Economic Development Department
The City of Fresno Economic Development's mission is to promote and maintain a strong business climate throughout the city and to foster a healthy and sustainable economy for the benefit of the entire community.
In close partnership with businesses, governments, and community groups, we provide leadership in creating the conditions for a thriving economy throughout the City of Fresno.
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The VIBE at Sports Town on Kern Street
Come join in the fun on
May 16, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be something for the entire family. Click
here for more information.
Future dates: June 27, July 18, and August 22.
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2nd Annual Business Matchmaking & Networking EventAugust 1, 2008
The focus of this event is to match large company and government buyers with minority-owned, women-owned, disabled veteran-owned, and small business vendors who are limited in their ability to gain exposure to contracts.
Early bird registration ends April 6, 2008.
Click
here for more information.
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Award Winning Programs
In May 2007,
California Association of Local Economic Developers (CALED) - California's premier professional economic development organization - awarded
FresnoStartUp.com and the
Municipal Restoration Zone with its Award of Merit.
CALED's Awards of Excellence are statewide awards that honor, celebrate, and recognize successful economic development programs, projects and partnerships.
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Business Start-up, Expansion, Recruitment, & Retention
Whether you are starting a new enterprise, expanding your existing business, or considering a move to Fresno, the dedicated staff of the Economic Development Department can help connect you to the resources you need to be successful.
Explore the navigation bar on the left or select from the options below to learn about the programs and services we offer.
Search for available properties or get the latest demographics in our Data Center.
If you would like to meet with our Business Recruitment staff to discuss your project, contact the Economic Development office at (559) 621-8350.
There's a lot happening in Fresno. Click here to find out about the Major Projects that are taking place around the community.
FresnoStartUp.com is the central resource for obtaining general information to start a business in Fresno. The FresnoStartUp Guide, a consolidated booklet of startup resources available from participating agencies, can be found here.
The Economic Development Department can assist your business in finding the appropriate loan program that will meet your financing needs.
The City of Fresno offers 5 incentive zones designed to encourage local companies to expand, and to attract new businesses to the area.
To find out if an address is located in an incentive zone, try our Incentive Zone Address Locator.
If you are interested in attending an Incentive Zones Workshop, click here.
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Contact Information
Economic Development Department
2600 Fresno Street, Room 2156-02
Fresno, CA 93721
Phone: (559) 621-8350
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