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Release of Dear World: Omaha photos and letter from founder
(Editor’s Note: With today’s release of the Dear World: Omaha photos, we’re also pleased to have the opportunity to share with you a letter from the startup’s founder, Robert X. Fogarty.) Dear Silicon Prairie News Readers, Here is a secret that you may know. It’s one that others now tell. Omaha is a fly to—not…
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PrairieCast: Big Omaha 2011 recap show (Video)
On this week’s PrairieCast Andy Brudtkuhl and I were joined by Danny Schreiber, Robert Murphy, Andy Stoll and Shane Reiser, who offered their reactions to last week’s Big Omaha. Also, we’re evolving PrairieCast and would love to have your input. Please fill out this quick, three-question survey … PrairieCast is a live podcast, recorded …
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Legislators OK Angel Investment Tax Credit, other startup incentives
A pair of bills of particular interest to the local startup scene passed final reading in the Nebraska unicameral on Wednesday. Legislators approved the Angel Investment Tax-Credit Act and the Business Innovation Act as well as a couple of other bills with implications for entrepreneurs. The Angel Investment Act (LB389) gives 35-percent (40 in distressed…
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Join us Monday for Startup Lessons Learned viewing party
Our apologies for the very late notice on this event, but if you’re able to carve out some time on Monday to join us for the Startup Lessons Learned viewing party, you’ll be thanking us right after. Now in its second year, this day-long conference is designed to unite those interested in what it takes…
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With planned focus groups, Xuba works to sprout Bloom’s growth
Whether they’re sidestepping down a department store aisle, racing to a drug store or taking a virtual stroll online, few women see shopping for beauty products as a walk in the park. Nailing down the products that work best, from skin tone to hair texture, can be an arduous process to say the least. But,…
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Weekly Wrap-Up: The Big Omaha 2011 recap show (Video)
Mentioned this week: Filming live from blanc burgers + bottles, “Silicon Prairie News Meetup on May 25 at blanc burgers + bottles.” Big Omaha recap – Thanks to the many involved! “Introducing William Fisher’s View from the FishBowl: ‘Why me?’ ” “Zaarly app now live, offers being posted on the Silicon Prairie” “Join us Monday…
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With Anna Jones behind the lens, startups are squarely in frame
Anna Jones’ view of the Des Moines startup community comes from a unique perspective: behind a camera lens. Jones operates her business, Anna Jones | Art of Photography, from Des Moines full-time, documenting everything from babies to weddings to commercial projects. As of December, she’s also on her way to establishing herself as the photographer…