Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce

Growing Crisis in Child Care Focus of Nebraska Conference

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Jim Pillen will provide opening remarks, marking the first time the state’s highest-ranking official will speak at the conference.

Key Points: 
  • Jim Pillen will provide opening remarks, marking the first time the state’s highest-ranking official will speak at the conference.
  • At a time when 91% of counties in Nebraska do not have enough available licensed child care slots to meet current demand and 11 counties lack a single licensed provider, Nebraskans are coming together to help solve a growing child care and economic crisis.
  • “With as many as 80,000 jobs open in Nebraska, our child care crisis is an economic crisis.
  • This year’s event is coordinated and facilitated by the Buffett Early Childhood Institute and sponsored by First Five Nebraska, Nebraska Association for the Education of Young Children, the Nebraska Association of School Boards, Nebraska Business Development Center, Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Nebraska Children and Families Foundation, Nebraska Community Foundation, Nebraska Department of Economic Development, Nebraska Department of Education, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, the Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative, Nebraska Early Learning Connection, Nebraska Economic Developers Association, Nebraska Extension, Panhandle Partnership, Inc., the Buffett Early Childhood Fund, and the Buffett Early Childhood Institute.

Greater Omaha Chamber Announces Heath Mello as New CEO

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

- July 11, 2023 - The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Heath Mello to the role of CEO/President.

Key Points: 
  • - July 11, 2023 - The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Heath Mello to the role of CEO/President.
  • “We believe Mello will continue to grow the business landscape in Omaha and drive strong workforce and economic development in Omaha and Eastern Nebraska,” said Carmen Tapio, who currently serves as chair of the Greater Omaha Chamber.
  • Tapio served on the search committee, along with Tim Burke, interim President and CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber, and Derek Leathers, Chairman and CEO of Werner Enterprises.
  • “We are fortunate that Heath will continue to call Omaha home and that he will continue to shape and influence the greater Omaha region.

Fusion Awarded Omaha Chamber's Business Excellence Award in Leadership

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Friday, May 5, 2023

The Omaha-based staffing company is the recipient of the Omaha Chamber's 2023 Business Excellence Award in Leadership.

Key Points: 
  • The Omaha-based staffing company is the recipient of the Omaha Chamber's 2023 Business Excellence Award in Leadership.
  • Fusion believes that growing individuals as leaders is the best way to empower them to succeed in every aspect of their career.
  • It means coaching team members at Fusion to be thought leaders in the community and the medical staffing industry.
  • "One key factor in the Fusion leadership style is trusting that our employees know what is best for them," said President and CEO Steve Koesters.

GetMed Staffing ranks #1 in the 25-200 employee category of the Best Places to Work

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

OMAHA, Neb., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GetMed Staffing is honored to receive first place in the 25-200 employee category of Baird Holm LLP's Omaha's Best Places to Work of 2023, sponsored by the Greater Omaha Chamber.

Key Points: 
  • OMAHA, Neb., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GetMed Staffing is honored to receive first place in the 25-200 employee category of Baird Holm LLP's Omaha's Best Places to Work of 2023, sponsored by the Greater Omaha Chamber.
  • Created in 2003, Omaha's Best Places to Work recognizes and celebrates local employers who foster an engaged work environment and culture dedicated to organizational success.
  • GetMed Staffing is a diversity-owned healthcare staffing agency that specializes in healthcare recruiting services.
  • If you're interested in joining the best place to work, check us out at GetMed Staffing Careers .

AGI Celebrates #2,000 of its Flagship NECO Grain Dryer Made in Omaha, NE

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230322005186/en/
    AGI NECO Mixed Flow Dryer on the crane in preparation for delivery from the Omaha, Neb., facility.
  • “That includes delivering on time, every time; hearing customer feedback; and making continuous product improvements.”
    The AGI NECO mixed flow grain dryer is considered an industry leader in sophisticated drying technology.
  • “I remember when the #1 NECO grain dryer rolled off the line,” said Ken Kohrt, AGI’s master scheduler and one of the facility’s longest-running 37-year employees.
  • AGI is a provider of solutions for global food infrastructure including seed, fertilizer, grain, feed, and food processing systems.

Mutual of Omaha Breaks Ground on 44-Story Downtown Headquarters Tower

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230125005613/en/
    Insurance and financial services leader Mutual of Omaha breaks ground for a 44-story headquarters tower in downtown Omaha.
  • “Back in 1909, Mutual of Omaha got its start in downtown Omaha.
  • “Our investment in a downtown headquarters tower provides a rare opportunity to create a dynamic workplace for our associates while contributing to the strength of our downtown.”
    Mayor Stothert said the Mutual of Omaha headquarters helps realize the city’s vision for downtown Omaha.
  • “Mutual of Omaha is part of our promising vision for downtown Omaha as a center for business and commerce, urban living, entertainment and recreation,” Stothert said.

Two Medical Solutions Executives Named to Staffing Industry Analysts 2023 North American Staffing 100 List

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Solutions, one of the largest healthcare talent ecosystems, is proud to announce that Craig Meier, Chief Executive Officer, and Adam Francis, President of HOST Healthcare, a Medical Solutions brand, have been named to the 2023 North American Staffing 100 List by Staffing Industry Analysts.

Key Points: 
  • OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Solutions, one of the largest healthcare talent ecosystems, is proud to announce that Craig Meier, Chief Executive Officer, and Adam Francis, President of HOST Healthcare, a Medical Solutions brand, have been named to the 2023 North American Staffing 100 List by Staffing Industry Analysts.
  • The Staffing Industry Analysts' North American Staffing 100 List recognizes leaders whose impact on the workforce ecosystem elevates and evolves the industry.
  • The list is not a ranking, but simply an aggregation of the 100 individuals who have influenced the world of staffing.
  • Under Meier's leadership, Medical Solutions has become the third largest healthcare staffing firm in the United States according to Staffing Industry Analysts' yearly Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S. report.

RTG Medical Names Fishburn Vice President of Healthcare Staffing

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

FREMONT, Neb., Jan. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RTG Medical (Fremont, NE) is proud to announce that Paul Fishburn has been named Vice President of Healthcare Staffing.

Key Points: 
  • FREMONT, Neb., Jan. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RTG Medical (Fremont, NE) is proud to announce that Paul Fishburn has been named Vice President of Healthcare Staffing.
  • “I am excited and humbled to be stepping into the role as Vice President of Healthcare Staffing at RTG Medical.
  • The RTG Medical team works every day to alleviate the national healthcare provider shortage by matching the highest-quality traveling healthcare professionals with facilities across the country.
  • Focusing on company culture and employee wellness, RTG Medical was recognized as Merit Award’s 2022 Gold Medal recipient for Healthcare.

DEREK LEATHERS APPOINTED TO ATRI CHAIRMANSHIP

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

ATLANTA, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Derek Leathers, Werner Enterprises Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer has been named Chairman of the Board of the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI).

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Derek Leathers, Werner Enterprises Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer has been named Chairman of the Board of the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI).
  • Derek succeeds Judy McReynolds, ArcBest Corporation Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, who is completing eight years of service as ATRI Chair.
  • Derek was first appointed to the ATRI Board of Directors in October 2015 and will now chair the Board comprised of 13 trucking industry CEOs.
  • Mr. Leathers has over 30 years of experience in the transportation and logistics industry and more than 20 years of experience with Werner Enterprises.

Innovate Conference Spotlights Nebraska’s Bioscience Ecosystem

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

The Innovate Conference featured a keynote from Dr. Jim Linder, CEO of Nebraska Medicine and founder of Linseed Capital.

Key Points: 
  • The Innovate Conference featured a keynote from Dr. Jim Linder, CEO of Nebraska Medicine and founder of Linseed Capital.
  • The Innovate Nebraska conference was a great opportunity for us to connect the amazing breakthroughs being made in Nebraska with business leaders who can help bring those innovations to market and grow our local medtech ecosystem.
  • Innovate Nebraska led into the Bio Nebraska annual meeting, where Governor Pete Ricketts presented the Governors Bioscience Award.
  • Earlier this month, Governor Ricketts officially proclaimed the month of October as Bioscience Month in Nebraska.