Downtown Omaha, Inc. is a nonprofit, privately funded corporation dedicated
to helping the downtown community continue to be a viable, healthy, growing segment of Omaha.
DOI has been an important resource for the Downtown Omaha community for more than three decades. The organization
was formed as a business group to discuss retail, parking, promotion, and downtown development issues in the late 1960's.
This group of business leaders officially incorporated the organization in December 1968.
At the forefront of transforming the face of Downtown Omaha, DOI continues to promote the vitality of the downtown area - for
office and government use and for retail, restaurant, entertainment, lodging, and residential use. Successful growth and
development of the Old Market, Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park, numerous residential properties,
hotel facilities, the new arena and convention center, the First National Bank project, and other corporate building projects
have boosted the popularity of Downtown Omaha, making it an attractive destination to live, work, and visit.
Business and residential membership of DOI has grown with these successes. This has allowed DOI to continue to be a
strong promoter of the downtown area, ensuring that Omaha citizens and visitors have a great experience in Downtown Omaha!
DOWNTOWN OMAHA, INC. ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS
- Co-sponsor of the Holiday Lights Festival celebration
- Working to re-establish 16th Street as Omaha’s “Main Street”
- Publisher of the Discover Downtown Directory
- Partner with Central High School on Downtown Omaha Cleanup Campaign
- Presenter of the biennial Celebrate Downtown Omaha Gala
- Working with the City of Omaha to improve downtown parking
- Liaison to city, county, and state officials and key department heads on issues affecting downtown
DOWNTOWN OMAHA, INC. PAST SUCCESSES
- Increased law enforcement on 16th Street
- Expansion of Omaha’s Skateboard Ordinance
- Passage of ordinance to amend Chapter 15/Omaha Municipal Code regarding consumption of liquor on public right-of-way
- Closing of downtown bus shelters between 11PM and 5AM
Downtown Omaha, Inc. organized the first “Celebrate Downtown Omaha” gala - a biennial event,
which it continues to host. This dinner event, complete with entertainment and door prizes, serves to publicly recognize
those individuals and businesses, which have contributed to the overall success and improvement of downtown.
The entire Downtown Omaha, Inc. membership is invited to attend. Reservations/tickets are purchased by contacting the office.
Downtown Omaha, Inc. maintains its office at 1905 Harney Street, Suite 610, Omaha, NE 68102
Phone (402) 341-3700;
fax (402) 933-7466