re·gion·al·ism 1
1. a: consciousness of and loyalty to a distinct region with a homogeneous population
b: development of a political or social system based on one or more such areas
2: emphasis on regional locale and characteristics in art or literature
3: a characteristic feature (as of speech) of a geographic area
We work with the Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership as a part of an eight-county economic development partnership, one of the few who truly work collaboratively across boundary lines. We work to create jobs and encourage capital investment in the metropolitan region for the benefit of all.
Iowa Rankings
- #1- Best State for Opportunity 2020- US News
- #2 Best Cities after Military Service - Council bluffs
- #1 – Best States (IA) - U.S. News – 2018
Regional Rankings
#1 – Best Cities for College Grads
ZipRecruiter – 2018
#8 – The Best American Cities to Work in Tech in 2018
SmartAsset – 2018
#7 – Cities where Millennials Make the Most Money
Credit Sesame – 2018
#6 – Top 10 Arts-Vibrant Medium Communities
SMU National Center for Arts Research – 2018
#2 – Cities Where Renters Can Afford To Live Alone
SmartAsset – 2018
#1 – Beyond Silicon Valley: 5 Up-and-Coming Tech Hotspots (Omaha)
Livability – 2018
#13 – The 20 Best Places in the US to Give You a Fresh Start (Omaha)
MSN – 2018
#9 Top Destinations on the Rise – U.S. (Omaha)
TripAdvisor – 2018
5 Cities You Should Consider Moving to ASAP (Omaha)
The Zoe Report – 2018
#4 – Best places to be a Teacher (Omaha & Council Bluffs)
SmartAsset – 2017
#3 – Most Up-and-Coming Cities in America (Omaha)
Time Magazine – 2017
#14 – The Hardest-Working Cities in America (Omaha)
SmartAsset – 2017
#17 – Best Cities for Quality of Life (Omaha)
NerdWallet – 2017
#8 – Best Large Real-Estate Market (Omaha)
WalletHub – 2017
#9 – Best City for Renters (Omaha)
WalletHub – 2017
#6 – Best Large City for First-Time Home Buyers (Omaha)
WalletHub – 2017