The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), in partnership with The Venture Center and the State of Arkansas, has unveiled its fourth annual ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator cohort. The latest fintech cohort in this global fintech accelerator supports ICBA’s mission to…
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Venture Center, ICBA Expand ThinkTECH Initiative with Thought Leadership Series
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe Venture Center and the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) are expanding their ThinkTECH initiative with a series of curriculum-driven events, including a thought leadership series on emerging technologies. Starting the series off, ICBA and the Venture Center will…
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ICBA Names New Innovation Director to Work with ThinkTECH Accelerator Cohorts
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) has named a new director of innovation. Kristina Morris will be taking on the role at the Washington, D.C.-based community banking industry organization. In this role, Morris will be working with the ICBA…
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Venture Center Sees Major Growth in Third ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator with More on the Horizon
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleAfter a 12-week program, the Venture Center has closed the book on another accelerator, graduating the third cohort of the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator. The Little Rock-based entrepreneur hub held its Demo Day for the early stage fintechs on Wednesday, March…
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Applications Open for ICBA ThinkTECH 3.0 Accelerator
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleApplications are now open for the third annual ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program. Hosted by the Venture Center, the accelerator will invite fintechs to participate in a 12-week program that features a rigorous curriculum and access to banking industry partners. Through…
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ICBA Renews Commitment to Fintech Accelerator, Venture Center Partnership Through 2024
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is staying in business in Arkansas. ICBA has renewed its commitment to the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program, which is hosted by the Venture Center, for an additional three years. The accelerator is part…
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Fintechs Highlighting Innovative Solutions for Community Banks in Virtual Showcase
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleAcross the global economy, entire industries have been thrown into flux by the COVID-19 pandemic. From manufacturing to retail, businesses have seen their business models upended over the course of several months. The banking industry is one of those affected…
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ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator 2.0 Kicks Off in January 2020
by Tyler Haleby Tyler Haleby Tyler Hale Mark your calendar for the start for the second ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator. On Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, the Venture Center will kick off the second edition of the fintech accelerator, dubbed ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator 2.0. The kick-off…
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ICBA and The Venture Center Announce Finalists for ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) and The Venture Center have announced the 10 startup companies that have been selected to participate in the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator. The first-of-its-kind program exclusively focuses on community bank product development for the benefit of…