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Native Omaha Days Organizing Committee
2221 North 24 Street
www.nativeomahadays.org
FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter,
Ernest White
Treasurer
ernestw@anbank.com
+1 (402) 670-7735
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Michael Green, President; EverGreen Capital Management; Vicki Quites-Ferris, Vice-President and Director of Operations/Empowerment Network, Ernest White, Treasurer and Treasurer for NODOCommittee; and Geneva Lopez, Administrative Assistant for OEDC and Native Omaha Days Organizing Committee
The Native Omaha Days Organizing Committee (Organizing Committee) is a volunteer service organization created, planned, coordinated, executed and hosted another successful week-long 23rd Native Omaha Days Celebration. The 23rd bi-ennial Native Omaha Days Festival was held July 26-August 2,2021 and drew well over $27,000 people into the Greater Omaha area. Formed in 2017 and comprised of OEDC, Empowerment Network, Native Omaha Club, Omaha NAACP, Omaha Police Department, Great Plains Black History Museum and dozens of other community partners , the Organizing Committee continues to be a service organization promoting the cultural, social and recreational activities that make African-American Culture , History, People a catalyst for the ongoing revitalization of North Omaha. We believe the Committee provides both the opportunity and obligation to serve as a cultural incubator and hub for our region and state. The foundation for this achievement has been laid and with support and leadership the Native Omaha Days Organizing Committee will be able to significantly enrich and accelerate the culture and economic vitality of Omaha in ways that will impact generations to come. The mission of the Native Omaha Days Organizing Committee is: “Native Omaha Days Festival is a week-long, international and cultural celebration and reunion, bringing Native Omahans and friends together for fun, food, music and the revitalization of North Omaha” . Celebrated by many, Native Omaha Days Festival shows the deep ties that bind the City of Omaha’s African American community. The Organizing Committee provides events and promote business and entrepreneurship growth. Thousands of people return to the City; making a positive financial impact on businesses in the Greater Omaha area and State.
The Native Omaha Days Organizing Committee planned, coordinated and hosted outdoor concert bringing in Lyfe Jenninnings in 2018; also planned coordinated and hosted a Jazz Concert in 2021 bringing in national blues recording artist Pokey Bear and Bigg Robb and most recently an outdoor All White dinner/concert at the downtown Capitol District bringing in national recording artsts: Kenny Lattimore, Michael Phillips and Willie Bradley along with local talents in 2022. Thereby creating events that bring in tourist from local, regional and national geographic location.
Native Omaha Days Festival
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The Native Omaha Days Festival is a week long, international and cultural celebration and reunion, bringing Native Omahans and friends together for fun, food, music and the revitlization of North Omaha. Celebrated by many, Native Omaha Days Festival shows the deep ties that bind the City of Omaha's African American community. The year's celebration is scheduled for July 24-31, 2023 and will include events for individuals of all ages, ethic and socio economic backgrounds. The Organizing Committee provides events and promote business and entrepreneurship growth. Thousands of people return to the City; making a positive financial impact on busineses in the Greater Omaha area and State.
July 24-31, 2023 Week long celebration of activities beginning on Monday and ending the following Monday. Registration; Meet n Greet; Social Hour, Gospel Fest, Stroll Down Memory Lane, Food and product market, Dance amongst other activities.
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Fundamental Change (i.e., a proposal that will continue to elevate North or South Omaha's presence and perception within the region, significantly improving the lives of area residents through physical development) Long-Lasting Economic Growth (i.e., a proposal that will foster gainful employment opportunities and financial investment in the area, leading to the creation of generational wealth and widespread economic vitality in North and South Omaha) Transformational (i.e., a proposal that will help energize, recharge, or spur significant and favorable advancements in North or South Omaha's function or appearance)
Quality of Life (i.e., create or enhance natural spaces, mixed uses, parks, safety, etc.) Sustainable Community (i.e., create or enhance housing, services, education, civic uses, recreation, etc.)
The Committee hosts a number of community, cultural and historical events and activities throughout the year to promote diversity in tourism, celebrate the North Omaha community and create economic and empowerment opportunities for individuals and local businesses.
To address educational, cultural, historical, artistic, recreational and entertainment needs of the community.
Economic development, job creation/retention, to position North Omaha as a point of destination for visitor attraction to experience the rich culture, shopping; leading to sustainable jobs that pay a living wage.
Scale and build on existing programs and services, Temporary and part-time with opportunity to secure full time employment.
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Job Fair will provide opportunities for employment, for business and contractors in the Qualified Census Tract.
We believe the Committee provides both the opportunity and obligation to serve as a cultural incubator and hub for our region and state. The foundation for this achievement has been laid and with support and leadership the Native Omaha Days Organizing Committee will be able to significantly enrich and accelerate the culture and economic vitality of Omaha in ways that will impact generations to come.
To build on current successes, during the "off year" the Organizing Committee has goals to provide additional opportunities to address women's issues and provide no cost entertainment for familities. Another goal is to provide a carnival and other activities to address and engage our youth with exposure to career and employment opportunities.
Bring new entertaining and cultural events to the Greater Omaha area, Programs that address entreprenuership, economic growth and family fun activities.
• Allow the Committee to move about more freely, taking care of day to day business operations and strategize on ways to improve and expand the Celebration. • Data collection • Expand pool of resources by hiring grant writer • Create events with a wide range of appeal, including ethnicity, age, and geographic representation. • Create critical mass of events that accelerate awareness of Nebraska as a cultural destination. • Create cultural economic stimulus for the North Omaha and other entertainment districts. • Add to and honor the diversity we seek in our community.Improved awareness of the rich and vibrate history North Omaha has to offer. Improved networking, exposure to various careers, historical, artistic and entertainment opportunities.
Outcomes and evaluation will be measured by: Pre and post surveys Reduction in violence during the weeklong Festival Increased sales and new customers for new and existing small businesses. Will gather data to help improve planning strategies for future events. Visitor comments and feedback Comments and commentaries captured on the website, Facebook, Instagram, twitter, Economic impact on the Greater Omaha area, i.e.., restaurants, hotels, airlines, tourist attractions, etc. In addition, the Organizing Committee will secure media coverage and press mentions to increase awareness of the Festival; thereby, attracting individuals from various parts of the US.
Economic impact spread to multiple businesses, i.e., airlines, hotels, restaurants, grocery stores from visitior coming into the Greater Omaha area.
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Formed in 2017 and comprised of OEDC, Empowerment Network, Native Omaha Club, White Rhino, Omaha NAACP, Omaha Police Department, Youturn (Youth Violence Reduction Program), Great Plains Black History Museum, JMitch Enterprises, and dozen of other community partners.
The Committee was formed through an MOU
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Native Omaha Days Organizing Committee 2221 North 24 Street Omaha, NE 68110
Within one or more QCTs
Events and activities are held at various locations and venues throughout the Greater Omaha area.
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This grant request is composed of two areas: to enable The Committee to scale up on its exisiting program while expanding services to include a weeklong Festival for the Greater Omaha area and personnel to carry out the mission and tasks assosciated. S
This grant request is composed of two areas: to enable The Committee to scale up on its exisiting program while expanding services to include a weeklong Festival for the Greater Omaha area and personnel to carry out the mission and tasks assosciated.
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The Treasurer of the Native Omaha Days Organizing Committee will be responsible accounting and all other aspect of accounting.
NE Historic Turnback Tax Douglas County Visitors Improvement Fund Local businesses and for-profit organization
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Yes if absolutely necessary and we confine acitivities to the Greater Omaha area. But plans are to expand outside the area to Des Moines, Iowa, Kansas City, Lincoln, NE, Sioux City, Geogia, Texas and various other city from around the United States of America.
Security, clean up, tourism, etc.
The Native Omaha Days Organizing Committee is committed to securing the finances needed to honor our commitment and make plans. The Organizing Committee is seeking other avenues for funding and will create, coordinate and execute fundraising activities in support of ongoing activities. The hiring of the Grant Writer will provide other opportunities for funding and add to existing resources. With our estimated budget, we are anticipating funds from fundraising, revenue generated from Festival activities (Parade, Dance, and merchandise sales) will generate income to sustain the festival. In-kind contributions from partners and volunteers will support the organization, marketing and staffing of Native Omaha Days events. The Organizing Committee is a team with a high capability to provide events that put Nebraska on the map of regional cultural destinations. Committee members possess strong contacts with community leaders, elected officials, artist, and art organizations throughout the region. Have strong event producing, marketing and business partnership experience.
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