One Year Later: Omaha Economy Booming as Pandemic Decelerates
Leaders Announce ‘Thrive 2020’ and ‘Greater Omaha 2040 Remix’ Results Omaha, Neb, March 30, 2021 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today announced results of the region’s pandemic-response (“Thrive 2020”) initiatives, as well as research outcomes from the Metro’s Greater Omaha 2040 “remix” efforts. In May 2020, as the pandemic accelerated across the United States, Greater Omaha […]
Facebook’s Springfield Expansion Draws Praise, Congratulations
Omaha, Neb, March 24, 2021 – The Greater Omaha Chamber Economic Development Partnership today congratulated Facebook on their Sarpy County expansion. The social-networking and connection-technology giant announced early this morning they will expand into Springfield, adding nearly 1 million square feet to their data center operations. “This is an exciting development in Facebook’s continued growth, and […]
Forbes Advisor Names Omaha No. 2 ‘Best City for Renters’
Omaha, Neb, March 9, 2021 – Omaha was recently named No. 2 on Forbes Advisors’ 2021 Best Cities for Renters list, where the Metro was second only to Plano, Texas. Neighboring Lincoln, Nebraska ranked No. 4. “The pandemic has shown us that having a good amount of living space is essential. Especially for those working […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Encourages COVID-19 Vaccinations, Examines Potential $2.2 Billion Economic Impact
Omaha, Neb, Feb. 25, 2021 – New data on the potential economic impact of COVID-19 vaccinations is being evaluated by The Greater Omaha Chamber. The review comes as chamber officials also announced continued support of Metro Omaha’s vaccine rollout. In a January 5, 2021 press release, The World Bank reported, “The global economy is expected to […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Announces 2021 Change Makers
Omaha, Neb, Feb. 22, 2021 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today announced the Metro’s 2021 Change Makers, four individuals who will be honored at this year’s virtual YP Summit, March 4-5. “Change Makers are motivated, inspired individuals shifting the narrative for good,” said W. Todd Johnson, senior vice president, economic development, Greater Omaha Chamber. “We are […]
Advance Southwest Iowa, Community Partners Announce Top-20 Rankings, Launch Marketing Initiative
Council Bluffs, Iowa, Feb. 16, 2021 – Advance Southwest Iowa today announced accelerated regional economic rankings, as well as a tri-county, multi-stakeholder marketing initiative celebrating Southwest Iowa’s growth. Council Bluffs, named by Niche as a top-20 “2020 Suburbs with the Lowest Cost of Living in Iowa,” was recently featured for its pro-business climate, downtown renovation and […]
Leisure, Hospitality Employment up 33.4 Percent in Greater Omaha
Douglas County tapped by CBRE as Market ‘Positioned to Thrive’ Omaha, Neb, Feb. 12, 2021 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today announced Monthly Economic Indicators (MEI) for December 2020, with the leisure and hospitality industries posting the largest employment gains. Employment in this combined category was up 33.4 percent over the region’s benchmark month of April […]
Sarpy County Economic Development Corporation Announces 2020 Capital Investment in Excess of $280 Million, 1,000 new jobs
Photo: Chris Myers, retired and Andrew Rainbolt, Executive Director, Sarpy County Economic Development Corporation Sarpy County, NE, Feb. 11, 2021 – More than 250 people attended the Sarpy County Economic Development Corporation’s virtual annual meeting, Thursday, Feb. 11. In addition to highlighting economic indicators and development activity across the county, Sarpy County EDC announced four […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Applauds Fiserv’s Nebraska Commitment, Reiterates Omaha’s Status as Financial Hub
Omaha, Neb., Feb. 5, 2021 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today applauded Fiserv, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: FISV) continued commitment to Nebraska, reiterating Omaha’s strength as a financial services hub, and celebrating Fiserv’s recent accolades as FORTUNE’s No. 8 “World’s Most Admired Company for 2021.” “Today’s announcement is cause for celebration of a continued partnership with a world-class […]
Cass County Economic Development Council Announces $16.5 Million in 2020 Capital Investment
Payroll boost of $29 Million Projected from 2019-2020 Projects Cass County, Neb., Jan. 27, 2021 – Cass County Nebraska Economic Development Council (CCNEDC) today announced $16.5 Million in 2020 capital investment – projects catalyzed by a robust year, despite the global health and economic pandemic, according to Jennifer Serkiz, CCNEDC executive director. “We are a […]