Dear Friend of WEV,

Our clients are always making headlines. Check out this issue's "Client Achievements" section for the latest news and some extra encouragement! And as usual, we have a wealth of useful programs and resources for you and your business.

-The WEV Staff

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Over 100 WEV supporters and clients visited three WEV businesses in La Arcada Court during Santa Barbara’s First Thursday event on July 7th.

Save the date for our next "WEV Connects" event in Santa Paula on Thursday, Sept. 29th from 6:30-8:00 pm at the Best of VC Marketplace (owner Talia Wunder).

Photography courtesy of SBJPG.

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Since 2007, WEV has partnered with the Hudson Institute to provide entrepreneurial coaching to our clients. The Hudson Institute trains professionals in how to sustain resilience, future vision, and renewal within themselves and the environments in which they live and work.

By joining WEV Got Business, you can benefit from 10 free hours of coaching.  If you're already a member, but haven’t yet taken advantage of your coaching hours - or if you're ready to join - do it today! Here’s what a recent coachee said about her experience:

“I had an absolutely amazing business coach! My experience with him was 100% positive and I found him to be sharp, solutions oriented, an excellent listener, and highly skilled in helping me with professional development. WEV helped me tremendously during a time of business transition. I received business coaching services that helped me with skills as a leader, identifying my professional strengths, and supporting me in making tough business decisions. Thank you for everything you've done!"

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Click here to listen to an interview with WEV's CEO and Founder Marsha Bailey on "Socially Conscious Investing", hosted by Robin Eschler on the WomensRadio network.

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WEV’s 14-week flagship program, the Self-Employment Training (SET) course, begins the week of Labor Day (Sept. 5), and our 6-week Business Plan Intensive (BPI) course begins the week of Sept. 19th. If you or someone you know would like more information about these programs, sign up for one of the free 1-hour orientations happening throughout the months of July and August. 

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Tell the community about WEV and our programs by sharing your experience with your friends, colleagues, your grocer, banker, on Facebook, etc. And please let us know if you’d like a handful of our new brochures, or if there’s an outreach event we should attend.

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Halfway through the SET course, Cory Yniguez gave her two weeks’ notice and never looked back! She began Dandyline Designs and had soon designed WEV’s Thrive in Five logo, as well as logos for over ten of WEV's clients! Read more.

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Find out how companies like Apple Computer, Mary Kay Cosmetics and Hershey's grew from home-based businesses into successful major enterprises. On Thursday, July 28th from 1-2 pm (ET), the US Small Business Administration will be offering a free web chat with host Boyd Wright. More info.

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The Word Chef Test Kitchen seeks participants for an online marketing study.
More info.

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If you wanted to sign up for public speaking group coaching, but the June dates didn't work for you, here's good news! Santa Barbara's only public speaking group coaching program has been rescheduled for August 9 - September 13, six Tuesdays, from 6:15-7:30 p.m. (Space is limited, so sign up asap!) More info.

 

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In This Issue

• "WEV Connects"
• Coaching
  
• Interview With WEV's CEO
  
• Free Orientations
• Spread the Word!
  
• Client of the Month

 

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Resources

• SBA Web Chat
• FREE Marketing Assistance
• Public Speaking Group Coaching

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We're always on the lookout for a new Client of the Month, Success Story, Featured Artist or addition to the Client Achievements section of the newsletter. But don't wait for us to find you... let us know how you're doing now! Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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If you've got something for sale or rent - or a special deal to share with the WEV community - email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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