The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and Partnership for Economic Development have been increasingly involved in promoting business startups.  At our Partnership investors meeting last month, we heard from two different groups working on creating new businesses in our community in completely different ways. First, we heard from a member of... more

The USA Roller Sports Championships are coming to a close in the Capital City, Lincoln, Nebraska

This is the 26th time that the championships have been held in Lincoln at Pershing Center.    We welcomed some 2,500 of America’s top speed skaters and figure skaters to our community for this tremendous event.  Our staff at the Convention and Visitors Bureau and Chamber of Commerce are working with... more

Wendy Birdsall-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce

This is an exciting time to live, work and play in Lincoln. Our great city is experiencing undeniable momentum. I don’t think I need to remind you of all of the great things Lincoln is experiencing in 2012 and expecting in 2013 and beyond.  There are cranes dotting our skyline,... more

Wendy Birdsall-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce

The first week in May is recognized annually as National Travel and Tourism Week. This tradition began in 1984 to recognize the impact of tourism on the economy of the United States.  According to the U.S. Travel Association, travel and tourism is a $759 billion industry that generates a total of $1.8 trillion... more

Nebraska’s Low Tax Burnden

Nebraska was ranked by the Tax Foundation in a recent study as having the lowest tax burden on new business and the 9th lowest tax burden on existing business. The study, Location Matters, A Comparative Analysis of State Tax Costs on Business, was released last month by the Foundation in... more

Lincoln Area Employment Opportunities

TalentLNK – Attracting Tomorrow’s Talent Today’s college graduates are smart and results-oriented, and bring indispensable skills to the workplace. It’s important to keep these talented future workers in Lincoln. That’s where TalentLNK comes in. By providing students with opportunities to learn about our city, we can encourage more graduates to... more

Lincoln’s YPG is Accepting Applications for Awards

We all know that we live in a community overflowing with young professionals that have contributed in some amazing ways this past year, so we need your help to narrow the field. Specifically, we’re looking for you to submit nominations for the following awards: Corporate Ovation Award Demonstrating a commitment... more

Frank Luntz to Speak to a Sold Out Crowd at Lincoln Chamber Annual Lunch on Feb. 9

Dr. Frank Luntz is one of the most honored communication professionals in America today. Sir David Frost calls him “the Nostradamus of pollsters,” and Time magazine named him one of “50 of America’s most promising leaders aged 40 and under.” He is the “hottest pollster” in America according to the... more

Top Pollster, Dr. Frank Luntz to Headline Lincoln Chamber Annual Lunch

We are very excited to announce that we have secured Dr. Frank Luntz as the speaker for our Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Annual Lunch.  The annual event is scheduled for Feb. 9 at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel. Frank Luntz is one of the most honored communication professionals in America today. Sir... more

Looking Back at 2011… A Year Full of Great Achievements

It’s been an incredible year for Lincoln and for the Chamber.  The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce was named a finalist for Chamber of the Year by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE).  This honor validates the hard work of the Chamber staff, board of directors and many volunteers and... more