Greater Omaha Chamber Announces 2019 Regional Capital Investment Exceeds $1B

The Greater Omaha Chamber (www.omahachamber.org) recently announced 2019 annual accomplishments for the region’s seven-county economic development partnership, noting results of more than $1 billion in capital investment, 36 new projects, and 2,300 new jobs for the previous 12 months.

Ranked one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., according to Go Banking Rates, Greater Omaha was also home to more than 48 new tech startups in 2019 thanks to efforts by The Startup Collaborative, a business accelerator and incubator for Midwest entrepreneurs.

Exponential growth was also noted in the tech sector with Google announcing a $600 million investment in Sarpy County last October, and Uncubed reporting Omaha as the fastest-growing tech boomtown in the U.S.

The Chamber additionally reported the launch of OPTiN, an Omaha/Lincoln digital solution connecting tech employers and job seekers, and noted the kickoff of the sold-out Commitment to Opportunity, Diversity and Equity (CODE) conference.

“Together, these efforts represent an intentional effort to attract new tech talent, improve the economic well-being of the underemployed population and show companies how to succeed in hiring and retaining a diverse workforce,” said David G. Brown, president and CEO, Greater Omaha Chamber.

Additional accomplishments included:

• The work of the Chamber’s Urban Core Committee, which continued to guide the planning for the heart of the city.
• The 2019 launch of ConnectGO, a transportation initiative focused on crafting a long-term strategy for building a fully integrated, multi-modal transportation strategy.

The mission of the Greater Omaha Chamber is to champion a thriving business community and a prosperous region through visionary leadership and collaboration. The full annual report can be found online at www.omahachamber.org/2019annualreport.