Greater Omaha Chamber Announces Board Chairs for 2026 and 2027
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 29, 2026 CONTACT:Aron WehrGreater Omaha Chamber402.978.7920awehr@omahachamber.org Greater Omaha Chamber Announces Board Chairs for 2026 and 2027 Omaha, NE — The Greater Omaha Chamber has announced the Chairs of the Greater Omaha Chamber Board of Directors for 2026 and 2027. Paul West, Managing Partner of Carson Wealth, will serve as chair for 2026 and David […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Issues Statement of Governor Pillen’s State of the State Address
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 15, 2026 CONTACTAron WehrGreater Omaha Chamber402.978.7920awehr@omahachamber.org Greater Omaha Chamber Statement on Governor Pillen’s State of the State Address OMAHA, NE – Heath Mello, President & CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber, released the following statement regarding Governor Jim Pillen’s State of the State Address: “Today marks an important step forward for Nebraska’s economic competitiveness. The announcement of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]