Greater Omaha Monthly Economic Indicators Show $1.11 Rise in Average Hourly Wages
OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 12, 2020 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today released monthly economic indicators for December 2019, noting Omaha’s labor force is up 3.3 percent over December 2018. In addition, single-family construction permits are up 20.2 percent over December of last year. Employment growth and private hourly wages are also on the increase, with GoBankingRates […]
‘Careerockit’ Creates Student Possibilities
Omaha, NE. Feb. 11 – More than 200 businesses in Greater Omaha kicked off Careerockit February 10, Nebraska and Iowa’s, weeklong business/student learning initiative featuring 23,000-plus experiences for children and youth. “We are excited to show students career opportunities in the public utility industry that supply life-essential services to their communities,” said Mark Doyle, president of Metropolitan Utilities […]
Boomtown Calling: ‘Careerockit’ Kick-Starts Talent Pipeline for Fast-Growing Omaha Region
Omaha, NE. Feb. 6 – The Greater Omaha talent pipeline is expanding, thanks to the Midwest’s largest weeklong career experience of its kind. Careerockit, Nebraska and Iowa’s, annual business/student learning initiative, kicks off February 10-17. The seven-county endeavor creates more than 23,000 opportunities for students to explore future careers – good news for a region […]
Sarpy County Economic Development Corporation to Announce 2019 Capital Investment in Excess of $730 Million
La Vista, NE, Feb. 6, 2020 – Over 300 people attended the Sarpy County Economic Development Corporation’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 6 at the Embassy Suites La Vista Hotel and Conference Center. In addition to highlighting economic indicators and development activity across the county, Sarpy County EDC announced seven landed projects in 2019. Those […]
GREATER OMAHA CHAMBER: 2019 REGIONAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT EXCEEDS $1 BILLION
OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 5, 2020 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today announced 2019 annual accomplishments for the region’s seven-county economic development partnership, noting results of more than $1 billion in capital investment, 36 new projects and 2,300 new jobs for the previous 12 months. Ranked one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., according to […]
Op-Ed Rally Cry: ‘Battle for Incentives’ is Real
OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 3, 2020 – The “battle for incentives” is real, and David G. Brown, president and CEO, Greater Omaha Chamber, today released a statewide op-ed pointing out incentives are “not an expense to the budget; but, rather, an investment in the state.” With the state’s current incentive law, the Nebraska Advantage Act, scheduled to […]
Cass County Economic Development Council Recognizes two Cass County businesses at 2020 Annual Meeting
Cass County, Neb., Jan. 29, 2020 – Cass County Nebraska Economic Development Council (CCNEDC) held its 2020 Annual Meeting Jan. 29, at Round the Bend Steakhouse, in Ashland, Nebraska, where Jennifer Serkiz, CCNEDC Executive Director, highlighted the county’s 2019 accomplishments. More than 80 area business professionals attended the event. Two local businesses were recognized by […]
Chamber’s Annual Meeting Showcases Formula for Regional Prosperity, Nationally Renowned Author and Talent Expert Daniel Coyle
OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 23, 2020 – The Great Omaha Chamber’s Annual Meeting, held on Thursday, January 23, celebrated another year of shared accomplishment and a formula for regional prosperity (Business Growth + People + Place) that is strengthening the community and inspiring ambitious goals for the years ahead. Business Growth | Accomplishments “Economic growth in […]
Midwest’s Largest YP Summit Announces Keynote Speakers Radha Agrawal and Jon Dorenbos
OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 22, 2020 – Author and co-founder of the international dance movement Daybreaker, Radha Agrawal, along with Jon Dorenbos, bestselling author of Life is Magic, will keynote the March 6, 2020 YP Summit at CHI Health Center in Omaha, the Greater Omaha Chamber, YP Summit Planning Committee and community partners announced today. Agrawal, […]
Nebraska Chambers Back Bills Opening Pathways to Full-Time Jobs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 21, 2020 LB255 and LB1049 minimize cliff effect in childcare and SNAP programs LINCOLN – The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce and Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry today backed two bills designed to help individuals transition from multiple part-time jobs into full-time employment. The bills, introduced […]