“Early-Stage Venture Finance: Raising Capital to Fund Growth” will run from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on Wed., Oct. 6, and feature keynote speaker Jeff Amerine of the UA and Innovate Arkansas.

The dedication ceremony is scheduled for 1 p.m., and special guests will include Chancellor David Gearhart and AEDC Director Maria Haley. IA’s own Techpreneur himself, Jeff Amerine, will be there as well.

Another University of Arkansas startup, another prestigious business-plan competition win, another NASDAQ bell ringing. More international prestige for Arkansas entrepreneurs.

The Arkansas Venture Forum has announced its keynote speaker, Howard Morgan, and extended its deadline to apply for the chance to be a presenting company to July 20.