Shop Local This Small Business Saturday and Support Your Community
The Saturday after Thanksgiving—November 30, this year—is celebrated as Small Business Saturday. With the holiday season in full swing across Omaha, our vibrant community of small businesses is prepared to meet all your gifting needs. Why shop small? Small businesses are essential to our local economy. At the Greater Omaha Chamber, we analyzed that for […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Announces 2025 Slate of Board Members
Members of the Greater Omaha Chamber Board of Directors invest their time, resources and expertise to support the Chamber, its members and mission – to increase business, investment and employment in Greater Omaha. The 2024 Board Nominating Committee today announced the following slate for the 2025 Greater Omaha Chamber Board: Executive Committee: Beth Whited, President, […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Participates in Ribbon Cutting at the Nebraska Resource Center
Omaha, NE – The Greater Omaha Chamber participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony of the Nebraska Resource Center at Offutt Air Force Base today. This center – the first of its kind in the nation – will offer, “military, veteran, and dependent support services in a public-facing storefront within a base exchange.” In addition, the […]
October Business of the Month — Gimme the Scoop
When Destiny Atkins was young, she’d make sweet treats with her grandmother, and that turned into a passion for making desserts for family and friends. Decades later when she had the idea to start her business, Gimme the Scoop, it was her grandmother who paved the way. Raised by her grandma, Destiny tried Italian ice […]
October Investors Corner – Baxter Auto Group: A Driving Force in Omaha’s Economy
A legacy of local leadership Since its founding in 1957, Baxter Auto Group has been a cornerstone of Omaha’s business community. With deep roots in the city, Baxter is committed to fueling local economic growth and giving back to the community that has supported its success for over six decades. As one of the region’s […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Releases Young Professionals Survey
Omaha, NE – The Greater Omaha Chamber, partnering with the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Center for Public Affairs Research, released the 2024 Young Professionals Survey Report and its findings. This survey was designed to gather information about young professionals’ experiences living and working in the Greater Omaha Region to identify areas of excellence and […]
September Business of the Month – Flood Communications
You can’t tell the story of Radio Lobo without Telemundo Nebraska. And you can’t talk about those without mentioning News Channel Nebraska. Though they’re all separate outlets, they work together. And all the divisions of Flood Communications are tied together by their singular approach: A hyper-local focus that caters to the needs of specific communities. […]
September Investor’s Corner – CHI Health
Investor’s Corner – CHI Health Omahans may recognize CHI Health from their neighborhood hospital or clinic, or when they enjoy an event at the CHI Health Center downtown. They might not realize the extent of our reach or the magnitude of our impact. With roots in Omaha that go back 135 years to its founding […]
2024 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. Five of these outstanding leaders are set to be inducted into the Omaha Business Hall of Fame this year; a class […]
August Investor’s Corner – Valmont Industries, Inc.
Investor’s Corner – Valmont Industries, Inc. Founded in 1946, Valmont Industries, Inc. has called Nebraska home for nearly 80 years. In its early days, the company was known for creating the world’s first center pivot irrigation system in Valley, NE. Today, Valmont is a global leader in creating vital infrastructure and advancing agricultural productivity with […]