Craig School of Business
Lyles Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Community Programs and Services
Where Community and Innovation Meet
We create opportunities for entrepreneurs, professionals, and community members to come together around new ideas.
Learn from Experience
Through workshops, conversations, and guest speakers, participants gain practical insight from people doing the work.
Make Meaningful Connections
Our events create space to exchange ideas, build relationships, and discover new opportunities.
Strengthening Our Region Together
By connecting people with knowledge and resources, we help ideas grow into meaningful impact across the Central Valley and beyond.
Our Community programs bring entrepreneurs, local leaders, and students together through
engaging events and shared experiences that build connections and support growth throughout
the Central Valley and beyond.
Hosted by the Lyles Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the Pay It Forward Luncheon Series brings together Fresno State students and community business leaders. Each session is led by different business professionals to highlight a new, informative topic. These events explore in-depth issues and allow for impactful networking between Fresno State students and successful business professionals.