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Being an entrepreneur is hard. Being an entrepreneur in tech…that may be harder.

But you’re in luck. The Venture Center is a globally recognized entrepreneur support organization in the heart of downtown Little Rock. We’re excited to announce that our upcoming Spark! Accelerator program will be focusing on you, the tech startups, to get you where you need to be faster.

You need a community, we have it. You need time to focus, we provide the structured environment for you to work on key tasks and objectives. You need mentors, we can connect you to industry professionals that can guide you on your entrepreneurial journey. You need funding, we can get you in front of the right people.

Applications are now open for our 10 week Spark! Accelerator program. For more information you can email pamela.reed@venturecenter.co or click here to apply.

Meet the Spring 2023 Cohort

Eve Geigger, Founder, Made to Manifest L.L.C

Keytia Long, Co-Founder, XTreme Janitorial and Cleaning Services

Tiara Howlett, Founder, Zoe’s Lemonade Stand

Abbudion “Abby” Willroth, Founder, Willroth Consulting

Tim Turner, Founder, Kingdom Made Treats

Meet the Spring 2023 Spark! Cohort

Keytia Long

Owner of XTreme Janitorial & Cleaning Services

Meet Keytia

Tiara Howlett

Owner of Zoe's Lemonade Stand

Tim Turner

Owner of Kingdom Made Treats

Abby Willroth

Owner of Willroth Consulting

Meet Abby

Eve Geiggar

Owner of Made to Manifest LLC

Meet Eve

Meet Our Spark! Alumni

Testimonials

Spark! has already provided me so many new connections and ideas when it comes to understanding the business perspective. I didn’t know what I was going to get out of it, but I feel like I’ve gotten more than I could even expect.

Kissa Kimble

Founder, Elite Recruiting

I really enjoyed the opportunity to learn from other entrepreneurs and business owners. I think it’s a great program and wish I’d have had it 20 or 30 years ago.

Tammy Iosbaker

Founder, The Frame Maker

Spark! Will empower our local entrepreneurs by equipping them with tools and mentorship through a one-of-a-kind experiential pre-accelerator.

Jay Chesshir

President + CEO, Little Rock Regional Chamber

I have already gained so much from Spark! From putting a business plan together, to public speaking, to marketing. I treated it like a launching pad to launch our business even further.

Miya Blackmon

Co-founder, The Little Rock Lightning

I loved being a part of the 2020 SPARK! Accelerator through The Venture Center. They connected me, and still continue to connect me, with mentors that help grow Staley House LLC and help spread the word about FreeArm throughout our state, region, and world!

Misti Staley

Founder Staley House LLC / FreeArm Tube Feeding Assistant

Being included as a Spark 2020 participant was life-changing for my business. Being able to collaborate with other business owners, mentors, and the Venture Center was exactly what I needed at this stage in my business. I recognize that I am the Subject Matter Expert in my industry but the Spark program gave me the tools to actually RUN my business! I am forever grateful for the Venture Center, Ashley Jones, the amazing Mentors, and my fellow Spark 2020 Classmates. This program is valuable to those in business who are ready to learn time-saving business tips, business solutions, probability, and business education.

Keneasha Scott

K Scott Consults, LLC

Thanks to the Spark! Founding Partners

Thanks to our Presenting Sponsors

Thanks to our Corporate Sponsors

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