Greater Omaha Chamber Releases Statement on Funding for National and Nebraska-Based Defense Programs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 4, 2026 CONTACT:Aron WehrGreater Omaha Chamber402.978.7920awehr@omahachamber.org Greater Omaha Chamber Releases Statement on Funding for National and Nebraska-Based Defense Programs The Greater Omaha Chamber released the following statement regarding Senator Deb Fischer’s key securement of funding for national and Nebraska-based defense programs: “We are deeply grateful to Senator Deb Fischer for securing $566 […]
Legislative Update – February 2, 2026
Last week at the State Capitol, the Nebraska Legislature continued its work, conducting floor debate in the morning, and continuing with bill hearings in the afternoon. Throughout this work, several bills aligned with the Greater Omaha Chamber’s priorities made progress this week, while others are scheduled for hearings in the coming days. Last Tuesday, one […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Announces Board Chairs for 2026 and 2027
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 29, 2026 CONTACT:Aron WehrGreater Omaha Chamber402.978.7920awehr@omahachamber.org Greater Omaha Chamber Announces Board Chairs for 2026 and 2027 Omaha, NE — The Greater Omaha Chamber has announced the Chairs of the Greater Omaha Chamber Board of Directors for 2026 and 2027. Paul West, Managing Partner of Carson Wealth, will serve as chair for 2026 and David […]
Legislative Update – January 23, 2026
This afternoon concluded the third week of the legislative session, and while it may feel like the session just began, we’re already 20% through the 60 day session. At this point in the calendar, the legislature is spending its mornings on floor debate, and afternoons on hearings. With the session now fully underway, we’re resuming […]
January Business of the Month | HubWise Technology
HubWise Technology: Raising the Standard for Managed IT Services in Omaha Founded on the belief that Omaha businesses deserved a higher level of managed IT support, HubWise Technology was built with a clear purpose: to do better. What began as a response to unmet needs in the local market has grown into a trusted partner for […]
Legislative Update – January 20, 2026
The Nebraska Legislature reconvened Wednesday, January 7th as senators returned to Lincoln for the second year of the two-year biennium cycle of the 109th Legislative Session. Because this is the second year of the biennium, the session will last 60 working days and is scheduled to adjourn on April 17. During this time, lawmakers will be […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Issues Statement of Governor Pillen’s State of the State Address
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 15, 2026 CONTACTAron WehrGreater Omaha Chamber402.978.7920awehr@omahachamber.org Greater Omaha Chamber Statement on Governor Pillen’s State of the State Address OMAHA, NE – Heath Mello, President & CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber, released the following statement regarding Governor Jim Pillen’s State of the State Address: “Today marks an important step forward for Nebraska’s economic competitiveness. The announcement of the […]
Investor’s Corner: A New Chapter for Methodist Health System
Photo Courtesy: Holland Basham Architects for Methodist Health System When Josie Abboud, FACHE, stepped into her role as President and CEO of Methodist Health System on January 1, 2026, she wasn’t stepping into the unknown. She’s spent three decades at Methodist, rising through the ranks in clinical, operational, and executive leadership roles. Now, as the […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Statement on $10 Million Grant for Eppley Airfield Expansion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 27, 2025 CONTACTAron WehrGreater Omaha Chamber402.978.7920awehr@omahachamber.org Greater Omaha Chamber Statement on $10 Million Grant for Eppley Airfield Expansion OMAHA, NE – Heath Mello, President & CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber released the following statement regarding Representative Don Bacon and Senator Deb Fischer’s successful grant securement for Eppley Airfield: “The Greater Omaha Chamber is […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Releases Omaha COMPETES, a Practitioner-Driven Agenda to Strengthen Omaha Region
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 22, 2025 CONTACTAron WehrGreater Omaha Chamber402.978.7920awehr@omahachamber.org Greater Omaha Chamber Releases Omaha COMPETES A Practitioner-Driven Agenda to Strengthen Nebraska’s Economic Competitiveness Omaha, NE — The Greater Omaha Chamber today released Omaha COMPETES, a comprehensive, data-driven policy agenda designed to modernize Nebraska’s economic development tools, accelerate job creation, strengthen workforce competitiveness, and ensure the state can compete […]