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Omaha, Neb., March 26 – Eighty-five percent of Omaha businesses say their top concern related to COVID-19 is “direct financial impact,” according to data released today by the Greater Omaha Chamber. Survey respondents’ No. 2 concern was “potential recession” (54 percent), followed by “ability to retain staff” (29 percent)....

Omaha, Neb., March 25, 2020 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today released Monthly Economic Indicators (MEI) for January, 2020, in what may reflect the region’s most comprehensive pre-pandemic, economic baseline. In January, jobs in the construction industry, leisure and hospitality and financial activities experienced the most...

OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 29, 2020 –  Jim and Susanne Blue, David G. Brown and Keith and Doris Olsen were honored as Distinguished NEBRASKAlander Award recipients at today’s Statehood Day Dinner. Established in 1982 by the NEBRASKAland Foundation, the award recognizes Nebraskans who have made significant contributions to their...

OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 27, 2020 – The Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals and Lincoln’s Young Professionals Group today issued a joint statement showing “unified support of LB 627” saying “there should be no room for discrimination of any kind in the workplace.” “We’re proud of our young professionals stepping up and making...