Omaha Branch
The Omaha Branch is Nebraska’s connection to the nation’s central bank through our relationships with businesses and communities across the state who have insight into local economic conditions and concerns.
Latest Information and Resources
Through the pandemic and the years that followed, Nebraska’s labor market has remained steady, though some new challenges have...
Lexington residents continue to deal with ripple effects after the biggest employer abruptly closed.
Omaha Branch staff visited South Omaha to hear directly from entrepreneurs about their businesses and their experiences in the...
Health care costs have risen substantially since the turn of the century as an aging population’s demand for medical care...
Meet the Tenth District Directors who began their terms of service in 2026.
Working on behalf of the U.S. Navy and the U.S Treasury, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Omaha Branch is responsible...
About the Omaha Branch
Nate Kauffman is senior vice president, Omaha Branch executive, and executive director of the Kansas City Fed's Center for Agriculture and the Economy.
Our seven-member Omaha Branch Board of Directors represent a range of industries across the state, and Nebraskans also serve on the Kansas City Board of Directors.
The Omaha Branch opened on Sept. 4, 1917, as the first branch office of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Learn more about our history.
The artwork represents the concept of "green and growing."
Research and Resources
The Nebraska Economist features ongoing information and insights on the state's economy.
The Omaha Branch hosts Economic Forums in communities throughout the state to share relevant insights on the economy and learn firsthand about local economic issues. ...
Leveraging expertise from the Kansas City Fed, the Center provides timely analysis of industry developments and conducts ongoing research on the agricultural economy.
TEN is a publication that highlights the Kansas City Fed's research and practices through the experiences of everyday people from the region.
The Omaha Branch works to understand the region’s economy and serve as a resource to Nebraska businesses and communities.
We support the Federal Reserve’s roles in:
- Monetary policy, including reporting on local and state-wide economic conditions
- Bank supervision and regulation of Nebraska financial institutions
- Financial services including work for the U.S. Treasury
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Behind the Storefronts: Omaha Branch Staff Visit South Omaha Small Businesses | -
Meet the Directors: Diane Stinton | -
Kansas City Fed Announces Director Election Result and Appointment | -
Navy Cash program keeps money moving at sea | -
Navy Cash program keeps money moving at sea | -
Kansas City Fed announces director election results and appointments | -
Omaha Branch holds Economic Forum | -
Global trade uncertainty taps into local businesses | - Economic Resilience Amid Heavy Crosswinds |
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Beyond the data: McCook visit explores the local economy | -
Ag Summit highlights food production and distribution trends | -
Future of Finance: Meet the Omaha interns |