MBA Events

Member meetings / speaker series

Want to know more about the Midtown Business Association? Then join us at a monthly meeting to meet fellow members and listen to an engaging topic. Our members represent businesses throughout Midtown, and our speakers present topics of wide interest.

When?

Midtown Business Association member meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of the month from noon to 1 p.m. There are no general meetings held in August and December. 

MBA MEMBERS: Mark your 2025 calendar for an exciting MBA speaker series. Lunch will be provided to members who RSVP in advance via our website. 

• Feb. 26 – Hear from Omaha City Councilman Danny Begley. The Omaha native, elected to the council in 2021, serves on the Public Safety, Human Resources, Public Works, Law, Human Rights & Relations, Library and Legislative Affairs committees. Lunch will be sponsored by MBA member Jeff Abdo of Computer Cleaning Services & Business Furniture Cleaning.

• Jan. 22 – Hear from Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer, who leads the largest law enforcement agency in the state of Nebraska. Lunch will be sponsored by Carlson West Povondra Architects.

Where?  

Presentations will be in-person at Security National Bank, 35th and Farnam streets. Parking is available on the north side of the building.

How Much? 

No charge to MBA members.     

Sign Up! 

To RSVP to an upcoming meeting, complete the form below and follow the prompt to continue to the payment portion (note: currently, there is no charge to MBA members).    

Networking Sessions

Free quarterly networking events for MBA members promote local MBA businesses by allowing them to showcase their operations to other members and potential customers. Individuals who attend have the opportunity to meet and network with business colleagues, discuss topics of interest and potentially create additional business opportunities. Networking events often include tours by the host.

Mark your calendars and join us for MBA networking events: 

• Dec. 18, 2024 – True American, 3710 Leavenworth St., will host MBA members and guests. The event runs from 4-6:30 p.m. and includes awarding True American with the MBA’s Neighborhood Improvement Award.

• Oct. 2, 2024 – Scriptown Brewing Company 3922 Farnam St., will host MBA members and guest from 4-7 p.m. Attendees will enjoy drinks, light appetizers (courtesy of Lazy Buffalo BBQ) and be entered into a drawing for a Scriptown gift card.

• Feb. 21, 2024 – Pando PEO will host MBA members and guests from 4-6 p.m. in The Cloud Room in the Blackstone Plaza, 3555 Farnam Street. Drinks and light refreshments available. Attendees will have an opportunity to network and win a $50 gift card to a Midtown business. 

No reservations are needed for the networking sessions.