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Location Information

October 21-24, 2012
 

Omaha Area and Accommodations

Omaha is in the center of the United States and the heart of the Midwest - merging the best in Midwestern hospitality with the energy of a city on the move. In Omaha, you can explore and imagine, step into history, experience art in a whole new way and get a natural high.

Hotel Information

Embassy Suites Omaha - Downtown/Old Market
Reservations: 402.346.9000
555 South 10th Street | Omaha, Nebraska 68102

Group Hotel Rate: $108 per night
Group Name: ConAgra ACCP Forum
Group Code: NAC

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Transportation Information

Please click here to download a PDF with helpful transportation information regarding this meeting.

 

Typical Weather

Autumn in Omaha is pleasant with a mild climate perfect for enjoying the fall foliage. It is a fairly dry season, with daytime temperatures reaching highs of 64°F and lows of 43°F during October. The wind does tend to pick up during this time of the year so packing a jacket is recommended.

Fun Facts about Omaha

  • ACCP members who call Omaha home include ConAgra Foods, Mutual of Omaha Foundation, and Union Pacific.
  • Omaha serves as the headquarters of five Fortune 500 companies, including ConAgra Foods and Mutual of Omaha Insurance
  • Omaha secured a contract to host the NCAA Men's College World Series through at least 2035
  • The word Omaha means ‘those who go upstream’ or ‘against the current.’
  • In 2009, Forbes identified Omaha as the nation's number one "Best Bang-For-The Buck City" and number one on "America's Fastest-Recovering Cities" list.
  • The diverse culture of Omaha includes a variety of performance venues, museums, and musical heritage, including the historically significant jazz scene in North Omaha and the modern and influential "Omaha Sound.”
  • The Lied Jungle located in Omaha is the world's largest indoor rain forest.
  • Nebraska is the birthplace of the Reuben sandwich.
  • Check out this Fact Sheet by the Omaha Convention &Visitors Bureau! 

     

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