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Burien Small Business Stories of Resilience: Celeste Boutique

Burien Small Business Stories of Resilience: Celeste Boutique

“There are a lot of projects going on in Burien and that feels exciting.” Vilma Aguilar spent her childhood in San Salvador, El Salvador, where she helped her parents with their import business. She enjoyed the hustle and bustle of her family’s vocation. “I grew up in...

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An Idea That Began with the Environment

An Idea That Began with the Environment

It’s never too late to celebrate America Recycles Day. Stephanie Lentz, owner of Scoop Marketplace, would know that it’s never too early either. Stephanie grew up in the greater Seattle area and had always shared her appreciation of the Pacific Northwest’s beauty with...

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Ventures Marketplace Stories of Resilience: Fusion in Glass

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,”...

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VENTURES ENTREPRENEURS

Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month- Maria Vazquez

Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month- Maria Vazquez

¡El 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre es el mes de la Herencia Latinx/Hispana! En Ventures nos esforzamos para centrar y celebrar nuestra comunidad. Para celebrar y honrar este mes, vamos a presentar a miembros de la comunidad Ventures y compartiremos sus historias y...

COURSES & WORKSHOPS

Microbusiness Saturday!

Microbusiness Saturday!

Join us May 12th for Microbusiness Saturday to collaborate, share ideas, and learn how to grow your business with other entrepreneurs.

ADVOCACY

Building Momentum: 2021 Session Recap

Building Momentum: 2021 Session Recap

You might remember that each January, our representatives in state government go to Olympia for the "legislative session." During each session, lawmakers create Washington's budget and write new laws to govern the state. This year's virtual version was a little bit...