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SUMMARY:🖥️ Prepare for Summer Sales (East Bay) (6/8/26)
DESCRIPTION:Whether summer is your busiest or slowest season\, this interactive session will help you create marketing and promotional strategies to attract customers\, increase sales\, and grow your business. Register now to leave with practical tools and a Summer Sales Action Plan Checklist. \n\n\n\nDISCOVER HOW TO: \n\n\n\nCreate effective summer promotions and sales strategies\nAttract and retain the right customers during the season\nPlan marketing campaigns strategically for summer\nBuild a Summer Sales Action Plan for your business\nIncrease revenue during both busy and slow seasons\n\n********************************************************************************************************* \nInterested in joining 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 an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8f-prepare-for-summer-sales-east-bay-6-8-26/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Marketing Workshops
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SUMMARY:🖥️ Strategic Planning for Small Business Growth (East Bay) (6/8/26)
DESCRIPTION:Step back from day-to-day operations and create a clear plan for business growth over the next 6–12 months. Register now and leave with practical tools\, goals\, and an action plan to move their business forward. \nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN: \n\n\n\nCreate a clear vision and growth strategy for your business\nSet realistic and measurable business goals\nBuild a strategic roadmap for the next 6–12 months\nDevelop a quarterly action plan for success\nPrioritize business goals and growth opportunities\n\n********************************************************************** \nInterested in joining 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 an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8f-strategic-planning-for-small-business-growth-east-bay-6-8-26/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Marketing Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T170000
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SUMMARY:🖥️ Content Creation for Solo Entrepreneurs (East Bay) (6/10/26)
DESCRIPTION:Struggling to stay consistent with content while running your business? Register now to learn to create authentic\, engaging content that connects with their audience\, builds brand trust\, and supports business growth — without spending hours online. \n\n\n\nLEARN HOW TO: \n\n\n\nCreate engaging and authentic content\nBuild trust through digital storytelling\nCreate content your audience connects with\nManage your time for consistent posting\nDevelop an efficient content creation strategy\n\n********************************************************* \nInterested in joining 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 an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8f-content-creation-for-solo-entrepreneurs-east-bay-6-10-26/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Marketing Workshops
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SUMMARY:🖥️ Meet the Lenders Panel (East Bay) (6/10/26)
DESCRIPTION:An interactive panel with trusted lending partners and financial experts to learn about accessing capital for your business. Entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to ask questions\, explore financing options\, and gain insight into the lending process. \n\n\n\nWHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: \n\n\n\nInformation on different business funding options\nInsight into what lenders look for in loan applications\nTips for preparing to speak with lenders\nOpportunities to ask questions directly to lending professionals\nGuidance on financing options to support business growth\n\n********************************************************************** \nInterested in joining 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 an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8f-meet-the-lenders-panel-east-bay-6-10-26/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Finance Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Meet-the-Lenders-Panel.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T120000
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SUMMARY:🖥️ Refresh Your Business (East Bay) (6/11/26)
DESCRIPTION:Your business may not need a complete reinvention — just a refresh. Register now to strengthen your brand presence\, refine your offers\, and improve your systems to support growth with more clarity and less chaos. \n\n\n\nDiscover How To: \n\n\n\nAlign your visuals with your current business goals\n\n\n\n\nImprove systems and organization for growth\n\n\n\n\nStrengthen and refine your offers\n\n\n\n\nCreate a Business Refresh Action Plan for your next phase\n\n\n\n\nRefresh your brand and business presence\n\n**************************************************************************************** \nInterested in joining 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 an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8f-refresh-your-business-east-bay-6-11-26/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Marketing Workshops
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SUMMARY:🖥️ When Are You Ready to Hire Your First Employee? (East Bay) (6/11/26)
DESCRIPTION:Hiring your first employee is a major step in business growth. Register now to identify when it’s the right time to hire\, what role to hire first\, and how to prepare financially and operationally for bringing on support. \n\n\n\nLEARN HOW TO: \n\n\n\n✅ Determine if your business is ready to hire \n\n\n✅ Identify the best first role for your business \n\n\n✅ Understand the cost vs. return on hiring \n\n\n✅ Prepare your business financially for growth \n\n✅ Use a hiring readiness checklist to plan your next steps \n************************************************************************************** \nInterested in joining 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 an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8f-when-are-you-ready-to-hire-your-first-employee-east-bay-6-11-26/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Workshops
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SUMMARY:🖥️ Intro to Government/Large Corporation Contracting & Business (Certification Series) (East Bay) (6/17/26-7/8/26)
DESCRIPTION:Class 1: Introduction to Government Contracting (6/17) \n\n\n• Learn how to access and compete for government contracts \n\n\n• Understand the procurement and bidding process \n\n\n• Build strategies to submit competitive proposals \n\n\n• Assess your business readiness for contract opportunities \n\n\n\n\nClass 2: Certifications & Networking for Govt Contracts (6/24) \n\n\n• Learn how certifications (DBE\, SBE\, WOSB\, LBE\, DVOB)open doors \n\n\n• Understand eligibility and application requirements \n\n\n• Navigate the certification process with ease \n\n\n• Leverage certifications to win more contracts \n\n\n\n\nClass 3: Independent Contractor & Subcontracting (7/1) \n\n\n• Understand contractor status\, taxes\, and legal basics \n\n\n• Learn to review and negotiate contract agreements \n\n\n• Create winning proposals and price your services \n\n\n• Manage finances and protect your business \n\n\n\n\nClass 4: Mastering Proposal Writing for Govt Bids (7/8) \n\n\n• Evaluate your readiness for contract opportunities \n\n\n• Understand RFPs and proposal requirements \n\n\n• Write compelling\, competitive proposals \n\n\n• Develop smart pricing and submit with confidence \n\n******************************************************************************************************** \nInterested in joining 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 an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/%f0%9f%96%a5%ef%b8%8f-intro-to-government-large-corporation-contracting-business-certification-series-east-bay-6-17-26-7-8-26/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting Workshops
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