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Adam Morales, Smokey Lips BBQ

With more than two decades of experience in the culinary industry, Chef Adam Morales discovered a passion for barbecue that kindled the flames of his entrepreneurial spirit. Smokey Lips BBQ began as a hobby. It then evolved into a full-time venture when the pandemic forced the closure of the upscale steakhouse where Chef Adam served as Executive Chef.

Sponsor our 30th Anniversary Celebration | Give Us your Feedback and Win

In this Must Know… Sponsor our 30th Anniversary Celebration! Register for our 30th Anniversary Celebration – a celebration of California’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and its entrepreneurs! Or consider a sponsorship. Depending on the level, sponsors of our anniversary event may have the following perks: Click here to learn about all the sponsorship opportunities. Give Us Your Feedback and

New Year, New Staff | 2024 CDFI Essentials

In this Must Know… New Year, New Staff! CAMEO is thrilled to kick-start 2024 with three new team members. Please join us in welcoming: 2024 CDFI Essentials Join the 2024 Cohort of CAMEO’s CDFI Essentials, our monthly facilitated peer learning program. This year-long cohort is designed to train the staff of microlending and small business lending CDFIs to

CAMEO Turns 30! Celebrate with Us | State Policy Updates

In this Must Know… CAMEO’s 30th Anniversary: Celebrate with Us! If you attended our Annual Member Meeting in December you know that CAMEO is turning 30 this year! To celebrate, we are heading down the California coast on November 13-14, 2024 for an exciting two-day event at The Dana Hotel in sunny San Diego. We’re working on fun, engaging, and enriching

New Opportunities for CDFIs | Help us Improve our Website!

In this Must Know… New Year, New Opportunities for CDFIs Help us Improve our Website! At CAMEO, we are always working hard on being the best we can be for our members. This not only includes our programs and services, but also the basics such as communication. We are reviewing our website and want to

Happy Holidays!

The end of 2023 is upon us – a year that saw CAMEO launch the National CDFI Academy, hold our very first annual summit, receive our largest grant, and double our staff. These and many other milestones have made 2023 a significant year for CAMEO. The best is yet to come.

CDFI Fund Updates | Annual Member Meeting Recap

In this Must Know… CDFI Fund Updates ICYMI… New Certification Application Available Double Round of Financial Assistance and Technical Assistance Awards Annual Member Meeting Recap Thank you to all those who attended our 2023 Annual Member Meeting on Tuesday! It was great to see old friends and meet new faces. We want to give a

SSBCI TA Program Application | 2023 Annual Member Meeting

In this Must Know… 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

SSBCI TA Program Info Session TODAY | 2023 Annual Member Meeting

In this Must Know… Today: California SSBCI TA Program Info Session 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.  Join us