We’re half way through June gloom and approaching the offical start of summer. For many clients, this is the busiest time of the year! Be sure to check out the events and resources below, including WEV Connects: Giving Back Without Breaking the Bank.
Enjoy this issue of WEV Got News.
-The WEV Staff
WEV Expands Orientation Locations WEV now offers orientations in more cities across Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, including Goleta, Lompoc, Guadalupe, Port Hueneme, Camarillo, and Thousand Oaks!
Don’t miss an opportunity to learn how WEV can help your small business succeed! Click here for the schedule of orientations in English, and click here for the schedule of orientations in Spanish.
WEV Connects Presents: Giving Back Without Breaking the Bank Join WEV Connects for a business owner panel on Giving Back Without Breaking the Bank! Three local business owners will share the successes and struggles they’ve experienced as they’ve learned to give back strategically.
Two Opportunities to Attend:
Santa Barbara When: Wednesday, June 24th from 6-7:30 PM Where: C’est Cheese in Santa Barbara Cost: Free
Empowerment is Priceless Click here to watch what WEV is all about and hear from WEV clients Lisa Gaede, owner of Carlyle Salon, Reyna Chavez, owner of Scrubs on the Run, Lynette de Jesus, owner of Le’ Bella Boutique, Karim Kaderali, owner of Santa Barbara Axxess, Amy Guss, owner of 805Aging, and Kathryn and Michael Graham, owners of C’est Cheese. Thank you to all the WEV clients featured! We hope you will share this video with your networks.
WEV Needs Your Feedback
Beginning the first week in June, a group of dedicated WEV interns began making phone calls to our past clients. These friendly, cheerful, hard-working interns want to hear it all – the good, the bad and the ugly! Your feedback helps us quantify the impact we’re making in the community and learn how we can make our programs more effective. You don’t have to be in business to participate, and we’ll even give you a $5 gift card for your time!
Click here to see the results of our last round of client interviews.
WEV Seeking New Instructor WEV seeks to hire a new instructor to teach its 14-week Self-Employment Training (SET) course beginning August 31st in Santa Barbara or Goleta.
If you have small business and business plan experience and excel at teaching, review the full position description on WEV’s website!
Resources
Latinos in Business Mixer If you are a Latino business owner or wish to connect and support Latino businesses, this networking event is for you! Don’t miss this opportunity to meet members of Camarillo Chamber’s Latino’s in Business group.
For more information click here or contact Adriana Huizar at 805-484-4383.
Employee or Independent Contractor Seminar Do you know the difference between an employee and an independent contractor? Don’t miss out on this free seminar covering the basics of filing payroll taxes and common independent contractor misconceptions.
When: Friday, June 19th, 9 AM-12 PM Where: Santa Barbara EDD Tax Office, 130 E. Ortega Street Cost: Free
SBA Faith-Based Summit Join the SBA Los Angeles District Office for its 3rd Annual Faith-Based Summit, Connecting Faith & Business – Where Mission Meets Marketplace.
When: Thursday, July 18th, 5:30-8:30 PM Where: USC Campus – Ronald Tutor Campus Center Ballroom, 3607 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles Cost: Free
NAWBO Santa Barbara Finance Panel
What are the realities and myths of financing solutions for women business owners? This NAWBO Santa Barbara panel of experts will discuss traditional and alternative funding options, the Equal Credit Act for Women, crowd funding, credit worthiness, and more!
WEV community members interesting in joining NAWBO-SB (National Association of Women Business Owners) can attend one meeting at member price as guests. Please indicate interest while registering.
When: Wednesday, June 24th, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM Where: University Club, Santa Barbara Cost: $35, lunch included
Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
Become a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firm and bid on contracting opportunities with the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD), including graphic design services, advertising, landscaping, computer training, etc. DBE firms are small businesses with primary minority or woman ownership (50%+). Contact MTD if you believe your firm may qualify for certified DBE status. MTD will assist you in applying for DBE certification.
If you are interested, or if you have further questions, please contact Steve Maas at (805) 963-3364 or smaas@sbmtd.gov.
Membership Discount for WEV Graduates VCPWN (Ventura County Professional Women’s Network) is offering all WEV graduates and participants 50% off their first year of membership.
Guests are invited to attend twice before deciding if the VCPWN is a good fit. Dinner meetings take place on the second Thursday every month (except December) from 5:30 to 8:15 PM at the Wedgewood Banquet Center in Ventura. Cost of dinner for guests is $38.
Basic Business Accounting Workshop in Spanish Keeping your business finances in order is absolutely crucial to the health of your business. This Spanish language workshop, presented by WEV client Juliana Ramirez of JR Bookkeeping, will provide a basic introduction to maintaining accurate financial records.
When: Tuesday, June 30th, 5:30-7 PM Where: Heritage Cultural Center, 141 W. 5th St, Oxnard Cost: Free, registration required.
For more information or to register, please contact Adriana Huizar at (805) 484-4383 or email Adriana@visitcamarillo.com.
Support WEV
Thank you Bank of America! We’re proud to partner with Bank of America to connect the unemployed,
underemployed and underserved to the training and education in WEV’s
Self-Employment Training (SET) courses. Last week, Diana Gleason, Regional Sales Exectuive, Senior Vice President and Santa Barbara and Ventura Market President at Bank of America, presented a $10,000 grant check to WEV’s Board Chair Emma Bridges. Thank you to Bank of America
for their continued support!
June 17th, 2015
In This Issue
WEV Expands Orientation Locations
WEV Connects Presents: Giving Back Without Breaking the Bank
Empowerment is Priceless
WEV Needs Your Feedback
WEV Seeking New Instructor
Resources
Latinos in Business Mixer
Employee or Independent Contractor Seminar
SBA Faith-Based Summit
NAWBO Santa Barbara Finance Panel
Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
Membership Discount for WEV Graduates
Business Basics Accounting Workshop (Spanish only)
Follow WEV
Support WEV
Client Achievements
Happy 1st Anniversary!
Last month, WEV graduate Bonnie Wiley celebrated her one year anniversary since starting Primrose Excursions! With over 18 years of experience, Bonnie designs, fun, creative travel experiences for adults. Upcoming trips include excursions to the Hollywood Bowl, wine tasting in Paso Robles, and as far as Costa Rica!
Happy 7th Anniversary!
Congratulations to WEV client Maria Durant on 7 years in business! Maria is the owner and founder of Dance 4 Wellness. Maria teaches dance lessons to adults in her studio and brings dance into local schools.
Congratulations on the Grand Opening!
Congratulations to Lynnette de Jesus on her grand opening! A graduate of our WEV en Español program, Lynnette has recently launched Le’ Bella Boutique, an online clothing store for young women with a unique and edgy fashion sense.
Congratulations on the New Book!
Congratulations to WEV client, Melissa Broughton on her new book, Cowboy Dad. Make sure you stop by her signing at Yellow Belly on Father’s Day.
Publicize Your Business Achievements
We’re always on the lookout for new client achievements for 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
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
WEV Client Business Directory
Did you know WEV has a client business directory on our website? Did you know that if eligible, we’ll list your business for FREE? Click here to check out the directory and complete a simple form to request a listing for your business.
If you are a Latino business owner or wish to connect and support Latino businesses, this networking event is for you! Don’t miss this opportunity to meet members of Camarillo Chamber’s Latino’s in Business group.
We’re proud to partner with Bank of America to connect the unemployed,
