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November Business of the Month: Spare Time Entertainment
Spare Time Omaha: Creating Memorable Experiences for Families and Friends Spare Time creates memorable experiences. Families, friends and all kinds of guests come to Spare Time to have some fun and let loose with a little bowling, a few games and some good food. One...
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...
Legislative Update – February 12, 2024
Monday, February 12th is the 26th legislative day and begins seventh week of the 2024 session. Senators are continuing morning floor debate on legislative measures mostly introduced in 2023, while continuing committee hearings in the afternoon through February 28th....
Outstanding Individuals and Companies Celebrated at 2024 Annual Meeting
Throughout 2023, Chamber members and volunteers contributed to moving our economy forward. We recognize four individuals and companies who have exemplified what it means to be a part of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. We presented four distinguished awards:...
Boy Scout’s MOU Signing
The Mid-America Council Boy Scout Trust and the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) on Friday. Jan. 19 . This MOU entails that the Chamber supports the Boy Scouts of America’s Exploring Program. The Boy Scouts of America will...
Legislative Update – January 22, 2024
Last week saw the end of bill introduction. When it was all over, senators added 597 new bills, 11 proposed constitutional amendments and two substantive resolutions. The last day of bill introduction always brings us a small sigh of relief, as the universe of...
Legislative Update – January 9, 2024
Nebraska State Senators returned to the State Capitol on January 3rd to begin the 2024 legislative session. This will be a 60-day working session that is currently scheduled to run through April 18th. Legislators began this year’s session by electing Senator Ray...
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...