Local Business Initiatives

The City of Fresno has made a commitment to helping local businesses thrive. Not only do local businesses serve as the backbone to our economy, providing the most private sector jobs and keeping more dollars in our local economy, but they have touch every aspect of our communities. It is no secret that the best way to create jobs in Fresno is to focus on growing the businesses that are already here and give entrepreneurs the tools they need to start new ones. The result is a thriving and diverse business community that offers good paying jobs and well-trained professionals which will inevitably lead to lower unemployment and poverty rates. Supporting local businesses is not only good for our local economy but it gives our City an unparalleled character and that no other City can replicate and one that we can be proud to call our own.

Our effort to focus on local businesses can be found through an assortment of initiatives:

PRIMETIME FOR BUSINESS
An opportunity for local businesses to shine

AFFINITY GROUPS
Business industries working together to find common solutions

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions on these initiatives, please contact Amy Huerta, Local Business Initiatives Manager at amy.huerta@fresno.gov or 621-8362.