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Helping Small Businesses in Disaster Areas

In this Must Know…​ Helping Small Businesses in Disaster Areas Join the waiting list for “Take Your TA Training Online” on November 6, 2019.  Federal Reserve Small Business Credit Survey Come celebrate our 25th Anniversary on December 5, 2019. Get tickets today! This week’s Goodie highlight is Claudia Viek’s op-ed in The Hill. Happy Halloween! Helping Small Businesses in Disaster

Bonnie Arnwine, National Autism Resources

National Autism Resources was founded by Bonnie Arnwine. It is an e-commerce business featuring products and services for caretakers of people on the autism spectrum. With a son on the spectrum and an award-winning book – Starting Sensory Integration Therapy – Bonnie felt confident that there was a need for her business. Still, she went to the Contra Costa SBDC in 2008 for help determining if her business concept was feasible.

Take Your TA Training Online; Celebrate 25 Years with Us!

In this Must Know…​ Join the online course “Take Your TA Training Online” from November 6 to December 11, 2019. ​Get tickets to our 25th Anniversary Celebration on December 5, 2019. Small Business Saturday 2019 This week’s Goodie highlight is UWBA’s Retirement Savings 101 seminar. Take Your TA Training Online With more resources available to our clients, organizations need to

CAMEO’s Fall Calendar

In this Must Know…​ CAMEO’s Fall Calendar 2019 ​Important Stuff You May Have Missed This week’s Goodie highlight is Small Business California’s Small Business Survey. Make sure your clients have completed it! CAMEO’s Fall Calendar It’s been a busy September and October for CAMEO, with two successful events in LA just this past week and regional meetings going on

Online Group Training

In today’s micro-enterprise world, more and more clients request or expect online programs. Online trainings allow participants to be mobile, log in from home or office, save travel or childcare costs, and save time, a cherished commodity for anyone starting or growing a business. The benefits of online group training also support your organizational goals.

Pierre and Jenn Davis, Ade Dream

Ade Dream is a labor of love for husband-and-wife team Pierre and Jenn Davis. They started the business in 2014, a year after their first child, Pierce, was born. Pierre’s sister made some baby accessories for the new parents using traditional African fabric from Pierre’s home country, The Gambia. Jenn constantly received compliments and requests for one whenever she was out with her unique diaper bags and backpack.

2019 Small Business Scorecard; Online Group Training Webinar

In this Must Know…​ 2019 Small Business Scorecard ​Register for our Third Thursday Webinar, “Online Group Training” and learn how to take your group class online. It’s October 17, 2019 at 2:00 pm PT. Nominate a Micro Biz for our Faces Award This week’s Goodie highlight is EDA’s grant training workshop for disaster relief funding.  2019 Small Business Scorecard California’s state legislators scored

Small Business Majority’s Autumn Workshops 2019

Small Business Majority invites you to their Autumn Workshops – Leveling the Playing Field for California Small Business Owners As we enter the beginning of fall and start gearing up for the winter months, CAMEO member Small Business Majority is hosting workshops and webinars near you! They are partnering with other organizations focused on helping

CAMEO Members at 2019 OFN Conference

The 2019 Opportunity Finance Network Conference will be held in Washington, D.C., from October 20-23. It is the premier event in the CDFI industry, attracting more than 1,500 opportunity finance practitioners, funders, investors, federal policymakers, and advocates committed to expanding economic opportunity throughout the nation. Many CAMEO members will be there, not only as attendees

Put Your In-Person Class Online (3rd Thurs Webinar), Celebrate 25, & FY2020

In this Must Know…​ Online Group Training, a Third Thursday Webinar Ways to Celebrate Our 25 Years Policy Update This week’s Goodie highlight is that Carolina will be speaking at NALCAB’s November training (scroll down for info.) Online Group Training, a Third Thursday Webinar More and more clients request or expect online programs. Online trainings allow participants to