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State Chamber’s Economic Development Summit Inspired By Blueprint Nebraska

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Tue, 11/05/2019 - 12:00am

This year’s Economic Development Summit sponsored by the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry will focus on tactics to achieve goals identified by the Blueprint Nebraska initiative.

Greater Omaha Chamber Announces 2020 Board of Directors

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Tue, 11/05/2019 - 12:00am

The Greater Omaha Chamber recently approved the 2020 members of its Board of Directors.

Tim Burke, president and CEO of OPPD, will serve as chairman of the Executive Committee.

Penitentiary Shifts to 12-Hour Schedule, Announces Bonus

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 12:00am

The Nebraska State Penitentiary declared a staffing emergency last week and shifted to using a 12-hour schedule for its staff.

MCC Launches 3D Academy

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 12:00am

A new Unity 3D Academy was recently launched by Metropolitan Community College.

The program teaches computer programming skills using Unity, a game development tool used in a variety of industries, including gaming, filmmaking, construction, engineering and manufacturing.

UNO Curious People Series Underway

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 12:00am

The University of Nebraska at Omaha kicked off its second season of informative talks, called the Curious People Series, last Tuesday.

Mexican Delegation Explores Ethanol Industry In Three-Day Nebraska Visit

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Mon, 10/28/2019 - 12:00am

A delegation of 19 industry leaders from Mexico were in Nebraska recently to gain a better understanding of the American ethanol sector.

Otoe County Joins Economic Development Partnership

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Fri, 10/25/2019 - 12:00am

Otoe County joined the regional Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership to work collaboratively on growing investment in eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa.

Gov. Ricketts Cuts Ribbon on Costco Poultry Plant

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 12:00am

Fremont – Gov. Pete Ricketts took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Costco’s new chicken plant on Saturday.

Census Needs Employees to Survey Their Communities

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 12:00am
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts speaks during a news conference at the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center celebrating the opening of the Nebraska Area Census Office in Lincoln on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. (Photo by Scott Stewart)

The decennial census is a cornerstone of American democracy, providing foundational information for democratically distributing power, money and justice.

Proposed Omaha Sales Tax, Health Concerns Threaten Area Vape Shops

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 12:00am

When vape shops exploded into the market in 2015, storeowners knew they were taking a risk.

Vaping had been around since 2007, but its popularity spiked in Omaha and across the country as electronic cigarette brands like Juul became more accessible.

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