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The Importance of an Innovation Strategy

The Importance of an Innovation Strategy

The recruitment period for ICBA ThinkTECH 2.0 has officially ended and the Selection Committee is in the process of evaluating the incredible applicants. We are particularly excited about the opportunities that exist with this Accelerator because in this 2nd year, we are primed to experience a tremendous level of growth. Read More

Posted on: October 22, 2019
Where Entrepreneurs from Little Rock to Vietnam Meet: The Venture Center

Where Entrepreneurs from Little Rock to Vietnam Meet: The Venture Center

At The Venture Center, we're often thrilled by the number of program applicants we get from across the globe. It's exciting to know that the work we are doing makes an impact from Little Rock to Australia, Israel, and beyond. But, we haven't had a chance to take our mission beyond Little Rock and to other areas of the world that could also benefit from our experiences. That changed when we learned that our friend Xuan Do, a YSEALI (Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative) Outbound Fellow from Vietnam, had a project selected for funding. Read More

Posted on: October 21, 2019
#VCTeam: Executive Director Wayne Miller

#VCTeam: Executive Director Wayne Miller

The Venture Center team is passionate about entrepreneurship and thrives on the hard work and creativity required to make ideas into viable businesses. We love partnering with people across the state and throughout the world to build better businesses and stronger communities. Get to know our team and learn why we love being here. We have an open door policy, so come for a visit any time. Read More

Posted on: October 18, 2019
The Spark! Within A Small Business

The Spark! Within A Small Business

On October 2, 2018, after ten years of running my company Little Rock Fashion Week, LLC (LRFW) – a local fashion, events and talent management firm that owns fashion weeks in Little Rock, Baton Rouge and Plano (TX) – I started a new phase of my career as Director of Small Business and Inclusion at the Little Rock Regional Chamber. Read More

Posted on: October 15, 2019
Cybersecurity Volunteers, Students, and Professionals Conquer The Venture Center’s 2019 JOLT Cyber Challenge

Cybersecurity Volunteers, Students, and Professionals Conquer The Venture Center’s 2019 JOLT Cyber Challenge

The Venture Center's 2019 JOLT Cyber Challenge concluded on Sunday for nearly 150 participants from across the region. This year's top prize went to the University of Arkansas student team, "That Team Over There," who earned the most points during the weekend-long cyber event.  Read More

Posted on: October 15, 2019
SPARK! Founder Feature with Abby Sims

SPARK! Founder Feature with Abby Sims

Tell us the story behind your company? Idestini helps companies build impressive solutions and software products that enable their businesses to be more profitable, accurate,… Read More

Posted on: October 9, 2019