Successful Women in Business Speaker Series!

Come and meet Helen Russell, the co-founder of award-winning San Rafael based
Equator Coffees and Teas (www.EquatorCoffees.com), a coffee roaster, tea
purveyor and coffee farm owner offering distinctive micro-lot coffees and rare
teas. Helen has established Equator as a nationally recognized company, winning
numerous awards including the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Business, National
Association of Women Business Owners - Trail Blazer Award, San Francisco's
Business Times Top 100 Fastest Growing Woman Owned Businesses and the Specialty
Coffee Association's Annual Roasters Choice Award.

Come learn how Helen:
· Started, grew and continues to run a sustainable business
· Turned her passion into a nationally recognized and successful business
· ...and much more!

When: Wednesday, October 14, from 6 to 8 pm
Where: Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center
275 5th Street, San Francisco, CA
Cost: FREE - But space is limited!

Register by going to: www.acteva.com/go/rec

**********

The Success Process

The Success Process details the vital, but not always apparent, steps necessary
to take your goals from dream to reality. You will learn that you can not
control your business if you can not control YOU. This workshop will raise your
level of consciousness so that you show up to your business with expanded focus,
presence, and authority.

In this exciting workshop you will learn how to:
· Create short-term and long-term goals to direct the course of your business
· Overcome negative self-talk and the negative self-talk others direct to you
· Unlock the wealth in YOU so it can flow to your business
· Engage instantly with your clients and family

Instructor Charlotte Wood is the owner of Tell It To Your Face, Self-Development
and Leadership Company and author of the revealing and inspiring new self-help
book, Let Her Out! Getting Back the Lost Pieces of YOU. Charlotte's programs are
inspiring audiences to wake up and show up in their businesses and lives with
more clarity, presences, and authority. She doesn't just motivate you to step
outside of your comfort zone and reach for your goals, she shows you the
principals and habits for getting there!

When: Monday, October 26, from 6 to 9pm
Where: Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center
275 Fifth Street, San Francisco, CA
Cost: Only $20

Register by going to: www.acteva.com/go/rec

*******

Start Your Own Business Class

This four-week class helps students recognize and develop the personal and
business skills needed to start a business. It provides an introduction to
management, marketing and finances, as well as an idea viability and personal
readiness assessment.

The Start Your Own Business course is taught by experienced small business
owners who have gone through the process of opening a business and can help
guide you on your way. Classes are highly interactive and structured to include
lectures, discussions and practical exercises. Completing this course will lay
the foundation necessary to embark on the exciting journey of business
ownership.

When: Class begins Wednesday, October 28th and meets for four consecutive
Wednesday's from 6 to 9pm
Where: Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center 275 Fifth Street, San Francisco, CA
Cost: $150 - A limited number of partial scholarships are available with
appropriate documentation

For more information contact Antoinette Sanchez at Antoinette@....

Social media: Renaissance is using it, and we encourage for all of you to do the
same!

1) Social Media: Join a dynamic social network of entrepreneurs!  Add us on
Facebook, follow us on Twitter and join the new & improved, online Renaissance
Graduate Business Directory.

2) Advanced Finance Training: Examine your financials and develop a 3 month
financial action plan by attending our 4-part Advanced Finance Class starting
JULY 6th.

4) Incubator: Become part of a supportive entrepreneurial community complete
with affordable office space and customized support services by joining the
Renaissance Business Incubator.

______________________________________________________________________

1) Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Ning):

Renaissance is now a part of one of the fastest-growing social networking sites
in the world! Join our ever-growing Facebook group and integrate yourself with a
dynamic community of entrepreneurs.  Add Renaissance's Facebook Group here:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=86821598463&ref=mf

Receive the latest updates on Renaissance services, small business news and
assistance offers and client happenings at the new RenCenter Twitter.  Follow
Renaissance on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Rencenter

Feature your business in our brand-new Renaissance Business Directory using the
latest social media technology at Ning.com.  Our new Renaissance Business
Directory allows you  can advertise your business to the general public while
also networking with fellow Renaissance graduates and entrepreneurs.  Join the
Renaissance Business Directory: http://rencenter.ning.com/

______________________________________________________________________

2)Advanced Finance Training for Small Business Owners:

If you're a small business owner OR a Renaissance graduate and you're ready to
take an in-depth look at your financials to plan and grow your business, this
class is for you!  We can help you create simple yet effective financial
management tools for your business and teach you how to use them to plan for
growth and profitability!

This intensive, four-session, hands-on class for existing small business owners
provides weekly, action-oriented lessons on analysis, projections, and key
financial indicators used to plan your business.  You will leave with a deep
understanding of your company's financials, metrics to use for projections and a
specific three month plan of action tailored for your business.

SIGN UP TODAY!  SPACE LIMITED TO 18 PARTICIPANTS.

Dates & Time:  July 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th from 6-9pm.

Instructor:  Melinda Phillips is the owner of Phillips Consulting Services,
providing practical experience and a strong theoretical background in accounting
and financial issues. She is an expert in financial analysis and the use of
QuickBooks Pro as a management tool.

To Register:  Go to www.acteva.com/go/rec. Email antoinette@... with
any specific questions about the class.

Cost: The fee for this four-week course is $195.
______________________________________________________________________

3)Incubator:

There are now openings in Renaissance's innovative Business Incubator community,
and we invite you to learn more about this unique program for small business
owners!  The Renaissance Business Incubator Program provides participants with
affordable office space and an array of customized support services and
resources.  We are excited to have several office spaces available starting at
only $250 a month, which includes tailored one-on-one consultations with
business experts and free workshops.  This can't-miss opportunity is ideal for
you if you have been hoping to get your business out of the home, or into a new,
supportive location.

For more information please visit our New Website or contact Janet Lees at
Janet@....

Thanks!
Jasmine
Program Manager

Renaissance graduate, Velvet & Tweed is having their annual summer clearance!
Get 40% off Velvet & Tweed's entire (and adorable!) collection of kids clothes.
Support your local Renaissance grad! Shop http://www.velvetandtweed.com.

Free shipping on all orders over $150.

Hello all,

Renaissance's online presence is going through some exciting new changes!  We
have a brand new website (http://www.rencenter.org) that I encourage you to
visit.  The new website will provide you with updated and easy-to-access
information about upcoming Renaissance events and offerings, a new Graduate
Business Directory, and more!

Also, please follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/rencenter).Following us
will help alert you to exciting new workshops and offerings here at Renaissance
and will also link you with an online network of prospective collaborators and
clients!

Lastly, Renaissance is proud to offer a Peak Performance Strategy Session with
Tony Robbins Group Guest Speaker as part of our monthly Business Growth
Discussion Group this coming Monday, June 1st from 6-9pm.    This unique
opportunity will allow you to improve your personal performance and grow your
business by integrating a 3-step process for lasting change.  Following the
speaker you will be able to network with other entrepreneurs and small business
owners to generate business solutions in a supportive group atmosphere.  All
attendees will also receive a FREE "Your Hour of Power" CD from Tony Robbins
Group.  For more information please feel free to reach out to me. To sign up,
please visit http://www.acteva.com/go/rec

Jasmine A. Worrell
Program Manager
Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center
275 Fifth Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Telephone: + 415 348 6220
Fax: + 415 541 8589
Email: jworrell@...
www.rencenter.org

Hello all,

As Nisan Design Group, we are going to have a Trunk Show combined with a fashion
show on June 5th Friday at Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building. We are looking
for other designer friends (jewelry & Accessory) to partner for the trunk show.
If anyone interested, please email me: clientele@... and we'll be
happy to meet with you...

Dear Friends,

Below is a very special event that I am organizing under the aegis of
thinkPhilosophy.org.  I hope it tickles your curiosity, and that you will
consider joining us for a recreation of Plato's _Symposium_.

--
In Plato's _Symposium_, Socrates and friends gather at a dinner party where they
treat each other to beautiful speeches on the nature of Eros, Love. Coming
Mondays May 11 through June 1st, thinkPhilosophy is organizing a four session
reading and recreation where we will read Plato's _Symposium_ with an eye to
writing our own speeches on Love, to be delivered at our very own Symposium
dinner party! The sessions will be led by D. Rita Alfonso, Philosopher and
visiting Assistant Professor at U.C. Berkeley in Gender and Women's Studies.  No
previous knowledge of Philosophy is assumed or needed, just a really curious
mind!

Sessions will be held at Modern Times Books (888 Valencia St, SF, CA) on May 11,
18. 25, and June 1, 6:30-8:30pm; Symposium dinner details tba. Cost for the
series is $160, dinner and drinks not included.  (Scholarships for students and
low income folk are available; and notaflof.) Space is very limited.  To reserve
your place, e-mail info@....  More info is also available at
thinkPhilosophy.org .
Hope you can join us!

Cheers,
D. Rita Alfonso, Ph.D.
Philosopher-at-Large

Message from Renaissance graduate, Jaymie Scott:

Relax & Rejuvenate!

Spring Savings: Receive 15% off any regular priced massage or bodywork session
with Renaissance graduate, Jaymie Scott, CMT at Flow Studios.  When you bring a
guest, you'll both save 20%.

Special extended through April for the Renaissance Community, just mention the
Renaissance Center when booking your appointment directly with Jaymie.

Many thanks and Happy Spring!

Jaymie Scott, Certified Massage Therapist
415.595.9348 * direct
http://flow-sf.com
...

Read more about Jaymie by going to:

http://flow-sf.com/mtbios.htm

Jaymie Scott, Certified Massage Therapist
415.595.9348 * direct
http://flow-sf.com

**Posting from Corey Katz, owner of Insymmetry, and client of Renaissance.**

Large work space available for rent on the bottom floor of a well established
day spa on Potrero Hill, In-Symmetry (www.MyBodyHurts.com).

Approximately 650 square feet. Open floor plan with wonderful natural light that
includes a full bathroom and walk-in closet space.
This would be an ideal space for an acupuncturist, chiropractor, pilates
instructor, tutor, writer, photographer, etc.

In-Symmetry has a clientèle base over 3,000 strong. Cross-marketing is an
option.  Additional storage space may be available in the garage.

Please contact Corey at 415-531-8231.

2221 26th Street and Rhode Island
Located on the very south side of Potrero Hill. Within a loft complex
development.

$1000 month rent

Contact **Corey** for further questions about this opportunity.

"What Is Play vs. Work?" A thinkPhilosophy Salon
At what times and in what spaces do we feel most playful? Have you ever wanted
to play at work, and work seriously at some form of play? What are the rules
that govern our favorite forms of play, and how is this different from our
attitudes towards work? They say that what we do for a living says a lot about
us, but what do the kinds of play that we choose say? What political practices
might follow from taking play seriously? Come interrogate the possibilities of
play. A thinkPhilosophy Salon: Philosopher led adventures into questions of
Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. Moderated by D. Rita Alfonso, Ph.D. in Philosophy
and U.C. Berkeley visiting faculty. Sunday, March 15th, 7-9pm at Femina Potens
(2199 Market Street and Sanchez, SF, CA 94114). $$$Pay what you think it's
worth! Need more info? www.thinkPhilosophy.org / info@...

---
What Happens at a Philosophy Salon?
Modeled on the Socratic Dialogues, the Philosophy Salon is an opportunity to ask
philosophical questions, test ideas, and question  assumptions. A well
structured dialogue follows these crucial steps:

1. POSING THE QUESTION. The salon will open with the posing of a philosophical
question, such as "What Is A Good Friend?," and participants will take a couple
minutes to jot down the first answer that comes to mind.

2. INTRODUCTIONS. Then, we will go around the room and each person will state
their name and a preliminary answer to our question. Anyone who does not wish to
give a preliminary answer can simply say "Pass."

3. DISCUSSION. The moderator will open the floor to discussion.  I like to use a
"talking stick" for this portion of the program.  Whomever has the "stick" gets
to speak, and they get to chose who speaks next by passing the "Stick" to them.

4. SEEKING IDENTITY. After everyone who wants to speak has gotten to do so (at
least once, depending on the size of the group), the moderator will ask everyone
to begin to identify what all of these answers and examples have in common.  We
are searching for the identity across difference for the thing in question.
Usually no easy task…

5. DIFFERENTIA AND APORIA. The differences between the examples and
counterexamples offered will lead us organically to the differentia:  that which
sets one idea apart from other ones. One of the key effects of Socratic dialogue
is the experience of aporia – of getting "stuck" in the process, of encountering
what we don't or can't know, of facing our own ignorance or indecision – leading
(ultimately) to philosophical wonder. It feels a little like an intellectual
dizziness - so, look out for this!

Enter your vote today!  A new poll has been created for the
Renaissance_Center group:

Is America on a recession or depression economy?

   o Recession
   o Depression
   o Both
   o Neither
   o Correction


To vote, please visit the following web page:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Renaissance_Center/surveys?id=2137897

Note: Please do not reply to this message. Poll votes are
not collected via email. To vote, you must go to the Yahoo! Groups
web site listed above.

Thanks!

Social Venture Network (SVN), the leading network of socially
responsible entrepreneurs, is now accepting applications for the 2nd
Annual SVN Innovation Awards. The Innovation Awards program supports
the "next generation" of socially responsible business and nonprofit
leaders by providing them access to the people and resources that
will help develop their ideas into successful enterprises.

To be eligible for the Awards, applicants must currently hold
positions as C-level executives (CEOs, executive directors, founders,
etc.) of businesses or nonprofit organizations implementing an idea
that is having a positive social or environmental impact on the
business sector.  Eligible applicants will have started implementing
their new idea fewer than five years ago.  Applications are due by
July 15, 2008.  You can learn more about the Innovation Awards and
download an application by visiting the SVN Innovation Awards website
at www.svn.org/awards.

SVN is a member organization with nearly 500 CEO's, investors, and
nonprofit leaders who are running the country's most cutting-edge
socially responsible businesses and nonprofits. Since 1987, SVN has
inspired a community of leading business and social entrepreneurs by
nurturing the growth and prevalence of socially responsible
investing, sustainable economies, fair trade and organic/eco living.

The 2008 SVN Innovation Award winners will receive a one-year
membership to SVN as well as registration and special recognition at
the invitation-only SVN Fall 2008 Conference from October 23-26 at
the Estancia La Jolla outside of San Diego, California.  The winners
will be honored in a special ceremony on October 25th, and will have
the opportunity to share their work with an audience of successful
socially responsible business owners, investors and nonprofit
leaders. The 2008 Innovation Award winners will be promoted for a
full year on the SVN Website as well as to media outlets. The winners
will also be partnered with an SVN mentor, who will give advice and
help make introductions to others in the SVN community throughout
2009.

WHEN: Sundays, May4th – June 1st, 3pm-5m
WHERE: Golden Gate Park, outdoor location. (Meet-up point given with
on-line registration.)
COST: $250 for the five session series; $55 for single session.  
      [ThinkPhilosophy Members pay $200/$44]
TICKETS: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/33384
QUESTIONS? www.thinkphilosophy.org / info@...

Hi all,

The Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center is taking part in important
survey research aimed at helping entrepreneurs make better startup
decisions with greater confidence of success. As an entrepreneur with
real-world experience, you have a valuable understanding of the
challenges involved in starting a business. Please share your
experience by answering the survey at this website:

http://entrepreneur-study.org

The survey usually takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and does
not ask for personal information or trade secrets.

Thank you. There is no substitute for the knowledge that entrepreneurs
like you can provide.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jill
Winkelstein, Program Manager, at 415-348-6220. Thank you

Hi all,

Below is information about a prosperity workshop that's being
sponsored by Financial Circles, www.financialcircles.com. Renaissance
will be partnering with them in the months ahead to provide a
workshop on prosperity and small business, and they've extended an
offer to our community to take advantage of this weekend workshop.

If you are interested, details are below, including contact
information at Financial Circles if you're interested in attending.

Thanks,

Jill Winkelstein
Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center
jill@...

===================================================================
A Chance for a Free "Prosperity Intensive" Workshop for the
Renaissance Center community
===================================================================
Are you ready to master money to serve your dreams?  Financial
Circles teaches people to master money so that it serves their
dreams.  We offer courses and an active network where people wake up
to possibility, master concrete financial and business skills, and
take action on what truly matters to them.

We are offering the Renaissance Center community the chance to
participate in our weekend Prosperity Intensive workshop Feb. 22-24
(normally $550) on a donation basis:  you can decide if and how much
to pay after the weekend.  Partners or close friends of the Ren
community are also welcome.

It's fun and intense and powerful.  It's intended for people who want
to have a breakthrough in their relationship with money and
abundance.  We follow up afterwards with concrete investing & credit
management skills to compliment the Renaissance Center
entrepreneurship skills.

Details are at www.FinancialCircles.com (join our free membership,
and then browse the course information.)  The course is Friday night,
all day Saturday (into the evening) and Sunday until 7p, in SOMA.

To take advantage of it, just email Mitch@... and
he'll send you more details, or call our office at 510-251-1189.  We
do ask for a fully refundable deposit of $150 although we may be open
to other forms of commitment from people for whom that is a barrier.

We look forward to meeting you!


===================

Hello guys:

I am a new makeup artist and I am offering volunteer work to help out
the community, and at the same time, build up my portfolio and get my
name out there!

So if any of your church, charity, or non-profit organization events
such as play, Christmas chorus, performance, etc. needs a volunteer
makeup artist. Please feel free to contact me!

Since I live in San Francisco, so I would prefer travel within the
city or anywhere within 30 miles from the city.

I am available during week night and most of the weekend!


Happy Holiday! -D

Cheers;

~lanDer*
----------------------------------
always take good care of yourself!
http://lcbeauty.unfranchise.com

New year resolutions for your small business??

         Ilana DeBare, the small business reporter for the SF
Chronicle, is writing a story about new year resolutions made by small
business owners — and how they turned out. Her story will run some
time around January 1st.

         In the past, did you make any New Year resolutions about your
business? Maybe you promised yourself to spend more time on strategic
thinking and less time on putting out fires. Maybe you resolved to
overhaul your Web site, or attend one networking event every month. Or
maybe you resolved to give yourself one real weekend (away from work)
every month!

         Whatever you resolved, Ilana would like to hear about it and
how it turned out. Did you manage to carry out your resolutions? Did
they help or hurt your business? Were there any unforeseen side
effects? Did you learn anything from the process? Dramatic or funny
stories are especially welcome.

         Please email your story to Ilana at idebare@....
No phone calls, please — Ilana will call you if she wants to follow
up. This is a chance to get some free press for your business in the
Bay Area's biggest newspaper.



Ilana DeBare
Business Reporter/Columnist
San Francisco Chronicle
415-777-7780
415-543-2482 Fax
idebare@...

The Renaissance Holiday Sale

Citigroup Center Atrium at One Sansome Street

December 11, 2007
9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Fabulous Holiday Gifts!

Our graduates will be presenting their unique products for the
perfect holiday gift, including:

• Apparel
• Accessories
• Jewelry
• Food
• Body products
• Handmade treasures
• Gifts for the home
• Baby items

Come and meet our artistic Renaissance graduates!
Pick up a gift for yourself and your loved ones while you visit us.

For more information or to be a vendor,
please email Jill at jill@... today!

Hi all,

Here's info about a great workshop that's coming up soon!

EXPANDING HORIZONS: A Workshop About Investing Overseas for Minority
and Women-Owned Businesses

Sponsored by the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)

Thursday, November 15, 2007 @ 8:45 am
Crowne Plaza - Union Square
480 Sutter Street
San Francisco, California

www.trademeetings.com

Why should I attend?
As minority and women-owned small businesses grow by participating
in the global marketplace, they face unique challenges. Lack of
knowledge about government programs available to support overseas
investment, the scarcity of private sector capital to pursue
opportunities abroad, or concern over political risks in emerging
markets can prevent minority and women-owned businesses from
expanding overseas. The EXPANDING HORIZONS workshop will address
these concerns by providing participants with an understanding of
the programs and resources provided by OPIC, which is the U.S.
government agency responsible for supporting private sector
investment in developing countries.



What topics will be addressed?
-Accessing OPIC financing for your overseas project
-OPIC political risk insurance and how it can protect your business
-Opportunities available through OPIC for projects in the
franchising and the housing sectors
-OPIC's special products for small business
-Complementary programs offered through the U.S. Small Business
Administration, U.S. Commercial Service, and the Export-Import Bank
of the U.S.

Time has been reserved in the afternoon for conference participants
to arrange one-on-one meetings with Overseas Private Investment
Corporation, EX-IM Bank, Small Business  Administration, Department
of Commerce Commercial  Service, and the Department of Commerce
Minority Business Development Agency representatives. Once you have
registered, if you wish to schedule an appointment, please contact
OPIC's conference producer, MFM Group, Inc. at opic@....

How do I register to attend?
Please visit www.trademeetings.com to register online.  The fee to
attend is $50, which includes the continental breakfast starting at
7:30 am and the luncheon.  Please direct any questions about
registration to MFM Group, Inc. at opic@....

"Supporting Organizations" for this event include the Asia
Foundation; California Asia Business Council; Greater San Jose
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; San Francisco Chamber of Commerce;
Monterey Bay International Trade Association; Centers for
International Trade Development - Bay Area, Chico, East Bay, Fresno,
Merced, Sacramento, and Silicon Valley; Bay Area World Trade Center;
City of Oakland - Office of Real Estate & International Trade; City
of San Francisco - Office of Small Business; The San Francisco
Global Trade Council; Northern California World Trade Center; and
the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center.

Alison Germak
Public Information Officer
Overseas Private Investment Corporation
Tel: 202-336-8651
Fax: 202-336-7949
Email: Alison.Germak@...
Website: www.opic.gov

Judyth Kay Gilbert "Judy"
Outreach Coordinator for Minority & Women-Owned Businesses
Overseas Private Investment Corporation
Tel: 202.336.8641
Fax: 202.336.7949
Email: jgilbert@...
Website: www.opic.gov

"The Business Success Team has given me great feedback and advice. I
feel I'm getting more accomplished, and at realistic pace for me at
this point in my business." – Linda, current Business Success Team
member

Renaissance is offering Business Success Teams – bi-monthly meetings
to get your business going and growing. If you are interested in
joining a Business Success Team, please read the information below
and email me to reserve your space. If you have any questions,
please let me know.

Thanks!

Jill

Business Success Team
Join a business team that can help give you support, surround you
with other small business owners, and help you get your business
going and growing! A Business Success Team will give you the
opportunity to break through obstacles, avoid pitfalls and generate
successful solutions with bi-monthly meetings, accountability and a
network of support.


The Business Success Team will help you with:



·     Making critical decisions (e.g. tackling a new market,
building a new management team)

·     Implementing your business plan

·     Staying focused and on task

·     Expanding and growing your business

·     Accountability, support and business guidance

·     Networking opportunities

Presenter

Patricia Furlong delivers coaching and training services to
individuals and groups in career development and management, job
search, career change and business start-up. Her clients include MBA
students, mid-senior level corporate executives and entrepreneurs.
Patricia has worked with entrepreneurs in the US and in Ireland,
facilitated workshops and led successful entrepreneurial teams.


Schedule and Time

Meets every other Monday for 6 sessions starting on October 29th.

Time

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
or
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Cost

Cost is $125. To reserve your space, email antoinette@...
and indicate which time slot you would like to register for.

Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, 275 5th Street, San Francisco,
94103.  415-541-8580. www.rencenter.org

SBA's participation in this co-sponsorship is not an endorsement of
the views, opinions, products or services of any co-sponsor of other
person or entity.  All SBA programs or co-sponsored programs are
extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable
arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made, if
requested at least 2 weeks in advance. Contact Antoinette Sanchez at
415-541-8580 ext 248.

Jill Winkelstein

Program Manager

Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center

275 5th Street, 2nd Floor

San Francisco, CA 94103

www.rencenter.org

415-348-6220 - direct

Please join our efforts & make a difference in

the lives of these families TODAY!

Volunteers from all over northern California have committed to transforming the current Kid Street Learning Center garden grounds into a curriculum-based healing garden with grass and educational areas on the weekends of September 8-9 & 15-16.

Our volunteers are ready to provide their labor; however, we are in dire need of materials and MONETARY donations to fund this endeavor.

100% of proceeds & materials will go directly to the Kid Street Learning Center   www.kstreet.org

The healing begins when the smallest hand has been touched!

Thank you in advance for your generosity and willingness to partner in this effort to mend children with broken hearts.

Organized by the ULE All-Stars!

Transforming Lives one community at a time!

?'s on how to DONATE, contact Erika Alarcón- Ortiz at 510.909.0634 or alarcon_erika@...

Hi all,

Below is information about an exciting opportunity to learn more
winning large contracts for your business. Renaissance has a few
comp tickets for this event (a $40 value), so if you're interested,
please email me at jill@rencenter.org and let me know. Thanks!

Jill Winkelstein
jill@rencenter.org
Renaissance

From: Masri, Mona S [GCG-CBNA]
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 5:13 PM
To: Masri, Mona S [GCG-CBNA]
Subject: FW: Invitation to Citibank Sponsored Supplier
Diversity Event for Citibank Business Banking Clients--Please
distribute widely

Hello all.

Citibank is pleased to sponsor Business Strategies for Increasing
Your Sales & Profits on June 21st at Fort Mason in San Francisco.
The day-long seminar is intended for small businesses which are
interested in obtaining contracts with major corporations. Please
see a detailed event invitation below.

Please feel free to forward to your clients or small business owners
you feel would be interested in attending the training.

Sincerely,

Mona S. Masri
Statewide Initiatives Director
Community Relations, Citi
One Sansome Street, 21st Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
Tel: 415 658-4443
Fax: 415 658-4464

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June 21, 2007 - Business Strategies for Increasing Your Sales &
Profits
Sponsored by

Location: Fort Mason, California
Program:

Have you wondered how you can increase sales and profits

for your small company?

Hear how to qualify for programs which can serve as a gateway to
contracts with major corporations. Attend workshops giving you up-to-
date information on marketing tools geared to help you gain
contracts. Meet with prime contractors and explore contracting
opportunities. Here are the important elements of this events you
will experience:

Advantages & comparisons of third-party certification programs
Tips on how to pitch your company to major corporations
Understand how to build strategic alliances
Meet one-on-one with prime contractors
Learn how to talk to your banker about financing
Network with other small business owners
Attend a reception and meet corporate & civic leaders supporting
small business
Please register by: June 15, 2007
Agenda:
8:30am--Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00am- How to do Business with Corporations

Blue Shield of California
Pacific Gas & Electric
10:00am- Certification: Advantages, Comparisons

SBA, Clearinghouse, National Minority Supplier Development
Corporation, Women's Business Enterprise National Council

11:00am-What is Your 30 Second Elevator pitch?
12:00pm- Put Your Best Foot Forward With a Bank

Luncheon Presentation by Citibank (Mathilda Khabbaz)
1:00pm-- Expand Your Business: Strategic Alliances

Hear examples of successful strategic alliances
Template you can use for alliances
2:30pm- Best Practices for Pitching Your Company
4:00pm- Meet One-on-One with Prime Contractors
5:00pm- Networking reception
7:00pm- Program Ends

LOCATION: Fort Mason Conference Center, Golden Gate Room
Marina Blvd & Buchanan Street
Price: $40, includes breakfast, workshops, lunch, appointments,
book, networking reception

REGISTRATION FORM

Registration (Deadline: JUNE 15 2007 @5:00pm)

(Please Print in Black Ink)

Name:__________________________________________________________
________
Company:__________________________________________________________
_______
Address:__________________________________________________________
_________
City:__________________________________________St:_______Zip:________
__________
Phone:(_________)________-
__________Email:_____________________________________
Fee: $40.00, includes workshops, breakfast, lunch, networking
reception
Visa/Mastercard only: Amount Charged:$__________
Name on
Card:__________________________________________________________

Credit Card #________________-__________________-_____________-
________________

Expiration Date:________/__________

Billing
Address:__________________________________________________________
__
City:____________________________________________ST________Zip:______
_________
Signature:__________________________________________________________
_________

Please fax completed form to: 971-204-0221 by June 15, 2007 @ 5:00pm

or email dimac@astrawba.org

Astra Women's Business Alliance

5 Centerpointe Drive, Suite 400

Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Phone: 971-204-0220

Hi all,

Below is information about an exciting opportunity to learn more
winning large contracts for your business. Renaissance has a few
comp tickets for this event (a $40 value), so if you're interested,
please email me at jill@... and let me know. Thanks!

Jill Winkelstein
jill@...
Renaissance

From:   Masri, Mona S [GCG-CBNA]
Sent:   Thursday, June 07, 2007 5:13 PM
To:     Masri, Mona S [GCG-CBNA]
Subject:        FW: Invitation to Citibank Sponsored Supplier
Diversity Event for Citibank Business Banking Clients--Please
distribute widely

Hello all.

Citibank is pleased to sponsor Business Strategies for Increasing
Your Sales & Profits on June 21st at Fort Mason in San Francisco.
The day-long seminar is intended for small businesses which are
interested in obtaining contracts with major corporations. Please
see a detailed event invitation below.

Please feel free to forward to your clients or small business owners
you feel would be interested in attending the training.

Sincerely,

Mona S. Masri
Statewide Initiatives Director
Community Relations, Citi
One Sansome Street, 21st Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
Tel:  415 658-4443
Fax: 415 658-4464


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June 21, 2007 - Business Strategies for Increasing Your Sales &
Profits
Sponsored by

Location: Fort Mason, California
Program:

Have you wondered how you can increase sales and profits

for your small company?

Hear how to qualify for programs which can serve as a gateway to
contracts with major corporations. Attend workshops giving you up-to-
date information on marketing tools geared to help you gain
contracts. Meet with prime contractors and explore contracting
opportunities. Here are the important elements of this events you
will experience:

Advantages & comparisons of third-party certification programs
Tips on how to pitch your company to major corporations
Understand how to build strategic alliances
Meet one-on-one with prime contractors
Learn how to talk to your banker about financing
Network with other small business owners
Attend a reception and meet corporate & civic leaders supporting
small business
Please register by: June 15, 2007
Agenda:
8:30am--Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00am- How to do Business with Corporations

Blue Shield of California
Pacific Gas & Electric
10:00am- Certification: Advantages, Comparisons

SBA, Clearinghouse, National Minority Supplier Development
Corporation, Women's Business Enterprise National Council

         11:00am-What is Your 30 Second Elevator pitch?
         12:00pm- Put Your Best Foot Forward With a Bank

Luncheon Presentation by Citibank (Mathilda Khabbaz)
         1:00pm-- Expand Your Business: Strategic Alliances

Hear examples of successful strategic alliances
Template you can use for alliances
         2:30pm- Best Practices for Pitching Your Company
         4:00pm- Meet One-on-One with Prime Contractors
         5:00pm- Networking reception
         7:00pm- Program Ends

LOCATION: Fort Mason Conference Center, Golden Gate Room
Marina Blvd & Buchanan Street
Price: $40, includes breakfast, workshops, lunch, appointments,
book, networking reception

REGISTRATION FORM

Registration (Deadline: JUNE 15 2007 @5:00pm)

(Please Print in Black Ink)

Name:________________________________________________________________
________
Company:_____________________________________________________________
_______
Address:_____________________________________________________________
_________
City:__________________________________________St:_______Zip:________
__________
Phone:(_________)________-
__________Email:_____________________________________
Fee: $40.00, includes workshops, breakfast, lunch, networking
reception
Visa/Mastercard only: Amount Charged:$__________
Name on
Card:________________________________________________________________

Credit Card #________________-__________________-_____________-
________________

Expiration Date:________/__________

Billing
Address:_____________________________________________________________
__
City:____________________________________________ST________Zip:______
_________
Signature:___________________________________________________________
_________

Please fax completed form to: 971-204-0221 by June 15, 2007 @ 5:00pm

or email dimac@...

Astra Women's Business Alliance

5 Centerpointe Drive, Suite 400

Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Phone: 971-204-0220

Hi Jill,

I was wondering whether there is an advanced management class scheduled for this summer and if so do you know when it is going to be?

Thank you,
Nadia Novena



nadia@...
430 Steiner Street #6
San Francisco, CA 94117
415.378.9043





jillwinkelstein

Hi all,

For those of you who need to brush up on your financials, there are
still a few slots open in our Advanced Finance class. Details are
below. Please email me if you are interested in the class and I will
forward you a brief application.

Thanks,

Jill Winkelstein
Program Manager
Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center


ADVANCED FINANCE
Understand Your Financials for Planning & Growth
Mondays, June 4th ? June 25th, 2007

If you're an existing small business owner, and ready to take an in-
depth look at your financials to plan and grow your business, this
class is for you!  We can help you create simple yet effective
financial management tools for your business and teach you how to
use them to plan for growth and profitability!

SIGN UP TODAY! SPACE LIMITED TO 15 PARTICIPANTS.
(The deadline for registration is May 28th, 2007)

Advanced Finance is:
An intensive, four-session, hands-on class for existing small
business owners providing weekly, action-oriented lessons on
analysis, projections, and key financial indicators used to plan
your business.

Who should attend:
Anyone who wants to improve and use their understanding of business
financials as an effective management tool for their established
small business.

Learning objectives:
You will leave with a deep understanding of your company's
financials, metrics to use for projections and a specific three
month plan of action tailored for your business.

Class meets:
Four consecutive Monday evenings in June from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
beginning Monday, June 4th

Location:
Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center
275 5th Street (at Folsom)

Instructor/Consultants:
Melinda Phillips is the owner of Phillips Consulting Services,
providing practical experience and a strong theoretical background
in accounting and financial issues. She is an expert in financial
analysis and the use of QuickBooks Pro as a management tool.
Teaching and consulting support will also be provided by Paul Terry,
Senior Business Consultant and Gwendolyn Wright, Managing Consultant
of the Financing Resource Center.

To Register: Call Jill Winkelstein at 415-348-6220, or email
jill@... <mailto:jill%40rencenter.org> .

Cost : The fee for this four-week course is $200.

Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center
275 5th Street, San Francisco, CA
www.rencenter.org  415-541-8580

Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center is accessible and committed to
providing full programmatic and communication access to our clients.
For reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 415-541-8580.

  

Hi all,

For those of you who need to brush up on your financials, there are
still a few slots open in our Advanced Finance class. Details are
below. Please email me if you are interested in the class and I will
forward you a brief application.

Thanks,

Jill Winkelstein
Program Manager
Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center



ADVANCED FINANCE
Understand Your Financials for Planning & Growth
Mondays, June 4th – June 25th, 2007

If you're an existing small business owner, and ready to take an in-
depth look at your financials to plan and grow your business, this
class is for you!  We can help you create simple yet effective
financial management tools for your business and teach you how to
use them to plan for growth and profitability!

SIGN UP TODAY! SPACE LIMITED TO 15 PARTICIPANTS.
(The deadline for registration is May 28th, 2007)

Advanced Finance is:
An intensive, four-session, hands-on class for existing small
business owners providing weekly, action-oriented lessons on
analysis, projections, and key financial indicators used to plan
your business.

Who should attend:
Anyone who wants to improve and use their understanding of business
financials as an effective management tool for their established
small business.

Learning objectives:
You will leave with a deep understanding of your company's
financials, metrics to use for projections and a specific three
month plan of action tailored for your business.

Class meets:
Four consecutive Monday evenings in June from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
beginning Monday, June 4th

Location:
Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center
275 5th Street (at Folsom)

Instructor/Consultants:
Melinda Phillips is the owner of Phillips Consulting Services,
providing practical experience and a strong theoretical background
in accounting and financial issues. She is an expert in financial
analysis and the use of QuickBooks Pro as a management tool.
Teaching and consulting support will also be provided by Paul Terry,
Senior Business Consultant and Gwendolyn Wright, Managing Consultant
of the Financing Resource Center.

To Register: Call Jill Winkelstein at 415-348-6220, or email
jill@....

Cost : The fee for this four-week course is $200.

Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center
275 5th Street, San Francisco, CA
www.rencenter.org  415-541-8580

Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center is accessible and committed to
providing full programmatic and communication access to our clients.
For reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 415-541-8580.