Silicon Prairie News

View this email in your browser

Newsletter, Jan. 15 – LB100

Tech Nebraska recently 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. Tech Nebraska, founded in 2023 in partnership with the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is the state’s first technology trade association. 

Read more about Tech Nebraska’s plan for the upcoming year, including its newly-launched Tech Caucus. Plus, get details of the proposed Business Innovation and Startup Act in the story on SPN.

Upcoming Events

  • 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.

See more events on SPN »

ICYMI: Updates from around the ecosystem

  • 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.

Have an announcement or event you’d like to share in an upcoming newsletter? Send it to tips@siliconprairienews.com.

Until next week!

Sincerely,

Stefanie Monge, SPN Editor

Stefanie Monge, Editor

This newsletter is sponsored by

JPMorganChase
AIM Institute
Do Space
Elevator
Lincoln Parnership for Economic Development
Millwork Commons
Greater Omaha Chamber

Learn more about SPN sponsorship opportunities »

Support SPN

Silicon Prairie News is published by the Nebraska Journalism Trust, a 501(c)(3) public charity

DONATE

Follow SPN

Facebook • Instagram • X • YouTube • LinkedIn

Copyright 2025 Nebraska Journalism Trust. All rights reserved.