Get set for an experience that’s out-of-this-world.
It’s almost time for take-off! With more than 17,000 students ready to launch, Careerockit, the region’s largest annual student/business intensive learning experience, is targeting area organizations committed to connecting students with hands-on, all-in learning that makes “real-world” experiences readily accessible. A collaborative initiative of the Greater Omaha Chamber that connects area businesses with school districts […]
The results are in and the data will move you.
If great minds think alike, then more than 100 of Greater Omaha’s CEOs who completed this year’s Economic Outlook survey are on the same page, reporting their companies did as well in 2017 as in 2016. The annual survey, which measures CEOs’ perceptions, also showed most CEOs felt their company performance in 2017 was on […]
Manufacturing Day 2017
Hundreds of Greater Omaha high school students experienced Manufacturing Day 2017 last month thanks to collaborative programming provided by The Greater Omaha Chamber’s Economic Development Partnership and the Partnership’s Manufacturing Council. “Manufacturing career opportunities in Nebraska are trending upward, which is very, very exciting. We have a responsibility to equip our next generation of workers […]
Should Your Business Go for the Ghost?
Guest blog from B2 Interactive Working in the social media space, we are always watching the “stock” of platforms and determining who’s using them and why. I generally have a good inclination for which platforms or features are going to be big hits and which ones will be fads. However, I’ve been tragically wrong on a […]
“Welcome to the Prairie” Campaign Brings Home the Hardware – Thanks, Silicon Valley.
Creative, fun and now, award-winning. Our “Welcome to the Prairie” campaign developed to bring awareness to our tech and startup scene – our Silicon Prairie – was recently honored by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) with a Silver Excellence in Economic Development Award. The campaign was built in collaboration with Ervin & Smith and […]
A Message from the President
By David G. Brown, president & CEO This is an incredibly exciting time for the Greater Omaha Chamber. With you and for you, we are elevating our community in significant and tangible ways. Now, to accelerate our regional impact, we are about to launch a bold, new chapter in the life of our organization. During […]
Nothing matters until you close on the real estate
By: Randy Thelen, Senior VP – Economic Development “Nothing matters until you close on the real estate,” said a mentor of mine, early in my career. As I now close in on 25 years as an economic development professional, these words remain as true as ever. Whether you are selling your home or landing the […]
Revel in Talent – Get Serious!
Guest blog post from MindSet If a terrific 16 year old power forward, who lives in the most rural area of Mississippi, invited one of the ten most renowned college basketball coaches in the country to visit his family in their home on Christmas Eve, what do you think the odds are that such […]
Early Warning – Money 20/20 Spotlights the Disruptive Union of Tech and Financial Services
I look forward to documenting emerging changes in financial services, and hope you enjoy following along.
The Kitchen Council Opens Up a New World to Foodpreneurs
Recently Erin Dyer, managing director of the Kitchen Council, took the time to answer a few questions about the Kitchen Council and what the food startup incubator means for the Greater Omaha area.