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May 2009

Home Past Newsletters May 2009

In this issue: SET Graduation Ceremony, WEV Grad Wins Business Plan Competition, SB International Marathon, Offer from Cox Communications, Announcements.

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WEV Got News! 
May 2009  
In this newsletter
:: SET Graduation Ceremony
:: WEV Grad Wins Business Plan Competition
:: SB International Marathon
:: Offer from Cox Communications
:: Announcements

Spring 2009 SET Graduation Ceremony

Please join WEV Staff and Board in honoring our Spring 2009 SET graduates! During the ceremony, each client will deliver their elevator speech and receive graduation novelties. Cake and coffee will be provided. We hope to see you then!
 
Monday, May 18th ~ 6:00pm
Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort, 633 East Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara

WEV Graduate Wins Business Plan Competition

 
Martha Townsend, CEO of Market Ready Rx, won $2,000 for her business plan presentation at Cal Lutheran University’s first business plan competition. Market Ready Rx is a Santa Barbara-based company that provides marketing services to companies launching novel medical diagnostic products. Townsend graduated in Spring 2006 from WEV’s Self-Employment Training course.

 
For the full article in the Ventura County Star, click on the following link: https://www.venturacountystar.com/

news/2009/may/05/santa-barbara-firm-wins-first-business-plan/

 

WEV Teams Up With SB International Marathon

Do you love running?
Do you love WEV?
Run with WEV in the first ever Santa Barbara International Marathon!

https://www.sbimarathon.com/

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People who raise funds running for WEV receive $10 off registration.  Please contact Shana at (805) 965-6073 x105 or spearson@wevonline.org for more information.

 
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Announcements

-Please excuse the delay in this month’s newsletter. WEV sends best wishes and support to all those affected by the Jesusita Fire.
 

-Ojai Women’s Business Network

:Join the women of

Ojai on May 20, 2009 at Vesta (242 E Ojai Avenue, Ojai) from 6-8 pm. Share what’s big for you this year, and what you’re looking for to succeed. It’s an open forum that could be JUST what you need. You’re invited to meet up with the Women of Ojai* who run companies and have a creative entrepreneurial spirit. Bring your business cards, brochures, or just bring yourself, and relax… You’re in good company.
*Ojai residence not required. Women from as far as LA, Pasadena & Santa Barbara have joined us. 
Questions? Contact Jodi at (805) 798-1295 or Jodi@JodiWomack.com  

–Mother’s Day Special Offer: Give the most wonderful gift to that special person on Mother’s Day – CLEANING SERVICES, MASSAGE, GOURMET DINNER.
Three local Professional Services offering an all-in-one package: Stel Housecleaning, Embrace Wellness and Main Course California. Gift packages start at $185 and include two hours of customized cleaning service using green products, 1-hour massage, and personal chef service for 2-3 people. Contact WEV Graduate Estela Flores at (805) 654-0841, www.StelHousecleaning.com 
 

–Electronic Cash Register Up for Grabs: Mark and Jill Brouillard of Fresco’s have donated a Toshiba FS-1650-4 SERIES register with a printer and 2 screens. If this is on your business wish list, contact Leah Gonzales at lgonzales@wevonline.org or (805) 965-6073 x106
 
–Santa Barbara Retail Store with Space for Rent: The Paper Star is looking for artists who would be interested in renting space at her shop on State Street. The store has been there for twenty years, is well established, and receives a lot of foot traffic. She is looking for greeting cards, picture frames, gifts. If interested in renting a small space within the shop, contact Diane at 805-965-5509
 
–Commerical Kitchen Space Available in Ventura: Newly built commercial kitchen available to share with Seasons Catering.  Equipped with convection oven, 6 burner garland stove and oven,  walk-in refrigeration, ice machine, grill,  large mixer, and more.  Also includes pots, sauté pans, sheet pans, bowls, utensils, etc.  that are available to share.  Full time or part time usage available. Contact Gabrielle Moes of Seasons Catering at 805-339-9665 or gabrielle@seasonscateringsb.com, www.seasonscateringsb.com
 
–WEV Graduate Launches Eco-Friendly Clothing Line: Josephine Tournier Ingram of Josephine Design has recently launched an environmentally friendly clothing line called ECOZUZU. You can view and purchase the apparel and accessories at: www.ecozuzu.com. Ecozuzu is also sold in stores such as The Lotus Boutique (637 Chapala Street,Santa Barbara CA 93101).

Ecozuzu has been worn by celebs such as Adrian Grenier (star of Entourage, Devil Wears Prada and Alter Eco). 
-The EDD’s Employment Tax Offices offer free state payroll tax seminars, either classroom-style or Web-based (Webinars). Both the classroom seminars and Webinars are designed to help employers comply with the State of California payroll tax laws. For a complete list of upcoming seminars, please visit

https://www.edd.ca.gov/
Payroll_Tax_Seminars/
 
-If you have an announcement for inclusion in the next WEV newsletter, contact news@wevonline.org or 965-6073 x106 by the 28th of the month.

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