SCALE Fresno recognized the Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative (CVIIC) with the 2026 Ecosystem Champion Award, honoring the organization’s continued commitment to strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem and creating economic and social mobility pathways across the Central Valley.
The recognition was presented last week as part of the SCALE Fresno network’s efforts to highlight organizations and leaders contributing to a stronger, more connected business ecosystem in the region.
For CVIIC, the award represents more than a recognition of its work. It reflects the importance of collaboration across organizations, institutions, and community partners working to ensure that entrepreneurs—particularly immigrant and Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs—can access the resources, connections, and support needed to start and grow their businesses.
Through its Immigrant Entrepreneurship Department, CVIIC provides no-cost entrepreneurship education, technical assistance, digital literacy training, business development support, capital readiness assistance, and connections to regional resources. These services are designed to meet entrepreneurs at different stages of their journey, from exploring a business idea to formalizing, growing, and expanding an existing business.
The SCALE Fresno recognition also highlights the importance of building an entrepreneurial ecosystem where organizations work together rather than in isolation. Strong partnerships can help entrepreneurs navigate resources more effectively, identify new opportunities, and connect with the expertise and networks necessary to move their businesses forward.
CVIIC remains committed to the Fresno region and to strengthening the business and entrepreneurial communities that contribute to the economic vitality of the Central Valley. The organization looks forward to continuing its collaboration with SCALE Fresno partners and other regional stakeholders to expand access to opportunity and build stronger pathways to economic mobility.
CVIIC extends its appreciation to the SCALE Fresno network for the recognition and for the trust placed in the organization’s work. The award is a reflection of the leadership, dedication, and collective efforts of the CVIIC team and its partners across the region.
The work continues—with a continued focus on connecting entrepreneurs to opportunity, strengthening the ecosystem, and creating meaningful economic and social mobility throughout the Central Valley.
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