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July 2014, Issue 2

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In this issue: Save the Date: WEV Connects at SpiceTopia, Client of the Month: Cassie Woods, Fall SET Training Courses Enrolling Now!

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Dear friend of WEV, 

Here at WEV, we love concluding our orientations by posing the question: If not now, when? 

 

This summer choose to pursue your passions and dreams! Enjoy this issue of WEV Got News and take advantage of the opportunities to network, take a class, and connect with our local entrepreneurial community.

-The WEV Staff
Save the Date: WEV Connects at SpiceTopia
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You’re invited to connect with the WEV small business community. Build your business network while exploring our host and WEV client business, SpiceTopia, a specialty spice and tea store.
 
When: August 13th, 6-8 pm
Where: SpiceTopia, 576 E. Main Street, Ventura
Cost: Free
More information and to RSVP, click here. 
Client of the Month: Cassie Woods

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Cassie Woods, Thrive in Five® client and WEV loan fund recipient, opened Children’s Therapy Network in 2008 after taking SET.  She now offers holistic and comprehensive therapy to over 300 clients!  Read more here.

Fall SET Training Courses Enrolling Now!
 
WEV’s Self-Employment Training Courses will begin September 1st.  10 spots remain in Santa Barbara County, and Ventura County classes are filling as well!  
 
If you haven’t yet attended a mandatory orientation, click here to sign up.  Classes are expected to fill by early August–first come, first served!

Resources

BNI Smokin’ Referrals Mixer & BBQ

bbq-clipart-word-bbq1Business Network International’s 2nd annual Ventura County ”Smokin’ Referrals” Mixer & BBQ is coming up and it is open to the public. Last year’s inaugural event hosted 250 people with plenty of food and drink, tons of fantastic networking, and a whole lot of door prizes! 
 
When: July 22nd, 5-7 pm 
Where: Surfside Prints 2686 Johnson Drive, Suite D
Cost: FREE 
For more info, please call 805-850-0157 or click here.

Free Tax Seminar

The Employment Development Department (EDD) invites you to join them for a free Employee or Independent Contractor Tax Seminar. Learn how to distinguish between an employee or independent contractor and ways to combat payroll tax fraud.

When: July 22nd, 9 am-12 pm
Where: Ventura EDD Tax Office
Cost: Free
For more information and to RSVP, click here. 

JOB$ Subsidized Employment Program

The JOB$ subsidized employment program offers job-ready staff for your business, generous cash incentives for you, and employee bonding and support services for your peace of mind. JOB$ makes it more affordable to grow your business…and help our community’s economic recovery at the same time. Please contact Sofia Hadjeri at (805) 737-7033 or s.hadjeri@sbcsocialserv.org for more details about the program and how to hire a subsidized employee for your business. This program is operated by the County of Santa Barbara.

2nd Annual Faith-Based Summit

sbaJoin the Small Business Administration’s Los Angeles District Office for the 2nd Annual Faith-Based Summit. Learn how to accelerate business growth from business and faith based leaders by maximizing technology, leveraging free SBA resources, and accessing capital.

When: July 24th, 8 am-3 pm
Where: California Science Center, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles
Cost: Free
For more information and to register, click here. 

Unemployment Insurance Costs Tax Seminar

At this free seminar you will learn how the unemployment insurance rate is established and how to minimize unemployment insurance costs.

When: August 5th, 9 am-12 pm
Where: Ventura EDD Tax Office
Cost: Free
For more information and to register, click here.

Camarillo Chamber of Commerce Launches Hispanic Business Council

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Last month, the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce launched the Hispanic Business Council to help meet the needs of Camarillo’s Spanish speaking business owners. The goal of the council is to provide education, counseling, and networking to help build a bridge between the Chamber and the local Hispanic community. If you are interested in more information about participating in the council or becoming a guest speaker for Spanish workshops, please contact Esmeralda Carretero at (805) 484-4383 or email esmeralda@camarillochamber.org. Click here for more info. 

Save the Date: Latino Business Conference

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The Oxnard Chamber of Commerce is planning a conference for business owners in our Spanish speaking community! Information and workshops will be provided to those wishing to start or grow a business on November 14th. To participate as a sponsor, as a planning committee member, or as a speaker, please contact Samantha Flores at S.Flores@oxnardchamber.org or call 805-984-8738.
 
Click here for more info.

Support WEV

Discover a Way to Give!

There are a wide variety of ways to financially support Women’s Economic Ventures. For the cost of two Starbucks coffees per month you could make a $10.00 monthly pledge to support WEV’s programs. Or donate those unused gift cards in your wallet.  We also accept donations of stock! You can read more about the ways to donate to WEV here.

Do You Shop At Lazy Acres?

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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. Questions? Call Danelle Mangone, WEV Development Coordinator at (805) 456-2347 or dmangone@wevonline.org.

 

 

July 16th, 2014

In This Issue

  • Save the Date: WEV Connects at SpiceTopia
  • Client of the Month: Cassie Woods
  • Fall SET Training Courses Enrolling Now!

Resources

  • BNI Smokin’ Referrals Mixer & BBQ
  • Free Tax Seminar
  • JOB$ Subsidized Employment Program
  • 2nd Annual Faith-Based Summit
  • Unemployment Insurance Tax Seminar
  • Camarillo Chamber of Commerce Launches Hispanic Business Council
  • Save the Date: Latino Business Conference

Support WEV

  • Discover a Way to Give!
  • Do You Shop At Lazy Acres?
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Client Achievements

C’est Cheese Café

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Be sure to visit newly expanded WEV client business, C’est Cheese Café! With the new expansion they now serve breakfast and lunch.  Visit their website for their hours and take a peek at their menu.
Ventura Training and Athletics Featured in Ventana
Blair Ferguson, recent BPI Graduate and owner of Ventura Training and Athletics, was featured in the Ventana Monthly Magazine. Blair’s progressive training approach combines the knowledge of numerous degrees and certifications with experiential wisdom to ensure his clients get the best customized training and treatment that science and experience has to offer. Click here to read the article!

SpiceTopia Is Expanding!

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Thrive in Five® client and owner of Ventura’s local spice and tea shop, Ashley Pope, has launched a kickstarter campaign to expand Spice-topia with a commercial kitchen. Click here to learn more and donate.

Discover ZFolio Santa Barbara

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Located at 1013 State St., ZFolio Gallery just blossomed in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.  Come enjoy the music and sip a little bubbly at their Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday, August 7th. Voted Best for Designer Jewelry in the U.S. 2013, 2014 & 2015, ZFolio is open daily until 7 pm, so drop in!

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. 

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