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The Greater Omaha Chamber has launched a business resiliency fund to support targeted small businesses during streetcar construction. The Midtown Small Business Resiliency Fund will distribute about $1 million, to qualifying businesses that have been most significantly impacted by utilities work to date and will be affected once rail construction begins. Funds for distribution were given to the chamber by a donor for the chamber to distribute. The first distributions started in mid-August and are intended for businesses most severely impacted in the corridor west of Turner Boulevard on Farnam Street. “The Greater Omaha Chamber is proud to launch the Midtown Small Business Resiliency Fund,” said Heath Mello, president & CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber. “At the donor’s request, the Chamber will serve as administrator of this fund, which will provide critical support to businesses west of Turner Boulevard along Farnam Street. This fund was created after listening closely to small...

Silicon Prairie Startup Week 2025 is set to return September 27 and October 6–11, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, innovators and community leaders for a weeklong celebration of startup culture across Nebraska. With events in Omaha and Lincoln, this year’s program features high-energy competitions, industry-driven discussions, and unique opportunities for founders to connect and grow. “This week celebrates the individuals who make up our startup ecosystem in Greater Omaha. From dynamic panel discussions to interactive showcases and networking opportunities, this week shines a spotlight on the trail-blazing spirit flourishing across the heartland. The Greater Omaha Chamber is proud to support Silicon Prairie Week as it fuels growth, inspires creativity, and demonstrates the vibrancy of the Silicon Prairie,” said Aron Wehr, vice president of marketing & communications of the Greater Omaha Chamber. Among the marquee events is the 10 Hour Challenge x Jumpstart in Lincoln,...

The Greater Omaha Chamber is proud to announce the members of Leadership Omaha Class 48, continuing one of the nation’s longest-running community leadership programs and building on nearly five decades of cohort-based leadership development. “We are beyond excited to dive into this experience with our members from Class 48,” said Daniela Rojas Florez, Director of Community Leadership Programs at the Greater Omaha Chamber. “This year, our selection committee faced one of the most competitive applicant pools to date, which made their job especially challenging. What stood out from the very beginning was this group’s overwhelming commitment to learn, grow, and pour into the Omaha community. With their passion and purpose already shining through, we can’t wait to see the bold impact Class 48 will make—not just in their year together, but for years to come.” As in previous years, the class was selected by a committee composed of Leadership Omaha alumni and Chamber board members. Selected...