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Lincoln Chamber, Silicon Prairie News, Greater Omaha Chamber to Host Silicon Prairie Startup Week in 2024
LINCOLN / OMAHA, NE. – The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Silicon Prairie News, and Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking collaboration to host the inaugural Silicon Prairie Startup Week later this year. This regional event, set to...
What makes Omaha one of the best cities to live In?
For most people, the must-haves involve three key things: a strong economy, great quality of life and affordable housing. Most cities aim for that, too, but few score well in all three.
Can you innovate on relationship building?
How do we create environments that are conducive for authentic conversations, making a person memorable and a business relationship blossom?
Notice the Humble
On sports teams where the players have come to know each other well via practices and real-life game situations, team members do not “campaign” to become captain. Rather, leaders emerge naturally as a result of their commitment, effort, talent, and character. Some such leaders are fiery and outgoing while others exude a quiet intensity and focus.
How many times have you found yourself in a room where you know just a few people? Maybe it is time.
But in this room you discern “I don’t know anyone” and then realize that Leadership Omaha is going to push you.
Chamber Pac: Expect Something in Return
While we have been aggressive contributors to the political process, we haven’t been aggressive enough, and that is where we need your help. Oftentimes we give and expect nothing in return. This isn’t one of those times. When you invest in the...
August Small Business of the Month: Hot Shops Art Center
A mattress factory in a former life, the Hot Shops Art Center has been awakening creativity in our community for more than sixteen years now; a unique mosaic of 56 art studios, three art galleries and a number of exhibition spaces. What's more, our August Small...
We Belong on That List – and That Is Our Challenge.
Omaha doesn’t make the list of top 20 cities. But why? I’d argue we excel in almost all of the attribute areas.
Pokémon Go: Roving Gamers and a Potential Gift for Your Business
Here’s what you need to know – there is an insane opportunity, right now, to capitalize and convert a swarm of roving gamers into potentially paying customers.
Experienced, Passionate Leadership Devoted to Tech Talent Success
The strategy is set; a comprehensive plan to meet a growing demand for tech talent in our region and become a nationally-recognized tech talent hub. Achieving our goal – an increase of 4,000 tech workers in five years – is going to require all hands on...
Oftentimes we give and expect nothing in return. This isn’t one of those times.
While we have been aggressive contributors to the political process, we haven’t been aggressive enough, and that is where we need your help.