Do I have to be a member to come?

Nope. Anyone can visit Midday Masters as a guest for $20. You can come up to two times before deciding whether to join.

Guests pay $20 per meeting, and that includes lunch and the speaker. Members pay [member price]. Membership is $50 a year.

Who comes to these networking events?

Lincoln business owners, leaders, and professionals from all kinds of fields: banking, insurance, real estate, trades, nonprofits, and more. What they have in common is that they want to grow.

What if I don’t know anyone?

That’s most people’s first visit. You’ll get a name tag, and someone will make sure you meet a few people. By the end, you’ll know more than you think.

Access to every monthly Midday Masters luncheon, member coffees + socials between meetings, a spot in the member directory, and the chance to be featured in a Member Spotlight. All for $50 a year.

Where do you meet, and where do I park?

For Monthly Midday Masters Luncheon:The Venue, 4111 Pioneer Woods Dr, Ste 100, Lincoln. Parking is free, right outside. We meet the 3rd Thursday of every month at 11:30am.For other Network events --look for address in event listing.

LINCOLN'S PREMIER BUSINESS NETWORK

Meet the people who'll help your business grow.

ELBA connects Lincoln's most motivated entrepreneurs and leaders through monthly network luncheons and coffee meetups at local favorites.

VISIT AS A GUEST

JOIN ELBA

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LOCAL BUSINESSES ALREADY in the network.

WHAT IS ELBA?

Grow your business.
Grow your connections.
Grow as a leader.

You’re building something. So is everyone else at the table. ELBA brings motivated Lincoln business owners and leaders together to learn, swap ideas, and send each other work.

An ELBA membership gets you:

Bigger than a referral club. More personal than a big association.

A great meal at THE VENUE.

Real referrals from real people.

A member directory.

A local speaker worth hearing.

Networking coffees + events.

90 minutes. Back to work on time.

WHY IT MATTERS

Business is better with people in your corner.

It starts with one lunch.

NEW HERE?

How it works.

Three easy steps from new face to regular.

STEP 1

Come to a Midday Masters.

Visit as a guest for $20. Hear the speaker, meet the room, and see if it fits. You can come twice before you decide.

STEP 2

Become a member.

$50 a year unlocks member coffees, meetups, the directory, and a network that sends you business.

STEP 3

Connect and grow.

Show up, pass referrals, swap ideas. Every month your circle in Lincoln gets a little bigger.

Two easy ways to get a seat.

SAVE YOUR SPOT

Upcoming Events

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Thu, Oct 15
Midday Masters
Venue Restaurant & Lounge
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Oct 15, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue Restaurant & Lounge, 4111 Pioneer Woods Dr Ste 100, Lincoln, NE 68506, USA
🤝 Connect, Collaborate & Get Your Business Noticed!
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Fri, Oct 09
Oct. Morning Motivation
Carbon Coffee Lounge
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Oct 09, 2026, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Carbon Coffee Lounge, 1368 S 33rd St, Lincoln, NE 68510, USA
Let’s finish the year strong with networking, community, and meaningful conversation. 📅 Mark your calendars and join us
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Thu, Sep 17
September Midday Masters
Venue Restaurant & Lounge
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Sep 17, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue Restaurant & Lounge, 4111 Pioneer Woods Dr Ste 100, Lincoln, NE 68506, USA
Midday Masters Join us for the monthly ELBA “Midday Masters", held the third Thursday of each month at Venue Restaurant & Lounge in the Nebraska Lancaster Room, from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. If you’d like to attend, please submit your RSVP form by noon on the Monday prior to the event.
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