Small Business Of The Month – April 2023 – Chastain-Otis Insurance Agency
For Chastain-Otis Insurance Agency, there’s no real secret to their 100 years in business. It requires hard work, compassionate employees, more than a bit of luck, and outstanding service that places their customers at the heart of everything they do. “We know the most important and critical time when dealing with insurance issues is when […]
Growing Home: From Brain Drain to Brain Gain
Brain drain. For the last decade or so, two words have caused considerable heartburn for midwestern cities and towns. And while there has been a ferocious push recently to combat this gut-wrenching trend, the problem is still very relevant. According to the Economist: “Although the depopulation of America’s ‘heartland’ is well-known, the internal redistribution of […]
Small Business of the Month- March 2023: SecretPenguin
Truth be told, “SecretPenguin,” is arguably one of the coolest business names in Omaha. But what does it mean? “I used to hide ‘secret penguins’ in my artwork when I was bored drawing still lifes in high school,” said Dave Nelson, founder, creative director, and former professional skateboarder. “When I started traveling more for skateboarding, […]
Small Business of the Month- February 2023: Custom Blinds & Design
“Sherri Tafoya started Custom Blinds & Design 22 years ago and has helped bring new light into countless homes,”said Jim Korff, Area Sales and Marketing Manager. “With industry-best Hunter-Douglas window coverings and our own standard of excellence, we go above and beyond for our clients.” “We are a faith-based company started out the back of […]
Inside Leadership Omaha’s Best Class Ever: Class 45
Leadership Omaha is one of the longest running professional development programs at the Greater Omaha Chamber. Since 1978, participants have immersed themselves in a 10-month learning experience focused on molding them into more effective community leaders. This year, we’re getting a look inside. We’ll follow Matt Wenz, Head of Mulhall’s Landscape, as he takes this […]
Outstanding Members and Volunteers to Be Celebrated at Annual Meeting
Throughout 2023, Chamber members and volunteers have contributed to keeping our community moving forward. That’s why we’re celebrating their positive impact at the 2024 Annual Meeting in January at CHI Health Center Omaha. This event will feature Bruce Katz, advisor on public reforms and private innovations that advance the well-being of metropolitan areas and their countries. […]
Small Business of the Month – January 2023: McGill Law, PC LLO
Jodie McGill founded McGill Law, P.C., L.L.O. in 2011 so she could build a family law firm that allowed her to combine her passions, skills, and expertise to help more people in the Omaha community. Originally from Omaha and a graduate of Creighton Law School, Jodie is an experienced mediator, collaborative divorce attorney, trial attorney, […]
Small Business of the Month – December 2022: Masimore, Magnuson & Associates, P.C.
At Masimore, Magnuson & Associates, P.C., they place a premium on customer service and professional development for their employees. “We believe in the value of relationships,” said Rodney Anderson, managing shareholder of MMA. “We view every client relationship like a partnership, and truly believe that our success is a result of their success.” Founded in […]
Ways Your Business Can Get Involved in the Community
SPONSORED POST As part of our Economic Outlook, we invited sponsors to provide their thoughts on important topics, challenges or issues facing companies in 2023 and beyond. The following post is from Bankers Trust. There are several compelling reasons for a business to give back to the communities it serves. Giving back can expose your business […]
Expanding the Table
SPONSORED POST As part of our Economic Outlook, we invited sponsors to provide their thoughts on important topics, challenges or issues facing companies in 2023 and beyond. The following post is from Lamp Rynearson. “If we don’t have different perspectives at the table, we’re not going to be innovative and creative.” -Nancy Pridal, Lamp Rynearson CEO/President […]