Chamber Announces 2017 Board
The Greater Omaha Chamber and its 2017 Board Nominating Committee are announcing the slate for the 2017 Greater Omaha Chamber Board of Directors. Members of the Chamber Board, who are nominated to serve, invest their time and expertise to support the Chamber, its members and mission: to champion a thriving business community and a prosperous […]
President’s Club: Cheryl D. Anderson
When I first joined the firm, a longtime supporter of the Greater Omaha Chamber, my managing principal suggested I get involved so I attended a President’s Club lunch meeting and felt right at home. That was 16 years ago.
Surety Bonding
Increased Industry, Career Awareness Goal of Manufacturing Day Student Engagements
Hundreds of Omaha-area high school students are venturing beyond the classroom today to expand their understanding of and gain career insight into Nebraska’s second largest industry: manufacturing. The Greater Omaha Chamber helped to coordinate the annual student engagements, connecting several high schools with a variety of regional manufacturers. In particular, the entities approach schools that […]
Experienced, Passionate Leadership Devoted to Tech Talent Success
The strategy is set; a comprehensive plan to meet a growing demand for tech talent in our region and become a nationally-recognized tech talent hub. Achieving our goal – an increase of 4,000 tech workers in five years – is going to require all hands on deck. Fortunately, we have two of the best leading […]
Oftentimes we give and expect nothing in return. This isn’t one of those times.
While we have been aggressive contributors to the political process, we haven’t been aggressive enough, and that is where we need your help.
Orlando hurts. What can we do to help when we don’t know what to do?
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news,
my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.'” – Mr. Rogers
Celebrating a Culture of Engagement – with Abandon!
At the Chamber, we have a tag line – “Accomplish more. Together.” – that pretty much sums up HOW we work and our overall philosophy.
“Civically, socially, business-wise – all reasons that I’m part of President’s Club.”
By: Tim Riewer Vice president, Bank of Nebraska; President’s Club volunteer since 2009 and a consistent top producer I am quietly competitive by nature. I have some sales skills and a general like for people, and I have consumed sufficient Chamber Kool-Aid to believe the Chamber is the best ambassador we have for bringing jobs and […]
Our Kim Sellmeyer: brand crusader, peacekeeper… able to chase mounted police down in small bounds.
Her 10 year anniversary with the Chamber – what has she learned? What mistakes have been made?