Have a business idea but not sure where to start? WEV’s Explore Course is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn their ideas into action. ?? In just five weeks, you’ll gain the clarity, tools, and support you need to take that first big step. Whether you’re exploring a side hustle or building a future business, this course is for you. ?? Next session begins April 30 ?? Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/eW-e3DAx
Women's Economic Ventures (WEV)
非营利组织管理
Santa Barbara，California 2,544 位关注者
Small business training, advisory services, financial literacy programs and loans in Santa Barbara & Ventura counties.
关于我们
Women’s Economic Ventures is dedicated to the economic empowerment of women – cultivating the power within each woman to realize her dreams, achieve financial independence and succeed on her own terms. WEV is a business resource network for anyone looking to start a business, grow a business, or improve their business skills. WEV provides small business training, advisory services, financial literacy programs and small business loans in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. While WEV's focus is on women, it welcomes everyone into the WEV community. Business courses, programs and loans are provided in both English and Spanish. Since 1991, WEV has provided business training and small business advisory services to more than 28,000 people throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. WEV has made more than $6.9 million in small business loans and helped nearly 5,300 local businesses start or expand, generating an estimated $873 million in annual sales and creating over 12,400 local jobs. WEV is a U.S. Small Business Administration’s Women’s Business Center and Microlender, as well as a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). WEV is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit corporation.
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https://wevonline.org
Women's Economic Ventures (WEV)的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非营利组织管理
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- Santa Barbara，California
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1991
- 领域
- Microlending、Self-Employment Training、Business Consulting、business advising和Financial Literacy training
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Women's Economic Ventures (WEV)员工
动态
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?? Supercharge Your Small Business with AI! Join us for an engaging event designed to demystify AI and show you real, practical ways to use it for business growth and success—no tech background required! ?? Date: Thursday, April 10 ?? Time: 5-6pm Networking Happy Hour; 6-7:30 Interactive Presentation with AI Expert Deb Deras ?? Location: WorkZones Santa Barbara, 351 Paseo Nuevo/ ZOOM ??? RSVP now to secure your spot In-person registration link: https://lnkd.in/gEmypqq7 Zoom registration link: https://lnkd.in/gT4wDVF3 ? Learn how AI can save you time, boost efficiency, and drive sales ? Discover easy-to-use AI tools for marketing, customer service, and operations ? Get hands-on insights from business owners already leveraging AI ? Walk away with AI-powered strategies you can implement immediately Don’t let AI feel like a mystery—let’s make it work for you! Spots are limited, so register today. #AIforSmallBiz #GrowWithAI #BusinessSuccess ??
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Congratulations to the childcare providers who successfully completed the Business of Care course and submitted their business plan applications by the February 19 deadline! A special thank you to our community partner, @sbpartnersined for helping us distribute 10 refurbished laptops to support their journey. We celebrated these amazing individuals at the Award Ceremony at the Goleta Community Center. Each awardee will receive a $2,500 stipend to help launch or grow their in-home daycare. We can't wait to see all the great things they will accomplish! Special shout-out to the @cityofgoleta for funding this impactful project, and to Councilmember @luz.reyesmartin for joining us and speaking at the event — your support means the world to this community!
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?? Move with Purpose, Give with Heart ???Tomorrow! Roll out your mat for a Yogalates & Meditation class benefitting WEV, led by Laura C. of Sacred Garden Wellness—where movement meets mindfulness for a meaningful cause. With over 25 years of experience, Laura is dedicated to using wellness to uplift the community. ??♀? Sunday, March 23 | 3:00 PM??? La Mesa Park, Santa Barbara??? 100% of proceeds benefit WEV’s mission of economic empowerment for women??? Suggested donation: $20 Click here to RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gGJ2qQgh ? Together, we create meaningful change? #YogaForGood #WomensEmpowerment #WEVCommunity #SantaBarbaraEvents #WEV #SupportWomen #InternationalWomensMonth #WomensHistoryMonth
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Ready to take your business online? Learn how to leverage SEO, Google Ads, AI, and more with Get Your Small Business Online (GYSBO) — a free course designed to help you grow your business in the digital space. * Starts April 8 * Tuesdays | 6–8 PM * Instructor: Deborah Deras Spots are filling up fast — enroll now:?https://lnkd.in/gSxevk-5 #SmallBusinessGrowth #GYSBO #WEVCommunity #DigitalMarketing
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Congratulations to Junemarie Justus for being awarded WEV’s 2025 Trailblazer Award! We are proud to honor her dedication to social justice and her ongoing work to empower women worldwide. To read more about the event, press release here: https://lnkd.in/gQKMpeuC #Trailblazer2025 #InternationalWomensDay #WEVcommunity
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Happy Pi Day! ?? WEV isn’t just asking for a piece of the pie—we’re baking a whole new one. Economic justice for women isn’t about crumbs or leftovers; it’s about thinking big, breaking barriers, and creating infinite opportunities for women in business ?? #PiDay #WEVCommunity #WomensEconomicEmpowerment
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Celebrating the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women everywhere. Happy International Women’s Day! ?? #WomensDay #EmpowerWomen #CommunityWEV
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