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.
Let’s Put Proseeds Over the Top!
It’s up to us now. Public voting will determine the top five. The winning business receives a $25,000 prize and nationwide recognition. Let’s get behind promoting homegrown Proseeds as it represents the Nebraska startup community on a nationwide stage.
We have a deep bench.
Each has excelled in his or her own relentless way, but the common threads are undeniable: extraordinary acumen, dedicated community involvement, incredible humility…
What makes Omaha one of the best cities to live In?
For most people, the must-haves involve three key things: a strong economy, great quality of life and affordable housing. Most cities aim for that, too, but few score well in all three.
We Belong on That List – and That Is Our Challenge.
Omaha doesn’t make the list of top 20 cities. But why? I’d argue we excel in almost all of the attribute areas.
Japan Trade Mission
Just last January, I traveled to Japan for my latest trade-focused recruitment trip. I had the fortune of being accompanied by two peers from the State of Nebraska based out of Tokyo, Koji Nagasaki and Hisami Imagawa.