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Join us for an inspiring evening at the Veteran-Owned Small Business Demo Day on May 13th, where the 2025 Cohort of Veteran Entrepreneurs from Arkansas will showcase their ventures, share their journeys, and talk about how their military backgrounds continue to shape their impact in business.
VCTech is a new meetup designed especially for Arkansas-based tech startups to network with each other and our community! Join us for our next VCTech event featuring Bo Dillon, Founder of Builder Bid!
Do you have a 5th-8th grader pitching their brilliant idea at this year’s Pitch N’ Punch? Or, maybe you want to be inspired by the next generation of young entrepreneurs.
Join us May 21st, 2025 from 6p-8p for an unforgettable evening full of BIG ideas and BOLD dreams at our Shark Tank inspired pitch competition, hosted by The Venture Center!
Register to Watch Pitch N' PunchThe Venture Center Membership Program is designed to foster a vibrant community of tech workers, startup enthusiasts, accelerator participants, local entrepreneurs, small business owners, and business professionals.
Learn MoreOrigin is your starting point for ideation! Here you will meet with a Venture Center representative to explore your idea(s) and receive information about the local resources available to assist you in your entrepreneurial journey. Learn about lean methodology and apply it to your idea by completing a Lean Canvas. Discover the local programs, networking events, and mentorship available to help you navigate the world of entrepreneurship.
The Venture Center is the place where the technology and entrepreneurial communities come together to learn and connect, empowering each other to take the leap into the start-up journey. Get involved today! Sign up for our next education and networking events.
View EventsThe Venture Center is an entrepreneur support organization that helps startups become viable, high-growth businesses. By leveraging the expertise of a world-class team of mentors, intensive programming, and introductions to the investor community, The VC serves as an engine for economic growth in Central Arkansas and beyond.
The Venture Center is the home of the award-winning FIS Fintech Accelerator. Get involved with us! Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on all the happenings.
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