71 #006600 #F88E1B 2009-02-09T17:06:36-08:00 <p>Achieving economic self-sufficiency allows women to make choices that positively affect her, her family and friends, and her employees.  It instills confidence, pride, independence and resourcefulness. It also enables her to make decisions that have a profound impact on her health, security and livelihood. </p> <p>WEV gives women, who have aspired to have their own business, the knowledge, coaching and support to plan and launch their dream.  It also is an attractive source for loan funding.  WEV has helped many women to explore and start new business opportunities.</p> <p>As these determined entrepreneurs start their businesses, they bring new products, services and jobs to Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.  Therefore, your gift to WEV is an investment in the energy, vitality and future of the Central Coast!</p> <p>My goal is to raise $7,500 which will provide scholarship support for the WEV Self-Employment Training Program. Please consider giving.</p> <p>Thank you.</p> <p>Karen Smith Bogart</p> 175 --- sidebar_list: Thermometer_module|DonorWall_module|GetInvolved_module|Appeals_module main_list: Media_module|Note_module single 7500.0 WEV Board Vice Chair - Karen Bogart Karen Smith Bogart - WEV Board Co-Vice Chairperson wev-board-co-vice-chairperson http://bit.ly/4nBszS 2764 Launched 2009-10-08T19:45:57-07:00