If you are looking for a healthy snack, then you need to try The Gourmet Granola, produced right here in Nebraska and distributed nationwide. You can find their bars at your local Hy-Vee around Omaha, Lincoln and Council Bluffs. Or order on their website at www.thegourmetgranola.com. After being diagnosed with PCOS (poly-cystic ovarian syndrome), Nicole learned how difficult it was to find low sugar snacks that still taste good. To satisfy her cravings, she began making granola and granola bars using real ingredients and unprocessed sugars. Thus, The Gourmet Granola was born! Their granola is gluten, dairy, and soy free but definitely NOT delicious free. This is the granola that your yogurt is missing!

If you haven't already, swing by your new favorite restaurant in Papillion, Talus Spirits & Sustenance! With a modern take on Comfort Foods using a fusion twist and unique Craft Cocktails, Talus brings an elevated dining experience to the area. Talus features Nebraska and Iowa local craft beers, Eclectic Wines, and Uncommon Spirits. Aron Mackevicius, the executive chef, is happy to bring a different kind of Restaurant to the Papillion/La Vista area! Talus is conveniently located off of HWY 370 and 114th Street. Reservations are highly recommended since tables fill up fast especially on the weekends. Call today at 531-721-2121 or visit their website at https://www.talus-papillion.com/.

ArmorTek Floor Coatings, LLC provides concrete coatings that are 4X stronger than epoxy and come with a 10 year limited warranty. Locally owned and family operated, ArmorTek Floor Coatings, LLC proudly serves the Omaha and Lincoln metros. Contact the owner, Brendan Michael, today if you have any questions or would like to schedule a free estimate at 402-990-8270 or ArmorTekFlooring@gmail.com. What made you decide to open this business? I noticed there was a large market for this type of work, so I decided to offer a coating no one else applies in town that's durable and long lasting! How did you get started? I started working for a decorative concrete coating company in 2017. After 3 ½ years with the company, I decided to open my own business! What drives you to do what you do? What motivates you? My biggest motivation would be my son and family. What has surprised you most when owning a business? How you learn something new and different every year! What was it like when you first started? Very difficult and time consuming! What is something most people don't know about the business? We are locally owned and family operated! What would your customers say they love most about your business? We treat everyone with respect and we’re honest with our customers no matter what. What are some odd requests you've had from clients? Matching red racing stripes from a Mustang, so we could put the same color red flakes into the floor. How do you motivate and encourage your staff? I make it very clear there is absolutely zero disrespect or toxic work environments at the place of business. What are your goals over the next year? Possibly get two crews going and maintain the quality of work we’ve been doing in the past! What is something most people don't know about you? I started the business when I was only 22 years old! Why do you think it's important for people to shop local? Without small and local businesses, we would have to rely on franchises and corporations for practically everything. What are some of the highest highs you've had in life so far? Becoming a father. What are some of the lowest lows you've had in life so far? And what got you through it? All the time I’ve put in and the sacrifices that were made to get where I am today. Anything exciting going on that customers should know about? We are currently looking at adding new flake colors and finishes! What is the best way for customers to contact you? 402-990-8270 or ArmorTekFlooring@gmail.com. Business Facebook? https://www.facebook.com/people/Armor... New Customer Coupon? Military & First Responders Discount.

Welcome to CaroLynn's Cheesecake!  Every cheesecake is made fresh to order with loving hands, and they are great for any occasion, holiday or just because.  Featured at some of the top restaurants in the area, such as The Drover and Brother Sebastian's Steakhouse, these cheesecakes come in over 30 different flavors, can be ordered in a variety of sizes and never disappoint.  In this interview you can take a few minutes to learn about Cathy Alm and CaroLynn's Cheesecake.  Watch the interview, and then subscribe to my Parkbench website's newsletter to stay up to date on all of my future videos featuring the best establishments from the Bellevue, Papillion and Offutt Air Force Base area.  In addition, the site features articles on local establishments, events happening around town, and even coupons to some of the businesses that I will interview.  Support a local family-run business and take "a little bite of heaven"!  Website. www.clcheesecake.com    Email. www.cathy@clcheesecake.com Phone number. 402-319-6687 Why did you start your business? It all started with a simple brainstorming session on how to make extra money for the holidays. Coming from a large Italian family that knows and loves food, desserts immediately came to mind. Mom (Carol), Sis (Lynn), and I, knew if we were to be successful selling a dessert, certain criteria had to be met. We needed a product that would be ‘to die for’ each and every time we made it, and we needed a product that could be enjoyed anytime – for any occasion or event. And with that, our family’s favorite cheesecake dessert was re-named ‘CaroLynn’s Cheesecake’! How long have you been in business? CaroLynn’s Cheesecake was first presented to the public at my son’s high school craft show in Papillion, Nebraska, on Saturday, October 16th, 2010. What originated as an opportunity to market test our product and take orders for the holidays, turned out to be a full blown presentation. We offered samples to everyone, knowing that once they tasted it, they would love it and would have to have it. We wanted to appeal to women – thus the pink boxes! Once the women started to buy the cheesecakes, the ‘word of mouth marketing’ began. Shoppers were all wondering and asking what was in those pink boxes that others were carrying around. The plan worked like a charm! We gave away over 500 samples and sold every single cheesecake we had! As the customers inquired about our next event, they encouraged us to attend the next local craft fair. On November 21st, we attended the Papillion South Craft Fair and in a short 2 ½ hours we sold 75 CaroLynn’s Cheesecakes!