chamber hosts signing ceremony in support of guard and reserves

Omaha, Neb., Sept. 2, 2010 – Business and city leaders and representatives from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) today joined forces at the Greater Omaha Chamber for a signing ceremony acknowledging their support of the National Guard and Reserves.

ESGR is a Department of Defense agency that seeks to promote a culture in which all American employers support and value the military service of their employees.

Participating in the show of support were

Maj. Gen. Walt Zink, Nebraska chairman of the ESGR
James G. Rebholz, national chairman, National Committee for ESGR
Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle
Gary Gates, president and CEO, Omaha Public Power District and 2010 chairman of the Greater Omaha Chamber’s board of directors
David G. Brown, president and CEO, Greater Omaha Chamber
Mary Ann O’Brien, president of OBI Creative and chair of the Chamber’s small business council
Representatives from branches of Guard and Reserve forces in Omaha