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SUMMARY:2-week Made Local: Manufacturing and Production Series (WBC 04/16 & 04/23)
DESCRIPTION:Designed for both new small business owners and existing businesses ready to pivot from outsourcing to local production\, this session will walk you through the opportunities\, challenges\, and practical steps of bringing your product to life with local partners. You will learn how to navigate California’s manufacturing landscape\, tap into regional supply chains\, plan production efficiently\, and build long-term relationships with manufacturers. \nMake your next move a strategic one and keep it LOCAL. \nTopics covered:\n– Opportunities + challenges\n– Types of manufacturing available\n– Sourcing materials and vendors in California/How to find and vet local manufacturers\n– Intro to Local Supply Chains \nCan sewn products be made locally? Why are so many made offshore? How will import tariffs impact your options? \nExplore your production options\, and learn about minimums\, price quotes\, lead time\, payment terms\, and social and environmental compliance. We’ll also discuss the special requirements of producing in California\, and what cannot be made in the US. \nFacilitator: Tara Cruz \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\nAll clients  must register for classes via your client portal account. Here is 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.* \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/2-week-made-local-manufacturing-and-production-series-wbc-04-16-04-23/
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CATEGORIES:Government Contracting Workshops,Contractor Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@rencenter.org
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SUMMARY:🖥️ Digital Tools & Modern Business Operations (East Bay) (4/16/2026)
DESCRIPTION:Learn practical digital tools that streamline daily operations\, increase online visibility\, and help you grow your business more efficiently while strengthening your local presence. \n\n\n\nDiscover how to: \n\n\n\nBuild a stronger presence through partnerships\, referrals\, and community engagement. \n\n\n\n\nImprove your online visibility using SEO\, business listings\, customer reviews\, and digital advertising. \n\n\n\n\nUse systems for inventory management\, customer tracking\, and performance analytics to support growth. \n\n\n\n\nAutomate tasks like scheduling\, invoicing\, email marketing\, and social media posting to save time and improve efficiency. \n***************************************************************************** \nInterested in joining 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%8f-digital-tools-modern-business-operations-east-bay-4-16-2026/
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CATEGORIES:Technology Workshop
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