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December 2013 Issue 2

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December 2013 Issue 2: In this Issue: Client of the Month: Emily Barany, WEV is Hiring!, Congratulations, SET Fall 2013!, Spring 2014 Business Training Courses: Now Enrolling!, Share Your Expertise and Inspire Our Budding Entrepreneurs, Axxess Books are Now Available!

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Dear Friend of WEV,

We hope you’re full of gratitude as you wrap up 2013! And as you think big(ger!) about your dreams, goals, and aspirations for 2014, keep us in mind–we’d love to be involved! Enjoy this issue of WEV Got News! 
 
-The WEV Staff
Client of the Month: Emily Barany

 

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Emily Barany of Emily Barany Consulting is a BPI graduate, a current Thrive in Five® member, and a self-proclaimed “business development junkie!” 
She is rapidly growing her own business as she helps  businesses take their projects to the next level. Read more of her story here!
 
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Would you or someone you know be a good fit to work at WEV? Several positions will become available between now and January 2014 — please visit our Jobs page to learn more! 
Congratulations SET Fall 2013!

 
Last night, WEV celebrated the women and men who graduated from this Self-Employment Training (SET) course. Sixty-four graduates inspired friends and family as they delivered their elevator speeches to an audience of over 200. The ceremony was followed by a client expo, where graduates displayed their newly polished businesses for the first time. Congratulations, SET Fall 2013 Graduates; we can’t wait to see your progress over the next few months!
 
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Spring 2014 Business Training Courses: Now Enrolling!

 
If you know someone who wants to start a business, then be sure to share our Orientation info with them–they might need a little nudge! Our classes function on a first-come, first-served basis , and they’re filling up, so click here for more information on our December orientations!
Share Your Expertise and Inspire Our Budding Entrepreneurs!

 
Each season, guest speakers for WEV’s Self Employment Training and Business Plan Intensive course provide a unique and enriching experience for our clients by volunteering their valuable time and expertise with our budding entrepreneurs. Topics range from Promotion and Advertising to Business Finances. 
 
Hearing directly from local resources provides our clients an opportunity to connect with professionals who can help them write a successful business plan. If you are interested in volunteering, visit our syllabus page where you can download an agenda and talking points specific to your area of expertise. Contact our Santa Barbara Program Coordinator, Karly Dowling, or our Ventura Program Coordinator, Leticia Sandoval, for more information.
Axxess Books are Now Available! 

 
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2014 Axxess cards are now available through WEV’s office! For every $30 card purchased, WEV receives $10. WEV provided Santa Barbara Axxess with a loan in its infancy to help print the books — talk about coming full circle! Order yours here! 

Resources

NAWBO Holiday Party and Board Installation!
 
You are invited to attend NAWBO’sHoliday Party and Board Installation! Click here for more information! 
 
Date: Wednesday, December 18th 
Location: Santa Barbara 
 
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Holiday Shop n Roll!
 
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Two WEV graduates, Meet Your Makers and Cultivate Events are collaborating on a new and unique holiday event that starts this weekend! The Santa Barbara Shop N’ Roll event will run December 14th-22nd at Earl Warren Showgrounds. For more details and a full schedule, click here.  
Employee or Independent Contractor Seminar!
 
The Employment Development Department (EDD) invites you to attend the Employee or Independent Contractor Seminar, where you will learn common misconceptions about independent contractors, way to combat federal tax fraud, how to distinguish between employees and independent contractors, and more! Click here to register.
 
Date: January 7th; 9am-12pm
Location: Ventura

Support WEV

WEV Fundraiser at Fresco Five Points 
 
Bring your friends and family to dinner at Fresco Cafe in the Five Points Shopping Center! 10% of the proceeds from the evening will be donated back to WEV. Jill Brouillard, owner of Fresco Café, is a 1995 graduate of WEV’s Self-Employment Training Program. Help us support this local business and WEV in the same evening – with a delicious meal!
 
Date: Saturday, January 11th; 5-9 pm
Location: Santa Barbara
 
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Do You Shop at Lazy Acres? 
 
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What if you didn’t have to change your habits or do anything extra for WEV to receive donations? Well with the Escrip program at Lazy Acres Market in Santa Barbara that’s exactly what happens! Sign up for a Lazy Acres Market Community Card by filling out this form and bringing it in the next time you shop. For the form, the Group ID number is 500044536. Then a percentage of your purchase totals will be donated back to WEV. Just think with the holidays approaching and all those extra goodies –-you’ll be raking in the money to support WEV’s programs! Questions, call Danelle Mangone, WEV Development Coordinator at (805) 456-2347 or dmangone@wevonline.org.
December 18th , 2013
In This Issue

  • Client of the Month: Emily Barany
  • WEV is Hiring!
  • Congratulations, SET Fall 2013!
  • Spring 2014 Business Training Courses: Now Enrolling!
  • Share Your Expertise and Inspire Our Budding Entrepre-neurs 
  • Axxess Books are Now Available!
Resources

  • NAWBO Holiday Party and Board Installation
  • Holiday Shop n Roll
  • Employee or Independent Contractor Seminar
Support WEV

  • WEV Fundraiser at Fresco Five Points
  • Do You Shop at Lazy Acres?
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Client Achievements
Rock Stars: Turbine Technology Partners
 
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Congratulations to Sharon Donohoe, BPI Grad and current Thrive in Five member! Her company, Turbine Technology Partners has an article featured in (and on the front cover!) North American Windpower magazine. Let’s put this in perspective for you: This is similar to a rock star making the cover of Rolling Stone but for wind engineers. Congratulations on the industry exposure for your growing company!

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We’re always on the lookout for a new Client of the Month, Success Story, Featured Artist 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

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