by Amy Hollander | Aug 27, 2018 | About Ventures
When you walk into the Ventures Marketplace in the heart of the historic Pike Place Market, not only will you be struck by the unique and beautiful handmade artisan products on the shelves, but you will also see that by every product stands a 4” x 6” vendor profile...
by Amy Hollander | Aug 21, 2018 | About Us Spotlight, Advocacy
It is hard to believe that it has been ten months since Ventures created our advocacy program. Since October of last year, we’ve held community meetings, lobbied government officials, and worked hand-in-hand with entrepreneurs to advocate for a more just and equitable...
by Amy Hollander | Jul 19, 2018 | Latino Business Owners, Our Entrepreneurs
“A veces las circunstancias de la vida despiertan en nosotros muchas pasiones y sueños que estan dormidos o anulados por muchos años, asi comence VR Seeds & Stones . . . porque las circunstancias hicieron crecer esa semilla que estaba muy dentro de mi con...
by Amy Hollander | Jul 17, 2018 | Microfinance, Our Entrepreneurs
In the fall of 2016, Jayne Simmons of Sister Sage Herbs, a natural remedies company, was turning away customers. During the first nine months of the year, she produced thousands of bottles of herbal tinctures in a cramped, shared kitchen that had no storage or room to...
by Amy Hollander | Jun 12, 2018 | Our Entrepreneurs
For entrepreneurs who come through our many programs – including training, coaching, incubation, and access to capital – a successful business is often the culmination of years of hard work. Miri Plowman’s recent success is a testament to this perseverance. It also...
