(Omaha, NE) - Marco Floreani has worked in economic and community development for over ten years in Nebraska and lowa at the city, state, and regional levels, most recently as Executive Director of the Mills County Economic Development Foundation and Senior Director of Business Development for the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce.

In lowa, he helped launch the largest certified development site in the region in partnership with MidAmerican Energy and the low Economic Development Authority.

At the Greater Omaha Chamber, he led new business recruitment to the region and local business growth within financial services, manufacturing, and agricultural industries.

"I look forward to joining the City of Omaha's efforts to attract, retain and grow business opportunities in my hometown," said Floreani, Deputy Chief of Staff for Economic Development and Development Services, "The timing of new and existing projects shows a lot of forward-thinking growth and development are on the horizon.

Floreani is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

His annual salary is $113,000. He will start September 19. He replaces Troy Anderson who is now the Assistant City Manager in Wichita.

Earlier this month, Mayor Stothert announced the addition of Jacqueline Morrison and Steve Jensen to the economic development team. The economic development staff works with the Mayor, City departments, developers, and the Greater Omaha Chamber to recruit new business to Omaha, expand existing businesses, and bring development projects to successful completion.