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Web Grant 2026 Winners Announced!

Fresno Metro Black Chamber Celebrates Two Members Named 2026 Web Grant Recipients


August 31, 2026


Valley Girl Travel Fresno and Divine Basix Accounting Services receive new websites and a year of ongoing digital support.


FRESNO, Calif. - The Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce (FMBCC) is proud to recognize two Chamber members selected as 2026 Web Grant recipients: Carla Manning of Valley Girl Travel Fresno and Alexander Franklin of Divine Basix Accounting Services.


The Web Grant initiative, supported through a collaboration involving Bridge Forward Technology, Tri Counties Bank and the Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce, helps small businesses strengthen their digital presence and connect with more customers online.

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Meet the 2026 Web Grant Recipients:

Bridge Forward  Technology

Thank you for stopping by Bridge Forward Technology. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and our goal is to help those in underserved communities close the technology gap. Take a few moments to see how we are working in the community to make an impact.

Our work in the community

  Community Broadband Initiative

One of our major areas of focus is bringing broadband internet to families in underserved communities. We aim to achieve this by working with a network of community partner sites where students and others in need have free access to broadband.

Web Grant

The Web Grant program at Bailey Ave Inc offers funding and support for businesses seeking to enhance their online presence. Through this program, recipients receive tailored guidance and resources to optimize their websites and digital marketing strategies. Join us in leveraging the power of the web to grow your business!

Kaptiv8

Kaptiv8 is mentorship program provides support to community organizations, mentoring youth from Jr. High to College.

Our Upskill Training Program gives adults their first look into a world of technology focus careers. We connect them with support that can lead to high paying jobs in tech based careers.

Supporting Our Seniors

Supporting Our Seniors (SOS) is a program at Bridge Forward in our Technical Training Center. Our trained student Digital Ambassadors will help guide Fresno's older adults build confidence with everyday technology through one-on-one coaching.

Building For The Future

Technical Training Center

A Vision for What's Next

Bridge Forward Technology’s Technical Training Center is a community hub designed to expand access to technology, training and opportunity. Monday through Friday, students and local residents can access free high-speed internet, computers and workspace for school, job searches, career development and other essential online needs.

By providing reliable technology in an accessible community setting, the Technical Training Center helps remove barriers and creates a place where people can connect, learn and move forward.

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BRIDGE FORWARD TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM PARTNERS AND SPONSORS


Testimonials

  • What we’ve found is that live streaming through the Moses Project has taken our worship services far beyond Fresno, expanding our reach exponentially.


    Before live streaming, we were recording services the old-fashioned way, but the process was taxing. As a bi-vocational pastor, that’s a challenge!


    Through the Moses Project, we are now able to cut out the multiple steps as well as have a better quality of picture since streaming in HD. Another area of enhancement by the Moses Project was internet connectivity. We no longer have to depend on cellular connection but actually hardwire connection, providing more stability. This allows us to reach people with our church services in real-time on streaming platforms while cutting costs and production time dramatically.


    Our big goal as a church is to stay true to what God has called us to, which is to equip believers for the work of ministry and help others do the same. We don’t want a church where a couple of people do everything. But we want to put the tools in everybody’s hand to go out and do ministry


    In this regard, The Moses Project, too, is a tool for ministry, helping The Harvest reach more people with the gospel and convey what our church stands for.


    Pastor Linear A. Akines D.Div 

    The Harvest Connection Church

  • The “Mosses Project” has made it all happen and with this new technology, there are ways to always receive worship live anywhere. This pandemic would also be the benefit for the now purposes of social media, only because it is always available to us LIVE at home and when necessary. It also has benefited us when services were outside as well. “Moses Project” has helped SJBC Social Media more possible for live services.


    A way to hear the word and receive a spiritual feeding through media live; if we were to shut down in time due to the current pandemic, The Moses Project and SJBC Social media would still benefit everyone in their own homes, and/or while still practicing social distancing in the sanctuary. The Moses Project is a complete benefit from this day and going forward because it supports an outlet for fellowship and live service to always be available anywhere and anytime. The Moses Project just benefited us in an advanced way in support of new and updated technology.


    Ms. Louise London 

    St. Joseph Baptist

  • The Moses Project is a true blessing for us at Mt. Olive Church. The viewing was increased greatly. The video team is very excited about the quality and ease of getting it out. They will be expanding to other streaming sources soon. 


    We thank you and The Moses Project for your service to the work of the Kingdom building.


    Pastor Ed Lee 

    Mount Olive Church

  • Power House COGIC is so grateful to The Moses Project. When the COVID pandemic hit and we had to shut down in-person services, we were left scrambling to strategize what to do?  We had no equipment and limited funds and staff to do what needed to be done to stay connected.


    Imagine how excited we were when we connected with The Moses Project. Not only the resources for the equipment,  but the training, and hands-on demonstrations have been invaluable.


    The team from the Moses Project’s delicate approach and dedication to seeing our organization succeed was priceless. We can’t say thank you enough for all you’ve done and continue to do for Power House Institutional (Community) COGIC. Blessing rest upon you all for the work you do for organizations like ours.


    Church Administrator Catrina Draper 

    Power House Institutional COGIC

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