About Ventures Archives – Ventures https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/blog/category/about-ventures/ Empowering Entrepreneurs with Limited Resources and Unlimited Potential Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:26:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-Ventures-Logo-Square-32x32.jpg About Ventures Archives – Ventures https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/blog/category/about-ventures/ 32 32 Boosting Local Economy: Snohomish County Distributes $350,000 in Grants to Small Businesses https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/boosting-local-economy-snohomish-county-distributes-350000-in-grants-to-small-businesses/ Tue, 28 May 2024 23:54:56 +0000 https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/?p=361626 County Executive Dave Somers announced the SBIA program’s $7,300 grants to 50 small businesses, targeting pandemic recovery and innovation. Ventures, a nonprofit with a 30-year history of supporting small businesses, will administer the program. Highlighting the importance of small businesses, Somers emphasized their role as the backbone of the local economy, providing vital services and […]

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]]> Historic Support for Local Businesses: Snohomish County and Ventures Distribute $7,000 Grants https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/historic-support-for-local-businesses-snohomish-county-and-ventures-distribute-7000-grants/ Tue, 28 May 2024 23:46:02 +0000 https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/?p=361623 At Hotel Indigo in Everett, 50 small businesses received vital funds from the SBIA Program to mitigate pandemic impacts. Administered by Ventures and funded by the County’s federal ARPA allocation, this groundbreaking initiative highlights a decade-long partnership between Ventures and Snohomish County. Executive Director Monique Valenzuela expressed hope and excitement for the future of these […]

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]]> Monique Valenzuela: Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders Through Ventures https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/monique-valenzuela-empowering-tomorrows-leaders-through-ventures/ Tue, 28 May 2024 23:39:12 +0000 https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/?p=361613 As the Executive Director of Ventures, a Seattle-based nonprofit, she leverages her extensive experience as a business owner, podcast and radio operator, and Tacoma Public Utilities board member to uplift the community. Ventures provides loans, grants, business training, and a Pike Place Market space for people of color and women to launch their entrepreneurial journeys. […]

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]]> Ventures Welcomes Monique Valenzuela as the New Executive Director https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/ventures-welcomes-monique-valenzuela-as-the-new-executive-director/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:19:42 +0000 https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/?p=361066 New leader brings a record of nonprofit leadership, public service, and business ownership. Seattle, WA – Ventures, a Seattle-based nonprofit organization focused on poverty alleviation through small business ownership, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Monique Valenzuela as the new Executive Director, marking an exciting new chapter for the organization. Valenzuela brings a wealth […]

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]]> Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month- Adela Chávez https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/latinx-hispanic-heritage-month-adela-chavez/ Sat, 15 Oct 2022 01:33:14 +0000 https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/?p=20755 ¡El 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre es el mes de la Herencia Latinx/Hispana! En Ventures nos esforzamos para centrar y celebrar nuestra comunidad. Para celebrar y honrar este mes, vamos a presentar a miembros de la comunidad Ventures y compartiremos sus historias y experiencias. September 15th-October 15th is Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month! At Ventures […]

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]]> Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month- María Alejandra Amiel https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/latinx-hispanic-heritage-month-maria-alejandra-amiel/ Tue, 11 Oct 2022 03:14:20 +0000 https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/?p=20763 ¡El 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre es el mes de la Herencia Latinx/Hispana! En Ventures nos esforzamos para centrar y celebrar nuestra comunidad. Para celebrar y honrar este mes, vamos a presentar a miembros de la comunidad Ventures y compartiremos sus historias y experiencias. September 15th-October 15th is Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month! At Ventures […]

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]]> Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month- Lynette Vargas García https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/latinx-hispanic-heritage-month-lynette-vargas-garcia/ Wed, 05 Oct 2022 20:51:50 +0000 https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/?p=20759 ¡El 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre es el mes de la Herencia Latinx/Hispana! En Ventures nos esforzamos para centrar y celebrar nuestra comunidad. Para celebrar y honrar este mes, vamos a presentar a miembros de la comunidad Ventures y compartiremos sus historias y experiencias. September 15th-October 15th is Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month! At Ventures […]

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]]> Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month- Maria Vazquez https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/latinx-hispanic-heritage-month-maria-vazquez/ Fri, 30 Sep 2022 18:21:12 +0000 https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/?p=20750 ¡El 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre es el mes de la Herencia Latinx/Hispana! En Ventures nos esforzamos para centrar y celebrar nuestra comunidad. Para celebrar y honrar este mes, vamos a presentar a miembros de la comunidad Ventures y compartiremos sus historias y experiencias. September 15th-October 15th is Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month! At Ventures […]

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]]> Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month- Grace Macias https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/latinx-hispanic-heritage-month-grace-macias/ Fri, 23 Sep 2022 16:09:16 +0000 https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/?p=20747 ¡El 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre es el mes de la Herencia Latinx/Hispana! En Ventures nos esforzamos para centrar y celebrar nuestra comunidad. Para celebrar y honrar este mes, vamos a presentar a miembros de la comunidad Ventures y compartiremos sus historias y experiencias. September 15th-October 15th is Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month! At Ventures […]

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]]> Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month- Briand Nevid https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/latinx-hispanic-heritage-month-briand-nevid/ Sat, 17 Sep 2022 17:49:07 +0000 https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/?p=20735 ¡El 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre es el mes de la Herencia Latinx/Hispana! En Ventures nos esforzamos para centrar y celebrar nuestra comunidad. Para celebrar y honrar este mes, vamos a presentar a miembros de la comunidad Ventures y compartiremos sus historias y experiencias. September 15th-October 15th is Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month! At Ventures […]

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