However, less than a mile from the office, are a few fast food restaurants. Most employees bring prepared meals or fix lunches and dinners in the office's complete kitchen. Valley is situated in the extreme eastern edge of the Platte River Valley, immediately below the bluffs of the Elkhorn River just west of Omaha. The town has a population of 1,800, which creates a home town atmosphere. Major industries in the community include Valmont Industries, 3-M Company, and Lyman Richey, a sand and gravel company.
Valley has access to all the major types of commercial carriers within a reasonable distance.
Omaha is located in the rolling hills along the Missouri River. The city has a population of 350,000 with the metro area having a total population of 600,000. The city offers all types of equal employment opportunities in a diversified economy. Prevailing businesses in Omaha are in the areas of insurance, agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, and telecommunications. The climate is typically continental with relatively warm summers and cold, dry winters.