Renaissance Annual Gala – Celebrating 41 Years

Join us for an evening of delicious bites, meaningful connections, and a lively marketplace as we celebrate 41 years of Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center empowering small business success across the Bay Area.

Our Impact in 2025:

✨ Facilitated 1,119 business starts and expansions, which in turn

🚀 Created and retained 950 jobs.

What to Expect:

We invite you to an unforgettable evening honoring the determination, creativity, and impact of local entrepreneurs who are creating financial self-sufficiency for themselves and their families, strengthening our communities and driving economic growth

🏆 An inspiring award ceremony recognizing our outstanding entrepreneurs and honorees

🍤 A selection of delicious hors d’oeuvres and desserts, made by Renaissance entrepreneurs
🍹 Open bar featuring curated cocktails
🛍️ A vibrant marketplace featuring Renaissance entrepreneurs

💎 A live auction with exclusive experiences

🎁 A raffle with unique prizes of locally made products and services

💖 A Fund-a-Need opportunity to directly support our services and the launch and growth of Bay Area Small businesses

Questions or Sponsorship Opportunities?

Please contact Sharon Miller at development@rencenter.org

We look forward to celebrating with you!

RENAISSANCE IS GRATEFUL TO OUR EARLY SPONSORS!

Rain Maker

Cooley LLP

Kevin and Julia Hartz

U.S. Bank

Wells Fargo

Western Alliance Bank

Dream Maker

Comcast

Trail Blazer

Alison Davis and Matthew C. Le Merle/Fifth Era

Anonymous (2)

Firedoll Foundation

Wayne Jordan and Quinn Delaney 

JPMorgan Chase

Justice, Justice Foundation

META

Visa

Risk Takers

BPE Global

Yasmin E. Datta

Charmaine Detweiler

Franklin Templeton

James Keefe and Lorna Lee

Wendy Lieu

Dwight Moore

Jeff Suto

United Airlines

Ground Breakers

Aprio LLC

AR Rose Designs Co. (Keeping Alice M. Russell’s Legacy Alive) 

Cahill Contractors

Hamilton Candee

Dayspring Partners

Delta Computer Solutions, Inc.

Five Star Bank

Golden State Warriors

Grotellone Family

JobTrain

Theresa and Gary Lum

McGuireWoods LLP

MWH/Webcor, JV

RBC Wealth Management

Redwood Credit Union

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (PUC)

Shining Star Consulting Inc.

Swinerton Builders

Thomposon Builders Corporation

Innovator

Anonymous Donor

Brookfield Properties (BGRE)

Evelyn Dilsaver

EBMUD Contract Equity Office

Sharon Miller

Van Meter William Pollack, LLC

Peter Werner

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

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