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Carving a Niche (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
Two efforts in Arkansas, one around fintech and another around EVs, aim to fill desirable niches. read more >
First Security Plans Move From Downtown Little Rock
The financial services company has purchased three buildings totaling 275,000 SF at a corporate office park on Rodney Parham Road. read more >
EGiftify Aims to Bring Big Tech to Small Business
Susi Barakat founded eGiftify to bring the technology that big brands use to her family’s small business, The Terrace restaurant in Little Rock. read more >
Day 2 of Fintech Summit: Regulatory Advice, Data Strategy and Arkansas’ ‘Microhub’ Status
FIS CEO Gary Norcross and St. Louis Fed VP Allen North were among the speakers. read more >
Next FIS Fintech Accelerator Companies Named
Financial technology leader FIS of Jacksonville, Florida, and The Venture Center of Little Rock announced Wednesday the 10 companies selected to participate in their 2021 FIS Fintech Accelerator program. read more >
FedEx Joins Advisory Board for UA Blockchain Center
FedEx Corp. of Memphis becomes the 11th member of the Executive Advisory Board of the Blockchain Center of Excellence at the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. read more >
Companies Show Off Fintech Ideas at Demo Day
FIS of Jacksonville, Florida, formed a new office this year to “further accelerate innovation and growth” for the company, CEO Gary Norcross announced Wednesday during the virtual 2020 FIS Fintech Accelerator Demo Day. read more >
FIS Selects 10 Startups for 2020 Fintech Accelerator Program
FIS of Jacksonville, Florida, and The Venture Center of Little Rock announces the 10 companies selected to participate in the 2020 FIS Fintech Accelerator program, which will take place completely online. read more >
FIS, State Announce Sponsorship Will Continue at Fintech Accelerator Demo Day
Global financial services company FIS of Jacksonville, Florida, and the state will continue to sponsor the Fintech Accelerator next year. read more >
FIS, Venture Center Launch 4th Annual Fintech Accelerator
Global financial services company FIS of Jacksonville, Florida, and the Venture Center in Little Rock named the 10 startups selected to participate in the 2019 VC FinTech Accelerator program. read more >
FIS CEO Talks About the Next 50 Years
Fidelity National Information Services Inc. of Jacksonville, Florida, celebrated its 50-year anniversary this month. But CEO Gary Norcross has an eye to the future and the daunting task of continuing the company's success for another 50 years. read more >
FIS, State Will Sponsor FinTech Accelerator for Another Year
Global financial services company FIS of Jacksonville, Florida, and Gov. Asa Hutchinson say they will sponsor the VC FinTech Accelerator for another year. read more >
Venture Center CEO Lee Watson Moves to ‘Chief Innovator’ Role
The Venture Center of Little Rock says CEO Lee Watson will move into a newly created position, "chief innovator," and that a former Acxiom Corp. leader, Bill Yoder, will be interim CEO. read more >
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LumoXchange Launches Currency Exchange Marketplace
LumoXchange, a financial technology payments company headquartered in Little Rock, announces the launch of its currency exchange marketplace, which lets users choose their exchange rates and send money. read more >
FIS, Venture Center Name Fintech Accelerator Participants
Global financial services company FIS of Jacksonville, Florida, and the Venture Center in Little Rock have named the 10 startup companies selected to participate in their 2018 VC FinTech Accelerator program. read more >
FinTech Firm BankLabs to Add 19 Jobs in Little Rock
BankLabs of Little Rock says will create up to 19 full-time jobs in the capital city by the year 2020. read more >
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FIS Partners With Two Startups; 2nd FinTech Accelerator Ends
Global technology provider FIS partners with two startups that graduated from last year's inaugural VC FinTech Accelerator. read more >
10 FinTech Accelerator Companies Named
Global financial services technology provider FIS and the Venture Center of Little Rock names the 10 startups selected from a pool of 295 applicants for the second FinTech Accelerator. read more >
Venture Center’s 2017 FinTech Accelerator Nets 295 Applicants
The Venture Center of Little Rock says 295 entrepreneur and startup teams have applied for its 2017 FinTech Accelerator, twice the number that applied for the inaugural program held last year. read more >
FIS, Governor Extend VC FinTech Accelerator Program to 2018
FIS of Jacksonville, Florida, and Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Wednesday that they aim to extend the VC FinTech Accelerator program until 2018. read more >
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