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UNL to host entrepreneur showcase, quick-pitch contest on Monday
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources will host Entrepreneurship and Youth Day, an event featuring an entrepreneur …
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Internet 2012 Bus Tour to make four stops in Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri
Reddit last week announced the itinerary for its Internet 2012 Bus Tour, an eight-day, seven-stop, campaign-style bus tour advocating for the Open Internet. From Oct. 5-8, the bus will make four stops in the Silicon Prairie region, partnering with local supporters for events in Lincoln, Des Moines, Iowa City and Kansas City. “The Internet 2012…
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UMKC-led group lands $1 million grant to foster growth of tech startups
The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced a $1 million grant to fund the creation of a proof of concept center, known as “the Digital Sandbox,” that seeks to spur the development of technology startups in the Kansas City area. Led by the University of Missouri-Kansas City’s …
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Iowa recruiting tour hits San Francisco today, Palo Alto Thursday
A trio of Iowa economic and business organizations are embarking on a West Coast tour hopeful their message about the benefits of moving to the Hawkeye State is music to the ears of Californians. The Greater Des Moines Partnership is hosting a recruiting event at 5 p.m. today in San Francisco that features a live…
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Announcing major support of SPN from the Kauffman Foundation
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today announced major sponsorship of Silicon Prairie News in order to rapidly increase our organization’s presence in Kansas City, where the Kauffman Foundation …
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Brewster founder, Trunk Club CEO join growing Thinc Iowa lineup
Today, we’re adding two skilled entrepreneurs to our Thinc Iowa lineup who will share their story, provide guidance and lend pointers to give attendees perspective with what they’re working on. At Thinc Iowa Oct. 9-11, we’re spinning a web of support for hustlers, entrepreneurs, investors and doers …