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Hayneedle launches new app, stays grounded in Omaha
The Hayneedle app includes standard e-retailer functionality such as search capabilities based on user style preferences, special offers and deals, favorites list and secure purchasing via Apple Pay. “We developed our app with the goal of providing a great mobile experience that is fast, secure, and optimized to our users’ needs when shopping on-the-go,” said…
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MindMixer, Hudl, Hayneedle and others receive recognition
Hudl’s often the software used to help high school football teams earn a trophy, but the Lincoln, Neb., company last month took home some hardware of its own. The University of Nebraska awarded Hudl its Walter Scott Entrepreneurial Business Award, which is designed to encourage businesses to create partnerships and links with the university in…
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Omaha flash sales site turns 2, features local company
Omaha-based companies The Foundary and Saddle Creek Records pressed play on a partnership Tuesday that has the home furnishings flash sales site featuring merchandise from the indie record label. “The event adds a new lifestyle element and also gives us the ability to team up with a local company,” Emily Jetter, a marketing specialist …
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A poem for the Big Omaha 2012 in-kind sponsors
With the staff of Silicon Prairie News busily working to get everything just right for Big Omaha 2012, we wanted to make sure we stopped and took a minute to thank our final group of sponsors that make Big Omaha possible. In-kind donations are some of the most vital, providing crucial services like wifi and…
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It’s Black Friday? IT’S BLACK FRIDAY!!! A Silicon Prairie roundup
Although the title of this post includes the words “Black” and “Friday,” no ear-splitting descriptions of “partyin’ partyin’… YEAH!” are contained herein. As far as we’re concerned, the only thing that’s “gotta get down” today is the price of merchandise. Yes, it’s Black Friday, the day that drives droves of day deal-crazed shoppers to stores…
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Mark Hasebroock on missteps helping him find the right path
“I think I’ve actually learned more from my mistakes,” Mark Hasebroock says, “than I have from my successes.” It’s a common refrain echoed by many who have been through the entrepreneurial wringer. But what’s uncommon about Hasebroock is the wide array of people, places and opportunities that have provided the learning experiences. …
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Mark Hasebroock speaking at Cornstalks on Thursday
Thursday, Mark Hasebroock founder of Dundee Venture Capital and co-founder of Hayneedle, will present at Cornstalks, Omaha’s monthly gathering for individuals interested in high-growth entrepreneurship hosted by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. Networking starts at 6:30 p.m. at the downtown chamber office (1301 Harney) and Hasebroock’s presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m. when the…
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Prairie Moves: Class.com, DocLanding, Pongr and more
What is Prairie Moves? – Published Tuesdays and Thursdays, Prairie Moves keeps our readers informed about career moves, media coverage, product development, and more from the companies and individuals we cover on Silicon Prairie News. If you or your company would like to submit one of the items below for our next Prairie Moves post,…
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Demo setter, social media director, designer, programmer and more
We’re excited to bring you our 59th Opportunities on the Prairie today, with positions with Verdis Group, SubscriptionGenius, Dundee Venture Capital, Hayneedle in …
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Prairie Moves: Dave Medema, Erik Antonson, Charise Flynn and more
Published every Tuesday (one day late this week), Prairie Moves keeps our readers informed about career moves, media coverage, product development, and more from the companies and individuals we cover on Silicon Prairie News. If you or your company would like to submit one of the items below for our next Prairie Moves post, please…