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No More Empty Pots’ Cups Cafe reopens in North Omaha
A new cafe in the Florence neighborhood offers coffee, community, access to local food and a “third space” where North Omaha residents can gather.
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Best of 2024: Most read stories on SPN
See which stories were the most popular on SPN in 2024 in this year-end top 10 list.
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BarCamp at Silicon Prairie Startup Week
BarCamp Omaha is coming to Silicon Prairie Startup Week thanks to organizer William Allyn Nova (formerly William Riley). Find out what to expect from BarCamp at SPSW and how you can sign up to give a talk.
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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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This homespun natural fertilizer diverts thousands of pounds from Nebraska landfills
A first generation Nebraska sheep producer devised a method to turn low-quality sheep wool into high-quality natural fertilizer. Inspired by research happening at the University of Vermont, Kestrel Ridge Pellet Co. is the only business of its kind in Nebraska.
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Listen: OMAPOD series with SPN Editor Stefanie Monge
Entrepreneur and writer Tony Bock, creator of the daily OMAPOD podcast and newsletter, sat down with SPN Editor Stefanie Monge to talk about Silicon Prairie Startup Week, including the pitch competition with $10k grand prize!
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Launching the SPN Ecosystem Project
This week we’re launching the SPN Ecosystem Project to trace the impact and influence of different individuals and startups in Nebraska since the early 2000s. We start by exploring the role of community events in growing the ecosystem. What Nebraska startup events have influenced or impacted you the most?
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Chat with founder Jennifer Lea
Nebraska founder Jennifer Lea is passionate about power tools. That passion is reflected in the two businesses she started in less than five years. Watch to learn what inspired Lea to become an entrepreneur and how she hopes to inspire confidence in other women.
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Omaha and Lincoln gain ground in 2024 Best of the Midwest: Startup City Rankings
Nebraska’s two largest cities advanced in this year’s ranking of startup ecosystems by M25 and Midwest Startups. As a whole, Nebraska saw improvements across the board with rising investment and performance. Omaha and Lincoln had significant momentum. See how both cities stack up in the story.
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No More Empty Pots Micro Market Expands Hours
The No More Empty Pots Micro Market recently expanded hours to provide greater access to fresh and healthy food to its community.