The Venture Center
BioVentures, The Venture Center Begin Second Annual Health Care Entrepreneurship Accelerator
BioVentures is accepting applications for the second annual Arkansas Collaborative for Technological and Innovative Venture Equality program, an accelerator dedicated to supporting socially and economically disadvantaged individuals with health care and health technology startups. read more >
The Venture Center Picks 10 Startups for New Banking Solutions Accelerator
The 12-week accelerator will provide the startups and growth-stage companies with hands-on training to address the latest technology challenges facing Arkansas banks and their customers. read more >
Mimi San Pedro to Retire as Chief Strategy Officer of The Venture Center
During her tenure, the Little Rock nonprofit has expanded its reach in the national fintech space and enhanced minority programming and mentorship opportunities. read more >
Venture Center & ABA Launch Fintech Accelerator for Arkansas Banks
Ten startups will be selected for the Arkansas Banking Solutions Accelerator, a 12-week program to advance technology in the state and help local banks navigate the ever-changing financial sector. read more >
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BioVentures and The Venture Center Partner to Support Health Tech Entrepreneurs
The year-long program will accept 25 participants annually, providing a range of services to early-stage companies with the potential to influence markets both locally and globally. read more >
New Program Seeks to Bring International Tech Talent to Central Arkansas
AR Tech Launch will help tech entrepreneurs in other countries obtain work visas and relocate to the Little Rock area to build their business. read more >
Venture Center Unveils First Cohort of Veteran-Owned Businesses
The Venture Center, in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced its first cohort of participants in its Veteran-Owned Small Business Accelerator Program this week. read more >
Day 2 of VenCent Summit 2023: French Hill Moderates Banking Policy Panel
The VenCent Fintech Summit is underway in Little Rock for a second day; Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., vice chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, will speak about digital asset regulations. read more >
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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 >
The Venture Center to Host Biannual Pitch Competition June 28
Entrepreneurs will pitch products and business ideas and compete to win $3,000. read more >
Banking & Entrepreneurship: Now’s the Time (Daniel Schutte Commentary)
Now is the time to create a brighter future for the financial services industry, a future in which predictable innovation is embraced. read more >
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Tech Park Announces $9.6M Phase 2 Expansion
Renovations of Five Main Place have already started and are expected to be complete by spring of 2024. read more >
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From India to Little Rock, Where Smaller Is Better
Sequretek announced last August it would open its U.S. headquarters in the Little Rock Technology Park, a move that defied trends of tech businesses launching operations on the East and West coasts. read more >
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Venture Center, SBA Arkansas Partner to Help Entrepreneurs
The alliance will help connect current and aspiring small business owners to resources and programs to improve opportunities and expand small business development in the state. read more >
The Venture Center Hosting Startup Competition in April
Entrepreneurs will develop business ideas for technology solutions in a number of sectors, including health, agriculture and education. read more >
Venture Center’s Arthur Orduña Hopes to Make Arkansas a Leader in Entrepreneurship
Orduña became executive director of The Venture Center, a nonprofit entrepreneurial support organization, in January. read more >
21 Startups Join Venture Center’s VCWoman Achieve Program
The program pairs female entrepreneurs with experienced professionals to help build their businesses. read more >
Venture Center Names Arthur Orduña Next Executive Director
He's currently the chief innovation officer at Little Rock investment firm Circumference Group. read more >
10 Entrepreneurs Win Seed Funds at Venture Center Competition
Participants delivered pitches in front of a panel of judges and an audience of supporters at the Ron Robinson Theater. read more >
Encore Bank Hires New Executive VP and Chief Audit Officer (Movers & Shakers)
Gary Edwards has worked for 21 years as an accountant serving financial institutions. read more >
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