The source of knowledge, leadership and skill that women in our state bring to the table at this moment in time is wildly invigorating. Nebraska is one of the last unconquered frontiers for women in entrepreneurship, technology and engineering.

Pamela Dingman left her comfortable job as a senior project manager and stock holder in 2003. She joined Engineering Design Consultants (EDC), opening the firms Omaha office. That same year she took over management of the firm and by 2006 she had acquired the firm in its entirety. She's been honored locally and nationally with several awards, and has even raised two boys as a single mother.


In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)