Lilian Quintanilla, owner of Lily’s Salvadorian Catering, creates authentic, delicious Salvadoran meals. Lilian heard about Ventures' Latino Program from a friend. Since graduating from our Business Basics Course in 2008, Lily has gone on to build her business with...
Delightful pies and food that hold true to that simple, full of flavor soul food in Madison Valley.
Therapeutic Massage and Mindful Movement We sat down with business owner, Yvonne Vasquez to learn more about her experiences running Cielo Bodywork. How would you describe your business? It's a massage practice, focusing on a holistic approach—meaning I excel at...
LaGrave Designs Dawn LaGrave came to Ventures in the winter of 2010 with a beautiful product but was struggling to make a profit in her business. With the encouragement of our staff, she enrolled in the Business Development Training course in early 2011, and her...
In 2021, Ventures’ Board of Directors and staff team accomplished a bold task: the development of a Five Year Strategic Framework for the years 2022 – 2026. The new plan is ambitious, visionary, and committed to powerfully amplifying the impact of our mission: to...
On Monday, August 31st, thirty-three entrepreneurs graduated from the Business Development Training (BDT)—that’s an 87% graduation rate! The entrepreneurs showcased their businesses, displaying brochures, business cards, email sign-up lists, and sample products. A...
Curious about Ventures first-ever policy proposal? Our “tamale bill” would legalize home cooking and create a place in the formal economy for our early-stage food entrepreneurs.