If you’re an entrepreneur in Omaha or Des Moines, we encourage you to try and make it to one of this week’s three events below. Also, check out Tony Hsieh’s Delivering Happiness event on September 1, it promises to be an educational morning.
For more events, visit our events page, and if you think you have one to add, please contact info@siliconprairienews.com.
Tuesday, August 24, 5-7 p.m. – Startup Drinks (Des Moines)
What Is Startup Drinks?
A simple concept: Startup culture in cities around the world gathers around a bar to have a pint and discuss what they are working on, what they need help with and what they can do for each other.
Who Should Attend?
Existing or aspiring entrepreneurs of all types and ages
Learn more at dsmstartupdrinks.com.
Tuesday, August 24, 7-9 p.m. – Jeff Pulver’s #140conf Road Trip Tweetup
Urban Wine Company (1037 Jones Street)
Veteran internet entrepreneur and enthusiast Jeff Pulver will be making a stop in Omaha next Tuesday, August 24 as part of his #140conf Road Trip. From August 22 to 28, he’ll be visiting 16 Midwest cities to speak with folks about “The State of Now”, the focus of his 140 Character Conferences, which have been held around the globe.
For more information, see our article: Join Jeff Pulver for #140conf Tweetup next Tuesday, August 24.
Thursday, August 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Cornstalks (Omaha)
Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce downtown building (1301 Harney Street)
Drinks and snacks will be served at 6:30 p.m. followed by the formal program beginning at 7:30.
Wednesday, September 1, 8-10 a.m. – Tony Hsieh – Delivering Happiness Bus Tour Stop
Location to be determined
Join Silicon Prairie News, Greater Omaha Chamber and the Omaha and Lincoln chapters of the American Marketing Association for an exciting presentation with Tony as he talks about his newly released book Delivering Happiness. Tony and the Happy Bus are stopping through Omaha on a three-month, 20-city tour to deliver happiness across the nation. Join Tony as he takes you through the Zappos workplace and demonstrates how a very different kind of corporate culture is a powerful model for achieving success – and how by concentrating on the happiness of those around you, you can dramatically increase your own.
Learn more at bustouromaha.eventbrite.com.
