2023 Business Excellence Award Winners
In 2023, keeping local businesses strong means supporting them through intentional and thoughtful consumer choices. It requires a shift in mindset from seeking convenience and low prices to prioritizing the long-term sustainability and vitality of the community. Local businesses must also adapt to changing consumer demands, embracing e-commerce and online marketing strategies to reach a […]
Outstanding Members and Volunteers to Be Celebrated at Annual Meeting
Throughout 2023, Chamber members and volunteers have contributed to keeping our community moving forward. That’s why we’re celebrating their positive impact at the 2024 Annual Meeting in January at CHI Health Center Omaha. This event will feature Bruce Katz, advisor on public reforms and private innovations that advance the well-being of metropolitan areas and their countries. […]
Small Business of the Month – August 2022: Nebraska Home Appliance
They don’t wear capes or utility belts, nor do they wield impenetrable shields or swing supernatural hammers, but that doesn’t deter Todd Daganaar from referring to his team members at Nebraska Home Appliance as “heroes.” Hometown Heroes to be exact. “While many see it as just a tagline, we live, breathe, and operate through those […]
Small Business of the Month – July 2022: Media King Communications
When it comes to bringing internet connectivity to the unconnected and underserved in Nebraska, one name stands out like a king – William King. King is head of Media King Communications, a nationally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) that offers WiFi communication services, media buying, marketing, advertising, infrastructure development, and community outreach initiatives. He also […]
2022 Business Hall of Fame Inductees
Every year, the Greater Omaha Chamber honors those whose vision, work ethic and dedication to community have made Omaha – Greater Omaha. Honorees are selected from nominations submitted by community members and business leaders (like you — so, make a nomination). Five of these outstanding leaders are set to be inducted into the Omaha Business […]
Small Business of the Month – June 2022: OBI Creative
O’Brien Industries (OBI Creative) is a research-based, innovation-driven advertising agency based in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded in 2001 by Mary Ann O’Brien, an Iowa-native, entrepreneur, and former CMO of Gateway Computers, the firm started small, with fewer than 12 employees. In 2015, O’Brien made a decision to grow into a full-service ad agency. Employees doubled to […]
Small Business of the Month – May 2022: Bin There, Dump That
It’s hard to miss Bin There, Dump That. The dumpsters are bright, neon green and they’re all over the city of Omaha. Back in 2018, Sue and Peter Maier walked away from corporate America to open Bin There Dump That Omaha Dumpster Rental because they saw a need for waste disposal that was more residential […]
2022 Business Excellence Award Winners
Each year we select Business Excellence Award winners from nominations gathered from the community. These awards are our way of celebrating the incredible amount of excellence around us and awarding the truly deserving – those whose contributions elevate our community and make it a better place for everyone to do business, work and lives. 2021 […]
Small Business of the Month – April 2022: planit inc.
When it comes to planning events, it doesn’t matter if you’re a Fortune 500 company or emerging small business, everyone wants the wow-factor that will leave attendees in awe and send them home marveling at what they experienced. Enter planit inc.: the wow-experts. “Wow can be anything from being on-time, on-budget, or on-point,” said Madison […]
Small Business of the Month – March 2022: Imagen Body Sculpting
“Sometimes people just need to hear that they’re pretty,” said Dr. Jennifer Tighe de Soto. “Seeing the change in our patients as they grow their confidence makes it easy to be passionate about what we do.” “It’s like planting a garden and then watching it bloom!” Helping people discover their self-confidence has been fueling the […]