BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://rencenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260406T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260406T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164324 CREATED:20260326T162954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T190700Z UID:10007995-1775498400-1775505600@rencenter.org SUMMARY:📍Diseño FĂĄcil con Canva Para Emprendedores con Grandes Ideas (2 semanas) (NSMC) DESCRIPTION:Sobre este Evento\ncon Adela Jaimes \nFechas: 6 y 13 de abril \nEN PERSONA\nGene Mullin Community Learning Center \n520 Tamarack Ln\, South San Francisco\, CA 94080\nLa clase serĂĄ en el salĂłn de computaciĂłn. \nEn este taller de dos sesiones aprenderĂĄs a usar Canva para crear diseños atractivos y profesionales para tu negocio. DescubrirĂĄs cĂłmo diseñar contenido que ayude a promocionar tus productos o servicios\, fortalecer tu marca y comunicarte mejor con tus clientes de forma fĂĄcil y prĂĄctica. \nNota: Este taller se titulaba anteriormente ‘Aprende Canva’ \n\nÂżQuieres asistir a esta clase? \nTodos los clientes deben registrarse para las clases a travĂ©s de su cuenta del portal del cliente. AsĂ­ es como puedes hacerlo. \nÂżYa es cliente de Renaissance? \nInicie sesiĂłn en su portal de clientes y acceda al calendario en la parte superior de su pantalla \nÂżNuevo en la comunidad Renaissance? \nComience completando un formulario de interĂ©s del cliente y asistiendo a una orientaciĂłn. \n*Todos los clientes deben completar un formulario de interĂ©s y asistir a la orientaciĂłn antes de inscribirse en las clases.* URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%93%8daprende-canva-disena-piezas-de-impacto-2-semanas-nsmc/ LOCATION:South San Francisco Community Center\, 520 Tamarack Lane\, South San Francisco\, CA\, 94080\, United States CATEGORIES:Marketing Workshops,Technology Workshop,Talleres en Español,Talleres de TecnologĂ­a,Talleres de ComunicaciĂłn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4.6-Diseno-Facil-con-Canva-Para-Emprendedores-con-Grandes-Ideas.png ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Reyes":MAILTO:north-smc@rencenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164324 CREATED:20260316T234035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T004250Z UID:10007989-1775671200-1775678400@rencenter.org SUMMARY:đŸ–„ïž High-ROI Strategies for Email Marketing (NSMC) DESCRIPTION:About This Event\nWith Dr. Mimi Zhou\, PhD\nOnline via Zoom \n\nFor every dollar spent on email marketing\, most businesses see a return of $10-36.* This means email marketing is THE most valuable asset your business can have. \nIn this class\, we’ll cover: \n\nHow to collect emails and build your list\nWhat to send in terms of nurture and sales content\nHow to avoid mistakes and optimize for success\n\nJoin us and let’s get your emails working to bring in sales! \n*Source: Litmus.com\n\n\nInterested in attending this event? \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 their forms and attend orientation before signing up for classes.** URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8f-strategies-for-email-marketing-nsmc/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Marketing Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Reyes":MAILTO:north-smc@rencenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164324 CREATED:20260311T175803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T175803Z UID:10007978-1775671200-1775682000@rencenter.org SUMMARY:đŸ’»Growing at Home (SMC 04/08/26-06/10/26) DESCRIPTION:10-Week Business Training\nApril 8–June 10 6:00-9:00PM\nOnline course | Weekly live virtual sessions \nThis course is for licensed home-based child care providers who want to: \n\nIncrease enrollment\nStrengthen contracts and finances\nCommit to a 10-week growth process\n\nWhat You’ll Build \n\nClear goals\nStrong enrollment strategies\nOrganized financial systems\nA practical growth plan\n\n\nReserve a spot!\nCapacity is limited to 12 participants.\nEligible participants may qualify for up to a $1\,000 Growing at Home grant.\n\n\nStrengthen your business. Increase enrollment. Plan for growth.\nThis course is part of the Growing at Home Program and introduces you to the tools\, 1:1 consulting\, and ongoing support available to family child care providers in San Mateo County.\n\n\nFILL OUT THE INTEREST to RESERVE YOUR SPOT: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuLIiJQm66rR8icgCHvULolcToJHqHx5k_C0lqxELrJ5isiw/viewform\n\n\nQuestions? Contact:\n408-409-4375-Lizzette Solis\nlsolis@rencenter.org URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%92%bbgrowing-at-home-smc-04-08-26-06-10-26/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Childcare Workshops,Industry Specific Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ENG-6-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260413T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260413T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164324 CREATED:20260220T010827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T010827Z UID:10007961-1776103200-1776110400@rencenter.org SUMMARY:📍 Creating Your Google Business Profile (SMACE 4/13/2026) DESCRIPTION:What you will learn: \n\nVerify your location\nInput accurate business details\nmanage customer reviews\npost updates\nanalyze performance insights\nand boost local visibility to attract customers\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\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* \n  URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%93%8d-creating-your-google-business-profile-smace-4-13-2026/ LOCATION:San Mateo Adult and Career Education\, 789 E Poplar Ave.\, San Mateo\, CA\, 94401\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://rencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SMACE-FLYER-Updated-1-3.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260413T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260413T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164324 CREATED:20260402T231509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T231509Z UID:10008009-1776103200-1776110400@rencenter.org SUMMARY:📍Wellness Program Orientation #1 (Redwood City) DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to turn your passion for wellness into a thriving\, sustainable business? We invite you to join our upcoming How to Launch Your Wellness Brand 3-week online series designed to help you build\, grow\, and confidently position your brand in today’s evolving wellness landscape. \nThroughout this series\, you’ll gain practical tools and insights to move your business forward\, including: \n\n\nAn overview of the wellness industry in 2026 and emerging opportunities \n\n\nGuidance on building a strong\, intentional brand that stands out \n\n\nClarity on identifying your passion\, expertise\, and defining your niche \n\n\nStrategies to structure wellness programs for sustainable\, long-term income \n\n\nTools to craft your business plan\, including key legal and financial considerations \n\n\nPlus\, you can learn about funding opportunities and grants available to businesses in the wellness industry. \nTo participate\, please register here: https://forms.gle/gb8Tq9ZbJLuKZmmP7. Once registered\, you’ll be invited to attend a brief orientation session. \nClasses officially begin on May 27. URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%93%8dwellness-program-orientation-1-redwood-city/ LOCATION:San Mateo Adult and Career Education\, 789 E Poplar Ave.\, San Mateo\, CA\, 94401\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://rencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SMACE-FLYER-Updated-1-3.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164324 CREATED:20260316T234643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T003857Z UID:10007990-1776189600-1776196800@rencenter.org SUMMARY:đŸ–„ïž Get Found on Google: Simple SEO Strategies for Small Businesses (NSMC) DESCRIPTION:About This Event\nWith Dr. Ana Boa-Ventura\, PhD\nOnline via Zoom \n\nWhen potential customers search online\, will they find your business—or your competitors? Search Engine Optimization (SEO) helps small businesses attract qualified leads without relying entirely on paid ads. \nToday\, however\, search is evolving. AI-powered search results\, summaries\, and recommendations are changing how people discover businesses online. This workshop explains how search engines work today—and how small business owners can adapt their websites and content so they remain visible in this new landscape. \nParticipants will learn practical\, non-technical strategies to improve their online visibility and better align their websites with how customers search. \nIn This Workshop You Will Learn \n\nHow Google and AI-driven search results decide which businesses appear\nThe difference between SEO\, Google Business Profile\, and paid advertising\nHow to identify the search terms your customers actually use\nThe importance of local SEO for service-based businesses\nSimple ways to improve website pages so both Google and AI understand your business\nCommon SEO mistakes small businesses make\n\n\n  \n\nInterested in attending this event? \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 their forms and attend orientation before signing up for classes.** URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8f-get-found-on-google-simple-seo-strategies-for-small-businesses-nsmc/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Marketing Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Reyes":MAILTO:north-smc@rencenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164324 CREATED:20260330T010635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T010635Z UID:10008002-1776794400-1776801600@rencenter.org SUMMARY:đŸ–„ïž WordPress Essentials: Designing a Website That Works for Your Business (NSMC) DESCRIPTION:About This Event\nWith Dr. Ana Boa-Ventura\, PhD\nOnline via Zoom \n\nWordPress is one of the most powerful and widely used website platforms\, offering flexibility and scalability for businesses of all sizes. This workshop introduces the essential building blocks\nof WordPress and explains how it compares with other popular platforms such as Wix and Squarespace. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how WordPress websites are\nstructured and how to select the right themes and tools. \nWe will also explore how new AI capabilities are transforming website creation—from content generation to SEO optimization—and discuss WooCommerce\, WordPress’s powerful e-\ncommerce solution for businesses that want to sell online. \nParticipants will learn:\n‱ The difference between WordPress\, Wix\, and Squarespace\n‱ Key components of a WordPress website: themes\, plugins\, and pages\n‱ How AI tools can assist with website content and optimization\n‱ The basics of WooCommerce and online selling with WordPress\n‱ How to choose a design template that fits your business goals \n\n  \n\nInterested in attending this event? \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 their forms and attend orientation before signing up for classes.** URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8f-wordpress-essentials-designing-a-website-that-works-for-your-business-nsmc/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Marketing Workshops,Technology Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Reyes":MAILTO:north-smc@rencenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260428T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260428T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164324 CREATED:20260330T215136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T215136Z UID:10008008-1777399200-1777406400@rencenter.org SUMMARY:📍Creating Business Cards Using Canva (NSMC - Daly City) DESCRIPTION:About This Class\nWith Abby Feder \nIN-PERSON at Jefferson Adult Education\, 123 Edgemont Drive\, Building B\, Daly City\, CA 94015\, in Computer Room #132. \nJoin 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. \nWhether 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! \n\n\n\nInterested in attending this event? \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 their forms and attend orientation before signing up for classes.** URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%93%8dcreating-business-cards-using-canva-nsmc-daly-city-2/ LOCATION:Jefferson Adult Education\, 123 Edgemont Dr.\, Daly City\, 94015\, United States CATEGORIES:Technology Workshop,Skill Building Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Reyes":MAILTO:north-smc@rencenter.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR