Greater Omaha Young Professionals Lunch and Learn
Friday, July 30 |  12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
University of Phoenix
13321 California St.

Learn the ins and outs of city finance from Carol Ebdon, Ph.D., associate professor with the UNO School of Public Administration, and former city of Omaha finance director. Find out what a bond is, and why the Omaha uses them. You'll also learn how cash flow impacts available services.

Cost is $10 and includes lunch and beverages.

 

Business After Hours: Holiday Inn Omaha Convention Center
Tuesday, August 10 |  4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn Omaha Convention Center
3321 S. 72nd St.

Business After Hours is a mini trade show held only four times a year by the Greater Omaha Chamber. More than 250 attendees gather to browse exhibitor tables, renew relationships and make new contacts.

You are sure to make meaningful connections that lead to making more money, reducing costs and growing your business. Save time by networking where so many professionals are together in one place!

Tickets are $10 if paid in advance and $15 at the door, if space is available.

Showcase your business by reserving a display table at this event today for $50. View the table contract. To confirm your registration, sign and fax this contract to Kristy Fortenbury at (402) 778-4618. Don't wait long. Tables will sell out quickly!

Thank you to event sponsors Holiday Inn Omaha Convention Center, Qdoba and United Rent-All.

Interested in attending, but not currently a member of the Greater Omaha Chamber? Join today. Or contact us at memberservices@omahachamber.org.

Sponsored by | Qdoba Mexican Grill United Rent-All
Reservations by | August 9 to Kristy at kfortenbury@omahachamber.org or (402) 978-7915

 

Chamber Academy: Get on the First Page of Google
Wednesday, August 11 |  8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Greater Omaha Chamber - downtown office
1301 Harney St.

Generate increased Web site site traffic and improve your search engine rankings. Cal Hesson with SEO Company Services will help you make a big impact online through a search engine optimized Web site. Improve your business keywords, on/off page optimization and link strategy.

• Grow your business using your Web site
• Get your site on the first page of Google
• Beat your Web competition

Interested in attending, but not currently a member of the Greater Omaha Chamber? Join today. Or contact us at memberservices@omahachamber.org.

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Chamber Academy is sponsored by

Reservations by | August 10 to Laura at lbrooker@omahachamber.org or (402) 978-7913

 

Member Orientation
Thursday, August 12 |  7:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Greater Omaha Chamber - west office
13206 Grover St.

Member Orientation explains the many opportunities for you and your employees to access. New business connections await you as well.

There is no charge for this event.

For groups of 15 or more, this program can be held at your location and customized to fit your specific needs. For more information contact Bridget Lynch, director of member services.

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Member Orientation is presented by

Reservations by | August 11 to Laura at lbrooker@omahachamber.org or (402) 978-7913

 

Greater Omaha Young Professionals: Purely Social
Thursday, August 12 |  5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Allens Home
7808 L St.

Join the Greater Omaha Young Professionals at Allens Home for "Yappie Hour" and help support the Nebraska Humane Society.

Meet some furry friends who are looking for a home and learn how the Nebraska Humane Society provides assistance to rescued animals. Plus, grow your personal and professional network.

Beer, wine, cheese and crackers will be served, but not for the furry friends.

This event is free of charge.

Donations to the Humane Society will be accepted.

 

Coffee & Contacts: Direct Buy of Omaha
Tuesday, August 17 |  7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Direct Buy of Omaha
10695 Portal Road, Suite 101

Make solid new connections on your way to work! No matter how long you've been in business, you probably don't know everyone. With Coffee & Contacts, you'll get closer to that goal!

There will be a special breakout session specifically for those who are involved in commercial construction. Exchange ideas, ask questions, share emerging industry updates and best practices during a 15-minute small group session at 8 a.m.

Cost is $5 per person if paid in advance or $10 at the door, if space is available.

Interested in attending, but not currently a member of the Greater Omaha Chamber? Join today. Or contact us at memberservices@omahachamber.org.

Reservations by | August 16 to Kristy at kfortenbury@omahachamber.org or (402) 978-7915

 

Marketing 101 - How to Market Through the Chamber
Wednesday, August 18 |  8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Greater Omaha Chamber - west office
13206 Grover St.

Would you like your business to be in front of thousands of area professionals? Incorporate the Chamber in your marketing plans. Marketing 101 will show you how to generate sales and gain visibility by marketing your products and services through the Chamber with FREE or very low cost marketing tools offered exclusively to Chamber members. Become visible today!

This event is $25 per person and must be paid in advance. Bridget Lynch, director of member services, and RuthAnn Manley, director of communications, facilitate the session.

Check out the 101 sessions, Customer Service 101, Cooling a Hot Situation, Sales 101, Sales for the Non-Salesperson and Networking 101, After the Handshake.

Interested in attending, but not currently a member of the Greater Omaha Chamber? Join today. Or contact us at memberservices@omahachamber.org.

Reservations by | August 17 to Kristy at kfortenbury@omahachamber.org or (402) 978-7915

 

Legislative Summit
Thursday, August 19 |  7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Strategic Air and Space Museum
28210 West Park Highway

This event was previously named the Federal Fly-Back.

There are many important issues being discussed and debated in Washington, D.C., and it's important that our federal delegation hears from and speaks to the business community. All members of Nebraska's federal delegation — Sens. Ben Nelson and Mike Johanns, and Reps. Lee Terry, Jeff Fortenberry and Adrian Smith — have been invited to come home to converse with constituents.

Agenda
7:30 a.m. Registration and chambers of commerce coffee
Attendees can network and enjoy a continental breakfast.

9 a.m. Nebraska Congressional Forum
Nebraska's federal elected officials will discuss the issues they are working on and have identified as important to Nebraska businesses. Audience members will have an opportunity to ask questions during a Q & A session.

11:30 a.m. Networking break

12 p.m. Nebraska Summit Luncheon
Remarks by Gov. Dave Heineman and keynote speaker John Engler, president of the National Association of Manufacturers.

1:30 p.m. Adjourn

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Are you a young professional interested in attending?
The cost for young professionals (YP) to participate in the entire Legislative Summit plus the special event below is $75. The cost to attend only the event below is $10. E-mail Alecia Hartwig to take advantage of this special pricing for young professionals. Call Hartwig at (402) 978-7936 with questions.

Young professionals are invited to a special gathering after the Legislative Summit. The agenda will be:

2 p.m. Governor's address to young professionals

2:30 p.m. Panel of elected and involved young professional political representatives

The goal of this session is to provide young professionals the opportunity to engage with a small, diverse panel of elected and involved young professionals. The discussion will provide attendees information on the following: getting involved, understanding the process, promoting leaders, resources within politics, etc.

3:30 p.m. Breakouts to discuss governor's objectives for Nebraska YPs

The goal of this session is to provide recommendations to Gov. Heineman and other elected officials as far as retention and attraction for Nebraska.

4 p.m. Networking reception

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This event is a joint effort of the Greater Omaha Chamber, Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce and the Nebraska State Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Cost is $95 per member and $125 per nonmember.

Reservations by | August 16 to Alecia at ahartwig@omahachamber.org or (402) 978-7936

 

Networking at Noon: Arbor Hall
Thursday, August 19 |  11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Arbor Hall
14040 Arbor St.

Generate a new business opportunity for yourself and help fellow Chamber members grow their businesses. You can do both and still make it back to work in time for your first afternoon meeting. How? With Networking at Noon.

This time-saving meeting offers you the opportunity to have lunch with three other professionals who you probably haven't met before. Lunch is followed by brief introductions of all in attendance and then 30 minutes of networking. Contact information for those registered will be distributed for more efficient networking.

This event is $25 per person and must be paid in advance.

Prompt arrival is important for this event - check-in begins at 11:30 a.m., events begins at 11:45 a.m.

Interested in attending, but not currently a member of the Greater Omaha Chamber? Join today. Or contact us at memberservices@omahachamber.org.

 

Reservations by | August 18 to Kristy at kfortenbury@omahachamber.org or (402) 978-7915

 

Nominations for 2011 Young Professionals Choice Award Due
Friday, August 20 |  All Day Event

Nominations for the 2011 Young Professionals Choice Award are being accepted until Friday, Aug. 20. The award recognizes organizations that excel in their efforts to attract, retain and develop young professionals in Greater Omaha.

Young professionals are encouraged to nominate their employer by completing the online nomination form.

The media sponsor of the award is The Reader.

For more information about the Young Professionals Choice Award or the Young Professionals, contact Sarah Johnson, manager of the Greater Omaha Young Professionals, at (402) 978-7945 or visit OmahaYoungProfessionals.org.

 

Chamber Launch: Arbor Hall
Tuesday, August 24 |  7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Arbor Hall
14040 Arbor St.

Increase your bottom line by attending this half day program.

Learn proven techniques that lead to more productive networking and an increase in sales, and customer service processes that lead to life time clients. Skills learned can be used immediately to benefit your business and increase your bottom line. Low cost or free marketing options through your Chamber membership will be discussed. Easy to use, these options will add visibility for you and your company.

The format for this session will be relaxed and unintimidating so both the novice and the long time professional will be comfortable. There will be brief presentations, followed by small work groups and then discussions. You will receive a roster of all in attendance that will enable you to meet specific companies or individuals.

While breakfast is served, tables of four will provide an opportunity to really get to know other attendees. Chamber Launch concludes with "networking made simple."

Leave with ideas, procedures and a plan for implementation to benefit your business and increase your bottom line.

Chamber Launch is a combination of our most popular events: Member Orientation; Networking 101, After the Handshake; Sales 101, Sales for the Non-Salesperson; Customer Service 101, Cooling a Hot Situation, Marketing 10, How to Market Through the Chamber; and Networking at Noon. Valuable information, professional connections — all in one session!

The event is $49 per person and must be paid in advance. Price includes breakfast.

Reservations by | August 24 to Kristy at kfortenbury@omahachamber.org or (402) 978-7915

 

Chamber Academy: Riding the Rapids of Change
Wednesday, August 25 |  8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Greater Omaha Chamber - west office
13206 Grover St.

Maximize focus and positive energy in the midst of rapid change. Janyne Peek Emsick, Ph.D. of integ2, inc. will lead an interactive session that balances humor and thoughtful introspection with a focus on practical application.

• Impact your ability to maintain relationships and accomplish goals
• Create focus and maximize positive energy - for yourself and those around you
• Remember! A bend in the road is not the end of the road, unless you fail to make the turn!

Interested in attending, but not currently a member of the Greater Omaha Chamber? Join today. Or contact us at memberservices@omahachamber.org.

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Chamber Academy is sponsored by

Reservations by | August 24 to Laura at lbrooker@omahachamber.org or (402) 978-7913

 

Buy the Big O! Show Exhibitor Training
Thursday, August 26 |  7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Holiday Inn Omaha Convention Center
3321 S. 72nd St.

Buy the Big O! Show exhibitors will:

• Review the required exhibitor forms
• Receive exhibitor kit to guide marketing efforts
• Pick up Show tickets to distribute to your clients
• Get expert advice on how to best market your business in the trade show setting

Admission is free with paid booth registration. Continental breakfast provided.

Haven't reserved your booth yet? Purchase your booth online today! Booth prices start at just $575 ($425 for nonprofits and home based businesses). The best booth locations are going fast. Check out who is already registered.

 

Chamber Academy: Implement a Social Media Strategy
Wednesday, September 8 |  8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Greater Omaha Chamber - downtown office
1301 Harney St.

Build a successful social media strategy and maximize results. Mike Losee, senior marketing manager for Snitily Carr, will help you develop compelling content, products and conversations. Use social media to create an active dialogue with your customers to build brand value and drive more sales!

• Determine your social media objective
• Check your tech - what tools do you need?
• Implement best practices

Interested in attending, but not currently a member of the Greater Omaha Chamber? Join today. Or contact us at memberservices@omahachamber.org.

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Chamber Academy is sponsored by

Reservations by | September 7 to Laura at lbrooker@omahachamber.org or (402) 978-7913