- Warren Buffett shocked investors by announcing his plans to retire at the end of the year and naming his successor.
- Celebrate Mother’s Day with a list of events happening in Omaha this weekend.
- Omaha launches a new initiative to restore the city’s tree canopy.
- April’s Creighton Business Index dipped, with employment numbers falling to their lowest since November.
- A one-of-a-kind 1970s treehouse townhome continues to capture Omaha’s imaginations.
- Plan your weekend ahead with our upcoming events list—don’t miss out!
Warren Buffett Shocks Investors, Announces Plans to Retire
Last weekend’s annual shareholders meeting at CHI Health Center in Omaha was one to remember. On Saturday, legendary investor and Omaha icon Warren Buffett announced that he will retire at the end of the year, closing the book on a six-decade run leading Berkshire Hathaway. Buffett said that he will recommend to the company’s board that Vice Chairman Greg Abel should replace him. He also pledged to keep his fortune invested in the company.
President and CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber Heath Mello acknowledged Buffett’s effect on the city in his statement over the weekend:
“Warren Buffett’s retirement marks one of the most extraordinary chapters in American business history. His impact on Omaha is truly immeasurable — not only as the visionary behind Berkshire Hathaway, but as a leader whose humility, philanthropy, and enduring commitment to our community have helped shape our city’s global identity. His legacy is unparalleled, transforming Omaha into a financial capital of the world and inspiring generations of business leaders,” he said.…