Facilities:
The University Business Center (UBC) provides a variety of functional meeting spaces
for events and conference style meetings. The UBC is ideal for most any meeting occasion.
Our staff is available to assist you in planning your next event and ensuring its
success. The 10,000-square foot center offers a wide spectrum of services for meetings,
conferences, and professional development seminars. You may choose from several room
sizes and seating plans to best suit your needs. There are five areas available for
rent, please view the photos for space details and descriptions.
How to reserve a room (NEW PROCESS AS OF FALL 2023):
1. Please contact the UBC at (559) 278-2352 to check for room availability.
2. After we verify that the room is available for the requested date/time, you will
need to complete one of the following applications online. Please select the appropriate
application:
On-Campus User
Off-Campus User
3. You will be contacted within 3-5 business days either with a confirmation (approval
of your application), or if we need to verify further information regarding your planned
event.
For more information about pricing, which rooms are available, catering and more,
click here!
The UBC’s goal is to provide educational and professional development opportunities.
Here are few UBC programs aimed at enhancing your professional development.
Professional Development:
Degree Programs:
- Accelerated Bachelors in Business Administration (ABBA)
- MBA for Executives
For more information, click here!
The Gazarian Real Estate Center is housed at the UBC. The Gazarian Center’s goal is
to support the Craig School’s Real Estate and Urban Land Economics option for students
as well as the expansion of research by faculty and graduate students. The Gazarian
Center also provides educational opportunities, conferences, seminars and workshops
for real estate and land use professionals.
For more information please visit the program web site by clicking here!
The Institute for Family Business’s mission is to provide a forum for education, resources,
and community network directed to the unique needs of the family owned and closely
held partnerships in the Central California area with the intent of improving and
helping in the success of families and their businesses. IFB offers:
In-depth programs and seminars featuring renowned speakers, addressing topics affecting
your business and related family issues.
Courses specifically designed to help your family-owned business become more successful.
Community involvement in the large network of family businesses and service providers
in a non-commercial atmosphere.
Quarterly newsletters and a comprehensive web site designed to keep you up-to-date
on issues and events.
An annual awards luncheon recognizing family-owned business achievements.
For more information please visit the program web site by clicking here!
On the first business day of every month, the San Joaquin Valley Survey of Business
Conditions is released by the Craig School of Business at California State University,
Fresno. Dr. Ernest Goss, a Research Associate of the Craig School of Business surveys
supply managers using the same methodology used for The Institute for Supply Management
(ISM), formerly the National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM).
The National Association of Purchasing Management began in 1931 to formally survey
its membership to gauge business conditions. The overall index ranges between 0 percent
and 100 percent. An index number greater than 50 percent indicates an expansionary
economy, and an index under 50 percent forecasts a sluggish economy, for the next
three to six months. The counties included in the survey are: San Joaquin, Fresno,
Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, Stanislaus, and Tulare.
Click here to visit the website!
Central California Business Review is an annual report compiled by the Craig School
of Business featuring valuable insights into the regional economy across multiple
sectors, including overall business conditions, consumer and real estate sentiments,
the labor market, agriculture, manufacturing, banking, and global business.
To view the report, please click here.
The Craig School of Business works closely with the U.S. Department of Commerce to
support the Fresno U.S. Export Assistance Center. The Commercial Service has a network
of export and industry specialists located in more than 100 U.S. cities and over 80
countries worldwide. These trade professionals provide counseling and a variety of
products and services to assist small and mid-sized U.S. businesses export their products
and services.
For more information please call 559.348.9859 or visit http://export.gov/california/fresno/index.asp.
