Greater Omaha Chamber Announces Nearly $500 Million in 2020 Capital Investment
Global Center for Health Security Tapped as ‘Headliner of the Year’ Omaha, Neb., Jan. 22, 2021 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today announced $481 million in capital investment for year-end 2020 – growth catalyzed by more than 40 economic development projects expected to add $943 million to the local economy each year, once the projects are […]
Nebraska to Continue U.S. Space Command Headquarters Bid
Omaha, Neb., Jan. 13, 2020 – Following today’s announcement of Redstone Arsenal as the preferred location of U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM), community leaders in Nebraska re-emphasized their initial position: Based on objective criteria outlined by the Department of the Air Force, Nebraska’s Offutt Air Force Base remains the optimum location for U.S. Space Command. The Nebraska […]
Former USSTRATCOM Commander Ellis, Retired NASA Astronaut Anderson Endorse Nebraska as USSPACECOM Headquarters
Former Nebraska Governors Heineman, Orr add Support Omaha, Neb., December 10, 2020 – Retired Admiral James O. Ellis, Jr. (USN), former commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and retired NASA astronaut, Clayton Anderson, today announced their support of Offutt AFB, Nebraska as the permanent location for U.S. Space Command Headquarters (USSPACECOM). Clayton and Ellis were […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Announces 2021 YP Council
Omaha, Neb., December 7, 2020 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today announced the organization’s 2021 YP Council, a select group of regional young professionals committed to ensuring Greater Omaha excels as an inclusive, vibrant community inviting to all. Representing the seven counties of the Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership, the YP Council advocates for change, […]
ConnectGO Invites Residents to Imagine Their ‘Ideal City’
Public input continues to shape transportation priorities Omaha, Neb., Dec. 3, 2020 – ConnectGO, a regional collaboration to reimagine and modernize Greater Omaha’s multimodal transportation, today announced a new twist on its metro-wide survey process: A traveling bench designed to invite conversation and fuel survey responses. Dubbed “My Ideal City Is…,” the colorful bench is appearing […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Economic Development Partnership Names W. Todd Johnson Senior Vice President
Omaha, Neb., Nov. 20, 2020 – The Greater Omaha Chamber has appointed W. Todd Johnson, past global channel leader of entrepreneurship and job creation at Gallup, as its next senior vice president of economic development. Effective early January 2021, Johnson will join David G. Brown, president and CEO, Greater Omaha Chamber, in leading the Greater Omaha […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Issues Supporting Statement on Riverfront Science Center Groundbreaking
Omaha, Neb., November 16, 2020 – David G. Brown, president and CEO, Greater Omaha Chamber, issued the following supportive statement regarding today’s groundbreaking for Omaha’s Kiewit Luminarium, a $101 million science center scheduled to open on Omaha’s riverfront in 2023. “Today’s groundbreaking further solidifies Greater Omaha as a world-class region. We are beyond fortunate to have […]
Community Applauds Dollar General’s Blair Presence, Assesses Economic Impact
Blair, Neb., November 10, 2020 – Dollar General’s announcement today of a state-of-the-art dry and DG Fresh distribution center in Blair drew praise and support from area leaders and community partners close to the project. “We’re proud to welcome the first ground-up dual-distribution site for America’s general store to Blair. Dollar General’s commitment to community […]
Amazon Expands in Nebraska: Multinational E-Commerce, Tech Giant Breaks Ground on Robotic Fulfillment Facility in Papillion
Omaha, Neb., October 27, 2020 – Amazon announced its newest robotic fulfillment center via virtual press conference today, saying they expect the facility to create more than 1,000 full-time jobs. “We are thrilled to be opening our first fulfillment center in the great state of Nebraska and bringing 1,000 full-time jobs with industry-leading pay and benefits to […]
Omaha Named Top 10 Place to Live and Work in 2020
Omaha, Neb., October 19, 2020 – Citing “a low cost of living (even when compared to its Midwestern neighbors),” Zippia recently named Omaha a “Top 10 Place to Live and Work in 2020.” A career-research firm that creates analytics and rankings designed to help job-seekers choose opportunities for professional growth and potential relocation, Zippia’s analysts “examined […]