In this Must Know…
- Join Microlending Essentials on September 9-13, 2024
- Victory for L.A. Street Vendors
- Take Action: Support SB 1103
- Last week, CAMEO Network CEO, Carolina Martinez, participated in an event celebrating Latino leaders at Vice President Kamala Harris’ residence.
- Read the Citi Foundation’s latest blog post on CAMEO Network’s CDFI Shared Services Center.
- This week’s Goodie Highlight is AEO’s new report, “Seizing Opportunities: How Small Businesses Can Lead in Sustainability and Inclusion.”
Microlending Essentials: September 2024
Join Microlending Essentials on September 9-13, 2024 to gain the fundamental skills for consistent, quality microloan underwriting and loan packaging.
Don’t take our word for it! See what Victor from Access Plus Capital had to say:
“The course material was very helpful, class materials were excellent, and I was given a basic overview of underwriting principles and how to write a credit memo. I will use the template going forward when working with new businesses to explain the importance of financials and helping with business plans.”
Advocacy Works: Victory for L.A. Street Vendors
Earlier this month, street vendors and several nonprofits (including Inclusive Action for the City and Public Counsel, two of CAMEO Network’s advocacy partners) reached a settlement with the City of Los Angeles to repeal the City’s vending restrictions which were determined to have violated state law.
This groundbreaking victory is a direct result of years of organizing and advocacy as well as collaboration between micro business groups and community organizations. Congratulations to the plaintiffs and to all street vendors in Los Angeles, who now face one less obstacle to success and economic opportunity.
Take Action: Support SB 1103
As stated above, advocacy works!
CAMEO Network’s sponsored bill, SB 1103 (Menjivar – Commercial Tenant Protections) heads to the Assembly floor later this month. This bill will:
- Expand language access for lease translation;
- Provide transparency in maintenance fees when you lease a commercial space;
- Require longer notice of rent increases or lease termination so small businesses and nonprofits can respond.
Tell your Assemblymember to vote YES on SB 1103. Use this tool to send an email or make a call with one click!
The Goodies
Federal Policy
- Learn about Vice President Kamala Harris’ policy positions on entrepreneurship.
- Learn about former President Donald Trump’s policy positions on entrepreneurship (from November 2017 and February 2018).
New Research
- The Little Hoover Commission released a report on retail theft in California.
- Read AEO’s new report on the challenges and opportunities faced by diverse-owned small businesses in adapting to the evolving landscape of corporate and inclusion strategies.
For Your Clients
- Small Business Majority is collecting responses from small business owners to learn their views about recent legal cases involving small business programs targeted to demographic groups.
- Small Business Majority and the SBA are hosting the webinar, “What “Made in America” means for your small business” on August 14, 2024 at 11:00am PT.
Other Goodies
- ICYMI: 34 years ago on July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. This historic civil rights law protects the rights of people with disabilities.
- Jobs: CAMEO Network, El Pajaro CDC, Americans for Financial Reform, and Association for Enterprise Opportunity announced new jobs recently. See who else is hiring!