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October 15, 2026
Virtual Event: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
About the Event
October 15, 2026
Virtual Event
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
In October, we’re celebrating Nebraska’s Human Advantage with big questions about local workforce, talent, education, migration and more. These are the pillars of our state’s economic resilience. This is a virtual (but interactive) experience — by design — so we can bring in perspectives and expertise from every corner of the state. So pour a cup of coffee and settle in. We’re excited to convene one more time before our capstone experience in November!
Forum Agenda
9:30 AM | Opening Remarks Joseph Young & Matt Williams |
9:40 AM | Our Big Engagement Opportunity Brian Zimmer, Don’t Panic Labs |
10:05 AM | Building the Foundation: Childcare & Housing Moderator: K.C. Belitz Shannon Harner, NIFA Elizabeth Lopez Everett, First Five Dena Beck, Six Regions One Nebraska Denise Wilkinson, Six Regions One Nebraska |
10:30 AM | Lessons from the Legislature Moderator: Joseph Young Matt Williams, Former State Senator (District 36) Mark Kolterman, Former State Senator (District 24) John Stinner, Former State Senator (District 48) Anna Wishart, Former State Senator (District 27) |
10:55 AM | Closing Remarks Joseph Young & Matt Williams |
Speakers
Brian Zimmer
Co-Owner and Chief Strategy Officer
Don’t Panic Labs
Shannon Harner
Executive Director
Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA)
Elizabeth Lopez Everett
Vice President
Early Futures Partnership & First Five and Communities for Kids
Dena Beck
Central Regional Navigator
6 Regions One Nebraska
Denise Wilkinson
Regional Navigator
6 Regions One Nebraska
Matt Williams
Chairman
Flatwater Bank
Former Nebraska State Senator
Mark Kolterman
Former Nebraska State Senator
John Stinner
Former Nebraska State Senator
Anna Wishart
Chief Development Officer
Monolith
Former Nebraska State Senator
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