Business News

Omaha Reaffirms Strong Bond Ratings

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Fri, 11/22/2019 - 12:00am

The City of Omaha continues to have strong bond ratings and is more than $7 million under budget after the third quarter of its 2019-20 fiscal year.

Douglas County’s GDP Grows At Fastest Rate in Nebraska

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Thu, 11/21/2019 - 12:00am

New York –  A recent study by financial technology company SmartAsset found Douglas County has the fastest growing gross domestic product in Nebraska.

Clean Water Guys Tackle Hard Water, Keep Taps Pure

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Thu, 11/21/2019 - 12:00am

NASA astronauts on Apollo 17 took a photo of clouds whirling over Earth’s oceans in 1972 that looked like a “Big Blue Marble.”

While water covers about 71% of the planet’s surface, only about 1/200th of Earth’s water is fresh water that’s accessible and suitable for drinking.

Lincoln Vape Shops’ Owner Plans to Fight Adding Vaping to Smoking Ban

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Wed, 11/20/2019 - 12:00am

Lincoln – Officials in Lincoln and Lancaster County are taking steps toward adding vaping to a ban on indoor smoking, prompting a vow from a woman who owns three Lincoln vape product shops that she’ll fight any such effort.

Transportation Improvement Plan Amendment Announced

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Tue, 11/19/2019 - 12:00am

Lincoln –  The Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration require each state highway agency to develop a Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, which must list all highway and transit projects that will be using federal funds, as well as all regionally significant transportation projects using non-federal funding sources.

Adams & Sullivan Wins Chamber of Commerce Award

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Tue, 11/19/2019 - 12:00am

The Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce recently presented the chamber’s annual awards to the business community while celebrating another year of significant growth across the county.

Chamber President Karen Gibler said the group hit a record number of business partners.

Douglas County Election Commission Opens New Office

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Mon, 11/18/2019 - 12:00am
Election Commissioner Brian Kruse stands in a large work area that will allow full-time temporary staff to have more space on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. Workers were often crammed behind the front desk in the old building. (Photo by Elizabeth Brown)

The Douglas County Election Commission recently opened the doors to its new west Omaha office that provides more space and parking in advance of the 2020 election cycle.

ALA Nebraska Recognizes Business Partners, Members

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Fri, 11/15/2019 - 12:00am
ALA Nebraska members and business partners gathered over wine, cocktails and appetizers for the annual Holiday Happy Hour at Corkscrew Wine & Cheese, 3908 Farnam St., on Tuesday, Nov. 12. (Photo by Scott Stewart)

The Nebraska chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators held its annual Holiday Happy Hour on Tuesday.

Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals Group Welcomes 2020 YP Council Members

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Fri, 11/15/2019 - 12:00am

The Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals is welcoming and celebrating its new slate of YP Council members.

UNO College of Business Picks Its Next Dean

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Fri, 11/15/2019 - 12:00am

The University of Nebraska at Omaha College of Business expects to soon have a new leader.

Michelle Trawick was recently nominated as the next dean of the college, pending approval by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents at a Feb. 1 meeting.

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