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Stay up-to-date on our most recent news and updatesThe Power to ProspHer: Our 2020 Women of Color Symposium
Our Central Valley Women's Economic Impact Center held its seventh annual Women of Color Business Symposium on Thursday, encouraging women entrepreneurs in our area to look inside out for their power and find strength in the process of growing their businesses. This...
9 face mask myths you need to stop believing right this minute
Let’s be real for a second: Masks suck. They’re uncomfortable, especially in the Central Valley heat, and they prevent you from doing a lot of the normal things you're used to doing with the people you love. But here's the reality: Wearing a mask is still one of the...
Gov. Newsom lays out 6-point plan to reopen California
Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Tuesday that he will be rolling out a new strategy to open up the state again, which should help millions of California residents and business owners who have been hit the hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a media briefing, Newsom unveiled...
Freelancers: Here’s how much you can get from the new unemployment benefits
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 the...
Fresno approves emergency ordinance, small business resolution to help community cope during pandemic
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...
Senate’s COVID-19 funding package includes small business rescue plan
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...
10 steps you can take to help protect yourself from COVID-19
The American Red Cross recommends the following steps to help you protect yourself and others against the spread of coronavirus. To help prevent the spread of respiratory illness use healthy practices: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds,...
What you need to know about the coronavirus
Below is some basic information on the coronavirus. We've also included some actionable tips that you can follow to protect yourself and others. Coronavirus (COVID-19) was declared a public health emergency on Jan. 30 by the World Health Organization. The disease is...
How we’re handling the coronavirus (COVID-19)
As novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continue to increase around the world, the Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce and Fresno Metro Black Chamber Foundation are committed to providing a safe environment for our employees and ensuring business continuity, to the...
How Fresno businesses can benefit from the high-speed rail project
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....