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Lincoln Chamber, Silicon Prairie News, Greater Omaha Chamber to Host Silicon Prairie Startup Week in 2024
LINCOLN / OMAHA, NE. – The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Silicon Prairie News, and Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking collaboration to host the inaugural Silicon Prairie Startup Week later this year. This regional event, set to...
Three Cheers for a 5-Star Chamber
Good news! The Greater Omaha Chamber is pleased to announce that after a comprehensive self-review, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded us with 5-Star Accreditation. This prestigious honor puts us among the top 1% of chambers nationwide. “Accreditation requires...
Emerging Tech Corner: Travefy
Meet Scott Rutz, Founding Team of Travefy, Marketing & Sales Lincoln-based Travefy has taken off; a leader in building itinerary management and communication software for travel professionals. Founding team member Scott Rutz handles marketing and sales. We spoke...
Ready to ‘Hudl Up’ for Careerockit 2018
“When I saw the scale of Careerockit, I thought that’s something we should definitely be involved in.” – David Gnam, Facilities Coordinator, Hudl Hudl, the area’s fast-growing and game-changing software company, was quick to get on board for Careerockit's launch year....
November Small Business of the Month: United Insurance Agencies and Affordable Auto Insurance
United Insurance Agencies and Affordable Auto Insurance have been serving the Omaha metro for almost 75 years combined. The secret to that longevity can be traced to the companies’ shared operating philosophy. “We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence in the...
Manufacturing Day 2017
Hundreds of Greater Omaha high school students experienced Manufacturing Day 2017 last month thanks to collaborative programming provided by The Greater Omaha Chamber’s Economic Development Partnership and the Partnership’s Manufacturing Council. “Manufacturing career...
Putting Passports to Work
By Mindy Ruffalo, Director of International Economic Development The Chamber’s International Economic Development team has been covering a lot of ground lately, putting frequent flier miles and passports to work to strengthen our regional economy. Here’s a snapshot of...
Should Your Business Go for the Ghost?
Guest blog from B2 Interactive Working in the social media space, we are always watching the “stock” of platforms and determining who’s using them and why. I generally have a good inclination for which platforms or features are going to be big hits and which ones will...
We’re #OffuttProud. Are you?
We recognize Offutt Air Force Base plays a pivotal role in our community and the defense of our nation. Last month we launched our Offutt Awareness Campaign, a grassroots effort aimed at informing the public about the value of the base and creating a sense of pride...
October Small Business of the Month Winner: Contemporary Analysis
Contemporary Analysis (CAN), our October Small Business of the Month, specializes in predictive analytics. Before you ask Google to define that, here’s the simple explanation: The CAN team, including president Nathan Watson and a crew of data scientists, helps...
3 Reasons Why You Should Host a Chamber Event!
Gain visibility. Showcase your products. Grow your network. Partnering with us as an event host is a great way to introduce or re-introduce your company to potential customers and vendors. We’ll bring as many as 100+ area professionals to your location. Our event...