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YP Week 2024: A Vibrant Celebration of Connection, Growth, and Community
Written by: Paige Stanard | YP Volunteer YP Week 2024 was more than just a week-long series of events—it was a transformative experience for Omaha’s young professionals. Held from August 18-24, the week was packed with networking opportunities, professional...
Omaha Business Hall of Fame Welcomes 2021 Inductees
Every year, the Greater Omaha Chamber honors those whose vision, work ethic and dedication to community have made Omaha – Greater Omaha. Honorees are selected from nominations submitted by community members and business leaders (like you -- so, make a nomination). Six...
Inside Leadership Omaha’s Best Class Ever: Class 43
Join Leadership Omaha participant, Erin Van Zee, as she takes this 10-month journey of discovery and connection.
Small Business of the Month – June 2021: CommTech Global
When a self-described “energy fanatic,” who also happens to be equally fanatical about customer service, starts an energy company, the impending result is certain to set a new standard. And that’s exactly what happened when John M. Jachym (the aforementioned fanatic)...
Small Business of the Month – May 2021: White Castle Roofing
In 1985, two local Nebraska boys, Mike Hansen and Steve Biegert, started a roofing business together. Their shared commitment to hard work, honesty, excellence, and customer satisfaction were hallmarks of not only how they lived, but how they wanted to do business....
We Rise: Economic Recovery Plan
The Greater Omaha Chamber developed an economic recovery plan to help area businesses navigate the decisions and activities needed to safely resume commerce. While the goal is a more robust level of economic activity, we must not risk pushing public health back into a...
2021 Business Excellence Award Winners
Each year we select Business Excellence Award winners from nominations gathered from the community. These awards are our way of celebrating the incredible amount of excellence around us and awarding the truly deserving – those whose contributions elevate our community...
Nutraceutical Manufacturer Vireo Expands Nebraska Operations
Nutraceutical company Vireo Resources, Inc. has found all the right ingredients for growth in Greater Omaha and Nebraska. The company will be introducing an immune support product. Once on the market, it will be the only immune support supplement of its kind that has...
Small Business of the Month – April 2021: Koenig | Dunne
In many ways, Susan Ann Koenig could be a character ripped from the pages of a best-selling John Grisham novel. Utterly fearless, she’s a champion for the powerless and resolute in her pursuit to provide justice for the most vulnerable among us. Back when she started...
Support Local: Construction
This article is part of a series titled Support Local.Pt. 1: ConstructionPt. 2: Restaurants & Bars Construction season springs with Spring, and Spring has sprung. Officially. Well, maybe not “officially,” because this is Nebraska after all, and we know we probably...
Small Business of the Month – March 2021: FranNet of The Heartland
Small business entrepreneurs create jobs and power our local economy – and FranNet of The Heartland is one of their biggest champions. “At our core, we are community connectors, dedicating ourselves to growing local businesses through enduring relationships,” said...