Investor’s Corner: A New Chapter for Methodist Health System
Photo Courtesy: Holland Basham Architects for Methodist Health System When Josie Abboud, FACHE, stepped into her role as President and CEO of Methodist Health System on January 1, 2026, she wasn’t stepping into the unknown. She’s spent three decades at Methodist, rising through the ranks in clinical, operational, and executive leadership roles. Now, as the […]
$20M Omaha Steaks Expansion Reinforces Omaha’s Role in Advanced Food Production
A $20 million investment now underway in Omaha is reinforcing the region’s reputation as a hub for advanced food production and long-term business growth. Omaha Steaks recently broke ground on a 40,000-square-foot cold pasteurization facility that will bring a critical food safety process closer to the company’s core operations. Once complete, the project will be […]
How a Growth Consultation from the Omaha Chamber Provides the Support Your Business Needs
Growth doesn’t always start with a groundbreaking or ribbon-cutting. More often, it starts with a conversation. For businesses across Greater Omaha, that conversation is often a Growth Consultation with the Greater Omaha Chamber’s Economic Development team. Designed to be confidential, one-on-one and practical, a Growth Consultation helps local business leaders clarify what’s next, work through […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Statement on $10 Million Grant for Eppley Airfield Expansion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 27, 2025 CONTACTAron WehrGreater Omaha Chamber402.978.7920awehr@omahachamber.org Greater Omaha Chamber Statement on $10 Million Grant for Eppley Airfield Expansion OMAHA, NE – Heath Mello, President & CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber released the following statement regarding Representative Don Bacon and Senator Deb Fischer’s successful grant securement for Eppley Airfield: “The Greater Omaha Chamber is […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Releases Omaha COMPETES, a Practitioner-Driven Agenda to Strengthen Omaha Region
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 22, 2025 CONTACTAron WehrGreater Omaha Chamber402.978.7920awehr@omahachamber.org Greater Omaha Chamber Releases Omaha COMPETES A Practitioner-Driven Agenda to Strengthen Nebraska’s Economic Competitiveness Omaha, NE — The Greater Omaha Chamber today released Omaha COMPETES, a comprehensive, data-driven policy agenda designed to modernize Nebraska’s economic development tools, accelerate job creation, strengthen workforce competitiveness, and ensure the state can compete […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Releases Statement on Union Pacific & Norfolk Southern’s Filed Merger
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 19, 2025 CONTACTAron WehrGreater Omaha Chamber402.978.7920awehr@omahachamber.org Greater Omaha Chamber Releases Statement on Union Pacific & Norfolk Southern’s Filed Merger Application OMAHA, NE – Heath Mello, President & CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber released the following statement regarding Union Pacific Corporation and Norfolk Southern Corporation filing an application today with the Surface […]
December Business of the Month | McCarthy Building Companies
McCarthy Building Companies: Building Omaha with Ownership, Innovation, and Lasting Impact Founded in 1864 and 100% employee-owned since 2002, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. stands among the nation’s oldest and largest privately held construction firms. With deep roots across the country and a strong presence in Omaha since 2001, McCarthy has played a major role in […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Launches New Website Creating a Gateway for Business Growth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 9, 2025 CONTACTAron WehrGreater Omaha Chamber402.978.7920awehr@omahachamber.org Greater Omaha Chamber Launches New Website Creating a Gateway for Business Growth Omaha, NE — The Greater Omaha Chamber has launched its new digital platform, a next-generation website designed to serve as a virtual airport for Greater Omaha — connecting people, businesses, and ideas while propelling the […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Announces 2026 Slate of Board Members
Members of the Greater Omaha Chamber Board of Directors invest their time, resources and expertise to support the Chamber, its members and mission – to increase business, investment and employment in Greater Omaha. The 2025 Board Nominating Committee today announced the following slate for the 2026 Greater Omaha Chamber Board: Executive Committee: Paul West, Carson […]
November Business of the Month | Max I. Walker Cleaners & Launderers
Max I. Walker Cleaners & Launderers: A Century of Service, Tradition, and Community Commitment Since 1917, Max I. Walker Cleaners & Launderers has been a trusted name in Omaha, growing from a single downtown dry cleaning shop into a fifth-generation, family-owned business serving customers across the metro. For more than a century, the company has […]