January 8, 2019 by Nicki Parr, WEV’s Business Recovery Specialist It is the start of a new year and a time to look forward with hope and optimism for the next 12 months. 2018 was a challenging year for many of…
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….
Decal Pickup Locations: I Love Local Business
1) Santa Barbara Downtown Organization 9 am-4pm: 27 E De La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA, 2) Carpinteria Chamber of Commerce 9am-4pm: 1056 Eugenia Pl, Carpinteria, CA 3) Montecito Association 9am-2pm Mon-Fri: 1469 E Valley Rd., Montecito (Montecito Community Hall)…
WEV’s Smart Money: Getting your Financial House in Order
October 3, 2018 by Nicki Parr, WEV’s Business Recovery Specialist Our current intake of Smart Entrepreneurial Training (SET) students are now four weeks into their 14-week program, and are coming face-to-face with some of the more incisive and exacting questions around not…
Press Release: The Rare Million Dollar Female Entrepreneur
September 21, 2018 Simi Valley, CA—Only two percent of women-owned businesses in the United States surpass the million dollar mark in revenue, yet Animal & Insect Pest Management Inc. (AIPM), a local pest control company, is doing just that in…
WEV Now Offering Pop-up Loans!
September 14, 2018 Are you getting ready to launch a pop-up? Do you need some additional funds for inventory, marketing, display materials or anything else you need to launch?
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…
Entrepreneur Workshop: Is a Pop-Up For You?
ENTREPRENEUR WORKSHOP: Is a Pop-Up for You? Wednesday, September 12, 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM Central Library, Faulkner Gallery, 40 E. Anapamu Street Are you ready for a storefront presence? Attend this workshop to understand the basic requirements, identify your…