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MVF: High growth business initiatives to be discussed Thursday, June 18
Over the past few months, there’s been a buzz around Omaha about new initiatives and organizations forming to accelerate the growth of our start up community. Midlands Venture Forum, who we’ve partnered with to publicize and rebroadcast its events, is holding a panel next Thursday to address that buzz. The event, MVF’s periodic “Networking Dinner,”…
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“Drifting Creatives” make a stop in Omaha
If you’re a creative in Omaha – at a design boutique or an agency – you should think about giving Martin and Gavin a call or a tweet (ASAP). These recent college grads have set out on a one-month journey across America’s Midwest and South to meet and work with as many creatives as possible.…
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Cornstalks Thursday, May 28
For just over a year, a group of us have been meeting once a month at the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce’s downtown office. Cornstalks is a group for pre-seed and seed entrepreneurs with high growth companies. The meetings typically involve one or two presentations from high growth entrepreneurs or individuals who work with high…
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YPC Bus Challenge kicks off Saturday
The last day to register for the YP Bus Challenge is this Saturday, April 18th, which coincides with its kick off at Earth Day Omaha. If you’ve ever wanted to help improve Omaha’s public transportation system, this is your opportunity. Its goal is to engage our community to build a system that meets our needs…
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Weekly Wrap Up
Every Friday, we’ll be linking to the previous week’s news that pertains to “SPNers” and listing the upcoming week’s events that pique our interest. News of Last Week 4/3 – NE Creative: Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska Website, GoodTwin Design 4/4 – AP: Lincoln, Omaha named to Forbes list of best metros 4/5 – AP:…
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Omaha’s Next Mayor wants to hear from you!
As we know, our city is about to elect a new mayor on May 12. With all the positive momentum in Omaha around innovation and entrepreneurship, it’s important to keep us moving on the right path. That being said, the Omaha Community Foundation thought it would be interesting to track what’s on people’s minds. A…
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Google Data Center manager to speak March 19
Sorry for the late notice on this, but we thought this might be an interesting event. Though not strictly startup/creative class related, this is a great chance for people to hear about the Google culture and products first hand. If you can get away, this should be interesting.. AITP Omaha March 19th Chapter Meeting Thursday,…
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YP Bus Challenge
For those who missed the YPC Summit last week, the YP Bus Challenge was announced! Here’s an innovative way for you to provide feedback on ways to improve the city’s transportation system, rather than complain. Take a listen to Craig Moody talk about the process and make sure to check out the website, follow the…
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Malcolm Gladwell in Omaha Thursday
Don’t forget that this upcoming Thursday, March 5th is the annual Young Professionals Summit featuring Malcolm Gladwell as the keynote speaker! Registration is still open, and you can choose to attend the entire day, just the luncheon (with Malcolm) or just the after party at Slowdown. Either way, plan on attending as it should be…
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KANEKO Library open house!
SPN had the opportunity to get a “sneak peak” at KANEKO’s new library which will be holding an open house this Saturday from 4-7PM. We at SPN are thrilled to have such a vital and creative resource in our community! If you haven’t heard, Kaneko is also the space where Big Omaha will take place…