OMAHA- The Nebraska Department of Economic Development has opened up a satellite office in South Omaha. The state’s economic development director, Anthony Goins, said he had been considering adding a “strategic South Omaha presence” even before lawmakers last year passed Legislative Bill 1024, which earmarks about $335 million, largely for North and South Omaha.

“The goals of the office are to promote economic inclusivity, create high-paying jobs, and support the overall growth of South Omaha,” Goins said. He described Metro Community College as a key partner since they are housing the office. Goins said the office will be further investigating the needs of South Omaha and its surrounding areas.

A state consultant’s report has issued a plan on how to distribute $225 million of the overall LB 1024 funding, recommending grants go to 35 recipients in South and North Omaha who submitted applications laying out respective plans to grow the local economy through building projects, job development and housing.

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