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 approval of Federal aid to Nebraska (where 77 of the state’s 93 counties were impacted by spring […]
The Watchlist: Members Making Waves
Greater Omaha Puts the Grit in Great and the Effort in Excellence There’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, ingenuity and grit, excellence emerges almost anywhere. Maybe that’s part of what makes your contribution to this […]
Space Worthy: This is Where You Turn When ‘Stuff’ Matters
Meet three of the newest players in the “industry of stuff” – Rachel Heeren, Michelle Kohrs and Shannon Snow, a trio of small business owners who are looking to extend their records of success with Space Worthy. “We are helping people know what to do with what they have,” Heeren says. In other words, our […]
It’s 2019. Welcome to a wave of optimism.
It’s 2019. Welcome to a wave of optimism. We’re hearing from our business owners across the region – they expect this year to be even stronger than 2018 across all categories: job growth, capital investment and sales revenue. We’re ready to do our part to support each and every one of you to grow and […]
Five Seconds, then Launch: My Stature Takes Tailored Clothes to New Heights
Five seconds of bravery. For Karisa Malchow that’s all it took – just enough time to hit that send button and get the attention of The Startup Collaborative. One year later, My Stature LLC is ready to launch. “I want women to feel empowered,” Karisa says. My Stature is a custom-tailored clothing solution for tall […]
The Greater Omaha Watchlist: See Who’s Making Waves this Week
Season for Eating – Cravings Cured, Cultivated in Greater Omaha It’s official: Greater Omaha has a sweet spot for the holidays, and our area “foodpreneurs” are feeling festive, dishing up more desserts this December than you can shake a stick (or spatula) at – making appetizing choices abundant on both sides of the Mighty Mo’. […]
The Greater Omaha Watchlist: See Who’s Making Waves This Week
The Greater Omaha Watchlist Now hear this, Greater Omaha: If eyeballing the future fills you with excitement, you’re not alone. Truth is, looking forward to something creates feelings of anticipation, positive emotions that can build enthusiasm for something as small as an after-dinner dessert, or as all-encompassing as a world tour. Here in the Heartland, […]
Good News in Greater Omaha: Members Make Waves Together
Best. News. Always. It’s a silver-lining world, nimble Members, and your agile business acumen makes for a contagiously optimistic outlook. That’s right: Veracity and value are threaded throughout our community, reflecting your polished take on making things great. Ushering in a high note of happiness was the Chamber’s annual Economic Outlook Luncheon, where regional survey […]
Members: There’s Just No Stopping Your ‘We Don’t Coast’ Style
by Jill Bruckner Communications/PR Manager Hear that Chamber Members? it’s the sound of your success. No coasting here. Your progress has propelled you into Autumn and surrounded Greater Omaha with more good news than a maple tree has falling leaves. Kicking off the kudos is Greater Omaha’s creative community, with a new 2018 No. 7 […]
Members Make Waves, September 5, 2018
No Coasting, No Problem for Greater Omaha Chamber Members by Jill Bruckner Communications/Public Relations Manager It was another great week, right here in River City, Chamber Members, thanks to your commitment to community engagement. There’s no such thing as a sure thing; but for members with equal parts probity and panache, you, Chamber Member Champions, […]