2025 YP Summit: Celebrating 20 Years of Vision
For two remarkable decades, the heart of Omaha has pulsed with possibility as visionaries gathered to shape tomorrow. This year, over 1,100 passionate young professionals converged to honor our 20-year legacy while kindling the flames of our collective future. With each passing year, the YP Summit has not only illuminated our journey but has become […]
YP Week 2024: A Vibrant Celebration of Connection, Growth, and Community
Written by: Paige Stanard | YP Volunteer YP Week 2024 was more than just a week-long series of events—it was a transformative experience for Omaha’s young professionals. Held from August 18-24, the week was packed with networking opportunities, professional development, and community engagement, all designed to empower attendees and showcase Omaha as a thriving hub […]
Omaha: A Top City for Young Professionals in 2024
Written by: Paige Stanard | YP Volunteer When it comes to finding the ideal place to kickstart your career and build your future, Omaha is proving it’s more than just a dot on the map. Recently ranked #9 in the Top 15 Cities for Young Professionals (2024), Omaha is gaining recognition for its unbeatable mix […]
Embrace the Power of Young Professionals at YP Week
A dynamic week of networking, learning, and community engagement for Omaha’s future leaders Written by: Paige Stanard | YP Volunteer Calling all movers and shakers of Omaha! Get ready to mark your calendars for Aug. 18 – 24 for one of the most inspiring and game-changing events of the year — YP Week. This isn’t […]
2024 YP Summit: A Future for Everyone
In the heart of Omaha, over 1,400 passionate young professionals converged for an extraordinary journey of discovery and transformation. Against the backdrop of “A Future for Everyone,” the YP Summit soared to new heights, fueling the collective imagination and propelling us towards a brighter tomorrow. At the core of the YP Summit was the celebration […]
Reigniting Passion
Passion is defined as a strong inclination toward a self-defining activity that people like (or even love), find important, and in which they invest time and energy on a regular basis (Vallerand & Houlfort, 2003). Discovering our personal passion is where we push ourselves to be the best version of ourselves and find purpose, but […]
Benson is the Perfect Place for a Creative District
Creative industries and the arts have been shown to support the development of a robust workforce, drive rural prosperity, and provide positive experiences for the entire community. In 2020, State Senator Megan Hunt introduced LB780, allowing for the Nebraska Arts Council to form a creative district program. In 2021, after the bill was passed, State Senator […]
Emotional Intelligence
There always seems to be a million buzz words or phrases flying around in the professional world. One you may have heard of recently is Emotional Intelligence. Whether you have never heard of it before or are eager to learn more, read on! This post will dive into what EQ is, why it matters, the four […]
The Middle of Everywhere, Back In-Person
The largest young professionals conference in the nation brought together more than 1,300 young professionals, both in-person and virtually, to learn, connect, and inspire. Fifteen breakout sessions in addition to the powerful opening keynote from Journalist, Author and Entrepreneur Gaby Natale and closing keynote from Performance Painter, David Garibaldi and a lunch panel with inspiring […]
INTRO Spring 2022
On May 25, 2022, the Omaha Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Council will hold its first INTRO event of 2022. INTRO is an annual YP event series aimed at