News & Announcements LITTLE ROCK, Ark. August 13, 2019 – The Venture Center and Little Rock Regional Chamber today announced Spark!, a pre-accelerator program offering free office space in The Venture Center. Spark! is taking applications from central Arkansas small businesses until September 4, 2019. Spark! will select up to eight local startups to claim offices in The Venture Center for the duration of the 14-week program. In addition to office space and office perks in The Venture Center, the startups will receive mentorship and other resources that will propel small businesses to the next level of growth. Local subject matter experts will train the Spark! cohort in areas ranging from business pitches and media to legal/IP and funding. read more