September 15th-October 15th is Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month! At Ventures we work to center and celebrate our community.
¡El 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre es el mes de la Herencia Latinx/Hispana! En Ventures nos esforzamos para centrar y celebrar nuestra comunidad.
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It's here!🎉 We're excited to announce that InnoVentures 2022 has kicked off!
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LAST CHANCE! Fall 2022 Business Basics Course Applications close tomorrow at 11:59pm! Don't miss your chance to learn about how to make your business dreams a reality.
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Fall 2022 Business Basics Course Applications close Tuesday, 9/6 at 11:59pm! Don't miss your chance to learn all about how to make your business dreams a reality.
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Join our Information Session to learn more about Ventures’ #BusinessBasicsCourse :
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We have four exciting roles to fill at Ventures! If you are passionate about entrepreneurship and enjoy working closely with small business owners, take a look at our open positions: ow.ly/6zN650Kkv9B
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Make sure you receive the #ChildTaxCredit's monthly checks of up to $250-$300 per/kid beginning July 15!
If you were not required to file taxes for 2019 or 2020, TAKE ACTION NOW by filling out the IRS non-filer portal: irs.gov/credits-deduct
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Do you know about the big changes coming to the #ChildTaxCredit? Larger credits – including full payments for those with low & no incomes – will be on their way starting with monthly direct checks beginning July 15!
Learn more at ChildTaxCredit.Gov
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🚏🚍Good news! Starting July 3, King County Metro returns to normal capacity, supporting the region's continued recovery & growth in ridership across buses, water taxis, light rail, streetcar & more. Masks are still required on transit per federal rules.
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Ventures thanks for their support of our mini-grant program that helps entrepreneurs return to business and live their dream. Learn more here:
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DID YOU KNOW? As a food delivery gig worker, companies are supposed to inform you which orders qualify for premium pay and pay it at the same time as other pay for the same online order? seattle.gov/Documents/Depa
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News Release: New state workplace masking guidelines help employers, workers adapt to new CDC recommendations lni.wa.gov/news-events/ar
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The changing mask guidelines can be confusing, but our policies haven't changed.
Please wear a mask every time you ride with King County Metro. 
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DYK? A top ten list you don’t want to be on. Employers are required to have a safety committee or hold safety meetings. lni.wa.gov/safety-health/ If not, you could be facing fines. It’s one of L&I’s most cited Top-10 Rule Violations. lni.wa.gov/safety-health/ #SafetyFirst
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On this historic day that will sign the #WAWorkingFamiliesTaxCredit, we are celebrating powerful words from advocates like Becky, an caregiver:
"I want to be able to share to other people that your voice can be heard. You can make a difference."
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As prepares to sign the #WAWorkingFamiliesTaxCredit, we're celebrating community power & strong coalitions!
"We center race equity and that gets me fired up. We have fun with it, too, and we're confident because we know it’s the right thing to do," Chris,
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Applications are officially open for Ventures Mini-Grant Program!
We are awarding 170 $500 grants to support businesses that continue to be impacted by the COVID19 pandemic.
Learn more and apply here: venturesnonprofit.org/grantsspring20
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Which face covering is best for preventing the spread of #COVID19 at work? We'll help you choose the right mask for the right task!
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These online workshops & webinars detail L&I's Stay at Work Program’s light-duty reimbursements & Preferred Worker Program’s hiring incentives. lni.wa.gov/claims/for-emp
Register now to learn more.
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“It takes a lot to be your own business, but it works with my personality. I love that you never stop learning.” venturesnonprofit.org/blog/ventures-
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Today is the most dangerous public health day in the last 100 years of our state’s history. A pandemic is raging in Washington.
Today, we are taking action to stop it.
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“Better transit service equals opportunity."
thanks voters in Seattle for standing up for safe, equitable, and sustainable transit. Read more:
We are so excited to have Chevon Powell representing and Maya Manus of join Budget & Policy Center's Emily Vyhnanek for a breakout session on cash assistance at #BudgetMatters20. To learn more and sign up, go to budgetmatters.org
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Washington State Community Small Business Resiliency Grant Program- Application deadline EXTENDED to October Friday, Oct 30th. Apply here:
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1 DAY LEFT to register for NALCAB's National Training, featuring timely policy sessions like our small business-focused session featuring ! Register now for this unique opportunity! bit.ly/NALCABSUMMIT #SmallBiz #smallbusiness #LatinoEconomicEngine #JuntosSomosMas
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SO many exciting things are happening at Spice Bridge! Theary Cambodian Foods joined our vendor rotation, and Foster High School students have stunning visual poems on display. Plus, we've been in the news! Find out more in our latest email update: mailchi.mp/f8ce55e33d10/s
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Its #NationalCoffeeDay ☕️
This years #NationalSmallBusinessWeek Seattle Districts Rising Startup of the Year is a coffee business - how Seattle is that!
Congrats Madison of Brewers Coffee Co. in Snohomish, hope you had a warm cup this morning to celebrate! 🎉
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News Release: L&I proposes keeping workers’ comp rates steady for 2021
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In honor of #HispanicHeritageMonth, King County Metro recognizes Dolores Huerta for her lifelong work in civil rights, labor rights & gender equality.
Learn more about the leader behind the rallying cry, “¡Sí se puede!” Spanish for "Yes we can!"
🔗doloreshuerta.org
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Microloans empower #entrepreneurs with loans $500+. 's Beto Yarce met with 's Jeremy Field to share how local #smallbiz used SBA microloans to pivot a disrupted supply chain, go online, & ramp up production on home-based products ➡️ ow.ly/3a1N30rbB2j
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Are you a small biz in King County that has been affected by the #COVID19 emergency? Apply for a $5,000, $7,500 or $10,000 grant as part of the CARES Act through Sep. 28: kingcountyado.com
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What can immediate cash assistance in the form of a #RecoveryRebate mean for WA?
➡️Helps pay for the costs of kids’ virtual learning.
➡️Puts $ into the pockets of people to spend at local #smallbiz.
➡️Respects autonomy of people to choose what they need to cover.
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Spice Bridge opens today! Get the dish in our email newsletter, and subscribe for all our updates! - mailchi.mp/7ecd0d9a23ec/o
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We present to you our official directory of Black-owned bookstores in America. There are plenty to choose from so you can safely shop right now, no matter how much (or little) the nation is focused on a longtime continuing struggle.
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THIS is why it is so crucial that Congress pass a stimulus package that provides direct relief to states, as well as individuals. Today, #Congress is back from its month-long break. We urge them to act quickly on another relief package.
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