Omaha NE Moving Companies

Omaha, Nebraska

Nestled along the Missouri River, Omaha, Nebraska offers a unique brand of adventure and beauty to residents and visitors alike. When moving to Omaha you can explore the city's ever-changing cultural landscape and savor legendary Omaha steak while you watch history come to life. The city has been named one of the “Top 10 Healthiest Places to Live in America” by the National Institute of Health, and more recently listed among “America’s 50 Hottest Cities” by Expansion Management. A charming city to call home, Omaha is quickly becoming an attractive destination to many.

History:
Founded in 1854, Omaha was selected as the eastern station for the first transcontinental railroad in America, ensuring Omaha place as a major transportation hub for years to come. The meatpacking industry came to town in the 1880s, quickly making Omaha the fastest growing city in America. The Trans-Mississippi Exposition of 1898 attracted over two million visitors to Omaha, many of whom stay, making Omaha their permanent home. With World War II, the Enola Gay and Bock’s Car were manufactured at the Martin Aircraft Factory in Omaha. After the war, the Omaha Stockyards became the world’s largest livestock processing center. The city is the birthplace to many famous Americans, including President Ford, Malcolm X, Marlon Brando and the city’s most popular billionaire, William Buffet.

Economy:
Omaha, Nebraska is home to five Fortune 500 companies, including Peter Kiewit Sons, Berkshire Hathaway and Mutual of Omaha. There are over 20,000 businesses located in the city’s metropolitan area, and more than 30 other Fortune 500 companies have manufacturing plants within the city. In addition, nearly 30 insurance companies and many other large firms have their headquarters in Omaha, including Lozier Corporation, ITI Marketing Services, First Data Corp, Omaha Steaks International and Godfather's Pizza, Inc. The Omaha economy is well diversified, with no industry sector accounting for more than one third of total employment. Omaha's highest concentration of employment is in transportation, trade and utilities with strong showings in education and health services as well as professional and business services.

Tourism:
Omaha is a dynamic city, mingling the best in Midwestern hospitality with the vigor of a big city. From public art displays spread throughout the city to modern art centers, award-winning Smithsonian museums, local galleries and hands-on interactive art houses, you will certainly fin Omaha's creative spirit contagious. Charming shopping centers, indoor and outdoor malls and unique boutiques provide for the shopaholic in the group. If you are in the mood for something with a little sparkle, visit Borsheim's, America's largest independent jewelry store, owned by famed Omaha native Warren Buffett. Another Buffett gem is Nebraska Furniture Mart. This gigantic furniture store is an attraction in itself. With over 15 public and semi-public courses, Omaha offers something for golfers of all skill. Tree-lined fairways, water hazards and sand traps, each course have its own personality. Omaha nightlife offers variety such as Irish and Micro Brew Pubs, Dance Clubs, live Jazz and Rock bands. Martini bars and laid back lounges offer a quiet drink and the smooth sounds of live Blues. Watch the game at one of the many Sports bars or listen to the distinct Omaha sound at one of the Indie Rock Clubs. During the summer, enjoy live music along the riverfront.

Colleges/Universities:

• University of Nebraska
• College of St Mary
• Creighton University
• Nebraska Methodist College

Interesting Facts:

• Omaha Steaks, the nation’s largest marketer of steaks and other frozen gourmet foods is located in Omaha, Nebraska.
• Omaha is the home of legendary billionaire investor Warren Buffett.
• Borsheims, located in Omaha, is the largest jewelry store in the nation.