America First Companies Changes Name to The Burlington Capital Group.

OMAHA, Neb. -- Effective January 1, 2006, America First Companies, LLC officially changed its name to The Burlington Capital Group LLC.

According to Lisa Roskens, President and CEO, "The entities under The Burlington Capital Group are extremely diverse. From real estate development, property management, money management and business operations in the former Soviet Union, the name of the company needed to better reflect our many endeavors. We incorporated the name of our corporate headquarters, the Historic Burlington Place, into the company name as both the building and the company stand for longevity, strength and perseverance."

Founded in 1984 by Michael B. Yanney, the company is one of the largest investment banking firms in the Midwest. The company has served as the general partner for 17 public limited partnerships and four private partnerships and has raised, financed and managed assets of nearly $4 billion serving more than 100,000 investors.

The company has three primary areas of business: money management, real estate and emerging markets.

--America First Investment Advisors (AFIA) is an independent investment advisory firm managing portfolios for individuals, endowments and foundations of non-profit organizations and public and private pension funds.

--America First Real Estate Group (AFREG) is a leader in the development, acquisition, financing and management of properties. From multifamily, student and military housing to customized institutional projects, the company currently manages over 10,000 units nationwide. AFREG was recently awarded the contract for management and development of military housing at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska.

--Agribusiness Management Company manages a $100 million private investment fund organized with credit support and a guarantee from the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), an agency of the United States government. The Fund is fully invested in agribusiness/food processing companies in Russia, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. The companies include producers of cheese and dairy products, a sparkling wine producer, a packaging and labeling company and a glass bottle manufacturer. The Fund's biggest investment is in the largest poultry production company in Russia - Golden Rooster.

The Burlington Capital Group is located in the historic Burlington Building at 1004 Farnam. Built in 1879 by A. R. Dufrene and designed in the Italianate style, the Burlington Building was recognized as one of Omaha's best examples of contemporary commercial architecture. Originally built as a three-story structure, a fourth floor was added in 1886. The building was remodeled in 1899 by Omaha architect Thomas Rogers Kimball to resemble the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad Company building in Chicago, recognized as a showplace of the time. The interior displays a unique combination of skylight, cast iron railings, staircases, columns and ornamental detailing. Many of the elements of the Burlington Building are the same today as they were over 100 years ago. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Burlington Building was purchased by America First Companies in 2004.

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