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Stay up-to-date on our most recent news and updatesFreelancers: 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....
Imagination and Initiative: Our 2019 Women of Color Symposium
Our Central Valley Women's Economic Impact Center held its sixth annual Women of Color Business Symposium on Sunday, encouraging women entrepreneurs in our area to take more initiative in leadership positions and get engaged in the political process. This year's...
Positioned to ProspHer: Our 2018 Women of Color Symposium
Our Central Valley Women's Economic Impact Center held its fifth annual Women of Color Business Symposium on Saturday, where we focused on planning, positioning and prospering our women business leaders in the Central Valley. More than 100 women attended this year's...
Stepping Up, Out and Over: Our 2017 Women of Color Symposium
Our Central Valley Women's Economic Impact Center held its fourth annual Women of Color Business Symposium on Friday, encouraging women entrepreneurs in our area to "step up, step out and step over" when it comes to growing their businesses. Our stellar group of...