Greater Omaha Chamber Encourages STB to Approve Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Merger
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2026 CONTACT Aron Wehr Greater Omaha Chamber 402-978-7901 awehr@omahachamber.org Greater Omaha Chamber Encourages STB to Approve Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Merger Omaha, NE – The Greater Omaha Chamber today expressed strong support for the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, as the companies prepare to refile their application with the […]
LB 1165 Passed by Legislature, One of Nebraska’s Largest Economic Development Packages in Years
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2026 CONTACT Aron Wehr Greater Omaha Chamber 402.978.7920 awehr@omahachamber.org LB 1165 Passed by Legislature, One of Nebraska’s Largest Economic Development Packages in Years Omaha, NE –The Greater Omaha Chamber today applauded the Nebraska Legislature’s passage of LB 1165, the Grow the Good Life Act, one of the most significant economic development […]
Omaha Named One of the “Top 100 Best Places to Live” in 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2026 CONTACT Aron Wehr Greater Omaha Chamber 402.978.7920 awehr@omahachamber.org Omaha Named One of the “Top 100 Best Places to Live” in 2026 Omaha, NE – The Omaha region has been named one of the “Top 100 Best Places to Live” in 2026, by Livability.com, a national ranking that highlights small to […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Releases New Report on Child Care’s Impact on Workforce and Economy
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2026 CONTACT Aron Wehr Greater Omaha Chamber 402.978.7920 awehr@omahachamber.org Greater Omaha Chamber Releases New Report on Child Care’s Impact on Workforce and Economy Omaha, NE – The Greater Omaha Chamber today released a new report, Working Families, Working Economy: An Examination of the Economic Impact, Supply and Demand of the Child Care […]
New Program Expands Civic Engagement Through Leadership Training
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26 2026 CONTACT Aron Wehr Greater Omaha Chamber 402.978.7920 awehr@omahachamber.org New Program Expands Civic Engagement Through Leadership Training Omaha, NE – The Greater Omaha Chamber, in collaboration with CIRA (Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement), is launching a free new program to advance civic engagement and leadership amongst Omaha’s immigrant […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Issues Statement on Mayor John W. Ewing, Jr.’s State of the City Address
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2026 CONTACT: Aron Wehr Greater Omaha Chamber 402.978.7920 awehr@omahachamber.org Greater Omaha Chamber Issues Statement on Mayor John W. Ewing, Jr.’s State of the City Address Omaha, NE — Heath Mello, President & CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber, released the following statement on Mayor John W. Ewing, Jr.’s State of […]
City of Omaha Proclaims March 17, 2026 as Greater Omaha Chamber Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2026 CONTACT Aron Wehr Greater Omaha Chamber 402.978.7920 awehr@omahachamber.org City of Omaha Proclaims March 17, 2026 as Greater Omaha Chamber Day Omaha, NE – The Greater Omaha Chamber celebrates its 133rd anniversary today, marking more than a century of championing business, strengthening the regional economy, and convening leaders committed to advancing […]
Heath Mello Testifies to Revenue Committee on LB 1165
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 25, 2026 CONTACT Aron Wehr Greater Omaha Chamber 402.978.7920 awehr@omahachamber.org Heath Mello Testifies to Revenue Committee on LB 1165 Omaha, NE – Heath Mello, President & CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber, testified before the Nebraska Legislature’s Revenue Committee today in support of LB 1165, the Grow the Good Life Act — […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Releases Annual Report & Two Important Studies, Announces Brain Gain Initiative with Mayor John Ewing Jr.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2026 CONTACT: Aron Wehr Greater Omaha Chamber 402.978.7920 awehr@omahachamber.org Greater Omaha Chamber Releases Annual Report & Two Important Studies, Announces Brain Gain Initiative with Mayor John Ewing Jr. Omaha, NE — At the Greater Omaha Chamber’s Annual Meeting, the Chamber released its 2025 Annual Report and unveiled the findings of two […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Releases Statement on Funding for National and Nebraska-Based Defense Programs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 4, 2026 CONTACT:Aron WehrGreater Omaha Chamber402.978.7920awehr@omahachamber.org Greater Omaha Chamber Releases Statement on Funding for National and Nebraska-Based Defense Programs The Greater Omaha Chamber released the following statement regarding Senator Deb Fischer’s key securement of funding for national and Nebraska-based defense programs: “We are deeply grateful to Senator Deb Fischer for securing $566 […]