Human Rights and Relations City of Omaha

09/11/2026

Know your rights at work!

Join the City of Omaha Human Rights & Relations Department and Board for a FREE Workers’ Rights event focused on workplace discrimination and the protections available to employees.

We’ll discuss who is protected, discrimination and harassment in the workplace, reasonable accommodations, retaliation, and what you can do if you believe your rights have been violated.

📅 October 8
⏰ 6:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 Central Library | 7205 Dodge St.

This event is free and open to the community.
RSVP at: https://forms.gle/Ys3qCqsqvnqin3yN8

09/03/2026

🚀 Ready to unlock your construction business’s full potential and secure bigger contracts?

Don't miss out on an exciting opportunity to level up!

Join us for an expert-led Bonding & Finance Seminar designed to give contractors and business owners the inside track on expanding bonding capacity, navigating financing, and driving real growth.

📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Community Alliance (7150 Arbor St, Omaha, NE 68106)

Whether you're aiming to bid on larger projects or sharpen your financial strategy, you'll gain actionable, game-changing insights to propel your enterprise forward.

Huge shoutout to the incredible partners and sponsors powering this event: Gene Lilly Surety Bonds, First State Bank Nebraska, Nebraska Enterprise Fund, Lutz, and the REACH Greater Omaha Chamber program!

🎟️ Scan the QR code in the graphic or head to the link below to RSVP.
👉 https://shorturl.at/HSUi4

08/17/2026

Looking to land public agency contracts in the Omaha area? 🏗️ Join us for the Small Contractor + Public Agency Procurement Outreach Event!

Network directly with key decision-makers, learn about upcoming projects, and get clear on procurement processes and requirements.

📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍1919 Aksarben Drive, Omaha, NE 68106
🍕 Perks: Complimentary food provided + Free parking (at the location, Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, & on-street)

Agencies Represented:
Omaha Public Power District
Omaha Public Schools
Metropolitan Utilities District
Omaha Municipal Land Bank
Metro Transit Omaha
City of Omaha Departments
University of Nebraska Procurement

Secure your place today!

👉 Register now: https://forms.gle/fKm6YatgYfkUS2tJ7

08/04/2026

Calling all local contractors! Want to learn how to do business with public agencies in the Omaha area?

Don't miss our Small Contractor + Public Agency Procurement Outreach Event! Connect directly with key decision-makers from the City of Omaha, OPS, OPPD, MUD, UNL Procurement, Metro Transit, and more.

🗓 August 20, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

📍 1919 Aksarben Drive, Omaha

🆓 Free Parking & Free Food!

🔗 Reserve your spot now: https://forms.gle/fKm6YatgYfkUS2tJ7

07/25/2026

At ONEBiz, we love highlighting local innovators who are making a real difference.
Today, we’re proud to showcase Arthur Labs.

About the business: Rooted in Omaha, Arthur Labs began as a passion project in 2022 before legally formalizing in 2024. They serve as a rapid software development and prototyping agency with a massive goal: protecting Omaha's economy from behemoth corporate takeover. By giving entrepreneurs access to advanced tools like QUINN, ROSE, DEAN, and HIIE, they level the playing field with cutting-edge mass-marketing, Web3, and hyper-intelligent AI systems.

What they bring to Omaha:
- Enterprise-Grade Tech Accessibility: Empowering small businesses with hyper-
intelligent AI and Web3 tools.
- Purpose-Driven Development: Creating customized tools—from educational
wound-care modules to specialized annuity study apps—that elevate a
professional's field.
- Human-Centric Tech: Building deep connections and understanding client stories
to drive social impact.

"Our team has been exceptionally fulfilled through all of our client work... By making tools to meaningfully help not just the client's business, but additionally to advance their own work and capabilities in their respected fields, it has created deep and impactful meaning to our work." — Watson Lewis-Rodriguez | President

Scaling a business takes grit, tech equity, and the right network. ONEBiz is excited to connect with Arthur Labs to discuss how streamlining City of Omaha resources,
procurement aid, and SEB growth opportunities can help expand their reach.
Ready to grow with ONEBiz? Let us help you navigate your business journey with the right tools and connections.

🔗 Partner with us: https://onebiz.cityofomaha.org/

07/23/2026

In just one week, the Chamber is hosting the Digital Boost: Small Business B(AI)sics workshop! They are excited to welcome local entrepreneurs for an afternoon of practical AI and digital marketing strategies to help them grow their businesses.

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Time: 5-7 PM
Location: Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative, 3200 North 30th Street Suite 200
Register here: https://greateromahachamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/4lFXdQACRCMCx

The Greater Omaha Chamber is launching Digital Boost, a new initiative that will help small and emerging businesses strengthen operations through technology, AI training, digital tools, and expert guidance. The program kicks off July 30 with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Small Business B(AI)sics program, supported by Google, offering free, hands-on AI training to help businesses grow and stay competitive. Learn more and stay tuned for registration details: https://www.omahachamber.org/greater-omaha-chamber-brings-u-s-chamber-and-google-supported-digital-training-initiative-to-small/

06/23/2026

Childcare providers: Please sign up to join us for a focus group this Thursday June 25: https://tinyurl.com/5n6eeabc

06/23/2026

Combatting Retaliation: Know Your Rights

People may hesitate to report discrimination because they fear negative consequences. However, both federal law and Omaha's municipal code prohibit retaliation against individuals who exercise their who exercise their right to equal employment opportunity.

Examples of unlawful retaliation include termination, demotion, reduced hours, disciplinary actions, harassment, intimidation, or other actions intended to discourage someone from asserting their rights.

Everyone deserves to be able to report discrimination and participate in investigations without fear of punishment or backlash.

Learn more about retaliation and your rights:
🔗 https://humanrights.cityofomaha.org/what-is-retaliation

06/19/2026

Economic liberation means more than earning a paycheck, it means having the opportunity to participate fully in your community, pursue your goals, and thrive.

This Juneteenth, we reflect on the ongoing work of building a community where all Omaha residents are free from discrimination, have a voice, and can flourish economically.

Through civil rights investigations, accessibility efforts, restorative justice, small business development, poverty elimination initiatives, and public education, the Omaha Human Rights & Relations Department is committed to advancing that vision every day.

06/12/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Pride Month: Know Your Rights:

Did you know? Omaha's municipal code prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, and places of public accommodation based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and other protected classes. Chapter 13 of the Omaha Municipal Code helps ensure that all residents have equal access to housing, employment opportunities, and public spaces free from unlawful discrimination.

To learn more about your rights or to file a discrimination complaint, visit: https://humanrights.cityofomaha.org/civil-rights