Renaissance provides professional training, expert consulting, access to capital, and a vibrant support network for all entrepreneurs, including those who may be facing discrimination by race, gender, sexual orientation, economic level, immigration status, or past incarceration.
Renaissance operates multiple Bay Area Locations, offering both core programs and community-specific services.
Practical, hands-on, and applicable introductory and small business planning classes of 4 – 20 sessions (12 – 50 hours), including Start Smart, Business Prep, and Business Planning.
Customized support and guidance from marketing to operations, hiring and supporting employees, sales and more to assist clients in launching and growing their businesses.
We help entrepreneurs understand how to become better financial managers of their businesses, understand their growth options and provide loan packaging assistance to help secure capital for business launch, sustainability, and growth.
Our in-person and online marketplaces, and business directories provide clients with opportunities to practice their pitches, test their product or service/market fit, make sales, and gain invaluable business exposure.
Specialized workshops let entrepreneurs dive deeper into core subjects, including marketing, management, finance, goal setting, quickbooks, taxes and more.
Customized support through training, consulting, and mentorship for entrepreneurs in the fashion, construction, childcare, and food sectors.
Clients learn how to enhance online visibility, identify new customers, establish a social media presence, create online storefronts and utilize technology tools and products to optimize business efficiencies. Includes both advanced and basic computer training in setting up and using email, spreadsheets, and Zoom.
Renaissance provides legal workshops that address small business topics including contract negotiations, intellectual property, and leasing, etc.
Renaissance hosts regular events for entrepreneurs to meet, share experiences, and build support networks.
Supportive onsite entrepreneurial communities for emerging businesses to launch and grow, providing affordable professional office space, shared conference and meeting rooms, reception and janitorial services, and office equipment including copiers, printers, and furniture.
Renaissance’s Women’s Business Center, a valued partner with the Small Business Administration (SBA), provides business training, counseling, access to capital and markets, and support strategies for entrepreneurs in the Bay Area. We proudly emphasize empowering women in entrepreneurship while also serving all individuals from diverse backgrounds.