Upcoming Events

As a small business owner, do you know what the right legal entity structure is for company? Sole Prop or LLC? LLC or S Corp? Legal professor and lawyer, Virginia Fuentes Esq. will explain how to choose a business entity, the difference between doing business as a Sole Proprietor, Partnership, LLC, and Corporation, and the documents required to start and maintain these entities. Virginia is an attorney and business coach specializing in employment law, business law, estate planning, and workplace investigations. She counsels businesses, public agencies, and academic institutions on how to comply with California's complex employment laws, protect their organizations from litigation, protect their legacy in case of incapacity or death, and - when necessary – mount an effective defense to workplace and sexual harassment complaints.

Please join us for the 11th annual Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards (SOE) to celebrate outstanding women business owners from Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties in ten industry categories. All community members are invited to attend the free, online event. In addition to announcing the ten category winners, WEV will also present the 2021 Rock Star: Lifetime Achievement Award to Lupe Anguiano, an entrepreneur and activist known for her work on women's rights, the rights of the poor, and the protection of the environment who has founded two impactful nonprofits. World-renowned political activist and feminist organizer Gloria Steinem told WEV, "I'm so glad that you are honoring my longtime friend, Lupe Anguiano. She has been my trusted leader, from the farm worker struggle to today's understanding that as human beings, we are linked, not ranked. She always has been ahead of me on the path, and she lights the way ahead." Major sponsors of the 2021 Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards include American Riviera Bank, City National Bank, Cox, County of Ventura, JPMorgan Chase & Co, La Arcada, LinkedIn, and Ventura County Credit Union.

Connect, Collaborate, Learn with WEV. Strong Women, Strong Coffee is our monthly meet-up/community empowerment group and we invite you to join us online (with your favorite morning brew) one Friday each month from 9:00am to 10:00am. You'll meet a special guest speaker and enjoy the opportunity to share, listen and support one another in reaching your business goals. This month’s special guest is Lindsey Carnett, CEO & President of Marketing Maven. Featured in the Forbes Most Powerful Women Business Leader issue, Lindsey has shared her business expertise globally to enlighten marketing peers, clients, and students about best practices in using PR, social media and influencer marketing to drive revenue, improve organic SEO and grow a positive online reputation.