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E-Day 2019: Encouraging Engineering Students to Grow Their Careers Right Here

“We want our engineering students to know that no matter where they come from, there are opportunities to have a fruitful engineering career right here in Nebraska. These types of touchpoints with industry are so valuable and add to the personal experiences our students receive,” said Jen Skidmore, director of student development for the College of Engineering.

September Small Business of the Month: Red Branch Media

Sep 10, 2019 | Small Business of the Month, We Connect

It may call itself “the sweetest little marketing agency in the world,” but Red Branch Media makes some hardcore promises:“Whatever the goal is, we'll smash it. Whatever the hurdle, we'll jump over it. No matter the industry, we'll conquer it.”Full-service...

Ready, Set, Grow: Omaha Executive Institute Class 2019 Set to Accelerate Learning, Leading

Sep 4, 2019 | We Connect, We Develop

Leaders are learners, and this year’s 2019 Omaha Executive Institute (OEI) Class is no exception.A program for new-to-Omaha senior-level executives, OEI is equal parts selective and inclusive, and offers a comprehensive overview of Greater Omaha –...

A Conversation with Hunter Huggins, 2020 HIRE Co-chair

Aug 16, 2019 | We Develop

A Conversation with Hunter Huggins, senior HR specialist, Mutual of Omaha and 2020 HIRE Co-chair Q: What resonated with you about this year’s HIRE Conference?A: “My time on the HIRE Conference committee has been amazing. The team focuses on attendees and...

An Honors Course in Equality

Aug 7, 2019 | We Connect, We Develop

Registration is now open for the first-ever Conference on Opportunity, Diversity and Equity, October 4 at the CHI Health Center Omaha. The event offers a compelling, new opportunity for businesses and individuals to address diversity in the...

August Small Business of the Month: Heritage Financial Service, LLC

Aug 7, 2019 | Small Business of the Month, We Connect

Heritage Financial Services, a comprehensive regional financial services firm, channels more than 300 years of cumulative experience into one overarching goal – helping their clients improve their financial prosperity. The team includes an investment...

A Bold Transportation Direction

Aug 5, 2019 | ConnectGO, We Ignite Change

It’s time to do something big in transportation. We’re in a period of rapid change in the transportation sector.

Reflecting on the Power and Promise of Omaha’s and Our Nation’s Chambers

Aug 2, 2019 | We Ignite Change

I was recently given the honor of serving as Chairman of The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) for the next year. I look forward to volunteering my time to this important organization, working with its staff and supporting other chamber...

A pro-business climate is critical to the superior quality of life.

Jul 31, 2019 | We Ignite Change

Retaining our current businesses, along with growing our base, is our number one economic development priority, and you should be assured that the full resources of the Greater Omaha Chamber are focused on ensuring that our state is dedicated to fostering...

Leadership Omaha Class 42 Prepared to be Next “Best Class Ever”

Jul 29, 2019 | We Develop

We’re getting ready to launch our 42nd class of Leadership Omaha with an orientation on Thursday, August 15 – the first step toward developing another cohort of leaders capable of strengthening and transforming our community. The members of Class 42, a...

July Small Business of the Month: JAN-PRO of Omaha

Jul 10, 2019 | Small Business of the Month, We Connect

JAN-PRO of Omaha is more than a commercial cleaning enterprise; it is an incubator of opportunity: “We sell franchises to people to become business owners, and we acquire clients to give to our business owners,” says Tumi Oluyole, President, JAN-PRO of...