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Lincoln-based SitStay announces acquisition and move to Wichita
Lincoln-based SitStay was one of the first online pet supply retailers when it was founded in 1996. The company maintained its spot in Lincoln’s e-commerce ecosystem for 22 years (154 in dog-years) before announcing the next phase of the company’s journey. SitStay was acquired by pet product manufacturer Buddy Brands earlier this month. SitStay is…
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Iowa Startup Accelerator and NewBoCo announce incoming startup teams
NewBoCo kicked off its fifth year investing in Iowa’s entrepreneurial community on Monday by accepting four startups into the Iowa Startup Accelerator’s 2018 Spring Batch, and the pilot team from its Social Good Accelerator program. The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo) is a nonprofit with the mission to accelerate world-changing ideas from Iowa, and to…
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Bitcoin Day brings a different kind of ‘shareholders meeting’ to Omaha
On May 5, Warren Buffett’s famous Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting will take place in Omaha, drawing in thousands of investors and the money-savvy from around the country. Across town from that meeting will be another meeting on May 5: Bitcoin Day. Hosted by Alpha BTC and dubbed a “Bitcoin Shareholder Meeting,” Bitcoin Day is a…
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SixThirty bridges the gap between fintech startups and corporate partners
Atul Kamra’s first job was working in a garment factory for his aunt in India. He learned a lot about the fashion industry and how fashion retailers operate. He eventually came to America on a scholarship and launched a career in business, learning about “character and cash flow” at big-name companies like American Express Bank.…
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Lincoln companies and culture represent at SXSW
The Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development wrapped up a week in Austin, Texas, where they participated in exhibitions, conferences and events that brought Lincoln’s message to the South By Southwest crowd. LPED along with representatives from Lincoln-based companies Assurity Life, Nelnet, Hudl, Lincoln Electric System, NRC Health connected with Austin residents at the SXSW job…
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SPN Kernels: News from across the Prairie
Bulu adds second warehouse, dozens of new jobs – Lincoln Bulu formally announced last week the addition of a second Lincoln warehouse location and new additions to their team to support growth from their private label Subscription Box businesses product. In 2016, Bulu began to partner with select retailers in building comprehensive Subscription Box programs.…
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K-State Launch challenges students of all backgrounds to be entrepreneurs
For nine years, K-State Launch has been giving students from across the Kansas State University campus a shot at entrepreneurial success. The pitch competition, led by the Center for Advancement of Entrepreneurship, is open to any graduate or undergraduate students on campus and encourages cross-collaboration between individuals and their colleges of study. “Every year we’ve…
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KC’s Sprint Accelerator builds community, announces new class
Kansas City’s Sprint Accelerator opened in 2013 and kicked off their first class of their Corporate Accelerator program the following year. This week, Sprint and Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) announced the nine participants of the fifth annual class. In the past, classes have focused on specific verticals like mobile health, this year’s class is…
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Missouri-based Lean Media Closes $500,000 in Seed Funding
Chesterfield, Missouri-based Lean Media has announced the successful close of a $500,000 oversubscribed seed round. Much of the funding round came from local investors in St. Louis, including The Yield Lab as the lead investor. “We have been very pleased with the continued momentum of Lean Media as they continue to achieve milestone after milestone,”…
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Kansas City’s Homebase gets ready to pitch and launch at SXSW
South By Southwest, possibly the world’s largest gathering featuring music, film, comedy and interactive media, kicks off this week in Austin, Texas. Started in 1987 with 700 attendees, SXSW has grown over the years into a cultural event that spans 10 days and boasts of over 400,000 direct participants. This year, the SXSW Conference features…