Places to Network in Omaha This Week: November 18th-24th, 2024

Omaha is a wonderful place to network, grow your sphere of influence, and meet and deepen connections. Here are some of the opportunities to network in the Omaha area for the week of November 18th-24th, 2024.

Rotary Groups

You’re always welcome to visit a Rotary group in Omaha! These community service groups are perfect for those who want to meet others who want to make the world a better place. If you’d like to be a guest of our publisher Angela Chaney, text her at (402) 890-3406. She’ll be happy to host you or find a host for you at any of the groups.

• Omaha Suburban Rotary: Thursdays from 12-1 pm at Legends Patio and Grill, 6920 Pacific St.
• Rotary Club of Omaha West: Fridays, 12-1 at Charlie’s on the Lake, 4150 S. 144th St.
• Downtown Rotary: Wednesdays, 12-1 at Omaha Field Club, 3615 Woolworth Ave.
• Millard Rotary: Mondays, 12-1 at German American Society, 3717 S. 120th St.
• Omaha Rotary Night: Every other Tuesday at 5:30 at Vincenzo’s on 15701 Pacific St.
The group will meet on Nov. 19th.

Center Sphere Groups

Center Sphere, also known as “The Network”, has more than 50 groups meeting throughout the Omaha area on a weekly basis. Only one person from each industry is allowed in each group and all members can attend other groups or group activities. If you’re interested in a group, you can contact [email protected].

BNI (Business Network International) Groups

BNI is a great place to develop business relationships and receive referrals to grow your business. Groups and meetings listed below:

• Built 4 Business: Wednesdays at 8:30 am, Tavern 180, 203 N. 180th St.
• Connect 4 Dollars: Tuesdays, 11:30 am, Legends, 6920 Pacific St.
• Happy Hour and a Half: Tuesdays, 4 pm, DJ’S Dugout, 192ne & Maple
• Let’s Do Lunch: Tuesdays, 11:30 am, DJ’s Dugout, 777 N. 114th St.
• Paying it Forward: Thursdays, 11:30 am, DJ’s Dugout 777 N. 114th St.
• Professional Power Partners: Wednesdays, 11:30 am, Brazen Head, 319 N. 78th St.

Sarpy County Chamber Events

The Sarpy County Chamber is a very active group of community-minded individuals. You can visit many events or consider becoming a member to get all the benefits this chamber has to offer. For more information or to consider becoming a member, click here. Their events this week include:

• Nov. 20th, 5-9 pm: Annual Awards Celebration, Embassy Suites LaVista, 12520 Westport Pkwy
• Nov. 21st, 4-4:30 pm: Ribbon Cutting for Walnut Creek Eyecare; 2063 Creek Side Dr., Papillion

Ralston Area Chamber

This Chamber might be small, but it’s growing all the time and is a great place to get involved! For more information about membership, click here. Their events this week include:

• Nov 18th, 3:45-5 pm: Recharge Ralston Tips Group; End Zone Lounge, 8525 Park Drive
• Nov 19th, 1-2 pm: Tuesday Tips Squad, Ayars & Ayars (7021 L Street)
• Nov. 20th, 9:30-10 am: Grand Opening for Panda Express, 12448 Southport Parkway, LaVista
• Nov. 22nd, 9-10 am: Business Builders Tips Group, Outlook Enrichment (4125 S. 72nd St.)

Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce

This is the big one! If you want to get involved with the largest chamber in the area, here’s your chance. If you’re interested in joining, you can find more info by clicking here. Here are their events going on this week:

• Nov. 18th, 2:30-6 pm: Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Heartland Workforce Solutions, 4425 S. 24th Street
• Nov. 21st, 4:30-6:30 pm: Cocktails & Culture, Omaha Marriott Downtown Capitol District
• Nov. 21st, 4:30-7 pm: Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting, MIC Imaging and Procedure Center by Medical Imaging Consultants; 11902 West Center Road, Suite 200

Bellevue Chamber of Commerce

Live, work, or play in the Bellevue area? You should check out their chamber and all their events. You can learn more by clicking here. Their events this week include:

• Nov. 20th, 8-9 am: Wednesday Power Partners chamber-based networking group, Bellevue University Education Service Building Room 4202

• Nov. 21st, 8-9 am: Thursday Power Partners chamber-based networking group, Courtyard by Marriott at Beardmore Event Center, 3750 Raynor Pkwy

West O Chamber of Commerce

Interested in getting more involved in Elkhorn and other West O neighborhoods and businesses? This is your place! To learn more about membership, click here. There are no events this week, but make sure to check back next week!

Millard Business Association

The MBA has been connecting people, businesses, and the community for a number of years and is a friendly place to network and find ways to give back to the community. Learn more by clicking here. There are no events this week, but make sure to check back next week!

PRO Remodeling Association of Nebraska and Iowa Events

PRO is perfect for those who are in the remodeling industry or who want to network with those who are! If you’re not a member and interested in an event, please reach out to Dan at (402) 516-4591. This week’s events include:

• Nov. 20th, 11:30 am-1 pm: Contractor Roundtable, DJ’s Dugout, 114th & Dodge
• Nov. 20th, 4:30 pm-6:30 pm: Chili Cook-Off, Window Innovations, 8831 S 117th St, LaVista

Empowerment Breakfast

The Empowerment Breakfast is a place for business professionals and owners to meet and form strategic alliances. They meet the first Friday of every month at 7 am. The next Empowerment Breakfast will be December 6th.

Wednesday Networking Group

Just want to get together for some casual networking once a week? This is your group! It meets weekly on Wednesdays from 4-7 at Cellar 44, 2835 S. 170th Plaza #206. For more information, reach out to Julie Kannas at (402) 981-0839.

Omaha Business Owners Strategic Accountability Weekly Meeting

This weekly meetup is designed to help our members stay accountable, achieve their goals, and streamline their business processes. Whether you’re looking to set new objectives, overcome challenges, or simply network with like-minded professionals, this weekly meeting provides a supportive environment to drive your business forward.

The group meets every Wednesday from 9:30 am-11 am at The Players Club, 12101 Deer Creek Dr.

Thursday Afternoon Networking Event

Happy hour and networking with other business professionals is the goal of the Thursday Afternoon Networking group. They hold their event the first Thursday of every month from 5-7pm at Cellar44 Wine Bar, 2835 S. 170th Plaza, #206.

There is NO MEETING this week. The next will be on December 5th.

CREW Omaha

Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) is the industry’s premier business networking organization. Membership offers unparalleled business connections, leadership development opportunities, and access to CREW members in your market and more than 14,000 professionals across the globe. If you are interested in joining CREW, click this link. CREW events this week include:

• Nov. 20th, 8:30 -9:30 am: New Member Orientation; Stories Coffee, 11432 Davenport St.

Nebraska Tech Collaborative

The Nebraska Tech Collaborative is an Aksarben workforce initiative convening leaders across the state to attract, develop, and retain tech talent and entrepreneurs to enable greater economic prosperity for Nebraska. Their events this week include:

• Nov. 20th, 4-7 pm: NTC Mixer at Carson Group, 14600 Branch St.

UNO Alumni Association

Those who graduated from UNO have a FREE membership to the UNO Alumni Association for life. Get involved with other alumni and attend great events while helping promote and give back to your alma mater. To learn more, click here. Their events this week include:

• Nov. 18th, 8 am-6 pm: Nebraska Career Catalyst; Thompson Alumni Center, 6705 Dodge St.

Winter Indoor Market at Nebraska Brewing Company

Come network with your neighbors and help support local vendors by attending the Indoor Market at Nebraska Brewing Company. Each edition features 35+ rotating local vendors! The event is every other Sunday starting on Nov 10 until the end of April, it is free to attend, and they always feature Bloody Mary and mimosa specials during the event! The next event will be Nov. 24th.