State Senators Mike Hilgers and Patty Pansing Brooks will review the opening week of the 2019 Legislative Session, and provide an update on

upcoming bills and Legislative priorities.

Let LIBA Members Know Who You Are. Consider advertising in this newsletter. For a wide range of rates & details call 466-3419.

January 2019

BoardChairman Darlene FletcherChairman-Elect Lincoln ZehrVice-Chairman Jim BallardSecretary Tom WrightTreasurer Ray StevensDirectors Robin Eschliman Michael Gorka Cory Hoagstrom Robert Panzer Charlotte Ralston Sherri Tafoya Kent Thompson Christina Usher Todd Watson Paige ZutavernPast Chairmen Ken Svoboda Bill Lien Steve Hughes 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 LorenzenPresident & CEO Coby MachGeneral Counsel Jerry PigsleyCOMMITTEE CHAIRSAdvisory Ken SvobodaBudget Monitoring John BaylorConvention Darlene FletcherFoundation Doug WyattGovernment Caucus Perry PirschMembership Debby BrehmPAC Russ BayerPublic Relations Phil YoungSchool Liaison Wanda CaffreyLegislative Action Ken SvobodaYouth Dustin Lottman

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 $14.00 and there is free parking in the Graduate Lincoln Hotel parking garage while it lasts.

TUESDAY, January 15, 11:30 a.m.

The Graduate Lincoln Hotel

141 N 9th Street

LUNCHEON PROGRAM

LIBANews & ViewsLincoln Independent Business Association

Business Host: Branched Oak Observatory

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Providing Leadership to the Business Community.

At the annual membership meeting on February 19, 2019, the LIBA members in attendance will elect new members to serve on the

LIBA Board of Directors. The Advisory Committee, in its role as the nominating committee, and in accordance with the LIBA Bylaws, is

placing the following LIBA members in nomination for 3-year terms on the Board, to expire at the end of February 2022.

The nominees are:

Sunny Dwyer - Shane & Sunny Portrait Artists, LLCCharlotte Ralston – RU Nuts Company

Gary Tharnish - Burton Tyrrell's FlowersKent Thompson – Thompson Realty Group

Tom Wright - Wright's Jewelers Inc.

2 January 2019

As I look out my window while writing this January article for the LIBA Magazine, it is pouring down rain. We had lots of snow in November and so little in December. The warmer weather we’ve had this last week reminds me of my grade school days. My

parents generally drove my brothers and I to and from school (2 ½ miles from home), although, during busy times, if no one arrived in ½ hour after school was out we would start walking home. This was the last day of school before the holidays. We had left home in the morning in heavy coats, scarves, and gloves. The day became very warm, almost hot, and we were shedding our coats and dragging them while walking home (not a good thing to do, I learned). The next day was December 23rd, and we were getting excited because Santa always came to our house on Christmas Eve…a day away. That evening the wind began to blow and by the time we came in from chores, it was getting colder and colder and starting to snow. Later that night, it began to sleet and snow harder. The wind howled, and you could hear sleet hitting against the windows. By morning, the snow was piled high in huge drifts,

our road was closed, and it looked like a winter wonderland. By late afternoon the snowplow had come through and opened a single path in the snow. Our church Christmas program was that night and we made it to church using dad’s old pickup with chains on. My dad told us, the weather was so bad he didn’t think Santa would make it this year. We were crushed.

When we arrived at home, we ran into the house, and low and behold there were presents under the tree. Santa made it somehow in all the bad weather. Of course, we left cookies for him, all of which were eaten along with the milk.

As I grew older, and discovered more about Santa, I still couldn’t figure out how our presents got there or how the sleigh tracks were in the driveway. My parents never would say how this happened. They just smiled. When I became an adult, I related this story to my aunt who lived just a short distance away. I discovered Santa had a helper. In the last few years, I’ve been Santa’s helper and loved every minute of it. I also keep a keen lookout for snowstorms after warm spells. Yes, everyone, there is a Santa Claus.

Wishing everyone a very Happy, Healthy and Blessed New Year!

A Post Christmas Story

By Darlene Fletcher

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4 January 2019

EMPLOYEE LAWFULLY FIRED AFTER 195 UNAUTHORIZED ABSENCES IN ONE YEAR

By Jerry L. Pigsley | WOODS & AITKEN LLP | LIBA General Counsel

A recent opinion by Judge Steve Grazs of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit nominated by President Trump, recommended by Nebraska Senators Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse, and confirmed by the Senate on a vote of 50-48, found an employer’s work attendance policy did not discriminate against an employee because of her disability. Lipp v. Cargill Meat Solutions Corp., 8th Cir. Case No. 172152 (December 19, 2018).

BACKGROUNDSheena Lipp sued her former employer, Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation, for disability discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and the Iowa Civil Rights Act. Lipp appealed a district court’s decision granting summary judgment in favor of the employer. Lipp had an incurable lung disease which required several work restrictions, which she agreed her employer accommodated; at least until she was terminated.

ATTENDANCE POLICYUnder the employer’s work attendance policy, an employee is charged one “occurrence” point for each “unplanned” absence (as distinct from “planned” absences, such as vacation, jury duty, or family and medical leave). Lipp, after accumulating 194 occurrence points, was placed on Last Chance for attendance, which stated any call-ins, lates, and leave early without authorization will violate the last chance agreement and will terminate her employment. Lipp was absent again and failed to provide medical verification of her absence to the nursing department as required by the employer’s attendance policy verification provision. Lipp was terminated for violating the attendance policy after accumulating the 195th occurrence point without sufficient documentation in violation of the “Last Chance” notice.

ATTENDANCE IS AN ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONThe court concluded that Lipp was not a “qualified individual” protected by the ADA. Lipp failed to demonstrate “that at the time of her termination she would regularly and reliably attend

work, an essential function of her employment.” The Eighth Circuit has “consistently stated that ‘regular and reliable attendance is a necessary element of most jobs.’” The employer maintained a written attendance policy stating that “regular attendance is crucial” to its operations. Lipp’s job activities as set forth in the Company’s written job description required Lipp to be present on the employer’s premises. Accordingly, the court was convinced that regular and reliable attendance was an essential function of Lipp’s job.

NO REQUIREMENT TO UNLIMITED ABSENCESThe court rejected Lipp’s argument that her 194 absences in a calendar year were not excessive. The court found her unauthorized absences far exceeded what qualified for termination under the Company’s policy. The court stated that it has recognized “persistent absences from work can be excessive ‘even when the absences are with the employer’s permission.’” The court found the “ADA does not require employers to provide an unlimited absentee policy.” Finally, the court stated it did not read the ADA as requiring the Company to give Lipp “another chance” after it already had continued to permit her to be absent for unverified absences.

CONCLUSIONThis decision provides guidance to LIBA members to include in their written job descriptions those functions of the job, which are essential, i.e., punctuality and regular attendance. In this case, the job descriptions required being present on the employer’s premises and as such regular and reliable attendance was an essential job function. In addition to having a written attendance policy stating that regular attendance is crucial to its operations, along with a system of progressive discipline culminating in termination after accruing a certain number of unauthorized absences, provided assistance to this employer in challenging whether it lawfully terminated an employee and for the court to find the employee was not a “qualified individual” protected by the ADA.

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 author 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 author of this article, Jerry L. Pigsley, can be contacted at (402) 437-8500, jpigsley@woodsaitken.com, or at Woods & Aitken LLP, 301 S. 13th Street, Suite 500, Lincoln, NE 68508-2578.

5January 2019

School Liaison Committee The School Liaison Committee hosted special guest Nola Derby-Bennett, the Director of the Lincoln Community Learning Centers (CLC). Ms. Derby-Bennett explained that CLCs offer after school programs that are operated and partially funded by a different lead agency organization at each CLC school. There are currently CLCs at 26 Lincoln Public Schools, and there are plans to add centers to three more schools: Lincoln High School, Northeast High School, and Randolph Elementary School. CLCs served 6,900 LPS students last year, including over 3,000 students for more than 30 days. Ms. Derby-Bennett listed supervision, academics and enrichment as the main reasons that parents enroll their children in CLC programs. The Lincoln CLC program is recognized nationally as a model program, and it often receives requests from schools across the country seeking guidance on best practices.

The School Liaison Committee generally meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 11:45 a.m. For more information about this Committee, please call the LIBA office at (402) 466-3419.

Legislative Action CommitteeThe Legislative Action Committee met and discussed a number of legislative issues that will come up for debate during the 2019 legislative session. The committee heard about a new legislative idea that would create a Workforce Diploma Program for Nebraska residents who were unable to receive their high school degree. Through the completion of a participating program, students would receive a high school diploma and learn career technical skills to prepare them for the workforce. The committee also agreed to refine its legislative priority on Joint Public Agencies by pushing for legislation that would require a vote of the people to establish new JPAs. In addition, the committee agreed to add the prevention of legislation to expand land banks statewide to its 2019 legislative priorities.

The Legislative Action Committee generally meets on the first Thursday of each month at 11:45 a.m. For more information about this Committee, please call the LIBA office at (402) 466-3419.

Elected Officials ForumThe Elected Officials Forum hosted County Commissioner Roma Amundson, City Councilwoman Cyndi Lamm, and LPS School Board member Matt Schulte. Ms. Amundson invited Ron Bohaty from the Engineering Department to discuss how the department was able to repurpose existing equipment to create a new mixing machine for brine and salt for only $700. Ms. Amundson also reported that the county saved $18,000 in six weeks from using a new purchasing card system for County employees, and the Correctional Facility JPA saved $391,000 through bond refinancing. Ms. Lamm raised concerns about a new form of borrowing, known as direct borrowing, which the city is trying to utilize to fund energy saving projects in Library and Parks and Recreation department buildings. Direct borrowing allows the city to borrow directly from a financial institution without a vote of the people. Lastly, Mr. Schulte spoke about the release of Lincoln Public Schools’ 10-year plan, which calls for a $334 million bond issue to fund three or four new elementary schools, a new middle school, at least one new high school, and a new athletic complex.

The Elected Officials Forum generally meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. For more information about this Committee, please call the LIBA office at (402) 466-3419.

Bizco BizNetLIBA’s January Bizco BizNet will be on Thursday, January 10, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Stars, located at 1880 Transformation Drive. There will be complimentary hors d'oeuvres and beverages. BizNet is open to all LIBA members and their guests. Bring a friend and enjoy some great food, drinks, and networking!

Custom Blinds & Design Coffee and ContactsWoodlands at Hillcrest, located at 9421 Gable Pines Road, will host LIBA members for Custom Blinds & Design Coffee and Contacts on January 22 from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. This event is free to attend. Bring a guest and come enjoy coffee and company at Woodlands at Hillcrest.

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LIBA’S 2019 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES EMPHASIZE PRO-BUSINESS POLICIES

In the last week, the Nebraska Legislature started the 2019 legislative session. Over the next few months, LIBA will be hard at work at the State Capitol building advocating for the following legislative priorities for the benefit of Lincoln businesses:

• Reduce Nebraska’s Cell Phone Tax: At more than 25%, Nebraska ranks fourth highest in the country in terms of the tax

rate we pay to use our cellular telephones. This high tax has direct negative impacts on families and businesses. LIBA supports pursuing ways to reduce the cell phone tax imposed on Nebraska families and businesses.

• Prevent Statewide Land Bank Authority: Legislation to expand land bank authority statewide will lead to expanded government involvement in property development. Land banks can submit an automatically accepted bid on any available property and receive tax breaks and benefits that are unavailable to private developers. For example, land banks are exempt from paying taxes on a property they own, and they receive 50 percent of the property tax for five years upon the sale of a property.

• Require a Vote of the People to Establish New Joint Public Agencies: Under state statute, two public agencies can create a separate government agency known as a Joint Public Agency (JPA). There are currently seven JPAs in existence, three of which are in Lincoln. JPAs are an added level of bureaucracy that can levy and collect property taxes and issue bonds (with voter approval). LIBA supports amending state law to require a vote of the people to establish new JPAs.

• Eliminate the Personal Property Tax on Nebraska Businesses: The personal property tax not only costs businesses financially, but it is also costly in terms of the time and effort necessary to complete and file the appropriate tax returns. LIBA supports the elimination

of the personal property tax, which directly affects Nebraska’s existing and new businesses.

• Limit Taxing Authority to Property Tax Asking Plus Midwest CPI: LIBA supports requiring taxing authorities to limit their general/operating fund property tax asking to the previous year’s property tax asking, plus the Midwest Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the 12-month period ending in March of the current year, up to the maximum levy provided in statute.

• Support the Deployment of Small Cell Technology: The wireless industry is planning to deploy hundreds of thousands of small cells across the country to boost wireless services and prepare for the introduction of 5G. The annual small cell fee in Lincoln is $1,995 per device, compared to $50 or less in similar Midwest cities. LIBA supports legislation that would set reasonable statewide small cell deployment fees and streamline the permit process for attaching small cells.

• Utilize a National Test to Assess Nebraska Eighth Grade Students: Nebraska students are currently administered four tests in eighth grade under NeSA. If Nebraska eighth grade students were given a nationally recognized exam instead, we could better determine how our educational efforts match up with other states, and lower the burden on eighth grade students by reducing the number of required standardized tests.

• Increase Transparency for Schools: Nebraska’s schools receive a large portion of property taxes to make improvements to schools and keep them running smoothly. Adding a line-item budget or check register to public school districts’ websites would increase transparency in how property taxes and other funds are spent.

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Anant Operations, Inc.Kirt TrivediPO Box 3847Omaha, NE 68103402-933-6959 Awareness MarketingDavid Staenberg5100 N 27th A2 #206Lincoln, NE 68521402-217-2528 Bank of Bennington LNK Loan CenterJeff Krejci8540 Executive Woods Dr., Ste 200 Office 109Lincoln, NE 68512531-500-4691 Bickford CottageStephanie Witt4451 Old Cheney RoadLincoln, NE 68516402-420-6058

Cactus Modern Mexican & Cantina by VenueCraig Zimmerman5550 S. 56th Street, Suite 1Lincoln, NE 68516531-500-4444

CBD American Shaman of LincolnLance Schroeder2662 Cornhusker Hwy, 7CLincoln, NE 68521402-416-3378 FirespringAndrew Tuzson1201 Infinity CourtLincoln, NE 68512402-437-0000 FirespringFletcher McMeem1201 Infinity CourtLincoln, NE 68512402-437-0000 Grata Bar & LoungeHarrry Watson, Jr6891 A Street, Ste. 108Lincoln, NE 68506402-261-3019 Guardian Angels For Our EldersJudy Fulton5600 S. 48th Street, Suite 118Lincoln, NE 68516402-474-4000

Koen Japanese BBQ & SushiBrian Choi2601 Jamie Lane #100Lincoln, NE 68512402-480-6116 Lee Thurber M.D., P.C.Dr. Lee Thurber1101 South 70th Street #200Lincoln, NE 68510402-486-3132 Midwest Choice FinancialMary Oestmann300 N. 44th St., Ste. 202Lincoln, NE 68503402-483-7800 No Coast Business AdvisorsJethro Hopkins4316 S. 48th, Ste. 1Lincoln, NE 68516402-217-2833 TAGGTanner Nelson17117 Oak DriveOmaha, NE 68130308-991-4606

Whole Living by Design CounselingCathy McCawley5310 S. 37th StreetLincoln, NE 68516402-417-6644 Ronald Davies5521 S. 90th StreetLincoln, NE 68526

Welcome our new members to LIBA!

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LIBA LUNCHEON HOSTBranched Oak Observatory is an astronomy park located ½ mile southeast of the Branched Oak Recreation Area and 20 miles northwest of Lincoln, Nebraska. This makes it not only a short convenient drive from the metropolitan area, but also far enough from city lights to enjoy dark wonderful skies. Over the past three years, Branched Oak Observatory has grown into the area’s premier source for astronomy education.

Co-founders Matthew Anderson and Michael Sibbernsen, with the help of nearly a dozen dedicated volunteer observatory staff, have hosted over 5,000 people on the observatory grounds, and thousands more though their extensive outreach programming. This last year, associates from Branched Oak Observatory facilitated programming at many different locations throughout the state during the Great American Eclipse.

The 1.5 acre Branched Oak Observatory campus currently has a dedicated 28-seat education classroom (sponsored by LaRue Coffee & Roasterie), a beautiful Visitor's Center, The Boller-Sivill Observatory, and the Everts S. Sibbernsen Memorial Observatory. The most recent addition was a large storage building to stow field telescopes, outreach equipment, and batteries for a future solar power station.

Hosting monthly "Star Parties," Branched Oak Observatory invites the local community to explore the night sky at absolutely no charge. While the observatory has a wide variety of optical instruments to view through, people are always encouraged to bring out their own telescopes for viewing, particularly if they need help learning how to use their equipment. The LaRue Coffee & Roasterie Astronomy Education Center offers extended opportunities for the general public, area schools, and local science camps.

The entire crew of Branched Oak Observatory look forward to seeing you and your family during their next event. If you or your company would like to make a donation to, or sponsor programming at, Branched Oak Observatory, please contact Michael Sibbernsen at info@branchedoakobservatory.com.

Follow us on Facebook at Branched Oak Observatory and on the web at www.branchedoakobservatory.com

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Remember to do business with LIBA Members!Renewal Members

Ash Savers Randall Bollinger 4810 S. 72nd Street Lincoln, NE 68516 402-613-6139

Big Red Tire Pros Dan & Lynda Kester 4900 Old Cheney Road Lincoln, NE 68516 402-420-6100

Bland & Associates Jason Tonjes 450 Regency Parkway, Suite 120 Omaha, NE 68114 402-397-8822

Capitol Heating & A/C, Inc Tom Wieser 3040 South Street Lincoln, NE 68502 402-483-6080

Chick-fil-A Charlie Colon, Jerry Dittenber 6810 South 27th Street Lincoln, NE 68512 402-975-2448

Christo Design Build, Inc. Jim Christo 6945 N. 7th St. Lincoln, NE 68521 402-476-2288

Company Care Joanne Bartels 5000 N. 26th St, Suite 200 Lincoln, NE 68521 402-475-6656 Ext.347

Copple Insurance Agency, Inc. Colten Zamrzla 2045 D Street Lincoln, NE 68502 402-475-3213

Cornhusker Bank William Lien P.O. BOX 80009 Lincoln, NE 68501 402-436-2425

Dana F. Cole & Company, LLP Kent Klute 1248 O St # 500 Lincoln, NE 68501 402-479-9300

G & M Window Service, LLC Valarie Parris 2045 South Folsom Lincoln, NE 68522 402-477-1337

Heartland Moving Lee Saltgaber P.O. Box 80212 Lincoln, NE 68501 402-466-1112

Hocking & Schulenberg, LLC Bruce Hocking, CPA 3501 Plantation Drive, Suite 110 Lincoln, NE 68516 402-441-0140

John Fulwider Coaching & Consulting John M. Fulwider, Ph.D. 2124 Y Street, Flat 209 Lincoln, NE 68503 402-202-2820

Judson Irrigation Inc. Judson Byleen 3901 S. 6th St, Suite C Lincoln, NE 68502 402-420-6277

King's Inspections Randy King PO Box 6291 Lincoln, NE 68506 402-450-0978

Konica Minolta Business Solutions Steve Lukehart 620 N . 48th Street, Suite 200 Lincoln, NE 68504 402-464-0555

Lease Genie David Craig 14301 First National Bank Parkway, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68154 402-715-5100

Midwest Pump & Equipment Co. Dennis Walls P.O. Box 22638 Lincoln, NE 68502 402-476-6681

NATS Detasseling, Inc. Dawn Buell 900 Twin Ridge Road Lincoln, NE 68510 402-327-8743

Nebraska Republican Party Kenny Zoeller 1610 N Street Lincoln, NE 68508 402-475-2122

Nelnet Ben Kiser 121 South 13th Street, Ste 600 Lincoln, NE 68508 402-458-3024

O Street Carpet Steve Carper 1732 O St. Lincoln, NE 68508 402-476-7567

Peetz & Company Natalie C. Peetz 1233 Lincoln Mall, Suite 202 Lincoln, NE 68508 402-438-4960

Pinnacle Bank Arena Tom Lorenz 400 Pinnacle Arena Drive Lincoln, NE 68508 402-904-4444 Ext.5610

R&T Poured Walls Thomas Rakow 1901 Old Cheney Rd Pleasantdale, NE 68423 402-430-6144

RBC Wealth Management Tim McEwen 2210 N. 98th Street Lincoln, NE 68505 402-465-3806

RBC Wealth Management Sheryl LaDuke 6940 O St, Suite 400 Lincoln, NE 68510 402-465-3815

Rembolt Ludtke Andy S. Pollock 3 Landmark Centre 1128 Lincoln Mall, Suite 300 Lincoln, NE 68508 402-475-5100

Schrock Innovations, Inc. Thor Schrock 2801 Pine Lake Rd, Suite A Lincoln, NE 68516 402-423-9595

SCORE Darren Lichty 285 S. 68th St, Place, Suite 530 Lincoln, NE 68510 531-289-0971

Sebek Lighting & Electronics, LLC Rick Sebek Sebek 2020 SW 5th Street Lincoln, NE 68522 402-477-0541

Security First Bank Danni Prockish 5505 Red Rock Lane Lincoln, NE 68516 402-323-8015

Silverhawk Aviation Dave Stanley 1751 W. Kearney Ave. Lincoln, NE 68521 402-475-8600

Stuchlik & Associates Ins. Deon Dragoo 130 Cherry Hill Blvd. Lincoln, NE 68510 402-489-8990

Stuchlik & Associates Ins. Michael Stuchlik 130 Cherry Hill Blvd. Lincoln, NE 68510 402-489-8990

Stuefer Bros. Construction Co., Inc. Dayle Stuefer 4550 N. 48th St. Lincoln, NE 68504 402-466-6544

The Adwood Company Bill Weesner 1920 SW 6th St, Suite A Lincoln, NE 68522 402-435-5222

The Painters LLC Patrick Lefebvre 7627 Upton Grey Lane Lincoln, NE 68516 402-890-5512

Valentino's Anthony O. Messineo Jr. 2601 South 70th St Lincoln, NE 68506 402-434-9350

West Gate Bank Doug Carey 6003 Old Cheney Rd, Suite 100 Lincoln, NE 68516 402-323-8956

Whitehead Oil Company Mark Whitehead Linda Hubka 2537 Randolph Lincoln, NE 68510 402-435-3509

Wolfe Electric Company, Inc. Richard Wolfe 7121 Amanda Rd. Lincoln, NE 68507 402-464-4333

WOOF! South Garrett Brehm 1300 Infinity Court Lincoln, NE 68512 402-476-9663

Yankee Hill Veterinary Hospital Michael Brown 2829 Jamie Lane Lincoln, NE 68516 402-421-8111

Youth for Christ/Campus Life Matt Schulte 6401 Pine Lake Road Lincoln, NE 68516 402-420-7475

Zelle Human Resource Solutions Chad Thies 3606 S. 48th Street Lincoln, NE 68506 402-323-1664

Allen Simpson 2401 Ryons Street Lincoln, NE 68502 402-770-3616

Scott Gaines 2311 Jenna Lane Lincoln, NE 68512 402-430-2715

Debra E. Schorr 6730 Hickory Crest Cr. Lincoln, NE 68516 402-421-1102

Rick Sheehy 3220 Jamestown Rd Lincoln, NE 68516 402-469-6193

Bernie Heier 3901 Firethorn Court Lincoln, NE 68520 402-483-6070

Karalyn Hoefer 643 Penrose Drive Lincoln, NE 68521 402-450-1355

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Annual Dues$275 Value

Luncheon BoothOne free booth every year at LIBA Lunch to promote your business.

$50 Value

Enhanced ListingEnhanced membership listing in the

LIBA online directory.$350 Value

Prepaid Monthly Membership Luncheons

One person, you or anyone else, from your office may attend the

monthly luncheon using your pre-paid status by simply stating your

company name at check-in.$168 Value

Auction Corporate TableReceive a $50 discount on a table at our annual auction and convention.

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Ribbon CuttingFree ribbon cutting for a new

business or relocation.$50 Value

LIBA Membership Mailing ListUnlimited copies of the electronic LIBA member mailing list to use as

you wish.$120 Value / list

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newsletter. Limit one per year. You provide insert on 80lb paper or less.

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Scholarship & Outreach Committee, LIBA Office, 11:45 a.m.Bizco Biznet, Craft Axe Throwing, 4:30 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting, Admire Dental, 10:00 a.m.