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SUMMARY:📍Evento de Networking - Conexiones y Colaboraciones Significativas (WBC 05/06/26)
DESCRIPTION:En el contexto de la Semana de los Small Businesses en San Francisco\, este encuentro busca fortalecer el ecosistema emprendedor hispanohablante mediante la creación de espacios intencionales para la generación de relaciones profesionales de valor. El evento está diseñado como una experiencia facilitada que combina contenido práctico y networking estructurado\, con el propósito de apoyar a los emprendedores en el desarrollo de habilidades clave para construir conexiones estratégicas\, identificar oportunidades de colaboración y ampliar su red dentro del entorno empresarial local. A través de conversaciones guiadas y dinámicas de interacción\, los participantes podrán explorar cómo transformar encuentros informales en relaciones sostenibles que contribuyan al crecimiento de sus negocios y al fortalecimiento de la comunidad emprendedora. \nObjetivo del evento\nBrindar herramientas prácticas y un entorno facilitado que permita a los participantes desarrollar relaciones de confianza\, generar conversaciones\norientadas a oportunidades y fortalecer su integración dentro del ecosistema empresarial local. \nCómo mediremos el éxito del evento\n● Generación de nuevas conexiones profesionales relevantes \n● Nivel de interacción y participación durante las dinámicas \n● Identificación de oportunidades de colaboración o seguimiento posterior \nFacilitadora: Nati Mendez \n\nSoy Nati Méndez\, estratega de negocios y coach ontológica con más de 10 años de experiencia ayudando a emprendedoras y empresas a construir estrategias claras y sostenibles. Mi talento reside en aportar claridad y rumbo a los negocios\, para que cada mujer pueda tomar decisiones con enfoque\, propósito y confianza. No creo en fórmulas mágicas; creo en estrategias a medida\, porque cada negocio se comporta de manera diferente y requiere su propio camino. Por último… Aspectos destacados de mi trayectoria: Administradora de Empresas de profesión. Coach ontológica certificada por Newfield Network. Estudios en Estrategia\, Innovación y Negocios en Harvard Business School Online\, Stanford e IDEO. Más de 250 emprendedoras y dueñas de negocios asesoradas en América Latina y Estados Unidos. Experiencia corporativa en empresas globales como Google y Culture Amp. Actualmente dedico mi trabajo a ayudar a emprendedoras del sector servicios a construir una presencia digital sólida\, auténtica y estratégica\, que refleje quiénes son y las conecte con los clientes adecuados. \nNew clients: Register as a New Client \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/evento-de-networking-conexiones-y-colaboraciones-significativas-wbc-05-06-26/
LOCATION:Oasis Fusion Kitchen\, 4826 Mission\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@rencenter.org
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SUMMARY:Ventas con IA (East Bay) (5/6/26-5/27/26)
DESCRIPTION:Ventas con IA \nCon Maestro Alex Berea \n\nSerie de 4 partes | Miércoles | Mayo 6 – 27 | 5 – 7 pm por Zoom \n\n\n\nAprende a usar la inteligencia artificial para comunicar mejor el valor de tu negocio\, conectar con tu audiencia y aumentar tus ventas. \n\n\nTemas clave por semana: \n\n\n   – Vender vs. Valor \n\n\n   – Segmentación efectiva \n\n\n   – Estrategias prácticas con IA \n\n\n   – Aplicaciones reales por industria \n\n\n🚀 ¡Ideal para emprendedores listos para aplicar y ver resultados! \n\n\nEste taller es en coordinación 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/ventas-con-ia-east-bay-5-6-26-5-27-26/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Talleres en Español,Talleres de Tecnología,Taller de Herramientas Digitales
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yuli Solis":MAILTO:ysolis@
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SUMMARY:Branding Class (East Bay) (5/6/26-5/7/26)
DESCRIPTION:Register now- to build a brand your audience can’t ignore and connect with the customers who matter most! \n\n\n\nClass 1 – Branding Foundations: \n\n\nCrack the code on branding vs. marketing\nLearn the must-have pieces every strong brand needs\nCraft your unforgettable brand story\nWalk away with your own Mini Branding Guide\n\n\n\n\nClass 2 – Build Your Brand Avatar: \n\n\nIdentify your perfect customer (and where to find them)\nCreate a laser-focused customer profile\nAccess pro-level templates to save time\nAvoid the mistakes that cost businesses sales\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/branding-class-east-bay-5-6-26-5-7-26/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Marketing Workshops,Skill Building Workshops
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SUMMARY:📍Wellness Program Orientation #2 (South San Francisco)
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to turn your passion for wellness into a thriving\, sustainable business? We invite you to join our upcoming How to Launch Your Wellness Brand 3-week online series designed to help you build\, grow\, and confidently position your brand in today’s evolving wellness landscape. \nThroughout this series\, you’ll gain practical tools and insights to move your business forward\, including: \n\n\nAn overview of the wellness industry in 2026 and emerging opportunities \n\n\nGuidance on building a strong\, intentional brand that stands out \n\n\nClarity on identifying your passion\, expertise\, and defining your niche \n\n\nStrategies to structure wellness programs for sustainable\, long-term income \n\n\nTools to craft your business plan\, including key legal and financial considerations \n\n\nPlus\, you can learn about funding opportunities and grants available to businesses in the wellness industry. \nTo participate\, please register here: https://forms.gle/gb8Tq9ZbJLuKZmmP7. Once registered\, you’ll be invited to attend a brief orientation session. \nClasses officially begin on May 27.
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/wellness-program-orientation-2-south-san-francisco/
LOCATION:Economic Advancement Center\, 366 Grand Ave.\, South San Francisco\, 94080
CATEGORIES:Industry Specific Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Reyes":MAILTO:north-smc@rencenter.org
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SUMMARY:🖥️ The Words on Your Website Matter: Writing Copy That Connects and Converts (NSMC)
DESCRIPTION:About This Event\nWith Dr. Ana Boa-Ventura\, PhD\nOnline via Zoom \n\nMany websites look beautiful but fail to clearly communicate what a business offers or why it matters. In this workshop\, participants will learn how to write website copy that speaks directly to their audience\, builds trust\, and encourages visitors to take action. We will review best practices for structuring key website pages and crafting clear\, engaging messages that highlight the value of a product or service. Participants will also learn how to avoid common website copy pitfalls such as vague language\, overly technical explanations\, or messaging that focuses too much on the business rather than the customer. \nThe workshop includes two interactive breakout activities where participants will analyze examples of website copy and practice improving messaging. \nTopics covered include: \n\nUnderstanding how visitors read websites\nWriting headlines and introductions that capture attention\nStructuring website pages for clarity and impact\nWriting calls to action that encourage engagement\nAvoiding common website copy mistakes\n\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-the-words-on-your-website-matter-writing-copy-that-connects-and-converts-nsmc/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing Workshops,Technology Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Reyes":MAILTO:north-smc@rencenter.org
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SUMMARY:🖥️Hire Right in California: From Contracts to Compliance (SSMC 5/6/2026-5/20/2026)
DESCRIPTION:Interested in attending this class?\nWe’re thrilled to have you! All clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here’s how you can do it:\nAlready a Renaissance Client?\n\nLog in to your client portal\n\n\nGo to the Calendar: Navigate to the Calendar tab at your portal’s top left corner.\n\n\nSelect & Enroll: Find your desired class\, click on Enroll\, answer the brief questions\, and hit Submit.\n\nNew to the Renaissance Community?\n\nGet started by filling out a client interest form and creating your client portal.\n\n\nOrientation: Sign up for an orientation session and meet with a Renaissance team member who will work with you to assess your business needs.\n\n\nPost-Orientation Steps: Log into your new client portal after completing the orientation. Then\, follow the steps outlined under “Already a Renaissance Client” to register for classes.\n\n  \n*All clients must complete orientation before attending classes*
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8fhire-right-in-california-from-contracts-to-compliance-ssmc-5-6-2026-5-20-2026/
CATEGORIES:Childcare Workshops,Contractors
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