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With that in mind, we’ve developed a number of programs that guide you, step by step, through the funding process and the technical aspects necessary to land contracts with both the public and private sector. By working with us, you’ll be introduced to opportunities that could accelerate the growth of your business. You’ll also be able to leverage our resources and policy positions that have all been tailored to meet the needs of the modern Black entrepreneur.
Our Signature programs
Advocacy and Legislative Affairs
As a recognized regional small business leader, it’s important to make sure that our members have a voice in the local community, as well as on the state and federal level. That’s why we advocate for targeted interventions and…
Back Office Services
Recognizing that our businesses often lack the capacity to be competitive on government contracts, we have developed a process to provide deep technical assistance in the form of back-office services to our members. These services include RFP/RFQ…
Bonding, Technical Assistance, Contracting
The program is designed to provide critical services and resources for contractors with a focus on Black, women and minority-owned construction businesses in Fresno and surrounding counties in obtaining bonding….
Church Innovation and Investment Programs
Held in partnership with the African-American Clergy Caucus, this program was created to help those in the Black church community in the Valley get access to entrepreneurship tools and small business assistance…
D3: Design, Develop, Deliver
With a focus on construction contractors, we help suppliers from different backgrounds learn what it takes to become a licensed vendor with the State Center Community College District as well as other state departments. This is a great opportunity for our members…
Technical Assistance & Supplier Development
This initiative is designed to increase the capacity of small disadvantaged businesses and minority-owned firms in Fresno’s urban core. The program works to make Black businesses more competitive in government, corporate and…
Latest webinar
Lending Opportunities for Your Business
So you want to start a business…congratulations! Now what? At some point, you’re probably going to need to consider raising capital so you can grow your company into the wealth-building operation you always dreamed of. That’s where Access + Capital comes in. In this webinar, Janay Conley, Access + Capital’s business development manager for the Fresno area, walks us through the steps a startup business would need to take to seek out funding.
Success Stories
How this business owner worked with the chamber to secure a contract with the state and build a multi-million dollar company.
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Become a member today and help us create more pathways to prosperity for our community.