BENTONVILLE -- Organizations are working to inspire youth entrepreneurship in Northwest Arkansas. The Venture Center, a Little Rock-based entrepreneurship support organization, partnered with Economics Arkansas and the Young Entrepreneurs Institute to host a youth business pitch competition on Thursday night. Read More
The Venture Center announced the launch of its VC Membership Program in partnership with the Little Rock Tech Park. Read More
In its first year, Arkansas's newest professional mentorship program for Asian American and Pacific Islander individuals represents eight distinct AAPI nationalities. Read More
Entrepreneurship knows no age, which is why The Venture Center is partnering with Economics Arkansas and Young Entrepreneur Institute to host the first-ever Northwest Arkansas Pitch ‘N Punch competition on May 23 at Scott Family Amazeum and the second annual Central Arkansas Pitch ‘N Punch competition on June 27 at Museum of Discovery. An innovative competition with a fun atmosphere, incoming 5th-8th grade students are invited to participate and learn about entrepreneurship and the fundamentals of pitching. Read More
BioVentures has launched the ACTIVE Program in partnership with The Venture Center to give socially and economically disadvantaged innovators (SEDI) in healthcare and technology the opportunity to thrive, focusing on diversity, innovation, and economic inclusivity. Read More
Nine military veterans turned entrepreneurs recently presented their business ventures in downtown Little Rock as part of an inaugural accelerator program designed specifically for them. Read More
