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CHAMBER CONNECTIONS
FMBCC's E-Newsletter |
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Chamber receives $15K grant to support supplier diversity in Fresno
|  The Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce & Chamber Foundation are pleased to announce it has received a $15,000 grant from Wells Fargo Bank. The Chamber will use these funds to support its Business Diversity Project: Urban Core Economic Development Initiative. The Initiative is a major part of the Chamber's goal to support the increase of diversity and inclusion in the Central Valley's economy through employment, management, procurement and philanthropy. The Urban Core Economic Development Initiative encourages, supports and builds the capacity of firms ... Read More |
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A Successful State of the Black Business Community Luncheon
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e200 launches second class
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Fresno & Central California business owners recently had the opportunity to participate in a business enhancement course, called the"e200 program". Amongst those in attendance were licensed funeral director, and co-owner of Sterling Smith Funeral Services, Ronald Smith. Introduced by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and modeled after the critically acclaimed"Streetwise Steps" curriculum, the e200 was, according to Smith, "a condensed, fast paced, executive level program" which exposed people to... Read More
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Get F.I.T. in 2012 !
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Get Financially ready, Internet smart, and Technologically savvy in 2012! The Fresno Metro Black Chamber in partnership with Tri Counties Bank and Fresno Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are proud to offer local business owners this FREE one-day seminar to learn practical, easy-to-implement financial management skills with the user-friendly and flexible QuickBooks accounting software. This is one of 10 workshops in 2012 that will help shape up your business for high productivity and prepare you to serve more clients include government contracting and corporate supplier chains. February - Quick Books March - DBE/MBE/CPUC/SBE Certification and Bonding @ CV Business Diversity Expo May 15 - 10 Tools to make your business internet smart
Space is limited. To reserve your seat, call 559-441-7929 Sponsored by  
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Business Diversity Survey Extended
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The Central Valley Business Diversity Survey deadline has been extended
In partnership with the Central California Hispanic Chamber, Fresno Area Hispanic Chamber, the NAACP-Fresno Branch, and The Greenlining Institute, the Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce is requesting your participation in the 2011 Central Valley Business Diversity Survey.
The purpose of the survey is to:
- Collect local and regional data on business diversity activities in the areas of employment, management, minority contracting and philanthropy.
- Develop benchmarks to measure future progress
- Understand where the successes and gaps are along with regional best practices in business diversity efforts.
Why are we concerned about regional business diversity?
- In the greater Fresno region, people of color--African, Asian, Latino, and Native-Americans constitute more than 60% of the population.
- The Central Valley Latino (#12) & Asian (#21) consumer markets are some of the largest in the country.
- According to Selig Center for Economic Growth, as of 2010, the purchasing power of minorities was an estimated $3.2 trillion while women controlled $4.3 trillion of spending. In the Fresno region, ethnic minorities spend an estimated $15 billion each year.
- In addition, while ethnic minorities' economic strength is growing, it is still proportionally unbalanced. Minorities represent 42% of Fresno's businesses but only 7% of its' $33.5 billion business sector.
The relevance of business diversity efforts comes through their local impact. The survey will provide the partners and general public regional diversity data in which we can use to gauge our progress.
What happens with the survey results?
The data will be collected and processed and we will generate a report on local diversity outcomes. The results will be shared with the survey partners as a tool in their small, minority business work to foster greater economic parity.
We are requesting you to complete and return a copy of the survey, preferably online at (www.fmbcc.com). Also, you can download a hard copy of the survey.
If you have any questions, feel free to call Tate Hill at the Fresno Metro Black Chamber at 559-441-7929 or president@fmbcc.com .
On behalf of the partners, thank in advance for your participation.
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Upcoming Workshops
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Get certified right on the spot! |
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SAVE THE DATE
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FMBCC Fireworks
June 28-July 4, 2012
Location: TBA Enjoy an American tradition while supporting the Freedom Fund Scholarship & Internship Program
Power Luncheon Series:
Education & The Drop-Out Crisis
July 13, 2012Proceeds to support the Freedom Fund Scholarship & Internship Program Onyx 100 August 24, 2012 Celebrating the 100 Most Influential African-Americans in the Valley Back to School, Back to Work Job FairSeptember 13, 2012
Manchester Center
Fresno Urban Leadership Conference September 26, 2012
Radisson Hotel & Convention CenterDowntown Fresno
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New & Returning Members |
Diamond
Silver:
Bronze:
RMC Enterprises**Fresno Regional Workforce Investment Board*
General:
Vision One Communication
Kingdom Solutions
Valley Teen Ranch
Big Big Bamboo
* Renewing Member
** Upgraded Renewing Member
Congrats!
Unlimited Energy Solar Solutions and CEO, Vernice Creese for being recognized by the White House as a Champion of Change. Read the White StoryFMBCC Foundation founding board member Allysunn William on being named to the Fresno Regional Foundation. Have a note worthy story of congratulations? Email it to info@fmbcc.com with the subject 'Congrats'
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Working for You
| Here's how the Fresno Metro Black Chamber is working for YOU.
May 2012 Wrote a letter to the CA High Speed Rail Authority Board supporting enhance Small Business/DBE Outreach Plan. Advocated for Central Valley DBE/minority representation of CA HSR Small Business Advisory Council. April 2012 Brought Ron Busby, president of the US Black Chamber to Fresno to speak to national small business concerns Attended the release of the revised Business Plan of the CA High Speed Rail Project Spoke in favor of small & minority business contracting and regional outreach at the April 19 CA High Speed Rail Authority Board Meeting (Sacramento) Spoke in favor of small & minority business contracting and regional outreach at the April 30 Assembly Transportation Committee Public Hearing (Sacramento) FMBCC Board & small business owners met with Fresno City Council member Oliver Baines March 2012 Hosted the Central Valley Business Diversity Expo that secured procurement, recruitment and business development staff from more than 20 Fortune 500 companies, agencies and private firms. Testified in support of CA HSR before the Fresno County Board of Supervisors. Board decides to postpone letter to Rail Authority On-going Participating in Fresno Unified School District's Dropout Taskforce (March-June 2012) Advocating for greater supplier diversity contracting with corporate members Participation in the Mayor's Community Advisory Panel Regular guest on Valley Black Talk Radio Need help using the FMBCC website? Check out our helpful, step-by-step YouTube videos on - creating your profile
- adding job/bid posts
- site tours
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| Your Chamber...Your Investment |
Why does the Chamber matter? The Chamber is a facilitator. The Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce is the only organization in central California whose mission is to build the capacity of African-American businesses and to link businesses to the area's $670 million of annual Black buying power.
Its about more than passing our cards-- We Network. The Chamber provides access to key businesses and decision makers that you need to connect to build your business, organization or agency.
This is your Chamber. The Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce is open to your ideas about about how we can make our services, events, and activities have a greater impact. Your membership is welcomed.
What do I get for my membership?- Plugged into Fresno's African-American business community and its strategic partners- Networking events and opportunities to promote your business- Numerous discounts with local and national businesses- An advocate for your business- Discounts to Chamber events, workshops and trainingsIs the Chamber worth my investment?Yes-- Membership starts at just $50! For the same price as a good set of business cards, you can tap into the Chamber's resources and relationships. If you looking for more visibility in Fresno's African-American and business community, we offer additional levels of investment.Join the Chamber today. If you would like more information about how we can tailor a membership package to meet your needs, call us at 559-441-7929.
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Central Valley Business Diversity Report
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Are you one of Central California's top companies for diversity? - employment
- management team or management training
- supplier diversity & minority contracting
- community involvement
then look for the Central Valley Business Diversity Survey - Summer 2012 |
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