Lincoln Business Beat

Guest Cody Schmick, entrepreneur, owner of Kincaider Brewing and Sideshow Spirits joins Jim Ballard and Mark Vail to discuss his entrepreneurial journey. In addition to talking about his businesses there's also discussion on work force development, workforce retention, business climates and more.

Lincoln and Mark talk about 3 City Charter Commission Petitions; Election Cycle Change, City Council Term Limits and Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Voting. A review of voter turnout from past elections a review of several other cities that have adopted City Election Cycles that match Federal and State Election schedules

Jim Ballard and Mark Vail discuss a variety of topics from NE AG's lawsuit against the City of Lincoln over its minimum wage ordinance to property taxes and more.

Issues discussed on this edition of the Lincoln Business Beat: City/County Land Swap, Lincoln Mayor's Proposed Budget, City Charter Amendment Petitions and more.

Constantine Syniy, owner of All Pro Heating and Air Conditioning and the Nebraska Christmas Lights show talks about immigrating to the US from Ukraine in 2021, working then starting his own business and then, to give to the community, established the Nebraska Christmas Lights show.

Lincoln went looking for more details and understanding about the origin of City budget surpluses. Lincoln and Mark discuss what was found.

Larry Middendorf, Area Director and Steve Hawkins, Associate Area Director of the Christian Business Men Connection organization, join Jim Ballard and Mark Vail for a discussion about what CBMC is and does in the community.

Dan Kline, Jr. is our guest on this edition of the Lincoln Business Beat. Lincoln, Mark and Dan talk about Assisted Living Facilities and Memory Care. Dan is with Waterford Assisted Living and Memory Care

Contradicting Outlooks with Counterintuitive Indicators. Some data looks good (stock markets up), and some data doesn't look good (bankruptcies and/or small-business stress). Lincoln and Mark discuss it on this edition of the Lincoln Business Beat

Lynne McNally CEO and Lori Thomas COO with Nebraska Horsemen join host Jim Ballard and Mark Vail for an in-depth discussion about WarHorse Casino's status, the amount of economic activity generated, tax receipts and more. Also, an update on two ballot initiatives for on-line gambling or more.

Lincoln and Mark discuss the 2026 LIBA Celebration of Free Enterprise and then transition to the economic realities facing business and government.

Host Jim Ballard along with Mark Vail welcome Nebraska State Senators Carolyn Bosn and Beau Ballard for a discussion on the 109th Session of the Nebraska Legislature - 2nd Session -

Host Jim Ballard welcomes John Rood with Nebraska Digital to this edition of the Lincoln Business Beat. Founded in 2002, Nebraska Digital helps small business with web development, mobile sites, marketing and social media.

Host Jim Ballard in this week. Jim & Mark welcome Adam Kroft with Red Thread - redthreadads.com - The discussion ranges from marketing to AI in business, AI in small business and other fun topics.

The Hidden Truth About the Power (Consumption) of AI

Workforce Development is talked about frequently. Guest Dawn Buell with NATS Detasseling discusses her work to employ young men and women in a worthwhile effort. And Rowan Handley, a detassler for several years shares his experiences and insight in this edition of the Lincoln Business Beat.

Kent Rogert, lobbyist wiith Jensen-Rogert Associates joins guest host Jim Ballard and Mark to discuss the 2026 Legislature. Rogert, a former Senator, has been a lobbyist for 20-years and brings insight into this year's session.

Daine Patton, Founder and CEO of Bats to Rats Wildlife Control and Prevention, is the special guest on this edition of Lincoln Business Beat. Daine is a speaker and co-author of the "Stand on the Shoulders of Giants" series. He was recognized with the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics.

Guest Host Jim Ballard, James Arthur Vineyards and KLIN's Mark Vail welcome Lancaster County Engineer Pam Dingman to this edition of the Lincoln Business Beat. Pam outlines what goes into planning any project, explains her crew and the myriad of duties and the DEEP DIVE details how long a Lincoln Loup road system has been considered (i.e., East Beltway)

In business, mental health is a Leadership Responsibility. This discussion follows the February LIBA Luncheon presentation by Dr. Michael Judson, Clinical Psychologist and the Director of Behavioral Health Services at Bluestem Health.

Guest Host Jim Ballard and Mark welcome Annie Hopping, CPA, with BMG Certified Public Accountants to this edition of LBB. Discussion on taxes, business start-ups, business acquisitions, selling a business and how the Governor's Pro-Business Approach is Powering Nebraska's Economy.

Jim Ballard joins Lincoln and Mark in a discussion about LB258, Record Layoffs in January, Credit Tightening and Insurance Costs

Discussion on some legislative proposals: LB 1156, LB 1196, LB 1182, LR 317CA, LR 312CA

Topics on this Edition include Credit Card Rule Changes, Income Tax filing and The Unicameral So Far

Honoring Lincoln's History with Design Standards pre-approved by the City; Discussion with Brayden McLaughlin, Owner/Designer of Bridgewater Consulting