Omaha Branch

The Omaha Branch is Nebraska’s connection to the nation’s central bank through our relationships with businesses and communities across the state who have insight into local economic conditions and concerns. 

Latest Information and Resources

Nebraska Economist

Post-Secondary Education Helping Fill Job Openings in Nebraska with Room to Grow

Educational institutions serve as an important source of in-demand labor and with a few innovations, may further improve the...

Nebraska | Nebraska Economist | Regional Economy
Nebraska Economist

Nebraska’s Labor Market Still Strong, but More People Working Multiple Jobs

The labor market in Nebraska remains strong, but some emerging trends point to elements of softness important to monitor...

Nebraska Economist | Labor and Demographics | Regional Economy
Community Connections

Affordable housing leaders share challenges, successes during CDAC meeting in Omaha

At its October meeting, the Kansas City Fed Community Development Advisory Council heard from a panel of local housing experts...

Board of Directors

Connecting in Western Nebraska

The Omaha Branch Board of Directors and Kansas City Fed leadership visited the Scottsbluff area in August.

Nebraska | Omaha Branch | Regional Economy | Board of Directors
Ten Magazine

The Ag and Energy Connection

The Kansas City Fed explored this link during its Agricultural Economic Summit, hosted at the Omaha Branch in May. More than...

Agriculture | Energy | Omaha Branch
Nebraska Economist

"Producing" Growth

Manufacturing has been a source of strength for Nebraska's economy.

Nebraska Economist | Nebraska | Manufacturing

About the Omaha Branch

Omaha Branch

Omaha Branch Executive Nate Kauffman

Nate Kauffman is the Kansas City Fed's lead officer in Nebraska and the Bank's principal expert on the agricultural economy.

   
Board of Directors

Omaha Branch Board of Directors

Our seven-member Omaha Branch Board of Directors represent a range of industries across the state, and Nebraskans also serve on the Kansas City Board of Directors.

   
Omaha Branch

Omaha Branch History

The Omaha Branch opened on Sept. 4, 1917, as the first branch office of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Learn more about our history.

   
Omaha Branch

Money Blomes Sculpture

The artwork represents the concept of "green and growing."

   

Research and Resources

Nebraska Economist

Nebraska Economist

The Nebraska Economist features ongoing information and insights on the state's economy.

   
Economic Forums

Nebraska Economic Forums

The Kansas City Fed hosts Economic Forums to share relevant insights on the economy and learn firsthand about local economic issues. The program includes a discussion...

   
Agriculture

Ag and the Economy

The Kansas City Fed is a leader on topics related to the ag economy. Our work provides insights on agricultural and rural economies for our region and nationally.

   
Ten

TEN Magazine

TEN is a publication that highlights the Kansas City Fed's research and practices through the experiences of everyday people from the region.