Greater Omaha has low utility costs, a central U.S. location and excellent transportation access. Thus, Greater Omaha’s manufacturing sector has continued to thrive in areas such as agriculture-related hardware, food products, chemicals/fuels and finished goods.

The manufacturing industry employs more than 30,000 people in Greater Omaha with nearly 50,000 employed within a 60-minute drive.

Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) consistently delivers reliable electric service at competitive rates well below the national average. View utilities data.
The quality of Greater Omaha’s workforce is the local business community’s most valuable tool for success. The productivity level of Greater Omaha’s workforce is consistently above the national average, with wage rates well below the national average. View workforce data.

Nebraska Advantage tax incentives specifically benefit manufacturing activities with a full sales tax exemption on manufacturing equipment, no sales tax on water used in manufacturing and a sales tax exemption on electricity, gas and fuel oils if 50 percent or more are used in manufacturing. View incentives data.

The Nebraska Chapter of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is actively promoting its "Dream It Do It" campaign to introduce young people to manufacturing jobs and training opportunities.