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Vote NO on the Anti-Business Charter Amendment

The so called “Good Government” charter amendment that will be voted on in May is bad policy for the City of Lincoln. The amendment creates an economic environment which is antagonistic toward business; it limits participation in government, and places additional financial burdens on the City at this time when... more


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LIBA is Concerned About a New JPA (taxing authority)

You may recall that the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners shored up gaps in its budget by shifting their taxing authority away from the Railroad Transportation Safety District (RTSD).  This was the County Commissioners tax levy authority to begin with, and was lent to the RTSD for the past decades... more


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Selling Pershing – Part 2

In November, construction on Pinnacle Bank Arena passed its halfway point, utilities are scheduled to be up and running in just a few weeks, and the arena’s first national acts have been booked. However, one dilemma still remains; what to do with Pershing Auditorium. The Lincoln Independent Business Association advocates... more


Liba New Member – Gary Thies

Gary Thies moved to Heads-Up Hairstyling and Barber Shop located at 2134 S. 56th Street six years ago to join three other stylists. Gary is a Roffler hairstylist which is perfection in razor cutting and precision cuts for the entire family. Heads-Up also offers hair color, highlights and perms. They... more


LIBA New Members

Dulcet Salon Dulcet Salon is a boutique salon with highly skilled independent professionals who can grow, nurture and develop their clientele. Educated in the latest hair trends, owner Heather Schmidt is a color expert and educator with J Beverly Hills Colour. The salon is located at 6101 S. 56th Street, Ste.... more


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Concern For Businesses Electric Rates in Lincoln, Nebraska

LIBA would like to make four observations regarding the 2013 LES budget. #1 – LIBA is opposed to the new “Cash for Clunkers” program which is intended to provide incentives for people to purchase a new refrigerator. Charging every Lincoln resident more for their electricity so that a few residents... more


Lincoln Independent Business Association New Members in Lincoln,Nebraska

Milder Manor Early stage Alzheimer and dementia residents at Milder Manor enjoy the best kept secret in Lincoln for Alzheimer care in the area.  The memory support household is located within the long term care and rehabilitation community at 1750 S. 20th Street in the Near South area of Lincoln.... more


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LIBA calls on Fire Union to resolve conflict amiably and eliminate perks

On August 31, 2012 the labor contract between the City of Lincoln and the Firefighters Union expired. As negotiations for the new contract move forward, LIBA calls upon the fire union to be reasonable and receptive to the elimination of “sweeteners” or contract perks. Many of these sweeteners go far... more


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Going Green in Lincoln, Nebraska

I have written several times about the “green” movement in Lincoln. It seems that it’s time for an update as we appear headed for more green codes in Lincoln. Fred Hoke, the city of Lincoln Director in charge of development, has made appearances at LIBA, the Realtors and other organizations.... more


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Does Your Business Pay This Much?

Based on the proposed budget, for the second year in a row, the Mayor and City Council have cost Lincoln’s taxpayers more money. Last year the Mayor and Council raised our property taxes 10% and the wheel tax 37%. This year the Mayor asked his department heads to figure out... more


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