Our Entrepreneurs
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...
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...
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...
VENTURES ENTREPRENEURS
Brian J. Jaeger
Secretary, Board of Directors
COURSES & WORKSHOPS
Chris Silva
Member, Board of Director
ADVOCACY
Dave Spicer
Member, Board of Directors