The document provides an economic scorecard comparing the Omaha region to 9 other cities. It finds that Omaha performs well across multiple areas, often ranking in the middle. Specifically, Omaha's strengths are in quality of life, low cost of doing business, and entrepreneurship. However, it lags in areas of innovative capacity, concentration of knowledge workers, and information technology industries. The scorecard also shows some improvements, with Omaha moving up in rankings for economic growth, quality of life, and cost of doing business between 2015 and 2016.
This report examined more than 80 markets based on the percent change in vacancy and rental rates for the office, retail and multi-family sectors from Q3 2012 through Q3 2013, as well as population and unemployment changes over the same time period.
The document summarizes that while traditional tech hubs like Silicon Valley remain important, cities like St. Louis, Detroit, Charlotte and Austin are emerging as new hotspots for tech job growth. These cities have organizations that promote startups and tech entrepreneurship. St. Louis in particular has seen a 25% increase in tech job openings in the past year, with average salaries rising 13% to $81,000. Charlotte has over 550 companies increasing tech recruiting by 22% and its tech workforce growing 6% since last March. Detroit also has more tech career opportunities as over 1,100 openings are posted daily and companies invest in startups.
This document provides information to promote New Hampshire as the location for Amazon's HQ2. It highlights New Hampshire's business-friendly environment including no income, sales, or capital gains taxes. It also emphasizes the access to a skilled workforce, quality of life, and proximity to Boston that New Hampshire offers. A specific 216-acre site in Londonderry called Woodmont Commons is presented as a potential shovel-ready location that could accommodate Amazon's needs.
Middle income jobs in the Portland-metro economyGene Miller
The data and analysis of this report were compiled by ECONorthwest for the Value of Jobs Coalition.
Portland-metro in this report refers to the Metropolitan Statistical Area of Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA.
The Buffalo Niagara region continues to undergo significant economic and demographic transitions. Its industry base is shifting toward diverse, knowledge-driven industries, while the region is increasingly leveraging border location and economic synergies with Canada. The region’s population, while shrinking on the whole and older compared to the nation, includes highly educated and mobile workers. Together these forces have important implications for emerging demands for labor, workforce readiness and opportunities for regional economic growth.
The document identifies 10 trends that will profoundly shape business in the coming years:
1. Economic activity will shift globally with Asia's GDP nearly converging with Western Europe's in the next 20 years. Manufacturing and services will shift more dramatically.
2. Public sector activities will grow to support aging populations, requiring productivity gains to avoid high taxes.
3. Almost a billion new consumers will enter global markets in emerging economies, expanding spending power outside the West.
4. Technological connectivity will transform how people live and interact by enabling global, instant communication and new types of relationships.
5. The battle for talent will shift as developing countries produce more university graduates than developed ones.
6
The document discusses Toronto's financial services sector. It provides statistics showing Toronto has over 200,000 people employed in finance and insurance. The top industries are banking, insurance, investment management, stock exchanges, and pension funds. In-demand jobs include data analysts, financial planners, risk managers, and digital marketing roles. The financial sector is influenced by trends like technology advances, globalization, and changing demographics. Toronto is established as one of North America's top financial hubs.
2019 HRflag Global 50 HR Services Listed CompaniesHRflag
【June 26, 2019, Shanghai】Compiled by HRflag which is a communication platform, digital community and think tank leading in China's HR service industry, the “2019 HRflag Global 50 HR Services Listed Companies” global ranking is officially announced.
This report examined more than 80 markets based on the percent change in vacancy and rental rates for the office, retail and multi-family sectors from Q3 2012 through Q3 2013, as well as population and unemployment changes over the same time period.
The document summarizes that while traditional tech hubs like Silicon Valley remain important, cities like St. Louis, Detroit, Charlotte and Austin are emerging as new hotspots for tech job growth. These cities have organizations that promote startups and tech entrepreneurship. St. Louis in particular has seen a 25% increase in tech job openings in the past year, with average salaries rising 13% to $81,000. Charlotte has over 550 companies increasing tech recruiting by 22% and its tech workforce growing 6% since last March. Detroit also has more tech career opportunities as over 1,100 openings are posted daily and companies invest in startups.
This document provides information to promote New Hampshire as the location for Amazon's HQ2. It highlights New Hampshire's business-friendly environment including no income, sales, or capital gains taxes. It also emphasizes the access to a skilled workforce, quality of life, and proximity to Boston that New Hampshire offers. A specific 216-acre site in Londonderry called Woodmont Commons is presented as a potential shovel-ready location that could accommodate Amazon's needs.
Middle income jobs in the Portland-metro economyGene Miller
The data and analysis of this report were compiled by ECONorthwest for the Value of Jobs Coalition.
Portland-metro in this report refers to the Metropolitan Statistical Area of Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA.
The Buffalo Niagara region continues to undergo significant economic and demographic transitions. Its industry base is shifting toward diverse, knowledge-driven industries, while the region is increasingly leveraging border location and economic synergies with Canada. The region’s population, while shrinking on the whole and older compared to the nation, includes highly educated and mobile workers. Together these forces have important implications for emerging demands for labor, workforce readiness and opportunities for regional economic growth.
The document identifies 10 trends that will profoundly shape business in the coming years:
1. Economic activity will shift globally with Asia's GDP nearly converging with Western Europe's in the next 20 years. Manufacturing and services will shift more dramatically.
2. Public sector activities will grow to support aging populations, requiring productivity gains to avoid high taxes.
3. Almost a billion new consumers will enter global markets in emerging economies, expanding spending power outside the West.
4. Technological connectivity will transform how people live and interact by enabling global, instant communication and new types of relationships.
5. The battle for talent will shift as developing countries produce more university graduates than developed ones.
6
The document discusses Toronto's financial services sector. It provides statistics showing Toronto has over 200,000 people employed in finance and insurance. The top industries are banking, insurance, investment management, stock exchanges, and pension funds. In-demand jobs include data analysts, financial planners, risk managers, and digital marketing roles. The financial sector is influenced by trends like technology advances, globalization, and changing demographics. Toronto is established as one of North America's top financial hubs.
2019 HRflag Global 50 HR Services Listed CompaniesHRflag
【June 26, 2019, Shanghai】Compiled by HRflag which is a communication platform, digital community and think tank leading in China's HR service industry, the “2019 HRflag Global 50 HR Services Listed Companies” global ranking is officially announced.
- Wage growth has stagnated in metro Atlanta since 2010, especially in middle-wage jobs. Employment growth in middle-wage occupations has also lagged compared to other peer metro areas like Houston and Charlotte.
- Median wages in metro Atlanta rank highly compared to other major US metros, but have declined slightly since 2010. Cost of living is relatively low in Atlanta.
- Low- and middle-wage occupations experienced the largest wage declines from 2010-2014. Very few of the most in-demand occupations from employers fall in the middle-income range. The majority of middle-income residents live in the exurban areas and suburbs outside the city of Atlanta.
This report summarizes Q1 2015 trends in the US national office sector real estate market. It finds that the overall national availability rate rose slightly to 17.0% as new construction increased supply in many markets like Houston and Dallas. Asking rental rates continued to increase nationally and in major cities like New York City and San Francisco driven by new construction and tight supply. The report also discusses how companies are increasingly expanding to lower cost Sunbelt markets in the South and West for access to talent at a lower cost while pursuing the American consumer population growth in these areas.
The Lehigh Valley’s gross domestic product has reached $37 billion for the first time. That’s more than 97 countries in the world. Importantly, our economy is remarkably balanced, with our top four sectors all falling within $650 million of each other. Manufacturing is our top sector, making up nearly $6 billion – or 15 percent – of our total GDP. of our total GDP. We have more than 680 manufacturers in the region with about 32,000 employees.
LVEDC tracked 31 business attraction/expansion projects either announced, under construction, or completed in the Lehigh Valley in 2016, creating 4,829 jobs and retaining 1,859 existing jobs.
LVEDC also provided access to $240 million in financing in 2016, supporting more than a dozen projects that created 1,461 jobs.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce testified before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on the urgency of reauthorizing the SAFETEA-LU transportation bill. They argued that continued investment in transportation infrastructure is critical for long-term U.S. economic prosperity and global competitiveness. Their Transportation Performance Index shows infrastructure quality declining and economic costs mounting, with a 1-point drop in the index associated with a 0.3% loss of GDP. Failure to address infrastructure problems will undermine growth, and reauthorizing SAFETEA-LU is needed to create jobs and support businesses that rely on efficient transportation.
The annual report summarizes the activities and accomplishments of the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC) in 2015. Key points include:
- LVEDC launched new initiatives like the Lehigh Valley Lending Network and embarked on an international business development tour.
- The Lehigh Valley GDP reached an all-time high of $5.24 billion, surpassing Vermont's entire GDP.
- Over 20,000 jobs were created by business development and financing projects in 2015.
This document outlines Columbus' economic development vision and progress to date:
- By 2020, Columbus aimed to be a fast-growing, innovative regional economy led by emerging industries and talent.
- The Columbus 2020 initiative exceeded its goals by attracting over 45,000 jobs and $1.77B in payroll from 2018 projects.
- Columbus has experienced some of the fastest private sector job, population, and GDP growth among Midwest cities.
- Looking ahead, a new long-term regional strategy will focus on sustaining economic momentum, realizing innovation potential, and ensuring inclusive prosperity. Business and community input will help define new goals.
The Hays Global Skills Index is the only comprehensive overview of the professional global labour market and examines the challenges faced by organisations as they search for the most sought-after skills. Our 2013 edition provides an analysis of the employment markets and economic status of countries, featuring insights from Hays experts across the globe.
This document discusses the Panamanian economy, business opportunities, and in-demand professional fields. It notes that Panama has one of the most stable economies in Latin America, driven by financial services, tourism, and logistics. Some business opportunities mentioned include hospitality, construction, and buying/selling existing businesses. The professional fields described as most in-demand are systems/informatics, engineering, medicine, marketing, economics, human resources, and psychology.
The Hays Global Skills Index is the only comprehensive overview of the professional global labour market and examines the challenges faced by organisations as they search for the most sought-after skills. Our 2015 edition provides an analysis of the employment markets and economic status of countries, featuring insights from Hays experts across the globe.
The Hays Global Skills Index is the only comprehensive overview of the professional global labour market and examines the challenges faced by organisations as they search for the most sought-after skills. Our latest edition provides an analysis of the employment markets and economic status of 33 countries, featuring insights from Hays experts across the globe.
The Hays Global Skills Index is the only comprehensive overview of the professional global labour market and examines the challenges faced by organisations as they search for the most sought-after skills. Our 2012 edition provides an analysis of the employment markets and economic status of countries, featuring insights from Hays experts across the globe.
BPO nearshore Latin America site selection evaluation, selection, capabilities, and opportunity areas. BPO research findings study by Ephor Group's Garry E. Meier.
Voor het derde jaar op rij publiceert Hays in samenwerking met Oxford Economics de Hays Global Skills Index. De Hays Global Skills Index geeft de dynamiek weer van de arbeidsmarkten van 31 landen wereldwijd. De index geeft aan hoe groot de druk is op de arbeidsmarkt en hoe goed een land wel of niet in staat is talent te leveren.
BoyarMiller Breakfast Forum: The Current State of the Capital Markets 2016BoyarMiller
As part of its ongoing Breakfast Forum series, BoyarMiller gathered industry experts for a panel discussion on the Current State of the Capital Markets. Speakers included Drew Kanaly with Kanaly Trust, Cliff Atherton with GulfStar Group and John Sarvadi with Texas Capital Bank, LLC.
More online: http://www.boyarmiller.com/news-and-publications/events/breakfast-forum-current-state-capital-markets-2016/
The document discusses the Financial District of Oklahoma Association (FDOA), which was founded in 2003 to unite high-caliber financial professionals and supporting services in Edmond, Oklahoma. The FDOA aims to strengthen the local community through collective advertising, referrals, and events. Membership options include Industry Members from fields like banking and insurance, Support Members from retail and restaurants, and National Members like AIG. The Financial District of Oklahoma is located 15 minutes from downtown Oklahoma City and offers a prestigious business environment for its members.
The document discusses three ways to improve the declining state of manufacturing in the United States: 1) Restructuring corporate tax policies to incentivize manufacturers to stay in the U.S. by eliminating tax deferrals and implementing an alternative minimum tax, 2) Increasing funding for programs that support small and medium manufacturers through initiatives like the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and 3) Expanding worker training programs through apprenticeships and tax credits for employer training to develop skilled workers for manufacturing jobs. The decline of American manufacturing will continue without changes to policies that have encouraged offshoring of production.
The document provides an overview of the economic development resources and advantages of New York's Hudson Valley region. It highlights that the Hudson Valley has a highly educated workforce of 1.2 million, is home to hundreds of Fortune 500 companies, and offers competitive real estate and a business-friendly environment. The key industries in the Hudson Valley include biotechnology, financial services, food and beverage, and tourism. The region has excellent transportation infrastructure and access to major airports. The document also provides demographic statistics and details on the economic assets of the seven counties that make up the Hudson Valley.
9 Reasons Why Southeast Asia is an Investor's PlaygroundEastvantage
We list down the top reasons why Southeast Asia is overflowing with opportunity and possibilities for investors either looking to expand their business or starting fresh.
Kristen Brown Design Research PortfolioKristen Brown
The document provides information about Kristen Brown's background and interests in user research and design. It summarizes her education in ethnography, interviewing, and other research methods and how she applies these skills to understand people's behaviors and motivations. The document demonstrates Kristen's qualifications and experience in user research.
Este documento describe diferentes recursos y categorías de la Web 2.0 que pueden utilizarse en la docencia, incluyendo cursos en línea, microblogging, redes sociales, wikis, video y TV, buscadores, almacenamiento y comunicación. Se proporcionan ejemplos de aplicaciones populares para cada categoría como Twitter, Facebook, YouTube y Skype, y se describen usos educativos como la creación de comunidades de aprendizaje, el trabajo colaborativo, la investigación y la comunicación docente-alumno.
Macs are better than PCs for graphics design according to the author, as Macs cost around $2500 while HP PCs are about $500, but Macs are only suitable for those in graphics design fields. The author also discusses how Google Drive is a useful cloud storage service that allows files and documents to be saved online and accessed from any device, preventing data loss even if a computer crashes. Additionally, the author expresses that Google Chrome is a customizable web browser that links to one's Google account and allows changing the background.
- Wage growth has stagnated in metro Atlanta since 2010, especially in middle-wage jobs. Employment growth in middle-wage occupations has also lagged compared to other peer metro areas like Houston and Charlotte.
- Median wages in metro Atlanta rank highly compared to other major US metros, but have declined slightly since 2010. Cost of living is relatively low in Atlanta.
- Low- and middle-wage occupations experienced the largest wage declines from 2010-2014. Very few of the most in-demand occupations from employers fall in the middle-income range. The majority of middle-income residents live in the exurban areas and suburbs outside the city of Atlanta.
This report summarizes Q1 2015 trends in the US national office sector real estate market. It finds that the overall national availability rate rose slightly to 17.0% as new construction increased supply in many markets like Houston and Dallas. Asking rental rates continued to increase nationally and in major cities like New York City and San Francisco driven by new construction and tight supply. The report also discusses how companies are increasingly expanding to lower cost Sunbelt markets in the South and West for access to talent at a lower cost while pursuing the American consumer population growth in these areas.
The Lehigh Valley’s gross domestic product has reached $37 billion for the first time. That’s more than 97 countries in the world. Importantly, our economy is remarkably balanced, with our top four sectors all falling within $650 million of each other. Manufacturing is our top sector, making up nearly $6 billion – or 15 percent – of our total GDP. of our total GDP. We have more than 680 manufacturers in the region with about 32,000 employees.
LVEDC tracked 31 business attraction/expansion projects either announced, under construction, or completed in the Lehigh Valley in 2016, creating 4,829 jobs and retaining 1,859 existing jobs.
LVEDC also provided access to $240 million in financing in 2016, supporting more than a dozen projects that created 1,461 jobs.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce testified before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on the urgency of reauthorizing the SAFETEA-LU transportation bill. They argued that continued investment in transportation infrastructure is critical for long-term U.S. economic prosperity and global competitiveness. Their Transportation Performance Index shows infrastructure quality declining and economic costs mounting, with a 1-point drop in the index associated with a 0.3% loss of GDP. Failure to address infrastructure problems will undermine growth, and reauthorizing SAFETEA-LU is needed to create jobs and support businesses that rely on efficient transportation.
The annual report summarizes the activities and accomplishments of the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC) in 2015. Key points include:
- LVEDC launched new initiatives like the Lehigh Valley Lending Network and embarked on an international business development tour.
- The Lehigh Valley GDP reached an all-time high of $5.24 billion, surpassing Vermont's entire GDP.
- Over 20,000 jobs were created by business development and financing projects in 2015.
This document outlines Columbus' economic development vision and progress to date:
- By 2020, Columbus aimed to be a fast-growing, innovative regional economy led by emerging industries and talent.
- The Columbus 2020 initiative exceeded its goals by attracting over 45,000 jobs and $1.77B in payroll from 2018 projects.
- Columbus has experienced some of the fastest private sector job, population, and GDP growth among Midwest cities.
- Looking ahead, a new long-term regional strategy will focus on sustaining economic momentum, realizing innovation potential, and ensuring inclusive prosperity. Business and community input will help define new goals.
The Hays Global Skills Index is the only comprehensive overview of the professional global labour market and examines the challenges faced by organisations as they search for the most sought-after skills. Our 2013 edition provides an analysis of the employment markets and economic status of countries, featuring insights from Hays experts across the globe.
This document discusses the Panamanian economy, business opportunities, and in-demand professional fields. It notes that Panama has one of the most stable economies in Latin America, driven by financial services, tourism, and logistics. Some business opportunities mentioned include hospitality, construction, and buying/selling existing businesses. The professional fields described as most in-demand are systems/informatics, engineering, medicine, marketing, economics, human resources, and psychology.
The Hays Global Skills Index is the only comprehensive overview of the professional global labour market and examines the challenges faced by organisations as they search for the most sought-after skills. Our 2015 edition provides an analysis of the employment markets and economic status of countries, featuring insights from Hays experts across the globe.
The Hays Global Skills Index is the only comprehensive overview of the professional global labour market and examines the challenges faced by organisations as they search for the most sought-after skills. Our latest edition provides an analysis of the employment markets and economic status of 33 countries, featuring insights from Hays experts across the globe.
The Hays Global Skills Index is the only comprehensive overview of the professional global labour market and examines the challenges faced by organisations as they search for the most sought-after skills. Our 2012 edition provides an analysis of the employment markets and economic status of countries, featuring insights from Hays experts across the globe.
BPO nearshore Latin America site selection evaluation, selection, capabilities, and opportunity areas. BPO research findings study by Ephor Group's Garry E. Meier.
Voor het derde jaar op rij publiceert Hays in samenwerking met Oxford Economics de Hays Global Skills Index. De Hays Global Skills Index geeft de dynamiek weer van de arbeidsmarkten van 31 landen wereldwijd. De index geeft aan hoe groot de druk is op de arbeidsmarkt en hoe goed een land wel of niet in staat is talent te leveren.
BoyarMiller Breakfast Forum: The Current State of the Capital Markets 2016BoyarMiller
As part of its ongoing Breakfast Forum series, BoyarMiller gathered industry experts for a panel discussion on the Current State of the Capital Markets. Speakers included Drew Kanaly with Kanaly Trust, Cliff Atherton with GulfStar Group and John Sarvadi with Texas Capital Bank, LLC.
More online: http://www.boyarmiller.com/news-and-publications/events/breakfast-forum-current-state-capital-markets-2016/
The document discusses the Financial District of Oklahoma Association (FDOA), which was founded in 2003 to unite high-caliber financial professionals and supporting services in Edmond, Oklahoma. The FDOA aims to strengthen the local community through collective advertising, referrals, and events. Membership options include Industry Members from fields like banking and insurance, Support Members from retail and restaurants, and National Members like AIG. The Financial District of Oklahoma is located 15 minutes from downtown Oklahoma City and offers a prestigious business environment for its members.
The document discusses three ways to improve the declining state of manufacturing in the United States: 1) Restructuring corporate tax policies to incentivize manufacturers to stay in the U.S. by eliminating tax deferrals and implementing an alternative minimum tax, 2) Increasing funding for programs that support small and medium manufacturers through initiatives like the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and 3) Expanding worker training programs through apprenticeships and tax credits for employer training to develop skilled workers for manufacturing jobs. The decline of American manufacturing will continue without changes to policies that have encouraged offshoring of production.
The document provides an overview of the economic development resources and advantages of New York's Hudson Valley region. It highlights that the Hudson Valley has a highly educated workforce of 1.2 million, is home to hundreds of Fortune 500 companies, and offers competitive real estate and a business-friendly environment. The key industries in the Hudson Valley include biotechnology, financial services, food and beverage, and tourism. The region has excellent transportation infrastructure and access to major airports. The document also provides demographic statistics and details on the economic assets of the seven counties that make up the Hudson Valley.
9 Reasons Why Southeast Asia is an Investor's PlaygroundEastvantage
We list down the top reasons why Southeast Asia is overflowing with opportunity and possibilities for investors either looking to expand their business or starting fresh.
Kristen Brown Design Research PortfolioKristen Brown
The document provides information about Kristen Brown's background and interests in user research and design. It summarizes her education in ethnography, interviewing, and other research methods and how she applies these skills to understand people's behaviors and motivations. The document demonstrates Kristen's qualifications and experience in user research.
Este documento describe diferentes recursos y categorías de la Web 2.0 que pueden utilizarse en la docencia, incluyendo cursos en línea, microblogging, redes sociales, wikis, video y TV, buscadores, almacenamiento y comunicación. Se proporcionan ejemplos de aplicaciones populares para cada categoría como Twitter, Facebook, YouTube y Skype, y se describen usos educativos como la creación de comunidades de aprendizaje, el trabajo colaborativo, la investigación y la comunicación docente-alumno.
Macs are better than PCs for graphics design according to the author, as Macs cost around $2500 while HP PCs are about $500, but Macs are only suitable for those in graphics design fields. The author also discusses how Google Drive is a useful cloud storage service that allows files and documents to be saved online and accessed from any device, preventing data loss even if a computer crashes. Additionally, the author expresses that Google Chrome is a customizable web browser that links to one's Google account and allows changing the background.
El documento proporciona información sobre Inter RAO - Export, una subsidiaria de Inter RAO que se especializa en proyectos de ingeniería energética internacionales. La compañía ha participado en varios proyectos de generación de energía en países como Cuba, Venezuela y Ecuador, incluido el suministro de equipos y la construcción de centrales eléctricas de gas y carbón. Inter RAO - Export busca expandirse a nuevos mercados en África y Sudamérica aprovechando el crecimiento proyectado de la capacidad energética en esas
Multiple AMV Trajectory Planning using the PRONTO ToolkitAJHaeusler
An introduction on applying the PRONTO toolkit to trajectory planning problems, given in the course of Prof. John Hauser's class on Optimal Control at CU Boulder.
Multiple Vehicle Motion Planning: An Infinite Diminsion Newton Optimization M...AJHaeusler
In this invited talk at the LARSyS Summer School 2014, we describe a numerical algorithm for multiple vehicle motion planning that addresses explicitly temporal and spatial specifications, as well as energy-related constraints. As a motivating example, we cite the case where a group of vehicles is tasked to reach a number of target points at the same time (simultaneous arrival problem) and avoid inter-vehicle as well as vehicle/obstacle collision, subject to the constraint that the overall energy required for vehicle motion be minimized.
The methodology adopted builds on a numerical method for solving optimal control problems that is known as the PRojection Operator based Newton method for Trajectory Optimization (PRONTO)—a method that avoids the transcription phase typical in direct methods for numerical optimal control and that employs an infinite dimension Newton method to achieve second order convergence of the trajectory optimization problem.
With the theoretical set-up adopted, the vehicle dynamics are taken explicitly into account at the planning level. Thus, in contrast to some of the planning methods available in the literature, the method proposed allows for the direct incorporation of dynamical constraints imposed by the physical characteristics of the vehicles, motion actuators, and even energy sources (e.g. batteries). Should the problem to be solved be feasible, the method yields energy-optimal trajectories without the need to separate the steps of path planning and trajectory generation, as is customary in many of the motion planning methods described in the literature. Restrictive system properties such as differential flatness are not required.
Designing Libraries of Transparent, General and Restartable Activity Plans fo...AJHaeusler
This presentation was given on the occasion of the defense of my M.Sc. thesis in computer science on February 1, 2006, at the Technical University of Munich (TUM).
Este documento resume los orígenes y la evolución temprana de los videojuegos desde finales de los años 1940 hasta principios de los 1960. Explica que los primeros videojuegos fueron experimentos académicos y que no fue hasta los años 1970 que los videojuegos comenzaron a tener un carácter más comercial. Detalla algunos de los primeros juegos desarrollados como Dispositivo de Entretenimiento de Tubos de Rayos Catódicos en 1947, el programa de ajedrez de 1950-1951 y el juego OXO de 1952, considerado
This document discusses different types of tinted contact lenses, including prosthetic, cosmetic, and visibility tints. Prosthetic tints are used to improve the appearance of a disfigured eye or help correct vision in a poorly functioning eye. Cosmetic tints are used to enhance or change eye color and come in transparent or opaque varieties. Visibility tints have a light blue or green tint to help with lens handling but do not affect eye color. Considerations for fitting and using tinted contact lenses include measuring iris diameter and determining tint requirements. Potential risks are similar to standard soft lenses and include toxic effects and corneal edema.
This document discusses developing a personal fitness program plan. It identifies the steps as determining goals, including exercises for the five components of fitness, and considering factors like interests, current fitness level, time, cost and health needs. It also defines the FIT formula of frequency, intensity and time for exercise. The document provides a template for a one-week fitness plan with spaces to list goals and planned activities, times and durations for each day.
This document discusses guidelines for proper care and maintenance of contact lenses. It emphasizes that most contact lens complications are due to improper usage and non-compliance with care systems. It outlines the steps for daily cleaning, disinfecting, rinsing and storage of contact lenses using various solutions and techniques to maintain lens health and vision. Adhering to recommended cleaning and disinfection procedures is important for preventing infections and prolonging lens life.
This document contains information about CNC machines, their operation, and best practices. It discusses different types of CNC machines like 3, 4, and 5 axis machines. It provides guidelines on tooling, materials, feeds and speeds for different materials. Safety procedures are outlined, including daily maintenance checks and accident prevention. Mistakes to avoid like bad tool paths or cutting are also mentioned.
This document summarizes the key advantages and strengths of Greater Omaha as a location for business. It highlights Greater Omaha's central US location, low cost of living, highly educated workforce, strong business climate with tax incentives, quality education system, and high quality of life with cultural and recreational amenities. Specific rankings and studies are referenced that show Greater Omaha ranking highly in categories like business climate, educated workforce, and cost of living. Large employers in the area are listed, and the transportation, utilities, and communication infrastructure are described as assets for business.
The US economy expanded at a solid pace in 2014 and momentum carried into early 2015, though GDP growth slowed to 0.2% in Q1 due to temporary factors. Consumer spending and business investment are expected to accelerate in 2015, driving 2.5% GDP growth for the year. Imports will outpace exports again due to stronger domestic demand and a strong dollar, though real import growth will slow and nominal import/export values will decline in US dollar terms in 2015 before rebounding in 2016. Government spending growth will be modest, coming mainly from state and local levels. The Federal Reserve aims to gradually raise interest rates from near-zero levels.
The document summarizes the agenda and discussion topics for a Transit Working Group meeting. It discusses regional transportation challenges like congestion, growth constraints, and the need for high-capacity transit options. It also provides an overview of different high-capacity transit modes and projects currently being considered to address mobility needs in the Austin metropolitan region.
The document provides an overview of the Albany, NY media market, including population and industry statistics. It highlights several major industries in the region including government, education, and healthcare. The market is poised for growth with billions already invested in new projects. Retailers have expanded in the area and unemployment and home values have increased compared to other upstate NY cities like Buffalo and Rochester. The Times Union media company provides various print, online, mobile, and direct mail advertising options to reach consumers in the Albany market.
A Chinese journalist recently visited Columbus, and published her experiences in the People's Net daily. Read what she learned and thought about Columbus.
This document provides a summary of the top 10 best places to move to in 2015 according to certain economic and housing metrics. It begins with an introduction to the criteria used to compile the rankings, which include median income, projected home value growth, home affordability, and unemployment rate. It then proceeds to discuss each of the top 10 cities, providing details on how they ranked based on the criteria and comments from city mayors about why their city is a great place to live. The top city is Provo, Utah, followed by Denver, Colorado, and West Palm Beach, Florida.
This document summarizes economic indicators and trends in Houston, Texas. It finds that while Houston added over 15,000 jobs in 2015, growth has slowed significantly since the dramatic fall in oil prices in late 2014. The energy sector, particularly upstream exploration and production, has been hardest hit, though other industries like healthcare and trade have provided job gains. Population growth remains strong at over 2.5% annually. Despite challenges from low oil prices, Houston's diverse economy, large port and medical sector position it for continued importance.
Investment webinar about Oklahoma City real estate investmentJoe Pryor
Webinar for United States investors interested in buying Oklahoma City real estate. This was done the evening of February 24th with primarily investors in California. Oklahoma City continues to be one of the most stable long term real estate investment markets in the US.
State of small business special report recession-ravaged citiesRadius
The federal government declared the recession
of 2008 officially over in June of 2009. Four years
later, where do we stand? We evaluated the cities
hardest hit by the recession, as defined by the
Brookings Institute Metro Monitor, which assesses cities on employment, unemployment, output
(GDP), and house prices. We then used Radius to
learn more about the businesses that sunk the
lowest in 2008.
RR_DSM650_Final Report_4T Exploratory Study on Ithaca_ [2015-05-05]Ruchireeka Rath
Ranked as one of America's smartest, healthiest, and best places to live, Ithaca, New York offers a high quality of life and growing economy. Ithaca is home to Cornell University and ranks highly in various metrics measuring innovation capacity, talent, and technology-based jobs. While New York state does not rank among the top states in some measures like high-tech employment and industry investment in research and development, Ithaca benefits from its strengths as a college town with a skilled workforce.
The document discusses the cultural contributions of healers' associations to Bram Stoker's novel Dracula, which is famously set in Transylvania. It notes that Transylvania has a diverse cultural history due to its geographic location, with influences from multiple groups over time. Healers' associations were an important part of Transylvanian culture and played a role in folk traditions involving supernatural beliefs that may have influenced Stoker and the creation of vampire folklore in his novel. The document provides some historical context on Transylvania and discusses how healers' associations blended folk medicine with spiritual practices.
The document discusses disruption in the Columbus region from automation and outlines strategies to sustain economic momentum. Key points include:
- Automation could threaten tens of thousands of jobs in industries like automotive, manufacturing, e-commerce, finance and insurance.
- The Columbus region has unrealized innovation capacity as seen in strong entrepreneurial performance, vehicles for innovation like universities and research institutions, but room for growth in areas like R&D expenditures, patent production, and venture capital funding.
- Connectivity must increase through more direct international flights, growing export activity, and attracting more foreign direct investment to integrate the region globally.
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2. Author:
Dr. Eric Thompson
Director, Bureau of Business Research
College of Business Administration
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Any questions regarding this report should be directed toward the
Greater Omaha Chamber research department.
Comparison Cities
The Results
Growth
Human Capital
Innovation
Entrepreneurship
Infrastructure
Cost of Doing Business
Quality of Life
Private Capital
What Next?
Methodology
Shannon McClure | 402-978-7903
smcclure@OmahaChamber.org
R.J. Jerrick | 402-978-7951
rjerrick@OmahaChamber.org
3. We innovate, accelerate – and always strive to do better.
Continuous improvement. Without it, Omaha’s Terence “Bud” Crawford
couldn’t have achieved a round five TKO against Hank Lundy at
Madison Square Garden this year. It takes thousands of hours at
the speed bag, countless miles on the treadmill and dizzying turns
around the sparring ring to win the title and keep defending it, fight
after fight.
Think of this Barometer as our region’s speed bag and its measures as
our stopwatch. Each year through the Barometer, we take a hard look
at our region and see where we rank compared to others.
In the 2016 Barometer, we gauge our standing in eight key economic
and performance-related areas: Growth, Human Capital, Private
Capital, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Infrastructure, Cost of Doing
Business and Quality of Life. We benchmark ourselves against nine
selected cities that are either our peers, competitors or thriving
centers of growth and innovation.
The Barometer shows that Omaha performs well across multiple areas
and often ranks in the middle. Our strengths include quality of life,
low cost of doing business and entrepreneurship, but we lag behind
in innovative capacity, concentration of knowledge workers and in
information technology industries.
In big and small ways, Greater Omaha consistently fights the big
fights but there’s always more to do. Together, let’s celebrate our
successes and work to focus our vision, channel passion into action
and solidify our status as one of the truly great American cities.
David G. Brown
President and CEO
Greater Omaha Chamber
George A. Little
Chairman of the Board
Greater Omaha Chamber Board of Directors
Where Does Omaha Stand?
4. Salt Lake City, UT
SLC has a metropolitan area population of 1.1 million
people. While the landscape of the region is very
different than ours, we have aspects in common,
including proximity to an air force base that serves as
one of the state’s largest employers. The SLC region is
a center for healthcare in Utah, and a national hub for
innovation and entrepreneurship in the technology
industry.
Louisville, KY
This region of 1.2 million people crosses state lines
into Indiana and is home to several post-secondary
institutions, including University of Louisville and
several smaller private four-year colleges. Located 40
miles northeast of Fort Knox, Louisville, like Omaha,
has a strong military presence. It is also the cultural
and healthcare center for Kentucky and boasts a large
transportation industry. Louisville is also located 100
miles southwest of Cincinnati, a much larger city with
professional baseball and football teams, similar to
Omaha’s relationship with Kansas City.
Colorado Springs, CO
With a metropolitan population of less than 700,000,
Colorado Springs is smaller than Omaha. Colorado
Springs boasts two major military installations —
Peterson Air Force Base and Colorado Springs Army
Air Base. Major industries include healthcare and
professional, scientific and technical services.
Des Moines, IA
A fellow Midwestern city, Des Moines’ major industries
are finance and insurance, healthcare and social
assistance. Its metropolitan population comes in at
just under 600,000 and much like Omaha, it sits at the
intersection of two major interstates, I-80 and I-35. Des
Moines’ low cost of living and affordable wages make it
attractive to potential businesses.
Kansas City, MO
This region’s population of more than 2 million
famously straddles two states, just like Omaha.
Known as a hub for financial services as well as
an entrepreneurial and startup community. KC’s
population is well-educated: 33 percent of those 25
and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Oklahoma City, OK
With a population of almost 1.3 million, the Oklahoma
City region boasts two medical schools and several
major institutions like Omaha. OKC is a healthcare
center for its state and a national hub for the energy
industry. Tinker Air Force Base is a major asset to the
region.
Austin, TX
Austin has been overshadowed by Dallas and Houston
for much of its life, but in the last 30 years, the city
has come into its own. With its population of almost
1.8 million, Austin is home to a thriving creative class
of entrepreneurs, innovators and musicians, as well
as higher education institutions, including Texas State
University and the Big 12 powerhouse of University of
Texas at Austin.
Raleigh, NC
Raleigh, with a population of 1.1 million, is positioned
inside the research triangle where University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State
University, Duke University and three medical schools
reside. Raleigh is a hotbed of high-tech activity and
innovation, specifically in the areas of information
technology and biotechnology.
Nashville, TN
Nashville is known as the cradle of the country
music industry, but it’s also seen major economic
development over the past four decades. More than
1.8 million people reside in the region’s 13 counties
and are the engine to its thriving entertainment
scene, advanced manufacturing industry and higher
education systems, including Middle Tennessee State
University and Vanderbilt.
5. The 2016 Barometer updates many components of the 2015
Barometer. Just like Bud Crawford, we changed up some of
our exercises this year in order to perfect the result.
Changes to this year’s report:
New to the 2016 Barometer was an added index to
measure Private Capital, which includes structures,
machinery and intellectual property such as software.
These assets are all critical for businesses’ production,
thus essential to economic growth.
A measure of arts and cultural activity was also added
to the Quality of Life Index. This measures level of
employment in traditional, heritage-type organizations
including symphony, opera, ballet and theater companies,
art and history museums, zoos and botanical gardens.
The Results: What changed between 2015 and 2016?
Results from the 2016 Barometer indicate that Greater
Omaha maintained its overall rank of 5th out of 10
regions.
Omaha moved up its ranking in three indexes
Economic Growth: Moved up two spots from 7th to
5th
Why? Greater Omaha saw an increase in private
wages per job, which reflects improvement in the
standard of living. In addition, some of the other
Barometer cities saw a wages decrease. Oklahoma
City, for example, is heavily reliant on the oil and gas
industry, which experienced a particularly tough
2015 and lost some high wage jobs as a result.
Quality of Life: Moved up one spot from 3rd to 2nd
Why? The addition of the new arts and culture
indicator made the difference here. Greater Omaha
employs more workers in arts and culture than any
other Barometer region, surpassing even Nashville.
Cost of living in Greater Omaha increased slightly
from the 2015 Barometer but because there are
multiple affordable comparison regions, that slight
cost increase caused Greater Omaha to fall from the
least expensive region to fourth lowest.
Cost of Doing Business: Moved up one spot from 3rd
to 2nd
Why? In comparison to other Barometer regions,
Greater Omaha saw lower costs on both energy and
lease costs.
There was no change in Omaha’s ranking for the human
capital, entrepreneurship, innovation and infrastructure
capacity indexes.
6. Solid economic growth supports the performance
of labor and property markets, ensures opportunity
for locally-oriented businesses and improves the
likelihood that workers will stay employed and
advance in their careers. Indicators of growth are the
first and, perhaps, most interesting barometer for a
metropolitan economy.
Indicators of Growth:
Total Employment Growth
Private Wage Growth
Private Wages per Job
Unemployment Rate
GROWTH
7. GROWTH
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AUSTIN 216
NASHVILLE 181
SALT LAKE CITY 161
RALEIGH 159
LOUISVILLE 133
DES MOINES 133
OKLAHOMA CITY 102
COLORADO SPRINGS 96
KANSAS CITY 83
OMAHA 81
Total employment growth captures the expansion of private
sector and government job opportunities.
Rank – Total Employment Growth: Omaha #10
Total Employment
Source: Current Employment Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2012–2015
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OMAHA 58
AUSTIN 62
SALT LAKE CITY 63
DES MOINES 66
OKLAHOMA CITY 69
LOUISVILLE 87
NASHVILLE 89
RALEIGH 89
COLORADO SPRINGS 91
KANSAS CITY 94
The unemployment rate typically rises during an economic
recession and falls after the economy begins to recover. A low
unemployment rate suggests an economy has experienced
consistent growth.
Rank – Unemployment Rate: Omaha #1
Unemployment Rate
Source: Local Area Unemployment Statistics program, U.S. Department of Labor, 2012–2015
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AUSTIN 157
SALT LAKE CITY 140
NASHVILLE 118
DES MOINES 102
LOUISVILLE 90
RALEIGH 87
OMAHA 81
COLORADO SPRINGS 76
KANSAS CITY 73
OKLAHOMA CITY 8
Growth in private wages provides a more comprehensive
measure of economic growth. This category reflects both
the increase in hourly wages and hours worked per week as
well as change in the level of private employment. Thus, the
measure reflects earnings power and the number of jobs
created.
Rank – Private Wages Growth: Omaha #7
Private Wages
Source: Current Employment Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2012–2015
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SALT LAKE CITY 130
OMAHA 81
DES MOINES 78
AUSTIN 77
KANSAS CITY 56
NASHVILLE 51
LOUISVILLE 49
COLORADO SPRINGS 48
RALEIGH 13
OKLAHOMA CITY -81
Growth in private wages per job reflects improvement in
the standard of living within a metropolitan area. Wages per
job typically rise over time with inflation (and as the living
standard improves) but can fall when the economy creates
new jobs with lower wages than existing jobs.
Rank – Private Wages per Job Growth: Omaha #2
19 percent below the national average
Private Wages per Job
Source: Current Employment Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2012–2015
8. Human capital — the accumulated educational and
occupational skill of the workforce is critical for
economic growth. A human capital index, therefore,
includes indicators of both experience and education,
which capture the share of the workforce that
continues to gain work experience, particularly in
knowledge-intensive fields.
Indicators of Human Capital:
High School Attainment
College Attainment
Labor Force Participation Rate
Share of Knowledge Workers
HUMAN CAPITAL
9. HUMAN CAPITAL
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COLORADO SPRINGS 106
DES MOINES 105
OMAHA 103
KANSAS CITY 103
RALEIGH 102
SALT LAKE CITY 101
AUSTIN 100
OKLAHOMA CITY 99
NASHVILLE 99
LOUISVILLE 99
Graduating high school or obtaining a GED remains an
important first step for individual success for adults
age 25 or older. Graduates are much better prepared to
pursue opportunities in a changing economy compared to
individuals who fail to finish school.
Rank – High School Attainment (Adults age 25+): Omaha #3
High School Attainment
Source: American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau, 2010–2014
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AUSTIN 114
COLORADO SPRINGS 114
RALEIGH 111
DES MOINES 108
KANSAS CITY 104
OKLAHOMA CITY 103
SALT LAKE CITY 99
OMAHA 99
NASHVILLE 98
LOUISVILLE 86
Workers who find employment in knowledge-based
occupations can better maintain and grow their skills. The
share of workers in knowledge-based occupations – such as:
managers; financial workers; scientists; teachers and heath
care professionals – is a key human capital indicator.
Rank – Share of Knowledge Workers: Omaha #8
Share of Knowledge Workers
Source: Occupation Employment Survey, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2012–2014
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RALEIGH 131
AUSTIN 127
COLORADO SPRINGS 108
DES MOINES 108
KANSAS CITY 104
OMAHA 103
NASHVILLE 97
SALT LAKE CITY 95
OKLAHOMA CITY 88
LOUISVILLE 83
Graduating college provides improved opportunities for
careers in a variety of higher paying, knowledge-intensive
industries.
Rank – College Attainment (Adults age 25+): Omaha #6
College Attainment
Source: American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau, 2010–2014
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DES MOINES 114
OMAHA 112
SALT LAKE CITY 111
AUSTIN 110
RALEIGH 109
KANSAS CITY 107
COLORADO SPRINGS 107
NASHVILLE 105
LOUISVILLE 102
OKLAHOMA CITY 102
Workers gain experience fastest in regions where a larger
share of the population is participating in the workforce.
Thus, the labor force participation rate is a key measure of
human capital development.
Rank – Labor Force Participation Rate: Omaha #2
Labor Force Participation Rate
Source: American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau, 2010–2014
10. Innovation can spur highly valued entrepreneurial
ventures and enhance the productivity of workers.
It is measured via technical progress in both private
industry and the education sector.
Indicators of Innovation:
Share of Jobs in Tech Positions
IT Sector Share of Jobs
Patents per 10,000 Workers
NIH Funding per Job
Science Graduate Students
INNOVATION
11. INNOVATION
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AUSTIN 176
RALEIGH 163
COLORADO SPRINGS 154
SALT LAKE CITY 117
KANSAS CITY 111
DES MOINES 105
OMAHA 104
OKLAHOMA CITY 97
NASHVILLE 79
LOUISVILLE 68
Private sector innovation occurs at businesses throughout
the economy and can be tracked through the concentration
of workers in occupations and industries where scientific
work and product development take place.
In terms of occupations, rates of innovation are elevated in
metropolitan areas with a larger share of the workforce in:
computer and mathematical; engineering; and life, physical,
and biological science occupations.
Rank − Share of Jobs in Technology Positions: Omaha #7
Share of Jobs in Technology Positions
Source: Occupation Employment Survey, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2012–2014
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RALEIGH 278
AUSTIN 145
SALT LAKE CITY 117
OMAHA 106
OKLAHOMA CITY 100
LOUISVILLE 96
NASHVILLE 70
COLORADO SPRINGS 56
KANSAS CITY 32
DES MOINES 0
Innovative research in biomedical, computer science,
engineering and physical science fields is achieved
through a combination of faculty and graduate students. A
concentration of graduate students in particular is evidence
of a focus on research activity.
Rank – Science Related Graduate Students per Workers:
Omaha #4
Science Related Graduate Students per Workers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2013–2014
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COLORADO SPRINGS 251
AUSTIN 222
RALEIGH 216
SALT LAKE CITY 130
KANSAS CITY 125
OMAHA 109
DES MOINES 85
NASHVILLE 70
OKLAHOMA CITY 47
LOUISVILLE 37
Rates of innovation are elevated in metropolitan areas with
a larger share of the workforce in: software publishing;
data processing and hosting; Internet publishing and
broadcasting, and computer systems design industries.
Rank – Share of Jobs in the Information Technology
Industries: Omaha #6
Share of Jobs in Information Technology Industries
Source: County Business Patterns database, U.S. Census Bureau, 2012–2013
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NASHVILLE 231
SALT LAKE CITY 144
RALEIGH 114
OMAHA 90
OKLAHOMA CITY 77
LOUISVILLE 56
KANSAS CITY 49
AUSTIN 44
COLORADO SPRINGS 12
DES MOINES 2
The National Institutes of Health provide grant funding to
innovative biomedical research. The level of NIH funding per
worker provides an indicator of biomedical innovation in
universities, research institutions and private businesses in
a metropolitan area.
Rank – NIH Awards per Workers: Omaha #4
10 percent below the national average
NIH Awards per Workers
Source: National Institutes of Health, 2012–2015
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AUSTIN 343
RALEIGH 278
SALT LAKE CITY 98
COLORADO SPRINGS 95
KANSAS CITY 92
DES MOINES 86
LOUISVILLE 35
OMAHA 31
NASHVILLE 30
OKLAHOMA CITY 25
Patent activity per 10,000 workers provides a measure of
the concentration of patent activity within a metropolitan
area, a broader measure of innovation capturing the
development of new products and technologies throughout
the economy.
Rank – Patents per 10,000 Workers: Omaha #8
Patents per 10,000 Workers
Source: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2011–2013
12. Arguably the most critical type of human capital in a
market economy — entrepreneurs combine workers,
capital and the other key resources to introduce new
or improved products and meet growing demand. As a
result, metropolitan areas with a more entrepreneurial
population achieve faster growth.
Indicators of Entrepreneurship:
Non-Farm Proprietors
Non-Farm Proprietor Income Share
Business Services Share of Employment
Average Income per Non-Farm Proprietor
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
13. ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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AUSTIN 130
NASHVILLE 118
OKLAHOMA CITY 111
SALT LAKE CITY 106
COLORADO SPRINGS 100
DES MOINES 97
RALEIGH 96
KANSAS CITY 95
OMAHA 83
LOUISVILLE 83
The proportion of the population that owns a proprietorship
(non-farm) is the first measure of the share of
entrepreneurial activity in a metropolitan area.
Rank − Non-Farm Proprietor per Person: Omaha #9
Non-Farm Proprietor per Person
Source: Regional Economic Information System, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2012–2014
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AUSTIN 149
RALEIGH 144
COLORADO SPRINGS 142
KANSAS CITY 127
SALT LAKE CITY 118
NASHVILLE 96
OMAHA 92
DES MOINES 84
OKLAHOMA CITY 83
LOUISVILLE 78
The share of employment in the businesses services sector
captures the share of people working in sectors such as
information technology, consulting or architecture where
self-employment and forming new businesses is more
common.
Rank − Business Services Employment Share: Omaha #7
Business Services Employment Share
Source: Current Employment Statistics, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2012–2015
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NASHVILLE 212
OKLAHOMA CITY 185
OMAHA 122
AUSTIN 122
SALT LAKE CITY 115
KANSAS CITY 109
DES MOINES 107
LOUISVILLE 89
RALEIGH 80
COLORADO SPRINGS 52
The share of non-farm income due to non-farm proprietor
income provides another measure of the share of
entrepreneurship within the economy. The share reflects
both the number of people engaged in entrepreneurship, as
well as the earnings of entrepreneurs.
Rank − Non-Farm Proprietor Income Share: Omaha #3
Non-Farm Proprietor Income Share
Source: Regional Economic Information System, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2012–2014
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NASHVILLE 186
OKLAHOMA CITY 169
OMAHA 157
DES MOINES 118
KANSAS CITY 117
LOUISVILLE 101
SALT LAKE CITY 100
AUSTIN 97
RALEIGH 87
COLORADO SPRINGS 48
Income per proprietor rises when business owners operate
in more lucrative fields and engage in full-time rather than
part-time entrepreneurship.
Rank − Income per Non-Farm Proprietor: Omaha #3
Income per Non-Farm Proprietor
Source: Regional Economic Information System, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2012–2014
14. Metropolitan areas need sufficient infrastructure
capacity to accommodate economic growth.
Metropolitan areas serving as a hub for transportation
activity have important additional advantages for
growth.
Indicators of Infrastructure:
Miles of Interstate Highway
Air Passenger Enplanements
Transportation Services
INFRASTRUCTURE
15. INFRASTRUCTURE
NASHVILLE 171
OKLAHOMA CITY 151
SALT LAKE CITY 134
KANSAS CITY 129
OMAHA 120
LOUISVILLE 109
DES MOINES 87
AUSTIN 39
RALEIGH 32
COLORADO SPRINGS 28
Metropolitan areas served by multiple interstate highways
– or with abundant industrial sites along highways –
have significant advantages for location and growth of
manufacturing and warehousing activity. The miles of
interstate highway located within a metropolitan area reflect
both the length and number of interstates that traverse each
metro.
Rank – Miles of Interstate Highway: Omaha #5
Miles of Interstate Highway
Source: Transportation maps of relevant state transportation agencies, 2015
SALT LAKE CITY 268
NASHVILLE 139
AUSTIN 135
KANSAS CITY 134
RALEIGH 125
OMAHA 55
OKLAHOMA CITY 50
LOUISVILLE 45
DES MOINES 30
COLORADO SPRINGS 19
Airports serving as hubs for national travel or drawing on
a large regional passenger base generate high levels of
passenger travel and a variety of route options. Consequently,
metropolitan areas containing airports with high passenger
enplanements provide an advantage to local business
travelers.
Rank – Passenger Enplanements: Omaha #6
Passenger Enplanements
Source: Federal Aviation Administration, 2012–2014
LOUISVILLE 212
OMAHA 143
SALT LAKE CITY 138
NASHVILLE 125
KANSAS CITY 122
DES MOINES 86
OKLAHOMA CITY 68
RALEIGH 59
COLORADO SPRINGS 47
AUSTIN 47
A large and entrepreneurial local transportation and logistics
industry provides an advantage for local business. Such
advantages are captured through a measure of the share
of metropolitan area employment in the transportation and
warehousing industry.
Rank – Transportation Services: Omaha #2
Transportation Services
Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2012–2014
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16. Businesses operating within a metropolitan area face
a variety of common “costs of doing business” that
can make a serious impact on the bottom line.
Indicators of this index:
Hourly Wage Rates
Space Rental Rates
Industrial Energy Rates
COST OF DOING BUSINESS
17. COST OF DOING BUSINESS
LOUISVILLE 86
OKLAHOMA CITY 86
OMAHA 87
NASHVILLE 90
COLORADO SPRINGS 92
DES MOINES 95
RALEIGH 96
KANSAS CITY 96
SALT LAKE CITY 97
AUSTIN 97
Labor cost – the largest cost for many businesses – refers
to the general level of wages required for workers, given
a particular skill level. Labor costs are, therefore, best
measured by comparing hourly wages across metropolitan
areas for a set of specific occupations.
Rank – Labor Costs: Omaha #3
Labor Costs
Source: Occupation Employment Survey, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in seven specific occupations: accountants, software developers,
lawyers, retail salesperson, licensed practical nurses, industrial machinery mechanics and heavy truck and tractor-trailers drivers, 2012–2014
DES MOINES 87
COLORADO SPRINGS 88
LOUISVILLE 88
OMAHA 89
OKLAHOMA CITY 91
KANSAS CITY 94
SALT LAKE CITY 106
NASHVILLE 108
RALEIGH 116
AUSTIN 133
Space costs are compared on a per square foot basis and
reflect the costs for all types of business properties, including
industrial, commercial and retail properties.
Rank – Space Costs: Omaha #4
Space Costs
Source: LoopNet Real Estate, 2015
LOUISVILLE 89
AUSTIN 89
OMAHA 90
DES MOINES 91
SALT LAKE CITY 102
COLORADO SPRINGS 109
NASHVILLE 117
RALEIGH 118
OKLAHOMA CITY 120
KANSAS CITY 133
Utility costs refer to the bundle of utilities, including: electric;
natural gas; water and sewer, and broadband access.
Consistent, comparable measures of cost, however, are
limited for utilities and are most feasible for electric and
natural gas utility rates.
Rank – Industrial Energy Costs: Omaha #3
Industrial Energy Costs
Sources: Lincoln Electric Systems National Electric Rates Survey (industrial electricity rates), 2012–2015
Energy Information Administration, U.S. Department of Energy (state natural gas rates), 2012–2015
An aggregate industrial energy cost indicator was developed reflecting the average industrial rates for electricity and natural gas
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18. Quality of life plays a key role in attracting and
retaining talent in a metropolitan area, making it a
significant consideration for businesses relying on
those employees.
Key Quality of Life components:
Cost of Living
Commute Time
Health Care Access
Violent Crime Rate
Air Quality
Natural Amenity Scale
Arts and Culture
QUALITY OF LIFE
19. QUALITY OF LIFE
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OKLAHOMA CITY 88
DES MOINES 90
RALEIGH 91
OMAHA 91
LOUISVILLE 92
KANSAS CITY 94
NASHVILLE 95
COLORADO SPRINGS 95
AUSTIN 96
SALT LAKE CITY 97
Cost of living refers to both money and time – and is captured
through a cost of living and a commuting time indicator.
Metropolitan cost of living is a comprehensive measure of the
cost of household goods and services.
Rank – Cost of Living: Omaha #4
Cost of Living
Source: Council for Community and Economic Research (Data is for the principal city of each metropolitan area)
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OMAHA 135
LOUISVILLE 130
KANSAS CITY 121
OKLAHOMA CITY 119
DES MOINES 118
SALT LAKE CITY 115
NASHVILLE 115
RALEIGH 89
COLORADO SPRINGS 83
AUSTIN 81
Access to health care, a key quality of life amenity,
generally rises when doctors, nurses and other health care
professionals account for a larger share of the workforce.
Rank – Health Care Access: Omaha #1
Health Care Access
Source: Occupational Employment Survey, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2012–2014
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DES MOINES 78
OMAHA 78
OKLAHOMA CITY 86
COLORADO SPRINGS 87
SALT LAKE CITY 88
KANSAS CITY 89
LOUISVILLE 92
RALEIGH 97
NASHVILLE 103
AUSTIN 103
Commute time is a measure of the cost of living in terms of
time, capturing the ease of travel to destinations around a
metropolitan area.
Rank – Commute Time: Omaha #2
Commute Time
Source: American Community Survey, 2010–2014
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SALT LAKE CITY 159
COLORADO SPRINGS 133
AUSTIN 129
NASHVILLE 113
LOUISVILLE 111
OKLAHOMA CITY 101
RALEIGH 97
KANSAS CITY 92
OMAHA 90
DES MOINES 89
Quality of life also depends on natural amenities such as:
temperature; humidity; sunshine; topography and access
to water.
Rank – Natural Amenities: Omaha #9
Natural Amenities
Source: Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
20. QUALITY OF LIFE (CONTINUED)
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DES MOINES 104
RALEIGH 103
AUSTIN 103
COLORADO SPRINGS 103
OMAHA 102
OKLAHOMA CITY 101
NASHVILLE 101
SALT LAKE CITY 97
LOUISVILLE 97
KANSAS CITY 88
Air quality is a critical indicator of pollution. The measure is
the share of days with good or moderate air quality each
year.
Rank – Air Quality: Omaha #5
Air Quality
Source: Air Quality Index Report, Environmental Protection Agency, 2012–2014
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RALEIGH 61
AUSTIN 76
DES MOINES 78
SALT LAKE CITY 92
COLORADO SPRINGS 101
OMAHA 103
LOUISVILLE 122
KANSAS CITY 128
OKLAHOMA CITY 135
NASHVILLE 167
Personal safety is a critical component of quality of life and
can be captured through the violent crime rate.
Rank – Violent Crime Rate: Omaha #6
Violent Crimes Rate
Source: Unified Crime Statistics, Federal Bureau of Investigations, 2012–2014
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OMAHA 152
NASHVILLE 137
DES MOINES 122
SALT LAKE CITY 119
KANSAS CITY 89
COLORADO SPRINGS 88
LOUISVILLE 86
AUSTIN 74
OKLAHOMA CITY 67
RALEIGH 66
Access to arts and cultural opportunities is another
key to quality of life. Access rises with the number and
level of activity at: performance companies; presenting
organizations; museums and zoos, along with the level of
employment by those organizations.
Rank – Arts and Culture: Omaha #1
Arts and Culture
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Census Bureau, 2012–2013
21. Private capital such as machinery, software and
buildings are a cornerstone of a productive economy.
A stock of private capital raises worker productivity,
ensuring a larger metropolitan economy.
Indicators of Private Capital:
Equipment/Machinery used in: factories;
construction sites; warehouses; offices; health
care facilities and stores
Structures — buildings
Intellectual Property Products — software and
other processes that businesses use in production
Private Capital
22. PRIVATE CAPITAL
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LOUISVILLE 122
SALT LAKE CITY 112
OMAHA 111
DES MOINES 107
KANSAS CITY 106
NASHVILLE 105
OKLAHOMA CITY 101
AUSTIN 94
RALEIGH 90
COLORADO SPRINGS 86
Private equipment includes the machinery which employees
use to produce goods and services. The unique industry
structure of each metropolitan area determines whether the
region has a concentration of capital-intensive businesses.
Metropolitan areas with more of these businesses have
higher levels of private equipment per worker.
Rank – Private Equipment: Omaha #3
Private Equipment
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2012–2014
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OKLAHOMA CITY 146
LOUISVILLE 119
OMAHA 116
SALT LAKE CITY 110
KANSAS CITY 106
NASHVILLE 105
DES MOINES 105
AUSTIN 98
COLORADO SPRINGS 93
RALEIGH 92
Private structures house the factories, inventory, offices
and stores which businesses use to serve their customers.
The use of structures vary by industry, with industries such
as manufacturing and warehousing often requiring more
square feet of structures per worker. The value of structures
also varies by industry.
Rank – Private Structures: Omaha #3
Private Structures
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2012–2014
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SALT LAKE CITY 114
AUSTIN 112
LOUISVILLE 109
KANSAS CITY 108
NASHVILLE 108
RALEIGH 105
OMAHA 98
DES MOINES 95
COLORADO SPRINGS 92
OKLAHOMA CITY 77
Intellectual property products such as software or patented
processes are a key to the efficient and productive
operation of businesses. The use of intellectual property
products varies by industry, but use is especially prevalent
in manufacturing.
Rank – Intellectual Property Products: Omaha #7
Intellectual Property Products
Source: National Income and Production Accounts, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
and Current Employment Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, 2012–2014
23. All of the diverse industries in Greater Omaha can make an impact
on how we grow our strengths and improve our weaknesses.
Our Strengths
Low Business Costs – We consistently have
low lease costs, utility rates and reasonable
employee wages that are attractive to
businesses.
High Quality of Life – Greater Omaha’s moderate
cost of living, access to great leisure activities
and amenities make the region a great place to
live.
Strong Private Capital – Our region has the
assets needed for businesses to produce great
products and services, which contributes to high
productivity.
Good Basic Human Capital (the share of the
workforce ages 25 and older who hold at least a
high school degree) – Greater Omaha boasts one
of the highest graduation rates in the nation.
Thriving Entrepreneurship – Not only is there a
strong concentration of entrepreneurs in Greater
Omaha, but those who choose that path are
more profitable – 22 percent above the national
average, in fact.
Our Weaknesses/Opportunities
Innovation – Overall, what is our capacity to
develop new methods and technologies here
that enrich the economy?
Advanced Human Capital (the share of the
workforce ages 25 and older who hold a college
degree or higher) – How are we shepherding
young students into college careers and once
we’ve educated them, how can we best create
an environment to convince them to build their
careers in Greater Omaha?
Patent Activity – How do we create education-
business partnerships that fuel inventors in
colleges and businesses to create solutions
that are unique and marketable? Do we have
the proper concentration of science-related
graduate students in our institutions to focus on
research activity that could result in patents?
Information Technology - Do we encourage
students to explore careers in IT-related
occupations? How do we make resources
accessible and engaging? Are we a competitive
marketplace for tech talent when it comes to
wages and benefits?
CHANGE IN ACTION:
How is Omaha’s business and educational community
addressing these weaknesses?
Data is power and having concrete evidence of where
we lag behind provides us all with an opportunity to take
specific steps to improve.
In 2015, Omaha’s business and education leaders began to
take extraordinary steps to improve the region’s shortage
of tech workers by designing a Tech Talent Growth Initiative.
Led by the Greater Omaha Chamber and AIM, more than
100 businesses participated in several focused task forces
to best measure where the region stands in educating,
attracting and retaining tech talent.
Armed with this data, the coalition assessed our region’s
five-year needs and designed a strategy to increase tech
workers in Greater Omaha by 4,000 workers by 2020.
Launched in December 2015, the initiative is in its
beginning stages but dozens of companies are engaged.
Regular reports will be released tracking progress.
To learn more about the Tech Talent Growth Initiative, contact the
initiative’s manager Holly Benson, hbenson@selectgreateromaha.com
and 402-233-7152, or visit WeDontCoast.com/TechHub.
24. METHODOLOGY
In 2014, the Greater Omaha Chamber research department developed
The Barometer: an Economic Scorecard of the Omaha Region. The Barometer
compares Omaha with a set of prosperous metropolitan areas from around the
United States in order to identify areas of strength and areas for improvement
within the Omaha economy. This report, the 2016 Barometer, is the 3rd edition
of the Barometer report. It was developed by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Bureau of Business Research (BBR) in coordination with the Greater Omaha
Chamber research department.
The 2016 Barometer is designed to evaluate the performance of a metropolitan
area economy from a broad perspective, including growth in overall economic
activity and key labor market outcomes such as unemployment and growth
in employment and wage rates. The Barometer also examines the economic
characteristics which determine growth. These are the sources of comparative
advantage for a metropolitan economy which economic research has found to be
related to growth including: human capital stock; private capital; infrastructure
capacity; innovation; entrepreneurship; quality of life for households and the cost
of doing business.
In this report, an index is calculated for each of these eight growth determinants in
Omaha and the nine comparison metropolitan areas: Austin; Colorado Springs;
Des Moines; Kansas City; Louisville; Nashville; Oklahoma City; Raleigh and Salt
Lake City. These indexes are calculated utilizing data from 2012 through 2015, or
2012 through 2014 if 2015 data is not yet available. The 2016 Barometer reflects
current conditions and recent growth in metropolitan economies.
Changes to the 2016 Barometer from earlier editions include:
Private Capital: An 8th index was added to the Barometer to reflect Private
Capital, or assets within the market that include machinery, software and
buildings. Private Capital is a component of regional economic growth theory.
Arts and Culture: A new indicator was added within the Quality of Life index
to measure the number and level of activity at: performance companies;
presenting organizations; museums and zoos. Activity is measured via
employment in arts and cultural activities per person, according to the
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Census Bureau. Examples of
organizations measured include: symphony orchestras and chamber groups;
opera companies; ballet/dance companies; theatre; art museums; history
museums; botanical gardens and zoos.
Data on education attainment and other measures from the American
Community Survey are from the 2010 through 2014, as the Bureau of Census no
longer generates 3-year averages in American Community Survey data.
All indicators were given an average index value equaling 100, based on either
national averages or the average of all comparison cities, and then each
comparison city was measured against that index value.
The data gathering and analysis work was completed by the BBR during January
through March 2016 and all data sources are cited within the report.
25. We are a catalytic community, full of change
makers, and when we work together we can
accomplish so much more.