News & Events
The CCT’s storehouse of our best written and visual content as well as recent happenings.
Past & Upcoming Events
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
What’s Happening for Small Businesses in the Central Valley?
Start-Up Fest Thursday, June 13th 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Fresno Pacific University’s Warkentine Culture and Arts Center The Start Up Fest is a small
The Inclusion Learning Center – Spark Tank Winner
The Inclusion Learning Center / Founders: Gaukue Xiong, Melissa Bertao The Inclusion Learning Center is an inclusive daycare and early childhood education program for children with and without disabilities. The
Mommy’s Helper – Spark Tank Winner
Mommy’s Helper / Founder: Joevonna Bonner Mommy’s Helper is a postpartum, in-home support service founded by Joevonna Bonner. She was inspired to start Mommy’s Helper after she experienced postpartum depression.
Project Board Game – Spark Tank Winner
Project Board Game is a faith-based non-profit organization with a buy-one-get-one-free model.
Veterans Network – Spark Tank Winner
Veterans Network (Vet Net) is a support group dedicated to helping veterans affected by unemployment as well as mental, social, physical, and other issues.
What is Social Enterprise?
Social Enterprise is a category of business that seeks to address community problems in non-charitable ways. However, is it a business or is it a non-profit; is it a mix
