Working in partnership with organizations across the community, Economic Development implements the Mayor’s vision for making Fresno a more prosperous and inclusive city.
Our team works for you:
- First-Stop for Startups
- Site Selection
- Incentive & Program Consultations
- Small Business Loans and Other Financing Referrals
- Troubleshooting across all city departments and services including business tax, permitting, parking & code enforcement
One Fresno: Shared Potential, Shared Success
Fresno is an area with limitless opportunity. Fresno’s post-COVID recovery ranked number two on the list of 49 of the largest American cities, and a recent study shows that Fresno experienced the sixth largest growth in productivity in the past fifteen years. Contact the Economic Development Department to learn more!
How Can We Help?
Key Staff
Fresno Economic Development Key Staff
Incentives
Local, State and Federal incentives / programs to help your business
Business Start-Up Guide
Step-by-step registration checklist. Get started!
Small Business Financing
Learn more about our Financing and Support Programs
Vibrant Fresno
Great cities have great downtowns
Fresno Means Business
We work for everyone who contributes to Fresno’s prosperity
Fresnovation
Readying youth for job placement in logistics, green tech and more
Valley to Valley
Connecting California’s Regional Powerhouses
Plans & Projects Under Review
The City of Fresno makes every effort to encourage public participation, while simultaneously informing the public of projects that are under review
Fresno CEDS
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
Quarterly Economic Reports
Activity Reports
Economic Incentive Agreements
View Agreements