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Ventures Marketplace Stories of Resilience: Art Maranta Illustrations
“I didn’t know what I had before Ventures” Seven years ago, Amaranta Sandys was a single mother working part-time jobs and wishing she had more independence to raise her son. Without support from family, however, it was hard to image maintaining financial stability...
Ventures Marketplace Stories of Resilience: Fusion in Glass
“My grandma said that I was her last big project.” Kyle Kinsey learned glasswork from his grandmother. A professor at Green River Community College, she took her grandson under her wing and demanded hard work in return. “I was working like crazy, doing 60-hour weeks,”...
Local Low-Income Entrepreneurs Showcase Resilience with the Ventures Marketplace Re-Opening (Nov 13-15)
Small business incubator in the heart of Pike Place makes it easy for Seattleites to support local businesses owned by women, people of color, and immigrants this holiday season. SEATTLE—2020 has been a challenging year for local small business owners, especially...
News Release: Ventures Announces New Board President
Octaiviea Renee, former Board Secretary, is the first program graduate to serve as President.