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Tech Nebraska rallies stakeholders to foster innovation by supporting legislative action
Tech Nebraska convened a group of technology leaders and policymakers in Lincoln to discuss efforts to support pro-business and pro-growth policies during the 109th Nebraska Unicameral Legislative Session.
Upcoming events
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- Explore opportunities for your small business in An Introduction to Government Small Business Certifications (2025 Update) virtual event on Tuesday, January 21, 12-1:30 p.m.
- Kick of the new year by Leveraging AI to Plan Your Year with Intention in the next gathering of Women in Technology of the Heartland (WITH), in Omaha on Tuesday, January 21, 5-6:45 p.m.
- Connect and network at the E-Commerce & Friends Meetup + Social with Humbl Roots, at Elevator in Omaha on Thursday, January 23, 5:30-7 p.m..
- You’re invited to the Building Startup Communities with Techstars virtual event on Thursday, January 30 and Thursday, February 6.
- The upcoming free virtual cohort of University of Nebraska-Lincoln I-Corps – Introduction to Customer Discovery kicks off Thursday, February 13.
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ICYMI: Updates from around the ecosystem
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- The Recurring Startup Events Guide is live, you can find ongoing networking and educational opportunities across the Silicon Prairie.
- Cups Cafe by No More Empty Pots officially opened its location in Florence to create community connections and support local food entrepreneurs in North Omaha.
- The next gener8tor Skills Accelerator Program kicks off soon, offering participants free pathways to new careers and job placement services.
- This week’s Prairie Portrait features Jasmin McGinnis, a Kearney entrepreneur who founded Cup of Coa Inc.
- The 2025 US Venture Capital Outlook from PitchBook forecasts that 2025 is shaping up to be a better year for VC.
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Chat with founder Jennifer Lea
Nebraska founder Jennifer Lea is passionate about power tools. That passion is reflected in the two businesses she started in less than five years. Watch to learn what inspired Lea to become an entrepreneur and how she hopes to inspire confidence in other women.