LB 1165 Passed by Legislature, One of Nebraska’s Largest Economic Development Packages in Years
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2026 CONTACT Aron Wehr Greater Omaha Chamber 402.978.7920 awehr@omahachamber.org LB 1165 Passed by Legislature, One of Nebraska’s Largest Economic Development Packages in Years Omaha, NE –The Greater Omaha Chamber today applauded the Nebraska Legislature’s passage of LB 1165, the Grow the Good Life Act, one of the most significant economic development […]
Omaha Named One of the “Top 100 Best Places to Live” in 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2026 CONTACT Aron Wehr Greater Omaha Chamber 402.978.7920 awehr@omahachamber.org Omaha Named One of the “Top 100 Best Places to Live” in 2026 Omaha, NE – The Omaha region has been named one of the “Top 100 Best Places to Live” in 2026, by Livability.com, a national ranking that highlights small to […]
Legislative Update – April 3, 2026
As the Legislature enters the closing days of the 2026 session, time is quickly running short for bills still seeking to advance., with only five legislative days remaining in the session; April 7, 8, 9, 10, and 17, making this upcoming week the last major opportunity for measures to move through Select File and Final Reading before adjournment on Day […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Releases New Report on Child Care’s Impact on Workforce and Economy
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2026 CONTACT Aron Wehr Greater Omaha Chamber 402.978.7920 awehr@omahachamber.org Greater Omaha Chamber Releases New Report on Child Care’s Impact on Workforce and Economy Omaha, NE – The Greater Omaha Chamber today released a new report, Working Families, Working Economy: An Examination of the Economic Impact, Supply and Demand of the Child Care […]
New Program Expands Civic Engagement Through Leadership Training
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26 2026 CONTACT Aron Wehr Greater Omaha Chamber 402.978.7920 awehr@omahachamber.org New Program Expands Civic Engagement Through Leadership Training Omaha, NE – The Greater Omaha Chamber, in collaboration with CIRA (Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement), is launching a free new program to advance civic engagement and leadership amongst Omaha’s immigrant […]
Legislative Update – March 23, 2026
This past week, the Legislature’s budget work continued to dominate the broader policy environment, but attention is also turning to several economic competitiveness measures that could shape Nebraska’s long-term growth trajectory. As lawmakers work to close the current budget gap, it remains important that the state not lose sight of policies that influence business investment, […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Issues Statement on Mayor John W. Ewing, Jr.’s State of the City Address
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2026 CONTACT: Aron Wehr Greater Omaha Chamber 402.978.7920 awehr@omahachamber.org Greater Omaha Chamber Issues Statement on Mayor John W. Ewing, Jr.’s State of the City Address Omaha, NE — Heath Mello, President & CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber, released the following statement on Mayor John W. Ewing, Jr.’s State of […]
Bold Moves. Big Impact: 5 Reasons to Attend the 2026 YP Summit
Written by Emilie Barnes The Omaha YP Summit is the conference for young professionals in the region. Hundreds of young professionals from Nebraska and across the country come to Omaha to learn, grow, and connect personally and professionally. This one-day event features inspiring speakers, networking opportunities, and unique experiences catered to young professionals. Here are […]
Investor’s Corner: Hawkins Construction Builds on Generations of Trust
For more than four generations, Hawkins Construction has helped shape the infrastructure that communities rely on every day. As a family-owned and operated company rooted in Nebraska, Hawkins has earned its reputation not just for what it builds but for how it delivers. Across transportation, utilities, wastewater treatment, industrial and commercial construction, Hawkins brings a […]
City of Omaha Proclaims March 17, 2026 as Greater Omaha Chamber Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2026 CONTACT Aron Wehr Greater Omaha Chamber 402.978.7920 awehr@omahachamber.org City of Omaha Proclaims March 17, 2026 as Greater Omaha Chamber Day Omaha, NE – The Greater Omaha Chamber celebrates its 133rd anniversary today, marking more than a century of championing business, strengthening the regional economy, and convening leaders committed to advancing […]