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SUMMARY:🖥️The Power of Capital   (WBC 04/21/2026)
DESCRIPTION:The session will cover how to fuel the growth of your business\, including topics such as understanding the different capital options for your business\, reviewing important financial data when applying for a loan\, and recognizing your credit options. \nFacilitator: Pablo Solares \nVice President\, Sr. Business Consultant\nSan Francisco\, California \nChase for Business \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \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  \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%8fthe-power-of-capital-wbc-04-21-2026/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Finance Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@rencenter.org
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SUMMARY:🖥️ Systems & Foundations for Sustainable Growth (East Bay) (4/21/2026)
DESCRIPTION:Transform your business with action-focused workshops. Each session provides templates\, frameworks\, and strategies you can implement immediately—whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale. \n\n\n\nDISCOVER HOW TO: \n\n\n\nBuild systems that support business growth.\nCreate efficient workflows and sales processes.\nLearn how to set and track KPIs.\nUse data to improve business decisions.\n\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-systems-foundations-for-sustainable-growth-east-bay-4-21-2026/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Technology Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T173000
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SUMMARY:🖥️4-Week Ecommerce Launch & Optimization Series (WBC 04/21-05/12)
DESCRIPTION:This series of presentations covers the process of setting up and growing an online store. Topics include platform selection (such as Shopify and Squarespace)\, website presentation and usability\, security basics\, product descriptions and imagery\, and marketing strategies to increase conversion rates and average cart value. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis class is via Zoom.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExisting Clients: Use Client Portal \nNew clients: Register as a New Client \nFacilitator: Ari Takata Vasquez \n \nI create vibrant places through entrepreneurship\, design\, policy\, art\, and creativity. As a serial entrepreneur\, I’ve founded Viscera Studio\, a creative agency focused on place-based storytelling and design; Shop Viscera\, a design-forward retail brand featured in SF Chronicle\, Thrillist\, Racked\, and 7×7 Magazine; and Opportuned\, a platform empowering small businesses\, which was semi-finalist in Pharrell’s highly competitive Black Ambition Prize. \nAs a creative\, I partner with brands to develop one-of-a-kind collaborations\, including limited products\, content creation\, and experiential activations that bring stories to life in meaningful ways. As an artist\, I transform spaces through murals\, fine art\, and sculpture. My work has been commissioned by Salesforce\, Google\, and the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation\, integrating creativity into the built environment. \nWith a BA in architecture (USF) and Master’s in city planning (UC Berkeley)\, I bridge business\, design\, and policy to drive impact. I serve on the SPUR Board\, Community Works West Board\, and am a member of ULI and the American Planning Association. I also speak on entrepreneurship\, urbanism\, and creativity\, having presented at Lean Startup Conference\, NYCxDesign\, and Black is Tech. \n\n\n\n\n  \nThis workshop is offered by Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center and funded by the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to support small businesses in the Excelsior neighborhood of San Francisco \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  \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%8f4-week-ecommerce-launch-optimization-series-wbc-04-21-05-12/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@rencenter.org
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SUMMARY:🖥️ WordPress Essentials: Designing a Website That Works for Your Business (NSMC)
DESCRIPTION:About This Event\nWith Dr. Ana Boa-Ventura\, PhD\nOnline via Zoom \n\nWordPress is one of the most powerful and widely used website platforms\, offering flexibility and scalability for businesses of all sizes. This workshop introduces the essential building blocks\nof WordPress and explains how it compares with other popular platforms such as Wix and Squarespace. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how WordPress websites are\nstructured and how to select the right themes and tools. \nWe will also explore how new AI capabilities are transforming website creation—from content generation to SEO optimization—and discuss WooCommerce\, WordPress’s powerful e-\ncommerce solution for businesses that want to sell online. \nParticipants will learn:\n• The difference between WordPress\, Wix\, and Squarespace\n• Key components of a WordPress website: themes\, plugins\, and pages\n• How AI tools can assist with website content and optimization\n• The basics of WooCommerce and online selling with WordPress\n• How to choose a design template that fits your business goals \n\n  \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 their forms and attend orientation before signing up for classes.**
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8f-wordpress-essentials-designing-a-website-that-works-for-your-business-nsmc/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing Workshops,Technology Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Reyes":MAILTO:north-smc@rencenter.org
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