August 24 - 30

Bankers in the News

Brenda Dooley, First National Bank of Omaha | Omaha, was recognized for her impact on the local commercial real estate market at the Commercial Real Estate Summit on Aug. 26 in Omaha. She is the vice president of facilities at the bank.

Stacia Thiesen, Union Bank & Trust Co. | Lincoln, was one of several guest speakers at SCORE Lincoln's Small Business Workshop on Aug. 13. She presented information on "Financing Your Business" for start-ups and small business owners.

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Banks in the News

Arbor Bank | Omaha, helped sponsor the recent golf outing fundraiser for Dodge Cares, a local nonprofit that provides food, shelter and comfort to the homeless, displaced and abused individuals in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.

Homestead Bank | Schuyler, hosted a cornhole tournament on Aug. 21, with $500, $200 and $100 prizes for first, second and third place, respectively.

Nebraska Bank | Hemingford, held a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on Aug. 12 to officially celebrate the new full-service branch.

Security First Bank | Beatrice, recently completed a three-month drive-up reconstruction project; the update includes better vehicle accessibility and technology upgrades.

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Promotions & Appointments

Nicole Benischek, Cornhusker Bank | Lincoln, internal communications and marketing coordinator
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Laura Burford, West Gate Bank | Omaha, senior vice president, correspondent lending (pictured)

Ty Haase, F&M Bank | Gretna, assistant vice president

Mark McGregor, Cornhusker Bank | Omaha, vice president - mortgage loan officer

Laura Burford

Photo: Laura Burford

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Retirements

Nadine "Dee" Nadrchal, Security National Bank of Omaha | Omaha, recently retired. She was a first vice president at the bank.