News & Events
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SPRING 2025 EVENTS
February 19
sANGER rOUNDTABLE dISCUSSION
Network with like-minded individuals and experts in your community.
February 19 | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sanger Community Center
730 Recreation Ave, Sanger, CA 93657
Free to attend
February 20
Redemptive Impact Accelerator
A program for faith-based non-profits to strengthen executive and program-level leadership skills.
February 20 – 22 | 3-day lab
Feb. 19 – May 30 | 9:00 am – 12:15 pm | Weekly training every Friday
Fresno Pacific University, North Hall Rm 124
4812 E Butler Ave, Fresno
February 26
New Skills for a New Era - Social Enterprise
A workshop for churches to learn how social enterprises can address local challenges, create revenue, and support those facing employment barriers.
February 26 | 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Every Neighborhood Partnership
1631 North Van Ness Ave, Fresno
Free to attend
March 4 & 5
Social Enterprise Workshop
A workshop for churches to learn about social entrepreneurship and the Spark Tank Pitch Fest. Two, free workshops are available.
March 4 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fresno Pacific University, BC Lounge
1717 S Chestnut Ave, Fresno
March 5 | 6:00 pm – 8 pm
Via Zoom
March 5
Caruthers Roundtable Discussion
Network with like-minded individuals and experts in your community.
March 5 | 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Full Gospel Church
2475 W Mountain View, Caruthers, CA 93609
March 6
Faith & Finances Facilitator Training
A 6-week online certification for leaders to lead financial literacy in their communities.
March 6 – April 10
Every Thursday 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Meeting via Zoom
March 15
New Skills for a New Era
A workshop held in Spanish for churches to learn ways to respond to the Immigration Crisis.
March 15 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meeting via Zoom
April 10
Spark Tank Pitch COmpetition
Come watch businesses present their concepts to a panel, competing for invaluable resources and unmatched mentorship opportunities.
April 10 | 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Fresno Pacific University, Warkentine Culture and Arts Center
4838 E Butler, Fresno
Free to attend
April 22
Launchpad - Cohort 15
A 7-week online course to help you launch a business. Clarify your goals, refine your financial model, and master the skills needed to thrive.
April 22 – June 3
Every Tuesday 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Meetings via Zoom
April 29
New Skills for a New Era
A workshop for churches to learn ways to serve children with disabilities.
April 29 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location TBD
May 3
CCT Banquet
Isaiah 64:8 O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.
May 3 | 5:30 – 8:00
Fresno Pacific University, Warkentine Culture and Arts Center
4838 E Butler, Fresno
May 22
Startup Fest
An expo of the Central Valley’s newest startups. Come and see who is awarded Entrepreneur of the year by our local partners.
May 22 | 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Fresno Pacific University, Special Events Center
1717 S Chestnut Ave, Fresno
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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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

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