The Venture Center

🚛 Join Us at VCTech on August 27th! 🚛 We’re excited to feature FR8Relay, the Arkansas-based startup that just received a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation! 📅 August 27th, 4-6 PM at The Venture Center (417 Main Street). Hear from Deme Yuan, co-founder and COO, as she shares how FR8Relay’s relay trucking model is transforming the logistics industry by increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving working conditions for drivers. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or tech enthusiast, this is your chance to learn from a fast-rising star in the industry. 🚀 Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with the tech community, hear about FR8Relay’s journey, and discover what’s next for this exciting startup! RSVP now and be part of the conversation! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gR2C9BCr ✨ VCTech is Presented by: Apptegy and Delta Dental of Arkansas Thank you to our sponsors: Little Rock Regional Chamber, Frost, PLLC, Wright Lindsey Jennings, Circumference Group, Little Rock Technology Park, and Arkansas Economic Development Commission.

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Ashley Jones! 🎂🎉 How should you celebrate with her? 1. Get out in nature 🍃 2. Foster a dog (or two) 🐶 3. Feed some goats at St. Joseph Farmstead 🐐

🚨 DEADLINE FOR SPARK! IS APPROACHING The Venture Center and Little Rock Regional Chamber have opened applications for the fall cohort of Spark!, a pre-accelerator program for small businesses in central Arkansas! Now in its sixth year, Spark! offers a 12-week program with mentorship, publicity, and expertise to help local startups grow. 🗓️ Program Dates: September 18 - December 11 📅 Application Deadline: August 25, 2024 Spark! will accept up to 10 local startups, providing critical business skills in sales, marketing, and finance. Led by The Venture Center and Little Rock Regional Chamber, participants will benefit from invaluable connections and mentorship. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gExeccSC

🚨 Mimi San Pedro is retiring! 🚨 After 5+ years of leadership as our Chief Strategy Officer, Mimi will retire on August 23rd, continuing as a senior advisor through December. Her impact on The Venture Center and Arkansas entrepreneurship has been incredible. From the team here at The Venture Center, Thank you, Mimi, for everything! 🎉 Help us in wishing her a happy retirement! Read more about it here:

Big things happening here in Arkansas! The Venture Center and Arkansas Bankers Association are launching the Arkansas Banking Solutions Accelerator – a 12-week program focused on solving the unique challenges faced by Arkansas banks. Read more about it:

It's been amazing to see not only these VCWoman Achieve alumni thrive, but the impact it's been making here at the Little Rock Technology Park. We ❤️ this community!!

🚨 DEADLINE IS TODAY 🚨 Apply Now for the Arkansas Banking Solutions Accelerator (ABSA)! Join The Venture Center and the Arkansas Bankers Association in driving the future of financial innovation. This is your chance to elevate your fintech business with unparalleled support and resources. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your business and make a lasting impact in the financial industry in Arkansas. Apply today! https://lnkd.in/gW_iM39J Thank you to our Venture Center sponsors: Wright Lindsey Jennings, Frost, PLLC, Little Rock Regional Chamber, The Circumference Group, Apptegy, Little Rock Technology Park, Arkansas Economic Development Commission and Delta Dental of Arkansas

Our AAPI Achieve program wrapped up July with a productive meeting in Northwest Arkansas focused on identifying the best resources for entrepreneurs. A big thank you to Jeannette Collins and Yee-Lin Lai of Right to Start and Walton Family Foundation for speaking to our cohort. Thank you to our sponsors: Arkansas Capital Corporation , SEQURETEK, Three Fold Noodles + Dumpling Co., A.W. Lin's and Asian Super Market. Thank you to our partners: Arkansas Association of Asian Businesses (AAAB) Arkansas Economic Development Commission, Wright Lindsey Jennings and the Little Rock Regional Chamber.

📣 ATTENTION SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN CENTRAL ARKANSAS The Venture Center and Little Rock Regional Chamber have opened applications for the fall cohort of Spark!, a pre-accelerator program for small businesses in central Arkansas! Now in its sixth year, Spark! offers a 12-week program with mentorship, publicity, and expertise to help local startups grow. 🗓️ Program Dates: September 18 - December 11 📅 Application Deadline: August 21, 2024 Spark! will accept up to 10 local startups, providing critical business skills in sales, marketing, and finance. Led by The Venture Center and Little Rock Regional Chamber, participants will benefit from invaluable connections and mentorship. Apply now to join this incredible opportunity and boost your business! https://lnkd.in/dkHqpA8q

We’re thrilled to feature FR8relay at our upcoming VCTech series on August 27th from 4-6 PM at The Venture Center (417 Main Street)! FR8relay is an innovative Arkansas-based startup disrupting the long-haul trucking industry. Join us as Deme Yuan, co-founder and COO, shares how their relay model is transforming the logistics ecosystem by increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving working conditions for drivers. Whether you’re an #entrepreneur, #investor, or #tech enthusiast, this event offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in the logistics industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the tech community, hear about FR8relay’s journey, and discover what’s next for this exciting startup. RSVP now and be part of the conversation! https://lnkd.in/g5uJxK_m VCTech is Presented by: Apptegy and Delta Dental of Arkansas Thank you to our sponsors: Little Rock Regional Chamber, Frost, PLLC, Wright Lindsey Jennings, Circumference Group, Little Rock Technology Park and Arkansas Economic Development Commission