News & Events
The CCT’s storehouse of our best written and visual content as well as recent happenings.
Spring 2026 Events
January 12
Culinary Pathways Business Accelerator
Equipping Food Entrepreneurs for Success
Designed for food entrepreneurs ready to grow, this track walks you through business planning, compliance, and scaling—from home-based operations to retail or restaurant ventures—so your passion becomes a sustainable enterprise.
January 12 – February 2
Every Monday • 6:00 – 8:00 PM
MCC Global Center
1012 G. Street, Reedley, CA. 93654
Free to attend. Seating is limited.
January 14
Business Finance Foundations Business Accelerator
Financial Clarity for Confident Growth
Understand your costs, revenues, and cash flow so you can make smarter business decisions. This track gives you the financial literacy and forecasting tools to plan ahead and grow sustainably.
January 14 – February 4
Every Wednesday • 6:00 – 8:00 PM
MCC Global Center
1012 G. Street, Reedley, CA. 93654
Free to attend. Seating is limited.
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 11
Sales Through Service Business Accelerator
Serve First. Sell Better.
Equip people to serve with excellence, sell with empathy, and grow through teamwork and feedback.
February 11 – March 4
Every Wednesday • 6:00 – 8:00 PM
MCC Global Center
1012 G. Street, Reedley, CA. 93654
Free to attend. Seating is limited.
February 12
Marketing + Branding Business Accelerator
Brand with Purpose. Market with Clarity.
Gain clarity on your audience, refine your message, and use effective digital tools to connect authentically with your ideal customer. Build a brand that attracts, not just advertises.
February 12 – March 5
Every Thursday • 6:00 – 8:00 PM
MCC Global Center
1012 G. Street, Reedley, CA. 93654
Free to attend. Seating is limited.
February 26
Redemptive Impact Accelerator - Leadership Module
A 4-week training that will guide non-profit leaders to lead their organizations with redemptive leadership practices.
February 6 – February 27
Every Friday • Time TBD
In Person • Location TBD
February 12
Non-Profit for Community Impact
Sustainable Nonprofits. Lasting Community Impact.
For nonprofit leaders ready to strengthen their mission, team, and structure. Learn how to clarify your purpose, build partnerships, and create lasting systems that help your organization thrive for years to come.
February 12 – March 5
Every Thursday • 6:00 – 8:00 PM
MCC Global Center
1012 G. Street, Reedley, CA. 93654
Free to attend. Seating is limited.
April 10
Redemptive Impact Accelerator - Strategy MOdule
A 4-week training for non-profit leaders, guiding them in building redemptive strategies.
April 10 – May 1
Every Friday • Time TBD
In Person • Location TBD
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 5
Redemptive Impact Accelerator - Operations Module
A 4-week training for non-profit leaders on creating redemptive operations.
June 5 – June 26
Every Friday • Time TBD
In Person • Location TBD
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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Sacred Subdivisions Book Review
A book review of Sacred Subdivisions: The Postsuburban Transformation of American Evangelicalism by Justin G. Wilford.
Seeking The City Book Review
A book review of Seeking the City by Chad Brand and Tom Pratt.
Job Creation: An Interview with Kristi Nichols
We had the pleasure on interviewing Kristi Nichols from the Fresno Rescue Mission about job creation.
FACE Interview
We interviewed Pastor Loren from FACE, Inc. this week about this entrepreneurial effort.
The Transformation of Power for the Common Good
Though the answers are complex, our most basic leadership questions remain simple ones: How do we get from transactions to transformation?
New businesses get $15,000 boost
Seven proposals to fight Valley unemployment through social enterprise split $15,000 in development funds during the 2014 Spark Tank Business Plan Contest.
