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Elevator secures $1.6 million in funding and expands co-warehousing model beyond Nebraska
Elevator raised $1.6 million in order to expand its co-warehousing and co-working concept outside of Omaha. Des Moines has been announced as the next Elevator location, while the team also explores opportunities in Kansas City.
NOV. 11-16, 2024
Upcoming events
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- Come celebrate the start of Silicon Prairie Startup Week at the NMotion Startup Showcase & SPSW Kick Off Party, 5-8 p.m., Monday, November 11 at the Rococo Theatre in Lincoln. Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
- Join SPN Editor Stefanie Monge at the SPSW Lincoln Mystery Dinner, Tuesday, November 12, 7-9 p.m., for a locally-sourced, gourmet three-course meal with a facilitated small group conversation about resilience. It’s a mystery because you won’t find out the restaurant or guest list until the day of.
- Meet the semifinalists and see the five finalists pitch live on stage for a $10k grand prize at the SPSW Startup Showcase and Pitch Competition, Wednesday, November 13 at The Ashton at Millwork Commons in Omaha. You’ll get to vote for a People’s Choice Winner who’ll receive a $2,500 cash prize. Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
- BarCamp at SPSW is your chance to give a 20-minute talk, or hear what others are passionate about during this community conference on Friday, November 15, 12-4 p.m. at The Union for Contemporary Art in Omaha. Lunch is provided.
- Meet new people and build something cool using emerging technology at the SPSW 10 Hour Challenge, Saturday, November 16, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at Elevator in Omaha. Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided.
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- See the latest Prairie Portrait with Omaha startup community veteran LaShonna (Shonna) Dorsey.
- Check out this Q&A with BarCamp Omaha organizer William Nova to see what you can expect from BarCamp at Silicon Prairie Startup Week.
- 1 Million Cups Omaha is transitioning leadership to a new group of community members after two years.
- Trevon Brooks, Don Macke and SPN Editor Stefanie Monge discussed strategies to promote equitable economic growth at the local level in Nebraska at a recent event hosted by The Atlantic.
- Silicon Prairie Startup Week runs Monday, November 11-Saturday, November 16 with events in Lincoln and Omaha. See the full agenda and register to join the celebration!
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NOVEMBER 11-16, 2024
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