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The Venture Center Launches 2024 VCWoman Achieve Program with 48 Female Entrepreneurs and Industry Leaders

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The Venture Center Launches 2024 VCWoman Achieve Program with 48 Female Entrepreneurs and Industry Leaders

Forty-eight female entrepreneurs and industry leaders from across Arkansas are participating in the 2024 VCWoman Achieve program, an innovative statewide mentorship opportunity organized by The Venture Center in Little Rock.  Read More

Posted on: January 17, 2024
Major Players in Energy to Converge at Landmark Lithium Innovation Summit in Arkansas

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Major Players in Energy to Converge at Landmark Lithium Innovation Summit in Arkansas

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

Posted on: December 19, 2023
US Lawmakers Talk Fintech, Entrepreneurship & AI at Hearing in Little Rock

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US Lawmakers Talk Fintech, Entrepreneurship & AI at Hearing in Little Rock

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

Posted on: December 11, 2023
UA LITTLE ROCK, VENTURE CENTER, LITTLE ROCK REGIONAL CHAMBER ANNOUNCE ARKANSAS TECH LAUNCH PROGRAM

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UA LITTLE ROCK, VENTURE CENTER, LITTLE ROCK REGIONAL CHAMBER ANNOUNCE ARKANSAS TECH LAUNCH PROGRAM

After almost a full year of research and collaboration, UA Little Rock, the Venture Center, and the Little Rock Regional Chamber have jointly announced the launch of the Arkansas Tech Launch Exchange Program (AR Tech Launch) Dec. 6 during the 158th Little Rock Regional Chamber Annual Meeting. Read More

Posted on: December 7, 2023
Central Arkansas Community Invited to Support Local Entrepreneurs During Shark-Tank Style Pitching Event

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Central Arkansas Community Invited to Support Local Entrepreneurs During Shark-Tank Style Pitching Event

The Venture Center invites the central Arkansas community to show up on Wednesday, December 6 to support entrepreneurs as they pitch their startup ideas, products, or operational businesses during the biannual Pitch ‘N Pint event.  Read More

Posted on: December 1, 2023
Ten Growth-Stage Companies Present during FIS Fintech Accelerator Demo Day

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Ten Growth-Stage Companies Present during FIS Fintech Accelerator Demo Day

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

Posted on: November 28, 2023