Legislative Update – March 13, 2026
The Legislature spent this week focused on the state budget, working through the difficult task of closing what has grown into a projected $646 million budget deficit. As of this week, lawmakers are making progress, but the path forward still depends on advancing a broader package of spending cuts, fund transfers, and revenue-related measures before March […]
Seeing Opportunity: Why GoodLife Agriculture Is Expanding in Greater Omaha
Most people see salmon and think coastline. GoodLife Agriculture saw Nebraska. In an industry long anchored to oceans and ports, the company recognized something others may overlook: the greatest opportunity wasn’t along the coasts; it was closer to the customer. That belief is now taking physical shape in Nebraska City, where GoodLife is developing a 250,000-square-foot next-generation seafood processing facility in the Greater Omaha […]
March Business of the Month | SEi
SEi: Protecting What Matters Most Founded in Omaha in 1969 by Sid Meridith, SEi has grown steadily over more than five decades into one of the top 100 security companies in America. What began as a local business has expanded organically to include five offices across the Midwest, while remaining firmly rooted in the Greater […]
Legislative Update – March 6, 2026
With full-day floor debate now underway, the Nebraska Legislature is preparing to turn its attention to the state budget, with budget debate scheduled for March 10 through March 25. Because the budget must be passed by the 50th legislative day, lawmakers are working under a firm deadline to complete budget action by March 25. This year’s short […]
Legislative Update – February 27, 2026
With committee hearings concluding today, the Legislature is now set to pivot into the next phase of session work. All-day floor debate begins Tuesday, March 3rd, with budget debate scheduled for March 10th through March 25th. As the Greater Omaha Chamber continues to stay engaged at the Capitol on legislation that supports competitiveness and growth, this […]
Heath Mello Testifies to Revenue Committee on LB 1165
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 25, 2026 CONTACT Aron Wehr Greater Omaha Chamber 402.978.7920 awehr@omahachamber.org Heath Mello Testifies to Revenue Committee on LB 1165 Omaha, NE – Heath Mello, President & CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber, testified before the Nebraska Legislature’s Revenue Committee today in support of LB 1165, the Grow the Good Life Act — […]
Legislative Update – February 20, 2026
As March nears, the legislature is wrapping up its final week of hearings. Starting on March 2, the Legislature will switch to all day floor debate of bills that have advanced from committee. The Greater Omaha Chamber continues to stay engaged at the Capitol on legislation that supports competitiveness and growth. This week, we are focused […]
Legislative Update – February 13, 2026
As the Legislature continues advancing bills through committee hearings and floor debate, several measures this week aligned directly with the Greater Omaha Chamber’s economic competitiveness and workforce priorities. From protecting high-paying jobs during major corporate transitions to strengthening Nebraska’s affordability advantage for young professionals, the focus remains clear: ensuring our state remains positioned for long-term growth in […]
Leadership and Service Honored at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Throughout 2025, Chamber members continued to show a strong commitment to strengthening the fabric of our community. We are proud to recognize local business leaders, volunteers and organizations who exemplify the spirit of collaboration and service that defines the Greater Omaha business community through three distinguished awards: Chair’s Dedicated Service Award Bestowed upon an individual […]
February Business of the Month | Touching Hearts at Home
Touching Hearts at Home: Compassionate Care Rooted in Connection Built on the belief that care should be personal, consistent, and deeply human, Touching Hearts at Home has become a trusted resource for families seeking non-medical in-home support. Since its founding in 2007, the organization has focused on helping seniors and adults maintain independence, dignity, and […]