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 | Oct 12, 2021 | Small Business
Betting Big on Small Black Businesses, a new full-service, fail-fast incubator for women and BIPOC entrepreneurs led by Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce (FMBCC) kicks off its pilot program this month. The Fresno DRIVE Economic Development initiative is made... 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... 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...