A group for business owners and executives who want to network, build relationships and give referrals without bothersome tips or referral requirements. Meets every Wednesday from 11:30-1:00 p.m. Membership is limited to business owners or principal executives only.  Only one member is allowed from each business classification.  For more information, contact Lauren Hathaway at lauren@hathawaypublishing.net

Meets every Wednesdays - http://omahanesunrise.lionwap.org/

Business Exchange Network is the Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce's terrific Tips Group!  Contact Marlene Hansen at chamber@cityofralston.com for more information. We meet the first and third Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. at First State Bank, 72nd & Main St.

Business Omaha is committed to facilitating interaction between business owners and representatives that results in productive networking, information sharing, and business referrals.  For more information or to visit our group, please contact Michelle Thornburg at (402) 445-4040 or mthornburg@koskicpa.com.

In partnership with the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC) and Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC), UNeMed is hosting mTechx in Omaha on May 8-10. This conference will gather an internationally-renowned panel of speakers to help lead a collaborative conference focusing on the development and commercialization of Midwestern technologies which have been supported by USAMRMC and TATRC. Confirmed speakers include, Richard Bendis of Innovation America, Steven G. Burrill of Burrill & Company, Lesa Mitchell of the Kauffman Foundation, Rohit Shukla of Larta, and Jim Jaffe of NASVF. See the bios of all the speakers here. This conference will be an inclusive two-day meeting that will bring together Army funded principal investigators in the Midwest region, technology transfer experts, company representatives, venture capitalists, economic developers, military and civilian experts to discuss and collaborate on advanced methods to achieve tangible commercial success and develop an infrastructure to help advance technology development and commercialization of Army funded projects in the Midwest. For more information or to register, please visit www.mtechx.org

"THE SUPER BOWL OF AGRICULTURE!"

We are business leaders that encourage each other and work to make our community a better place by raising funds for needy organizations.  We meet every Wednesday at 8:30 am at the Deeb Realty office located at 2611 S. 117 Street.  
 

Visitors are welcome!

Weekly networking group of positive minded individuals. We share tips, referrals and ways to help each other increase business. We welcome presentations from individuals outside our group and are looking for members to join us. The group does not require a fee, just the cost of your lunch, and you are welcome to visit 2 times before becoming a member. Call Sherri Hinkel at 850-4514 for more information or visit our website at www.mobcomaha.com.

Weekly networking group of positive minded individuals. We share tips, referrals and ways to help each other increase business.  We welcome presentations from individuals outside our group and are looking for members to join us.  The group does not require a fee, just the cost of your lunch, and you are welcome to visit 2 times before becoming a member. Call Sherri Hinkel at 402-850-4514 for more information or visit our website at www.mobcomaha.com. We meet weeky on Wednesdays, however it is best to contact Sherri to confirm.

Join us at our monthly meeting for networking, lunch, and a speaker.

Our mission is:  To promote and improve you and your business while building relationships with Omaha women.

Our meetings are open to all and we would love to have you visit. The cost to attend is $15.00 for non-members and $11.00 for members. Meetings are the 1st Wednesday of every month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Westside Community Conference Center (3534 South 108th Street Omaha, NE 68144)

To register and learn more about our monthly meetings visit ttps://obwn.pbworks.com.

You may also contact omahabusinesswomensnetwork@gmail.com if you have questions or would like more information.

To gain additional business and contacts to your book of buisness contact: Rebecca Graf 402-554-7341 rebecca.graf@greatwesternbank.com  $10 - includes lunch (make checks payable to Rockin Referrals chapter).

The contact person is April Williams at april.williams@cbshome.com.
Cell: 402.301.3012

Every *first* Wednesday of the month at *noon*, the community is able to gather at Big Mama’s and enjoy a great lunch meal and listen and interact with a speaker. The monthly Speakers will be selected based on who can bring valuable information and food for thought to our community. When possible, national and regional speakers will be tapped. The only cost to the attendees will be their choice from Big Mama’s great soul food menu. - - - The Hungry Club’s monthly community format allows monthly dialogue on issues affecting North Omaha. Called the Hungry Club with dual meaning for community to satisfy their hunger for good soul food and for good information and dialogue about their community.

KIWANIS meets weekly on Wednesdays at noon at the OASIS CAFE. It is a service organization dedicated to community service with a strong emphasis on the youth of Glenwood. Funds generated by KIWANIS fundraisers are used primarily to support youth programs in Glenwood. A few of the programs Kiwanis supports are as follows: Kiwanis in conjunction with Dr Young of Young Vision Care conducts annual vision screenings for pre-school and kindergarten children in the Glenwood Community. Kiwanis helps sponsor students to attend Boys State and Girls State. Kiwanis helps to maintain the Hiley Memorial Children’s Park in Glenwood. Kiwanis has donated time and funds to the two Head Start Centers in Glenwood. For membership information contact Denise S. Crawford, Secretary 109 North Vine St. Glenwood, IA 51534 crawford@glenwood.lib.ia.us

Steak Fry 11:00 - 2:00 AND 4:00 - 7:00 IAFF Local #385 Union Hall, 6005 Grover St, $8.00 Per Plate to benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association

Optimist Clubs conduct service projects aimed at providing a helping hand to youths. There are several clubs in the Omaha area. For information, visit www.optimist.org Date Chartered: December 8, 1933, Club President: Steven A Dunham

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

Have you been looking to improve your speaking, presentation and/or leadership skills? Ignite your career? Win that job interview?

If so, you should give Toastmasters a look. Since 1924, more than 4 million
people around the world have become more confident speakers and leaders
because of their participation in Toastmasters.

The Noonshiners Toastmasters Club is an open club and you do not need to be a member of the Omaha Chamber to join.  We meet every Wednesday from 12;00 to 1:00 at the Omaha Chamber's West Office.  We are very respectful of everyone's time and end our meetings on time every week.

Membership in the Noonshiners Toastmasters Club is one of the greatest investments you can make in yourself. At $42 every six months, it is also one of the most cost-effective skill-building tools available anywhere.

Join us as a guest any time!!

Looking for a business opportunity that allows you to not only market services people use everyday, but the services of the future too? This opportunity provides outstanding earning potential with ongoing training and support. You are in business for yourself but never by yourself.  Stop imagining and start living.

The Nebraska Chapter of Muskies, Inc. is a non-profit conservation/research organization focused on Muskellunge and muskie fishing. General meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month , from 6:30 - 8:00pm, at Scheels All Sports in Omaha. Most meetings include seminars on muskie fishing. Meetings are free to the public, all are welcome. Any donations are appreciated. E-mail Contact: bsanger@inebraska.com Phone Contact: (308) 660-0747 Contact Name: Brian Sanger

Dr. Tereshel Johnson specializes in headaches and chronic migraines.  Once a sufferer herself, she knows the agony of always missing out, missing work, and not being able to enjoy life.  If you suffer headaches and want to stop call her office to schedule an appointment or come to the West O headache support group!  This is a very informational group with different topics discussed monthly.  There are guest speakers from the medical community and visitors from everywhere.  This group meets every first thursday of the month at Green Chiropractic, 184th & Center. Call 402-933-5392 for your reservation.

Please come find out how Kiwanis is "changing the world one child at a time" and the other community service programs that make Kiwanis a wonderful service organization.  We also have a branch club that meets every Tuesday Noon at Hy-Vee in Shadow Lake.  Please come and see if Kiwanis is the service organization for you!

Come see if Kiwanis is for you, your first visit is free. Kiwanis Club of Bellevue, serving the community one child at a time.  Contact: Barb Moran, 898.6766 Barb09@cox.net

Optimist Clubs conduct service projects aimed at providing a helping hand to youths. There are several clubs in the Omaha area. For information, visit www.optimist.org Club Name: Omaha-Bft, Ne, Date Chartered: December 14, 1961, Club President: Richard W Raasch

Business Exchange Groups (known as TIPS) meet the 1st and 3rd week of the month to discuss business leads and information with other members of the group. If you are interested in joining a tips group call Krisi at 325-1000.

Contact: Barbara Coonce DOI Administrative Services Director downtownomahainc@huntel.net Telephone: 402-341-3700 http://www.downtownomaha.org

Our first LEADers Referral group on Thursday mornings at 8:00 am has begun meeting and we only need a few more members to get a second group going on Tuesdays at noon.  The LEADers Referral Group is a great way to expand your business network by utilizing other Chamber members to assist you in promoting your business. Participation is limited to one person per industry per group.  Cost to participate in one of the groups is $50/year.  For more information on either group, or to request an application, please contact the Chamber at 339-2078 or info@lavistachamber.org.

Center Sphere takes traditional networking to the next level. Center
Sphere is about building solid, trusted, active networks through
building deep relationships. We take traditional networking beyond leads
and referrals. Our members are committed creating alliances,
partnerships, and synergistic opportunities within our Center Sphere.

Every Thursday morning at 8am at Crowne Plaza Hotel off 108th and Dodge

Center Sphere has 11 Chapters and 160 members and growing!

Contact: Nona Clark, 554-9150  www.gardenclub.org

Volunteers dish up some of the city's best pasta, meatballs and Italian sausage each Thursday between Labor Day and Memorial Day, 345-4639. Pasta at Sons of Italy Hall is a Thursday tradition for many downtown workers. Patrons can feast on heaps of spaghetti or mostaccioli dished out by men who grew up during Little Italy's glory days.

L.I.F.T. Luncheon Group - Meets 11:30 a.m. the first Thursday of each month at Venice Inn, 6920 Pacific St. A social group for widowed people. Not a grief or dating group. 333-7200.

Working media can have lunch for two. The panoramic vista from the 22nd floor is spectacular, cost: $15, www.omahapressclub.org (402) 345-8587.

The contact person is Becky Kane at scarlet-thread@cox.net

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

Sarpy County Kiwanis is a local club of Kiwanis International. Our mission is to serve children and family's needs in Sarpy County.

Durring our hour gathering we have fellowship, lunch, a short business meeting, and a guest speaker.  Guests are welcome to visit, meet members, and learn more about Kiwanis.

RSVP needed

Join the Chamber every Thursday evening; from 5:00PM until 6:00PM on Radio Luz, 1420AM, for the latest in what is happening.

Every Thursday 5:00pm to 6:00pm Free and open to the public. Eco Products & Services Center Conference room 530 West P Street, Lincoln, Nebraska Space is limited and must be reserved. Email Christine, christine.hunt@ecostoresne.org to reserve your space.

The would like to invite you to attend our new monthly after hours networking event.  Please remember to bring your business cards to distribute among the participants. We hope see you there!  - Purely a social event.

Come out the third Thursday of every month to unwind with like-minded people from the design community. No speakers. No presentations. Just a chance to catch up in a relaxed, happy hour environment. We like what you like. Let's talk about it. AIGA is a professional association committed to stimulating thinking about design through the exchange of ideas and information, the encouragement of critical analysis and research and the advancement of education and ethical practice.

Spirit World Wine- Liquor- Deli & Catering at 7517 Pacific St offers First Thursday Tastings 6-8 pm. Cost is $10 per person of which $5 is credited toward featured items. And, every Saturday, 11am – 8 pm there are informal tastings. Enjoy!

Join us and other bike clubs on one of these fun rides. Whether you are new to cycling or an old pro, there is a ride that's right for you. Starting any time but most start around 6 PM Thursday Night Taco Ride - This is a evening ride along a crushed limestone trail. Remember to ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET ON THE TRAIL & BRING A LIGHT because it gets dark on the trail at night.

Join us each Friday from 5pm - 8pm for our signature Styles tasting.  Taste, Learn, and Enjoy with us like only WineStyles can!  We categorize wine by Style (flavor and color, vs varietal and region), helping to demystify the wine experience.  Find your red and white wine style by sampling 6 wines for only $5 per person.

The Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce hosts a Tips group every Friday at 7:30 am to 8:30 am.  There are 4 groups total and this one meets at the Sarpy Chamber office located at the Shadow Lake Towne Center in Papillion.  This is  a terrific opportunity to generate solid leads, referrals and increase your networking base. Please call or email me because sometimes the group meets off site. We welcome you to visit. 

Please call or email Wendy Richey at the Sarpy Chamber of Commerce.
402-339-3050 or membership@sarpychamber.org
www.sarpychamber.org

From a humble beginning in 1924 at the YMCA in Santa Ana, California, Toastmasters International has grown to become a world leader in helping people become more competent and comfortable in front of an audience. The nonprofit organization now has nearly 250,000 members in more than 12,500 clubs in 106 countries, offering a proven – and enjoyable! – way to practice and hone communication and leadership skills.

Most Toastmasters meetings are comprised of approximately 20 people who meet weekly for an hour or two. Participants practice and learn skills by filling a meeting role, ranging from giving a prepared speech or an impromptu one to serving as timer, evaluator or grammarian.

There is no instructor; instead, each speech and meeting is critiqued by a member in a positive manner, focusing on what was done right and what could be improved.

Good communicators tend to be good leaders. Some well-known Toastmasters alumni include:

Peter Coors of Coors Brewing Company
Debbi Fields, founder of Mrs. Fields Cookies
Tom Peters, management expert and author
Linda Lingle, Governor of Hawaii

The Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce hosts a Tips group every Friday at 7:30 am to 8:30 am.  There are 4 groups total and this on meets at an alternating Bellevue location so, please email or call me in advance for directions.

This is a terrific opportunity to generate solid leads, referrals and increase your networking base.  We welcome you to visit.

Please call or email Wendy Richey at the Sarpy Chamber of Commerce.
402-339-3050 or membership@sarpychamber.org
www.sarpychamber.org

Kiwanis Omaha invites you to attend Friday's Meeting featuring: Informative Speaker and Fellowship.
www.kiwanisomaha.com  – Jim Scholz & Partner, “How NE Entrepreneurs Can Market in a Global Economy”

The Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce hosts a Tips group every Friday at 12pm to 1pm.  There are 4 groups total and this one meets at the Sarpy Chamber office located at the Shadow Lake Towne Center in Papillion.  This is  a terrific opportunity to generate solid leads, referrals and increase your networking base. Please call or email me because sometimes the group meets off site. We welcome you to visit. 

Please call or email Wendy Richey at the Sarpy Chamber of Commerce.
402-339-3050 or membership@sarpychamber.org
www.sarpychamber.org

The contact person is Renee Benson at 895-2249.

West Omaha Business Executives meet on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month.

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

VFW Members from any post, and their guests invited. Military members past and present are always encouraged. Dinners: $7.00 or less per plate (example: 12 oz steaks, baked potatos, veg, rolls, salad). Imagine dinner and a drink (for two) for under $20.00. Feel free to dine on the outdoor patio overlooking our private stocked lake.  Friday Night Dinners, VFW 10727, Bellevue  E-mail Contact: arnottt@cox.net

The Omaha Astronomical Society Meets Every First Friday. Where holidays interfere or other special events merit, meetings may be re-scheduled. See the club events area for specific dates and times. Meetings Are Open To The Public!   http://www.omahaastro.com/clubinfo.htm

For recordings of past shows, go to GrowOmaha.com or KFAB.com. 

Enjoy live music by a solo artist each week. Free Admission! Contact: (402) 253-2479 http://www.soaringwingswine.com

Business Connect is a new networking group that meets every Monday from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce office, 149 W. Broadway. Contact the Chamber at 712-325-1000 for more information.

GDCC meeting

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

West Omaha Business Executives (W.O.B.E.) is a business networking froup whose primary purpose is sharing business referrals.  We are currently open to new members.  The businesses in the group do not have overlap.  There is one representative for each business category.  If you are interested in joining the group or have questions, please contact Julie Adler at 402-657-0995.

We meet the first and third Fridays of the month at Brother Sebastians, 1350 S. 119th.

Home Cooked $4

N.E.T.W.O.R.K.S.O.NE. which stands for New Enthusiasm Towards Women On Reaching Knowledge & Success is ladies only networking at it's best! Meetings are from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM the 1st Tuesday of each month. Venues change monthly. Must be 21 or older. Cover is $5 if you pre-pay or $7 at the door. To find the next location and to make a reservation go to http://www.networksone.info/Next_Meeting.html or call Donna at 402-614-8306.

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

The LEADers Referral Group is a great way to grow your leads. You can't be everywhere, but being in a group of other business professionals learning about your business and getting to know you is a great way to expand your reach. Participation is limited to one representative per industry. There is also another LEADers group that meets at 8:00 a.m. each Thursday morning at Southwind Villas. The LEADers group meets weekly. For more information, please contact the Chamber at 339-2078.

Join a fun group of business professionals that know the power of positive reinforcement, quality referrals and knowledge sharing. We meet every Tuesday morning to help each others' business bloom. We do only allow one representative per industry, so join now before we fill up! www.centersphere.com

SINCE 1989 - 10 TO 14, FARNAM TO LEAVENWORTH
MARKETING OLD MARKET BUSINESS' GOVERNMENT LIAISON & REPRESENTATION.
NEWSLETTER PUBLISHED ONCE A MONTH.
JEFF JORGENSEN, PRESIDENT, PO BOX 8733, OMAHA NE 68108-0733
689-1908 www.oldmarketomaha.com omba@oldmarket.com

Ray Somberg's Networking Group 672-6331  rsomberg@tconl.com Come early and meet members. I am very excited about the quality of the individuals who make up our membership. Call me if you know of anyone who would be a good addition.

Amazing Referral Machine Group, the group has been renamed to the – Build Your Own Business Referral Group (BYOB). The new contact person is Kenny Engelmeyer and his number is 891-9300. I believe the costs are the same, except the MBA membership has gone up to $85.00. We still meet each Tuesday at the Millard Plaza Ballroom from 11:30 – 1.

Weekly networking group of positive minded individuals. We share tips, referrals and ways to help each other increase business.  We welcome presentations from individuals outside our group and are looking for members to join us.  The group does not require a fee, just the cost of your lunch, and you are welcome to visit 2 times before becoming a member. Call Sherri Hinkel at 850-4514 for more information or visit our website at www.mobcomaha.com.

Contact: Ray Somberg, Cell: 672-6331, rsomberg@tconl.com

meet every other Tuesday at noon for a quick networking gathering.  Lunch is on your own after the meeting.  Starting promptly at noon - everyone has 30 seconds to give their elevator speach - then time to talk and get to know each other.
Please rsvp to Dr Eric Hinze at hinzechiropractic@hotmail.com so enough chairs can be set up.

Optimist Clubs conduct service projects aimed at providing a helping hand to youths. There are several clubs in the Omaha area. For information, visit www.optimist.org Date Chartered: April 16, 1986, Club President: Carla J Gries

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

Brewin' Up Business - Center Sphere Chapter 1080

We are a group of energetic and fun business professionals whose mission is to share referrals, ideas, and resources. As a group we are here to help each other grow our businesses and create strong professional relationships.  We meet every Tuesday at 4:00 at Baja Grill off of 140^th & Center.  Visitors are welcome!

 

Join Lincoln Green by Design for Sustain-A-Brew Tuesdays at Buzzard Billy's and find out how drinking a local draft brew saves the enviroment. SUSTAIN-A-BREW FACTS: Ingredients for beer from a local brewery on average travel 600 miles before being consumed in comparison to over 24,000 miles from a multinational corporation. The simple choice of drinking a pint from draught instead of the bottle cuts the enviromental impact by a whopping 68 percent. - International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment One keg saves 165 12oz bottles with each use. Each keg is reused 1,000s of times. In the average keg's 30 year lifespan, it will serve 27,000 draws of beer, saving the world 1,1125 cases of waste. Most kegs are made of stainless steel or aluminum with high recycling rates and are optimally shaped so the take less space, thus coolers can be smaller and use less energy.

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

For more information or to join contact any Rotary member

The mission of the Field Club Homeowners League is to safeguard and increase value of real estate owned by members thereof through neighborhod activities designed to insure to benefit of all members thereof and to insure observance of regulations prescribed by zoning ordinances of City of Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. For more information contact Elizabeth Hanlon, president, at (402) 346-0867 or echanlon@unmc.edu.

A group for business owners and executives who want to network, build relationships and give referrals without bothersome tips or referral requirements. Meets every Wednesday from 11:30-1:00 p.m. Membership is limited to business owners or principal executives only.  Only one member is allowed from each business classification.  For more information, contact Lauren Hathaway at lauren@hathawaypublishing.net

Meets every Wednesdays - http://omahanesunrise.lionwap.org/

Business Omaha is committed to facilitating interaction between business owners and representatives that results in productive networking, information sharing, and business referrals.  For more information or to visit our group, please contact Michelle Thornburg at (402) 445-4040 or mthornburg@koskicpa.com.

The Chamber encourages our members to support one another. The Executive Think Tank is a group of diverse professionals who lend support to one another on confidential issues and concerns, offer suggestions and guidance, and an opportunity to bounce ideas off trusted business entrepreneurs. Contact: Kim Madrigal, Executive Director - (402) 339-2078, www.lavistachamber.org info@lavistachamber.org

We are business leaders that encourage each other and work to make our community a better place by raising funds for needy organizations.  We meet every Wednesday at 8:30 am at the Deeb Realty office located at 2611 S. 117 Street.  
 

To gain additional business and contacts to your book of buisness contact: Rebecca Graf 402-554-7341 rebecca.graf@greatwesternbank.com  $10 - includes lunch (make checks payable to Rockin Referrals chapter).

Weekly networking group of positive minded individuals. We share tips, referrals and ways to help each other increase business. We welcome presentations from individuals outside our group and are looking for members to join us. The group does not require a fee, just the cost of your lunch, and you are welcome to visit 2 times before becoming a member. Call Sherri Hinkel at 850-4514 for more information or visit our website at www.mobcomaha.com.

Visitors are welcome!

Weekly networking group of positive minded individuals. We share tips, referrals and ways to help each other increase business.  We welcome presentations from individuals outside our group and are looking for members to join us.  The group does not require a fee, just the cost of your lunch, and you are welcome to visit 2 times before becoming a member. Call Sherri Hinkel at 402-850-4514 for more information or visit our website at www.mobcomaha.com. We meet weeky on Wednesdays, however it is best to contact Sherri to confirm.

The Benson-Ames Alliance Steering Council meets the second Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September and November from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you’d like to attend an upcoming meeting,
contact Teresa Gleason at 402.554.4011 or teresa@omahabydesign.org.

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

Have you been looking to improve your speaking, presentation and/or leadership skills? Ignite your career? Win that job interview?

If so, you should give Toastmasters a look. Since 1924, more than 4 million
people around the world have become more confident speakers and leaders
because of their participation in Toastmasters.

The Noonshiners Toastmasters Club is an open club and you do not need to be a member of the Omaha Chamber to join.  We meet every Wednesday from 12;00 to 1:00 at the Omaha Chamber's West Office.  We are very respectful of everyone's time and end our meetings on time every week.

Membership in the Noonshiners Toastmasters Club is one of the greatest investments you can make in yourself. At $42 every six months, it is also one of the most cost-effective skill-building tools available anywhere.

Join us as a guest any time!!

The contact person is April Williams at april.williams@cbshome.com.
Cell: 402.301.3012

KIWANIS meets weekly on Wednesdays at noon at the OASIS CAFE. It is a service organization dedicated to community service with a strong emphasis on the youth of Glenwood. Funds generated by KIWANIS fundraisers are used primarily to support youth programs in Glenwood. A few of the programs Kiwanis supports are as follows: Kiwanis in conjunction with Dr Young of Young Vision Care conducts annual vision screenings for pre-school and kindergarten children in the Glenwood Community. Kiwanis helps sponsor students to attend Boys State and Girls State. Kiwanis helps to maintain the Hiley Memorial Children’s Park in Glenwood. Kiwanis has donated time and funds to the two Head Start Centers in Glenwood. For membership information contact Denise S. Crawford, Secretary 109 North Vine St. Glenwood, IA 51534 crawford@glenwood.lib.ia.us

Optimist Clubs conduct service projects aimed at providing a helping hand to youths. There are several clubs in the Omaha area. For information, visit www.optimist.org Date Chartered: December 8, 1933, Club President: Steven A Dunham

BRAVO Club offers young professionals the opportunity to meet new people through entertaining activities, good food and, of course, fine spirits. As Opera Omaha’s newest social group, BRAVO Club serves the young professionals of Omaha ranging in age from 22- to 40-years-old. Joining BRAVO is an exciting way to get involved with the community as well as learn about opera, one of the fastest growing art forms. BRAVO Club welcomes new members. Contact either Sarah Uhrich (402)346-4398 ext. 106 or Maggie Wood (402)346-4398 ext. 102 for more information.

Looking for a business opportunity that allows you to not only market services people use everyday, but the services of the future too? This opportunity provides outstanding earning potential with ongoing training and support. You are in business for yourself but never by yourself.  Stop imagining and start living.

5:30 p.m. Social, 6:00 p.m. Dinner and Speaker, Phone: (402) 551-7211
Email: owcc@omahawomenschamberofcommerce.org
http://omahawomenschamberofcommerce.org

Please come find out how Kiwanis is "changing the world one child at a time" and the other community service programs that make Kiwanis a wonderful service organization.  We also have a branch club that meets every Tuesday Noon at Hy-Vee in Shadow Lake.  Please come and see if Kiwanis is the service organization for you!

Come see if Kiwanis is for you, your first visit is free. Kiwanis Club of Bellevue, serving the community one child at a time.  Contact: Barb Moran, 898.6766 Barb09@cox.net

Optimist Clubs conduct service projects aimed at providing a helping hand to youths. There are several clubs in the Omaha area. For information, visit www.optimist.org Club Name: Omaha-Bft, Ne, Date Chartered: December 14, 1961, Club President: Richard W Raasch

Center Sphere takes traditional networking to the next level. Center
Sphere is about building solid, trusted, active networks through
building deep relationships. We take traditional networking beyond leads
and referrals. Our members are committed creating alliances,
partnerships, and synergistic opportunities within our Center Sphere.

Every Thursday morning at 8am at Crowne Plaza Hotel off 108th and Dodge

Center Sphere has 11 Chapters and 160 members and growing!

Our first LEADers Referral group on Thursday mornings at 8:00 am has begun meeting and we only need a few more members to get a second group going on Tuesdays at noon.  The LEADers Referral Group is a great way to expand your business network by utilizing other Chamber members to assist you in promoting your business. Participation is limited to one person per industry per group.  Cost to participate in one of the groups is $50/year.  For more information on either group, or to request an application, please contact the Chamber at 339-2078 or info@lavistachamber.org.

Volunteers dish up some of the city's best pasta, meatballs and Italian sausage each Thursday between Labor Day and Memorial Day, 345-4639. Pasta at Sons of Italy Hall is a Thursday tradition for many downtown workers. Patrons can feast on heaps of spaghetti or mostaccioli dished out by men who grew up during Little Italy's glory days.

Working media can have lunch for two. The panoramic vista from the 22nd floor is spectacular, cost: $15, www.omahapressclub.org (402) 345-8587.

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

Sarpy County Kiwanis is a local club of Kiwanis International. Our mission is to serve children and family's needs in Sarpy County.

Durring our hour gathering we have fellowship, lunch, a short business meeting, and a guest speaker.  Guests are welcome to visit, meet members, and learn more about Kiwanis.

RSVP needed

The contact person is Becky Kane at scarlet-thread@cox.net

Join the Chamber every Thursday evening; from 5:00PM until 6:00PM on Radio Luz, 1420AM, for the latest in what is happening.

Every Thursday 5:00pm to 6:00pm Free and open to the public. Eco Products & Services Center Conference room 530 West P Street, Lincoln, Nebraska Space is limited and must be reserved. Email Christine, christine.hunt@ecostoresne.org to reserve your space.

Come out the third Thursday of every month to unwind with like-minded people from the design community. No speakers. No presentations. Just a chance to catch up in a relaxed, happy hour environment. We like what you like. Let's talk about it. AIGA is a professional association committed to stimulating thinking about design through the exchange of ideas and information, the encouragement of critical analysis and research and the advancement of education and ethical practice.

Join us and other bike clubs on one of these fun rides. Whether you are new to cycling or an old pro, there is a ride that's right for you. Starting any time but most start around 6 PM Thursday Night Taco Ride - This is a evening ride along a crushed limestone trail. Remember to ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET ON THE TRAIL & BRING A LIGHT because it gets dark on the trail at night.

General Meeting

The Omaha Nebraska Parrot Head Club monthly meetings are open to the public. Anyone may attend, only club members may vote on actions. Meetings are in the Firewater Grill, located inside the Comfort Inn at 72nd and Grover. Meetings start at 7:PM *. Most people show up early to have dinner, drink or just socialize. * except the August 2008 meeting. The August meeting will start at 6:PM. Tom Watt is performing that night at the Firewater Grill at 7:PM !

Join us each Friday from 5pm - 8pm for our signature Styles tasting.  Taste, Learn, and Enjoy with us like only WineStyles can!  We categorize wine by Style (flavor and color, vs varietal and region), helping to demystify the wine experience.  Find your red and white wine style by sampling 6 wines for only $5 per person.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED, Cost: $14.00 (please have exact change or check made payable to Park Plaza Regency Lodge) . DON'T BE SHUT OUT - REGISTER TODAY! www.omahaempowermentbreakfast.org

From a humble beginning in 1924 at the YMCA in Santa Ana, California, Toastmasters International has grown to become a world leader in helping people become more competent and comfortable in front of an audience. The nonprofit organization now has nearly 250,000 members in more than 12,500 clubs in 106 countries, offering a proven – and enjoyable! – way to practice and hone communication and leadership skills.

Most Toastmasters meetings are comprised of approximately 20 people who meet weekly for an hour or two. Participants practice and learn skills by filling a meeting role, ranging from giving a prepared speech or an impromptu one to serving as timer, evaluator or grammarian.

There is no instructor; instead, each speech and meeting is critiqued by a member in a positive manner, focusing on what was done right and what could be improved.

Good communicators tend to be good leaders. Some well-known Toastmasters alumni include:

Peter Coors of Coors Brewing Company
Debbi Fields, founder of Mrs. Fields Cookies
Tom Peters, management expert and author
Linda Lingle, Governor of Hawaii

The Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce hosts a Tips group every Friday at 7:30 am to 8:30 am.  There are 4 groups total and this one meets at the Sarpy Chamber office located at the Shadow Lake Towne Center in Papillion.  This is  a terrific opportunity to generate solid leads, referrals and increase your networking base. Please call or email me because sometimes the group meets off site. We welcome you to visit. 

Please call or email Wendy Richey at the Sarpy Chamber of Commerce.
402-339-3050 or membership@sarpychamber.org
www.sarpychamber.org

The Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce hosts a Tips group every Friday at 7:30 am to 8:30 am.  There are 4 groups total and this on meets at an alternating Bellevue location so, please email or call me in advance for directions.

This is a terrific opportunity to generate solid leads, referrals and increase your networking base.  We welcome you to visit.

Please call or email Wendy Richey at the Sarpy Chamber of Commerce.
402-339-3050 or membership@sarpychamber.org
www.sarpychamber.org

Monthly meeting of the Lancaster County Extension Board, regularly held the 2nd Friday of each month at 8 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Meetings are open to the public. The Lancaster County Extension Board provides assistance to University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in Lancaster County staff in ...

Contact: Alice Edwards: 328-7470

Kiwanis Omaha invites you to attend Friday's Meeting featuring: Informative Speaker and Fellowship.
www.kiwanisomaha.com  – Jim Scholz & Partner, “How NE Entrepreneurs Can Market in a Global Economy”

The contact person is Renee Benson at 895-2249.

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

The Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce hosts a Tips group every Friday at 12pm to 1pm.  There are 4 groups total and this one meets at the Sarpy Chamber office located at the Shadow Lake Towne Center in Papillion.  This is  a terrific opportunity to generate solid leads, referrals and increase your networking base. Please call or email me because sometimes the group meets off site. We welcome you to visit. 

Please call or email Wendy Richey at the Sarpy Chamber of Commerce.
402-339-3050 or membership@sarpychamber.org
www.sarpychamber.org

VFW Members from any post, and their guests invited. Military members past and present are always encouraged. Dinners: $7.00 or less per plate (example: 12 oz steaks, baked potatos, veg, rolls, salad). Imagine dinner and a drink (for two) for under $20.00. Feel free to dine on the outdoor patio overlooking our private stocked lake.  Friday Night Dinners, VFW 10727, Bellevue  E-mail Contact: arnottt@cox.net

For recordings of past shows, go to GrowOmaha.com or KFAB.com. 

Please join members of the Bemis Center staff, along with the artists currently exhibiting in the Underground for a community potluck dinner. Every second Saturday of the month at 6pm, you'll have an opportunity to share a meal with a different group of artists, patrons, collectors and community members. The guest list will always be different, but an evening of interesting food and conversation, surrounded by great art work is guaranteed. Here's the scoop: who: Due to space limitations, we are only able to seat 30 guests each month. If you'd like to attend, just RSVP to rsvp@bemiscenter.org by July 10th. Please include the number of people you'll be bringing with you (children are welcome!) -- and be sure to use "RSVP" in your subject line. The first 30 people to RSVP will receive a confirmation email... if you aren't able to make this month's dinner, please try again next month. when & where: Saturday, July 10th at 6pm in the Underground. Please try to arrive by 6:30 so that everyone has a chance to try the dish you bring. what to bring: Each month, the supper will have a different theme. Please bring a dish of your all time favorite food to share with the group. Your contribution should be ready to serve when you arrive, sorry, we don't have a lot of prep room available. Also -- the event is BYOB, please feel free to bring a beverage for yourself... or to share with the table. Water and coffee will be provided. http://bemiscenter.org 402 3417130

AMA-chartered recreational motorcycle club based in Omaha, Nebraska. Our monthly meeting are open to prospective members and invited guests of Club members.  The next meeting date and location is generally posted on the home page of this site www.rpmcomaha.com or for more information you can email clubinfo@rpmcomaha.com.

Green Bellevue, a community organization aimed at developing green, sustainable initiatives in the Bellevue area, meets the second Sunday of each month from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Bellevue Public Library.

Are you interested in Cake Decorating? River City Confectioners Association, an Omaha, Nebraska, cake club and non-profit organization, was started in 1992. It provides a club for individuals interested in promoting sugar art. The club is a great opportunity to share and network with others who share the same interest as you. Our club includes a wide variety of individuals who have all different skill levels. We have hobby decorators, shop owners, and professional cake decorators. Even though our club meeting are held in Omaha, we have several members that travel from surrounding communities to be apart of our club. We have many talented people in the club that are willing to share their expertise. Everyone who attends will benefit from the ideas shared. If you are interested in sugar art, please come join our group. Meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at 1:30 pm in the class room located at the back of the store. (NO Meeting in June or December) At our meetings, we have a short business meeting, cake tip, demonstration, and refreshments. rccaomaha.webs.com

Enjoy live music by a solo artist each week. Free Admission! Contact: (402) 253-2479 http://www.soaringwingswine.com

The mission of the Joslyn Castle Neighborhood Association is to inform and educate members on current events relating to neighborhood quality by promoting safety, crime prevention, housing and business development and to also keep city officials informed about neighborhood concerns. For more information contact Joel Davies, president, at (402) 561-6508.

Business Connect is a new networking group that meets every Monday from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce office, 149 W. Broadway. Contact the Chamber at 712-325-1000 for more information.

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

(402) 451-1066 www.urbanleagueneb.org

All General Meetings take place on the second Monday of the month. Social at 630pm. Meeting at 700pm. Junior League of Omaha Headquarters, Physical Address: 608 North 108th Court, Omaha, NE 68154-1761 Contact Information: Phone: 402-493-8818  Hours of Operation: M/W/F from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.  http://www.juniorleagueomaha.org/

AIHS: Upcoming Meetings - We invite all members and non members to attend the AIHS Membership Meetings!!! If you would like to attend the AIHS Board of Directors Meeting please contact Chairman Lou Buda at 493-3362

Go see Cranes in Kearney in Mid-March: Sandhill Cranes – Central Nebraska. Each spring from late February to early April, more than 500,000 sandhill cranes descend upon the meadows and wetlands of Nebraska’s Platte River Valley - (308) 237- 3101 or (800) 652-9435.

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

The LEADers Referral Group is a great way to grow your leads. You can't be everywhere, but being in a group of other business professionals learning about your business and getting to know you is a great way to expand your reach. Participation is limited to one representative per industry. There is also another LEADers group that meets at 8:00 a.m. each Thursday morning at Southwind Villas. The LEADers group meets weekly. For more information, please contact the Chamber at 339-2078.

Join a fun group of business professionals that know the power of positive reinforcement, quality referrals and knowledge sharing. We meet every Tuesday morning to help each others' business bloom. We do only allow one representative per industry, so join now before we fill up! www.centersphere.com

Ray Somberg's Networking Group 672-6331  rsomberg@tconl.com Come early and meet members. I am very excited about the quality of the individuals who make up our membership. Call me if you know of anyone who would be a good addition.

Weekly networking group of positive minded individuals. We share tips, referrals and ways to help each other increase business.  We welcome presentations from individuals outside our group and are looking for members to join us.  The group does not require a fee, just the cost of your lunch, and you are welcome to visit 2 times before becoming a member. Call Sherri Hinkel at 850-4514 for more information or visit our website at www.mobcomaha.com.

For reservations: reservations@urpr.biz or call 517-1446, $12 at the door. 

Amazing Referral Machine Group, the group has been renamed to the – Build Your Own Business Referral Group (BYOB). The new contact person is Kenny Engelmeyer and his number is 891-9300. I believe the costs are the same, except the MBA membership has gone up to $85.00. We still meet each Tuesday at the Millard Plaza Ballroom from 11:30 – 1.

Contact: Ray Somberg, Cell: 672-6331, rsomberg@tconl.com

JOSLYN CASTLE VISITORS COME FROM ALL AREAS; LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL TO ENSURE THE PRESERVATION & RESTORATION OF THE BUILDINGS & GROUNDS OF JOSLYN CASTLE. GROUP ACTS AS AN ADVOCATE TO GENERATE AWARENESS, APPRECIATION & FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE EDUCATIONAL & CULTURAL BENEFIT OF OUR COMMUNITY. BOARD MEETS 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, EXCEPT FOR JULY AND AUGUST, 11:45 AM, JOSLYN CASTLE PUBLISHED TWICE EACH YEAR IN THE SPRING & FALL. BETH KRAMER, PRESIDENT, 9919 ESSEX DR, OMAHA NE 68114 bdkramer@cox.net 552-9057 MARY ANNE RAMGE, VICE PRESIDENT, 9329 KRUG AV, OMAHA NE 68124 aramge@kpmg.com 397-9608 MARY MAXWELL, SECRETARY, 4928 N 134 ST, OMAHA NE 68164 marymmaxwell@cox.net 554-0550 STEPHANIE GREENE, TREASURER, 11520 N 039 ST #22, BELLEVUE NE 68123 stephaniegreene@kpmg.com 871-9405 BRYAN ZIMMER, RESTORATION

PRSA Nebraska hosts monthly professional development luncheons at Ironwood Country Club in Omaha. Events are held the second Tuesday of the month. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. and the luncheon program runs from 11:50 a.m. to 1 p.m.

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

Optimist Clubs conduct service projects aimed at providing a helping hand to youths. There are several clubs in the Omaha area. For information, visit www.optimist.org Date Chartered: April 16, 1986, Club President: Carla J Gries

Brewin' Up Business - Center Sphere Chapter 1080

We are a group of energetic and fun business professionals whose mission is to share referrals, ideas, and resources. As a group we are here to help each other grow our businesses and create strong professional relationships.  We meet every Tuesday at 4:00 at Baja Grill off of 140^th & Center.  Visitors are welcome!

 

Join Lincoln Green by Design for Sustain-A-Brew Tuesdays at Buzzard Billy's and find out how drinking a local draft brew saves the enviroment. SUSTAIN-A-BREW FACTS: Ingredients for beer from a local brewery on average travel 600 miles before being consumed in comparison to over 24,000 miles from a multinational corporation. The simple choice of drinking a pint from draught instead of the bottle cuts the enviromental impact by a whopping 68 percent. - International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment One keg saves 165 12oz bottles with each use. Each keg is reused 1,000s of times. In the average keg's 30 year lifespan, it will serve 27,000 draws of beer, saving the world 1,1125 cases of waste. Most kegs are made of stainless steel or aluminum with high recycling rates and are optimally shaped so the take less space, thus coolers can be smaller and use less energy.

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

Ak-Sar-Ben Chapter IAAP (International Association of Administrative Professionals) Monthly meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month, Sept. through June at: Westside Community Center, 3534 South 108 Street. Networking: 5:30 p.m., Dinner & Program:6:00 p.m., Business Meeting: 7:30 p.m. Contact: Kimberly Dove, President kdove@bellevuemed.com

Every 2nd Tuesday of the month the UNL Kimmel Education and Research Center hosts the I2E Club. Schedule: 5:30PM Networking Social - 6:00PM Program - Fee: $10 per evening or $45 for a year’s membership - Contact: Dr. Connie Reimers-Hild - Phone: (402) 873-3166 - Email: creimers2@unl.edu

Planning Commission meet on the second Tuesday day of every month, unless otherwise noted at 6:00 pm in the Council Bluffs Public Library, 400 Willow, Council Bluffs, IA 51503.

Looking for Us? Dinner @ 6:30p.m.  With the exception of July and January, check the events calendar to verify.  Weather permitting - Chapter meeting and dinner at the Bel Air Banquet Weather permiting a group ride to the meeting will leave from Harley-Davidson of Omaha (72nd & L) at 6:00pm, or meet at the banquet room. (Plate dinner: $7 adults & $5 children, includes tea or water. Salads also available on a first come, first served basis.) http://www.ocbhog.com/ocb_hog.html

For more information or to join contact any Rotary member

A group for business owners and executives who want to network, build relationships and give referrals without bothersome tips or referral requirements. Meets every Wednesday from 11:30-1:00 p.m. Membership is limited to business owners or principal executives only.  Only one member is allowed from each business classification.  For more information, contact Lauren Hathaway at lauren@hathawaypublishing.net

The Midtown Neighborhood Alliance is comprised of 11 Midtown neighborhood associations with a mission to preserve the integrity of and advocate for a vibrant community which is sustainable, secure,diverse, historically rich and economically strong. For more information contact Jim Farho, president, at (402) 212-5571.

Meets every Wednesdays - http://omahanesunrise.lionwap.org/

The Omaha Veterans in Business Forum breakfast is simple and effective. Each month three veteran owned businesses introduce their services and products in a five-minute presentation. If you would like to be a "Presenter" call Andy Alexander at (402) 554-6253. There will also be a "Special Speaker" at each breakfast that will present a topic related to Veteran Business Owners. During the breakfast everyone will be introduced, so bring your business cards, brochures, flyers, etc, make some contacts and have some fellowship with fellow veterans. TIME: 7:30 to 9am (registration & buffet breakfast begins at 7:15am and program begins at 7:30am) COST: $15.00 (we will accept cash and personal checks made out to the “Regency Lodge”). Please try to bring exact cash. Reservations are required. Please note: If you register, but cannot attend, you must cancel your reservation by 3pm on Monday prior to the breakfast or you will be invoiced for $15. Registration Fee: $15 Buffet Breakfast URL: http://nbdc.unomaha.edu/about/events.cfm Contact Email: mskramer@unomaha.edu

Looking for new leads, think about joining a terrific Tips Group! Contact Marlene Hansen at chamber@cityofralston.com for more information.

Business Omaha is committed to facilitating interaction between business owners and representatives that results in productive networking, information sharing, and business referrals.  For more information or to visit our group, please contact Michelle Thornburg at (402) 445-4040 or mthornburg@koskicpa.com.

We are business leaders that encourage each other and work to make our community a better place by raising funds for needy organizations.  We meet every Wednesday at 8:30 am at the Deeb Realty office located at 2611 S. 117 Street.  
 

Visitors are welcome!

Weekly networking group of positive minded individuals. We share tips, referrals and ways to help each other increase business.  We welcome presentations from individuals outside our group and are looking for members to join us.  The group does not require a fee, just the cost of your lunch, and you are welcome to visit 2 times before becoming a member. Call Sherri Hinkel at 402-850-4514 for more information or visit our website at www.mobcomaha.com. We meet weeky on Wednesdays, however it is best to contact Sherri to confirm.

Weekly networking group of positive minded individuals. We share tips, referrals and ways to help each other increase business. We welcome presentations from individuals outside our group and are looking for members to join us. The group does not require a fee, just the cost of your lunch, and you are welcome to visit 2 times before becoming a member. Call Sherri Hinkel at 850-4514 for more information or visit our website at www.mobcomaha.com.

To gain additional business and contacts to your book of buisness contact: Rebecca Graf 402-554-7341 rebecca.graf@greatwesternbank.com  $10 - includes lunch (make checks payable to Rockin Referrals chapter).

KIWANIS meets weekly on Wednesdays at noon at the OASIS CAFE. It is a service organization dedicated to community service with a strong emphasis on the youth of Glenwood. Funds generated by KIWANIS fundraisers are used primarily to support youth programs in Glenwood. A few of the programs Kiwanis supports are as follows: Kiwanis in conjunction with Dr Young of Young Vision Care conducts annual vision screenings for pre-school and kindergarten children in the Glenwood Community. Kiwanis helps sponsor students to attend Boys State and Girls State. Kiwanis helps to maintain the Hiley Memorial Children’s Park in Glenwood. Kiwanis has donated time and funds to the two Head Start Centers in Glenwood. For membership information contact Denise S. Crawford, Secretary 109 North Vine St. Glenwood, IA 51534 crawford@glenwood.lib.ia.us

The contact person is April Williams at april.williams@cbshome.com.
Cell: 402.301.3012

Have you been looking to improve your speaking, presentation and/or leadership skills? Ignite your career? Win that job interview?

If so, you should give Toastmasters a look. Since 1924, more than 4 million
people around the world have become more confident speakers and leaders
because of their participation in Toastmasters.

The Noonshiners Toastmasters Club is an open club and you do not need to be a member of the Omaha Chamber to join.  We meet every Wednesday from 12;00 to 1:00 at the Omaha Chamber's West Office.  We are very respectful of everyone's time and end our meetings on time every week.

Membership in the Noonshiners Toastmasters Club is one of the greatest investments you can make in yourself. At $42 every six months, it is also one of the most cost-effective skill-building tools available anywhere.

Join us as a guest any time!!

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

Optimist Clubs conduct service projects aimed at providing a helping hand to youths. There are several clubs in the Omaha area. For information, visit www.optimist.org Date Chartered: December 8, 1933, Club President: Steven A Dunham

Looking for a business opportunity that allows you to not only market services people use everyday, but the services of the future too? This opportunity provides outstanding earning potential with ongoing training and support. You are in business for yourself but never by yourself.  Stop imagining and start living.

Barbara Coonce DOI Administrative Services Director, downtownomahainc@huntel.net Telephone: 402-341-3700 http://www.downtownomaha.org

Phone: (402) 733-2720

Annual dues are $24.00 and are payable to the Cornhusker Fly Fishers, Inc. http://cornhuskerflyfishers.org/

The mission of the Columbus Park Neighborhood Association is to work together with our neighbors to make our area a better, safer place to live. For more information contact Frank Nanfito, president, at (402) 345-1700.

The mission of the Leavenworth Neighborhood Association is to promote and serve those residing or working within the Leavenworth area. For more information contact Stephanie Ahlschwede, president, at (402) 553-7601 or revsteph@cox.net.

Please come find out how Kiwanis is "changing the world one child at a time" and the other community service programs that make Kiwanis a wonderful service organization.  We also have a branch club that meets every Tuesday Noon at Hy-Vee in Shadow Lake.  Please come and see if Kiwanis is the service organization for you!

Come see if Kiwanis is for you, your first visit is free. Kiwanis Club of Bellevue, serving the community one child at a time.  Contact: Barb Moran, 898.6766 Barb09@cox.net

Here businesses wishing to learn more about government contracts can get an introduction to the process. For more information call 221-7215.

Optimist Clubs conduct service projects aimed at providing a helping hand to youths. There are several clubs in the Omaha area. For information, visit www.optimist.org Club Name: Omaha-Bft, Ne, Date Chartered: December 14, 1961, Club President: Richard W Raasch

Business Exchange Groups (known as TIPS) meet the 1st and 3rd week of the month to discuss business leads and information with other members of the group. If you are interested in joining a tips group call Krisi at 325-1000.

Held in conjunction with the SBA and USAF, no registration required.  FREE!

Center Sphere takes traditional networking to the next level. Center
Sphere is about building solid, trusted, active networks through
building deep relationships. We take traditional networking beyond leads
and referrals. Our members are committed creating alliances,
partnerships, and synergistic opportunities within our Center Sphere.

Every Thursday morning at 8am at Crowne Plaza Hotel off 108th and Dodge

Center Sphere has 11 Chapters and 160 members and growing!

Our first LEADers Referral group on Thursday mornings at 8:00 am has begun meeting and we only need a few more members to get a second group going on Tuesdays at noon.  The LEADers Referral Group is a great way to expand your business network by utilizing other Chamber members to assist you in promoting your business. Participation is limited to one person per industry per group.  Cost to participate in one of the groups is $50/year.  For more information on either group, or to request an application, please contact the Chamber at 339-2078 or info@lavistachamber.org.

Please join us for our monthly networking event! What is BOW? BOW is a women's only, professional networking group that meets monthly. Organized in 2006, BOW is dedicated to building powerful networks that help women achieve professional success. Cost: $10/pp - Enjoy a delicious, homemade breakfast - including a variety of juices and mimosa. (NOTE: Please have exact change or check made payable to: Millard Plaza Ballroom) Event: You will not only participate in our fun, unique speed-networking; but you will also be perfecting your 30-second elevator speech! We guarantee you will meet EVERYONE in attendance! Bring plenty of business cards. Contact: Jennifer Jones, Clinic Manager / Public Relations, Schieber Chiropractic and Acupuncture 12015 Pacific Street, Omaha, NE 68154, Office: 402-991-2588 Cell: 402-812-5926 www.getwellomaha.com

Volunteers dish up some of the city's best pasta, meatballs and Italian sausage each Thursday between Labor Day and Memorial Day, 345-4639. Pasta at Sons of Italy Hall is a Thursday tradition for many downtown workers. Patrons can feast on heaps of spaghetti or mostaccioli dished out by men who grew up during Little Italy's glory days.

Working media can have lunch for two. The panoramic vista from the 22nd floor is spectacular, cost: $15, www.omahapressclub.org (402) 345-8587.

The Heart Link Network is a phenomenal international women's networking organization with chapters where professional women can market their business, share a meal, LAUGH, have FUN, and make lasting connections. The Heart Link Network is the perfect way for local business owners, direct sellers, MLM'ers, women entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders, community and church representitives, and all other female professionals to connect with each other and serve their community by "linking" their heart and mind. We believe that when real relationships are created through meaningful connections, business just naturally happens. It's organic and long-lasting. Join us if you want to grow or grow your business!

The contact person is Becky Kane at scarlet-thread@cox.net

Sarpy County Kiwanis is a local club of Kiwanis International. Our mission is to serve children and family's needs in Sarpy County.

Durring our hour gathering we have fellowship, lunch, a short business meeting, and a guest speaker.  Guests are welcome to visit, meet members, and learn more about Kiwanis.

RSVP needed

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

A One-time comprehensive workshop that covers the essentials of starting a small business. You will learn the basics of what you need to do to start your business, how to write a business plan, how to conduct market research for feasibility and business planning, small business legal basics, and get access to many resources, websites, and bring home your own small business guide binder and flash drive that includes business and marketing plan templates. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance. 712-256-6552 or ctrost@iwcc.edu http://www.iwccecenter.com/

No committments, no registering; just a relaxing night out with other Creighton alums. http://www2.creighton.edu/alumni/calendar/2008jay2jaythirdthursdaynestworking/index.php

Join the Chamber every Thursday evening; from 5:00PM until 6:00PM on Radio Luz, 1420AM, for the latest in what is happening.

Every Thursday 5:00pm to 6:00pm Free and open to the public. Eco Products & Services Center Conference room 530 West P Street, Lincoln, Nebraska Space is limited and must be reserved. Email Christine, christine.hunt@ecostoresne.org to reserve your space.

Join fellow USGBC (US Green Building Council) Nebraska Flatwater Chapter members for our monthly Omaha happy hour, every third-Thursday of the month. The purpose of this casual event is to meet current members, members of the board and network in a relaxed setting. Anyone interested in joining the chapter or learning more about us is welcome to attend. Complementary appetizers will be provided. Look for the USGBC-NE banner/sign or people with nametags!

Join fellow Flatwater Chapter members for our monthly social. This casual event is solely to meet other members and network in a relaxed setting. No program will be provided. Members may bring their family or friends. Complementary appetizers will be provided. The Flatwater Chapter is the Nebraska Branch of the US Green Building Council (USGBC). The U.S. Green Building Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings available to everyone within a generation http://chapters.usgbc.org/flatwater/events.html 

Come out the third Thursday of every month to unwind with like-minded people from the design community. No speakers. No presentations. Just a chance to catch up in a relaxed, happy hour environment. We like what you like. Let's talk about it. AIGA is a professional association committed to stimulating thinking about design through the exchange of ideas and information, the encouragement of critical analysis and research and the advancement of education and ethical practice.

Join us and other bike clubs on one of these fun rides. Whether you are new to cycling or an old pro, there is a ride that's right for you. Starting any time but most start around 6 PM Thursday Night Taco Ride - This is a evening ride along a crushed limestone trail. Remember to ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET ON THE TRAIL & BRING A LIGHT because it gets dark on the trail at night.

Meetings are held at 1st and 3rd Thursday  of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Join Midtown neighborhood association members at the monthly Midtown Neighborhood Alliance (MNA) meeting. For more information, contact Judy Alderman, MNA president, at (402) 558-3275. The MNA is a 501(c)(3) organization made up of 13 Midtown neighborhoods. Created in 2003, the organization serves as an advocate for neighborhoods and neighborhood residents facing issues related to historic preservation, code enforcement, crime prevention and support for small business. The MNA's goal is for Midtown to be recognized throughout the city as a safe, secure, diverse, historically rich and economically strong community.

Join us after hours on the Third Thursday of each month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for new art displays, workshops, & other events. Visit the Events page on our website for more information or call 49-FRAME (493-4263) www.creeksideframing.com

Meetings are the third Thursday of the month except December. Meetings open to anyone interested in Amateur Radio. Club offers licensing classes throughout the year. More information available at website www.bellevuearc.org  Contact: Allen at education@bellevuearc.org

Join us each Friday from 5pm - 8pm for our signature Styles tasting.  Taste, Learn, and Enjoy with us like only WineStyles can!  We categorize wine by Style (flavor and color, vs varietal and region), helping to demystify the wine experience.  Find your red and white wine style by sampling 6 wines for only $5 per person.

The Metro Omaha Women in Business Forum breakfast is simple and effective. Each month three women owned businesses introduce their services and products in a five-minute presentation (if you would like to be a “Presenter" e-mail Rita Rocker at Speakers@mowbc.org). There will also be a “Special Speaker” at each breakfast that will present a topic related to Women in Business. During the breakfast everyone will be introduced, so please bring your business cards, brochures, flyers, etc, make some contacts and have fellowship with other women in business. Table will be available to display all company brochure materials, and we encourage give-away items. TIME: 7:30-9:00am (Program & breakfast begins at 7:30am. Registration begins at 7:15am) Networking to follow at 9:00am COST: $13 (pre-registration) $15 (non-registered attendees). To get breakfast included with your registration fee, you MUST RSVP to info@mowbcf.org by the Tuesday before the event! Pay at door with cash or check. PLEASE NOTE: Since we must order breakfast based on registrations, you must cancel before 3pm, Wednesday before breakfast or you will be billed $13. We will accept cash and personal checks made out to the “MOWBC”. Please try to bring exact cash. Reservations are required. URL: http://ptac.unomaha.edu/businessworkshops/womenbreakfast.cfm Contact Email: mskramer@unomaha.edu

From a humble beginning in 1924 at the YMCA in Santa Ana, California, Toastmasters International has grown to become a world leader in helping people become more competent and comfortable in front of an audience. The nonprofit organization now has nearly 250,000 members in more than 12,500 clubs in 106 countries, offering a proven – and enjoyable! – way to practice and hone communication and leadership skills.

Most Toastmasters meetings are comprised of approximately 20 people who meet weekly for an hour or two. Participants practice and learn skills by filling a meeting role, ranging from giving a prepared speech or an impromptu one to serving as timer, evaluator or grammarian.

There is no instructor; instead, each speech and meeting is critiqued by a member in a positive manner, focusing on what was done right and what could be improved.

Good communicators tend to be good leaders. Some well-known Toastmasters alumni include:

Peter Coors of Coors Brewing Company
Debbi Fields, founder of Mrs. Fields Cookies
Tom Peters, management expert and author
Linda Lingle, Governor of Hawaii

The Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce hosts a Tips group every Friday at 7:30 am to 8:30 am.  There are 4 groups total and this one meets at the Sarpy Chamber office located at the Shadow Lake Towne Center in Papillion.  This is  a terrific opportunity to generate solid leads, referrals and increase your networking base. Please call or email me because sometimes the group meets off site. We welcome you to visit. 

Please call or email Wendy Richey at the Sarpy Chamber of Commerce.
402-339-3050 or membership@sarpychamber.org
www.sarpychamber.org

The Metro Omaha Womens Business Forum
Is unique, educational and thought-provoking. A convenient way for professional women, small business owners and vendors to network and  connect with large companies and resources in the community. Held the third Friday of each month, at 7:30am.

Informational forum for business women featuring networking, collaboration and community.  Third Friday of every month at UNO's Thompson Alumni  Center, 7:30 - 9:00am.  $15 for non-members.  Register at www.mowbcf.org/events

Monthly women in business forum, it's unique, educational, and a great opportunity to connect with other business owners, professionals, vendors, government resources, and build new relationships.  The breakfast forum starts at 7:30am - 9:00am, always on time and always a positive energetic surprise. Not to mention the information you walk away with, Come and See, the third  Friday of each month.

The Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce hosts a Tips group every Friday at 7:30 am to 8:30 am.  There are 4 groups total and this on meets at an alternating Bellevue location so, please email or call me in advance for directions.

This is a terrific opportunity to generate solid leads, referrals and increase your networking base.  We welcome you to visit.

Please call or email Wendy Richey at the Sarpy Chamber of Commerce.
402-339-3050 or membership@sarpychamber.org
www.sarpychamber.org

Membership in OLUG is Free, we have no membership dues or fees. To join, simply sign up for the OLUG Mailing List http://www.olug.org/ . The Luncheon is held the third Friday of every month, at 11:30 AM. The Luncheon is held in different geographic locations. Omaha East - California Taco 3235 California St Directions & Omaha West - Whole Foods Market 10020 Regency Cir Directions

Kiwanis Omaha invites you to attend Friday's Meeting featuring: Informative Speaker and Fellowship.
www.kiwanisomaha.com  – Jim Scholz & Partner, “How NE Entrepreneurs Can Market in a Global Economy”

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

The Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce hosts a Tips group every Friday at 12pm to 1pm.  There are 4 groups total and this one meets at the Sarpy Chamber office located at the Shadow Lake Towne Center in Papillion.  This is  a terrific opportunity to generate solid leads, referrals and increase your networking base. Please call or email me because sometimes the group meets off site. We welcome you to visit. 

Please call or email Wendy Richey at the Sarpy Chamber of Commerce.
402-339-3050 or membership@sarpychamber.org
www.sarpychamber.org

The contact person is Renee Benson at 895-2249.

West Omaha Business Executives (W.O.B.E.) is a business networking froup whose primary purpose is sharing business referrals.  We are currently open to new members.  The businesses in the group do not have overlap.  There is one representative for each business category.  If you are interested in joining the group or have questions, please contact Julie Adler at 402-657-0995.

We meet the first and third Fridays of the month at Brother Sebastians, 1350 S. 119th.

VFW Members from any post, and their guests invited. Military members past and present are always encouraged. Dinners: $7.00 or less per plate (example: 12 oz steaks, baked potatos, veg, rolls, salad). Imagine dinner and a drink (for two) for under $20.00. Feel free to dine on the outdoor patio overlooking our private stocked lake.  Friday Night Dinners, VFW 10727, Bellevue  E-mail Contact: arnottt@cox.net

The Omaha Coin Club meets the third Friday of each month (enter through main door - meeting room is at the end of the lobby and to the right) Club Meeting 7:30pm Door Prizes | Refreshments | Silent Auction Need Information? Please write or email: Omaha Coin Club, P.O. Box 24913, Omaha, NE 68124-0913 OmahaCoinClub@msn.com http://occ.anaclubs.org/

For recordings of past shows, go to GrowOmaha.com or KFAB.com. 

The Wahoo Masons will serve a pancake breakfast from 9 to 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month at the Masonic Lodge in Wahoo.

Enjoy live music by a solo artist each week. Free Admission! Contact: (402) 253-2479 http://www.soaringwingswine.com

Crescent: Monthly BINO night at Henry’s Diner on the third Sunday of the month from 3 to 6 p.m. Only 25 cents a card with a 50/50 pot. Sponsored by the Crescent Optimist Club. For more information, call Ashley West at (712) 545-9019 or Dale Dilts at (402) 306-1288.

Business Connect is a new networking group that meets every Monday from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce office, 149 W. Broadway. Contact the Chamber at 712-325-1000 for more information.

Green Omaha Coalition's Green Design and Construction Council (GDCC) meetings have been moved to the third Monday of the every month. Become involved and learn more about the GDCC by participating in these monthly meetings!

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

Our headquarters are located at: 3040 Lake Street, Omaha, NE 68111 Phone:(402) 451-1066 Contact: Clifton Ellis, VP Membership Services ceellis@up.com

To learn and benefit from the many opportunities in real estate investing today, join us each month at the Omaha1 REIA, established in January of 2007 and serving the greater Omaha and Lincoln metropolitan areas.  Members and attendees consist of aspiring and experienced, full- and part-time investors, attorneys, contractors, accountants, real estate agents and brokers, property managers, rehabbers, bankers, appraisers and others - all involved in real estate.  Check out our website at http://www.omaha1reia.com to learn more.

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

Contact: Mike Miller 445-0780 or 618-1202 mmiller4@farmersagent.com - You need to take the stairs as the elevators don’t work until 8:00 a.m.

The LEADers Referral Group is a great way to grow your leads. You can't be everywhere, but being in a group of other business professionals learning about your business and getting to know you is a great way to expand your reach. Participation is limited to one representative per industry. There is also another LEADers group that meets at 8:00 a.m. each Thursday morning at Southwind Villas. The LEADers group meets weekly. For more information, please contact the Chamber at 339-2078.

Join a fun group of business professionals that know the power of positive reinforcement, quality referrals and knowledge sharing. We meet every Tuesday morning to help each others' business bloom. We do only allow one representative per industry, so join now before we fill up! www.centersphere.com

Amazing Referral Machine Group, the group has been renamed to the – Build Your Own Business Referral Group (BYOB). The new contact person is Kenny Engelmeyer and his number is 891-9300. I believe the costs are the same, except the MBA membership has gone up to $85.00. We still meet each Tuesday at the Millard Plaza Ballroom from 11:30 – 1.

Ray Somberg's Networking Group 672-6331  rsomberg@tconl.com Come early and meet members. I am very excited about the quality of the individuals who make up our membership. Call me if you know of anyone who would be a good addition.

Weekly networking group of positive minded individuals. We share tips, referrals and ways to help each other increase business.  We welcome presentations from individuals outside our group and are looking for members to join us.  The group does not require a fee, just the cost of your lunch, and you are welcome to visit 2 times before becoming a member. Call Sherri Hinkel at 850-4514 for more information or visit our website at www.mobcomaha.com.

Contact: Ray Somberg, Cell: 672-6331, rsomberg@tconl.com

The Sarpy County League of Women Voters meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from  12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

Participation is $10.00 and includes your lunch and featured speakers that keep our chapter informed on timely topics.

3rd Tuesday of Each Month

Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce
Pay Pal Conference Room
7775 Olson Drive, Suite 207 in Shadowlake Towne Center
Papillion, Nebraska

Reservations can be made via email at: reservations@sarpyleague.org or by calling  Carol Blood at  (402) 517-1446.


You are also welcome to brown bag your lunch. We still encourage you to make a reservation in the event that we may print educational materials for distribution at the meeting.

Optimist Clubs conduct service projects aimed at providing a helping hand to youths. There are several clubs in the Omaha area. For information, visit www.optimist.org Date Chartered: April 16, 1986, Club President: Carla J Gries

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

  

Contact: Deb Swenson debswen@cox.net or go to www.sarpylwv.zoomshare.com   

Contact: Tammy Frank tammy.frank@blanketbarons.com , 402-614-1318 or 402-502-3691

meet every other Tuesday at noon for a quick networking gathering.  Lunch is on your own after the meeting.  Starting promptly at noon - everyone has 30 seconds to give their elevator speach - then time to talk and get to know each other.
Please rsvp to Dr Eric Hinze at hinzechiropractic@hotmail.com so enough chairs can be set up.

Contact: Ryan C. Nelson, 402.255.6096 or 402.917.2747 RNelson@NPDodge.com

Brewin' Up Business - Center Sphere Chapter 1080

We are a group of energetic and fun business professionals whose mission is to share referrals, ideas, and resources. As a group we are here to help each other grow our businesses and create strong professional relationships.  We meet every Tuesday at 4:00 at Baja Grill off of 140^th & Center.  Visitors are welcome!

 

Join Lincoln Green by Design for Sustain-A-Brew Tuesdays at Buzzard Billy's and find out how drinking a local draft brew saves the enviroment. SUSTAIN-A-BREW FACTS: Ingredients for beer from a local brewery on average travel 600 miles before being consumed in comparison to over 24,000 miles from a multinational corporation. The simple choice of drinking a pint from draught instead of the bottle cuts the enviromental impact by a whopping 68 percent. - International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment One keg saves 165 12oz bottles with each use. Each keg is reused 1,000s of times. In the average keg's 30 year lifespan, it will serve 27,000 draws of beer, saving the world 1,1125 cases of waste. Most kegs are made of stainless steel or aluminum with high recycling rates and are optimally shaped so the take less space, thus coolers can be smaller and use less energy.

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

www.omahawomenschamberofcommerce.org (402) 551-7211 owcc@omahawomenschamberofcommerce.org

For more information or to join contact any Rotary member

A group for business owners and executives who want to network, build relationships and give referrals without bothersome tips or referral requirements. Meets every Wednesday from 11:30-1:00 p.m. Membership is limited to business owners or principal executives only.  Only one member is allowed from each business classification.  For more information, contact Lauren Hathaway at lauren@hathawaypublishing.net

The monthly meeting of the Midtown Business Association is open to the public and includes a guest speaker and lunch. Price is $10 per person. For more information contact Val McPhearson at valmcpherson@cox.net.

Been looking for a Toastmaster’s Club? Want to do some personal development and improve your speaking or presentation skills? Just want to learn more about Toastmasters in general? Want to build more networks and socialize in your communities? Toastmasters offers this and a lot more! The Sarpy County Chamber’s Toastmasters club is an open club, you do not need to be a member of the chamber to join our club. We meet the first and third Wednesday each month from 8am-9am at Shadow Lake Town Centre, 7775 Olson Drive, Suite 207, Papillion (behind Wheatfields in the mall offices). Guests are always welcome to attend a session to learn more. For more details, contact VP of Public Relations: Bridgett Petzoldt at bpetzoldt@sbcglobal.net or 402-682-1117. Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 8:00a.m. to 9:00a.m.

Meets every Wednesdays - http://omahanesunrise.lionwap.org/

Business Omaha is committed to facilitating interaction between business owners and representatives that results in productive networking, information sharing, and business referrals.  For more information or to visit our group, please contact Michelle Thornburg at (402) 445-4040 or mthornburg@koskicpa.com.

We are business leaders that encourage each other and work to make our community a better place by raising funds for needy organizations.  We meet every Wednesday at 8:30 am at the Deeb Realty office located at 2611 S. 117 Street.  
 

Weekly networking group of positive minded individuals. We share tips, referrals and ways to help each other increase business.  We welcome presentations from individuals outside our group and are looking for members to join us.  The group does not require a fee, just the cost of your lunch, and you are welcome to visit 2 times before becoming a member. Call Sherri Hinkel at 402-850-4514 for more information or visit our website at www.mobcomaha.com. We meet weeky on Wednesdays, however it is best to contact Sherri to confirm.

Visitors are welcome!

Weekly networking group of positive minded individuals. We share tips, referrals and ways to help each other increase business. We welcome presentations from individuals outside our group and are looking for members to join us. The group does not require a fee, just the cost of your lunch, and you are welcome to visit 2 times before becoming a member. Call Sherri Hinkel at 850-4514 for more information or visit our website at www.mobcomaha.com.

To gain additional business and contacts to your book of buisness contact: Rebecca Graf 402-554-7341 rebecca.graf@greatwesternbank.com  $10 - includes lunch (make checks payable to Rockin Referrals chapter).

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

Have you been looking to improve your speaking, presentation and/or leadership skills? Ignite your career? Win that job interview?

If so, you should give Toastmasters a look. Since 1924, more than 4 million
people around the world have become more confident speakers and leaders
because of their participation in Toastmasters.

The Noonshiners Toastmasters Club is an open club and you do not need to be a member of the Omaha Chamber to join.  We meet every Wednesday from 12;00 to 1:00 at the Omaha Chamber's West Office.  We are very respectful of everyone's time and end our meetings on time every week.

Membership in the Noonshiners Toastmasters Club is one of the greatest investments you can make in yourself. At $42 every six months, it is also one of the most cost-effective skill-building tools available anywhere.

Join us as a guest any time!!

Meetings are usually held on the 4th Wednesday at various restaurants during the year, (402) 551-7211 owcc@omahawomenschamberofcommerce.org , www.omahawomenschamberofcommerce.org   

The contact person is April Williams at april.williams@cbshome.com.
Cell: 402.301.3012

KIWANIS meets weekly on Wednesdays at noon at the OASIS CAFE. It is a service organization dedicated to community service with a strong emphasis on the youth of Glenwood. Funds generated by KIWANIS fundraisers are used primarily to support youth programs in Glenwood. A few of the programs Kiwanis supports are as follows: Kiwanis in conjunction with Dr Young of Young Vision Care conducts annual vision screenings for pre-school and kindergarten children in the Glenwood Community. Kiwanis helps sponsor students to attend Boys State and Girls State. Kiwanis helps to maintain the Hiley Memorial Children’s Park in Glenwood. Kiwanis has donated time and funds to the two Head Start Centers in Glenwood. For membership information contact Denise S. Crawford, Secretary 109 North Vine St. Glenwood, IA 51534 crawford@glenwood.lib.ia.us

Optimist Clubs conduct service projects aimed at providing a helping hand to youths. There are several clubs in the Omaha area. For information, visit www.optimist.org Date Chartered: December 8, 1933, Club President: Steven A Dunham

Looking for a business opportunity that allows you to not only market services people use everyday, but the services of the future too? This opportunity provides outstanding earning potential with ongoing training and support. You are in business for yourself but never by yourself.  Stop imagining and start living.

Every 2 months at 5:30pm on the fourth Wednesday Flatwater
Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up for a beer at informal sessions known as Green Drinks. See and spread our flyer for our Omaha meetings at http://p2ric.org/greendrinks/greendrinks.pdf We have a lively mixture of people from NGOs, academia, government and business. Come along and you'll be made welcome. Just say, "are you green?" and we will look after you and introduce you to whoever is there.It's a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along, so there’s always a different crowd, making Green Drinks an organic, self-organising network. These events are very simple and unstructured, but many people have found employment, made friends, developed new ideas, done deals and had moments of serendipity. It's a force for the good and we'd like to help it spread to other cities. Contact your local node to get the latest info about coming along.

This popular Lincoln Chamber of Commerce networking event is held on a monthly basis from, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., the fourth Thursday of the month. This event attracts approximately 250 Chamber members and features hors d’oeuvres, one free drink ticket for all attendees, two-cash bars and fun giveaways provided by the sponsor. The location of the Business After Hours event must be within City limits and must be approved by the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Event Coordinator.

Please come find out how Kiwanis is "changing the world one child at a time" and the other community service programs that make Kiwanis a wonderful service organization.  We also have a branch club that meets every Tuesday Noon at Hy-Vee in Shadow Lake.  Please come and see if Kiwanis is the service organization for you!

Come see if Kiwanis is for you, your first visit is free. Kiwanis Club of Bellevue, serving the community one child at a time.  Contact: Barb Moran, 898.6766 Barb09@cox.net

Optimist Clubs conduct service projects aimed at providing a helping hand to youths. There are several clubs in the Omaha area. For information, visit www.optimist.org Club Name: Omaha-Bft, Ne, Date Chartered: December 14, 1961, Club President: Richard W Raasch

Center Sphere takes traditional networking to the next level. Center
Sphere is about building solid, trusted, active networks through
building deep relationships. We take traditional networking beyond leads
and referrals. Our members are committed creating alliances,
partnerships, and synergistic opportunities within our Center Sphere.

Every Thursday morning at 8am at Crowne Plaza Hotel off 108th and Dodge

Center Sphere has 11 Chapters and 160 members and growing!

Our first LEADers Referral group on Thursday mornings at 8:00 am has begun meeting and we only need a few more members to get a second group going on Tuesdays at noon.  The LEADers Referral Group is a great way to expand your business network by utilizing other Chamber members to assist you in promoting your business. Participation is limited to one person per industry per group.  Cost to participate in one of the groups is $50/year.  For more information on either group, or to request an application, please contact the Chamber at 339-2078 or info@lavistachamber.org.

Volunteers dish up some of the city's best pasta, meatballs and Italian sausage each Thursday between Labor Day and Memorial Day, 345-4639. Pasta at Sons of Italy Hall is a Thursday tradition for many downtown workers. Patrons can feast on heaps of spaghetti or mostaccioli dished out by men who grew up during Little Italy's glory days.

Working media can have lunch for two. The panoramic vista from the 22nd floor is spectacular, cost: $15, www.omahapressclub.org (402) 345-8587.

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

Sarpy County Kiwanis is a local club of Kiwanis International. Our mission is to serve children and family's needs in Sarpy County.

Durring our hour gathering we have fellowship, lunch, a short business meeting, and a guest speaker.  Guests are welcome to visit, meet members, and learn more about Kiwanis.

RSVP needed

The contact person is Becky Kane at scarlet-thread@cox.net

Every Thursday 5:00pm to 6:00pm Free and open to the public. Eco Products & Services Center Conference room 530 West P Street, Lincoln, Nebraska Space is limited and must be reserved. Email Christine, christine.hunt@ecostoresne.org to reserve your space.

Join the Chamber every Thursday evening; from 5:00PM until 6:00PM on Radio Luz, 1420AM, for the latest in what is happening.

Come out the third Thursday of every month to unwind with like-minded people from the design community. No speakers. No presentations. Just a chance to catch up in a relaxed, happy hour environment. We like what you like. Let's talk about it. AIGA is a professional association committed to stimulating thinking about design through the exchange of ideas and information, the encouragement of critical analysis and research and the advancement of education and ethical practice.

Join us and other bike clubs on one of these fun rides. Whether you are new to cycling or an old pro, there is a ride that's right for you. Starting any time but most start around 6 PM Thursday Night Taco Ride - This is a evening ride along a crushed limestone trail. Remember to ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET ON THE TRAIL & BRING A LIGHT because it gets dark on the trail at night.

Join us each Friday from 5pm - 8pm for our signature Styles tasting.  Taste, Learn, and Enjoy with us like only WineStyles can!  We categorize wine by Style (flavor and color, vs varietal and region), helping to demystify the wine experience.  Find your red and white wine style by sampling 6 wines for only $5 per person.

The Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce hosts a Tips group every Friday at 7:30 am to 8:30 am.  There are 4 groups total and this one meets at the Sarpy Chamber office located at the Shadow Lake Towne Center in Papillion.  This is  a terrific opportunity to generate solid leads, referrals and increase your networking base. Please call or email me because sometimes the group meets off site. We welcome you to visit. 

Please call or email Wendy Richey at the Sarpy Chamber of Commerce.
402-339-3050 or membership@sarpychamber.org
www.sarpychamber.org

From a humble beginning in 1924 at the YMCA in Santa Ana, California, Toastmasters International has grown to become a world leader in helping people become more competent and comfortable in front of an audience. The nonprofit organization now has nearly 250,000 members in more than 12,500 clubs in 106 countries, offering a proven – and enjoyable! – way to practice and hone communication and leadership skills.

Most Toastmasters meetings are comprised of approximately 20 people who meet weekly for an hour or two. Participants practice and learn skills by filling a meeting role, ranging from giving a prepared speech or an impromptu one to serving as timer, evaluator or grammarian.

There is no instructor; instead, each speech and meeting is critiqued by a member in a positive manner, focusing on what was done right and what could be improved.

Good communicators tend to be good leaders. Some well-known Toastmasters alumni include:

Peter Coors of Coors Brewing Company
Debbi Fields, founder of Mrs. Fields Cookies
Tom Peters, management expert and author
Linda Lingle, Governor of Hawaii

The Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce hosts a Tips group every Friday at 7:30 am to 8:30 am.  There are 4 groups total and this on meets at an alternating Bellevue location so, please email or call me in advance for directions.

This is a terrific opportunity to generate solid leads, referrals and increase your networking base.  We welcome you to visit.

Please call or email Wendy Richey at the Sarpy Chamber of Commerce.
402-339-3050 or membership@sarpychamber.org
www.sarpychamber.org

Chamber ChitChat at 7:30 a.m. at the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce - The last Friday of every month is Chamber ChitChat.ChitChat is a time for casual, comfortable, networking over coffee and treats.Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to make some valuable connections.Bring your corporate coffee cup; we’ll wash it, display it and have it ready for next month.Please bring business cards and brochures for exchange and display in the Chamber office. We’ll make the coffee, and breakfast treats will be available. ~ Everyone leaves with a buzz! Contact: Judy Compton, Membership Services Coordinator 898-3000

NHCC & Catholic Charities Monthly Breakfast (Held the last Friday each month). Join the NHCC and Catholic Charities the last Friday of each month for breakfast. Breakfast will be onsite at Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park, located at 5701 Center Street, 556-2500. Free to members, $10 for non members. RSVP by August 26th at 933-0384 or alvarobeltran72@yahoo.com.

Kiwanis Omaha invites you to attend Friday's Meeting featuring: Informative Speaker and Fellowship.
www.kiwanisomaha.com  – Jim Scholz & Partner, “How NE Entrepreneurs Can Market in a Global Economy”

The Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce hosts a Tips group every Friday at 12pm to 1pm.  There are 4 groups total and this one meets at the Sarpy Chamber office located at the Shadow Lake Towne Center in Papillion.  This is  a terrific opportunity to generate solid leads, referrals and increase your networking base. Please call or email me because sometimes the group meets off site. We welcome you to visit. 

Please call or email Wendy Richey at the Sarpy Chamber of Commerce.
402-339-3050 or membership@sarpychamber.org
www.sarpychamber.org

The contact person is Renee Benson at 895-2249.

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

VFW Members from any post, and their guests invited. Military members past and present are always encouraged. Dinners: $7.00 or less per plate (example: 12 oz steaks, baked potatos, veg, rolls, salad). Imagine dinner and a drink (for two) for under $20.00. Feel free to dine on the outdoor patio overlooking our private stocked lake.  Friday Night Dinners, VFW 10727, Bellevue  E-mail Contact: arnottt@cox.net

For recordings of past shows, go to GrowOmaha.com or KFAB.com. 

Enjoy live music by a solo artist each week. Free Admission! Contact: (402) 253-2479 http://www.soaringwingswine.com

Business Connect is a new networking group that meets every Monday from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce office, 149 W. Broadway. Contact the Chamber at 712-325-1000 for more information.

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

The mission of the Ford Birthsite Neighborhood Association is to promote the safety and stability of their part of Omaha. For more information contact Kristi Lee, president at (402) 733-3033 or fbna.president@yahoo.com.

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

The LEADers Referral Group is a great way to grow your leads. You can't be everywhere, but being in a group of other business professionals learning about your business and getting to know you is a great way to expand your reach. Participation is limited to one representative per industry. There is also another LEADers group that meets at 8:00 a.m. each Thursday morning at Southwind Villas. The LEADers group meets weekly. For more information, please contact the Chamber at 339-2078.

Join a fun group of business professionals that know the power of positive reinforcement, quality referrals and knowledge sharing. We meet every Tuesday morning to help each others' business bloom. We do only allow one representative per industry, so join now before we fill up! www.centersphere.com

Ray Somberg's Networking Group 672-6331  rsomberg@tconl.com Come early and meet members. I am very excited about the quality of the individuals who make up our membership. Call me if you know of anyone who would be a good addition.

Registration: 397-4745 www.boma.org Cost:$15 member or $18 non-member

Weekly networking group of positive minded individuals. We share tips, referrals and ways to help each other increase business.  We welcome presentations from individuals outside our group and are looking for members to join us.  The group does not require a fee, just the cost of your lunch, and you are welcome to visit 2 times before becoming a member. Call Sherri Hinkel at 850-4514 for more information or visit our website at www.mobcomaha.com.

Amazing Referral Machine Group, the group has been renamed to the – Build Your Own Business Referral Group (BYOB). The new contact person is Kenny Engelmeyer and his number is 891-9300. I believe the costs are the same, except the MBA membership has gone up to $85.00. We still meet each Tuesday at the Millard Plaza Ballroom from 11:30 – 1.

Contact: Ray Somberg, Cell: 672-6331, rsomberg@tconl.com

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

Optimist Clubs conduct service projects aimed at providing a helping hand to youths. There are several clubs in the Omaha area. For information, visit www.optimist.org Date Chartered: April 16, 1986, Club President: Carla J Gries

Brewin' Up Business - Center Sphere Chapter 1080

We are a group of energetic and fun business professionals whose mission is to share referrals, ideas, and resources. As a group we are here to help each other grow our businesses and create strong professional relationships.  We meet every Tuesday at 4:00 at Baja Grill off of 140^th & Center.  Visitors are welcome!

 

Monthly networking activity for BTC tenants and the small business community, Phone: (402) 453 5336    

Join Lincoln Green by Design for Sustain-A-Brew Tuesdays at Buzzard Billy's and find out how drinking a local draft brew saves the enviroment. SUSTAIN-A-BREW FACTS: Ingredients for beer from a local brewery on average travel 600 miles before being consumed in comparison to over 24,000 miles from a multinational corporation. The simple choice of drinking a pint from draught instead of the bottle cuts the enviromental impact by a whopping 68 percent. - International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment One keg saves 165 12oz bottles with each use. Each keg is reused 1,000s of times. In the average keg's 30 year lifespan, it will serve 27,000 draws of beer, saving the world 1,1125 cases of waste. Most kegs are made of stainless steel or aluminum with high recycling rates and are optimally shaped so the take less space, thus coolers can be smaller and use less energy.

What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.  Check out our website at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx to learn more.   

For more information or to join contact any Rotary member