Revisit Your Goals, Assess Your Progress

In less than three short months, 2011 will come to a close. We’re already reflecting on the remarkable accomplishments WEV grads have made this year. What’s still on your to-do list? Read on for resources that will convert your remaining goals into soul-satisfying progress!

-The WEV Staff

On September 29th, a fantastic group of current clients, enthusiastic alumni and dedicated friends of WEV attended the first ever WEV Connects event in Ventura County at the Best of VC Marketplace. The atmosphere was social as attendees snacked on treats from Petite Reve Cafe, networked and browsed for Ventura County’s “hidden” treasures.

SET Graduate, Gwendolyn Alley won the Grand prize gift basket of products from the Best of VC Marketplace valued at over $85! Stay tuned for details on the next WEV Connects event.

Are you ready to be an entrepreneur?

Starting this month in Santa Barbara – and in November in Ventura – WEV will offer Business Ready. This 10-hour workshop helps participants identify or refine one solid business concept, while determining if they have what it takes to start their own business. Hurry and sign-up today! The workshops fill quickly!
  

Contact Program Manager Lisa Champagne-Minyard at lminyard@wevonline.org to find out how Thrive in Five can provide the accountability, guidance and “tough love” to push your business to the next level.

Save on everyday expenses while donating to WEV

Let the savings begin! Get your Santa Barbara Axxess card today through WEV. Each card costs $30 and $10 of that amount will be generously donated back to support WEV’s programs. Get yours today!

Why SB Axxess? WEV’s Small Business Loan Fund provided SB Axxess with a loan in its infancy – over 10 years ago!

And if you’re in Ventura County… Ventura Axxess cards will be available through WEV in the coming weeks.
  

Responding to RFPs (Request for Proposal)
October 21st, 9am-12pm, WEV’s Ventura office, More info.

Project Management
November 8th,  9am-12pm, WEV’s Ventura office, More info.

To truly be in business we must create more than just a job for ourselves; we must focus on business-building. Presenter Susan Solovic suggests a re-invention: start with the end in mind and work your way backwards. She will help you identify the steps you need to take to reach the end you want. You won’t want to miss this important program! (Hosted by NAWBO Santa Barbara)

When: Wednesday, October 26, 2011, 11:30-1:30 pm
Where: Fess Parker DoubleTree Resort, 633 E. Cabrillo, Santa Barbara
Cost: $35 members & students/$45 non-members.
(WEV Clients can attend at the student rate!)

Reservations required by October 21. Space is limited so register today!

• WEV Connects in Santa Paula
• Business Ready Workshop
• Client of the Month
  
• Thrive in Five
• Santa Barbara Axxess
  

• Need a New Niche?
• Build a Million Dollar Company
• Bank-Hosted Business Training

SET graduate Jenn Romero, owner of Unurth – a contemporary house and garden wares company – has launched one of the most beautiful websites we’ve seen in a while! Unurth supports local economies and Jenn’s handmade products make great gifts for the upcoming holidays, especially for the gardener in your family.

We’re always on the lookout for a new Client of the Month, Success Story, Featured Artist or addition 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

Tuesday, October 18th, 7–9pm

This spooky tour with Richard Senate starts at the Best of VC Marketplace, 108 N. 10th, Santa Paula. Reservations required. Click here to buy tickets.

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