Legal Entities (SMACE 3/30/2026)
2026-03-30 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Mateo Adult and Career Education, 789 E Poplar Ave., San Mateo, CA, 94401, United States
What you will learn in this class:
How do you make a good legal entity choice for your business? Information about sole proprietorships, general partnerships, LLCs, many different types of corporations, newer alternatives like co-ops, and triple bottom line entities can be confusing and full of marketing hype.
This workshop walks you through a decision process to help you choose the legal entity that best suits your business plans.
Interested in attending this class?
We’re thrilled to have you! All clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here’s how you can do it:
Already a Renaissance Client?

Log in to your client portal

Go to the Calendar: Navigate to the Calendar tab at your portal’s top left corner.

Select & Enroll: Find your desired class, click on Enroll, answer the brief questions, and hit Submit.

New to the Renaissance Community?

Get started by filling out a client interest form and creating your client portal.

Orientation: Sign up for an orientation session and meet with a Renaissance team member who will work with you to assess your business needs.

Post-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.

*All clients must complete orientation before attending classes*

The Core Four of Marketing (BRC Coastside)
2026-03-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Coastside Hope, 248 Mai street Suite 100-D, Half Moon Bay, CA, 94019, United States
The Core Four of Marketing
A free workshop for Coastside business owners who are tired of guessing what works.
Learn the only 4 ways every business gets customers, and which one to start with.
You’ll leave with a 30-day action plan you can use this week.
Date: Monday, March 30th | 5–6 PM
Location: 248 Main St, Suite 100-D, Half Moon Bay

If you have additional questions please contact Lizzette Solis Direct: 408-409-4375
OR Instructor Ranger Kielak (650) 479-4398
Interested in attending this class?
We’re thrilled to have you! All clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here’s how you can do it:
Already a Renaissance Client?

Log in to your client portal

Go to the Calendar: Navigate to the Calendar tab at your portal’s top left corner.

Select & Enroll: Find your desired class, click on Enroll, answer the brief questions, and hit Submit.

New to the Renaissance Community?

Get started by filling out a client interest form and creating your client portal.

Orientation: Sign up for an orientation session and meet with a Renaissance team member who will work with you to assess your business needs.

Post-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.

*All clients must complete orientation before attending classes*

📍Introduccion a Google Docs/Sheets (HMB 2/12/25 -2/19/25)
2026-03-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Opportunity Center of the Coastside, 637 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA, 94019, United States
Introduccion a Google Docs/Sheets
12 de Febrero a las 6 PM
637 Main St., Half Moon Bay – EN PERSONA
Sobre la Clase
Este taller se llevara a cabo en el Centro de Oportunidad de la Costa, en 637 Main St., Half Moon Bay CA, 94019.

Interested in attending this class?
We’re thrilled to have you! All clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here’s how you can do it:
Already a Renaissance Client?

Log in to your client portal
Go to the Calendar: Once logged in, navigate to the Calendar tab at your portal’s top left corner.
Select & Enroll: Find your desired class, click on Enroll, answer the brief questions, and hit Submit.

New to the Renaissance Community?

Get started by filling out a client interest form and creating your client portal.
Orientation: Sign up for an orientation session and meet with a Renaissance team member who will work with you to assess your business needs.
Post-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.

*All clients must complete orientation before attending classes*

Componentes Claves para un Negocio de Cuidado de Niños Exitoso (WBC 03/25/26 - 04/29/26)
2026-03-25 17:30 - 19:00 | zoom
Únete a nuestro programa intensivo Componentes Claves para un Negocio de Cuidado de Niños Exitoso de seis semanas vía zoom los días miércoles de 5:30 pm a 7:00 pm.
Nuestro programa incluye los siguientes temas a impartirse los días:
Miércoles 25 de marzo
Conozca y explore las oportunidades empresariales dentro del cuidado infantil y evalúe la necesidad de programas de cuidado infantil.
Miércoles 1 de abril
Inicio de Estructura para su Negocio: Identificar la ubicación de negocio y requisitos para la licencia estatal (California) de cuidado de niños.
Miércoles 8 de abril:
Entidades de negocios: Cómo elegir su entidad de negocio y cómo elegir su preparación de impuestos.
Miércoles 15 de abril:
Formas de Financiamiento: Análisis de Capital con en el Cuenta y Tipos de Financiamiento
Miércoles 22 de abril: Plan de Administración:
¿Qué es un Plan de Administración? Formar el Equipo Laboral o Empleados o Contratistas Independientes. Roles y Responsabilidades y Proceso para Seleccionar el Personal o Formalizar la Selección de Empleos.
Plan de Finanzas:
Qué es un Plan de Finanzas?
• Presupuesto Inicial
• Presupuesto Mensual y Anual
• Conozca sus Gastos Operativos
• Fuentes de Ingresos
Miércoles 29 de abril:
Plan de Mercadeo:
¿Qué es un Plan de Mercadeo?
• Conozca sus Clientes
• Conozca a la Competencia
• Comercialización de su Negocio
• Fuentes de Información de
Mercado
Plan de Acción:
Preparación de Área Laboral
• Planificación Laboral
o Días/Horas de Servicio
o Características de Un
Contrato
o Planeación de
Actividades con los Niños
• Estructuración de Servicio
Nota: Nuestros servicios y programas están abiertos a todos los emprendedores. Todos los programas y servicios de Renaissance WBC/SOMA se ofrecen al público sin discriminación.
Instructora: Ruby Vargas

En VARNEL Consultoria y Entrenamientos (VARNEL), nos dedicamos a fomentar comunidades seguras y saludables. Como empresa familiar propiedad de mujeres con más de una década de experiencia, nos especializamos en capacitar a los proveedores de cuidado infantil para que cumplan con la capacitación en seguridad y mejoren su estructura operativa. Las cofundadoras, Judith Vargas y Ruby Vargas, están profundamente comprometidas a colaborar con proveedores de cuidado infantil y aspirantes a profesionales de la educación infantil. Nuestro equipo está entusiasmado de conectarse con aquellos inspirados para convertirse en empresarios dedicados a servir a los niños.

Nota: solo se necesita inscribirse una vez para acceder a todas las clases.
Si tienes dudas o necesitas ayuda puedes llenar este formulario de interes para inscribirse a este programa: Formulario de interés

Todos los clientes deben registrarse para las clases a través de su cuenta en el portal de clientes. Así es cómo puedes hacerlo:
¿Ya eres cliente de Renaissance?
Inicia sesión en tu portal de cliente y accede al calendario en la parte superior de tu pantalla.
¿Eres nuevo en la comunidad de Renaissance?
Comienza llenando este Formulario de interés y nos pondremos en contacto para crear un portal de cliente.
*Todos los clientes deben completar un formulario de interés y asistir a una orientación antes de inscribirse en las clases.*

Renaissance 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: Contacto: Women Business Center, wbc@rencenter.org o envie mensaje de texto (415) 894-9779.

Fijación de Precios para los Productos y Servicios de Su Negocio (NSMC - SSF)
2026-03-24 18:00 - 20:00 | South San Francisco Community Center, 520 Tamarack Lane, South San Francisco, CA, 94080, United States
Sobre este Evento
con Gabriela Sapp
EN PERSONA
South San Francisco Community Center
520 Tamarack Ln, South San Francisco, CA 94080
La clase será en el salón de computación.
En este taller, hablaremos sobre la importancia de establecer el precio adecuado para tus productos y servicios según tu modelo de ingresos y mercado objetivo, utilizando estrategias como la fijación de precios basada en el valor, entre otras. Se proporcionarán plantillas de calculadoras de precios.

¿Quieres asistir a esta clase?
Todos los clientes deben registrarse para las clases a través de su cuenta del portal del cliente. Así es como puedes hacerlo.
¿Ya es cliente de Renaissance?
Inicie sesión en su portal de clientes y acceda al calendario en la parte superior de su pantalla
¿Nuevo en la comunidad Renaissance?
Comience completando un formulario de interés del cliente y asistiendo a una orientación.
*Todos los clientes deben completar un formulario de interés y asistir a la orientación antes de inscribirse en las clases.*

From Entry To Checkout: Designing a Better Store Experience (WBC 03/24/26)
2026-03-24 18:00 - 19:30
This session focuses on store design, layout, and visual appeal for existing businesses. You can learn how to optimize your space to improve customer flow, highlight key products, and create a cohesive visual experience that attracts customers and drives sales. Practical tips will help you refresh your store without a full redesign.
This class is via Zoom.

Existing Clients: Use Client Portal
New clients: Register as a New Client
Facilitator: Ari Takata Vasquez

I 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.
As 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.
With 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.

This 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
Note: 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.

All clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here is how you can do it.

Already a Renaissance Client?
Log in to your client portal and access the calendar at the top of your screen
New to the Renaissance Community?
Get started by filling out a client interest form and attending an orientation.
*All clients must complete an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*

Renaissance 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.

Tax Planning (WBC 03/24/26)
2026-03-24 17:30 - 18:30 | zoom
Tax planning is essential for everyone. Preparing in advance helps ensure an accurate return and avoids delays that could impact your tax refund.
With tax season in full swing, the IRS highlights key steps taxpayers can take now to get ready to file their 2025 federal tax returns. In this session, we’ll review these steps and address general federal tax-related questions. We will also discuss the latest updates to tax laws, especially those relating to the implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill, that could have an impact on your 2025 taxes and tax planning for 2026.

Speaker: Yong Li.
Stakeholder Liaison Tax Specialist with the Internal Revenue Service. As a Stakeholder Liaison, he collaborates, informs and communicates priority outreach messages to all taxpayer communities, including major employers, community associations and tax practitioner organizations to provide significant messages that impact taxpayers to ensure compliance with the tax laws.
Yong became a Stakeholder Liaison in 2021. Prior to that, he has held positions in IRS Small Business/Self-Employed Division as a Revenue Agent in field exam, tax return selection, and case processing. He has worked for the IRS for 20 years. During this period of time, he has gained many skills and expertise on the whole life cycle of the tax returns from filing and processing of the returns, exam selection, field exam, to post-exam case processing.

This 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
Note: 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.

All clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here is how you can do it.

Already a Renaissance Client?
Log in to your client portal and access the calendar at the top of your screen
New to the Renaissance Community?
Get started by filling out a client interest form and attending an orientation.
*All clients must complete an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*

Renaissance 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.

Por que es importante establecer un credito comercial? (East Bay) (3/23/26)
2026-03-23 17:00 - 19:00 | zoom
¿POR QUÉ ES IMPORTANTE ESTABLECER UN CRÉDITO COMERCIAL?

LUNES | MARZO 23 | 5 – 7 PM | POR ZOOM

Con Maestra Susana Gama

¡Un buen crédito comercial puede ser la clave para el crecimiento y estabilidad de tu negocio. Aprende cómo construir y fortalecer tu historial crediticio para acceder a mejores oportunidades financieras.

Aprende sobre:

Cómo funciona el crédito comercial y su impacto en tu negocio.

Estrategias para construir y fortalecer tu identidad crediticia.

Las principales agencias de crédito y cómo trabajar con ellas.

¡No dejes pasar esta oportunidad para impulsar tu negocio! 🚀💳

Colaboración con: The Latina Center
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¿Te gustaría unirte a este evento?
Todos los clientes deben registrarse para las clases a través de su cuenta del portal del cliente. Así es como puedes hacerlo.
¿Ya es cliente de Renaissance?
Inicie sesión en su portal de clientes y acceda al calendario en la parte superior de su pantalla
¿Nuevo en la comunidad Renaissance?
Comience completando un formulario de interés del cliente y asistiendo a una orientación.
*Todos los clientes deben completar un formulario de interés y asistir a la orientación antes de inscribirse en las clases.*

Prepárate para vendedor en un Popup (WBC 03/23/26)
2026-03-23 11:30 - 12:30 | Excelsior Branch Library, 4400 Mission St, San Francisco, California, 94112, United States
¿Quieres participar en ferias, mercados o eventos pop-up? En este taller aprenderás cómo prepararte para vender con éxito en un pop-up, desde la presentación de tu mesa y precios, hasta inventario, pagos, permisos y atención al cliente. También cubriremos estrategias para atraer clientes, promocionar tu negocio y maximizar tus ventas durante el evento.

Facilitadora: Tanya Reyes

Nota: Nuestros servicios y programas están abiertos a todos los emprendedores. Todos los programas y servicios de Renaissance WBC/SOMA se ofrecen al público sin discriminación.

Todos los clientes deben registrarse para las clases a través de su cuenta en el portal de clientes. Así es cómo puedes hacerlo:
¿Ya eres cliente de Renaissance?
Inicia sesión en tu portal de cliente y accede al calendario en la parte superior de tu pantalla.
¿Eres nuevo en la comunidad de Renaissance?
Comienza llenando un formulario de interés y nos pondremos en contacto para crear un portal de cliente.

Renaissance 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.

Women Powering San Francisco's Neighborhood Revival: Women's History Month Panel (WBC 03/19/26)
2026-03-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Yes SF, 220 Montgomery St, San Francisco, 94104, United States
Event Details

Women Powering San Francisco’s Neighborhood Revival
Women’s History Month Panel📍 YesSF📅 March 19⏰ 3:00 – 5:00 PM
REGISTER NOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984515121149?aff=oddtdtcreator
In 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.
This 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.

Panel 1: Small Businesses Driving City Recovery
Featuring:

Katy Tang, Executive Director, Office of Small Business
Representative from JPMorgan Chase (TBD)

This 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.

Panel 2: Trailblazing Women Small Business Owners
Hear 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.

Join us as we celebrate the leadership, innovation, and impact of women entrepreneurs powering San Francisco forward.

Uso de Herramientas de Inteligencia Artificial para tu Negocio (NSMC)
2026-03-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Renaissance EAC, 366 Grand Ave., South San Francisco, CA, 94080, United States
Sobre este clase
Con Adela Jaimes
Esta clase se llevará a cabo en persona en el Centro de Avance Económico, en 366 Grand Ave., South San Francisco CA, 94080.
Descubre cómo usar la inteligencia artificial de forma sencilla para mejorar tus procesos y hacer crecer tu negocio. Aprende herramientas prácticas que te ahorrarán tiempo, aumentarán tu productividad y te ayudarán a tomar mejores decisiones.

Todos los clientes deben registrarse para las clases a través de su cuenta del portal del cliente. Así es como puedes hacerlo.
¿Ya es cliente de Renaissance?
Inicie sesión en su portal de clientes y acceda al calendario en la parte superior de su pantalla
¿Nuevo en la comunidad Renaissance?
Comience completando un formulario de interés del cliente y asistiendo a una orientación.
*Todos los clientes deben completar un formulario de interés y asistir a la orientación antes de inscribirse en las clases.*

Brand Positioning and Marketing Excellence (East Bay) (3/18/2026)
2026-03-18 17:00 - 19:00 | zoom
In this bootcamp, you’ll learn how to clearly define your brand, position yourself in the market, and build a focused marketing plan that aligns with your goals, budget, and resources.

You’ll learn how to:

Identify your unique value and what sets your brand apart
Craft clear messaging that resonates with your ideal customers
Position your brand confidently in a crowded market
Build a high-impact marketing plan aligned with your goals
Choose the right marketing channels (not all of them)
Market smarter using your existing resources

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Interested in joining this event?
All clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here’s how you can do it.

Already a Renaissance Client?
Log in to your client portal and access the calendar at the top of your screen
New to the Renaissance Community?
Get started by filling out a client interest form and attending an orientation.
*All clients must complete an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*

Being Bankable (East Bay) (3/18/2026)
2026-03-18 17:00 - 19:00 | zoom
Register now to learn what lenders look for and how to position their business to qualify for funding, loans, and capital opportunities.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

Understand what “bankable” means to lenders
Prepare your business for funding opportunities
Identify required documents for loans & grants
Strengthen your financial credibility
Avoid common funding application mistakes

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Interested in joining this event?
All clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here’s how you can do it.

Already a Renaissance Client?
Log in to your client portal and access the calendar at the top of your screen
New to the Renaissance Community?
Get started by filling out a client interest form and attending an orientation.
*All clients must complete an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*

Understanding Leases and Contracts (WBC 03/18/26)
2026-03-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Excelsior Branch Library, 4400 Mission St, San Francisco, California, 94112, United States
Leases and contracts are legally binding agreements that define the rights and responsibilities of the parties involved. A lease is a specific type of contract that allows one party (the tenant) to use property owned by another party (the landlord) for a set period in exchange for payment. A contract is a broader term that refers to any agreement between two or more parties that is enforceable by law. Understanding these documents is essential to ensure clarity, protect your interests, and avoid disputes by knowing the terms, obligations, and consequences outlined within them.

📅 Dates: Wednesday, March 18 2026 at 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM📍 Location: 4400 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112🎟️ Limited spots available – reserve yours today!
Existing Clients: Use Client Portal
New clients: Register as a New Client
Facilitator: Benjamin Martin

Attorney Benjamin Martin is a Business Consultant for the Small Business Development Center. He conducts workshops and one on one counseling sessions to help small businesses succeed. His private practice supports start-ups and small businesses. He earned his Juris Doctor degree at Southwestern University Law and his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at Cal State Univ. Los Angeles.

This 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
Note: 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.

All clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here is how you can do it.

Already a Renaissance Client?
Log in to your client portal and access the calendar at the top of your screen
New to the Renaissance Community?
Get started by filling out a client interest form and attending an orientation.
*All clients must complete an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*

Renaissance 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.

Retail Fundamentals Masterclass (WBC 03/17/26)
2026-03-17 17:30 - 19:30 | zoom
Whether you’re a first-time entrepreneur looking for a storefront or a home-based business moving to a physical location, this comprehensive series covers everything from location scouting, lease negotiation, and budgeting for build-out and operations, to store design and merchandising. Gain practical insights to set up and run a successful retail business.

This class is via Zoom.

Existing Clients: Use Client Portal
New clients: Register as a New Client
Facilitator: Ari Takata Vasquez

I 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.
As 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.
With 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.

This 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
Note: 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.

All clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here is how you can do it.

Already a Renaissance Client?
Log in to your client portal and access the calendar at the top of your screen
New to the Renaissance Community?
Get started by filling out a client interest form and attending an orientation.
*All clients must complete an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*

Renaissance 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.

QuickBooks en Accion (East Bay) (3/16/26)
2026-03-16 17:00 - 19:00 | zoom
QUICKBOOKS EN ACCION: CONOCE ESTA PLATAFORMA DE CONTABILIDAD

Lunes | Marzo 16 | 5 – 7 pm por Zoom

Con Maestro Tito Leal

Descubre cómo QuickBooks puede transformar la gestión financiera de tu negocio en este taller virtual de 2 horas diseñado para emprendedores y dueños de pequeños negocios:

Aprende a registrar ingresos y gastos de manera efectiva.

Gestiona invoices (facturas) de forma organizada y profesional.

Genera reportes clave para tomar decisiones financieras estratégicas.

Este taller es en coordinacion con The Latina Center

¡Domina esta herramienta y toma el control de tus finanzas con confianza!
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¿Te gustaría unirte a este evento?
Todos los clientes deben registrarse para las clases a través de su cuenta del portal del cliente. Así es como puedes hacerlo.
¿Ya es cliente de Renaissance?
Inicie sesión en su portal de clientes y acceda al calendario en la parte superior de su pantalla
¿Nuevo en la comunidad Renaissance?
Comience completando un formulario de interés del cliente y asistiendo a una orientación.
*Todos los clientes deben completar un formulario de interés y asistir a la orientación antes de inscribirse en las clases.*

Social Media Marketing (East Bay) (3/12/2026)
2026-03-12 17:00 - 19:00 | zoom
Discover how to leverage social media to enhance your marketing strategy and drive organic growth. Register now to gain valuable insights and practical tips for boosting your social media presence and marketing!

Join us to learn:

-Successful examples and effective keyword usage

-Best practices for Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn

-Benefits of strategic social media marketing

-A quick Canva tutorial
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Interested in joining this event?
All clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here’s how you can do it.

Already a Renaissance Client?
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Serie de Finanzas de 2 Semanas para Pequeñas Empresas (WBC 03/11 & 03/18)
2026-03-11 17:30 - 18:30
Miércoles 11 de marzo:
Introducción a la Gestión Financiera y Creación de un Presupuesto:
Adquiera una base sólida en gestión financiera para pequeñas empresas. Explore la importancia del seguimiento de ingresos y gastos, y comprenda la relevancia de los estados financieros. Aprenda a gestionar estados de resultados, balances generales y estados de flujo de caja, a la vez que descubre los fundamentos de la presupuestación y las previsiones. Descubra la importancia de la presupuestación y su papel en el éxito de las pequeñas empresas. Explore diferentes tipos de presupuestos, incluyendo los presupuestos operativos, de caja y de capital.
Presupuesto y Gestión del Flujo de Caja:
Siga un proceso paso a paso para crear un presupuesto eficaz y aprenda valiosos consejos para gestionarlo y adaptarlo a medida que su negocio evoluciona. Descubra la esencia de la gestión del flujo de caja y su impacto en la estabilidad empresarial. Aprenda a distinguir entre entradas y salidas de efectivo, y descubra estrategias para gestionar eficazmente el flujo de caja. Profundice en las técnicas de previsión y presupuestación del flujo de caja para garantizar la salud financiera de su negocio.
Miércoles 18 de marzo:
Financiamiento y opciones de financiamiento:
Explore el mundo de las opciones de financiamiento disponibles para las pequeñas empresas. Explore diversas opciones como préstamos, líneas de crédito, tarjetas de crédito, crowdfunding, subvenciones y capital de riesgo. Comprenda los factores a considerar al elegir la opción de financiamiento adecuada y aprenda a preparar una solicitud de préstamo convincente.
Planificación y cumplimiento tributario:
Desmitifique las complejidades de la planificación y el cumplimiento tributario para las pequeñas empresas. Explore las deducciones y créditos tributarios comunes y adquiera conocimientos sobre los requisitos de registro y documentación. Aprenda a trabajar eficazmente con profesionales de impuestos y a mantenerse al día con sus obligaciones tributarias mientras encuentra la mejor opción para su negocio.
Facilitadoras: Ruby Vargas y Brenda Esquivel de Varnel Consulting Services
Nota: Nuestros servicios y programas están abiertos a todos los emprendedores. Todos los programas y servicios de Renaissance WBC/SOMA se ofrecen al público sin discriminación.
¿No es cliente de Renaissance? Envíenos un mensaje de texto para contactarle: (415) 894-9779

Todos los clientes deben registrarse para las clases a través de su cuenta en el portal de clientes. Así es cómo puedes hacerlo:
¿Ya eres cliente de Renaissance?
Inicia sesión en tu portal de cliente y accede al calendario en la parte superior de tu pantalla.
¿Eres nuevo en la comunidad de Renaissance?
Comienza llenando un formulario de interés y nos pondremos en contacto para crear un portal de cliente.

Renaissance 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.

AI For Business Owners (East Bay) (3/10/2026)
2026-03-10 17:00 - 19:00 | zoom
Register now to learn practical AI tools that can save time, improve productivity, and support everyday business tasks.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

Understand what AI can (and can’t) do for your business
Use AI to streamline daily tasks and operations
Create content, emails, and messaging faster
Improve efficiency without increasing costs
Avoid common mistakes when using AI tools

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All clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here’s how you can do it.

Already a Renaissance Client?
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*All clients must complete an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*

4-week Build Your Marketing Strategy Series (WBC 03/10 - 03/31)
2026-03-10 11:30 - 13:00
A house needs a solid foundation. So does your business. This 4-week online course will walk you through the marketing landscape, creating a marketing strategy, overcoming the social media mental block, and keeping your content in order.
Session description:

Course Overview + Digital Marketing 101 – Here, we’ll go through the expectations of the course and lay a foundation of what digital marketing entails and how it impacts your business.
Understanding your business + Customers – We’ll talk competitive landscape, unique selling points, and everything target market in this class. Because knowing your audience is KEY in marketing.
Creating a Product Flow – Every business has an introductory product. In this class, we’ll go through how people move through your business, what your introductory product is, and how to use that flow to set up a messaging hierarchy.
Content Strategy + Calendar – You know your business. You know your customers. You know your product. Now it’s time to tell people about it. We’ll go through HOW to do that and start to set up an actionable calendar in this class.
Executing Content – It seems daunting, but with some key tools, it really isn’t. We’ll go through Canva and scheduling platforms in this class to put into motion the content we scheduled out in the previous class.
Email marketing – This is one of the most overlooked channels in marketing and the cheapest. Let’s tackle it together

This class is open to all entrepreneurs.
Facilitator: Christina Hunt.

Christina Hunt is a trained marketing professional. She’s worked on creating product (Under Armour, USA), on managing a brand (Kit and Ace, UK), on overall marketing and sales strategy (BOOM Cycle, UK), on the media and communications strategy and execution (Carat GmbH, Germany), on Facebook and Instagram advertising strategy and execution (Facebook, USA), and many things in between. Now she takes her lessons and learnings to work with small-to-medium-sized businesses across the globe. Christina says, “Helping others like this is my greatest joy, it’s my way of making an impact. Something I felt I never did while working in the corporate world”.

All clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here’s how you can do it.
Already a Renaissance Client?
Log in to your client portal and access the calendar at the top of your screen
New to the Renaissance Community?
Get started by filling out a client interest form and attending an orientation.
*All clients must complete an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*

Renaissance 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@, (415) 894-9779

Prepara tus finanzas y contabilidad para el 2026 (East Bay) (3/9/26)
2026-03-09 17:00 - 19:00 | zoom
PREPARA TUS FINANZAS Y CONTABILIDAD PARA EL 2026

Lunes | Marzo 9 | 5 – 7 pm por Zoom

Instructor Tito Leal

¡Dale un turbo a tus finanzas y lleva tu negocio al siguiente nivel en 2025!
¿Qué aprenderás?

– Planificación financiera paso a paso

– Creación de presupuestos efectivos

– Seguimiento de ingresos y gastos como un profesional

– Preparación de estados financieros y estrategias fiscales

– Cómo reinvertir ganancias para un crecimiento sólido

Este taller es en coordinación con The Latina Center

¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad de fortalecer tu negocio con finanzas inteligentes!
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¿Te gustaría unirte a este evento?
Todos los clientes deben registrarse para las clases a través de su cuenta del portal del cliente. Así es como puedes hacerlo.
¿Ya es cliente de Renaissance?
Inicie sesión en su portal de clientes y acceda al calendario en la parte superior de su pantalla
¿Nuevo en la comunidad Renaissance?
Comience completando un formulario de interés del cliente y asistiendo a una orientación.
*Todos los clientes deben completar un formulario de interés y asistir a la orientación antes de inscribirse en las clases.*

Tu GPS Financiero (Santa Clara County-Morgan Hill 03/05/2026)
2026-03-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Morgan Hill Community Adult School, 17960 Monterey Rd, Morgan Hill, CA, 95037, United States
¿Interesado en asistir a esta clase?
¡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:
¿Ya es cliente de Renaissance?

Inicie sesión en su portal de clientes

Ir al Calendario: navegue hasta la pestaña Calendario en la esquina superior izquierda de su portal.

Seleccionar e inscribirse: busque la clase que desee, haga clic en Inscribirse, responda las preguntas breves y presione Enviar.

¿Nuevo en la comunidad Renaissance?

Comience completando un formulario de interés del cliente y creando su portal de clientes.

Orientación: Regístrese para una sesión de orientación y reúnase con un miembro del equipo de Renaissance que trabajará con usted para evaluar sus necesidades comerciales.

Pasos 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.

*Todos los clientes deben completar la orientación antes de asistir a clases*

AI-Powered Strategy: Make Faster and Better Decisions (WBC 03/04/26)
2026-03-04 18:00 - 19:30 | zoom
This advanced course teaches experienced business owners how to use AI to strengthen and accelerate strategic work, not just automate tasks. Participants learn how to apply AI across the full strategy cycle, from current-state assessment and market/customer analysis to value proposition refinement, future-state visioning, and roadmap development. The workshop focuses on using AI to structure problems, generate and test strategic options, synthesize insights, and reduce blind spots—while maintaining strong human judgment, verification, and responsible use. Attendees leave with practical workflows, prompt templates, and a repeatable approach to making better strategic decisions faster and with more confidence
Instructor: Delphine Jacquin
This 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
Note: 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.

All clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here is how you can do it.

Already a Renaissance Client?
Log in to your client portal and access the calendar at the top of your screen
New to the Renaissance Community?
Get started by filling out a client interest form and attending an orientation.
*All clients must complete an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*

Renaissance 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.

Google Business: Profile Setup To Get Seen (East Bay) (3/4/2026-3/11/2026)
2026-03-04 17:00 - 19:00 | zoom
Unlock the power of Google Business! Register now- to learn how to create and optimize their Google Business Profile to increase visibility, improve local search results, and attract more customers.

DISCOVER HOW TO:

-Set up your Google Business profile

-Optimize your profile for local search

-Master Customer Reviews

-Boosting Your Local Search Rankings
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Interested in joining this event?
All clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here’s how you can do it.

Already a Renaissance Client?
Log in to your client portal and access the calendar at the top of your screen
New to the Renaissance Community?
Get started by filling out a client interest form and attending an orientation.
*All clients must complete an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*

Be Your Own Boss (WBC 03/04/26)
2026-03-04 17:00 - 18:00 | zoom
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.

This class is via Zoom.

Existing Clients: Use Client Portal
New clients: Register as a New Client
Facilitator: Ari Takata Vasquez

I 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.
As 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.
With 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.

This 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
Note: 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.

All clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here is how you can do it.

Already a Renaissance Client?
Log in to your client portal and access the calendar at the top of your screen
New to the Renaissance Community?
Get started by filling out a client interest form and attending an orientation.
*All clients must complete an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*

Renaissance 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.

Creating Business Cards Using Canva (NSMC - Daly City)
2026-03-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Jefferson Adult Education, 123 Edgemont Dr., Daly City, 94015, United States
About This Class
With Abby Feder
IN-PERSON at Jefferson Adult Education, 123 Edgemont Drive, Building B, Daly City, CA 94015, in Computer Room #132.
Join us for Create Your Business Cards Using Canva! — a fun, hands-on class designed to help entrepreneurs design professional, eye-catching business cards with ease. Using Canva’s free graphic design platform, you’ll learn how to customize templates, choose brand colors and fonts, and create a design that truly represents your business.
Whether you’re new to Canva or looking to sharpen your design skills, this workshop will give you the tools and confidence to make a lasting first impression with your very own business cards!

Interested in attending this event?
All clients must register for classes via your client portal account. Here’s how you can do it.
Already a Renaissance Client?
Log in to your client portal and access the calendar at the top of your screen
New to the Renaissance Community?
Get started by filling out a client interest form and attending an orientation.
**All clients must complete their forms and attend orientation before signing up for classes.**

Construye tu presencia digital (WBC 03/09/26)
2026-03-03 17:30 - 18:30 | zoom
Este taller enseña a los dueños de negocios cómo crear y fortalecer su presencia digital para atraer clientes y aumentar visibilidad. Aprenderá a usar redes sociales, páginas web y herramientas en línea de manera estratégica, generar contenido atractivo y mantener una imagen profesional coherente en todos sus canales digitales.

Nota: Nuestros servicios y programas están abiertos a todos los emprendedores. Todos los programas y servicios de Renaissance WBC/SOMA se ofrecen al público sin discriminación.
Facilitadora: Adela Jaimes y equipo.

Empresaria, Mamá, Mercadóloga de Profesión, Amante del Diseño y Health Coach. Desde hace más de 15 años, Adela se considera una apasionada en ayudar a emprendedores a transformar sus ideas en negocios rentables y exitosos a través de herramientas y técnicas efectivas de Marketing tradicional y Digital. Es Fundadora y CEO de Marketea una agencia de Diseño y Marketing enfocada a emprendedores, dueños de negocio y organizaciones sin fines de lucro, donde ha logrado darle forma y estructura a cientos de negocios desde Estrategias de Negocio, Marketing, Branding, Redes Sociales, Páginas Web, Ecommerce hasta formación empresarial a través de talleres y cursos. Colabora con varias organizaciones sin fines de lucro en donde forma parte de Mesas Directivas, y es mentora a través de consultorías e impartición talleres. Asimismo encabeza el diseño y ejecución de estrategias de marketing y comunicación para estas organizaciones. Ha colaborado con varias empresas transnacionales dentro del departamento de mercadotecnia apoyando en el desarrollo, ejecución y lanzamientos de nuevos productos al mercado.

Todos los clientes deben registrarse para las clases a través de su cuenta en el portal de clientes. Así es cómo puedes hacerlo:
¿Ya eres cliente de Renaissance?
Inicia sesión en tu portal de cliente y accede al calendario en la parte superior de tu pantalla.
¿Eres nuevo en la comunidad de Renaissance?
Comienza llenando un formulario de interés y nos pondremos en contacto para crear un portal de cliente.

Renaissance 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.
