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Greater Omaha Chamber Releases Young Professionals Survey

Omaha, NE – The Greater Omaha Chamber, partnering with the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Center for Public Affairs Research, released the 2024 Young Professionals Survey Report and its findings. This survey was designed to gather information about young professionals’

Greater Omaha Chamber Partners with the Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs for Nebraska Resource Center

OMAHA, Neb., Aug 9, 2024 – The Greater Omaha Chamber announced today it is partnering with the Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) to create the “Nebraska Resource Center,” an outreach and support hub for active military, veterans and their

Greater Omaha Chamber Announces ‘Class 47’

OMAHA, Neb., July 17, 2024 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today announced Leadership Omaha Class 47, following a rigorous selection process and continuing a four-decades-plus tradition of cohort-based leadership development. “This is an exciting time for these leaders, and we

Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce Names Alec Gorynski as Senior Vice President of Economic Development

OMAHA, NE – The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce announced today the selection of Alec Gorynski as its new senior vice president of economic development. “Alec is the economic development leader we’ve been looking for,” said Heath Mello, president and

Omaha Regional Tornado Recovery

Chamber Members, After what’s happened to our community over the last few days, it’s never easy to express everything you’ve seen or felt. The severe weather and tornadoes that ripped through our region left immense physical and emotional damage to

Statement from President & CEO Heath Mello on the Appointment of UNMC Chancellor Jeff Gold as University of Nebraska System President Priority Candidate

“On behalf of the Greater Omaha Chamber, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to board member UNMC Chancellor Jeff Gold on his appointment as the priority candidate for the University of Nebraska System presidency. Dr. Gold’s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment

Greater Omaha Chamber Announces Independence of The Work Lab Inc.

OMAHA, NE – The Greater Omaha Chamber, the region’s leading business membership organization, is excited to announce that its GrOW program has become an independent entity, now named The Work Lab Inc. This transition aims to enhance the program’s impact

Greater Omaha Chamber Lauds Federal Budget Work of Nebraska Federal Delegation

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer & U.S. Representative Don Bacon Provide Crucial Leadership in Prioritizing Omaha-Area Funding OMAHA, NE – Early today, the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce released the following statement thanking U.S. Senator Deb Fischer for her outstanding commitment

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,