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Networking

Business Networking Opportunities

Organization	Description
Ambassadors Council	This council plays a supportive role in the strategic direction of the Chamber's membership services by serving as representatives of the Chamber. Council members meet and greet at Chamber events, attend ribbon cuttings, open houses and ground breaking ceremonies. This monthly meeting is held the first Wednesday of every month.
Annual Luncheon	This annual event celebrates the accomplishments and highlights the success stories of the prior year. The Annual Luncheon is also used to introduce the incoming Chairman of the Board and distribute the annual report. The Annual Luncheon features a nationally known speaker and is traditionally sold-out weeks in advance.
Business After Hours	This popular networking event is held on a monthly basis from, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., the fourth Thursday of the month. This event attracts approximately 250 Chamber members and features hors d’oeuvres, one free drink ticket for all attendees, two-cash bars and fun giveaways provided by the sponsor. The location of the Business After Hours event must be within City limits and must be approved by the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Event Coordinator.
Business to Business Tradeshow	This exciting all day event offers business with the opportunity to showcase their business with other businesses in the Lincoln community. Business to Business Tradeshow serves as an excellent annual networking event.
Celebrate Business Luncheon	This annual event celebrates the valuable contributions businesses make to our community and recognizes both business and individual lifetime achievement. Over 700 community leaders have attended this sold-out awards luncheon for the past 15 years. Nominations are accepted each year during June and July. Business achievement awards given during Celebrate Business include Burnham Yates Citizenship, Cornerstone, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Green Business, Manufacturer of the Year, Roger T. Larson Community Builder, Small Business of the Year & Tourism Development.
Chamber Coffee	Scheduled the first Wednesday of each month, the Lincoln Chamber invites elected officials from the city, county government, and Lincoln Public Schools to discuss local issues. This is your chance to ask the questions that affect your business and the community at large. There is no cost to attend this event which is open to the entire membership.
Chamber Classic Golf Outing	The Chamber Classic Golf Tournament has been touted as the premier golf event in Lincoln. This tournament is unique due to its location, sold-out status, and fun activities throughout the course. You won't want to miss it!
Economic Development Breakfast	This annual breakfast brings economic development leaders together to listen in on key issues from national thought-leaders.
Face the Chamber	Face the Chamber is a popular luncheon event held seven times annually with speakers addressing a variety of topics including public policy issues and updates on matters affecting business and our quality of life. Featured speakers often include public officials and other prominent members of our community.
Legislative Forum Breakfast	Held in conjunction with the Nebraska State Chamber, this popular breakfast is held each fall to preview important issues for the upcoming legislative session.
Public Policy Forum	The Public Policy Forum provides members with the opportunity to get involved in Grassroots support for the Chamber's core policy statements and Board resolutions to ensure that business community concerns are addressed during the development of public policy. Each forum typically features a prominent speaker involved on the local, state, or federal level. There is also an opportunity for individual questions and answers following the program. Meeting are held the 4th Wednesday of the month, at 8 a.m. and are open to the entire membership.
Savor the Star City	This highly attended networking event showcases catering businesses and restaurants throughout Lincoln. Exhibitors will be given the opportunity to showcase their catering or daily menus.
Small Business Network	This committee helps businesses work together through networking opportunities to continue business development and growth and acts as a resource and information clearinghouse of issues as they pertain to small business development.
talentLNK	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. With a series of five weekly events in June including a kickoff event, interns will network with peers and discover why Lincoln is the perfect place to live, work and play. The cost for the program is $75 per intern.
Transportation and Public Works Forum	The mission of the Transportation and Public Work Committee is to focus on 3-4 key transportation and public works issues impacting business growth and development in Lincoln/Lancaster County, and help advance the Chamber position on such issues. The forum provides you with an opportunity to hear more about infrastructure issues facing our community. Each forum typically includes a prominent guest speaker and a chance for individual questions and answers following the presentation. Our Transportation & Public Works Forum meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Women in Business	This annual, half-day seminar is held in cooperation with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business Administration will focus on topics such as communications, time management and financial strategies. The half-day event includes a luncheon with a keynote speaker.