Upcoming Events

Coffee with Developers - November 2026
Nov
14

Coffee with Developers - November 2026

Join us Saturday, November 14, for a conversation with Michael Maroney, President & CEO of the Omaha Economic Development Corporation (OEDC) about economic development, what it means, and how it can support growth and opportunity in our community.

Come ready to learn, connect, ask questions, and explore what it takes to develop in our community.

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Coffee with Developers - December 2026
Dec
19

Coffee with Developers - December 2026

Save the Date – Saturday, December 19 – for a special One-Year Anniversary Homecoming!

We will celebrate one year of Coffee with Developers with a homecoming featuring our previous developer guests. The lineup includes Sterling Anderson, Phillip “Pip” Henderson, Philip McClain, and Darnell Brown. They will share updates on their projects, discuss their progress, and reconnect with attendees. This will also give anyone who missed their earlier appearances an opportunity to hear about their work and ask questions.

Special thanks to our Sponsors: Fiber First, North Omaha Visitor’s Center, Omaha Municipal Land Bank, Premier Bank, and S-Panels Omaha!

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Coffee with Developers - January 2027
Jan
30

Coffee with Developers - January 2027

Save the Date – Saturday, January 30 – for a conversation with Mayor John Ewing!

We will begin the new year with Mayor John Ewing for a conversation about his vision for Omaha, upcoming development, and the economic development opportunities he sees ahead for the city.

We are excited to celebrate the relationships we have built during our first year and carry that momentum into 2027.

Special thanks to our Sponsors: Fiber First, North Omaha Visitor’s Center, Omaha Municipal Land Bank, Premier Bank, and S-Panels Omaha!

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Coffee with Developers
Oct
24

Coffee with Developers

Join us Saturday, October 24, for a conversation with Jonathan Spellman.

Come ready to learn, connect, ask questions, and explore what it takes to develop in our community.

Jonathan Spellman is the Founder and Managing Principal of MX Development Group, a real estate development firm focused on housing, mixed-use, and cultural projects in Omaha and Houston. With a background in aerospace engineering and expertise in development strategy, financial feasibility, capital planning, and construction oversight, he brings a disciplined approach to connecting land, capital, design, and construction.

He has led ground-up commercial development, overseen major facility renovations, and managed multimillion-dollar civic and housing projects for Harris County. That work informs his focus on feasibility, risk management, and the coordination required to move complex projects from concept to delivery.

In North Omaha, his work includes Liberty on Lake, consulting on nonprofit housing development, and serving as the developer and GC for the Malcolm X Cultural Education Center and Museum. He is also developing DELTA, a data platform intended to guide investment decisions and evaluate equitable development outcomes.

Jonathan’s focus is building financially viable projects that expand housing choices, support local businesses, preserve cultural identity, and create lasting value for the communities they serve.

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Real Estate Partner Certification Course
Oct
15

Real Estate Partner Certification Course

Join us for an interactive, practical session designed to help agents confidently guide buyers using the Omaha 100 mortgage program. Whether you’re new to the business or a seasoned pro, you’ll leave with clear, usable insights.

  • Step-by-step mortgage process from pre-qualification to closing

  • Eligibility basics and common borrower profiles

  • How to position Omaha 100 effectively with buyers

  • Key timelines, documentation, and expectations

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Coffee with Developers
Sep
26

Coffee with Developers

Join us Saturday, September 26 at the North Omaha Visitor Center for a powerful panel featuring professionals who represent the different pieces it takes to bring a development project from an idea to reality.

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