Nebraska

OMAHA, NEB. — Jasper Stone Partners has received preliminary governmental approval for Avenue One, a $1.2 billion mixed-use development in west Omaha. The Omaha Planning Board unanimously approved the nearly 200-acre project this week, according to the Omaha World-Herald, the local daily newspaper. Avenue One will be located south of 192nd and Dodge streets. The development will feature office, retail, residential, hotel and civic spaces, as well as public green spaces and walking trails. Jasper Stone plans to break ground later this year on the project, which will consist of 1.3 million square feet of office and retail space, and more than 2,000 residential units. Phase I of construction is slated for completion in late 2018. Avenue One will be one of the largest projects of its kind in Omaha and is expected to have an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion, according to a news release from the developers. Jasper Stone is working with Block Real Estate Services LLC during the master planning phase. Other participants in the project include HOK for architecture and land planning, Omaha-based Olsson and Associates for engineering and design, Pansing Hogan Ernst & Bachman and Husch Blackwell for legal services and Pinnacle …

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OMAHA, NEB. — The Lerner Co. has completed the retenanting of the vacant Kmart building at Eagle Run Shopping Center in Omaha. Kmart closed its 93,000-square-foot store in December 2014. TJ Maxx and HomeGoods will open later this year. Sierra Trading Post will open before the first quarter of 2018. Plans were previously unveiled for a 40,000-square-foot Burlington store to open this March. The shopping center, located at 132nd and West Maple roads, totals 415,000 square feet. Other big-box retailers in the center include Baker’s Supermarket, Kohl’s, Petco and Office Depot.

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OMAHA, NEB. — Darland Construction Co. has completed a 73,173-square-foot warehouse for Dr. Pepper Snapple Group in Omaha. The facility features 14 truck bays, two maintenance bays, a vending machine repair shop and 7,350 square feet of office space. John Maderak of Darland served as project manager. Avant Architects served as architect.

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OMAHA, NEB. — Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Co. has negotiated the sale of West Grayhawk shopping center in Omaha for $20.8 million. The 100,000-square-foot center is located at 150th Street and West Maple Road. West Grayhawk is 100 percent leased to tenants including Fresh Thyme, Ulta, Gordmans Department Store, Shoe Carnival and Husker Hounds. Richard Secor Jr. of Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Co. represented the buyer, Lumax Realty Corp. and Tomlin Development Corp. Bob Begley of Lockwood Development represented the seller, Royce Grayhawk LLC.

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OMAHA, NEB. — The Lerner Company has unveiled plans for Burlington Coat Factory to open its second store in Omaha at Eagle Run Shopping Center, located at 4004 N. 132nd St. The new store will occupy a portion of the former Kmart, which closed in December 2014. The new 40,408-square-foot store will open in spring 2017. The opening will bring approximately 50 to 100 new jobs to the Omaha community. Eagle Run Shopping Center is one of The Lerner Company’s joint venture entities.

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SPRINGFIELD, MO. AND SIDNEY, NEB. — Bass Pro Shops has agreed to acquire Cabela’s Inc. (NYSE: CAB) for $5.5 billion, or $65.50 per share of CAB stock. The merger brings together three of the nation’s top outdoor sporting brands: Cabela’s, which specializes in hunting; Bass Pro Shops, which specializes in fishing; and White River Marine Group, a Bass Pro Shops company that specializes in boating. The combined company will own 184 stores in the U.S. and Canada. Cabela’s Board of Directors unanimously approved the acquisition, which is expected to close in the first half of 2017. It was not immediately clear whether the deal would result in any store closures. Bass Pro Shops will also enter into a multi-year partnership agreement with Capital One, National Association, which will originate and service Cabela’s CLUB, the retailer’s co-branded credit card. The customer rewards systems for both retailers should be unaffected by the acquisition. The transaction will be completed through a cash merger and is subject to approval by Cabela’s shareholders, as well as regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. The Merchant Banking Division of Goldman Sachs and Pamplona provided partial acquisition financing for the deal. Goldman Sachs has committed $1.8 billion, …

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GRAND ISLAND, NEB. — Berkeley Point Capital has provided a $3.5 million refinancing loan for Cherry Park Apartments in Grand Island. The 124-unit, affordable workforce housing community is comprised of 20 buildings and one 2,700-square-foot retail space. The complex offers two- and three-bedroom units and was constructed in two phases between 1997 and 1999. The Fannie Mae loan features a 10-year term.

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OMAHA — Dougherty Funding LLC has provided a $16.1 million loan for a 196-unit affordable housing property in Omaha. The borrower, Omaha Leased Housing Associates II LLLP, will use the loan proceeds to refinance the property and complete unit and amenity renovations. Bluff at Cherry Hills Apartments includes a fitness center, garages, playground, clubhouse and swimming pool. Unit amenities include kitchen appliances, in-unit washers and dryers, walk-in closets and patios or balconies. The complex offers two-, three- and four-bedroom townhomes. Dougherty Funding arranged the financing.

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OMAHA, NEB. — Investors Realty Inc. has brokered the $3.2 million sale of the Airport Commerce Center in Omaha. Baceline Airport Commerce Center LLC sold the 65,101-square-foot industrial and office property, which is located at 1102-1234 E. Harman Ave. PPP Lot 4 LLC purchased the multi-tenant building. Ember Grummons and Lee Ehlers of Investors Realty represented the seller, and Mike Moylan represented the buyer.

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OMAHA, NEB. — Omaha-based Scooter’s Coffee has acquired Coffeesmiths, a coffee company with three locations in the Cedar Rapids metro area. Scooter’s will own and operate the three locations at 7037 C Ave. NE, 2300 Edgewood Road SW and 690 Marion Blvd. Scooter’s will rebrand the coffee shops throughout the summer and began offering its menu items June 13. Scooter’s operates more than 135 stores in 15 states and plans to open 40 new locations by the end of the year.

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