Silicon Prairie News and Technical.ly launched a partnership to share stories about innovation and entrepreneurship between the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. This week SPN Editor Stefanie Monge is headed to Philly Tech Week to discuss the role of ecosystem storytellers located outside of Silicon Valley and the coasts.

The Workforce Excellence Department will focus on talent recruitment and retention in the Greater Omaha region, as well as supporting positive work environments among current employers. Future programming and employer partnerships are in the works now.

The AIM Institute has announced the speaker lineup for Infotec 2025. The business and technology conference is designed to address tech trends and encourage practical ways to leverage the latest advancements in technology. The event will take place at the Kiewit Luminarium in Omaha on Monday, May 5.

Nonprofit Heartland Family Service is launching the BrainWorks Institute, a workplace program blending neuroscience with real-world leadership strategies to revolutionize employee well-being. The four-part leadership series equips teams with skills related to emotional regulation, psychological safety and mindful communication.

A global manufacturer in Deshler, Nebraska invested $12 million into the robotic assembly of its precision center pivot irrigation systems. The upgraded facility ties into Reinke’s efforts to upskill, attract and retain talent in Thayer County, with a population of around 5,000 people.

At Tech Nebraska’s inaugural Tech Talk at Werner Enterprises’ headquarters in Omaha, Executive VP and CIO Daragh Mahon highlighted the role of technology in the trucking industry and how AI, cybersecurity and collaboration are central to Nebraska’s emerging tech ecosystem.

Nominations are open for the 2025 Greater Omaha Chamber Business Excellence Awards, honoring the region’s most impactful and innovative organizations. The awards celebrate the businesses and nonprofits that elevate Greater Omaha’s story.

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Tech Nebraska has introduced the organization’s 2025 advisory board, including 22 of the state’s top technology executives, to guide innovation and growth. The advisory board will shape strategic initiatives and advocate for tech-friendly policies.