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$10,850 Raised for WEV!
Santa Barbara is still buzzing over Coastal Woman’s 2nd Annual Hot Summer Night Bachelor Auction benefiting WEV. More than 150 people attended the exciting event at the Contemporary Arts Forum on Friday, August 24, which was catered by WEV graduate business Savoir Faire. Jan Hill, former WEV Board Member, enthusiastically emceed the auction of 12 bachelors, plus three last-minute "volunteer" bachelors from the audience, and a lunch with Mayor Marty Blum on September 28! There was something for everyone, including two incredible "add your own guest" packages, which included a weekend away, spa treatments, and wine tasting. A raffle also featured products and services from WEV graduates and other local businesses. WEV acknowledges these bachelors for their willingness to stand on stage in a tuxedo, promote a date of their design, and support WEV’s mission. Thanks to: Adam Lundquist, Andrew Wirth, Arthur Emr, Bradley Chmelka, Bruce Goetting, Curt Direnzi, David Brown, David Delisle, John Palminteri, John Thyne, Matt Bertolet, Michael Stanton, Owen Dell, Robb Bolton and Spencer Fischer. A huge heartfelt thank you to Coastal Woman for selecting WEV, for the second year, to be the beneficiary of the proceeds from the Bachelor Auction. 
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| Women's Economic Ventures (WEV, pronounced "weave") is a local, non-profit organization dedicated to creating an equitable and just society through the economic empowerment of women across the globe. WEV provides opportunities for entrepreneurs in every phase of the business lifecycle: start-up, launch, grow and sustain/exit. The programs and services offered fall under the areas of training, access to capital & business services. All services are open to women and men, and offered in English and Spanish. Journey through our 14-week Self Employment Training course and learn how to write a business plan to start, operate and expand your business. View our Business Tools for online support or become a member of our networking organization to meet other small business owners in your area. Shop Client Business Directory and support local entrepreneurs. For start-up or expanding businesses, WEV offers Business Loans to local entrepreneurs as well as Business Services and Training Opportunities to meet their ongoing needs. Para información en español: (805) 965-6073 x100 o en el Condado de Ventura 604-9000 |
_______________________________________________________ WEV Open House in Oxnard! 
Ventura County community officially welcomed the new Regional Leader, Mary Anne Rooney, to Women’s Economic Ventures on September 26 with an Open House and Client Business showcase. Over 100 people, including local business leaders, were in attendance to experience the results of WEV’s efforts in establishing new businesses. Over 19 local WEV Self Employment Training businesses were represented; from artwork, catering, floral, and retail. Below, Patsy Higgins represents her business, Garden Babies. 
Thank you to the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce and EDCO, who joined in the celebration of this event. ________________________________________________________ Thank you to our Corporate Partners. Their commitment and support demonstrates their dedication to economic health and diversity. |
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WEV 2007 Corporate Partner Spotlight:
Community West Bank
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Community West Bank has invested in WEV’s growth since 2002 and continues to show their support this year with a contribution of $10,000 to WEV’s programs and services.
Community West Bank and WEV share key initiatives in serving the business community. WEV clients benefit from Community West Bank’s financial support for WEV, as well as the bank’s resources and expertise to help entrepreneurs prepare for business growth and develop an understanding of full-service banking relationships.
Community West Bank focuses on three core competencies: Relationship Banking, Mortgage Lending and SBA Lending. Keeping credit and other banking decisions local is the key to Community West Bank’s success.
A fundamental strength of Community West Bank is the people. Their Board of Directors is comprised of some of the most experienced business people in the marketplace, and the employees are experienced and committed to serving the community. It is through their efforts that the Bank’s mission of “enhancing shareholder value by serving a diverse customer base with extraordinary customer service and competitive banking products,” is carried out.
Community West Bank has a financial and volunteer commitment to Women's Economic Ventures because the Bank is passionate about providing access for minority and low income women (and men) to small business training, counseling and capital. Lynda Nahra, Community West Bank President and CEO, has served WEV since 2001. She currently serves on the Governing Board and as a member of the Board Governance Committee. Since 2005, Lynnette Coverly, Vice President of Marketing, has volunteered for WEV on the Public Relations and Marketing Pod, and as a Table Captain for WEV’s annual fundraiser, Empowerment Is Priceless.
With Community West Bank’s commitment to financial education and the support of small business owners, WEV is honored to recognize their support during WEV’s 2007 Think Big Conference series, our quarterly full-day conferences to support entrepreneurs as they take their businesses to the next level of growth and sustainability.
Join WEV to recognize Community West Bank’s partnership on Friday, December 7 at Fess Parker’s DoubleTree Resort in Santa Barbara. For information and to register, please click here: Think Big Conference Series.
To learn more about Community West Bank go to: www.communitywestbank.com.
As WEV embraces our commitment to a continuum of services throughout the business lifecycle, we are grateful for partners like Community West Bank.
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