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Register for the second annual Heartland Robotics and Automation Conference
Connect with leading robotics and automation experts, entrepreneurs and investors at the Heartland Robotics and Automation Conference on Fri., Nov. 22 in Lincoln.
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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.
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Applications open for 2025 LaunchLNK startup grants
The 2025 LaunchLNK grant application is open through Nov. 25. The Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development program will award six early-stage companies $20,000 in non-dilutive funding and an additional $15,000 in resources.
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Entrepreneurship and economic equity: Nebraska leaders discuss grassroots strategies
Entrepreneurship is one way to spur economic mobility and growth in disinvested communities in both urban and rural areas. Trevon Brooks, Don Macke and SPN Editor Stefanie Monge discussed strategies to promote equitable economic growth at the local level in Nebraska.
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Five Things: Flyover Fintech 2024
At Flyover Fintech 2024, top fintech leaders and government officials gathered to explore the future of financial technology. Hosted by U.S. Rep. Mike Flood, the event highlighted the need for collaboration between industry, academia, and government. Read for the key insights.
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Creativity, Community, Connection | Brittany Mascio’s Big Omaha Legacy
Brittany Mascio began her journey in Nebraska’s startup ecosystem at Silicon Prairie News, where she helped shape Big Omaha. Now, she’s bringing that same spirit of connection and community to the Omaha Comedy Fest. Read the first story in the SPN Ecosystem Project to learn more about the early days of building community in startups.
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Inaugural Hustle conference recap
The first Hustle Conference, founded by Curt Drew and Eric Gautschi. The event focused on supporting Midwest business leaders.
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Midlands Business Journal releases 2024 ‘40 Under 40’ winners
Congratulations to the Midlands Business Journal’s latest class of 40 Under 40 winners. See the full list of 2024 winners, including a handful of folks from the Nebraska startup community.
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HUSTLE: A new conference for entrepreneurs in the Midwest
HUSTLE conference organizers hope to spur connections and candid conversations among Midwest entrepreneurs at their event in Omaha, Wednesday, Oct. 9. See what you can expect from the inaugural conference.
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Speakers on AI, cybersecurity, innovation in Nebraska at the 2024 Flyover Fintech conference
U.S. Rep. Mike Flood will host public officials, financial and technology leaders, for a day focused on the opportunities and challenges related to fintech innovation in Nebraska. Register for the second annual Flyover Fintech Conference by Oct. 7.