The Venture Center

Check out our latest segment on KATV's Little Rock Arc, featuring Venture Center Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Programs Daniel Schutte. He discusses the second year of our Veteran-Owned Small Business Accelerator and how key partners like the Arkansas U.S. Small Business Administration, Walton Family Foundation, and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission are driving its growth and expansion into Northwest Arkansas. Check out the segment here: https://lnkd.in/gAVdidpz

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) has awarded $2 million in funding to 11 Arkansas-based accelerator programs through the Arkansas Business and Technology Accelerator Grant Program. The Arkansas Business and Technology Accelerator Grant Program is administered by AEDC’s Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development Division and is designed to create high-skill, high-wage jobs by encouraging the development of technological products and services. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ePywjZp4 Startup Junkie | Conductor | The Venture Center | Forge Institute | University of Arkansas' Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Winrock International | Plug and Play Tech Center | Endeavor Heartland | Esperanza Massana Crane | Bob Kucheravy | Laura Kingrey

We had a great time at The Venture Center /Arkansas Bankers Association Demo day!!! #AI #ML #bank

The Venture Center is proud to have been one of 11 awardees to receive funding from Arkansas Economic Development Commission's Arkansas Business and Technology Accelerator Grant Program, and one of two organizations to receive multiple awards. We’re excited to put $200,000 toward launching the Arkansas Lithium Technology Accelerator and $200,000 toward our Business-Driven Accelerator in 2025. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gRwU8mDs

Photos from the 2024 Arkansas Banking Solutions Demo Day are on our Facebook, check them out now! Thank you to our our partner of this program, Arkansas Bankers Association, our cohort, speakers and guests for attending! Photo link: https://lnkd.in/gcYQ7JHq Arthur Orduña Daniel Schutte Josh Nguyen Sarah Thomas Dmitry Norenko Jorge Sun Trevor Lain Jeff Fink Andy Klopstad David Brooks, CFA Clarence Chio Zi Chong Kao Dexter Caffey Donna Thomas Brian Bauer Sanjay Bhaskar James Hendren

Applications are open for The Venture Center's Veteran-Owned Small Business Accelerator, in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration and Walton Family Foundation! We are looking for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses located in Arkansas to apply! Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gPYPfMCE Thank you for the feature Talk Business & Politics!

Meet Claret A. Collins, one of the incredible entrepreneurs that just graduated from our Spark! 2024 program! 🎉 👏 Claret is the founder of Claret Alcala Photography, based right here in Little Rock, Arkansas and is a commercial 360 photographer, videographer, and certified drone pilot! She’s passionate about helping service-based businesses level up their online presence and drive growth through innovative digital strategies. Claret joined Spark! to connect with like-minded creators and gain the tools and insights needed to take her business to the next level! Congrats Claret, and we loved having you in our Spark! program!

The Venture Center, in partnership with the SBA Arkansas District Office and with support from the Walton Family Foundation and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), is accepting applications for its second annual Veteran-Owned Small Business Accelerator. Online submissions are open until January 31, 2025. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/gedztk5e

What an incredible Pitch 'n Pint event! A huge congratulations to our winners: 1st Place – Crown Yours Rx 2nd Place – The Backseat Driver 3rd Place – FYLTR Big shoutout to our Audience Choice Winner, Neighbor Nurse, and Ugly Sweater Contest Winner—you brought the fun and the flair! A special thank you to our amazing judges and Emcee for making the event a success: Heide Harrell with Central Arkansas Water, Tim Frith with Wright Lindsey Jennings, and Robert Fuller with AdaptCap, and our fantastic Emcee, Whitney Horton with Arkansas Bankers Association! And of course, a big thank you to our sponsors for supporting the event: Little Rock Regional Chamber, Frost, Wright Lindsey Jennings, Delta Dental of Arkansas, and Summit Utilities, Inc. We couldn’t have done it without you! Here’s to another year of innovation and entrepreneurship!

Our Veteran-Owned Small Business Accelerator, powered by the U.S. Small Business Administration, is now accepting applications for its next cohort! This unique program is designed to help veterans like you turn your business ideas into successful ventures. You’ll gain access to expert mentorship, strategic resources, and a powerful network of fellow veteran entrepreneurs—all aimed at helping you scale and grow your business. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to take your business to the next level! Apply today and join a supportive community dedicated to your success: https://buff.ly/4g3xaJQ