Commercial Construction Doubles Over February 2020
Travel, Leisure Industries Post Largest Employment Gains Omaha, Neb, April 23, 2021 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today announced Monthly Economic Indicators (MEI) for February 2021, noting commercial construction continues to show significant increases over February 2020, spiking at nearly “two-times more construction than last year,” according to chamber analysts. February 2021 indicators show commercial […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Announces 2021 Business Excellence Awards Winners
Omaha, Neb, April 12, 2021 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today announced the 2021 Business Excellence Award winners, an annual tradition that recognizes area organizations in each of four categories: Leadership, Innovation, Philanthropy and Sustained Excellence. Honorees were selected by a leadership committee comprised of regional organizations and the Greater Omaha Chamber. More than 70 […]
Commercial Construction up 90 percent over January 2020, Greater Omaha Chamber Analysts Report
Omaha, Neb, April 5, 2021 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today announced Monthly Economic Indicators (MEI) for January 2021, with commercial construction permits up 90 percent over January 2020. The significant spike, chamber analysts say, is due to a “large warehouse project in Sarpy County.” In addition to commercial construction, single-family construction increased 36 percent, […]
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 […]