Entrepreneurship education thrives at community colleges in many different shapes and forms, and at the University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College (UA-PTC) entrepreneurship is front and center in six key areas. From supporting students and local businesses to structured supports for business expansion in the region, the state’s flagship two-year college is blazing an entrepreneurial trail like no other. Read More
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. November 4, 2019 – The Venture Center today announced South on Main as the location for its 2019 Pitch ‘N Pint competition to be held December 10, 2019, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Pitch ‘N Pint is a 60-second pitch competition that pits entrepreneurs in a real-time "Shark Tank" style pitch competition where winners leave with cash and connections. Read More
As Program Manager, my role is building The Venture Center's fintech accelerator program, of which ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator and ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator 2.0 are part. Read More
As a minority and woman construction business owner, I have experienced hurdles with the lack of professional mentors in a typically male field. It took time building relationships and taking small jobs, patiently waiting to build trust for larger jobs. Another hurdle was difficulties accessing loans and working capital, which are key components in a strong business future. I’m driven and motivated to succeed in business, though, as I’m a single mom of two young sons. I would like to build a successful business they can inherit in the future. And as an Arkansas native, I want to grow and help create jobs in my community. Read More
We’ve had so much great news lately! We won the Banker’s Choice Award for Most Impactful Solution at ICBA Live 2019, and ICBA went on to invest in our company bringing our total seed capital raise to $2 million. Tricia Hopkins, CFO of ICBA, also joined our board of directors, which is certainly exciting. We’ve extended our geographic reach and signed new banks with headquarters in Florida and West Virginia. Read More
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
