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eCreamery’s “swimming with orders” since “Shark Tank” appearance
“Although we didn’t get a deal with the sharks, it really taught us that a win can sometimes be disguised as a loss,” eCreamery co-founder Becky App said Friday on “Shark Tank,” the ABC business pitch show she and her co-founder first appeared on last September. The online custom ice cream and gelato shop was…
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Two friends lay out plans for Maker Village in Kansas City
Two friends want to build a Maker Village for engineers, entrepreneurs and designers to create under the same roof. Nick Ward-Bopp and Sam Green weren’t getting satisfaction out of their work, so they decided to take on a tangible project. That ended up being the rehab of a building on the west side of Kansas…
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Digital Sandbox KC selects six companies to fund, mentor
From 94 submissions for Digital Sandbox KC, six early-stage technology companies have been selected by the proof-of-concept resource partnership to receive funding for consulting, resources and equipment. But all 94 will get a hand in building their castles. The companies that will receive funding are communications technology startup …
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Contests, cash and creativity in store for Big Omaha 2013
This year, as we focus on making the Big Omaha experience the most memorable and most engaging yet, we’ve gamified a bit of the conference with opportunities for our attendees to win fun and practical prizes this week. Below are a few of the goods up for grabs during the conference festivities. | The FNBO…
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Northwest Iowa town to host Startup Weekend in June
Sara Magnussen has been working remotely for Seattle-based Startup Weekend’s community support team for almost two years. Traveling from her home …