There’s quite the variety of events this week but the first one won’t be happening until Thursday. And make sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post to take note of a couple important upcoming events in November.
For more events, visit our events page, and if you think you have one to add, please contact info@siliconprairienews.com.
Thursday, October 21, 4:30-6:30 p.m. – Beer & Blog
Omaha – Brazen Head Irish Pub (319 North 78th South Street)
Omaha Beer & Blog meets on the first and third Thursday of the month at Brazen Head Irish Pub from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The goal of these meetups is to share tips and favorite blogs, discuss blog posts, and, most of all, enjoy each other’s company.
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Thursday, October 21, 6-8 p.m. – Where Sports and Mobile Apps Collide, Social Media Club Des Moines Panel Discussion
Urbandale – OverTime (4810 86th Street)
Do you geek smart phones and lots of apps? If you’re also a sports fan, come and see some great examples of how these two worlds collide with demos of the latest sports apps. Panelists include Geoff Wood, Romelle Slaughter, Daniel Shipton and more to talk about apps on Android, iPhone and whatever else comes to mind. C’mon out, be social and talk smack about another’s team. Did I mention the free drink and pizza?
Learn more at socialmediaclubdesmoines.org/events
Friday, October 22 – ISU Pappajohn Center’s Entrepreneur Forums
Ames – Iowa State University: Pappajohn Center For Entrepreneurship, Memorial Union-Gallery (2501 North Loop Drive #1615)
Grab a sandwich and a soda, and join us for an hour of stimulating discussion about entrepreneurship at the ISU Pappajohn Center Entrepreneur Forums.
The Forums, held every other month during the school year, consist of a presentation by a guest speaker, followed by round table discussion. Guest speakers include entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, consultants, and business professionals. The Entrepreneur Forums are a great way to hear first-hand about the risks, challenges, and successes of entrepreneurial ventures.
Learn more at isupjcenter.org
Saturday, October 23, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m – Freelance Camp Des Moines
Des Moines – Foundry Co-Working (1312 Locust Street)
Freelance Camp Des Moines 2010 is an all-day event for free agents to discuss and explore new business ideas, approaches and solutions for running successful freelance companies.
Learn more at freelancecampdesmoines.eventbrite.com
BarCamp Omaha & Highlight Midwest dates announced
Both happening in Omaha, make sure to add these events to your calendar. More information to come on Silicon Prairie News.
Highlight Midwest – November 18
BarCamp Omaha – November 20
