Ready, Set, Grow: Omaha Executive Institute Class 2019 Set to Accelerate Learning, Leading
Leaders are learners, and this year’s 2019 Omaha Executive Institute (OEI) Class is no exception. A program for new-to-Omaha senior-level executives, OEI is equal parts selective and inclusive, and offers a comprehensive overview of Greater Omaha – something the program has been doing for more than 30 years. “Omaha Executive Institute really opened our eyes […]
A Conversation with Hunter Huggins, 2020 HIRE Co-chair
A Conversation with Hunter Huggins, senior HR specialist, Mutual of Omaha and 2020 HIRE Co-chair Q: What resonated with you about this year’s HIRE Conference?A: “My time on the HIRE Conference committee has been amazing. The team focuses on attendees and providing an engaging experience. We had a great venue and group of speakers presenting […]
Leadership Omaha Class 42 Prepared to be Next “Best Class Ever”
We’re getting ready to launch our 42nd class of Leadership Omaha with an orientation on Thursday, August 15 – the first step toward developing another cohort of leaders capable of strengthening and transforming our community. The members of Class 42, a diverse group of 49 individuals, were chosen based on their demonstrated community involvement and […]
Bring on “Better, Faster, Smarter” Recruiting Strategies
Colin Hayworth is a veteran of the Chamber’s annual HIRE Conference. On August 8, he’ll make it four-for-four.
Leadership Omaha Graduates Latest Class of Active, Energized Community Leaders
Leadership Omaha, one of the nation’s longest-running community leadership programs, has graduated its latest “best class ever” – a diverse group of 47 leaders who are ready to strengthen and transform the Omaha community. Over the course of 10 months, the members of Class 41 (listed below) learned about challenges and opportunities in Greater Omaha, […]
Moore eSSentials Partners Ready to Deliver ‘More’ as HIRE Conference Keynote Speakers
Tricia Tamkin and Jason Thibeault believe in over-delivering. That’s the attitude they bring to their clients at Moore eSSentials, a Chicago-based recruiter-coaching firm, and the mindset they’ll be packing when they come to the 4th annual HIRE Conference in Omaha in August. “Ideally, we make everyone in the room a better employer. Thousands of lives […]
For Innovators, Change is Good
When Bill Gates was asked to present at the G20 Summit in 2011, he said something timeless: “I believe innovation is the most powerful force for change in the world. People who are pessimistic about the future tend to extrapolate from the present in a straight line. But innovation fundamentally shifts the trajectory of development.” For […]
Professional Development – On Demand
There’s no shortage of “exclusive opportunities” out there. But, we don’t think professional development should be an “exclusive” opportunity. We believe everyone should have access to learning tools. That’s why we’re excited to announce two free ways to receive professional development – on demand. Readitfor.me A new benefit for Chamber members, you’ll have access to […]
Develop Your Future Leaders
By Lynda Shafer, Leader Leader, Greater Omaha Chamber In my role at the Chamber, I have the pleasure of visiting with many business leaders in Greater Omaha. I hear lots of success stories, but I also enjoy learning about the challenges that businesses are facing, and how they plan to overcome them. One of the […]
Careerockit: Metropolitan Utilities District
For Careerockit 2019, returning sponsor Metropolitan Utilities District (MUD) gave visiting students an assignment at the District’s Platte South Water Treatment Plant – with the goal of, perhaps, giving them a job someday. Two groups toured the plant during Careerockit week: a Boys and Girls Club contingent from Morton Middle School on Wednesday, Feb. 13, and […]