Emma Willis Venture Noire At the intersection of technology and community is where you’ll find Emma Willis. Whether overseeing a fintech startup or volunteering with technical development for a group of black-owned venture studios, Willis’ ability to tap into the…
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2021 Pitch ‘N Pint Competition Goes Statewide June 29
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Venture Center’s 2021 Pitch ‘N Pint Contest will host 10 Arkansas-based entrepreneurs competing for cash prizes on Tuesday, June 29. This year’s competition, which will run from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., is a collaboration between The Venture Center,…
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Venture Noire Launching New Program Aimed at Advancing Local Black-Owned Businesses
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleWith a new $1.3 million grant, Venture Noire will be launching a new program designed to advance Black-owned businesses in key industries. The new program, In The Black, will provide eight-week courses to minority entrepreneurs with an aim of addressing…
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Winners Selected for Inaugural BIG Pitch Competition
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleFifteen entrepreneurs duked it out last week for the chance to win cash prizes in the inaugural BIG Pitch competition. Out of these competitors, three were selected by a panel of judges to win the prizes while one was chosen…
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Fifteen Diverse Arkansas Entrepreneurs Presenting During The Big Pitch
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleFifteen diverse Arkansas entrepreneurs will be making a big pitch for serious prize money. On Thursday, June 4, these individuals will be taking part in The Big Pitch, a virtual pitch competition aimed at diverse entrepreneurs. Hosted by the Greater…
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Virtual Pitch Competition Designed to Boost Entrepreneurs of Color During Crisis
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThroughout the United States, small businesses and entrepreneurs have been facing unprecedented challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The health and economic crisis has created a dire situation for many businesses, as they struggle to remain solvent and…