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April Business of the Month
Recently we had the privilege of sitting down with Doug Sorenson, Mark Sorenson and Carrie Ericson from Haney Shoe Store, a longstanding cornerstone of the Omaha community. Established in 1942 by their grandfather, Paul Haney, this family-owned business has stood the...
Slide into home and call it a win!
By Jill Bruckner, Communications/Public Relations Manager Slide into home and call it a win! You, marvelous Chamber members, have had a whiz-bang, double-whammy couple of weeks – capped by a successful CWS and powered by the assurance of summer’s continued sunshine....
Sharing Best Practices to Land the Best Talent
The 3rd Annual HIRE (Human Resources. Innovations. Retention. Engagement.) Conference is an opportunity for HR professionals to network, share ideas and connect with the talent acquisition community. By Marjorie M. Maas, 2017 HIRE presenter & attendee...
Graduation for Leadership Omaha’s Milestone 40th Class
Cue the “Pomp and Circumstance” – a milestone class of Leadership Omaha participants is now a milestone class of Leadership Omaha graduates deeply committed to strengthening and transforming our community. Over the course of ten months, the members of...
The region’s most anticipated advocacy event!
By: Jennifer Creager, Senior Director – Public Policy What happens 1,100 miles away in Washington, D.C., can have a deep impact on our Nebraska businesses. That’s why the Federal Legislative Summit is such an important gathering each year. It’s our chance...
June Small Business of the Month: SignIT
Creativity, quality design and exceptional customer service – it is the success trifecta at family-owned SignIT, a longtime provider of custom signage, banners, window lettering and promotional items in Greater Omaha. “What drives us is having a great,...
Be Clear on Event Days
NEW CLEAR BAG POLICY FOR ENTERING TD AMERITRADE PARK OMAHA To provide a safer environment for the public and expedite entry into TD Ameritrade Park Omaha, MECA has implemented a new policy limiting the size and type of bag allowed into the stadium for all events,...
Happy Birthday to Us!
By: Jill Bruckner, Communications/Public Relations Manager The temperature is not the only thing soaring – you, Chamber members, are set for a six-month birthday bash ready to raise the roof with regional revelry: 125 years of inventing the future, and...
Looking Back: Omaha – Something to Sing About
"The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce is totally dedicated to promoting our city. This is a community of neighborhoods and of good neighbors. It's people care deeply about the life of the community and believe that an individual's effort can make a difference." -...
Be the Vote
by David G. Brown, President and CEO, Greater Omaha Chamber There are rights, and there are privileges – and, when it comes to the right to decide by vote, there are both. Today, we have the unique opportunity to initiate change, support individual ideas and weigh in...
Blueprint Nebraska: Build a Strong Nebraska
MOVING FORWARD Nebraska is at a critical juncture. It is time to build and implement an action plan to ensure our long-term economic vitality. Blueprint Nebraska will consider every facet that contributes to Nebraska’s ability to compete and prosper, attract economic...