Scale up Downtown
Graduation
Celebrate the first cohort to complete Scale Up Downtown - the merchant accelerator program for small businesses in Downtown Fresno.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 7 PM
Access Plus Capital Offices
2607 Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93721
Scale Up Downtown Cohort
- Bentley's Barkery - Ebony Brown, Owner
- Chosen Esthetics - Makayla Lo, Owner
- Garlishious Deli - Karla Lugo, Owner
- Isla Tea Lounge - Alicia Lieu + Makayla Lo, Owners
- The Valley - Roberto Cobian, Owner
- Tres Hermanos - Maria Rosales, Owner
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What is Scale Up Downtown?
Scale Up Downtown is an initiative that is vital to ensuring that local Downtown Fresno businesses not only survive but thrive in a more vibrant retail and entertainment economy. Regardless of what comes, they will emerge stronger on their own and stronger together.
By creating a strong support network, offering practical training, engaging lenders, and fostering collaboration among local businesses, Scale Up Downtown aims to preserve the character of Fulton Street while empowering small businesses to succeed in an evolving Downtown Fresno.
6 Downtown Fresno small businesses applied and were accepted into a 20 week merchant accelerator that begin in January 2026. Participants experienced a curriculum tailored to the needs, challenges, and opportunities specific to the Downtown Fresno area. Participants received technical assistance and 1:1 coaching as a feature of the program.
Many Thanks
We want to thank the Access + Capital team who served as the content leads of the program. A big thank you to all who presented during the course. And, we are especially grateful for the trust and energy of the business owners who complete this program.
We are beyond grateful to all who helped make this program possible!