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An Idea That Began with the Environment

It’s never too late to celebrate America Recycles Day. Stephanie Lentz, owner of Scoop Marketplace,...

An Idea That Began with the Environment

By Aria WilsonNovember 24, 2020November 24, 2020

It’s never too late to celebrate America Recycles Day. Stephanie Lentz, owner of Scoop Marketplace,...

Ventures Marketplace Stories of Resilience: Art Maranta Illustrations

By Celina RomeraNovember 16, 2020November 16, 2020

“I didn’t know what I had before Ventures” Seven years ago, Amaranta Sandys was a...

Ventures Marketplace Stories of Resilience: Fusion in Glass

By Celina RomeraNovember 10, 2020November 10, 2020

“My grandma said that I was her last big project.” Kyle Kinsey learned glasswork from...

Local Low-Income Entrepreneurs Showcase Resilience with the Ventures Marketplace Re-Opening (Nov 13-15)

By Celina RomeraNovember 6, 2020November 6, 2020

Small business incubator in the heart of Pike Place makes it easy for Seattleites to...

Why Ventures CARES More

By Erin WilliamsonSeptember 18, 2020September 18, 2020

News Release: Ventures Announces New Board President

By Will von GeldernJuly 20, 2020July 22, 2020

Octaiviea Renee, former Board Secretary, is the first program graduate to serve as President.

Celebrating the Black-Owned Businesses We Serve

By Beto YarceJuly 13, 2020August 24, 2020

A shortlist of businesses you can support today.

Jackson Street

By Laura FletcherJune 30, 2020July 31, 2020

With the aim to pair Vulcan’s commitment to small, minority-owned businesses and Ventures’ mission to...

Celebrating Juneteenth and the Outdoors

By Aria WilsonJune 19, 2020June 19, 2020

Representation matters. That is a statement that Chevon lives by when showcasing her work through the Refuge Outdoor Festival.

Our Statement in Support of Black Lives Matter

By Will von GeldernJune 9, 2020June 16, 2020

Our mission is to increase access and reduce barriers to small business ownership, and we know that racism and systemic bias presents a significant barrier for Black business owners and other people of color.