here. They want a central location with logistics and distribution capability. They’re struck and impressed by our friendliness and willingness to help, along with the Midwest work ethic.” One thing that Omahans probably take for granted that the Chinese really enjoy is the cleanliness of the city. “We don’t have smog. They can see a blue sky here – something they don’t see that often back home.” Both Ring’s and the Chamber’s mission resulting from the trips is to increase business in the Omaha metropolitan area. When a foreign company opens a location here, that creates jobs. “If someone else is attracted to a service company – whether it’s an attorney or a distribution company – that creates work for that firm,” Ring said. Besides China, Ring also calls on companies in Western Europe and Japan. That’s not to say that there isn’t potential elsewhere in the world – it’s just about maximizing relationships. “Most of the places I go are because of relationships developed over time at the corporate and government levels,” she said. “In Europe, I’ve added Denmark because of (the Danish firm) Novozymes in Blair. Because they have operations here in Omaha, Claas arranged for us to meet at their headquarters in Germany to talk with interested companies.”
Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman, China, 2012
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