05/20/2026
Business News in Lincoln:
ENTERTAINMENT: A turnback tax incentive for a new $17 million youth volleyball facility with 12 indoor courts near 30th & Folkways was approved by a State board despite initial objections of Governor Pillen. The turnback tax incentive will next go to Lincoln voters to approve, according to Nebraska Examiner.
RESIDENTIAL: The Historic Preservation Commission and the Planning Department are advocating broad latitude to determine a historic designation for turn-of-the-20th-century corner grocery stores. This, according to the Lincoln Journal Star, “would restrict what property owners could do to the building” and make them more difficult to remodel. Former corner stores are often located in neighborhoods that are challenging to redevelop, and governments must typically offer TIF and Opportunity zone tax incentives to attempt to overcome difficulties.
RETAIL: Bach to Rock is under construction at Edgewood Shopping Center and will provide one-on-one music lessons, band, glee club programs, camps, early childhood classes, birthday parties, battle of the bands, and the opportunity to record in a studio and to perform locally. It plans to offer a performance in Havelock called Rock the Block on Saturday, June 6.
NONPROFIT: The Malone Center officially opened its new facility at 2110 U Street.
RESTAURANT: El Potrero announced that it will close in Williamsburg at 3930 Village Drive but retain its downtown space at 247 N. 8th.
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