Twice a year, in March and September, Strictly Business features a Joining Organizations section to spotlight local groups and provide them an opportunity to share their work, membership benefits, partnership opportunities, and other important community updates.
Community organizations play a huge role in strengthening our local economy. They bring industry leaders together, provide education and resources to members, and collaborate with other local entities to drive positive change. Across Omaha, countless dedicated groups of like-minded individuals are committed to making a difference in their professional, cultural, and social communities.
Joining these organizations often results in new relationships that lead to both personal and professional growth.
At Strictly Business, we’re proud to support the efforts of organizations that make Omaha stronger. We offer discounted rates so they can highlight upcoming events, meetings, achievements, awards, staff, members, and opportunities for involvement. Omaha is home to organizations representing nearly every profession and industry, many with local, state, regional, and national chapters eager to welcome new members.
With so many talented professionals in Omaha, standing out can be a challenge. One of the most effective ways to gain visibility and build a strong reputation is through active involvement. By finding an organization aligned with your interests, passions, and goals, your dedication to excellence will shine, setting you and your business apart in the community.
The Empowerment Network (empoweromaha.com) is a nonprofit working to rebuild the village in North Omaha and build collective wealth and health through connection, collaboration and capacity-building. As an organization, Empowerment Network seeks to create safe, thriving and prosperous communities in Omaha, the seven national partner cities and one city in Africa by 2030.
Since 2006, Empowerment Network has emerged as a catalyst for bringing together individuals and organizations to accomplish visionary and strategic objectives. As a Black-led movement built on faith, family and culture, Empowerment Network is making change that comes from the people and works for the people.
Empowerment Network brings people together to fix problems, close gaps and build a strong community for everyone in North Omaha—and across the city. The nonprofit is recognized nationally for measurable collective outcomes and results in empowering youth and adults to be self-sufficient and economically stable through a holistic, comprehensive and collaborative approach.
Through their collaborative efforts and innovative initiatives, the Empowerment Network strives to create opportunities for empowerment and transformation in every zip code and neighborhood in Omaha and beyond. To learn more, visit (empoweromaha.com).
At Professional Networking Group (PNG) (pnglincoln.com), they are all about relationships. It’s the bread and butter to making a business successful. Through PNG’s five Lincoln groups, and one Omaha group, bi-weekly meetings, quarterly socials (all groups are invited to an evening networking with a guest) and donations back to the community, they’re constantly working to network and build relationships with the best and the brightest around town.
Join this networking community and watch how you can impact the bottom line on your business like never before. If the thought of creating a new network makes you a little nervous, take a look at why you should take the plunge:
• Each group averages over one referral per person per meeting. That equates to over 1,600 referrals per year.
• Every year, each group refers over SIX FIGURES worth of business.
• Automatically add 18–25 salespeople to your team.
• PNG donates both time and goods back to the Lincoln community each year, including over $5.2K last year.
• The membership cost of $250 is less than half of competitors’ costs.
• The group culture actually allows you to laugh and have fun as you are doing business, all without the use of a stopwatch.
For more information, please visit (pnglincoln.com).
The Metro Omaha Builders Association (MOBA) (moba.com), chartered in 1946, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the home building and remodeling industry. Our members include builders, developers, remodelers, and trade partners committed to upholding integrity and lifestyle through high professional standards and sound business practices.
MOBA is proudly known for producing signature events such as the Street of Dreams, Outdoor Living Tour, and the Spring & Fall Parade of Homes.
Experience the benefits of MOBA by joining today! For more information, visit (moba.com).
The Business Ethics Alliance (businessethicsalliance.org) elevates and inspires leaders, organizations, and communities through positive, practical business ethics education. We understand that navigating complex topics and current events can be challenging—that’s why everything we do fosters an environment where ethical discussions aren’t just encouraged but expected.
Our Signature Events, including Executive Breakfasts, Leadership Luncheons, Mind Candy Dialogues, and the annual EthicSpace Conference, create essential spaces for discussion and learning across all organizational levels. Our Trustee Partner Program, with over 250 local leaders, expands our reach and deepens the impact of ethical dialogue across sectors. We also offer custom workshops, community collaborations, and an ethics podcast and video series to tailor ethics education to your organization’s needs—ensuring ethical decision-making remains central from the C-Suite to entry-level employees.
To engage with us, visit (businessethicsalliance.org) for event details or email development@businessethicsalliance.org to explore partnership opportunities.
Better Business Bureau (BBB) (bbb.org/us/ne) has been assisting U.S. consumers and businesses since 1912. It is a private, nonprofit, business-supported organization that sets and upholds high standards for fair and honest business behavior. Nearly 400,000 BBB Accredited Businesses support BBB’s mission of advancing marketplace trust, and their dues and contributions allow the BBB to offer its information and services to consumers at no charge. BBB provides objective advice, free BBB Business Profiles on more than 5.3 million companies, over 11,000 charity reviews, dispute resolution services, alerts and educational information on topics affecting the marketplace.
People today are overwhelmed with choices—and often unsure about where to find verified, unbiased information. There are more than 32 million businesses in North America alone, and hundreds of thousands sites around the world where people shop online. Also, thousands of free and subscription websites offer a range of information, including: reviews, reports, directories, listings and gripe sites. BBB is the resource where you can find trusted, verified information. Go to (BBB.org/nebraska), call (800) 649-6814 and follow on social media (@BBBMidwestPlains)
The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) (nebbiz.org/vboc) Program supports transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses, and others with military ties in starting or growing small businesses. It offers key services, including Boots to Business, business training and counseling, assistance with business loans, help with veteran’s business certification and referrals to resource partners. This comprehensive program provides vital resources to help military-affiliated individuals succeed in entrepreneurship. Learn more today: (nebbiz.org/vboc).
The Sarpy Chamber (sarpychamber.org) is your unwavering advocate. As business owners, neighbors and friends, we are Sarpy. Our whole hearts are into making a better future for all of us. As a connector of solutions and a helping hand to members, Sarpy Chamber provides knowledge and opportunities that empower local businesses in growth.
If you share our vision, talk to us about joining and opening doors to a wide range of connections, professional groups, workshops, and other opportunities. Grow at the Sarpy Chamber. (402) 339-3050 or visit (sarpychamber.org).
The Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry (nechamber.com) is the Voice for Business in Nebraska. As the state’s largest, broad-based business association, we represent main street businesses and corporate leaders alike. The NE Chamber is made up of companies that hire local people, invest in community growth, and keep Nebraska competitive.
Businesses choose Nebraska because of its strong quality of life, skilled and hardworking workforce, and low cost of living, just to name a few. The NE Chamber works to promote and protect Nebraska’s free enterprise system by ensuring a competitive business climate, economic growth, and greater prosperity for all Nebraskans.
We are a trusted partner to our members, delivering practical solutions on workforce and market growth while addressing the tax, legislative, and regulatory challenges of owning and growing a modern business. Through advocacy, resources, and a statewide network of peers, we help businesses succeed and communities thrive.
Strong Business. Strong Community. That’s an NE Chamber promise. If you’re ready to connect, amplify your voice, and help shape Nebraska’s future, join the NE Chamber today by contacting rquerry@nechamber.com.
Let’s succeed together. For Omaha to prosper, we need to build a connected community that supports business growth, employment, and quality of life. As a Chamber member, you aren’t just building your business, you’re investing in the future of our city:
• To connect with other professionals
• To grow your presence in the community
• To develop your skills and experience
• To ignite change and serve as a catalyst for economic growth.
These are just some of the reasons to invest yourself and your business into the Greater Omaha Chamber (OmahaChamber.org/Belong).
Join 3,000 other businesses and be part of the movement toward greater: (OmahaChamber.org/Belong) | memberservices@OmahaChamber.org | (402) 346-5000.
If you’d like to participate in the next Joining Organizations feature, email editor@strictlybusinessomaha.com or paige@strictlybusinessomaha.com to be featured. You can also call the office at (402) 466-3330 to speak with Paige Zutavern or the editor!