June Economic Indicators: Single Family Construction Permits up 6 Percent
Omaha, Neb., August 20, 2020 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today announced Monthly Economic Indicators (MEI) for June 2020, with single-family construction permits, valued at $48.1 million, up 6 percent over June 2019. Private hourly wages were also up over this time last year. In June 2019, average private hourly wages in Greater Omaha were $27.87, […]
Inclusive Communities Hosts Virtual Graduation for Inaugural LeadDIVERSITY Cohort
August 21, 2020 (Omaha, Neb.) – Inclusive Communities today announced the graduation of the inaugural cohort of LeadDIVERSITY Advocates. The 25 graduating Advocates represent a cross-section of Omaha’s corporate, non-profit and public sectors . A year-long leadership development program created in partnership with Omaha Public Power District, the Greater Omaha Chamber and Business Ethics Alliance, […]
Vireo Systems to Expand Facilities in Cass County
Plattsmouth, Neb., Aug. 18, 2020 – Less than a week after the Nebraska Legislature announced LB 1107 (a multidimensional bill that includes a new business incentives program) had passed, Vireo Systems, Inc. unveiled plans to expand operations in Plattsmouth. Vireo, headquartered near Nashville, Tenn., has had a Nebraska presence for more than a dozen years. […]
Legislative Bill 1107 Passes: Greater Omaha Chamber, CEOs, Business Owners Applaud Nebraska Legislature
Omaha, Neb., Aug. 13, 2020 –Nebraska’s senators today approved Legislative Bill 1107, drawing praise from the Greater Omaha Chamber, regional CEOs and area business owners. “Passing LB 1107 represents a huge win for our state. It keeps Nebraska competitive with other states, and continues to position us well for growth and accelerated recovery in the post-pandemic economy. This was […]
Greater Omaha Chamber President and CEO Praises Omaha City Council for Mask Mandate to Mitigate Spread of COVID-19
Omaha, Neb., Aug. 11, 2020 – David G. Brown, president and CEO, Greater Omaha Chamber praised Omaha City Council for unifying around a singular message today: Wear a mask. “Thank you, Omaha City Council for your decision to help reduce negative outcomes from COVID-19 through a mask requirement. For months now, we have joined our […]
Leadership Omaha Class 43 Ready to ‘Transform Community’
OMAHA, Neb., July 27, 2020 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today announced Leadership Omaha Class 43, continuing a four-decades-plus tradition of strengthening the region through communication, awareness, leadership and motivation. “The need for community leadership is never-ending; and, great ideas are born when we bring remarkable leaders together,” said Liz Kerrigan, leadership strategist, Greater Omaha […]
GOOGLE ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION GOOGLE.ORG IMPACT CHALLENGE WINNERS AND KICKS OFF ‘PEOPLE’S CHOICE’ VOTING
GrOW Program Among Five Winners; Voting Opens for Additional ‘People’s Choice’ Award Nebraska, July 23, 2020 – Google, together with a panel of Nebraska judges, today announced five winning nonprofits for the Nebraska Google.org Impact Challenge. Greater Omaha Worklab (GrOW), a program of the Greater Omaha Chamber, was among the winning organizations and will receive […]
Greater Omaha Chamber President Responds to LB 720 Legislative Debate
Omaha, Neb., July 22, 2020 – Greater Omaha Chamber President and CEO David G. Brown responded to today’s Nebraska Legislative debate on economic incentives with the following statement: “Today was a good first discussion of issues we know many Nebraskans recognize as in dire need of positive resolution. From the start, we have listened to the […]
Nebraska Chambers of Commerce and Economic Developers Issue Joint Call to State Leaders to Pass ImagiNE Nebraska Act
LINCOLN – Chambers of Commerce and economic developers across Nebraska today are calling on state leaders to seek compromise in the remainder of the legislative session. Delivering both acceptable property tax reform and a modernized economic incentives program will help reboot Nebraska’s economy and get Nebraskans back to work in good-paying jobs. Now is not […]
May Economic Indicators Show Eppley Passenger Enplanements up 206% over April
Omaha, Neb., July 9, 2020 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today announced Monthly Economic Indicators (MEI) for May 2020, noting Omaha’s unemployment rate fell to 6.2 percent in May, down from 9.9 percent in April. While the region continues to experience the economic effects of COVID-19, “Greater Omaha has seen an increase of approximately 10,900 net […]