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Greater Omaha Chamber Announces Chair-Elects for 2025 and 2026
Beth Whited of Union Pacific and Paul West of Carson Wealth to Lead the Chamber in the Future OMAHA, NE – The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, the largest business membership organization in Nebraska, has announced its Chair-Elects for 2025 and 2026. Beth Whited,...
It Is a Workforce Issue. Speaking Up for LB 947.
We hear it from employers across the state – it’s the workforce. We hear it in committees around the Capitol – it’s the workforce. On Wednesday, state lawmakers will vote whether to override the Governor’s veto of LB 947, a piece of legislation that is, pure and...
Celebrating a Culture of Engagement – with Abandon!
At the Chamber, we have a tag line – “Accomplish more. Together.” – that pretty much sums up HOW we work and our overall philosophy.
Leadership Omaha: What Will They Think of Next?
I read the following quote recently on the website of Leadership Columbus, the community leadership development program started 41 years ago in Columbus, Ohio: “Because we have Leadership Columbus, Columbus will always have leaders.” Insert “Leadership Omaha” in that sentence and you’ve captured the essence of the program the Greater Omaha Chamber started 38 years ago.
Mapping Leadership
I feel I have a piece of many puzzles–the Omaha community, the artistic community, my role as a father, my relationships within my network of people trying to do good with their craft, and more. I get a lot out of collaborations like this, both from the initial honor of being asked, but through the process of creating something that ultimately honors the community I serve.
Uncharted
Take a look at those up-and-comers in your company and ask yourself the question, how can I help them chart their course to success?
Two Leadership Skills: Coaching & Parenting
Guest blog post from MindSet When looking to identify potential leaders, two important skill sets are coaching and parenting. If you have someone within your organization who is a great coach and demonstrates exceptional parenting skills, they are...
The Ultimate ‘Current’ Movement: Help Us Reimagine the Riverfront.
It’s your turn to dream BIG, let your imagination flow and impact the conversation.
Just Keep Goin’ On
My Chamber career began on Feb. 1st – and they’ve kept me busy.
LB 586: Sexual Orientation Anti-Discrimination Nebraska State Legislature Testimony
Just over a year ago, Clark Lauritzen, then-Chairman of the Chamber Board, testified at the Nebraska State Capitol in favor of LB 586, a measure that would forbid firings because of someone’s sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
With the measure up for consideration again this year, we thought it appropriate to share Clark’s remarks and re-iterate why we support this measure so crucial to talent recruitment in our state.
“Civically, socially, business-wise – all reasons that I’m part of President’s Club.”
By: Tim Riewer Vice president, Bank of Nebraska; President’s Club volunteer since 2009 and a consistent top producer I am quietly competitive by nature. I have some sales skills and a general like for people, and I have consumed sufficient Chamber Kool-Aid to believe...