Ventures believes small business ownership can change lives. Now, more than ever, small business owners need access to training, coaching, and capital in order to turn their dreams of financial independence into realities. But, thanks to visionary thinkers like The...
Ventures invited Metro Transit planner Penny Lara to write about the intersectionality of poverty and transportation.
[cmsms_row][cmsms_column data_width="1/1"][cmsms_text] The challenge of making ends meet for your family and growing your business can be a daily struggle when you are focused on escaping poverty. One of the more expensive challenges is just getting around town....
What would Seattle's economy look like if we put people and place at the center? For the last nine months, Ventures Executive Director Beto Yarce, has been working with local leaders to answer this question as part of the Local Leaders Lab. On June 5th, the Local...
¡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...
Small business owners know the importance of marketing their business online, and they’re using tools like Facebook, Instagram, SurveyMonkey, and Google Analytics. Last month, we launched another online platform they can add to their toolbox: a business directory to...
Esta época del año en Ventures es usualmente acogedora, festiva y de conexion. Nuestra oficina está decorada con oropel y adornos, y con golosinas caseras para compartir. Nuestro equipo se reúne con clientes, donadores, voluntarias/os y socias/os de negocios locales...