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Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) Helps Entrepreneurs Reach Goals in the New Year

Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, January 23, 2012 – The start of a New Year is a natural time to reflect on our aspirations and goals for the coming year. For those who have ever dreamt of owning or growing their own business or for those determined to pave their own economic futures, Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) offers the tools and guidance to succeed. WEV’s core 14-week Self-Employment Training courses start in February in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.

WEV Client Businesses add to Economic Vitality and Culture of Historic La Arcada

Santa Barbara, June 30, 2011 – While empty storefronts are still commonplace on our downtown streets, three businesses bolstered by the help of Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) are contributing to the local economic recovery. In an effort to build community and energize area businesses, WEV client businesses located in La Arcada will host a free “WEV Connects” networking event on Thursday, July 7th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm as part of First Thursday! The owners of Café Shell, Hampstead Village and one of the newest La Arcada businesses, Chocolats du CaliBressan, encourage WEV clients, alumni and all local business owners to stop by and “Energize your Enterprise” by connecting with other entrepreneurs and learning more about WEV.

What Does It Take To Be a Successful Entrepreneur?

Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, May, 2011 – What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur? Money? Luck? Hard work and long hours? The perfect idea? Hundreds of employees? You can find success stories, advice and tips, but how do you know if you have ‘what it takes’ to start or grow your own business?

Grand Opening August 19, 2010: Mountain Communities SBDC of WEV

Organization Offers Free Consultations and Workshops; Provides Support for Small Businesses

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Entrepreneurship and Opportunities During Economic Uncertainty

WEV’s Fall business training programs start in September; One-hour Orientations are first step to decide if entrepreneurship is right for you.

Women’s Economic Ventures: Entrepreneurship and Opportunities During Economic Uncertainty

August 3, 2010 VENTURA & SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES - With State unemployment rates still in the double digits (12.4%), gaining new business skills can provide a competitive edge, and starting a business may actually be a survival strategy. From 2008 to 2009, women-owned businesses totaled 7.2 million firms, employing 7.3 million people, and generating $1.1 trillion in sales. Today, Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) is looking to add to this number and provides programs and other resources to help one start or grow a business.

Citi Foundation Provides $35,000 to Women's Economic Ventures

June 14, 2010 VENTURA & SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES - After 14 weeks of training in finance, leadership skills, marketing and more, graduates of Women’s Economic Ventures’ (WEV) flagship Self-Employment Training Course are ready to launch or grow their businesses and turn their entrepreneurial dreams into reality.

Businesswomen organize WEV fundraising sequel

Businesswomen organize WEV fundraising sequel for 'Sex and the City 2'. Parties Friday in Ventura are prelude to screening.

WEV Graduates 94 from Classes

Twenty people from Santa Maria and the North County area were among 94 men and women who celebrated their completion of the Women’s Economic Ventures’ English and Spanish language Self-Employment Training programs at ceremonies May 19.

94 New Local Entrepeneurs "Graduate" to the Real World of Business

Women’s Economic Ventures celebrates Self-Employment Training Program and Business Plan Intensive program grads with May 19th graduation ceremony and showcase.

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