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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Ventures Nonprofit: An update
Ventures DEI work is an ongoing journey that has been evolving over the past several years. A commitment to diversity is at the heart of what we do at Ventures; we identified it as one of our six core values in 2015. In 2019 we invested more resources and time to our...
Legislative Wrap Up 2022
Legislative Wrap Up 2022 For the fourth year in a row, Ventures entrepreneurs joined staff and community partners to advocate for the needs of micro and small business owners during Washington State’s legislative session. Our advocacy was once again virtual....
Applications Are Open for Ventures’ 2022 Spring Mini – Grants
Each spring since 2020, Ventures has deployed mini-grants to small businesses for support with start-up, growth, and recovery. The Spring Mini-Grant program started in 2020 as an emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The initial Mini-Grant fund was created with...
Announcing Ventures’ Five Year Strategic Framework 2022 – 2026
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...