How Omaha Helps Businesses Build the Skills They Need
Greater Omaha’s workforce supports businesses across manufacturing, finance, technology, professional services and numerous other industries. As employers grow and their needs change, the region keeps working with them to develop the skills that come next. The Greater Omaha Chamber’s Workforce Excellence efforts support that work through employer collaboration, recruitment and employee development. Businesses help identify […]
How Omaha Business Leaders Are Preparing the Next Generation Workforce
Omaha’s future workforce is already learning from the people who run its businesses. At Creighton University, local leaders come into classrooms to talk candidly about their work, the skills they value and the paths that brought them there. “Business is an applied discipline,” said Anthony Hendrickson, PhD, dean of the Heider College of Business. That […]
County Not Reported: Why Omaha’s Workforce Numbers Are Stronger Than They Appear
A data reporting shift, accelerated by the pandemic, has been quietly undercounting Greater Omaha’s employment base. Here is what the full picture looks like. THE HEADLINE NUMBER 552,241 Omaha CSA jobs (reported data) +2.1% growth since 2019 593,292 Omaha CSA jobs (with County Not Reported) +5.4% growth since 2019 +41,051 Jobs previously uncounted in regional […]
Why Omaha is the Place for Biotech Growth: The Bluestem Biosciences Example
In the heart of the country, Greater Omaha is proving itself as a powerhouse for innovation in the bioeconomy. A prime example is Bluestem Biosciences, a fast-growing Omaha startup leveraging the region’s unique assets to develop renewable chemicals. Founded in 2022, Bluestem’s mission is simple: create renewable chemicals that are cost-competitive with petroleum-based products. The […]