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LIBA
LIBA
L I N C O L N I N D E P E N D E N T B U S I N E S S A S S O C I AT I O N
BOARD
Chairman
Steve Hughes
Chairman-Elect
Bill Lien
Vice-Chairman
Paige Zutavern
Secretary
Matt Fox
Treasurer
Doug Wyatt
Directors
John Berry, Jr.
Jim Christo
Robin Eschliman
Darlene Fletcher
Robert Panzer
Charlotte Ralston
Ray Stevens
Corrine Sturdy
Kent Thompson
Ross Von Minden
Jack Zohner
Past Chairmen
David Pauley
Mark Hunzeker
Joe Bolubasz
Tim Cox
Doug Carey
Connie Hilligoss
Dean Hoag
John Hoppe Jr.
Tom Klein
Peter Katt
Jeff White
Richard Meginnis
Connie Jensen
Steve Bowen
Randy Harre
Hub Hall
Larry Anderson
Pat Kahm
Joe Hampton
Russ Bayer
Debby Brehm
Ron Ecklund
Bruce Bailey
Fred Duven
Arlene Sorensen
Bob Bryant
Ron Lockard
Scott Stewart
Hank Buis
Marty Miller
Dan Roth
Ken Wentz
Bob Sikyta
Jack Lorenzen
President & CEO
Coby Mach
General Counsel
Jerry Pigsley
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Advisory
David Pauley
Budget Monitoring
John Baylor
Convention
Steve Hughes
Foundation
Paige Zoz
Government Caucus
Jason Christensen
Membership
Debby Brehm
PAC
Bruce Bailey
Public Relations
Phil Young
School Liaison
Wanda Caffrey
Legislative Action
Ken Svoboda
Youth
Dustin Lottman
DECEMBER 2015
Luncheon
Program
Speaker of the Legislature,
Galen Hadley, will be our guest
speaker.
Galen Hadley
Monday, December 21, 11:30 am
Holiday Inn Downtown, 9th & P
As always, the monthly LIBA LUNCHEON is open to all LIBA Members and their guests with no advance
reservation required. The buffet line will open at 11:30 am, the meeting begins at 12:00 noon and ends
promptly at 1:00 pm. The luncheon cost is $12.00, but there is no charge to just attend the meeting. There is
free parking in the Holiday Inn garage while it lasts.
LIBA Luncheon Host: Kenl Inn Downtown
Meet and Greet with 16 Senators at the December Luncheon:
Adam Morfeld
Al Davis
Laura Ebke Mark Kolterman
Beau McCoy
Mike Gloor
Dan Watermeier David Schnoor
Nicole Fox
Patty Pansing
Brooks
Jim Smith
Roy Baker
John Kuehn
Kate Bolz
Tommy Garrett Rick Kolowski
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Dear LIBA Members:
No doubt it is that time of year when
you are planning your Christmas and
seeing many family and friends you miss
throughout the year. It really is a special
time of the year. I want to take this time to
wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year.
We as LIBA members, have had many
challenges before us, but with these
challenges there are ample examples all
over America of what works and of what
does not work, in promoting free enterprise and lessening taxes
and regulation on small business.
The success story I am about to tell you took place in our
neighboring state of Kansas. Under the leadership of Governor
Sam Brownback, the state of Kansas cut income taxes by 30
percent. About 71 percent of that went to families and individuals
and 29 percent went to small business. Nearly every county in
Kansas saw improvement in net income between 2012 and 2013,
due to the Brownback income tax cuts. One of the headlines read:
“$486 Million In Growth Later, Kansas' Historic Tax
Cut Should Set Example For Neighbors.” Rex Sinquefield
contributor to Forbes
and the Adjusted Gross Income increased by $486 million.
We just happen to be one of the neighbors they set the example
for and what a great example they are. Recently released figures
show that, in 2013 alone, more than ten thousand taxpayers moved
from Missouri to Kansas. According to Sinquefield, The jump in
net income per tax return averaged $17,467 per return, meaning
the people who are heading to Kansas have more money to spend,
save, and invest there.
I saw this same thing happen when we lived in South Dakota.
Under the leadership of Governor Bill Janklow in the 1980's,
companies from Minnesota moved their businesses across the
border in droves to save enormous amounts of money in lower
taxes and less regulation. So the people of Kansas are finding
themselves in a more promising economic climate, with an
individual income tax rate of 4.6 percent and a small-business
income tax rate of zero. Johnson County alone pulled in an
additional $26,701 per individual income tax return!
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So yes, revenues are increasing but there is a problem,
government spending is increasing even more. You can't cut taxes
without cutting government spending. Remember, spending is
the main problem. According to the WSJ, the governor is filling
those gaps by moving money from highway projects and delaying
some public pension contributions. He has also proposed raising
cigarette and alcohol taxes and pausing some of the tax cuts still
scheduled to take effect. But the Governor insists that the state
will maintain a balanced budget and at the same time “continue
our march to zero income taxes.” Also, state revenues grew and
continue to grow more than two years following the historic tax
cuts. According to Secretary Jordan, the State of Kansas brought
$70 million more in 2015 than it did in 2014.
This tax-cut plan for Kansas is bringing more people to the
state, growing the Gross Domestic Product and state tax revenues,
growing jobs, and offering increased opportunities. The year the
tax cut became law, Kansas welcomed 8,666 first-time tax filers
These success stories do not happen without tremendous
resistance. I just finished reading Rules for Radicals by Saul
Alinsky where he spells out the agenda for the left to divide
America to destroy our free enterprise system. Our leaders are
hearing from them, and that is why we need to continue to grow
LIBA so they also hear how the issues affect small businesses.
Coby Mach and the LIBA staff are representing us at the City
council and State legislature. The biggest stick we can give Coby
is more members which gives him greater influence. Coby doesn't
give testimony before them on behalf of himself, but for the 1,340
members he represents. Our goal is to have 1,400 members, but
we cannot get there without your help. Please visit www.LIBA.
org.
Steve Hughes, Chairman
December 2015
NEW MEMBER PROFILE
Adam Cook
Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial
5539 S27th Malcom Ne 68512
402-430-5483
When did the business start, what is your role and what needs/services does it provide to the community?
Modern Woodmen of America was founded in 1883, as a Financial Representative for a fraternal financial services organization I
provide services and products to help clients reach their dreams and goals through a needs based planning. Through our fraternal
programs we aim to improve the quality of life for our members.
What do you enjoy best about your job?
The best thing about my job is being able to help individuals on such a personal level and finding the best plan that fits their
situation. Also impacting the community for the better and knowing that you’re making a difference.
Any background info: Where raised, college, past work experiences, family, hobbies, involvement with other organizations,
associations or volunteer work?
I was raised in a small town of Malcolm, Ne and enjoy playing basketball, volleyball and softball recreationally. I have been
involved with volunteering at the YMCA, Tabitha, Lancaster manor, Light house and Peoples City Mission.
Why/How did you hear about and Join LIBA?
I was told and got to experience all the great benefits of LIBA from Janell Folkerts. December 2015
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HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE: THE NAUGHTY LIST
By Jerry L. Pigsley and Kelly M. Ekeler
WOODS & AITKEN LLP
LIBA General Counsel
Unlawful harassment is a form of employment
discrimination characterized by unwelcome
behavior based on a legally protected characteristic
such as age, race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy,
disability, or national origin. Harassment is
unlawful where enduring the offensive conduct
becomes a condition of continued employment,
or the conduct is severe enough to create a hostile
work environment that a reasonable person would
consider intimidating or abusive.
Although a large percent of employment discrimination charges never
make it to court, for those pursued in court the median judgment is
$200,000. See 2015 Hiscox Guide to Employee Lawsuits; EEOC FY
2014 Enforcement and Litigation Statistics. It is estimated that 19% of
charges not pursued to court nonetheless result in average settlement
costs of $125,000. Id. In addition to expense, time is also a factor. Even
a charge not pursued in court takes an average of 275 days to resolve. Id.
Thus, once an employee makes a charge, the company can expect to be
involved in defending against the charge for at least the next 9 months.
The employer is automatically liable for harassment by a supervisor that
results in a negative employment action such as termination, failure to
promote or hire, or loss of wages. If the supervisor's harassment results
in a hostile work environment, the employer is liable unless it can prove
it took reasonable remedial measures and the employee failed to take
advantage of such measures. In summary, “naughty” supervisors expose
the company to expensive risks. Memorable supervisors on the naughty
list include:
• Just One Touch – A temporary employee filed a harassment
charge alleging the CFO blocked her path, commented he wouldn’t
“mind” taking her away, and loitered around her work area. The
temporary employee also claimed that on one occasion, he came
up from behind as she stood in a doorway, grabbed her waist,
and pushed himself against her. The judge allowed the charge to
proceed to trial and reasoned that while the balance of the conduct
was not severe enough to constitute harassment, the alleged
physical touching in the doorway may constitute harassment. See
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• Horrible Bosses – A waiter alleged his manager harassed him after
he rejected her romantically. According to the waiter, the manager
retaliated against him by imposing harsh discipline and giving
him bad table assignments. The waiter also alleged the manager
pursued him with unwelcome conduct, including: putting her
hands in his pockets and grabbing him, pressing herself against
him, asking him to kiss her, leering at him as he changed uniforms,
and telling him she missed seeing him naked. See Turner v. The
Saloon, 595 F.3d 679 (7th Cir. 2010). The court found the conduct
was severe enough to constitute harassment and the waiter could
pursue a harassment claim against the restaurant.
• (Not-So) Fatal Attraction – An insurance sales manager alleged
his supervisor harassed him by: complimenting his appearance,
clothing, and cologne; touching his back and buttocks to
demonstrate back pain; directing him to participate in a body-fat
contest and requiring him to wear a speedo as part of the contest;
and repeatedly asking him to join the supervisor for drinks at a
company event. See McElroy v. American Family Insurance
No. 14–4134 (10th Cir., Oct. 30, 2015). The court concluded
the conduct was not severe enough to constitute harassment and
affirmed dismissal of the manager’s harassment claim against the
company.
LIBA members can reduce your company’s exposure to a harassment
charge by updating your workplace harassment policy and providing
meaningful harassment training to all employees, including management,
on a regular basis.
Editor’s Note: This article is not intended to provide legal advice to our readers. Rather,
this article is intended to alert our readers to new and developing issues and to provide some
common sense answers to complex legal questions. Readers are urged to consult their own
legal counsel or the authors of this article if the reader wishes to obtain a specific legal opinion
regarding how these legal standards may apply to their particular circumstances. The authors
of this article, Jerry L. Pigsley and Kelly M. Ekeler can be contacted at (402) 437-8500 or
jpigsley@woodsaitken.com or kekeler@woodsaitken.com or at Woods & Aitken LLP, 301 S.
13th Street, Suite 500, Lincoln, NE 68508-2578.
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December 2015
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THE RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL
Perry A. Pirsch, Esq.
BERRY LAW FIRM
November 22, 2015
Groucho Marx said, “I was married by a judge.
I should have asked for a jury.” All kidding
aside, for business owners, when are jury trials
available and are they always beneficial? The Seventh Amendment guarantees a right to
jury trial in civil suits where the value of the
controversy exceeds 20 dollars – about $550
adjusted for inflation. Similarly, the Nebraska
Constitution provides the right of trial by jury shall remain inviolate. By Nebraska statute, a party in most cases, even a business entity,
may demand a jury trial. Some examples include contract disputes,
the value of attorney services, a contested garnishment, and liability
and damages in personal injury cases.
Nebraska courts have also found no right to jury trials in equitable
actions, such as enjoining defendants, workmen's compensation
cases, foreclosure actions, contempt proceedings, the removal of
guardian, probate proceedings, specific performance cases, etc. (Also note jury trials are rejected in criminal cases arising from
local ordinances, traffic infractions, and misdemeanors carrying a
maximum sentence of 6 months or less imprisonment.)
We didn’t want her to have to work again.” You cannot separate
emotion from a jury.
A tremendous amount of research has been conducted whether
certain persons make more sympathetic jurors than others, based
on gender, religion, or level or education. Attorneys work with
clients to determine whether it’s the clients’ best interests to waive
a jury trial, or to determine what types of juror demographics are
beneficial for their case. Attorneys also work with clients to select
the most beneficial jury instructions, and assist clients with both
peremptory challenges and challenges for cause, to rid a jury panel
of potentially problematic
jurors. Finally, even when a jury
verdict is reached, it is not
beyond scrutiny. The Court
may set aside a verdict so
clearly excessive or inadequate
as to induce the belief that it
must have been found through
passion, prejudice or mistake.
Where the right to a jury trial is provided, a party may waive his
right; however, if a jury is paneled, it will have exclusive power to
determine any controverted facts and, as instructed by the judge,
apply the law to the facts. How jurors reach their determinations is generally not subject to
review, unless a juror: 1) was exposed to extraneous evidence; 2)
received improper influence (bribe or threat); or 3) made a mistake
on the verdict form. Thus, while uncommon, jurors are at liberty
to ignore judges’ instructions to follow their conscience, known as
jury nullification. There are good reasons to believe a jury may be more sympathetic
than a judge, even when contrary to law. I once polled a juror after
an employment discrimination trial, who said, “We felt sorry for the
defendant, who didn’t have any education and couldn’t find a job. 8
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Welcome our new members to LIBA!
A-J Roofing &
Waterproofing Co.
Alan Jacobsen
550 West P Street
Lincoln, NE 68528
Fundamental Athletics Academy
Ann Erickson
8400 Cody Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
402-730-3539
Angela Isom Portraiture, LLC
Angela Isom
6033 S. 78th Street
Lincoln, NE 68516
402-890-3807
BigShots Indoor Range LLC
James & Teresa Clark
399 Sun Valley Blvd.
Lincoln, NE 68528
402-432-2812
Blown
Marcie Morris
801 R Street, Suite 3
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-840-1284
Cigarz Lounge
Dave Warneke
1906 Gunnison Drive
Lincoln, NE 68521
Farm Bureau Financial Services
Katie Rawson
5225 S. 16th Street
Lincoln, NE 68512
402-421-4737
FuturesOne
David Fiala
PO Box 85205
Lincoln, NE 68501
402-434-2170
Here's Your Sign
Matt & Kim McKee
2432 N. 12th Street
Lincoln, NE 68521
402-429-4247
Integrity Exterior Solutions
Tom Buck
1524 Pioneers Blvd.
Lincoln, NE 68502
402-730-3077
Lincoln Escape Room
Jake Jensen
3700 S. 9th Street, Suite D
Lincoln, NE 68502
402-432-7306
Milan Laser Hair Removal
Rondee Traylor
8550 Andermatt Drive
Lincoln, NE 68526
402-327-0001
Modern Vintage
M. Leanne Mulligan
3645 Woods Ave.
Lincoln, NE 68510
402-853-4665
My Bridge
Jill Hitchcock
3335 Van Dorn Street
Lincoln, NE 68506
402-560-4687
Realty Works
Matt Kirkland
847 S. 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
402-483-1214
Restore A Muscle Car
Dave Hall
11850 N. 56th Street
Lincoln, NE 68514
402-465-5756
Securitas
Demetrius Ross
233 S 13th Street #1555
Lincoln, NE 68505
402-488-9011
tbrock, inc.
Tony Brock
5625 O Street #109
Lincoln, NE 68510
402-467-3303
The Funky Sister
Debbe Andrews
3544 S. 48th Street #B
Lincoln, NE 68506
402-304-0093
The Happy Raven
Matt Myers
122 N. 11th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-742-0004
Watson's Auto Service
Troy Watson
3030 N. 33rd Street
Lincoln, NE 68504
402-325-0139
New Member
Phone Correction
Black Oak Builders and
Russell Remodeling, LLC
402-890-5510
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Why?
I gain an hour. Both directions. Yep.
Less time on the road. I love our hometown airport.
SHARE THE L VE. Check LNK every time you fly.
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all things Apple.
all things Local.
235 S. 70th St. Lincoln, NE
402.483.6400
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December 2015
New Lincoln Fire Chief Must Commit To Keeping a Promise
By Coby Mach
The LIBA Board of Directors has become
very concerned about the city keeping a
promise regarding a new tax.
A few weeks ago, Mayor Beutler
announced finalists for the position of
Lincoln Fire Chief. As the hiring process
continues, the Lincoln Independent
Business Association would like to remind
the Mayor that this administration’s
actions related to fire department management and expansion
will be watched closely throughout the coming year to ensure that
taxpayers are not the losers in a drawn out political chess match.
Whoever is hired for the position must be someone who will keep
the city’s previous promise to the taxpayers regarding our staffing
needs.
Our concern grows from another of Mayor Beutler’s recent press
conferences outlining the administration’s top goals and priorities
over the next year, during which he informed the community that
we need to hire more firefighters. Mayor Beutler’s proclamation
that the City of Lincoln must hire additional firefighters was met
by serious disbelief from many of our members. Just a year ago,
the Mayor went to the Lincoln City Council and Lincoln taxpayers
asking them to approve an increase in the city sales tax to pay for
updates to the city’s 9-1-1 system and the construction of four new
fire stations. At the time, members of the Beutler administration
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repeatedly and unequivocally declared that although new fire
stations would be constructed, no additional firefighters would
need to be hired. A little more than three months after the close of
the polls, and after receiving the endorsement of the Lincoln Fire
Fighters Association in that race, Mayor Beutler now suggests that
alleged “public safety challenges” require “increasing the number
of firefighters.” In support of this assertion, the Mayor cites rising
numbers of medical and fire incidents “over the past decade.”
It is puzzling that a need for additional firefighters based on the
past ten years of statistics did not exist during the campaign for
an increased city sales tax this year. The fact that this need arises
so quickly after the Mayor’s reelection and on the heels of the fire
union’s eleventh-hour endorsement is appalling.
As the administration works to address a number of changes in
the Lincoln Fire Department related to its leadership and begins
the construction of new fire stations, the Mayor’s proposal for the
hiring of additional firefighters at direct cost to the taxpayers will
not go unchallenged. LIBA voiced support for the recent sales tax
initiative based in part on the assurances of the administration
that no new firefighters would be needed. These types of political
games where officials play hide the ball, are not what Nebraska
politics is about. Lincoln taxpayers deserve better.
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LIBA Ribbon Cutting
Congratulations to LIBA Members Jethro Hopkins and Jason Wollen. They just opened their new business,
No Coast Business Advisors at 4316 S. 48th Street, Suite 1!
Please mark your calendars and join us for our next ribbon cuttings:
• Friday, December 18th at 10:00 a.m. at Edge Men’s and Women’s Apparel,
1501 Pine Lake Rd #11, Lincoln, NE.
If you’re opening a new business or relocating and are interested in a ribbon cutting, please call the LIBA
Office, 402-466-3419.
Press Release
Berry Law Firm Attorneys Serving on Criminal Defense Board
On October 17th, John S. Berry concluded his one year term as the President of the Nebraska Criminal Defense
Attorneys Association at a banquet at Pasta Amore in Omaha. During that meeting, Berry Law Firm attorney Justin
Kalemkiarian was announced as a Board Member for the Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorneys Association and
the Membership Chair. Past Presidents of the Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorneys Association include attorney
John Stevens Berry, Sr., who was a founding member and served his term in the 1980s. Berry Law Firm represents
individuals charged with felonies and other serious crimes. The firm was established in 1965 by John Stevens Berry, Sr.
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Renewal Members
Remember to do business with LIBA Members!
ABC Supply
All Care Inc.
Art F/X
Barry's Bar & Grill
Berry Law Firm
Berry Law Firm
Berry Law Firm
Charter Title & Escrow Services Inc.
CJ Burleigh Real Estate, PC
Commercial Investment Properties
Communication Works
Company Care
Complete Cabling Solutions
Copple Insurance Agency, Inc.
Crown Global Consulting
Dana F. Cole & Company, LLP
Directions EAP, LLC
Edge Men's & Women's Apparel
Emerald Communities: The Independence
House & The Autumn House
Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C.
Erickson Sullivan Architects/FOODLINES
EyeCare Specialties
Headsetters
Heads-Up
Hocking & Reid, LLC
Home Real Estate
Home Real Estate
Inspirmedia
Interim HealthCare of Lincoln
Kaplan University
Kidwell Inc.
Krueger Development
LaRue Coffee
LeadBelly
Livingston Investments
Mainelli Wagner & Assoc. Inc.
Mattson, Ricketts, Davies, Stewart & Calkins
Midlands Mechanical
Mosier/Timperley Chiropractic Clinic
National Pharmacy
Nebraska Cigar Festival
NeighborWorks Lincoln
New Horizons Enterprises, LLC
Outdoor Solutions
Paul Davis Restoration
Paychex Inc.
Petal Creations
Prairie Creek Inn Bed & Breakfast
Precast Products & Landscape Village
RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts
RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts
REAMS
Red Thread
Rembolt Ludtke
Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center
Sartor Hamann Inc
Schrock Innovations, Inc.
Security First Bank
Sportscasters Bar & Grill
Truck Equipment Service Co.
Tuscany Townhomes
Whitehead Oil Company
WRK, LLC
Yankee Hill Veterinary Hospital
Youth for Christ/Campus Life
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Don Bell
Steven Busboom
Kevin Sherrill
Kevin Duffy
John Berry
Michael Koberlein
Perry Pirsch
Kim Northey
Connie Burleigh
Tom Schleich
Carol Bowen
Joanne Bartels
Matthew Innis
Arnie Johansen
Paul Berggren
Tom Obrist
Kari Hasemann - Herbert
Nikki Saathoff
8200 Fletcher Ave.
1080 Saltillo Road
7400 Crosslake Ln. #1
235 N. 9th Street
2650 N. 48th St.
2650 N. 48th St.
2650 N 48th St
6333 Apples' Way, Suite 115
3140 Browning Street
8525 Executive Woods Drive
1540 S 70th, Suite 101
5000 N. 26th St, Suite 200
701 South Coddington Ave
1640 L St, Suite A
6221 S. 58th St., Suite F
1248 O St # 500
3930 South St., Suite 101
1501 Pine Lake Road, Suite 11
Lincoln, NE 68507
Roca, NE 68430
Lincoln, NE 68516
Lincoln, NE 68508
Lincoln, NE 68504
Lincoln, NE 68504
Lincoln, NE 68504
Lincoln, NE 68516
Lincoln, NE 68516
Lincoln, NE 68512
Lincoln, NE 68506
Lincoln, NE 68521
Lincoln, NE 68522
Lincoln, NE 68508
Lincoln, NE 68516
Lincoln, NE 68501
Lincoln, NE 68506
Lincoln, NE 68512
402-477-7300
402-421-3779
402-421-2611
402-476-6511
402-466-8444
402-466-8444
402-466-8444
402-435-1244
402-770-8960
402-436-3400
402-480-3152
402-475-6656 Ext.347
402-416-6777
402-475-3213
402-817-0123
402-479-9300
402-434-2900
402-328-0151
Marsha Stork
Alan Wood
Dave Erickson & Scott Sullivan
Austin Mackrill
Suzy Steinke
Gary Thies
Bruce Hocking, CPA
Chuck Waldron
Bernard Divis
Phil Grimpo
Mark Helling
Jason Lemon
Justin Peppard
Rick Krueger
Verlyn L'Heureux
Mike Martin
Mary Jo Livingston
Mark W. Mainelli
J.L. Spray
Gil Balboa
Dr. David L. Timperley
Lyndon Leitner
Stacy Griffin
Michael A. Renken
Heather Piersol
John Hendricks
Lorrie Struve
Joan Kurtenbach
Stacy A. Griffin
Bruce Stahr
Jim/Sue Crawford
John Grady
Jeni Meyer
Bryce Bousquet
Adam Kroft
Andy S. Pollock
Kim Moore
Rick Hamann
Thor Schrock
John Daubert
Dave Moreland
Debbie L. Cole
Blake Collingsworth
Mark Whitehead Linda Hubka
Will Scott
Michael Brown
Matt Schulte
Larry Hudkins, County Commissioner
Dan Roth
Troy Hawk
Mary Ellen Hook
Jack Schneider D.D.S.
Brock Smith
Steve Bowen
P.O. Box 85321
301 S. 13th St, Suite 400
209 S. 9th St.
7930 O Street
7758 Cass Street
2134 S. 56th Street
5757 S. 34th St, Suite 100
2128 N. 67th Street
5120 S. 67th Street
461 N. 66th Street, Suite 3
6040 S. 58th St.
1821 K Street
3333 Folkways Cir.
8200 Cody Dr, Suite F
2631 S. 156 Circle
301 N. 8th Street
1230 O Street, Suite 105
6920 Van Dorn St. Ste A
134 S. 13th St, Suite 1200
5931 Gillan Road
4645 Normal Blvd, Suite 200
3306 A St.
5310 S. 56th Street, Suite 2
2240 Q St.
1201 D Street
P.O. Box 22189
3641 S. 6th Street
2637 South 158th Plaza, Suite 100
5310 S. 56th St, Suite 2
2400 S. 148th Street
1010 S. Coddington Ave.
7524 Blanchard Blvd
7921 S. 97th Bay
6001 S. 57th St
800 P Street, Suite 201
3 Landmark Centre 1128 Lincoln Mall, Suite 300
555 S. 70th St.
1150 O Street
2801 Pine Lake Rd, Suite A
5505 Red Rock Ln
3048 N. 70th Street
800 Oak St.
9435 Hollow Tree Ct.
2537 Randolph
440 N. 8th St, Suite 140
2829 Jamie Lane
6401 Pine Lake Road
555 So. 10th St
1125 Lamplighter Ln.
1821 St. Michaels Rd.
6500 Taylor Park Drive
5310 S. 56th St, Suite 3
4760 Union Hill Rd
8934 Lammle Cir
Lincoln, NE 68501
402-475-7755
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-476-1000
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-475-1787
Lincoln, NE 68510
402-420-2020
Omaha, NE 68114
402-572-0350
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402-730-0641
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402-441-0140
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402-202-7552
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402-432-8723
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402-483-7433
Lincoln, NE 68516
402-421-7920
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-474-5315
Lincoln, NE 68504
402-475-9151
Lincoln, NE 68512
402-423-7377
Omaha, NE 68130
402-333-9099 Ext. 105
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-261-8849
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-792-2108
Lincoln, NE 68506
402-421-1717
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402-475-8433
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402-261-8130
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402-420-1477
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402-474-1414
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402-881-9178
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402-423-6500
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402-488-8822
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402-477-2255
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402-450-5826
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402-423-0120
Lincoln, NE 68508
847-544-8628
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-475-5100
Lincoln, NE 68510
402-219-7700
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402-476-8561
Lincoln, NE 68516
402-423-9595
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402-476-3225
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402-730-5838
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402-477-6767
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402-421-8111
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402-420-7475
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402-796-2254
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402-489-6123
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402-416-7796
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402-467-1264
Lincoln, NE 68516
402-423-2900
Lincoln, NE 68516
816-726-4986
Lincoln, NE 68526
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LIBA Foundation End of Year Letter
Dear LIBA Member,
The challenges of business are great, so it is more important than ever to have a strong and effective
business association like LIBA as your partner. Along with your business, the LIBA Foundation
supports LIBA’s efforts to look out for the best interest of your business. LIBA wants to ensure our
business community is not left behind in the global marketplace of ideas, jobs and economic prosperity
and the LIBA Foundation is helping in that effort.
Since its creation in 1996, the LIBA Foundation’s mission has been to educate, strengthen and support
the Lincoln business community through youth education, charitable donations, entrepreneurial
assistance and the perpetuation of LIBA itself.
The LIBA Foundation has directed key resources to assist with Lincoln Public Schools Student Vote to
help fund 11 annual scholarships awarded by the LIBA Youth Committee and to provide funding for
other programs in which LIBA members can participate. The LIBA Foundation is proud to have helped
fund LIBA’s fully equipped conference room, which is available for all LIBA members to use. Contact
the LIBA office for more information.
With the end of the year quickly approaching, now is an excellent time to make a donation to the LIBA
Foundation. You’ll receive your tax benefit this year and be confident you’re donating to a cause that
supports your business, our youth and our local businesses. As a 501(c)(3) organization, donations
made to the LIBA Foundation are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Have a safe and happy holiday season and remember that with your help, the LIBA Foundation will
continue to make Lincoln a great place to do business!
With appreciation,

Paige Zoz
Foundation President
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December 2015
School Liaison Committee
The School Liaison Committee discussed
the focus of its legislative agenda this month.
A number of ideas were considered, and the
committee forwarded a few of those to the Board
of Directors for consideration to incorporate
them into LIBA’s legislative agenda for the
2016 session of the Nebraska Unicameral. The
Committee will be continuing to monitor LPS
matters over the coming months.
At both the direction of the School Liaison
Committee and the LIBA Board of Directors,
LIBA staff testified at a Unicameral hearing
related to the funding of education in our state
and our heavy reliance on property taxes. LIBA
staff provided testimony asking the Revenue
and Education committees to look at ways to
adjust the current formula for providing state
aid to school districts so that they will not be
incentivized to maintain their maximum levy.
If school districts were given just a little more
leeway in adjusting their property tax levy
without the threat of decreased funding, it
would be easier for them to be responsive to
local taxpayers.
Legislative Action Committee
The Legislative Action Committee met this
month to determine its proposed legislative
priorities for the 2016 session of the Nebraska
Legislature. The committee’s proposed agenda
was then submitted to the LIBA Board of
Directors for final approval. LIBA’s final 2016
Legislative Priorities will be announced at this
month’s LIBA Luncheon on December 21st.
December 2015
Budget Monitoring Committee
The Budget Monitoring Committee met
this month and was able to discuss both city
and public school issues with a few elected
officials. Notably, Matt Schulte of the LPS
Board reported on the district’s recent decision
to complete an audit of the special education
program. The audit will be conducted over the
upcoming year and will focus on both financial
and performance evaluation, allowing the
district to better determine how it is meeting the
needs of our special needs students.
Tom suggested that donations be made to local
charities that can better provide the care and
services needed to help people get back on their
feet.
City Councilman Jon Camp also met with the
Committee and explained a few of the issues
the City Council is currently considering. The
most recent issue Councilman Camp has been
working on is an Ordinance which would require
council approval of city contracts of a certain
amount. Under the current process, the mayor’s
office can spend money on contracts for goods
and services without council approval unless
the amount exceeds $250,000. Councilman
Camp has suggested that contracts valued at
more than $50,000 be approved or be shopped
out to at least three firms for “bids” or “quotes”
to determine the most effective and affordable
option for completion.
GP Customs Coffee & Contacts
P & L Technology will host LIBA members at
their location at 4001 S. 8th Street, Suite 101,
for our GP Customs Coffee and Contacts on
December 16, 2015, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. This
networking event is free to attend. Bring a guest
and come enjoy coffee and company.
Government Caucus
Our Government Caucus met with Pastor Tom
Barber of the People’s City Mission to discuss
issues related to homelessness and panhandling
throughout Lincoln. Pastor Barber provided
good insight into how he believes providing
panhandlers with loose change fails to help
homeless individuals. Rather than simply
providing panhandlers with money, Pastor
Bizco Biznet
Our next monthly Bizco Biznet will be held
December 10, 2015, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at
Joysticks at their location in the Railyard at 350
Canopy Street, Suite 230. Join us for free food
and a great networking opportunity. The event is
free and open to all LIBA members.
LIBA Luncheon
This month’s LIBA Luncheon is scheduled
for December 21, 2015, at the Holiday Inn
Downtown. The lunch presentation will focus
on the upcoming legislative session, and will
feature an unveiling of LIBA’s 2016 legislative
priorities. Our keynote speaker will be Senator
Galen Hadley, Speaker of the Nebraska
Unicameral. There will be a number of State
Senators in attendance.
Lunch is $12, begins at 11:30 a.m., and is
served buffet style. If you do not wish to eat, the
luncheon is free and open to the public. Parking
is also free in the Holiday Inn parking garage as
long as it is available.
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Budget Monitoring
Committee, LIBA
Office, 7:30 a.m.
Convention Committee,
LIBA Office, 11:45 a.m.
Advisory Committee,
Nebraska Club, 11:45 a.m.
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LIBA Luncheon, Holiday
Inn Downtown, 11:30 a.m.
No Government Caucus
Meeting
No Public Relations
Committee Meeting
Happy Holidays!
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JANUARY 1
45678
Membership Committee,
LIBA Office, 11:45 a.m..
School Liaison, LIBA
Office, 11:45 p.m.
Convention Committee,
LIBA Office, 11:45 a.m.
Legislative Action,
LIBA Office, 11:45 a.m.
Foundation, LIBA Office,
11:45 a.m.
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Youth Committee, LIBA
Office, 11:45 a.m.
Convention Committee,
LIBA Office, 11:45 a.m.
Board of Directors,
Nebraska Club, 11:30 a.m.
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LIBA Luncheon, Holiday
Inn Downtown, 11:30 a.m.
Budget Monitoring
Committee, LIBA Office,
7:30 a.m.
Convention Committee,
LIBA Office, 11:45 a.m.
Advisory Committee,
Nebraska Club, 11:45 a.m.
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Government Caucus,
Golden Corral, 11:45 a.m.
Convention Committee,
LIBA Office, 11:45 a.m.
Public Relations
Committee, LIBA
Office, 11:45 a.m.
7950 O St.
402-323-4800
Lincoln, NE 68510 FAX 402-323-4848
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