Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center at Bayview is a coworking space with offerings for businesses of all stages. Specifically, its goal is to launch and maximize new and existing Bay Area small businesses — and they’ve helped open more businesses than any other nonprofit in the area. Therefore, if you want to achieve personal, financial, and social transformation in your business, then the services, offerings and workspaces at Renaissance are what you need. Whether you want help with training, business incubation, raising capital, or networking, there are resources to help you fill any knowledge gaps and make connections with essential people who will help your business grow and thrive.
At the Bayview location, you can try out a variety of programs tailored to fit your business and your needs. These programs are where Renaissance really stands out from other coworking spaces. They include Contractors of Color, Biz Fit, SF Shines, and the Women’s Entrepreneurship Program, which is inclusive of trans and cis women. There are also resources like the Financing Resource Center, where you can benefit from free expert advice and one-on-one consultation with experts. Likewise, the Women’s Leadership Council can also help you with financial support through its own contributions and fundraising efforts, which it puts toward supporting female entrepreneurs and underserved markets.
Notably, because Renaissance is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs, it also hosts a variety of events that range from casual networking events — like Coffee & Community — to more intensive courses, like the 10-week Business Prep Class. You can also learn about more niche topics, like grant writing, digital marketing and preventative business law.
In terms of the workspace here, the Bayview location offers private offices, cubicles and shared meeting spaces. Additionally, the surrounding area has several restaurants and cafes that are perfect for a quick break, as well as bus and rail stations that make for an easy commute. If you think Renaissance sounds like a good fit for your business, schedule an in-person tour to check out the space.
Available Workspaces
Open Desk Coworking
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Hours of Operation
From 9:00 am
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81/100
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81/100
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Williams
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Five Markets
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Good Life Grocery
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Local Mission Market
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Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center
Marcus Tartt
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Why Choose Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center
Looking forward to our next 30 years of impacting Bay Area communities, Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center is poised to help thousands of individuals achieve personal, financial, and social transformation through the power of small business.
