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California Legislature and Other State News

“History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again.” – Maya Angelou Read our statement in support of the black community. In this Must Know… California Legislature and Other State News Join the webinar “What Powerful Data Can Do For You: California WBCs Measure Up! Project” on September 10,

California Legislature Wrapped up on Monday

The state Senate approved AB 1864, legislation that will create the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) to replace the existing Department of Business Oversight. The tougher regulator will have authority to bring both administrative and civil actions against previously unregulated industries, including debt collectors, fintech firms, credit reporting agencies, and merchant cash advance

EA Virtual Meetup: Designing Inclusive Products and Programs

For our August meetup, we invited our colleagues to talk about how they are designing their products and programs with inclusion in mind. The topic was a follow-up on solutions to our last meetup, which focused on discrimination in lending and the Payroll Protection Program. It was a great conversation – and a great chance

EA Virtual Meetup: Supporting Women Entrepreneurs in a Female Recession

For our September meetup, we invited our colleagues to talk about how they are supporting women entrepreneurs in America’s first female recession. It was a great conversation – and a great chance to connect our network and share important resources! Below are all of the resources you shared during our meetup. If there’s something missing

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For a decade, Ivelisse Morales has been an expert in marketing, helping brands of all sizes with the power of creativity. In 2018, she decided to leave her career in corporate responsibility to start her dream company.

COVID Response Survey Results | Regional Member Meetings

“History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again.” – Maya Angelou Read our statement in support of the black community. In this Must Know… COVID Response Survey Results Regional Member Meetings Join “What Powerful Data Can Do For You: California WBCs Measure Up! Project” on September

COVID-19 Response Survey: The Results

It’s been almost six months since California first locked down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the outlook for small businesses remains shaky. Having reopened and shut back down after a spike in cases, business owners and self-employed workers are adapting to a new normal with fluctuating income, shifting operations, and little control over

Reopening the Workplace during COVID-19

Attorney Melinda Riechert discusses how nonprofit leaders and small business owners can get their workforces back to work safely. Topics covered include: Policies, Procedures, and Training Best Practices: Workplace Screening, Social Distancing, PPE, and Sanitization High-Risk Employees and Accommodations – Non-Employee Populations: Volunteers, Interns, Independent Contractors COVID-19 Monitoring

Policy Agenda for COVID-19 Recovery: Taking the Long View

With more than 350 fires raging in many parts of the state, we know that at least some of you will be affected. Please stay safe and let us know that you are okay. In this Must Know… Policy Agenda for COVID-19 Recovery – Taking the Long View New Social Media Handles Join “Reopening Best

CAMEO and Our Members in Action

“History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again.” – Maya Angelou Read our statement in support of the black community. In this Must Know… Upcoming CAMEO Events Promote Your Events with CAMEO CAMEO Members Working Hard and Smart This week’s Goodie highlight is the Ladies Who Launch Program