Omaha is the Smart Choice for Advanced Manufacturing Growth
Greater Omaha is where advanced manufacturing companies find the right environment to scale, innovate and thrive. With a cost-effective operating climate, infrastructure-ready sites and a deep bench of specialized talent, the region offers everything your business needs to compete and win in today’s global marketplace.
Whether you’re building aerospace components, automating facilities with the latest manufacturing technology or pursuing warehouse automation strategies, Omaha delivers. The region features shovel-ready industrial sites with direct access to highways, rail lines and the Missouri River, plus affordable and reliable utilities that help keep operations running smoothly and efficiently.
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Strong Workforce Pipeline, Ready Day One
Our advanced manufacturing workforce is powered by leading institutions like MCC’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing and the University of Nebraska Omaha’s College of Engineering. These programs are continuously producing job-ready graduates skilled in automation, precision manufacturing and cutting-edge fabrication technologies.
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Why Manufacturing Leaders Choose Omaha
Favorable tax environment for manufacturing
- No inventory tax
- No sales tax on manufacturing equipment and inputs
- Fully depreciable personal property
- Single-factor income tax — only on sales within the State of Nebraska
- Competitive incentive programs
by the numbers
- 33,000+ employed in manufacturing
- 29,000+ employed in transportation and warehousing
- Cost of labor is 13% below the national average across a variety of skill and education levels
Ideal for Expansion and Innovation: Omaha Supports Growth at Every Stage
Omaha is already home to a growing base of advanced manufacturing companies, including those in clean energy tech, food processing equipment, precision manufacturing and packaging systems. It’s also a strategic location for companies reshoring production or relocating suppliers closer to existing operations.
From startup to expansion, Greater Omaha is committed to your success. The Chamber actively supports manufacturers through connections to local suppliers and resources to help adopt automation or grow product lines. Our collaborative ecosystem, access to advanced manufacturing technology and pro-business policies make it easier to do business — and to grow.
Employers
Major Manufacturing Employers in Greater Omaha
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Omaha’s Advantage
The Right Place to Grow
Greater Omaha offers key advantages your business needs to expand and succeed.
Targeted Business Incentives
Discover why priority industries thrive in Greater Omaha, with industry-specific tax advantages, tailored incentives, and sector expertise creating the perfect environment for specialized growth.
Competitive Workforce
With a population of 1 million and a workforce 500,000 strong, Omaha delivers the specialized talent, skills, and training programs your industry demands, all while providing exceptional quality of life.
Industry-Optimized Sites
The right location accelerates your industry’s growth trajectory. Omaha offers specialized sites configured for the unique operational requirements of your sector.