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Business Guidance, Woman To Woman

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Business Guidance, Woman To Woman

Now in its inaugural year, Woman Achieve is a mentorship program in which up-and-coming women entrepreneurs are paired with seasoned women professionals who mentor them for 12 months. While mentees can be any woman professional or entrepreneur seeking growth, the mentors are women who already successfully run their own businesses or hold high positions in fields like education, law, business, and politics, among others. Read More

Posted on: May 18, 2023
<strong>When Crisis Strikes: Resilience During Difficult Times</strong>

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When Crisis Strikes: Resilience During Difficult Times

As tornadoes have impacted multiple communities recently, a number of small businesses have been affected. In the aftermath of these storms, we focus on the clean-up and become aware of the trauma that we and/or our children, friends, neighbors, team members, and colleagues may be experiencing. If we did not directly experience physical damage to our home or place of business, we may experience survivor guilt. Read More

Posted on: April 18, 2023
VCWoman Achieve Mentor Spotlight | Kim Herrington

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VCWoman Achieve Mentor Spotlight | Kim Herrington

We are so excited to introduce you to an ongoing series where we celebrate the success and achievements of the amazing members of WomanAchieve. Meet Kim Herrington one of our mentees! Read More

Posted on: April 5, 2023
Fostering Innovation and Growth:  Supporting Entrepreneurs in the Financial Industry

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Fostering Innovation and Growth:  Supporting Entrepreneurs in the Financial Industry

Recent events in the financial services industry serve as a necessary and unfortunate learning opportunity for all of us, especially in the entrepreneurial support space. The breakdown in stakeholder communication, lack of appropriate risk management, and absence of critical counsel are just a few of the issues that have been highlighted in conversations and articles. Read More

Posted on: March 31, 2023
SBA Arkansas and The Venture Center Form Alliance 

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SBA Arkansas and The Venture Center Form Alliance 

Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Arkansas District Office and The Venture Center officially formed a strategic alliance to work collaboratively and further their shared mission of helping small businesses start, maintain, and grow.  Read More

Posted on: March 28, 2023
<strong>The Venture Center to Host Ancestry.com Founder Paul Allen for April VCTech: The Future of AI Assistance </strong>

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The Venture Center to Host Ancestry.com Founder Paul Allen for April VCTech: The Future of AI Assistance 

As part of its VCTech meetup series, The Venture Center will host Paul Allen, founder of Ancestry.com and Soar.com to share insights about his unique entrepreneurial journey and the future of artificial intelligence (AI). Read More

Posted on: March 27, 2023