As we look back on the milestones and progress we’ve made, we are excited to present the 2025 annual report of the Greater Omaha Chamber.
The past year marked a defining moment for the Greater Omaha Chamber focused on building momentum, sharpening our competitive edge, and delivering measurable impact for the region we serve. Through results driven advocacy, a bold economic development strategy, and a service focused membership model, the Greater Omaha Chamber had a signature year that we will build on for years to come. From record-setting capital investment and expanded job opportunities to meaningful policy wins and deeper member engagement, our work in 2025 laid the foundation for long-term regional growth. As we look ahead, we remain committed to advancing a more competitive, connected, and opportunity-rich Greater Omaha — one that attracts investment, retains talent, and positions our region to win in an increasingly competitive national landscape.
Economic & Workforce Development
2025 served as the first year of A Greater Omaha economic development strategy. From our research, we know that economic growth is facing several headwinds including brain drain, high utility demands, and shifting political opinions. A Greater Omaha sought to revive economic development best practices while addressing and mitigating these challenges.
In 2025 economic development invested in proactively generating growth opportunities, resulting in over 90 qualified project opportunities inclusive of expansion of existing employers and importing jobs from companies expanding across the country. The Greater Omaha Chamber facilitated the successful evaluation of our economy by these companies, resulting in more than $12 billion in capital investment and more than 600 new and retained jobs. Notably, $12 billion is a record year, boosted by a new data center that will have a sustained and economic impact on our region for years. Our work serves businesses of all sizes, and more than 750 small businesses were engaged in meaningful programing including trainings and technical assistance to support their growth.
The Brain Gain priority was established in response to a persistent issue inhibiting Omaha’s ability to grow primary jobs. The newly formed Workforce Excellence team focused on regional talent recruitment and retention, connecting locals and outsiders with opportunities to grow and thrive in Omaha. Most notably, the Back to Omaha talent recruitment marketing campaign generated more than 1.8 million impressions, promoting a return to Greater Omaha among prospective boomerang talent, complemented by boots on the ground talent recruitment on college campuses across the country. To better understand more systemic workforce issues, the Greater Omaha Chamber commissioned a Brain Drain, Future Ready Workforce, and Childcare Market studies, which will inform brain gain work into 2026.
Public Policy Achievements
In 2025, the Greater Omaha Chamber continued to display strong leadership in advocating for our business community. Headlining our year was the launch of Omaha COMPETES, the Chamber’s comprehensive competitiveness agenda focused on tax competitiveness, workforce, and economic growth. Other key victories included the defense of the ongoing reduction in corporate (from 7.81%) and personal (from 6.84%) income taxes to 3.99% by 2027, and the passage of a new defense industry tax credit, LB649, which will provide a 5% wage credit for qualified defense contractors who employee at least 10 high-skill employees that have wages of at least 150% of the statewide average wage.
Furthermore, LB265 addressed Nebraska’s workforce shortage by centralizing workforce development program funds into one program area, the new Workforce Development Program Cash Fund. It also created the Manufacturing Modernization and Workforce Development Pilot Investment Act, which established one-time grants that provide for a one-to-one match up to $250,000 per project on private investment from manufacturers toward capital expenses on smart technology. The Greater Omaha Chamber played a key role during the implementation of the voter-approved paid sick leave ballot measure. LB415 included key clarifications of the definition of “small business,” while including an exemption for businesses of 10 or fewer employees, while adjusting accrual rules and shifting enforcement from a private right of action to administrative penalties.
Additionally, the Greater Omaha Chamber launched a new public policy-focused event, Politics & Eggs, a quarterly power breakfast that gives elected officials from all levels of government the chance to speak directly to Chamber members on the issues that matter to them.
LB 649
LB 265
LB 415
Member & Investor Relations
The Greater Omaha Chamber took a significant step forward with the implementation of a new membership tier model, designed to better align with the evolving needs of our business community. The enhanced structure allows members to engage more intentionally with Greater Omaha Chamber offerings while providing flexibility and value as organizations grow. The Greater Omaha Chamber continued to serve as a trusted convener through a strong lineup of signature and networking events. The experiences brought members together to build relationships, share ideas, and collaborate across industries. Looking ahead we are well positioned to build on this momentum by continuing to deliver high-impact events and deepen member engagement to support a strong, connected, and thriving regional marketplace.
Conclusion:
By strengthening economic development practices, advancing forward-looking public policy, investing in talent and workforce solutions, and keeping our members at the center of everything we do, the Greater Omaha Chamber is positioning the region for sustained success.
2026 Annual Meeting Presenting Sponsors
About
Baxter
Baxter
Baxter Auto Group is one of the nation’s leading automotive retail groups, serving the communities of Omaha/Lincoln, Nebraska; Kansas City, Kansas; and Colorado Springs, Colorado. The company has grown from one dealership in 1957 to 19 in 2022 and represents nine of the nation’s top automotive brands, including Ford, Lexus, Toyota, Audi, Volkswagen, Honda, Subaru, Mercedes-Benz, and Infiniti.
We attribute much of this growth and expansion to our exceptional employees, whose skills, professionalism, and dedication have been the cornerstone of our continued success. We continually invest in our employee experience, with industry-leading benefits for our team members, a flexible work-life balance, and an experience that prioritizes purpose, growth, well-being, and belonging.
We also believe in being active in and giving back to the communities we serve, donating more than 1.6 million dollars to more than 100 philanthropic organizations in 2021.
About GFiber
GFiber delivers fast, reliable, fairly-priced and open fiber internet service, prioritizing customer service and speed. GFiber started in 2010 as a Google-driven experiment to catalyze the gigabit internet ecosystem, and has since pioneered the gigabit and multigig internet future. For more than a decade, GFiber has maintained its $70/1 Gig base internet plan without any rate increases, and remains committed to bringing the best internet experience to customers in 18 states with plans to expand. GFiber is America’s most-decorated internet, winning the JD Power award for Customer Satisfaction in Home Wired Internet in the South Region for the 3rd year in a row in 2025, along with PC Mag Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Overall and Fiber ISP, Best Fiber Internet Provider by Forbes and Carrier of the Year from Fierce Networks, in addition to many more top recognitions. Find more information, check availability and compare plans at gfiber.com.
About
FNBO
FNBO
FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha), a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska, Inc. (FNNI), is one of the largest privately held banks in the US and has been in business for more than 165 years. FNNI and its affiliates have nearly $35 billion in assets and 5,000 employees. Primary banking offices are located in Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, South Dakota, Texas and Wyoming, providing personal and business banking, mortgage, payment solutions, wealth management and more. Founded in 1857, FNBO has maintained its commitment to customers and helping build strong communities. Learn more at FNBO.com and connect on Facebook, X and
Instagram. Member FDIC.
About McGrath North
McGrath North focuses first and always on Client Success. We judge ourselves based on the real-world value we provide to our clients, whether they are operating in the Midwest, across the country, or in business centers across the globe. We have a talented team of over 75 attorneys who effectively and successfully collaborate with our clients—from small and mid-size businesses to Fortune 500 companies operating across a wide range of industries.
To be our best, McGrath North is always transforming and investing in talent, technology, and leadership, with a genuine commitment for building diversity within our firm, our profession, and our community. While we are proud of our first 60 years of service, we are always innovating and recreating ourselves for the challenges ahead for our clients.
Welcome to McGrath North.
About North End Teleservices
North End Teleservices, LLC is an omnichannel global provider of outsourced contact center services to government and commercial sectors. The company is committed to its mission of creating jobs and changing lives. North End Teleservices is a certified woman-owned, minority owned, HUBZone and Enterprise Zone business that serves as an extension of its clients’ brands and service delivery model, working with small and large B2B, B2C, and government agencies.
At its core, North End Teleservices is a human capital service organization underscored by the best technology in our industry. Since its inception, North End Teleservices has added over $306.2M to Nebraska’s economy. Its corporate culture embodies the qualities of empathy, integrity, empowerment, expertise, diversity, and inclusivity, with a commitment to community development, reinvestment, and revitalization. North End Teleservices customizes contact center operations to meet every client’s specific needs. North End Teleservices sets a new standard in business process outsourcing.
2026 Annual Meeting Supporting Sponsors
