by FMBCC Staff | May 19, 2022 | Blog, Small Business
Starting a business is always a big bet — one that is rarely, if ever, safe. For entrepreneurs who are part of historically marginalized groups — women and people of color (POC) — the bet can be even bigger and riskier. A local program from the Fresno Metro Black... by FMBCC Staff | Mar 20, 2022 | Blog, Statement
The Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce has received a $1,000,000 grant to fund small businesses through the California Office of Small Business Advocate, as part of the $35,000,000 California Dream Fund program project. The grant aims to provide micro-grants of up... by FMBCC Staff | Mar 10, 2022 | Blog
With gas prices soaring, and southwest Fresno having some of the worst air quality in the nation, the Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce is bringing more than 240 e-bikes and electric vehicles to the area this spring. And, along with that, the chamber is doing...
by FMBCC Staff | Sep 28, 2021 | Blog, Education
As the interim CEO of the Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce and a member of ReadyNation, I know that improving the well-being of students will help grow the economy by improving outcomes for students, thereby ensuring that our region meets the increasing demand... by FMBCC Staff | Sep 11, 2021 | Blog
Introducing the Fresno Green Team Youth Ambassadors program, a collaboration between the Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce and Tree Fresno! If you’re a young person in the area and you want to make money, gain in-demand job skills and be a part of the... by FMBCC Staff | Jun 9, 2021 | Blog, Small Business
As protests continue across the country, some people in Fresno are taking action in a different way — by supporting local black-owned businesses. “Being for me, a woman of color and being an ally, I think it’s very important to show that support and be able to promote...