Blueprint Nebraska report offers plan to sustain communities and grow economy
LINCOLN – State, private sector, agricultural, education and civic leaders from across the state recently delivered the Blueprint Nebraska report to state residents and businesses during a livestream event hosted Tuesday from Omaha, Lincoln and Broken Bow. The long-term strategic economic development plan proposes to achieve the following by 2030: Make Nebraska a top-three state […]
Chamber Introduces Members of Leadership Omaha Class 42
OMAHA, Neb., July 29, 2019 – The Greater Omaha Chamber will launch its 42nd class of Leadership Omaha, with an orientation on Thursday, August 15 – the first step toward developing another cohort of leaders capable of strengthening and transforming the community. The members of Leadership Omaha Class 42 – a diverse group of 49 […]
David G. Brown Named ACCE Board Chair
Omaha, NE. July 29 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today announced David G. Brown, president and CEO was named chairman of the board, Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, the nation’s largest nonprofit association for chamber professionals of its kind. Brown accepts the tenure while continuing to lead the region’s highest-performing chamber: the Greater Omaha […]
Omaha/Lincoln Announce ‘Super Region’ Tech Talent Initiative
OMAHA/LINCOLN, Neb., June 28 — A “super region” for attracting tech talent was announced today by the Greater Omaha Chamber and The Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development. The joint initiative by the two organizations is designed to connect highly skilled workers with regional tech positions. “The super region is an incredible place to live and […]
Leadership Omaha Graduates Latest Class of Active, Energized Community Leaders
OMAHA, Neb., June 6, 2019 – Leadership Omaha, one of the nation’s longest-running community leadership programs, has graduated its latest “best class ever” – a diverse group of 47 men and women who are ready to strengthen and transform the Omaha community. Over the course of 10 months, the members of Class 41 (listed below) […]
EVANINA TO DELIVER KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT 11TH ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT
ASHLAND, NE — The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Greater Omaha Chamber and Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry are excited to welcome William Evanina, Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center Office of the Director of National Intelligence, as the keynote speaker at the upcoming Federal Legislative Summit later this summer. The 11th Annual Federal […]
Greater Omaha, Lincoln Chambers among 60 Chambers of Commerce Calling on Congress to Pass the Dream and Promise Act Protecting Dreamers and TPS Holders
Local business leaders cite billions in tax contributions and economic growth as they ask Congress to act now Omaha / Lincoln, NE — Today, the Greater Omaha Chamber and the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce are among 60 chambers of commerce from 26 states calling on Congressional leadership to pass the Dream and Promise Act to […]
Organizations Commit $26 Million to Greater Omaha’s Economic Development
OMAHA, Neb., May 29, 2019 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today announced 180 regional investors have committed $26 million of the five-year, $32-million Prosper Omaha 2.0 campaign goal to date, funds designed to accelerate regional advancement, stimulate income and GDP growth and retain and attract talent. The announcement follows the Chamber’s May 23 investors’ meeting, […]
STATE, OMAHA, LINCOLN CHAMBERS SUPPORT LB720 TO GROW NEBRASKA BUSINESS
LINCOLN, NE—The state’s three largest Chambers of Commerce are voicing their support for the passage of the ImagiNE Nebraska Act, scheduled for debate in the Nebraska Legislature this week. LB720, sponsored by Senator Mark Kolterman of Seward and co-sponsored by 20 other state senators, looks to revamp Nebraska’s incentives structure to attract new business to […]
Omaha Business Hall of Fame Honors Regional, National Leaders
OMAHA, Neb., April 18, 2019 – Eight individuals were inducted into the Omaha Business Hall of Fame during a gala celebration on Wednesday, April 17, at the Holland Performing Arts Center, the Greater Omaha Chamber announced. Honorees were recognized for building legacies of innovation, success and community impact. This year marks the 26th anniversary of the Business […]