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Join the SPN team this summer as an editorial or events intern
As an intern at Silicon Prairie News you’ll be at the center of the action. You’ll participate in our daily stand-up meetings, join the discussion in our company chat room and help yourself to snacks in our office. You’ll also play integral roles in our events, which bring in such notable speakers as Zappos CEO…
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MindMixer acquires VoterTide to add social media tools, tech team
One Omaha Gov 2.0 startup has purchased another. MindMixer today announced it has acquired VoterTide, a social media analytics startup that gives politicians and special interest groups insight into their online audience. As a result, VoterTide’s technology will be integrated into MindMixer’s online …
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Nebraska competition seeks problem solvers for health care providers
Organizers of Health Care Connect, an geared toward creating new businesses is Lincoln, are looking to members of the local tech community to help health care providers solve every day problems. The project began earlier this year as an initiative through the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development, an effort between the city and Lincoln Chamber…
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Thinkers and Tinkerers, Startup Drinks, Biz Brew and 12 more events
Every Monday, look for our events post to keep you in the loop on the happenings of the week. From meetups and conferences to workshops and pitch sessions, if it’s happening in the Silicon Prairie, you’ll find it here. …
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Watch the Hacking the Gigabit City presentations at 4 p.m.
Hacking the Gigabit City, an event this weekend challenging participants to dream up and build apps that use Kansas City’s gigabit internet connection, is about to wind down at the Google Fiber Space (above). Team presentations kick off at 4 p.m., at which time the group is hosting a Google+ Hangout for those who want…
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Brand Lab to pair talent, businesses to create local brand this weekend
Hackathons typically attempt to build something within 24 hours. That concept inspired a small group to build a new partnership in Kansas City. Brand Lab is a one-day event that attempts to create a new local brand—design, packaging, marketing, website—by pairing local talent with local businesses. Participants will get to work on a case study…
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Rails developer, technical co-founder, product designer and 47 more
Every Friday, Silicon Prairie News presents opportunities in the region’s tech, startup and creative community. From a contract job to a co-founder role, these positions …
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Bandwidth Pool puts internet providers in the same boat for buyers
We take internet access for granted, but a reliable connection is crucial to the success of many businesses. Of course, a stable network with breakneck speeds isn’t cheap—especially for larger companies. Ben Anderson thinks he can save office-based buyers bags of cash—and a lot of grief—with his new venture, Bandwidth Pool. …
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Cowork Waldo aims to fill need outside downtown, Crossroads
Coworking has found a home outside Kasas City’s typical hotbeds of downtown and the Crossroads district. Melissa Saubers opened Cowork Waldo February 1 at Wornall Road and 75th Street to fill the need for office and conference space for people living in Waldo, Brookside and the surrounding areas. She also did it out of frustration…