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Werner Enterprises Named 2021 Military Friendly® Supplier Diversity Program

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Friday, February 19, 2021
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OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, is honored to announce its recognition as a 2021 Military FriendlySupplier Diversity Program by VIQTORY Media.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, is honored to announce its recognition as a 2021 Military FriendlySupplier Diversity Program by VIQTORY Media.
  • The Military FriendlySupplier Diversity list recognizes 92 companies that demonstrate their commitment to veterans and veteran-owned businesses in their supplier diversity programs.
  • The annual list is compiled from company ratings assessed through the evaluation of both public sources about the organization and proprietary data gathered through the Military FriendlySupplier Diversity Program survey.
  • Werner was founded in 1956 and is a premier transportation and logistics company, with coverage throughout North America.

Nebraska's Top Youth Volunteers of 2021 Selected by National Program

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Mahika Kanchanam, 15, of Omaha and Joslyn Stamp, 13, of Plattsmouth today were named Nebraska's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Mahika Kanchanam, 15, of Omaha and Joslyn Stamp, 13, of Plattsmouth today were named Nebraska's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.
  • In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mahika heard "horrific" stories of healthcare workers in New York who had to work without adequate protection.
  • One story that really struck her, she said, was that of a teenage girl who lost her mother, a physician's assistant, to COVID-19.
  • Several Distinguished Finalists and runners-up were also selected in each state, and all qualifying applicants received President's Volunteer Service Awards.

1623 Farnam Partners with Olsson on Commissioning Process of Data Center Expansion Project

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 1623 Farnam , a regional leader in network-neutral, edge interconnection and data center services, announces their partnership with Olsson on the commissioning of their $40 million data center expansion project.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 1623 Farnam , a regional leader in network-neutral, edge interconnection and data center services, announces their partnership with Olsson on the commissioning of their $40 million data center expansion project.
  • The commissioning process consists of five levels, from planning and design all the way through building-wide integrated systems testing.
  • This commissioning process is essential to a successful data center project to avoid any critical equipment failure and to ensure backup systems respond correctly.
  • "We applaud and thank 1623 Farnam for bringing us on board as the commissioning authority," said Jim Dyer, commissioning lead for Olsson.

Dr. Thomas J. Safranek Joins TotalWellness as Chief Medical Officer

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
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OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TotalWellness , an independent corporate wellness company of health care workers and employee wellness and vaccination partners, is announcing the hiring of Dr. Thomas J. Safranek as chief medical officer.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TotalWellness , an independent corporate wellness company of health care workers and employee wellness and vaccination partners, is announcing the hiring of Dr. Thomas J. Safranek as chief medical officer.
  • Dr. Safranekhas spent over 30 years in applied epidemiology in Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.
  • While primarily focused on infectious diseases, Dr. Safranekhas been a leader in state and national public health informatics and preparedness initiatives.
  • In August 2020, Dr. Safranek was a co-recipient of the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologist's 2020 Pumphandle Award .

Werner Enterprises Named a 2021 Military Friendly® Company

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
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OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, is honored to be the only trucking company recognized as a 2021 Military Friendly Company by VIQTORY Media.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, is honored to be the only trucking company recognized as a 2021 Military Friendly Company by VIQTORY Media.
  • Serving in our countrys military is one of the most honorable things a person can do, said Vice Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Derek Leathers.
  • As a military-ready employer, Werner is proud to say that military veterans and veteran spouses comprise approximately 20 percent of its workforce.
  • Werner was founded in 1956 and is a premier transportation and logistics company, with coverage throughout North America.

Werner Enterprises to Participate in Two Investment Virtual Teleconferences

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Monday, February 1, 2021
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OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: WERN), one of the nation's largest transportation and logistics companies, announced participation in the following investment virtual teleconferences.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: WERN), one of the nation's largest transportation and logistics companies, announced participation in the following investment virtual teleconferences.
  • An archive will then be available on the Werner website during the 30-day period following each conference date.
  • Werner Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1956 and is a premier transportation and logistics company, with coverage throughout North America.
  • Werner Enterprises, Inc.s common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select MarketSM under the symbol WERN.

Ivan Gilreath to take the helm as BGCS President and CEO

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Sunday, January 31, 2021
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"The BGCS Board of Governors is excited to begin this new chapter with Ivan in the top executive spot," said Janet Caldarelli, Chair of the BGCS Board of Governors.

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  • "The BGCS Board of Governors is excited to begin this new chapter with Ivan in the top executive spot," said Janet Caldarelli, Chair of the BGCS Board of Governors.
  • Gilreath is relocating to the Valley from Omaha, Nebraska, where he served for 10 years as President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of The Midlands.
  • Prior to that, he spent five years as President of ING's Employee Benefits Division and 20 years in Mutual of Omaha's Group Insurance Division, respectively.
  • "Our board was unanimous in the selection of Ivan to be the next Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale President and CEO as we focus on impactful youth development programming and strengthening our community engagement," said Caldarelli.

Staffing Industry Leader NEXTAFF Opens New Office in Omaha, NE

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Sunday, January 31, 2021
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OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NEXTAFF, an industry leader in identifying healthcare talent, announced the recent opening of a new staffing agency location in Omaha.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NEXTAFF, an industry leader in identifying healthcare talent, announced the recent opening of a new staffing agency location in Omaha.
  • Owned and operated by Tom Moreland, the new office provides healthcare and nurse staffing solutions to healthcare facilities in Omaha and the surrounding areas.
  • This methodology, combined with a robust back-office support structure, allows a staffing franchise office many distinct advantages over someone looking to start their own staffing agency.
  • "We are excited to welcome the Omaha office to extend Tom's involvement in the NEXTAFF family," said Cary Daniel, co-founder and CEO of NEXTAFF.

Green Stream Holdings Prepares for Major 2021 Growth with Appointment of New CEO James C. DiPrima

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
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Malibu, California--(Newsfile Corp. - January 28, 2021) - Green Stream Holdings Inc. (OTC Pink: GSFI) ("the Company") ("Green Stream") ( http://www.GreenRainSolar.com ), an emerging leader in the solar utility and finance space, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. James C. DiPrima as the new corporate Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Malibu, California--(Newsfile Corp. - January 28, 2021) - Green Stream Holdings Inc. (OTC Pink: GSFI) ("the Company") ("Green Stream") ( http://www.GreenRainSolar.com ), an emerging leader in the solar utility and finance space, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. James C. DiPrima as the new corporate Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. James C. DiPrima has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska.
  • Mr. DiPrima was founder and President of a construction company providing various services to the United States Postal Services.
  • "Green Stream's recent press highlights the move to New York City as the solar utility services ramp in 2021.

Omaha National Surpasses $100 Million in In-Force Premium

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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Omaha, Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Omaha National, a workers compensation insurance provider that uses advanced technology to serve small and midsize employers, has surpassed $100 million of in-force premium three years and three months after its first policy inception in late 2017.

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  • Omaha, Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Omaha National, a workers compensation insurance provider that uses advanced technology to serve small and midsize employers, has surpassed $100 million of in-force premium three years and three months after its first policy inception in late 2017.
  • Omaha National offers coverage in 12 states as it continues to expand in the U.S.
    Weve been growing at an exceptional pace since our launch three years ago, said Bryan Connolly, Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer at Omaha National.
  • Omaha National has increased its staff to 150 employees as its in-force premium doubled during 2020.
  • Omaha National is one of the fastest-growing workers compensation insurance providers in the nation, providing A (Excellent) rated workers compensation insurance to small and midsize employers.