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October Business of the Month — Gimme the Scoop
When Destiny Atkins was young, she’d make sweet treats with her grandmother, and that turned into a passion for making desserts for family and friends. Decades later when she had the idea to start her business, Gimme the Scoop, it was her grandmother who paved the...
Small Business of the Month – August 2022: Nebraska Home Appliance
They don’t wear capes or utility belts, nor do they wield impenetrable shields or swing supernatural hammers, but that doesn’t deter Todd Daganaar from referring to his team members at Nebraska Home Appliance as “heroes.” Hometown Heroes to be exact. “While many see...
Small Business of the Month – July 2022: Media King Communications
When it comes to bringing internet connectivity to the unconnected and underserved in Nebraska, one name stands out like a king – William King. King is head of Media King Communications, a nationally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) that offers WiFi...
2022 Business Hall of Fame Inductees
Every year, the Greater Omaha Chamber honors those whose vision, work ethic and dedication to community have made Omaha – Greater Omaha. Honorees are selected from nominations submitted by community members and business leaders (like you -- so, make a nomination)....
Small Business of the Month – June 2022: OBI Creative
O’Brien Industries (OBI Creative) is a research-based, innovation-driven advertising agency based in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded in 2001 by Mary Ann O'Brien, an Iowa-native, entrepreneur, and former CMO of Gateway Computers, the firm started small, with fewer than 12...
Inside Leadership Omaha’s Best Class Ever: Class 44
Join Leadership Omaha participant, Jara Sturdivant-Wilson, as she takes this 10-month journey of discovery and connection.
Small Business of the Month – May 2022: Bin There, Dump That
It’s hard to miss Bin There, Dump That. The dumpsters are bright, neon green and they’re all over the city of Omaha. Back in 2018, Sue and Peter Maier walked away from corporate America to open Bin There Dump That Omaha Dumpster Rental because they saw a need for...
2022 Business Excellence Award Winners
Each year we select Business Excellence Award winners from nominations gathered from the community. These awards are our way of celebrating the incredible amount of excellence around us and awarding the truly deserving – those whose contributions elevate our community...
Small Business of the Month – April 2022: planit inc.
When it comes to planning events, it doesn’t matter if you’re a Fortune 500 company or emerging small business, everyone wants the wow-factor that will leave attendees in awe and send them home marveling at what they experienced. Enter planit inc.: the wow-experts....
Small Business of the Month – March 2022: Imagen Body Sculpting
“Sometimes people just need to hear that they're pretty,” said Dr. Jennifer Tighe de Soto. “Seeing the change in our patients as they grow their confidence makes it easy to be passionate about what we do.” “It's like planting a garden and then watching it bloom!”...
You’ll Love to Live in Omaha
Omaha is more than just the largest city in Nebraska – it’s a melting pot. Eclectic adventure-seekers, future-focused entrepreneurs, innovative young professionals and dynamic world-changers all live in Omaha because it's the best place to pursuit their version of the...