The Venture Center announced Friday, Jan. 29 that the organization is launching a new mental health program designed to address the mental health concerns of entrepreneurs. VCHealth is The Venture Center’s mental and emotional health initiative for the entrepreneurial and…
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With Holiday Grant Program, Venture Center Plans Big Impact on One Local Small Business
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleRunning a small business can be a high-wire act, navigating the challenges of everyday operations alongside the bigger-picture issues of the day. Small business owners and entrepreneurs walk the razor-edge between success and failure on any given day, and that…
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Governor’s Address: Arkansas’ Growing and Successful Tech Environment
Today I’d like to share two pieces of news that illustrate how Arkansas has fostered an environment that encourages high-tech entrepreneurs and the educators who mentor and inspire them. On Wednesday, I helped cut the ribbon for the Tech Depot…
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Qadir Named Program Manager for Venture Center’s Accelerators
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe Venture Center has named a new program manager to oversee its active slate of fintech accelerators. Hamza Qadir will serve in the role, working with fintech founders and financial services leaders during the accelerators. A native of Karachi, Pakistan,…
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The Venture Center Looks to Expand Corporate Innovation Opportunities
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleGrowth is the game plan for the Venture Center. The entrepreneur support organization is expanding its corporate innovation opportunities, adding a new staff member to head up its efforts. Jacob Bouer will serve as the Venture Center’s director of strategic…
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Ten Companies Selected for 2020 FIS Fintech Accelerator
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleTen fintech companies have been selected to participate in the 2020 FIS Fintech Accelerator program. Now in its fifth edition, the FIS Fintech Accelerator provides early-stage fintech companies with mentorship, training and access to both capital and financial institutions. Traditionally,…
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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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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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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…