January 2025

News and resources for San José entrepreneurs, small business owners and supporters of the local business and arts community.

Upcoming Small Business Workshops

Develop your business skills with these FREE partner workshops!

Tuesday January 14

• Government Contracting Certifications for Small Businesses 

Tuesday, January 14, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Online 

Hosted by: Small Business Administration

• Green Business Info Session 

Tuesday, January 14, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Online 

Hosted by: Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center 

Wednesday January 15

• Buying or Selling a Small Business 

Wednesday, January 15, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Online 

Hosted by: SCORE Silicon Valley 

• Start the New Year Right – Get Your Bonding & Cash Flow in Place 

Wednesday, January 15, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | IN PERSON 

Location: Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124 

Hosted by: Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center 

• So You Want to be The Boss? Is Entrepreneurship Right for You... Right Now?! 

Wednesday, January 15, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Online 

Hosted by: AnewAmerica 

• Access to Capital 101: Factors That Impact Small Businesses 

Wednesday, January 15, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Online 

Hosted by: America’s Small Business Development Center 

• Seamless Transactions: Accepting All Forms of Payment with Square 

Wednesday, January 15, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Online 

Hosted by: Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center 

Thursday January 16

• Health Benefits under COBRA 

Thursday, January 16, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Online 

Hosted by: U.S. Department of Labor

Tuesday January 21

• So You Want to be The Boss? Is Entrepreneurship Right for You... Right Now?! 

Tuesday, January 21, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Online 

Hosted by: AnewAmerica 

Wednesday January 22

• Informational Session: On-Demand Business Courses 

Wednesday, January 22, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Online 

Hosted by: Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center 

• Protect Your Business and Your Team: Key Updates on Paid Family Leave 

Wednesday, January 22, 12:00 p.m. | Online 

Hosted by: Small Business Majority

Thursday January 23

• Choosing a Retirement Solution for your Small Business 

Thursday, January 23, 11:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Online 

Hosted by: U.S. Department of Labor

Friday January 24

• Follow Up Strategies That Will Get More Clients and Close More Sales 

Friday, January 24, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Online 

Hosted by: SCORE Silicon Valley 

Monday January 27

• Nonprofit Seminar: Nonprofit Brainstorming on Board, Leadership, and Funding 

Monday, January 27, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Online 

Hosted by: SCORE Silicon Valley 

• Edicion 2025 Serie Emprendedor - Actualidades HHRR y Fiscal (Spanish)

Monday, January 27, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Online 

Hosted by: Prosperity Lab

Tuesday January 28

• Nonprofit Seminar: Nonprofit Grants, Sponsorships, and Resources 

Tuesday, January 28, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Online 

Hosted by: SCORE Silicon Valley 

• 2025 Edition: Entrepreneur Series - HR & Tax Obligation Updates (English)  

Tuesday, January 28, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Online 

Hosted by: Prosperity Lab 

Wednesday January 29

• Building a Business that Works 

Wednesday, January 29, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Online 

Hosted by: SCORE Silicon Valley 

• Edicion 2025 Serie Emprendedor - Actualidades HHRR y Fiscal (Spanish)

Monday, January 29, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Online 

Hosted by: Prosperity Lab

• Basic Accounting for Business Owners 

Wednesday, January 29, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Online 

Hosted by: Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center 

Thursday January 30

• 2025 Edition: Entrepreneur Series - HR & Tax Obligation Updates (English)  

Thursday, January 30, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Online 

Hosted by: Prosperity Lab