July 2013 Issue 3

We recently moved our Ventura office to a new space on Maple Court, and we’d love for you to come visit us! On Thursday, August 1st from 4-7pm, we are hosting an Open House for you to meet staff and business professionals, learn more about how to get involved, win a door prize, and eat a few refreshments! 

 

Click here for more information. We’ll see you soon!

 

WEV is seeking to hire a full-time Program Assistant to work in the Santa Barbara office, beginning in August.

 

As an enthusiastic, detail-oriented and thorough individual, the Program Assistant supports all programs and acts as WEV’s first point of contact for potential clients and office inquiries. For more details, visit our website here. 

 

Leadership Santa Barbara County is an issue-oriented leadership program open to anyone who lives, works, or attends school in Santa Barbara County. 

 

 

Many WEV managers and alums have participated in this dynamic program! Through skills training and group projects, participants learn and practice communication, team building, facilitation, conflict resolution, public speaking, consensus building, and information gathering skills. 

 

Graduates complete the program with the following: 

• A better understanding of the issues facing our community 

• Networking opportunities with a wide variety of local leaders 

• Specific leadership skills to help you become a more effective leader

• The confidence to make positive changes in both your personal and professional life 

 

The 9 month course meets all-day on the second Friday of the month. Cost is $1250 and a certain number of 50% scholarships are available. 

 

Applications are due by August 23rd, and the course starts Sepember 26th! Click here for more information. 

 

A Free Informational Happy Hour will be held on August 8th, from 5-7pm at Blush Restaurant & Lounge, 630 State St., Santa Barbara for people who want to learn more about participating in this exciting program. For more info and to RSVP for the Happy Hour, contact Lori LaRiva at recruitment@leadsb.org.

 

Take this 5-minute survey to learn more about your business’s financial strengths and vulnerabilities. When you complete the survey, you’ll be entered in a drawing to win a prize in the form of a reward card, issued by MasterCard, with a value of $100. 

 

In addition to learning about your business, your answers will also contribute to a study by the Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED), a nonprofit organization that works to promote opportunity for US small businesses. The study will be a part of a larger effort to help small businesses reduce vulnerability and position themselves for growth. 

 

If you have any questions about the survey or the study, you can contact: Kasey Wiedrich, Senior Program Manager at kwiedrich@cfed.org or (202) 207-0149, or  Lauren Williams, Program Manager at lwilliams@cfed.org or (202)  207-0131