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February Investor’s Corner – Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands Continues to Thrive in Downtown Omaha Conagra Brands, maker of iconic brands such as Healthy Choice, Birds Eye, Slim Jim, Orville Redenbacher’s, Duncan Hines and many others, has called the Omaha/Council Bluffs...
March Small Business of the Month: Radio Talking Book Service Inc.
“To be able to be the ‘eyes’ for an individual is an amazing, life-changing experience.” – Linda Dueling, promotions director, Radio Talking Book Service Since 1974, it’s been a “go-to” for the blind and...
Seven Extraordinary Business Leaders to Join Omaha Business Hall of Fame
OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 28, 2017 – The Greater Omaha Chamber is set to induct another exemplary class into the Omaha Business Hall of Fame, an honor reserved for civic and business leaders – past and present – who have built legacies of innovation, success...
2040: Omaha emerges as America’s next great region.
Through a partnership of three of Greater Omaha’s best-known organizations – leaders in their fields of business development, social service delivery, and race and workforce development – we have an opportunity to consider our possible economic...
World-Class Leadership Training Right here, in Omaha.
By: Blake Hoogeveen, MindSet, LLC When companies across the nation want their leaders to access elite leadership training, it is generally expected that they will travel to another city to access that training. The Greater Omaha Chamber is pleased to offer member...
Nothing matters until you close on the real estate
By: Randy Thelen, Senior VP - Economic Development “Nothing matters until you close on the real estate,” said a mentor of mine, early in my career. As I now close in on 25 years as an economic development professional, these words remain as true as ever. Whether you...
Applications Open for 2017 Educator Internships
OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 1, 2017 – The Greater Omaha Chamber in partnership with Metropolitan Community College and Iowa Western Community College, are now accepting applications for their 2017 Educator Internship program, an opportunity for area teachers, counselors...
I Left with a Buzz…
By: Dan McCann, a local freelance writer who counts the Greater Omaha Chamber among his clients. He attends CreativeMornings because he wants to – not because he has to… For me, the mark of time well spent – whether I’m attending a talk, taking up a seat in a movie...
Good to Great Awaits.
By: David G. Brown, President and CEO It’s no secret around the office that, for quite some time, I’ve wanted to book Jim Collins to deliver the keynote at one of our Annual Meetings. So, it was a special thrill for me when we sealed the deal for this year’s gathering...
CAREEROCKIT – We Need You on Board.
By: David G. Brown, president & CEO, Greater Omaha Chamber Our Goal? 10,000 Career Experiences for Tomorrow’s Workforce. It’s one of our priorities at the Chamber – ensuring your business has the talent it needs to thrive. That’s why we’re launching CAREEROCKIT, a...
Let’s Get Radical
The Greater Omaha Chamber’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Division has merged with Straight Shot and Omaha Startup Collaborative to create a new, industry-leading startup support program, The Startup Collaborative. Powered by the Greater Omaha Chamber, The Startup...