About Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA

Omaha-Council Bluffs is a unique metropolitan area that spans the border of two U.S. states, Nebraska and Iowa, creating a dynamic and interconnected regional community.

 

Geography

The geographical landscape of Omaha-Council Bluffs is characterized by rolling plains and fertile farmland. The Missouri River, which flows from west to east, serves as a natural division between the two states. The area is known for its expansive parks, including the Henry Doorly Zoo and Lauritzen Gardens, as well as the scenic beauty of the riverfront. Omaha-Council Bluffs offers a mix of urban and suburban living with easy access to recreational activities, parks, and natural areas. Companies in Omaha-Council Bluffs have been using GAO Tek’s products in building, maintaining, and operating cars, buses, trucks, roads, bridges, airplanes, airports, etc.

Economy

The economy of Omaha-Council Bluffs is diverse and robust, with a strong focus on finance, transportation, healthcare, and agriculture. Major corporations such as Berkshire Hathaway, Union Pacific, and Mutual of Omaha are headquartered in Omaha, contributing to the financial sector’s prominence. The area’s central location in the United States makes it a vital transportation hub with a well-developed rail and highway network. Agriculture is another significant contributor to the economy, as the region is part of the Corn Belt. Many industry leaders in Omaha-Council Bluffs have worked with GAO Tek’s to develop advanced technological solutions for them, including GAO Tek products from these categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical & Water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, and Network and IoT Products.

Transportation

The metropolitan area’s strategic location makes it a crucial transportation crossroads. Eppley Airfield in Omaha is the largest airport in the region, offering domestic and international flights. The city is well-connected by a network of highways, including I-80 and I-29, which converge in the area. Union Pacific’s headquarters in Omaha highlights the city’s importance as a major rail transportation center. Omaha-Council Bluffs is strategically important to GAO Tek Inc. Omaha-Council Bluffs and its neighboring cities are among GAO Tek’s major markets since GAO focuses on the North American market. Ranked as one of the top B2B technology suppliers, GAO Tek has many customers in this region and ships products overnight here from its office in the city of Toronto or New York City.

Education

The metropolitan area is home to several higher education institutions, making it a significant educational hub. The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) and Creighton University in Omaha, along with Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, offer a wide range of academic programs and cultural events. These institutions are central to the educational and research vitality of the region, attracting students and academics from across the country and the world. Some leading education institutions in Omaha-Council Bluffs have deployed GAO Tek’s leading-edge products to teach and invest in the next generation of talents from Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA.

 

Top Industries in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA is a global economic powerhouse and has many globally and regionally influential industries, such as:

  • Finance and Banking Industry
  • Healthcare and Medical Research Industry
  • Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry
  • Transportation and Logistics Industry
  • Technology and Innovation Industry
  • Manufacturing Industry
  • Education and Research Industry
  • Insurance Industry
  • Construction and Real Estate Industry
  • Tourism and Hospitality Industry

 

Education Industry in Omaha-Council Bluffs

With universities like the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) and Creighton University, education and research are important components of the local economy. Customers in education and research industry in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical and water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Many customers are particularly interested in GAO Tek’s Life Sciences Testers, including Life Sciences, Melting Point, Peristaltic Pumps, Polarimeters, and Viscometers.

Here are the leading companies in education and research industry in Omaha-Council Bluffs and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • University of Nebraska Omaha
  • Creighton University
  • Bellevue University
  • Metropolitan Community College
  • Doane University
  • Clarkson College
  • Iowa Western Community College
  • College of Saint Mary
  • Grace University
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center

 

Healthcare and Medical Research Industry in Omaha-Council Bluffs

The area is home to leading healthcare institutions, including Nebraska Medical Center and Creighton University Medical Center, driving healthcare and medical research. Customers in education and healthcare and medical research industries in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA have purchased in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical and water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Many customers are particularly interested in GAO Tek’s Environmental Test Instruments, including Anemometers, Colorimeters, Gas Analyzers, Hygrometers, Infrared Thermometers & Cameras, Moisture Analyzers & Meters, Radiation Meters, Refractometers, Sound Level Meters & Calibrators, Temperature & Process Calibrators, Data Loggers and Turbidimeters.

Here are the leading companies in healthcare and medical research industry in Omaha-Council Bluffs and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Nebraska Medicine
  • Creighton University Medical Center
  • CHI Health
  • Methodist Health System
  • Children’s Hospital & Medical Center
  • Nebraska Medical Center
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center
  • Boys Town National Research Hospital
  • Immanuel
  • Alegent Creighton Health

 

Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry in Omaha-Council Bluffs

Agriculture plays a significant role in the region, given its location in the heart of the Corn Belt. Grain production, livestock, and food processing are key components. Customers in agriculture and agribusiness industry in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical and water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Many customers are particularly interested in GAO Tek’s Life Sciences Testers, including Life Sciences, Melting Point, Peristaltic Pumps, Polarimeters, and Viscometers.

Here are the leading companies in agriculture and agribusiness industry in Omaha-Council Bluffs and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • ConAgra Brands
  • Green Plains Inc.
  • Valmont Industries
  • Lindsay Corporation
  • Scoular
  • Greater Omaha Packing
  • Omaha Steaks
  • Bunge North America
  • Penford Products (Ingredion)
  • Central Valley Ag

 

Manufacturing Industry in Omaha-Council Bluffs

The manufacturing sector includes production in industries such as food processing, machinery, and electronics.  Customers in the manufacturing industry in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical and water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Many customers are particularly interested in GAO Tek’s Environmental Test Instruments, including Anemometers, Colorimeters, Gas Analyzers, Hygrometers, Infrared Thermometers & Cameras, Moisture Analyzers & Meters, Radiation Meters, Refractometers, Sound Level Meters & Calibrators, Temperature & Process Calibrators, Data Loggers and Turbidimeters.

Here are the leading companies in manufacturing industry in Omaha-Council Bluffs and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Valmont Industries
  • Berkshire Hathaway (various manufacturing subsidiaries)
  • Douglas Machine Inc.
  • Lindsay Corporation
  • Nebraska Machinery
  • Airlite Plastics Co.
  • Creighton University’s NRC Health
  • Plastilite Corporation
  • Nebraska Furniture Mart (part of Berkshire Hathaway)
  • Electrical Components International (ECI)

 

Technology and Innovation Industry in Omaha-Council Bluffs

The Silicon Prairie, as it’s often called, is seeing growth in technology and startup companies, contributing to innovation and job opportunities. Customers in technology and innovation industry in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical and water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Many customers have purchased GAO Tek’s Structural Testers including Coating & Material Thickness Gauges, Crack Detectors, Flaw Detectors, Gloss Meters, Hardness Testers, Manometers, Other Material Analyzers, Surface Roughness Gauges & Testers, Thermal Imagers & Industrial Endoscopes, Thickness Gauges, Ultrasonic & Mass Flow Meters and Vibration Meters.

Here are the leading companies in the technology and innovation industry in Omaha-Council Bluffs and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers.

  • West Corporation
  • Quantum Workplace
  • Flywheel
  • Proxibid
  • Hayneedle (now part of Walmart)
  • Hudl
  • Buildertrend
  • Oath (formerly Yahoo)
  • Omaha Coding Women
  • Silicon Prairie News

 

Transportation and Logistics Industry in Omaha-Council Bluffs

With its strategic location, the Omaha-Council Bluffs region serves as a transportation hub, particularly for rail and trucking companies. Union Pacific’s headquarters is in Omaha. Customers in transportation and logistics industry in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical and water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Here are the leading companies in transportation and logistics industry Omaha-Council Bluffs and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Union Pacific
  • Werner Enterprises
  • Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF)
  • Heartland Express
  • Nebraska Transport Co.
  • Crete Carrier Corporation
  • Airlite Plastics Co.
  • H&M Trucking
  • Hill Brothers Transportation
  • Yellow Corporation (formerly YRC Worldwide)

 

Insurance Industry in Omaha-Council Bluffs

The insurance industry, led by companies like Mutual of Omaha, has a significant presence in the region. Customers in the insurance industry in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical and water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Here are the leading companies in insurance industry in Omaha-Council Bluffs and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Mutual of Omaha
  • WoodmenLife
  • Pacific Life
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Ameritas
  • Farm Bureau Financial Services
  • Union Insurance Group
  • Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies
  • Lincoln Financial Group
  • Farm Credit Services of America

 

Construction and Real Estate Industry in Omaha-Council Bluffs

A thriving construction and real estate market is evident in the ongoing development and construction projects in the area. Customers in construction and real estate industry in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical and water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Here are the leading companies in construction and real estate industry in Omaha-Council Bluffs and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Kiewit Corporation
  • HDR
  • McCarthy Building Companies
  • Lund-Ross Constructors
  • Olsson
  • The Weitz Company
  • Hawkins Construction
  • The Lund Company
  • Waitt Company
  • White Lotus Group

 

Tourism and Hospitality Industry in Omaha-Council Bluffs

The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Old Market district, and cultural attractions make tourism and hospitality a growing industry. Customers in tourism and hospitality industry in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical and water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Here are the leading companies in tourism and hospitality industry in Omaha-Council Bluffs and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
  • Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • Great Wolf Lodge
  • Loews Hotels & Co.
  • Hilton Omaha
  • Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District
  • Ameristar Casino Hotel
  • Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino and Hotel
  • Omaha Steaks
  • Old Market Entertainment and Shopping District

 

Finance and Banking Industry in Omaha-Council Bluffs

The financial sector is a major contributor to the local economy, with the presence of companies like Mutual of Omaha and First National Bank of Omaha. Customers in finance and banking industry in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical and water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Here are the leading companies in finance and banking industry in Omaha-Council Bluffs and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Mutual of Omaha
  • First National Bank of Omaha
  • TD Ameritrade (now part of Charles Schwab)
  • American National Bank
  • Security National Bank
  • Pinnacle Bank
  • SAC Federal Credit Union
  • Great Western Bank
  • ACCESSbank
  • Core Bank

 

Helping Customers in Omaha-Council Bluffs with Compliance

With its products and services, GAO Tek has been helping its customers in Omaha-Council Bluffs to comply with the U.S. federal regulations, NE-IA regulations, and Nebraska regulations or by-laws. For example, on the state level, we have worked with:

  • Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ)
  • Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
  • Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT)
  • Nebraska Public Service Commission
  • Nebraska Department of Labor
  • Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA)
  • Nebraska Department of Insurance
  • Nebraska Department of Banking and Finan

 

Helping Customers in Omaha-Council Bluffs

GAO Tek provides online support or onsite support at customers’ premises Omaha-Council Bluffs and has been working with partners in Omaha-Council Bluffs to supplement our support work. GAO Tek ships its products overnight to customers in Omaha-Council Bluffs from our office in New York City or the City of Toronto.

Here are some of GAO Tek’s other customers in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA. They have purchased GAO Tek products from these categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical & Water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones and Network and IoT Products.

  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Union Pacific
  • Berkshire Hathaway (Various subsidiaries)
  • First National Bank of Omaha
  • ConAgra Brands
  • Kiewit Corporation
  • Werner Enterprises
  • HDR
  • Valmont Industries
  • Nebraska Medicine
  • Creighton University
  • Nebraska Medical Center
  • Creighton University Medical Center
  • WoodmenLife
  • Green Plains Inc.
  • CHI Health
  • Metropolitan Community College
  • TD Ameritrade (Now part of Charles Schwab)

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