Young Professionals


Reigniting Passion

Reigniting Passion

Passion is defined as a strong inclination toward a self-defining activity that people like (or even love), find important, and in which they invest time and energy on a regular basis (Vallerand & Houlfort, 2003). Discovering our personal passion is where we push...
Benson is the Perfect Place for a Creative District

Benson is the Perfect Place for a Creative District

Creative industries and the arts have been shown to support the development of a robust workforce, drive rural prosperity, and provide positive experiences for the entire community. In 2020, State Senator Megan Hunt introduced LB780, allowing for the Nebraska Arts...
Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Intelligence

There always seems to be a million buzz words or phrases flying around in the professional world. One you may have heard of recently is Emotional Intelligence. Whether you have never heard of it before or are eager to learn more, read on! This post will dive into what...
The Middle of Everywhere, Back In-Person

The Middle of Everywhere, Back In-Person

The largest young professionals conference in the nation brought together more than 1,300 young professionals, both in-person and virtually, to learn, connect, and inspire.  Fifteen breakout sessions in addition to the powerful opening keynote from Journalist, Author...
INTRO Spring 2022

INTRO Spring 2022

On May 25, 2022, the Omaha Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Council will hold its first INTRO event of 2022. INTRO is an annual YP event series aimed at ​​introducing newcomers, life-long locals, or boomerangers—to all Omaha has to offer. The event will be held...
Professional Development – Centering Your Core

Professional Development – Centering Your Core

Professional Development has always been hard for me to define and oftentimes becomes a list of things I should do: watch this webinar, complete this leadership program, do a continued education course. If you are looking for a to-do list, like I would be, you won’t...