California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley

Important public transportation announcement! On October 5th, the Amtrak San Joaquins station located at 2650 Tulare St. in Fresno will reopen its lobby from 8:45AM-6:30PM, allowing passengers to buy tickets in person, check bags, and await their connections indoors. In addition, Amtrak San Joaquins has instituted a number of health and safety measures in order to ensure safe and healthy travel. Learn more here: https://amtraksanjoaquins.com/covid-19/

The Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation is collaborating with the City of Fresno to provide $2,000,000 in grants to small businesses in disadvantaged/underserved neighborhoods impacted by COVID-19. This program offers grants of $5,000 - $10,000 to small businesses in the City of Fresno. Businesses with 1-5 employees are eligible for $5,000 grants. Businesses with 6-25 employees are eligible for $10,000 grants. Applications will be accepted through September 22, 2020, at 11:59 PM Apply here: https://www.fresnoahf.org/city

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Two Grant and Mentorship Opportunities for Entrepreneurs! 1.) Black Business Grant by Juvia’s Place Juvia’s Place Small Business Grant program will select 6 Black-owned businesses to award a grant of $50,000. Application deadline: August 31, 2020, at 11:59 PM EST. Apply Here: https://www.juviasplace.com/pages/business-grant... 2.) Ladies Who Launch Grant and Mentorship Program for Women Entrepreneurs Rooted in equity and inclusion, the year-long launch program provides an immediate cash grant of $5,000 - $25,000 USD, mentorship, advisory support, and amplification for women (female-identifying and non-binary) entrepreneurs. Please apply by September 1, 2020. Apply Here: https://www.ladieswholaunch.org/apply See more

The Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation is providing HAND SANITIZERS to local small businesses that have re-opened during COVID-19! Call (559) 222-8705, while supplies last. Please share this information if you know of any small businesses in need of this PPE supply.

The SJV Partnership wishes you all a happy Independence Day! Have fun and stay safe!