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
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
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
Nearly 300 fintech founders, bankers, and industry trendsetters convened in Little Rock for The Venture Center’s VenCent Fintech Conference Monday and Tuesday. Read More
The Little Rock Venture Center on Monday introduced its newest internationally flavored financial technology cohort to a receptive audience of bankers looking for innovative products and services the entrepreneurs offer. Read More
In a panel discussion on the summit's second day, Republican U.S. Rep. French Hill slammed the Biden administration and its policies for regulating digital assets, like cryptocurrencies. Read More
