News & Events
The CCT’s storehouse of our best written and visual content as well as recent happenings.
Spring 2026 Events
January 14
Selma Business Accelerator
Business classes to equip entrepreneurs in rural communities to strengthen operations, build financial clarity, and implement growth systems. Courses include:
Business Finance Foundations – Financial Clarity for Confident Growth
Culinary Pathways – Equipping Food Entrepreneurs for Success
Sales Through Service – Serve First. Sell Better.
Branding/Marketing Message – Brand with Purpose. Market with Clarity.
Nonprofit Catalyst – Sharpen Your Focus. Solidify Your Future.
January 14 – March 1
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
MCC Global Center • Reedley, CA
Free to Register • Seating is Limited
January 28
Kerman ROundtable
Network with community leaders, business owners, and community members to share your insights on topics such as economics, business, and youth development, which will shape decisions that matter for the future of your community.
Wednesday, January 28
4 PM – 7 PM
783 South Madera Ave., Kerman, CA. 93630
Free to Join
January 29
Launchpad
A 7-week online course help you launch a business. Clarify your goals, refine your financial model, and master the skills needed to thrive.
January 29 – March 12
Every Tuesday 6 PM – 8 PM
$150 • Meetings via Zoom
February 18
Digital Marketing Workshop - Dinuba
This workshop will provide business owners with practical strategies to enhance their online presence, engage their audience, and strengthen their brand. Participants will gain insights into key digital marketing tools and techniques to help grow their business in an increasingly digital world.
Wednesday, February 18
7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Location TBD • Dinuba, CA
Free to Register • Seating is Limited
March 16
Certificado de Ministerio en Transformación
La inscripción para el Certificado de Ministerio en Transformación de la Comunidad ya está abierta. Este programa de 9 meses está diseñado para líderes Cristianos de habla hispana que están listos para generar un cambio significativo y duradero en sus comunidades.
La inscripción cierra el 12 de febrero y la cohorte comienza el 16 de marzo.
Si tú o alguien que conoces está listo para crecer, liderar y transformar su comunidad con claridad y propósito, este es el lugar para comenzar.
March 18
Social Enterprise Workshop
Learn social enterprise models, create a business plan for community impact and profitability, and get the tools to submit your proposal for the Spark Tank Pitch Fest.
Wednesday, March 18
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Online via Zoom
Free to Register • Seating is Limited
March 23
Selma Business Accelerator
Business classes to equip entrepreneurs in rural communities to strengthen operations, build financial clarity, and implement growth systems. Courses include:
Business Finance Foundations – Financial Clarity for Confident Growth
Culinary Pathways – Equipping Food Entrepreneurs for Success
Sales Through Service – Serve First. Sell Better.
Branding/Marketing Message – Brand with Purpose. Market with Clarity.
Nonprofit Catalyst – Sharpen Your Focus. Solidify Your Future.
March 23 – June 11
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Hills Church • Selma, CA
Free to Register • Seating is Limited
April 10
RIA Module 1 - Why We BUild
This 4-week course helps you clarify your mission, strategy, values, and sense of purpose to lead your nonprofit with confidence.
In the Redemptive Leadership course, you will:
- Develop a north star strategy
- Explore your mission, vision, and values through a redemptive lens
- Explore mental models and how to build them into your nonprofit
- Explore your nonprofit’s capabilities and the value you deliver to our community
- Define and determine your sensemaking strategy for opportunities and challenges
- Walk away with a clearer sense of what Redemptive Leadership looks like in your nonprofit.
April 10 – May 1
Every Friday • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fresno Pacific University, North Hall Room 124
Lunch is included after each session
April 21
Launchpad
A 7-week online course help you launch a business. Clarify your goals, refine your financial model, and master the skills needed to thrive.
April 21 – June 2
Every Tuesday 6 PM – 8 PM
$150 • Meetings via Zoom
June 16
Business Accelerator
Business classes to equip entrepreneurs in rural communities to strengthen operations, build financial clarity, and implement growth systems. Courses include:
Business Finance Foundations – Financial Clarity for Confident Growth
Culinary Pathways – Equipping Food Entrepreneurs for Success
Sales Through Service – Serve First. Sell Better.
Branding/Marketing Message – Brand with Purpose. Market with Clarity.
Nonprofit Catalyst – Sharpen Your Focus. Solidify Your Future.
June 16 – September 2
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM • Online via Zoom
Free to Register • Seating is Limited
Past Events
Owner of Valley Adobe Uses Spark Tank Award Money to Build New Brick Facility
At the Center for Community Transformation, we are committed to empowering local entrepreneurs who contribute to the growth of our communities. One notable example is
2024 Start-Up Fest Was a Success!
On June 13th, the Center for Community Transformation hosted the 2024 Start-Up Fest, a small business expo at Fresno Pacific University’s Warkentine Culture and Arts Center.
Start-Up of the Year | Ben Strickland with Tink Construction
“Everybody has fear. But you’ve got to take that first step,” says Ben. “If you want to be an entrepreneur, you need to keep taking
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New Certificado Graduates Equipped to Lead with Faith and Service
“Not only do you learn from the teachers, but you learn from the brothers and sisters in your community. It’s not just a class, it’s also a ministry that helps
Watch Two Spark Tank Winners Turn Their Funding into Impact
Meet Two of This Year’s Winners from The 2025 Spark Tank Pitch Fest On April 10, we gathered at the Warkentine Culture and Arts Center at Fresno Pacific University for
Discover How Certificado Transformed a Local Pastor’s Perspective
“I had the opportunity to study, which I never had before – my first diploma was from Certificado… It was an achievement for me and my children. ” ~ Sara
Watch Spark Tank Turn Business Ideas into Community Impact
When Alyssa Ndombeson first opened GD.STWRD, now known as GoodFill, she had a simple yet powerful vision: to help people live more sustainably. “I participated in Spark Tank a few
This Community Discovered How to Transform their Neighborhood
At the Center for Community Transformation (CCT), we believe Resident-Led Community Engagement is the cornerstone of lasting change. This philosophy is rooted in the understanding that those who live in
2024 Reflections: CCT’s Stories of Community Growth and Transformation
2024 has been an incredible year of growth in the Central Valley and the Center for Community Transformation (CCT). Please watch this video and read the updates below to reflect
