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The Venture Center Impact Study: Measuring Our Economic Influence

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The Venture Center Impact Study: Measuring Our Economic Influence

Between 2019 and 2023, The Venture Center generated over $62 million in economic impact across Arkansas—proof that investing in entrepreneurs leads to real, measurable growth. Read More

Posted on: March 19, 2025
The Venture Center Announces Cohort for 2025 Veteran-Owned Small Business Accelerator

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The Venture Center Announces Cohort for 2025 Veteran-Owned Small Business Accelerator

In partnership with Arkansas Small Business Administration, the VOSB accelerator program will provide entrepreneurial tools, mentorship and resources to five Northwest Arkansas, five Central Arkansas veterans. Read More

Posted on: March 11, 2025
The Venture Center Launches 2025 VCWoman Achieve Program with 56 Participating Entrepreneurs and Industry Leaders 

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The Venture Center Launches 2025 VCWoman Achieve Program with 56 Participating Entrepreneurs and Industry Leaders 

Fifty-six entrepreneurs and industry leaders from across Arkansas are participating in the 2025 VCWoman Achieve program, an innovative statewide mentorship opportunity organized by The Venture Center in Little Rock.  Read More

Posted on: January 21, 2025
AEDC Awards $2M to 11 Startup Accelerator Programs

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AEDC Awards $2M to 11 Startup Accelerator Programs

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) has awarded $2 million in funding to 11 Arkansas-based accelerator programs through the Arkansas Business and Technology Accelerator Grant Program. Read More

Posted on: December 17, 2024
The Venture Center Opens Applications for 2025 Veteran-Owned Small Business Accelerator with Support from Walton Family Foundation, AEDC

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The Venture Center Opens Applications for 2025 Veteran-Owned Small Business Accelerator with Support from Walton Family Foundation, AEDC

The Venture Center, in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration's Arkansas District Office and with support from the Walton Family Foundation and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), is accepting applications for its second annual Veteran-Owned Small Business Accelerator. Read More

Posted on: December 12, 2024