East-2-West New Venture Competition

  • Energy Pioneer Solutions wins Invest Nebraska’s New Venture Competition

    Following the conclusion of last Friday’s Invest Nebraska East-2-West New Venture Competition at the Old Mattress Factory, I spoke with the winner of the event, Scott Kleeb of Energy Pioneer Solutions. I asked him about the backstory of his new endeavor (if Kleeb’s name rings a bell, it’s because he’s ran for public office twice…

  • Finalists announced for tomorrow’s Invest Nebraska $50k competition

    Invest Nebraska Corporation, a non-profit venture development organization, has announced the six finalists of the 2010 East-2-West New Venture Competition.

  • Events: Beer && Code, Cornstalks, BarCamp Omaha & three more

    Need an excuse to attend one of the many events below? It’s Global Entrepreneurship Week – get out, network, explore and learn from the entrepreneurs in your own community. Below are six events happening in Omaha this week. For more, check out our events page, and if you think you have one to add, please…

  • Deadline Approaching: Invest Nebraska $50k Venture Competition

    A quick reminder that if you’d like to enter your startup into Invest Nebraska Corporation’s second annual East-2-West New Venture Competition the deadline is November 8.

  • Invest Nebraska $50k Venture Competition returns this November

    Invest Nebraska Corporation, a non-profit venture development organization, will be holding its second annual East-2-West New Venture Competition this coming November.

  • Blogger meetup, Startup Drinks, TechBrew Iowa

    This is just a reminder of a few solid events happening tonight, tomorrow and Saturday. Drive safe! Omaha Blog Co. Meetup Today, 5 – 7 p.m. Brazen Head Irish Pub (319 North 78th Street) R.S.V.P. and find more information at meetup.com/the-omaha-blog-co Startup Drinks Today, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Nomad Lounge (1023 Jones St) Find more…

  • $50K investment up for grabs at competition

    Beginning at 1 p.m. this Friday, seven finalists will present their business plans in the East-2-West New Venture Competition in hopes of securing the $50,000 investment from Invest Nebraska Corporation, the host of the event. The contestant lineup is solid, with an array of industries represented. In exchange for the investment, the winner is required…