Grow Lincoln

Hosted by Robin Eschliman

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176

Latest episode

Oct 2026

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EN-US

About the show

Grow Lincoln began during the recession in 2010 and has become a breaking news source for other media outlets in Lincoln for business news. Join us Saturdays at noon with business openings, closings, and construction of all types around the Capital City.

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October 31, 202640 min

Young Architects | Smaller is Better | Market Update | Pricing Health Insurance

Robin Eschliman and Dave Albers welcome Lindsey Bernt of Schwisow Construction to talk about young professional architects. Rachel Barth from the Lincoln Airport on how smaller is better. Roger Frank from Frank Financial talks about the stock market and interest rates. Krista Peeks Dittman of On Point Insurance on pricing health insurace. Robin and Dave have the latest on businesses opening, closing and relocating on the latest Grow Lincoln.

October 24, 202641 min

The Building Process | 401(k) Plans | Data Needs | Construction Projects

Robin Eschliman and Dave Albers welcome Jason Ball and Katie Bohlmeyer from the Lincoln Chamber on improving the building process. Roger Frank of Frank Financial talks about starting a 401(k) plan for employees. Todd Francisco from Allo Communications discusses companies with unusual data needs. Robin and Dave wrap up this weeks episode as they discuss large construction projects on the latest Grow Lincoln.

October 12, 202649 min

Health Insurance Deadlines | 401(k) Lawsuit | After Hours Home Service Repair | Electrical Rate Increases

Robin Eschliman and Dave Albers welcome Krista Peeks Dittman of On Point Insurance to talk about health insurance deadlines for 2027. Roger Frank of Frank Financial has the latest on a Christian suing his employer over 401(k)'s. Angie Walker of John Henry's Plumbing Heating and Electrical discusses after hours emergencies. Wade Liebbrandt from Lincoln Electric System has the latest on rate increases and data centers. Robin and Dave wrap up this week's episode with businesses opening, remodeling and relocating on the latest Grow Lincoln.

September 19, 202641 min

Walk-in Clinic | New Music School | Corporate Holiday Gifts | WIOA Training | Insurance Prices

Robin Eschliman and Dave Albers welcome Suzi Gausman of Nebraska Orthopedic on their new walk-in in North Lincoln. Former Lincoln Public Schools Superintendent Paul Gausman talks about a new music school. Barb Ballard of From Nebraska Gift Shop shares corporate holiday gift ideas. Eric Thompson from the University of Nebraska School of Business talks about the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) training program. Krista Peeks Dittman of On Point Insurance talks heath insurance price increases on the latest Grow Lincoln.

September 12, 202640 min

Furnace Maintenance | Job Discrimination | Shark Tank | Jewelry Cycles | Volleyball Proposal

Dave Albers and special guest co-host Megan Burtle of Sartor Hamann Jewelry welcome Brian Gaines from John Henry's Plumbing, Heating, Air and Electrical to talk furnace maintenance and when to buy or repair. Matthew Dunning of Baylor Evnen Law talks job discrimination. Roger Frank from Frank Financial Concepts has the latest markets update and Shark Tank advice. Megan Burtler of Sartor Hamman talks about jewelry cycles and downtown LNK news. Ann Post and Maggie Griffin from N4VB has the latest on the volleyball proposal before voters on the latest Grow Lincoln.

August 29, 202641 min

Lincoln Airport Records | Battery Storage | Household Debt | What's it Like to Be a...

Robin Eschiliman and Dave Albers welcome Rachel Barth from the Lincoln Airport to talk about broken records at LNK. Scott Benson of Lincoln Electric System talks battery storage and microgrids. Roger Frank from Frank Financial Concepts has the latest market update and discusses household debt. James Ballard of Jame Arthur Vineyards on what's it like to be a vineyard owner. Robin and Dave wrap up this week's episode with businesses opening, closing and relocating on the latest Grow Lincoln.

August 22, 202640 min

Weather Predictions | Employer Attitudes | Market Update | Missing Work

Robin Eschliman and Dave Albers welcome Eric Hunt of the University of Nebraska School of Natural Resources to talk weather, and prediction for Lincoln and Nebraska. Eric Thompson from the University of Nebraska School of Business discusses employer attitudes and predictions. Roger Frank of Frank Financial Concepts has the latest market update. Bob Rauner from Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln talks missing work because of sick kids. Robin and Dave wrap up this weeks episode with businesses opening, closing and relocating on the latest Grow Lincoln.

August 15, 202641 min

Roots and Plumbing | Q & A | Business Construction | New Stores at Gateway

Robin Eschliman and Dave Albers welcome Keith Ratterree of John Henry's Plumbing, Heating, Air and Electric to break down when tree roots attack plumbing. A Q & A with Ryan Clark of Eustis Body Shop. Wesley Leuck of Schwisow Construction talks about businesses under construction. Jennifer Kluczynski from Gateway Mall has the latest on new store. Robin and Dave wrap up this week's episode with businesses opening, closing and relocating on the latest Grow Lincoln.

August 8, 202641 min

Lincoln Market Conditions | Customer Concentration | Property Inheritance | Lincoln Dining

Robin Eschliman and Dave Albers welcome Belinda Hagen of Independent Business Consulting to talk about bookkeeping services and Lincoln market conditions. Reid Morrow of ServiceMaster Professional Building Maintenance of Lincoln breaks down too much customer concentration. Roger Frank of Frank Financial Concepts has the latest market update and information on inheriting a property. Tomer Ronan from the Lincoln Journal Star discusses food trucks, dessert shops and coffee. Robin and Dave have the latest on businesses opening, closing and relocating on the latest Grow Lincoln.

August 1, 202641 min

Labor Shortages and Customer Service | Medicare Deadlines | Market Update | What's it Like to...

Robin Eschliman and Dave Albers welcome Dave Miller of Allo to talk about balancing labor shortages and customer service. Krista Peeks Dittman from On Point Insurance on Medicare deadlines. Roger Frank from Frank Financial Concepts has the latest market update. David Swotek of Baylor Law Firm on what's it like to apply for law school. Robin and Dave wind down this weeks episode with businesses opening, closing and relocating on the latest Grow Lincoln.