Welcome to a fresh perspective on economic development! We invite you to join us in the vision for A Greater Omaha. Together, we can advance our region and continue its strategic growth.

Our Approach is Straightforward: We aim to be the best version of ourselves and outpace the competition to enhance our region.

This document outlines our strategy for business and workforce development over the next three years. The Greater Omaha Chamber’s mission has always been to foster business growth and regional prosperity – with many successes to show for it. However, the landscape has evolved significantly since our previous strategy was established six years ago.

We have begun to refocus our efforts to leverage current community assets and allocate resources more strategically to ensure sustainable growth and better compete for both talent and business.

This plan accelerates Omaha. Our progress over the next three years will be evaluated not only by our actions, but also by benchmarking data against other regions.

Three Key Elements of this Plan Include: Strategic Business Growth, Brain Gain and Destination: OMA.

I am looking forward to what we can accomplish together with this focused approach. Your partnership will help us build on our momentum, making Omaha an even better place to call home.

Yours in service,

Heath Mello
President & CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber

 

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This document outlines our strategy for business and workforce development over the next three years.

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“I am proud of our ambitious vision for Greater Omaha’s future, one that reflects our shared commitment to driving sustainable economic success and ensuring our community remains a leader on the national stage. By focusing on strategic business growth, expanding our workforce and enhancing quality of life, we are addressing key challenges and building a stronger community foundation where people and businesses thrive.”

Beth Whited – President, Union Pacific Railroad
Chair of the Board of Directors for the Greater Omaha Chamber

“Through years of hard work and collaboration, Omaha has a strong foundation built on its unwavering commitment to excellence. We continue to leverage that momentum as we launch into a future of even greater opportunity. We believe this plan enables us to build on our progress, drive innovation, and create lasting economic growth for everyone, in every place and space in our community.”

Carmen Tapio – Founder and CEO of North End Teleservices, LLC
Immediate Past Chair of the Board of Directors for the Greater Omaha Chamber

“The cornerstone of a thriving economy is the creation of high-paying, primary jobs that support families and drive local investment. This strategy’s focus on attracting new businesses and removing barriers for existing companies will help ensure Omaha remains a destination for top talent and innovative industries. It’s an exciting blueprint for building a stronger and more competitive regional economy.”

Mickey Anderson – President & CEO, Baxter Auto Group
Past Chair of the Board of Directors for the Greater Omaha Chamber

“In intentional plans such as this, it is critical to align economic development with fiscal responsibility. In A Greater Omaha, we are prioritizing strategic investments in key drivers of sustainable growth. By focusing on measurable outcomes, we’re ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to create long-term prosperity for our community.”

David E. Cota – Executive Vice President, Banking, First National Bank of Omaha
Treasurer of the Board of Directors for the Greater Omaha Chamber

This strategy is a bold and necessary step toward ensuring Omaha’s continued growth and competitiveness. By addressing infrastructure, housing, and quality of life, we’re creating an environment where businesses can thrive and employees want to live and work. It’s an exciting vision that will solidify Omaha as a top destination for industries, talent, and modernization.”

Kevin Welker – Senior Vice President, Kiewit Building Group
Chair of the Economic Development Council for the Greater Omaha Chamber

You have a huge impact on our region’s competitiveness. When you partner with us, we
are able to best utilize our unique position of representing an eight-county economic Nebraska and Iowa development region – Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Mills, Otoe, Pottawattamie, Sarpy and Washington Counties – and operate as a comprehensive resource, driving growth and championing collaboration. Your support of
A Greater Omaha initiative gives us the edge needed to boost Omaha to the top of our peer competitors.

For detailed reports or up-to-date information, please visit our website:

Visit OmahaChamber.org or OmahaChamber.org/economic-development.