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Small Business of the Month – January 2021: The Casual Pint
The environment is casual; the dedication to catering to local craft beer lovers is anything but. “We love craft beer and what it stands for,” said David Vannier, owner of The Casual Pint, a neighborhood craft beer bar in Countryside Village. Open for more than four...
A Message from Our President
A New Year Like None Other At the end of every year, my wife and I spend some time planning for the months to come. That process usually results in some calendar or budget decisions that guide us for the next 365 days. All-in-all, it’s been a helpful tradition. Last...
Inside Leadership Omaha’s Best Class Ever
Leadership Omaha is one of the longest running professional development programs at the Greater Omaha Chamber. Since 1978, participants have immersed themselves in a 10-month learning experience focused on molding them into more effective community leaders. This year,...
Now What? How to Make the Most of Your Chamber Membership
It’s a question that pops into the minds of most new Chamber members: “Now what?” As in, now that I’ve joined the Greater Omaha Chamber, what do I do? Well, the short answer is: Anything. Something. Lots of things. (First, register to attend a Member Orientation.) The...
Advocating for a Pro-Business Climate
At the Greater Omaha Chamber, it’s our mission to champion a thriving business community and a prosperous region. To do that, we head up initiatives that focus on people, place and business growth. Legislation plays a role in all of this. So, we advocate for public...
5 Myths About the Greater Omaha Chamber
From UFO sightings to haunted parks, the city of Omaha has its fair share of myths, tall tales and urban legends. Spend some time in the Old Market on any given Saturday night, and you’re certain to bump into someone who knows someone who had a great-great grandfather...
Small Business of the Month – December 2020: Patricia Catering and Cocktails
At Patricia Catering and Cocktails, catering is both profession and passion. “Food nourishes us and it brings us together. Whether our clients are celebrating a marriage, welcoming a new baby or comforting family over the loss of a loved one, we pride ourselves on...
Three Distinguished Community Contributors to Be Honored
Throughout 2020, Chamber members and volunteers have pivoted and pitched in to help keep our community moving forward. That's why we’re celebrating their positive impact at the 2021 Annual Meeting in January. At this virtual event, we'll honor three standout...
Omaha Guide to Small Business Saturday
Ready or not – pandemic or not – the holiday shopping season is upon us. This year, perhaps more than ever, your patronage is going to be an especially welcome gift for locally-owned businesses. According to data recently compiled by AMEX, more than 60 percent of U.S....
Small Business of the Month – November 2020: Blair Freeman
Maranda Adams and Ashley Kuhn saw the need for a “transparent construction company that puts the owner back in the driver seat on their projects” – so they founded Blair Freeman, Nebraska's only 100 percent woman-owned, 100 percent minority-owned Class A contractor....
Small Business of the Month – October 2020: Brickway Brewery and Distillery
Zac Triemert and his team at Brickway Brewery and Distillery wear their passion on their sleeves – and “our passion is making great beer and stiff whisky, the kind you want to share,” he said. Open in the Old Market since December 2013, Brickway encompasses three...
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Kitchen Council
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