Upcoming Events
Certification isn’t right for every business but if you choose to pursue it and begin pursuing government contracts, we want you to have the business plan and knowledge to support your growth. Read more about our Program on the Program page and mark your calendar with the dates below.
Project Measurement
HOW TO WRITE PROPOSALS
A. Are you prepared for contract work?
B. Proposal Requirements
C. Costing and pricing your proposal
D. Submittal
How To Write Proposals
HOW TO WRITE PROPOSALS
A. Are you prepared for contract work?
B. Proposal Requirements
C. Costing and pricing your proposal
D. Submittal
Working As A Contractor
In depth discussion on what it means to work as a contractor or perform contract work.
A. Does your service qualify?
B. What you can and cannot do as a contractor
C. Proposal writing and costing.
D. Agreement Review
E. Personal Liability
Government Certifications
Preparing your business for Government Contracting through Government Certifications
Government Certifications for disadvantaged, small businesses, women-owned, disabled veteran, and local businesses are important programs designed to provide opportunities for these businesses to compete in the marketplace and gain access to government contracts…
Contacts for Contracts
Join The Inclusivity Project, Co-Biz Richmond, and the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce for an engaging live event. Connect directly with top supplier diversity leaders, gain insights for future contracts, and ignite opportunities for your business now…
Introduction to Government Contracting
Join the Introduction to Government Contracting Webinar to learn more about government contracting and the certification process from experts in the field! In partnership with Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, join AGC of California’s Small/Underrepresented Business (SUB) webinar to learn about Government Contracting and how the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center can assist in getting your business certified.
SFO Airport Resource Fair
The San Fransisco International Airport (SFO) is hosting its first resource fair. The fair is a one-of-a-kind event designed to connect job seekers with Airport employers and provide businesses with access to information and opportunities. Whether you are an experienced professional, a recent graduate, new to the job market, a small business, or a medium-sized business, this fair has something for you…
Financial Management 101
Managing your finances effectively is a core competence of businesses that are ready to scale their business, bidding for contracts with government agencies and large corporations. In this workshop, you will learn how to make business decisions using your financial statements, budgets, and cash flow projections.
Email us to Register!
How to expand your Business Capacity to win Government Contract
Government Contracting is usually large scale contracting of your product or services.
Learn when and how to team up with others to increase your opportunities and chances of winning in Government Contracting.
Expansion Capital for Profitable Businesses More Than 2 Years Old
DID YOU KNOW?
There are billions of dollars available to small businesses?
Join the California State Treasurer’s office, California Secretary of State’s office and California Office of the Small Business Advocate, to learn how your business can access capital, develop growth plans and strategies, and tap into resources for success.
Let’s find solutions to help make sure that the small businesses in Northern California can access the capital they need to grow. Lunch will be provided.
First come, first served, registration is required. ID will be required for entry.
Cal Savers, Now What? There are important deadlines for Employers to register!
DID YOU KNOW?
There are billions of dollars available to small businesses?
Join the California State Treasurer’s office, California Secretary of State’s office and California Office of the Small Business Advocate, to learn how your business can access capital, develop growth plans and strategies, and tap into resources for success.
Let’s find solutions to help make sure that the small businesses in Northern California can access the capital they need to grow. Lunch will be provided.
First come, first served, registration is required. ID will be required for entry.
Transform your Small Business with Resources from the Golden State
DID YOU KNOW?
There are billions of dollars available to small businesses?
Join the California State Treasurer’s office, California Secretary of State’s office and California Office of the Small Business Advocate, to learn how your business can access capital, develop growth plans and strategies, and tap into resources for success.
Let’s find solutions to help make sure that the small businesses in Northern California can access the capital they need to grow. Lunch will be provided.
First come, first served, registration is required. ID will be required for entry.
Creating Your Business Vision
DID YOU KNOW?
There are billions of dollars available to small businesses?
Join the California State Treasurer’s office, California Secretary of State’s office and California Office of the Small Business Advocate, to learn how your business can access capital, develop growth plans and strategies, and tap into resources for success.
Let’s find solutions to help make sure that the small businesses in Northern California can access the capital they need to grow. Lunch will be provided.
First come, first served, registration is required. ID will be required for entry.
How to expand your Business Capacity to win Government Contract
Government Contracting is usually large scale contracting of your product or services.
Learn when and how to team up with others to increase your opportunities and chances of winning in Government Contracting.
Register Now!
Using Your Certification Bootcamp
Join us for this empowering workshop, where you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to unlock your unique potential, set meaningful goals, and embrace a success mindset to achieve your financial dreams. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your future success!
Register Now!
Building Capacity
Join us for this empowering workshop, where you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to unlock your unique potential, set meaningful goals, and embrace a success mindset to achieve your financial dreams. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your future success!
Register Now!
Introduction to Government Contracting
Get to know the basics of government contracting and see if it's the right idea right now for your business. You'll learn about the scope and process for government contracting and learn about all of the different agencies which contract in the Bay area.
Scaling Your Systems
Getting a government contract can have a huge impact on the growth of your business, but with growth comes complexity. In this class, we will discuss how growth will change your business operations and how you can increase your efficiency through system creation and addressing bottlenecks.
Bid Preparation Bootcamp
Some of the topics that will be covered in this boot camp include:
1. Where to look for bids, how to make contact, and is bid matching worth it?
2. The pre-bid meeting
3. Market research
4. Pricing your bid
5. Getting into bid aggregators
If you are already a member of BizCert, check your newsletter for the link. If you want to join, email bizcert@rencenter.org.
Sales Pitches
In this workshop you will learn how to get potential customers' attention to make a sale and get their contact information. Each participant will learn how to make a concise spiel that highlights your business and product that captures their attention. All participants will take time to craft their spiel and present it to the rest of the class.
Online
If you are a BizCert member, please check your newsletter for the link. Otherwise, email us at bizcert@rencenter.org
Financial Projections and Cash Flow
Managing your finances effectively is a core competence of businesses that are ready to scale their business, bidding for contracts with government agencies and large corporations. In this workshop, you will learn how to make business decisions using your financial statements, budgets, and cash flow projections.
Online
If you are a BizCert member, please check your newsletter for the link. Otherwise, email us at bizcert@rencenter.org
HR: Terminating Employees
This webinar will provide guidelines for employment practices and the importance of documentation during the employment relationship. Employers will learn the importance of consistent practices and the recommended documentation should the employer need to terminate the employee.
Online
If you are a BizCert member, please check your newsletter for the link. Otherwise, email us at bizcert@rencenter.org
HR: Employee Handbooks
This webinar will detail the importance of having an employee handbook and the pitfalls should employers fail to update and uniformly follow their policies as stated. The details of required policies predicated upon the company's size will also be discussed.
Online
If you are a BizCert member, please check your newsletter for the link. Otherwise, email us at bizcert@rencenter.org
Business Certification In-Person Orientation
In-Person Information Session. Join our new fall Cohort!
Meta Community Space 1010 O'Brien St. Menlo Park
Proposal Writing Bootcamp
Our second bootcamp focuses on the writing part of proposals. How do you sell your business via the written word, and how do make sure your business stands out in your RFP/Q/I response.
If you are already a member of BizCert, check your newsletter for the link. If you want to join, email bizcert@rencenter.org.
Orientation: Introduction to Government Contracting
Orientation: Introduction to Government Contracting
This is required to take part in the rest of the program
Online
Building The Right Mindset for Government Contracting
In order to be successful in government contracting, you need to have the right mindset - it's not the same as working with individuals.
Online
If you are a BizCert member, please check your newsletter for the link. Otherwise, email us at bizcert@rencenter.org