Economic Indicators Uniformly Positive for June 2021
Commercial and Residential Construction Both Up Year Over Year Omaha, Neb, August 17, 2021 – The Greater Omaha Chamber released Monthly Economic Indicators (MEI) for June 2021, which shows all data points are pointing towards economic growth and acceleration. While favorable comparisons to 2020 aren’t unexpected, many of the numbers show a rapid recovery from the immediate […]
Commercial Construction Soars Over 2020 Comparables
May’s Commercial Development was Five Times Higher Year Over Year Omaha, Neb, July 20, 2021 – The Greater Omaha Chamber released Monthly Economic Indicators (MEI) for May 2021, noting commercial construction continues to show significant increases over 2020, spiking at nearly “five-times more construction than last year,” according to chamber analysts. Even more encouragingly, according to the U.S. […]
Greater Omaha Chamber Announces Leadership Omaha ‘Class 44’
OMAHA, Neb., July 13, 2020 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today announced Leadership Omaha Class 44, following a rigorous selection process and continuing a four-decades-plus tradition of cohort-based leadership development. “This is an exciting time for leaders and we are proud of our Leadership Omaha Class 44 participants, who continue a tradition of strengthening the […]
Greater Omaha Chamber President and CEO David G. Brown Announces 2022 Retirement
Omaha, Neb., July 9, 2021 – David G. Brown, president and CEO, Greater Omaha Chamber, today announced he will retire in 2022, leaving a legacy that has seen an 88% increase in the region’s average GDP since the start of his tenure in 2003. “Serving this community has been an incredible pleasure and true honor. Nearly […]
Vericred Announces Expanded Omaha Operations Following $23 Million Series B Funding
OMAHA, Neb., July 7, 2021 – New York City-based Vericred, a data platform powering digital experiences in health insurance and employee benefits, today announced plans to expand operations in Omaha. The InsurTech platform, which recently completed $23 million in Series B funding, said the Omaha location will support the doubling of Vericred’s workforce, by adding […]
Six Named to 2021 Omaha Business Hall of Fame
Omaha, Neb., June 13, 2021 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today announced 2021 inductees into the Omaha Business Hall of Fame. Established in 1993, the Omaha Business Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made a significant, historical contribution to the Metro’s business community “either through sustained superior accomplishment, or through a specific important achievement,” according […]
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 […]