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Introducing Tom Chapman’s Innovation Chamber
There’s no doubt about it, Tom Chapman of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce has been a very important part of our region’s expanding entrepreneurial ecosystem. In his role as director of innovation and entrepreneurship at the Chamber, Tom works tirelessly to offer advice to individuals and businesses and connect those whom he thinks would…
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Nebraska Global’s Kiene, Smith to speak Thursday at Cornstalks
Steve Kiene and Patrick Smith of Nebraska Global will speak at Cornstalks on Thursday night at the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce downtown office (1301 Harney). Networking starts at 6:30 p.m., and the presentation follows at 7:30. Kiene is managing principal and Smith is …
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Cornstalks Demo Night: Wrapping it all up (Video)
As a postlude to our eight-post series on the demonstrations that took place at Cornstalks Demo Night on March 31, we once again present our recap of the demo night and links to the eight demonstrations we’ve…
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Cornstalks ‘Demo Night’ happening next Thursday, March 31
(Photo by Ken Yeung via Flickr.) Cornstalks will be switching things up on March 31, replacing its usual monthly speaker series with a Demonstration Night, an event showcasing new products of local tech startups. Some will be new names, while others will be existing startups. For those who have never experienced a “demo” event, this…
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Legislature adjourns for day without decision on Angel Tax Credit Act
The Nebraska legislature discussed the Angel Investment Tax Credit Act (LB 389) today but adjourned at noon without any decision regarding the bill, which would create the state’s first angel investment tax credit for investments of more than $25,000 for qualified individuals…
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Nebraska legislature close to passing Angel Investment Tax Credit Act
State legislators this morning were close to passing the Nebraska Angel Investment Tax Credit Act, which would create the state’s first angel investment tax credit for investments of more than $25,000 for qualified individuals and $50,000 for qualified funds.
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Special Series Wrap Up & Thoughts: ‘Talent and Innovation Initiative’
In this four-part series, Tom Chapman, director of innovation and entrepreneurship for the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, broke down four bills that are a part of Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman’s “Talent and Innovation Initiative.” Here’s a run down of the bills and links to the posts: LB 386: Nebraska Internship Bill – Special Series…
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Special Series: ‘Talent and Innovation Initiative’ – Angel Tax Credit Act
(Editor’s Note: In this four-part series, Tom Chapman breaks down four bills that are a part of Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman’s “Talent and Innovation Initiative.”) The new Nebraska Angel Investment Tax Credit Act would create Nebraska’s first angel investment tax credit for investments of more than $25,000 for qualified individuals and $50,000 for qualified funds.…
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Special Series: ‘Talent and Innovation Initiative’ – Site & Building Dev. Act
(Editor’s Note: In this four-part series, Tom Chapman breaks down four bills that are a part of Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman’s “Talent and Innovation Initiative.”) This bill will set aside $3 million for the development of industrial, business and commercial sites. It allows for numerous uses of the money including demolition, infrastructure, construction and renovation/rehabilitation…
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Special Series: ‘Talent and Innovation Initiative’ – Business Innovation Act
(Editor’s Note: In this four-part series, Tom Chapman breaks down four bills that are a part of Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman’s “Talent and Innovation Initiative.”) The purpose of LB 387 is to encourage and support the transfer of technology and innovation to create high growth, high tech companies in the state. There are essentially six…