Omaha–Council Bluffs metropolitan area

Melting Pot Targets Omaha as the Next Development Market in Its Aggressive Growth Plan

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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OMAHA, Neb., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After an impressive year of unit-level sales growth and system-wide remodeling efforts, Melting Pot, the 94-unit experiential dining fondue franchise, is eyeing growth in Nebraska. With capacity for a new Melting Pot restaurant in Omaha, the leadership team is looking for the right partner to revive the brand's presence in the state.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After an impressive year of unit-level sales growth and system-wide remodeling efforts, Melting Pot, the 94-unit experiential dining fondue franchise, is eyeing growth in Nebraska.
  • Melting Pot will host a Discovery Roadshow with the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce on March 25th at 3 p.m.
    "There was a Melting Pot in Nebraska until 2014, when it closed due to circumstances beyond our control," explained Collin Benyo, franchise growth strategist for Melting Pot.
  • "We have seen market segmentation in Omaha that indicates the market is home to the right kinds of guests, and we know residents will be happy to have a Melting Pot nearby again."
  • What happens in a Melting Pot is as much about what's going on around that fondue pot as what's in that pot."

Growing Crisis in Child Care Focus of Nebraska Conference

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Jim Pillen will provide opening remarks, marking the first time the state’s highest-ranking official will speak at the conference.

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  • Jim Pillen will provide opening remarks, marking the first time the state’s highest-ranking official will speak at the conference.
  • At a time when 91% of counties in Nebraska do not have enough available licensed child care slots to meet current demand and 11 counties lack a single licensed provider, Nebraskans are coming together to help solve a growing child care and economic crisis.
  • “With as many as 80,000 jobs open in Nebraska, our child care crisis is an economic crisis.
  • This year’s event is coordinated and facilitated by the Buffett Early Childhood Institute and sponsored by First Five Nebraska, Nebraska Association for the Education of Young Children, the Nebraska Association of School Boards, Nebraska Business Development Center, Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Nebraska Children and Families Foundation, Nebraska Community Foundation, Nebraska Department of Economic Development, Nebraska Department of Education, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, the Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative, Nebraska Early Learning Connection, Nebraska Economic Developers Association, Nebraska Extension, Panhandle Partnership, Inc., the Buffett Early Childhood Fund, and the Buffett Early Childhood Institute.

The Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com® Release Summer 2023 Emerging Housing Markets Index Report

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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NEW YORK and SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com® today released the WSJ/Realtor.com® Summer 2023 Emerging Housing Markets Index, which revealed Lafayette-West Lafayette, Ind., remains the No. 1 emerging market in America. The index analyzes key housing market data, as well as economic vitality and lifestyle metrics, to surface emerging housing markets that offer a high quality of life and are expected to see future home price appreciation. Markets offering lower-cost living, strong employment and convenient commutes performed best as the sustained demand for homes and a quick market pace of sales continues to be the industry standard.

Key Points: 
  • Key Trends Among the Summer 2023 Top 20 Emerging Housing Markets:
    Home prices have begun to ease nationally, falling 0.9% in June.
  • Similar to previous quarters, Summer 2023’s emerging markets continue to lean heavily on affordability.
  • While the national market has slowed, this quarter’s emerging markets have continued to attract attention due to their affordability and desirability, which has kept price growth strong.
  • Similar to last quarter, this quarter’s emerging markets are smaller - the average population of these markets is roughly half that of the 300-market average.

Acadia Healthcare Forms Joint Venture Partnership With Nebraska Methodist Health System

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACHC) announced today that it has formed a joint venture with Nebraska Methodist Health System to build a state-of-the-art, 96-bed behavioral health hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

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  • Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACHC) announced today that it has formed a joint venture with Nebraska Methodist Health System to build a state-of-the-art, 96-bed behavioral health hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
  • Together, Acadia and Nebraska Methodist will expand behavioral health resources in the area.
  • This new partnership is the 20th joint venture for Acadia.
  • “Methodist partnered with Acadia Healthcare because they are preeminent experts in behavioral healthcare.

Greater Omaha Chamber Announces Heath Mello as New CEO

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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- July 11, 2023 - The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Heath Mello to the role of CEO/President.

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  • - July 11, 2023 - The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Heath Mello to the role of CEO/President.
  • “We believe Mello will continue to grow the business landscape in Omaha and drive strong workforce and economic development in Omaha and Eastern Nebraska,” said Carmen Tapio, who currently serves as chair of the Greater Omaha Chamber.
  • Tapio served on the search committee, along with Tim Burke, interim President and CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber, and Derek Leathers, Chairman and CEO of Werner Enterprises.
  • “We are fortunate that Heath will continue to call Omaha home and that he will continue to shape and influence the greater Omaha region.

Conserva Irrigation to Open a New Location in Omaha, NB

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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RICHMOND, Va., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Conserva Irrigation is happy to announce that Gregg and Amy Mattox have opened a new franchise location, serving the Omaha area.

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  • North America's only irrigation franchise focused on saving the planet's water is opening a new location in Omaha, Nebraska
    RICHMOND, Va., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Conserva Irrigation is happy to announce that Gregg and Amy Mattox have opened a new franchise location, serving the Omaha area.
  • Known as Conserva Irrigation of Omaha, the Mattoxes will lead a team of irrigation experts in the repair, maintenance, and installation of home and commercial irrigation systems.
  • Conserva Irrigation of Omaha will serve the Omaha Metro Area including Bellevue, Ralston, LaVista, Papillion, Springfield, Gretna, Elkhorn, Valley, Waterloo, Freemont, Bennington, Council Bluffs, and Carter Lake.
  • Conserva Irrigation of Omaha is the first location in the state of Nebraska.

The Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com® Release Spring 2023 Emerging Housing Markets Index Report

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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The average increase in listing price was 29% among the top 20 markets compared to 12% nationally for the 12 months ending in March 2023.

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  • The average increase in listing price was 29% among the top 20 markets compared to 12% nationally for the 12 months ending in March 2023.
  • Although 17 of the top 20 emerging markets saw an increase in time on market, homes sold on average 12 days faster than the average across the 300 markets ranked for the index (36 vs. 40 days).
  • Just two of the top 20 markets had an unemployment rate above the 300-market average (3.6%) and on average unemployment in the top 20 emerging markets was just 3.0%.
  • This list’s highest-ranked emerging market is Lafayette-West Lafayette, Ind., the same as last quarter in our winter 2023 index.

GetMed Staffing ranks #1 in the 25-200 employee category of the Best Places to Work

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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OMAHA, Neb., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GetMed Staffing is honored to receive first place in the 25-200 employee category of Baird Holm LLP's Omaha's Best Places to Work of 2023, sponsored by the Greater Omaha Chamber.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GetMed Staffing is honored to receive first place in the 25-200 employee category of Baird Holm LLP's Omaha's Best Places to Work of 2023, sponsored by the Greater Omaha Chamber.
  • Created in 2003, Omaha's Best Places to Work recognizes and celebrates local employers who foster an engaged work environment and culture dedicated to organizational success.
  • GetMed Staffing is a diversity-owned healthcare staffing agency that specializes in healthcare recruiting services.
  • If you're interested in joining the best place to work, check us out at GetMed Staffing Careers .

AGI Celebrates #2,000 of its Flagship NECO Grain Dryer Made in Omaha, NE

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230322005186/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230322005186/en/
    AGI NECO Mixed Flow Dryer on the crane in preparation for delivery from the Omaha, Neb., facility.
  • “That includes delivering on time, every time; hearing customer feedback; and making continuous product improvements.”
    The AGI NECO mixed flow grain dryer is considered an industry leader in sophisticated drying technology.
  • “I remember when the #1 NECO grain dryer rolled off the line,” said Ken Kohrt, AGI’s master scheduler and one of the facility’s longest-running 37-year employees.
  • AGI is a provider of solutions for global food infrastructure including seed, fertilizer, grain, feed, and food processing systems.

RTG Medical Names Fishburn Vice President of Healthcare Staffing

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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FREMONT, Neb., Jan. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RTG Medical (Fremont, NE) is proud to announce that Paul Fishburn has been named Vice President of Healthcare Staffing.

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  • FREMONT, Neb., Jan. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RTG Medical (Fremont, NE) is proud to announce that Paul Fishburn has been named Vice President of Healthcare Staffing.
  • “I am excited and humbled to be stepping into the role as Vice President of Healthcare Staffing at RTG Medical.
  • The RTG Medical team works every day to alleviate the national healthcare provider shortage by matching the highest-quality traveling healthcare professionals with facilities across the country.
  • Focusing on company culture and employee wellness, RTG Medical was recognized as Merit Award’s 2022 Gold Medal recipient for Healthcare.