Who's who in the Omaha Business Hall of Fame
Apr 13, 2018The inaugural gala honored a class of Business Hall of Fame standouts that included Rose Blumkin, Warren Buffett, John A. Creighton, Robert Daugherty, Peter Kiewit and V.J. Skutt. Twenty-five years later — on April 17 — the Chamber honors five more who have elevated our community and their companies and institutions: Larry Courtnage, C&A Industries, Inc.; Bruce E. Grewcock, Kiewit; Dianne Seeman Lozier, Lozier Corporation and The Lozier Foundation; Dan O’Neill, First National Bank of Omaha; and Dr. Maryanne Stevens, RSM, College of St. Mary.Each of the hall’s almost 160 honorees have a story, successes, challenges and unique wisdom. Their work is a testament to innovative thinking and a never-say-never commitment to business, industry and community. No coasting allowed, these individuals have chosen more over mediocrity, commitment over complacency and vision over obstruction.But, it’s not just about them; it’s about all of us. Year after year, this tradition reminds us of who we are and who we can be. Today’s start-up business owners and young professionals could be taking the stage 25 years from now.The Omaha Business Hall of Fame: an Omaha institution since 1993, a driver for community honor and impact, an inspiration to us all to keep reaching up and reaching out to make “your” next 25 years — and “our” next 25 years — even better than the last.The gala on April 17 will feature an hors d’oeuvres dinner at 6 p.m., the induction ceremony at 7:30 p.m. and a dessert reception at 9 p.m. Single tickets, available at OmahaChamber.org/BHOF, are $250 for members and $275 for non-members. The reservation deadline is Tuesday. Reserved seating for groups of four is available.Inductees through the years2017Todd A. Becker, Green Plains Inc.Leo Bozell, Bozell & Jacobs Inc.Edson L. Bridges II, Bridges Investment Counsel Inc.Jim Clifton, GallupMorris Jacobs, Bozell & Jacobs Inc.Jane Miller, GallupPJ Morgan, PJ Morgan Real Estate2016Irving R. Dana Jr., Dana Larson Roubal & Associates and PSI Group Inc.Gary Gates, Omaha Public Po... (Omaha World-Herald)
