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  • Arch Grants Recipient From NYC Acquires St. Louis Tech Publication EQ

    Arch Grants Recipient From NYC Acquires St. Louis Tech Publication EQ

    St. Louis, MO — Longneck & Thunderfoot, LLC (“L&T”), a marketing agency focused on digital storytelling and content marketing strategies, announced it has acquired EQ, St. Louis’ leading tech and entrepreneurship publication, from co-founder and owner Kelly Hamilton. The acquisition was completed on Friday, June 16. L&T was started out of Columbia University’s Startup Lab…

  • Bulu Marketplace acquired for an undisclosed amount while Bulu Box expands turnkey subscription box solutions

    Bulu Marketplace acquired for an undisclosed amount while Bulu Box expands turnkey subscription box solutions

    Bulu Marketplace, a division of Lincoln-based startup Bulu Box, announced on Thursday that it is being acquired for an undisclosed amount by an international company building its retail portfolio of software services. “An acquisition of Bulu Marketplace by an international leader in retail technology is a win for the Bulu Box team, and we think it’s…

  • Iowa Agritech Accelerator announces teams, executive director

    Iowa Agritech Accelerator announces teams, executive director

    The Des Moines-based Cultivation Corridor has announced its inaugural cohort of five startups for the Iowa AgriTech Accelerator, as well its permanent executive director, Megan Vollstedt. Vollstedt is taking over from Tej Dhawan of Entrepreneurial Technologies, who served as interim managing director until the executive director was named. The AgriTech Accelerator is modeled after the…

  • BluSolar seeks to make stronger, longer-lasting solar panels

    BluSolar seeks to make stronger, longer-lasting solar panels

    The Iowa Startup Accelerator kicked off its spring 2017 cohort in March, with the Decatur, Ill. startup BluSolar among its ranks. The company is seeking to increase the efficiency of solar cells, resulting in a more cost-effective and longer-lasting product. How BluSolar works Based on the idea that freezing metallic objects to negative 300 degrees…

  • My Property ID Registry wants consumers to make a habit of registering valuables

    My Property ID Registry wants consumers to make a habit of registering valuables

    Knowing the serial number for your TV, computer or tablet will come in handy if it’s ever stolen, but how many of us take the time to locate the number and write it down? The Des Moines startup My Property ID Registry hopes to simplify the process with stickers and an online database to list…

  • QA with Bailey Lauerman CEO Greg Andersen on perfecting your elevator pitch

    QA with Bailey Lauerman CEO Greg Andersen on perfecting your elevator pitch

    Greg Andersen, the CEO of independent advertising agency Bailey Lauerman, has spent 26 years working at top agencies in New York and Los Angeles on an impressive roster of brands, including Google, Toyota, Mattel, and Axe. Andersen, an Omaha native, moved from Los Angeles last year to helm the 47-year-old Omaha agency, best known for…

  • Big Omaha 2017: A final wrap-up

    Big Omaha 2017: A final wrap-up

    Big Omaha 2017 wrapped up on Friday at KANEKO with one last round of inspiring speakers. Last week’s conference marked the ninth year in a row that Big Omaha brought together the region’s entrepreneurs to talk about growing businesses, overcoming hurdles and changing the tech landscape in the Silicon Prairie. “This year exceeded all expectations.…

  • Day 2 at Big Omaha: Friday morning recap

    Day 2 at Big Omaha: Friday morning recap

    Big Omaha 2017 kept the energy in high-gear Friday morning with another inspiring round of speakers and a panel discussion. The conference runs through Friday with additional speakers and another panel and then concludes Friday evening with happy hour, shopping from Hello Ruby Mobile Boutique and a closing party at Hotel Deco. Follow Big Omaha…

  • Get caught up on what’s happening at Big Omaha

    Get caught up on what’s happening at Big Omaha

    Big Omaha finished off their first day of speakers Thursday afternoon following a lunch from Kitchen Table, Via Farina, Le Bouillon and The Grey Plume. Big Omaha also hosted the first ever Startup Crawl during lunch which featured networking opportunities with local businesses sponsored by the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development. The Big Omaha events…

  • Relive the fun: Thursday morning’s recap from Big Omaha

    Relive the fun: Thursday morning’s recap from Big Omaha

    Big Omaha 2017 kicked off Wednesday night with an opening party at The Berry and Rye. The conference continued Thursday morning at KANEKO, an open space for open minds in Omaha’s Old Market. Emcee Myron Pierce warmed up the crowd and welcomed them to the 9th Big Omaha. Peter Zandbergen, KANEKO trustee, and Brian Lee,…