For aspiring innovators embarking on the startup journey, the initial steps can be daunting, filled with uncertainties about market viability and the intricacies of seed funding. Enter The Venture Center, a guiding force for the past decade, transforming budding business ideas into fully realized growth plans. Read More
A landmark event focused on Arkansas' rapidly evolving lithium industry is set to take place in Little Rock on February 15-16, 2024, and registration is now open. Read More
On December 8th, the U.S. Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion convened for a pivotal discussion, centering around "Connecting Communities: Building Innovation Ecosystems Across America." Read More
U.S. Rep. French Hill of Arkansas joined other members of the House Financial Services Committee and representatives from the banking and financial technology sector in Arkansas on Friday at The Venture Center for a congressional “field” hearing to discuss how to promote fintech, venture capital and entrepreneurship in communities not historically home to high-tech industries. Read More
FIS and The Venture Center hosted a showcase in Jacksonville, FL at the FIS Innovation Center during which ten growth-stage companies presented short demonstrations of their financial and banking technologies to an audience of more than 100 investors, bankers, fintech decision makers, and community leaders. Read More
Entrepreneurs Fintech FIS Fintech
The FIS Fintech Accelerator in partnership with the Venture Center brings bankers, subject matter experts, and financial service executives together with pre-vetted, market-validated fintech companies to advance the financial services industry. We are so excited to introduce you to an ongoing series of meetings with the incredible alumni of our accelerator, and the impact they’re making today in the fintech industry. Read More