One Stop for Business Resources BUSINESS ASSISTANCE, RETENTION AND EXPANSION

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1 One Stop for Business Resources BUSINESS ASSISTANCE, RETENTION AND EXPANSION

2 Helping your existing business grow, prosper and realize its full potential, by partnering with you to identify, connect with and implement the resources you need to succeed. That is what energizes us. The Existing Business Assistance program of the Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership SERVICES FOR EXISTING BUSINESSES Consultation on business incentive eligibility Information on available sites and buildings Talent attraction and training assistance programs Government agency and private sector service provider liaison Export and import assistance to international businesses Customized business information Economic profiles and trends Demographic profiles and data Labor force data Major employer listings Quality of life information including educational, recreational and cultural amenities Cost of living data and comparisons

3 HELPING YOU ACCESS THE RESOURCES YOU NEED Through the Existing Business Assistance program, you have access to 30 Partnership staff members with diverse economic development expertise. We ensure comprehensive assistance by working closely with a range of individuals and entities, including: Greater Omaha professional service providers including accountants, lawyers, bankers, and commercial brokers and developers Local, state and federal government agencies Nebraska Business Development Center Nebraska Department of Economic Development Iowa Economic Development Authority Iowa Small Business Development Center U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) City of Omaha and City of Council Bluffs plus all regional city and county governments Utilities Black Hills Energy Council Bluffs Water Works Iowa Rural Electric Cooperatives Metropolitan Utilities District MidAmerican Energy Nebraska Public Power District Omaha Public Power District Numerous other local utility and communications providers Specialized developmentrelated organizations Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA) Nebraska Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO) Finance Iowa Finance Authority Nebraska Industrial Finance Authority (NIFA) Workforce development and talent attraction initiatives Heartland Workforce Solutions Iowa Workforce Development Local colleges and universities Nebraska Department of Labor Community Development Site and building redevelopment facilitation for business locations in east Omaha and Pottawattamie County The Partnership creates personal, one-on-one relationships with local businesses and regularly visits the out-of-state headquarters of firms that have facilities in Greater Omaha.

4 The Council Bluffs Growth Alliance and the Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership play a valuable role in the continued growth plans of Tyson facilities in the region. Their assistance with local incentives, development protocol and government approvals helped us to speed the process needed to complete our recent projects in a timely manner. Denton Childs, Director Non Income Tax, Tyson Why Join Your Chamber? Benefits: Business visibility and connection opportunities Educational training programs Media and communications consulting Regional businesses are fortunate to have strong allies in state and local government. A wide variety of performance-based business incentives can assist companies with their growth plans. However, understanding the variety of requirements and benefits of all of these programs is a full-time job. That s where we come in. Your business will reap the benefits of our staff expertise. These incentive programs are designed for both existing and new companies that create and maintain jobs and make capital investments: ASSISTANCE OBTAINING BUSINESS INCENTIVES Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Iowa High Quality Jobs Program Iowa Local Tax Incentives Iowa Jobs Training Programs Iowa Targeted Jobs Program Nebraska Advantage Nebraska Customized Job Training Program Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Talent & Innovation Initiatives Angel Investment Tax Credits Iowa Innovation Fund InternNE Nebraska Business Innovation Act Site and Building Development Fund U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) BizAssist Online Resources and Assistance Nebraska Worker Training Program

5 Growing a company and keeping it profitable takes much more than money. Let the Partnership help you obtain the specialized information you need so you can focus on what you know best running and growing your business. AREAS OF EXPERTISE & ASSISTANCE Building Permits and Zoning Military and Defense Contractors Certificates of Origin Public Policy (local, state and federal) Community Development Entrepreneurship and Innovation Foreign Trade Zone No. 19 Funding Sources Government Contract Procurement Incentives and Training Research and Demographics Resources for Small Business Retail/Minority-owned Business Sites and Buildings Talent Attraction and Retention THRIVE Programs Transportation International Utility Costs and Availability Media and Communications Consultations Workforce Development/Labor Availability

6 Contact us and find out how! Partnership Representatives Can Help! Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership Paula Hazlewood, senior director - business assistance, retention & expansion phazlewood@selectgreateromaha.com Advance Southwest Iowa Corporation Mike Dellinger, executive director mdellinger@selectgreateromaha.com Cass County Nebraska Economic Development Council Lisa Scheve, executive director lscheve@selectgreateromaha.com Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce Bob Mundt, president bmundt@councilbluffsiowa.com Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce Terry Bailey, CEcD, vice president of business development tbailey@councilbluffsiowa.com Gateway Development Corporation (Washington County) Sean Johnson, executive director seanjohnson@selectgreateromaha.com Greater Fremont Development Council (Dodge County) Cecilia Harry, executive director charry@selectgreateromaha.com Sarpy County Economic Development Corporation Toby Churchill, executive director tchurchill@selectgreateromaha.com Western Iowa Development Association Lori Holste, executive director lori@wida.org The Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership Harney St., Omaha, NE SelectGreaterOmaha.com The Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership, a program of the Greater Omaha Chamber, embraces an innovative two-state, regional approach to economic development, increasing jobs and investment in eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa by providing a full range of economic development services. Working across state lines, the Partnership brings together the economic development organizations of the Chamber and the City of Omaha (Douglas County), Advance Southwest Iowa Corporation (City of Council Bluffs/Pottawattamie County), Cass County Nebraska Economic Development Council, Gateway Development Corporation (Washington County), Greater Fremont Development Council (Dodge County) and Sarpy County Economic Development Corporation. The combined organizations are co-located within the Greater Omaha Chamber. The Partnership s professional team uses a consultative approach, working closely with companies to find the best resources to meet their needs. The team s ongoing relationship assures companies benefit from all resources available in Greater Omaha. Results of these efforts include increased employment, income and capital investment throughout the region. March For the most current data, go to SelectGreaterOmaha.com