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Save on Daily Operations with Our Special Discount Programs
The Greater Omaha Chamber has negotiated significant group discounts for its members excellent opportunities to save money on essential business services. These programs are completely free to participate in, and there are no sign-up fees or additional costs. Constant...
Jane Miller – 2017 Business Hall of Fame Honoree
Jane MillerChief Operating OfficerGallup “We have a true mission to help workplaces be better and to help people find analytics on everything that’s important to humankind.” The exchange is etched in Jane Miller’s memory: “My dad took me...
Edson L. Bridges II – 2017 Business Hall of Fame Honoree
Edson L. Bridges IIPresident and CEOBridges Investment Counsel, Inc. “It’s just ingrained in me to do whatever it takes to get the job done.” Edson Bridges’ life – 84 years so far – has been defined by pivotal...
YPs are changing the face of Omaha
Photos by Bryce Bridges As millennials take over as the largest generation, they’re also taking up residence in some of our historic communities. Midtown, the Blackstone District and Benson—just to name a few—have undergone massive renovations in recent years, as a...
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...