Jan 31, 2025 · Applications for the 2025 Pitch Black competition are open, with a submission deadline on Feb. 21. Business owners and entrepreneurs have the opportunity to compete for up to $15,000 in funding, benefit from over $40,000 in in-kind prizes and gain valuable exposure.

Oct 7, 2024 · The 2024 class of “40 Under 40” winners has been announced by Midlands Business Journal.The winners include entrepreneurs, executives and professionals from the greater Omaha, Lincoln and Council Bluffs area who are under the age of 40.

The Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry announced leadership changes for 2025, including a search for its next CEO.; We asked AI to summarize the sentiment of all the Prairie Portraits from 2024 and this is what we got.; Local leaders share their perspective on Nebraska’s placement on the Tecnically Map of Innovation Ecosystems.; SPN was selected as a 2025-2026 Report for America host ...

Nov 20, 2024 · FindU, a platform focused on connecting first-generation students to Nebraska colleges and scholarships, won the top prize. OMEDUS impressed attendees with its innovation designed to assist healthcare professionals in prioritizing which patients to treat first during triage, earning the People’s Choice award.

SourceLink Nebraska Business Connect and Resource Coaching will happen at the Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce, Tuesday, February 11, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ; Join Baird Holm LLP and Nebraska Enterprise Fund for a session on essential legal considerations for small business and entrepreneurs on Tuesday, February 11, 5:30-7 p.m., at the Veteran Business Outreach Center in …

Jan 13, 2025 · Gener8tor, a venture capital firm and accelerator, is launching free career skills training and placement services in Omaha and Lincoln.The program, named the Skills Accelerator Program, is designed to support underemployed and unemployed individuals in mid-level careers with job preparation, exploration and placement assistance.

Nov 12, 2024 · The Nebraska Startup Academy hosts an engaging session where you’ll get a front-row seat to the decision-making process of top investors. This event will feature a live pitch from a startup founder followed by an unfiltered panel discussion with investors from MOVE Venture Capital Partners who will openly share how they assess the pitch, debate investment potential, and decide on their next ...

Jan 14, 2025 · The historic Florence neighborhood in North Omaha welcomed a new community cornerstone last week with the grand opening of Cups Cafe, a project by local nonprofit No More Empty Pots (NMEP).

Jan 11, 2025 · WHEN: Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. WHERE: The Barnyard (basement level) at Fuse Coworking, 151 North 8th Street, Lincoln WHAT: Entrepreneurs in the community and those interested in startups gather to listen to scheduled presentations from Nebraska founders. It also allows founders, investors and community members to network and share resources in the region.

Feb 7, 2025 · The exterior of the Sandhills Global Technology Center of SCC’s Lincoln campus on Feb. 6, 2025. Photo by Ben Goeser. In the midst of additional projects and developments for the college, Dean of Construction, Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Caleb Herwik said the building became a priority due to community interest.