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Fall Professional and Personal Development
On August 27th, 2020, the YP Council’s Talent Development Committee hosted a Council of Companies (CoC) event virtually over zoom. The virtual event was abundant with information on what Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are, how the groups get started, and how they...
Virtual Interview Tips
Like many organizations, the YP Council has shifted to a virtual platform for the entirety of its business this year. That includes interviews for the 2021 YP Council. Personal opinion here, but I think one of the best ways to kick-start an interview is to start with...
Free Professional Development Events for YPs
This month we wanted to highlight three free development events for young professionals to take advantage of. The first is a Jobs Summit being put on by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). This jobs summit is for everyone, including new college graduates, those...
Omaha Relocation Guide
Do you know someone who is considering moving to Omaha? Are you a boomerang looking to come back? We've got relocation tips to help make the transition smooth! Getting Around Bus - Our bus system is rapidly improving. Check out Omaha Metro Transit here and...
INTRO 2020
The Talent Attraction Committee for the Greater Omaha Chamber YP Council is excited to host Intro 2020 on Thursday, September 17, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.! Although the last few Intro events have been in person, the committee wants to ensure the safety and well-being of...
Building a Brick & Mortar Under Quarantine
The hammering stopped, the dust settled, and the electrical conduit remained on the floor where it had landed as crews went home to wait out the virus. No one knew that we would still be under a near state of emergency six months later. Thankfully our local...
YP Opportunities – August 2020
This page will be continually updated with the latest opportunities! YP Summit Planning Committee Applications July 22 - August 2 Apply here YP Council Applications Open August 1 - August 30 Sign up to be alerted when applications open. Vote for...
A Message from the 2021 YP Summit Chair
I moved to the US from India in 2014 to attend UNO and to pursue my master’s degree in management information systems. I have been living in Omaha ever since because of the deep fondness I developed for the city and its community making it a home away from home....
YP Council FAQ
Have you thought about joining the Greater Omaha Chamber YP Council but have questions on who qualifies and what the commitment might be? Here is a list of frequently asked questions for some deeper insight. What/Who is a Young Professional (YP)? Our technical...
Voter Resources
The 2020 Election will be here before you know it. We've compiled a list of resources to help you navigate the election and do your part to make your voice heard. Nebraska Voter Lookup - Confirm your address, party association, ballot statuses, and polling place...
Building Your Network as a Newcomer
If you’re new to town, or just looking to build more connections, check out our tips below from our YP Attraction Committee and Omaha Ambassadors on how to build your network in our community. “Consider going back to school for a master’s degree or start a certificate...
How Young Professionals Can Lead Change in the Workplace
Fighting social injustice and systemic racism begins with each of us individually. These issues can be extremely overwhelming, and for many, making even a small amount of change may seem like a daunting task. Our advice: Do what you can in your corner of the world. An...
A Call to Civic Action
Written by: Zach Reinhardt, YP Council Talent Retention Chair On February 14, I joined the race for the District 4 seat on the Metro Community College Board of Governors. Now, before you stop reading, let me assure you that this is not a campaign advertisement, on the...
Takeout Tuesday
Restaurants across the country have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with effects ranging from reduced hours and temporary closures, to some shutting their doors for good. Omaha’s restaurateurs and patrons alike have taken the challenge head on. The community...
Meeting Adversity with Resilience
Meeting Adversity with Resilience Laurie K. Baedke, MHA, FACHE, FACMPE Creighton University Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, failed merger, divorce, or other major life stressor, everyone experiences some form of adversity some time in their...
Community Service 101 Recap
Last month, the Young Professionals Council hosted its first-ever virtual event for Omaha area YPs. Community Service 101, hosted by the Council’s Talent Development Committee, brought together a panel of four Omaha leaders to speak about how to get involved as a...
Instagram Takeover Recap
Did you catch the awesome, local, YP-owned business that took over our Instagram last month? We had so much fun seeing their content and learning about their business! Monday Starting off the week, we learned about Hutch Modern and their sister store, Made in Omaha...
Virtual Events
Looking for something to do? We've got you covered. Check out these sites below to find your next virtual adventure! FieldTrips EventBrite Event Vesta Greater Omaha Chamber Events
2020 Voting
The Nebraska Primary Election is quickly approaching on May 12. Here's how to request a mail ballot so you can vote in the safety of your own home! All registered Nebraska Voters will be mailed a postcard inviting them to return the card if they want a ballot mailed...
Council Corner: Work From Home Tips
Working from home can be a new experience and challenge. Here are some tips from our YP Council members to set you up for success! Stick to a Routine "Start your day as you normally would! Routine is so important. Wake up at the same time, do your hair (or...
YP Summit 2020
The YP Summit brings more than 1,500 young professionals together – one place, at one time – to grow personally and professionally, to learn more about community and convert insight into real, positive action using our strategic imagination to see beyond today and...
Equality for all Nebraskans – Joint Statement on LB627
EQUALITY FOR ALL NEBRASKANS – JOINT STATEMENT ON LB 627 Lincoln’s Young Professionals Group and the Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals are issuing a joint statement to show our unified support of Legislative Bill 627. Equality before the law. Our state motto...
More Ways to Get Involved
We’re helping share the word on these community opportunities! Tri-Faith Initiative Shalom Habibi - Comedy Tour Shalom Habibi is a comedy tour featuring Jewish and Arab comedians performing at cultural centers across the US. The goal of the tour is to bridge...
Council Corner: 2020 Plan
2020 is off to a great start for our team and we are looking forward to sharing our plan with you! Over the next year, our focus will be the pipeline of the youngest YPs, the vibe of Omaha, our partnerships in the community, and our ongoing work to make our...
Careerockit 2020
Careerockit, an initiative of the Greater Omaha Chamber, brings the community together one week each year to help students learn about career paths and build excitement for growing career options right here in the region. What students learn outside the room gives...
YP Day at the Capitol // Public Policy
2020 was the first year we co-hosted YP Day at the Capitol in partnership with Lincoln Young Professionals Group. Over 80 YPs attended for some policy in action! The day consisted of morning programming centered around policy 101 that included Civic Nebraska, the...
Young Nebraskans Week
Young Nebraskans Week (YNW) is an engaging series of speakers, discussion panels, workshops and networking opportunities hosted by communities across the state that celebrate the talent, insight and energy of young professionals working in Nebraska. YNW Impact...
YP Council Corner: Welcome Message from Kelsey, 2020 Chair
Council Corner - 2020 Welcome! Welcome to 2020! Myself and the YP Council are energetic and enthusiastic about a new year and a new decade. As I reflect on the past 15 years for our team, I am proud of all of the strong work that we have done and looking...
Meet Our New Executive Members of YP Council
We are excited to announce the four new executives for our 2020 Young Professionals Council. From events to projects, YPC execs lead our efforts as we work to attract and retain young professionals to Greater Omaha. Executive Operations Chair: Alysia Radicia The...
YP Council Corner: 2019 in Review
As a Council 2019 has been a fantastic year focused on attracting and retaining YPs in Omaha with innovative initiatives, exciting events and cutting edge community collaborations (and I guess a few alliterations). While our work is far from done we wanted to take a...
State of Our City Recap
The third annual State of Our City event was a success. Held October 24, the event showcased some of most popular topics in Omaha to a room full of engaged YPs who were ready to plug into the community. Thanks to the entertainment panel, which included Lauren Martin...
Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals Introduces 2020 YP Council Members
The Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals is welcoming and celebrating its new slate of YP Council members – fourteen energetic and engaged young professionals. Aligned with the goals to attract and retain talent in the region, the YP Council serves two primary...
That’s a wrap! 2019 INTRO
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...