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WEV Got News!
July 2008
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WEV's Think BIG Conference & Business Expo a Success!
Invest in yourself.
Learn new skills.
Grow your business.
This promise held true last Friday, June 27th, as sixty participants convened at Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort for a memorable day of learning and networking. This powerful conference included two presentations, a panel discussion, and two breakout sessions from which to choose.
Lorrie Thomas kicked off the day breaking down the New Rules of Marketing, followed by Tracy LeBlanc sharing meaningful anecdotes to answer "the 3 questions every advertisement must answer." Four seasoned marketing experts - Juliana Minsky of SurfMedia Communications, Tea Silvestre of Social Good Marketing, Deborah Gallant of Web Power Tools, and Maggie Dennison of The Dennison Group) then shared their knowledge and best practices/lessons learned around advertising, marketing budgets, and measuring ROI of marketing strategies. After lunch, participants then chose one of two break out sessions, The Power of Web Marketing (Lorrie Thomas) or Market Your Niche Advantage (Tracy LeBlanc), and walked away with useful tools to implement the next business day. Throughout the day, participants had the opportunity to network with presenters and explore expo tables. These included Ladies Who Launch, Sama Living, Citigroup, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Xocai Chocolates and RandHill Naturals.
*Stay tuned for information on WEV's next Think BIG conference, to be held on October 3rd at Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort in Santa Barbara.* | |
Fall 2008 Self-Employment Training Course
Last month, we congratulated 138 graduates of WEV's Self-Employment Training classes for Spring 2008!
This month, we urge you to tell family, friends, colleagues, and acquaintances about WEV's next SET course, beginning the week of September 8th. Classes will be held in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Oxnard and Thousand Oaks. The first step to enrolling in the course is to attend one of WEV's free, one-hour orientations. Call your local office or click here to sign up for an upcoming orientation.
"Without WEV, I don't think I'd be dreaming the dreams I'm dreaming, and building the life I'm building."
-Spring 2008 SET Graduate
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WEV's Client Art Gallery
June-July 2008
A locally well known artist, Colette Cosentino has worked and resided in Santa Barbara for the last 14 years. Her pastoral and serene landscapes are reminiscent of her childhood growing up in the rural Midwest. She attended the Art Institute in Denver, Colorado, graduating with an associates degree in Visual Communication. Shortly thereafter, Colette made her way to California, where she found the inspiration she needed to make a living as an artist.
Her work has been seen twice in the nationally celebrated "House Beautiful" Magazine, "Cottages and Bungalows" and Santa Barbara Magazine. Her clients include President Bill Clinton, Ted Danson (actor), Mary Steinbergen (actress), John Saladino (Interior Designer), and Ty Warner, of Beanie Baby fame. Currently her work is on exhibit at the Dinan Main Gallery in Ojai, as well as the Women's Economic Ventures office in Santa Barbara. The work currently showing in the WEV office is that of a new modern/minimalist direction for Colette. You can view her traditional work online at colettecosentino.com, or visit the gallery in Ojai. |
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Ladies Who Launch Incubator
What:
Join us for the next Ladies Who Launch Incubator Intensive
The Incubator is for any woman, with any business or any project. Whether you feel "stuck" and need to get out of a rut, have hit a plateau in your business, or just want to figure out what's next, the Incubator increases momentum and clarifies your vision. Join this 4-week workshop that's equal parts focus group, resource-sharing space, and supportive community, and then another intangible part that you can't really imagine until you experience it. Limit 10, so sign up soon!
When: Sunday morning, 10-noon;
August 10, 17, 24, 31
Where: 582 Mills Way Goleta, CA
To sign up, contact Maria Elliott at
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Or visit the website:
www.ladieswholaunch.com
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Volunteer with WEV
WEV is looking for star volunteers to help reach out to women in our community. Help WEV staff with office management in various tasks such as mailings, online research, filing, printing, and other in-office work. Your dedication will help the WEV team in Development, Program, and Small Business Loan Fund necessities. Tasks vary based on organizational need, and the skills and interests of the volunteer. Please contact Shana at (805) 965-6073 x100 or
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with your interest and availability. Volunteers are needed beginning next week! |
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Smart Home & Lifestyle Expo
Join one of Social Good Marketing's newest clients - Big E Extravaganza - a sustainable living expo, set for August 16-17 in Oxnard!
The event will feature:
- More than 175 booths available in 8+ different Sustainable Living Pavilions (e.g. Green Garage; Alternative Energies; Smart Living Areas; and more)
- More than 2 dozen workshops
- Entertainment & Food
- Benefits (in part) Habitat for Humanity's ReStore
- Free to the public
Please help us get the word out to those you think might be interested in showcasing their energy efficient/green products and services to a local audience.
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Client Announcements
-Day Spa/Salon For Sale (Ventura): 6 years established. Award winning services: massage, hair, skin and nail care. Very low rent, ample parking; near Vons, Blockbuster. Easy freeway access. Assets only, no liabilities. Owner will entertain all offers! Terms considered with $38,000 down payment. Call 805-701-0971
-If you have an announcement for inclusion in the next WEV newsletter, contact
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or 965-6073 by the 28th of the month. | |
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Women's Economic Ventures
Santa Barbara County: 333 S. Salinas Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103; 805-965-6073
Ventura County: 400 E. Esplanade Drive, Suite 300, Ventura, CA, 93036; 805-604-9000
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Women's Economic Ventures | 333 S. Salinas Street | Santa Barbara | CA | 93103
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