As an Austin based, executive search firm owner, I travel to Omaha and Lincoln Nebraska about 4 times per year for business development opportunities. About 50% of my book of business comes from this part of the country and I am grateful for the long term relationships and friendships developed there since 1997.

Recently we put together a “Meet & Greet” in Omaha for area HR leaders to network in. Since many of Salvatore Balistreri retained executive searches are based in Nebraska, we asked this question of HR leaders: what is the best way to “brand” Nebraska for top executives from other areas of the country? This is what the group came up with:

  • Easy Commuting
  • Strong Family Values
  • Great Public Schools
  • Sense of State Pride
  • Economic Opportunity and Stability
  • Lower Cost of Living
  • Culture and the Arts
  • Music Scene
  • Quality of Life-less stress
  • Employer and Employee Loyalty
  • Great Food and Ethnic Food
  • Great Water
  • Four seasons
  • State managed well (balanced budget amendment)
  • Very friendly, positive relationships
  • Strong leadership programs through the Chamber
  • Value Cultural Diversity
  • Strong Work Ethic
Based on above, we understand why Warren Buffett makes Nebraska his home!