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Innovation in agribusiness and the food industry makes Nebraska a hearty state for investment.

Greater Omaha stands at the center of America’s agribusiness economy, says Heath Mello, president & CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber, “and our strength lies in the way our entire region’s industries are interconnected.” Equipped with a diverse agribusiness scene and food processing industries, Nebraska welcomes innovative trends in food product processing, including the application […]

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

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,

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

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

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

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