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Greater Omaha Chamber Lauds Federal Budget Work of Nebraska Federal Delegation
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer & U.S. Representative Don Bacon Provide Crucial Leadership in Prioritizing Omaha-Area Funding OMAHA, NE – Early today, the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce released the following statement thanking U.S. Senator Deb Fischer for her...
2040: Omaha emerges as America’s next great region.
Through a partnership of three of Greater Omaha’s best-known organizations – leaders in their fields of business development, social service delivery, and race and workforce development – we have an opportunity to consider our possible economic...
World-Class Leadership Training Right here, in Omaha.
By: Blake Hoogeveen, MindSet, LLC When companies across the nation want their leaders to access elite leadership training, it is generally expected that they will travel to another city to access that training. The Greater Omaha Chamber is pleased to offer member...
Nothing matters until you close on the real estate
By: Randy Thelen, Senior VP - Economic Development “Nothing matters until you close on the real estate,” said a mentor of mine, early in my career. As I now close in on 25 years as an economic development professional, these words remain as true as ever. Whether you...
Applications Open for 2017 Educator Internships
OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 1, 2017 – The Greater Omaha Chamber in partnership with Metropolitan Community College and Iowa Western Community College, are now accepting applications for their 2017 Educator Internship program, an opportunity for area teachers, counselors...
I Left with a Buzz…
By: Dan McCann, a local freelance writer who counts the Greater Omaha Chamber among his clients. He attends CreativeMornings because he wants to – not because he has to… For me, the mark of time well spent – whether I’m attending a talk, taking up a seat in a movie...
Good to Great Awaits.
By: David G. Brown, President and CEO It’s no secret around the office that, for quite some time, I’ve wanted to book Jim Collins to deliver the keynote at one of our Annual Meetings. So, it was a special thrill for me when we sealed the deal for this year’s gathering...
CAREEROCKIT – We Need You on Board.
By: David G. Brown, president & CEO, Greater Omaha Chamber Our Goal? 10,000 Career Experiences for Tomorrow’s Workforce. It’s one of our priorities at the Chamber – ensuring your business has the talent it needs to thrive. That’s why we’re launching CAREEROCKIT, a...
Let’s Get Radical
The Greater Omaha Chamber’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Division has merged with Straight Shot and Omaha Startup Collaborative to create a new, industry-leading startup support program, The Startup Collaborative. Powered by the Greater Omaha Chamber, The Startup...
December Small Business of the Month: Omaha Fashion Week
“We really have a specialty and have become known nationally as a great place for high school- and college-age designers to get their start.”Brook Hudson, producer, Omaha Fashion Week You can hear it in Brook Hudson’s voice – a...
Why Summit?
By: Allison Schorr 2017 YP Summit Chair It's almost 2017 and we hope the Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals Summit - March 9 - will make it on your list of experiences you're excited about in the New Year. As Chair of the 2017 Summit, I have had the honor and...