TA S T E
The Common Grounds
member feature gives
a
of
local business
o n e c u p at a t i m e
your business the opportunity
to showcase "a day in the life" of your
employees and customers. Each month,
one of the door prizes at the Business
After Hours event is a Common Grounds
Lakeland Chamber coffee mug & the
opportunity to submit a 350 word
article about your local
business.
B Y J AY D E E H A C K N E Y
BROWING MOVING & STORAGE
My husband, Ron, and I have been the new owner’s of Benson’s Canine
Cookies since July of 2014. We started off as customers at Benson’s and felt
that with some changes, the store had great potential. The original owner
developed the recipes we still use today and they are as popular as ever!
In the beginning we did a major remodel. Through the remodel process
our customers were very patient and now the store has a clean and cheerful
appearance. It is customer and pet friendly. Some things are different and
some are the same. We’ve retained the employees who have worked here for
so many years and added a few new faces as well.
Our on-site bakery uses only the best ingredients. Our meats are human
grade and come from a local restaurant supplier. Our produce is purchased
fresh and is processed in our kitchen. We have developed a grain free treat
and a few new flavors of cookies.
Our store carries a variety of healthy and holistic brands of dog and cat
food. Most of them are from private manufacturers who produce the brand
from one plant and are family owned. We believe their focus on quality
provides a high level of