For more than 130 years, Scoular has helped shape global agricultural supply chains. Today, the Omaha-based company operates around the world while continuing to grow from the center of the United States.
Its longtime presence in Omaha illustrates the advantages available across the AgWorks Corridor. Spanning 11 counties in the greater Lincoln–Omaha region of Nebraska and Iowa, the corridor connects agriculture-related businesses to industry expertise, skilled talent, transportation infrastructure and global markets.
For Scoular, that central location supports an international business while keeping the company rooted in one of the country’s most productive agricultural regions. It also provides the logistics, workforce and business environment the company needs to keep evolving under CEO Paul Maass.
Scoular’s connection to the region runs deep. Scoular traces its roots back more than a century, and they continue to be rooted to Omaha. With operations around the globe, Scoular has continued to keep its headquarters here, recently relocating to a modern and collaborative office space.
As Scoular grows, so does its need for skilled, motivated talent. And the AgWorks Corridor delivers.
“Access to talent is so important,” Maass emphasized. “We’ve attracted talent to Omaha. When they move, the general feedback is very consistent: it’s easy to get around, great people, great schools, safe, low crime.”
That welcoming culture is key to Omaha’s continued growth.
Scoular has also made talent development a priority, leveraging Nebraska’s strong university system.
“We do a lot of internships, giving exposure to kids and giving them opportunities to develop and learn,” Maass said. “Last summer, we had interns from 17 different universities.”
Beyond its workforce, Maass credits the region’s central location and business-friendly environment as major advantages. Plus Omaha’s affordability and pragmatism also set the city apart.
“Being centrally located is really convenient,” he said. “And it’s a business-friendly environment. They want to get things done and support getting things done.
“When you have operations in other geographies where they’re fighting against you to invest capital and grow, it’s a completely different experience, and it drives appreciation for the support received from Omaha and the state of Nebraska.”
Maass also credits Omaha’s collaborative spirit as a competitive edge, citing collaboration between CEOs and business leaders. Maass often speaks with other leaders, exploring how they can help one another and bouncing ideas off one another.
“It’s a good environment,” he said.
As Scoular continues to expand, Omaha remains at the center of its success story.
“Our company will continue to grow,” Maass said. “Agriculture is a critical industry which will continue to evolve, and Omaha gives us the foundation and community to grow and be successful”