CAMEO Network is made up of over 400 organizations, agencies, and individuals dedicated to furthering business development across the nation with small and micro-business financing such as loans and credit, technical assistance and business management training. We build capacity and expand resources for our members. We also educate the public on the economic impacts of micro-business through public awareness and advocacy at the local, state and federal level to support the growth of micro-business, start-ups, and entrepreneurs.
Mission, Vision, and Values
Support start-up microbusiness, build wealth, and create strong communities.
| MISSION STATEMENT | To grow a thriving ecosystem of support for underserved entrepreneurs. |
| VISION STATEMENT | All entrepreneurs have access to the resources they need to succeed, creating family economic mobility and community prosperity. |
| ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES | Diversity Collaboration Trusted Partner Impact Innovative Thought Leader Passion |
| WHAT WE DO | CAMEO Network builds strong entrepreneurial ecosystems and supports the work of our members by convening, training, and advocacy. |
Our 3 Pillars
BUILD INDUSTRY CAPACITY
Through our CDFI Incubator, National Academy, Shared Services Center, and Impact Fund, we offer best-in-class training, hands-on consulting, lending capital, and affordable back-office services to help emerging and established CDFIs and TA providers build critical operating capacity.
BUILD COMMUNITY
We bring members together to elevate best practices, develop relationships, and receive feedback from our economy’s most trusted small business service providers. We also support cohorts of member organizations in participating in community and economic development initiatives they may not otherwise be able to access.
BUILD POWER
A champion for underserved small business owners and the organizations that support them, we connect our members and their diverse small business clients directly with lawmakers, public agency officials, and the media to advocate and
shape the policies that impact small business success in low- and moderate-income communities.
Our Members’ Impact
Annually, CAMEO members serve about 200,000 very small businesses with training, business and credit assistance and loans. These firms – largely start-ups with less than five employees – support or create more than 300,000 new jobs in California and generate a total of $15 billion in economic activity.
Additionally,
- Federal taxes paid increased 35% over a five-year period.
- Local small businesses have a multiplier effect on their local economies that is twice that of big national chains.
Source: Annual Member Survey
CAMEO Network complies with applicable local, state, and federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law in employment and any program or activity it conducts. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.
Please direct any questions concerning our nondiscrimination policies to cameo@CAMEOnetwork.org.
