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February 2013 Issue 2

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February 2013, Issue 2 In this issue: Orientations for Fall 2013: Registration Now Open!

 

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Dear Friend of WEV, 

This issue of WEV Got News is full of goodies: achievements and Axxess books, seminars and surveys,  microentrepreneurship awards, mixers, and more! Enjoy!

-The WEV Staff

Orientations for Fall 2013: Registration Now Open! 

 
Take the time to tell a friend about WEV today. Self-employment may be something they have dreamed about, and we’re here to help make it happen!
 
Orientations for Fall 2013 Self-Employment Training (SET) and Business Plan Intensive (BPI) are starting! Learn more and sign up here! 

Resources

Tell D.C. How Your Business is Doing

Small Business California is conducting its annual survey of all California small businesses. This survey is vital to take “the pulse” of small businesses in the State. 
 
Since 2004 this survey has been an important tool for educating elected officials and policy makers about the concerns and challenges faced by small business owners in California. The results are shared with policy makers and elected officials from Sacramento to Washington DC. 
 
This five-minute survey closes at the end of February! Click here to share your thoughts!

Spirit of Entrepreneurship Foundation 

 
Nominations are now open for the third annual Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards, the most prestigious awards for women entrepreneurs in Santa Barbara County, which is open to any woman entrepreneur in Santa Barbara County!
Spirit of Ent NEW Spring 2013
 
Nominations have been extended to March 8th! Click here for more information, and to nominate yourself or someone you know!

Chamber Mega Mixer

 
Celebrate California State University’s 10 year anniversary as they host The Chamber Mega Mixer! Attendance is free. If you would like to purchase a table for a business please contact Celina Zacarias at (805) 437-8920. RSVP here.
 
Date: Thursday, March 14th; 5:30-7:30pm.
Location: CSU Channel Islands

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

 
The Housing Authority is currently providing financial literacy and free tax preparation for the community through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA).
 
VITA is a FREE tax preparation service to families and individuals who earned less than $50,000 in 2012. Find the nearest center to you and learn more here. 

2013 Citi MicroEntrepreneurship Awards

 
For all of the hard-working business owners, organizations and individuals that support the aspirations of entrepreneurs: share your story for the a chance to win prizes and recognition from CitiBank’s Microentreprenuership Awards. 
 
The application deadline is Friday, March 15th. Click here for more information. 

Ventura Federal/State Basic Payroll Seminar

 
You are invited to attend the next Federal/State Basic Payroll Seminar hosted by the Employment Development Department (EDD). Free to attend. Click here to RSVP. 
 
Date: April 23rd, 9am-3pm
Location: Ventura 

In Our Last Issue

Client of the Month: Shauna Kane Mistretta

 
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As a humanitarian, Shauna Kane Mistretta never imagined she’d be a business woman. Now, after completing SET and receiving a loan with WEV’s Small Business Loan Fund, she’s bridging these two worlds as a successful social entrepreneur with Beads of Esiteti. Read more here.

Santa Barbara and Ventura Axxess: Let the Savings Begin! 

 
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Want to save money AND support WEV at the same time?! Get your 2013 Ventura or Santa Barbara Axxess card today through WEV. 
 
Each card costs $30 and $10 of that amount will be generously donated back to support WEV’s programs. Get yours today! Cards must be picked up at either the Ventura or Santa Barbara WEV office. 
 
Did you know that WEV’s Small Business Loan Fund provided SB Axxess with a loan in its infancy – over 10 years ago! And now they’ve expanded to more communities – including Ventura! 

 

February 27th, 2013

In This Issue

  • Orientations for Fall 2013: Registration Now Open!

Resources

  • Tell D.C. How Your Business Is Doing
  • Spirit of Entrepreneurship Foundation
  • Chamber Mega Mixer
  • Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
  • 2013 CitiBank Micro-entrepreneurship Awards
  • Ventura Federal/State Basic Payroll Seminar

In Our Last Issue 

  • Client of the Month: Shauna Kane Mistretta
  • Santa Barbara and Ventura Axxess
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Client Achievements
Turning Up the Volume on the SB’s International Film Festival

Congratulations to Thrive in Five client, Donna Gilmartin of Santa Barbara Hearing Care, for her recent article in the Santa Barbara NewsPress! By teaming up with Otojoy she enabled people suffering with hearing loss to enjoy the Santa Barbara International Film Festival! Congratulations on your successful service, Donna! 

Publicize Your Business Achievements

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

WEV Classifieds
Everyday Life Wellness

SET graduate and owner of Everyday Life Wellness, Jo Faber, is kickstarting The Get Lean in 2013 Campaign, a combination of events including Lunch-N-Learns, Wellness and Weight Loss Challenges and Workshops.

 
For more information, call 805-201-1323, or email info@ everydaylifewellness.com

 
*WEV Special: Book a  Lunch-N-Learn session for your business: 1 Lunch-N-Learn session for $12 per person, or 2-4 Lunch-N-Learn sessions for $10 per person.
Break-Through Book 
 

Thrive in Five client, Carolin Hauser, is a German-trained Naturopathic doctor, Humanistic Psychotherapist, and author of the book Blossom–Your Seven Step Journey to Healing Childhood Sexual Abuse. As a 15-year expert, she specifically helps women break through old patterns, subconscious blocks and create the life they desire. 

 
Her book was recently voted one of the Top 10 picks in last years Transformational Author Contest whose judges included Eckart Tolles and Neale Donald Walshes. To find out more about Blossom and Carolin click here. 
Irene Hoffman’s Branding Workshop

Irene Hoffman– SET graduate and founder of Irene Hoffman Design+Advertising– is facilitating The Branding Workshop, designed to inform, inspire and empower small business owners and entrepreneurs on the path towards developing their brand and maximizing marketing budgets. 

Date: Two 3-hour evenings mid-March. 
Location: Santa Barbara
Cost: $200 (includes a 1-hour session of individual branding consultation) 
Register by March 8 at workshop@irenehoffman.com!
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