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Wellness Program Orientation #1 (Redwood City)

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.

Throughout this series, you’ll gain practical tools and insights to move your business forward, including:

  • An overview of the wellness industry in 2026 and emerging opportunities

  • Guidance on building a strong, intentional brand that stands out

  • Clarity on identifying your passion, expertise, and defining your niche

  • Strategies to structure wellness programs for sustainable, long-term income

  • Tools to craft your business plan, including key legal and financial considerations

Plus, you can learn about funding opportunities and grants available to businesses in the wellness industry.

To participate, please register here: https://forms.gle/gb8Tq9ZbJLuKZmmP7. Once registered, you’ll be invited to attend a brief orientation session.

Classes officially begin on May 27.

Growing at Home (SMC 04/08/26-06/10/26)

10-Week Business Training
April 8–June 10 6:00-9:00PM
Online course | Weekly live virtual sessions

This course is for licensed home-based child care providers who want to:

  • Increase enrollment
  • Strengthen contracts and finances
  • Commit to a 10-week growth process
What You’ll Build

  • Clear goals
  • Strong enrollment strategies
  • Organized financial systems
  • A practical growth plan
Reserve a spot!
Capacity is limited to 12 participants.
Eligible participants may qualify for up to a $1,000 Growing at Home grant.
Strengthen your business. Increase enrollment. Plan for growth.
This 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.
FILL OUT THE INTEREST to RESERVE YOUR SPOT: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuLIiJQm66rR8icgCHvULolcToJHqHx5k_C0lqxELrJ5isiw/viewform
Questions? Contact:
408-409-4375-Lizzette Solis
lsolis@rencenter.org

Creating Your Google Business Profile (SMACE 4/13/2026)

What you will learn: 

  • Verify your location
  • Input accurate business details
  • manage customer reviews
  • post updates
  • analyze performance insights
  • and boost local visibility to attract customers

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?

  • 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?

  • 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*

 

Setting Up Your Social Media (SMACE 4/20/2026)

What you will learn in this class:

  • Benefits of strategic social media marketing
  • Successful examples
  • Effective keyword usage
  • Best practices for Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
  • Navigating the social media marketing funnel

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?

  • 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?

  • 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*

Legal Entities (SMACE 3/30/2026)

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?

  • 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?

  • 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*

Business Taxes 101: What Every Business Owner Should Know (SSMC 2/23/2026)

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?

  • 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?

  • 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*

Zero a Foodtruck (Condado de San Mateo) (SSMC 2/10/2026-3/3/2026)

Solo para personas que tienen un negocio en el condado de San Mateo o que quieren operar un negocio en el condado de San Mateo.

 

Sobre esta serie:

En este curso planificaremos y reuniremos los elementos clave para construir un food truck exitoso: por dónde empezar, qué tipo de food truck adquirir, cómo crear un menú atractivo, definir la fuente de energía, establecer la estructura legal y regulatoria del negocio, elaborar proyecciones financieras y crear sistemas operativos eficientes. Este curso es exclusivamente para el condado de San Mateo, ya que hablaremos de permisos en esta área.

¿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?

  • 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?

  • Orientación: Regístrese para una sesión de orientación y reúna 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 una vez completada 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*

(4C’s Comida Y Comunidad) Negocio de Cuidado Infantil 101: Licencias, Planificación y Éxito (09/18/2025 HMB)

About this Class

with Maria Gavaldon
In-Person at Opportunity Center of the Coastside

Aprende a obtener licencias, cumplir requisitos legales y manejar un programa exitoso. Recibe orientación experta, consejos prácticos y herramientas clave para convertir tu pasión en un negocio formal y sostenible.


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.**

Free AI Workshops For HMB Business Owners (09/15/2025 – 09/22/2025)

About this Class

with Ranger Kielak
In-Person at 637 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Unlock the power of AI tools like ChatGPT to streamline your content creation process in this practical, hands-on workshop.

What You’ll Learn:

  • AI for Business Basics
    Learn how to use ChatGPT to build a content calendar and save time every week.
  • AI for Business Growth
    Discover how to use multiple AI tools to create a sustainable system for content and business growth.

Perfect for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to create high-quality content faster and scale their business efficiently—without the overwhelm.


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.**

Start Smart (4 weeks) (09/09/2025 – 09/30/2025) – ONLINE

About this Class

with Vanessa Zamy
Online course via zoom

Learn the fundamentals of starting a business. Register now to understand your business strategy and see if you have a viable business or service.

Discover How To:

  • Define your vision
  • Create a mission statement
  • Assess your skills, passion, and resources
  • Craft a business strategy to match your reality
  • Test the viability of your products and services

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.**