We know our services make an impact, so we decided to create and pilot a program for the formerly incarcerated: Ready for Release.
Ready for Release: Ventures Goes to Prison
We know our services make an impact, so we decided to create and pilot a program for the formerly incarcerated: Ready for Release.
How a Partnership with Wells Fargo Helped Our Entrepreneurs Grow
With the support of Wells Fargo, Ventures was able to loan $204,515.06 with 54 loans in 12 months, compared to $81,743.14 and 22 loans the year before.
A Look Back at 2018
Here’s to 2018! Let’s take a moment to look back on our best year yet of empowering entrepreneurs with limited resources and unlimited potential.
7 Lessons from the Ventures Network and Catalyst Kitchens
Both Ventures and FareStart have developed strategies to expand our mission by providing consulting to other organizations. We want to reflect on seven of the lessons that we have learned.
A Letter From La Malquerida
Last year, we celebrated the 10 Year Anniversary of our Latino program by hosting an event that featured eight Latino businesses. That night, one of those businesses gave us a letter.
Why Olympia Might Matter to You
We have spent the last year listening to the needs of Ventures entrepreneurs. Based on your input, our team is laser-focused on four ways to help our business owners during the 2019 legislative session.
Como mantener un crédito personal para ayudar a tu negocio
Muchos creen que las tarjetas de crédito son un mal financiero. Sí, existen riesgos y peligros si las usamos de manera irresponsable, pero siempre que las uses bien podrás disfrutar de su comodidad y beneficios.
Food Justice: Supporting Food Businesses Through Advocacy
We are calling this our “food justice” campaign because we know that food entrepreneurs with limited resources face an uphill battle because of a lack of access to capital and other barriers.
¡Prepárese para sus impuestos de negocio del 2018!
Aprovechen de los últimos meses del año para organizarse y prepararse para la temporada de impuestos el otro año.