There’s a good number of events brewing on the Prairie this week, and two of them happen to feature a dose of brewhaha – Beer && Code on Wednesday and TechBrew on Friday. Take a look at the list below for all the dates and times, descriptions from the events themselves and links to where you can learn more.
Also, make sure to keep tabs on our event page, siliconprairienews.com/events, and drop us a note, info@siliconprairienews.com, if you think you have one we need to add.
Wednesday, January 12, 5-7 p.m. – Xuba Launch
Omaha – Nomad Lounge (1013 Jones Street)
Two of Nebraska’s top internet entrepreneurs Doug Nielsen & Julie Mahloch (co-founders of both GiftCertifcates.com and Hayneedle.com) have formed a new company – Xuba LLC to take advantage of the exciting social commerce space. The business is well funded and has gathered an outstanding leadership team lead by Julie as CEO and includes Nick Hudson, David Vana, Jeff DeRuiter, Tom Ostblom, Jay Gordman and Doug as part time Chairman. The business whilst still in development phase is growing quickly and Xuba is looking at continuing to assemble a world class team, with job openings in tech development, marketing and others.
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Wednesday, January 12, 5-9 p.m. – Beer && Code
Omaha – Dundee Dell (5007 Underwood Avenue)
The first Beer && Code of the year!
Get rid of some of that cabin fever from the weeks snow and head out to the infamous Dundee Dell. Take time Wednesday night to hit those new years resolutions and work on that app you’ve been thinking about forever.
Learn more at beerandcode.org
Thursday, January 13, 7-8:30 p.m. – PechaKucha
Des Moines – Des Moines Social Club (1408 Locust Street)
Learn more at pecha-kucha.org/night/des-moines
Thursday, January 13, 5-7 p.m. – TechBrew
Des Moines – Dos Rios (316 Court Avenue)
Join us for the Technology Association of Iowa’s TechBrew event, an informal gathering of entrepreneurs, technologists, business people and funders getting together to talk over a beer (social lubrication). Cocktails and networking will begin promptly at 5 p.m.!
Learn more at technologyiowa.org
Friday, January 14, 7:30-8:30 a.m. – AIM Institute Tech Breakfast
Omaha – Gallup Riverfront Campus (1001 Gallup Drive)
John & Scott Meyer – Social Media
Scott and John Meyer of 9 Clouds are excited to come back to Omaha! In this presentation, attendees will learn how current tools and trends are changing the face of how business is conducted today. They’ll take a look at best practices and businesses that utilize these tools effectively to strengthen their brand, business and bottom line. Full participation in the social media arena requires a strategy and a discipline which many companies have already developed in other areas of the enterprise. Find out how your company can build upon proven strategies to organize and implement your social media efforts for the greatest potential impact on your bottom line.
Learn more at aiminstitute.org
