NE Tech Advantage

Congrats to the @Google leadership team! This initiative not only enhances grid reliability but also sets a strong precedent as the industry continues to evolve. Looking forward to seeing how these partnerships will impact the larger energy grid. datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/google…

Axios is stepping up the game with their new Gap-Year Mentoring Program! 🌟 Check out the details here: tinyurl.com/mrxnvyda #GROW37 #PhelpsCountyNE #MentorshipMatters

Thank you to the manufacturing professionals, community college exec and business leaders who joined us at Manufacturing Day at the Capitol!⚙️ With our combined voice, we're able to better meet Nebraska manufacturers where they're at. See more from @KETV➡️ow.ly/xKg350YyMb2

NACo joined national, state and local partners in a letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee expressing support for their effort to reauthorize legislation preserving the federal First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet). Read the full letter: bit.ly/4s5bYZq

Congrats to Western Nebraska Community College on the grand opening of its new Health Sciences facility! This state-of-the-art space will provide hands-on training for students. The facility will support nursing, EMS, health IT, medical lab tech, and surgical lab tech programs.

Save the Date! Join us November 3-4 in Omaha as we bring together industry, innovators, startups, regulators and others together for a one-of-a-kind conference. Record-setting attendance in 2024. Learn more at siliconprairienebraska.#dontmissout #insurtech #innovation

In response to the wildfires, the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation announced the launch of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Disaster Relief Fund to support farmers, ranchers, rural firefighters, and rural communities affected by the fires. The losses many families are experiencing right now are heartbreaking. The Nebraska Farm Bureau is establishing a disaster relief fund to provide support. Our agricultural community has always stepped up to help neighbors in times of need, and we will continue to do so. To donate, visit nefb.org/disaster

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ICYMI: Join NUtech Ventures on 9/ 3 from 10 am to 11 am for IP and Me: Basics of Intellectual Property and How the @uspto can help. It will be held at the Nebraska Innovation Campus Nebraska Innovation Studio Classroom. To register, visit eventbrite.com/.../ip-and-me-…...

Nebraska innovation, from startups to researchers, have benefited from two programs where the federal space agency NASA funnels resources to Nebraska. 🪐🔭 The NASA Nebraska Space Grant and EPSCoR programs are designed to support STEM education in the state while matchmaking—

AI is accelerating—and the grid must keep up. As data centers grow, so does our commitment to being good grid citizens, ensuring the costs of new infrastructure driven by increased demand aren’t pushed onto ratepayers. partners.wsj.com/google/a-new-e…

Rising power prices aren’t about data centers alone. As the Post notes, the real issue is grid planning & generation mix. Nebraska should continue to lead on energy and innovation. washingtonpost.com/climate-enviro…

This is a major step toward modernizing America’s grid and strengthening our industrial base. A more efficient, reliable grid means a more competitive U.S. economy. blog.google/feed/ctc-globa…

No discussion of a potential #LNK data center in today's @Google announcement. Nebraska is mentioned, but it appears to be in reference to the Papillion center already under construction: blog.google/inside-google/…

It's encouraging to see Google making such a strong effort to invest in Nebraska. The investment includes the construction of a new data center in Omaha, and continued investment in the facility in Papillion. This will bring over $4 billion in economic impact for Nebraska!

Taxpayers and consumers deserve to know what the trade-offs are in any legislation, and lawmakers should ensure these conversations are taking place under public scrutiny. #ConsumersFirst ntu.org/publications/d…

To expand economic opportunity across Nebraska, our leaders should embrace tech companies that are targeted by unwarranted antitrust legislation. Need to empower our partners in the tech community, not hinder their growth. @BenSasse @RepDonBacon @SenatorFischer @RepAdrianSmith

.@SCCNeb, a member of Bio Nebraska, is planning $42.7 million for facilities dedicated to career training in #science and #technology. Learn more about the project in a recent @LJSNebraskaNews article by @ChrisDunkerLJS. bionebraska.org/scc-planning-4…