EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Where Business Belongs
Greater Omaha: The right environment for business
Nine-county combined statistical area 925,858 population (over 1.2 million within 60-minute drive)
Median age of 35.2 (below the U.S. average of 37.5)
From its strong business climate, to its first-class resources and quality of life, Greater Omaha continues to cultivate an environment that is ideally suited for companies wishing to start, grow or expand their operations. • Financially Solid – Omaha has a AA+ credit rating from Standard & Poor’s, evidence of a commitment to maintaining a solid financial position that it shares with the state of Nebraska. • Pro-business Incentives – Not only does Nebraska foster an equitable tax structure for both businesses and individuals, it also provides several performance-based incentives to firms in the form of tax credits, refunds and exemptions for investment and new job creation in Nebraska. Municipal governments also provide incentives to stimulate business development. • Strong Business-Government Partnerships – Greater Omaha’s strong business-government partnerships have resulted in more than $13 billion in new development project investments throughout the metro since 2004. • Low Cost of Doing Business – Statistics show the cost of doing business in Nebraska is 10 to 15 percent below the national average. Continued