Sarpy County EDC Announces 2020 Capital Investment in Excess of $280M, 1K New Jobs

More than 250 people attended the Sarpy County Economic Development Corporation’s (EDC, omahachamber.org) virtual annual meeting on February 11. In addition to highlighting economic indicators and development activity across the county, Sarpy County EDC announced four projects in 2020. Those projects total more $286M in capital investment and 1,020 new jobs. Landed projects include the R&R Realty Warehouse Building 3 (300,000 square feet) in Papillion, an Amazon sortation center (2,700,000 square feet) in Papillion, CymSTAR’s flight simulator training facility for E4B pilots in La Vista and a light industrial and flex space from Nebraska Warehouse (100,000 square feet) in Springfield.

“Few would argue 2020 was an unusual year; but, despite the challenges of a global health pandemic, Sarpy County performed extremely well economically,” said Andrew Rainbolt, executive director, Sarpy County EDC. “We are grateful for our stakeholders, partners and the full community for pulling together and ensuring the economic health of this region. This is a time for celebration, made possible thanks to excellent teamwork.”

Sarpy County EDC also presented several awards and recognitions: 2021 Partner in Economic Development Award – Jon Meyers and family and Nebraska Warehouse / Cannonball Express; 2021 Business Progress Award – Securities America; and Career Achievement Award – Christine Myers.

Sarpy County Economic Development Corporation is a proud partner of the Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership. View the Sarpy County EDC Annual Progress Report at www.omahachamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Sarpy_2020_Annual_Progress_Report.pdf. Contact Andrew Rainbolt with any questions at (402) 233-7155 / arainbolt@selectgreateromaha.com.