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Chamber Seeks Speakers for Diversity, Equity Conference

Published by Scott Stewart on Wed, 04/22/2020 - 9:13am

The Greater Omaha Chamber has opened its call for speakers for the Oct. 15 virtual Conference on Opportunity, Diversity and Equity.

The second annual event, designed to examine diversity and inclusion issues, offers a daylong experience organizers suggest will widen perspectives, grow understanding and increase access to opportunity for all.

U.S. Pork Farmers Lament Losses Amid Coronavirus

Published by Scott Stewart on Wed, 04/22/2020 - 2:00am

Des Moines, Iowa – After enduring extended trade disputes and worker shortages, U.S. hog farmers were poised to finally hit it big this year with expectations of climbing prices amid soaring domestic and foreign demand.

Nebraska Jobless Claims Drop, Still Remain Above Average

Published by Scott Stewart on Tue, 04/21/2020 - 8:08am

Lincoln – Nebraska’s unemployment claims have fallen from their recent record highs but were still far above average last week, according to new numbers last week.

Nebraska residents filed 16,391 new claims during the week that ended April 11, down from around 27,000 the week prior, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Virus Drives Unemployment Claims Surge in Iowa

Published by Scott Stewart on Tue, 04/21/2020 - 7:00am

Des Moines, Iowa – Claims for unemployment benefits continued to surge last week in Iowa as more workers lost their jobs amid efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus, but the numbers came in lower than the previous record high.

The U.S. Department of Labor reported last Thursday that 46,356 people in Iowa filed for unemployment benefits in the week that ended April 11.

Virus Closes Some Meat Plants, Raising Fears of Shortage

Published by Scott Stewart on Mon, 04/20/2020 - 12:00am

Some massive meat processing plants have closed at least temporarily because their workers were sickened by the new coronavirus, raising concerns that there could soon be shortages of beef, pork and poultry in supermarkets.

Hy-Vee CEO Says Company Always Evolving

Published by Scott Stewart on Fri, 04/17/2020 - 1:00am

Davenport, Iowa – With over 245 stores in eight states, Hy-Vee grocery stores are a weekly destination for thousands of people and part of the fabric of hundreds of communities. But Randy Edeker, Hy-Vee’s CEO, president and chairman of the board, doesn’t take that for granted.

Economic Confidence Declines During March

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 7:53pm

Lincoln – Consumer and business confidence fell in Nebraska during March, according to the latest monthly surveys from the Bureau of Business Research at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Businesses Working to Connect Students With Internet Devices

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 4:20pm

Certified Cell and iFixOmaha are connecting students with donated electronic devices to enable them to complete e-learning assignments.

Tablets, computers and smartphones are now available through Enable Omaha, and donations of used – and even broken – devices are being sought for students.

Iowa Updates State’s COVID-19 Guidance for Business Owners

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 4:18pm

Council Bluffs – The Iowa Department of Public Health has released updated COVID-19 Outbreak Guidance for Businesses.

Nebraska Average for Virus Impact on Small Businesses

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 4:17pm

As over a third of small business owners say they cannot survive for three more months in current conditions, WalletHub found Nebraska has the eighth most small businesses affected by the coronavirus.

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