Entrepreneur Shannon Saathoff launched Once in a Licetime in 2014 to answer the needs of parents searching for support and treatment to eradicate lice. She now has seven locations across Southern California. The Orange County Small Business Development Center (OC SBDC) presented the official grand opening for Once in a Licetime’s location in San Juan Capistrano on June 8th, 2018.
In this Must Know… Federal Small Business News Join us for a Train-the-Trainer webinar on the California Relief Grant Program TOMORROW at 2:00pm PT. State Bill Watchlist This week’s Goodie highlight is SBA’s federal disaster loans, which are available for California small businesses until November 5, 2021. Federal Small Business News Congratulations to Isabel Guzman, who was confirmed this week as
We had a really insightful listening session on Tuesday with Matt Gomez, Banking Counsel for Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez, House Committee on Small Business. He was very generous with his time and knowledge. Here’s recap of what he talked about: Paycheck Protection Program The bill expands eligibility to nonprofits with up to 500 employees (from
There are several bills affecting small businesses currently making the rounds through the state legislature. We are keeping a close eye on all of these and we’ll keep you updated on any significant progress and calls to action. Bills that CAMEO supports AB 511 (Muratsuchi) – Securities Transactions: Qualification Requirements, Exemptions, and Liability (Crowdfunding) AB
The San Francisco SBA District Office has missed connecting with you during these challenging times. The SBA joins forces with CAMEO for a virtual gathering for our partners, members, and supporters, dedicated to growing and developing our entrepreneurial ecosystem. These meetings bring YOU – our regional non-profit small business champions and CAMEO members – together to
Statement by Carolina Martinez, CEO of CAMEO, California’s statewide micro-business network, on today’s Senate confirmation of Isabel Guzman as Administrator of the Small Business Administration. San Francisco, March 16, 2021—Isabel Guzman’s confirmation as Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) today puts an ardent small business advocate with a strong track record at the helm of an
In this Must Know… COVID Aid Package Includes $50B for Small Business Join us on March 16, 2021 at 10:30am PST for a listening session on the stimulus bill Regional Virtual Meetings Join us for a new Train-the-Trainer webinar on the California Relief Grant Program TODAY at 3:00pm PST. Microlending Essentials Online: Spring 2021 is sold out. Join the waiting list here.
California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program received a new infusion of $2 billion from the State. Join us for a new Train-the-Trainer webinar on the program.
Today, House Democrats passed the Senate-amended version of the $1.9 trillion COVID aid package, sending the bill to the President’s desk for signature. The White House announced Biden will sign the bill into law on Friday. The bill includes $50 billion in aid to small businesses. Read a summary of the small business provisions, courtesy
In this Must Know… California Small Business Relief Updates Targeted EIDL Advance CAMEO Academy Programs Breaking News: The Treasury Department will invest $9 billion in CDFIs and MDIs through the Emergency Capital Investment Program. CAMEO is hiring an Outreach Specialist/Manager This week’s Goodie highlight is Citi Foundation’s $25 million RFP for non-profits that provide technical assistance to small businesses owned by