Below are the Renaissance classes and programs schedule. You need to be a client to register for these classes. If you are a client, log in to the client portal here. If you are new, get started here.
*To find classes available in Spanish, please click the ‘Event Category’ button and choose ‘En español’ from the options provided.
This workshop discusses creative ways to finance your government contracts. Procurement financing options offer businesses significant benefits by providing the necessary capital to purchase goods and materials without straining cash flow. These options allow companies to secure inventory, fulfill large orders, and maintain operations without upfront financial burdens. Procurement financing can improve supplier relationships by ensuring timely payments and enable businesses to take advantage of bulk discounts or favorable terms. Additionally, it helps companies manage working capital more efficiently, supporting growth, stability, and the ability to respond quickly to market opportunities.
Facilitator: Dr. Dene Starks
Dr. Dene’ Starks-McGee Dene’ Starks-McGee is the CEO of DJS Business Solutions and loves helping people start, grow, and elevate their business. Dene’ brings over 15 years of business experience. She has spent the majority of her career in Business Management & Program Development as well as Organizational Training, gaining experiences in areas of technical assistance, workshop presenting, and business consulting. While business management and development is her primary function by day, Dene’ also enjoys spending time with her family, painting, publishing journals, and traveling.
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.