Cass County Economic Development Council Recognizes Businesses at Annual Meeting

Cass County Nebraska Economic Development Council (CCNEDC; www.omahachamber.org/economic-development/cass-county-economic-development-council) held its 2020 Annual Meeting on January 29 at Round the Bend Steakhouse in Ashland where Executive Director Jennifer Serkiz highlighted the county’s 2019 accomplishments. More than 80 area business professionals attended the event. Dr. Brian Williams, Nebraska Public Power District economist, reviewed Cass County economic growth over the years. Senator Mark Kolterman, District 24 and CCNEDC’s annual meeting speaker highlighted the LB720 ImagiNE Nebraska Act.

“I appreciate all the collaboration in the county this past year and as a result CCNEDC responded to 21 opportunities which generated seven site visits and four landed projects resulting in $4.7 million in capital investments and 26 new jobs in Cass County,” Jennifer said.

Two local businesses were recognized by CCNEDC with the organization’s 2020 Business Recognition Award: T.J. and Tifini Olson, owners of Round The Bend Steakhouse, and Mark and Sue Shaw, owners of Shaw Smart Properties, LLC (Shaw Hardware, The Sweet Spot, and Fork and Hammer restaurant). This award acknowledges companies who have significantly contributed to all of Cass County through economic growth, support, community involvement, and improvement. In addition, Alan Mueller was recognized for his leadership of CCNEDC over the last three years and will remain a great asset to the organization as past chairman this next year.

Cass County Nebraska Economic Development Council is part of the Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership. Learn more online at www.omahachamber.org/economic-development/cass-county-economic-development-council or contact Jennifer at (402) 978- 7909 / jserkiz@selectgreateromaha.com.