Women's Economic Ventures (WEV) Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Women's Economic Ventures (WEV) is a non-profit organization based in Santa Barbara, California, dedicated to empowering women through economic development. The group operates as a business resource network offering small business training, advisory services, financial literacy programs, and microloans to individuals in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, with services available in English and Spanish. While its primary focus is supporting women, WEV serves a broader community of aspiring and existing business owners seeking to start, grow, or strengthen their ventures, and it maintains programs to improve overall business skills. Since its founding in 1991, WEV has supported thousands of participants—delivering training and advisory services, and facilitating thousands of local loans and business expansions that contribute to local employment and economic activity. The organization is affiliated with the U.S. Small Business Administration as a Women’s Business Center and Microlender and holds certification as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). A recent development includes participation in local events and recognition for nonprofit work, reflecting ongoing community engagement in the region.