In the heart of Omaha, over 1,400 passionate young professionals converged for an extraordinary journey of discovery and transformation. Against the backdrop of “A Future for Everyone,” the YP Summit soared to new heights, fueling the collective imagination and propelling us towards a brighter tomorrow. At the core of the YP Summit was the celebration of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Through meaningful dialogues and authentic connections, attendees embraced the power of unity, recognizing that true progress is achieved when everyone has a seat at the table. Together, we shattered ba ..read more

The final days of the legislative session are always known for a few things: long agendas, late nights, frantic compromise discussions, and lots of crazy turns, frequently about things that seem to come out of nowhere.  We’ve seen all of those things in the waning days of the 2024 session, and with only four scheduled session days left, we haven’t seen the last of anything yet. Senators have been in a rush to finish as many of the outstanding priority bills as they can that remain for discussion, hence the long agendas and late nights.  At the end of last week, Speaker ..read more

The Legislature is hitting the home stretch in the 2024 session. While there are only 14 working days left, in real time that stretches out to almost four more weeks. Senators began working into the evening and late nights on Mondays and are scheduled to do so approximately three nights per week for the remainder of the session. Generally, this means adjourning somewhere around 9PM every night, although progress on the day’s agenda can sometimes vary their closing times. Time is running short to finish consideration of the all the priority bills for the year. Speaker John Arch has noted that a ..read more

“On behalf of the Greater Omaha Chamber, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to board member UNMC Chancellor Jeff Gold on his appointment as the priority candidate for the University of Nebraska System presidency. Dr. Gold’s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence will usher in a transformative era for the University, further enriching our academic and local communities. As a former university colleague of Dr. Gold’s, I know his love for the University and Nebraska is foundational to who he is as a person and the critical work that lies ahead. The Chamber looks f ..read more

OMAHA, NE – The Greater Omaha Chamber, the region’s leading business membership organization, is excited to announce that its GrOW program has become an independent entity, now named The Work Lab Inc. This transition aims to enhance the program’s impact on the community by providing focused support to partner companies and their employees. The Work Lab Inc. offers a unique service model, including on-site WorkLife Coaches, to assist employees with personal and career-related challenges. This approach not only supports individual growth but also addresses workforce development needs, contributi ..read more

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer & U.S. Representative Don Bacon Provide Crucial Leadership in Prioritizing Omaha-Area Funding OMAHA, NE – Early today, the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce released the following statement thanking U.S. Senator Deb Fischer for her outstanding commitment and leadership in championing numerous Omaha-area priorities, which have been prominently included in the six FY2024 government funding bills recently passed by the U.S. Senate. “Through her unwavering advocacy, Sen. Fischer has ensured that the critical needs and strategic interests of Nebraska’s businesses, agric ..read more

We sat down with Sara Roberts and Amy McFeely, co-founders and principal consultants at Category One Consulting, to discuss their company, the value of a Chamber membership and advice they have for other business owners. Category One Consulting (C1C) is a firm that specializes in helping businesses realize their vision and maximize their impact. Ultimately, they want to help make communities great places to work and live. They conduct a multitude of research projects, from needs assessments and environmental scans to program evaluations and appraising the implementation impact. All of this is ..read more

This month we had the opportunity to talk with Joanne Sebby, Chief Risk Officer at Fiserv to discuss the success of the company and their investments in the betterment of the Greater Omaha area. Fiserv is a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology. The company was founded in 1984, however many Nebraskans know Fiserv through their history with First Data, founded in Omaha in 1971, which Fiserv acquired in 2019. The combination of Fiserv and First Data has been extremely transformative and allowed the combined company to bring together a set of assets to help custom ..read more

Today is the 38th day of the Legislature’s 60-day session. Last week was the final week of regularly scheduled committee hearings. Full day floor debate commenced yesterday. Senators have been advancing a fair number of bills during morning debate. The Governor has approved 15 measures, and 36 more await a final vote by senators. This has ranged from the quick and relatively noncontroversial to a filibuster or two. Moving forward, the Legislature has completed the selection of priority bills—one per senator, two per each committee, and 25 from the Speaker. This presents a roadmap of sorts ..read more

Beth Whited of Union Pacific and Paul West of Carson Wealth to Lead the Chamber in the Future OMAHA, NE – The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, the largest business membership organization in Nebraska, has announced its Chair-Elects for 2025 and 2026. Beth Whited, President of Union Pacific, will serve as incoming for 2025 and Paul West, Managing Partner of Carson Wealth, will serve and become chair in 2026. “On behalf of our nearly 3,000 members, I’m delighted to welcome both Beth and Paul in as board chairs over the next two years,” said Heath Mello, President and CEO of the Greater Omaha ..read more