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Ignite Your Business Journey with Spark!

In partnership with The Little Rock Regional Chamber, Spark! is a dynamic 10-week program designed for local businesses and entrepreneurs in Central Arkansas.

Why Spark!?

✨Mentorship: Propel your business with guidance from seasoned mentors.

📢Publicity: Elevate your brand’s visibility through strategic planning and marketing.

💡Expertise: Gain valuable insights from subject matter experts weekly on all aspects. From marketing to finances, working on your pitch, Human Resources, and more!

Co-founded by The Venture Center and the Little Rock Regional Chamber, Spark! is more than an accelerator—it’s an empowerment platform for entrepreneurs. We’re dedicated to providing the right connections, opportunities, and resources to propel your venture to new heights.

Ready to Spark! your success? Click the button below to find out when applications open for our next cohort!

Meet Our Spark! Alumni

Testimonials

I loved being a part of the 2020 SPARK! Accelerator through The Venture Center. They connected me, and still continue to connect me, with mentors that help grow Staley House LLC and help spread the word about FreeArm throughout our state, region, and world!

Misti Staley

Founder Staley House LLC / FreeArm Tube Feeding Assistant

Spark! has already provided me so many new connections and ideas when it comes to understanding the business perspective. I didn’t know what I was going to get out of it, but I feel like I’ve gotten more than I could even expect.

Kissa Kimble

Founder, Elite Recruiting

I really enjoyed the opportunity to learn from other entrepreneurs and business owners. I think it’s a great program and wish I’d have had it 20 or 30 years ago.

Tammy Iosbaker

Founder, The Frame Maker

Spark! Will empower our local entrepreneurs by equipping them with tools and mentorship through a one-of-a-kind experiential pre-accelerator.

Jay Chesshir

President + CEO, Little Rock Regional Chamber

I have already gained so much from Spark! From putting a business plan together, to public speaking, to marketing. I treated it like a launching pad to launch our business even further.

Miya Blackmon

Co-founder, The Little Rock Lightning

Being included as a Spark 2020 participant was life-changing for my business. Being able to collaborate with other business owners, mentors, and the Venture Center was exactly what I needed at this stage in my business. I recognize that I am the Subject Matter Expert in my industry but the Spark program gave me the tools to actually RUN my business! I am forever grateful for the Venture Center, Ashley Jones, the amazing Mentors, and my fellow Spark 2020 Classmates. This program is valuable to those in business who are ready to learn time-saving business tips, business solutions, probability, and business education.

Keneasha Scott

K Scott Consults, LLC