Our WomenVenture Community at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair is the perfect place to discover and support local small businesses. Take some time to explore the incredible vendors, meet the people behind the products, and …
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Q&A with Chef Khadra Abdulle, Founder of Ambero Hot Sauce
Chef, entrepreneur, mother, saleswoman – Khadra is doing it all. What started off as dinner with friends has now turned into a successful side hustle with Ambero Hot Sauce being sold at over 20 locations in the Twin Cities. Khadra’s sauce pays homage to her mother’s …
Sweet Salon & Barber Shoppe: Cuts, Color, and a Community of Care
For over 20 years, hair has been Rachel’s trade, but inclusivity and belonging are her true business. When you walk into Sweet Salon & Barber Shoppe, you’ll be met by a series of unique experiences – shopping for weird …
THE OCCASION: Pampered and Personally-Empowered
Ama has been passionate about beauty since childhood, seeing it as a powerful outlet for self-expression and creativity. After getting her nails done for the first time, she fell in …
A Handcrafted Dream: Soundwoven Goods’ Journey to Growing with Confidence
For Sarah, life–and the objects that fill it–are richer with a healthy dose of whimsy. After spending time traveling and taking in the colors of the world, she envisioned creating a space where she …
Physician to Practice Owner: The Creation and Growth of Alabaster Healthcare
The road to small business ownership doesn’t look the same for everyone. For some, their entrepreneurial spirit sparks at a young age. Others find the drive within experiences of adulthood. …