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2023 Aksarben Ball Leadership Announced

New leadership for the 2023 Aksarben Ball will be helmed by two people with longtime Aksarben ties. Kathryn Anderson…

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Aksarben announces new Executive Director for its Nebraska Tech Collaborative

The Aksarben Foundation, a network of business and community leaders focused on the most critical issues facing the heartland,…

Pillen rides conservative path to governorship

Lincoln Journal Star Article Jim Pillen, a conservative Republican who has proposed education funding reform along with an aggressive…

Ignite Nebraska program trains people from disadvantaged backgrounds

Omaha World Herald Article It started off as a 3 a.m. idea. That’s how Joni Wheeler describes the creation…

Congratulations to Dawn and Sid Dinsdale, Aksarben’s Most Honored Citizens!

Nearly 1,750 people of all ages gathered together at the CHI Health Center in downtown Omaha Saturday night for…

Women Who WOW

Seven years ago, two woman-owned businesses came together to present profiles of woman leaders in every issue of metroMAGAZINE.…

Updates to accommodate Wayne State, Northeast students given at Growing Together

Some Wayne State College students will be visiting Norfolk next week to learn more about the city, including going…

NU president receives major award from U.S. Naval Academy

Add another accolade to University of Nebraska President Ted Carter’s distinguished U.S. Navy career. The retired vice admiral and…

Growing Together updates given, with long-range plans shared

U.S. REP. MIKE FLOOD (far right) provides an update Wednesday at the Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce during a…

Omaha Business Hall of Fame Gala

Every year, Omaha-area business luminaries are recognized for their incredible legacies and commitment to their business, industry and community.…