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Dear Friends,
Renaissance was honored to host Congresswoman Anna Eshoo on April 12, 2010 as the keynote speaker for the grand opening of our Comcast Computer Center at Renaissance Mid-Peninsula in East Palo Alto. Congresswoman Eshoo spoke passionately about the importance of entrepreneurship and small business. The event was catered by Renaissance clients Maria Mendoza, owner of Taqueria Los Temos, and Marlene Cazares, owner of Las Muchachas Restaurant, who provided a truly delectable lunch to the eager audience of Renaissance clients, graduates, and supporters.
U.S. Congresswoman Anna Eshoo presents a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognitionto to Feliciano Zavala, owner of Peninsula Party Rentals.
On Sunday, May 23, Renaissance Bayview hosted “Sunday Streets” with the support of the Mayor’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development and Union Bank. Nearly four miles were cordoned off to vehicles, allowing Bayview residents to stroll along the Third Street Corridor, enjoying delicious food, live music, and each other’s company. The Festival featured local merchants and organizations, and activities included free yoga, a health and wellness fair, children’s bike workshops, tours of local institutions like the Bayview Opera House, and more. Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate the Bayview community!
Rollerblading along a strip of local vendors at Bayview Sunday Streets.
We are delighted to announce Renaissance’s launch of California’s first entrepreneurship training/social support program for formerly incarcerated persons. Working in partnership with South of Market organizations, Renaissance will provide comprehensive entrepreneurship training, case management and social support services. Thanks to the SoMa Stabilization Fund for supporting this exciting and important new program.
News from our Small Business Incubator
Renaissance is thrilled to introduce our incubator clients. Our offices in SoMa offer an on-site supportive entrepreneurial community for businesses in the critical start-up phase. Our small business incubator provides business management assistance, low-cost office space, shared meeting rooms and office equipment, reception services, and monthly networking sessions. Our clients include a wide range of businesses. Click on the links below to learn more:
All Transitions, Transitional Guide Services
Cakewalk, Creative Branding Studio
Elle C. Communications, Media Communications Firm
Engage As You Age, Custom Senior Homecare Social Services
Fog City Tutoring, Personalized Tutoring Services
J.P. Hibbard Investigations, Private Investigation Agency specializing in fraud
LeBlanc & Associates, Boutique Event Consulting Firm
Liva Mira, Jewelry Design
Little Spark Media, Multimedia Storytelling Production House
Revelation by ME, Clothing Design
Source to Target Translations, Chinese Translation Services
Sunshine Plexus, Video Production
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Renaissance SOMA
275 Fifth Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
415.541.8580
Website Optimization -- Build a Sales-Oriented Website
Creating a profitable website, which is well designed, highly responsive, and persuasive enough to get prospects coming back for more is key to any business' success. Learn how to build a profitable website that will facilitate repeat visitors and easy sales.
Wednesday, June 9 & 16, 6-9PM
Increase Your Google Page Rank
Learn the techniques and tools that will drive traffic to your website by helping you get the best position possible in Google search results. This workshop will teach you the tips and tricks you need to know to get your business listed above larger companies.
Wednesday, June 23 & 30, 6-9PM
Use Social Media to Market Your Business
Social media is one of the most effective and affordable ways to increase your customer base and garner publicity for your business. Learn how to use Facebook, Twitter, Yelp and other social media outlets to grow your business.
Wednesday, July 7 & 14, 6-9PM
Learn more and register for workshops at www.acteva.com/go/rec.
Renaissance Bayview
3801 Third Street, Ste. 616
San Francisco, CA 94124
415.647.3728
LENNAR URBAN MENTOR PROTÉGÉ MIXER
Join us for the first in a series of monthly construction workshops, with presentations from industry experts. Gain valuable advice from experienced prime and subcontractors to improve your business operations.
Wednesday, June 23, 6-8PM @ Union Bank
3801 Third Street, San Francisco
R.S.V.P by Friday, June 18 to
Yamilet Gonzalez at 415.647.3728
Renaissance Mid-Peninsula
1848 Bay Road
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
650.321.2193
Start Your Own Business Class
July 20 to August 10, every Tuesday from 6-9PM
Iniciando su Propio Negocio
22 de julio al 12 de agosto todos los jueves de 6 a 21:00 aqui.
Success Corner
We are celebrating the grand openings of Happy Together Preschool at 1300 Grand Ave. in Piedmont, and The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen at 1 South Park in San Francisco.
In addition, Renaissance would like to recognize the determination and accomplishments of Elena Nueske, owner of Homecare Consultants Unlimited, Inc., Amanda Cole, owner of Academic and Art Zoo, and Héctor Valencia, owner of Virtual Diseñó Grafico.
And finally, Neal Gottlieb, owner and founder of Three Twins Ice Cream, just opened an ice cream factory in Petaluma, California. Read the Three Twins Success Story.
Rent an Office with Room to Grow
Want to locate your business inside an entrepreneurial community?
Renaissance has offices and cubicle space available, including invaluable services and support for your business at great rates. Tons of perks including networking events and free use of conference rooms and classrooms. Newer businesses may also be eligible for business incubation: one-to-one-support tailored to your business needs.
Interested? Call Lisa Kirvin at 415.541.8580.
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