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Legislative Update – June 3, 2025
Legislature Adjourns Sine Die Yesterday, the Nebraska Legislature adjourned Sine Die for the year, after a productive session that included the closing of an over $350 million budget deficit, the implementation of the paid sick leave and minimum wage ballot measures...
Greater Omaha Chamber and Symphony Workforce Foundation Partner to Connect Industry and Students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2025 CONTACT Aron Wehr Greater Omaha Chamber 402.978.7920 awehr@omahachamber.org Todd Smith CEO, Symphony Workforce Foundation (Find the Why!) todd@symphonyworkforce.org Greater Omaha Chamber and Symphony Workforce Foundation Partner to...
May Business of the Month | CQuence Health
CQuence Health: Driving Better Healthcare for Omaha and Beyond Access to quality and affordable healthcare isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. In communities like Omaha and across the country, improving healthcare access and outcomes directly impacts the strength,...
Legislative Update – May 16, 2025
Yesterday marked the 80th day of the 90-day legislative session. As you might recall from previous session updates, it was also the deadline for completion of the budget process. As such, the Legislature passed the budget package, consisting of two mainline bills,...
Legislative Update- May 5, 2025
May marks the last full month of the Legislative Session, and also the start of debate on the budget, which was placed on General File last week and will get extensive floor time starting tomorrow. The budget is required to be passed by Day 80, which falls on May 15...
Greater Omaha Chamber Statement on the Retirement of Warren Buffett
Heath Mello, President & CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber released the following statement regarding the retirement of Warren E. Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.: "Warren Buffett’s retirement marks one of the most extraordinary chapters in American...
2025 YP Summit: Celebrating 20 Years of Vision
For two remarkable decades, the heart of Omaha has pulsed with possibility as visionaries gathered to shape tomorrow. This year, over 1,100 passionate young professionals converged to honor our 20-year legacy while kindling the flames of our collective future. With...
2025 Business Excellence Award Winners
The Greater Omaha Chamber, in partnership with Premier Bank, is proud to recognize businesses that make meaningful contributions to our community. Honorees will be celebrated across key categories including civic engagement, cultural impact, innovation, philanthropy,...
Greater Omaha Chamber Joins Over 50 Business Organizations to Relaunch the Business for Federal Research Funding Coalition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2025 CONTACT Aron Wehr Greater Omaha Chamber 402.978.7920 awehr@omahachamber.org Greater Omaha Chamber Joins Over 50 Business Organizations to Relaunch the Business for Federal Research Funding Coalition OMAHA, NE – The Greater...
Introducing Workforce Excellence
As part of the Greater Omaha Chamber’s commitment to building a stronger, more competitive regional economy, we’re excited to share an important update regarding one of our top strategic priorities: Brain Gain. Brain Gain is our long-term effort to grow and retain a...
April Investor’s Corner – Gallup
Gallup’s Global Pulse, Local Roots, and Vision for the Future For more than twenty years, Gallup’s riverfront campus has welcomed visitors to Omaha, serving as a gateway into downtown for travelers arriving from the airport. With its striking location and global...