Jim Costa joined leaders from Reedley College, along with students and community partners, on Thursday to celebrate $2 million in new federal funding aimed at supporting the construction of the AgTEC Innovation Center, a project designed to expand agricultural technology training and workforce development opportunities across the Central Valley.
A state grant program aimed at expanding entrepreneurship among immigrants and limited-English residents could bring fresh opportunity to Fresno’s small business landscape.
The Employment Training Panel, in partnership with the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, has announced the availability of up to $6.75 million in California General Fund dollars through the Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development (SEED) 3.0 Grant.
Members of the Fresno Chamber of Commerce’s Government Affairs Council on Tuesday voted to support the Building an Affordable California Act (BACA), joining a broader coalition of business organizations and local chambers across California.
The vote came after a presentation to the council and other local leaders, during which the California Chamber of Commerce, who sponsors the bill, asked for local support.
