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Business Excellence Award Winners
The Greater Omaha Chamber and Premier Bank are ready to honor businesses that contribute to our community's enrichment, across categories such as leadership, innovation, and philanthropy. Their dedication ensures Greater Omaha flourishes as a more vibrant place to...
Omaha Business Hall of Fame Inductees: Fred Jr. and Kenneth “Kim” Hawkins – Building on a Solid Foundation
They have spent their lives constructing a lasting and expansive legacy – one bridge and highway, school and commercial building at a time. “Fred developed an ad a few years back that kind of typifies our impact on Omaha. The sense of it was, ‘You...
Unspeakables
Guest blog post from MindSet In the world of Harry Potter, Unspeakables refer to Ministry of Magic employees who work in the Department of Mysteries. Little is known about their workplace or the specific jobs done by these wizards or witches as employees of this...
The “WIFM”? Inspiration, hope and cheesecake.
I’ve been attending and covering Chamber gatherings for years – as a long-time member and a local writer. What’s in it for me?
Business Excellence Awards – Nomination Window Closes TUESDAY
You know in the movies – that scene where the steely-eyed bomb tech, his brow beaded with sweat, works feverishly to defuse an explosive and avert catastrophe: Cut the red wire? Or the blue one? It’s NOT like that, but the clock IS ticking… The nomination deadline is...
February Small Business of the Month: The Olson Group
“We work with our clients as a quality partner – not as a vendor but as a consultant who helps them in all areas of their business.” – Tim Olson, CEBS, CMFC, Managing Partner, The Olson Group As it enters its 13th year of business, The...
What does the Chamber provide in one word? Support.
Six Extraordinary Business Leaders to Join Omaha Business Hall of Fame
The Greater Omaha Chamber announces – and applauds – the latest class of Omaha Business Hall of Fame inductees, six outstanding business leaders, past and present, whose professional accomplishments are historically significant to the development of Omaha....
Business excellence plays a role in the completion of our mission.
Some may wonder how much “business excellence” matters to a nonprofit that puts mission over profits. I can tell you it’s everything.
Former Secretary of Defense to Serve as Annual Meeting Keynote
Hunker and bunker – or lead and thrive? During these uncertain times, which course are you going to take? We’ve already made our decision, and we’ve tapped Chuck Hagel, our Annual Meeting keynoter, to help you make yours. A business success before...
January Small Business of the Month: Husker Hammer Siding, Windows, & Roofing
“We want to build peace of mind for our customers.” - Matt Cradick, president, Husker Hammer Siding, Windows & Roofing Since its launch in 1998, Husker Hammer Siding, Windows & Roofing has completed nearly 10,000 exterior remodeling projects....