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June Business of the Month – The Farnam Hotel, Autograph Collection
“Brilliantly unexpected.” That’s how Shane Lonowski, general manager of the Farnam Hotel, describes the new luxury hotel in Omaha’s thriving Old Market. “We get a lot of our energy and inspiration from the city,” he said. “Our legacy is rooted in the entrepreneurial...
Omaha and Omaha Beach Region will Sign a New Sister City Partnership
On the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the Omaha Sister Cities Association (OSCA) and Mayor Jean Stothert announced a new sister city relationship: a partnership that will pair the City of Omaha with Omaha Beach and its surrounding communities in Normandy, France.
Leadership Omaha Graduates Latest Class of Active, Energized Community Leaders
Leadership Omaha, one of the nation’s longest-running community leadership programs, has graduated its latest “best class ever” – a diverse group of 47 leaders who are ready to strengthen and transform the Omaha community. Over the course of 10 months, the...
Moore eSSentials Partners Ready to Deliver ‘More’ as HIRE Conference Keynote Speakers
Tricia Tamkin and Jason Thibeault believe in over-delivering. That’s the attitude they bring to their clients at Moore eSSentials, a Chicago-based recruiter-coaching firm, and the mindset they’ll be packing when they come to the 4th annual HIRE Conference...
June Small Business of the Month: Digital Sky
Equal parts soaring and stunning – well-executed aerial video is an artform, and the team at Digital Sky, our June Small Business of the Month, is taking it (and their filmmaking drones) to new heights.
Full Dream Ahead
Twenty-five years ago, we came together to be more proactive in growing our local economy. We have raised $77 million in those 25 years to grow our community. Today, we get to celebrate our Prosper Omaha successes, look ahead to our next five years of...
Quite an Audience: Innovators, Leaders and Givers Among Us
The “excellence vibes” were flowing at this year’s Business Excellence Awards. Attendees came together to high-five and holler for those making our region a better place for everyone to do business, work and live! With more than 3,000 member-companies and dozens and dozens of nominations, it was truly an honor to recognize the accomplishments of our award winners.
Volunteer Spotlight: President’s Club
President’s Club Comprised of job titles that span from dentists, attorneys, bankers, to retailers and many more, The President’s Club is an elite group of approximately 20 volunteers that help grow the Greater Omaha Chamber (the Chamber) by promoting local membership...
Competitive and Pro-business
Dear Greater Omaha Chamber Members: We need your help to let our legislators know that you support LB 720! The Chamber Board and our public policy team see in LB720 (the ImagiNE Nebraska Act) a significant opportunity to become more competitive leading to...
May Small Business of the Month: Re-Bath of the Heartland
“You start and end every day in the bathroom, so why not make it nice?” At Re-Bath of the Heartland, they believe the experience you have in your bathroom shapes the first and last impressions of your day – and that every person deserves the bathroom of...
We Can Wait for the Future or We Can Invent It.
The 2019 Barometer is our measuring stick, a chance for us to take a hard look at our progress and evaluate our region compared to others.