Greater Omaha Chamber Announces ‘Class 47’
OMAHA, Neb., July 17, 2024 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today announced Leadership Omaha Class 47, following a rigorous selection process and continuing a four-decades-plus tradition of cohort-based leadership development. “This is an exciting time for these leaders, and we are proud of our members in Leadership Omaha Class 47, who are preparing to embark […]
Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce Names Alec Gorynski as Senior Vice President of Economic Development
OMAHA, NE – The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce announced today the selection of Alec Gorynski as its new senior vice president of economic development. “Alec is the economic development leader we’ve been looking for,” said Heath Mello, president and CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber. “In our search, we wanted someone with a broad […]
Omaha Regional Tornado Recovery
Chamber Members, After what’s happened to our community over the last few days, it’s never easy to express everything you’ve seen or felt. The severe weather and tornadoes that ripped through our region left immense physical and emotional damage to neighbors, friends, family, and chamber members. As we’ve been coming to grips with how this […]
Statement from President & CEO Heath Mello on the Appointment of UNMC Chancellor Jeff Gold as University of Nebraska System President Priority Candidate
“On behalf of the Greater Omaha Chamber, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to board member UNMC Chancellor Jeff Gold on his appointment as the priority candidate for the University of Nebraska System presidency. Dr. Gold’s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence will usher in a transformative era for the University, further enriching our academic and […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Announces Independence of The Work Lab Inc.
OMAHA, NE – The Greater Omaha Chamber, the region’s leading business membership organization, is excited to announce that its GrOW program has become an independent entity, now named The Work Lab Inc. This transition aims to enhance the program’s impact on the community by providing focused support to partner companies and their employees. The Work […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Lauds Federal Budget Work of Nebraska Federal Delegation
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer & U.S. Representative Don Bacon Provide Crucial Leadership in Prioritizing Omaha-Area Funding OMAHA, NE – Early today, the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce released the following statement thanking U.S. Senator Deb Fischer for her outstanding commitment and leadership in championing numerous Omaha-area priorities, which have been prominently included in the six […]
Lincoln Chamber, Silicon Prairie News, Greater Omaha Chamber to Host Silicon Prairie Startup Week in 2024
LINCOLN / OMAHA, NE. – The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Silicon Prairie News, and Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking collaboration to host the inaugural Silicon Prairie Startup Week later this year. This regional event, set to take place the week of November 11, 2024, aims to bring together innovators, […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Announces Chair-Elects for 2025 and 2026
Beth Whited of Union Pacific and Paul West of Carson Wealth to Lead the Chamber in the Future OMAHA, NE – The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, the largest business membership organization in Nebraska, has announced its Chair-Elects for 2025 and 2026. Beth Whited, President of Union Pacific, will serve as incoming for 2025 and […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Announces 2024 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 2023 Board Nominating Committee today announced the following slate for the 2024 Greater Omaha Chamber Board: Executive Committee Carmen Tapio, CEO […]
Statement from Heath Mello on University of Nebraska President Admiral Carter
“Admiral Carter has left an incredible impact on the state of Nebraska, the University of Nebraska System, and me personally. Whether it was his efforts to facilitate meaningful collaboration between the military, employers, and higher education or his embrace of the importance of internships to grow our workforce pipeline, the Greater Omaha business community had […]