Heath Mello on Omaha’s Economic Growth and Competitiveness

Heath Mello, president and CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber, joins Grow Omaha to discuss Omaha’s economic development competitiveness. The conversation covers LB1165, the Nebraska economic development bill aimed at helping retain and expand major employers, including local companies with operations outside the state. Mello also discusses the pending Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger process, the need to prepare for potential employee relocations, Omaha Competes, site readiness, energy infrastructure, OPPD and MidAmerican Energy, and the Back for the Future talent campaign tied to the Good Life is Calling initiative.