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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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SUMMARY:🖥️ Entrepreneurial Mindset (East Bay) (6/22/26)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this interactive webinar designed to help entrepreneurs clarify their purpose\, strengthen their mindset\, and begin building a roadmap for success. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your business vision\, you’ll gain practical tools and strategies to move forward with confidence. \n\n\n\nYou’ll Learn: \n\n\nWhy entrepreneurship is the right path for you\nHow to connect your business idea to your personal purpose\nThe difference between a fixed and growth mindset\nHow to set SMART goals that support your vision\nAn introduction to the Business Model Canvas (BMC) as a business planning tool\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-entrepreneurial-mindset-east-bay-6-22-26/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Start Smart,Business Planning Class,Business Prep Class
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SUMMARY:🖥️ Business Ideation (East Bay) (6/29/26-7/6/26)
DESCRIPTION:Transform your idea into a real business. In this 2 part series you’ll learn how to test your concept through surveys\, research your market\, analyze competitors\, and build a SWOT to uncover your business’s strengths and opportunities. \n\n\n\nLEARN HOW TO: \n\n\n\n✅ Design and distribute effective surveys\n✅ Research your market and target audience\n✅ Analyze competitors to find your edge\n✅ Build a SWOT analysis to guide your 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-business-ideation-east-bay-6-29-26-7-6-26/
LOCATION:zoom
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SUMMARY:🖥️ Pop up Accelerator (East Bay) (7/2/26-7/23/26)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to plan\, market\, and execute a successful pop-up event that attracts customers and grows your business. This 4-week series provides practical tools\, strategies\, and resources to help you succeed. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Intro to Pop-Ups & Marketing \n\n\n• Understanding pop-ups \n\n• Grassroots marketing \n• Goal setting \nWeek 2: Planning Your Pop-Up \n• Types of pop-ups \n• Finding a location \n\n• Preparing for success \n\n\n• Permits\, licenses & insurance \n\n\nWeek 3: Marketing Your Pop-Up \n\n\n• Pre-event promotion \n\n\n• Day-of engagement \n\n• Post-event follow-up \nWeek 4: Pitching & Evaluation \n• Your customer spiel vs. pitch \n• Evaluating your pop-up \n\n• Resources for success \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-pop-up-accelerator-east-bay-7-2-26-7-23-26/
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CATEGORIES:Marketing Workshops,Pop-Up Business Workshops
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