Good morning, Omaha.

Election Systems and Software will move its headquarters from its longtime location at 11128 John Galt Boulevard to a renovated 4-story, 106,848 sqft office building at 10825 Farnam Street in Old Mill (which once housed First Data).

Restaurant and retail openings are energizing Omaha.

Abelardo’s will replace the former Scooter’s Coffee near 119th and Pacific, while Curry in a Hurry and KPOT have opened at spots, Kilwins is reviving in the Old Market, and a 66,000 sqft Asian market is planned at the former Family Fare site.

Dr. Houchang Chehabi (Boston University) will speak at UNO and UNL this week to share his experiences in Iran.

UNO College of Business Administration launched a new VITA experiential learning course (partnering with AARP Tax-Aide Omaha) to help students gain hands-on tax experience and serve community members with free, accurate tax assistance.

The program builds technical and communication skills that local employers value.

Omaha Police Department launches its first cadet program for high schoolers and recent graduates, training them in handcuffing, report writing and virtual reality twice a month from September to May as retired Lt. Catherine Milone leads efforts to introduce criminal justice careers with only 25 spots available.

Nebraska’s Department of Revenue reported that August’s tax receipts exceeded forecasts by 1.2% (roughly $7.6 million extra) due to a 16% boost in sales and use taxes.

Lawmakers expect spending cuts in upcoming sessions even as this trend raises hopes for a balanced budget.

Metro Transit will hold four public meetings soon to gather rider feedback on proposed changes to bus routes, fares and passes — inviting community input on the upcoming transit plans.

The Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk (at Werner Park) will raise money and awareness for breast cancer, as local reporters Serese Cole and Maria Cade discussed plans with organizer Deb Graeve-Morrison.

First Alert 6 reporters sampled breakfast favorites at The Table Coffee Co. in Old Market; the popular venue serves a range of food and drinks that highlight local morning flavors.

Lanoha is developing a 150,000 sqft Class-A office building at The Row near 145th & Canopy Avenue as the future headquarters for Koley Jessen.

Construction will begin in late 2027 with completion expected by early 2030 and the building will help set a new standard in the Heartwood Preserve district.

Construction has begun at 180th and Dodge with dirt work starting for a five-story apartment on the southeast corner and early grading underway for a mixed-use project at the southwest — plans call for a combined police-fire headquarters at the northwest.

At a Grow Omaha discussion today, Amber Olson of NAI NP Dodge explained how Omaha’s one-million milestone is drawing strong national retailer interest.

Olson noted leasing trends at Avenue One and Shadow Lake Towne Center — where 35 leases were executed — could signal a new wave in local retail growth.