(September 20, 2021) For Women’s Economic Ventures, New Downtown Home a ‘Game-Changer’ for Its Mission Third floor of El Centro building in Santa Barbara gives the organization much-needed elbow room to expand its services and programming Women’s Economic Ventures hosted…
SB News Press article: New Digs, WEV Community Center moving to historic El Centro building
(August 21, 2021) New Digs, WEV Community Center moving to historic El Centro building Women’s Economic Ventures is leasing the third floor of the historic El Centro building for its new community center. When Women’s Economic Ventures Community Center occupies…
Be Your Own Boss: Is Now The Time?
(August 18, 2021) Be Your Own Boss: Is Now The Time? By Nicki Parr For many people, the pandemic has prompted them to re-examine their lives and their priorities, especially around work. This has particularly been the case for women,…
Montecito Journal article: Empowering Women Through Financial Education
(July 29, 2021) Montecito Journal article about WEV: Empowering Women Through Financial Education By Steven Libowitz Women’s Economic Ventures has been helping women start and run businesses for more than 30 years, helping in a variety of ways to many…
Women’s Economic Ventures Relocates to Downtown Santa Barbara with New Office Lease
(June 28, 2021) Women’s Economic Ventures Relocates to Downtown Santa Barbara with New Office Lease Historic El Centro building becomes home to local nonprofit that has been supporting small businesses throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura counties for three decades. When…
Women’s Economic Ventures Selected for $50,000 Award to Invest in Contract Workers, Small Business Owners of Color Hardest Hit by COVID-19
(May 26, 2021) Women’s Economic Ventures Selected for $50,000 Award to Invest in Contract Workers, Small Business Owners of Color Hardest Hit by COVID-19 Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) will receive $50,000 in funding to assist minority entrepreneurs and 1099 workers…
Ten Local Business Owners Receive the 2021 Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award, presented by WEV
(May 24, 2021) Ten Local Business Owners Receive the 2021 Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award, presented by Women’s Economic Ventures On Friday, May 21, Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) announced the 10 winners of the 2021 Spirit of Entrepreneurship (SOE) Awards at…
$500,000 Grant Awarded to Local Non-Profits WEV and MICOP
(May 4, 2021) $500,000 Grant Awarded to Local Non-Profits WEV and MICOP for the 2021 Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development (SEED) Program The California Labor and Workforce Development Agency and the Employment Training Panel announced that WEV and MICOP have…
Local Women Business Owners Honored as 2021 Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award Finalists by Women’s Economic Ventures
(April 22, 2021) Local Women Business Owners Honored as 2021 Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award Finalists by Women’s Economic Ventures Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) is proud to announce the 30 finalists for the 11th annual Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards (SOE) to…
Opportunity Finance Network, CDFI Story: Scrubs On The Run
(March 29, 2021) Former California Medical Professional Grows Scrubs Enterprise with CDFI Financing Article published by the Opportunity Finance Network (OFN), March 26, 2021. Client: Reyna Chavez, owner of Scrubs on the Run Client location: Ventura, CA CDFI: Women’s Economic…