February 5, 2026
CHI Health Center Omaha

Omaha Leads the Way.

The Greater Omaha Chamber’s prestigious annual membership meeting is where the previous Chamber’s Board Chair recaps the accomplishments of the prior year, the Chamber’s President and CEO unveils the annual report and priorities and direction for the current calendar year, and the new Board Chair is installed. The Chamber also honors award winners who have contributed to Omaha’s community betterment. The awards are presented during the meeting. The Omaha Chamber is honored to recognize:

  • Chair’s Dedicated Service Award
  • Headliner of the Year
  • Talent Innovator of the Year
  • Volunteer of the Year
#GOCAnnualMeeting

Agenda

3:00 PM

Registration Opens

3:30 PM

Ballroom Doors Open

4 – 5:30 PM

Annual Meeting Program

5:30 PM

Networking Reception

Tickets

Single ticket

For individuals

$

120

/member
  • $170 non-members
  • One (1) ticket to the program and networking reception in open seating
Group of 5 Package

Great for executive teams

$

600

/members
  • Members Only
  • Five (5) tickets to the program and networking reception with reserved seating
Corporate Sponsorship*

Tickets + Company recognition

$

2,000

  • $3,000 for Non-members
  • Ten (10) event tickets (including parking) to Annual Meeting with priority seating
  • Company listed on the event landing page
  • Visual and verbal recognition at the event
Supporting Sponsor*

Great for enhancing visibility and reputation

$

5,000

  • Twelve (12) event tickets (Including parking) to Annual Meeting with priority seating
  • Company logo on the event page
  • Company listed on the Annual Report landing page
  • Visual and verbal recognition at the event

More Sponsorship Opportunities are available, contact events@omahachamber.org for more information.

By Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, all attendees must be registered using their own primary email address.

Reservations are due by Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM. No refunds for cancellations will be granted after this date.

Ticket reservations are closed at this time.

If you still need tickets, late registration may be available for an additional fee. Please contact events@omahachamber.org for assistance.

No refunds for cancellations will be granted after Jan. 28, 2026.

Keynote Speaker

Josh Wright

2026 Keynote Speaker

Josh Wright

Head of Strategy and Growth, Public Sector | Lightcast

Wright is an executive leader and frequent speaker and author on data and emerging trends in economic development, workforce development, and site selection. In 2015, he created the Talent Attraction Scorecard, an annual ranking of states and metros that cities use to benchmark their talent development efforts. The former journalist is passionate about using his storytelling skills to share how leading workforce and economic development organizations use data to transform their communities.

The Chamber commissioned Lightcast to conduct an in-depth analysis of Omaha’s talent retention and attraction, examining migration patterns, alumni retention, employer demand, and perception data. Unveiled at the event, the findings will help employers understand what’s shaping Omaha’s talent pipeline and how to better compete for high-skill workers—while national benchmarking highlights where our region leads or lags peer metros across wages, cost of living, housing, childcare, broadband, diversity, and more.

Awards

2026 Award Winners

Chair’s Dedicated Service Award

Anna Castner Wightman,
Sr. Director of Corporate Affairs, FNBO

Volunteers of the Year

David Arnold,
Director of Strategic Initiatives, Hawkins Construction Company

Chad Denton,
President, CFO Services

Talent Innovator of the Year

Werner Enterprises

Additional Information

Photo & Video Release

By registering for and participating in this event, you agree to the recording of your likeness, image, and voice, and grant the Greater Omaha Chamber permission to use these recordings in any medium for any purpose.