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Magpie Mouse Studios
Magpie Mouse Studios is a small batch jewelry company with designs inspired by the Pacific Northwest. Owner Sarah Meranda calls herself an “accidental jeweler” – she started working in metal, fell in love with small scale metal work, and moved on to receive a...
Introducing our “Tamale Bill”
Curious about Ventures first-ever policy proposal? Our “tamale bill” would legalize home cooking and create a place in the formal economy for our early-stage food entrepreneurs.
High Tech Pacific Builders, LLC
Ken Reusser started his design-build remodeling company in 2011. He grew up in the industry and holds over 15 years of professional experience, along with a degree in construction management. Ken has honed his talent through over 5,724 hours of formal industry...
Sunshine Room
Dee Thomas is an early childhood educator and started Sunshine Room in 2019 to give back to her community. Sunshine Room is a home preschool providing a nurturing, fun and safe environment for children, 2.5- 5 years old, to explore and grow. The individualized...
VENTURES ENTREPRENEURS
Burien Stories of Small Business Resilience: Seeds & Sprouts
“I have the responsibility to do something different.” As an orphan, Iris Ruiz never felt like she was truly a part of a family. Growing up, Iris moved around a lot living with various family members in Oregon and California, and eventually moved back to El Salvador...
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ADVOCACY
National Small Business Week!
This week is a unique opportunity for us to celebrate our entrepreneurs and everything that they bring to their communities. At Ventures, we focus on the microbusiness owners that continue to innovate and lead in their communities despite the unique challenges they...