Octaiviea Renee, former Board Secretary, is the first program graduate to serve as President.
Celebrating Juneteenth and the Outdoors
Representation matters. That is a statement that Chevon lives by when showcasing her work through the Refuge Outdoor Festival.
Our Statement in Support of Black Lives Matter
Our mission is to increase access and reduce barriers to small business ownership, and we know that racism and systemic bias presents a significant barrier for Black business owners and other people of color.
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."
Jaime Mendez: Owner of Los Agaves and Triple Threat
Jaime Mendez is more than a Ventures entrepreneur. He's a triple threat.
Whose History? My History!
Ventures' Board Secretary and entrepreneur, Octaiviea Renée, shares with us the importance of Black History Month.
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.
Business Spotlight: Doolie’s African Hot Sauce
Doolie’s African salsa contains a unique signature blend of fresh, local ingredients including coconut, jalapeños,...
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