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InnoVentures 2021: Meet the Judges
Meet this year’s InnoVentures Judges and learn why they decided to volunteer their time.
Ventures awarded $350,000 grant from Wells Fargo to help Puget Sound businesses stay open
Open for Business Fund supports diverse entrepreneurs impacted by the pandemic SEATTLE – Feb. 23, 2021 – Ventures, a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), has been awarded a $350,000 grant from Wells Fargo to help small businesses stay open and...
The importance of fostering a safe and inclusive workplace culture
(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...
What Business Owners Need to Know About Paying Their Employees in 2021
What Business Owners Need to Know About Paying Their Employees in 2021 Year-end offers entrepreneurs the chance to plan ahead and get prepared for required financial or administrative changes. According to state and federal laws, businesses with employees are required...