As we approach next week, our team wanted to take some time to thank those who make this event happen. Big Omaha and all the amazing things that come with it wouldn’t be possible without their belief in our community, and their support allows Silicon Prairie News to continue connecting and covering the community that has enabled so many to find success in the Midwest.

Learn a bit more about them and stay tuned for additional sponsors later this week to see what they’re doing in their own space as well as in the startup community.

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As a proud Omaha brand, First National Bank has scaled to seven states across the midwestern region over the past 150 years and six generations of family ownership. Throughout this time, they’ve maintained their unique knack for customer service and an unyielding commitment to serve the community. When you wake up hungry at Big Omaha, First National Bank will be the first one to thank!

Ever wonder why Veridian Credit Union uses so much green? The now-largest credit union in Iowa was once John Deere Credit Union and was established by employees who wanted a safe place to keep their money—an institution in which they all would have a stake opposed to other banking options. Over the years, Veridian has evolved to demonstrate some of the same principles observed in the startup community, living through their motto of “people helping people.” Through grants, volunteer work, investments and promotion of financial literacy, Veridian has placed itself as a leader in building community not only where their roots lie, but also in the Omaha area.

At Big Omaha, Veridian is hooking up your charging needs and making time for you to ask speakers the really tough questions. Thank you!

With a unique perspective, Leo Burnett provides an exceptional take on marketing as they target the true human need in each brand. After scaling from eight employees and three clients in 1935 to almost 7,000 across 83 countries today, Leo Burnett continues to achieve superior ideas and campaigns that truly move their audience. Thank you for supporting Big Omaha this year!

As a longtime supporter of SPN, Big Omaha is excited for Hudl’s closing party. Hudl was created at the intersection between tech and sports and is focused on helping teams win. Whether it’s aiding coaches capture on-the-field moments or propose to their girlfriends, Hudl continues to provide innovative solutions to the wide array of stakeholders for those on-field seconds. With Hudl, full-team access to video analysis tools from any computer or mobile device is available for coaches, athletes and recruiters.

On Friday night when you don’t want it all to end, be sure to thank Hudl for keeping things going!

As a longtime supporter of SPN and Big Omaha, we’re happy to welcome University of Nebraska back again this year. A firm believer that entrepreneurs navigate uncharted territory, University of Nebraska understands the evolving market startups are subjected to manage. Striving to create a central hub to connect and build organic growth, they are the educational resource in Nebraska for those wanting to chart that territory. While they might teach you there is no free lunch, that won’t hold true at Big Omaha.