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October Business of the Month — Gimme the Scoop
When Destiny Atkins was young, she’d make sweet treats with her grandmother, and that turned into a passion for making desserts for family and friends. Decades later when she had the idea to start her business, Gimme the Scoop, it was her grandmother who paved the...
December Small Business of the Month: Heartland Steel
"We hope to change the way we build houses in the world." At the heart of Omaha stands a business that is reshaping the construction landscape – Heartland Steel, the first Cold Roll Steel Manufacturer in the city and surrounding area. Specializing in the production of...
Support the Community. Buy Local.
The Saturday after Thanksgiving – November 25 this year – has come to be known as Small Business Saturday. Holiday hustle and bustle has officially settled across Omaha, and our thriving community of small businesses are ready to handle all your gifting needs. Why...
Navigating Growth: Insights from Our Member Survey
In an era of rapid change and uncertainty, businesses are continually seeking ways to adapt and thrive in our global economy. To gain a deeper understanding of challenges and opportunities facing the Greater Omaha region, we commissioned a survey of Greater Omaha...
Greater Omaha Chamber Announces 2024 Slate of Board Members
Members of the Greater Omaha Chamber Board of Directors invest their time, resources and expertise to support the Chamber, its members and mission – to increase business, investment and employment in Greater Omaha. The 2023 Board Nominating Committee today announced...
Good Samaritan Pet Doctor: November Small Business of the Month
"When I created this business, it was founded on a mission and a set of values. Through all the growth, change, and creative endeavors, I have kept coming back around to that mission and those values,” said Dr. Kristin Engel. Those values include providing top-notch...
Union Omaha: October Small Business of the Month
One Means All: Union Omaha Retires Jersey No. 1 in Tribute to Greater Omaha Union Omaha, Nebraska’s only professional soccer team, leads by example. From taking the initiative to increase women’s involvement in sports, to cutting costs for nonprofits and encouraging...
Harrison Financial Services: September Small Business of the Month
Combining leading-edge technology, experience, research, and old-fashioned hard work, Harrison Financial Services is committed to developing lasting relationships that help families build a better life, legacy, and community. Their expert team of 23, based in...
IceCap Brings 150+ New Jobs to Greater Omaha
The City of Council Bluffs, Advance Southwest Iowa Corporation and Tippmann Group have worked together to bring IceCap Cold Storage to our partners in Council Bluffs. This state-of-the-art cold storage facility is the first in the city and brought 150+ jobs to the...
August Small Business of the Month: JAN PRO Omaha
When the JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting team comes to the door, you might find yourself wondering if someone called the Ghostbusters. That’s because they wear professional-grade vacuum backpacks which look just like the...
Otoe County Expands Childcare
The Nebraska City Area Economic Development Corporation (NCAEDC) team is putting families first, utilizing their resources to secure $605,000 in grant funding to be used towards increasing quality and capacity of licensed childcare in Otoe County. NCAEDC's Early...