Sarpy County EDC Announces 2019 Capital Investment in Excess of $730M

Over 300 people attended the Sarpy County Economic Development Corporation’s (Sarpy County EDC; OmahaChamber.org/Sarpy) Annual Meeting on February 6 at the Embassy Suites La Vista Hotel and Conference Center.

In addition to highlighting economic indicators and development activity across the county, Sarpy County EDC announced seven landed projects in 2019. Those projects total more than $738 million in capital investment and 427 new and retained jobs. Landed projects include a new field office for Black Hills Energy (30,000 SF) in Papillion, Google data center (300,000 SF) in Papillion, JE Dunn’s new warehouse facility (57,000 SF) in Papillion, talent assistance for Red Berry Innovations in Springfield, R&R Realty 2nd Flex Building (250,000 SF) in Papillion, and Physicians Mutual mail processing facility (67,107 SF) in Bellevue.

Sarpy County EDC also presented several awards and recognitions, including the Partner in Economic Development Award which was award to Jered Morris, senior vice president of sales and growth at Olsson. In addition, the Business Progress Award was given to Nebraska Brewing Company.

Sarpy County Economic Development Corporation is a proud partner of the Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership. The mission of SCEDC is to grow and diversify Sarpy County through recruitment, expansion, and development of industrial and service enterprises—creating new employment opportunities, capital investment, and an exceptional quality of life. Learn more online at OmahaChamber.org/Sarpy or contact Andrew Rainbolt, executive director, at (402) 233-7155 / arainbolt@selectgreateromaha.com.