The Venture Center, in partnership with the Arkansas Bankers Association, has announced the ten companies selected for the inaugural Arkansas Banking Solutions Accelerator (ABSA). Read More
The Venture Center is now accepting applications for both mentors and mentees for its 2025 VCWoman Achieve class, available online at venturecenter.co until October 4. This statewide initiative is designed to connect emerging female entrepreneurs with experienced professionals, fostering growth and success across diverse industries. Read More
The Venture Center and the Arkansas Bankers Association have teamed up to launch a new technology accelerator aimed at addressing challenges specific to Arkansas banks. Read More
The Venture Center announces the return of the JOLT Cyber Challenge for its ninth year. This event, which combines the social media realm with cutting-edge cybersecurity challenges, will take place from October 4th to 6th at the Jack Stephens Center on the University of Arkansas Little Rock campus. Read More
Mimi San Pedro, Chief Strategy Officer of The Venture Center, will retire on August 23rd after five and a half years of service with the organization. San Pedro will continue in a senior advisory role through December to ensure a smooth transition. Read More
The Venture Center is thrilled to announce that The Croissanterie, led by VCWoman Achieve alumni Wendy Schay and Jill McDonald, has opened a new location at the Little Rock Tech Park. This expansion marks the second significant growth for The Croissanterie in just three years, having previously expanded from a food truck to their first brick-and-mortar site on Cantrell Road, and now into downtown Little Rock. Read More
