by Amy Hollander | Feb 25, 2021 | Impact, Impact Spotlight
[Written by Jenefeness Tucker, MBA, Certified Business Advisor] While we know that Black History is American History and we are unapologetically #black365, we still take February to commemorate as the official “Black History Month”. This is the month where we (black...
by Amy Hollander | Feb 21, 2021 | About Ventures
(A personal blog by Natosha Edmonds) This morning I watched a video posted by Deputy Clyde Kerr III shortly before taking his life, and this tragedy has been heavy on my heart. It’s so profound because while he describes a system that failed him his words also served...
by Amy Hollander | Dec 28, 2020 | About Us Spotlight, About Ventures, Advocacy, Courses & Workshops, Impact, Incubation, Microfinance, Our Entrepreneurs
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...
by Amy Hollander | Dec 28, 2020 | About Us Spotlight, About Ventures, Advocacy, Courses & Workshops, Impact, Incubation, Microfinance, Our Entrepreneurs
This time of year at Ventures is cozy, festive and connected. Our office is decorated with tinsel and bows, and fully stocked with homemade goodies to share. Our team is meeting with clients, donors, volunteers and partners at local businesses to let them know how...
by Amy Hollander | Dec 22, 2020 | Impact, Impact Spotlight, Latino Business Owners, Microfinance, Our Entrepreneurs
“I have the responsibility to do something different.” As an orphan, Iris Ruiz never felt like she was truly a part of a family. Growing up, Iris moved around a lot living with various family members in Oregon and California, and eventually moved back to El Salvador...
