Omaha recently found itself at the bottom of Technical.ly’s inaugural Map of Innovation Ecosystems rankings, earning a score of just 0.25 in the Technical.ly Innovation Index. Despite this low ranking, the city excelled in key areas like cost of living and economic mobility, signaling a strong foundation for future growth.

In this follow-up story on the map, local leaders discuss Omaha’s strengths and challenges, and efforts to shape the city into a thriving innovation hub. Read the story on SPN.

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