Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce

Join us for the grand opening of The Woman In Me Beauty Supply and Spa Friday, August 2nd! The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 2816 N. Blackstone Ave Suite 104.

FMBCC representing at the 15th Annual Conference!

We had a blast at our 1st Annual Manifest Destiny Men's Conference back in June. The Q&A during the barbershop talk panel was lively, informative, and grounding. We look forward to building on this foundation and can't wait to share this experience again with you all next year.

Join BTAC & Biz-Werx for a Networking & Panel Event featuring Obsidian Gold LTD., U.S. Green Building Council-Central Valley Chapter. Learn about local and international green construction practices including sustainability educational initiatives in construction, and much more!

Register Here: https://bit.ly/SustainabilityConstruction

Betting Big on Small Black Businesses just wrapped up an amazing Pitch Day event on Saturday, July 13th! Our participants had the chance to practice their pitches and receive invaluable feedback from our expert facilitators. It was a fruitful day full of growth and inspiration! This event marks the beginning of our pitch competition, where our talented participants can win up to $5000! Stay tuned for more updates!

Calling all healthcare, consulting, transportation, and construction industries in Fresno! FMBCC invites you to an in-person workshop with State Center Community College District on June 12th at 4PM. Learn about upcoming bidding opportunities and requirements.
Don't miss this chance to connect with SCCCD's procurement department! RSVP now at https://forms.gle/otowVydLbpjwp2Kw5.

Exciting news from the BTAC and Fresno Chaffee Zoo collaboration project! 🎉 Today, we celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Valley Farm construction project with the Fresno Chaffee Zoo in partnership Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce, Access Plus Capital, and Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services. Together, we've supported small contracting businesses by tackling barriers through policy, bonding, technical assistance, and access to capital. Kudos to the construction contractors Washington Construction and Grumpy's Concrete for their outstanding work on this project! They truly embody the spirit of entrepreneurs and inspire our mission at the Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce. 🏗️ We look forward to more game-changing collaborations with visionary partners like the Chaffee Zoo! 🌟

Now Open at Campus Pointe! Congratulations to Leonard Andrews on the Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting of his new location of KICKS! Come out and support 👟👟

Health is Wealth! Join us for an impactful masterclass on the importance of diet and nutrition with mobility. Registration is FREE!

Optimal Health Reboot is offering a free summer masterclass to all FMBCC members. This 4-day summer masterclass will help you reframe your mindset and reclaim your relationship with food. Use the special link to register (https://tinyurl.com/dietnomorein24) and join The UN-Coach Sheila Keilty and fellow Chamber member, from July 8th - 11th and “Diet No More in ‘24!”

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In honor of Juneteenth, The James Irvine Foundation spotlights Dr. Cassandra Little Ph.D., Executive Director, CEO of the Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce and Jason Foster, President and COO of Destination Crenshaw about the relevance of Black-owned spaces and entrepreneurship to the liberation and prosperity of the Black community, and what Juneteenth means to them.

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Today we honor and celebrate freedom. Happy Juneteenth.
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Come on out to today’s ceremony at noon!

River Park's Art Groove Gallery presents Fresno Arthop @ River Park🎨

Enjoy live music, art activities, light refreshments, and a Juneteenth Celebration on Thursday, June 20th from 5pm-9pm.

Congratulations to our youth pro pitch competition winners! These bright young minds brought the heat today with a pro pitch of there business.

Special thanks to Gerry Foster Branding, the FRIENDS program and our honorary judges.

📣We are excited to kick off our Space at the Table podcast, a series launched by the CalAsian and SacAsian Chambers. 📣

It will spotlight critical statewide policy areas and their direct implications for small and minority-owned businesses, focusing on transformative sectors like artificial intelligence, clean energy, and procurement/supplier diversity. The podcast will offer real dialogue on how to level the playing field and ensure equitable opportunities. 🎙🌟

Tara Lynn Gray, the Director of California's Office of the Small business Advocate (CalOSBA), joined us on our first episode in the series, "The Proof of Why California Must Invest in Diverse Small Businesses." The episode dives deep into the state of diverse businesses in California, featuring insights from the State of Diverse Businesses in California report commissioned by CalOSBA in 2023 and sponsored by California African American, Asian Pacific, and Hispanic Chambers of Commerce. Listen in as we explore the impact of diverse small businesses on California's economy and the vital role they play in driving innovation and creating quality jobs.

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on fostering economic mobility and wealth creation through entrepreneurship.

Listen Now 👇
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI4Z5afArdI
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1XXOxOsOZjygJ2LqB3Wca9

Celebrate Fresno’s Juneteenth Festival with a 5-day extravaganza ♥️💚🖤💛

Celebrate joy, culture, and community as we honor this important milestone. Festivities will include a parade, local performances, inspirational speakers, workshops, a variety of food representing African American culture, and more! Don’t miss out on the fun and festivities!

Celebrate Fresno's Juneteenth Festival with a 5-day extravaganza ♥️💚🖤💛

Celebrate joy, culture, and community as we honor this important milestone. Festivities will include a parade, local performances, inspirational speakers, workshops, a variety of food representing African American culture, and more! Don't miss out on the fun and festivities!

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🚨 Workshop Update 🚨

Unfortunately, our “Doing Business with State Community College District (SCCCD)” workshop scheduled for Wednesday, June 12th from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM is postponed due to illness.

We’re working on rescheduling and will update you with the new date soon.

Got questions? Reach out at [email protected] or call 559-441-7929.

Thanks for your patience! Stay tuned for more details.

Calling all healthcare, consulting, transportation, and construction industries in Fresno! FMBCC invites you to an in-person workshop with on June 12th at 4PM. Learn about upcoming bidding opportunities and requirements.

Don't miss this chance to connect with SCCCD's procurement department! RSVP now at https://forms.gle/otowVydLbpjwp2Kw5.

Join us this Saturday at Macy’s for a special Father’s Day event! 🎉 We’re thrilled to have our Deputy Director, Monita Porter, as their guest speaker. Enjoy exclusive discounts and a fun-filled day with the FMBCC community. Don’t miss out!

Get tickets to support Golden Charter Academy’s Benefit Campaign! Tickets are $15 and proceeds go towards building a new school for our Fresno youth.

Purchase Link: https://bit.ly/GoldenCharterEvent

Thank you to the BAWESUM Team for facilitating a 2 part healing arts session for EVOLV3-The Pathway to Purpose that demonstrated creativity with a uniquely crafted painting sections, delving into themes of self-discovery and courage. Participants uncovered how they feel about their present self versus their desired future self, each stroke on canvas reflecting their personal journey towards inner peace and personal growth.

To join EVOLV3, please visit bit.ly./EVOLV3Application.

Authentic Adventures Central California presents: Christmas Lights Tours going on now! For more information email [email protected]