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🖥️Launch Your Food Business — A Blueprint for Success (WBC 12/03 & 12/10)

Dreaming of starting (or leveling up) your food business? This workshop helps you plan like an operator—so your menu, costs, and cash flow set you up for success.

Detailed Workshop Description: A structured workshop designed to help you confidently plan and launch a food venture.

Key takeaways:

• Effective planning: Market research, menu development, and operational planning

• Multiple revenue streams: Diversify income for stability

• Food costing and pricing: Price correctly to protect profitability

• Cash flow management: Manage money to avoid common launch pitfalls

• Proven success strategies: Practical guidance on marketing, customer acquisition, and operations.

Who should attend:

• Aspiring food entrepreneurs

• Anyone starting a food truck, catering business, or food-related venture

• Existing food business owners improving operations and profitability

Facilitador: Kofo Domingo
Kofo Domingo is principal consultant in her own consulting firm, MKD Consulting Group, specializing in business planning and government procurement. Kofo has an MBA in Business Management. She is a retired government executive and has run her own business, including partnering with others for over 20 years. In 2008, she parlayed her entrepreneurship experience into becoming a small business consultant. As a small business consultant, Kofo specializes in helping small and medium-sized entrepreneurs meet their business potential and increase their business profitability. She coaches business owners on government contracting, business planning to gain funding, re-organizing, pivoting, and modernizing your business operations.

Note: 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.

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.*

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Renaissance 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.

🖥️Don’t Waste the Holiday Season: Learn What Your Customers Are Telling You (WBC 12/01/26)

Participants choose the 3–5 things most worth tracking about their customers (their needs, behaviors, and experience) and set up low-effort ways to capture them during the season. We’ll also cover what usually makes this fall apart, such as losing the habit during the rush or recording the same thing in different ways, and how to prevent it. They’ll also start collecting contact details (with permission) so they can win a second purchase from new holiday customers in January.

Facilitator: Delphine Jacquin

Note: 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.

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.*

POWERED BY SBA - U.S Small Business Administration

 

Renaissance 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.

📍Coffee and Community – 2026 in Review: Know Your Numbers, Plan Your Next Move (WBC 11/16)

As the year comes to a close, take a moment to pause, reflect, and look ahead. This interactive networking session will help small business owners review what the numbers are telling them about their business in 2026 and use those insights to think about their next move.

We’ll start with practical financial guidance, followed by individual reflection and small-group conversations where you can share what worked, what didn’t, and what you want to focus on in the year ahead. Come ready to connect with other business owners, learn from each other, and leave with a clearer idea of where you want to take your business next.

Facilitador: Robyn Rogin

Robyn Rogin is an investment and credit executive, operator, board leader and strategic advisor with more than 25 years of experience helping organizations deploy capital, manage risk and create long-term value.

She spent two decades at Wells Fargo, ultimately leading the bank’s $100+ billion institutional credit investment portfolio after serving as its Chief Credit Officer, where she oversaw its growth from $20 billion to $100 billion. She led a 70-person investment organization, managed a $1.7 billion P&L and a $32 million operating budget, and served on the Wells Fargo Management Committee. She later advised Wells Fargo’s Chief Social Impact & Sustainability Officer on the Foundation’s philanthropic strategy.

That experience led Robyn from institutional finance into community investing and entrepreneurship. At Pacific Community Ventures, as Director of Lending and then Senior Director of Fund Innovation, she built impact loan funds and lending infrastructure that expanded access to capital for women and entrepreneurs of color.

Today, through R², Robyn brings institutional investment and financial expertise to impact funds, small businesses and nonprofits navigating growth and transition. She serves as an interim or fractional Chief Investment Officer, Chief Lending Officer and strategic finance partner, advising CEOs and founders on strategy, capital and operations. She brings clarity to complex decisions, strengthens systems and provides hands-on leadership when the stakes are high

Note: 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.

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.*

POWERED BY SBA - U.S Small Business Administration

 

 

Renaissance 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

🖥️Building on Your Business Idea: Product Profiling & Development (WBC 11/03/26)

Turn your business idea into a product or service your customers will value. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to define your target customer, identify key product or service features, understand customer needs, and refine your offering for the market. Gain practical tools and strategies to develop a stronger, more customer-focused business idea.

Please note: 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.

Not a Renaissance client? Please send us a text message to connect with you: (415) 894-9779

Facilitator: Tara Cruz

Tara Cruz is a strategic business consultant with a passion for helping others chase their dreams. Her journey began when she left a high-profile management position in the Bay Area, diving headfirst into the world of entrepreneurship in 2017. Despite facing numerous challenges, Tara’s resilience and determination have led her to become a respected foundation setter for aspiring business owners.
In 2017, Tara took a leap of faith by restoring a 2,200 square foot building, transforming it into a thriving business space. This experience, coupled with her background in marketing, management, and startups, has equipped her with invaluable insights into the entrepreneurial process. Tara’s expertise lies in assisting clients with business alignment, marketing strategies, and branding.As a strategic consultant, Tara is known for her ability to bring clarity and focus to business owners’ visions, aligning their goals with actionable plans for success. She creates safe spaces for creativity, futuristic thinking, and calculated risk-taking, playing a pivotal role in shaping the direction and success of business development.
Throughout her career, Tara has demonstrated an ability to adapt and pivot, particularly during the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Her diverse skill set and experience in rebranding have made her an asset to businesses looking to navigate uncertain times and emerge stronger.
When she’s not guiding entrepreneurs towards success, Tara cherishes spending quality time with her three children and grand-dog, finding balance between her professional passion and personal life.

Note: 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.

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 an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*

SCALE—Success, Capital Access, and Leadership for Entrepreneurs—is an initiative powered by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) to support the success of our state’s small businesses. Our partners across the state offer personalized business advising, funding support, and training for every aspect and stage of your business, all at no-or-low cost. With SCALE, you don’t have to go it alone when starting or growing your business.

 

 

Renaissance 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: wbc@rencenter.org, (415) 894-9779

📍Women Mean Business – Sell More, Keep More: The Holiday Pricing Challenge (WBC 10/27)

The holiday season can bring more customers and sales—but discounts, promotions, and special offers can also eat into your profits. Join fellow small business owners for an interactive networking session designed to help you make the most of holiday sales while protecting your bottom line.

We’ll explore practical strategies for pricing your products and services, understanding your margins, creating promotions that make financial sense, and knowing when a discount is—and isn’t—worth it.

Through interactive activities and peer discussion, you’ll have the opportunity to test your holiday pricing ideas, learn from other business owners, and build connections with fellow entrepreneurs preparing for the busy season.

Come ready to connect, share ideas, and leave with practical strategies you can use for the holiday season.

Facilitator: Dorenda Haynes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Our services and programs are open to all entrepreneurs. All Renaissance WBC/SOMA programs and services are offered to the public without discrimination.

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 an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*

 

Renaissance 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: wbc@rencenter.org, (415) 894-9779

 

 

In collaboration with the Yerba Buena Partnership, join us for 📍Women Mean Business – Sell More, Keep More: The Holiday Pricing Challenge (WBC 10/27) and learn strategies to price confidently, increase sales, and maximize holiday profits.

🖥️Double Your Foot Traffic and Holiday Boost Sales for Storefronts (WBC 10/29)

This session combines the ultimate digital cleanup with holiday planning by fixing your holiday hours, menu links, and photos on Google and Yelp so customers don’t get lost or frustrated. You will leave with an updated map listing that ranks higher and a checklist of promotions ready to launch before the winter rush hits.

Instructor: Aaron Lander

Aaron Lander has helped all kinds of businesses do Pop-Up events to help them start, grow, and expand their business. As the Bay Area’s expert in all things Pop-Ups, his passion is helping minority, low-income, and other disadvantaged populations gain the tools and resources they need to be successful entrepreneurs. Aaron has helped over 5K businesses Pop-Up at fairs, festivals, corporate and community events and in vacant retail space.

 

Note: 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.

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.*

POWERED BY SBA - U.S Small Business Administration

 

Renaissance 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.

📍SFTechWeek Kickoff: Pitch & Connect (WBC 10/05/26)

Kick off SF Tech Week with an engaging mid-morning session designed to fund, feature, and connect local innovators. Hosted co-jointly by the Women’s Business Center (WBC), San Mateo Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, SF Tech Week Kickoff: Pitch & Connect brings together founders, ecosystem partners, and seasoned investors.

Whether you are looking to secure funding, refine your pitch, or expand your professional network, this event offers actionable insights and active pitching opportunities to launch your week. #SFTechWeek

This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.

Learn more at www.tech-week.com

Note: 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.

 

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 an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*

 

Renaissance 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: wbc@rencenter.org, (415) 894-9779

🖥️Navigating Your Cash Flow (WBC 11/10/26)

Get hands-on practice analyzing your business cash flow using a practical cash flow analysis tool. This workshop will help you track money coming in and going out, identify cash flow patterns, and better understand your business’s financial position.

Gain practical skills you can use to monitor cash flow, plan ahead, and make informed financial decisions for your business.

Facilitator: Pablo Solares

Vice President, Sr. Business Consultant
San Francisco, California

Chase for Business

 

 

 

 

 

Note: 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.

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.*

POWERED BY SBA - U.S Small Business Administration

 

Renaissance 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.

🖥️The Power of Capital (WBC 11/02/26)

Learn practical strategies to better manage your business cash flow by understanding the money coming in and going out. This workshop will help you identify ways to manage expenses, monitor cash flow, and plan ahead for your business’s financial needs.

Gain useful tools and strategies to improve cash flow management and make more informed financial decisions for your business.

Facilitator: Pablo Solares

Vice President, Sr. Business Consultant
San Francisco, California

Chase for Business

 

 

 

 

 

Note: 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.

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.*

POWERED BY SBA - U.S Small Business Administration

 

Renaissance 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.

🖥️How to Write a Business Plan (WBC 11/14/26)

A business plan is a roadmap for your business, outlining your vision, strategy, and steps to success. Whether you’re launching a startup or growing an existing business, a well-structured plan helps you STAY ON TRACK, focused, make informed decisions, and secure funding. Ready to get started? Join this 3-hour session to understand how to write a strong business plan, covering key components, strategies, and best practices to set your business up for success!

Facilitator: Diego Calderon

Human-centered, social-impact-driven instructional designer and community facilitator. With a vast background in program management supporting diverse communities, Diego leads with empathy, creating environments where people can feel like their most authentic and best selves. He works tirelessly to ensure that equity and human needs are at the forefront of every service he provides.

Note: 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.

 

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 an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*

 

Renaissance 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: wbc@rencenter.org, (415) 894-9779