by Amy Hollander | Feb 4, 2019 | About Us Spotlight, About Ventures
If you are reading this blog, chances are that you know that Ventures mission is to empower individuals with limited resources and unlimited potential to improve their lives through small business ownership. In 2016, when we drafted Ventures’ ambitious 2017-18...
by Amy Hollander | Jan 31, 2019 | About Ventures
When Ventures partners with leading institutions in our community, our entrepreneurs benefit from their support. That is why we were so excited when our partners at Wells Fargo decided to invest $250,000 in Ventures to help innovative entrepreneurs realize their...
by Amy Hollander | Jan 4, 2019 | Advocacy
During the first few months of each year, we have a unique opportunity to advocate for micro-entrepreneurs. That’s because this is the time of year when our elected representatives head down to the state capitol in Olympia to make important decisions about our state’s...
by Amy Hollander | Dec 19, 2018 | Microfinance, Microloan Spotlight
Capital is an essential tool for starting and growing a business. For many entrepreneurs, especially those with limited resources, finding capital for their business is challenging. Some entrepreneurs may not have a network of friends and family who can provide seed...
by Amy Hollander | Nov 26, 2018 | Advocacy, Incubation
As the Food Business Manager at Ventures, I think about how to help our food-based businesses succeed. For business owners that complete Ventures’ cornerstone Business Basics Course, we provide five key services: Free specialized business coaching to help navigate...
