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
Omaha Branch hosts Economic Forum in Kearney
The Kearney Economic Forum included an update on the economy and monetary policy.
Tenth District Beige Book
Read about economic conditions in the Tenth District.
Omaha Branch Hosts Nebraska State Econ Challenge
Nebraska high school students compete in state Econ Challenge competition.
Population Growth Needed to Address Labor Scarcity
Labor scarcity has been an increasingly important issue in Nebraska for several years, but particularly in the wake of the...
Workforce Imbalances Remain Important to U.S. Economic Outlook
Labor market conditions are important to the balance of supply and demand in the economy and can influence the path of...
Labor Scarcity Remains Key for Nebraska’s Economy in 2023
A shortage of labor in the state has constrained business activity and inflation has been an ongoing challenge.
New Omaha Branch Directors Announced
The Kansas City Fed announced director election results and appointments for its headquarters and Branch Boards of Directors.
Pandemic Widens Gap in Nebraska Labor Markets
Much of Nebraska’s economy has recovered from the pandemic, but the pandemic also exacerbated a gap in job growth.
About the Omaha Branch
Research and Resources
The Omaha Branch works to understand the region’s economy and serve as a resource to Nebraska businesses and communities.
We support the Federal Reserve’s roles in:
- Monetary policy, including reporting on local and state-wide economic conditions
- Bank supervision and regulation of Nebraska financial institutions
- Financial services including work for the U.S. Treasury
Recent Speeches by Nate Kauffman
Omaha Branch News
- Omaha Branch hosts Economic Forum in Kearney |
- Modest Economic Growth Amid Growing Credit Risks |
- Omaha Branch Hosts Nebraska State Econ Challenge |
- Omaha Branch connects with counterparts in Dallas Fed’s region |
- Omaha Branch Partners to Host Nebraska Econ Challenge State Finals |
- Omaha Student Board of Directors
Omaha Branch Community Involvement
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| Image | March 16, 2022 Community Development team members Teesha Miller and Dell Gines met with Nebraska Economic Development and Millwork Commons to discuss future plans for Omaha. |
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| Image | July 16, 2020 During an online Economic Forum Omaha Branch Executive Nate Kauffman summarized developments in Nebraska's economy alongside the evolving COVID-19 crisis. |
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| Image | February 12, 2020 The Omaha Branch hosted Evening at the Fed, an event for educators to network, gather resources and hear from experts about the regional and national economy to take back to their classrooms. Branch Executive Nathan Kauffman shared insights on the region's economy and Jesse Maniff, payments specialist, gave a presentation on cypto-currency. |
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| Image | February 23, 2020 Nicole Connelly spoke to the Steamfitters and Plumbers Union Apprentices about topics on Financial Literacy. |
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| Image | The Omaha Branch held Investment Connection at the Omaha Branch on November 14, 2019. Investment Connection is an opportunity for organizations to present proposals for community and economic development projects that may be eligible under the Community Reinvestment Act to potential funders. |
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| Image | October 18, 2019 Omaha Branch Executive Nathan Kauffman toured Central Community College to learn about the their training and development programs in Columbus, NE. |
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| Image | October 17, 2019 Omaha Branch Executive Nathan Kauffman shares an update on the economy at a Norfolk Economic Forum. |
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| Image | August 1, 2019 Research Associate John McCoy shared insights on demographics and Nebraska's labor force at the Nebraska Bankers Association Young Bankers of Nebraska Conference. |
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| Image | The Omaha Branch Student Board of Directors visited Film Streams Dundee Theater to learn about small businesses and entrepreneurship. |
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| Image | May 22, 2019 The Omaha Branch partnered with the Nebraska independent Community Bankers to host Community Bank Day at the Fed, which included an update on the economy from Nathan Kauffman, Omaha Branch executive. |
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| Image | Omaha Branch employees visited Conestoga Elementary Magnet School in Omaha to read books and lead activities centered on savings as part of Teach Children to Save Day. |
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| Image | February 12, 2019 The Omaha Branch hosted students from Partnership for Kids on as part of Careerockit, a workplace experience program in partnership with the Omaha Chamber. |
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| Image | March 8, 2018 During the Omaha Branch Offsite Board Meeting, former President Esther George, Omaha Branch Leadership and Board Members toured Hudl, a Lincoln, Nebraska based startup. |
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| Image | April 25, 2018 Omaha Branch Executive Nathan Kauffman congratulates a student at the Nebraska Council on Economic Education's Stock Market Game Banquet. |
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| Image | Dell Gines, Senior Community Development Advisor, spoke at No More Empty Cups, Open Coffee Omaha on the structure of the American economy and how to use entrepreneurship to make positive impacts in communities. |
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| Image | September 4, 2017 Former Kansas City Fed President Esther George and Omaha Branch employees marked 100 years of service to the state the week of September 4. |
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| Image | April 24, 2017 Public Affairs Specialist Nicole Connelly spoke on bank alternatives and investing to high school students at an Outstanding High School Teller Ceremony at the University of Nebraska - Omaha. |
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| Image | November 13, 2019 The Omaha Branch Student Board of Directors kicked off the 2019-2020 year at the Omaha Branch. |