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August 23, 2011 – In this issue: Get Ready for Fall Program, WEV Webinar, BPI Graduates, Santa Paula Events, New Instructors, Featured Artists, Client of the Month, WEV is Hiring

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Dear Leah,

Fall is almost here, we have exciting news and opportunities on the horizon to share with you!

-The WEV Staff

Get Ready for Fall Programs!

WEV’s 14-week Self-Employment Training (SET) course, begins the week of Labor Day (Sept. 5th), and our 6-week Business Plan Intensive (BPI) course begins Sept. 24^th in Ventura and October 3^rd in Santa Barbara.

If you or someone you know would like more information about these programs, sign up for one of the free 1-hour orientations. Hurry – the last orientation for Fall courses will be held next Wednesday, August 31^st.

Want to Reach the Million Dollar Mark?

Watch this recorded webinar to learn more about WEV’s Thrive in Five program and how it could help take your business to the next level. Our next cohort begins in September, so act now by contacting Program Manager, Tea Silvestre at tsilvestre@wevonline.org.

Impressive BPI Graduates!

This summer a dedicated group of women braved the intense 6-week curriculum of WEV’s Business Plan Intensive (BPI) course. Their business ideas include soap making classes & workshops, a frozen yogurt shop, and fruit juice and smoothie bar.

The fourth BPI graduate is licensed audiologist Donna Gilmartin, M.S., owner of Santa Barbara Hearing Care, Inc. During the month of August, Donna will be offering free hearing tests and free hearing aid consultations as part of the Hearing Aids Santa Barbara community outreach program. Visit www.sbhearingcare.com for more information.

If you could also benefit from BPI’s accelerated coursework, individualized attention, and supportive peers, attend an orientation today! BPI begins Sept. 24^th in Ventura and Oct. 3^rd in Santa Barbara.

WEV in Santa Paula

Check out one of these two events in Santa Paula:

Orientation
Fillmore! Piru! Santa Paula! East Ventura – WEV has come to you! There’s no better way to learn about our programs than by attending a free orientation. Forward this to a friend who lives in the area. Click here to sign up for the orientation in Santa Paula tonight from 6-7pm.

“WEV Connects”
Plan to attend this event at the Best of VC Marketplace, (owner, Talia Wunder) on Thursday, Sept. 29th from 6:30-8:00 pm. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to see some of Ventura County’s “hidden” treasures and network with other local business owners.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the the Gourmet Food Truck and Bocce Ball Festival at Limoneira Ranch last Sunday. WEV Program Coordinator Llewellyn Somers and WEV clients Talia Wunder and Jennifer Lara staffed a booth at the festival. We hope to see you at the next orientation or networking event!

New SET Instructors

WEV is proud to announce the addition of three new instructors to our Self Employment Training (SET) teaching team. Please welcome, Gloria Miele, Julie Samson, and Masen Yaffee! Read more about each instructor here.

New Artwork on Display at WEV Offices

Two talented local artists are featured at WEV’s Santa Barbara and Ventura offices now through November:

Santa Barbara – Greg Marquez: Greg’s work features the beauty and drama of California’s Central Coast. His company, Pacific Photo Images provides a variety of services to the local community. Read more.

Ventura – Lili Rhamati: A world-traveler and explorer, Lili uses fine art black and white photos to express the beauty of her adventures, printing each in a traditional chemical darkroom. Read more.

Client of the Month – August

SET graduate, Lisa Gaede, has brought the “blow dry bar” concept to Santa Barbara. Shine is open in Montecito with a second location coming soon! Read more.

Want to Work with WEV?

We are currently recruiting a Program Coordinator for our ground-breaking Thrive in Five Program. This part-time position will be based out of our Ventura office. Click here for more info. WEV is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Resources

Local Bank Hosts Business Events Series

Montecito Bank & Trust is offering a series of Business to Business (B2B) events to help you grow your business. Beginning in late September, the series and will cover a wide range of topics, from the surviving the current economy to effectively using social media. More info.

Double Your Qualified Leads in the Next 3 to 5 Months…for FREE!

The Word Chef Test Kitchen seeks participants for an online marketing study.
More info.

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In This Issue

Get Ready for Fall Programs
WEV Webinar
BPI Graduates
Santa Paula Events
New Instructors
Featured Artists
Client of the Month
WEV is Hiring

Resources

Bank-Hosted Business Training
FREE Marketing Assistance

Client Achievements

WEV Client Celebrates 5th Year in Business

ZFolio Gallery, owned by Zdena Jiroutova is celebrating their 5th anniversary with award-winning jewelry designers at two events in September. Click here for more information. Congratulations, Zdena!

New Santa Barbara Business Combines Food and Travel

WEV graduates, Eve Sommer-Belin and Caroline Connor recently launched their business, Craving Adventures, in Santa Barbara. Craving Adventures combines local food and activities into a unique adventure. Congratulations Eve and Caroline!

Share Your Success

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.

WEV Got Business

Start or renew your WEV Got Business membership today! Benefits include an online business directory listing, 1 free hour of consulting, 10 free hours of coaching and more! All for only $125!

WEV Classifieds

Single Again: Monthly Meetup Group for Women in Transition

This group is designed for women who are widowed, divorced or divorcing. Join us Sept. 20th from 7-8:30 pm at the Circle of Life Center in Thousand Oaks. Our speaker will be Sara Rector, MFT.

For more info, or to RSVP, email or call 323-791-2533.

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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