Omaha Executive Institute: International Diversity a Hallmark of 2017-2018 Class
For 30 years now, the Chamber’s Omaha Executive Institute has been introducing Omaha to newly-arrived or newly-appointed senior level executives and their spouses. Some participants have logged more miles to get here than others. The 2017-2018 class has a decidedly diverse and international flair with several members originating from afar. Javier Fernandez EVP, CFO OPPD […]
Welcome to the Wild, Wild West
Welcome to the Wild, Wild West: A Conversation with Kyle Tut, Co-founder, BlockEra The way he sees it, Kyle Tut is a prospector in the 21st century equivalent of the wild, wild west. “Blockchain is like what the internet was in the early 90’s – this crazy thing not everyone really understood,” he says. “The future […]
Blockchain: Let’s Get Real
By Marco Floreani, Manager of Business Development, Greater Omaha Chamber If you noticed 2017 meant big hype for Blockchain, you’re not alone. Last year’s global buzz sparked rapid innovation and moved Blockchain to the front of boardrooms, innovation labs and investment decks. Look out: This same momentum is already marking 2018 as the year Blockchain’s […]
Grant Mussman: The Value of Engagement
Grant Mussman specializes in engagement – whether he’s interacting with small business owners at his State Farm office in central Omaha or helping new members immerse in all that the Chamber has to offer. “It doesn’t matter if we’re talking about our connection to our civic community, our employer or an association like the Chamber […]
When Your YPs Request the Day Off, Here’s What They Really Want…
By: David G. Brown President & CEO, Greater Omaha Chamber I understand the irony – in order for our young professionals to become more focused, engaged and goal-driven employees/community members, they need a day off from work. Call it a “greater good” – for the good of Greater Omaha. March 1, 2018 – we’ll be […]
Maxwell’s ‘Laws of Leadership’
He’s a world-renowned leadership expert and author of more than 100 books – and he’s coming to Omaha. John C. Maxwell, whose cogent leadership resources have sold more than 26 million copies, has added Omaha to his 2018 tour, headlining the Greater Omaha Chamber’s annual meeting January 16, 2018, from 4–6:30 p.m. at CenturyLink Center. […]
Don’t miss renowned leadership author John C. Maxwell
John C. Maxwell, author of more than 50 books, and longtime high-impact business consultant is coming to Omaha, keynoting the Greater Omaha Chamber’s annual meeting January 16, 2018. If you’re familiar with Maxwell’s maxim, “true leadership cannot be awarded or assigned,” then you already know the power of his prose. It’s the leader behind the […]
Emerging Tech Corner: Travefy
Meet Scott Rutz, Founding Team of Travefy, Marketing & Sales Lincoln-based Travefy has taken off; a leader in building itinerary management and communication software for travel professionals. Founding team member Scott Rutz handles marketing and sales. We spoke with him about the fast-growing operation (it currently has users in almost 4000 cities), his evolving role […]
CAREEROCKIT: Where the Flight Takes Us from Here.
By Sarah Moylan, Senior Director, Talent & Workforce How do I know our first year of CAREEROCKIT was an incredible success? For starters, 100 percent of the businesses that answered our post-event survey say they’re planning to re-engage next year. Beyond that, it’s just that pit-of-the-stomach-kind of pride I feel when I watch the […]
SCORE | Social Media Workshop
Aug 31st SCORE Social Media Workshop 9:30am – 11:30am This workshop is offered monthly – topics change each time, but all are designed to give you the basics of using social media to grow your small business. Topics include using Facebook to grow your business, marketing, blogging, etc. Free of charge SBA Nebraska District Office […]