Launching Dreams Lifting Neighborhoods

Jobs are Stepping Stones to Building Prosperity

Our mission is to revitalize high-poverty neighborhoods and bring dignity to underserved populations. We do so by supporting and investing in entrepreneurs and small businesses to foster job creation.

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The 2024 Economic Development Summit was a success!


 

The Economic Development Summit (formerly the Prosperity Conference) is Rochester’s annual gathering of business owners, nonprofits, government agencies, entrepreneur support organizations, community organizations, and industry leaders focused on recognizing and celebrating progress in addition to empowering, prospering, and co-creating the future economy of Rochester.

We hosted nearly 200 attendees, speakers, panelists, business owners, and key community influencers all converging over two dynamic days of breakout sessions, keynote addresses, panels, an award ceremony recognizing local Economic Development Champions, and more!


Venture Jobs Foundation Provides the Missing Piece…

Entrepreneurs and small business starters can create a tremendous impact on our entire community, but they may lack year-round cash flow, physical assets, or personal net worth. When they have trouble meeting traditional lending requirements, their plans can come to a halt. That’s where we come in.

“Venture Jobs really helped me to lay the foundation for my family and my neighborhood.”

Gilberto Vargas, Owner of GVIII Barbershops

“Venture Jobs has the knowledge and they are willing to share it with people like me. Their help is highly impactful. They are filling a gap in communities that need it most and are connecting people to incredible opportunities. I even received a scholarship to attend a Stanford University mindfulness training because of their support.”

Rosa Marie Curtis, Owner of Marvelous Mind Academy

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