[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 175 (Friday, October 9, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E937]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





RECOGNIZING LITTLE ROCK VENTURE CENTER FOR BEING NAMED BEST ENTERPRISE 
             PAYMENTS SOLUTION AND BEST FINTECH PARTNERSHIP

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                          HON. J. FRENCH HILL

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 9, 2020

  Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the 
Venture Center of Little Rock who has recently been awarded the top 
prize in the Best Fintech Accelerator/Incubator category at the second 
annual Finovate Awards, an international competition.
  The Venture Center, a nonprofit, bested four other finalists chosen 
by a group of industry professionals from around the globe. Along with 
the Venture Center winning the top prize, two alumni of the Venture 
Center's programs received top prizes: The Best Enterprise Payments 
Solution and Best Fintech Partnership awards.
  The Venture Center has proven what happens when local people, 
organizations, and entrepreneurs collaborate, and they have made Little 
Rock an epicenter of fintech innovation. I echo Governor Asa 
Hutchinson, saying, ``The Center's successes enhance Arkansas' 
reputation as a leader in financial technology and computer science.''
  I am extremely proud of what the Venture Center is doing in Little 
Rock and beyond and congratulate them on their earned recognition at 
this year's awards.

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