The NE Chamber and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) College of Business announced the 2025 inductees into the Nebraska Business Hall of Fame, including:
- Mike Boyle, Kawasaki, Lincoln
- Paul and Lori Hogan, Home Instead, Omaha
- Senator John Stinner, Western States Bank, Gering
- Senator Matt Williams, Flatwater Bank, Gothenburg
These leaders will officially be inducted at the Nebraska Business Hall of Fame Banquet Thursday, January 30, at a 5:30 p.m. reception and 6:30 p.m. banquet held at the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel. To join in honoring these individuals and their families, register here or contact the NE Chamber at 402-474-4422. To sponsor, contact Tera Norris at 402-474-4717 or tnorris@nechamber.com
“This year’s honorees truly represent the entrepreneurial and innovative leadership that is so essential to Nebraska’s growth and success,” said NE Chamber President Bryan Slone. “We’re thrilled to honor these individuals for the contributions they’ve made and the lasting impacts those contributions will continue to have on Nebraska’s business economy.”
These individuals join a distinguished group of more than 135 business leaders whose work to grow their businesses in Nebraska have made a significant impact on the free enterprise system, Nebraska’s economy, overall job opportunities and quality of life in their communities. Candidates are nominated by individuals from the business community, business associations and academia. The program was established in 1992 by the NE Chamber and UNL College of Business.
“We are excited to honor these five individuals with their induction into the 2025 Nebraska Business Hall of Fame. The impact this group has had on all sectors of Nebraska business is tremendous and their determination and grit are admirable,” said Kathy Farrell, James Jr. and Susan Stuart Endowed Dean of the UNL College of Business.
The NE Chamber is the largest, statewide business association, proudly serving as the voice of Nebraska’s business community since 1912. The organization promotes and protects Nebraska’s free enterprise system by ensuring a competitive business climate, economic growth and greater prosperity for all Nebraskans. Learn more at nechamber.com.