Jun 24, 2024 | Awards & Honorees, General News
Joan H. Squires Joan H. Squires is the President of Omaha Performing Arts (O-pa), an organization she started over 20 years ago. Today, O-pa is the largest arts organization in Nebraska, managing the Orpheum Theater, Holland Performing Arts Center, Steelhouse Omaha,...
Jun 24, 2024 | Awards & Honorees, General News
Constance Ryan Constance Ryan’s journey is a testament to the power of passion, innovation, and community impact. Armed with a medical technology degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Connie embarked on a remarkable career that would lead her to...
Jun 24, 2024 | Awards & Honorees, General News
Sid Meridith Sid Meridith is from Boone, Nebraska, where his parents owned a small general merchandise store. From a young age, he learned the importance of customer satisfaction in a small business. After starting his education in a one-room schoolhouse and finishing...
Jun 24, 2024 | Awards & Honorees, General News
Lance M. Fritz Lance M. Fritz served as Union Pacific’s chairman, president, and chief executive officer from 2015 until his retirement in 2023, culminating a distinguished 23-year career with the railroad. Today, he continues to contribute to the company as a...
Jun 24, 2024 | Awards & Honorees, General News
Mickey, C.L., & Jim Landen The Landen family has a storied legacy in the banking industry and their communities. Leading this legacy are Clarence L. “C.L.” Landen, III, and James E. “Jim” Landen, Sr., at the helm of Security National Bank. Founded in 1964 by their...
Jun 17, 2024 | General News, News Release
OMAHA, NE – The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce announced today the selection of Alec Gorynski as its new senior vice president of economic development. “Alec is the economic development leader we’ve been looking for,” said Heath Mello, president and CEO of...
