U.S. Rep. French Hill of Arkansas joined other members of the House Financial Services Committee and representatives from the banking and financial technology sector in Arkansas on Friday at The Venture Center for a congressional “field” hearing to discuss how to promote fintech, venture capital and entrepreneurship in communities not historically home to high-tech industries. Read More
After almost a full year of research and collaboration, UA Little Rock, the Venture Center, and the Little Rock Regional Chamber have jointly announced the launch of the Arkansas Tech Launch Exchange Program (AR Tech Launch) Dec. 6 during the 158th Little Rock Regional Chamber Annual Meeting. Read More
The Venture Center invites the central Arkansas community to show up on Wednesday, December 6 to support entrepreneurs as they pitch their startup ideas, products, or operational businesses during the biannual Pitch ‘N Pint event. Read More
FIS and The Venture Center hosted a showcase in Jacksonville, FL at the FIS Innovation Center during which ten growth-stage companies presented short demonstrations of their financial and banking technologies to an audience of more than 100 investors, bankers, fintech decision makers, and community leaders. Read More
As the nation prepares to honor its military veterans on Veterans Day, The Venture Center, in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Arkansas District Office, today revealed the inaugural cohort for its new Veteran-Owned Small Business Accelerator while recognizing 10 years of economic impact in Arkansas. Read More
The Venture Center is now accepting applications for both mentors and mentees for its VCWoman Achieve program at venturecenter.co until October 9. The program aims to connect female entrepreneurs across different stages of their professional journey. Read More
