Midtown Business Association

Midtown Business Association Midtown Business Associationhttp://www.midtownbusinessassociation.org Whichever group you belong to, welcome! What does that mean? So that’s who we are.

If you are reading this, you are either one of our 160-plus members or a stakeholder with interest in the continued success of the Midtown Omaha area. Our website’s masthead states that we at MBA are ‘Advocates for a Healthy Midtown Business Community’. ADVOCATES: We give our membership a voice in maintaining and improving our area. Over our 30 year history we’ve cultivated a good working relation

ship with our government officials. It could be something simple such as graffiti abatement. It could be major, like working with the city and state to help close down a problem business, such as the Travel Inn or Cheater’s Bar. HEALTHY: Midtown is one of the most established parts of Omaha and around 30,000 people call it home. It only makes sense that hundreds of businesses from sole proprietor to Fortune 500 choose to locate here as well. One doesn’t need to look far to see investment of all sizes and for all purposes. Midtown Crossing, UNMC, The Nebraska Medical Center, Blackstone, Creighton, and dozens of small business/non-profit investments come to mind. MIDTOWN BUSINESS: We encourage our members and stakeholders to give preference with their commerce to MBA members. In many cases, those business owners live here and the dollars spent have a higher likelihood of staying here. We have ‘MBA Member’ window clings for our members to display at their businesses. Click on our MBA Directory tab to see a list of our members. COMMUNITY: We as a board believe that healthy neighborhoods enable healthy businesses, and vice versa. We hope that you take some time to further acquaint yourself with the MBA. We host nine public lunches with interesting speakers a year and quarterly networking events. Bookmark this website www.MidtownBusinessAssociation.org to see our upcoming events. While you’re there, click the Join tab and become a member. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this month's Midtown Business Association Speaker Lunch.Although Mayor Ewing was...
07/23/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this month's Midtown Business Association Speaker Lunch.

Although Mayor Ewing was unable to attend, we appreciated the opportunity to hear from Steve Jensen, Deputy Chief of Staff for Economic Development, who provided valuable updates on Omaha's streetcar project and its impact on our local business community.

Steve shared that much of the underground utility work has now been completed, and many along the route will soon begin seeing rail installation. While this marks exciting progress for the project, we also recognize the challenges and disruptions many businesses have experienced during construction.

To help support those businesses, the Nebraska Enterprise Fund Streetcar Business Impact Fund is offering financial assistance through both grant opportunities and forgivable loans. A flyer with additional details was shared during the meeting and is included with this post.

For more information or to determine eligibility, visit www.nebbiz.org.

A sincere thank you to Steve Jensen for taking the time to provide these important updates and answer questions from our members.

We appreciate everyone who attended and look forward to seeing you at our next Midtown Business Association event!

Join fellow midtown business professionals for an evening of great conversation and great drinks.
06/01/2026

Join fellow midtown business professionals for an evening of great conversation and great drinks.

04/09/2026

The Midtown Business Association is excited to announce our upcoming speaker lineup for April through June, featuring three incredible individuals making an impact in our community.

April 22nd, Kristine Ge**er

A leader in education, preservation, and community engagement, Kristine serves as Program Director of Making Invisible Histories Visible at Omaha Public Schools and is the founding Executive Director of Restoration Exchange. A published author of several history books—including Omaha's Architectural Landmarks and Ak-Sar-Ben: Looking Back & Leading Onward—Kristine continues to shape how we understand our local history. She will also be honored at the Women Defining History Luncheon this April.

May 27th, Ricky Bertz

Owner of the Omaha Beef since 2018, Ricky leads Omaha’s professional indoor football team. The Beef compete in the National Arena League and play home games at Liberty First Credit Union Arena in Ralston, bringing energy and excitement to the local sports scene.

June 24th, John Lajba

A renowned sculptor, John is the artist behind The Broom Man, set to be dedicated this summer in Turner Park. His work also includes The Road to Omaha near TD Ameritrade Park and a World War II memorial sculpture in Heartland of America Park. His pieces can be found throughout Omaha and across the country.

Be sure to mark your calendars and join us for our speaker luncheons—an excellent opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired.

We look forward to seeing you there!

On March 25th, the MBA hosted its Monthly Member Lunch featuring guest speaker Clark Ross. Attendees enjoyed a fantastic...
03/25/2026

On March 25th, the MBA hosted its Monthly Member Lunch featuring guest speaker Clark Ross. Attendees enjoyed a fantastic lunch provided by the MBA, catered by Graze Craze Charcuterie Boards & Boxes at Midtown Crossing.

Clark Ross, owner of Mercury in downtown Omaha, a mid-century cocktail lounge known for its inventive drinks, playful menus, and scratch kitchen, shared valuable insights on a pressing local issue.

In addition to his work at Mercury, Clark is leading the Streetcar Impact Alliance, a coalition advocating for accountability, transparency, and fair mitigation for businesses affected by the Omaha Streetcar construction.

During his talk, Clark highlighted the ongoing challenges many local businesses are facing along the construction route. With road closures and limited access due to barricades, numerous businesses are experiencing significant declines in revenue, putting their long-term viability at risk without meaningful support.

To learn more or get involved, you can find the Streetcar Impact Alliance on Facebook, Instagram, or visit their website: streetcar-impact-alliance-xmyjp2.mailerpage.io

03/18/2026

Join us for the Midtown Business Associations (MBA) Member Lunch on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM!

Location:
Security National Bank Omaha
3500 Farnam Street

We’re excited to welcome guest speaker Clark Ross.

Clark is part of the Streetcar Impact Alliance. A coalition of local business owners and residents formed the Streetcar Impact Alliance, an organization focused on the economic and residential health of the Harney and Farnam corridors during the streetcar project.

Lunch will be provided by MBA.

02/21/2026

Join us for the Midtown Business Associations (MBA) Member Lunch this Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM!

Location:
Security National Bank Omaha
3500 Farnam Street

We’re excited to welcome two guest speakers who play active roles in the Blackstone area:

• Katie Kyker, Blackstone Business Association (BBA)
• Matt Oberst, Blackstone Business Improvement District

They will be discussing current things happening in the Blackstone District including construction updates and upcoming projects in the Blackstone area.

Lunch will be provided by MBA.

No registration is required — just come and join us!

We hope to see you there!

On January 28th the MBA held the Monthly Member Lunch with guest speaker Kim Isherwood. Lunch was provided by the MBA.K...
02/17/2026

On January 28th the MBA held the Monthly Member Lunch with guest speaker Kim Isherwood. Lunch was provided by the MBA.

Kim serves as President of Preserve Omaha, an organization dedicated to advocating for the preservation, restoration, and appreciation of historic buildings and neighborhoods throughout the Omaha–Council Bluffs region.

She shared the importance of protecting Omaha's rich heritage and architectural gems that make Omaha unique.

If you would like to know more about Preserve Omaha and how you can help with their mission, their website is www.preserveomaha.org

01/05/2026

Drivers commuting to midtown and downtown are in for another round of disruption starting next week as the city prepares to demolish the Farnam Street bridge over I-480.

11/30/2025

🎉 Cheers to five incredible years in the Blackstone District! Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel continues to bring historic charm, elevated stays, and unforgettable moments to the neighborhood. Here’s to many more! ✨

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4239 Farnam Street, Room 10
Omaha, NE
68131

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