Union Bank Place Pop-Up Shop

A place for growing businesses to shine

At UBT, we’re big fans of small businesses — and our pop-up space in Union Bank Place is designed to give growing businesses an opportunity to try their hand at a brick-and-mortar storefront before they go all in on their own space. Scroll down to check out some of the amazing businesses who have occupied our pop-up shop at Union Bank Place.

What is the Union Bank Place pop-up space?

We want to give growing businesses the space to thrive. In creating a downtown hub for business, our Small Business team dreamed up the brilliant idea of allowing a small business to try out a physical location before committing to brick-and-mortar retail. Three times a year, we give a different qualifying small business the “keys” to the pop-up shop for a four-month retail stint. Scroll down to see the businesses selected so far!

My Big Fat Greek Bakery

Fay Deligiannis-Worstell comes to our pop-up shop with more than three decades of experience learning from one of the best bakers in Lincoln — her mother. Her authentic Greek pastries and other assorted baked goods bring the best Mediterranean flavors to our pop-up shop, with plans to be open every weekday with extended hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Visit her website or connect to her Facebook to learn more, and click through to learn about her small business startup story.

fay the owner of my big fat greek bakery stands at her table at union bank place pop-up shop

Truth Papers

Lindsay Griepenstroh combines modern design with antique production methods to create one-of-a-kind stationery and other assorted products. Her heartfelt, quirky, and creative products make for great gifts (or a special treat for yourself) and are created on a century-old letterpress. And from September 1, 2024, through the end of the year, she’ll be selling her creations in Union Bank Place. Give her Facebook and Instagram accounts a follow or check out her Etsy shop or website for more information.

Lindsay Griepenstroh stands at her vintage letter press machine

Moose’s Mad Fresh

Matthew “Moose” Morrison is well-known throughout Lincoln as the man behind the mad-fresh chip dippables at vendor markets and select grocery stores. His guacamole, hummus, and salsa varieties are made fresh every week with all-natural ingredients. We’re proud to have him selling his healthy products in our pop-up shop through the end of August 2024. Follow Moose on Facebook or check out his website.

Matthew "Moose" Morrison stands at the pop-up shop at Union Bank Place

Studio Trouvaille

Ann and Shane Walsh, co-owners of Studio Trouvaille, combine craft and art to create one-of-a-kind shadowboxes and other decor items. Drawing inspiration from folks they meet and speak with at vendor shows, as well as from nature and abstraction, the Walshes’ creations are meant to stand out. We were proud to have them occupy our Small Business pop-up shop in early 2024. You can learn more about them on FacebookInstagram, or their website.

Studio Trouvaille customer made decor

Susa’s Sweets & Balloons

Bia Espinoza, owner of Susa’s Sweets & Balloons, specializes in delicious desserts and balloon arrangements to fit any occasion or theme. Bia’s customers rave about her attention to detail and the delicious confections she designs. In addition to cakes, Bia also creates show-stopping custom gelatin pops, flan, buñuelos, candied apples, dipped pretzels, handmade flowers, and layered gelatin pieces that can only be described as scrumptious works of art. Learn more about Susa’s Sweets by reading this blog or by checking her out on Facebook and Instagram

Bia with Susa Sweets standing next to pop-up space at Union Bank Place