Gateway Development Corporation Appoints Mike Rooks Executive Director
Blair, Neb., April 5, 2019 – Gateway Development Corporation today announced the appointment of Mike Rooks as executive director. Rooks, together with community partners, will oversee Washington County’s economic development initiatives, including business-and-talent recruitment. “We are proud to welcome Mike as Gateway Development Corporation’s new executive director. Mike brings a wealth of experience that will continue […]
Greater Omaha Business Excellence Awards Recognize 22 Area Organizations
OMAHA, Neb., April 4, 2019 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today announced the 2019 Business Excellence Award winners, an annual tradition recognizing regional organizations in each of three categories: Leadership, Innovation and Philanthropy. Nearly 90 organizations competed for the recognition, with 22 unique businesses selected following a nomination and juried review. The winners of a Business […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Announces U.S. Chamber Resources for Organizations Impacted by Flooding
OMAHA, Neb., March 18, 2019 –The U.S. Chamber, in collaboration with the Greater Omaha Chamber, today announced help and resources for organizations impacted by flooding in the Midwest. “The Chamber Foundation is monitoring the flooding affecting parts of the Midwest,” said David G. Brown, president and CEO, Greater Omaha Chamber. “If you have damages and are […]
Omaha: There’s No Place Like Home for Singles
OMAHA, Neb., March 11, 2019 – Unmarried individuals may have found a new place to call home: Omaha. The region today announced it was named one of Insurify’s Best Cities for Singles. Award recipients were determined by an analysis of single populations, economic benefits and dating opportunities in cities across the country. With the US Census […]
RDG PLANNING & DESIGN ANNOUNCES OMAHA HEADQUARTERS EXPANSION
OMAHA, Neb., March 7, 2019 – RDG Planning & Design today announced an expanded headquarters in Omaha. The 54-year-old organization, which currently has offices in three states, will renovate a half-city block near downtown Omaha’s historic Old Market district. The announcement comes on the heels of a $290 million, 90-acre plan to revitalize Omaha’s Gene Leahy […]
Greater Omaha-Council Bluffs Repeat as Number One in Top Metros – Nebraska Wins Governor’s Cup
OMAHA, Neb., March 4, 2019 – Six counties, two states, one win: For the fourth year in a row, and the fifth time since 2014, Site Selection named Omaha – Council Bluffs No. 1 for new and expanded corporate facilities among areas with populations between 200,000 and 1 million in 2018. Site Selection, published by Conway […]
Region’s Largest Student/Business Experience ‘Careerockit’ Launches Today
Omaha, NE. Feb. 11, 2019 – Nebraska and Iowa’s largest, weeklong business/student collaborative learning initiative launched today, creating nearly 20,000 unique student experiences for more than 20 school districts, multiple universities and nearly 140 organizations in six counties February 11-17. Careerockit (http://careerockit.com/), a no-cost program of the Greater Omaha Chamber, supporting sponsors and community partners […]
Omaha: If You’re a Millennial, Move Here Now
OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 1, 2019 — Omaha has hustle. From just-in rankings as Fortune Magazine’s No. 5 city where employees are the happiest, to the 2018 No. 1 best metro area for millennials, Omaha is celebrating a winning streak marked by high opportunity and low cost of living. “Home to titans of industry, a charming turn-of-the-century downtown district and a rocking […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals Announce 2019 YP Council Members
OMAHA, Neb., January 30, 2019 – The Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals today announced the organization’s 2019 slate of YP Council members. Aligned with the Chamber’s goals to attract and retain talent in the region, the YP Council serves two primary roles: act as the voice of young professionals for Greater Omaha Chamber initiatives and […]
Greater Omaha 2018 Capital Investment Exceeds $1.4 Billion
OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 24, 2019 – The Greater Omaha Chamber announced 2018 capital investment, angel capital, new-to-market businesses and additional six-county accomplishments at their Annual Meeting, January 24, 2019 at CHI Health Center in Omaha. Regional capital investment exceeded $1.4 billion, bolstered by economic development projects that included 33 new-to-market companies and business expansions. More than 101 […]