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Annual hackathon once again serves local Iowa nonprofits
The organizers of dsmHack held their annual charitable hackathon last weekend June 2-4, marking over 8 years of giving and $1.4 million of in-kind services raised. The event, which provides technology solutions for area nonprofit organizations, was held at West48 in West Des Moines. Since its inception, dsmHack has marshaled the talents of over 650…
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The “A” Word – 05 – Collaboration & cooperation over negotiation & compromise
This is part five of the “A” Word, Emily Truax’s ongoing series of articles on Agile. For previous installments, click here, here, here or here. I once read a project proposal that made me cry. But not for the reason you might think. This proposal had it all: a clear and concise business case, a well-researched user…
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Cedar Rapids startup Informatics named a select consulting partner for Amazon Web Services in big win for the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City corridor
Informatics Inc., a full-service digital agency and a member of Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) Partner Network, has been named an AWS Select Consulting Partner, a designation reserved for companies with special expertise and experience working with AWS’ cloud technology services. Companies receiving AWS Select Consulting status must obtain a certain number of AWS professional certifications…
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8 Qs for a Silicon Prairie Founder: Natalie Micale, Oh Hello
Houston native Natalie Micale, CEO and co-founder of Lincoln-based marketing agency Oh Hello, attended the same performing arts high school as Beyoncé. We’re not sure whether that had anything to do with her drive to be successful, or her desire to inspire women to take the plunge and pursue their entrepreneurial dreams, but it probably…
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SPN Bookworthy: “How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy” by Jenny Odell
We think you should read more in 2021, and we can help. By giving you a rundown and key takeaways from what we feel are the most relevant books to founders and tech entrepreneurs, SPN’s Bookworthy series will help you decide which recent titles are worth your time and attention. Speaking of attention, the first…
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HerHeadquarters adjusts to an unpredictable year by giving back—and growing
When SPN first spotlighted HerHeadquarters in February of 2020, few of us were aware how drastically the looming pandemic would change our lives. While HerHeadquarters has not been immune to the changes wrought by COVID-19, the past year nonetheless offers a tale of trial and triumph for the Omaha-based brand. The start of 2020 came…
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Remote work allows more Nebraskans to live local, work coastal
There’s no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic upended the way millions of Americans work. But how has the shift to remote work seen in some industries affected the Midwest? For three local tech workers, it’s provided the opportunity for them to work for coastal startups and tech companies while remaining in Omaha. Researchers such as…
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Infotec 2021 virtual conference to feature keynote speaker Mike Smith, co-executive director of Rabble Mill
Life as a tech professional can be hard. Not at Infotec 2021, conference organizers say, previewing a robust virtual digital event experience aimed at helping attendees grow professionally while connecting with other IT and web professionals in the heartland. After successfully hosting Infotec 2020 in a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the AIM…
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Prairie Roots run deep: new virtual conference grows connections in the entrepreneurial ecosystem
Last Friday marked the first-ever Prairie Roots Spring Show, a virtual event showcasing a variety of companies, creative projects and causes in that have survived—and in some cases, thrived—in the Midwest despite a tumultuous year. Created and curated by Scott Henderson, managing director of Lincoln-based NMotion Accelerator Studio for gener8tor, Prairie Roots gathered 100 business,…
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KANEKO opens doors for artist talks on Friday, offers views of creativity during isolation
Three events this week mark a slight return to normal for KANEKO. While the pandemic forced Omaha’s internationally renowned arts and culture nonprofit to curtail its in-person programming, the organization continued its investigation into human creativity at a time beset by intersecting tragedies—from the life-defining disruptions of illness, loss and economic devastation, to the subtler…