According to Websters (as if anyone even uses that anymore) – free enterprise is “… the freedom of private businesses to operate for profit without government interference”.
That is the very spirit on which LIBA was founded and continues to be one of the core pillars of LIBA. We will celebrate our shared commitment to free enterprise with the Free Enterprise Celebration at The Embassy Suites on March 27th. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at www.LIBA.org
Growth
LIBA also continues a relentless focus on GROWTH. That focus can take the form of growth in our community, growth of our members’ businesses, growth in the “number” of businesses by encouraging new entrepreneurs, or supporting the growth and development of the leaders of tomorrow.
LIBA Foundation Scholarships
The LIBA Foundation is a non-profit organization that is separate from LIBA. The Foundation annually gives $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors from high schools or homeschooled in Lancaster County who will be attending a trade, 2 or 4 year post-secondary Nebraska accredited school.
The scholarship applicants must complete an essay on the impact of free enterprise on local businesses or how free enterprise has impacted them. Applications must be received in the LIBA office no later than April 23, 2025
Legislative Activity
Naturally the LIBA team has been extremely busy keeping up on bills as they are introduced in the Unicameral and as they work through the legislative committees. As noted above, our focus continues to be ensuring that new legislation is business friendly – that is it does not impose an undue burden on small businesses or unfairly tilt the competitive landscape away from them.
What’s Happening at LIBA
Luncheon next month’s luncheon on March 18th, 2025 at the Cornhusker Marriott will feature an open forum of candidates running for Lincoln City Council!
LIBA Business Hour on 93.7 The Ticket – every Saturday morning at 9 AM LIBA hosts in-studio one or more LIBA members. We get to hear about the evolution of their business, the challenges they currently face – and celebrate their successes.