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2024 Business Hall Of Fame Inductees – Mickey, C.L., & Jim Landen
Mickey, C.L., & Jim LandenThe Landen family has a storied legacy in the banking industry and their communities. Leading this legacy are Clarence L. “C.L.” Landen, III, and James E. “Jim” Landen, Sr., at the helm of Security National Bank. Founded in 1964 by their...
Nation’s Largest YP Summit Changes World from Omaha
The “most-educated generation” let their voices be heard Friday, March 15, at the nation’s largest gathering of young professionals: Omaha’s YP Summit, a daylong event featuring Change Makers, innovative breakout sessions and thought-provoking keynote...
Develop Your Future Leaders
By Lynda Shafer, Leader Leader, Greater Omaha ChamberIn my role at the Chamber, I have the pleasure of visiting with many business leaders in Greater Omaha. I hear lots of success stories, but I also enjoy learning about the challenges that businesses are...
2019 Best Places to Work in Omaha Winner Announcement
It’s time to announce the 2019 winners who have stood out from the crowd as Best Places to Work in Omaha. Companies with 25 to 200 employees: Object Partners Vetter Health Services, Inc. Verdant Flywheel RTG Medical Companies with more than 200 employees:...
March Small Business of the Month: Miracle Hills Clinic
Since 2015, it’s been a prescription for success at Miracle Hills Clinic: provide patients the highest-quality health and wellness services in a warm and stress-free environment. “We strive to stay on the leading edge and deliver evidence-based...
Committed to Celebrating Local Businesses’ Success
It’s an elite group of 20 members designed to create collaboration and connections. Meet the Greater Omaha Chamber Engagement Council's passionate volunteers committed to celebrating local businesses’ success and advocating for our thriving business...
Gale L. Wickersham
Business Hall of Fame Honoree: Gale L. Wickersham, Chairman & Founder, Wick’s Truck Trailers, Inc. Gale Wickersham is in the business of building relationships – both employee and customer. “If customers have a problem. they know my phone is on 24/7,”...
John W. Estabrook
Business Hall of Fame Honoree: John W. Estabrook (1927-2018), Fmr. President and CEO, Methodist Health System “People make the difference between mediocrity and excellence. Always treat your people with respect, dignity and equity.” A visionary and...
Careerockit: Metropolitan Utilities District
For Careerockit 2019, returning sponsor Metropolitan Utilities District (MUD) gave visiting students an assignment at the District’s Platte South Water Treatment Plant – with the goal of, perhaps, giving them a job someday. Two groups toured the plant...
Gail DeBoer
Business Hall of Fame Honoree: Gail L. DeBoer, President & CEO, Cobalt Credit Union Gail DeBoer has been eyeing and achieving lofty goals her entire life. When she took over as president and CEO of what’s now Cobalt Credit Union (formerly SAC Federal...
The Kavich Family
Business Hall of Fame Honorees: The Kavich Family, All Makes Jeff Kavich, President/CEO Larry Kavich, Chairman (retired) Lazier Kavich (1914-1996), 2nd Generation Owner Amee Zetzman, Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer “It’s nice that Omaha is...