Regional Partnership

Collaborating for Greater Omaha’s Economic Success

Introducing the Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership, a collaboration of eight independent economic development organizations spanning eight counties across two states. The partnership operates as a unified network committed to helping businesses grow across the region. Economic success anywhere in Greater Omaha strengthens us all. Our team of experienced economic development professionals focuses on collaboration over competition, working together to help your business thrive in the location that fits best.

Regional Partners by County

Each county throughout the Greater Omaha region provides unique economic opportunities that lends itself to a balanced and diverse industry mix. Explore what the Greater Omaha region has to offer:

Cass County, NE

Plattsmouth

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Dodge County, NE

Fremont

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Douglas county, NE

Omaha

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Mills County, IA

Glenwood

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Otoe County, NE

Nebraska City

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Pottawattamie County, IA

Council Bluffs

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Sarpy County, NE

Bellevue | Papillion | La Vista

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Washington County, NE

Blair | Fort Calhoun

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Team

Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership Team

Lisa Scheve
Executive Director, Grow Sarpy
Lisa Scheve
Executive Director, Grow Sarpy
Paula Hazlewood
Chief Executive Officer, Advance Southwest Iowa Corporation
Paula Hazlewood
Chief Executive Officer, Advance Southwest Iowa Corporation
Nichole Ferguson
Manager of Community & Chamber Engagement, Gateway Development Corporation
Nichole Ferguson
Manager of Community & Chamber Engagement, Gateway Development Corporation
Shalimar Mazetis
Rural Development Manager, ASWIC
Shalimar Mazetis
Rural Development Manager, ASWIC
Josh Charvat
Executive Director, Cass County EDC
Josh Charvat
Executive Director, Cass County EDC
Amanda Heistand
Project Manager, Cass County EDC & Grow Sarpy
Amanda Heistand
Project Manager, Cass County EDC & Grow Sarpy
Megan Skiles
President & CEO, Greater Fremont Development Council
Megan Skiles
President & CEO, Greater Fremont Development Council
Kelsey Martinez
Director of Business Services, Greater Fremont Development Council
Kelsey Martinez
Director of Business Services, Greater Fremont Development Council
Therese Hoyle
Director of Development and Grant Administration, Greater Fremont Development Council
Therese Hoyle
Director of Development and Grant Administration, Greater Fremont Development Council
Mike Rooks
Executive Director, Gateway Development Corporation
Mike Rooks
Executive Director, Gateway Development Corporation
Janelle Taylor
Project Management Coordinator, Washington County Economic Development
Janelle Taylor
Project Management Coordinator, Washington County Economic Development
Lisa Walker
Executive Director, Nebraska City Area Economic Development Corporation
Lisa Walker
Executive Director, Nebraska City Area Economic Development Corporation
Laurie Stukenholtz
Executive Assistant/Marketing Coordinator, Nebraska City Area Economic Development Corporation
Laurie Stukenholtz
Executive Assistant/Marketing Coordinator, Nebraska City Area Economic Development Corporation
Stephanie Schurkamp
Director of Operations, Greater Fremont Development Council
Stephanie Schurkamp
Director of Operations, Greater Fremont Development Council
Laura Harrison
Business & Community Relations Manager for Grow Sarpy
Laura Harrison
Business & Community Relations Manager for Grow Sarpy
Conner Mowery
Manager, Entrepreneurial Development
Conner Mowery
Manager, Entrepreneurial Development

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We achieve Omaha’s potential when we compete and win for business and talent growth, leading to economic prosperity for the entire region. Our work is powered by investors and companies, big and small, who believe in our mission and share our goal of economic prosperity.