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Venture Center taking applications for veteran-owned small business accelerator

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Venture Center taking applications for veteran-owned small business accelerator

The Venture Center, in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Arkansas District Office, announced Tuesday (Sept. 19) applications are open for the Veteran Owned Small Business Accelerator. Read More

Posted on: September 20, 2023
Accelerator to Back Veteran-Owned Firms

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Accelerator to Back Veteran-Owned Firms

Arkansas veterans will have an opportunity to join a local business-accelerator program to enhance the growth of small firms in the state run by fellow U.S. military veterans. Read More

Posted on: September 20, 2023
The Venture Center Opens Applications for Just-Launched Veteran-Owned Small Business Accelerator

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The Venture Center Opens Applications for Just-Launched Veteran-Owned Small Business Accelerator

The Venture Center, in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA Arkansas District Office, today announced applications are open for the Veteran-Owned Small Business Accelerator. This initiative is a new statewide program to accelerate the growth of Arkansas businesses founded by U.S. military veterans. Read More

Posted on: September 19, 2023
Southern Bancorp Using Fintech to Help the Poor

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Southern Bancorp Using Fintech to Help the Poor

Here’s a surprising fact: Mississippi has more payday loan shops than it has McDonald’s, Starbucks and Burger Kings combined. That’s according to Darrin Williams, CEO of Southern Bancorp Inc., a community development financial institution that’s focused on underserved, impoverished populations primarily in Arkansas and Mississippi. Read More

Posted on: September 6, 2023
The Venture Center’s 8th Annual JOLT Cyber Challenge: Elevating Cybersecurity Skills with Vintage Gaming Flair

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The Venture Center’s 8th Annual JOLT Cyber Challenge: Elevating Cybersecurity Skills with Vintage Gaming Flair

The Venture Center today announced the return of the JOLT Cyber Challenge, marking its eighth year by blending classic video game nostalgia with cutting-edge cybersecurity challenges. This Jeopardy-style event is scheduled for October 6th to 8th on the UALR campus. Read More

Posted on: September 5, 2023
Lama AI Secures “Finny Award” for Global Fintech Excellence

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Lama AI Secures “Finny Award” for Global Fintech Excellence

At the culmination of the VenCent Fintech Summit, The Venture Center presented Lama AI, an AI-powered commercial lending technology provider for the financial industry, the 2023 Finny Award for the way it has revolutionized commercial lending dynamics.  Read More

Posted on: August 17, 2023

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