A hands-on workshop hosted by Divine Unity Service in partnership with the Renaissance Center, designed to help California-based artists, creatives, cultural wellness practitioners, and cultural producers navigate and complete the CCI Quick Grant application. Participants will receive guidance on eligibility, required materials, and submitting a strong application for up to $600 in professional development funding.
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.*
Learn how to use AI to streamline and optimize your wellness business. This class covers how to create and set up an AI account, manage your account and tools, ask effective industry-specific questions, create prompts, automate workflows, and use AI to improve client services, marketing, operations, and business growth. Perfect for wellness professionals juggling multiple jobs or responsibilities who want to improve time management, create better work-life balance, and free up valuable time through smarter systems.
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.*
with Ana Boa-Ventura
Wednesday, July 29 11:00 am – 1:00 pm ONLINE via Zoom
Your Website Is Talking — Are You Listening?
Your website is generating data every single day — but most small business owners never look at it. In two hours, you will go from guessing to knowing: why visitors leave your site before they contact you, whether your pages load fast enough to keep them around, and what Google already thinks about your site before a potential customer even clicks. You will leave with a simple diagnostic routine you can run on your own, every month, in under 30 minutes.
with Nicole Moreno-Deizner
3 WEEK SERIES
Mondays: July 20, 27, & August 3
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ONLINE via Zoom
Your brand is a critical part of your marketing strategy – and its development does not stop after you create the logo! Learn how to fully develop your brand and use it consistently online, at pop-ups, and more!
In this comprehensive, interactive workshop, you will gain a deep understanding of the various legal structures available to businesses and how each choice can shape your business’s trajectory.
💻 Fund Your Business: TMC Milestone Loan (SMC 6/09/26)
June 9, 2026 | 11am – 1pm
Learn what financing options are actually available to small businesses — from
microloans to business lines of credit — and how to use them responsibly.
We’ll spotlight the Milestone Microloan: $5,000, no minimum credit score, ITIN
accepted, designed for entrepreneurs the traditional system overlooks.
If you have any questions about this class, please contact Carlos Reyes at creyes@rencenter.org at 650-485-3103.
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💻 Financie su negocio: Préstamo TMC Milestone (SMC 9/06/26)
9 de junio de 2026 | 11:00 a. m. – 1:00 p. m.
Descubra qué opciones de financiamiento están realmente disponibles para las pequeñas empresas —desde micropréstamos hasta líneas de crédito comerciales— y cómo utilizarlas de manera responsable.
Destacaremos el Micropréstamo Milestone: $5,000, sin puntaje de crédito mínimo requerido, se acepta ITIN; diseñado para emprendedores que el sistema tradicional suele pasar por alto.
Learn how to build a simple business plan step by step. You’ll set clear goals, understand your customers, plan your marketing, and create a roadmap to grow your business with confidence.
Be clear about what your business is, what problem it solves, and what you want to achieve.
Pick the right legal structure, register your business, and organize the basics
Find out who your customers are and how to tell them about your business
Learn simple money tools like budgets and income/expense tracking
Think ahead about hiring help, growing your business, and staying protected
Show others your business plan and get advice to make it better
Course Breakdown
Week 1. Create your mission and business plan outline Week 2. Explore operations and management essentials Weeks 3-4. Master marketing basics and customer engagement Week 5. Strengthen operations for efficiency and growth Week 6. Build leadership skills for hiring and management. Week 7. Manage finances and understand financial statements Week 8. Learn to plan ahead with financial forecasting Week 9. Address risks, insurance, and growth strategies Week 10. Finalize and showcase your vision with a polished, ready-to-launch business plan, and prepare for the next steps
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*
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.
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.
