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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The Venture Center Launches Accelerator for Fintech, Financial Services
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffIn an effort to continue building on the digital revolution’s momentum, The Venture Center in Little Rock has officially launched ‘VenCent,’ a new fintech summit tailored to foster innovation for banks and financial services providers. Based in Little Rock, The…
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Entrepreneurs Compete in Little Rock Pitch Competition
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Venture Center held its 2021 ‘Pitch N Pint’ event this week at Brewski’s Pub & Grub in Little Rock. Elite Recruiting’s Kissa Kimble won top prize in the contest. The Venture Center is an Arkansas-based Entrepreneurial Support Organization (ESO)…
One thing we know for sure about working with entrepreneurs — building a business takes heart. The pull towards creating something new comes deep from within and fuels the fire to keep going when times get tough, as they inevitably…
Hello, November! At The Venture Center, an attitude of gratitude is our practice year-round, but the season gives us a pointed opportunity to reflect on the generosity surrounding us. The state of Arkansas, our community partners, program volunteers and participants…
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Students Crack Codes at Venture Center’s 2021 JOLT Cyber Challenge
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Venture Center’s 2021 JOLT Cyber Challenge concluded on Sunday for student teams who came from across the state to compete for cash, prizes, and cyber skills bragging rights. The Venture Center is an Arkansas-based Entrepreneurial Support Organization (ESO) that…
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Venture Center Accelerator Programs Boosting Fintech Space
by Emily Beirneby Emily BeirneGetting off on the right foot is undoubtedly a science, especially when it comes to starting a business. The right resources, a solid plan of action and experience are only a few components that entrepreneurs must consider when taking that…
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A Fintech Q&A: Vance Smiley of Southern Bancorp and Wayne Miller of The Venture Center
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterFinancial technology has become so established as a branch of the financial services industry that “fintech” was spawned to describe it. Indeed, as the world becomes more digital by the day, fintech is an increasingly important component to banking and…
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Time for a Conversation About Entrepreneurs and Mental Health
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffIt’s time for us to talk about mental health. Mental illness disproportionately affects entrepreneurs, and a recent Forbes article stated that a staggering 49 percent of entrepreneurs struggle with mental health issues, ranging from burnout and anxiety to loneliness and…
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Venture Center Program for Local Entrepreneurs, ‘Spark!’, Now Accepting Applications
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Venture Center, the Little Rock Regional Chamber, Arvest Bank, and the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) have teamed up to host the third year of Spark!, a local small business pre-accelerator program. Applications are open now…