Business News
Fire Forces Closure of Stella’s Bar and Grill
A well-known Bellevue restaurant is temporarily shutting its doors after an early morning fire was discovered on Wednesday. Stella’s Bar and Grill announced the closure in a social media message posted shortly after 10 a.m., describing the situation as difficult and expressing heartbreak over the damage. The restaurant said it will remain closed until further…
City of Bellevue to Finalize Agreement Allowing Mattel-Branded Attractions at Waterpark
BELLEVUE, Neb. — The City of Bellevue is preparing to enter a sublicensing agreement that will bring world-famous Mattel brands to the Bellevue Bay Indoor Waterpark, a major entertainment project now under development in the city’s Good Life District. Mayor Rusty Hike is scheduled to sign the agreement during the Bellevue City Council meeting on…
Avery Rents Marks More Than 60 Years as a Bellevue Mainstay
BELLEVUE – For more than six decades, Avery Rents has been a familiar name in Bellevue, providing everything from heavy-duty tools to elegant party rentals for generations of local families and businesses. Founded on June 19, 1962, by Erle Faust Sr., the company began in a building originally designed to be a barber and beauty…
Heritage Home Co. Brings New Gift Shop Experience to Olde Towne
Olde Towne Bellevue has a new addition that feels right at home. Heritage Home Co., a boutique and gift shop opened by Sarah and Matthew Milligan, blends faith, family, and community spirit in a cozy new space connected to their existing business, Dip Cravers. For Sarah, the vision for Heritage Home Co. grew out of…
“What the Craft?!” Brings a Creative Spark to Bellevue
When Bellevue’s longtime Joann Fabrics store announced its closing, most crafters mourned the loss of a creative staple. But for Cassandra Noble and her mother, Carol Thorne, it opened the door to something new — their own dream project. “Joann’s closing and our friend opening her own business really inspired us,” said Cassandra. “We were…
Gyro Kings Brings Bold Mediterranean Flavors to Bellevue
What started as a neighborhood favorite in Omaha has made its way to Bellevue, where Gyro Kings is dishing out its signature Mediterranean street food with a bold twist. Known for generous gyro platters, loaded fries, and creamy house-made sauces, the restaurant’s second location blends rich flavors with a warm, family-style welcome. Owners Mo Abdalla…
Bellevue Seeks Bids for Entertainment District Infrastructure Project
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS City of Bellevue Bellevue, Nebraska City of Bellevue (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Bellevue Entertainment District – Phase 1 Public Improvements Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Bellevue Public Works Department office located at 1500 Wall St, Bellevue, NE 68005…
Lied Activity Center Welcomes 50 New Vendors for Annual Fall Craft Fair
Handmade creations, homemade treats, and a full day of fall shopping will fill the Lied Activity Center this weekend for the annual Fall Craft Fair, taking place Saturday, October 11, from 9am to 3pm. Admission is $5 for adults 18 and over. This year’s event is shaping up to be one of the biggest yet,…
2025 Spirit of Bellevue, Business and Nonprofit of the Year, and Community Impact Winners Recognized
The people have spoken, the results are in, and the 2025 recipients of the Best of Bellevue awards have been announced. A complete list of winners and contest rules is posted on the Best of Bellevue website, along with the winners from previous years. Several Bellevue businesses, organizations, and individuals were voted “Best of” this year…
City of Bellevue Issues Request for Proposals to Advance Good Life District Development
On behalf of the City of Bellevue, H&LA has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified development partners to help activate and expand the Good Life District—a transformative mixed-use destination anchored by the under-construction Bellevue Bay Indoor Waterpark Resort. Bellevue is poised to become a premier Midwestern destination for tourism, recreation, and family entertainment….