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SUMMARY:🖥️Pricing Your Childcare Services (WBC 10/20)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to set competitive and sustainable prices for your childcare services. This class will cover key factors to consider when setting your rates\, including operating costs\, time\, market demand\, and the value of your services. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator: Ruby Vargas \nVarnel Consulting Services \n\n  \nAs a Health & Safety Director with over 10 years of experience\, I have had the opportunity to support a wide range of businesses and community-based organizations in strengthening their operations through training\, compliance guidance\, and health-focused strategies. \nMy background includes developing and leading health and safety trainings\, assisting businesses with structuring their operations\, and implementing community health initiatives that promote safe\, sustainable\, and resilient environments. I specialize in helping small business owners understand and apply compliance requirements\, create safe and healthy workspaces\, and align their practices with both local regulations and industry best practices. \n  \nNote: Our services and programs are open to all entrepreneurs. All Renaissance WBC/SOMA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. \n\nAll clients  must register for classes via your client portal account. Here is how you can do it.\n \nAlready a Renaissance Client?  \nLog in to your client portal and access the calendar at the top of your screen \nNew to the Renaissance Community? \nGet started by filling out a client interest form and attending an orientation. \n*All clients must complete an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.* \n \n  \n  \nRenaissance WBC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the SBA. All SBA programs or cosponsored programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made\, if requested\, at least 2 weeks in advance. Contact: Women Business Center wbc@rencenter.org\, (415) 894-9779
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8fpricing-your-childcare-services-wbc-10-20/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Marketing Workshops,Childcare 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:20261027T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T123000
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SUMMARY:🖥️ Launch & Grow with Capital: Renaissance Milestone Microloan (SMC 10/27/26)
DESCRIPTION:The Milestone Loan Program supports hardworking and creative entrepreneurs who face barriers in accessing capital\, providing an alternative to traditional startup lenders’ rigorous application process\, which often leads to discouragement and the risk of predatory lending. Register today to learn how to fund your business with Renaissance! \nLearn what financing options are actually available to small businesses — from microloans to business lines of credit — and how to use them responsibly. \nWe’ll spotlight the Milestone Microloan: $5\,000\, no minimum credit score\, ITIN accepted\, designed for entrepreneurs that the traditional system overlooks. \nREGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/renmilestone
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8f-launch-grow-with-capital-renaissance-milestone-microloan-smc-10-27-26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Finance Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Reyes":MAILTO:north-smc@rencenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T133000
DTSTAMP:20260901T153215Z
CREATED:20260831T212519Z
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SUMMARY:🖥️Marketing Bootcamp for Retail and Storefront Businesses (WBC 10/29)
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on marketing bootcamp is designed to equip small retail and storefront business owners with effective strategies to boost sales and enhance brand awareness. You’ll learn how to create marketing campaigns that engage both in-store and online customers\, increase foot traffic\, and build lasting customer relationships. \nRetail shop owners\, brick-and-mortar business owners\, and entrepreneurs looking to attract and retain customers. \nBusiness Stage: Established small businesses (3+ years in business) with an existing storefront or plans to expand into a retail space. \nKey Learning Outcome:\n– Learn cost-effective digital and in-person marketing tactics to grow your customer base.\n– Build a unique brand identity and customer experience.\n– Master pricing strategies to increase customer acquisition and retention. \nThis workshop is offered by Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center and funded by the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to support small businesses in the Excelsior neighborhood of San Francisco \nNote: Our services and programs are open to all entrepreneurs. All Renaissance WBC/SOMA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. \nFacilitator: Christina Hunt \n \n  \n  \nChristina 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”. \n  \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%8fmarketing-bootcamp-for-retail-and-storefront-businesses-wbc-10-29/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Marketing Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@rencenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261102T180000
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SUMMARY:📍 Tax Prep (2 Weeks) (SMC 11/02/2026 - 11/09/2026)
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URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%93%8d-tax-prep-2-weeks-smc-11-02-2026-11-09-2026/
CATEGORIES:Finance Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Reyes":MAILTO:north-smc@rencenter.org
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SUMMARY:🖥️ Empieza tu Negocio de Limpieza (East Bay) (11/2/26-11/30/26)
DESCRIPTION:Empieza tu Negocio de Limpieza en CA \n\n\n\nCada Lunes | Noviembre 2-30 | 6-8 PM por Zoom \nInstruido por MARKETEA \n\n\n\nAprende paso a paso cómo lanzar y hacer crecer tu propio negocio de limpieza en CA\, con las herramientas y conocimientos clave que necesitas\, todo en solo 5 sesiones prácticas y accesibles: \n\n\n\n📌 Introducción al negocio – Servicios\, misión y visión. \n\n\n📌 Costos y precios – Tarifas\, cotizaciones y finanzas. \n\n\n📌 Operación y productos – Productos y organización del trabajo. \n\n\n\n📌 Marketing y ventas – Clientes\, redes y marca. \n\n\n📌 Permisos y legalización – Licencias\, estructura legal e impuestos. \n\n\n\n¡Emprende tu Negocio de Limpieza! \n\n\n¡INSCRIBETE HOY! \n\n\n\n\n\nEn colaboración con el Programa de Microempresas de 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-empieza-tu-negocio-de-limpieza-east-bay-11-2-26-11-30-26/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Talleres en Español,Taller de Negocio de Limpieza
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yuli Solis":MAILTO:ysolis@
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261116T200000
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SUMMARY:📍 SMART Goals (SMC 11/16/2026)
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URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%93%8d-smart-goals-smc-11-16-2026/
ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Reyes":MAILTO:north-smc@rencenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T193000
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SUMMARY:🖥️ Aprende y Crece con Capital: Renaissance Milestone Microloan (SMC 11/17/26)
DESCRIPTION:El programa de préstamos Milestone apoya a emprendedores creativos y trabajadores que enfrentan barreras para acceder a capital\, ofreciendo una alternativa a los rigurosos procesos de solicitud de los prestamistas tradicionales; procesos que a menudo generan desánimo y exponen a los emprendedores al riesgo de préstamos abusivos. ¡Regístrese hoy mismo para saber cómo financiar su negocio con Renaissance! \nDescubra qué opciones de financiación están realmente disponibles para las pequeñas empresas —desde microcréditos hasta líneas de crédito empresarial— y cómo utilizarlas de manera responsable. \nDestacaremos el microcrédito Milestone: 5.000 dólares\, sin requisito de puntaje crediticio mínimo\, se acepta ITIN y está diseñado para emprendedores que el sistema tradicional suele pasar por alto. \nREGÍSTRESE AQUÍ: https://tinyurl.com/renmilestone
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8f-aprende-y-crece-con-capital-renaissance-milestone-microloan-smc-11-17-26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Finance Workshops,Taller de Finanzas Empresariales
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Reyes":MAILTO:north-smc@rencenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T194500
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SUMMARY:🖥️ Launch & Grow with Capital: Renaissance Milestone Microloan (SMC 11/18/26)
DESCRIPTION:The Milestone Loan Program supports hardworking and creative entrepreneurs who face barriers in accessing capital\, providing an alternative to traditional startup lenders’ rigorous application process\, which often leads to discouragement and the risk of predatory lending. Register today to learn how to fund your business with Renaissance! \nLearn what financing options are actually available to small businesses — from microloans to business lines of credit — and how to use them responsibly. \nWe’ll spotlight the Milestone Microloan: $5\,000\, no minimum credit score\, ITIN accepted\, designed for entrepreneurs that the traditional system overlooks. \nREGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/renmilestone
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8f-launch-grow-with-capital-renaissance-milestone-microloan-smc-11-18-26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Finance Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Reyes":MAILTO:north-smc@rencenter.org
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