Information Session
Register for our upcoming Information Session!
Ready to launch or scale your business?
The Information Session is the first step in learning how Ventures can support your business idea or existing business through our unique and comprehensive model of business development services. During this session, we’ll provides instructions on how to apply for the Basic Business Course – a nine-week program that prepares you to successfully launch or grow your business.
Interested in joining our next Business Basics Course? Register for our upcoming Information Session!
The Information Session is the first step in learning how Ventures can support your business idea or existing business through our unique and comprehensive model of business development services. During this session, we’ll provides instructions on how to apply for the Basic Business Course – a nine-week program that prepares you to successfully launch or grow your business.
Fall 2025 Business Basics Course – Applications Are Now Open until September 8!
Applications are now open to participate in the 9-week Business Basics Course, Ventures' cornerstone training program for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs! The course will be virtual via Zoom on Wednesdays from 6:00–9:00 PM, starting September 24.
Learn more about the course by watching the recorded information session below. This session provides an overview of Ventures' robust support model for small businesses and outlines the first steps to apply.
- Click here to watch the recording of our Fall Information Session (recorded on Aug 27, 2025)
- Click here to open the Information Session Packet, which outlines details about the course, eligibility requirements, selection criteria, and steps to apply.
- Click here to view Key Application Dates – which highlights the deadlines and important dates in the application process.
- Click here to apply to the Business Basics Course before the deadline.
Fall 2025 Business Basics Course Details
- Dates: Wednesdays, September 24 – November 19
- Time: 6:00–9:00 PM
- Format: Virtual classes via Zoom, in-person graduation.
- Application Deadline: Monday, September 8 at 12:00 PM (noon)
- To participate in the course, there are eligibility requirements and a selection process. Please review the Information Session Packet & watch the recording for details.
- CLICK HERE TO APPLY!
Inscríbase en la próxima Sesión Informativa
La Sesión Informativa es el primer paso para aprender cómo Ventures puede respaldar su idea de negocio o su negocio existente a través de nuestro modelo integral de servicios de desarrollo empresarial. En esta sesión, también le explicaremos como postular al Curso Básico de Negocios, un programa de nueve semanas que le prepara para lanzar o crecer su negocio con éxito.
Las inscripciones para el Curso Básico de Negocios de Otoño han finalizado.
¿Quiere participar en la próxima sesión?
Apúntese en nuestra Lista de Interés para ser de las primeras personas en enterarse cuando se abran las inscripciones para la siguiente Sesión Informativa y el Curso Básico de Negocios.
- Haga clic aquí para registrarse en la lista de interés.
Outcome
You’ll walk away with
Participation Requirements
- Live in Washington State (note: Ventures does not ask about immigration status)
- Be 18 years or older
- Have an independent, for-profit business idea or existing business
- Multi-level marketing (i.e. Avon, Mary Kay, etc.) or non-profit business models are not eligible
- Have a clear and focused business idea, or existing business
- Have experience relevant to your business industry
- Have an open mindset to different ideas and perspectives
- Have the ability to attend a minimum of 7 of the 8 classes and graduation
