Omaha is the place to live.

Metropolitan Omaha is a 4,000-square-mile patchwork quilt of neighborhoods that covers eight counties in two states. Splendid in its variety, it is stitched together by a common goal – to be a great place to live, work and enjoy.

That’s a powerful bond, strengthened by a healthy job market, good homes, great schools and universities, quality child-care and medical facilities, an unspoiled environment and many opportunities to worship.

With a population of more than 1.2 million within a 60-minute drive, Omaha is the 43rd largest city in the nation. That’s big enough to offer a bit of everything.

When it comes to selecting a home, Omaha affords many options. Stately historic neighborhoods boast mansions. The riverfront and north downtown redevelopments and initiatives such as Destination Midtown represent cutting-edge urban living. Suburban neighborhoods incorporate convenience and comfort with the latest in styles. Picturesque rural communities in Sarpy, Washington and western Douglas Counties offer acreages complete with stables, ponds and natural woods – still within minutes of the city.

Progress is evident throughout the metropolitan area, and the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce plays a key role. “For more than 100 years, the Chamber has been a dynamic factor in the area’s growth,” says Chamber President and CEO David G. Brown. “The future looks even brighter because Greater Omaha isn’t just a description of the region we serve. It’s what we are working together to create.”

The Chamber, the City of Omaha and the Greater Omaha Convention & Visitors Bureau are active partners in building the community. “Omaha is moving forward,” says Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey. “From the Missouri river to the city’s western edge – the growth in residential and retail development as well as in our neighboring counties is booming.”

Whether you’re a native or newcomer, Greater Omaha is many things. A vibrant business environment. A viable source for a new career. A place to experience nature’s beauty. New families. Old friends. A starting point. A reward.

Most of all, it’s a great place to live.