The cohort for the third annual Veteran-Owned Small Business Accelerator, presented by The Venture Center in partnership with Arkansas Small Business Administration, was announced Wednesday in a launch ceremony at The Venture Center’s office in Little Rock. The program provides …
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Steady as She Goes: VC Investment in Arkansas Stable and NWA-Centric, UA Report Reveals
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffVenture capital investment in Arkansas startups remained steady in 2024, according to the latest Arkansas Capital Scan, released in December. As expected, most of that activity originated in northwest Arkansas. The report highlights continued concentration of investment activity in northwest …
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LR’s Embra Forging New Path for Law Student Support
The expert traveler and nature writer Mark Jenkins once wrote, “Maps are essential. Planning a journey without a map is like building a house without drawings.” Embra, a Little Rock-based technology company, is looking to give law students a map …
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Venture Center Relaunches VCInnovate with Laravel’s Taylor Otwell
The Venture Center, an entrepreneurial support organization, relaunched its speaker series, now called VCInnovate, with an event Wednesday, Sept. 11. The conversation featured Arkansas-based software developer and creator of Laravel, Taylor Otwell. Otwell created Laravel, the open-source PHP framework used …
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Nation’s First Lithium Accelerator Launched in El Dorado
The nation’s first accelerator dedicated to lithium and battery supply-chain innovation kicked off Monday at the El Dorado Conference Center. The Arkansas Lithium Technology Accelerator is a three-week program that will connect a cohort of energy technology startups with Arkansas-based …
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Like Father, Like Son: Family Grows Property Management Company Together
There is an old adage that people shouldn’t work with family, but Garrett and Richard Ham have made it work well for them and the business, Weekender Management. Richard Ham said the two of them have skill sets that complement …
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Entrepreneurs Gather for AEDC’s Meet the Buyers Event
Entrepreneurs from around the state enjoyed a day of informational sessions and networking during the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s 2025 Meet the Buyers event held May 20 at the DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Little Rock. The conference’s morning was full …
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Arkansas Banking Solutions Accelerator Set for Second Run at Venture Center
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Venture Center, in partnership with the Arkansas Bankers Association, has announced the return of the Arkansas Banking Solutions Accelerator in Little Rock. Now in its second year, ABSA is accepting applications from financial technology startups and growth-stage companies seeking …
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Venture Center’s 2nd Annual Veteran-Owned Small Business Accelerator
During a Tuesday morning kick-off event, the second cohort of veterans was welcomed into the Veteran-Owned Small Business Accelerator (VOSBA). The 10 entrepreneurs will participate in a 12-week course, which is a partnership between The Venture Center and the U.S. …
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Venture Validation: For Tech-based Startups, Arkansas Can Deliver Access to Funding
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterRajat Paharia is one of a growing number of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs who are finding a home — and funding — in Arkansas. Paharia, who moved from Fremont, California, to Bella Vista last year to grow his generative artificial intelligence …