Greater Omaha Chamber, THRIVE 2020 Launches “We Rise” Recovery Strategy

Working collaboratively with the Greater Omaha Chamber (www.omahachamber.org), the THRIVE 2020 team, which is made up of a consortium of influencers (CEOs, founders, executive directors, and innovators), announced on May 19 the launch of “We Rise,” Omaha’s first comprehensive recovery strategy to collectively address the COVID-19 crisis. It is one of the only regional recovery plans of its kind nationally, built predominately by business leaders in alignment with health recommendations.

Guiding principles focused on “high hopes” for the future designed to move Greater Omaha from crisis to recovery—all fueled by six committees: Economic Growth, Small Business, Diversity and Equity, Talent, Entrepreneurship, and Public Policy. Each of the committees is led by an Omaha executive; and, together, the committees strive to characterize the Omaha region, a geographic and economic powerhouse representing more than 50% of Nebraska’s economy.

“If you’re asking, ‘What now?’ ‘What next?’ we hear you, and you’re not alone,” said David G. Brown, president and CEO, Greater Omaha Chamber. “We’re committed to bringing people together to provide answers, moving our recovery process forward intentionally, with a strong strategic plan to help everyone affected by this crisis.”

“We Rise,” THRIVE 2020’s kickoff document, offers guidelines for managing economic recovery in crisis and suggests strategies for how economic recovery must begin right here at home in Omaha. Learn more online at www.omahachamber.org/we-rise-economic-recovery-plan.