Business News

Chamber Rolls Out Free Book Summaries as Member Perk

Published by admin on Tue, 07/16/2019 - 12:00am

The Greater Omaha Chamber announced that members now have free access to book summaries to help them learn to be successful as business experts.

Chamber members receive access to three book summaries a month, chosen by chamber staff, from Readitfor.me, a book summary service for entrepreneurs, executives and business coaches.

Blair Facility Shows State’s Bioscience Industry Growth

Published by admin on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 12:00am

Blair – An investment in excess of $200 million is the latest example of bioscience innovation taking root in Nebraska – although there aren’t any literal roots to be seen in the venture.

Nebraska 8th In New CNBC Rankings, But Still Has Few Bad Indicators

Published by admin on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 12:00am

Nebraska finished eighth overall in a ranking of America’s Top States for Business in 2019, as calculated by the business news television channel CNBC.

Nebraska is one of several states designated “on the rise” by the outlet, with its growth attributed to an improving economy – with a word of caution if economic headwinds remain steady.

Disaster Prep Makes Sense for Small Businesses

Published by admin on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 12:00am

Lincoln – A survey commissioned by Nationwide insurance company in 2015 found that three out of four small business owners do not have a disaster recovery plan in place. But more than half of those surveyed said it would take at least three months to recover from a disaster.

Disaster Prep Makes Sense for Small Businesses

Published by admin on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 12:00am

Lincoln – A survey commis­sioned by Nationwide insurance company in 2015 found that three out of four small business owners do not have a disaster recovery plan in place. But more than half of those surveyed said it would take at least three months to re­cover from a disaster.

Council Bluffs Chamber Picks Former Mayor As Interim CEO

Published by admin on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 12:00am

Council Bluffs – The Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce announced that Tom Hanafan will be its interim president and CEO.

Hanafan will begin his chamber duties July 1, accord­ing to a news release distrib­uted Tuesday.

Bunker Labs Omaha Backs Military Spouses, Vets Interested in Starting Small Businesses

Published by admin on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 12:00am

La Vista – A nonprofit’s new Omaha chap­ter is aiming to help veterans and military spouses start their own small businesses.

Nebraska Among Silver Shovel Award Recipients

Published by admin on Wed, 06/26/2019 - 12:00am

Area Development magazine presented Nebraska with its 2019 Silver Shovel Award last week.

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts accepted the award from the corporate site selection magazine.

UNO College of Business Selects an Interim Dean

Published by admin on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 12:00am

The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s College of Business Administration has a new interim dean, UNO announced last week.

Lynn Harland, associate dean and pro­fessor of management at the college, will serve as interim dean when Dean Louis Pol steps down after 17 years in August. She will serve on the search committee to find a permanent replacement for Pol.

“Supporting generations of future busi­ness leaders and watching our students, faculty, and staff grow were some of the greatest privi­leges of my life,” Pol said. 

Chamber’s Leadership Omaha Program Graduates 41st Class

Published by admin on Mon, 06/17/2019 - 12:00am

Leadership Omaha, one of the nation’s longest-running communi­ty leadership programs, has gradu­ated its latest “best class ever” – a diverse group of 47 men and wom­en who are ready to strengthen and transform the Omaha community.

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