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SUMMARY:🖥️WHY ONLINE PRESENCE IS IMPORTANT (WBC 07/31/25)
DESCRIPTION:In today’s digital world\, a strong online presence isn’t optional\, it’s essential! Join Alma Galvan of the Better Business Bureau for a practical and engaging webinar on how to strengthen your business’s visibility\, credibility\, and engagement online. \nThis session will cover:-\n-The power of online reviews—how to manage and respond effectively\n– Best practices for commenting and engaging on social media\n– What every business website needs to build trust and drive conversions\n– How search engines and local listings (like Google Business Profile) impact your visibility\n– Tips for turning digital foot traffic into loyal customers \nWhether you’re just getting started or looking to level up your online presence\, this webinar will give you the tools and insights to thrive in the digital marketplace. \nFacilitator: Alma Galvan \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\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/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8fwhy-online-presence-is-important-wbc-07-29-25/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Marketing Workshops,Skill Building Workshops,Professional Development Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@rencenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202421
CREATED:20250702T191929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T113713Z
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SUMMARY:Subscription-ready: Transform your website for predictable revenue
DESCRIPTION:This advanced-level session is designed for small business owners with a completed eCommerce website and an active email marketing platform. Learn how to consistently generate leads and turn website visitors into loyal customers. If you’re ready to elevate your website and boost revenue\, this session is for you! \nWhat You’ll Learn: \nActionable strategies to enhance your website’s performance \nHow to build long-term customer relationships \nTips for increasing conversions and consistent sales \nNote: Log in 15 minutes early. This session will not be recorded. \nMeet the Instructor: Ari Krzyzek is the CEO and Head of Strategy at Chykalophia (pronounced see-ka-lfia)\, a woman minority-owned creative agency. She helps women-led B2B tech brands transform their websites into growth-driving platforms. Ari is the co-author of the bestselling book Made to Sell: Creating Websites that Convert\, and a branding and UX consultant at leading incubators like 1871 Chicago and MATTER. She’s also the co-host of the Halo Femtech Podcast\, spotlighting innovators advancing women’s health. \nTo Sign up for the Event: \n\nVisit http://tiny.cc/renaissancewbc\nCreate a free account\nSearch for this webinar under “Learning” -> “Learning by Resource” -> “Events”\nRegister!\n\n(Please DO NOT USE INCOGNITO MODE when creating your account or watching videos). \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\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/subscription-ready-transform-your-website-for-predictable-revenue/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@rencenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250730T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250730T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202421
CREATED:20250528T204748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T210250Z
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SUMMARY:🖥️ IA para Vender mejor (East Bay) (7/30/25-8/20/25)
DESCRIPTION:AI Para Vender Mejor | Serie de 4 partes \n\n\n\n\nMiercoles | Jul 30 – Aug 20 | 5 – 7 pm por Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCon Maestro Alex Berea \n\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\n1️⃣ Vender vs. Valor \n\n\n2️⃣ Segmentación efectiva \n\n\n3️⃣ Estrategias prácticas con IA \n\n4️⃣ Aplicaciones reales por industria \n🚀 ¡Ideal para emprendedores listos para aplicar y ver resultados! \n\n\nEste taller es en coordinacion 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/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8f-ia-para-vender-mejor-east-bay-7-30-25-8-20-25/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Talleres en Español,Talleres de Tecnología,Taller de Marketing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yuli Solis":MAILTO:ysolis@
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250730T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250730T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202421
CREATED:20250326T232349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T232506Z
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SUMMARY:🖥️Women's Entrepreneurship Program (Bayview) (4/16/25-6/4/25)
DESCRIPTION:This 8-week personal empowerment program for women includes business training\, peer support\, mentoring\, and networking\, providing the basic tools you need to start a business. \n\nWhat will this program entail? \nEntrepreneurial mindset | Business Canvas Model | Financial Management | Get Your Business Straight | Peer Support & Group Mentoring
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%93%8dwomens-entrepreneurship-program-bayview-4-16-25-6-4-25/2025-07-30/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Small Business Intensive Training Classes,Skill Building Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jazzlyn Morton":MAILTO:jmorton@
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250729T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202421
CREATED:20250623T190433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T232837Z
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SUMMARY:🖥️Canva: Practice the Basics (NSMC)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop has been cancelled. Sorry for any inconvenience.
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%93%8dcanva-practice-the-basics-nsmc-daly-city/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing Workshops,Technology Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Kamilah Arteaga":MAILTO:North-SMC@rencenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250729T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250729T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202421
CREATED:20250521T182920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T232535Z
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SUMMARY:🖥️ Comienza un negocio con confianza (East Bay) (7/29/25-9/2/25)
DESCRIPTION:COMENZAR UN NEGOCIO CON CONFIANZA \n\nMartes | Jul 29 – Sep 2 | 5 – 7 pm por Zoom \n\nCon Gisela Robles \n\n¡Lanza tu negocio con confianza y una estrategia sólida! \n¿Qué obtendrás en este programa de 6 semanas? \n\n\nDefinirás tu misión y Propuesta Única de Valor\n\n\n\nAprenderás a usar el Business Model Canvas para estructurar tu negocio\n\n\n\nVisualizarás y perfeccionarás tu modelo empresarial\n\n\n\nGanarás la confianza para liderar y alcanzar el éxito\n\n\nEste taller es en coordinación con The Latina Center \n\n\n\n¡Es tu momento de dar el primer paso hacia tu futuro empresarial! \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/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8f-comienza-un-negocio-con-confianza-east-bay-7-29-25-9-2-25/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Small Business Intensive Training Classes,Start Smart,Talleres en Español,Comenzar un Negocio con Confianza
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yuli Solis":MAILTO:ysolis@
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250729T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202421
CREATED:20250709T212333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T213303Z
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SUMMARY:🖥️Clase de Marketing: Identidad de Marca (WBC 07/29/25)
DESCRIPTION:En esta clase vamos a hablar sobre qué es la identidad de marca y por qué es importante. También será un espacio para explorar tu propia identidad de marca y recibir retroalimentación del grupo. \nFacilitadora: Susana Cardenas\, WBC Client Sucess Manager \n\nTodos los clientes deben registrarse para las clases a través de su cuenta en el portal de clientes. Así es cómo puedes hacerlo: \n¿Ya eres cliente de Renaissance? \nInicia sesión en tu portal de cliente y accede al calendario en la parte superior de tu pantalla. \n¿Eres nuevo en la comunidad de Renaissance? \nComienza llenando un formulario de interés y nos pondremos en contacto para crear un portal de cliente. \n \n  \nRenaissance WBC se financia parcialmente mediante un acuerdo de cooperación con la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas de EE. UU. Todas las opiniones\, conclusiones y recomendaciones expresadas son las del/de los autor(es) y no necesariamente reflejan la opinión de la SBA. Todos los programas de la SBA o programas copatrocinados se ofrecen al público de forma no discriminatoria. Se realizarán adaptaciones razonables para personas con discapacidad\, si se solicitan\, con al menos dos semanas de antelación. Contacto: Women Business Center\, wbc@rencenter.org\, (415) 894-9779.
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8fclase-de-marketing-identidad-de-marca-wbc-07-29-25/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Taller de Marketing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@rencenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250728T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250728T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202421
CREATED:20250515T204733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T155305Z
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SUMMARY:📍Business Prep (HMB In Person 07/07/25 - 09/15/25)
DESCRIPTION:About This Class:\nIn this 10-week series taught by Tanya Reyes\, you will: \n\nCreate a business plan\nDefine your customers\nCraft a marketing strategy\nDevelop financials\nLearn about access to capital\nAnd much more!\n\n\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%93%8dbusiness-prep-hmb-in-person-07-07-25-09-15-25-2/2025-07-28/
LOCATION:Opportunity Center of the Coastside\, 637 Main St\, Half Moon Bay\, CA\, 94019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Planning Class
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ORGANIZER;CN="Celeste Hernandez":MAILTO:chernandez@
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250728T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250728T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202421
CREATED:20250630T190027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T213008Z
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SUMMARY:🖥️Domina la Creación de Contenido en Redes Sociales - Serie de 2 Sesiones (WBC 07/28/25 -08/04/25))
DESCRIPTION:¡Impulsa tu marca con contenido! Únete a nuestra serie de  2 sesiones de Creación de Contenido para Redes Sociales y aprende a planificar\, crear y publicar contenido atractivo que conecte con tu audiencia e impulse tu negocio. \nNuestros servicios y programas están abiertos a todos los emprendedores. Todos los programas y servicios de Renaissance WBC/SOMA están disponibles para el público general sin discriminación. \nFacilitadora: Adela Jaimes \n\nTodos los clientes deben registrarse para las clases a través de su cuenta en el portal de clientes. Así es cómo puedes hacerlo: \n¿Ya eres cliente de Renaissance? \nInicia sesión en tu portal de cliente y accede al calendario en la parte superior de tu pantalla. \n¿Eres nuevo en la comunidad de Renaissance? \nComienza llenando este formulario de interés y nos pondremos en contacto para crear un portal de cliente. \n*Todos los clientes deben completar un formulario de interés y asistir a una orientación antes de inscribirse en las clases.* \n \n  \nRenaissance WBC se financia en parte mediante un acuerdo de cooperación con la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas de EEUU. Todas las opiniones\, conclusiones o recomendaciones expresadas son las del autor o autores y no reflejan necesariamente el punto de vista de la SBA. Todos los programas de la SBA o programas copatrocinados se extienden al público sobre una base no discriminatoria. Se realizarán adaptaciones razonables para personas con discapacidad\, si se solicitan\, con al menos 2 semanas de antelación. Contacto: Women Business Center\, wbc@rencenter.org\, (415) 894-9779
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8fdomina-la-creacion-de-contenido-en-redes-sociales-serie-de-3-sesiones-wbc-07-28-25-08-04-25/
CATEGORIES:Talleres en Español,Talleres de Tecnología,Talleres de Comunicación,Taller de Marketing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250728T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250728T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202421
CREATED:20250522T223231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T223231Z
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SUMMARY:🖥️ Modelos de Negocios Sostenibles (East Bay) (7/28/25)
DESCRIPTION:Modelos de Negocios Sostenibles \n\nCon Gisela Robles \n\nAprende cómo transformar tu negocio en una fuerza para el bien\, alineando tu marca con valores que importan. \n✅ Descubre cómo iniciar un modelo de negocio con impacto social y ambiental \n✅ Aprende sobre la Agenda 2030 y su aplicación en pequeñas empresas \n✅ Inspírate con ejemplos de negocios que ya están haciendo la diferencia \n\n\n\nColaboración 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/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8f-modelos-de-negocios-sostenibles-east-bay-7-28-25/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Talleres en Español,Talleres de Modelos de Negocios
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yuli Solis":MAILTO:ysolis@
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250728T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250728T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202421
CREATED:20250701T184007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T220149Z
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SUMMARY:🖥️Tax Planning and Reporting Money Smart for Small Businesses (WBC 07/28/25)
DESCRIPTION:The Tax Planning and Reporting for a Small Business module provides an overview of tax planning and reporting and is designed to help participants to understand how taxes can benefit and affect their business. \nDavid Hincapie is a Lender Relations Specialist at the U.S. Small Business Administration’s San Francisco District Office. He has been with the SBA for seven years\, supporting lenders and small businesses across the region. \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%8ftax-planning-and-reporting-money-smart-for-small-businesses-wbc-07-28-25/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Finance Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@rencenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250728T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250728T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202421
CREATED:20250702T191724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T191724Z
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SUMMARY:🖥️Writing grants
DESCRIPTION:This intermediate-level session is perfect for entrepreneurs ready to pursue grant funding. Learn how to find the right opportunities\, understand eligibility\, and write compelling proposals that showcase your business’s potential. \nRecommended follow-up: Grant Reporting and Compliance\nNote: Please log in 15 minutes early. This session will not be recorded. \nMeet the Instructor: Mary is an Ecosystem Builder with deep expertise in micro-lending and grants. As a consultant and educator\, she breaks down complex funding topics into clear\, practical steps—helping small business owners build stronger financial futures with a touch of humor along the way. \nTo Sign up for the Event: \n\nVisit http://tiny.cc/renaissancewbc\nCreate a free account\nSearch for this webinar under “Learning” -> “Learning by Resource” -> “Events”\nRegister!\n\n(Please DO NOT USE INCOGNITO MODE when creating your account or watching videos). \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\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%8fwriting-grants/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@rencenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250728T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250728T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202421
CREATED:20250702T174507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T174507Z
UID:10007588-1753693200-1753700400@rencenter.org
SUMMARY:🖥️5 ideas to build community in person & online
DESCRIPTION:This beginner-friendly session explores creative\, low-cost ways to use social media to boost visibility and build a loyal customer base. Learn how to engage your audience both online and offline to grow your business. \nNote: Log in 15 minutes early. This session will not be recorded.\nRecommended next session: Building Authentic Business Relationships \nMeet the Instructor: \nLauren is a dynamic educator and connector who helps professionals grow through practical tips\, creative marketing\, and community building. She brings energy\, insight\, and fun to every session. \nTo Sign up for the Event: \n\nVisit http://tiny.cc/renaissancewbc\nCreate a free account\nSearch for this webinar under “Learning” -> “Learning by Resource” -> “Events”\nRegister!\n\n(Please DO NOT USE INCOGNITO MODE when creating your account or watching videos). \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\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%8f5-ideas-to-build-community-in-person-online/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@rencenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202421
CREATED:20250630T172527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T172946Z
UID:10007509-1753380000-1753390800@rencenter.org
SUMMARY:🖥️ Business Prep (SCC 07/10/2025-09/11/2025)
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%8f-business-prep-scc-07-10-2025-09-11-2025/2025-07-24/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aljayne Carmesis":MAILTO:acarmesis@
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202421
CREATED:20250521T175828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T175828Z
UID:10007276-1753380000-1753390800@rencenter.org
SUMMARY:🖥️ Empoderamiento Femenino (East Bay) (7/24/25-8/28/25)
DESCRIPTION:Empoderamiento Femenino \n\nCada Jueves | Jul 24 – Aug 28 | 6-9 pm por Zoom \n\n\nCon Maestra Susana Gama \n\n\n\n¡Descubre tu poder con otras mujeres inspiradoras! \n\n\n¡Únete a este divertido curso de 6 semanas donde aprenderás a mejorar tu relación con el dinero\, fortalecer tu autoestima y dar pasos hacia una vida más plena y exitosa. \n\n\n\nLo que explorarás: \n\n\n✅ Cómo tu autoestima influye en tus decisiones \n\n\n✅ Estrategias para alcanzar tus metas \n\n\n✅ Herramientas para tu bienestar emocional y financiero \n\n\n\nEste taller es en coordinación con The Latina Center \n\n\n\n¡Es tu momento de brillar! \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/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8f-empoderamiento-femenino-east-bay-7-24-25-8-28-25/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Talleres en Español,Taller de Empoderamiento
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yuli Solis":MAILTO:ysolis@
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202421
CREATED:20250707T231947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T231947Z
UID:10007603-1753380000-1753389000@rencenter.org
SUMMARY:📍 Plan de Negocios (SCC 07/17/2025-09/18/2025)(Morgan Hill)
DESCRIPTION:Interesado en asistir a esta clase?\n¡Estamos encantados de tenerte! Todos 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?\n\nInicie sesión en su portal de clientes\n\n\nIr al Calendario: navegue hasta la pestaña Calendario en la esquina superior izquierda de su portal.\n\n\nSeleccionar e inscribirse: busque la clase que desee\, haga clic en Inscribirse\, responda las preguntas breves y presione Enviar.\n\n¿Nuevo en la comunidad Renaissance?\n\nComience completando un formulario de interés del cliente y creando su portal de clientes.\n\n\nOrientación: Regístrese para una sesión de orientación y reúnase con un miembro del equipo de Renaissance que trabajará con usted para evaluar sus necesidades comerciales.\n\n\nPasos posteriores a la orientación: inicie sesión en su portal de nuevos clientes después de completar la orientación. Luego\, siga los pasos descritos en “Ya es cliente de Renaissance” para registrarse en las clases.\n\n  \n*Todos los clientes deben completar la orientación antes de asistir a clases*
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%93%8d-plan-de-negocios-scc-07-17-2025-09-18-2025morgan-hill/2025-07-24/
LOCATION:Morgan Hill Community Adult School\, 17960 Monterey Rd\, Morgan Hill\, CA\, 95037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Planning Class,Business Prep Class,Talleres en Español
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elvira Rojas":MAILTO:erojas@
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202421
CREATED:20250529T210920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T212432Z
UID:10007298-1753380000-1753387200@rencenter.org
SUMMARY:🖥️ Startup Series for New Entrepreneurs (SCC 06/26/2025-08/21/2025)
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%8f-startup-series-for-new-entrepreneurs-scc-06-26-2025-08-21-2025/2025-07-24/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Start Smart
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aljayne Carmesis":MAILTO:acarmesis@
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202421
CREATED:20250122T193948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T114147Z
UID:10006835-1753380000-1753387200@rencenter.org
SUMMARY:Asegurando tu Futuro Financiero [5 semanas] (EN PERSONA HMB 07/10/25-08/07/25)
DESCRIPTION:Sobre este Evento\nEn Persona Con Gabriela Sapp \n¡Sea consciente sobre su dinero con Futuros Seguros! \nConsidera tus Valores: ¿Qué valoras y cómo se refleja eso en cómo gastas dinero? \nGestiona tu dinero para alcanzar tus metas: Establece metas y crea un plan de gastos que te ayude a alcanzar esas metas. \nAprende sobre el crédito: Aprende a distinguir el crédito como credibilidad y el crédito como dinero\, y comprende cómo uno influye en el otro. \n\n¿Quieres asistir a esta clase? \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/futuros-seguros-5-semanas-en-persona-hmb/2025-07-24/
LOCATION:Opportunity Center of the Coastside\, 637 Main St\, Half Moon Bay\, CA\, 94019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Finance Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Celeste Hernandez":MAILTO:chernandez@
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250723T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250723T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202421
CREATED:20250326T232349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T232506Z
UID:10007003-1753290000-1753297200@rencenter.org
SUMMARY:🖥️Women's Entrepreneurship Program (Bayview) (4/16/25-6/4/25)
DESCRIPTION:This 8-week personal empowerment program for women includes business training\, peer support\, mentoring\, and networking\, providing the basic tools you need to start a business. \n\nWhat will this program entail? \nEntrepreneurial mindset | Business Canvas Model | Financial Management | Get Your Business Straight | Peer Support & Group Mentoring
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%93%8dwomens-entrepreneurship-program-bayview-4-16-25-6-4-25/2025-07-23/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Small Business Intensive Training Classes,Skill Building Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jazzlyn Morton":MAILTO:jmorton@
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250723T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T202421
CREATED:20250630T200201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T200201Z
UID:10007573-1753272000-1753276500@rencenter.org
SUMMARY:🖥️Avoiding the Fine Lines & Legal Wrinkles: Beauty & Wellness Marketing  (Start Small Think Big Collab)
DESCRIPTION:Calling all beauty and wellness entrepreneurs! Join Start Small Think Big and the legal experts at Morgan Lewis for a free\, must-attend webinar on how to market your products safely and legally. Learn how to avoid misleading marketing claims\, stay compliant with FTC and FDA regulations\, and navigate today’s evolving legal landscape—from social media content to product labeling. \nWhether you’re selling skincare\, cosmetics\, wellness products\, or supplements\, this session will help you protect your brand\, avoid customer complaints\, and steer clear of government enforcement actions. Walk away with practical tools to communicate clearly and confidently while staying compliant. \nPerfect for cosmetic manufacturers\, beauty founders\, own-label estheticians\, and anyone growing a product brand in this fast-moving space. \nOur 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\n\n\nAll clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here’s how you can do it.\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: wbc@rencenter.org (415) 894-9779 \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8favoiding-the-fine-lines-legal-wrinkles-beauty-wellness-marketing-start-small-think-big-collab/
CATEGORIES:Legal Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@rencenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202421
CREATED:20250623T190247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T173634Z
UID:10007489-1753207200-1753214400@rencenter.org
SUMMARY:📍Canva 101: Learn the Basics (NSMC - Daly City)
DESCRIPTION:This class has been cancelled. Sorry for any inconvenience.
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%93%8dcanva-101-learn-the-basics/
LOCATION:Jefferson Adult Education\, 123 Edgemont Dr.\, Daly City\, 94015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing Workshops,Technology Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Kamilah Arteaga":MAILTO:North-SMC@rencenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250722T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250722T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202421
CREATED:20250426T002934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T005830Z
UID:10007097-1753205400-1753212600@rencenter.org
SUMMARY:📍 Fundamentos para Comenzar con Confianza (SCC 05/20/2025-06/22/2025)
DESCRIPTION:Interesado en asistir a esta clase?\n¡Estamos encantados de tenerte! Todos 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?\n\nInicie sesión en su portal de clientes\n\n\nIr al Calendario: navegue hasta la pestaña Calendario en la esquina superior izquierda de su portal.\n\n\nSeleccionar e inscribirse: busque la clase que desee\, haga clic en Inscribirse\, responda las preguntas breves y presione Enviar.\n\n¿Nuevo en la comunidad Renaissance?\n\nComience completando un formulario de interés del cliente y creando su portal de clientes.\n\n\nOrientación: Regístrese para una sesión de orientación y reúnase con un miembro del equipo de Renaissance que trabajará con usted para evaluar sus necesidades comerciales.\n\n\nPasos posteriores a la orientación: inicie sesión en su portal de nuevos clientes después de completar la orientación. Luego\, siga los pasos descritos en “Ya es cliente de Renaissance” para registrarse en las clases.\n\n  \n*Todos los clientes deben completar la orientación antes de asistir a clases*
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%93%8d-fundamentos-para-comenzar-con-confianza-scc-05-20-2025-06-22-2025/2025-07-22/
LOCATION:Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library-  San Jose State University\, 150 E. San Fernando St.\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Start Smart,Talleres en Español
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elvira Rojas":MAILTO:erojas@
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202421
CREATED:20250611T175735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T175239Z
UID:10007309-1753185600-1753189200@rencenter.org
SUMMARY:🖥️BUSINESS FINANCE CHECK-IN (WBC 07/22/2025)
DESCRIPTION:Every business needs a moment to pause\, reflect\, and realign and this is your space to do just that. Whether you’re just getting started or already running your business\, this session is a chance to check in on your progress\, pinpoint areas that need support\, and explore if it’s the right time to bring in cash\, capital\, or financial resources. \nGwendolyn Wright\, Renaissance Consultant\, will walk you through key business knowledge topics such as types of financial statements\, costs of goods sold\, profit margins\, average customer value and talk about what it means to be “Loan-ready.” Not everyone needs money right now\, but knowing when and how to access capital could be the difference between staying stuck or growing strong. \nThis roundtable is part strategy\, part support\, and all about helping you make informed moves for your next step\, money or not. \nOur services and programs are open to all entrepreneurs. All Renaissance WBC/SOMA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. \nNot a Renaissance client? Please send us a text message to connect with you: (415) 894-9779 \nFacilitator: Gwendolyn Wright. \nGwendolyn Wright is the Managing Consultant of The Wright Consultants. Her mission is to start and grow businesses\, increase entrepreneurs’ access to capital\, and improve their financial acumen. She has extensive experience\, in e-commerce\, retail\, and wholesale to manufacturing and distribution\, consulting\, and coaching small and medium size businesses for over twenty years. She has earned a reputation for having a contemporary management style\, combining finance\, marketing\, and project management skills with entrepreneurial vision and discernment. She works well with companies in various stages of development from start-up to planned growth. She is excellent at creating sales and business development strategies. Sweet spots of focus include the food industry (restaurants and cafes\, specialty retailers\, and small craft foods and beverages) and the fashion industry (designers and tech\, apparel\, and accessories- especially jewelry). Clients are located nationwide from San Francisco to New York City. International projects include Italy\, Cambodia\, and Australia. Continuous market research and trend analysis have taken her around the globe to London\, Hong Kong\, Beijing\, Panama\, Johannesburg\, Accra\, Paris\, and Tokyo. She was awarded the Small Business Finance Advocate of the Year Award by the Small Business Administration and participated in a congressional trade mission to South Africa and Ghana with Congresswoman Barbara Lee. Education includes Bachelor of Arts\, Antioch College\, Yellow Springs\, Ohio\, Graduate study\, Business Administration\, Golden Gate University\, San Francisco\, Commercial Lending Graduate School\, Corporate Banking Division\, University of Oklahoma\, Norman\, Oklahoma. She is one of the best small business consultants and coaches in the industry! \n  \n\nIt is a program created by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) to provide the tools and resources necessary for diverse small entrepreneurs in California to access financing opportunities and achieve success for their businesses. \nRenaissance Entrepreneurship Center participates in the SCALE program as a Resource Partner. Through this initiative\, we will connect you with a wide network of partners who can provide all the resources necessary to prepare a loan application. \n\nAll clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here’s how you can do it.\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%8fbusiness-finance-check-in-wbc-07-22-2025/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Networking Events,Special Events,Finance Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@rencenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250722T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202421
CREATED:20250702T174029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T174029Z
UID:10007587-1753174800-1753182000@rencenter.org
SUMMARY:🖥️Mastering Job Descriptions: Crafting Clear\, Compelling\, and Effective Roles to Make Your First Hire with Confidence
DESCRIPTION:Making your first hire is a big milestone—and it starts with writing the right job description. In this special Indeed Academy session\, you’ll learn how to define the role your business truly needs\, craft a job post that attracts the right candidates\, and set your new hire up for success. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nHow to identify the right role to grow your business\nTips for writing effective\, values-aligned job posts\nHow to use Indeed tools to find and manage applicants efficiently\n\nSpeaker: Elise Marcotte\, Global Program Lead\, Talent Strategy Advisors at Indeed\nA two-time Olympian turned talent strategist\, Elise helps businesses attract and retain top talent using data-driven hiring approaches. She brings global insight and a deep understanding of today’s job market. \nTo Sign up for the Event: \n\nVisit http://tiny.cc/renaissancewbc\nCreate a free account\nSearch for this webinar under “Learning” -> “Learning by Resource” -> “Events”\nRegister!\n\n(Please DO NOT USE INCOGNITO MODE when creating your account or watching videos). \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\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%8fmastering-job-descriptions-crafting-clear-compelling-and-effective-roles-to-make-your-first-hire-with-confidence/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@rencenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250721T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250721T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202421
CREATED:20250515T204733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T155305Z
UID:10007493-1753119000-1753129800@rencenter.org
SUMMARY:📍Business Prep (HMB In Person 07/07/25 - 09/15/25)
DESCRIPTION:About This Class:\nIn this 10-week series taught by Tanya Reyes\, you will: \n\nCreate a business plan\nDefine your customers\nCraft a marketing strategy\nDevelop financials\nLearn about access to capital\nAnd much more!\n\n\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%93%8dbusiness-prep-hmb-in-person-07-07-25-09-15-25-2/2025-07-21/
LOCATION:Opportunity Center of the Coastside\, 637 Main St\, Half Moon Bay\, CA\, 94019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Planning Class
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ORGANIZER;CN="Celeste Hernandez":MAILTO:chernandez@
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250721T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250721T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202421
CREATED:20250619T004325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T113924Z
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SUMMARY:UNDERSTANDING BOOKEEPING WITH Xero (WBC 07/21/2025)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introductory session on bookkeeping using Xero\, a leading cloud-based accounting platform. This session will help small business owners and entrepreneurs understand the fundamentals of bookkeeping and how to streamline their financial tracking using Xero. \nJanel Prasad from the Xero team will walk you through key features\, best practices\, and tips to help you stay organized and confident with your business finances. Whether you’re new to bookkeeping or looking to simplify your current process\, this session will provide practical insights and a live demo of the platform. \nOur services and programs are open to all entrepreneurs. All Renaissance WBC/SOMA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. \nNot a Renaissance client? Please send us a text message to connect with you: (415) 894-9779 \nFacilitator: Janel Prasad \n  \n\nIt is a program created by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) to provide the tools and resources necessary for diverse small entrepreneurs in California to access financing opportunities and achieve success for their businesses. \nRenaissance Entrepreneurship Center participates in the SCALE program as a Resource Partner. Through this initiative\, we will connect you with a wide network of partners who can provide all the resources necessary to prepare a loan application. \n\nAll clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here’s how you can do it.\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/understanding-bookeeping-with-xero-wbc-07-21-2025/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Networking Events,Special Events,Finance Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@rencenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250721T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250721T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202421
CREATED:20250630T203050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T220540Z
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SUMMARY:🖥️Strong Business Credit Money Smart for Small Businesses (WBC 07/21/25)
DESCRIPTION:The Credit Reporting for a Small Business module provides an overview of credit reporting and is designed to help participants to understand how reporting their credit can benefit their business. \n  \nDavid Hincapie is a Lender Relations Specialist at the U.S. Small Business Administration’s San Francisco District Office. He has been with the SBA for seven years\, supporting lenders and small businesses across the region. \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%8fstrong-business-credit-money-smart-for-small-businesses-wbc-07-21-25/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Finance Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@rencenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250721T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250721T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202421
CREATED:20250702T173037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T173037Z
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SUMMARY:🖥️Website usability review
DESCRIPTION:Is your website new—or in need of a refresh? Are you struggling to turn visitors into paying customers? This intermediate-level class is designed for business owners who want to improve website performance\, increase traffic\, and drive more sales. You’ll learn how to strengthen your site’s structure\, improve navigation\, and optimize for your audience—all with guidance from a digital marketing expert. \nWho Should Attend: \n\nBusiness owners ready to improve their existing websites\nAnyone seeking better site engagement and higher conversion rates\nEntrepreneurs wanting to understand the key elements of an effective website\n\nHow to Prepare:\nBring your website link(s)\, a list of your best customer types\, and competitor site examples.\nPlease log in 15 minutes early using a laptop or desktop.\nNote: Late arrivals (10+ minutes) may not be admitted due to the interactive format. \nTo Sign up for the Event: \n\nVisit http://tiny.cc/renaissancewbc\nCreate a free account\nSearch for this webinar under “Learning” -> “Learning by Resource” -> “Events”\nRegister!\n\n(Please DO NOT USE INCOGNITO MODE when creating your account or watching videos). \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\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%8fwebsite-usability-review/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@rencenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202421
CREATED:20250630T172527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T172946Z
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SUMMARY:🖥️ Business Prep (SCC 07/10/2025-09/11/2025)
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%8f-business-prep-scc-07-10-2025-09-11-2025/2025-07-17/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aljayne Carmesis":MAILTO:acarmesis@
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202421
CREATED:20250707T231947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T231947Z
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SUMMARY:📍 Plan de Negocios (SCC 07/17/2025-09/18/2025)(Morgan Hill)
DESCRIPTION:Interesado en asistir a esta clase?\n¡Estamos encantados de tenerte! Todos 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?\n\nInicie sesión en su portal de clientes\n\n\nIr al Calendario: navegue hasta la pestaña Calendario en la esquina superior izquierda de su portal.\n\n\nSeleccionar e inscribirse: busque la clase que desee\, haga clic en Inscribirse\, responda las preguntas breves y presione Enviar.\n\n¿Nuevo en la comunidad Renaissance?\n\nComience completando un formulario de interés del cliente y creando su portal de clientes.\n\n\nOrientación: Regístrese para una sesión de orientación y reúnase con un miembro del equipo de Renaissance que trabajará con usted para evaluar sus necesidades comerciales.\n\n\nPasos posteriores a la orientación: inicie sesión en su portal de nuevos clientes después de completar la orientación. Luego\, siga los pasos descritos en “Ya es cliente de Renaissance” para registrarse en las clases.\n\n  \n*Todos los clientes deben completar la orientación antes de asistir a clases*
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%93%8d-plan-de-negocios-scc-07-17-2025-09-18-2025morgan-hill/2025-07-17/
LOCATION:Morgan Hill Community Adult School\, 17960 Monterey Rd\, Morgan Hill\, CA\, 95037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Planning Class,Business Prep Class,Talleres en Español
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elvira Rojas":MAILTO:erojas@
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