Get up close and personal with the most successful and influential business leaders in Arkansas.
The Venture Center’s Fireside Chats feature Arkansas’ brightest stars and biggest economic drivers, candidly sharing their experiences, successes and even failures to foster and encourage the entrepreneurial spirit in Arkansas. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to succeed in the fast-paced business world, this program is right for you.
Past Fireside Chats have featured Stone Ward’s Millie Ward, Westrock Coffee’s Scott Ford, TCBY’s Herren Hickingbotham, SOMA’s Anita Davis, and Simmons Bank’s George Makris.
Have a great idea for a Fireside Chat? Email us at founders@venturecenter.co.
Fireside Chat with Jim Keet, Arkansas Business Owner & Restaurateur
The Venture Center is honored to host Jim Keet for a night of open conversation and Q&A. If you live in the Central Arkansas area you may have heard the Keet name before. From Arkansas staples such as Cypress Social, Petit and Keet, and Taziki’s Mediterranean Café, to being a key player in bringing Wendy’s to Arkansas, Jim Keet knows a thing or two about developing a brand. With a career of almost 50 years as a chairman, board member, or president of organizations that have shaped our communities, Keet also has a heart for the people of Arkansas.
We are so excited to introduce you to an ongoing series where we celebrate the success and achievements of the amazing members of Woman Achieve. Meet Tracy Cryder one of our Alumni! Read More
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In honor of Black History Month, we want to highlight one of our inspiring entrepreneurs who has been making history in Arkansas with their determination to scale their businesses. Over the next few weeks, we’ll share their stories here and hope you’ll stay connected so you can follow along. These remarkable people are the future of our economy’s success. Read More
