August 9, 2011 In this issue: Free Webinar, Summer BPI Graduation, WEV in Santa Paula, Get Ready for Fall Programs, WEV on the Radio, Client of the Month, FREE Marketing Assistance
Whether it’s a free webinar, inspiration from another client’s success, or a networking event, this issue is full of ideas and resources to help your business succeed.
-The WEV Staff
Reach the Million Dollar Mark
Did you know that only 1 in 5 firms with $1 million or more in annual revenue is woman-owned?Join us for a free webinar on Wednesday, August 17th from 10-11 am PDT to learn more about WEV’s Thrive in Five program and how it could help take your business to the next level. Lead consultants and current participants will be on hand to answer questions. Space is limited, so reserve your space today!
Summer BPI Grads Celebrate!
This summer a dedicated group of women braved the intense 6-week curriculum of WEV’s Business Plan Intensive (BPI) course. We’ll applaud their achievements at an intimate graduation celebration tonight in Ventura. The Fall season of BPI begins in September.
WEV in Santa Paula
There are three WEV events coming up in beautiful Santa Paula for you to choose from:
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, and watch the economic growth spread through our county. Click here to sign up for the orientation in Santa Paula on August 23rd, 6-7pm.
Bocce Ball Festival – Limoneira WEV will be in attendance at the August 21st, Gourmet Food Truck and Bocce Ball Festival at Limoneira Ranch. Come out for a day of fun at this historic and picturesque location… and bring a friend by the WEV booth to learn about our Fall classes.
“WEV Connects” Save the date for our next “WEV Connects” event at the Best of VC Marketplace, (owner, Talia Wunder) on Thursday, Sept. 29th from 6:30-8:00 pm. You’ll have a chance to see some of Ventura County’s local “treasures”, while networking with other WEV clients and community members.
Get Ready for Fall Programs!
WEV’s 14-week Self-Employment Training (SET) course, begins the week of Labor Day (Sept. 5), and our 6-week Business Plan Intensive (BPI) course begins the week of Sept. 19th. If you or someone you know would like more information about these programs, sign up for one of the free 1-hour orientations happening throughout the months of July and August, including two recently-added dates in Buellton (Aug. 9th) and Santa Paula (Aug. 23rd).
WEV CEO Interviewed on WomensRadio
Click here to listen to an inspiring conversation with our CEO and Founder Marsha Bailey on Robin Eschler’s “Socially Conscious Investing” radio program on the WomensRadio network.
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.
Resources
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.
WEV Graduate Opens “Green” Business in Santa Barbara
Business Plan Intensive Graduate, Elsa Cisneros, recently launched her sustainable salad business, DailyGreenz, etc. in Santa Barbara. DailyGreenz, etc. provides fresh salads made with local ingredients for lunch delivery. Congratulations, Elsa!!
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!
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