October 14, 2010 Amid an unexpected and significant decrease in funding from both foundation grants and corporate gifts, the nonprofit Women’s Economic Ventures is facing a $200,000 budget gap for 2010. At a time when WEV’s self-employment and small-business training programs and small-business loans are needed more than ever, WEV program clients and graduates are stepping up to help ensure others in the community have access to these critical services. Read more.