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August 2014, Issue 2

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In This Issue: Act Quickly: Limited Space Available in Ventura’s Self-Employment Training Course, WEV Connects at SpiceTopia, Client of the Month: Zdena Jiroutova, Thank You For Your Feedback!, Women Lawyers in Ventura County Scholarship Dinner Honoring WEV Founder

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Dear Friend of WEV,

Our WEV Connects event last Wednesday at SpiceTopia proved to be an energizing evening of bilingual networking and inspiration. We hope you continue to connect with each other and take advantage of the resources in this issue of WEV Got News! 
-The WEV Staff

Act Quickly: Limited Space Available in Ventura’s Self-Employment Training Course

WEV’s Self-Employment Training programs will begin on September 1st!  If you, or someone you know, are interested in writing a business plan for an existing business or an idea you have, come to a free orientation to learn about how WEV can support you.

We are excited to announce that our Santa Barbara classes are full, but we have a few spaces available in Ventura and Oxnard so click here to sign up for an orientation today!

WEV Connects at SpiceTopia

SpiceTopiaOn Wednesday, August 13th, SpiceTopia owner and WEV client Ashley Pope, along with WEV staff, welcomed over 50 attendees to the WEV Connects mixer in downtown Ventura! The event included Spanish translation and attracted WEV clients, supporters and members of the community hoping to network, with a large selection of teas and spices in the background! Delicious appetizers were provided by another WEV client, Santa Cruz Mexican Cuisine. We hope to see you at the next WEV Connects event in 2015!

Client of the Month: Zdena Jiroutova

 

z-mmZdena Jiroutova, WEV loan fund recipient, just celebrated the Grand Opening of their third gallery, ZFolio Santa Barbara. ZFolio was voted Best for Designer Jewelry in the U.S. 2013, 2014 & 2015! Read more here.
 

Thank You For Your Feedback!

Thank you to all of our clients who took time out of their busy schedules to talk to us during our annual client outcomes research project this summer. Your feedback helps make WEV better! In all, we interviewed 220 clients and achieved a 71% response rate – the highest since 2010!! Stay tuned as we’ll be sharing some of our findings in a future issue.

Women Lawyers of Ventura County Scholarship Dinner Honoring WEV Founder

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Women Lawyers of Ventura County (WLVC) invites you to attend their Eighth Annual Scholarship Dinner and Silent Auction.  This evening will honor Legacy Award Recipient, keynote speaker, and WEV Founder, Marsha Bailey. 

When: September 4th, 5:30-6:30 pm Wine Tasting and Silent Auction, 6:30-8:30 pm Dinner and Program 
Where: Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St
Cost: $85/WLVC Members, $105 Non-members
Click here to register–WEV Clients and Volunteers receive the member price before August 27th!

Resources

NAWBO Santa Barbara Summer Social

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Cowboy up for NAWBO-SB’s Annual Summer Social in partnership with WEV! We’re proud to be a part of this fun annual networking event for local business owners and professionals. If you are a WEV alumni or client you can register for the event at the special WEV rate of $35.00! 
 
When: August 27th, 6-8 pm
Where: Carr Winery, Santa Barbara
Cost: $35 for NAWBO/WEV Clients or $45 for non-members
Click here for more information and to register.

Jobs For Our Future

Jobs For Our FutureWEV is a co-convener in presenting Jobs For Our Future: Learn how business, education, government, and labor are working together statewide and nationally to prepare for economic prosperity in the 21st century. 

When: September 11th, 8 am-12:30 pm
Where: Ventura College Performing Arts Center, 4700 Loma Vista Rd, Ventura
Cost: $35 (includes lunch), $50 after August 21st
Click here to register. 

Free Tax Seminar

The Employment Development Department (EDD) invites you to join them for a free Federal/State Basic Payroll Tax Seminar. Learn California and federal payroll reporting requirements.

When: September 16th, 9 am-3:30 pm
Where: Ventura EDD Tax Office 4820 McGrath St, Suite 200, Ventura 
Cost: Free
To register, click here.

Meditation and Writing Workshop   

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SET graduate, Ladye Eugenia Stewart, will be hosting a series of workshops for writers. Between mind numbing hope and bone crushing fear, there is a middle way–come be inspired!

When: Series begins September 5th, 10:30 am-1:30 pm 
Where: WEV client business, Kim Maxwell Studio, 226 W. Ojai Ave #102, Ojai
Cost: $30/class or $108/month, $80/veterans
For more information and to register, call 805-890-7749.

Support WEV

Do You Have a Birthday Coming Up?

Think about requesting that your friends and family make donations to WEV in lieu of giving birthday presents! We can set up your own online donation page to track your progress. If you are interested in “donating” your birthday to WEV, please contact Danelle Mangone at (805) 456-2347 or dmangone@wevonline.org.

 

August 20th, 2014

In This Issue

  • Act Quickly: Limited Space Available in Ventura’s Self-Employment Training Course
  • WEV Connects at SpiceTopia
  • Client of the Month: Zdena Jiroutova
  • Thank You For Your Feedback!
  • Women Lawyers in Ventura County Scholarship Dinner Honoring WEV Founder

Resources

  • NAWBO Santa Barbara Summer Social
  • Jobs For Our Future
  • Free Tax Seminar
  • Meditation and Writing Seminar

Support WEV

  • Do You Have A Birthday Coming Up?
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Client Achievements

Fresco Cafe Expands Patio

Fresco PatioCongratulations to WEV client business, Fresco Cafe, on their patio expansion! Be sure to check out their menu and visit them at 3987 State Street, Santa Barbara.

Publicize Your Business Achievements

We’re always on the lookout for a new Client of the Month, Success Story or additions 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 news@wevonline.org.

WEV Classifieds

Suit Drive

Suit Drive 2Dress for Success is collecting interview-appropriate clothing, shoes, and accessories for low-income job seekers. To learn more and donate, click here or call 1-800-803-8367. Drive ends August 22nd.

Desks and File Cabinet Needed

Our WEV Ventura Office is expanding!  We are in need of two (preferably matching) desks and a lockable file cabinet. Please contact Leticia Sandoval at (805) 456-2341 if you have a lead. Thank you!

Contribute To the Classifieds
 

If you’ve got something for sale or rent – or a special deal to share with the WEV community – email news@wevonline.org

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