Every Monday, look for our events post to keep you in the loop on the happenings of the week. From meetups and conferences to workshops and pitch sessions, if it’s happening in the Silicon Prairie, you’ll find it here.
For more, visit our events page for a calendar of upcoming events from us and others in the region.
To submit an event for consideration, please email editor@siliconprairienews.com.
This Week
BIZ: Raising Capital Seminar – Tuesday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Des Moines – Startup City Des Moines (317 6th Ave.)
Thanks to our sponsor
Entrepreneurs in search of start-up capital are invited to attend a full-day educational seminar packed with valuable tips, strategic insight and insider knowledge. Raising capital for a startup business can be complex and time consuming. This conference will cover all of the major steps and subjects necessary to successfully capitalize your business.
Learn more at bizci.org
Startup Drinks – Tuesday, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Des Moines – Amici Espresso (206 6th Ave.)
A simple concept: startup culture in cities around the world gathers around a bar to have a pint and discuss what they are working on, what they need help with and what they can do for each other.
Learn more at dsmstartupdrinks.com
Cornstalks – Thursday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Omaha – CAMP Coworking in the the Mastercraft Building (1111 N. 13th St.).
Run by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Cornstalks is a monthly forum for individuals interested in high-growth entrepreneurship. The event, which is free to attend, will begin with refreshments and networking at 6:30 and continues with Milligan’s presentation at 7:30.
Learn more on Silicon Prairie News
Midwest Entrepreneurship Conference pre-party – Thursday, 6 p.m.
Omaha – The Mastercraft Building (1111 N. 13th St.) and DJ’s Dugout (1003 Capitol Ave.)
Learn more at mwecomaha.org
Midwest Entrepreneurship Conference – Friday – Saturday
Omaha – University Nebraska Omaha’s Mammel Hall (6708 Pine St.)
Our primary goal with MWEC 2012 is to leave you with actionable items that can help launch your idea or grow your business in as fast as possible time frame. Although you’ll hear from great speakers, the common theme will be less talk and more action!
Learn more at mwecomaha.org
Upcoming
Make sure to keep an eye out for these upcoming Silicon Prairie News events and those we’re helping to promote as a media sponsor.
Startup Job Crawl: Des Moines – Wednesday, April 4, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Des Moines – Startup City Des Moines (317 6th Ave.)
Not quite a bar crawl and not quite a career fair, the Startup Job Crawl provides students the opportunity to visit the people behind local startups and experienced companies, see their products in action and learn about the culture of working in this innovative community. Whether you’re on the job and internship hunt, looking to start the networking experience or simply up for discovering what it takes to work for a startup, this is the place for you.
Learn more at siliconprairienews.com
Register at tik.ly
2012 Prometheus Awards – Wednesday, April 11, 5 p.m.
Des Moines – Veterans Memorial Auditorium (833 5th Ave.)
The Prometheus Awards have been established as Iowa’s largest and most prestigious distinction dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the innovation and brilliance of Iowa’s high-tech industry. This ceremony honors both companies and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and excellence in technology.
Learn more at technologyiowa.org
Register at technologyiowa.org
i2iowa Investors and Innovators forum – Thursday, April 12, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Des Moines – Veterans Memorial Auditorium (833 5th Ave.)
The i2iowa Investors and Innovators Forum is the culmination of a two-day showcase of Iowa technology. The day prior to i2iowa, the Technology Association of Iowa will be holding a Pitch & Grow, as well as the Prometheus Awards that evening at Veterans Memorial Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center.
Learn more ati2iowa.org.
Register at technologyiowa.org
