Since 2004, Pastor Tom Barber has served Lincoln's People's City Mission as CEO. During his tenure, the Mission has expanded its services to the community. In this edition of the Lincoln Business Beat, Pr Barber discusses with Jim Ballard and Mark Vail how he runs the non-profit more like a business and how the results tell an amazing story.

When the low bidder doesn't get the job and City of Lincoln Finances - Budgeting, Surpluses, Public Accountability and Transparency

Anthony 'Tony' Goins joins Jim Ballard and Mark Vail for a discussion on building and running a business in Lincoln. Tony has a long track record in corporate business, banking, cyber security and private lounges. He is an entrepreneur, author, mentor and public speaker and the discussion covers a wide variety of these topics.

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.