Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority, a non-profit organization headquartered in the United States, was founded in 2000 and employs approximately 120 individuals. The organization builds, operates, and manages public venues in Omaha, Nebraska, having driven public-private projects that fuel economic growth and enhance community life since its inception. Its developments include CHI Health Center Omaha, which opened in 2003 and has generated nearly $5 billion in economic impact without relying on taxpayer dollars for operations. Another key development is Charles Schwab Field Omaha, home to the NCAA Men’s College World Series, which opened in 2011 and attracts record-setting crowds. Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority is governed by an independent board.