Shortages of electricity or of any utility like natural gas, coal or water are virtually non-existent. Rates for utilities are competitive with other areas. Three other Class I rail companies also serve the Omaha area. Eppley Airfield continues to add traffic as more and more major airline carriers are added to its list. Corporate and private aircraft are served by Eppley and by commuter airports in the area.
Water transportation is at Omaha's front door at Omaha's municipal dock.
Complete with storage facilities and the ability to handle liquid and bulk shipments, the dock is a low-cost shipping alternative. Riverfront industrial property is also available. Communication Omaha is leading the charge down the information superhighway. U S West Communications and Cox Communications have chosen Omaha to be the leaders in advanced communications of the future. U S West TeleChoice s test program provides similar services, in addition to interactive digital technology.