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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.
KnightsArt
After experiencing a cycle of homelessness, addiction, and mental illness, Bill has used painting to guide his way through recovery. In 2016, Bill joined Path with Art, an organization aimed to transform people recovering from homelessness, addiction, and other trauma...
Ooliva
Gina Grey is an artist, entrepreneur, alchemist, and rigorous researcher. She combines her passion for the environment, love of science and her creative practice to create this line of luxurious skincare with truly clean ingredients. OOliva makes non-toxic, additive...
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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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...