Legislative Update – January 22, 2024
Last week saw the end of bill introduction. When it was all over, senators added 597 new bills, 11 proposed constitutional amendments and two substantive resolutions. The last day of bill introduction always brings us a small sigh of relief, as the universe of proposed legislation closes and we all can get a better handle […]
Legislative Update – January 9, 2024
Nebraska State Senators returned to the State Capitol on January 3rd to begin the 2024 legislative session. This will be a 60-day working session that is currently scheduled to run through April 18th. Legislators began this year’s session by electing Senator Ray Aguilar as chairman of the Legislature’s Executive Board and Senator John Lowe as vice […]
December Small Business of the Month: Heartland Steel
“We hope to change the way we build houses in the world.” At the heart of Omaha stands a business that is reshaping the construction landscape – Heartland Steel, the first Cold Roll Steel Manufacturer in the city and surrounding area. Specializing in the production of structural steel framing for low-rise commercial and residential housing, […]
Support the Community. Buy Local.
The Saturday after Thanksgiving – November 25 this year – has come to be known as Small Business Saturday. Holiday hustle and bustle has officially settled across Omaha, and our thriving community of small businesses are ready to handle all your gifting needs. Why shop small? Because small businesses are the lifeblood of our local economy. […]
Navigating Growth: Insights from Our Member Survey
In an era of rapid change and uncertainty, businesses are continually seeking ways to adapt and thrive in our global economy. To gain a deeper understanding of challenges and opportunities facing the Greater Omaha region, we commissioned a survey of Greater Omaha Chamber members with the expectations that we would share insights at our annual […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Announces 2024 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 2023 Board Nominating Committee today announced the following slate for the 2024 Greater Omaha Chamber Board: Executive Committee Carmen Tapio, CEO […]
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 […]