Santa Barbara & Ventura, CA, March 21, 2019- Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV), in partnership with the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB), is excited to announce the pilot launch of its Spanish-language 5-week, 4-session course, Explorando el…
Financial Help on the Way for Small Business Hit by Recent Disasters (KEYT Video)
October 27, 2018 SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Some financial help is now available for small business owners economically impacted by the Thomas Fire and Montecito Mudslide. Link to KEYT Video Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) in Santa Barbara is offering $450,000 worth…
Press Release: Special Grant Opportunity for Small Businesses Impacted by the Thomas Fire and Debris Flows
For Immediate Release: October 25, 2018 Santa Barbara & Ventura Counties, CA— Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) is proud to announce a special opportunity for small businesses that were economically impacted by the Thomas Fire and Debris Flows. Thanks to the…
Women’s Economic Ventures Honors Business of the Year at “Empowerment is Priceless” Fundraiser
October 18, 2018 Annual event raises funds to support local entrepreneurs Women’s Economic Ventures’ (WEV) welcomed nearly 300 guests and raised $135,000 at their Empowerment is Priceless event held on October 11th at the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach in Ventura….
Local organizations push for pop-up shops to fill vacant Santa Barbara Downtown storefronts (KEYT Story)
September 13, 2018, by Ryan Fish Read KEYT Story Here SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – While State Street in downtown Santa Barbara still sees plenty of cars, bikers, and pedestrians, there are plenty of vacant storefronts dotting the street. The city…
Seasoned Banking Executive Joins Women’s Economic Ventures (Press Release)
August 1, 2018 Santa Barbara, CA—WEV’s Loan Program is a critical way many local small businesses get financial support. It provides startup and expansion capital of up to $50,000 to small businesses that can’t qualify for traditional bank financing. Now,…
WEV Business: Rising From The Ashes; Couple Which Lost Home, Business To Thomas Fire Relaunches Business (KCLU Story)
July 26, 2018 By Lance Orozco Listen to KCLU’s Story Here They are partners in Ventura County with a dream for a simple business: to use plants found in nature to create natural skin elixirs. Clara Andre, and Lauren Crow…
Press Release: Christmas in July: Small Businesses Get Ready For an Improved Holiday Season
July 20, 2018 Santa Barbara & Ventura County, CA— Many small businesses took a big financial hit during the holiday season last year. The effects of the Thomas Fire and Montecito mudslide caused devastating losses in sales. Those same businesses…
Spirit of Entrepreneurship joins Women’s Economic Ventures (Carpinteria Coastal View News Article)
June 21, 2018 Moving forward Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards will be part of Women’s Economic Ventures, from left, WEV CEO Marsha Bailey and SOE Founder Cathy Feldman. Link to Article in Carpinteria Coastal View News For nearly 30 years, the local…
Established Entrepreneur Foundation Integrated into WEV, Young aspiring business people getting assistance (Noozhawk Article)
June 18, 2018 Link to Noozhawk Article Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) has been helping women succeed in business for nearly 30 years. Now, the organization is adding high school and college students to the mix. WEV has announced it is…