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Building Businesses. Changing Lives.

Ventures provides access to business training, capital, coaching, and hands-on learning opportunities for entrepreneurs with limited resources and unlimited potential.  

Ventures ofrece cursos de negocio, acceso a capital, asesoría individual, y oportunidades de aprendizaje para empresarios de recursos limitados con potencial ilimitado.

Small Business Training

Moments That Matter: Mother’s Day Client Features

Celebrating Moms Through Meaningful Experiences This Mother’s Day, we’re proud to spotlight a select group of our client businesses offering thoughtfully curated services just for mom. Each feature below represents a limited‑time opportunity to give more than a...

Interview with an Entrepreneur – Cristina Almeda knows her value!

When entrepreneurs reach out to Ventures, they often come to us with an idea, determination and the grit it takes to turn their goals into a business reality. While our Business Basics Course is the launch pad to all Ventures, it is clients like Cristina Almeda, owner...

Past Client Paying It Forward 10 Years Later

As the new Director of Development and Communications, one of my favorite aspects of the role is sharing the work our clients are doing. From concept to launch, it is an honor to witness every client's journey. Although...who better to tell their story than the client...

Renée Martin

President, Board of Directors

Doug Hall

Vice President, Board of Directors

John Yu

Treasurer, Board of Directors

Brian J. Jaeger

Secretary, Board of Directors

Chris Silva

Member, Board of Director

Dave Spicer

Member, Board of Directors

Boosting Local Economy: Snohomish County Distributes $350,000 in Grants to Small Businesses

County Executive Dave Somers announced the SBIA program's $7,300 grants to 50 small businesses, targeting pandemic recovery and innovation. Ventures, a nonprofit with a 30-year history of supporting small businesses, will administer the program. Highlighting the...

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The first step to become a Ventures entrepreneur is to attend a free Information Session

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Information Session

Sign-up for a free Information Session to learn more about Ventures’ small business programs and to apply for the Business Basics Course.

Courses

Business Basics Course

This course covers the basics of business marketing, sales, financial management, and operations.

Coaching & Training

Specialized Services

Once you’ve graduated from Business Basics, you’re eligible for additional one-on-one coaching, trainingfinancial services, and incubation programs.

Financial Support

Access to Financial Services

At Ventures, we offer loans and micro-financing to empower small business growth.

After completing the Business Basics Course, you have access to Specialized Services: business training, capital, coaching, and hands-on learning opportunities. Schedule a meeting with one of our business coaches to enroll in Specialized Services.

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Moments That Matter: Mother’s Day Client Features

Moments That Matter: Mother’s Day Client Features

Celebrating Moms Through Meaningful Experiences This Mother’s Day, we’re proud to spotlight a select group of our client businesses offering thoughtfully curated services just for mom. Each feature below represents a limited‑time opportunity to give more than a...

Interview with an Entrepreneur – Cristina Almeda knows her value!

Interview with an Entrepreneur – Cristina Almeda knows her value!

When entrepreneurs reach out to Ventures, they often come to us with an idea, determination and the grit it takes to turn their goals into a business reality. While our Business Basics Course is the launch pad to all Ventures, it is clients like Cristina Almeda, owner...

Past Client Paying It Forward 10 Years Later

Past Client Paying It Forward 10 Years Later

As the new Director of Development and Communications, one of my favorite aspects of the role is sharing the work our clients are doing. From concept to launch, it is an honor to witness every client's journey. Although...who better to tell their story than the client...

Moments That Matter: Mother’s Day Client Features

Celebrating Moms Through Meaningful Experiences This Mother’s Day, we’re proud to spotlight a select group of our client businesses offering thoughtfully curated services just for mom. Each feature below represents a limited‑time opportunity to give more than a...

Interview with an Entrepreneur – Cristina Almeda knows her value!

When entrepreneurs reach out to Ventures, they often come to us with an idea, determination and the grit it takes to turn their goals into a business reality. While our Business Basics Course is the launch pad to all Ventures, it is clients like Cristina Almeda, owner...

Past Client Paying It Forward 10 Years Later

As the new Director of Development and Communications, one of my favorite aspects of the role is sharing the work our clients are doing. From concept to launch, it is an honor to witness every client's journey. Although...who better to tell their story than the client...

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Interview with an Entrepreneur – Cristina Almeda knows her value!

Interview with an Entrepreneur – Cristina Almeda knows her value!

When entrepreneurs reach out to Ventures, they often come to us with an idea, determination and the grit it takes to turn their goals into a business reality. While our Business Basics Course is the launch pad to all Ventures, it is clients like Cristina Almeda, owner...

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Past Client Paying It Forward 10 Years Later

Past Client Paying It Forward 10 Years Later

As the new Director of Development and Communications, one of my favorite aspects of the role is sharing the work our clients are doing. From concept to launch, it is an honor to witness every client's journey. Although...who better to tell their story than the client...

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