 |
Graduate Success
 |
|
Maritta Bernstein, owner of VaVa Dog
|
By popular demand, Vavadog, offering hip clothing for pets, opened a Western Addition storefront in March 2005! Vavadog is now in over 200 pet boutiques worldwide, as well as in selected Marshall Fields Department Stores.
In 2003, owner, Marietta Bernstein completed the Business Planning Class at Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center. She also received graduate consulting services to create time management priorities and action steps needed to implement her business plan. In 2004, Marietta completed Renaissance’s Taking Stock Class, especially designed for product businesses with a focus on inventory control and sales forecasting.
“Becoming a graduate of Renaissance was a key factor in my business success. The environment and training Renaissance provided helped me believe in my business and myself”, says Marietta. “I couldn’t have done it without Renaissance!”
735 Fillmore Street San Francisco CA 94117
415.409.3900
www.vavadog.com.
Summer Shopping at Renaissance Graduate Retail Stores
From lingerie to footwear, Renaissance graduates have something that fits- from the inside out!
A La Folie – Fine lingerie, 507 Alcatraz Avenue, Oakland www.visitalafolie.com
De La Sole Footwear – Men and women’s footwear, 4126 18th Street, San Francisco www.delasole.com
Just Engaged Bridal Salon – Bridal wear, 586 Utah Street, San Francisco www.justengaged.com
La Coterie Style Studio – Women’s clothing boutique, 396A 24th Street, San Francisco www.lacoterie.com
Ooma – Women’s clothing & accessories, 1422 Grant Avenue, San Francisco www.ooma.net
See Jane Run Sports – Women’s athletic gear, San Francisco, Mill Valley and Oakland www.seejanerunsports.com
Lula Lu, Petite lingerie – 212 3rd Avenue, San Mateo www.lulalu.com
Thank you to our Donors
As we're sure you know, Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center must raise funds to offer our small business training services and programs. None of what we do would be possible without the generous support of our donors. We are so grateful to all of you. From the staff, board, clients and graduates of Renaissance, our sincere thanks to Citibank, GATX Corporation, and Bank of the West for your recent contributions.
|
|
|
|
Up-Coming Programs
Renaissance and Wells Fargo Mixer: Learn more about how to do business with Wells Fargo. Thursday, June 16, from 6-8:00 p.m. at Varnish Art Gallery, 77 Natoma Street, San Francisco. RSVP
At the Bayview Center: Check the monthly workshop schedule.
Save the Date:
Mark your calendars for the evening of September 8, 2005, from 5:30 to 8:30 when Renaissance’s Annual Benefit will be held at the Merchant’s Exchange Building at 465 California Street in San Francisco.
Space Available- Much more than just an office!
Renaissance has space available in our Business Incubator and expanded 4th Floor. We provide furnished offices, conference and meeting rooms, copier/fax, wireless technology, parking and consultations tailored to meet your needs. All at an affordable rate! If you are looking to grow your business in a supportive entrepreneurial community, contact Paul Terry at 415-348-6225.
Training and Meeting Rooms for Rent
Renaissance has a training room and conference rooms available for rent.
Contact Lee James at
415-541-8580 for details.
|
|