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Rooted and Rising: How One Small Business is Preserving Food, Culture, and Identity 

August 18, 2025

Nestled in a small backyard garden are the roots of CanIHaveSome, a Native- and Queer-Owned food canning and preservation business grounded in community, shared knowledge, and food sovereignty. Owned and …

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Where Beauty Meets Belonging – Jeena Gurung Vomhof’s Entrepreneurial Journey 

May 16, 2025

At WomenVenture, we are honored to walk alongside women who are redefining what entrepreneurship can look like—deeply rooted in identity, resilience, and community. This AAPI Heritage Month, we are proud …

Read moreWhere Beauty Meets Belonging – Jeena Gurung Vomhof’s Entrepreneurial Journey 

CJ Arnold and 1 Earth United: Building Bridges Across Cultures

January 10, 2025

(Cynthia) CJ Arnold’s journey from corporate America to becoming a champion for Indigenous communities is a powerful story of resilience, determination, and purpose. With a background in public relations and …

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WomenVenture’s Top Five Features of 2024 

December 30, 2024

Throughout 2024, WomenVenture has shared the stories of client success stories, challenges facing small business owners, and highlighting their impact on communities across Minnesota and beyond. We are honored to …

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Building a Dream: Jennifer Arriola’s LakePlace Legacy 

November 26, 2024

Nestled along a scenic lake in western Wisconsin, LakePlace Bed & Breakfast is a dream realized for Jennifer Arriola. After more than 20 years in nonprofit work dedicated to empowering …

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WomenVenture 2024 Expanding Business Award: Anne Andrus

October 21, 2024

Founded in 2013, Honey & Rye has provided its St. Louis Park neighborhood with scrumptious baked goods, a retail marketplace, and a gathering place for the community. In 2024, Anne …

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