OMAHA, Neb., April 1, 2008 - The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce's Young Professionals Council issued the following statement today:

The Young Professionals Council (YPC) of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce recognizes the significant impact that the ballpark decision will have on Omaha's young professional community.  As such, a fact-driven research campaign, which incorporated information derived from parties on both sides of the issue, was conducted.  Based on the Council's research and careful deliberation, the following statement was approved today.

The YPC supports economic development in downtown Omaha and believes that a downtown stadium in NoDo, as recommended by the Stinson committee, will help attract and retain the best and brightest for Omaha.

Look for greater good

As appeared in Omaha World Herald Public Pulse March 17, 2008.  Republished with permission of the author.

My business partner and I are the owners of a modest little Omaha ice cream shop on South 13th Street across from Rosenblatt Stadium called Zesto. Fifty-seven years ago, my father, Tom Kelley, played in the first game dedicating Rosenblatt Sta­dium.

Take long-term view on new CWS stadium

By Gene A.  Budig
The writer, a native of McCook, Neb., is a past president of Major League Baseball's American League.  He is a professor at The College Board in New York City and a past president or chancellor at three universities.