Journal

Learning through stories.  1 Million Cups is a gathering for entrepreneurs. Whether you have a startup idea, are a retired CEO or somewhere in between, 1MC cultivates an "each one, teach one" culture. The Details This event is free and...

Andrea Kathol gets up at 4:30 a.m. every day, does her morning routine, and then starts her work as the owner of Field Day Development. Her early wake-up time began during her service in the Army. That’s also where Andrea...

Inclusive Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Building in North Omaha By Dr. Dell Gines Dr. Dell Gines is Senior Community Development Advisor for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. He is a national thought leader in entrepreneurship ecosystem building with a specific...

By Megan Lutz Partner, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture Photo by Erin Giannangelo, APMA In his February post, Jeff Slobotski talked about the need to socially and culturally support an “entrepreneurial ecosystem.” By doing so, we will...

By Jeff Slobotski Millwork Commons Ecocsystem & Business Development Manager It’s hard to believe we’re just over a month into the new year after the whirlwind of change we experienced during 2020. The past year forced many of us into...

An underwriting supervisor, a UX designer, a sales compensation analyst, a business systems analyst and a customer service rep walk into a classroom. When they walk out, they’re software developers. It’s not a joke, but a reality for the five...

It’s been a wild year. A pandemic has squeezed the global economy while also spurring innovation and unique tech-based solutions. Silicon Prairie News reached out to entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders and government officials across Nebraska to get their take on...

When Flywheel first announced that we would be moving to the historic Ashton building, a 1900s millwork shop turned office and retail space in north downtown Omaha, we asked our employees to offer their input on what they wanted to...

Perched atop a century-old warehouse at 12th and Nicholas streets, a brightly colored water tower stands out against the blue sky. A freshly painted 'M' on the tower lets visitors know, they've arrived in Omaha's new Millwork Commons area.

By Eric Juszyk PJ Morgan Real Estate Mastercraft Property Manager For the past decade, the Mastercraft Building has been a hidden treasure. Located just north of 13th and Nicholas Streets, the building spans the equivalent of three city blocks and...

Mike Cassling, head of the Aksarben Foundation’s Nebraska Tech Collaborative, is looking to stem the tide of tech workforce shortages.