by loetken | Aug 6, 2026 | Press Release
Formerly Silicon Prairie Startup Week, the annual event will return this year under Open Range leadership. Open Range has acquired Silicon Prairie Startup Week and will lead the annual week-long celebration of entrepreneurship under a simplified name: Startup Week....
by loetken | Jan 29, 2026 | Press Release
OMAHA, NE — Open Range today announced the appointment of Laurel Oetken as Chief Executive Officer. Oetken previously served as Vice President of Operations and has played a central role in shaping the organization since its launch. Since Open Range began operations...
by Kacie Hughes | Jun 25, 2025 | Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laurel Oetken | laurel.oetken@openrange.orgDate: June 25, 2025Techstars Selects Omaha as U.S. City for Global Founder Catalyst Program Omaha, NE — Omaha has officially joined the global Techstars network as one of three new Startup...
by Kacie Hughes | Jun 12, 2025 | Press Release
After years of fragmented efforts across Nebraska’s startup ecosystem, a new nonprofit is stepping in to help founders navigate the landscape, connect with resources and accelerate ideas into action. Open Range, launched in direct response to the Silicon Prairie...
