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A sweet homecoming for Nebraska food scientist-turned-candymaker
After years as a food scientist for candy companies Hershey’s and Ferrara, Nebraska-native Tessa Porter returned home to start the state’s only candy supplier: Sprinkk. Now, Porter works with clients to develop formulas for candies and find accessible places to manufacture.
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A Superb solution to nursing home staffing woes
Low wages and high burnout rates make it difficult for senior care facilities to attract and retain staff. An Omaha CNA-turned-healthcare administrator-turned startup founder realized an opportunity to address these challenges.
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Two Nebraska startups take home top industry awards
Maxwell and Entry Envy both earned top honors in their respective industries at international conferences in June. Meet the founders and learn more about their road to recognition.
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What’s next for MOVE VC & Nebraska Startup Academy
SPN recently connected with MOVE VC managing partner Charlie Cuddy to learn more about the new investment firm. In part two of this series we talk with Cuddy about what’s coming next, both for MOVE and its new nonprofit arm, Nebraska Startup Academy.
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How to get up to $1M in startup funding and keep your equity
Learn more about a source of grant funding available right now to early stage Nebraska companies with fewer than 500 employees. This is a guest post contributed by Kelly Jefferson of the Nebraska Business Development Center.
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Millwork Conversations w/ NTC Executive Director Shonna Dorsey
Omaha startup community veteran and NTC executive director Shonna Dorsey discusses her career path and passion for tech workforce development in Nebraska at Millwork Conversations.
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Increasing access to information and community
Startup Office Hours is our version of mentoring at scale. With this new monthly series we’ll feature guest experts who dig into a specific topic relevant to folks in the startup ecosystem. Join us April 25th to discuss startup hiring with advice for both hiring managers and job candidates.
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How do we intentionally build communities that foster entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity?
Andy Stoll shares insights from 20 years of building programs and communities to help entrepreneurs and creatives turn their ideas into reality.
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Meet the new SPN editor, Stefanie Monge
Omaha native and startup veteran Stefanie Monge will lead Silicon Prairie News into the next era under the stewardship of the Nebraska Journalism Trust. She was recently named SPN editor after the publication was acquired from AIM.
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Cameo Secures Massive Series B Round
Cameo is a Chicago-based startup that makes it possible to buy personalized shout-outs from celebrities and influencers. In June 2019 they received $50 million in a round of series B funding led by American venture capitalist firm, Kleiner Perkins. After the injection of funds, the company has increased its valuation from $250 million to $300 million. …