With so many events going on this week, you’re going to have to pull out those calendars. Tonight, BitMethod picks up from its spring Builder’s Forum when it hosts the first DeMo event. On Tuesday in Kansas City, Augie Grasis will speak at the Technology Entrepreneurs Speakers Program and the two-day E-Day conference kicks off.
Also that night in Omaha, we are teaming up with Verizon Wireless for the 4G Launch Party, a great opportunity to connect with other Silicon Prairie community folks.
On Wednesday, catch the BIZ’s Business Insights and Networking Luncheon in Des Moines and on Thursday look for the ACG Nebraska Breakfast Meeting with Mogens Bay in Omaha. Also on Thursday, BrownWinick will host the Intellectual Property Update and Startups Start Here Seminar in Des Moines and the Valuation of the Early Stage Company Workshop will take place in Lenexa, Kan.
We end the week that was events on the Prairie with a social mix in three cities. In Lincoln meet up for the Turbine Flats Social (now at a new time), in Kansas City check out the bizperc Open House and the Tech Startup Happy Hour at Red Nova Labs and finally, in Omaha stop by PechaKucha Night #12.
Thanks to our sponsor
DeMo presented by BitMethod – Monday 6:30 p.m.
Des Moines BitMethod HQ (418 6th Ave Ste 1210)
Picking up from April’s successful Builder’s Forum comes DeMo: a monthly checkup for Des Moines’ builders, designers, hackers and makers. DeMo is simple: Demonstrate what you’re working on. Get feedback. Ask for help.
Learn more here bitmethod.com/blog
Technology Entrepreneurs Speakers Program “Living on the Bleeding Edge of Technology Without Bleeding to Death” – Tuesday 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Kansas City – Polsinelli Shughart PC. (700 W. 47th Street Suite 1000)
Currently in its sixth year, this series highlights regional innovators who are prominent leaders and visionaries in our technology industry. These educational programs serve as a guide for entrepreneurs and discuss the future of our region’s growing technology industry.
Hear from Augie Grasis of Handmark to learn about:
- Navigating developing markets and new technologies
- When and how to re-invent yourself
- Timing, Paradigm shifts
- The do’s and don’ts of Venture Capital
- The pros and cons of building a tech company in KC
Learn more here kcnext.com/events
4G Launch Party – The Future is Now! Sponsored by Verizon, Tuesday 6-8 p.m.
Omaha – DJ’s Dugout Sports Bar (1003 Capitol Avenue)
Join us from 6-8 p.m. at Blazin Pianos downtown (inside DJ’s Dugout) for the Verizon 4G Launch Party – The Future Is Now! We’ll be serving complimentary appetizers beginning at 6 p.m. and have drink specials available throughout the night.
At 6:30 p.m., a panel featuring representatives from three up and coming local businesses will share their experiences using Verizon 4G devices.
Learn more here siliconprairienews.com
E-Day, Tuesday – Wednesday
Kansas City – Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation (4801 Rockhill Road)
E-Day is a day and a half event that features over 250 entrepreneurs talking to other entrepreneurs of all shapes and sizes. We bring together legendary entrepreneurs and budding business leaders of tomorrow to learn and share ideas. This is an outstanding opportunity to learn from the best and network with fellow business owners. Entrepreneurs and only entrepreneurs are invited.
Learn more here fortheentrepreneur.com
BIZ’s Business Insights and Networking Luncheon – Wednesday 11:30 a.m.
Des Moines – The Greater Des Moines Partnership (700 Locust St., Suite)
If you’re looking to start a business and get rich quick, skip the September Business Insights and Networking Luncheon. If you want to build a business from the ground up, while fueling your passion and enjoying your life, serial entrepreneur Brian Hemesath is happy to share a few stories on his insights gained over a decade of practice. As CEO at Catchwind and President of VolunteerLocal, Hemesath will talk about his “Lessons Learned while Bootstrapping Business” on September 21, 2011.
Learn more here bizci.org/news
ACG Nebraska Breakfast Meeting – Thursday, 7-9 a.m.
Omaha – Happy Hollow Country Club (1701 South 105th St.)
Featured Presenter: Mogens Bay | Chairman and CEO | Valmont Industries.
Through our monthly breakfasts over the past year, we have had the pleasure to hear from leaders of area companies representing a wide range of industries and sizes. We will continue to supplement those popular meetings with other tracks that delve into subjects of interest to members through forums, workshops and other events.ACG/Nebraska unites the best in knowledgeable people, informative programs and in depth resources to provide the member with a meaningful educational, professional and social experience.
Learn more here acg.org/nebraska
Intellectual Property Update and Startups Start Here Seminar – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Des Moines – Iowa Conference Center (400 East Court Avenue, Suite 100)
Topics to be discussed at the seminar include: How Does the United States Patent and Trademark Office Really Work? What Patent Reform Will Affect Both Patent and Trade Secret Rights? Avoid Litigation and Still Protect Intellectual Property Rights? Really? Formation/Choice of Entity: What’s Right for My Business? Ten Things You Need to Know about Employment Law Before You Hire an Employee. Capital Strategies for Early-Stage Companies – Do’s and Don’ts.
Learn more here brownwinick.com
Valuation of the Early Stage Company Workshop – Thursday 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Lenexa, Kan. – Enterprise Center of Johnson County (8527 Bluejacket St.)
This workshop helps entrepreneurs understand how to value their early-stage business when raising capital. Topics covered include factors that affect valuation, valuation by life stage, dilution/divergence, and valuation methodologies. The workshop also assists entrepreneurs in preparing an actual valuation for their business. This workshop is presented by Rick Vaughn. Rick is the VP of Business Development at the Enterprise Center of Johnson County.
Learn more here ecjc.com
Turbine Flats Social – Thursday 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Lincoln – Turbine Flats Project (2124 Y St.)
This month join Brendan Evans from Research Associates as he discusses cool new projects he is working on now. The entrepreneurial guest for this month is Nebraska Global, an amazing firm that develops cool business concepts and helps others take their ideas to the next level.
Learn more here facebook.com
bizperc Open House – Thursday, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Kansas City – bizperc (1800 Baltimore Avenue #401)
Come take a tour of bizperc, chat with some of the collaborative tenants and help yourself to some beverages. All drop-in tours will have the chance to see bizperc’s 4th, 5th and 6th floors as well as the breath-taking rooftop garden.
Learn more here thinkbigkansascity.blogspot.com
Tech Startup Happy Hour – Thursday 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Westwood, Kan. – Red Nova Labs’ Discovery Lounge (4830 Rainbow Blvd)
Kansas City has been getting lots of love lately for its IT community and start-up scene. As bandwidth grows, social media and web apps are increasingly intermingled. Come meet two of the area’s biggest tech startups, Zaarly and FrontFlip. While Zaarly has been picking up steam since their May launch, FrontFlip has flown under the radar prior to its September 19th launch. Find out what both groups are up to at the rapidly growing startup factory, Red Nova Labs.
Learn more here socialmediaclubkc.ning.com
Pecha Kucha Night Omaha #12 – Thursday, 8-10:30 p.m.
Omaha – Blue Sushi Lounge (416 S. 12th St.)
Presenters Include: Chris Hughes, Dana Fritz, Adam Nielsen, Brad Brooks, Steven Ginn, Jamie Burmeister, Steve Elliot, Amanda Swatwout, Tim Guthrie and Justin Brouilette.
Learn more here facebook.com
