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Burien Small Business Stories of Resilience: Celeste Boutique

by Amy Hollander | Dec 14, 2020

“There are a lot of projects going on in Burien and that feels exciting.” Vilma Aguilar spent her childhood in San Salvador, El Salvador, where she helped her parents with their import business. She enjoyed the hustle and bustle of her family’s vocation. “I grew up in...

Why Ventures CARES More

by Amy Hollander | Sep 18, 2020

Ventures borrows funds from the Small Business Administration (SBA) as an intermediary lender to then lend to Ventures clients. We have been an SBA intermediary lender for 17 years. With the CARES Act in place, we are pleased that the SBA is making up to six months of...

Message To Our Representatives: Let’s Prioritize Vulnerable Businesses

by Amy Hollander | Apr 28, 2020

Ventures and the Small Business Administration have been close partners for many years. We are very grateful for our friends at the SBA. We also know that one really tough part of their job is reaching the most vulnerable business owners – the solopreneurs and...