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Wednesday, October 21, 2020
12:30 – 1:30 PM CT
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Nebraska Tech Forward Webcast

The Connected Commerce Council (3C) is pleased to host Governor Pete Ricketts for a webinar to discuss the importance of technology platforms and tools for empowering Nebraska businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Omaha Chamber will also highlight the importance of technology to the economies locally in Omaha and statewide across Nebraska, and discuss the digital resources and programs available to small businesses. Nebraska small business voices will participate in a discussion on how digital platforms and tools have helped them succeed during the coronavirus pandemic.

The significance of digital tools amidst the pandemic has been underscored by a recent study showing that one in three small business owners claim that they would have had to close all or part of their business without digital tools.

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm CST

This event is open to the public. For questions and media inquiries, please email Chris Peterson at chris@cpstrategiesllc.com.

Zoom Information will be provided after registration.

Schedule:

12:30 pm: Introductions and Remarks by Jake Ward, Connected Commerce Council

12:35 pm: Keynote and Introductory Remarks from Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts

12:45 pm: Remarks by Bryan Slone, President, Nebraska Chamber

12:50 pm: Remarks by David Brown, CEO, Greater Omaha Chamber

12:55 pm: Panel: A Conversation on the Significance of Digital Platforms and Tools During the Coronavirus Pandemic; Moderated by Jake Ward; Participants include Nebraska small business owners

1:25 pm: Closing Remarks from Jake Ward

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