DTO Luv wrote:Whether PacLife comes I will say this. Nebraska has passed some great laws that insurance compaines are sure to take hold off. We've already seen companies domicile here and I'm sure we'll see more.
I'd say there is no question that this is correct..
Here I go again with a continuation of the PacLife highrise rumor thing.... I bumped into some PacLife employees today and even though I did NOT bring any questions up myself, they volunteered that PacLife continues to add more employees and are filling up the Landmark Centre. They pointed to expansion within departments already here and also pointed to more processing functions coming to Omaha in the near future. They stated that the word internally at PacLife in Omaha, amongst the rank and file at least, is that once they fill up their current Omaha space... PacLife has some HUGE plans to increase its Omaha presence.
They really didn't know what that meant exactly (but you know what I am suspicious of regarding meaning). But to the last person they are very excited about the growth at PacLIfe and in particular what the company seems to have in its plans regarding Omaha.
Given all the other pieces of this rumor puzzle on PacLife, I don't think this baby is dead yet. I have to admit that at this point I hope this thing turns out because all the circumstantial and more solid evidence too is so damn intriguing. But all bias aside, I think this thing continues to percolate and brew . . . and probably in Omaha's favor.
Ahhh, what a sport this rumor watching is!
My son got a 27 on his ACT. No this score is not as high as what Jeff's son achieved. But one has to remember the paternal gene-pool my son has to overcome. On a PGPAB [Paternal Gene-Pool Adjusted Basis], my son's score is a 37 and Jeff's son's PGPAB ACT score is 19.
No way man. It would block half of my view. I'm still thinking this (or any other) office project will be part of that America First group building something on the World Herald site. I'd really like to see a 400 Â footer there.
And, Mike, has anything happened with your rumor? Can you give any details????
"The right to have access to every building in the city by private motorcar in an age when everyone possesses such a vehicle is actually the right to destroy the city."
Lewis Mumford, The Highway and the City, 1963
"The right to have access to every building in the city by private motorcar in an age when everyone possesses such a vehicle is actually the right to destroy the city."
Lewis Mumford, The Highway and the City, 1963
DTO Luv wrote:I have a job interview there tomorrow. Maybe I can find something out. You never know.
Cool, it would be nice to have an insider there, similar to that insider we had at Mutual before most of the Midtown Crossing details were released publicly...
I did find out that they are moving the division I will hopefully be working in from California to Omaha. The lady I spoke with said they have gone from 25 employees in 2004 to 275 as of now.
No new revelations but more confirmation that a Paclife Tower has been/is in the works.
I was doing my exit interview from Mutual of Omaha today. The lady in HR was talking with me about my new job at Paclife. Without any prompting on my part she was telling me were they had their employee hiring projections at on a timeline (which matched up with what Paclife told me) and a few other things about them being a growing company.
Here's the part you all care about.
She had also heard that Paclife was considering a new building in Omaha. At first one out west but then deciding on a downtown place. That fits in with the original rumor I heard. A campus out west was looked at but the Downtown location was what was being pursued. The HR lady said that their brand is very important to them and they like to have their name on their own buildings.
So take it for what it's worth. Another glimpse into one of, if not the, longest running rumors on the forum.
"The right to have access to every building in the city by private motorcar in an age when everyone possesses such a vehicle is actually the right to destroy the city."
Lewis Mumford, The Highway and the City, 1963
DTO Luv wrote:She had also heard that Paclife was considering a new building in Omaha. At first one out west but then deciding on a downtown place. That fits in with the original rumor I heard. A campus out west was looked at but the Downtown location was what was being pursued. The HR lady said that their brand is very important to them and they like to have their name on their own buildings.
I wonder if that was the other proposal for the old UP property.
You certainly don't have to have your own building to have your name on the side of it. Â I'm sure if they really wanted their name on the side of 1200 Landmark Center, they could get it.
Shoot for the Moon... if you miss, you'll land among the stars.
Maybe a corporate campus in North Downtown? Â Nothing ever did happen with that rumor.
Always a business-oriented city hungry for growth and focused on development with laser intensity, Omaha aimed high, reached for momentum and found critical mass.
Well I had my first day with Paclife today. Nothing new to report. One thing they told us in our orientation is that it was much easier to find an educated and experienced pool of people in Omaha than it is California. That's encouraging news. I took the job of an illegal immigrant in CA who took it from an incompetant US citizen. They are still planning on moving quite a few jobs here and some other divisions here as well.
1.5 years since this thread started, it would appear that Pac-Life likes to talk big. Â Action would appear to be a different story, this is taking a little too long for it to remain believe-able any longer.
Don't get me wrong, it's a very nice thought! Â :D
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Pacific Life Foundation announced today that it will distribute almost $250,000 in grants to 19 nonprofit agencies and 12 schools serving the greater Omaha, Nebraska area.
Arts and Culture
Omaha Film Festival: A $10,000 grant to support the “Film Education Initiative” which energizes and educates young aspiring filmmakers through classes, a youth camp, a festival, and filmmaking opportunities.
Omaha Performing Arts Society: A $35,000 grant towards a $100,000 pledge to purchase a permanent sound system for the Kiewit Concert Hall at the Holland Performing Arts Center. In addition, a $10,000 grant has been given to provide general operating support for programming and services that reach a broad and diverse audience, including underserved populations in Omaha and the surrounding areas.
Omaha Symphony Association: $10,000 to support the “Communities LinkUp!” program which teaches elementary school students basic musical concepts and exposes them to classical music.
Omaha Zoo Foundation: A $10,000 grant to support the “Explore to Learn, Learn to Explore” education program which enhances the study of the natural world for students visiting the zoo by incorporating programs that have a foundation in math, science, and conservation.
Civic, Community, and Environment
Executive Services Corps-Nebraska: $10,000 to support the “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” program, which is a six-week educational program that has a positive impact on the health of the caregiver.
Nebraska Community Foundation: A $7,500 grant to support “Leadership Nebraska”, a six-session program that identifies current and emerging leaders throughout Nebraska and strives to deepen their knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing the state.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in Douglass/Sarpy Counties: $10,000 to underwrite the “Hispanic Food Safety Training Program” which consists of workshops and classes to help Spanish-speaking restaurant staff in Nebraska pass the national food safety certification program.
Education
College of Saint Mary: $8,500 toward funding a collaborative between Girls, Inc. and College of Saint Mary which gives education majors the opportunity to teach the Operation SMART (Science, Math, and Relevant Technology) Program to girls at local middle schools to boost their interest in science and math.
Nebraska Academic Decathlon: A $10,000 grant toward operating support for the Academic Decathlon in Omaha which provides scholastic competition for high school students in ten different academic areas.
University of Nebraska Foundation: A $10,000 grant to support the “Family Wellness Program” which teaches health classes to disadvantaged families in Omaha to improve their health and quality of life.
University of Nebraska at Omaha: $10,000 to support “Inside Art”, a news magazine program produced by university students in the School of Communication that will showcase the various offerings in the metropolitan Omaha area.
Health and Human Services
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands: $10,000 to support the “Community Based Mentoring Program” which focuses on matching Big Brothers and Big Sisters in Omaha with Latino youth, children of prisoners, and foster children to provide them with a positive role model.
Care-A-Van: A $10,000 grant to support the “Elderly and Disabled Transportation Program” which provides free transportation for medical appointments, shopping, and support group meetings to the expanding vulnerable population living in western Douglas County.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Omaha: $10,000 to support the “Microenterprise Training and Development Program” which creates viable opportunities for the Latino, immigrant, and refugee communities to improve their self-sufficiency through self-employment and entrepreneurship.
Habitat for Humanity of Omaha: $10,000 to support their efforts to build new homes in the inner-city of North Omaha which has a nationally disproportionate high number of low-income families and vacancy rates.
Hope Medical Outreach Coalition: A $10,000 grant towards the coalition’s efforts to deliver healthcare services and facilitate quicker turnaround of urgent care for under insured, uninsured, and homeless individuals living in Omaha.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Nebraska Chapter: $9,400 to purchase a Gait Lab, a piece of equipment that provides a rapid, individualized evaluation of movement of MS patients, resulting in an individualized exercise and rehabilitation program for them.
Volunteers Assisting Seniors: A $10,000 grant to support the “Insurance Assistance and Counseling Program” which educates seniors and Medicare beneficiaries in Omaha on topics related to health insurance so they can make informed decisions.
YWCA of Omaha: A $10,000 grant to support a domestic and dating violence prevention program which provides tools and resources to high school and college students should they, or someone they know, fall victim to domestic or dating violence.
In addition to the above grants, the foundation’s “3T’s of Education” program will contribute grants to the following K-12 schools which have concentrations of children or grandchildren of Pacific Life employees. A 3T’s grant must be designated to one of the following areas: Teacher Training, Textbooks, or Technology:
Bellevue East High – Bellevue, NE: $1,500
Elkhorn Ridge Middle – Elkhorn, NE: $2,500
Fire Ridge Elementary – Elkhorn, NE: $3,000
Gunn Elementary – Council Bluffs, IA: $2,500
Millard West High – Omaha, NE: $3,500
Papillion-La Vista High – Papillion, NE: $1,500
Ronald Reagan Elementary – Omaha, NE: $3,500
Spring Ridge Elementary – Elkhorn, NE: $1,500
St. Vincent De Paul Elementary – Omaha, NE: $1,500
Thomas Jefferson High – Council Bluffs, IA: $2,500
Walnut Hill Elementary – Omaha, NE: $1,500
Westbrook Elementary – Omaha, NE: $1,500
Finally, the foundation has pledged to match Pacific Life employee donations to their local United Way dollar for dollar up to $5,000 per person in 2009.
Annual funding of grants allows the Pacific Life Foundation to respond to a broad spectrum of community needs by partnering with nonprofit agencies that serve a large geographic area. Contributions are made primarily in areas with large concentrations of Pacific Life employees. Currently, Pacific Life has approximately 320 employees working in its regional business center in Omaha, Nebraska. The Pacific Life Good Guys, an employee volunteer group, performed over 450 community service hours during 16 events with greater Omaha area nonprofits during 2008.
The Pacific Life Foundation was established in 1984. Together with Pacific Life, the Foundation has contributed donations totaling over $51.7 million to hundreds of nonprofits over the past 25 years. For more information about the Pacific Life Foundation, visit its Web site at http://www.PacificLifeFoundation.com.
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Everything I ever heard about this said that if anything is going to happen it wouldn't happen until 2010 so 11:59pm December 31st 2010 you all can get your pitchforks out of the barn and your torches lit.
If Pacific Life is technically domiciled in Omaha, does that make it Omaha-based? Or does it go off of the location of their administrative offices in California?
thanks DTO. Saw ya again. This time I was parking across from the UP building when I saw ya walking by the library. I had to run though. One of these days I'll stop and say hi. lol
I'm still thinking this (or any other) office project will be part of that America First group building something on the World Herald site. I'd really like to see a 400 Â footer there.
