Our Entrepreneurs
Business Spotlight: Lily’s Salvadorian Catering
Lilian Quintanilla, owner of Lily’s Salvadorian Catering, creates authentic, delicious Salvadoran meals. Lilian heard about Ventures' Latino Program from a friend. Since graduating from our Business Basics Course in 2008, Lily has gone on to build her business with...
Simply Soulful
Delightful pies and food that hold true to that simple, full of flavor soul food in Madison Valley.
Business Spotlight: Cielo Bodywork
Therapeutic Massage and Mindful Movement We sat down with business owner, Yvonne Vasquez to learn more about her experiences running Cielo Bodywork. How would you describe your business? It's a massage practice, focusing on a holistic approach—meaning I excel at...
Dawn LaGrave, LaGrave Designs
LaGrave Designs Dawn LaGrave came to Ventures in the winter of 2010 with a beautiful product but was struggling to make a profit in her business. With the encouragement of our staff, she enrolled in the Business Development Training course in early 2011, and her...
VENTURES ENTREPRENEURS
Monique Valenzuela: Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders Through Ventures
As the Executive Director of Ventures, a Seattle-based nonprofit, she leverages her extensive experience as a business owner, podcast and radio operator, and Tacoma Public Utilities board member to uplift the community. Ventures provides loans, grants, business...
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Janet Careaga
Member, Board of Directors
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Kiran Dowluru
Member, Board of Director