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May 2008

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In this issue: SET Graduations, WEV Client Panel, Conduct Business with the Navy, Women and the City Movie Premiere, Outreach Opportunity

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May 2008

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In this newsletter
:: SET Graduations
:: WEV Client Panel
:: Conduct Business with the Navy
:: Women and the City Movie Premiere
:: Outreach Opportunity

SET Graduation Ceremonies 

Please be our guest at your local Self-Employment Training (SET) graduation ceremony. During the first part of the evening, we will recognize the clients that have completed our 14-week course, and award signature WEV pins to clients that turn in a complete business plan. Following the ceremony, enjoy a potluck and browse the client expo! Join WEV staff, SET graduates, their friends and family, and the community in celebrating these achievements!
Santa Barbara
Friday, May 16; 6-8pm
Goleta Valley Community Center, Map
5679 Hollister Avenue
Goleta, CA 93117
 
Ventura County
Tuesday, May 20; 6-8pm
Goebel Senior Center, Map
1385 E. Janss Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
 
Santa Maria
Wednesday, May 21; 6-8pm
Veteran’s Memorial Center Auditorium, Map
313 W. Tunnell Street
Santa Maria, CA 93458

Economic Security for Women: Why Didn’t I Think of That? 

 
Wednesday, May 14th, 6-7:30pm
Faulkner Gallery, SB Public Library
40 E. Anapamu Street
The American Association of University Women in association with Women’s Economic Ventures presents a panel discussion featuring Angel Cottrell, Client Services Director of WEV, and three local entrepreneurs who have become successful through training and financial services provided by WEV:
  • Kathryn Graham, C’est Cheese
  • Camille Macres, Recipe Rx
  • Elizabeth Poett, Rancho San Julian Beef

Please bring friends and questions. Refreshments and materials will be available. Free admission; donations to AAUW-SB’s Educational Foundation will be accepted. Please call 563-4762 if you have any questions.

Learn How to Conduct Business with the Navy

Friday, May 30, 9:00 – 4:00

Ventura County Office of Education

Conference Center

5100 Adolfo Road,

Camarillo, CA 93010

 

The purpose of the First Annual Navy, Business and Community Expo is to provide an annual forum that increases awareness of Naval Base Ventura County’s impact on Ventura County among business, civic leaders and the community. Additionally, findings of the  economic impact study commissioned by the Workforce Investment Board of Ventura County will be presented. Click here for the registration form.

WEV Client Ribbon Cuttings on Saturday, May 10th

PartiAnimalz to host Grand Opening

Nan Tobert Family Festival, Libby Park, 200 South Signal Street, Ojai
WEV Ribbon Cutting at 11:30am
WEV Client: Deborah Escobar
 
Global Village School Open House
207 N. Ventura Street, Ojai
WEV Ribbon Cutting at 1:15pm
WEV Client: Sally Carless
 
Power of Qi to host Reception
891 Ventura Avenue, Oak View
WEV Ribbon Cutting at 2:45pm
WEV Client: Maggie Garrett

Don’t Miss the EVENT of the season… 

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Mark Your Calendar for this Sex and the City movie premiere extravaganza benefiting Women’s Economic Ventures!

 
Date:  Friday, May 30, 2008
Pre-party Starts:  6:30 p.m.
Movie Starts: 9:00 p.m.
After Party Starts: 11:30 p.m.

 
Tickets start at $125; volunteers and sponsors are still needed! Visit www.socialgoodmarketing.com for more information and to purchase tickets, as they are selling quickly!

Exciting Sales/Outreach Opportunity for Small Business Owners! 

When: Wednesday, May 21, 5:30-8:00pm
Where: AEO Conference Marketplace; Hyatt Regency Orange County, Anaheim, CA
What: Exhibit at Marketplace includes an 8-foot table and 2 chairs for $65
 
Are you an entrepreneur? Do you own a business with five or fewer employees? CAMEO (California Association for Mircroenterprise Opportunity) and AEO (Association for Enterprise Opportunity) have exhibit spaces available for local entrepreneurs to showcase their products/services. The 2008 Marketplace will take place at the 18th Annual Gathering of the AEO National Summit, which brings together microenterprise organizations like WEV for training and networking. Expected attendance is approximately 750 professionals in the microenterprise development field! Click here to download the registration form.

Client Announcements

  • Spring Special from Arts & Lectures:

    Salvatore Licitra, “the first super-tenor of the 21st century” (The Miami Herald) will perform at the newly renovated Granada on May 8 at 8pm. Arts & Lectures would like to offer all WEV clients the opportunity to see him for the special price of $10. Please call the Arts and Lectures ticket office at 893-3535 and mention this $10 offer to receive tickets for Salvatore Licitra. Limited number of tickets available, only two per customer, given on a first come first serve basis, not retroactive, can not be used with any other promotion.

  • For sale: Bee’s Wing Arts, a 3 year old craft gallery/boutique on Upper State in Santa Barbara, near Longs. A perfect opportunity for an individual or coop situation or a small group of hip and savvy moms to share-own, Bee’s Wing Arts is a fun and lively business/lifestyle for anyone who thrives on people, creativity, and beautiful objects. Projected gross annual sales $150k+. Price negotiable. Interested parties, contact Susannah Gordon, owner of Bee’s Wing Arts:  805-898-9830

  • Z Folio is hosting a trunk show of award-winning designer John Petet. We hope to delight mothers with spectacular diamond and gold designs and an auction to benefit breast cancer research or the winner’s favorite charity. Friday, May 9, 12-7; and Saturday, May 10, 10-6. Reception Friday, 4-7, free admission, wine and cheese served.

  • National Association of Women Business Owners’ 10th Annual BRAVO AWARDS:May 16, 2008, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at Moorpark Country Club. Frieda Kaplan, Founder and Chairman of Frieda’s, The Specialty Produce Company, is the Keynote Speaker and you’ll not want miss her incredible story! www.nawbovc.org

  • Are you interested in displaying  your products at the Santa Barbara WEV office? Contact Shana at spearson@wevonline.org.

  • If you have an announcement for inclusion in the next WEV newsletter, contact news@wevonline.org or 965-6073.
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