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Little Rock-based Venture Center launches AAPI entrepreneur mentorship program

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Little Rock-based Venture Center launches AAPI entrepreneur mentorship program

A new program aims to help entrepreneurs in central Arkansas’ Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. The Little Rock-based Venture Center is launching a new mentorship program called AAPI Achieve, to provide support and guidance to entrepreneurs. Read More

Posted on: February 15, 2024
The Venture Center Launches New AAPI Mentorship Program, Opens Applications

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The Venture Center Launches New AAPI Mentorship Program, Opens Applications

The Venture Center has launched AAPI Achieve, a new professional mentorship program designed to empower members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in Arkansas. Applications for the AAPI Achieve program are now open through March 10, and interested applicants are invited to apply. Read More

Posted on: February 8, 2024
The Venture Center Launches 2024 VCWoman Achieve Program with 48 Female Entrepreneurs and Industry Leaders

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The Venture Center Launches 2024 VCWoman Achieve Program with 48 Female Entrepreneurs and Industry Leaders

Forty-eight female entrepreneurs and industry leaders from across Arkansas are participating in the 2024 VCWoman Achieve program, an innovative statewide mentorship opportunity organized by The Venture Center in Little Rock.  Read More

Posted on: January 17, 2024
Major Players in Energy to Converge at Landmark Lithium Innovation Summit in Arkansas

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Major Players in Energy to Converge at Landmark Lithium Innovation Summit in Arkansas

A landmark event focused on Arkansas' rapidly evolving lithium industry is set to take place in Little Rock on February 15-16, 2024, and registration is now open. Read More

Posted on: December 19, 2023
US Lawmakers Talk Fintech, Entrepreneurship & AI at Hearing in Little Rock

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US Lawmakers Talk Fintech, Entrepreneurship & AI at Hearing in Little Rock

U.S. Rep. French Hill of Arkansas joined other members of the House Financial Services Committee and representatives from the banking and financial technology sector in Arkansas on Friday at The Venture Center for a congressional “field” hearing to discuss how to promote fintech, venture capital and entrepreneurship in communities not historically home to high-tech industries. Read More

Posted on: December 11, 2023
UA LITTLE ROCK, VENTURE CENTER, LITTLE ROCK REGIONAL CHAMBER ANNOUNCE ARKANSAS TECH LAUNCH PROGRAM

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UA LITTLE ROCK, VENTURE CENTER, LITTLE ROCK REGIONAL CHAMBER ANNOUNCE ARKANSAS TECH LAUNCH PROGRAM

After almost a full year of research and collaboration, UA Little Rock, the Venture Center, and the Little Rock Regional Chamber have jointly announced the launch of the Arkansas Tech Launch Exchange Program (AR Tech Launch) Dec. 6 during the 158th Little Rock Regional Chamber Annual Meeting. Read More

Posted on: December 7, 2023

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