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SUMMARY:🖥️Business plan bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:A solid business plan is key to starting and growing a successful business. In this boot camp\, Cate Luzio\, founder of Luminary\, will guide you through the eight essential elements every founder should include in a business plan plus\, the “why” behind each one. \nWatch 2 videos and qualify to apply for the Verizon $10K grant. \nTo Sign up for the Event: \n\nVisit http://tiny.cc/renaissancewbc\nCreate a free account\nSearch for this webinar under “Learning” -> “Learning by Resource” -> “Events”\nRegister!\n\n(Please DO NOT USE INCOGNITO MODE when creating your account or watching videos). \nNote: Our services and programs are open to all entrepreneurs. All Renaissance WBC/SOMA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. \n\n \n  \nRenaissance WBC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the SBA. All SBA programs or cosponsored programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made\, if requested\, at least 2 weeks in advance. Contact: Women Business Center wbc@rencenter.org\, (415) 894-9779
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8fbusiness-plan-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@rencenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T120000
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SUMMARY:Start Capital Roundtable: For Established Businesses (WBC 06/25/25)
DESCRIPTION:Are you at the stage where you’re ready to access capital and launch your business? Join us for our monthly session—Start Capital: Growth-Ready Business Roundtable. \nThis session is tailored for entrepreneurs who are prepared to launch or grow their business and ready to secure funding. If you’re still in the ideation stage or working to solidify your business plans\, we encourage you to join when you’re ready for this critical step. \nSecuring capital can be challenging\, especially with predatory loans and limited awareness of funding options. The right knowledge and guidance are critical. During this interactive session\, you’ll have the opportunity to ask capital-related questions directly to Gwen Wright\, an industry expert. Gwen will share her experiences\, explore various funding options\, and provide actionable advice specific to your business stage\, helping you secure capital and fuel your growth. \nOur services and programs are open to all entrepreneurs. All Renaissance WBC/SOMA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. \nNot a Renaissance client? Please send us a text message to connect with you: (415) 894-9779 \nFacilitator: Gwendolyn Wright. \nGwendolyn Wright is the Managing Consultant of The Wright Consultants. Her mission is to start and grow businesses\, increase entrepreneurs’ access to capital\, and improve their financial acumen. She has extensive experience\, in e-commerce\, retail\, and wholesale to manufacturing and distribution\, consulting\, and coaching small and medium size businesses for over twenty years. She has earned a reputation for having a contemporary management style\, combining finance\, marketing\, and project management skills with entrepreneurial vision and discernment. She works well with companies in various stages of development from start-up to planned growth. She is excellent at creating sales and business development strategies. Sweet spots of focus include the food industry (restaurants and cafes\, specialty retailers\, and small craft foods and beverages) and the fashion industry (designers and tech\, apparel\, and accessories- especially jewelry). Clients are located nationwide from San Francisco to New York City. International projects include Italy\, Cambodia\, and Australia. Continuous market research and trend analysis have taken her around the globe to London\, Hong Kong\, Beijing\, Panama\, Johannesburg\, Accra\, Paris\, and Tokyo. She was awarded the Small Business Finance Advocate of the Year Award by the Small Business Administration and participated in a congressional trade mission to South Africa and Ghana with Congresswoman Barbara Lee. Education includes Bachelor of Arts\, Antioch College\, Yellow Springs\, Ohio\, Graduate study\, Business Administration\, Golden Gate University\, San Francisco\, Commercial Lending Graduate School\, Corporate Banking Division\, University of Oklahoma\, Norman\, Oklahoma. She is one of the best small business consultants and coaches in the industry! \n  \n\nIt is a program created by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) to provide the tools and resources necessary for diverse small entrepreneurs in California to access financing opportunities and achieve success for their businesses. \nRenaissance Entrepreneurship Center participates in the SCALE program as a Resource Partner. Through this initiative\, we will connect you with a wide network of partners who can provide all the resources necessary to prepare a loan application. \n\nAll clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here’s how you can do it.\nAlready a Renaissance Client? \nLog in to your client portal and access the calendar at the top of your screen \nNew to the Renaissance Community? \nGet started by filling out a client interest form and attending an orientation. \n*All clients must complete an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.* \n \n  \nRenaissance WBC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the SBA. All SBA programs or cosponsored programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made\, if requested\, at least 2 weeks in advance. Contact: Women Business Center wbc@rencenter.org\, (415) 894-9779.
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/start-capital-roundtable-for-established-businesses-wbc-06-25-25/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Networking Events,Special Events,Finance Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@rencenter.org
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CREATED:20250509T173530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T193337Z
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SUMMARY:🖥️Pop-up Finance (NSMC)
DESCRIPTION:About This Workshop\nOnline with Gabriela Sapp \nIs it worth it to participate in that pop-up from a financial perspective? Figure out how to make pop-ups work for you – and your bottom line. \n\nInterested in attending this event? \nAll clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here’s how you can do it. \n\nAlready a Renaissance Client?  \nLog in to your client portal and access the calendar at the top of your screen \nNew to the Renaissance Community? \nGet started by filling out a client interest form and attending an orientation.  \n*All clients must complete an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8fpop-up-finance-nsmc/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Finance Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kamilah Arteaga":MAILTO:North-SMC@rencenter.org
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SUMMARY:🖥️Women's Entrepreneurship Program (Bayview) (4/16/25-6/4/25)
DESCRIPTION:This 8-week personal empowerment program for women includes business training\, peer support\, mentoring\, and networking\, providing the basic tools you need to start a business. \n\nWhat will this program entail? \nEntrepreneurial mindset | Business Canvas Model | Financial Management | Get Your Business Straight | Peer Support & Group Mentoring
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%93%8dwomens-entrepreneurship-program-bayview-4-16-25-6-4-25/2025-06-25/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Small Business Intensive Training Classes,Skill Building Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jazzlyn Morton":MAILTO:jmorton@
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T170000
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CREATED:20250422T220756Z
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SUMMARY:Aprende a comunicarte emprendedor (East Bay) (6/25/25- 7/23/25)
DESCRIPTION:APRENDE A COMUNICARTE EMPRENDEDOR \n\nMiercoles | Jun 25 – Jul 23 | 5 – 7pm por Zoom \n\nCon Maestra Damaris Echevarría \n\n\n¡Impulsa tu comunicación emprendedoranen este serie de 5 partes! \n\n\nAprende a conectar\, vender y crear contenido con confianza. \nTemario del curso: \n\n\nTú\, tu Éxito\nPersonalidad y Comunicación\nVencer el Miedo ante la Cámara\nEl Poder de tu Voz\nEstrategias de Venta\n\n\n\nEste taller es en coordinacion con The Latina Center \n.. \n¿Te gustaría unirte a este evento? \nTodos los clientes deben registrarse para las clases a través de su cuenta del portal del cliente. Así es como puedes hacerlo. \n¿Ya es cliente de Renaissance? \nInicie sesión en su portal de clientes y acceda al calendario en la parte superior de su pantalla \n¿Nuevo en la comunidad Renaissance? \nComience completando un formulario de interés del cliente y asistiendo a una orientación. \n*Todos los clientes deben completar un formulario de interés y asistir a la orientación antes de inscribirse en las clases.*
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/aprende-a-comunicarte-emprendedor-east-bay-6-25-25-7-23-25/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Talleres en Español,Desarrollo Profesional,Talleres de Comunicación
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yuli Solis":MAILTO:ysolis@
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T183000
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SUMMARY:Business Mastermind: Faster Follow-Up\, Lasting Clients (WBC 06/25/25)
DESCRIPTION:Tired of leads slipping through the cracks? Join us for this interactive mastermind session focused on turning initial interest into loyal clients\, faster and more effectively. Founders of Cactus\, help explore proven follow-up strategies\, automation tools\, and mindset shifts to help you build real relationships without burning out. Whether you’re struggling to respond quickly or unsure how to keep the conversation going\, this session will give you practical tools\, peer support\, and fresh ideas to take action immediately. \nAvinash Joshi : Avinash Joshi is the Co-Founder and CTO of Cactus\, where he leads the development of AI tools that automate admin work for small businesses. With over 20 years of experience\, he has successfully launched multiple products\, contributed to open-source projects\, and helped Cactus secure Y Combinator backing. Avinash holds advanced degrees in technology and is recognized for his innovative solutions and leadership in the startup ecosystem. \nAjith Govind : Ajith Govind Satheesh is the CEO and co-founder of Cactus\, a startup that uses AI to simplify tasks for solopreneurs and small businesses. He is a seasoned entrepreneur with a strong background in data science and machine learning. Ajith previously co-founded Turing Labs\, helping raise over $20 million in funding. He holds a computer science degree from Amrita University and has earned national recognition for his technical skills. Ajith is passionate about leveraging technology to empower entrepreneurs worldwide. \n\nAll clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here’s how you can do it. \n\n\nAlready a Renaissance Client? \nLog in to your client portal and access the calendar at the top of your screen \nNew to the Renaissance Community? \nGet started by filling out a client interest form and attending an orientation. \n*All clients must complete an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.* \n \n\n\n  \n  \n\n\nRenaissance WBC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the SBA. All SBA programs or cosponsored programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made\, if requested\, at least 2 weeks in advance. Contact: wbc@rencenter.org\, (415) 894-9779
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/business-mastermind-faster-follow-up-lasting-clients-wbc-06-25-25/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@rencenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T200000
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CREATED:20250509T173848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T221026Z
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SUMMARY:📍Finanzas para Eventos Pop-up (NSMC)
DESCRIPTION:Este taller ha sido cancelado.
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%93%8dfinanzas-para-eventos-pop-up-nsmc/
LOCATION:Renaissance EAC\, 366 Grand Ave.\, South San Francisco\, CA\, 94080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance Workshops,Talleres en Español
ORGANIZER;CN="Kamilah Arteaga":MAILTO:North-SMC@rencenter.org
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