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Shop Local This Small Business Saturday and Support Your Community
The Saturday after Thanksgiving—November 30, this year—is celebrated as Small Business Saturday. With the holiday season in full swing across Omaha, our vibrant community of small businesses is prepared to meet all your gifting needs. Why shop small? Small businesses...
Flood of 2019 Recovery Efforts Underway
Resources Available for Those Impacted Historic flooding that began in Nebraska and Iowa mid-March, and now includes Northern Missouri, has caused unprecedented damage throughout cities, towns, suburbs and agricultural hubs across the middle U.S. While the March 21...
The Watchlist: Members Making Waves
Greater Omaha Puts the Grit in Great and the Effort in ExcellenceThere’s something about greatness – from Nelson Mandela’s commitment to purposefulness and optimism, to Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural innovations – with the right mix of integrity,...
Nation’s Largest YP Summit Changes World from Omaha
The “most-educated generation” let their voices be heard Friday, March 15, at the nation’s largest gathering of young professionals: Omaha’s YP Summit, a daylong event featuring Change Makers, innovative breakout sessions and thought-provoking keynote...
Develop Your Future Leaders
By Lynda Shafer, Leader Leader, Greater Omaha ChamberIn my role at the Chamber, I have the pleasure of visiting with many business leaders in Greater Omaha. I hear lots of success stories, but I also enjoy learning about the challenges that businesses are...
2019 Best Places to Work in Omaha Winner Announcement
It’s time to announce the 2019 winners who have stood out from the crowd as Best Places to Work in Omaha. Companies with 25 to 200 employees: Object Partners Vetter Health Services, Inc. Verdant Flywheel RTG Medical Companies with more than 200 employees:...
March Small Business of the Month: Miracle Hills Clinic
Since 2015, it’s been a prescription for success at Miracle Hills Clinic: provide patients the highest-quality health and wellness services in a warm and stress-free environment. “We strive to stay on the leading edge and deliver evidence-based...
Committed to Celebrating Local Businesses’ Success
It’s an elite group of 20 members designed to create collaboration and connections. Meet the Greater Omaha Chamber Engagement Council's passionate volunteers committed to celebrating local businesses’ success and advocating for our thriving business...
Gale L. Wickersham
Business Hall of Fame Honoree: Gale L. Wickersham, Chairman & Founder, Wick’s Truck Trailers, Inc. Gale Wickersham is in the business of building relationships – both employee and customer. “If customers have a problem. they know my phone is on 24/7,”...
John W. Estabrook
Business Hall of Fame Honoree: John W. Estabrook (1927-2018), Fmr. President and CEO, Methodist Health System “People make the difference between mediocrity and excellence. Always treat your people with respect, dignity and equity.” A visionary and...
Careerockit: Metropolitan Utilities District
For Careerockit 2019, returning sponsor Metropolitan Utilities District (MUD) gave visiting students an assignment at the District’s Platte South Water Treatment Plant – with the goal of, perhaps, giving them a job someday. Two groups toured the plant...