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The Venture Center Launches New AAPI Mentorship Program, Opens Applications

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The Venture Center Launches New AAPI Mentorship Program, Opens Applications

The Venture Center has launched AAPI Achieve, a new professional mentorship program designed to empower members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in Arkansas. Applications for the AAPI Achieve program are now open through March 10, and interested applicants are invited to apply. Read More

Posted on: February 8, 2024
Wages, Ages, and Family: Jeremy Mincke’s promise to himself and the transportation industry through CDL Hunter

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Wages, Ages, and Family: Jeremy Mincke’s promise to himself and the transportation industry through CDL Hunter

Jeremy Mincke's journey from a small-town childhood to becoming a pivotal figure in the commercial driving world is nothing short of remarkable. Read More

Posted on: February 1, 2024
From Waldo to ‘Why’: Lupita Rasheed’s Journey of Purpose and Impact

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From Waldo to ‘Why’: Lupita Rasheed’s Journey of Purpose and Impact

Lupita Rasheed was born and raised in the small town of Waldo, Arkansas. Not Little Rock, not Magnolia; Waldo. Read More

Posted on: February 1, 2024
Setting Heights and Sights: Richard Ims’ Unwavering Journey of Entrepreneurship and Sustainability

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Setting Heights and Sights: Richard Ims’ Unwavering Journey of Entrepreneurship and Sustainability

Richard Ims has never been shy of setting his sights on a goal and making it happen. Read More

Posted on: February 1, 2024
Living in the Future: Brant Collins’ Journey from Tech-Savvy Kid to Media Visionary at Collins Media

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Living in the Future: Brant Collins’ Journey from Tech-Savvy Kid to Media Visionary at Collins Media

In the quiet hum of his home in Dover, Arkansas, Brant Collins found solace in the glow of a computer screen. Read More

Posted on: February 1, 2024
Windows to Resilience: Wayne Jaques and the Legacy of Arkansas Shades, Blinds & Shutters

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Windows to Resilience: Wayne Jaques and the Legacy of Arkansas Shades, Blinds & Shutters

For almost three decades, Arkansas Shades, Blinds & Shutters has stood as the epitome of window treatment excellence across the state. In the heart of this remarkable venture, Wayne Jaques is steering the ship. As the architect of a business legacy, Jaques' journey unfolds as a saga of resilience, with roots planted in the rich soil of his immigrant mother's unyielding spirit and his formative years amidst a bustling household of seven siblings. Read More

Posted on: February 1, 2024