Social: Set, Connect, Launch: New Year Goal-Setting & Mixer for Small Businesses

Thursday, 1/15/2026
6:00 - 7:30
Steve Silver Music Center - 4th Fl
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400

Start the year by combining practical goal setting with meaningful networking in one energizing evening. 

The session includes a focused presentation on setting business goals that actually work: how to identify your priorities, build a realistic action plan and create accountability that sticks followed by a guided networking mixer where you'll connect with fellow entrepreneurs, creatives and small business owners. Share challenges, exchange insights and walk away with both new relationships and renewed clarity for the year ahead. 

Whether you're scaling an existing venture or preparing to launch something new, this is your chance to start 2026 surrounded by support, strategy and momentum. 

Gwendolyn Wright is the Managing Consultant of The Wright Consultants LLC, a boutique advisory firm that helps small business owners and startup founders grow strategically, access capital, and build financial resilience. With more than 30 years of experience and a track record of supporting over 4,800 businesses worldwide, she combines deep financial expertise with entrepreneurial empathy and a global perspective. A former Vice President of the San Francisco Small Business Commission and current board member of the SF Women’s Entrepreneurship Fund, Wright is dedicated to helping mission-driven entrepreneurs build thriving, sustainable businesses. 

Connect:

Wright Consultants - Website | Gwendolyn Wright - LinkedIn

Small Business

Provide support to both aspiring and existing small business owners to boost their entrepreneurial skills and success.

Creative Arts

Exercise your power of imagination with programs that encourage hands-on projects for adults. For craft programs, all materials are provided, unless noted.

Spotlight

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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