Good Samaritan Pet Doctor: November Small Business of the Month
“When I created this business, it was founded on a mission and a set of values. Through all the growth, change, and creative endeavors, I have kept coming back around to that mission and those values,” said Dr. Kristin Engel. Those values include providing top-notch care at an affordable price for some of Omaha’s most […]
Union Omaha: October Small Business of the Month
One Means All: Union Omaha Retires Jersey No. 1 in Tribute to Greater Omaha Union Omaha, Nebraska’s only professional soccer team, leads by example. From taking the initiative to increase women’s involvement in sports, to cutting costs for nonprofits and encouraging volunteer work, the Union Omaha Owls consistently showcase their dedication to Greater Omaha through […]
IceCap Brings 150+ New Jobs to Greater Omaha
The City of Council Bluffs, Advance Southwest Iowa Corporation and Tippmann Group have worked together to bring IceCap Cold Storage to our partners in Council Bluffs. This state-of-the-art cold storage facility is the first in the city and brought 150+ jobs to the Greater Omaha area. Paula Hazlewood, CEO of Advance Southwest Iowa, highlighted the […]
August Small Business of the Month: JAN PRO Omaha
When the JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting team comes to the door, you might find yourself wondering if someone called the Ghostbusters. That’s because they wear professional-grade vacuum backpacks which look just like the proton-packs from the movie. And like Dr. Venkman, Egon, Ray, and Winston, the Jan-Pro crew uses the latest technology to eliminate their […]
Otoe County Expands Childcare
The Nebraska City Area Economic Development Corporation (NCAEDC) team is putting families first, utilizing their resources to secure $605,000 in grant funding to be used towards increasing quality and capacity of licensed childcare in Otoe County. NCAEDC's Early Childhood Community Coordinator (ECCC), Tiffany Walker, worked with Nebraska Children and Families Foundation, Nebraska DHHS and Otoe […]
The Jewell: July 2023 Small Business of the Month
The Jewell is part music venue, part cocktail lounge, and part fine dining in one vibrant spot. Located inside the Capitol District, this sleek and intimate jazz hotspot is built on a reverence of shared music history and a deep connection to the here and now. “The ultimate drive for the Jewell is to make […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Announces ‘Class 46’
Greater Omaha Chamber Announces ‘Class 46’ OMAHA, Neb., July 17, 2023 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today announced the members of Leadership Omaha Class 46, following a rigorous selection process and continuing a forty-six-year tradition of cohort-based leadership development. “The members of Class 46 have already shown a profound commitment to the Omaha community. I […]
2023 Omaha Business Hall of Fame Honorees
Since 1993, the Greater Omaha Chamber has honored business leaders whose commitment, ingenuity and grit have resulted in major contributions to our community. Honorees are selected from nominations submitted by community members and business leaders. After selection, recipients are honored at our annual Omaha Business Hall of Fame Gala, happening this year on Wednesday, August […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Announces Heath Mello as New CEO
For Immediate Release July 11, 2023 For information contact: Brandon Pappas (402) 978-7919 bpappas@omahachamber.org Greater Omaha Chamber Announces Heath Mello as New CEO OMAHA, Neb. – July 11, 2023 – The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Heath Mello to the role of CEO/President. Mello will assume responsibility for the […]
Small Business Of The Month – June 2023: Meridian
Meridian Business Services is an award-winning NetSuite Solution Provider specializing in consulting, implementing, supporting, and developing the full range of NetSuite products. “We help companies move into the future with end-to-end ERP solutions,” said Travis Schwartz, Managing Partner. “Our passion is helping clients adopt new technology and enable more effective business processes. We believe this […]