Grow Sarpy (GrowSarpy.com.) convened investors, elected officials, business leaders, and community partners for its 2026 Annual Meeting, highlighting recent economic development efforts andoutlining priorities for the year ahead. Devin Meisinger, Economic Development Manager with OPPD and President of the Grow Sarpy Board of Directors, welcomed attendees and emphasized the importance of collaboration in Sarpy County’s future.
During the meeting, Grow Sarpy investors installed the 2026 Board of Directors and recognized the 2025 Board. The organization honored Past President Jim Janicki for more than 10 years of leadership, three as Board President. Grow Sarpy Executive Director Lisa Scheve sharedhighlights, including nearly 70 Business Retention and Expansion visits with employers in the last year, engagement with site selectors and headquarters, support for three business expansions, and launch of Trades Day, a workforce initiative connecting students with trade careers.
The evening concluded with the presentation of two awards recognizingexcellence in economic development. Grow Sarpy presented the 2026Business Progress Award to Hawkins Construction for the company’s economic growth and community impact across Sarpy County. The 2026Partner in Economic Development Award was presented toKen Mar, Omaha Area Director of Habitat for Humanity of Omaha, honoring his longstanding support of job creation and investment throughout Sarpy County.
For more information on Grow Sarpy’s progress and upcoming initiatives, please refer to the organization’s website: GrowSarpy.com.