Women’s Economic Ventures Receives $10,000 Gift from Rabobank, N.A. for New Program Focused on Long-Term Entrepreneurial Success View Article
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The Fins, Kids, Bags, and Bids auction is the culmination of months of work, bringing together kids, adults, art and environmental education. The idea for the event was born during a group brainstorming session at a WEV event last year. View Article
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February 22, 2010: VC Star |
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Ventura County attorney Carol Mack has never taken anything sitting down. Whatever her passion, she focuses in on it and achieves the goal at hand. Mack has been a registered nurse for 30 years; she has worked for Amgen—first as a nurse educator and later in Regulatory Affairs; and more recently, completed law school after being inspired by her experience interacting with the FDA while at Amgen. She now focuses her energy on helping and protecting seniors by specializing in elder law. View Article
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February 19, 2010: The Mountain Enterprise |
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Free consulting, business coaching, management workshops and help in developing financing are on their way to this Mountain Community to give a lift to local business owners struggling to keep people employed, lights on and doors open. View Article
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February 2, 2010: Noozhawk |
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During these challenging financial times, amid so much news of big business struggles, Happy Little Hippo — a children’s resale and consignment boutique at 2919 De la Vina St. in Santa Barbara — is thriving. Co-owner Nicole Schultz says Women’s Economic Ventures’ 14-week Self-Employment Training course gave her the confidence, foundation and support she needed to start her business. View Article
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January 29, 2010: KSBY News |
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With unemployment near record highs, a local non profit is helping women on the road to self- employment. View Article
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November 27, 2009: The Lompoc Record |
In the dog-eat-dog retail world, many have found it difficult to craft a green business model when it comes down to the bottom line. Download Article
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November 1, 2009: VC Star |
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Eye on the Environment: Local nonprofit organization's mission is encouraging sustainable businesses View Article
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For entrepreneurs, one of the most difficult parts about making the decision to start or grow a business is determining what to do about health insurance. View Article
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May 18, 2009: Santa Barbara News-Press TV |
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Graduates of WEV's Self-Employment Training course give their thoughts on starting their business in these precarious economic times.
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January 22, 2009: Noozhawk |
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Sometimes when the going gets tough, the tough start their own business. What are they thinking?
Interviews with Randie Hilliard, SET graduate & owner of RandHill Naturals, and Victoria Murphy, SET graduate
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New WEV entrepreneurs put their best ideas forward
Interviews with Kristina Bengston, SET graduate and Reiki healer; Jill Harper, SET graduate and owner of Running Tours of Santa Barbara; Ian Putnam, SET graduate and artist View Article
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