Supporting Entrepreneurs and the Small & Local Businesses in Lincoln & Lancaster County

LIBA University is a business‑led initiative designed to support entrepreneurs and small business owners through practical training, peer connection, and workspace options aligned with real stages of the business lifecycle.

LIBA University focuses on:

• Employer‑driven skills and leadership development
• Access to training, mentors, and other business owners
• Potential workspace options that support early‑stage and growing businesses
• Strong connections between the business community, workforce development, and education partners

LIBA is working with Southeast Community College and Union Adventist University to develop a bi‑directional internship program.

Educational institutions would list students seeking internships and their areas of study within the LIBA member portal. At the same time, LIBA members could post internship opportunities and desired skills—creating a streamlined, business‑driven matching process

Basic - As your home-business matures, you may realize that a "professional mailing address" and the occasional conference room would be beneficial.

Standard - Others businesses have evolved to where a dedicated desk, conference rooms and storage space are necessary.

Enterprise - And when you reach that "in-between" phase where you need some help with projects and such - but you're not really at the point you can afford to hire a full-time employee - we have intern resources that you may apply to have assist you.