Octaiviea Renee, former Board Secretary, is the first program graduate to serve as President.
Our Statement in Support of Black Lives Matter
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.
Message To Our Representatives: Let’s Prioritize Vulnerable Businesses
Ventures and the Small Business Administration have been close partners for many years. We are...
Coming Together: Our Coronavirus Response
Ventures is working to address emerging needs through our relationships with clients, and adapting our programmatic offerings to meet the need.
Get Ready to Be Inspired
Leslie Pierson, owner of GoodHangups has been a long-term advocate for small businesses and social enterprises and has worked with Ventures for two years since she discovered InnoVentures.
News Release: InnoVentures 2020 and Coronavirus
Ventures is responding to the coronavirus crisis by celebrating our 25th anniversary with a virtual pitch competition featuring local entrepreneurs and small business advocates, with more than $10,000 in cash prizes and other prizes.
How to Watch InnoVentures 2020
Celebrate our 25th anniversary with a virtual watch party and recipes from a Ventures business owner.
Como apoyar a las microempresas afectadas por COVID-19
No solo se enfrentan a las mismas preocupaciones de salud y seguridad que todos nosotros, sino que también temen por su seguridad económica.
Supporting Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Not only are they facing the same health and safety concerns that we all do, but they also fear for their economic security.