Neighborhoods in Omaha, Nebraska

Omaha National Promotes Mason Perry to Director of Sales and Marketing

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

OMAHA, Neb., July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Omaha National Insurance Company, a technology-enabled company providing workers compensation insurance to small and mid-size employers, has promoted Mason Perry to director of sales and marketing, the company announced today.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Omaha National Insurance Company, a technology-enabled company providing workers compensation insurance to small and mid-size employers, has promoted Mason Perry to director of sales and marketing, the company announced today.
  • Perry was among the first employees to join Omaha National as a founding member of the sales and marketing team in 2017.
  • "Mason has built an outstanding sales operation over the past four years," said Chris LaMantia, chief marketing officer at Omaha National.
  • Prior to joining Omaha National, he worked in sales and marketing for a Lincoln, Neb.-based company and as a recruiter for a national medical group in Omaha.

Greater Omaha Chamber Announces Nearly $500 Million in 2020 Capital Investment

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Friday, January 22, 2021

OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Omaha Chamber today announced $481 million in capital investment for year-end 2020 growth catalyzed by more than 40 economic development projects expected to add $943 million to the local economy each year, once the projects are fully operational.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Omaha Chamber today announced $481 million in capital investment for year-end 2020 growth catalyzed by more than 40 economic development projects expected to add $943 million to the local economy each year, once the projects are fully operational.
  • Home to the Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership (a seven-county, Nebraska / Iowa collaborative) the Greater Omaha Chamber also announced the launch of 24 startups as part of its fellowship-focused incubator, The Startup Collaborative .
  • We are very proud of all Greater Omaha has accomplished in 2020," said Timothy J. Burke , president and CEO, Omaha Public Power District and immediate past chairman of the board, Greater Omaha Chamber.
  • Greater Omaha is home to more than 30 communities and nearly 1 million people.

SHARE Omaha acquires Share Good - a high-tech advantage for new philanthropy

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020

OMAHA, Neb., July 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The acquisition of Share Good LLC by SHARE Omaha moves its proprietary community engagement software into the future of approachable philanthropy.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., July 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The acquisition of Share Good LLC by SHARE Omaha moves its proprietary community engagement software into the future of approachable philanthropy.
  • We are excited to bring Share Good to Omaha's Silicon Prairie to push the boundaries of innovative community engagement.
  • The SHARE Omaha team is laser focused on the Share Good vision as well as its sustainability and growth," said Brooks.
  • 2018: With strong momentum from SHARE Charlotte, Brooks created Share Good to scale nationally as a proven platform for community engagement.

New Report Shows Omaha Outpaces Nation on Key Economic Comparatives

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Thursday, May 2, 2019

"The 2019 Barometer reflects our most ambitious goals," said David G. Brown, president and CEO, Greater Omaha Chamber.

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  • "The 2019 Barometer reflects our most ambitious goals," said David G. Brown, president and CEO, Greater Omaha Chamber.
  • "According to the report, which examinesnearly 40 different factors including growth, quality of life, business resources and innovation, Greater Omaha is seven percent above the U.S. for the overall index."
  • Omaha's Entrepreneurs earn 12.1 percent of all non-farm income in Greater Omaha more than the national average of 8.7 percent.
  • More than 70 percent of Greater Omaha adults are employed seven percent higher than the national average.

FocusOne Solutions Parent Company Earns Sustained Excellence Award, Best Places to Work in Omaha

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019

OMAHA, Neb., March 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The parent company of managed services & vendor management software provider FocusOne Solutions has been recognized for its longevity as one of the Best Places to Work in Omaha.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., March 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The parent company of managed services & vendor management software provider FocusOne Solutions has been recognized for its longevity as one of the Best Places to Work in Omaha.
  • In addition to FocusOne Solutions, C&A is the parent company to workforce solution firms Aureus Medical Group , Aureus Group , AurStaff , and Celebrity Staff , as well as AurTravel and AurHomes.
  • C&A will be honored along with other Best Places to Work in Omaha recipients during a luncheon in May 2019.
  • FocusOne Solutions is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska and is an affiliate of C&A Industries, Inc.

C&A Industries, Inc. Earns Sustained Excellence Award, Best Places to Work in Omaha

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Monday, March 11, 2019

OMAHA, Neb., March 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- C&A Industries, Inc. , a national leader in staffing and recruitment, has been recognized for its longevity as one of the Best Places to Work in Omaha.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., March 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- C&A Industries, Inc. , a national leader in staffing and recruitment, has been recognized for its longevity as one of the Best Places to Work in Omaha.
  • An eight-time recipient, C&A has earned the Sustained Excellence Award which recognizes employers that have been ranked consistently for multiple years.
  • C&A will be honored along with other Best Places to Work in Omaha recipients during a luncheon in May 2019.
  • C&A is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with subsidiary offices located in Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska; Kansas City, Missouri; and Des Moines, Iowa.

WellCare Donates $50,000 to Live Well Omaha to Support Healthy Home Inspections in Douglas County

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019

and TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WellCare of Nebraska, a WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) company, announced today it has donated $50,000 to support Live Well Omaha, a local coalition and its Healthy Homes inspections pilot.

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  • and TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WellCare of Nebraska, a WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) company, announced today it has donated $50,000 to support Live Well Omaha, a local coalition and its Healthy Homes inspections pilot.
  • The donation will assist with identifying homes that have tested positive for lead paint or asthma triggers impacting children and families living in Douglas County.
  • According to the Omaha Healthy Kids Alliance , a member of the Live Well Omaha coalition, lead is a significant environmental health hazard to children in Douglas County.
  • Live Well Omaha Coalition members include Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Omaha Healthy Kids Alliance, Omaha Housing Authority, Douglas County Health Department, Metro Omaha Tobacco Action Coalition (MOTAC), University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health and the City of Omaha's Planning Department.

StorageMart Expands Self Storage Facilities in Omaha, NE

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Thursday, September 20, 2018

OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- StorageMart, based out of Columbia, MO, announced today the opening of a new storage facility in Omaha, NE.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- StorageMart, based out of Columbia, MO, announced today the opening of a new storage facility in Omaha, NE.
  • This is the fourth location in the area, adding to StorageMart's already-present storage facilities on Sapp Brothers Drive, Redick Avenue, and Scott Circle.
  • The facility contains 433 units and over 104,000 square feet of rentable space, bringing a substantial portion of self storage to the area.
  • "We're excited to open our fourth StorageMart in Omaha," says Cris Burnam, President of StorageMart.

New Research Reveals Greater Omaha Outpaces Peers, Nation on Key Comparatives

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Wednesday, May 16, 2018

One of the region's most comprehensive, comparative analyses, the report uses multiple indexes to evaluate Omaha's competitiveness against other high-performing metros.

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  • One of the region's most comprehensive, comparative analyses, the report uses multiple indexes to evaluate Omaha's competitiveness against other high-performing metros.
  • "Each year we compare the economic performance and characteristics of our region," said David G. Brown, president and CEO, Greater Omaha Chamber.
  • 1)
    Innovation is consistently rising in Greater Omaha with five-percent growth since 2014, trending to surpass Nashville's rating
    View the full report here: 2018 Barometer
    Omaha is a No.
  • The mission of the Greater Omaha Chamber is to champion a thriving business community and prosperous region through visionary leadership and collaboration.