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SUMMARY:📍Bring More Customers With Google Business (WBC 03/02/2026)
DESCRIPTION:Already have a storefront\, restaurant\, or local business in Excelsior or the Bay Area? Learn how to turn Google Business into a powerful tool to attract more nearby customers. \nIn this practical workshop\, you will learn how to optimize your Google Business Profile so your business shows up when people search for products and services like yours. We will cover how to improve your visibility\, get more calls and walk-ins\, and build trust with reviews and photos. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n📅 Dates: Monday\, March 02\, 2026 at 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.📍 Location:  4400 Mission St\, San Francisco\, CA 94112🎟️ Limited spots available – reserve yours today! \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\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%93%8dbring-more-customers-with-google-business-wbc-03-02-2026/
LOCATION:Excelsior Branch Library\, 4400 Mission St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing Workshops,Professional Development Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T170000
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SUMMARY:🖥️Be Your Own Boss  (WBC 03/04/26)
DESCRIPTION:Being your own boss means managing not just your business\, but your time and projects effectively. In this session\, you’ll learn practical strategies to prioritize tasks\, stay organized\, and manage projects from start to finish. We’ll cover time and project management tips like goal setting\, time-blocking\, delegation\, and tools to help you streamline your workflow and keep your business on track. \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%8fbe-your-own-boss-wbc-03-04-26/
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CATEGORIES:Professional Development Workshops
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SUMMARY:Women Powering San Francisco's Neighborhood Revival: Women's History Month Panel (WBC 03/19/26)
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n\nWomen Powering San Francisco’s Neighborhood Revival\nWomen’s History Month Panel📍 YesSF📅 March 19⏰ 3:00 – 5:00 PM \nREGISTER NOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984515121149?aff=oddtdtcreator \nIn celebration of Women’s History Month\, join us for an inspiring afternoon spotlighting the women entrepreneurs helping drive San Francisco’s economic recovery and neighborhood revitalization. \nThis dynamic event will feature two engaging panel discussions highlighting the critical role women-led small businesses play in strengthening our local economy\, activating community spaces\, and shaping the future of our city. \n\nPanel 1: Small Businesses Driving City Recovery\nFeaturing: \n\nKaty Tang\, Executive Director\, Office of Small Business\nRepresentative from JPMorgan Chase (TBD)\n\nThis conversation will explore current small business trends\, corporate investment in local communities\, and the vital role women-owned businesses play in San Francisco’s continued revival. \n\nPanel 2: Trailblazing Women Small Business Owners\nHear directly from four women small business owners who are leading with purpose and impact. This panel will dive into real stories of resilience\, community engagement\, and neighborhood transformation across San Francisco. \n\nJoin us as we celebrate the leadership\, innovation\, and impact of women entrepreneurs powering San Francisco forward.
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/women-powering-san-franciscos-neighborhood-revival-womens-history-month-panel-wbc-03-19-26/
LOCATION:Yes SF\, 220 Montgomery St\, San Francisco\, 94104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking Events,Professional Development Workshops
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