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SUMMARY:Growing at Home (SMC 04/08/26-06/10/26)
DESCRIPTION:10-Week Business Training\nApril 8–June 10 6:00-9:00PM\nOnline course | Weekly live virtual sessions \nThis course is for licensed home-based child care providers who want to: \n\nIncrease enrollment\nStrengthen contracts and finances\nCommit to a 10-week growth process\n\nWhat You’ll Build \n\nClear goals\nStrong enrollment strategies\nOrganized financial systems\nA practical growth plan\n\n\nReserve a spot!\nCapacity is limited to 12 participants.\nEligible participants may qualify for up to a $1\,000 Growing at Home grant.\n\n\nStrengthen your business. Increase enrollment. Plan for growth.\nThis course is part of the Growing at Home Program and introduces you to the tools\, 1:1 consulting\, and ongoing support available to family child care providers in San Mateo County.\n\n\nFILL OUT THE INTEREST to RESERVE YOUR SPOT: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuLIiJQm66rR8icgCHvULolcToJHqHx5k_C0lqxELrJ5isiw/viewform\n\n\nQuestions? Contact:\n408-409-4375-Lizzette Solis\nlsolis@rencenter.org
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/growing-at-home-smc-04-08-26-06-10-26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Childcare Workshops,Industry Specific Workshops
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SUMMARY:📍Wellness Program Orientation #1 (Redwood City)
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-1-redwood-city/
LOCATION:Sobrato Center for Non-Profits\, 350 Twin Dolphin Dr.\, Redwood City\, CA\, 94065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Specific Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Reyes":MAILTO:north-smc@rencenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T120000
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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/
LOCATION:zoom
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:Retail & Merchandising Excellence (East Bay) (4/23/2026)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop covers everything from visual merchandising principles to checkout optimization\, giving you a complete toolkit for retail success. \n\n\n\nLearn how to: \n\n\n\nCreate intentional store layouts that guide the customer journey. \n\n\n\n\nLearn visual merchandising strategies that attract customers and increase sales. \n\n\n\n\nLearn visual merchandising strategies that attract customers and increase sales. \n\n\n\n\nUse product placement and signage to turn browsers into buyers. \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/retail-merchandising-excellence-east-bay-4-23-2026/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Industry Specific Workshops
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