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Joseph Young, veteran economic developer, takes the helm as the new CEO of the Nebraska Chamber
In 2011, Young helped pass the Business Innovation Act, the cornerstone state program helping startups. He also has worked across the Nebraska business community on policy issues. Young takes the helm of the NE Chamber as the state wrestles with brain drain and job growth issues.
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Upcoming events
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- Register for the Tech Nebraska Microsummit on manufacturing and AI on Tuesday, July 21, in Norfolk.
- Omaha 100 is hosting its Capital Conversations speaker series on Tuesday, July 21, from 5-7:30 p.m. at the NOMA in Omaha.
- Open office hours hosted by Nebraska Enterprise Fund are happening in both Beatrice and South Sioux City on Tuesday, July 21, starting at 10 a.m.
- Register for the Nebraska.Code() software development conference July 22-24 in Lincoln.
- The Nebraska Chamber and Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement are hosting the Welcoming Workforce Summit on Thursday, July 23, in York. The event is open to the public and will feature workshops and speakers discussing the current immigration landscape and the state’s workforce needs. Register here.
ICYMI: Updates from around the ecosystem
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- Applications open for the next round of the Techstars Founder Catalyst pre-accelerator
- Meet The Pennycress Company Founder and CEO Jason Thomas in the latest Prairie Portrait
- Hudl announces its 19th acquisition, adding a fundraising solution to its tech suite for coaches
- Goldenrod Therapeutics raises $6.5 million to test UNMC-created drug that could change modern medicine
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