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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
Policymakers, Industry Titans Converge on VenCent Fintech Summit

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Policymakers, Industry Titans Converge on VenCent Fintech Summit

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

Posted on: August 17, 2023
Little Rock Venture Center program cohort featured at annual summit

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Little Rock Venture Center program cohort featured at annual summit

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

Posted on: August 15, 2023
Day 2 of VenCent Summit 2023: French Hill to Speak on Digital Asset Regulations

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Day 2 of VenCent Summit 2023: French Hill to Speak on Digital Asset Regulations

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

Posted on: August 15, 2023

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