women’s business center
Renaissance’s Women’s Business Center, a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), provides business training, counseling, access to capital and markets and support strategies that are essential to the successful growth of emerging and established women entrepreneurs in San Francisco.
New Clients
Submit this form to become a Renaissance WBC Client
Existing Clients
For more information about our consulting services or if you are an existing client please contact Martha Gil, at wbc@rencenter.org or via phone (415) 348-6205.
Programs and Services
These orientations will introduce you to Renaissance classes, workshops, programs for women, special events, access to capital, and other services as well as other resources in your community. They will help you determine which programs and services are right for you and your stage of business development.
This intensive class focuses on creating a practical and effective business plan—one of the most useful documents an entrepreneur will ever use. It is a critical management tool for feasibility analysis, operations, marketing and finance and is necessary for accessing capital for business launch and growth.
If you have a business idea, our Start Smart class will help you test the feasibility of that idea, develop foundational business skills and build your business network.
Women Mean Business has been a Women’s series networking program, where women can join fellow women entrepreneurs.
A space for entrepreneurs to share stories of resiliency, strength and support. This workshop will be an interactive space, so come prepared to meet and talk with other entrepreneurs and the Renaissance team.
Eventos de networking en Español para mujeres latinas emprendedoras! Organizado junto con la organizacion Prospera.
Shop our Renaissance Hispanic Heritage Month Directory!
Upcoming Orientations
Orientacion: Poner Su Negocio En Marcha (WBC)
Estas interasdo en empezar tu propio negocio? Unete a nosotros el Jueves 21 de Octobre, a las 12:00 pm. para...
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Upcoming Multi-Week Classes
Presenting a Powerful Pitch (WBC)
In this two-hour course, participants will learn the elements of presenting a powerful pitch. We will discuss what makes a...
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Plan de Negocios (WBC)
Realice nuestra clase de preparación para negocios para aprender conceptos básicos de negocios y desarrollar redes. Esta clase se...
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Women’s Business Center and FashionSF Presents: Expert Panel and Accessing Capital (WBC)
Join us to learn how to launch or grow your fashion business online! This workshop will cover the basics you need...
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Upcoming Workshops & Events
How to Run a Successful Virtual Service-Based Business (WBC)
In this workshop, Danetha Doe will teach you how to build a thriving virtual business as a coach, consultant, or...
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Supply Chain Contracting for Small-Scale Manufacturers (WBC)
The fast-moving technical world of contracts for raw materials purchasing, contract manufacturing, co-packing, warehousing, inventory management, and third party logistics,...
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Plan de Negocios (WBC)
Realice nuestra clase de preparación para negocios para aprender conceptos básicos de negocios y desarrollar redes. Esta clase se...
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Clases en Español
Plan de Negocios (WBC)
Realice nuestra clase de preparación para negocios para aprender conceptos básicos de negocios y desarrollar redes. Esta clase se...
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We offer a variety of different workshops to help with your small business.
For a full list please visit our calendar. We hope to see you at our next workshop!
Special Opportunities
California Relief Grant
In Partnership with California Women’s Business Center Network, the Renaissance WBC is a partner helping Lendistry get the word out about the California Relief Grant program. We don’t manage the application or the Lendistry website, but we can support you, provide information and tips, and be there for your business over the long haul.
If you need help applying, please contact us at wbc@rencenter.org.
Review the application guides:
Application Guide for Businesses
Application Guide for Nonprofits
This program has closed. If you need assistance with your business, please reach us at wbc@rencenter.org.
Business Counseling
WBC advisors are experts in their fields and are dedicated to helping entrepreneurs succeed. To request counseling, please contact Martha Gil, at wbc@rencenter.org or via phone (415) 348-6205.
Our Team
Training Manager
Join Us For Future Events & Classes
The Renaissance WBC is open Monday through Friday from 9 am – 5 pm, evenings and weekends by appointment.
Renaissance Women’s Business Center is a program of the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Small Business Administration (SBA). The Office of Women’s Business Ownership’s mission is to establish and oversee a network of Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) throughout the United States and its territories. Through the management and technical assistance provided by the WBCs, entrepreneurs – especially women who are economically or socially disadvantaged – are offered comprehensive training and counseling on a vast array of topics to help clients start and grow their own businesses. For more information on the Small Business Administration click here.
All SBA programs and services 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: Lucero De Leon at ldeleon@rencenter.org or (415) 348-6217.
WBC Advisory Board Members
