We provide connections.
The Office of Community & Economic Development at Fresno State connects the university to the community throughout the eight counties of the San Joaquin Valley. We connect the community to the resources of Fresno State, through data, research, industry insights, and connections to collaborators, investors, researchers, affiliates, and new markets.
We are regional collaborators. We collaborate with organizations to convene and advocate around policies and initiatives that make a positive impact on a regional scale.
We administer the California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley, San Joaquin Valley Rural Development Center, San Joaquin Valley Housing Collaborative, San Joaquin Valley Regional Broadband Consortium, the Smart Valley Places initiative, and the Community and Regional Planning Center located on the Fresno State campus.
We would appreciate the opportunity to introduce ourselves to you in person and discuss how Fresno State can connect with your organization.
| Initiatives | Collaboratives | Programs | ||
| California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley
Connect. Collaborate. Advocate. |
San Joaquin Valley Housing Collaborative
Identifying comprehensive solutions for the region's housing challenges. |
Fresno State Connect Intro to Economic Development Certificate Program Cal Valley Tech iHub Small Business Development Center | ||
| San Joaquin Valley Rural Development Center
Building thriving rural communities together. |
San Joaquin Valley Regional Broadband Consortium
Closing the digital divide. |
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| San Joaquin Valley Regional Industry Clusters Initiative
Maximizing the region's competitive advantage. |
Smart Valley Places
Collaborating for a sustainable San Joaquin Valley. |



