Santa Maria Sun / Biz Brief

WEV secures a $25K grant

BY JEREMY THOMAS

On June 10, Women’s Economic Ventures announced that the group has received a $25,000 grant from the Citi Foundation.

The group said the funds would go toward supporting WEV’s Small Business Loan Fund, which provides loans to pre-bankable micro-enterprises.

Citi and the Citi Foundation have supported Women’s Economic Ventures since 2002 through corporate sponsorship and grants. Through their support, WEV helps entrepreneurs prepare for business growth and develop understanding of financial services.

For more information, call 965-6073 or visit wevonline.com.