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November 2013 Issue 2

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November 2013 Issue 2: In this Issue: WEV Offices Closed Next Week, Client of the Month: Amy Chalker, Share Your Expertise and Inspire Our Budding Entrepreneurs, Axxess Books are Now Available!, WEV is Hiring!, Spring 2014 Business Training Courses: Now Enrolling!

Dear Friend of WEV,

“Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action.”

~W.J. Cameron

Here at WEV, we’re well aware that thanksgiving is an action word, so we would like to actively thank you for your ongoing support of our mission. We hope you feel gratitude as you enjoy this issue of WEV Got News!

-The WEV Staff

WEV Offices Closed Next Week

We’re renovating our work space, so both county offices we will be closed to the public during the entire week of Thanksgiving (November 25th- November 29th). We will resume services as usual starting on Monday, December 2nd at 9am!

Client of the Month: Amy Chalker

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Amy Chalker–a SET graduate and current Thrive in Five client and SBLF recipient— joined Santa Barbara’s food revolution by opening Isabella Gourmet Foods—a boutique artisan grocery shop. Read more about our November Client of the Month here!

Share Your Expertise and Inspire Our Budding Entrepreneurs!

Each season, guest speakers for WEV’s Self Employment Training and Business Plan Intensive course provide a unique and enriching experience for our clients by volunteering their valuable time and expertise with our budding entrepreneurs. Topics range from Promotion and Advertising to Business Finances.

Hearing directly from local resources provides our clients an opportunity to connect with professionals who can help them write a successful business plan. If you are interested in volunteering, visit our syllabus page where you can download an agenda and talking points specific to your area of expertise. Contact our Santa Barbara Program Coordinator, Karly Dowling, or our Ventura Program Coordinator, Leticia Sandoval, for more information.

Axxess Books are Now Available!

2014 Axxess cards are now available through WEV’s office! For every $30 card purchased, WEV receives $10. WEV provided Santa Barbara Axxess with a loan in its infancy to help print the books — talk about coming full circle! Order yours here!

WEV is Hiring!

Would you or someone you know be a good fit to work at WEV? Several positions will become available between now and January 2014 — please visit our Jobs page to learn more!

Spring 2014 Business Training Courses: Now Enrolling!

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If you know someone who wants to start a business, then be sure to share our Orientation info with them–they might need a little nudge! Our classes function on a first-come, first-serves basis , and they’re filling up, so click here for more information on our December orientations!

Resources

Learning the Art of Accessorizing

While you are surrounded by the breathtaking art and beauty of ZFolio Solvang sip champagne, eat chocolate and giggle with girlfriends as Dettamoda–Fashion Styling by Paula Parisotto–shares her professional tips on accessorizing to update your style.

As you nibble on treats from Decadence Fine Cakes & Confections, experts from A Blissful Place Wellness Spa & Learning Center will pamper and nourish your skin. All FOUR are WEV clients– how fun is that?

Date: November 20th, 4-7 pm

Location: Solvang

Click here for more information!

NAWBO’s Scholarship for Women Leadership Certificate Program

If you’re a NAWBO member, you could win a FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIP for Antioch University Santa Barbara’s Women & Leadership Certificate Program. Learn more about the scholarship here, and apply here! The deadline is today– Wednesday, November 20th!

7 Reasons Even Your Most Promising Prospects Don’t Buy–And How to Get Them Excited About Hiring You!

You’re invited to a FREE teleclass this month, with Maggie Dennison– a long-time volunteer for WEV and founder of My Marketing Message. Learn what it takes to have a message that lets your prospects know why they should care about what you do and helps you stand out from the crowd. Learn about some of the places you’re most likely to get off track – and how to get back on track again, so that your prospects know without a doubt why they need you. Click here to register!

Date: Saturday, November 23rd; 9:00am-12:00pm

Location: Remote Teleseminar

WITI Holiday Boutique and Fabulous Networking!

Join WITI Santa Barbara and WEV for a wonderful evening of networking and shopping–you can support several WEV business owners while doing your holiday shopping! Click here to find out more!

Date:Tuesday, December 3rd; 6:00pm-9:00pm.

Location: Santa Barbara

Food, Glorious Food Biz Women’s Symposium

CAMEO’s Food, Glorious Food Biz Women’s Symposium will focus on the food industry, with sessions exploring the latest in LA Food Policy, business opportunities, and new tools for running a business.

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• Find out about food policies that promote economic

development – like street vending and corner market conversions to health food, local food procurement and food hubs – and can lead to business opportunities in healthy food.

• Test out easy-to-use new technology that helps business owners (from start-up to growth) manage their financials and learn about starting a food business in your own kitchen.

• Be inspired by women business owners who have made it big in the food industry.

• Learn about incubating in urban spaces and the challenges of serving low-moderate income foodies.

• And, of course, participate in the networking and fun of a CAMEO event!

Date: Wednesday December 3rd; 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: Los Angeles

Click here to register!

Social Media Made Simple

In this introductory session, Social Punch Marketing will cover strategies and best practices to get the most out of your social media activities. Find out how you can use social media to quickly build buzz for your organization and expand your audience! Click here for more information!

Date: Tuesday, December 3rd; 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: Camarillo

Holiday Shop n Roll!

Two WEV graduates, Meet Your Makers and Cultivate Events, are collaborating on a new and unique holiday event this December in Santa Barbara– SB Holiday Shop n Roll! Now is the time to sign your business up to be a vendor at the event. Click here for more details!

How Your Small Business Can Do Business with the Government

Learn how to look and bid for government jobs with SCORE Ventura. Click here for more information and to register! score

Agritourism Intensive: A Class for Ventura Region Farmers

Are you considering agritourism on your farm or ranch or expanding your agritourism business? You’re invited to participate in “The Agritourism Intensive“–hosted by The UC Small Farm Program and other local partners.

During this three-session course, you will learn the benefits and challenges of various agritourism enterprises, assess your own farm or ranch for agritourism potential, start developing your own business, risk management, and marketing plans for a new or existing agritourism enterprise. Click here for more information!

Date: December 2013-February 2014

Location: Camarillo

Support WEV

Thank You for Supporting WEV’s Staff Relay Team!

On November 9th, Leah, Karly, Claire and Danelle ran a total of 26.2 miles in the Santa Barbara International Marathon to raise money for SET scholarships. We raised $2,100! Thank you for your contributions and your cheer leading, everyone! If you would still like to contribute, you can show your support here!

Do You Shop at Lazy Acres?

What if you didn’t have 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. Just think with the holidays approaching and all those extra goodies –-you’ll be raking in the money to support WEV’s programs! Questions, call Danelle Mangone, WEV Development Coordinator at (805) 456-2347 or dmangone@wevonline.org.

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November 20th , 2013

In This Issue

WEV Offices Closed Next Week
Client of the Month: Amy Chalker
Share Your Expertise and Inspire Our Budding Entrepre-neurs
Axxess Books are Now Available!
WEV is Hiring!
Spring 2014 Business Training Courses: Now Enrolling!

Resources

Learning the Art of Accessorizing
NAWBO’s Scholarship for Women’s Leadership Certificate Program
7 Reasons Even Your Most Promising Prospects Don’t Buy–And How to Get Them Excited About Hiring You!
WITI Holiday Boutique and Networking
Food, Glorious Food Biz Women’s Symposium
Social Media Made Simple
Holiday Shop n Roll
How Your Business Can Do Business with the Government
Agritourism Program

Support WEV

Thank You for Supporting WEV’s Staff Relay Team
Do You Shop at Lazy Acres?

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Support WEV

Client Achievements

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

Aerial Dance and Cocktails

Prepare for a lovely afternoon of aerial dance and cocktails, hosted by WEV graduate and past Client of the month, Ninette Paloma of Santa Barbara Centre for Aerial Dance.

Click here for more information!

Date: Sunday, December 8; 12-2pm

Location: Santa Barbara

Provide Dinner to Families

Children’s Therapy Network–managed by Thrive in Five client Cassie Woods–is hosting its 6th annual food basket drive to provide a full thanksgiving meal to families in need. Last year, they provided five families with thanksgiving meals. Please help by donating non-perishable food items to 1234 E Main Street, Ventura by November 20th! For more information, call (805) 667-8200

Absolutely Fabulous Glamour

Studio: Holiday Trunk Show!

Join Page Berse–SET grad and owner of Absolutely Fabulous Glamour Studio— for a trunk show featuring Holiday trends. Click here for more information!

Contribute To the Classifieds

If you’ve got something for sale or rent – or a special deal to share with the WEV community – email news@wevonline.org

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