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Browse the latest announcements, news, commentary on young professional events and issues in Greater Omaha.
That’s a wrap! 2019 INTRO Recap
That's a wrap, folks! We just hosted our second and final INTRO event of 2019 a few weeks ago. Between the spring and fall event, we had over 400 attendees, showcased 200 things to do in town, presented 12 neighborhood itineraries and met a TON of awesome newcomers...
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Know someone who moved away?
According to an Omaha World-Herald report, the rate of young professionals moving out of the Omaha metro area is greater than the rate moving into the city, with a net out-migration of 4,800 per year. A survey conducted by Blueprint Nebraska reinforces this trend, as...
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Take the next step – Apply to serve on the YP Council
Applications to serve on the Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals Council are open. If you or someone you know is interested in helping the Chamber attract and retain the nation’s top talent to our region, consider applying for the YP Council. Applications are...
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Share Your Journey at YP Summit
We are seeking proposals from candidates interested in engaging with attendees via a large group session or workshop during the YP Summit. We are looking for individuals, who are doing dynamic things across a variety of industries and in the community, to share their...
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Blueprint Nebraska
Blueprint Nebraska, a strategic plan aimed at creating a new standard of prosperity for all Nebraskans, was released July 30. The plan was developed through feedback of communities and individuals from across the state in order to generate ideas on how to propel the...
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Announcing the YP Summit Committee for 2020
We're excited to announce the YP Summit Committee for 2020. They are a talented group of young professionals ready to make the 15th Annual Summit better than ever. Planning has already started, so be sure to mark your calendars for March 6 so you can join in on the...
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Downtown & Midtown Mobility Survey
The Downtown & Midtown Mobility Survey was conducted by Verdis Group to better understand how individuals in downtown and midtown Omaha get to and from work. It also asked respondents about how they want to commute, along with their perspectives on several other...
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OPTiN Launch
A “super region” for attracting tech talent was announced June 28 by the Greater Omaha Chamber and The Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development. The joint initiative by the two organizations is designed to connect highly skilled workers with regional tech...
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We Don’t Coast Ambassadors
Are you a newcomer to the area? Check out our Ambassador program for a friendly resource. We Don’t Coast Ambassadors are ready to help newcomers of Greater Omaha navigate their new home and be a friendly resource for insights and recommendations. They know the lay of...
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INTRO Recap
On June 6, Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals welcomed new interns, summer transplants and residents to Omaha by throwing a huge introduction party at Empire Room in Midtown Crossing. Attendees were introduced to new friends, new neighborhoods and new things to...
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Your Ultimate Guide to Electric Scooters
As you may have seen, shared electric scooters are officially on the streets of Omaha. The Omaha City Council voted to approve agreements with scooter companies for six-month trials. Here’s a quick guide to get you started: The Scooters The scooters travel up...
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MyRideOMA
Riding the bus just got easier! Metro Transit Omaha just released MyRideOMA which allows you to see real-time locations of every bus in the system on a map. The feature is now in beta testing on their website and they are asking riders to provide feedback on their...
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Are You a “Hype-and-Promotions” Kind of Person?
Planning has started for the 15th Annual YP Summit, and we need your help building the team. The Greater Omaha Chamber’s YP Summit is hosted by young professionals and community partners for young professionals. Applications for the planning committee are open now. If...
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INTRO-ducing Omaha’s Endless Possibilities
Make new connections, build your summer bucket list and get the inside scoop on Omaha at INTRO. Newcomers: Get to know some new friends and feel at ease to call Omaha your home. Locals: Share stories and recommendations of the best ‘things to do’ in town....
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A Collaborative Series on Inclusive Leadership
The Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals Council of Companies and the Council for Commitment to Opportunity, Diversity and Equity (CODE) present a Collaborative Series on Inclusive Leadership. The four-part series is designed for young professionals and leaders...
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The Perfect Summer Cocktail
INTRO is the perfect summer cocktail: those who’ve lived in Omaha for a while mixing with those who’ve just arrived for work or fun. Join us Thursday, June 6 at The Empire Room at Turner Park from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. – casual and open to newcomers and locals of all ages...
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Inspiring Speakers Share Their Wisdom at YP Summit
Photos by Eric Francis PhotographyIt’s said that the early bird gets the worm and YP Summit attendees did just that. YPs arrived at the CHI Center as early as 7:30 a.m. on Friday, March 15 to network and begin their experience at the YP Summit, the nation’s largest...
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Don’t miss your opportunity to (do)GOOD.
There is so much happening in the Omaha metro area and our state. From flood recovery, to nonprofits needing volunteers and boards needing members — there are opportunities to make a difference every single day and every single hour. A common theme at the 2019 YP...
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Utilize our New YP Online Directory
Our Young Professional’s Online Engagement Directory has launched and community groups are welcome to join. Available to everyone, the directory now features organizations and groups with opportunities for young professionals to engage online. We invite you to add...
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Partnering to Provide Young Professionals with Leadership Tools
The Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals Council of Companies and the Council for Commitment to Opportunity, Diversity and Equity (CODE) present a Collaborative Series on Inclusive Leadership. The 4-part series is designed for young professionals and...
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Policy & A Pint: Pay Equity
Join members of the Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals and Metro Young Latino Professional Association at Policy & a Pint: Racial Equity - Closing the Wage Gap; a social and educational event surrounding the wage gap in our region. Speakers will provide...
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Kick off March Madness with us!
Join other professionals for a Council of Companies happy hour on the first night of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on Thursday, March 21. The Council of Companies is made of up leaders from “Employee Resource Groups” at various companies and organizations. Join...
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The Durham Museum to host 21 and over “Flappers and Fizz” Event
The Durham Museum will host Flappers and Fizz, a 21-and-older event, on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, from 6 - 10 p.m. Don your glad rags and get ready to drink some giggle water, you're invited to a night of flappers, champagne and art deco. Other event features include:...
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Our YP Council and the Greater Omaha Chamber supports LB 627
Kayla Meyer, Manager Lincoln YPG and Morgann Freeman, Greater Omaha YP Council member testified in support of LB 627. The Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals and the Greater Omaha Chamber, along with our partners at the Lincoln Chamber and Lincoln YPG, support...
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Let’s Summit Together – YP Summit.
Get ready to summit. The YP Summit is near and we have your agenda ready for March 15. This phenomenal gathering is an opportunity for you to grow and share connections between other young professionals. The YP Summit has created an engaging agenda for you...
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What Makes Omaha Amazing? Our Change Makers.
The Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals recognize Change Makers at their annual YP Summit. Change Makers are a collection of individuals making positive, innovative and powerful changes in the community. Their work makes Greater Omaha a more vibrant,...
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Newcomers, Connect with an Ambassador Today!
We Don’t Coast Ambassadors – giving a warm welcome to all newcomers of Greater Omaha! The We Don’t Coast Ambassadors are one piece to the puzzle of laying out the welcome mat for newcomers to Greater Omaha. Modeled after programs in other markets, the...
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YP Council Corner – 2019 Visions and Prospects
Artwork by Zach Klebba Our mission as the Young Professionals Council is to attract, engage and retain young professionals (YPs) in Greater Omaha by helping ensure our community is embracing, engaging and enticing for our generation. We have done that in a variety of...
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Keynote Speaker – Psychology of Illusion
On March 15, be transformed and swept away with the magic and psychology of illusion. The 2019 YP Summit is thrilled to reveal that the closing keynote speaker is the one and only Vinh Giang. He is a magician and illusionist, entrepreneur, CEO of Luminary Production,...
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Engage, inspire and create.
Our YP online engagement directory is now available for YPs to discover opportunities to engage, inspire and create. Browse through our list of groups and organizations who are offering endless opportunities and simple action steps to get involved in Greater Omaha....
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Grow Personally and Professionally – Apply for a scholarship to the 2019 YP Summit
Thanks to our scholarship sponsors, Gallup and Nebraska Medicine, we are excited to offer all-day admission scholarships to 30 individuals interested in attending, but needing a little help getting there. The application process is simple. Complete this form and tell...
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Take the Pledge and Join the Coalition
CODE, Commitment to Opportunity, Diversity and Equity, was born to achieve sustainable growth in the areas of diversity, inclusivity, equity and opportunity in Greater Omaha. CODE aims to increase diversity throughout the region’s workforce including all levels of...
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A Little Time Goes a Long Way – Wellness Day of Service
Join the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s (UNO) Office of Civic and Social Responsibility on Saturday, Dec. 1, for a Signature Service Day – Wellness Day of Service. Service projects help the community at large, and those who participate can choose from a...
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Celebrate your Holiday with ynpnGO!
Happy holidays, Feliz Navidad, Happy Hanukkah, Festivus or good solstice. It doesn't matter WHAT you celebrate, ynpnGO wants to celebrate with you and your family! YnpnGO has reserved the party room at Spielbound so attendees can eat, play and...
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Community Night of Tech Recognition
The Tech Celebration is a night designed to recognize our tech leaders’ community-elevating contributions. This year, AIM Institute is relaunching their Tech Celebration as not only a way to recognize the tech community, but also to introduce their new AIM...
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Community Conversation: Justice, Peace and Love
Do you have a vision of pursuing a community marked by justice, peace and love? Starsky D. Wilson is a pastor, philanthropist and activist pursing this same vision. He is president and CEO of Deaconess Foundation, pastor of Saint John’s Church and former co-chair of...
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Millennials in Action
The terms experienced, young and millennials don’t always fall within the same sentence, but today’s millennials are just that. According to Pew Research, the Millennial generation spans ages 37 to 22, and many members of this group have emerged as team leaders,...
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Nominate a Greater Omaha mega-star
Do you know someone who is doing exceptional things for our community? Nominate them as a 2019 Change Maker. A Change Maker is someone making a positive, innovative and powerful change in our community and beyond. Let’s take a look back at the 2018 Change Makers....
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2018 YP | Exchange Moments
When we think about some of the important values that the young professionals hold, typically transportation, diversity and inclusion, community development and STEM come to mind. These fundamental values are exactly what the 2018 YP Exchange was framed around. After...
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Get Involved in the Action: Young Nebraskans Week
The purpose behind Young Nebraskans Week (YNW) is to empower YPs to take action in their community. YNW allows YP’s to create a conversation around the things they are passionate about. Throughout the week of Sept. 24 – 28, YPs will have the opportunity to connect...
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