Business LNK

Tim Clare, Chair of University of Nebraska Board of Regents, joins Jason Ball, President & CEO of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, in the AOI Podcast Studio on the latest edition of the BusinessLNK podcast. Tim and Jason talk about his career as a regent, which began in 2009 and will come to an end in 2027, what his top 10 most memorable moments and achievements on the Board of Regents were, why it was important to him to seek a position on the Board of Regents and what will be important issues for the University of Nebraska in the years ahead.

Alexandra Cassidy, Vice President of Business Development and Mike Ball, Executive Vice President of Sales & Leasing at NAIFMA Realty, join Jason Ball, President & CEO of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, in the AOI Podcast Studio on the latest edition of the BusinessLNK podcast. Alexandra, Mike and Jason talk about the history of NAIFMA Realty as it celebrates 65 years of business in Lincoln in 2026, what areas of real estate NAIFMA Realty works in and the services they provide, how the company has continued to evolve over the years and how economic and other important data is used to shape the services they offer to clients.

Tom Ball, Principal Owner of NAIFMA Realty, was honored by the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce with the 2025 Roger T. Larson Community Builder Award at the Chamber's Celebrate Business Awards.

Robin Eschliman and Dave Albers, co-hosts of the Grow Lincoln show and podcast, join Jason Ball, President & CEO of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, in the AOI Podcast Studio on the latest edition of the BusinessLNK podcast. Robin and Dave talk to Jason about why they started the Grow Lincoln show back in 2010 on KLIN-AM radio, each of their backgrounds with commercial real estate and their passion for the business climate in Lincoln, how their show has changed and evolved over the past 16 plus years since it began and some of the memorable interviews and stories they've featured on the Grow Lincoln show.

For more details on Grow Lincoln, head to their website: https://klin.com/grow-lincoln/

State Senator Bob Hallstrom, Nebraska Legislative District 1, joins Bruce Bohrer, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, in the AOI Podcast Studio on the latest edition of the BusinessLNK podcast. Senator Hallstrom and Bruce talk about the senator's career background and why he wanted to become a state senator, what types of legislation he is championing for his district in southeast Nebraska as the 2027 Nebraska Legislative session nears in January, why Senator Hallstrom feels that tax policy revision can be beneficial to Nebraska's businesses and economy and what other ways Nebraska can improve its economic development prospects for the future.

Joseph Young, President & CEO of Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry, joins Jason Ball, President & CEO of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, in the AOI Podcast Studio on the latest edition of the BusinessLNK podcast. Joseph and Jason talk about Joseph's previous experience from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce and back to his current role as President & CEO of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry, what has changed as he stepped into his current role at the Nebraska Chamber in July 2026, what he's prioritizing for the Nebraska Chamber and their statewide reach, the biggest challenges currently facing Nebraska's businesses and what sort of economic development strategies can help businesses succeed across Nebraska in the future.

Sarah Waldman, CEO of Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska, and Girl Scout Eleanor, join Jason Ball, President & CEO of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, in the AOI Podcast Studio on the latest edition of the BusinessLNK podcast. Sarah, Eleanor and Jason talk about the upcoming celebration for Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska as they celebrate 100 years of girl scouting in Nebraska, what programs Girl Scouts Spirits of Nebraska offer across the state and their outreach to communities, and Eleanor's secrets to being the top selling girl scout in Nebraska as she has sold over 2,000 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies.

State Senator Carolyn Bosn, Nebraska Legislative District 25, joins Bruce Bohrer, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, in the AOI Podcast Studio on the latest edition of the BusinessLNK podcast. Senator Bosn and Bruce talk about the end of the 2026 Legislative Session in the Unicameral, why Senator Bosn was looking to public service as an elected official after being appointed in 2023, what her focus has been in the Nebraska Legislature and what issues will be important to her district and Lincoln in 2027 and beyond.

Jake Christensen, Owner & Co-Founder of MicroFarm OS, joins Abby Bartholomew, Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship with the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development, in the AOI Podcast Studio on the latest edition of BusinessLNK Jake and Abby discuss how MicroFarm OS has grown in its goal of supporting backyard farmers, how the LaunchLNK grant has helped MicroFarm OS increase its visibility and connections to additional markets and funding, why local food is so important for communities and the importance of working with the city of Lincoln, LPED and others to expand MicroFarm OS.

On this edition of the BusinessLNK podcast, we hear from our interns! Caydence Corman and Sara Malcom, Marketing and Programs Interns with the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development and Owen Long, Sports Marketing Intern with Visit Lincoln, chat in the AOI Podcast Studio. Caydence, Sara and Owen talk about their experiences as interns for LPED, Visit Lincoln and the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, what the most interesting parts of their internships have been as they take part and help promote numerous programs and events throughout the summer, and why they felt an internship with the Chamber's organizations was a great fit for them as they get closer to beginning their professional careers after college.

Liza Mendoza-House, Founder & Owner of LP Fitness Transformation Center, joins Becca Fowler, Investor Relations Specialist of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, in the AOI Podcast Studio on the latest edition of the BusinessLNK podcast. Liza and Becca talk about why Liza wanted to start LP Fitness Transformation Center, her journey in entrepreneurship and what allowed her to grow LP Fitness into a second location that opened in Spring 2026, why it's important to bet on yourself and what advice she would give to fellow entrepreneurs who are looking to grow their ideas into a business and a community.