Lincoln Premium Poultry: Building a Generational Success Story in Nebraska

When Costco Wholesale set out to build its first fully integrated poultry operation, the company searched widely for the right place to call home. After an extensive site selection process, the retail giant found what it was looking for just outside Omaha in Fremont, Nebraska. “They looked at locations in Iowa, South Dakota, Kansas and […]

Omaha Steaks: Driving Business and Community Growth in Omaha

Omaha Steaks, one of America’s most recognizable premium meat brands, has called Omaha home for over a century. From its humble beginnings with founders J.J. and B.A. Simon to its current status as a major local employer and industry innovator, the company exemplifies the synergy between a thriving business and a supportive community. “Omaha was […]

Greater Omaha Chamber to Host Housing & Childcare Summit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2025 CONTACT Aron Wehr Greater Omaha Chamber 402.978.7920 awehr@omahachamber.org  Employer Excellence in Action: Innovative Approaches to  Housing & Childcare for a Stronger Workforce Omaha, NE — The Greater Omaha Chamber will convene employers, community partners, and state leaders for a high-impact Housing & Childcare Summit focused on how innovative childcare and […]

October Business of the Month | Omaha Insurance Services

Omaha Insurance Services: Protecting What Matters with Purpose and Heart Since its founding, Omaha Insurance Services has grown into a trusted name for personalized, reliable insurance solutions. Built on a mission to protect individuals, families, and businesses, the company has stayed rooted in community values while expanding its reach from coast to coast. Today, it […]

Investor’s Corner: Kiewit

Omaha and Beyond, Kiewit Builds People-First. For nearly 140 years, Kiewit Corporation has called Omaha home. Now one of the largest and most respected construction and engineering firms in North America, the company continues to grow its impact across the continent—while staying deeply rooted in the community where it all began. While our work extends […]

Greater Omaha Chamber Releases 2025 “Barometer Report”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 22, 2025 CONTACT Aron Wehr Greater Omaha Chamber 402.978.7920 awehr@omahachamber.org Greater Omaha Chamber Releases 2025 “Barometer Report” – a Metro Statistical Area Comparison OMAHA, NE – The Greater Omaha Chamber, in partnership with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Bureau of Business Research, released the 2025 “Barometer Report” —an economic scorecard that measures […]

September Business of the Month | Ovation Heartwood Preserve

Ovation Heartwood Preserve: Redefining Senior Living in Omaha Ovation Heartwood Preserve opened its assisted living and memory care residences in April 2022, followed by the launch of its independent living community in August 2024. Since then, it has become a trusted name in senior living, offering a modern environment where care, comfort, and connection are […]

Greater Omaha Chamber Launches Midtown Small Business Resiliency Fund

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2025 CONTACT Aron Wehr Greater Omaha Chamber 402.978.7920 awehr@omahachamber.org   Greater Omaha Chamber Launches Midtown Small Business Resiliency Fund Omaha, NE – The Greater Omaha Chamber has launched a business resiliency fund to support target small businesses during streetcar construction. The Midtown Small Business Resiliency Fund will distribute about $1 […]

Silicon Prairie Startup Week 2025 to Showcase Innovation Across the Heartland

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2025 CONTACT Aron Wehr Greater Omaha Chamber 402.978.7920 awehr@omahachamber.org Silicon Prairie Startup Week 2025 to Showcase Innovation Across the Heartland Omaha, NE – Silicon Prairie Startup Week 2025 is set to return September 27 and October 6–11, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, and community leaders for a weeklong celebration of […]