Greater Omaha Workforce Participation Poised For Growth
Employer challenges could see relief in coming months OMAHA, Neb., November 10, 2021 – Data released today at the Greater Omaha Chamber’s Economic Outlook forum projects a potential easing of Omaha’s tight labor market. The report shared by Dr. Eric Thompson of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln showed that up to half of the workers who […]
Greater Omaha Accelerates Economic Development
Major Investments Spur Continued Growth OMAHA, Neb., November 02, 2021 – The Greater Omaha Chamber reported favorable third quarter economic development results last week. The report showed rapid growth in capital investment in the region, spurred by several large projects announced in quarter three of 2021. This continues a positive trend the region has seen […]
Omaha Employers Continue to Focus On Diversity and Inclusion
OMAHA, Neb., October 22, 2021 – As part of their third annual Conference on Opportunity, Diversity and Equity the Greater Omaha Chamber released results from a diversity and inclusion assessment conducted through area businesses. The participating companies are members of the Chamber’s Employer Coalition for CODE (Commitment to Opportunity, Diversity and Equity). This year’s assessment […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Announces 2022 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 2021 Board Nominating Committee today announced the following slate for the 2022 Greater Omaha Chamber Board: Executive Committee Mickey Anderson, President […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Expands Successful REACH Program
Bilingual Support Creates Access for More Entrepreneurs OMAHA, Neb., September 16, 2021 – The Greater Omaha Chamber’s bilingual extension of its construction-focused, capacity-building REACH program for small and emerging businesses is now serving the Omaha community. This expansion builds on the seven-years of success the REACH program has had empowering entrepreneurs to scale their business. […]
Partnership Between Startup Collaborative and FNBO Offers Grant Funding to Five Startups
Several dozen businesses launch and find footing with Future Fellows program OMAHA, Neb., September 14 – Future Fellows, a joint initiative between The Startup Collaborative and FNBO, was designed to catalyze new Nebraska startups. The partnership was established in 2018 as Fintech Fellows and, to date, more than 60 entrepreneurs from across the region have participated. […]
Economic Indicators Uniformly Positive for June 2021
Commercial and Residential Construction Both Up Year Over Year Omaha, Neb, August 17, 2021 – The Greater Omaha Chamber released Monthly Economic Indicators (MEI) for June 2021, which shows all data points are pointing towards economic growth and acceleration. While favorable comparisons to 2020 aren’t unexpected, many of the numbers show a rapid recovery from the immediate […]
Commercial Construction Soars Over 2020 Comparables
May’s Commercial Development was Five Times Higher Year Over Year Omaha, Neb, July 20, 2021 – The Greater Omaha Chamber released Monthly Economic Indicators (MEI) for May 2021, noting commercial construction continues to show significant increases over 2020, spiking at nearly “five-times more construction than last year,” according to chamber analysts. Even more encouragingly, according to the U.S. […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Announces Leadership Omaha ‘Class 44’
OMAHA, Neb., July 13, 2020 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today announced Leadership Omaha Class 44, following a rigorous selection process and continuing a four-decades-plus tradition of cohort-based leadership development. “This is an exciting time for leaders and we are proud of our Leadership Omaha Class 44 participants, who continue a tradition of strengthening the […]
Greater Omaha Chamber President and CEO David G. Brown Announces 2022 Retirement
Omaha, Neb., July 9, 2021 – David G. Brown, president and CEO, Greater Omaha Chamber, today announced he will retire in 2022, leaving a legacy that has seen an 88% increase in the region’s average GDP since the start of his tenure in 2003. “Serving this community has been an incredible pleasure and true honor. Nearly […]