Habitat For Humanity

The Greater Omaha Economic Development Council represents an eight-county metro area and offers a full range of consultative services, such as current data on available sites and buildings, manpower availability, wage rates and productivity levels, and energy rates and availability. It also provides training programs and guidance on use and application of development incentives including major tax credits, refunds and exemptions for new and expanding businesses. The council s economic development partners include the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, Sarpy County Economic Development, Gateway Economic Development, Omaha Public Power District, Aquila and the Metropolitan Utilities District. The Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership is the funding program for economic development activities and initiatives at the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. The organization is located in Omaha, Neb.

Established in 1927, the Urban League of Nebraska is a nonprofit organization that offers direct services through programming and advocacy for economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights. Headquartered in Omaha, Neb., it is one of the affiliates in over 30 states of the National Urban League movement. The Urban League of Nebraska partners with various organizations, such as ConAgra Foods, First Data Corporation, Lozier Corporation, The Burlington Capital Group, McCarthy Group, American National Bank and MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company. It employs various volunteers who offer a variety of fundraising, community awareness and leadership skills development programs. The Urban League of Nebraska operates the Whitney Young, Jr. Academy, which provides opportunities for the academic, personal, career and social development of people.