November 2014, Issue 2

-The WEV Staff

Spanish Program Coordinator 
WEV is seeking to hire a part-time Spanish Program Coordinator in North Santa Barbara county, beginning January 2015. Though part-time, this position is an active member of the program team, participating in collaborative planning processes to deliver impactful programs and services that target WEV’s Latino and Spanish-speaking clients.

Development & Marketing Coordinator

Resources

Creating a Stable Home (CA$H) Program
Take action on your financial future and set a plan to achieve your financial goals! Join the Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) in their 12-month financial coaching program. This program includes a personal financial assessment, in-depth credit analysis, individualized financial action plan, workshops and one-on-one consulting.

Learn more at tonight’s orientation:
When: Tonight, November 19th, 6-7 pm
Where: 2231 Sturgis Rd. Suite A, Oxnard
Cost: Free

Business Giving Roundtable
Local business owners will share ideas on community giving and how they infuse philanthropy into their business models at “A Taste of Giving.” 

When: November 20th, 8 am
Where: Santa Barbara Museum of Art 
Cost: BGR member free; $35.00 non-member rate
For more information, click here. 

NAWBO Ventura November Meeting 
Increase your influence with story! Kindra Hall, author and professional storyteller, will teach you exactly how stories can dramatically increase the effectiveness in your messaging. You’ll also learn the three biggest storytelling mistakes and how to avoid them. Speak about your business when you bring a $25 gift for the raffle drawing. 

When: November 20th, 5:30-8 pm
Where: Sheraton Agoura Hills Hotel, 30100 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills
Cost: $45 for NAWBO members and non-members alike

AWC Annual Holiday Party
Start the holiday season off by celebrating with the Santa Barbara Association of Women in Communications at their annual holiday party. Come enjoy holiday cheer and refreshments with other communicators and small business owners at WEV client business, C’est Cheese.

When: December 3rd, 5:30-7:30 pm
Where: C’est Cheese, 825 Santa Barbara St.
Cost: AWC-SB Members $25; Nonmembers $35
Click here to purchase tickets!

Special Photo Offer for WEV Clients
SET graduate Ashly Othic, owner of Livin’ The Dream Photography, has opened a new studio space in Santa Barbara! Located directly behind the Fess Parker resort, the new space hosts a charming portrait studio, event planning space and is perfect for on-location shoots. Ashly has a special offer for WEV program students, graduates and staff in celebration of her soft opening. 

Cost: $60 for professional headshot (regularly $150)
Where: 222 S. Milpas Street, Santa Barbara
Call (805) 620-7402 to make your appointment today!

Free Tax Seminar
The Employment Development Department (EDD) invites you to join them for a free Federal/State Basic Payroll Tax Seminar. Learn California payroll reporting requirements: forms, employer obligations, reporting, and payment.

When: December 9th, 9 am-3:30 pm 
Where: EDD Office 4820 McGrath St. Suite 200, Ventura
Cost: Free
For more information and to RSVP, click here.

Nominate a Young Entrepreneur for Magazine Cover!
Do you know a young entrepreneur under the age of 30 that is making all the right moves in business/education and in Ventura County community?  

If so, click here to submit their name. It can even be you! The next issue of American Latino Magazine will focus on local Ventura County entrepreneurs, and the winner will be featured on the cover.

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