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SUMMARY:Pricing for Profitability in 2026 (WBC 01/12/2026)
DESCRIPTION:A practical workshop for existing food\, product and retail businesses. Learn how to determine a profitable pricing model\, manage rising costs\, and plan for a financially stronger 2026. \n📅 Dates: Monday January 12\, 2026 at 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.📍 Location:  4400 Mission St\, San Francisco\, CA 94112🎟️ Limited spots available – reserve yours today! \nExisting Clients: Use Client Portal \nNew clients: Register as a New Client \nFacilitador:  Tiffany Lach \n\nTiffany Lach brings over 35 years of executive\, advisory\, and coaching experience to her role with Ren Center. She combines strategic insight with wise guidance\, having honed her expertise in robust operations\, community-centered development\, and leadership capacity building across more than a dozen customer-facing entities including multi-unit food\, retail and events production. \nHer dedication to fostering sustainable and profitable growth is evidenced by numerous awards and accolades she has received over the years as both an entrepreneur and major employer. \nTiffany’s commitment to helping organizations achieve their goals profitably and sustainably is at the core of her work. She ensures that leaders not only realize their visions but also build enduring legacies\, positioning their organizations for long-term success and impact. \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. \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/pricing-for-profitability-in-2026-wbc-01-12-2026/
LOCATION:Excelsior Branch Library\, 4400 Mission St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing Workshops,Skill Building Workshops
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SUMMARY:Lease Negotiation (WBC 01/15/26)
DESCRIPTION:Learn the key steps\, strategies\, and terms involved in negotiating a commercial lease. This workshop will help you understand your rights\, identify potential pitfalls\, and confidently secure a lease that supports your business goals.\n\n\nFacilitator: Iris Lee\n\n\n\n\n\nA licensed Real Estate Broker\, Iris applies her skills and passion for developing sustainable communities by offering match-making services to small business owners and vacant commercial spaces in San Francisco. She focuses on assisting small business entrepreneurs in achieving their dream of opening a brick and mortar location. Additionally she has been an advocate for small businesses by listening to their needs and uplifting their voice. She has a strong network of providers who have various programs and specialities that can make or break a business who is just beginning\, expanding or transforming and is able to identify which services a business owner can benefit from. This also comes with bringing strong community minded entrepreneurs to San Francisco who will continue to support the community at large.\n\n\n\n\n\nSCALE: It 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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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\n\n\n\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/lease-negotiation-wbc-01-15-26/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Finance Workshops,Legal Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T183000
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SUMMARY:Business Succession Planning with Confidence (WBC 01/20/2026)
DESCRIPTION:For established Excelsior and Bay Area small businesses\, preparing for long-term stability. Learn how to smoothly transition ownership\, protect your business value\, and prepare for retirement or leadership changes with confidence. \nFacilitator: Benjamin Mills Martin\, Jr.\, Attorney at Law \n\n  \nAttorney 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. \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  \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-succession-planning-with-confidence-wbc-01-20-2026/
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CATEGORIES:Legal Workshops
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SUMMARY:Cost structures to break-even (WBC 01/21/2026)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop helps small business owners understand the numbers behind reaching their break-even point\, something many entrepreneurs struggle with in the early stages. Participants will learn how to identify their fixed and variable costs\, set realistic pricing\, and calculate the sales needed to cover expenses. The session focuses on practical strategies to help businesses move from loss to sustainability and confidently plan for growth. \nFacilitator: Ruby Vargas  \n\nSCALE: It 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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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\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/cost-structures-to-break-even-wbc-01-21-2026/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Finance Workshops
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SUMMARY:Start Smart (WBC 01/22/26 - 02/12/26)
DESCRIPTION:Learn the business fundamentals to starting a business. Register now- to understand your business strategy and see if you have a viable business or service. \n\nDiscover How To: \n\n\nDefine your vision\nCreate a mission statement\nAssess your skills\, passion\, and resources\nCraft a business strategy to match your reality\nTest the viability of your products and services\n\n\nFacilitator: Vanessa Zamy  \n\nVanessa Zamy\, known globally as The Business Defibrillator®\, is a distinguished business consultant\, dynamic speaker\, and bestselling author who is deeply committed to the sustainable success of entrepreneurs.  \nVanessa’s expertise is centered around guiding both new and late-stage business owners to build businesses that create generational wealth—not just a demanding job. Her commitment to preventing burnout among entrepreneurs has been recognized by prestigious outlets including Fast Company and NPR Marketplace. \nA lifelong learner\, Vanessa holds a B.S. in Management Science & Engineering from Stanford University\, an academic foundation complemented by strategic leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies. This unique blend of academic rigor and real-world experience positions her as a valuable resource for owners looking to scale their success. When not speaking on stages\, Vanessa Zamy serves as an Adjunct Professor focused on leadership development and burnout prevention in business ownership. \nThrough her engaging advising and training\, Vanessa serves as a catalyst for sustainable success\, equipping business owners with the actionable strategies to thrive without succumbing to pressure. She is more than a consultant; she is a mentor and advocate for building a successful\, lasting legacy. \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/start-smart-wbc-01-22-26-02-12-26/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Small Business Intensive Training Classes,Start Smart
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SUMMARY:Improve Your Business Branding Strategy  (WBC 01/26/2026)
DESCRIPTION:A hands-on session for existing Excelsior and Bay Area storefronts and restaurants. Strengthen or develop your strategy to build a memorable customer experience using brand identity\, messaging\, and customer relationship management to stand out and grow in a competitive market. \n📅 Dates: Monday January 26\, 2026 at 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.📍 Location:  4400 Mission St\, San Francisco\, CA 94112🎟️ Limited spots available – reserve yours today! \nExisting Clients: Use Client Portal \nNew clients: Register as a New Client \nFacilitador:  Ari Takata Vasquez \n\nI 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. \nAs 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. \nWith 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. \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. \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/improve-your-business-branding-strategy-wbc-01-26-2026/
LOCATION:Excelsior Branch Library\, 4400 Mission St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing Workshops,Skill Building Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T183000
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SUMMARY:Digital Marketing Office Hour (WBC 01/27/2026)
DESCRIPTION:Join Digital Marketing expert\, Christina Hunt\, for 1.5 office hours on marketing! \nOffice hours kick off with some topical points – things that are newsworthy and actions to take based on the time of year – then open up for Q&A on any relevant marketing topic. \nFacilitator: Christina Hunt \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  \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\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@\, (415) 894-9779
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/digital-marketing-office-hour-wbc-01-27-2026/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Marketing Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T120000
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Community (WBC 01/30/26)
DESCRIPTION:Coffee & Community NETWORKING MIXER \nDate: January 30              Location: Caffe Bianco\nKick off 2026 with purpose and connection! Join us for a Coffee & Community gathering to set intentions\, celebrate the new year\, and connect with fellow entrepreneurs. Enjoy a relaxed morning of coffee\, light bites\, and meaningful conversation…because a strong start deserves a little celebration. \nNote: Our services and programs are open to all entrepreneurs. All Renaissance WBC/SOMA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. \n\n  \n \n  \nRenaissance WBC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the SBA. All SBA programs or cosponsored programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made\, if requested\, at least 2 weeks in advance. Contact: Women Business Center wbc@rencenter.org\, (415) 894-9779
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/coffee-community-wbc-01-30-26/
LOCATION:Caffe Bianco\, The Chancery Building\, 39 Sutter St\,\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94104
CATEGORIES:Networking Events
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