New North Omaha greenhouse to offer unique opportunities [Video]

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Post date October 18, 2023

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Light pours into the Highlander Accelerator’s 65,000 square-foot greenhouse, and soon people and produce will too.

North Omaha-based nonprofit No More Empty Pots will soon occupy the space and collaborate with another non-profit Seventy Five North.

Both organizations work to eliminate poverty and end hunger. The greenhouse is set to open later this year, with the grand opening Dec. 8.

The two organizations will offer a list of new amenities to the community that are both functional and educational.

“To bring the neighborhood amenities and something as large and as grand as this greenhouse is something that’s very unique for the North Omaha community,” said Jimmi Watts with 75 North.

Nancy Williams with the North Omaha-based No More Empty Pots told 6 News she’s excited to share it with the community.

“I have promised kale smoothies for some students who have said they didn’t like kale but they’re willing to try some kale smoothies,” said …

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Charities webinar - Contract exposure: managing risks in legally binding agreements [Video]

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Post date October 18, 2023

On Wednesday 11 May, Edward Bouckley delivered the next webinar in our charities bite size series. In the webinar Edward looked at some of the key aspects of managing risk when entering into commercial contracts. He discussed:• What risk management is.• What risk is and why properly managing it is so important to charities.• Some of the ways risks can be managed in contacts.Edward also looked at some of the steps that you can take to better protect your charity when entering into contractual arrangements.Here are the timestamps to help guide you through this webinar:0:52 Birketts at a glance1:18 What we will cover today2:09 What is risk management?3:07 What is risk and why is it important?3:59 Contractual risk5:58 Identifying risk10:05 Written contracts11:34 Assessing Risk13:10 The danger of "pre-contractual" agreements14:27 A cautionary tale16:21 Rights and obligations17:51 Risk - allocating and controlling18:48 Transferring risk: indemnities20:00 Controlling risk: limitation of liability21:29 Practical tips23:18 QuestionsThe webinar ended with a Q&A. Disclaimer: The content of this webinar is for general information only. It is not, and should not be taken as, legal advice. If you require any further information in relation to this webinar please contact us in the first instance. Law covered as at May 2022. Meet our expert, Edward Bouckley: https://www.birketts.co.uk/our-lawyers/norwich/edward-bouckleyContact us at: https://www.birketts.co.uk/contact-usSign up to future webinars: https://www.birketts.co.uk/events To ensure that you are invited to future webinars and receive our newsletters please opt in to our mailing lists and select the appropriate areas of interest. https://www.birketts.co.uk/register