The Greater Omaha Chamber (omahachamber.org) announced it is partnering with the Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) to create the “Nebraska Resource Center.”
The Nebraska Resource Center’s goal will be to connect military members, veterans and their families with veteran benefits and services, employment and career opportunities in the state, as well as other resources to support them while in Nebraska.
“We want everyone who comes here through Offutt to make Nebraska their home during and after their service to our nation,” said Randy Norwood, assistant vice president of military affairs and strategic partnership for the Greater Omaha Chamber.
The Nebraska Resource Center will be staffed with an accredited veteran service officer (VSO). The VSO will be able to provide resources on employment opportunities, details on occupational licensure and tax reforms in the state, ideas for recreational and leisure activities throughout Nebraska and much more.
“We want this to be the type of place you can go to get any question answered, whether you want to know how to file a claim for tinnitus or where to find the nearest fishing hole,” said NDVA Director John Hilgert. “While our service members may not choose where they get stationed, we want them to choose Nebraska when they leave the service.”
The Greater Omaha Chamber is honored to connect with military partners as part of its coordinated economic development efforts.
“This partnership allows our community to serve those who have served us. Not only are we proud of the important national security work being done at Offutt, but the base is also the largest employer in our area as well,” said Heath Mello, president and CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber.