Business LNK

Kathy Andersen, Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development, is joined by Amy Ainsley and Bre Reiss, co-owners of Larkspur Upholstery Studio, to talk about their journey with the business and being a 2024 LaunchLNK award recipient. Larkspur Upholstery Studio offers professional residential and commercial upholstery services ranging from repairs t...

Kathy Andersen, Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development, is joined by TJ Jacobson and Jacob Orellana, founders of ReUnite and recent LaunchLNK grant recipients.  They are a Nebraska-based startup that provides tech-enabled reuse solutions and local collection services. Their reuse solutions make it easier to buy or sell second-hand...

Lincoln Chamber President and CEO Jason Ball is joined by Charlie Brogan, longtime broadcaster and reporter from KFOR Radio, who talks about the 100th anniversary of KFOR that is being celebrated in 2024. Jason and Charlie talk about the station's beginnings, its commitment to Lincoln and the role radio plays in strengthening our community.

Kathy Andersen, Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development, is joined by Scott Kroeker, founder of Road Sentinel, to talk about how their company uses AI inspection tools to determine if a road safety barrier or guard rail is damaged or not operational, helping to keep drivers safer on the roads. More details are available about the LaunchLNK pr...

Kathy Andersen, Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development, is joined by Nick Topp from The Headset App , to talk about their company's product, which provides a new app-based platform that offers sports teams a simple, affordable and superior experience for in-game communication. More details are available about the LaunchLNK program at launchl...

Lincoln Chamber President and CEO Jason Ball is joined by Peter Hind, Urban Development Director for the City of Lincoln, as they talk about important projects facing Lincoln's development and how the city is looking at continuing on a path of sustainable growth. Peter also talks about his background and how he eventually came to Lincoln in the midst of a successful career.

Kathy Andersen, Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development, is joined by Daniel from Viosimos Ag (Vio Ag), one of the 2024 LaunchLNK grant recipients. Kathy and Daniel talk about what Vio Ag does and how the grant package will help them grow in Lincoln. More details are available about the LaunchLNK program at launchlnk.com .

Kathy Andersen, Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development, is joined by Stefanie Monge, Editor of Silicon Prairie News, to talk about a partnership between the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Silicon Prairie News and Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, which will produce Silicon Prairie News Startup Week in November 2024. Find out more at siliconpr...

“Lincoln Chamber president Jason Ball welcomes Matt Pivarnik, CEO of the Greater Topeka Partnership, to talk about a historic intercity visit coming up this summer. Lincoln and Topeka, Kansas are partnering for a trip to Boise, Idaho taking place July 16-19, 2024, to unite community leaders, business executives and passionate stakeholders from Lincoln and Topeka to learn and share innovative ideas...

Christie Stukenholtz, co-founder and CEO of Senior Care Finder, stops by the AOI Podcast Studio to talk about her journey as an entrepreneur and founding of Senior Care Finder, which is the only complete nationwide directory of independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care and more.

Stephanie Dinger, Vice President of Small Business Banking with Union Bank & Trust, joins Chamber President Jason Ball in the AOI Studio to talk about her role in helping small businesses, UBT's downtown Lincoln location at 13th and O streets and more.

Lincoln Chamber president Jason Ball is joined in the AOI Studio by Alicia Resinger, founder of Wax Buffalo, to talk about her journey through entrepreneurship and to promote Wax Buffalo's upcoming Winter Market. The Winter Market takes place on Saturday, December 2 from 11am-5pm. More details at waxbuffalo.com.

KC Belitz, Director at the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, stops by the AOI Studio to talk with Jason Ball about his new role and how to lead the state's economy forward.

John Goodwin, executive director of the Clyde Malone Community Center joins Chamber president Jason Ball to talk about the ongoing programs at the Malone Center, their history in our community and their plans to expand offerings and their reach.

Lincoln Chamber of Commerce President Jason Ball is joined in the AOI Studio by Paul Jarrett, CEO and founder of Bulu. They talk about entrepreneurship, how he and his team were able to grow Bulu and the challenges facing businesses today.

Lincoln Chamber of Commerce President Jason Ball sits down with Shonna Dorsey and Rose Baker to talk about InternNE Powered by Aksarben, as businesses can now receive grant funding for internships provided through the program offered via application beginning October 1. More details are available at internne.com .

Bo Jones, CEO at Tradegamz, joins Luke Peltz, Vice President for the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development, to talk about Tradegamz, a new platform that helps students and job seekers find their own paths to successful careers.

Bryan Slone, President of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry, talks with Lincoln Chamber President Jason Ball about a new insurance program unveiled by both Chambers as a benefit for members and how it can help employers and employees.

Josh Demers, program manager for The Combine, joins Kathy Andersen to chat about upcoming events for The Combine and more about the entrepreneurial opportunities existing in Lincoln.

Lisa Tschauner joins Kathy Andersen to discuss the entrepreneurial ecosystem and opportunities in Lincoln.

Col. John Williams stops by to talk about the upcoming Guardians of Freedom Airshow with the Chamber's Derek Feyerherm. The airshow will be held August 26-27 on the the west ramp of the Lincoln Airport. More details at www.lincolnairshow.com .

In their 75th anniversary year, Michelle Keogh and Scott Lockard join Jason Ball to talk about their history and beginning in Lincoln, how they continue to make Lincoln a better place and what's next for one of Lincoln's favorite companies.

Mike joins Jason to talk about the work of First Five Nebraska and early childhood development, the importance of the collaboration with the business community and how it all comes together to strengthen our community and workforce.

Christina and Mike talk about all they're doing with Bay High and Rabble Mill to help address workforce challenges and helping high schoolers.

Doug Durham from Don't Panic Labs visits with Jason Ball about their Talent Pathway Program and how it can help elevate, attract and retain workforce.