In this Must Know…
- If you’d like to participate in CAMEO’s application to the SSBCI TA Program, please fill out this interest form.
- Join our Annual Member Meeting NEXT TUESDAY, December 12, 2023 at 12:00pm.
- Please join us in welcoming the two newest CAMEO staff members!
- Registration is now open for the 2024 Cohort of CDFI Essentials.
- Check out CAMEO’s Holiday Gift Guide Roundup.
- Great news! The California AG’s Office was granted summary judgment in the lawsuit brought by the Merchant Cash Advance industry against the state’s Truth-in-Small-Business Lending law (SB 1235).
- This week’s Goodie Highlight is the SBA’s 2023 Innovation Ecosystem Summit taking place on December 13 and 14, 2023.
California SSBCI TA Program – Apply with Us!
CalOSBA released an RFP for the SSBCI Technical Assistance for Capital Readiness Program 2023, due on December 22, 2023. CAMEO is applying for the Capital Readiness Network Manager role that will unify messaging, outreach and engagement, data collection, and program management across the selected network.
If you’d like to participate in our application as a partner, please fill out this interest form.
Please note: this program is exclusive to California organizations. Out-of-state members can also take advantage of federal SSBCI funding. Learn more at the US Treasury website.
Next Week: 2023 Annual Member Meeting
2023 has been a pivotal year for CAMEO – great things are happening and we are thrilled to share them with you, our members!
Join our Annual Member Meeting NEXT TUESDAY, December 12, 2023 at 12:00pm. During the meeting, we’ll:
- Give you the rundown on current and upcoming programs
- Introduce you to new CAMEO staff
- Share updates and info to help you make the most of your CAMEO membership
Introducing New CAMEO Staff
Please join us in welcoming our new Sr. Program Manager, CDFI Shared Services Center, Adriana Williams, and our new Program Assistant, Dara Dado!
- Adriana has spent nearly a decade of her career in the CDFI and FinTech worlds, helping deploy millions in loan and grant funds to entrepreneurs.
- Dara has a freshly minted degree in Economics and Business Administration and comes to us with experience in fast-growth companies, startups, and nonprofits.
CDFI Essentials: 2024 Cohort
CDFI Essentials is CAMEO’s signature year-long cohort training for emerging microlending and small business lending CDFIs.
This intensive cohort program is a monthly facilitated peer learning program consisting of 11 live monthly sessions of up to 1 hour and 15 minutes in duration each.
Registration is now open for the 2024 Cohort of CDFI Essentials, which will begin February 15, 2024. To learn more, check out the program FAQs.
The Goodies
Virtual Events
- The SBA’s 2023 Innovation Ecosystem Summit takes place on December 13 and 14, 2023.
- CAMEO is partnering with SBA and Public Private Strategies to bring you the Invest in America Webinar: Preparing Your Business For 2024 Tax Season on December 14, 2023 at 11:00am PT.
Professional Opportunities
- Apply for the International Economic Development Council’s final 2023 Cohort of the Equity Impact Investments Program. Applications close December 13, 2023.
- Credit Builders Alliance’s Credit as an Asset: Small Business On Demand course focuses on entrepreneurs’ credit needs and challenges.
Industry News
- USDA and SBA announced their joint commitment to increase investments in small and underserved communities to help grow the rural economy.
- Today, the CDFI Fund released its revised CDFI Certification Application and related tools. The portal opens December 20, 2023.
Other Goodies
- New Research: Reimagine Main Street, in partnership with 14 other national business organizations, released a new survey of diverse businesses.
- Jobs: Accessity, Silver Lining, and Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center announced new jobs recently. See who else is hiring!