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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,

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

Greater Omaha Chamber Announces 2024 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 2023 Board Nominating Committee today announced

Statement from Heath Mello on University of Nebraska President Admiral Carter

“Admiral Carter has left an incredible impact on the state of Nebraska, the University of Nebraska System, and me personally. Whether it was his efforts to facilitate meaningful collaboration between the military, employers, and higher education or his embrace of

Greater Omaha Chamber Announces Heath Mello as New CEO

For Immediate Release July 11, 2023 For information contact: Brandon Pappas (402) 978-7919 bpappas@omahachamber.org Greater Omaha Chamber Announces Heath Mello as New CEO OMAHA, Neb. – July 11, 2023 – The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce

Greater Omaha Named 2023 ‘Great American Defense Community’

Washington, D.C. – Greater Omaha, home to Offutt Air Force Base, is one of five communities across the country selected as a 2023 Great American Defense Community. The Association of Defense Communities (ADC) announced the five selected communities in conjunction