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Legislative Update – March 20, 2024
The Legislature is hitting the home stretch in the 2024 session. While there are only 14 working days left, in real time that stretches out to almost four more weeks. Senators began working into the evening and late nights on Mondays and are scheduled to do so...
Time Flies When You’re Having an Impact
“When you volunteer to do something, at least give it your all.” – Phil Moyer, vice president-business banking, First National Bank; longtime President’s Club volunteer; 18-year member of the Chairman’s Circle Time flies when you’re having an impact. I began...
Chairman’s Award of Excellence: Chris Hernandez
Photo Credit: Matt Dixon with C41 Photography “A strong business environment is good for everyone. It is a fantastic feeling to watch a new Chamber member grow and thrive once getting more involved.” – Chris Hernandez, Office Products Specialist, Eakes Office...
Leadership is, at its core, about love.
By Cliff McEvoy, Buford Foundation To me, leadership is, at its core, about love. I love Omaha and I love the Leadership Omaha program. I was an officer in the Air Force and am Executive Director for the Buford Foundation nonprofit which provides a Camp Confidence...
Making Bold Predictions on the Blockchain
By: Marco Floreani, Manager of Business Development at Greater Omaha Chamber You can’t work in economic development if you’re averse to making bold predictions. At the very least, it’s our job to have some opinions on the latest industry trends. Over the past years,...
We’ll Supply the Crowd. How You Engage It Is up to You.
We are all about harnessing the power of face-to-face meetings – and plugging your business in. That’s why we are so excited about our latest B-2-B relationship builder coming up on Thursday, August 24. Member Marketplace will bring together a group of motivated...
Jane Miller – 2017 Business Hall of Fame Honoree
Jane MillerChief Operating OfficerGallup “We have a true mission to help workplaces be better and to help people find analytics on everything that’s important to humankind.” The exchange is etched in Jane Miller’s memory: “My dad took me...
Edson L. Bridges II – 2017 Business Hall of Fame Honoree
Edson L. Bridges IIPresident and CEOBridges Investment Counsel, Inc. “It’s just ingrained in me to do whatever it takes to get the job done.” Edson Bridges’ life – 84 years so far – has been defined by pivotal...
YPs are changing the face of Omaha
Photos by Bryce Bridges As millennials take over as the largest generation, they’re also taking up residence in some of our historic communities. Midtown, the Blackstone District and Benson—just to name a few—have undergone massive renovations in recent years, as a...
March Small Business of the Month: Radio Talking Book Service Inc.
“To be able to be the ‘eyes’ for an individual is an amazing, life-changing experience.” – Linda Dueling, promotions director, Radio Talking Book Service Since 1974, it’s been a “go-to” for the blind and...
Seven Extraordinary Business Leaders to Join Omaha Business Hall of Fame
OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 28, 2017 – The Greater Omaha Chamber is set to induct another exemplary class into the Omaha Business Hall of Fame, an honor reserved for civic and business leaders – past and present – who have built legacies of innovation, success...