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Sixty people gathered at T.D. Ameritrade Jan. 15 at the fieldhouse at Charles Schwab Field for the annual Business Ethics Alliance Trustees Meeting. The topic for the breakfast meeting was Ethical Prologues and Epilogues, with a keynote speech by Ted Bridges III, CIO of Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation.
Nick Wilwerding, CEO of Bridges Trust and trustee program chair, gave an opening message, followed by a special announcement made by BEA Executive Director Dr. AnnMarie Marlier and Better Business Bureau President and CEO Jim Hegarty about a forthcoming alliance between the two organizations.
In his keynote, Bridges spoke of what ethical prologues and epilogues mean, noting that while “pivoting” was a buzzword in 2020, it is an essential skill in business still today. Madeline Moyer of Security National Bank, BEA board chair, closed the meeting.
Eppley Airfield announces new nonstop flights
Seven airlines provide approximately 70 departures per day to 35 nonstop destinations at Omaha’s Eppley Airfield (OMA). Beginning March 5, Southwest will be offering nonstop service to New York LaGuardia six days a week, operating Sunday through Friday.
Allegiant Air is adding new non-stop service from Omaha to Gulf Shores, Alabama, beginning May 21. The most up-to-date information on the airport, including construction updates and an interactive map, is available at FlyOMA.com.
The Annex Group, a developer specializing in affordable, workforce and purposebuilt student housing communities, broke ground Jan. 15 on Central at Columbus Park, a new affordable housing community located at 1031 S. 21st St., just south of Pacific Street. The nearly $60 million development will offer 156 one-, two-, three- and fourbedroom units to households earning a range of income levels starting at 30 percent of the area median income. Amenities will include a parking garage, community room, computer room, fitness room, storm shelter and bike storage. Project partners include BVH Architecture, Lange Structural Group, Engineering Technologies Inc., REGA Engineering, Terracon, RMD Group, Wells Fargo, NP Dodge, Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA), Front Porch Investments and the City of Omaha. The Annex Group’s other affordable housing communities in Nebraska are all in Lincoln: Union at Middle Creek, which opened in 2024; Union at Antelope Valley, which opened in 2025; and Central at South Haymarket, which is currently under construction.
The City of Omaha announced that a significant acceleration in construction activity has already begun this month including demolition of the Farnam Street bridge, Turner Boulevard and Farnam Street closures, and road closures in Midtown Crossing.
Starting Jan. 5, Farnam Street closed between 28th Street and 29th Street to prepare for bridge reconstruction, with closure anticipated to last most of 2026. Following the demolition of the Farnam Street Bridge over I-480, 28th Street between Harney and Farnam will be closed for four months starting Jan. 12 for sewer and water main work. Downtown-bound drivers should detour via Harney, while westbound traffic is encouraged to use 24th Street.
Also in conjunction with the Farnam Street Bridge work, a full closure has been implemented at the intersection of Turner Boulevard and Farnam Street and is expected to last approximately four months. Motorists are advised to use the posted detours along Dodge Street and to plan for extra travel time when navigating to the Midtown Crossing area. Movement on Farnam Street from 33rd Street to 31st Avenue will be eastbound only during this closure.
Do Space has officially joined the Omaha Public Library system and equipment, services and programs are now managed by OPL staff. Access to equipment is temporarily paused as technology is transitioned to library systems but is expected to resume within a few weeks, according to an OPL announcement. Do Space is temporarily located at the Milton R. Abrahams Branch at 5111 N. 90th St., with a new Do Space set to open with Omaha’s new Central Library in April and include expanded offerings from laser cutters and sewing machines to video and podcast production studios.
Atlanta-based Smalls Sliders, a fast-casual restaurant chain that specializes in slider cheeseburgers, has signed a development agreement to open four locations in Omaha and Lincoln. Since opening its first location in 2019 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the company has expanded to 46 locations in 12 states including its locations closest to the Lincoln and Omaha areas in Kansas City, St. Louis and Wichita, Kansas.
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The Nebraska Recycling Council announced that funding was not approved to continue the Recycling Equipment Grant program beyond the current grant cycle that will conclude in June, necessitating sunsetting the program in the coming months. The group will continue to support its mission to maximize the environmental and economic benefits of resources recovery in Nebraska, and will also continue to accept applications for recycling equipment with a goal to distribute the remaining funds by June. Applications are due by the 15th of each month for committee review; full details, eligibility requirements and application materials can be found at nrcne.org.
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has announced the opening of the $45 million Bill and Berniece Grewcock Animal Hospital, a 32,000-square-foot, state-ofthe-art facility designed to support the highest level of veterinary medicine for the zoo’s 39,000 animals. The first floor covers 22,000 square feet and features medical and animal care areas from quarantine wards to a surgical suite and intensive care unit, while the 10,000-square-foot second floor provides office spaces for the zoo’s 15 animal health staff members. Care spaces can accommodate animals of all sizes and acclimated to almost any environment from aquatic to cold-adapted. The new animal hospital also supports education efforts including allowing the zoo to take part in a prestigious zoo medicine residency program.
As a result of the vote by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents to continue pursuing sole membership of Nebraska Medicine, the Board of Directors of Nebraska Medicine is asking the District Court in Douglas County Nebraska to stop the proposed $800 million deal from proceeding in a Jan. 16 filing. On Jan. 15, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents unanimously approved the university’s $800 million plan to buy Clarkson Regional Health Services’ half of Nebraska Medicine, along with acquiring several Clarkson-owned properties. The Clarkson Regional Health Services Board of Directors issued a statement Jan. 16 stating the entity was “surprised and disappointed to learn that the Nebraska Medicine Board has chosen to file suit against Clarkson and the University of Nebraska,” explaining that Clarkson and the University have repeatedly made it clear that the preference and hope was to collaborate with Nebraska Medicine toward a solution that would grow and strengthen health care in Nebraska.
The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles is now making “Ask the DMV,” a new AI-powered assistance tool, available at dmv.nebraska.gov. The tool is designed to make it easier for residents to find information, navigate DMV services, and receive answers to common questions quickly and efficiently. It is also multilingual, allowing residents to interact with the assistant in a variety of languages.
Nebraska law now allows 17-year-olds who will turn 18 by Nov. 3, 2026, to register now and vote in the statewide primary election on May 12 as well as the statewide general election on Nov. 3. Voters may register in person or by mail through their county’s Election Commission office or online through a secure portal at ne.gov/go/NEReg2Vote. The site requires a Nebraska driver’s license or state identification number be entered along with the voter’s name, address and party affiliation. Voters may also register at Omaha Public Library locations, at the Department of Motor Vehicles while obtaining a driver’s license, or at the Department of Health and Human Services or State Department of Education in relation to public assistance programs.
Adam Straight walked into a conference room in the offices of Metropolitan Entertainment and Convention Authority for one of his first media interviews in Omaha. On a blustery day, with temperatures below zero, Straight wore a refined sweater and a confidence that signified he’s ready for the job of president and CEO of MECA — and there’s no denying he is. Straight came to Omaha from New Orleans Louisiana where he served as the chief operating officer of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (MCCNO), the nation’s sixth largest convention center. Before then, Straight was senior director of operations at the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) in Atlanta, and as director of intercollegiate athletics facilities management for the University of Maryland. He’s married to wife Alyson and is father to sons Silas and Peyton.
MBJ: You’ve said you started in this business 25 years ago as an electrician and worked your way up. What drew you to venue management and what was that journey like from the ground floor to leading major convention centers? AS: I got into this business by answering two simple questions. I wasn’t even working that day; I just walked into the shop at the University of Maryland because I left something in my locker. A supervisor asked me, “Do you like sports?” I said, “Yeah, I love sports, especially college sports.” Maryland was actually pretty good at that point. His second question was, “Do you like overtime?” I said, “That’s even better. I’m here to do two things and that’s to learn as much as I can and to make as much money as possible.”
If I had not stopped into the shop that day 25 years ago, who knows where I would be? At that point, it was just me setting up press conferences on the sports side, setting up scoreboards, learning how to work on scoreboards and audio-visuals. It opened all these different things to learn about. By the time I left Maryland, I was in charge of all their athletic facilities as director. So in 11 years, I literally went from the bottom of the shop to running my own shop at a very pivotal time in the growth of that athletic department and the university.
I’m kind of a sponge; I’ve always been that way. I ask a lot of questions. My family will tell you that’s kind of annoying sometimes but I want to know everything that I possibly can. Some people say knowledge is power. I just say knowledge is knowledge. The more you know, the more you know.
MBJ: What’s one thing you’ve learned about Roger Dixon and his leadership of MECA that impressed you?
AS: Just the foundation. Roger was here literally from dirt to January 1 of 2026. Just look around you; you can tell what impact that has had, not only to the city and the industry but to the organization as well. For someone to be able to build that
BY DAISY HUTZELL-RODMAN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DEBRA S. KAPLAN
It’s the culmination of every single thing that I’ve ever done in my career and it just spoke to me in that way.
program or that organization from one (worker) to — I think we have 116 full-time employees on staff — it’s just amazing.
Walking into a situation like that, oftentimes you’ll hear no one likes to be the second guy, the second person. It’s a pretty amazing feeling to be that second person. I kind of compare it to my favorite football team, which is the (NFL’s Pittsburgh) Steelers. They’ve had three coaches forever. I actually had a conversation with Mayor Ewing on my interview day. We lost the night before and I walked into his office and said, “Mayor, can we have a moment of silence?” He goes, “What’s wrong?” I said, “We lost last night.” He goes, “Oh, you’re a Steelers fan. Good for you.”
But having a legacy like that and a foundation is just great. It’s great to be able to be the person to move it forward into the direction that, if Roger could have spent 100 more years here, I’m sure he would have moved it to. So it’s overall a good scenario.
MBJ: You’ve coined the tagline “We’re going to be great in ‘28” referencing the airport renovation, streetcar line and convention center expansion all completing in 2028. How do these projects position Omaha competitively and what events or opportunities should Omaha be pursuing that it isn’t currently competing for?
AS: This industry is so very competitive, even more nowadays than in history. In those larger cities, those larger markets, we’re now competing with very small markets because they are putting the investment into their city and into their facilities. The stat in Texas alone; they’re putting $12 billion into the convention-specific space through a brand-new center in Austin, a brand-new expansion center in Dallas and then renovation in San Antonio. Just those three cities are $12 billion.
I read a report in my last few months in New Orleans when we lost a piece of business to Columbus, Ohio. I had to look at a map and see where Columbus, Ohio, was. I’m from West Virginia and I’m like, “Why are we losing business?” It’s just because they’re reinvesting and they’re doing it the right way and they’re getting the buy-in from all of their stakeholders around the city and around their market and around their region.
You’re competing with people that weren’t even a blip on your radar in the past. These renovations, these things that are happening and are going to be complete in ‘28, at least what I can control or have influence over, are going to open doors to clients that maybe had not thought about Omaha. If we can get them here and really sell them the city and sell them all these things that are happening — maybe there’s a direct flight that never existed prior that gets clients here easier — that’s a huge selling point. For all intents and purposes, we’re going to have a brand-new center because we’re expanding and we’re also renovating.
We used this as a tagline in New Orleans as we thought through the renovation. It used to be “bigger is better,” and that’s just not the case anymore. Better is better. Whatever fits your condition at that time, that’s the dream client for you. If they can see themselves here on an annual basis or at least get into a rotation, that’s the dream. You start building; it’s not settling for one of those. You’ve got to have multiple dreams, multiple dream scenarios.
MBJ: New Orleans is known for being a fun town. What pieces of New Orleans fun do you plan to bring to Omaha?
AS: I can’t bring Mardi Gras, except we do have Aksarben (Ball) in the fall. I thought I’d never hear the word “page” outside of New Orleans and I heard it when I
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was here on my interview because it’s kind of that traditional ball feeling. In New Orleans, you were able to have a lot of fresh perspectives. There’s a lot of culture down there and I love culture. I love to expose my kids to as many cultures as possible. In New Orleans, it’s free culture. You just walk outside and walk down the street and you’re living it, right?
But I tell you what, people are sleeping on Omaha. I’ve had a tremendous amount of fun in the last 15 days. I’ll put (the city) right up against anything in New Orleans. Now, they’re specific to Mardi Gras parades and festivals but that’s every day and it gets exhausting. So I’m looking for some downtime, too, time for us to spend as a family, get outside, enjoy nature. We’re one of the newest members of the amazing zoo that we have here. That was the first place we went as a family when we got into town after the new year. There’s a lot to discover here.
MBJ: You were the executive in charge of the $1.9 billion Mercedes-Benz Stadium construction project in Atlanta. How does that experience prepare you for overseeing the CHI Health Center expansion?
AS: A good point there is when we decided to build the new stadium as an authority, we still had the old stadium 10 feet, 6 inches away from it and operating that. So my job as director of operations was to operate the existing Georgia Dome while building the new stadium right next door. That opened up the amount of knowledge that I gained from that experience and understanding that it’s possible. It’s important to know that it’s possible, which gave me the perspective of, well, we can do anything. It might look like a no because it’s just too overwhelming, but there’s a way to do it. It allowed me to start thinking that way more often. Giving that answer and direction goes a long way to your owners and having them understand that you’re going to find a way to do things, because there’s always a way to do it.
You’ll have to explain it in detail and it might cost a little more money, but it’s the right thing to do and the right way to do it. So just from a construction standpoint, marrying the construction and operation of large venues was extremely beneficial for me.
MBJ: In New Orleans, you also oversaw a $1.5 billion River District development and a $763 million capital improvement plan. What lessons from those projects will you apply to the CHI Health Center expansion?
AS: A project is a project regardless of the amount of money that’s tagged on it. It’s learning different ways to do different things in those different projects. The capital plan started as a $557 million plan but all that was was a bunch of things to do on a postcard. My CEO brought me in and said, “I got approval to spend all this money, but I’m not sure where the money needs to go. Here’s a list of things we need to do. Can you figure out how the math is going to work and what we should put to each project?” That was the undertaking I had initially.
What I’m most proud of is bringing New Orleans into the center. You wouldn’t necessarily know where you were when I first walked in. The funny story is my wife dropped me off to work the first day I was there. Coming from Atlanta and coming off of a brand-new stadium build, our facilities were just exceptionally well-maintained. She dropped me off at work and she looks at me and goes, “Are you sure about this?” I said, “It’s going to be a project and it’s going to be a lot better in a few years and certainly a lot better when I leave.” I can quite honestly and frankly say that I left it a lot better than when I came there.
What was most impressive was the ability to get so much done in such a short time. I always said throughout my time there, I’ve been in New Orleans for seven years and it’s been the best 10 years of my life because of the amount of work that we were able to do. During the pandemic, we’re very proud (that) we did not lay a single person off. No one lost a penny through that horrible time that we all spent together. That proved to be extremely beneficial when we started back up because other organizations and other facilities were scrambling to get back where they left off because clients expected it. We were able to give them a full-time staff and hit the ground running.
The amount of work that was done and what it looks like now is just night and day. That made me the most proud, one day going back there and showing my kids. “This is what Dad worked on. This is why Dad might not have been home as early as he wanted to on a certain day.”
I took my son — he’s big in soccer, he’s 8 years old — to go see his favorite soccer player, (Lionel) Messi, in Atlanta. We got to see it inside the stadium that I was the project executive on. I got to tell him, “Yeah, Dad was here when they put the first steel up and they put the first panel on the video board.” He’s just overwhelmed by all the things that I’m telling him but that’s an experience that I’ll never forget.
MBJ: You’ve said, “This really is at the peak for me” and that Omaha is your “last stop.” What specifically attracted you to this opportunity?
AS: It’s the culmination of every single thing that I’ve ever done in my career and it just spoke to me in that way. When I got the text, the call, the email from the recruiter, I looked at it and I said, “Omaha. That’s never been on my radar.” Not for any reason, it’s just never been on the radar.
I was sitting on the beach at the time that I got the call. I put my phone away and then opened it up that night and read the position description. I gave it to my wife and said, “Tell me this job wasn’t written for me.” She goes, “I can’t tell you that it’s not.”
When you talk about college athletics, we get to be partners with Creighton University. It brings me back to there on the periphery. Venue management, stadium management with the ballfield. Entertainment with all the concerts that we have keeps me in the convention business. All the great stuff that we’re going to do in the future with development, with the possibility of another hotel, possibility of the entertainment district, it’s literally every single thing that I’ve done in the past 25 years. It’s a dream scenario for me. It’s an absolute dream that I couldn’t pass up regardless of where it was.
Quite frankly, we were so pleasantly surprised. Again, not knowing anything about Omaha, we were like little kids looking out of the window on the airplane like, “Are you sure this is Nebraska? This is amazing,” just to see the amount of building that’s
I’ll put (this city) right up against anything in New Orleans.
- ADAM STRAIGHT
BY DAISY HUTZELL-RODMAN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DEBRA S. KAPLAN
You’re competing with people that weren’t even a blip on your radar in the past. These renovations, these things that are happening and are going to be complete in ‘28. At least what I can control or have influence over, are going to open doors to clients that maybe had not thought about Omaha.
happening in the city, the growth potential. We’ll be sitting here doing a follow-up in five years and I’ll just be spitting out all the things that we’ve been able to do and make happen. It’s going to be great. It’s totally going to be great.
MBJ: You’ve met a lot of famous people over your career. What is one memorable moment you can share about being around a celebrity?
AS: Very early in my career I was an electrician at the University of Maryland, and (Michael) Jordan had retired but he came back and played for the Wizards after he retired from the Bulls. During that time he was doing a lot of media, a lot of commercials. He was filming a commercial and I was the one setting up, wiring up the lights and everything in the gymnasium. He came out and literally, you’d think there’s like a person with a light just shining a light over top of him. That’s just the aura that he had.
He goes and shoots a basketball. I’m still connecting things. The ball comes over to me, hits me. He goes, “Sir?” Now, as a worker you’re not supposed to talk to the talent, you’re not supposed to engage. I said, “Here you go.” He goes, “No, take a shot.” So I took a shot, made it. He gave the ball back to me. I took another shot, missed it, of course, because I’m shaking at this point. But at least I can always say that I shot basketball with Michael Jordan.
MBJ: You’re a Coast Guard veteran. How has your military experience influenced your approach to leadership and operations management?
AS: Overwhelmingly. I learned so much from being put in positions of having to lead, whether that was at a young age helping Mom around the house to positions in the military that at times could be life or death. An 18-year-old, 19-year-old being placed in that position, you’ve got to learn very quickly what leadership means to you and how you can influence others around you.
At the time I was in the Coast Guard, the entire active duty enrollment was like 35,000 to 38,000. To put that in perspective, there are more people in the NYPD than there are in the entire Coast Guard.
There’s a value in the Coast Guard: it teaches you about being an effective follower, too. Being an effective follower is just as important as being a tremendous, influential leader because you learn so much both ways. It goes back to being a sponge and understanding the mission in a way that you’re following and you’re influencing behind you as well. You’re actually following and leading at the same time because you understand where you’re going and where you need to go to win that mission. You’re following the leader and others are following you.
- ADAM STRAIGHT
WHAT EXHIBIT AT OMAHA’S ZOO IMPRESSED YOU? THE DESERT DOME. IT WAS COLD THAT DAY AND WE WERE KIND OF JUST DRAWN INTO THIS ENCLOSURE. DONE VERY, VERY WELL. NOT ALL THE EXHIBITS WERE OPEN THAT DAY, SO I LOOK FORWARD TO GETTING BACK TO SEE IT ALL.
WHAT’S ONE SOUTHERN FOOD THAT YOU MISS AND WHERE’S IT FROM? SHRIMP AND GRITS. EITHER SHRIMP AND GRITS FROM CHARLESTON OR THE SHRIMP AND GRITS AT ATCHAFALAYA RESTAURANT IN NEW ORLEANS. I MAKE VERY GOOD SOUTHERN FOOD, TOO.
WHAT CONCERT OR SPORTING EVENT COMING TO CHI HEALTH CENTER THIS YEAR EXCITES YOU MOST? IT’S HAPPENING IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS: ERIC CHURCH. HE PUTS ON AN AMAZING SHOW AND HAS A REALLY GOOD FOLLOWING. WE HOSTED HIM IN ATLANTA WHEN I WAS THERE.
WHAT’S THE BEST PROFESSIONAL ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED? BE A SPONGE. LEARN AS MUCH AS YOU CAN. DON’T SAY NO TO OPPORTUNITIES. I’M NOT THE EXPERT BUT I’LL LEARN AS MUCH AS SOMEONE’S WILLING TO TEACH ME.
IF YOU COULD HAVE DINNER WITH ANYONE, LIVING OR DEAD, WHO WOULD IT BE?
GEORGE STRAIT. NOT ONLY BECAUSE WE SHARE LAST NAMES, ALBEIT DIFFERENT SPELLING, BUT I’VE ALWAYS BEEN A GEORGE STRAIT FAN. MET HIM ONE TIME AFTER A CONCERT VERY, VERY BRIEFLY. ALL THE THINGS THAT HE’S BEEN ABLE TO SEE IN HIS LONG CAREER, THAT WOULD BE A DREAM DINNER JUST TO PICK HIS BRAIN AND TO TALK ABOUT LONGEVITY AND HOW HE’S MADE A MARK FOR OVER 40, GOING ON 50 YEARS NOW.
BY WENDY JORDAN
Something that surprises many business owners is that private fund interests don’t count as collateral and valuation disputes don’t delay enforcement.
Private equity funds that once required $5 million minimums are now pitching $250,000 entry points to Nebraska business owners. Money market funds yield 4%, making that zero-interest checking account a six-figure annual mistake and most wealth managers still show rosy 8% return projections while megacap tech stocks trade at nosebleed valuations.
For business owners and executives managing significant wealth in 2026, the opportunities — and risks — in wealth management have shifted dramatically. Here’s what’s actually changing and what you need to ask your adviser.
Three shifts are reshaping portfolio strategy: democratized access to private markets that comes with hidden traps; cash management strategies that can recover six figures in lost yield; and stress-testing approaches that move beyond wishful thinking. Understanding these changes — and the conflicts of interest that drive them — can mean the difference between building wealth and bleeding returns to fees and missed opportunities.
Kent Kramer, chief investment officer at Foster Group, emphasized that each private market investment is different, unlike public investments that generally operate with similar structures.
“They’re generally a little bit more expensive than a public market investment,” Kramer said. “The appeal is often the mystique of a private market investment.”
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MEGAN CAVANAUGH, ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY, CARLSON & BLAKEMAN, LLP
The biggest difference between a private and public investment: liquidity. Even investment structures labeled “evergreen” or “semi-liquid” often fall far short of assured liquidity, said Ryan Fleischer, founder and chief investment officer of Revolution Group.
“We emphasize not only diversifiable risks but also a profound appreciation for the inherent illiquidity of these assets,” Fleischer said. “When strategically integrated, they can yield substantial tax advantages that our clients actively leverage on top of significant risk-adjusted return.”
Megan Cavanaugh, associate attorney at Carlson & Blakeman LLP, said redemption rights are often subject to board or manager approval or fund-level liquidity for these evergreen and semiliquid products.
“Gates apply at the fund level. They can limit the percentage of a fund’s assets that can be redeemed on a redemption date,” she said. “These provisions protect the fund and remaining investors from liquidity pressures. Redemptions may be suspended during valuation uncertainty, credit events or regulatory concern. Manager discretion is usually broad and can be protected from liability.”
Many business owners assume managing an illiquid business makes them experts in private market portfolios. It doesn’t, Fleischer said.
“When deployed strategically, private markets can generate durable, tax-efficient income and growth, benefits that are frequently underappreciated amid prevailing narratives focused solely on perceived risk and illiquidity,” Fleischer said.
Many owners lack a complete view of how their wealth components interconnect, leading to siloed advisory teams and fragmented allocations that breed inefficiency and dysfunction, especially when agility is critical.
- KENT KRAMER, CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER, FOSTER GROUP
When markets dislocate quickly is when blind spots show up, because that’s when the pressure shows up.
- RYAN FLEISCHER, FOUNDER AND CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER, REVOLUTION GROUP LLC
Operating cash can generate significant interest, but many business owners don’t capitalize on it. Kramer said a lot of clients simply feel better knowing their cash remains entirely liquid.
“They look at a bank as a genuine cash account because a money market is a mutual fund,” Kramer said. “It’s not immediately liquid in a money market fund, even though it’s pretty close.”
Some clients prioritize FDIC insurance and see traditional banks as security. Loyalty to traditional business banking often stems from familiar relationships and limited awareness of alternatives, Fleischer said.
Kramer said cash account aggregators, which are technology platforms that send deposits to program banks, offer a sweet spot between normal banks and money markets, but could bring a slight delay for withdrawals while maintaining liquidity.
“The accounts are FDIC insured, but you’re getting a higher rate of interest on the account,” Kramer said.
Fleischer said money market yields are “hovering around 4% in early 2026,” which shows a potential loss of anywhere between $20,000 and $80,000 of annual interest from holding $500,000 to $2 million in zero-yield accounts. Ultrashort-duration strategies incorporating AAA-rated or Treasury paper can be “superior alternatives.”
“These options maintain the high liquidity and safety profile business owners demand, often with same- or next-day access,” Fleischer said.
Historical scenarios indicate stock market performance but nothing is guaranteed therefore stress testing is essential to portfolio management.
“People love to talk about it, and sometimes we get it right and sometimes we get it wrong,” Kramer said, “but at the end of the day, it’s very uncertain as to what’s going to drive stock market returns.”
A great stress test for a portfolio is to simply compare it to the investor’s financial plan. Kramer pointed out that the “margin of safety” can vary depending on a client’s short- and long-term financial plan.
“[A client] should have a margin of safety outside of the stock markets, so that the financial plan can work in the short term but have a large enough stock portfolio that is going to provide long-term growth,” Kramer said.
Roughly 90% of downturns arrive unannounced, Fleischer said, noting, “Common weaknesses in inherited portfolios include overreliance on public equity beta, liquidity mismatches in semi-liquid funds, crowded factor exposures and concentrated tail risks.The diversity of a portfolio is a good indicator of vulnerability; if investments remain in similar markets, the likelihood of a
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downturn heavily affecting the portfolio is greater.”
Firms must clearly disclose leverage risks to ensure clients understand potential losses, Cavanaugh said. Regulations can limit leverage and uninformed investors risk penalties and disputes.
“Something that surprises many business owners is that private fund interests don’t count as collateral and valuation disputes don’t delay enforcement,” she said. “Failure to fund the capital calls can trigger forfeiture, interests, penalties, dilution, loss of governance rights or clawbacks of prior distributions. Illiquidity elsewhere is not a legal defense.”
Concentrated positions create vulnerability during rapid market dislocations. Kramer said concentrated positions can sometimes lead to unrealized gains but realizing those could have a downside, such as a heavily taxed sale.
“When markets dislocate quickly is when blind spots show up, because that’s when the pressure shows up,” Kramer said. “If you’ve got an illiquid alternative investment that you know you’re not going to be able to sell when you want to, then it becomes that much more important that you have a margin of safety set up outside of those things.”
Allowing advisory relationships to evolve helps avoid “fixation on isolated issues,” Fleischer said.
Legal planning “often lags economic reality,” Cavanaugh said. Holding concentrated stock compensation or keeping exit proceeds in one structure creates asset protection risks if investment risks aren’t isolated.
“In estate planning, some illiquid or volatile assets undermine equalization among heirs,” she said. “Having illiquid assets may also cause upset amongst beneficiaries if they find out they are getting in-kind distribution rather than cash.”
When evaluating wealth strategies or advisers, ask about investment structures and advisor incentives. Question where discretion is concentrated in investment structures, Cavanaugh said. Clients should know what decisions require consent and which ones only require notice, who controls valuation during stress, what standards of liability apply to managers and what state’s laws apply.
“Owners should ask about liquidity and downside and what specific clauses allow suspension, gating or delay,” Cavanaugh said. “Also, under what conditions can liquidity disappear entirely and what happens if multiple investors seek redemption simultaneously.”
Clients should ask “direct, unflinching questions to uncover any potential conflicts that could influence recommendations,” Fleischer said.
It is important to identify conflicts if they exist and Kramer said investors should
“That’s a perfectly fair question and people should absolutely ask it,” Kramer said. “The adviser should be able to answer very clearly.”
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The 24th class of 40 Under 40 winners celebrated their accomplishments at a soldout awards ceremony Jan. 14, 2026, at the Omaha Design Center.
More than 400 guests gathered for an evening that recognized 41 leaders under the age of 40 who have made significant impacts on their businesses and community as young professionals. Omaha Mayor John Ewing welcomed the crowd, while Greater Omaha Chamber President Heath Mello expressed gratitude and congratulations to the honorees.
The event featured a red carpet reception catered by Catering Creations, followed by a ceremony that included inspiring words from guest speaker Willy Theisen, founder of Godfather’s Pizza. Real estate entrepreneur Van Deeb served as emcee for the celebration.
A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Entrepreneur of the Year award to 23-year-old Nic Bianchi, owner of the multimillion company Bianchi Candle Brands, in recognition of his exceptional vision and community impact. The Midlands Business Journal panel of judges considered innovation, perseverance, community involvement, and leadership when selecting the 2026 class.
Northwest Bank served as presenting sponsor for the 24th consecutive year, demonstrating their longstanding commitment to recognizing emerging talent. Prime Home Realty sponsored the Entrepreneur of the Year award for the third year in a row.
Planit inc coordinated the evening’s logistics, with valet services provided by Paramount Parking.
The program has now recognized more than 900 young business leaders since launching in 2002, creating a powerful network of emerging talent across Greater Omaha.
Nominations for the 25th annual 40 Under 40 class will open in the spring, and anyone can nominate an inspiring deserving young professional for this honor. The following pages highlight a sampling of photos from this year’s event, more information and images are available at mbj.com.
KEVIN THOMPSON SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, FNBO/FOUNDER, FREE BIKES 4 KIDZ OMAHA
MBJ’s Fab 50 is a profile series highlighting remarkable individuals shaping our business and nonprofit communities.
Some people stumble into their profession unexpectedly. Not so with Kevin Thompson, Omaha native and senior vice president at FNBO. Thompson was exposed to banking early in life and never wavered from his chosen path.
“My father was in banking; he started off in education but shifted midway through his career to get into community banking so I had some exposure to it growing up,” he said. “It just seemed to fit my skillset the best between my math skills, the analytical skills that I have along with the people skills that I also seem to excel at.”
After earning his undergraduate degree from Augustana University in South Dakota in 1990 Thompson made a beeline back home, where he’s spent the entirety of his career with FNBO, another example of consistency that’s increasingly rare in the marketplace.
“I had three different part-time jobs or internships at banks while I was in college, more on the retail side. Then came home, straight out of college, and have been at (FNBO) from the word go,” he said. “I went through the bank management trainee program when I started here in 1994, again spending a few years on the retail side. I moved over to the business segment side in 1997 and have been on this side of our organization ever since.”
Thompson said one of the things that has remained a constant over his three decades in banking is the community-bank mindset he maintains. First gained from watching his father, he also spent a year following the management training program with a North Platte bank that was owned by FNBO’s holding company.
He brought that community banking mentality back to Omaha with him, something that has served as a foundation for his career ever since. In step with FNBO’s culture, he said he’s retained the ability to think like a small-town banker even as the firm continues to grow.
“I’m fortunate to work for an organization that’s as large as we are yet so committed to our community and still focused on main street banking,” he said. “We offer all the products and tools of the major banks, but we’re also extremely focused on our community here in Omaha.
“Our organization has been fairly decentralized and we give our folks a lot of autonomy. The ownership is here in Omaha which provides the ability to access ownership and key decision makers. That allows our employees to stay more grounded and focused on what’s important.”
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“I’m fortunate to work for an organization that’s as large as we are yet so committed to our community.”
- KEVIN THOMPSON
“Focus” has been and continues to be paramount in banking today, especially with the pace of change accelerating as it does in new products, technology and customer demands, Thompson said.
“When I started my career, we didn’t even have email addresses, we operated via fax machines,” he said. “Today we have to have the technology to allow our business clients to be both efficient and to protect their money. We offer a lot of fraud protection products that we didn’t have back when I first started on this side of the organization. We’ve had to advance those offerings to stay up with technology.”
For all of that, some things about the business have remained refreshingly constant, if no less of a challenge.
“What hasn’t changed is we need to and want to earn the right to be a trusted adviser to business owners or their key management members that work with the bank,” Thompson said. “We’re not here to tell them how to run their business; our job is to be an adviser on how we can help them grow and, frankly, at the end of the day, make more money with our assistance.”
Thompson has also leaned into FNBO’s longstanding commitment to the community. In addition to his professional success, he has also been active in various organizations to the point of creating and launching his own nonprofit, Free Bikes 4 Kidz Omaha. The three-and-a-half-year-old organization collects and refurbishes used bicycles and gives them to local charities that distribute them to needy families for Christmas presents.
“I was at a business association meeting in Minneapolis-St. Paul and I met an individual that was on the national board of Free Bikes 4 Kidz. It was actually founded in Minneapolis-St. Paul and I think they were in 16 cities at the time,” he said. “I ended up talking to this board member about how they would like to expand into some additional cities. We became the 18th entity of Free Bikes 4 Kidz.”
It was during the formation and execution of the nonprofit that Thompson really saw the practical value of his professional network in the local community, nearly three decades in the making.
“Shortly after I’d been at that meeting, I utilized some of my business network of folks that are active in cycling, folks that know a lot more about cycling than I do,” he said. “I leveraged people to help us financially get started and I also leveraged an attorney friend to help me get us off the ground. Then, I utilized some of my network to put the board together and go out and help raise awareness of what we were doing.”
FUN FACTS:
WHAT SAYING OR QUOTE SUMS YOU UP?
“IF YOU WATCH YOUR PENNIES, THE DOLLARS WILL ROLL IN.” AS A BANKER, WE LIKE TO SEE THAT. TECHNICALLY THAT WAS BY BEN FRANKLIN, BUT I’VE HEARD WARREN BUFFETT SAY IT A LOT.
WHAT WOULD YOU TELL YOUR 16-YEAR-OLD SELF?
I WOULD SAY KEEP MAKING AS MANY FRIENDS AS POSSIBLE AND LIFE WILL BE A LOT EASIER FOR YOU.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE DIVERSION AWAY FROM WORK?
I LIKE TO PLAY GOLF ON THE WEEKENDS WITH MY FRIENDS. AND I ENJOY WALKING MY DOG, KANE, THROUGH THE NEIGHBORHOOD ON A REGULAR BASIS.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SPECIAL OCCASION PLACE IN OMAHA AND WHAT DO YOU ORDER?
THAT’S A TOUGH ONE. I’VE GOT A LOT OF ‘EM. I COULD PROBABLY ALWAYS ENJOY A WHISKEY FILET AT THE DROVER.
WHAT’S A HIDDEN TALENT YOU HAVE THAT NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT?
I DON’T WATCH IT AS OFTEN AS I USED TO BUT I DOMINATE IN WHEEL OF FORTUNE.
The group has thus far donated a total of 3,000 bikes to a growing number of nonprofits for distribution. Not bad for what is still a side gig of the local kid who made good.
“It’s been really enjoyable to be involved with something where we know we’re making an impact,” Thompson said. “I’ve been very lucky to have a lot of support from folks throughout the community to make sure we make this happen. Hopefully we’re going to grow and become a bigger organization as we move forward. It’s been fun the last few years.”
Forty first-year students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s College of Engineering have been chosen to the 2025-26 cohort of the Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy.
The new cohort includes students on the college’s campuses in Lincoln and Omaha and is the fourth group for the academy.
The academy provides students with resources and support to pursue careers in engineering, computing and construction, shaping the future workforce of Nebraska.
Academy students receive a scholarship that covers full tuition and fees and may receive funding for a fifth year on a case-by-case basis. The scholarship also covers students’ housing and meals for up to four years in a University Housing residence. Academy students have a common living experience during their first two years in the program, enroll in cohortspecific freshman and sophomore seminars, and receive success coaching from dedicated program staff. Students also receive a $600 book stipend to the university bookstore and a laptop for their studies.
The academy’s work is grounded in the Complete Engineer, a College of Engineering initiative designed to ensure students participate in experiential learning in tandem with the technical expertise provided by a Big Ten degree.
Following is a list of students in the 2025-26 cohort of the Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy, listed alphabetically by hometown, with their major.
Alliance: Jarron Santos, biological systems engineering (Lincoln campus); Aurora: Brady Goertzen, architectural engineering (Omaha campus); Beatrice: Lydia Montag, biological systems engineering (Lincoln); Elkhorn: Esha Vadde, computer science (Lincoln) and Argos Zhang, computer science (Lincoln); Fremont: Emely Garcia, chemical engineering (Lincoln); Grand Island: Addy Duering, architectural engineering (Omaha), Noah Fischer, mechanical engineering (Lincoln), Claire Gartner, mechanical engineering (Lincoln), and Olivia Madison, environmental engineering (Lincoln); Gretna: Isabella Worner, architectural engineering (Omaha); Kearney: Ryanne Schneider, software engineering (Lincoln); Lexington: Tatiana Guerrero-López, architectural engineering (Omaha), Paola Ortiz-Ibarra, mechanical engineering (Lincoln), Dominek Villalon, architectural engineering (Omaha); from Lincoln: Adebayo Beyioku, computer engineering (Lincoln), Mackenzie Bolton, electrical engineering (Lincoln), Gabi PortalesMendoza, construction engineering (Lincoln), Braxton Stuart, electrical engineering (Lincoln), Olivia Sulzle, architectural engineering (Omaha), Soren Vesely,
mechanical engineering (Lincoln), and Izzy Zoucha, electrical engineering (Lincoln); Louisville: Nola Nelson, architectural engineering (Omaha); Norfolk: Jadon Woznek, mechanical engineering (Lincoln); Omaha: Jaedyn Colman, computer science (Lincoln), Uyen Dinh, mechanical engineering (Lincoln), Binodini Ganeshkumar, computer science (Lincoln), Jason Gaskin, mechanical engineering (Lincoln), Salsabiel Khair Allah, architectural engineering (Omaha), Nura Maharjan, computer engineering (Omaha), Tamilore Omomeji, biological systems engineering (Lincoln), Marisa Powell, civil engineering (Lincoln), Maya Rodgers, biological systems engineering (Lincoln), Moo Law La Soe, software engineering (Lincoln), Jack SweetBemer, construction management (Lincoln), Macy Sweet-Bemer, computer science (Lincoln), Ashleigh Walls, architectural engineering (Omaha) and Tyler Witt, architectural engineering (Omaha); Papillion: Iyah Aguer, civil engineering (Lincoln);
and Plattsmouth: Ember Hemmer, environmental engineering (Lincoln).
The program is funded and developed in partnership with Peter Kiewit Foundation, a private independent philanthropic trust that has awarded more than $750 million in grants and scholarships since its founding in 1979.
The foundation was established by Peter Kiewit, a generous philanthropist and community leader. He attributed his success to the hardworking people of Nebraska and was determined to return his wealth and good fortune to its communities. After thoughtful planning throughout his lifetime, the bulk of his personal estate was set aside upon his death to create a foundation to support charitable and public purpose projects in Nebraska and other limited geographic areas. The foundation is not legally or administratively affiliated with the operating companies that also bear Peter Kiewit’s name.
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DALLAS, Jan. 23, 2026 — While grocery store shelves may be empty, firewood piles filled and cell phones charged, there may be a few more items to check off on your prep list for the upcoming winter storms. Along with the many other hazards of cold weather: it can pose some unique concerns when it comes to heart health. The American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, offers important information for staying heart-safe when temperatures drop.
Know the cold weather health dangers
• The cold causes blood vessels to contract and coronary arteries to constrict, which can raise blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart attack, stroke or even cardiac arrest.
• Strenuous activities can add stressors to the heart that people aren’t normally used to. Our hearts also have to work extra hard in cold weather to keep a healthy body temperature.
• Hypothermia occurs when your body can’t produce enough energy to keep the internal body temperature warm enough. It can kill you. Symptoms include lack of coordination, mental confusion, slowed reactions, shivering and sleepiness.
• People with heart disease often suffer angina pectoris (chest pain or discomfort) when they’re in cold weather.
• Cold weather is also associated with cold and flu season, but be careful about the cold medicines you take, especially if you have high blood pressure. It’s best to check with your health care professional or pharmacist before taking any over-the-counter medications, supplements or substances.
Take precautions to stay heart-healthy
• Your mom was right – bundle up! If you must go out, wear layers to avoid hypothermia and frostbite. Also, wear a hat or head scarf, and keep your hands and feet warm, as they tend to lose heat rapidly.
• Don’t overdo it. Walking through heavy snow — or climbing up the sledding hill — isn’t a walk in the park.
• Shovel safely. If you have to clear off the sidewalks and driveway, start gradually and pace yourself. Ideally, push or sweep the snow rather than lifting and throwing it.
• Stay hydrated. Just because it’s cold and you may not feel thirsty, but thirst isn’t the best indicator that you need to drink.
• Watch out for the added calories in cold weather drinks. Comforting drinks like pumpkin spice lattes and hot chocolate can be loaded with unwanted sugar and fat.
• Limit alcohol. Alcohol may increase a person’s sensation of warmth and cause them to underestimate the extra strain their body is under in the cold.
• Check on your loved ones: Elderly people may also have lower subcutaneous fat and a diminished ability to sense temperature.
• Learn the heart attack warning signs and listen to your body. Even if you’re not sure it’s a heart attack, have it checked out. Minutes matter!
• Learn CPR: EMS response times can be slower in bad weather. More than 350,000 cardiac arrests happen outside the hospital each year.
Learn more about cold weather and cardiovascular disease at heart.org.
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BY KAREN GIBLER, PRESIDENT AND CAO, SARPY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Leadership Sarpy is designed to cultivate the next generation of community leaders by giving participants a behind-the-scenes look at how Sarpy County works, grows and thrives. Through immersive, hands-on sessions, the program connects emerging professionals with local decision makers, businesses and organizations while strengthening leadership skills that translate into any career path.
Each year, a diverse group of business professionals are selected to participate in this multimonth experience. The program begins with a one-hour orientation in July, followed by a two-day retreat in August, then continues with one full-day session each month until graduation in May 2027. Enrollment is now open, with applications due by Sunday, May 17.
happens in the community, but why it happens and how they can be part of shaping the future.
Another core element of Leadership Sarpy is relationship building. Participants form strong connections with classmates from different industries, backgrounds and career stages. These relationships often turn into long-term professional networks, collaborations and friendships. By learning alongside peers, participants gain new perspectives and a deeper appreciation for the roles people and organizations play across the county and metropolitan area.
Through immersive, hands-on sessions, the program connects emerging professionals with local decision makers, businesses and organizations.
-KAREN GIBLER
Leadership Sarpy goes far beyond traditional professional development. Participants explore key sectors that impact Sarpy County including economic development, local government, education, health care, public safety and nonprofit leadership. Sessions often include site visits, meeting community leaders, interactive activities and real-world problem solving. The goal is to help participants understand not only what
Leadership Sarpy also emphasizes personal growth. Participants strengthen communication, teamwork and decisionmaking skills while gaining confidence in their ability to lead. Whether someone is new to leadership or already managing a team, the program provides tools and experiences that help refine leadership styles and expand influence.
Graduates leave the program with more than just knowledge; they leave with a stronger sense of connection to Sarpy County that empowers professionals to step forward, serve their community and lead with purpose.
Some of the most meaningful components of Leadership Sarpy are the Legacy Projects, team-based initiatives that empower participants to apply what they’re learning to real community needs and leave a lasting, positive impact on Sarpy County. During the program year, small teams identify community challenges, research solutions and implement projects that benefit residents, businesses or nonprofit organizations.
Participants don’t just learn leadership in theory, they practice it in action. Legacy Project teams collaborate with community partners, local leaders and fellow classmates to ensure each initiative is thoughtful, sustainable and aligned with real needs. This process builds critical skills including teamwork, communication, strategic planning and problem solving.
Over the years, Leadership Sarpy Legacy Projects have touched many corners of the community. Projects have included installing and maintaining Little Free Libraries and public recycling stations in area parks,
making resources more accessible while promoting sustainability throughout Sarpy County. Residents may also recognize improvements to Veterans Park that originated from past classes’ efforts.
Another recent Legacy Project brought together participants and community partners to host a career fair focused on skilled trades, offering students valuable exposure to nontraditional career paths and awarding scholarships to support further education. This event not only strengthened connections between local employers and future talent but also created scholarship opportunities for youth exploring their next steps.
These hands-on initiatives demonstrate how Leadership Sarpy graduates don’t just learn about community leadership, they do community leadership. Through Legacy Projects, participants make tangible contributions that enhance quality of life, strengthen community connections and inspire ongoing engagement long after graduation.
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Brett Carson Chief Investment Officer
AI bubble fears aren’t going away anytime soon. In fact, we think that concern will only grow and perhaps become justified at some point in the future. However, we remain steadfast that we’re not there yet. What is relevant at this moment is how investors react to such fears.
Calling a “bubble” is just a form of market timing. Not only does someone have to make the correct exit point but also the right reentry level which historically has been nearly impossible to do on a consistent basis. We believe long-term investors are better off ignoring such timing calls while monitoring their risk exposures and adjusting accordingly along the way.
However, we continue to believe that this isn’t a repeat of the dot-com mania. We’ve made our point in several ways, from valuations to AI being a response to surging demand compared to the supply-led buildout of dot-com that led to excess capacity. The above chart takes another angle to support our argument. It shows the cumulative high-yield and investment grade debt of companies in the technology, media and telecommunications sector in the late 1990s versus now. While most of the buildout of AI infrastructure has come from internally generated cash flows from the world’s largest tech companies, some are now beginning to turn to debt.
rationally thus far compared to the surge of debt that was taken on during the dot-com buildout. We remain in the early innings of the AI buildout, in our opinion.
This is natural and, importantly, not yet alarming despite some of the fearmongering that we see in financial media and market bears. Debt is a lot like dessert: it’s great in moderation. Too much of it can lead to unwanted consequences. As the chart shows, companies are acting
Unless otherwise cited, the statements and commentary provided are opinions of Harrison Financial Services as of January 22, 2026, 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. Any views on the relative attractiveness of different asset classes or sectors are made in the context of a well-diversified portfolio, not in isolation. Please remember that all investments carry some level of risk, including the potential loss of principal invested. Returns represent past performance, are not a guarantee of future performance and are not indicative of any specific investment. Diversification and strategic asset allocation do not assure profit or protect against loss.
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Bio:
Merging her identities as an art educator and environmentalist, Holly Lukasiewicz creates flora-based works deeply grounded in local agriculture and sustainable design practices. As a designer with District 2 Floral Studio, she encourages others to connect with sustainability through beauty and flowers by offering workshops, flower subscriptions, event work, custom installations, pressed flower art and ecoprints. Through the business, she was one of five entities recently awarded the Sustainability Seal by Keep Nebraska Beautiful
What led you to your chosen field?
I come from a background in visual arts and education. I was curious to explore how creative practices can create less waste, from supplies used to the end product. Working with plants and flowers offers a meaningful approach to creating beauty around the ritual of gifting flowers, while prioritizing eco-friendly, low-waste practices, using natural materials that return to the earth as compost.
What do you enjoy most about your work?
Meaningful moments in our lives often infuse flowers as part of the ritual, both celebration and grieving. I am profoundly honored to flower for my community at these tender life moments, such as weddings, celebration of life gatherings/funerals, the “just because” moments, seasonal home adornment and educating others around sustainable flowering practices.
How did you hear about the Sustainability Seal and what made you want to go after this designation?
I learned about the Keep Nebraska Beautiful Sustainability Seal through the Green Omaha Coalition email newsletter. I applied for the designation because I think it is a way to educate others around a topic that is near and dear to the values I bring to my daily living. I hope it becomes more common to see businesses infusing sustainability initiatives/landfill diversion into their common practices.
What specific practices at District 2 Floral Studio earned you the seal?
District 2 Floral Studio’s sustainability practices include:
• Supporting local and domestic farmers through the Slow Flower Movement, focusing on seasonal and nearby sourcing, offering a low carbon footprint during transport from that of imported flowers and encouraging economic resiliency for our local community
• Reducing packaging waste, reusing packaging, like flower boxes for storage and avoiding single-use floral
foam which breaks down into toxic microplastics.
• Composting excess stem and foliage with commercial composters like Hillside Solutions or OmaGrow
• Reusing post-event florals creatively, such as offering eco-breakdown services for landfill diversion, along with pressed flowers and botanical prints
• Recycling paper and plastic packaging through municipal services and using ReNew “orange” bags for hard-to-recycle plastics
• Donating a portion of sales to the Honor Native Land Fund, as a voluntary land tax to support Native-led land and water stewardship efforts regionally
Across
1. President and CEO of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Heath ______
6. “The ___ Daba Honeymoon”
9. Acrylic artist with a studio in Omaha’s Hot Shops Art Center, ____ Messick
13. French farewell
14. Maize crop
16. Singles
17. Burgundy grape
18. Jackson 5 member
19. Fool
20. Periodic fluctuation
23. Wrongly (prefix)
24. Fidelity National Information Services, Inc, abbr.
25. Speak sharply to
27. Nova ____, in Canada
31. New York city
32. Should
33. “The King” for Elvis Presley, for example
37. Without charge
38. Fruit drink
40. Omaha company championing entrepreneurs and start-ups, see
59 across
41. Deviating from normal
43. Country or folk
44. Virile
45. Dining establishment
46. Racing driver Fernando
48. Declare
49. In the past
50. Occurring at the same time
56. Claim, informally
58. Jacob’s twin brother
59. See 40 across
60. Oscar winner Guinness
61. Bird’s home
62. British multi Grammy awarded singing star
63. Interlocking material
64. They’re numbered in NYC
65. Belonging to a woman
What does sustainability mean to you personally and professionally?
Living a conscious lifestyle pertaining to lowering my environmental footprint is infused in all I do, even my creative practice through District 2 Floral Design. Sustainability in floristry addresses the environmental, social and economic impacts of the commercial cut flower industry, particularly the environmental toll of international supply chains. By supporting local, seasonal flowers and reducing waste, we can create beauty while being kind to the earth.
Sourcing locally also allows me to build relationships with farmers who deeply care about sustainable practices and the challenges of growing in the Midwest. As a floral designer, I hope to connect people with nature and the seasons.
Down
1. Atlas contents
2. Falco of “The Sopranos”
3. Chinese tennis star, 2 words
4. Late July births
5. Dazed, 3 words
6. Serve in the capacity of
7. Heat to bubbling
8. Creative
9. Alcott book “___ Boys”
10. The inner self
11. Resign from office
12. Nile serpents
15. Mean, 2 words
21. Actress Long
22. Chatter on
26. Prove successful, 2 words
27. Living room seating
28. Rein in
29. S-shaped molding
30. Heat (prefix)
31. Oneness
34. Church recess
35. Israeli leader Golda
36. Large reference work, abbr.
38. Durham Museum executive director, Christi _____
39. Sets free
42. Indian princess 43. Pertaining to a city’s chief executive 45. Hearing organ 46. Nimble
47. Brain sections
48. Closes
49. Comedy actor, Sandler 51. Throw
52. Nothing
53. Lacking width and depth, 2 words
54. Unsightly 55. Observes 57. MIT, for one
Feb. 5
Greater Omaha Chamber annual membership meeting
Location: CHI Health Center Omaha, 455 N. 10th St. Chamber leaders recap the accomplishments of the previous year, unveil the annual report and outline priorities and direction for the year ahead. The event also includes the installation of the new board chair and honors individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to Omaha’s community betterment with awards including the Chair’s Dedicated Service Award, Headliner of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and Talent Innovator of the Year. — omahachamber.org
Feb. 6
Business Owners & Entrepreneurs Happy Hour
Location: Corkscrew Wine & Cheese, 3908 Farnam St.
This Coppla networking event is intended to help business owners and entrepreneurs expand their professional network with people who have common career experiences and goals. — copplaconnect.com
Feb. 10
Engaged & Empowered: Community ActionsCanvassing & Phone Banking
Location: Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, 6400 South University Drive Road North
As part of the monthly civic workshop series Engaged & Empowered presented in partnership with Civic Nebraska and the Nebraska Table, this session explores the role of canvassing and phone banking in grassroots organizing and citizen activism. Participants learn how to engage community members through direct outreach and build skills to mobilize others around causes they care about. — events.omaha.edu
Feb. 17
Green & Clean Sustainability Conference and Expo
Location: Tiburon Golf Club, 10302 S. 168th St.
Hosted by ASP Enterprises, this conference and expo features educational seminars, innovative products and solutions, local case studies and product applications for an audience of engineers, municipalities, contractors, landscape architects and more. — aspent.com
Feb. 17
Sarpy County emPower Breakfast Beardmore Event Center, 3740 Raynor Pkwy. in Bellevue
This monthly fast-paced networking event emphasizes interaction opportunities for attendees. — sarpycounty.empowerbreakfast.org
Feb. 18
Face the Chamber
Location: Country Club of Lincoln, 3200 S. 24th St. in Lincoln
This year’s event series kicks off with a conversation with Andy Seiler, founder of Cuemotion and The Good Life Network, centered around the art of storytelling and its role in strengthening brands, building connections and leaving a lasting impression. — lcoc.com
Feb. 20
Women in STEM Day
Location: City Campus, Nebraska Union in Lincoln
Participants will explore career opportunities in the fields of science, technology, design, engineering and math as they connect with faculty, staff, students and women in industry sharing their experiences. — engineering.unl.edu/women-stem-day
A roundup of upcoming events in the area Crossword by Myles Mellor – Answers
Northwest Bank, located in Omaha and La Vista, is proud to announce it has been awarded a Top Workplaces honor by The Great Plains Top Workplaces 2026 for the second year in a row. The Great Plains Top Workplaces award program, powered by Energage, recognizes outstanding employers in the Great Plains region which includes Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming and Kansas.
We’re honored, especially because the judges were our employees. This recognition is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute, to name a few.
“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”
“Being named a Great Plains Top Workplace in Nebraska is a meaningful achievement for Northwest Bank,” said Joe Conover, president of Northwest Bank. “This honor is a direct reflection of the commitment, passion and teamwork our employees bring to their roles each day. Our success starts with our people, and we are intentional about creating an environment that encourages professional growth, fresh ideas and strong collaboration.
“Our team members are essential to the value we provide our customers and communities and this recognition reinforces the positive culture we’ve built together. We are proud of our workplace and energized to continue cultivating an organization where employees feel supported, valued and inspired to make a difference.”
Northwest Financial Corp. is a family-owned organization with over $2.9 billion in assets and includes Northwest Bank and Northwest Wealth Management, LLC. The organization employs 437 team members and focuses on the importance of supporting a good balance between work and personal life. Member FDIC.
UNICO Group, a client-focused insurance broker, is proud to announce five professionals joining our sales team. Our benefits division welcomes Miles Hunke alongside Alexis Markowski and Cade McCallum. On the commercial side, we’re pleased to introduce Charlie Easley and Jake Potthoff. Their arrival will help strengthen our capabilities, expand our reach in specialized markets and support our growing client base.
Prior to joining the team as a risk advisor in Omaha, Charlie Easley played professionally in Mallorca, Spain, while also gaining valuable experience in data management. A native of Lincoln, his dedication to being a team player developed on and off the court will be instrumental as he crafts tailored risk management solutions for our commercial clients.
Hometown Hero Appliance Repair, serving Omaha, Lincoln, Des Moines and Kansas City with trusted solutions for all major home appliance repairs, has been recognized with two prestigious industry awards: Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove’s Best in Class Award and Bosch Gaggenau, and Thermador’s Service Provider of the Year (SPOTY) for 2025.
These distinguished honors reflect Hometown Hero Appliance Repair’s unwavering commitment to elevating technician expertise through continuous professional development, a white-glove approach to service calls and the highest customer survey reviews. The awards also recognize Hometown Hero’s customer service department for its dedication to delivering top-quality customer care that consistently exceeds industry standards.
The company demonstrates technical mastery through a comprehensive apprenticeship program and continuous training initiatives that keep technicians aligned with evolving industry advancements and increasingly complex products.
“We are incredibly honored to receive these awards,” said Todd Daganaar, owner of Hometown Hero Appliance Repair. “They are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team who prioritize and are dedicated and committed to providing our customers with the best possible service. These recognitions validate our investment in ongoing training and our belief that technical excellence and exceptional customer care go hand in hand.”
Miles Hunke, benefits consultant in Omaha, brings nearly 16 years of benefits analysis to UNICO. His strong background is built on experience helping organizations understand and improve their benefits programs through careful review and insights. He is committed to staying ahead of the evolving benefits landscape, ensuring he can help clients attract and retain top talent.
Alexis Markowski, a former college basketball athlete, joins as a benefits advisor in Lincoln. With a recent degree in business management, she brings a strong foundation in building meaningful connections and a commitment to continuous growth.
Cade McCallum, originally from Grand Island, joins as benefits advisor in Omaha. He brings a fresh perspective, having worked in the health care technology and medical device industries. He is committed to uncovering the why behind the unique challenges his clients face and delivering tailored insurance strategies.
Jake Potthoff joins as a risk advisor in Omaha. His versatile background includes over six years of working in insurance, shaping his client approach around partnership and advocacy, ensuring clients feel supported every step of the way.
CFA Society of Nebraska applauds new CFA charterholders joining our growing global community of investment professionals. The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) credential sets the standard as a highly respected designation in the investment management profession.
John Mark “Jack” Eastman, CFA, Acclaro Valuation Advisors, LLC
Josiah Hein, CFA, Ameritas Investment Partners Inc.
Kalyan Ram Irrinki, CFA, Ameritas Investment Partners Inc.
Luke Jensen, CFA
Alec Michael Johnston, CFA, Lutz Financial
Yan (Peng) Knowlton, CFA, Flamingo Asset Management, LLC
Stephen Lacke, CFA, Tributary Capital Management
Caleb John Moyer, CFA, Moyer Tax Services
Kyle James Stevens, CFA, Cetera Investors
Learn more about CFA Society Nebraska at: www.cfanebraska.org
Founded in 1988, Hometown Hero Appliance Repair has been serving the Omaha community for over three decades with honest, reliable and efficient appliance repair services for all major brands and models. With more than 25 expertly trained technicians, this third-generation, familyowned business continues to set the standard for professional service in the appliance repair industry.
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Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest has formed a new subsidiary, Confluence Technology Group, to expand its low voltage and technology service capabilities.
Confluence Technology Group provides enhanced technology engineering and design, system integration services and global account support. Its service offerings span voice and data systems, access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, fire alarms, wireless networks, intercoms, fiber optics and outside plant installations. The company aims to deliver integrated, cutting-edge solutions without sacrificing the trusted service Commonwealth is known for.
With locations across Nebraska, Iowa, Arizona and Utah, Confluence Technology Group blends deep electrical contracting expertise with cutting-edge technology integration, offering value engineering, design input, material procurement, life cycle cost analysis and cost-saving installation options.
For more information, visit confluencetechnologygroup.com.
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JADEN BEAUGARD, COMMERCIAL BANKER AT NORTHWEST BANK IN OMAHA
Omaha, NE – Kelly Grefe, business banking manager, SVP of Northwest Bank in Omaha, is pleased to announce Jaden Beaugard as commercial banker. In this role, Beaugard will focus on building new business relationships, promoting the bank’s wide range of products and services, and providing exceptional service to existing customers.
Beaugard graduated from the University of Nebraska Omaha with a degree in finance and real estate. He joined Northwest Bank in June 2025 participating in the Management Trainee program designed for emerging leaders with a strong commitment to community involvement and a desire to grow within the organization. The program provides broad exposure across the bank’s departments, equipping participants with a well-rounded understanding of banking operations and leadership. He quickly distinguished himself through his initiative, leadership qualities and customer-focused mindset.
Jaden and his wife, Abby, reside in Omaha. He has a strong commitment to community and is involved in the West O Chamber, Greater Omaha Chamber and volunteers as a coach at Wings of Omaha Track and Field Club. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, golfing, traveling and sports.
“Jaden possesses a deep commitment to helping businesses grow and achieve their goals,” said Grefe. “He consistently delivers high-quality service that aligns with our mission: Building Relationships, Exceeding Expectations.”
Northwest Bank is a $2.9 billion community-focused financial institution providing a comprehensive range of services including business, agricultural, mortgage, consumer deposit and lending solutions, as well as wealth management services. With locations across Iowa — Afton, Algona, Ames, Ankeny, Arnolds Park, Creston, Estherville, Fort Dodge, Humboldt, Le Mars, Milford, Shenandoah, Sioux Center, Sioux City, Spencer, Spirit Lake and West Des Moines — and in Omaha and La Vista, Northwest Bank is dedicated to serving its communities. Member FDIC
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CRI’S SUE THADEN ELECTED HABITAT OMAHA CHAIR, BOARD ELECTS NEW MEMBERS FOR 2026
The Habitat for Humanity of Omaha Board of Directors elected Sue Thaden, CEO of Client Resources Inc. (CRi), as chair and elected three new members for 2026 at its annual meeting. Amanda Brewer will continue as president and CEO of Habitat Omaha.
The new members include:
• Rebecca McQuillen, director, UNO Center for Real Estate and Asset Management
• Aileen Warren, president & CEO, ICAN
• L. James Wright, chief advocacy officer, Nebraska Credit Union League
Six board members renewed their term. They include:
• Melissa Crawford, retired senior vice president and chief marketing officer, Physicians Mutual
• Sally Christensen, senior director, public relations, FNBO
• Jamie Gutierrez, CEO, Midwest Maintenance Company
• Katie Luther, finance controller, Kiewit Foundations
• Jacquelyn Morrison, deputy chief of staff for economic development, City of Omaha
• Julian Young, CEO, Julian Young
Thaden will head an executive committee that includes Vice Chair Jamie Gutierrez; Secretary Tim Kudron, president, Tenaska Marketing Ventures; and Treasurer Adrian Hernandez, president, Dundee Bank.
“We deeply appreciate the contribution of time and expertise of our board members and their dedication to making affordable housing for first-time homeowners a community priority,” Brewer said.
Habitat Omaha officers serve one-year terms in an executive committee position and are elected annually. New board members may serve up to three, two-year terms. In addition, Habitat Omaha has an advisory board of local affordable housing advocates.
Brewer thanked outgoing board members for their service, including OPPD CEO Javier Fernandez, who served as board chair for the past two years. Other outgoing board members are Dr. Cynthia Gooch-Grayson, Teri Mercer, Gustavo Oberto, Dan Patterson, Mark Rodgers, and Lucas Weatherly.
“Their leadership, time and commitment have been instrumental in advancing Habitat Omaha’s mission,” Brewer said.
UNION BANK & TRUST PROMOTES HERZBERG
Union Bank & Trust (UBT) recently promoted Kristine Herzberg to small business lending officer. In her new role, Herzberg will work closely with small business owners, entrepreneurs and startups to support their long-term growth by connecting them with the tailored banking solutions, financing options and expertise they need to succeed.
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UNION BANK & TRUST PROMOTES WIETING
Union Bank & Trust (UBT) recently promoted Nate Wieting to VP & senior private wealth officer. In his new role, Wieting will work closely with clients to design personalized trust and estate plans including complex wealth transfer. He will also work to build lasting, multi-generational relationships with families, guiding them through important life decisions.
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BURLINGTON CAPITAL PROMOTES
MARY BLANEY TO CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Burlington Capital has promoted Mary Blaney to chief financial officer. Blaney joined the firm in January 2017 as controller and was promoted to vice president of finance in June 2022. During her tenure, she has played a key role in strengthening financial processes, advancing team development and building a scalable, growth-oriented financial platform aligned with Burlington Capital’s long-term strategy.
As chief financial officer, Blaney will lead the firm’s overall financial strategy, reporting and capital planning, working closely with executive leadership to support Burlington Capital’s continued growth and platform expansion.
“Mary’s leadership and financial expertise have been instrumental in supporting the firm’s growth and evolution,” said Burlington Capital president and CEO Lisa Roskens. “We are proud of her continued progression and excited for her to serve as our chief financial officer.”
About Burlington Capital
Burlington Capital is a global alternative investment firm engaged in real estate, agricultural services and business transitions. Learn more at www.burlingtoncapital.com
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BURLINGTON CAPITAL PROMOTES CASSIE STAMMER TO CONTROLLER
Burlington Capital is pleased to announce that Cassie Stammer has accepted the position of controller, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Stammer joined Burlington Capital in July 2011 as a staff accountant. She was promoted to accounting supervisor in March 2015 and advanced to accounting manager in January 2024.
Throughout her tenure, Stammer has played a pivotal role in executing major system enhancements and driving process improvements across the organization. She has been a steady and resilient leader through numerous finance team transitions and her institutional knowledge, leadership style and strong aptitude for efficient and effective operations make her exceptionally well-suited for the role of controller.
On behalf of the entire Burlington Capital family, we congratulate Cassie on this outstanding achievement and wish her continued success in her new role.
About Burlington Capital
Burlington Capital is a global alternative investment firm engaged in real estate, agricultural services and business transitions. To learn more, visit www.burlingtoncapital.com.
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MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO
CONTACT: JON BLUMENTHAL, ESQ.
1601 Dodge Street, Ste. 3700 Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 341-3070
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder in the Roskens Room (Room F02) or outside thereof in the Omaha-Douglas County Civic Center, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68183 in Douglas County, Omaha, Nebraska on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST:
The North 86 feet of the West 40 feet of Lot 6, Block 12, Boulevard Park Addition, an Addition to the City of Omaha, as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska.
The property is located in Douglas County at 1825 Laird St, Omaha, NE 68110. The sale is subject to any and all real estate taxes, special assessments, easements, covenants, restrictions of record, and any prior liens, encumbrances or interests which may affect the property.
This sale is being held pursuant to the Deed of Trust dated September 30, 2021, filed for record on September 30, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021129566, and re-recorded on September 30, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021139172 to correct the legal description, in the Office of the Register of Deeds in Douglas County, and the Notice of Default recorded in connection therewith on December 9, 2025 , at Instrument No. 2025100932 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Douglas County, Nebraska, and is being conducted by Jon Blumenthal, Esq., Trustee, or his designated attorney assignee.
The highest bidder will deposit with the Trustee, at the time of the sale or as soon thereafter as reasonably possible after the purchaser is declared the successful bidder at the sale, a certified or cashier’s check in the amount of twenty percent (20%) of the purchase price or such lesser amount as the parties shall agree. The full purchase price, in certified funds, must be received by the Trustee by 5:00 p.m. the day of the sale or within such reasonable time after the public auction as the parties may agree, provided however, that this requirement shall be waived if the highest bidder is the Beneficiary. If the Purchaser shall fail to close the sale for any reason said purchaser shall be liable for any loss occasioned thereby and the Trustee may resell the property as allowed after noticing the new sale as required by law. The ultimate purchaser shall be responsible for all prior liens, all applicable fees, and all taxes, including any documentary stamp tax. This property is sold “AS IS” without any warranties whatsoever, and specifically without any warranties as to title or condition of the property. The highest bidder must conduct any and all due diligence it requires regarding the property, without exception. First publication January 16, 2026, final February 13, 2026
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF TOADY’S, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TOADY’S, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on January 7, 2026. 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 Cutchall Management Company, LLC, at 9500 W. Dodge Road, Suite 201, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. A claim against the Company will be barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.
Cutchall Management Company, LLC
9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 201
Omaha, Nebraska 68114
First publication January 16, 2026, final January 30, 2026
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF CMC – MOUTH OF THE SOUTH, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CMC – MOUTH OF THE SOUTH, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 20, 2025. 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 Cutchall Management Company, LLC at 9500 W Dodge Road, Suite 201, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. A claim against the Company will be barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.
Cutchall Management Company, LLC
9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 201
Omaha, Nebraska 68114
First publication January 16, 2026, final January 30, 2026
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that OmahaLeaders.com, a Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation, has been dissolved and has ceased conducting business effective June 30, 2025. All persons with claims against the Organization must present them in writing to 12401 West Maple Road, Omaha, NE 68164. Each claim must include the claimant’s name, address, telephone number, the basis for the claim, the amount claimed, and any supporting documentation. Claims against the Organization will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within three years after the publication of this notice. This notice is being published pursuant to the applicable laws governing dissolution in the State of Nebraska.
First publication January 23, 2026, final February 6, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION
DBS Burke Inc.
Notice is hereby given that DBS Burke Inc., a Nebraska corporation, has been dissolved effective January 31, 2026.
All creditors and claimants are hereby notified to present their claims in writing to the corporation at the following address:
DBS Burke Inc. (in dissolution)
Attn: Winding-Up Representative P.O. Box 27292
Omaha, Nebraska 68127
Phone: 515-554-9492
Claims must include the claimant’s full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, email address, the amount claimed, the basis for the claim, and supporting documentation. Claims not received by February 28, 2026, may be barred.
First publication January 23, 2026, final February 6, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Ramm Cleaning Service, LLC, has dissolved. Offices are located at 4930 Pratt Street, Omaha, NE 68104. The names of the individuals responsible for closing the business are: Dolores L Ramm (Partner) & Valerie A Haynes (Partner). Financials listed as: Assets: “Cash/AR=$0. Liabilities: All known debts are being settled. Creditors having claims against the LLC are notified to present their claims within 5 years of the date of this notice or be barred from pursuing the claim.
First publication January 16, 2026, final January 30, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WAG BAR AND TAIL, L.L.C.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that WAG BAR AND TAIL, L.L.C. has been organized as a limited liability company under Nebraska laws, with its designated office at 19317 Atlas Street, Omaha, NE, 68130. It is organized to transact any lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under Nebraska laws and commenced business on 01/22/2026. The registered agent of the limited liability company is Sydney Arkfeld and her office is located at 19317 Atlas Street, Omaha, NE 68130.
First publication January 30, 2026, final February 13, 2026
MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO
1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700 Omaha, NE 68102
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF MCCABE MULLIN MEYER LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that McCabe Mullin Meyer 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 Members in conformity with the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. Claims against the LLC may be presented in writing to Rachel Meyer, 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 January 30, 2026, final February 13, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TKK, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TKK, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at S 1157 North Lakeshore Drive, Fremont, NE 68025 and with its initial agent for service of process being Michael K. Huffer whose office is located at 9290 West Dodge Road, Suite 302, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of its business is to engage in any lawful business. The company was organized and commenced December 22, 2025, and its period of duration will be perpetual, unless terminated earlier. The affairs of the limited liability company shall be conducted by its Member Managers until such time as a successor or successors are selected pursuant to the Operating Agreement.
Michael K. Huffer, Organizer 9290 West Dodge Road, Suite 302 Omaha, Nebraska 68114
First publication January 30, 2026, final February 13, 2026
MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700 Omaha, NE 68102
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF ENERGY SERVICES INTERNATIONAL, L.L.C.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ENERGY SERVICES INTERNATIONAL, L.L.C. filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State and is in the process of voluntary dissolution and winding up company activities. Terms and conditions of such dissolution shall be established by the LLC’s Members in conformity with the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. Those with claims against the LLC may present them in writing to Maggie Rossiter, 1601 Dodge St, Ste 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 it is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.
First publication January 30, 2026, final February 13, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TECHWEAVER, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the organization of Techweaver, LLC: The name of the limited liability company is Techweaver, LLC; and The Company’s initial designated office in Nebraska is 4089 S 84th Street, #148, Omaha, Nebraska 68127. The name of the registered agent is Koley Jessen PC, LLO, whose mailing address is 1125 S 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.
First publication January 30, 2026, final February 13, 2026
PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP
EMILY F. MORDHORST, Attorney 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF AIM BOT ARMS, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the organization of AIM BOT ARMS, LLC, with its designated office at 1802 N 49th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68104, gives notice that it filed a Certificate of Organization with the Secretary of State on January 20, 2026. The registered agent and office is Emily F. Mordhorst, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. AIM BOT ARMS, LLC may engage in any lawful business for which a limited liability company may be formed under the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act.
First publication January 30, 2026, final February 13, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Daniel J. Waters, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF 1201 CASS STREET VENTURES, 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 1201 Cass Street Ventures, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 1201 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68102. 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 January 21, 2026 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 4908-4059-0728, v. 1
First publication January 30, 2026, final February 13, 2026
CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM
ROBERT J. KIRBY, Attorney
2120 S. 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, NE 68124
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JM DRYWALL, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the name of the limited liability company is JM Drywall, LLC The address of the initial designated office is 5508 North 151st Street, Omaha, NE 68116. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Croker, Huck, Kasher, DeWitt, Anderson & Gonderinger, LLC, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124.
First publication January 16, 2026, final January 30, 2026
MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO
1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700 Omaha, NE 68102
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF MCCABE MULLIN CONSULTING LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that McCabe Mullin Consulting 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 Members in conformity with the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. Claims against the LLC may be presented in writing to Rachel Meyer, 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 January 30, 2026, final February 13, 2026
CARLSON & BLAKEMAN, LLP
MATTHEW WURSTNER, Attorney
11429 Davenport Street Omaha, NE 68154
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SWK REAL ESTATE, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SWK REAL ESTATE, 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 January 20, 2026, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Manager Managed Limited Liability Company.
MATTHEW WURSTNER, Organizer
First publication January 30, 2026, final February 13, 2026
CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM
STEVEN G. RANUM, Attorney 2120 S. 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, NE 68124
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ELITE GROUP II, LLC
The name of the limited liability company is Elite Group II, LLC The address of the initial designated office is 36876 S. Timber Ridge Drive, PO Box 275, Louisville, NE 68037. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Adrian Diaz, 3876 S. Timber Ridge Drive, PO Box 275, Louisville, NE 68037. First publication January 30, 2026, final February 13, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Daniel J. Waters, Attorney
10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF LUMA ASSETS, 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 LUMA Assets, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 11531 Portal Road STE 16, La Vista, NE 68128. 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 January 23, 2026 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 4936-2165-8761, v. 1
First publication January 30, 2026, final February 13, 2026
PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP
BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114-3728
NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF MUCMILLARD, LLC
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, the Certificate of Organization of MUC-MILLARD, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), has been amended to change the name of the Company to MUC-PAPILLION, LLC. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nebraska on January 15, 2026. In all other respects, the Certificate of Organization remains unchanged. First publication January 23, 2026, final February 6, 2026
Jeffrey T. Palzer *
3555 Farnam St., Ste. 1000 Omaha, NE 68131
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JEFF PALZER, LLC
The name of the Company is JEFF PALZER, LLC.
The street address of the initial designated office is 1325 S. 36th St., Omaha, NE 68105. The registered agent is Jeffrey T. Palzer and the registered agent’s address is 3555 Farnam Street, Suite. 1000, Omaha, NE 68131. The general nature of the Company is business services.
The Company commenced on January 1, 2026, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by Members, the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and such officers as the Members shall determine.
First publication January 30, 2026, final February 13, 2026
PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP
MATTHEW T. PAYNE, Attorney
10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CATTAU CONSULTING, LLC
Notice is hereby given of the organization of Cattau Consulting, LLC:
1. The name of the limited liability company is Cattau Consulting, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 2418 N. 177th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68116, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Matthew T. Payne, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.
First publication January 23, 2026, final February 6, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF NORTHWALL SECURED ACCESS CONTROL, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that NORTHWALL SECURED ACCESS CONTROL, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under Nebraska laws, with its designated office at 18808 Pawnee Road, 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 October 16, 2025. The registered agent of the limited liability company is Andy Arkfeld and his office is located at 18808 Pawnee Road, Bennington, Nebraska 68007.
First publication January 30, 2026, final February 13, 2026
ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP
8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300
Omaha, NE 68114-3419
Telephone 402-392-1250
Facsimile 402-392-0816
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF KNOTS AND TEXTURES, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Knots and Textures, 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 28520 Jessie Circle, Valley, Nebraska 68064. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Thomas J. Malicki, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.
First publication January 16, 2026, final January 30, 2026
Julia K. Palzer *
3555 Farnam St., Ste. 1000
Omaha NE 68131
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JULIA PALZER, LLC
The name of the Company is JULIA PALZER, LLC.
The street address of the initial designated office is 1325 S. 36th Street, Omaha, NE 68105. The registered agent is Julia K. Palzer and the registered agent’s address is 3555 Farnam Street, Suite 1000, Omaha, NE 68131.
The general nature of the Company is business services.
The Company commenced on January 20, 2026, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by Members, the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and such officers as the Members shall determine.
First publication January 30, 2026, final February 13, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Daniel J. Waters, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive
Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF ASSOCIATION OF HEALTHCARE EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS PROFESSIONALS, INC.
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 ASSOCIATION OF HEALTHCARE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROFESSIONALS, INC. The Corporation commenced existence on January 15, 2026, and shall have perpetual duration.
Association of Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Professionals, Inc. is a public benefit 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.
4915-4877-7097, v. 1
First publication January 23, 2026, final February 6, 2026
PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP
JAMES D. BUSER, Attorney
10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114-3728
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OFBLACK WALNUT GROVE, LLC
Notice is hereby given of the organization of BLACK WALNUT GROVE, LLC:
1. The name of the limited liability company is BLACK WALNUT GROVE, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 9830 Harney Pkwy N., Omaha, Nebraska 68114, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is James D. Buser, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication January 30, 2026, final February 13, 2026
PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP
BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114-3728
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF STARTZ GLAMPING, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the organization of STARTZ GLAMPING, LLC:
1. The name of the limited liability company is STARTZ GLAMPING, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 124 S. Stark Street, #364, Bennington, Nebraska 68007, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.
First publication January 23, 2026, final February 6, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PURSUANT TO THE NEB. REV. ST. §§ 21-193 & 21-117
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has formed a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The name of the Limited Liability Company is Quality Custom Management Property, LLC. The address of the Company’s initial registered office in Nebraska is 9375 Burt Street, Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68114 and the name of its registered agent at such address is Paul D. Heimann. The street and mailing address of the Company’s initial designated office is 13209 Portal Drive, La Vista, NE 68138.This company is organized to engage in and to do any lawful business for any lawful purpose, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.
The Company’s duration is perpetual beginning on the date the Certificate of Organization was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nebraska. The affairs of the limited liability company are conducted by Managers. Members and such other officers as may be provided for in the Operating Agreement. John Hilton, Member and Manager Paul D. Heimann, Organizer9375 Burt Street, Suite 200Omaha, NE 68114(402) 408-6488
First publication January 30, 2026, final February 13, 2026
PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP
BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114-3728
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ACREAGE BROTHERS, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the organization of ACREAGE BROTHERS, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is ACREAGE BROTHERS, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 124 S. Stark Street, #364, Bennington, Nebraska 68007, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.
First publication January 30, 2026, final February 13, 2026
ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP
8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114-3419
Telephone 402-392-1250
Facsimile 402-392-0816
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WALNUT LANE FARM, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Walnut Lane Farm, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The street address of the initial designated office of the company is 3116 US Hwy 75, Ft. Calhoun, NE 68023. The mailing address of the initial designated office of the company is PO Box 454, Ft. Calhoun, NE 68023. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Stephen A. Slader, 6218 S 150th St., Omaha, NE 68137. The company is organized to own and lease real property and for any other lawful purpose as permitted by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. First publication January 16, 2026, final January 30, 2026
Gnuse LAW OFFICE, P.C.
Rodney G. Gnuse 11311 Chicago Circle Omaha, NE 68154
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF THE CRATE ESCAPE PET SERVICES, L.L.C.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Crate Escape Pet Services, L.L.C., a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 5723 S 137th Street, Omaha, NE 68137. The general nature of its business is to engage in and do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. 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 January 13, 2026. The Company commenced business thereon and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by the Members.
Rodney G. Gnuse, Organizer First publication January 30, 2026, final February 13, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WRT 17320 LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Limited Liability Company has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and the name of the company is WRT 17320 LLC. The street address of the initial designated office of the company is 3007 N 172nd St, Omaha, NE 68116. The name and street address of the initial manager and office is Matthew Buddenhagen, 3007 N 172nd St, Omaha, NE 68116. Matthew Buddenhagen, Manager First publication January 16, 2026, final January 30, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF ASTORAGE SYSTEMS, 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 ASTORAGE SYSTEMS, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 6454 Woolworth Ave., Omaha, NE 68106. 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 January 15, 2026, 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 January 23, 2026, final February 6, 2026
ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF RHODES ISLAND DREAM, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Rhodes Island Dream, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with its designated office located at 7804 North 167th Street, Bennington, Nebraska 68007 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 January 16, 2026, final January 30, 2026
CARLSON & BLAKEMAN, LLP
MATTHEW WURSTNER, Attorney
11429 Davenport Street Omaha, NE 68154
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SARGENT ROD WORKS, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SARGENT ROD WORKS, 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 January 8, 2026, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company.
Matthew Wurstner, Organizer
First publication January 16, 2026, final January 30, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MHEG 2026 FUND MANAGER - C, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MHEG 2026 Fund Manager - C, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office is 515 N. 162nd Avenue, Suite 202, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. The registered agent is Midwest Housing Equity Group, Inc., 515 N. 162nd Avenue, Suite 202, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. It commenced business on January 9, 2026, and its duration is perpetual.
First publication January 23, 2026, final February 6, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF THE CRAFTY ATELIER, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Crafty Atelier LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 4416 Washington St., Omaha, NE 68107. The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Angela Fonfara, 4416 Washington St., Omaha, NE 68107. First publication January 16, 2026, final January 30, 2026
MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO
1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700 Omaha, NE 68102
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF TKA HOLDINGS, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TKA 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 Jonathan L. Grob, 1601 Dodge St, Ste 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 January 16, 2026, final January 30, 2026
ERICKSON SEDERSTROM, P.C., L.L.O.
10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 4308 CENTER ST., LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 4308 Center St., LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 3512 S. 163 Street, Omaha, NE 68130 and designating its registered agent as Aimee Ketcham, with its registered office at 3512 S 163 Street, Omaha, NE 68130.
First publication January 30, 2026, final February 13, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ZIZU, L.L.C.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ZIZU, L.L.C., is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a designated and registered office at 3915 South 208th Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022, registered agent at such office being Worku Mekonnen Haile, and organizational members at such office being Worku Mekonnen Haile and Rahel Amsalu Andarge. The Limited Liability Company is organized to transact any and all business, and perform services of every kind and nature whatsoever, which are not inconsistent with law. The Limited Liability Company commenced doing business on December 29, 2025, and filed Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State on January 7, 2026, and shall have perpetual existence.
WORKU MEKONNEN HAILE, Organizational Member
RAHEL AMSALU ANDARGE, Organizational Member
3915 South 208th Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022
First publication January 16, 2026, final January 30, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Erin K. Artz, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF FORT PROPERTIES, 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 FORT PROPERTIES, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 2318 N. 83rd Street, Omaha, NE. 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 January 8, 2026 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 January 16, 2026, final January 30, 2026
NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF IN HOME PEDS, P.C.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that In Home Peds, P.C. has been incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The corporation is authorized to issue 100 shares of common stock at a par value of $.01 each. The street address of the corporation’s registered office is 12341 Westover Road, Omaha, NE 68154 and the name of its initial registered agent is Marie Belin. The name and street address of the incorporator of the corporation is Marie Belin, 12341 Westover Road, Omaha, NE 68154.
First publication January 16, 2026, final January 30, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Daniel J. Waters, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive
Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF HEALTH VENTURES ADVISORS, 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 Health Ventures Advisors, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 2802 S. 187 th PLZ #219, Omaha, NE 68130. 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 January 9, 2026 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 4902-1928-5382, v. 1
First publication January 16, 2026, final January 30, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Craig W. Benson, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive
Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF FORT STREET CAR WASH, 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 FORT STREET CAR WASH, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 2318 N. 83rd Street, Omaha, NE. 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 January 8, 2026 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 January 16, 2026, final January 30, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Erin K. Artz, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF SPIN LINEN MANAGEMENT - KC DIVISION, 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 l limited liability company is SPIN LINEN MANAGEMENT - KC DIVISION, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 1228 South 16th Street, Omaha, NE 68108. The name and address of the registered agent is Angela Essink, 1228 South 16th Street, Omaha, NE 68108. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on January 8, 2026 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 January 16, 2026, final January 30, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TUSHAUS FAMILY FARM, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Tushaus Family Farm, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 8037 Manderson Cir., Omaha, NE 68134. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.
Dvorak Law Group, LLC
9500 W. Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114
First publication January 23, 2026, final February 6, 2026
CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM
STEVEN G. RANUM, Attorney
2120 S. 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, NE 68124
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MOUNTAIN VIEW CAPITAL, LLC
The name of the limited liability company is Mountain View Capital, LLC . The address of the initial designated office is 11909 South 222nd Circle, Gretna, NE 68028. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Croker, Huck, Kasher, DeWitt, Anderson & Gonderinger, LLC, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124. First publication January 30, 2026, final February 13, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF AW RENTAL, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that AW Rental, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 6829 N 65th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68152 and with its initial agent for service of process as Alejandro Rodriguez, 6829 N 65th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68152.
First publication January 16, 2026, final January 30, 2026
NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF ENTREPRENEURS’ ORGANIZATIONNEBRASKA CHAPTER, INC.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Entrepreneurs’ Organization - Nebraska Chapter, Inc., has been incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The corporation is a public benefit corporation and will have members. The street address of the corporation’s registered office is 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114 and the name of its initial registered agent is DDLG Business Services, Inc. The name and street address of the incorporator of the corporation is Michael J. Weaver and the street address of the incorporator is 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.
First publication January 16, 2026, final January 30, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Daniel J. Waters, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF 2250 HIGHWAY 66, 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 2250 HIGHWAY 66, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 1311 S. 185th Circle, Omaha, NE 68130. 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 January 9, 2026 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 4916-7948-9926, v. 1
First publication January 16, 2026, final January 30, 2026
ERICKSON SEDERSTROM, P.C., L.L.O.
10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SERENITY HILLS, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Serenity Hills, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 13939 Military Rd, Omaha, NE 68142 and designating its registered agent as Natalia Stevens, with its registered office at 13939 Military Rd, Omaha, NE 68142.
First publication January 16, 2026, final January 30, 2026
PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER, LLP
MATTHEW T. PAYNE
10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BENSON 58, LLC
Notice is hereby given of the organization of Benson 58, LLC:
1. The name of the limited liability company is Benson 58, LLC.
2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 16318 Hamilton Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68118, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Shawn Ilg, 17117 Burt Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. First publication January 16, 2026, final January 30, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WRT 17318 LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Limited Liability Company has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and the name of the company is WRT 17318 LLC. The street address of the initial designated office of the company is 3007 N 172nd St, Omaha, NE 68116. The name and street address of the initial manager and office is Matthew Buddenhagen, 3007 N 172nd St, Omaha, NE 68116. Matthew Buddenhagen, Manager First publication January 16, 2026, final January 30, 2026
ERICKSON SEDERSTROM, P.C., L.L.O. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LEGACY RETREAT CENTER, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Legacy Retreat Center, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 13939 Military Rd, Omaha, NE 68142 and designating its registered agent as Natalia Stevens, with its registered office at 13939 Military Rd, Omaha, NE 68142.
First publication January 16, 2026, final January 30, 2026
PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER, LLP
MCKINLEY W. WILSON
10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF AMI GROUP, INC.
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act, the Articles of Incorporation of AMI Group, Inc. (the “Corporation”) have been amended in the following respects:
Article I of the Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation is hereby amended so that, as amended, said Article shall provide as follows:
ARTICLE I.
The name of the corporation shall be Gestion, Inc.
The Articles of Amendment were filed with the Secretary of State of Nebraska on January 7, 2026. In all other respects, the Articles of Incorporation remain unchanged. First publication January 16, 2026, final January 30, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Lawrence F. Harr, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF PRAIRIELAND INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a corporation has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the corporation is Prairieland Insurance Company. The Articles of Incorporation are on file with the Nebraska Secretary of State. The corporation is authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of common stock of one cent ($0.01) par value per share. The address of the corporation’s principal office is 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The name and street address of the corporation’s registered agent and office is Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The incorporators are Lawrence F. Harr, Michael Storey, Adam Feeney, John Walker, and Kallie Gloudemans, each located at 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. LDM Business Services, Inc.
First publication January 16, 2026, final January 30, 2026
ERICKSON SEDERSTROM, P.C., L.L.O.
10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TRAVEL WITH CHERA, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Travel with Chera, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 12155 North 178th Circle, Bennington, NE 68007 and designating its registered agent as Chera Tremblay, with its registered office at 12155 North 178th Circle, Bennington, NE 68007.
First publication January 23, 2026, final February 6, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Daniel J. Waters, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED EQUITY, 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 Limited Equity, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 1311 S. 185 th Circle, Omaha, NE 68130. 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 January 8, 2026, 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 4902-1863-2833, v. 1
First publication January 16, 2026, final January 30, 2026
Central Nebraska Attorneys, PC, LLO 2443 W. Faidley Ave. Grand Island, NE 68803
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CASTANEDA CAPITAL, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Castaneda Capital, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability
Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 12083 S. 79th St., Papillion, Nebraska 68046. The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Andrew Hanquist, 2443 W. Faidley Ave., Grand Island, Nebraska 68803. The Company commenced existence on the filing and recording of its Certificate of Organization with the Secretary of State and it shall have perpetual existence. Herson Castaneda, Organizer.
First publication January 23, 2026, final February 6, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WHITETAIL WATERS RESORT, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Whitetail Waters Resort, LLC, has been created as an organization as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the designated office of the company is: 8506 South 117th Street, LaVista NE 68128.
The agent for service of process for the Company is: Tom Eyman, Agent, 8506 South 117th Street, LaVista NE 68128
First publication January 16, 2026, final January 30, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Daniel J. Waters, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF REINGOLD ANESTHESIA, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a professional limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is Reingold Anesthesia, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 21545 B Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022. 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 and to engaged in the practice of medicine. The company commenced existence on December 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., Organizer 4932-9704-0005, v. 1
First publication January 16, 2026, final January 30, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MHEG 2026 FUND MANAGER - B, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MHEG 2026 Fund Manager - B, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office is 515 N. 162nd Avenue, Suite 202, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. The registered agent is Midwest Housing Equity Group, Inc., 515 N. 162nd Avenue, Suite 202, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. It commenced business on January 9, 2026, and its duration is perpetual.
First publication January 23, 2026, final February 6, 2026
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME
Trade Name to be registered is: PRAIRIE VIBE.
Name of Applicant: Michelle Winston
Address: 1823 N 93RD COURT, OMAHA, NE 68114
Applicant is INDIVIDUAL.
If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska. Date of first use of name in Nebraska: 12/22/2025.
General nature of business: Producer/Seller of prairie themed home goods and accessories.
Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/Michelle Winston.
First publication January 30, 2026
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME
Trade Name to be registered is: CESCO.
Name of Applicant: HELGET GAS PRODUCTS, INC.
Address: 4211 S. 102ND STREET, PO BOX 24246, OMAHA, NE 68124
Applicant is A NEBRASKA CORPORATION.
If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: N/A.
Date of first use of name in Nebraska: JANUARY 2, 2026.
General nature of business: GAS PRODUCTS FOR BEVERAGE PROVIDERS.
Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/PHILLIP T. SANBERG.
First publication January 30, 2026
KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O.ATTORNEYS
1125 S. 103rd Street, Suite 800Omaha, NE 68124
NOTICE OF PUBLIC UCC SALE UNDER NEBRASKA UCC § 9-613
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following described property will be sold as-is, whereis and without warranty by Merchants Bank of Indiana, secured party, at public auction to the highest bidder for cash or certified funds to be delivered to the undersigned by the close of business on the day of the sale, at the H-13 Conference Room on the Harney Level of the Omaha-Douglas Civic Center, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 8:45 a.m.:Collateral: All fixtures of all Units of City View Condominiums whose street address is 604 S 22nd St, Omaha, NE 68102, which is more particularly described below, including any in-unit appliances, equipment, systems, attachments, replacements, substitutions, additions, parts, and accessories, whether built-in, hardwired, plumbed, or otherwise affixed to the premises, together with all related controls, hardware, remote devices, cables, vents, grilles, housings, fasteners, and mounting assemblies, except for certain personal property and equipment including washers and dryers owned by Jetz Service Co. Inc. Without limiting the foregoing, the collateral may include the following items customarily found in residential apartment units: ranges/cooktops/ovens, hoods, microwaves, refrigerators/freezers, dishwashers, disposals, compactors, chandeliers, lighting fixtures, sinks/faucets, washers, dryers, furnaces /boilers/condensers/heat pumps, radiators, toilets, sinks, tubs, showers, and vanities.Location of Collateral for Sale: All Units of City View Condominiums (formerly described as The Rorick Condominium) a condominium property regime organized and existing under the laws of the State of Nebraska, located at the street address of 604 S 22nd St, Omaha, NE 68102.If any bidder desires to view the Collateral prior to the sale, such bidder should reach out to Bank at 651-299-0111.
Brian J. Koenig, Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800 Omaha, NE 68124 (402) 390-9500
Attorney for Merchants Bank of Indiana Brian.Koenig@koleyjessen.com First publication January 16, 2026, final February 6, 2026.
GROSS & WELCH, P C., L.L.O., Attorneys 2120 SOUTH 72 STREET, SUITE 1500
OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68124
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 100 PERCENT PROFIT, LLC
a Nebraska Limited Liability Company
Notice is hereby given that 100 Percent Profit, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 2613 N. 42nd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68111, its registered agent is Frederick D. Stehlik, and its registered office located at 2120 South 72 Street, Suite 1500, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Certificate of Organization was filed in the office of the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 3, 2021, the Company commenced business thereon, and shall have perpetual
SUITE 1500
OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68124
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 100 PERCENT PROFIT, LLC
a Nebraska Limited Liability Company
Notice is hereby given that 100 Percent Profit, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the
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