In this Must Know…
- 2025 CAMEO Network Summit Recap
- Fill out our survey by June 13, 2025 to help shape the future of CAMEO Network.
- Meet our new Senior Program Manager, Antonio Aguilar
- State Advocacy Update
- For Your Clients: Tomorrow is the last day to apply for recovery aid for the 2025 Los Angeles County Eaton and Palisades wildfires.
- This week’s Goodie Highlight is EMC Communications’ 5-principle framework for building a crisis communications and risk management plan.
2025 CAMEO Network Summit Recap: Leading in Uncertain Times
Last week, CAMEO Network staff, members, sponsors, and partners converged in Sacramento for the two-day 2025 Summit: “Leading in Uncertain Times: Meeting the Mission, Telling the Story, Promoting Policy.” One theme that repeatedly came up was that we’re in this together.
Many attendees congratulated us on putting together rich, engaging and inspiring content. To find out why and access the resources, read a recap of the event on our CAMEO Network Blog.
Thank you to the more than 130 attendees, to our generous sponsors, and to the CAMEO Network staff. None of this would have been possible without our amazing team!
Survey: Shape the Future of CAMEO Network
CAMEO Network is developing a new strategic plan at a time of unprecedented uncertainty for our industry. As we chart our path forward, your voice is essential.
Please fill out this brief survey by next Friday, June 13, 2025. Your feedback will help us understand the value we provide to your organization—and how we can better meet your most pressing needs in the years ahead.
Staff Update: Meet our New Senior Program Manager
We are excited to welcome Antonio Aguilar as our new Senior Program Manager! Antonio has over a decade of experience helping people and organizations grow, and brings a collaborative approach to everything he does. Antonio will be leading many of our programs and future events, so you’ll be seeing lots of him! You can reach him at aaguilar@CAMEOnetwork.org.
State Advocacy Update
Great news! SB 362 (Grayson), co-sponsored by CAMEO Network, was voted out of the Senate and now moves on to the Assembly.
This bill will close current loopholes in California’s small business financing disclosure framework. Please sign our letter of support if you haven’t done so already!
Fourteen other bills that CAMEO Network supports have made it out of their House of Origin. Check out the full list:
The Goodies
For Your Clients
- The FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab helps small business owners scale their online store with expert support and a $5,000 grant. Applications are due July 3, 2025.
- Freelancers Union’s free Contract Creator tool helps freelancers protect themselves without having to hire a lawyer.
Professional Opportunities
- Join OFN’s 2025 Small Business Finance Forum in Austin, TX on June 11-13, 2025. The CAMEO Network team will be there, so come say hi!
- Join the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on June 12, 2025 for “Expanding CDFIs to New Geographies and Markets” at 2:30pm ET in New York, NY.
New Resources
- EMC Communications published a 5-principle framework for building a crisis communications and risk management plan.
- Read Pacific Community Ventures’ recent blog post, “Reshaping Climate Economy Opportunities: How CDFIs Can Meet the Moment.”
Other Goodies
- Funding Opportunity: Credit Builders Alliance will provide loan capital and grants to organizations providing accessible, safe and affordable consumer loans. Apply by July 8, 2025.
- Jobs: California FarmLink, CIELO, and CalOSBA announced new jobs recently. See who else is hiring!