Takeaways from the 2016 Berkshire Hathaway Report

Each year, Warren Buffett writes a letter to the shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway, one of the country’s largest conglomerates located in Omaha. The company has invested in numerous Nebraska businesses, including Nebraska Furniture Mart and several manufacturers. (Check out previous blog post on manufacturers owned by BH.). So, when Buffett releases his annual letter reporting […]

Berkshire Hathaway Makes Headlines By Purchasing Aerospace Manufacturer

Warren Buffett is one of the most respected businessmen in the world. With a net worth of $67 billion dollars, Buffett’s wealth only continues to grow as his diversified holding company, Omaha-based Berkshire Hathaway, increases their profits year after year. Forbes reports that Berkshire Hathaway posted $182 billion in revenue in 2013. Numbers like these […]

Manufacturers in Nebraska: Berkshire Hathaway Edition

This post is part of an ongoing series of manufacturer profiles. The blogs will cover some of the many names in manufacturing in the state of Nebraska. Check back later for more posts in the series. To see previous posts in the series, click here. In honor of the approaching Berkshire Hathaway conference this weekend […]

The 2015 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Conference Is Coming Up!

Each year, the Omaha-Eppley Airport is flooded with flights and travelers around the world making Omaha their final destination for the weekend. In early May, one of the largest events in the city takes place: The Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Meeting at the CenturyLink Center in Omaha. This year, the Omaha World-Herald reported that this year’s conference […]

Three Companies You Never Knew Were Owned by Berkshire Hathaway

The weekend of May 2, 3, and 4th, Warren Buffett devotees flock to Omaha to hear the business billionaire speak about Berkshire Hathaway, one of the largest American multinational conglomerates currently located in Omaha. The shareholders’ meeting each year takes place in the CenturyLink Center, and is hosted by CEO Warren Buffett and vice-chairman Charlie […]