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
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
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
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
