Startup Drinks, Cornstalks, NE Summit on Entrepreneurship & More
A variety of events happening in Omaha, Lincoln, and Des Moines this week, but unfortunately there's none on our radar in the Kansas City area (if you have one to submit, email info@siliconprairienews.com). Speaking of Kansas City, we're very excited to head down to KC next week for our March 1st Launch Party, officially kicking off our presence in the great city.
Details from the events' websites are below followed by links to those site where you can learn more. Find more upcoming events on our event page, siliconprairienews.com/events, and submit an event for consideration to info@siliconprairienews.com.
Tuesday, Feb. 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Startup Drinks
Des Moines – Tally's (2712 Beaver Ave)
What Is Startup Drinks?
A simple concept: startup culture in cities around the world gathers around a bar to have a pint and discuss what they are working on, what they need help with and what they can do for each other.
Who Should Attend?
Existing or aspiring entrepreneurs of all types and ages
Learn more at dsmstartupdrinks.com
Thursday, Feb. 24, 7-9 a.m. – ACG Breakfast Meeting
Omaha – Happy Hollow Country Club (1701 S 105th Street)
"Investment Opportunities in a Post Health Care Reform World," presented by Lew Trowbridge of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
Lewis E. Trowbridge is the Executive Vice President of Finance, CFO and Treasurer of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska. Prior to joining Blue Cross, Mr. Trowbridge served as President and CEO of World Marketing, Inc., a national direct marketing roll-up, for five years; President and CEO of the SilverStone Group, Inc., one of the largest benefits consulting firms in the Midwest, for six years; and as a partner in the international accounting firm KPMG, LLP for 22 years, (Managing Partner, Nebraska Business Unit for 8 years, and Partner in Charge, Midwest Bank Practice for 3). He has been a Certified Public Accountant for 35 years.
Learn more at acg.org
Thursday, Feb. 24, 7 p.m. – Yves Behar Presentation
Omaha – Joslyn Art Museum - Witherspoon Concert Hall (2200 Dodge Street)
Founder of fuseproject, a San Francisco based design agency. Fuseproject develops cohesive brand and product experiences, establishes new markets and disrupts old ones in the areas of technology, furniture, sports, lifestyle and fashion. Yves Behar and fuseproject have received more than 150 awards and have work featured in the permanent collections of museums including the Musee nationale d'Art Moderne/Centre Pompidou, the MOMA, the Munich Museum of Applied Arts and the Chicago Art Institute. In addition to practice, Behar is also the chair of the industrial design department at the California College of the Arts.
Learn more in our post: "Renowned designer Yves Behar speaking Thurs."
Thursday, Feb. 24, 5:30 p.m. – Greater Omaha Young Professionals: Summit for Entrepreneurship Welcome Reception & Cornstalks (7:30 p.m.)
La Vista – Courtyard Omaha La Vista (12560 Westport Parkway)
Join the Greater Omaha Young Professionals, the Greater Omaha Chamber's entrepreneurship team, and the Lincoln Chamber at the Welcome Reception for the 2011 Summit for Entrepreneurship.
The reception features networking along with the highly popular Cornstalks event. Entrepreneurs Mark Vipond of Lodo Software and Dwight Hanson of Treetop Ventures will be presenting.
Learn more at omahachamber.org
Friday, Feb. 25, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. – Nebraska Summit on Entrepreneurship
La Vista – Embassy Suite Omaha-La Vista (12520 Westport Parkway)
Learn more at nebraskaentrepreneur.com/2011-summit
Friday, Feb. 25-26 – Awesome Camp
Lincoln – red9 (322 South 9th Street)
Awesome Camp is a participant-driven conference centered around passion. We’ll kick things off Friday night with a party all about networking and fun. Saturday is where we roll up our sleeves and get inspired. Anyone and everyone is invited to sign up to speak on a topic they are passionate about. The day is divided up into 30 minute slots in three different tracks: Entrepreneurship, Tech, and Creative. Click here to find out more about Awesome Camp!
Learn more at awesomecamp.com
Next Week: Tues., March 1, 5:30 p.m. at McFadden's - Silicon Prairie News - Kansas City Launch Party
Learn more in our post: "Mark your calendars! KC Launch Party - March 1st at McFadden’s"