Omaha Named No. 4 Top Market for First-Time Homebuyers
Single-Family Construction up Nearly 22%, Commercial Construction up 311% Omaha, Neb., June 11, 2021 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today announced record-breaking numbers for the multi-county region that comprises Greater Omaha, with commercial construction up 311% over April 2020, and April 2021 home permits exceeding $52 million – a jump of nearly 22% over April 2020. […]
Chamber Announces Leadership Omaha Class 43 Graduation
OMAHA, Neb., June 1, 2021 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today announced the graduates of Leadership Omaha Class 43, continuing a four-decades-plus tradition of strengthening the region through communication, awareness, leadership and motivation. “I was so impressed by the enthusiasm and resiliency the class exhibited during their very unique virtual experiences during the program year. I […]
Chamber Applauds ‘All-Hazard Response’ Designation, Praises UNMC’s ‘Project NExT’
Omaha, Neb., May 5, 2021 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today applauded the announcement of Omaha as a “key pilot site” chosen to enhance, develop and expand catastrophic disease-response services of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS). Led by the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and Nebraska Medicine, the pilot is part of the […]
Omaha, Council Bluffs Announce Economic Incentives
Commercial construction doubles Omaha, Neb., May 4, 2021 – Economic acceleration in Omaha continues, as the Greater Omaha Chamber today released “Economic Incentives: Imagine Your Potential,” a two-state overview of regional advantages for businesses. “Imagine Your Potential” details Nebraska and Iowa’s business-friendly incentive programs. The document outlines benefits enjoyed by organizations located in a shared […]
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 […]