Downtown Fresno Academy
Class 13
Welcome, Class 13! We are so excited that you are here. Every class, scan the code on the back of your name tag to see the agenda for the class ahead. Any announcements will also be listed here.
Class 1 - Defining Downtown
5:30 pm - Please respond to the prompts around the room. Grab a drink, find your seat, and get comfortable.
6 pm - Introductions
- What's In a Name? Does your name have a story? Who are you named after? Share your name how you want it to be said and share any insight about how you got your name.
- Who's Who? Meet folks from the Downtown Fresno Foundation and Downtown Fresno Partnership staff and board members
6:40 pm - Break
- Grab a drink, get food, check out the gift store
6:50 pm - Game Start
7:15 pm - The Anchor
- Meet with Grizzlies Leadership
- Begin to define what revitalization means
- Understanding the "Anchor"
- An anchor tenant is a large, well-known business or retailer that serves as the primary draw for a commercial property, such as a shopping mall or plaza. By driving high foot traffic and establishing credibility, they attract smaller businesses and ensure the overall success of the development.
8:30 pm - Wrap-Up/Photo
Google Classroom
If you have not done so, please add yourself to the Google Classroom now. You will need to access this before the next class. Please be on the lookout for our first class thread!
Classroom Code: v4zh73fw
Next Class
What's The Story?
Getting a lay of the land
Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 5:30 pm
Downtown Fresno Partnership Offices
2020 Tulare St. Fresno, CA 93721
Have questions or need help?
Text or call Esteban
509-413-9375