Resources

No. Membership is open to everyone. FMBCC’s mission is to advance Black-owned businesses and economic opportunity while welcoming
entrepreneurs, professionals, nonprofits, corporations, community organizations, and individuals from all
backgrounds who want to grow their business, build meaningful relationships, and support a thriving business
community.Our strength comes from bringing together diverse businesses, industries, and perspectives to create greater
opportunities throughout the Central Valley.

Membership Pathways are a clearer way of organizing membership benefits based on where businesses and
professionals are in their journey.
They are designed to:
● Make membership benefits easier to understand
● Better align resources with different stages of growth
● Increase awareness of Chamber programs and services
● Create a more consistent member experience
● Continue providing meaningful value based on member feedback
Whether you’re a student, professional, entrepreneur, growing business, established company, corporate partner,
or community champion, there is a pathway designed to support your goals.

Current members continue to have access to valuable Chamber resources, including:
● Beyond the Business Cards Networking (2nd Thursdays)
● Connect & Listen Membership Meetings (4th Thursdays)
● Quarterly Lunch & Learn sessions
● Chamber workshops and educational programming
● Business Resource Partners
● Technical Assistance
● Business mentoring and coaching
● Marketing and visibility opportunities
● Access to capital resources
● Regional and statewide partnerships
● Business development programming
Additional benefits vary by membership level.

Members have opportunities to participate in programs such as:
Betting Big – A 12-week business accelerator helping entrepreneurs and established businesses strengthen
operations, solve business challenges, build relationships across the Central Valley entrepreneurial ecosystem,
and connect with mentors and investors.

BTAC (Bonding, Technical Assistance & Contracting) – A specialized contractor development program
helping emerging and established contractors build capacity, become procurement-ready, strengthen operations,
and pursue public and private contracting opportunities.

Members also have access to networking events, workshops, technical assistance, business education, and
strategic partnerships throughout the year.

Technical Assistance is personalized business support provided by experienced and certified business support
professionals.
Support may include:
● Business planning
● Marketing strategy
● Financial readiness
● Access to capital preparation
● Certifications and licensing
● Procurement readiness
● Business coaching
● Strategic business advising
● Connections to trusted business resources
Our goal is to make quality business support accessible to entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the
Central Valley.

The updated Membership Pathways are planned to launch in January 2027.
Throughout the remainder of 2026, we’ll continue sharing benefit guides, FAQs, website resources, and
additional information so members have plenty of time to become familiar with the new experience.

Your feedback helped us identify opportunities to make membership easier to understand and ensure every
member knows what’s available to support their business.

These updates are designed to improve communication, increase transparency, and help members maximize the
value of their Chamber membership while positioning FMBCC for continued growth.

We’ve heard from many members that they’d like a clearer understanding of their membership benefits and how
to make the most of everything FMBCC offers.

Based on member feedback, we’re refining our membership experience to make benefits easier to understand
while continuing to build upon the strong foundation already established at FMBCC.

No. The purpose of membership remains the same: providing businesses and professionals with connections,
resources, education, and opportunities to grow.
Membership Pathways are designed to make benefits clearer and help members better understand the resources
available at each stage of their journey.

No.

Your current membership and benefits remain in place throughout 2026.
We’ll communicate any future updates well in advance to ensure every member understands the new
Membership Pathways before they launch.