Time Flies When You’re Having an Impact
“When you volunteer to do something, at least give it your all.” – Phil Moyer, vice president-business banking, First National Bank; longtime President’s Club volunteer; 18-year member of the Chairman’s Circle Time flies when you’re having an impact. I began volunteering with the President’s Club in 1998. I’m proud to say my contributions have earned […]
Making Bold Predictions on the Blockchain
By: Marco Floreani, Manager of Business Development at Greater Omaha Chamber You can’t work in economic development if you’re averse to making bold predictions. At the very least, it’s our job to have some opinions on the latest industry trends. Over the past years, we’ve seen global trends, accompanied by hundreds of billions of investment, […]
Applications Open for 2017 Educator Internships
OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 1, 2017 – The Greater Omaha Chamber in partnership with Metropolitan Community College and Iowa Western Community College, are now accepting applications for their 2017 Educator Internship program, an opportunity for area teachers, counselors and administrators to immerse in a modern workplace and bring their experiences back to the classroom. “By partnering […]
Let’s Get Radical
The Greater Omaha Chamber’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Division has merged with Straight Shot and Omaha Startup Collaborative to create a new, industry-leading startup support program, The Startup Collaborative. Powered by the Greater Omaha Chamber, The Startup Collaborative is an inspired and accountable growth-seeking approach to company and community building with one goal: to radically improve […]
Chamber Announces 2017 Board
The Greater Omaha Chamber and its 2017 Board Nominating Committee are announcing the slate for the 2017 Greater Omaha Chamber Board of Directors. Members of the Chamber Board, who are nominated to serve, invest their time and expertise to support the Chamber, its members and mission: to champion a thriving business community and a prosperous […]
President’s Club: Cheryl D. Anderson
When I first joined the firm, a longtime supporter of the Greater Omaha Chamber, my managing principal suggested I get involved so I attended a President’s Club lunch meeting and felt right at home. That was 16 years ago.
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Increased Industry, Career Awareness Goal of Manufacturing Day Student Engagements
Hundreds of Omaha-area high school students are venturing beyond the classroom today to expand their understanding of and gain career insight into Nebraska’s second largest industry: manufacturing. The Greater Omaha Chamber helped to coordinate the annual student engagements, connecting several high schools with a variety of regional manufacturers. In particular, the entities approach schools that […]
Experienced, Passionate Leadership Devoted to Tech Talent Success
The strategy is set; a comprehensive plan to meet a growing demand for tech talent in our region and become a nationally-recognized tech talent hub. Achieving our goal – an increase of 4,000 tech workers in five years – is going to require all hands on deck. Fortunately, we have two of the best leading […]
Oftentimes we give and expect nothing in return. This isn’t one of those times.
While we have been aggressive contributors to the political process, we haven’t been aggressive enough, and that is where we need your help.