International Business

Global Access Starts in Omaha

Greater Omaha connects businesses to global markets through central U.S. access, efficient infrastructure, and a growing international network. Our region is home to more than 49,000 businesses, including four Fortune 500 and three Fortune 1000 headquarters.

We support international trade and foreign direct investment through partnerships, logistics assets, Foreign Trade Zones, and a skilled, affordable workforce.

Why Omaha Works

Expand Globally.Thrive Locally.

a central hub for global reach
  • Direct access to Interstates 29 & 80
  • 70+ daily flights from Eppley Airfield, including nonstop service to 30+ cities
  • Served by Union Pacific, Canadian National, and BNSF railroads
  • Missouri River supports barge traffic 9 months per year
  • 9.3 million people live within 250 miles
  • Combined earnings in the surrounding region: $291 billion
a region built for business
  • 721,000+ workforce within a one-hour radius
  • 34% of residents are age 24 or younger
  • Metro population projected to reach 1.1 million by 2035
  • Competitive labor costs and motivated talent
  • Available sites across industrial, urban, and shovel-ready parcels

 

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Exceed Your Boundaries and Flourish

Greater Omaha’s international success is powered by strong sectors and an equally strong workforce. Companies across these key industries benefit from access to talent, infrastructure, and a region built for business:

Top International Industries:
  • Agribusiness

  • Logistics &
    Warehousing
  • Life Sciences
  • Financial Services
  • Food Products

With more than 721,000 workers in a one-hour radius and competitive labor costs, Omaha offers the workforce depth and quality global companies need to grow.

Workforce Excellence

Global Relations

We Partner with the World

With highly-valued relationships around the world, we are connected with the global business community, economic development and government organizations, as well as our seven Sister Cities:

  • Yantai, China
  • Braunschweig, Germany
  • Shizuoka, Japan
  • Naas, Ireland
  • Siauliai, Lithuania
  • Xalapa, Mexico
  • Isigny-Omaha, France

Foreign Trade Zones: Gateways to the World

Omaha’s two federally designated Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ 19 and 59) help importers reduce, defer, or eliminate duties to streamline international trade.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Exports
  1. Canada
  2. Mexico
  3. Japan
  4. China
  5. Brazil
  6. South Korea
  7. Germany
  8. Australia
  9. Netherlands
  10. United Kingdom
imports
  1. Canada
  2. China
  3. Mexico
  4. Germany
  5. Japan
  6. Switzerland
  7. Italy
  8. India
  9. United Kingdom
  10. Taiwan

omaha’s Advantages

The Right Place to Grow

Greater Omaha offers key advantages your business needs to expand and succeed.

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.

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Targeted Business Incentives

Discover why priority industries thrive in Greater Omaha, witzh industry-specific tax advantages, tailored incentives, and sector expertise creating the perfect environment for specialized growth.

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Competitive Workforce

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