Renaissance provides programs and services that support the life cycle of a business, and provides access to the tools, information, networks and resources for every stage of business development from concept evaluation through start-up, growth and expansion, and beyond. We assess and meet the needs of small business owners to help ensure their success in today's economy.

Want to get started? Attend an Orientation to learn more about Renaissance programs, or attend a Launch Your Business Workshop to find out if business ownership is right for you. If you are a new client to Renaissance, click here to register online.

Renaissance Now Operates in Three Locations

Renaissance is expanding its reach to serve more low-income entrepreneurs in its three locations - two in San Francisco and one in East Palo Alto.

• Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center's Main Office in SOMA: Offering a wide array of training classes and workshops to meet your small business needs. Click here for more information.
• Bayview Business Resource Center in Bayview/Hunters Point: Providing access to business resources, training, and support. Click here for more information.
• Located on the Peninsula, Start Up provides small business training and consulting in English and Spanish to residents of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. For more information, go to www.startupepa.org

Read more about the details of our merger with Start Up.

Get Your Business Moving in 2008!

If you're ready to get serious about moving your business forward, then check out our current classes and workshops. From our Business Planning class (which helps you write a comprehensive plan for your business) to an improv workshop (to help you be more creative and flexible) to Quickbooks training -- we've got you covered. Check out our upcoming workshops and Program Calendar to the right of this paragraph.

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Recent Awards
Read about the new awards earned by the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center.

Training Classes & Workshops
Hands-on practical classes that teach you what you need to know to start and grow your own business

Business Incubator
A supportive entrepreneurial community providing office space, consultation, and business services for growing businesses

Women's Business Center
A Partnership with the U.S. SBA, the WBC offers special programs to help women succeed in business

Financing Resource Center
Assists new and existing businesses identify and secure capital for growth and development

Graduate Services
Networking events, marketing and procurement opportunities for Renaissance Graduate businesses

Bayview Business Resource Center
Provides training and support services to emerging and established entrepreneurs in Bayview/Hunters Point and throughout San Francisco

The Fashion Industry Network
Providing apparel and accessory entrepreneurs with the specialized information, networks and resources that they need to succeed