E-Day 2019: Encouraging Engineering Students to Grow Their Careers Right Here
“We want our engineering students to know that no matter where they come from, there are opportunities to have a fruitful engineering career right here in Nebraska. These types of touchpoints with industry are so valuable and add to the personal experiences our students receive,” said Jen Skidmore, director of student development for the College of Engineering.
Reflecting on the Power and Promise of Omaha’s and Our Nation’s Chambers
I was recently given the honor of serving as Chairman of The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) for the next year. I look forward to volunteering my time to this important organization, working with its staff and supporting other chamber executives as they work to lead economic growth and development in their communities. […]
Full Dream Ahead
Twenty-five years ago, we came together to be more proactive in growing our local economy. We have raised $77 million in those 25 years to grow our community. Today, we get to celebrate our Prosper Omaha successes, look ahead to our next five years of impact and, most importantly, say ‘thank you’ to you all […]
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 […]