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Lemont Riley was born and raised in Seattle and started his own business in 2016. After spending time learning more advanced computer skills, Lamont decided to go into the business of designing apparel for men, women, and children.
Ideas by CeCe
CeCe is a Seattle local and has been coordinating and facilitating small and large graduations, baby showers, birthdays, and other celebrations for over 13 years. She decided to start her business to create an opportunity to work for herself doing what she enjoys....
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 Small Business Stories of Resilience: Emerald City Mattress
“We are the owners of our own time. Having your own business gives you the opportunity to do that!” Eight years ago, Celina Aguiniga and her husband decided to stop making mattresses for other companies and start their own small business in Burien. “All of our lives,...
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ADVOCACY
3 Ways To Build Power for Microbusiness
Click here to sign up for updates from Ventures’ advocacy program. On Tuesday, March 6th, entrepreneurs, business owners, and advocates came out to share their ideas for Ventures' new advocacy program at our headquarters in Seattle. This meeting, the first of many for...