Volunteer Spotlight: President’s Club
President’s Club Comprised of job titles that span from dentists, attorneys, bankers, to retailers and many more, The President’s Club is an elite group of approximately 20 volunteers that help grow the Greater Omaha Chamber (the Chamber) by promoting local membership and renewal. Dave Johnson. senior sales executive with TSYS Merchant Solutions, said, “I’ve been […]
Why Giving Matters – Doing Good Makes Omaha Great
Give back. Do the most good. Help each other. Call it what you will, but heartfelt stewardship is vital to the success of a community, and those who create meaning through unconditional giving are motivating others to do right daily.
The Watchlist: Members Making Waves
“Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It’s perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we’ve learned something from yesterday.” –John Wayne Greater Omaha, tomorrow is yours; and, in the bright-eyed race for regional renown, you’re winning. More than heart, wider […]
Flood of 2019 Recovery Efforts Underway
Resources Available for Those Impacted Historic flooding that began in Nebraska and Iowa mid-March, and now includes Northern Missouri, has caused unprecedented damage throughout cities, towns, suburbs and agricultural hubs across the middle U.S. While the March 21 approval of Federal aid to Nebraska (where 77 of the state’s 93 counties were impacted by spring […]
The Watchlist: Members Making Waves
Greater Omaha Puts the Grit in Great and the Effort in Excellence There’s something about greatness – from Nelson Mandela’s commitment to purposefulness and optimism, to Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural innovations – with the right mix of integrity, ingenuity and grit, excellence emerges almost anywhere. Maybe that’s part of what makes your contribution to this […]
Space Worthy: This is Where You Turn When ‘Stuff’ Matters
Meet three of the newest players in the “industry of stuff” – Rachel Heeren, Michelle Kohrs and Shannon Snow, a trio of small business owners who are looking to extend their records of success with Space Worthy. “We are helping people know what to do with what they have,” Heeren says. In other words, our […]
The Greater Omaha Watchlist: See Who’s Making Waves this Week
The One Thing to Know About Omaha Right Now: We Care If you lend a hand to help others, you’re in good company. One in four Americans volunteers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In fact, Greater Omaha, you’ve got the goods on some of the “giving-est” go-getters in the U.S., donating more […]
It’s 2019. Welcome to a wave of optimism.
It’s 2019. Welcome to a wave of optimism. We’re hearing from our business owners across the region – they expect this year to be even stronger than 2018 across all categories: job growth, capital investment and sales revenue. We’re ready to do our part to support each and every one of you to grow and […]
Five Seconds, then Launch: My Stature Takes Tailored Clothes to New Heights
Five seconds of bravery. For Karisa Malchow that’s all it took – just enough time to hit that send button and get the attention of The Startup Collaborative. One year later, My Stature LLC is ready to launch. “I want women to feel empowered,” Karisa says. My Stature is a custom-tailored clothing solution for tall […]
The Greater Omaha Watchlist: See Who’s Making Waves this Week
Season for Eating – Cravings Cured, Cultivated in Greater Omaha It’s official: Greater Omaha has a sweet spot for the holidays, and our area “foodpreneurs” are feeling festive, dishing up more desserts this December than you can shake a stick (or spatula) at – making appetizing choices abundant on both sides of the Mighty Mo’. […]