Upcoming at the San Mateo SBDC

Pacifica Access to Capital Mixer

Need funding to launch, grow, or sustain your small business? Join us to connect directly with trusted lenders, financial institutions, and business resource providers.

Date: Wednesday, November 4

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: 1800 Francisco Blvd,

Pier Conference Room

Pacifica, CA 94044

No-Cost Event

Are You Lender Ready?

Before you apply for business financing, make sure your application stands out for the right reasons! Being lender ready means confidently showing why you need funding, proving your repayment strategy, and addressing any hurdles head-on.



Led by San Mateo SBDC advisor, Ann Height.

Date: October 29, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Virtual Workshop | No-Cost

Recipe for Success: Monthly Meetup for Home-Based Food Makers

Ready to take your cottage food product to retail shelves or a restaurant space? 🍳✨

Join us on the second Thursday of every month for an interactive, high-value virtual meetup featuring expert mentorship, hands-on learning, and targeted networking with fellow food entrepreneurs.

Led by San Mateo SBDC advisor, Mani Niall.

Date: November 12, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Virtual Workshop | No-Cost

The lights are going up, and Holiday Night Market in Redwood City is officially back!

Shop 22 local small businesses, get your gifts wrapped for free, and walk out with your holiday list done. Add drinks, light bites, kids' activities, and raffle entry, and it's the cozy, sparkling night everyone talks about for weeks.

Thursday, November 19 | 3–8 PM

Chan Zuckerberg Community Space

801 Jefferson Ave, Suite 100

Redwood City, CA 94063

Interested in volunteering? Reach out to borozco@rencenter.org

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