district,” he said. “I think I was able to get the city to think about, in very early stages, the redevelopment or the improvement of north Omaha, of new housing, investment and neighborhood participation in that.

“It’s exciting to see my old Benson neighborhood, the Benson business district, go through a couple of generations and now be this sort of incubator of good food and good ideas. And, the level of development that’s happened in downtown is exciting. The (Leahy) mall was not my idea, but we were able to help bring about the continuation of it and ultimately extend that farther to the east even though it wasn’t easy to do. It really made that river connection what it is today.”

In 1989 the private sector beckoned and Shukert left the government for RDG Planning and Design. This gave him even more rein to pursue worthwhile projects anywhere in the country, and this he did. In addition to notable work on Joslyn Castle, Dundee, South Omaha Streetscape and Park Avenue, he was a key element on projects for Council Bluffs, Ralston, Sarpy County, Papillion, Bellevue and La Vista, as well as projects far away from his hometown ranging from North Dakota to Texas and Wyoming to Indiana.

Shukert’s mastery of urban planning and his passion for improving how cities work, move and operate have earned him multiple awards throughout his career. He is the first Nebraskan to be named a Fellow of the American Institute of Certified Planners and is the recipient of the Award of Merit, the highest honor bestowed by the Metropolitan Area Planning Agency, among many, many others.

Today, he’s deferential about the work that was done, but nonetheless proud of the outcome.

“If you look back at your life and look at what kind of influence you might have had on things and how different that would’ve been if you hadn’t been there, you realize that you lived a pretty lucky life,” he said. “With my thinking about cities, about Omaha, and what I liked and what I didn’t like, I hope that influenced somebody along the way. That would be a pretty powerful piece of legacy that goes beyond any one thing that you could point to.”

FABULOUS FACTS

ONE WORD THAT BEST DESCRIBES ME IS “THOUGHTFUL.”

ADVICE I WOULD GIVE TO MY 15-YEAR-OLD SELF WOULD BE TO UNDERSTAND YOUR TALENTS, DON’T BE AFRAID TO EXPERIMENT AND DO YOUR BEST TO APPRECIATE YOUR OWN STORY. WORK TO DISCOVER HOW YOU CAN MAKE YOUR CORNER OF THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.

MY DREAM VACATION WOULD TAKE ME TO A PEACEFUL AND JUST MIDDLE EAST.

ONE HIDDEN TALENT NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT ME IS I REALLY ENJOY BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION AND LEAD A BIBLE STUDY CLASS EVERY SUNDAY MORNING.

MY PERSONAL MOTTO IS “IF I AM NOT FOR MYSELF, THEN WHO WILL BE FOR ME? IF I AM ONLY FOR MYSELF, THEN WHAT AM I? AND IF NOT NOW, WHEN?” THE SOURCE IS HILLEL THE ELDER, QUOTED IN THE TALMUDIC TEXT “THE ETHICS OF THE FATHERS.”

THE THING I LOVE MOST ABOUT WHAT I DO IS HAVING THE ABILITY TO LEARN ABOUT PEOPLE AND THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND TO HELP THEM SEE THE POTENTIAL INHERENT IN THEM.

THE SECRET TO REALLY GREAT URBAN DESIGN IS UNDERSTANDING THAT HOW PEOPLE RELATE AND FEEL ABOUT A PLACE, AND HOW IT ENHANCES THEIR LIVING EXPERIENCE, IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN ITS FORMAL ASPECTS.

Concentration Concerns Are Overblown

Stock market bears really hate this market. There’s a difference between being cautious and being an alarmist, and we feel many are flirting with the latter. Such bears complain about valuations being too rich, inflation is too high, the cyclical economy is struggling and the market is risky because it’s too top-heavy. Thus, it’s best to hide out in cheaper small and mid-cap stocks and international equities until the valuation gods strike down upon us and returns the market to “normal,” aka the pre-internet era. It hasn’t been working out well for them.

Of course, we disagree with these concerns, especially concentration. Yes, the S&P 500 is more top-heavy today with the top 10 holdings representing about 38% of the index. The technology and communication services sectors account for over 44%. Previously, we’ve made the point that comparing the valuation of a global business just to the market cap of its domiciled country is fuzzy math. It’s more appropriate to compare them to global market cap. Also, today’s vintage of top firms in the S&P 500 are much more diversified than in years past. Most of these digital firms have billions of customers around the world across broad industries, operate multiple business lines, have dominant market share without major international rivals, and enjoy recurring revenue with unprecedented visibility into future growth.

This isn’t a problem — it’s bliss. We think it will become even more concentrated.

Concentration is not a unique characteristic historically. As the chart shows, it’s a pretty common trait to see when major new growth industries arise. Finance and real estate accounted for 50% to 100% of U.S. equities for a good chunk of the 1800s, according to Coatue’s analysis. Then the era of the industrial revolution caused the industrials and transport sectors to account for 40% to 70% of U.S. market cap. The introduction of the automobile and airplanes caused a boom in the energy and materials sectors for the first half of the 1900s which resulted in concentration. This wasn’t a warning sign of impending doom. Rather, it reflected what was happening in business at that time.

Today isn’t much different. In fact, we would argue that it’s more justified

than ever. AI is a rich man’s game. If you don’t have deep pockets, you’re going to struggle to be a provider of this technology. That means that the rest of the corporate world will have to become customers of these few and allocate more of their budget towards technology. Today that budget is still small. According to Deloitte, less than 6% of the revenues from corporate America are allocated towards information technology, up from 3.3% in 2016. With AI promising to become arguably the most ubiquitous and impactful technology that we’ve seen in the modern age, it’s not hard to imagine that budget rising considerably in the future.

In other words, we expect more concentration in the future — not less. HFS believes it’s better to get ahead of this trend rather than chase it after it happens.

The opinions expressed are those of Harrison Financial Services as of August 14, 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 and is not intended as an endorsement of any specific investment or security. Please remember that all investments carry some level of risk, including the potential loss of principal invested. Indexes are unmanaged and cannot be invested in directly.

MIDLANDS LEADERS q&a

LINDSAY BANKS, LOCKWOOD DEVELOPMENT

Midlands Leaders is a weekly section showcasing individuals who are making an impact in the community through their professional and volunteer endeavors. To nominate someone for this section, email news@mbj.com with the individual’s name, position, company and email.

LINDSAY BANKS

Bio:

Lindsay Banks, development project manager for Lockwood Development, is a mover and shaker in the CRE industry. The Council Bluffs native has been in her role for five years and holds a Bachelor of Science in marketing and management from Iowa State University.

What led you to your particular field?

Growing up surrounded by family members who are immersed in commercial real estate, I absorbed much of the industry’s language and rhythm almost by osmosis. Over the course of 15 years, I branched out to several other commercial real estate disciplines, which gave me a broad perspective of how projects come together. Eventually, I realized that development represented the perfect blend of challenge and creativity I was seeking.

What do you enjoy most about your work?

I love that my role allows me to blend my real estate and market experience with strategic thinking and creative problem solving. It’s also deeply rewarding to work on a project from conception to completion.

What are the biggest challenges you face in your work, day in and day out?

One of the most persistent challenges I face is the balancing act between time, cost and outcome. Every project demands constant negotiation between meeting deadlines, staying within budget, and ensuring the end results meet our high standards. Navigating these sometimes competing priorities require adaptability, communication and a willingness to make tough decisions.

How do you practice self-care and balance to help deal with the stress of work and other life obligations?

I grew up with parents who were both smallbusiness owners and entrepreneurs, so there has never been a clear line between work life versus home life. I’m grateful that I grew up seeing my parents work

incredibly hard, and I want my kids to see that work doesn’t have to just be a job, but something that brings you joy and personal satisfaction. With four kids ranging from ages 1 to 16, my personal life is busy but I have great people around me both at work and home who help get it done.

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

No one should be able to hold you to a higher standard than you hold for yourself.

What community organizations have you been inspired to serve?

I serve on the board for Magdalene Omaha, a

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24. Omaha is famous for it

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32. Alternative identity

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- a must see for food lovers and architecture fans

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nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors of sex trafficking. Through close friends and family who work within the justice system, I’ve gained firsthand insight into how prevalent trafficking is. This has compelled me to use my voice to bring awareness and light to a very dark and difficult subject.

What has personal and professional life experiences taught you?

Awareness is the first step toward change. Working with Magdalene Omaha has shown me just the power of resilience. These survivors have overcome unimaginable tragedies and with their dedication, hard work and holistic support they are able to build beautiful lives that better our community.

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UPCOMING events

Aug. 25-29, Times TBA

Clandestine Laboratory Investigators Association 2025 Conference

Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown, 555 S. 10th St.

This conference gives updated information on investigations, safety, recertification and legislation information for patrol officers, investigators, fire services, criminalists and prosecutors.

— clialabs.com

Aug. 28

Meet the Buyers

Location: The Salvation Army Omaha Kroc Center, 2825 Y St.

This annual event connects businesses with government buyers at the federal, state and local levels.

— nbdc.ecenterdirect.com

Aug. 30, 7-10 p.m.

Unity Festival

Location: Gene Leahy Mall Pavilion, 1001 Douglas St., Omaha

This free, but ticketed, family-friendly event brings communities together through music, culture, and unity, headlined by five-time Grammy-Award winner CeeLo Green.

— eventbrite.com

Sept. 5, 7-9 a.m.

Omaha emPower Breakfast

Location: German American Society, 3717 S. 120th St.

This month’s speaker is Mark Hunter, who will talk about selling in an AI World

With over 30 years of sales leadership experience, Hunter is passionate about helping companies and salespeople find and retain better prospects they can close at full price.

— omaha.empowerbreakfast.org

Crossword by Myles Mellor – Answers

A roundup of upcoming events in the Greater Omaha area

Sept. 10, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

The Arthur: A Collaborative Approach to Midtown Development

Location: Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine St.

CREW Omaha is hosting this luncheon about The Arthur, a new apartment community at 50th and Dodge streets. Presenters will be from ACCESS Commercial LLC, Burlington Capital and Sower Investment Partner and will cover land assemblage, use of opportunity zones and repurposing of historic buildings.

— omaha.crewnetwork.org

Sept. 15-16

Bio Innovations Midwest

Location: CHI Health Center Omaha

Connecting more than 500 biomanufacturing industry leaders via a program of pre-arranged one to one commercial meetings, this event will facilitate knowledge exchange and networking.

— bionebraska.com

Sept. 16, 8:15 a.m.-6 p.m.

BrightSide 2025

Location: Omaha Design Center, 1502 Cuming St.

This employee comms and culture conference is an internal communications and employee experience event focusing on experiences and interactive breakouts.

— eventbrite.com

Sept. 16, 8:45 a.m.-5 p.m.

Nebraska Recycling Council’s Annual Conference

Location: Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, 333 S. 13th St. in Lincoln

An annual conference focusing on several topics related to recycling as well as the presentation of NRC’s annual awards.

— nrcne.org

Sept. 19, 7:30-12:30 p.m.

UNO Accounting Speakers Series

Location: Mammel Hall Auditorium and Atrium, 6708 Pine St.

The keynote speaker will be Mike Willis, associate director of Office of Data Science and Innovation, Division of Economic and Risk Analysis, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The ethics speaker will be Dr. Ivy Munoko, assistant professor at the University of Florida, Warrington College of Business.

Sept. 30-Oct. 1, Times TBA

AIM Heartland Developers Conference 2025

Location: 1 Arena Way, Council Bluffs

This conference will give developers in the Silicon Prairie a chance to learn the latest information, see experts demonstrate new techniques, and hear from great keynote speakers in an immersive, in-person experience.

— hdc.aiminstitute.org

Oct. 2-3, Times TBA

CFMA Regional Conference

Location: Hilton Omaha, 1001 Cass St.

The CFMA Heartland Regional Conference is designed for CFOs, controllers and financial managers in the construction industry; construction CPAs; banking and financial service professionals; insurance professionals; surety underwriters; attorneys; and other construction industry specialists.

— cfma.org/events

Oct. 2, Times TBA

Bio Nebraska’s Annual Event

Location: Catalyst UNMC, 604 S. 48th St.

This premier event hosted by Bio Nebraska will celebrate October as Bioscience Month in Nebraska. The evening includes the presentation of the Governor’s Bioscience Award and lots of opportunity to network with industry professionals.

— bionebraska.com

Andrew R. Biehl

BAIRD HOLM LLP IS PLEASED TO WELCOME

ANDREW R. BIEHL TO THE FIRM

Andrew R. Biehl practices within the firm’s Finance & Creditors’ Rights section, focusing on representing lenders in financing transactions and enforcing remedies through workouts, litigation or bankruptcy. He primarily represents national, regional and community financial institutions in structuring and documenting financing transactions. Andrew also has extensive experience representing creditors in connection with distressed assets, whether it be through forbearance or workout arrangements, exercising remedies in state or federal court, or through the bankruptcy process. He also maintains a general commercial practice where he represents businesses in matters ranging from corporate formation and governance, mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions and other general matters.

Emily Hovda-Walton, P.E.

M.U.D. PROMOTES EMILY HOVDA-WALTON

Metropolitan Utilities District’s board of directors approved the promotion of Emily Hovda-Walton to director, Program Management. She joined M.U.D. in 2022 and was most recently a senior design engineer. She has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Iowa and an MBA from the University of Kansas. Hovda-Walton also holds a professional engineer certification.

MUDOMAHA.COM

Robert Kreiser

Adam J. Kost

“We welcome Andrew and Adam to the firm,” said Baird Holm LLP Managing Partner Christopher R. Hedican. “Their strong advocacy, character and energy have already benefited our team and clients.” BAIRDHOLM.COM

BAIRD HOLM LLP IS PLEASED TO WELCOME ADAM D. KOST TO THE FIRM

Adam J. Kost practices within the Litigation section, representing both individuals and businesses in a wide variety of commercial disputes, as well as defending third-party insurance claims. He has experience throughout all stages of litigation, both before and after a lawsuit has been filed. Prior to joining Baird Holm, Adam practiced in Lincoln where his litigation practice focused on areas of commercial, employment, real estate and transportation. Before his time in private practice, Adam served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Michael W. Pirtle of the Nebraska Court of Appeals.

M.U.D. PROMOTES ROBERT KREISER TO VICE PRESIDENT

Metropolitan Utilities District’s board of directors recently approved the promotion of Robert Kreiser to vice president, Accounting. He joined the District in 2024 as director, Internal Audit, with 12 years of accounting and audit experience. Kreiser holds a bachelor’s degree from Central College and is a Certified Public Accountant.

BAIRDHOLM.COM

Steve Dickas

M.U.D. PROMOTES STEVE DICKAS TO CFO

“We welcome Andrew and Adam to the firm,” said Baird Holm LLP Managing Partner Christopher R. Hedican. “Their strong advocacy, character and energy have already benefited our team and clients.”

Metropolitan Utilities District’s board of directors recently approved the promotion of Steve Dickas to senior vice president, Chief Financial Officer. He joined the District in 2023 as vice president, Accounting, and has over 30 years of experience leading accounting organizations. Dickas has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame.

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ASK AN attorney

PATRICK BARTMAN AND JACK SUTER

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Why do I need an attorney for a commercial real estate purchase or sale?

Q: Isn’t this just a standard deal?

A: Not quite. Commercial real estate transactions are complex. Each property contains unique risks such as title issues, zoning restrictions, environmental concerns or existing leases. Whether you’re buying or selling, an experienced attorney helps identify red flags early, negotiates favorable terms and protects your investment throughout the process.

Q: Do I really need a lawyer if the LOI isn’t binding?

A: Yes. While most Letters of Intent (LOIs) are technically non-binding, they ensure parties are aligned on essential deal points. If you agree to pricing, deposits or timelines in an LOI and later try to renegotiate those terms, you may lose credibility or even the deal. A lawyer can help structure the LOI to reflect your intent, which saves time and expense later.

Q: What’s so important about the purchase agreement?

A: The purchase agreement is the legally binding contract that controls the transaction. Your attorney ensures the terms are clear, fair and aligned with the LOI. This includes negotiating the earnest money structure, defining contingencies, and clarifying what happens if either party defaults. A poorly drafted agreement can lead to disputes, delays or litigation. A good one provides a clear roadmap to closing.

Q: Why does due diligence matter so much?

A: Due diligence is the buyer’s chance to thoroughly examine the property and walk away if deemed unsatisfactory or if issues arise. This typically includes reviewing the title commitment, survey, leases, zoning compliance and service contracts. An attorney plays a key role by identifying title objections, negotiating solutions and confirming that the buyer has remedies or exit rights if material issues arise.

Q: What are representations and warranties, and why should sellers care?

A: These are the seller’s formal statements about the property, such as confirming there are no lawsuits, unpaid taxes, or undisclosed leases. If any statement turns out to be false, the seller could be liable even after closing. Attorneys help limit seller risk by including qualifiers and caps on damages while ensuring buyers receive clear and enforceable protections.

Q: What if the deal falls apart?

A: Default provisions determine the consequences of a breach. Your attorney can negotiate notice and cure periods, limit damages and clarify available remedies. Without these protections, a missed deadline or simple miscommunication could jeopardize the entire transaction.

Q: Do I really need an attorney at closing?

A: Absolutely. Closing is the point where everything comes together, including the transfer of funds, title insurance and execution of documents. Your attorney will review the closing statement, confirm that all deliverables are in place and address any last-minute issues. The attorney’s role is to ensure you leave the table with an enforceable deal and no unresolved risks.

Patrick Bartman is a partner at McGrath North, specializing in real estate, construction and renewable energy law. He routinely assists clients with purchases and sales, commercial leasing, financing, title review, land use, zoning and other development matters. Known for clear communication and thorough analysis, he is a trusted advisor in the real estate industry.

Jack Suter is an associate in the Real Estate Group at McGrath, North, Mullin & Kratz, PC LLO. Suter advises developers, landlords and business owners on real estate transactions, leasing and land use. Known for being responsive, reliable and detail-oriented, Suter works to ensure legal issues are handled efficiently and aligned with his clients’ broader goals.

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.

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LEGAL NOTICE – ADULT NAME CHANGE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SARPY Case Number: SARPY CL 25-865 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF:

Anneliese Rose Gies

Notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of May 2025 a petition was filed in the Sarpy District Court of County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of the petitioner’s name from Anneliese Rose Gies to Rowan Rose Gies. A hearing will be had on said petition before the Honorable Nathan B. Cox in courtroom no 6, 1210 Golden Gate Dr, Papillion, NE 68046 on the 19th day of September 2025 at 9:15 a.m., or as soon thereafter as will be convenient for the court and that unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from that of Anneliese Rose Gies to Rowan Rose Gies.

First publication August 8, 2025, final August 29, 2025

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

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

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF FURTHER FASTER, 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 Further Faster, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 684 Dillon Drive, Omaha, NE 68132 . 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 August 14, 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 4927-0808-4573, v. 1

First publication August 22, 2025

Scott A. Meyerson, Esq.

LIKES MEYERSON HATCH LLC

444 Regency Parkway Drive, #100 Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Spirit Love LLC

Notice is hereby given that Spirit Love LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The street and mailing address of the Company’s initial designated office is 444 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114; and mailing address of the Company’s initial agent for service of process is 5601 S. 59th Street, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68516; and the Company’s initial agent for service of process at such address is Registered Agent Solutions Inc. First publication August 22, 2025

Notice is hereby given that a Professional Corporation has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the company is Felicity E. Miner Law Offices, P.C., L.L.O. The name and address of the company’s initial registered agent is Felicity E.

Miner, 8141 South 15th Street, Suite D, Lincoln, NE 68512. The designated office is located at 8141 South 15th Street, Suite D, Lincoln, NE 68512. The company will be providing legal services. First publication August 22, 2025

NOTICE TO CREDITORS: IN THE MATTER OF THE JIMMY D. WINFREY AND LOY L. WINFREY REVOCABLE TRUST, dated February 17, 1998.

TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE JIMMY D. WINFREY AND LOY L. WINFREY REVOCABLE TRUST, dated February 17, 1998, OR THE DECEDENT, JIMMY D. WINFREY:

Notice is hereby given that JIMMY D. WINFREY, a resident of OMAHA, DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA, died on May 29, 2025. The JIMMY D. WINFREY AND LOY L. WINFREY REVOCABLE TRUST, dated February 17, 1998, is a revocable trust established by the decedent and is now irrevocable due to his death.

All persons having claims against the trust estate or the decedent must present their claims in writing, together with proper documentation, to:

Scott Winfrey

10813 South 174th Avenue Omaha, NE 68136

Claims must be presented within sixty (60) days of the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. Publication of this notice constitutes notice to all creditors of the trust and the decedent. Dated this 8th of August, 2025.

Scott Winfrey, Trustee of JIMMY D. WINFREY AND LOY L. WINFREY REVOCABLE TRUST, dated February 17, 1998.

Prepared by: DENNIS P. LEE (16296)

LEE LAW OFFICE

2433 South 130th Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68144

402-934-4409

Legacy@LeeLawOffice.com

Date of first publication: August 8, 2025. First publication August 8, 2025, final August 22, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SELF-MADE PRINCESS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Self-Made Princess, 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 August 15, 2025. First publication August 22, 2025, final September 5, 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 corporation is a public benefit corporation.

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

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

First publication August 15, 2025, final August 29, 2025

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Daniel J. Waters, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive

Omaha, Nebraska 68114

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF EVERGREEN DANCE COMPANY

Notice is hereby given that a non-profit corporation has now been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the corporation is EVERGREEN DANCE COMPANY. The Corporation commenced existence on August 14,2025, and shall have perpetual duration. Evergreen Dance Company is a religious corporation and will not have members. The name and address of the incorporator and registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc.,

10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. LDM Business Services, Inc. 4904-3330-4924, v. 1

First publication August 22, 2025, final September 5, 2025

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF PRIME FABRICATION, INC.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Prime Fabrication, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, has filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on August 15, 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, Brian Kenkel, 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 August 22, 2025, final September 5, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF OMNICORP 2601 E UNIVERSITY, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Omnicorp 2601 E University, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10730 Pacific Avenue, Suite 230, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L. Rattner, Esq., 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication August 22, 2025, final September 5, 2025

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: 17612 Palisades Dr, Omaha, NE 68136. The name and street address of the registered agent is: Erika Day, 17612 Palisades Dr, Omaha, 68136. First publication August 22, 2025, final September 5, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

The name of the Company is WRE Residential Services, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is 20010 Manderson Street, Suite 101, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is Andrew A. Snyder, 20010 Manderson Street, Suite 101, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. This limited liability company commenced business on August 15, 2025.

First publication August 22, 2025, final September 5, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF COMMERCIAL PAINTING, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Commercial Painting, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 11608 Valley Ridge Drive, Papillion, Nebraska 68046. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on August 8, 2025. First publication August 22, 2025, final September 5, 2025

Charles L. Grimes, Attorney BURNETT LEGAL GROUP, LLP 17525 Arbor Street Omaha, NE 68130

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PRAIREVIEW SOLUTIONS, LLC

Notice is hereby given that PRAIREVIEW SOLUTIONS, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial Designated Office is 502 Brentwood Drive, Gretna, NE 68028. The Company’s initial Registered Agent in the State of Nebraska is: Tucker Gartner, whose address is 502 Brentwood Drive, Gretna, NE 68028. 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 August 15, 2025, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company.

Charles L. Grimes, Organizer

First publication August 22, 2025, final September 5, 2025

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney

PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP

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

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF TC ACCOMMODATOR 225, LLC

TC ACCOMMODATOR 225, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “ Company”), filed its STATEMENT OF DISSOLUTION with the Nebraska Secretary of State on August 8, 2025. Persons with claims against the Company must present such claim to: TC Accommodator 225, LLC, c/o Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Ste. 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. Claims against the Company must include

the following information: (i) claimant’s name, address and telephone number during business hours; (ii) any facts which may support the claim; and (iii) any amounts allegedly owed by the Company under the claim. Claims not including this information will not be reviewed. Any claims against this Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce such claims is commenced within five (5) years after the date this Notice is last published.

First publication August 22, 2025, final September 5, 2025

MATTHEW WURSTNER, Attorney CARLSON & BLAKEMAN, LLP 11429 Davenport Street Omaha, NE 68154

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CHEPP CONSULTING, LLC

Notice is hereby given that CHEPP CONSULTING, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 11429 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE 68154. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is: MATTHEW WURSTNER, 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 August 11, 2025, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Manager Managed Limited Liability Company.

MATTHEW WURSTNER, Organizer

First publication August 22, 2025, final September 5, 2025

MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO

1601 DODGE STREET, SUITE 3700, OMAHA, NE 68102

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 6200 N 16TH, LLC

Notice is given that 6200 N 16th, LLC was formed in Nebraska with the following registered agent and office: McGrath North Mullin & Kratz, PC LLO, c/o Margaret A. Rossiter, 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700, Omaha, NE 68102. The LLC’s designated office address is 11516 Miracle Hills Drive, Suite 400, Omaha, NE 68154.

First publication August 22, 2025, final September 5, 2025 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BMH HOLDINGS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that BMH HOLDINGS , LLC , a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, designating its registered agent as Thomas E. Horgan, an individual, with its registered office at 13304 West Center Rd, Ste. 109, Omaha, NE 68154.

The Company was organized for the purpose of engaging in the transaction of any lawful business and the performance of any lawful activities that a limited liability company may engage in under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Company shall have a perpetual existence unless dissolved in accordance with its Certificate of Organization, its Operating Agreement, or the Limited Liability Company Act. Unless otherwise provided in the Company’s Operating Agreement, the affairs of the Company are to be managed by its Managing Member(s).

First publication August 22, 2025, final September 5, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

The name of the Company is Columbus Otis Development, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is 11414 West Center Road, Suite 344, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is James R. Otis, 11414 West Center Road, Suite 344, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. This limited liability company commenced business on August 8, 2025.

First publication August 15, 2025, final August 29, 2025

MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO

1601 DODGE STREET, SUITE 3700, OMAHA, NE 68102

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TRIPLE G ENTERPRISES, LLC

Notice is given that Triple G Enterprises, LLC was formed in Nebraska with the following registered agent and office: Kevin Moline, 6311 South 79th Circle, Ralston, NE 68127. The LLC’s designated office address is 6311 South 79th Circle, Ralston, NE 68127.

First publication August 22, 2025, final September 5, 2025

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF PRIME LEASING, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Prime Leasing, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on August 15, 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 Members. Brian Kenkel, as authorized representative, 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 P.O. Box 852, Elkhorn, NE 68022. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication August 22, 2025, final September 5, 2025

Notice is hereby given that Dazzle Beast 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 200 S 21st St, Ste 400A, Lincoln, NE 68510. The name and street address of the registered agent for service of process is Northwest Registered Agent Service Inc, 200 S 21st St, Ste 400A, Lincoln, NE 68510. The general nature of the business is the design, production, marketing, and sale of custom collectible trading cards, card accessories, and related merchandise, both online and in person, as well as any lawful business activities permitted under Nebraska law. The company is member-managed and the name and mailing address of the initial member is: Nicholas Gormley, P.O. Box 6581, Lincoln, NE 68506. The company was organized on July 17, 2025.

First publication August 22, 2025, final September 5, 2025

Notice of Organization of ALBW, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ALBW, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office address of the limited liability organization is 1602 S 177 Avenue, Omaha, NE 68130. The registered agent and office is Michael Wehling, 1602 S 177 Avenue, Omaha, NE 68130.

First publication August 22, 2025, final September 5, 2025

Notice of Organization of Lucky Penny Designs, LLC.

Notice is hereby given that Lucky Penny Designs, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under Nebraska laws, with its designated office at 8214 N 172nd St, Bennington, Nebraska 68007. It is organized to transact any lawful business for which a Limited Liability Company may be organized under Nebraska laws and commenced business on August 4, 2025. The registered agent of the limited liability company is Brittanie Butterfield and her office is located at 8214 N 172nd St, Bennington, Nebraska 68007.

First publication August 22, 2025, final September 5, 2025

Gnuse LAW OFFICE, P.C.

11311 Chicago Circle Omaha, NE 68154

Rodney G. Gnuse

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HOLY COW, L.L.C.

A Nebraska Professional Limited Liability Company

Notice is hereby given that Holy Cow, L.L.C., a Nebraska professional limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 11311 Chicago Circle, Omaha, NE 68154. The general nature of its business is to provide therapy and medication management services through one or more duly licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners. The address of the limited liability company’s initial registered office is 11311 Chicago Circle, Omaha, NE 68154, and the name of its’ initial registered agent at such address is Rodney G. Gnuse. The Certificate of Organization was filed in the office of the Nebraska Secretary of State on August 13, 2025. The Company commenced business thereon and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by the Members.

Phoenix Dawn Reynolds Organizer

First publication August 22, 2025, final September 5, 2025

Notice is hereby given that Database Medic LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 17319 Locust St, Omaha, NE 68116. The initial agent for service of process is Ryan Loftin, 17319 Locust St, Omaha, NE 68116. Purpose database services.

First publication August 15, 2025, final August 29, 2025

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C.

10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE

OF

DISSOLUTION

OF M.D. PROPERTIES, L.L.C.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that M.D. Properties, L.L.C., a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on August 2, 2025. The terms of the dissolution provide for the payment of liabilities of the Company and distribution of any remaining assets. The Company requests that persons with claims against it present them in accordance with this notice. Any claimant shall describe the claim and the date on which the claim arose and mail the claim to the above address. A claim against the company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within five years after the publication of this notice.

First publication August 8, 2025, final August 22, 2025

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PHOENIXX, LLC

Notice is given that PhoenixX, 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 16950 Cora St., Bennington, NE 68007.

First publication August 8, 2025, final August 22, 2025

MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO 1601 DODGE STREET, SUITE 3700, OMAHA, NE 68102

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF NSP JV WALLINGFORD, LLC

Notice is given that NSP JV Wallingford, LLC was formed in Nebraska with the following registered agent and office: McGrath North Mullin & Kratz, PC LLO, c/o Jon Blumenthal, 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700, Omaha, NE 68102. The LLC’s designated office is located at 9140 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, NE 68114. First publication August 8, 2025, final August 22, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given that Peter Flooring, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under Nebraska laws, with its designated office at 4970 S 84th Ave, Omaha, NE 68127. 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 Pedro Rolando Leonor Martinez. Its registered agent is Pedro Rolando Leonor Martinez and his office is located at 4970 S 84th Ave, Omaha, NE 68127.

First publication August 8, 2025, final August 22, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF VELOCITY TITLE, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Velocity Title, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 11725 Arbor Street, Suite 140, Omaha, NE 68144. The name, and address of the initial agent for service of process of the limited liability company is John Massih, 11725 Arbor Street, Suite 140, Omaha, NE 68144.

First publication August 15, 2025, final August 29, 2025

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ATML PROPERTIES, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ATML Properties, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with its designated office located at 1909 South 220th Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022, and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C., a Limited Liability Organization with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication August 8, 2025, final August 22, 2025

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF OTTNA, 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 OTTNA, 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 August 15,

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.

First publication August 22, 2025, final September 5, 2025

Notice is hereby given that Earl Outdoor Solutions, Inc. has been incorporated under the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. The general nature of the business is any lawful business. Authorized capital is 10,000 shares of common stock, with a par value of $1.00 per share. The registered agent is Frank X. Haverkamp and the registered office is located at 17325 Douglas St. Omaha NE. 68118. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by the Board of Directors and such officers as it may elect.

Frank X. Haverkamp, 17325 Douglas St. Omaha Ne. 68118, Incorporator

First publication August 15, 2025, final August 29, 2025

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF R&C PROJECTS, 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 R&C PROJECTS, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 1207 Lake Court, Plattsmouth, NE 68048. 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 August 4, 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.

First publication August 15, 2025, final August 29, 2025

NOTICE OF AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Certificate of Organization of Fusion Per Diems, LLC has been amended to change the name of the company to: Fusion HCS, LLC. The amendment was accomplished by the filing of an Amended Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State on August 1, 2025.

First publication August 15, 2025, final August 29, 2025

DARREN R. CARLSON, Attorney

CARLSON & BLAKEMAN, LLP

2002 Douglas Street, #100 Omaha, NE 68102

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WEBFOOTFARM, LLC

Notice is hereby given that WEBFOOTFARM, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 2002 Douglas Street, #100, Omaha, NE 68102. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is: Darren R. Carlson, whose address is 2002 Douglas Street, #100, Omaha, NE 68102. 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 August 6, 2025, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company.

Darren R. Carlson, Organizer

First publication August 15, 2025, final August 29, 2025

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF TRUE AG AND TURF, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that True Ag and Turf, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on July 29, 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 Members. Ken Vines, as manager, 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 c/o Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, NE 68124. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce

the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication August 8, 2025, final August 22, 2025

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

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

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF STRATOSJET & CO., 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 StratosJet & Co., LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 6517 S 175th Street, Omaha, NE 68135 . 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 August 8, 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 4919-8860-6811, v. 1

First publication August 15, 2025, final August 29, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given that EMPTY SPACE LLC (a Nebraska Limited Liability Company), organized April 18, 2025, has it registered agent as Nichole Mallett and its registered and designated office at 10842 Old Mill Road, Suite 2, Omaha, NE 68154.

First publication August 22, 2025, final September 5, 2025

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF 13330 CALIFORNIA, 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 13330 CALIFORNIA, 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 July 28, 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.

First publication August 8, 2025, final August 22, 2025

MEGAN CAVANAUGH, Attorney CARLSON & BLAKEMAN, LLP

2002 Douglas Street, #100 Omaha, NE 68102

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CES PREMIER RENTALS LLC

Notice is hereby given that CES PREMIER RENTALS LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 200 S. 21 st St., Suite 400A, Lincoln, NE 68510. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is Registered Agents Inc., 200 S. 21 st St., Suite 400A, Lincoln, NE 68510. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on February 18, 2025, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company.

Aubrey Birrell, Organizer

First publication August 22, 2025, final September 5, 2025

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF VINING INVESTMENT HOLDINGS, LLC

Notice is given that Vining Investment Holdings, LLC filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State and is in the process of voluntary dissolution and winding up of activities. Terms and conditions of the dissolution shall be established by the LLC’s Member in conformity with the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. Claims against the LLC may be presented in writing to Jon Grob, 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700, Omaha, NE 68102, and specify the nature of the claim, the amount of the claim and the name and address of the claimant. A claim against the 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 August 15, 2025, final August 29, 2025

Notice is hereby given that Kate Moves Homes, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the designated office of the Company is 11313 S. 170th Street, Gretna, NE 68028. The initial agent for service of process is Kate Rudloff, 11313 S. 170th Street, Gretna NE, 68028 The general nature of the business will be to engage in the transaction of any or all lawful business, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Company commenced its existence on July 14, 2025, and its duration shall be perpetual. Organizer Name: Kate Rudloff First publication August 22, 2025, final September 5, 2025

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF HUNTING ISLE HOLDINGS, INC.

1. The name of the Corporation is Hunting Isle Holdings, Inc.

2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock and having a par value of $1.00.

3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: 5437 North 103rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68134 and the Registered Agent at such address is: Denise D. Magill.

4. The name and address of the Incorporator is: Daniel McDowell, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

5. The corporate existence began on July 23, 2025, when Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State. First publication August 15, 2025, final August 29, 2025

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

CRAIG W. BENSON, ATTORNEY 10306 REGENCY PARKWAY DRIVE OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

Notice is hereby given of the dissolution of Arbor Holdings, Inc., a Nebraska corporation (“Corporation”), effective JUNE 20, 2025. Pursuant to the dissolution, all of the assets and property of the Corporation are to be distributed to the shareholders of the Corporation. There are no known liabilities. David Bedard, President of the Corporation, is to manage the corporate affairs and distribute the corporate assets.

Parties with claims against the Corporation are directed to submit them in writing to the attention of David Bedard c/o Lamson, Dugan & Murray, LLP, attn: Craig W. Benson, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. All claims against the Corporation will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce such claims is commenced within three (3) years after the publication of this Notice.

Arbor Holdings, Inc., a Nebraska corporation,

By:

Brand

David Bedard, President

First publication August 22, 2025, final September 5, 2025

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PATRIOT POLE AVIATION, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Patriot Pole Aviation, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with its designated office located at 9140 West Dodge Road, Suite 420, Omaha, Nebraska 68124 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C., a Limited Liability Organization with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication August 15, 2025, final August 29, 2025

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney

PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BRENT PARTNERS, LLC

Notice is hereby given of the organization of Brent Partners, LLC:

1. The name of the limited liability company is Brent Partners, LLC; and

2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 1409 Buck Drive, Bellevue, Nebraska 68005, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Pansing Hogan Ernst & Buser LLP, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication August 15, 2025, final August 29, 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 INCORPORATION

McCool Junction Volunteer Fire Department Foundation has been incorporated under the Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation Act. The corporation is a public benefit corporation. The street address of the corporation’s initial registered office is 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114; and the name of the initial registered agent of the corporation at that office is Andrew P. Deaver. The corporation is organized to raise funds to purchase, maintain and repair tools, machinery, equipment and other items of personal property and for purchasing supplies for operating a volunteer fire department in compliance with all applicable Federal, State of Nebraska and local licenses, permits, laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and orders. The name and street address of the incorporator of the corporation are Thomas E. Sheffield, 116 West N Street, McCool Junction, Nebraska, 68401. The corporation will not have members.

First publication August 8, 2025, final August 22, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given of the organization of SUNFLOWER SOCIAL CO., LLC with its registered agent being Russell J. Kreikemeier, and its registered office address at 7253 Grover Street, Omaha, NE 68124. The designated office of the company is 18864 Drexel Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68135. The general nature of its business is to be a creative agency providing marketing, social media management and photography services to individuals and businesses whether in this State or any other and to own, manage, lease and deal with any and all operations and real property involved therewith and including, but not specifically limited to that conduct all related activities thereto. The initial capital of the company has been contributed and evidence of membership in the company will be issued by the Management Board. The company commenced doing business on the 1st day of August, 2025 and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the limited liability company shall be vested in the elected Managers and conducted by a Management Board and such other officers as may be provided for in the Operating Agreement of the Company.

First publication August 22, 2025, final September 5, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TREJO LEGACY LINES, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN on July 21, 2025, Trejo Legacy Lines, LLC was organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, with a designated office at 5711 South 33rd Avenue, Omaha, NE 68107. The Company’s initial agent for service of process is Porfirio Trejo Vizcaya, whose address is at 5711 South 33rd Avenue, Omaha, NE 68107.

First publication August 8, 2025, final August 22, 2025

Christ Our Peace Church, a religious nonprofit corporation

Registered Agent and Office: Darby L Whealy 6528 Country Squire Lane, Omaha, NE 68152

Incorporators: Darby L Whealy and William I. Epperson 2310 Kent Circle, Omaha, NE 68144

The corporation will have members

First publication August 22, 2025, final September 5, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LOWER LEVEL LUXURY, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lower Level Luxury, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 5414 N. 208th Avenue, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L. Rattner, Esq., 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication August 15, 2025, final August 29, 2025

Notice of Organization of JVAN, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company

Notice is hereby given that a Nebraska Limited Liability Company has been formed under the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act. The name of the limited liability company is JVAN, LLC The designated office is 1415 S. 84th St., Omaha, NE 68124. The general nature of the business to be transacted is real estate rental and any other lawful purpose. The organization commenced on August 1, 2025 and will have perpetual existence. The company’s affairs are to be conducted by the following member: Jeanette Vandeveer. First publication August 15, 2025, final August 29, 2025

WHITMORE Law Office LLC

SUITE 200

7602 PACIFIC STREET

OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT

Notice is hereby given that Pivonka Enterprises LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, amended its Certificate of Organization to change the name of the company as follows: Blu General Contracting LLC on July 8, 2025.

/s/ Franklin Pivonka, Member

First publication August 15, 2025, final August 29, 2025

RICHARDSON MADDEN, P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 3555 Farnam Street, Suite 402 Omaha, NE 68131

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BLAIR POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Blair Point Investments, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska on August 5, 2025 (the “Company”). The Company has designated its registered agent as Nick Failla, with registered office at 11207 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68154. The Company’s initial designated office is located at 11207 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68154. The Company shall be governed by one or more managers. The general nature of business is any lawful purpose.

First publication August 15, 2025, final August 29, 2025

MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO

1601 DODGE ST, STE 3700, OMAHA, NE 68102

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SKKA, LLC

Notice is given that SKKA, LLC was organized in Nebraska with the following registered agent and office: Jessup Wilson, 6112 N. 292nd Circle, Valley, NE 68064. The designated office address is 6112 N. 292nd Circle, Valley, NE 68064.

First publication August 8, 2025, final August 22, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SRB PROPERTIES, LLC

Notice is hereby given that SRB PROPERTIES LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under Nebraska laws, with its designated office at 14907 S 24 th Avenue, Bellevue, NE 68123. It is organized to transact any lawful business for which a Limited Liability Company may be organized under Nebraska laws, and its duration is perpetual commencing from June 30 th, 2025. Its affairs are to be conducted by the manager Shannon Brown. Its registered agent is Shannon Brown, and his office is located at 14907 S 24 th Avenue, Bellevue, NE 68123.

First publication August 15, 2025, final August 29, 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 ORGANIZATION

Cowboy AI Vending 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 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Andrew P. Deaver and 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication August 8, 2025, final August 22, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PREMIER INVESTORS TITLE & ESCROW, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Premier Investors Title & Escrow, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 11725 Arbor Street, Suite 140, Omaha, NE 68144. The name, and address of the initial agent for service of process of the limited liability company is John Massih, 11725 Arbor Street, Suite 140, Omaha, NE 68144. First publication August 15, 2025, final August 29, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given that Chap’s Construction, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under Nebraska laws, with its designated office at 4201 S 39th St., Omaha, NE 68107. 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 Samuel Garza Villalobos. Its registered agent is Samuel Garza Villalobos and his office is located at 4201 S 39th St., Omaha, NE 68107.

First publication August 8, 2025, final August 22, 2025 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF FRALYN FARMS, INC.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Fralyn Farms, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, has filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on July 29, 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 Treasurer, Cathlene A. Cooper, 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 August 8, 2025, final August 22, 2025

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

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

NOTICE OF THE INCORPORATION OF SOUTHSIDE HOLDCO, INC.

Notice is hereby given of the formation of a public benefit corporation under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the corporation is Southside Holdco, Inc. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The corporation commenced existence on July 30, 2025 and shall have perpetual duration. The corporation is authorized to issued One Thousand (1, 000) shares of common stock at One Dollar ($1.00) par value per share.

LDM Business Services, Inc.

First publication August 8, 2025, final August 22, 2025

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive

Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF D & R INVESTMENTS, L.L.C.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that D & R Investments, L.L.C., a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on August 2, 2025. The terms of the dissolution provide for the payment of liabilities of the Company and distribution of any remaining assets. The Company requests that persons with claims against it present them in accordance with this notice. Any claimant shall describe the claim and the date on which the claim arose and mail the claim to the above address. A claim against the company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within five years after the publication of this notice.

First publication August 8, 2025, final August 22, 2025

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

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

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF MCKAY’S GLOBAL MEAT’S USA

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 MCKAY’S GLOBAL MEAT’S USA, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 17270 Madison Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68135. 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 July 29, 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.

First publication August 8, 2025, final August 22, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given that VividNext, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska with its designated offices at 12122 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68154. The general nature of the business is any lawful activity a Nebraska limited liability company may be organized, including but not limited to consulting services. The initial registered agent for services process shall be Virginia R. Curley, 12122 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68154.

VIRGINIA R. CURLEY,

Registered Agent

First publication August 15, 2025, final August 29, 2025

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: CYANOTOPIA.

Name of Applicant: REBECCA MCCARVILLE

Address: 1804 HOLLING DRIVE, OMAHA, NE 68144

Applicant is AN INDIVIDUAL.

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

Date of first use of name in Nebraska 06/26/2025.

General nature of business: SALES.

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/REBECCA R. MCCARVILLE.

First publication August 22, 2025

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: VRANA CIVIL.

Name of Applicant: Chas. Vrana & Son Construction Co.

Address: 4816 F ST, OMAHA, NE 68117

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 08/12/2025.

General nature of business: Building contractor and all related construction activities.

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/Troy Perry.

First publication August 22, 2025

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: LIVEWELL PROTECTION GROUP.

Name of Applicant: GMDREX INC

Address: 16339 OHIO STREET, OMAHA NE 68116

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 07/21/2025.

General nature of business: INSURANCE SALES.

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/ALISA CROUCH.

First publication August 22, 2025

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: TANDEM BREWS.

Name of Applicant: REBECCA MCCARVILLE

Address: 1804 HOLLING DRIVE, OMAHA, NE 68144

Applicant is AN INDIVIDUAL.

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

Date of first use of name in Nebraska 06/26/2025.

General nature of business: DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT.

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/REBECCA R. MCCARVILLE.

First publication August 22, 2025

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: KLYRA CAPITAL.

Name of Applicant: KCMF, LLC

Address: 3225 CALIFORNIA STREET, OMAHA, NE 68131

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 08/11/2025.

General nature of business: Capital raising and financial brokerage

services.

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/Luper Akough.

First publication August 22, 2025

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: CHAIRVILLE.

Name of Applicant: REBECCA MCCARVILLE

Address: 1804 HOLLING DRIVE, OMAHA, NE 68144

Applicant is AN INDIVIDUAL.

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

Date of first use of name in Nebraska 06/26/2025.

General nature of business: SALES.

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/REBECCA R. MCCARVILLE.

First publication August 22, 2025

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: QUEEN OF DIAMONDS QUILTING.

Name of Applicant: Dianne Betzinger

Address: 15925 GREBE ST, BENNINGTON, NE 68007

Applicant is AN INDIVIDUAL.

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If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: N/A.

Date of first use of name in Nebraska 07/2025

General nature of business: Longarm quilting services and quilting.

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/Dianne Betzinger.

First publication August 22, 2025