Places to Network in Omaha This Week: November 4th-10th, 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 4th-10th, 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.
–Suburban Rotary will also have a Keep Kids Warm Event Tuesday, Nov. 5th from 4:30-6:30 pm, Lindley Clothing, 707 N. 132nd 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.
NO MEETING this week, but mark your calendar for Nov. 5th.

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]. Their events this week include:

• Nov. 7th, 8-9:30 am; Omaha Network-Wide Coffee & Connections; Better Homes and Gardens (1210 N. 205th St, Elkhorn)

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. 5th, 9 am-10 am, Membership Breakfast, Sarpy Chamber offices (1243 Golden Gate Drive Ste. 1, Papillion)
• Nov. 7th, 3:30 pm-5:30 pm, Leadership Alumni Fundraiser for Moving Veterans Forward, The Weitz Company (8715 S 121st St, LaVista)

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 4th, 3:45-5 pm; Recharge Ralston Tips Group; End Zone Lounge, 8525 Park Drive
•. Nov 5th, 1-2 pm, Tuesday Tips Squad, Ayars & Ayars (7021 L Street)
•. Nov. 7th, 5-8:30 pm, Annual Awards Banquet, The Venues at the Granary (7401 Main Street, Ralston)
•. Nov. 8th, 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. 6th, 4:30-6:30 pm, Board Mixer: Connecting Young Professionals with Non-Profit Boards, Greater Omaha Chamber (808 Conagra Dr., Ste 400)
• Nov. 7th – Nov. 8th 8:30 am-3:30 pm, Leadership Lab, Midland University Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, 11213 Davenport St, Suite 100
• Nov. 7th, 10:30-11 am, Wingstop Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting, 17676 Welch Plaza, Suite 8

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. 6th, 8-9 am, Wednesday Power Partners chamber-based networking group, Bellevue University Education Service Building Room 4202
• Nov. 7th, 8-9 am, Thursday Power Partners chamber-based networking group, Courtyard by Marriott at Beardmore Event Center, 3750 Raynor Pkwy
• Nov. 9th, 10 am, Nebraska’s Official Veterans Day Parade 2024; Mission Avenue in Old Towne Bellevue

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. Their events this week include:

•  Nov. 7th, 4-6 pm, After Hours at Foundation One Bank, 4141 N. 156th st, Suite 101

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 stay tuned for next week’s events!

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. There are no events this week, but stay tuned for next week’s events!

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.

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.

There are no CREW events this week, but stay tuned for next week’s events!

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. 6th, 4 pm, NTC Networking Mixer at Carson Group, 14600 Branch St.

Non Profit Association of the Midlands

Nonprofit Association of the Midlands (NAM) is the only membership organization in Nebraska dedicated exclusively to working with nonprofits in the Midlands, including Western Iowa. By connecting organizations with information, education, advocacy and collaboration, we help members focus their energy on the people and communities they serve. If you are interested in becoming a member, click this link. Their events this week include:

•  Nov. 7th, 9-10:30 am, Nonprofit Planning and Using Grant Funds Strategically, NAM offices, 1111 N. 13th St, Suite 213

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. 9th, 5 pm, Homecoming Maverick Fanfest, Baxter Arena. This event will take place before the UNO vs. Western Michigan hockey game and includes music, yard games, light snacks, and a cash bar.