Arkansas entrepreneurs are invited to participate in Techstars Startup Weekend, a unique opportunity to develop and pitch new business ideas hosted by The Venture Center. The event will be held from 6:30 p.m., April 14 to 8 p.m., April 16…
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21 Arkansas Entrepreneurs Join 2023 VCWoman Achieve Program
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTwenty-one female entrepreneurs from across Arkansas are participating in the 2023 VCWoman Achieve program, an innovative statewide mentorship opportunity hosted by The Venture Center in Little Rock. With support from Woman Run by Wright Lindsey Jennings and other community partners,…
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Sequretek Reveals New Partnership, Plans for Growth
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffGlobal cybersecurity provider Sequretek recently revealed its growth plans for its U.S. headquarters in Little Rock and a formal partnership with the Arkansas Center for Data Sciences (ACDS). The announcement was made in front of a crowd of business and…
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The Venture Center Appoints Arthur Orduña as Executive Director
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArthur Orduña has been appointed as executive director of The Venture Center, effective Jan. 16. He will guide and facilitate the organization’s growth, strategic direction and world-class corporate innovation and entrepreneurship programs, including its award-winning fintech program. Orduña brings more…
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Drawing Up Ranks: The 2022 Fall Spark! Cohort
Through the Venture Center and Little Rock Regional Chamber, some of the most promising startups in Central Arkansas have been brought together in the Spark! 2022 Fall Cohort. The Spark! program provides a unique opportunity for development and learning in…
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Spark! Program Helping Arkansas Small Businesses Thrive
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWhen it comes to running a small business, or for those on the cutting-edge of technology and other quickly-evolving industries, having the right support can make a world of difference. On top of that, investing in local businesses has wide-ranging…
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DocFox Receives First Finny Award For Global Fintech Greatness
by Mak Millardby Mak MillardOn the last day of its inaugural VenCent Fintech Summit in Little Rock, The Venture Center presented its first-ever Finny Award to global business software company DocFox. The Finny, selected by popular vote, acknowledges a company helping banks economize through…
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Sequretek Chooses Little Rock for U.S. Headquarters
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffSequretek, a global cybersecurity provider, announced on Aug. 16 that it would be opening its U.S. headquarters inside of The Little Rock Technology Park, citing the innovative technology focus, talent access and growth-friendly business environment as top reasons for naming…
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The Venture Center, Startup Junkie bringing TechStars Startup Weekend To Pryor Center
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffStartup Junkie, a business management consultant in Fayetteville, has recently announced that they are teaming up with The Venture Center, an entrepreneur support organization, to host the Techstars Startup Weekend at the Pryor Center in Fayetteville from Aug. 26-28. They…
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The Venture Center Announces Speakers for VenCent Summit
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Venture Center announced on July 29 that Gov. Asa Hutchinson will be joining FIS, Inc. Chairman and CEO Gary Norcross for a discussion of Arkansas’ role in the global financial technology (fintech) field at the Venture Center’s inaugural VenCent…