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 […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Announces Heath Mello as New CEO
For Immediate Release July 11, 2023 For information contact: Brandon Pappas (402) 978-7919 bpappas@omahachamber.org Greater Omaha Chamber Announces Heath Mello as New CEO OMAHA, Neb. – July 11, 2023 – The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Heath Mello to the role of CEO/President. Mello will assume responsibility for the […]
Greater Omaha Named 2023 ‘Great American Defense Community’
Washington, D.C. – Greater Omaha, home to Offutt Air Force Base, is one of five communities across the country selected as a 2023 Great American Defense Community. The Association of Defense Communities (ADC) announced the five selected communities in conjunction with USAA, the program’s official sponsor, at the Defense Communities National Summit earlier this month. […]
An open letter regarding Urban Core Redevelopment and the Streetcar
To those living and working in the greater Omaha metropolitan area: There has appropriately been healthy debate surrounding the idea of the Omaha Streetcar Project. There are some genuine concerns fueled by the seemingly low adoption rate of our existing mass transit system and the perceived price tag. With these concerns in mind, we believe […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Conducts Nebraska Business Fly Around
OMAHA, Neb., January 12, 2023 – Yesterday, the Greater Omaha Chamber conducted a statewide tour of Nebraska communities and businesses. Representatives from Omaha were hosted by two Nebraska chambers of commerce – theScottsbluff/Gering United Chamber and North Platte Area Chamber & Development. This tour – the first conducted since the COVID-19 pandemic – gives leaders from […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Wins Laurel Award for its Urban Core Strategic Plan
Omaha, Neb., November 17, 2022 – Last week, the Greater Omaha Chamber won the Neighborhood Revitalization Laurels Award from the local nonprofit Omaha by Design. The award recognized the Greater Omaha Chamber’s Urban Core Strategic Plan. The goal of this strategic plan – released in March 2022 – is to maximize the economic development and […]