Program areas at Greater Omaha Chamber Foundation
Economic development - also referred to as prosper Omaha, the current strategy/campaign, or Greater Omaha economic development partnership, a program name that reflects a collaborative effort to support and enhance economic development activities and opportunities in the region. Areas of focus include business retention, expansion and attraction, from start-ups to fortune 500 companies, and minority owned and international businesses. Specific industry focus includes agribusiness, military and defense, financial services, logistics and life science. Services include incentives and training, available sitesand buildings, and demographic, workforce and community data. Another focus has been helping businesses work through their talent and workforce challenges and offering new programming to address those areas.
Events - focuses on leadership by celebrating the past and shaping the future. The past is honored by recognizing leaders that have made a difference in the community through their business and civic contributions. The future is shaped by giving young professionals an opportunity to engage with each other, attend thought-providing sessions with topics on leadership, community engagement, business ethics, inclusivity, etc. The goal is to foster personal and professional development and encourage young professionals to develop into future business and community leaders.
Leadership development - focuses on developing effective leaders who will strengthen and transform the community. Programs are designed for young professionals on up to senior level executives. Topics that leadership programs cover include community trusteeship, leadership styles, community awareness, inclusivity, collaboration and innovation. Participants are exposed to various elements of the community such as its problems, challenges and opportunities. They are challenged to look at ways they can make an impact and get involved. They are introduced to well-known business leaders, politicians and civic leaders to gain insight and experience and given opportunities to become engaged in the community.