Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Tuesday, March 11, 2025. We're kicking off the day with some exciting news from our tech sector. Omaha has been ranked seventh in the "North America's Next 25 Markets" list, highlighting our city as a growing hub for tech talent. This recognition comes as our average tech salary hits an impressive $101,814, showing a growth of nearly 25% over the past five years.Speaking of growth, the Greater Omaha Chamber has been hard at work on their three-year economic development plan. Titled "A Greater Omaha," this roadmap focuses on business growth, talent retention, and quality of life improvements. It's all part of an effort to make our city a top destination for both companies and workers.In community news, we're excited about the inaugural "Stories of Hope" event happening today at the Stephen Center. This new annual tradition kicks off with a performance by Omaha native Mark Lanham, sharing stories of resilience and compassion. If you're interested in attending, there's a pre-program reception with hors d'oeuvres and cocktails.On the job front, Omaha's market remains robust. We're seeing high demand for cloud engineers, network architects, and cybersecurity specialists. Companies like Mutual of Omaha and Union Pacific are driving this growth, offering competitive salaries that average over $80,000.In real estate, while specific figures aren't available, we're seeing significant commercial and residential property sales. New development projects are also on the rise, contributing to our city's growth.Looking at today's weather, we're expecting partly cloudy skies with a high of 38 degrees Fahrenheit. It's a great day to get out and enjoy some of Omaha's outdoor activities.For those interested in local governance, the Omaha City Council recently held a meeting discussing various city priorities and objectives. While we don't have specific updates from this meeting, it's clear our city officials are working hard to address local needs.In education news, the University of Nebraska at Omaha's cybersecurity program is making waves, ranked as the top public university program nationwide and second overall in the country. This achievement underscores Omaha's growing reputation as a tech education hub.On a lighter note, fashion enthusiasts will be happy to hear that Omaha Fashion Week's spring festivities wrapped up on Sunday. Organizers are hoping the event has fostered year-round relationships between local designers and the community.In today's crime report, we don't have any significant incidents to report from the past 24 hours. However, we always encourage our listeners to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to local authorities.This has been Omaha Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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