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The Venture Center Names Tech Innovation Veteran Arthur Orduña  as Executive Director

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The Venture Center Names Tech Innovation Veteran Arthur Orduña as Executive Director

Following a national search, The Venture Center board of directors has unanimously appointed Arthur Orduña as the organization’s next executive director. He will guide and facilitate the organization’s growth, strategic direction and world-class corporate innovation and entrepreneurship programs including its award-winning fintech program.  The appointment is effective January 16, 2023.  Read More

Posted on: January 12, 2023
<strong>Equipifi Earns Audience Choice Award during FIS Fintech Accelerator Virtual Demo Day</strong>

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Equipifi Earns Audience Choice Award during FIS Fintech Accelerator Virtual Demo Day

Award presented after ten innovators virtually showcased emerging financial technologies, officially concluding the 2022 FIS Fintech Accelerator Read More

Posted on: December 20, 2022
Supporting Women Entrepreneurs is Just Good Business

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Supporting Women Entrepreneurs is Just Good Business

Research shows that women entrepreneurs face three primary challenges in the business world – lack of mentors and social capital, a financing gap, and a tendency to be more self-critical and risk-averse. Read More

Posted on: December 19, 2022
<strong>Pitch ‘N Pint Dispenses Seed Capital and Connections for Arkansas Entrepreneurs</strong>

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Pitch ‘N Pint Dispenses Seed Capital and Connections for Arkansas Entrepreneurs

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Dec. 1, 2022) — Ten Arkansas entrepreneurs secured seed funding during Wednesday’s 2022 Pitch ‘N Pint competition, produced by The Venture Center… Read More

Posted on: December 15, 2022
A Goldmine for Startups

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A Goldmine for Startups

Known as the birthplace of fintech, Arkansas demonstrates leadership in the field. Read More

Posted on: December 2, 2022
Meet the Founder | Cheryl Humphrey of Candy Butta

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Meet the Founder | Cheryl Humphrey of Candy Butta

Q&A with Cheryl Humphrey, founder of Candy Butta, a very high quality, pure, organic, homemade & handmade shea butter based all natural FULL body moisturizer! Read More

Posted on: November 16, 2022