Greater Omaha Chamber Announces 2026 Slate of Board Members
Members of the Greater Omaha Chamber Board of Directors invest their time, resources and expertise to support the Chamber, its members and mission – to increase business, investment and employment in Greater Omaha. The 2025 Board Nominating Committee today announced the following slate for the 2026 Greater Omaha Chamber Board: Executive Committee: Paul West, Carson […]
November Business of the Month | Max I. Walker Cleaners & Launderers
Max I. Walker Cleaners & Launderers: A Century of Service, Tradition, and Community Commitment Since 1917, Max I. Walker Cleaners & Launderers has been a trusted name in Omaha, growing from a single downtown dry cleaning shop into a fifth-generation, family-owned business serving customers across the metro. For more than a century, the company has […]
Shop Local This Small Business Saturday and Help Our Community Thrive
The Saturday after Thanksgiving—November 29 this year—marks Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to celebrating and supporting the locally owned shops that help Greater Omaha thrive. As the holiday season unfolds across the metro, our talented community of small businesses is ready to help you find meaningful gifts for everyone on your list. Why shop small?Small businesses […]
Let’s Go, Great 48!
By Robyn Murray When I first learned about Leadership Omaha, I knew this was my dream program. Getting to learn about the critical issues that Omaha faces with a group of like-minded people who care about the city and want to build a better future — what could be better? As a policy wonk who […]
Investor’s Corner: HDR’s Commitment to Community is Built to Last
More than 100 years ago, HDR began as an independent engineering firm helping rural Midwestern towns adapt to a changing world. Today, it’s the largest 100% employee-owned architecture and engineering company in the United States, serving communities from more than 200 offices worldwide. But even with 14,000+ employees and global reach, HDR has never lost […]
Omaha Offers the Right Environment for Agribusiness Growth: Scoular CEO
For more than 130 years, Scoular has helped to shape global agricultural supply chains. Today, under the leadership of CEO Paul Maass, the Omaha-based company continues to grow and evolve while reaffirming its commitment to the city that’s helped it thrive. Omaha offers a unique combination of location, logistics and industry expertise that makes it […]
Green Plains: Driving Ag-Tech Innovation from Omaha
In the center of America’s agricultural corridor, Green Plains Inc. is redefining what’s possible in renewable energy and ag-tech. The Omaha-based company transforms renewable crops into sustainable, high-value ingredients including biofuels, animal feed and other products all while strengthening Omaha’s position as a national leader in agricultural innovation. “Green Plains is a renewable fuels and […]
Lincoln Premium Poultry: Building a Generational Success Story in Nebraska
When Costco Wholesale set out to build its first fully integrated poultry operation, the company searched widely for the right place to call home. After an extensive site selection process, the retail giant found what it was looking for just outside Omaha in Fremont, Nebraska. “They looked at locations in Iowa, South Dakota, Kansas and […]
Omaha Steaks: Driving Business and Community Growth in Omaha
Omaha Steaks, one of America’s most recognizable premium meat brands, has called Omaha home for over a century. From its humble beginnings with founders J.J. and B.A. Simon to its current status as a major local employer and industry innovator, the company exemplifies the synergy between a thriving business and a supportive community. “Omaha was […]
Greater Omaha Chamber to Host Housing & Childcare Summit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2025 CONTACT Aron Wehr Greater Omaha Chamber 402.978.7920 awehr@omahachamber.org Employer Excellence in Action: Innovative Approaches to Housing & Childcare for a Stronger Workforce Omaha, NE — The Greater Omaha Chamber will convene employers, community partners, and state leaders for a high-impact Housing & Childcare Summit focused on how innovative childcare and […]