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Friends of WEV,

Please enjoy our October newsletter!

-The WEV Team

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WEV needs you! At a time when WEV’s training programs and small business loans are needed more than ever, funding shortfalls threaten our ability to continue to provide program services at their current level.

Our alumni have stepped up with a wave of support. Cassie Woods of the Children’s Therapy Network in Ventura filmed an online video  to recruit her fundraising team.

Talia Wunder of Devone Design Perfect Fit Jewelery and Kristin Anderson of Lime Green Monkey have both taken up the call by creating online fundraising pages through Givezooks. Check out Talia and Kristin’s easy-to-create pages.

Fundraising events are popping up all over the two counties. Come out to reconnect with your fellow alumni and support an organization that has made a difference in the lives of so many people. Read more below about upcoming events and how to get involved.

How will you help?

Learn more about the WEV Alumni challenge!

In Ventura County, contact Alumni Team Director, Brenda Allison at brenda@allisonbroker.com

In Santa Barbara County, contact Alumni Team Directors Matthew Berger at matthewb@mbergerlaw.com and Dianne Duva at dianne_duva@ml.com

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October Alumni Events

Wine & Chocolate Tasting

When: Saturday, October 16, 2pm
Alumni: Jill-Marie & Jean-Michel Carré
$40/person, 100%
of the proceeds will benefit WEV!
TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!
Chocolats du Calibressan, 4193
Carpinteria Ave #4, Carpinteria

Brenda’s 3?th Birthday Fundraiser

When: Saturday, October 23, 6pm
VC Alumni Director: Brenda Allison
Complimentary
glass of wine, appetizers and birthday cake included! Live auction items include media package from Gold Coast Broadcasting, Ventura County wine tour/limo/lunch package for
6, River Ridge round of golf for 4 and more!
Minimum donation
of $25/person or $150 for VIP Couples Package (2 tickets, Fab bag,
bottle of wine, VIP seating).
RSVP to Leslie 805.644.4740, reception@allisonbroker.com
View invite.
Ruby’s Cafe, 350 S. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard

Cut-a-thon!

Alumni: Shanna Sisney
Adult cuts are $25, kids
are $15! All net proceeds benefit WEV!
And $1 of every hair cut in October will be donated to WEV too. Make appointments by calling 965.8200. Walk-ins welcome. Specify Shanna!

Women’s Conference

When: October 24-26
Alumni: Kristin Anderson, Talia Wunder & Ana Rojas
This
year, the Women’s Conference  is a call to action inspiring women to
see this challenging moment in history as an opportunity to come
together and transform ourselves, our communities and our world. The conference is a
collection of events, including fabulous shopping at The Village. WEV
graduates Kristin Anderson of Lime Green Monkey, Talia Wunder of Devone Design Perfect Fit Jewelery and Ana Rojas of Comfy Commuter will each
have a booth sponsored by WE Invest and WEV. To help
other women become successful in their own businesses, both Devone
Design and Comfy Commuter will donate 10% of all sales to WEV.
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, 90802

Santa Barbara Axxess

When: Starting October 1
Alumni: Karim Kaderali
Axxess Membership features exclusive discounts at over 300 local
merchants, including unbeatable savings on dining out, golf, wine
tasting, home, health, car and kids!
$5 will be donated to WEV per membership purchase!
Click here to purchase your 12th Edition Axxess Membership (2011). Select “Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV)” to ensure that WEV receives donations from your purchase.

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November Alumni Events

Fine Jewelry & 1st Thursday

When: Thursday, November 4, “1st Thursday”, 5-8pm

Alumni: Maurice Moreno
Join in an evening of
art, culture, wine and a raffle of fine jewelry and other auction items!
Bella
Rosa Jewelry, 1103 State St., Santa Barbara

Devone Design Perfect Fit Jewelry Launch & Reception

When: Saturday, November 6, 6-9pm
Alumni: Talia Wunder
View
the entire exquisitely handcrafted collection and meet the artist at the Santa Paula Art Museum. 10% of all sales will be donated to WEV and the Santa Paula Art
Museum. More info at www.perfectfitjewelry.com and 312.1845. See flyer.
Santa Paula Art Museum, 117 N. 10th St., Santa Paula

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Human Rights & Women’s Health

On October 7 at 7pm in UCSB’s Campbell Hall, Direct Relief is hosting a free discussion with the former First Lady of Somaliand and visionary leader in women’s rights and women’s health, Edna Adan Ismail. A midwife by training,  Edna Adan was featured in Nicholas Kristof’s book Half the Sky. She is founder and director of an innovative hospital in Somaliland. Come out, learn more and be inspired by this amazing woman and her story. View flyer.

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Come to the Camarillo Library on October 15, 7:30-10:30am to learn more about local business resources available to you. Whether your business is in retail, manufacturing, research & development, food services, construction, a home businesses – or even if you’re just getting started – you’ll take away valuable information from the many local, participating groups. View flyer.

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Join Megan Amsler on October 12, 5:30-7pm for a glass of wine at her free event geared towards
networking, education, inspiration and comradery. Learn more about goal
setting and building wealth in different areas of your life. RSVP
required, space is limited. View flyer.

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The Small Business Jobs Act, signed by President Obama on September 27, will provide critical resources to help small businesses continue to drive economic recovery and create jobs. The new law extends the successful SBA Recovery loans while offering billions more in lending support and tax breaks for entrepreneurs and small business owners. How will it affect your business? View fact sheet.

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Contract with the Government – Learn How!

We hope you’ll take advantage of two workshops we’re offering in collaboration with the Federal Technology Center (FTC).

 Responding to RFP’s
November 9, 9am-12pm, Santa Barbara; Register here

Project Management
November 16, 9am-12pm, Ventura; Register here
 
Learn more about these classes and reserve your spot today at: www.TheFTC.org or 916.334.9388

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Start your week right with Monday sales advice calls from Alyse Hart! Her program includes:

• Answers to your most pressing questions
• Twice monthly contributions from stellar sellers
• “Sell It Like a Woman” sales tracker
• Handy sales tips
• 30-minute, weekly one-on-one phone calls

For more info or to sign up, click here.

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Resources

• Camarillo Business Assistance Forum
• Women Empowered Series
• Small Business Jobs Act
• Contract with the Government
• Sell It Like a Woman

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Stay Connected

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Westlake Village resident Maria Durant, a graduate of SET, is also the owner of Dance 4 Wellness. After giving dance lessons in her home studio, Durant is now in the process of moving to a larger space in Thousand Oaks to accommodate the growth of her business.

Check out her new location!
880 Hampshire Rd.,  Thousand Oaks
805.991.6113
www.dance4wellness.net

Read more about Maria in the Ventura County Star!

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