Chambers, Community Partners, Release Joint Statement on Importance of Requesting Mail-In Ballots to Vote
For Immediate Release April 6, 2020 Statement by the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Nebraska Bankers Association, the Nebraska New Car and Truck Dealers Association, the Nebraska REALTORS® Association, the Nebraska Society of CPAs, the Nebraska Telecommunications Association, the Nebraska Independent Community Bankers Association, the Nebraska Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Stores Association, the […]
‘Direct Financial impact’ Top Concern of Omaha Businesses During COVID-19 Crisis
Omaha, Neb., March 26 – Eighty-five percent of Omaha businesses say their top concern related to COVID-19 is “direct financial impact,” according to data released today by the Greater Omaha Chamber. Survey respondents’ No. 2 concern was “potential recession” (54 percent), followed by “ability to retain staff” (29 percent). While the chamber cautions the data are […]
January Economic Indicators Offer Insight on Pre-Pandemic Economy
Omaha, Neb., March 25, 2020 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today released Monthly Economic Indicators (MEI) for January, 2020, in what may reflect the region’s most comprehensive pre-pandemic, economic baseline. In January, jobs in the construction industry, leisure and hospitality and financial activities experienced the most growth, while Omaha’s Eppley Airfield “saw an increase in passenger […]
NEBRASKAland Foundation Honors Three at Annual Statehood Day Dinner
OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 29, 2020 – Jim and Susanne Blue, David G. Brown and Keith and Doris Olsen were honored as Distinguished NEBRASKAlander Award recipients at today’s Statehood Day Dinner. Established in 1982 by the NEBRASKAland Foundation, the award recognizes Nebraskans who have made significant contributions to their communities and the State of Nebraska. Past honorees […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals Issue LB 627 Joint Statement
OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 27, 2020 – The Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals and Lincoln’s Young Professionals Group today issued a joint statement showing “unified support of LB 627” saying “there should be no room for discrimination of any kind in the workplace.” “We’re proud of our young professionals stepping up and making their voices known,” said […]
Nebraska’s Largest YP Summit Announces 2020 Change Makers
OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 26, 2020 – The largest YP Summit in Nebraska is also the largest YP Summit in the nation: more than 1,500 young professionals gathering March 6 at CHI Health Center in Omaha to collaborate, connect and innovate, as the Greater Omaha Chamber celebrates 15 years of empowering individuals. An annual highlight of the […]
Community Leaders: ‘Transportation is the Backbone of our City,’ ConnectGO Releases Survey Results, Goals, Principles
OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 19, 2020 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today released key survey findings, as well as goals and principles, for ConnectGO, a regional transportation initiative designed to reimagine and modernize Metro Omaha’s transportation ecosystem. More than 2,800 participants completed the initiative’s survey, with 94 percent of respondents living in the Greater Omaha area. The […]
Greater Omaha Monthly Economic Indicators Show $1.11 Rise in Average Hourly Wages
OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 12, 2020 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today released monthly economic indicators for December 2019, noting Omaha’s labor force is up 3.3 percent over December 2018. In addition, single-family construction permits are up 20.2 percent over December of last year. Employment growth and private hourly wages are also on the increase, with GoBankingRates […]
‘Careerockit’ Creates Student Possibilities
Omaha, NE. Feb. 11 – More than 200 businesses in Greater Omaha kicked off Careerockit February 10, Nebraska and Iowa’s, weeklong business/student learning initiative featuring 23,000-plus experiences for children and youth. “We are excited to show students career opportunities in the public utility industry that supply life-essential services to their communities,” said Mark Doyle, president of Metropolitan Utilities […]
Boomtown Calling: ‘Careerockit’ Kick-Starts Talent Pipeline for Fast-Growing Omaha Region
Omaha, NE. Feb. 6 – The Greater Omaha talent pipeline is expanding, thanks to the Midwest’s largest weeklong career experience of its kind. Careerockit, Nebraska and Iowa’s, annual business/student learning initiative, kicks off February 10-17. The seven-county endeavor creates more than 23,000 opportunities for students to explore future careers – good news for a region […]