-
O’Brien challenges entrepreneurs to ‘be brave’ in Summit keynote
Long before Mary Ann O’Brien actually was a CEO, she signed her name like one. Today, O’Brien is the CEO of Omaha-based OBI Creative, an ad agency that, per company literature “is hard-wired for innovation.” But O’Brien has harbored big ambitions since she was a little girl growing up in rural Spencer, Iowa. “I’ve been…
-
More on New BLK: Matt Linder, Shawn & Shane Bainbridge
Amidst downtown Omaha’s streets of corporate businesses lie somewhat-hidden art hubs that not only strive to promote local and in-residence artists, but also look to generate thought, conversation and debate within the creative community. While art facilities like KANEKO are known for turning heads as an innovative open space for the mind…
-
SPN interviews Mary Ann O’Brien-Elkjer of OBI Creative
When Mary Ann O’Brien’s father suggested she apply to an up and coming PC company in North Sioux City, S.D. after her college graduation, she was skeptical. “I’m not into computers, this is highly unlikely it’s going to be a fit,” she recalled telling her father. “But, low and behold, I landed a job at…
-
Mary Ann O’Brien from O’Brien Creative
SPN wants to point out the story on Mary Ann O’Brien, one of Omaha’s creative & innovative minds: http://omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1208&u_sid=10402606
-
O’Brien Industy Block Party ’08
So some friends and I just got back from O’Brien Industry Block Party 2008…man these guys (and gals) at OBI are some top shelf folks who know how to throw Omaha a good party. Check out some of the fun and keep your ears open as I’m going to make the case this should be…