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Highlights
The Economic Development Department supports the City of Fresno's mission to ensure equal access to opportunity, education, and quality of life for every man, woman and child regardless of their race, religion, age or socio-economic status. The weekly achievements provided below support this mission. See
City of Fresno Weekly HIghlights
to view the weekly highlights for all departments.
Weekly Highlights for Economic Development Department
August 29, 2008
- VIBE Brings Over 5,000 people to Kern Street
- Council Workshop on Fulton Mall National Register of Historical Places
-Businesses Learn More About Incentive Zones
August 22, 2008
-City of Fresno Revolving Loan Fund
-Filmmakers Growing Their Community
August 15, 2008
-Assisting Asian Owned Small Businesses
-Shadowing Forms Stronger Cross Department Team
August 8, 2008
-Business Matchmaking Event Keeps Contract Dollars with Local Businesses
-Locally Produced Independent Film Starts Production
August 1, 2008
-Firm Selects Fresno
-Empowerment Zone Extension in the Works
July 25, 2008
-Hero's Sports Bar and Pizza Parlor
-Economic Development Trends
July 3, 2008
- BEAR Action Network Reaches Out to Downtown Businesses
-The VIBE at Sports Town on Kern Street
- How to Kill a Profitable Business
June 27, 2008
-Economic Investment and Projects in Downtown Fresno
-Fresno Film & Entertainment Commission Helps Local Film Producers
-Empowerment Zone Elects New Board Member
-Business Incentives Workshop Held
June 13, 2008
- Forming Successful Partnerships
- Integrating "Green"
- Property Based Improvement District Takes Next the Step
May 30, 2008
Despite Downbeat Economy- Retail Still Upbeat
Business Tax Incentives Workshop
Dawn Steele Joins Economic Development
Arthur Elected to Creative Fresno Board
May 23, 2008
Training Session For Small Businesses
Indiana Jones Impacts Fresno
Central Valley Small Business Symposium
May 16, 2008
Planting the Seeds for New Businesses
State Enterprise Zone Final Designation for City of Fresno Announced
Reaching Out to Fresno Businesses to Highlight Services Available
FFEC Hosts Regional Film Commissioners
May 9, 2008
Office Market Trends- Downtown Fresno
The More the Merrier!
The One that Got Away
May 2, 2008
Recognizing the Commitment of Downtown Fresno Businesses
Downtown Jewels- $453 million dollars and 15 projects
Downtown Hotel Plans Add to Revitalization
Housing, Ice Skating, and Offices Impacting Downtown Fresno
April 18, 2008
The VIBE- The most happening, upbeat, fun-filled family event going on in Fresno
HUD Visit Recognizes Fresno's Empowerment Zone's Impact
Partnering with Entrepreneurs
Training Partnership Pays Off
Hollywood Film Industry Decision Makers Learn About Fresno
April 4, 2008
The Community Reinvestment Act, the Consumer, and Economic Development
Getting Ready to Shop- ICSC
March 28, 2008
Economic Revitalization of Downtown Fresno Showcased
A Kern Street Sports Town Update
Retailers Meet with Economic Development
High School Interns Prepare for the Real World
Getting the Word Out to the Business Community About Incentives
March 14, 2008
Free Money for Training
15 Purchasing Organizations participating in the August 1 Business Matchmaking & Networking Event
Development Approval Process in California
Keeping Businesses in the Loop
February 15, 2008
"Fountain Walk" Concept Presented
Hmong Bilingual Business Success Forum
World Ag Expo
Improving Customer Service
EnVision Newsletter Available Online
February 8, 2008
Sports Town on Kern Street Groundbreaking
Business Retention and Expansion Meets with 51 Companies
Getting the Word Out to the Business Community about Incentives
Medical Device and Manufacturing Trade Show
February 1, 2008
Kern Street Project Undergoes Historical Review
Economic Development Core Principles
5 Cities Economic Development Authority Learns about Business Matchmaking
Tools for Success
January 25, 2008
Two New Sponsors Provide Support for the Business Matchmaking and Networking Event
“How to Start a Small Business” Workshop A Success
Economic Development Staff On the Move
January 18, 2008
Addressing Barriers to Private Investment in Inner-City Neighborhoods
LOCAL FILM COMPANY EXPANDS TRAINING:
Cine-Look Aims to Improve Film & Video Production Quality
New Business Receives Help in Meeting Their Opening Date
January 11, 2008
Economic Development Strategy Progress Report
Developing a Permit Processing Flow Chart
Kern Street Improvements
Connecting With Companies Interested in Expansion and Relocation
January 4, 2008
Shepherding Business Construction Projects
Downtown Facade Improvement Program and Fulton Mall Infrastructure Restoration Project
Customer Service
Mexican Consulate
December 21, 2007
Economic Outlook: 2007-08 Presentation
Helping Businesses Stay in Business
121 Businesses Receive Hiring Tax Credits
December 14, 2007
San Joaquin Valley Energy & Fuels Conference
The How To's of Vouchering
Taking Time to Say Thank You
November 30, 2007
The Business Journal Highlights the MRZ
Central Valley Blueprint
November 16, 2007
Laying the Foundation for Business Retention and Expansion throughout the Valley
Train and Retrain Workers Using Unemployment Insurance Tax
Recognizing Southwest Fresno Residents and Businesses
Keeping Businesses in the Loop
November 9, 2007
New Jobs, New Expansion
Sharing Best Practices
Business Continuation and Enlightened Self-Interest
Competition for a Talented Workforce
Incentive Zone Workshop held at Fresno Center for New Americans
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Subcommittee
FFEC Pitches Fresno to Independent Film Convention
November 2, 2007
Strengthening Ties with the Southeast Asian Business Community
Gaining Information to Help Businesses Take Advantage of the Enterprise Zone
Helping Businesses Take Advantage of Incentive Zones
Businesses Benefiting From Municipal Restoration Zones
Assisting Businesses with Expansion/Retention or New Construction Process
Making Films in Fresno
October 26, 2007
Access to EQUITY Capital
"Avoid Jail and Make Bail"
BEAR Action Network
Fresno Welcomes Hollywood
October 19, 2007
Indiana Jones and the Quest for the Perfect Location
Best Practices
Customer Service Training
October 12, 2007
Cultural Arts Conference Features Film Component
Western Hospitality HELPs Southern Charm
"National Manufacturing Week" Trade Show draws 10,000
October 5, 2007
Billion Dollar Tour Reaches Over 900 Fresno Citizens
Up in the Sky, It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's FREE CLEAN Energy!
Letting Business Know What We Do
Readership Continues to Grow
September 28, 2007
RMA Presentation
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Subcommittee
Cultural Arts Conference
September 21, 2007
Retail Recruitment and More
Working Together to Achieve Common Goals
September 14, 2007
MRZ First Year Report Card
25 Businesses Learn About Incentive Zones
Information Distributed to over 1500 Businesses
Calling All Call Centers
September 7, 2007
Real Estate Finance & Economic Development
It’s Back to School for the Fresno Film and Entertainment Commissioner
Business Matchmaking a Success
Businesses Interested in What Fresno Has to Offer
August 31, 2007
Economic Development Recognized as Founding Sponsor
Frank Gallegos Recognized for Contributions to City of Fresno and the Community
Reaching Out to the Business Community
Providing Tools to Small Businesses
August 24, 2007
Fresno Film & Entertainment Commission Touts Tourism
Serving City Businesses
CALED Summit Held in Fresno
Fresno Empowerment Zone Recognizes Frank Gallegos
August 17, 2007
Access Tens of Thousands of Dollars for Training your Employees!
Small Business Getting Contract Certified
Presenting City of Fresno Incentive Zones
August 10, 2007
“How to Start a Small Business” Workshop
An Ounce of Prevention
FFEC Responds to Media Requests
Keeping Fresno in the Know
August 3, 2007
Business Matchmaking Event Promoted on Air Waves Moving Towards Certification
July 27, 2007
Success on the Web
FFEC Meets K-Jewel
July 20, 2007
Hotel Strategy for City in Development Stages
Business Matchmaking and Network Event Attracts Attention
Film Commissioner Guest Speaker at Airport Rotary Club
July 13, 2007
Industry Clusters of Opportunity Workshop
“City Insider” features Economic Development
Another Way to Foster Economic Development
FFEC Helps Plan “Fresno Filmmakers Forum”
Keeping Fresno in the Know
July 6, 2007
Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery
Business Retention and Expansion Manager Hired
City Enacts Official Film Policy and Permit
June 29, 2007
Lending a Helping Hand in Emergency Preparedness
Opportunity for Small Businesses to Meet One on One with Large Corporations
Energy & Clean Air Business Expo
Congratulations to Fresno County on New State Enterprise Zone!
June 22, 2007
Hotel Interest in Fresno Grows
FFEC Joins Worldwide Film Commission Organization
Economic Development Attends “Keep the Promise”
June 15, 2007
Accreditation Training Continues ...
Economic Development Took a Ride on the Portland Light Rail
June 8, 2007
Business Retention and Expansion Partnership Underway
Univision Breaks Ground
Keeping Fresno in the Know
Incentive Zone Workshops
June 1, 2007
Marketing Fresno to Retailers
Working with our Community Partners
May 25, 2007
May 11, 2007
May 4, 2007
April 27, 2007
April 20, 2007
April 13, 2007
April 6, 2007
March 30, 2007
March 23, 2007
March 16, 2007
March 9, 2007
March 2, 2007
February 23, 2007
February 16, 2007
February 9, 2007
February 2, 2007
January 26, 2007
January 19, 2007
January 12, 2007
January 5, 2007
December 22, 2006
December 12, 2006
December 1, 2006
November 17, 2006
November 10, 2006
November 3, 2006
October 27, 2006
October 20, 2006
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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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