Be the Vote
by David G. Brown, President and CEO, Greater Omaha Chamber There are rights, and there are privileges – and, when it comes to the right to decide by vote, there are both. Today, we have the unique opportunity to initiate change, support individual ideas and weigh in as a group on decisions that impact our […]
Blueprint Nebraska: Build a Strong Nebraska
MOVING FORWARD Nebraska is at a critical juncture. It is time to build and implement an action plan to ensure our long-term economic vitality. Blueprint Nebraska will consider every facet that contributes to Nebraska’s ability to compete and prosper, attract economic development, enable innovation and entrepreneurship, and create a high quality of life and truly […]
The Big Move!
As you may have heard, the Chamber is moving offices to the former building No. 5 on the Conagra Brands campus. After months of planning, packing and renovations, we’re ready for the big move! Here are some important details to know: We are moving the week of April 23. Our staff will be working remotely […]
Looking Back: Location, Location, Location
125 years of inventing the future together! In this new series, we’re celebrating the past 125 years – remembering our roots, showcasing some of our accomplishments and highlighting our role as an agent of change in this community. #InventingTheNext125 Excerpt from Pathways to Prosperity by Louise Gilmore Donahue The Chamber has always had a home in […]
24 Hours of Impact: Community and Employee Engagement Made Easy
It’s part of our “We Don’t Coast” mindset – a foundational belief that philanthropy is embedded in our Midwestern DNA and that being other-focused is more than an occasional way to be, it’s a way of life. On July 27, 2018, we have a tremendous opportunity to put that altruism into action and make a […]
Looking Back: A History of Helping
125 years of inventing the future together! In this new series, we’re celebrating the past 125 years – remembering our roots, showcasing some of our accomplishments and highlighting our role as an agent of change in this community. #InventingTheNext125 Excerpt from Pathways to Prosperity, A history of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce The blending of […]
Prepping For The Big Move
By: Laurie Pieper, Human Resources Director, Greater Omaha Chamber Fresh. Atmosphere. View. Windows. All words that describe the thoughts of our Chamber family as we anticipate the big move from our comfortable surroundings at 1301 Harney to our brand spanking new digs at 808 Conagra Drive. For the past two years, we have imagined the look […]
Looking Back: Our Start
125 years of inventing the future together! In this new series, we’re celebrating the past 125 years – remembering our roots, showcasing the accomplishments we and our members have made and highlighting our role as an agent of change in this community. #InventingTheNext125 Excerpt from Pathways to Prosperity by Louise Gilmore Donahue Signs of economic depression […]
Three Cheers for a 5-Star Chamber
Good news! The Greater Omaha Chamber is pleased to announce that after a comprehensive self-review, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded us with 5-Star Accreditation. This prestigious honor puts us among the top 1% of chambers nationwide. “Accreditation requires an open mind and an all-hands-on-deck mentality. We are fortunate to be immersed in a […]
Putting Passports to Work
By Mindy Ruffalo, Director of International Economic Development The Chamber’s International Economic Development team has been covering a lot of ground lately, putting frequent flier miles and passports to work to strengthen our regional economy. Here’s a snapshot of what we’ve been focusing on recently: June Our busy June included a trip to the 2017 […]