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Prairie Portraits: Allison Beninato
The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
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Stuck in Neutral: Nebraska used to be a leader in creating jobs and spurring growth. Not anymore.
A new analysis from SPN’s sister publication, The Flatwater Free Press, shows the state has fallen behind its neighbors in job growth. Business leaders are diagnosing why — and hoping new efforts will reverse the troubling trend.
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Prairie Portraits: Mindy Ware
The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
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Highlights from IO2026: The Art and Science of Innovation
IO2026 happened Monday at the Sheldon Museum of Art in Lincoln. Event organizers designed the summit to focus on human needs in the age of AI innovation, and to foster deep connections between established businesses and startups. Check out highlights from the day.
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Prairie Portraits: Andrew Rogers
The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.