Greater Omaha Chamber Releases “A Greater Omaha,” A Competitive Economic Development Strategy for 2025-2027
Omaha, NE – The Greater Omaha Chamber has unveiled its ambitious vision for the future: transforming the region into a model of economic vitality by 2027. Based on ardent research of where Greater Omaha ranks amongst its peers, the Chamber’s 2025-2027 economic development strategy seeks to address critical challenges, while amplifying Greater Omaha’s strengths in business […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Announces 2025 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 2024 Board Nominating Committee today announced the following slate for the 2025 Greater Omaha Chamber Board: Executive Committee: Beth Whited, President, […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Participates in Ribbon Cutting at the Nebraska Resource Center
Omaha, NE – The Greater Omaha Chamber participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony of the Nebraska Resource Center at Offutt Air Force Base today. This center – the first of its kind in the nation – will offer, “military, veteran, and dependent support services in a public-facing storefront within a base exchange.” In addition, the […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Releases Young Professionals Survey
Omaha, NE – The Greater Omaha Chamber, partnering with the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Center for Public Affairs Research, released the 2024 Young Professionals Survey Report and its findings. This survey was designed to gather information about young professionals’ experiences living and working in the Greater Omaha Region to identify areas of excellence and […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Partners with the Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs for Nebraska Resource Center
OMAHA, Neb., Aug 9, 2024 – The Greater Omaha Chamber announced today it is partnering with the Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) to create the “Nebraska Resource Center,” an outreach and support hub for active military, veterans and their families. The Nebraska Resource Center’s goal will be to connect military members, veterans and their […]
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 […]