Meet our InnoVentures 2020 finalists and judges!
A Look Back at 2019
Here’s to 2019! Let’s take a moment to look back on our best year yet of empowering entrepreneurs with limited resources and unlimited potential.
Expanding Our Incubators with JP Morgan Chase
JP Morgan Chase funded the expansion of Ventures commercial kitchen, pop-up, and gift show programs.
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.
5 Things from the Ventures Marketplace That Will Make Your Commute Easier
Ventures and King County Metro have partnered together to help make your commute a little easier.
Ventures entrepreneurs share their thoughts on giving back
Making a donation one way you can advocate for a more equitable society. Your gift says that you care whether or not your neighbor can make ends meet.
Microbusiness Saturday Workshop Schedule
Workshops, one-on-one business coaching, resources, networking, and more for local small business owners with less than 10 employees.
Celebrate LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs with us!
Ventures and The Riveter are hosting a happy hour and panel discussion with LGBTQ+ founders on how they built their businesses on June 25th.
Eli Allison: Revolutionizing the Auto Repair Industry
"I worked in the industry for several years as a mechanic and hated what I saw. People were taken advantage of and lied to...I loved fixing cars but couldn’t stay in an industry with this landscape so I quit…and started daydreaming about how I could do it better."
How We Partner with the SBA to Fund Small Businesses
How do we use the SBA to help small businesses? Since 2000, we've approved 567 SBA loans to entrepreneurs who have thin credit files, low-credit scores, or can't access traditional loans through a bank.
Has our advocacy increased access and reduced barriers?
How has our advocacy increased access and reduced barriers for Ventures entrepreneurs? Where have we fallen short? What are other ways that we can make a positive impact in our community?