Advocacy & Public Policy

Championing
 Pro-Business Public Policy

A strong business climate supports the quality of life in Greater Omaha. It creates the conditions for companies to grow, communities to thrive, and people to succeed.

The Greater Omaha Chamber’s public policy team works year-round on the legislative front lines. We develop strategy, build relationships, and advance priorities that improve the local and state business environment.

What We Do

Development of pro-business public policy and strategy.

Pursuit of legislation, incentives and regulations that enhance economic growth.

Promotion of a shared vision to improve the business climate statewide.

Recruitment and support of pro-business candidates at the state and local levels.

Dialogue with elected officials and business leaders about issues affecting members.

Coordination of the Chamber’s Agriculture Council and Transportation Council.

Omaha COMPETES

A bold, data-driven roadmap to position Nebraska as a top state for business growth and workforce opportunity.

Omaha COMPETES Military Workforce

A strategic initiative from Omaha COMPETES, Military Workforce advances Nebraska’s long-term workforce strength by boosting Offutt Air Force Base and making the state a destination of choice for transitioning service members and their families.

Political Action Committee

The Greater Omaha Chamber PAC supports candidates who understand what it takes to grow a regional economy. By backing pro-business leaders at the state and local level, we help ensure that Greater Omaha’s voice is heard.

The PAC is funded entirely by voluntary contributions from Chamber members.

Help us support candidates who support business. Together, our voices can be heard.

Updates & Alerts

Legislative Update – February 27, 2026

With committee hearings concluding today, the Legislature is now set to pivot into the next phase of session work. All-day floor debate begins Tuesday, March 3rd, with budget debate

Legislative Update – February 20, 2026

As March nears, the legislature is wrapping up its final week of hearings. Starting on March 2, the Legislature will switch to all day floor debate of bills that

Legislative Update – February 13, 2026

As the Legislature continues advancing bills through committee hearings and floor debate, several measures this week aligned directly with the Greater Omaha Chamber’s economic competitiveness and workforce priorities. From protecting high-paying

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