Omaha has a diverse and bustling economy. Five Fortune 500 companies are located here, along with various high-tech and fiber optic companies.The city is home to three of the top 30 architectural and engineering firms in the world.

Omaha also offers vibrant arts and culture. Omaha houses the Joslyn Art Museum, the Durham Museum, the Holland Performing Arts Cetner, and the Omaha Community Playhouse. Music in Omaha has also gained national recognition-- the "Omaha Sound" defines important trends across the nation. It is no surprise then, that in 2008, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine ranked Omaha as the No. 3 best city in the United States to "live, work and play."