Welcome to the
Black Renaissance 2.0
EMPOWERMENT | OPPORTUNITY | SERVICE
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We empower Bay Area African Americans and underserved communities to achieve their highest true social parity, economic self-reliance, power, and civil rights. The League promotes economic empowerment through education, job training, housing, community development, workforce development, leadership programs, entrepreneurship, health, sustainability, and quality of life.
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Entrepreneurship 101 Program
Our Entrepreneurship 101 Certificate program for small business entrepreneurs will cover a range of topics and provide practical knowledge and skills that are essential for starting and running a successful business. Sessions will be virtual with in person orientation and graduation including networking opportunities.
The purpose of this program is to empower small business owners with a deeper understanding of how to build a thriving business, and impart the invaluable skills essential for cultivating a robust return on investment. The program will cover a range of topics including Business Planning, Marketing & Sales, Finance Management, Technology and Digital Tools, and much more. Our goal is to ignite your ambition and prepare you to take that bold leap towards your entrepreneurial dreams.
Program Dates: November 19th - February 4th
Application Deadline: November 12
In partnership with:
Small Business Digital Ready Program, by Verizon
Running a small business has never been more complex. Verizon Small Business Digital Ready can help!
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The Urban League of Greater San Francisco Bay Area is teaming up with Verizon for the Small Business Digital Ready program. This FREE service offers small businesses the ability to:
Apply for relevant grants
Learn growth strategies
Access valuable information
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2024 EMPOWERMENT WEEKEND
Thank you to so many of you for attending our Empowerment Weekend! From September 20th - September 22nd, 400+ attended our Empowerment Awards and Garden Soiree, Golf Challenge, and Family Day to join in celebrating those who have sacrificed and worked tirelessly for Equity, Justice, and Inclusion in our communities across the Bay Area. Our auction from our Empowerment Weekend continues online. Use the link below to put in your bid for some exciting packages and also support our great work.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration!
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Encourage youth to join our 5th annual event with a fun free game coding class on October 13th. No experience required.
SF Tech Week
Attend our panel & reception on 5pm Tuesday, October 8th for
SF Tech Week! The panel will be focusing on Inclusion Sustainability in Silicon Valley, based on the report “Silicon Valley - 10 Questions Internal Studies Don’t Answer”.
Recent Events
- Multiple DatesWed, Oct 23OaklandOct 23, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMOakland, 1221 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
- Multiple DatesWed, Aug 28OaklandAug 28, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMOakland, 1221 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
- Wed, Jul 31Urban League Bay Area OfficeJul 31, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMUrban League Bay Area Office, 1221 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, USA