by FMBCC Staff | Jun 3, 2021 | Small Business
Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled another component of his $100 billion California Comeback Plan: making historic investments in small business relief. Governor Newsom’s Plan expands the state’s COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant program to a total of $4 billion,... by Shatera Sangster | Mar 30, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Small Business
Hey, freelancers and gig workers: Did you know that, under the CARES Act, unemployment benefits will now include a $600 weekly bonus? The benefit is even available to folks who don’t normally qualify for unemployment benefits. Here’s how Mother Jones described... by Shatera Sangster | Mar 27, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Small Business
During an emergency meeting on March 25, the Fresno City Council voted to pass two emergency ordinances in response to the COVID-19 pandemic—both of which have an impact on the surrounding business community. The council implemented an emergency ordinance that makes... by Shatera Sangster | Mar 26, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Small Business
Senate Democrats have worked across the aisle to secure a $2 trillion dollar investment in American workers, have funded a Marshall Plan for hospitals, a small business rescue plan, emergency appropriations and more. Here is short rundown of the funding package to... by Shatera Sangster | Nov 12, 2019 | Blog, Contracting, Small Business
Over 100 small business owners flocked to the Bitwise South Stadium business center in Fresno to attend the first Small Business Supportive Services Symposium hosted by the California High-Speed Rail Authority, and the Fresno Metro Black Chamber was well represented.... 