How Omaha Wins with The Greater Omaha Chamber’s Heath Mello

Heath Mello, president and CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber, joins Grow Omaha for a conversation about what it takes for Omaha to compete in today’s battle for jobs, talent and investment. The discussion centers on the Chamber’s Omaha Competes initiative and the proposed LB1165 / Grow the Good Life Act, which supporters see as a way to help Nebraska retain and expand existing employers while also attracting new businesses to the state.

The segment also explores the balance between growing homegrown companies and recruiting outside investment, along with how industrial opportunities and major employers fit into the broader picture of Omaha’s economic future. It’s a useful look at the policy, strategy and urgency behind the region’s push to stay competitive.