Omaha, Nebraska Video Transcript

We call it the heartland. And not just because it's in the middle of the country. This is home. Where almost one million people build lives and forge careers.

This is Omaha.

Omaha, Nebraska. We're many of the things you've heard about us… and we're so much more.

As railroads intersected the Missouri river over 150 years ago, Omaha served as one of the country's great transportation hubs.

Building on that transportation heritage, Omaha grew to become a center of interstate highway and air traffic.

Served by 22 airlines, Eppley Airfield carries millions of passengers a year with almost 100 scheduled departures every day… putting business and pleasure destinations within easy reach.

Air travelers are only five minutes away from downtown… a riverfront enjoying such a resurgence that the Chicago Tribune notes that other cities are viewing us with ".. a mixture of envy and admiration."

Centered on the riverfront is the sprawling ConAgra Foods campus, headquarters of worldwide operations.

A leading corporate citizen and contributor to the community, ConAgra Foods is one of several Fortune 500 companies based in Omaha …companies that recognize our robust business climate. Forbes Magazine recognized that by declaring us "…among the top 10 best places for businesses and careers."

Omaha's support for its business community is based in no small part on the thriving community it offers to the people who live and work here.

Fortune magazine named our city as one of America's safe havens for housing affordability, with grand old homes in established neighborhoods, luxury urban condos in the heart of the Riverfront and Old Market districts, and elegant secluded communities

And almost all of our residential areas are within a 20 minute commute of downtown, leading American Cities Business Journal to call us the nation's best metro area for commuters.

The public school systems in the Omaha metro are recognized high achievers, with test scores consistently well above the national average.

Private school choices, both religious and secular, offer quality alternatives.

Omaha's long tradition of excellence in higher education has continued to grow along with the community, with 12 colleges and universities in the metro area… including 2 accredited MBA programs.

With almost 15,000 students, the University of Nebraska at Omaha offers over 200 study programs in the center of the city.

Creighton University's 7,000 students once again enjoyed a number one ranking by U.S. News and World Report.

Creighton also serves as one the city's many doorways to our diverse community of faith. There are more than 500 churches, synagogues, temples and other places of worship representing 66 different faiths in Omaha.

Our universities are also a critical link to Omaha's leading edge medical community. Top ranked medical education programs at Creighton University Medical Center and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, as well as nationally recognized research, cancer and transplant centers have made our city a center for the medical arts and sciences.

Sports fans will find high level play with area teams from collegiate to pro.

The nationally ranked Creighton Bluejay soccer team kicks off in a new downtown stadium.

Bluejay basketball, among the nation's best, is the home team at the 18,000 seat Qwest Center Arena.

Hockey fans can choose from collegiate and semi pro teams at two venues.

Our triple A baseball pros, The Omaha Royals, play at home at Rosenblatt Stadium… also the home for the College World series… a tradition that will continue in a new 135 million dollar stadium being built in the riverfront district.

And just 50 miles west on I-80, Big 12 football at its best with the 5 time national champion Nebraska Cornhuskers.

In 2008, Kiplinger's Magazine named Omaha "America's 3rd best city to live, work… and play." … so its no surprise that recreation opportunities are everywhere. We have the Missouri river and nearby lakes for boating and fishing. In the city, over 100 miles of paved recreational trails run throughout the metro. With over 200 city parks, we enjoy indoor and outdoor tennis complexes, public ice arenas, soccer fields, ball fields, pools…

…and golf. With over 50 golf courses in and around the metro, TravelGolf.com called our city "…a golfer's paradise."

The Henry Doorly Zoo, named by Disney-owned Family Fun Magazine the "#1 Family Friendly Vacation Spot in the U.S." has the world's largest indoor rain forest and an indoor desert in the world's largest glazed geodesic dome.

Combining learning with a love of history and the fine arts has always been an integral part of Omaha's culture.

The nationally renowned Joslyn Art Museum, housed in a stunning marble Art Deco landmark, is home to a permanent collection of over 10,000 works, and hosts top level traveling exhibits.

The performing arts continue to enjoy a high level of support. The Omaha Broadway Theater Season brings 5 major Broadway shows each year to our magnificently restored Orpheum Theater.

The New York Times regularly reviews the productions staged by Opera Omaha.

Our 15 active theater companies include the nation's largest community theater.

The Omaha Symphony presents 30 major concerts each season in its new home… The Omaha Performing Arts Center.

Venues across the city offer live music in less formal settings. Jazz and blues are thriving… in club settings and at outdoor festivals throughout the summer.

Local alternative bands have progressed to the point that Spin Magazine has named Omaha "America's new indie rock capital."

The New York Times says Omaha is best known as "the home of a whole bunch of indie rock musicians."

And with the beautiful new 280 million dollar Qwest Center and Arena, Omaha is now a destination for even the largest national acts.

Entertainment opportunities continue with Omaha's vast dining and nightlife choices.

Well over 1,000 restaurants cover everything from casual to 4-star to every ethnic cuisine imaginable.

Throughout the city, in every category and price point, shopping variety is what you'd expect from an established metro area. 20 major shopping centers, with more under construction, and thousands of individual stores and shopping communities truly bring the world to Omaha…

…and the world comes to Omaha every day. As a thriving center of commerce, culture, recreation and entertainment Omaha continues to offer opportunity to live life at its best.

GARY RODKIN: I hope this video gave you a quick look at life in Omaha. After being in the city for several years myself, I've found that being located here is both good for business and the markets ConAgra Foods serves and also provides our employees a great quality of life.

With five Fortune 500 companies located in the city, Omaha has shown that it has no problem attracting some of the best business talent in the world. So take a look, Omaha might be just what you're looking for.

VO: Omaha. We call it the Heartland. We call it home.

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ConAgra Foods has been an industry leader in health and wellness for two decades, dating back to the launch of its Healthy Choice brand in 1988.

The ConAgra Foods Foundation "Nourish Today, Flourish Tomorrow" program is the nation's largest corporate initiative dedicated to providing relief to hungry children.

ConAgra Foods brands are found in 97% of America's kitchens, with 24 brands either Number 1 or number 2 in their categories.

The history of ConAgra Foods dates back to 1919. The company has rapidly transformed itself from an agricultural business to a leader in the packaged food industry.

ConAgra Foods was named as a best company for internships by Bloomberg Business Week for 2009.

In 2011, ConAgra Foods was listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI).

Nineteen ConAgra Foods brands generate more than $100 million in sales each year.

Banquet® sells 110,000 items every hour, 1,800 every minute and 30 every second.

ConAgra Foods was named a Top 100 Employer for Women MBA's by Universum.

ConAgra Foods was listed as one of America's 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption® for four consecutive years.

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