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The NE Chamber recently welcomed Dena Beck, Toshia Jones and Zane Francescato as the Central, Western and Southeastern Regional Navigators through 6 Regions, One Nebraska. 6 Regions, One Nebraska is a new regional development initiative designed to reflect a new era of economic development in Nebraska. Spearheaded by the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce, Governor's Office, and the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), this initiative focuses on identifying and leveraging each region's unique assets and resources to best benefit statewide communities. The goal of 6 Regions, One Nebraska is to foster regional cooperation, making partnerships the norm for pursuing economic development across the state.
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 Today, NE Chamber President Bryan Slone welcomed Hunter Traynor to the NE Chamber team. Traynor will serve as Government Affairs Manager and Associate General Counsel, providing policy research and analysis along with state and federal government affairs and internal legal work.
“Hunter’s experience in business and government law will serve as a strong asset for our research and advocacy efforts at the Chamber,” Slone said. “His dedication and focus will be invaluable in advancing Nebraska as the best place to own, operate and grow a business.” A native of Elkhorn, Hunter most recently practiced law at Rembolt Ludtke LLP in Lincoln where his practice areas included business services, estate planning and administration, real estate, and government. Traynor earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln before graduating with highest distinction from the University of Nebraska College of Law. The NE Chamber is the largest, statewide business association, proudly serving as the voice of Nebraska’s business community since 1912. The organization promotes and protects Nebraska’s free enterprise system by ensuring a competitive business climate, economic growth and greater prosperity for all Nebraskans. Learn more at nechamber.com.  Chris Dill To Serve as 2024 Tech Nebraska Executive Committee and Advisory Board Chair  LINCOLN, NE – Tech Nebraska is excited to announce that Chris Dill, chief information officer at Kiewit Corporation, will serve as the 2024 Chair of the Tech Nebraska Executive Committee and Advisory Board. “The value and impact of technology in virtually every facet of our lives are immeasurable, and it’s crucial that companies and people across our state continue to have access to new, advancing technologies to ensure we’re maximizing opportunities for growth and development in the state,” said Chris Dill. “I’m honored and excited to be the 2024 chair of this important group that’s focused on this work,” said Dill. In 2023, Tech Nebraska formed in partnership with the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry to convene technology partners, foster a more diverse and inclusive technology workforce, and advocate for pro-growth, tech-focused public policies across the state. “It comes with great excitement that we introduce and announce Chris Dill as the founding Chair of the Tech Nebraska Executive Committee and Advisory Board,” said Laurel Oetken, Executive Director of Tech Nebraska. “Chris has a clear vision for what Tech Nebraska can become. I have no doubt that because of Chris’ exceptional leadership and wealth of experience as a technology leader for one of Nebraska’s largest businesses, Tech Nebraska will help grow and shape the technology landscape in Nebraska for many years to come,” said Oetken. Companies and technology leaders interested in membership or involvement with Tech Nebraska can visit technologynebraska.com for more information. About Chris Dill: Chris Dill joined Kiewit in October 2013 as chief technology officer. In that role, Chris was responsible for all technology infrastructure, software development and field technology at Kiewit in the company’s operations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. For the past seven years, Chris has served as the vice president and CIO of Kiewit Technology Group, leading more than 600 professionals responsible for technology planning, development, deployment, and support across Kiewit. In Chris’ nearly 30 years of experience in technology leadership and development roles at Fortune 1000 companies – all headquartered in Nebraska – to help them more effectively use technology to deliver strong operational and financial business results, improve performance, and attract and retain great talent. Chris has a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice/Pre-Law from the University of Nebraska-Omaha.
About Kiewit: Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Guam. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; power; oil, gas and chemical; water; marine; building; industrial and mining. Kiewit had 2023 revenues of $17.1 billion and employs 31,100 staff and craft employees. About the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry: The NE Chamber is the largest, statewide business association, proudly serving its members since 1912. It is where members of the business community gather to help make Nebraska the best place to own, operate and grow a business. Focused on delivering economic and workforce growth and a competitive business climate, members also gain a network of experienced, connected business leaders across the state. For more information visit nechamber.com. About Tech Nebraska: Tech Nebraska’s mission is to strengthen the state’s position as a leader in the future of technology and innovation and advocate for tech-forward public policies. The organization announced its formation in December of 2022 in partnership with the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Tech Nebraska is in the process of building capacity, with senior and executive-level information and technology officers helping to create the founding advisory board. Companies interested in involving their chief information and technology officers may contact Tech Nebraska’s Executive Director Laurel Oetken at [email protected]. Learn more at technologynebraska.com. Keynote speaker, Google’s Beth Tsai, will discuss generative AI LINCOLN, NE – The NE Chamber and Tech Nebraska are co-hosting the first annual Tech Nebraska Summit on November 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Embassy Suites in downtown Lincoln. Tech Nebraska, formed in 2023 in partnership with the NE Chamber, will use its annual summit to convene technology partners, foster a more diverse and inclusive technology workforce and advocate for pro-growth, tech-focused public policies spanning the state. Event presenter and sponsor Google will bring Beth Tsai, its Director for Search, Geo and Assistant Policy under Google's Trust & Safety Team, to Lincoln. She will give the keynote address. Tsai’s team is responsible for keeping Google's users safe by driving the creation of trustworthy products and supporting Google's mission to help users access useful, high-quality information. Tsai was part of the original team responsible for building the Google Assistant and Google Lens and has played a critical role in developing Google's approach towards offensive, dangerous, or sensitive content in Large Language Models like LaMDA, Bard and Search Generative Experiences. She is currently leading Google's Trust & Safety policy strategy for Generative AI, focused on enabling safe, responsible, and engaging interactions. “AI presents a big opportunity to push economies forward by helping fuel productivity and economic activity. But we also recognize concerns that AI will be disruptive to the workforce. We want to work together with policymakers and tech professionals to prepare the workforce to use AI in a positive way,” Tsai said. “Google also wants to ensure that users interact with AI in a way that is both safe and helpful. Virtual assistants reduce barriers in technology and make the internet more accessible.” The Tech Nebraska Summit also includes sessions on:
Technology executives, operations and systems leaders, developers and innovators companies engaged in any of Nebraska's core sectors, especially those in agriculture, manufacturing, finance, healthcare, technology and logistics are invited and encouraged to attend. Anyone curious about technology, Nebraska’s technology policy landscape, or innovation efforts in our state and region may also find this event of interest. Laurel Oetken, Executive Director of Tech Nebraska, said Nebraska’s technology potential has yet to be recognized. "We’re excited to host this year’s Tech Nebraska Summit in partnership with the NE Chamber and sponsors. It’s imperative that we continue to position Nebraska as a leading technology state and prepare to solve the challenges of tomorrow. We’re excited to drill down on these topics and much more with leaders in Nebraska’s technology community and those shaping policy in our region.” "We’re very excited about the future of technology in Nebraska, and the Tech Nebraska Summit is a great opportunity to further the state’s tech transformation," said Bryan Slone, NE Chamber President. "Bringing Nebraska’s tech community together in events like the Tech Nebraska Summit puts the state in an even better position to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving tech-enabled economy." “The opportunity to participate in the Tech Summit and discuss topics that are important to the state technology community is one that I couldn’t pass up. Beyond that, the chance to shape the direction and policy related to those important topics through Tech Nebraska is one of the great opportunities of my career and I have high expectations as we move the association forward into 2024,” said Christopher Dill, Chief Innovation Officer at Kiewit. Tech Nebraska is working to strengthen and unite the state’s tech sector, and the NE Chamber is proud to support the initiative. Event sponsors include Google, Lutz, Nebraska Public Power District, Olsson, Cox Communications and Invest Nebraska. To learn more about the Tech Nebraska Summit or the event’s featured speakers, please visit the Nebraska Chamber website. ### About the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry: The NE Chamber is the largest, statewide business association, proudly serving its members since 1912. It is where members of the business community gather to help make Nebraska the best place to own, operate and grow a business. Focused on delivering economic and workforce growth and a competitive business climate, members also gain a network of experienced, connected business leaders across the state. For more information visit nechamber.com. About Tech Nebraska: Tech Nebraska’s mission is to strengthen the state’s position as a leader in the future of technology and innovation and advocate for tech-forward public policies. The organization announced its formation in December of 2022 in partnership with the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Tech Nebraska is in the process of building capacity, with senior level information and technology officers helping to create the founding advisory board. Companies interested in engaging their chief information and technology officers may contact Tech Nebraska’s executive director Laurel Oetken at [email protected]. Learn more at technologynebraska.com.    Following the presentation of the Manufacturer of the Year award, Michael Johnson, COO and Executive Vice President of the NE Chamber, stands with Diane Temme Stinton, Roland Temme, Governor Jim Pillen and NE Chamber President Bryan Slone. TMCO Inc. has been named Nebraska Manufacturer of the Year by the NE Chamber. The award recognizes a Nebraska manufacturer that implements innovative ways to conduct business using products, processes, technologies and other strategies.
“TMCO perfectly represents manufacturing in Nebraska. They’ve developed a welcoming place to work for people of all backgrounds, serve their customers with pride and dedication, and have led on technology investment since day one,” said NE Chamber Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President Mike Johnson. “The work they’ve done, and the work they continue to do, helps drive Nebraska forward in the heartland of manufacturing. The manufacturing industry is poised for growth, and it is so inspiring to see TMCO lead on that growth.” Established and headquartered in Lincoln, TMCO’s original goal was to become what it is today, a Total Manufacturing Company. Roland Temme began operations in an 850 square-foot metal building in downtown Lincoln nearly 50 years ago. Since then, the manufacturing company has come to specialize in custom manufacturing, whether that be architectural and decorative structures or personalized and business merchandise. “It’s an honor to highlight the work of family-owned small business. I think that manufacturing is a very special sector of Nebraska business and to be recognized as Nebraska Manufacturer of the Year is a really big honor for us,” said TMCO CEO Diane Temme Stinton. “The work of the Nebraska Chamber to advocate for the manufacturing sector is positioning us for some really exciting opportunities.” TMCO was honored today at the annual NE Chamber Manufacturing Summit, co-hosted by RSM US LLP. RSM is a leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services to manufacturing and wholesale distribution industries. Event sponsors are recognized here.
The all-terrain tracked wheelchair, manufactured by Rocket Mobility in Columbus, Nebraska, has been named the “Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska” for 2023.
Manufacturers, students, and all Nebraskans were invited to vote in a head-to-head, bracket-style matchup of 16 finalists through the month of September to determine the 2023 winner. Learn about each of the finalists at nemanufacturingalliance.com. In total, the four rounds of voting drew 50,000 votes. “This contest really puts the creativity, ingenuity, inventions, and entrepreneurship of Nebraska manufacturers on display,” said Mike Johnson, chief operating officer and executive vice president of manufacturing for the NE Chamber. “In addition to recognizing the skilled Nebraskans driving the manufacturing industry today, our goal is to illuminate these high-tech, problem-solving careers to the next generation. We hope the products and manufacturers in this contest inspire the youth of Nebraska to check out careers in this field!” “The contest is a great way to highlight our state’s manufacturing industry by showcasing the ingenuity and craftsmanship of products made right here in Nebraska,” said NPPD Economic Development Manager Nicole Sedlacek. “It’s always so exciting to see what products compete because it shows how diverse Nebraska’s manufacturing industry is and all of the incredible options it offers.” The champion was announced October 10 at the NE Chamber’s Manufacturing Summit in La Vista, where the 16 products featured in the tournament were also invited to display their products. The contest – hosted by the NE Manufacturing Alliance and powered by the NE Chamber and Nebraska Public Power District, together with your local utility – celebrates the state’s thriving manufacturing industry with Nebraska residents, students, educators, community leaders, manufacturers and especially, the vast number of Nebraskans working in manufacturing every day. The popular contest leads the state into NE Manufacturing Month celebrated each year in October. ### About NE Manufacturing Alliance Five statewide manufacturing groups have pledged to coordinate efforts to grow manufacturing and STEM workforce in Nebraska over the next decade. Learn more at nemanufacturingalliance.com.  TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 10:10 A.M. / 1:30 P.M. CDT
WHAT: Trophy presentation for the “Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska” The NE Chamber and Nebraska Public Power District will present the championship trophy to the winner of the second annual competition to crown the “Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska” at the NE Chamber Manufacturing Summit. To close the event, one manufacturer will be recognized by the NE Chamber and RSM US, LLP as “Nebraska Manufacturer of the Year.” WHEN: Tuesday, October 10
WHERE: Via Facebook Live on the NE Chamber page Or Embassy Suites La Vista Hotel and Conference Center 12520 Westport Pkwy, La Vista, NE 68128 WHO: “Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska” Mike Flood, U.S. Representative (R-NE) Mike Johnson, COO and Executive Vice President, Manufacturing, NE Chamber Courtney Dentlinger, Vice President of Customer Service + External Affairs, Nebraska Public Power District Representatives of the winning manufacturer “Nebraska Manufacturer of the Year” Jim Pillen, Governor, Nebraska Mike Johnson, COO and Executive Vice President, Manufacturing, NE Chamber Michelle Luett, Partner, RSM US LLP Representatives of recognized manufacturer REFERENCES: https://www.nemanufacturingalliance.com/coolest-thing-made-in-ne.html https://www.nechamber.com/ne-manufacturers-of-the-year.html MEDIA RSVP: If planning to join in person, please contact Meg Hatfield, NE Chamber, [email protected], (531) 278-1262 to register.  September 19, 2023 — Two Nebraska-made products are in a head-to-head race to claim the championship title in Nebraska’s “Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska” tournament for 2023. The following Nebraska manufacturers and their featured products are finalists.
Public voting for the finalists in the bracket-style competition will be held Tuesday, September 19, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, September 24 at nemanufacturingalliance.com. The first three rounds of the competition drew about 44,000 votes total. The contest, hosted by the NE Manufacturing Alliance and powered by the NE Chamber and Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) – together with your local public power utility, celebrates the state’s thriving manufacturing industry with Nebraska residents, students, educators, community leaders, manufacturers and especially, the more than 100,000 Nebraska makers working in manufacturing every day. The tournament leads Nebraskans into the annual celebration of NE Manufacturing Month this October. The champion will be announced October 10 at the NE Chamber’s Manufacturing Summit in La Vista, where the top 16 finalists are invited to display their products. ### About NE Manufacturing Alliance Five statewide manufacturing groups have pledged to coordinate efforts to grow manufacturing and STEM workforce in Nebraska over the next decade. Learn more at nemanufacturingalliance.com.   September 12, 2023 — Four Nebraska-made products have advanced to the semifinals of the “Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska” tournament. Public voting for the top four semifinalists in the bracket-style competition will be held Tuesday, September 12, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, September 17 at nemanufacturingalliance.com. Each voter is permitted one vote per matchup, per round. The first two rounds of the competition drew about 40,000 votes total. The following Nebraska manufacturers and their featured products are semifinalists.
The contest, hosted by the NE Manufacturing Alliance and powered by the NE Chamber and Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) – together with your local public power utility, celebrates the state’s thriving manufacturing industry with Nebraska residents, students, educators, community leaders, manufacturers and especially, the more than 100,000 Nebraska makers working in manufacturing every day. The tournament leads Nebraskans into the annual celebration of NE Manufacturing Month this October. The champion will be announced October 10 at the NE Chamber’s Manufacturing Summit in La Vista, where the top 16 finalists are invited to display their products. ### About NE Manufacturing Alliance Five statewide manufacturing groups have pledged to coordinate efforts to grow manufacturing and STEM workforce in Nebraska over the next decade. Learn more at nemanufacturingalliance.com.   September 5, 2023 — The field in the second annual “Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska” tournament has narrowed to eight products. Round one garnered more than 30,000 votes from across the state. Public voting for the top eight products in the bracket-style competition will be held Tuesday, September 5, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, September 10. Manufacturers, students and all Nebraskans are invited to vote for their favorite product manufactured in Nebraska each week through the month of September at nemanufacturingalliance.com. Each voter is permitted one vote per matchup, per round. The following Nebraska manufacturers and their products are among the top eight contenders.
The contest, hosted by the NE Manufacturing Alliance and powered by the NE Chamber and Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) – together with your local public power utility, celebrates the state’s thriving manufacturing industry with Nebraska residents, students, educators, community leaders, manufacturers and especially, the more than 100,000 Nebraska makers working in manufacturing every day. The tournament leads Nebraskans into the annual celebration of NE Manufacturing Month this October. The champion will be announced October 10 at the NE Chamber’s Manufacturing Summit in La Vista, where the top 16 finalists are invited to display their products. ### About NE Manufacturing Alliance Five statewide manufacturing groups have pledged to coordinate efforts to grow manufacturing and STEM workforce in Nebraska over the next decade. Learn more at nemanufacturingalliance.com.  |
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