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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.

State Senator Jason Prokop, Nebraska Legislative District 27, 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 Prokop and Bruce talk about the senator's background in public policy with his work at First Five Nebraska, why he decided to run for elected office in 2024, what types of legislation Senator Prokop has championed and worked on during his time in the Nebraska Legislature and what big issues are still to come in the 2027 Legislative Session and beyond.

Nathen Rutt, Owner of Gary Michaels Clothiers, joins Jason Ball, President & CEO of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, in the AOI Podcast Studio on the latest edition of BusinessLNK. Nathen and Jason talk about the history of Gary Michaels Clothiers since its founding in Hastings in 1983 and coming to Lincoln for its first location in 1993, how things have changed as a men's tailored clothier over the years in the retail industry, what they specialize in at Gary Michaels Clothiers and what's to come for Gary Michaels Clothiers after Nathen purchased the business.

Brent Croteau, Director of Operations at Cleaver-Brooks, joins Jason Ball, President & CEO of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, in the AOI Podcast Studio on the latest edition of BusinessLNK. Brent and Jason talk about the long history of Cleaver Brooks in the Lincoln area, tracing its origins back to its founding in the Haymarket as Nebraska Boiler in 1921; what kinds of projects Cleaver-Brooks works on, the process of shipping and manufacturing boiler systems all over the world and how Cleaver-Brooks continues to evolve its production with advances in technology and processes.

Liz Bavitz, Principal Architect and Project Manager and Kjersten Tucker, Lead Interior Architect and Principal at Sinclair Hille Architects, join Becca Fowler, Investor Relations Specialist with the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, in the AOI Podcast Studio on the latest edition of BusinessLNK. Liz, Kjersten and Becca talk about the history of Sinclair Hille Architects, who celebrates 45 years in business in 2026; some of their favorite projects over the years, including the new NRC Health building and Malone Community Center; what other projects Sinclair Hille is working on at the current time and what kinds of projects they will be taking on in the future.

Kendall Warnock, Founder and Owner of A1 Automotive, joins Jason Ball, President & CEO of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, in the AOI Podcast Studio on the latest edition of BusinessLNK. Kendall and Jason talk about Kendall's love of cars, which started as a kid growing up in Rosalie, Nebraska, how he came to start A1 Automotive, why being involved and giving back to the Lincoln community and elsewhere is so important to him and why leadership is crucial to establishing culture within any business. A1 Automotive was honored as the Lincoln Chamber's 2025 Small Business of the Year at the 2025 Celebrate Business Awards and has grown to two Lincoln locations and one in Seward, Nebraska.

Dr. Roger Hughes, President of Doane University, joins Jason Ball, President & CEO of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, in the AOI Podcast Studio on the latest edition of BusinessLNK. Roger and Jason talk about how Roger got into leadership in secondary education with Doane University upon becoming president in 2021, the most challenging factors currently facing secondary education as a whole, what's new on campus at Doane University and how Doane can continue working with the business community in Lincoln and Nebraska to provide great careers and futures for students.