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SUMMARY:📍Introduccion a Google Docs/Sheets (HMB 2/12/25 -2/19/25)
DESCRIPTION:Introduccion a Google Docs/Sheets \n12 de Febrero a las 6 PM \n637 Main St.\, Half Moon Bay –  EN PERSONA \nSobre la Clase\nEste taller se llevara a cabo en el Centro de Oportunidad de la Costa\, en 637 Main St.\, Half Moon Bay CA\, 94019. \n  \n\n\nInterested 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\nGo to the Calendar: Once logged in\, navigate to the Calendar tab at your portal’s top left corner.\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.\nOrientation: Sign up for an orientation session and meet with a Renaissance team member who will work with you to assess your business needs.\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* \n  \n 
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/introduccion-a-google-docs-sheets-2-12-25-2-19-25/2025-07-23/2/
LOCATION:Opportunity Center of the Coastside\, 637 Main St\, Half Moon Bay\, CA\, 94019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Celeste Hernandez":MAILTO:chernandez@
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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/womens-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@
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250723T131500
DTSTAMP:20260721T191321
CREATED:20250630T200201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T113852Z
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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/avoiding-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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250723T080000
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SUMMARY:📍Introduccion a Google Docs/Sheets (HMB 2/12/25 -2/19/25)
DESCRIPTION:Introduccion a Google Docs/Sheets \n12 de Febrero a las 6 PM \n637 Main St.\, Half Moon Bay –  EN PERSONA \nSobre la Clase\nEste taller se llevara a cabo en el Centro de Oportunidad de la Costa\, en 637 Main St.\, Half Moon Bay CA\, 94019. \n  \n\n\nInterested 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\nGo to the Calendar: Once logged in\, navigate to the Calendar tab at your portal’s top left corner.\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.\nOrientation: Sign up for an orientation session and meet with a Renaissance team member who will work with you to assess your business needs.\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* \n  \n 
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/introduccion-a-google-docs-sheets-2-12-25-2-19-25/2025-07-23/1/
LOCATION:Opportunity Center of the Coastside\, 637 Main St\, Half Moon Bay\, CA\, 94019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Celeste Hernandez":MAILTO:chernandez@
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250722T180000
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SUMMARY:Canva 101: Learn the Basics (NSMC - Daly City)
DESCRIPTION:This class has been cancelled. Sorry for any inconvenience.
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/canva-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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250722T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250722T193000
DTSTAMP:20260721T191321
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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/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@
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260721T191321
CREATED:20250611T175735Z
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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/business-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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250722T110000
DTSTAMP:20260721T191321
CREATED:20250702T174029Z
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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/mastering-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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250721T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250721T203000
DTSTAMP:20260721T191321
CREATED:20250515T204733Z
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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/business-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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