Grow Lincoln

04/11/2025

It used to be Samurai Sams, then Taj Ali. Now it is Saafa, and Robin had a chance this week to try out the Persian-inspired food at 230 N 17th with the owners.

04/09/2025

We celebrate 15 years of business and economic development news! 1400KLIN LNK Today with Jack & Friends

04/03/2025

Alert fan Rebecca Lawton Tredway took this photo at the former Issara Restaurant on 17th & Pine Lake Road.

04/02/2025

Business News in Lincoln This Week:
Lincoln’s convenience store landscape is heating up with multiple renovations and new openings. Here’s a look at the latest developments:
* Omaha Convenience Store Chain Near North Star High School – A new convenience store is set to open across from North Star High School. This brand, Mega Saver, has already established 38 locations in Omaha plus some other Midwest cities and is now expanding into Lincoln.
* 8411 Windmill Dr – The former EZ GO is undergoing an $815,000 remodel as it transitions into a Casey’s.
*$1.2m building permit for Casey's at 2720 Enterprise.
* 2550 O St – Another former EZ GO is being renovated with an $815,000 tenant improvement (TI) project.
* 1448 N 48th St – The former Burger King location is reportedly being repurposed into a convenience store with a $250,000 renovation.
* West O next to Shoemakers: Maverick of Salt Lake City is constructing a new truck stop.
With these changes, Lincoln’s convenience store competition is ramping up. Stay tuned for more updates!

04/01/2025

Podcast Episode · Grow Lincoln · 03/29/2025 · 39m

04/01/2025

What is the largest reason we don't have affordable new houses in Lincoln? Developers purchase land, but then they have to wait for the City to bring roads and sewers. And they wait..and wait...And then some bad news is dropped on them. Link to listen to Dan Mlnarik from HOME Real Estate explain.

04/01/2025

Nikki Nagorski shared this news from Gateway Mall.

03/29/2025

✅ Menu Spotlight: Get the scoop on what’s cooking at Let’s Pickle!�
✅ Big Changes Ahead: A massive construction project is underway at Duncan Aviation in Airpark—find out what’s happening!
🏠 Dan Mlnarik from Home Real Estate breaks down the priciest part of new home construction.
👷‍♂️ Who are the most in-demand workers in Nebraska? We talk to Nebraska Department of Economic Development and Nebraska College of Business
🏗️ Building or Remodeling? 💡If you’re planning a new build or renovation, Lincoln Electric System has exciting new incentives to help you save on energy costs.
Pod up after the show.

03/22/2025

Lumber construction and "habitations" have become the most difficult building types to insure. Megan Hatch from UNICO Group will be in to help navigate the transformation occurring in property insurance. If you are building, purchasing, or relocating, you need to pay attention. Noon today; pod up after.

03/22/2025

Improv classes for UNL business majors...what's that?? Dr. Laurie Miller from Nebraska College of Business is back in studio to talk about a re-vamped curriculum rolling out this fall that matches students with the Lincoln business community much earlier in the college experience. Today at noon. If you're a local business, access a transcription afterwards on Apple podcasts.

03/21/2025

Grow Lincoln solves one of your deepest, most penetrating questions in the profound mysteries of life.
Q: Why do we have so many car washes??
A: The increased number of back up protection, lane departure warning, and blind spot cameras and sensors is directly proportionate to the number of car washes required subsequent to a Texas-New Mexico dust storm blizzard.

03/21/2025

There’s over 1,400 new homes coming to east Van Dorn St. and the 84th and Rokeby Road area. We will interview Brett Ebert from the Planning Commission about it at noon on Saturday. Kyle Fischer of the Realtors Association of Lincoln is the guest cohost this week.

03/20/2025

It’s official now over there by Hobby Lobby. Thanks for the photo, Mujo.

03/20/2025

It’s not the post office.

A site has been selected for development of a new downtown convention center. Assemble Lincoln announced Thurs...

03/20/2025

BUSINESS NEWS IN LINCOLN THIS WEEK:
1. PARK: 588 L St- $3.7 million building permit for the new South Haymarket Park community room, restrooms, maintenance building and parking (photo courtesy City of Lincoln).
2. CHURCH: Lincoln Karen Baptist Church has purchased City Light church at 2820 O Street. Their mailing address is currently 1340 K Street, and they have been sharing space with First Baptist. According to the churches’ website, Karen is a congregation with roots in Burma and Thailand.
3. MEDICAL: On the northeast corner of N. 27th & Superior: Press release from Go Physical Therapy, “We’ve officially moved. Our Autumn Ridge location is now a part of Go Physical Therapy and is opening its doors at our brand new location. You can find us at 4740 N 27th Ste 2.” They have 6 locations around Lincoln.
4. FITNESS: At 1900 K St., REV Studios, with 2150 square feet of space, is performing tenant improvements for 7 private studio work spaces with common reception and break area.
5. RETAIL - 2725 Crossbridge Place (N. 27th between Enterprise and Fletcher) Brakes Plus is commencing construction on a new car repair facility.

03/19/2025

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03/15/2025

What's the deal with the stock market? Roger from Frank Financial Concepts holds nothing back...he tells it exactly like it is, and what it's going to take to fix it. Today at noon; pod up after.

03/15/2025

An operations manager studying law shares her story of incarceration and how a local nonprofit helped her get housing and employment. Today at noon. Pod up after. Mental Health Association of Nebraska Tessa Domingus