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(June 22, 2020)  ShoutOutLA article “Skin Care Artisan” featuring WEV client Rêves de Sabine   We had the good fortune of connecting with Sabine Dodane and we’ve shared our conversation below. Hi Sabine, what was your thought process behind starting…

(June 17, 2020) Impact of Investing in Small Businesses through Local Non-profit Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) “With WEV, help came immediately” Santa Barbara and Ventura, CA – Non-profit Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) recognizes the significant support from funders who invest…

(June 1, 2020) Are You Ready to Reopen Your Business? By Mary Jean Vignone of SuccessReachLtd on May 18, 2020 Reprinted with permission. Who could have predicted that we will be sheltering in place when you set your 2020 business…

(May 28, 2020)  Published in the VC Reporter, written by Kimberly Rivers “Help Each Other to Rebuild; Local Medical Uniform Shop Hanging On” By now the public knows about PPE, or personal protective equipment: masks, goggles and face shields. But…

(May 21, 2020)  Published in the VC Reporter, written by Kimberly Rivers Beauty Biz Blues, article on Page 7 Featuring WEV client and Quick Response Loan Recipients, Nicole and Aaron Gaston of The Ivy Mae Salon in Ventura

(May 18, 2020) Women’s Economic Ventures Announces the 2020 Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards Finalists More than 175 outstanding women entrepreneurs from Santa Barbara and Ventura counties were nominated for the 2020 Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards presented by Women’s Economic Ventures…

(April 30, 2020) Local Non-profit Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) to Participate in Global #GivingTuesdayNow Effort to Support Small Businesses Non-profit Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) is participating in #GivingTuesdayNow on May 5, 2020 to raise critical funding needed for Quick Response…

(April 24, 2020)  Published in the Santa Barbara News-Press, By Tess Kenny: ‘We’re here for you’: Nonprofit approves nearly $400,000 in small business loans 1987. That’s when Jeanine’s Restaurant and Bakery found its place in Santa Barbara. But when COVID-19…

(April 20, 2020) Quick Response Loans from Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) Reach Local Small Businesses Non-profit Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) announced its Quick Response Loan program on March 18 to provide emergency financial support and assistance to Santa Barbara and…