Purely Social: YP Summit Pre-Party
Thursday, February 16 |  5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
CRAVE - Midtown Crossing
200 S. 31st Ave.

Come support local nonprofits. Have a drink with your fellow young professionals and learn about the upcoming Young Professionals Summit!

The 2012 Purely Social YP Summit Pre-Party will be held at CRAVE - Midtown Crossing on Feb. 16 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

This Purely Social event is a chance to network with other YPs and preview a few of the speakers and activities that will be featured at the YP Summit on Wednesday, Feb. 29.

CRAVE is donating a portion of the event's drink sales to support the Summit's nonprofit fair, where Summit attendees will be able to give funds away to nonprofits of their choice throughout the day. A list of those nonprofits can be found below.

Cost is $5 at the door or register online in advance. Appetizers will be provided.

Photo and Video Release: The Greater Omaha Chamber often takes photographs and video during our events for use in brochures and on the Web. By registering you agree that the Chamber may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at a Chamber event.

Severe weather: If the Omaha Public Schools District is closed for inclement weather, this event will be canceled.

2012 Omaha Nonprofit Fair (Tentative) Participants
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands
Completely KIDS
Heart Ministry Center
Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy (HETRA)
Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) Nebraska
inCOMMON Community Development
Joslyn Art Museum's Young Art Patrons
Kids Can Community Center
Literacy Center
Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly
Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska
Omaha Street School
Project Interfaith
Project Harmony
Rebuilding Together Omaha
Ronald McDonald House Charities - Omaha
Stephen Center
Ted E. Bear Hollow
Wellness Council of the Midlands (WELCOM)

Reservations by | February 15 to Kari at kwatts@omahachamber.org or 402-233-7145

 

Chamber Academy: Networking 101 – Connections that Count
Tuesday, February 21 |  3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Greater Omaha Chamber - west office
13206 Grover Street

Do you love networking or do you hate it? Either way, you will want to attend this session. From Chamber events to any time you are with a group of people, opportunities to connect are endless — make the most of them. This session facilitated by Bridget Lynch will benefit the office team, the sales team or the management team!

Outcomes include the confidence to

• Comfortably meet others in person or on the phone.
• Make productive connections that promote future business.
• Practice what you have learned by networking with other attendees.

For groups of 15 to 500, this program can be held at your location and customized to fit your specific needs. For more information contact Lynch.

Cost - Pre-registration
$25 for members
$35 for nonmembers

Cost - Walk-in
$35 at the door, if space is available

Chamber Academy sponsored by

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

Photo and Video Release: The Greater Omaha Chamber often takes photographs and video during our events for use in brochures and on the Web. By registering you agree that the Chamber may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at a Chamber event.

Severe weather: If the Omaha Public Schools District is closed for inclement weather, this event will be canceled.

Reservations by | February 20 to Kristy at kfortenbury@omahachamber.org or 402-978-7915

 

Greater Omaha Young Professionals: Omaha Before Work: Leadership Breakfast
Wednesday, February 22 |  7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Farm Credit Services of America
5015 S. 118th St.

Omaha Before Work: Leadership Breakfast (formerly Breakfast with a CEO)
7:30 - 9 a.m.
Farm Credit Services of America
4979 S. 118th St. (north buildling), Omaha, NE 68137

*Space is limited to 50 attendees

$20 per person to attend

One of the Greater Omaha Young Professionals most popular programs, Breakfast with a CEO , will kick off its 2012 programming on Feb. 22 with a new name, Omaha Before Work: Leadership Breakfast. The first of these bi-monthly events will feature the following CEOs from the financial services industry:

• Sid Dinsdale, Pinnacle Bank
• Dan Gomez, UMB Omaha
• Doug Stark, Farm Credit Services of America

The discussion will focus on a range of topics including the path each CEO took to his current position, balancing work with community involvement endeavors, as well as changes within the financial industry following the challenging economic times of the last few years.

Goal of the event: To gather young professionals and CEOs in a room to facilitate an informal discussion that allows all participants to focus on career and professional development.

Likely attendees: Individuals interested in networking with leading metro area executives and those with an interest in or a connection to the financial services industry.

Photo and Video Release: The Greater Omaha Chamber often takes photographs and video during our events for use in brochures and on the Web. By registering you agree that the Chamber may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at a Chamber event.

Severe weather: If the Omaha Public Schools District is closed for inclement weather, this event will be canceled.

Reservations by | February 21 to Kari at kwatts@omahachamber.org or 402-233-7145

 

Business After Hours: Sheraton Omaha Hotel
Thursday, February 23 |  4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sheraton Omaha Hotel
655 N. 108th Ave.

Business After Hours is a mini trade show held only three 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!

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!

Cost - Pre-registration
$10 for members
$15 for nonmembers

Cost - Walk-in
$15 at the door, if space is available

Booth Price
$50 paid in advanced (must also submit contract)

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

Photo and Video Release: The Greater Omaha Chamber often takes photographs and video during our events for use in brochures and on the Web. By registering you agree that the Chamber may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at a Chamber event.

Severe weather: If the Omaha Public Schools District is closed for inclement weather, this event will be canceled.

Reservations by | February 22 to Kristy at kfortenbury@omahachamber.org or 402-978-7915

 

Summit for Entrepreneurship Pre-Conference Cornstalks Reception
Thursday, February 23 |  6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Embassy Suites - La Vista
12520 Westport Parkway

Join us Feb. 23 at a pre-conference Cornstalks event the night before the Nebraska Summit on Entrepreneurship to get a peek at what's taking place with the university and entrepreneurship in the state. The pre-conference will be held at Embassy Suites Omaha - La Vista/Hotel & Conference Center.

The evening will begin with a cocktail and appetizer reception and will be followed with networking and a keynote speaker, Stephen J. George, CFA, co-founder and chief investment officer of Capricorn Investment Group, LLC.

George founded Capricorn Investment Group, LLC in 2002, and has since led an overall investment strategy, capital allocation, risk management and development of the firm. Currently, he is focused on the firm's investing programs in venture capital.

6 p.m. - Cocktail and appetizer reception
7 p.m. - Keynote speaker

Cornstalks was created by the Greater Omaha Chamber to be a forum that allowed entrepreneurs working on high-growth projects to come out of their labs, garages and basements to meet and discuss real problems that they, and their companies, were facing. Discussion topics and presentations have included how to find investors, create a good capital structure, protect intellectual property and find good employees.

The event is hosted by: Cornstalks, Greater Omaha Young Professionals, Lincoln Young Professionals Group, and Connecting Young Nebraskans.

The reception is FREE to attend! Register here.

Photo and Video Release: The Greater Omaha Chamber often takes photographs and video during our events for use in brochures and on the Web. By registering you agree that the Chamber may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at a Chamber event.

Severe weather: If the Omaha Public Schools District is closed for inclement weather, this event will be canceled.

Reservations by | February 22 to Sarah at sjohnson@omahachamber.org or 402-978-7945

 

Chamber Academy: 2012 Metro Area Transportation Update
Tuesday, February 28 |  7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Dave & Buster's
2502 South 133 Plaza, Suite 111

What street and highway updates are on tap for the metro area during the 2012 construction season? The answer to that question can affect your business. A metro area transportation update on Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 7:30 - 9 a.m. at Dave & Buster's, 2502 South 133 Plaza, Suite 111, will provide a panel of experts with the answers to these questions and more. Facilitated by Larry Gomez.

Outcomes include information to

• Help you better plan your current business routes and times.
• Enhance your strategic plans by including future road and street closures and detours.
• Give you a preview of long-term plans locally as well as statewide.

Panelists include:

• Dan Kutilek, engineering and planning manager, Douglas County
• Robert "Bob" Stubbe, public works director, City of Omaha
• Tim Weander, district director, State Department of Roads
• Dennis Wilson, surveyor, Sarpy County

Cost - Pre-registration
$25 for members
$35 for nonmembers

Chamber Academy sponsored by

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

Photo and Video Release: The Greater Omaha Chamber often takes photographs and video during our events for use in brochures and on the Web. By registering you agree that the Chamber may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at a Chamber event.

Severe weather: If the Omaha Public Schools District is closed for inclement weather, this event will be canceled.

Reservations by | February 27 to Bridget M. at bmartin@omahachamber.org or 402-778-4616

 

2012 Young Professionals Summit
Wednesday, February 29 |  8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
CenturyLink Center Omaha
455 N. 10th St.

Plans for the Greater Omaha Young Professionals 2012 Young Professionals Summit are well underway. It's time for you to get it on your calendar: Wednesday, Feb. 29 at CenturyLink Center Omaha from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.! This is the place for young professionals interested in contributing to business and the community to gather and get inspired.

Bruce Mau, a world-leading visionary, innovator, designer and author, will be the keynote lunch speaker. Mau is the co-founder of Massive Change Network, an organization committed to developing purposeful projects in education, health, leadership and security. He is also the founder of the Institute without Boundaries - an innovative, studio-based postgraduate program in collaboration with George Brown College, Toronto. Mau partnered with his students to write the best-selling book "Massive Change."

See the agenda.

All Summit participants are invited to an after party at DJ's Dugout, 10th & Capitol, beginning at 4:30 p.m. This event is free of charge for Summit attendees with a hand stamp. The cost will be $5 for those without the hand stamp. Appetizer and drink specials will be available.

Connect online to get the latest updates : @omahayp, facebook.com/omahayp

Attend the entire Summit
$99 through Jan. 13
$125 from Jan. 14 - Feb. 22

Attend the lunch only
$50 through Jan. 13
$75 from Jan. 14 - Feb. 22

Photo and Video Release: The Greater Omaha Chamber often takes photographs and video during our events for use in brochures and on the Web. By registering you agree that the Chamber may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at a Chamber event.

Severe weather: If the Omaha Public Schools District is closed for inclement weather, this event will be canceled.

Reservations by | February 23 to Kari at kwatts@omahachamber.org or 402-233-7145

 

Chamber Academy: Meet the Buyers
Thursday, March 1 |  7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Greater Omaha Chamber - west office
13206 Grover

Wondering how to work with purchasing agents? Attend Meet the Buyers and learn how to capitalize on the opportunities that result from relationships with large public and private organizations. Alleviate stress, wasted time and poor results. Facilitated by Larry Gomez.

Outcomes include

• Access to local buyers and procurement specialists.
• Relevant information on the process of doing business with the spotlighted companies.
• Less prospecting time spent and better selling results.

Participating buyers include:
Nate Mikish - Operations Director- Procurement, Alegent Health Systems
Eric Carlson - Purchasing Agent, Douglas County
Sarah Kottich - VP of Finance and Administrative Services, College of St. Mary's

Cost - Pre-registration
$25 for members
$35 for nonmembers

Chamber Academy sponsored by

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

Photo and Video Release: The Greater Omaha Chamber often takes photographs and video during our events for use in brochures and on the Web. By registering you agree that the Chamber may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at a Chamber event.

Severe weather: If the Omaha Public Schools District is closed for inclement weather, this event will be canceled.

Sponsored by | Cox Business
Reservations by | February 29 to Bridget M. at bmartin@omahachamber.org or 402-778-4616

 

Chamber Academy: Mobile Marketing Trends Including QR Codes and Microsoft Tags by Doug Carr
Wednesday, March 14 |  8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Greater Omaha Chamber - west office
13206 Grover St

As the number of smartphone users continues to soar, more and more marketers are jumping on board with the latest mobile marketing trends. Doug Carr with Snitily Carr will demonstrate how companies are using this technology to garner attention and deliver a wide variety of content quickly and easily.

Outcomes include understanding:
- What QR codes and MS Tags are
- Real world examples of the new marketing tools and how they can be tracked
- The difference between a mobile website and a mobile app

http://www.snitilycarr.com/

Cost - Pre-registration
$25 for members
$35 for non-members

Chamber Academy sponsored by

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

Photo and Video Release: The Greater Omaha Chamber often takes photographs and video during our events for use in brochures and on the Web. By registering you agree that the Chamber may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at a Chamber event.

Severe weather: If the Omaha Public Schools District is closed for inclement weather, this event will be canceled.

Registration opens Jan. 14.

Reservations by | March 13 to Bridget M. at bmartin@omahachamber.org or 402-778-4616

 

Coffee & Contacts: Granite City Food & Brewery
Thursday, March 15 |  7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Granite City Food & Brewery
1001 N. 102nd St.

Stop by the Granite City Food & Brewery on your way to work to make some business connections and exchange ideas with other Chamber members. Potential customers or suppliers could be just a conversation away.

Special Guests
-Andrea Skolkin, OneWorld Community Health Centers
-Anne Branigan, senior vice president Greater Omaha Chamber, board member Live Well Omaha

At 8 a.m. there will be a special breakout session specifically for those who are involved in the
health industry.

Cost - Pre-registration
$5 for members
$10 for nonmembers

Cost - Walk-in
$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.

Photo and Video Release: The Greater Omaha Chamber often takes photographs and video during our events for use in brochures and on the Web. By registering you agree that the Chamber may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at a Chamber event.

Severe weather: If the Omaha Public Schools District is closed for inclement weather, this event will be canceled.

Registration opens Jan 15.

Reservations by | March 14 to Kristy at kfortenbury@omahachamber.org or 402-978-7915

 

Chamber Orientation
Tuesday, March 20 |  3:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Greater Omaha Chamber - west office
13206 Grover St.

Benefits of Chamber membership? Whether you are a new or a long-time Chamber member, learn how membership will help you make money, reduce costs and save time. Products and services are being added constantly to your menu of Chamber benefits - special guests and small group breakout sessions at networking events, mini trade shows, discussions about public policy issues, opportunities to share and learn with other business owners, 24/7 free marketing and an online business directory. Find out which opportunities will meet your company needs. Attend Chamber Orientation!

You will even make new business connections while there. This event is open to all Chamber members and their employees free of charge.

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.

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

Photo and Video Release: The Greater Omaha Chamber often takes photographs and video during our events for use in brochures and on the Web. By registering you agree that the Chamber may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at a Chamber event.

Severe weather: If the Omaha Public Schools District is closed for inclement weather, this event will be canceled.

Registration opens Jan. 20.

Reservations by | March 19 to Bridget M. at bmartin@omahachamber.org or 402-778-4616