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WomenVenture is a nonprofit organization empowering women entrepreneurs to launch, grow, and sustain successful businesses through capital, business advising, and community. For more than 43 years, WomenVenture has been dedicated to its mission—providing more than 100,000 women of all ages, cultures, races and income levels with tools and resources to achieve economic success.

06/23/2026

📣 Round 2 is still coming through!

The MN PROMISE Act is a state-funded small business revitalization program that provides grants and loans to disadvantaged businesses located in certain areas of Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and greater Minnesota. We’ve partnered with Neighborhood Development Center to help spread the word and support businesses in our network with the application process.

MN PROMISE Act's amazing program team provides many accessible resources, information sessions, and one-on-one application labs to help businesses apply for funding. Take the eligibility quiz to see if your small business qualifies for funding, today.

🔗: mnpromiseact.org

📸: MN Promise Act

06/22/2026

When your company partners with WomenVenture, you help unlock opportunity for women entrepreneurs and small business owners across our state. Together, we can break down barriers to capital, build stronger communities, and create lasting economic impact through customizable partnership opportunities:

🔹𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Partnering with WomenVenture allows your organization to align its values with a measurable impact. Corporate partners support access to capital, business education, and technical assistance - while gaining meaningful opportunities for employee engagement, brand visibility, and community leadership.

🔹𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Your expertise can make a meaningful difference. From mentoring entrepreneurs and leading workshops to supporting events and special initiatives, corporate volunteers play a vital role in helping small businesses grow and thrive. Opportunities are flexible and tailored to your team’s skills and interests.

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! Join us in celebrating women entrepreneurs during our premier fundraising event bringing together bold leaders, entrepreneurs, and champions of women’s economic power. This signature evening fuels WomenVenture’s work by raising critical funds, honoring the resilience of women business owners, and amplifying the collective impact of a community committed to economic opportunity.

We’d love to explore how your business can get involved - contact [email protected] or read more about opportunities ➡ loom.ly/Bju65_o

06/20/2026

🚨 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗦 🚨 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝟮𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗻𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀.💙

✨ 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
📅Saturday, October 10, 2026
📍Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

In a time that has demanded so much from women entrepreneurs, this evening is
dedicated to recognition, resilience, and possibility. Together, we honor the evolution of capital - and give women their flowers for the vision, leadership, and courage they bring to their businesses and communities every day.

💙 𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻'𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂! 💙

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: loom.ly/yjh26s4

Looking to get involved as a Corporate Partner? Contact [email protected] or explore opportunities on our website: loom.ly/45ajTos

06/19/2026

Juneteenth is a day to remember the resilience of the Black community and respectfully acknowledge the stolen labor forced onto enslaved people at the hands of white supremacy.

WomenVenture honors the lives, histories, and legacies of those who endured and contributed to the building of our societal infrastructure and the economic systems we are still connected to today. We remember the trauma endured, commit to ongoing work toward equity, and recognize and celebrate the freedom this day represents.

Learn more about the rich history of Freedom Day from the 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 & 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: nmaahc.si.edu/explore/moments/juneteenth

Find events happening through the weekend collected by the 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗸𝗲𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿: loom.ly/IqQsUEY

WomenVenture is closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of holiday. We wish you all a safe and joyful Juneteenth!

06/18/2026

💙 At WomenVenture, recurring donors make it possible for women entrepreneurs to access the capital, coaching, and community they need to start, sustain, and grow their businesses.

Your monthly gift goes directly to work in powerful ways:

✨ $𝟭𝟬/𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 supports one hour of expert business consulting - providing personalized guidance and tailored business resources for entrepreneurs building their dreams.

✨ $𝟮𝟱/𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 helps provide hands-on learning experiences through workshops, equipping business owners with practical tools and actionable strategies they can use right away.

When you give monthly, you provide steady, reliable support that helps us say “yes” more often. - and helps more women build financial stability for themselves and their families.

Join our community of monthly donors and be part of something that grows every month.

👉 Become a recurring donor today: womenventure.org/donate

06/17/2026

Our consultants aren't just giving recommendations and sending you on your way. We work alongside entrepreneurs to turn ideas into action plans, connect them to resources, and help them navigate challenges in real time.

This can look like walking through the steps of building out your business’s website, deep diving into your financials to see if a business loan is right for you, or acting as a thought partner before you make a critical decision.

One thing that’s NOT included in our consulting experience: 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙚.

WomenVenture is here to support you with positive guidance, free of judgement.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 - you may qualify for sponsored consulting services! Visit the business consulting page on our website for more information.

🔗: womenventure.org/business-consulting/

06/15/2026

We’re hiring! 📣

Join WomenVenture in roles that directly empower small businesses and drive meaningful change in the communities they serve:

𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 – as a core member WomenVenture’s client experience, you’ll provide high-quality, one-on-one technical assistance to startup and established small business owners. Candidates with experience serving as both a business lender and a technical assistance provider are strongly encouraged to apply.

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 – you’ll support WomenVenture’s mission by leading strategies that build meaningful relationships, strengthen philanthropic partnerships, and drive sustainable revenue growth. This individual plays a key role in advancing fundraising, grant strategy, community engagement, communications, marketing, and external visibility efforts.

Share this post with your network or visit our career page to apply for one of these amazing positions today!

🔗: womenventure.org/careers

06/13/2026

What many people don’t realize is that our small business lending program goes beyond funding. We take a relationship-based approach, working closely with applicants throughout the loan process. This includes support with readiness, documentation, next steps, and connections to additional resources–all with the goal of setting business owners up for long-term success, not just loan approval.

In addition, businesses that receive financing through WomenVenture benefit from ongoing, post-loan advising with our consulting team to help support and grow every aspect of their business.

For 25 years, WomenVenture has been a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and SBA Microlender dedicated to expanding access to affordable capital for women entrepreneurs and small business owners. We are trusted, experienced, and have your back throughout your business loan journey.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬? Join members of WomenVenture’s lending team for a FREE informational session to gain a clear understanding of how our lending program works.

𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝
Thursday, July 16 from 1 – 2 pm | This is an online virtual session

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 ➡️ loom.ly/Q6ZEL8s

𝐂𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧? Contact our incredible lending team at any time at [email protected] or visit our website for more information.

06/09/2026

Are you a current or previously established business owner looking for an intentional volunteer opportunity? 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆-𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲!

WomenVenture is seeking volunteer mentors to be matched with our Launched & Growing cohort members as they finish their business training. Mentors will provide a space for sharing ideas, honest feedback and encouragement, and advocate for client needs to the WomenVenture team. Your lived experience as an entrepreneur is a valued asset to this training program.

Preferred experience and time commitment of a mentor:
🔸 Has a broad understanding of entrepreneurship (with preference for those who have started their own business and have been in operation for 5 or more years).
🔸 Is able to meet once per month for the six months following your mentee’s graduation.
🔸 Special preference for those who are available to attend the Launched & Growing graduation on Tuesday, July 7.

About Launched & Growing: Launched and Growing is a ten-session course designed to support entrepreneurs in the early stages of operation (generating income with 6 months to 3 years of documented revenue.

Please share this opportunity with your networks or fill out a volunteer application today!

Become a mentor ➡ loom.ly/a0nQbWk

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165 Western Avenue N, Suite 8, Office 100
Minneapolis, MN
55102

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.WomenVenture.org/

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