
Lincoln Business Beat - June 26, 2026
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.

Hosted by Mark Vail · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 201 episodes
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Each week a KLIN host will sit down with a Lincoln Independent Association representative, to discuss timely and relevant information going on in Lincoln and how it affects you as a business owner and community member.
Mark Vail hosts Lincoln Business Beat, a business show with 201 episodes published.

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

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 communi

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 o

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

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 medi

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.

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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 hi

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 s

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" ser

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 h

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 Bl

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 Gov

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