business

China's economy the subject of Friday conference in Omaha

Katie Schubert — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:00:00 +0000

China’s rapid economic growth, aging population, business relationships, and economic reforms are topics of a conference Friday in Omaha.

Entrepreneurship, social media, and technology: Big Omaha turns five

Katie Schubert — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:18:54 +0000

A two-day conference on entrepreneurship is underway in Omaha.

Warren Buffett's firm sells 1.7M Moody's shares

Associated Press — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:41:13 +0000

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett's company has sold more than 1.7 million Moody's shares this week, but Berkshire Hathaway Inc. still owns nearly 12 percent of the credit ratings agency.

A new facility for Children's Respite Care Center

Cheril Lee — Thu, 02 May 2013 11:06:06 +0000

The Children’s Respite Care Center is opening a new facility on 138^th and Discovery Drive.

BBB Craigslist Scam Alert

Cheril Lee — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:06:06 +0000

The Better Business Bureau is warning citizens to be careful when they use free online classified sites for real estate transactions.

Nebraska small businesses get $61 million in loans over six-month period

Katie Schubert — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:00:00 +0000

The Small Business Administration gave $61 million dollars in loans to Nebraska small businesses over the past six months.

BBB warns of scams following severe weather

Katie Schubert — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:32:27 +0000

The Better Business Bureau is warning of scams following severe weather earlier this week.

Intersect Conference brings together entrepreneurs, ideas

Katie Schubert — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:34:50 +0000

Pitching and building a start-up, mentoring, and networking are among the topics of an entrepreneurship conference Friday in La Vista.

2013 Omaha Business Hall of Fame Gala

Cheril Lee — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:05:05 +0000

The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce will induct five new members into its Business Hall of Fame this month.

New online program seeks to streamline criminal background check process

Katie Schubert — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:50:09 +0000

Nebraskans have a new way of doing name-only criminal background checks.