DESCRIPTION: This interactive breakout session is designed as a collaborative working forum—not a traditional panel. Led by Heath Mello and featuring experienced leaders from both the public and private sectors, the session will leverage real-world insights from local and national initiatives to explore innovative approaches to community investment and commercial real estate solutions.

Through guided discussion and audience participation, panelists will introduce proven concepts, respond to targeted prompts, and engage attendees in identifying practical, scalable solutions. The session will focus on generating 2–3 actionable ideas that can be refined over the coming months and advanced to state and local policymakers by early 2027.

• MODERATOR: Jennifer Taylor, Deputy City Attorney, City of Omaha
• SPEAKERS:
  • Heath Mello, President & CEO, Greater Omaha Chamber
  • Senator Tony Sorrentino, Nebraska State Senate
  • Senator Eliot Bostar, Nebraska State Senate
  • Senator Brad von Gillern, Nebraska State Senate
  • Jason Lanoha, President & CEO, Lanoha Real Estate Company
  • David Levy, Attorney, Baird Holm LLP

LOCATION: Grand Ballroom