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.
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
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
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
Every year, CAMEO collects a list of holiday gift guides and events from our members and partners to give you all a variety of options to choose from when buying gifts for your loved ones.
In this Must Know… It’s been an exciting year here at CAMEO – we officially launched the National CDFI Academy, held our first-ever CAMEO Summit, sponsored two major bills that were signed into law which protect small business borrowers, and more. We couldn’t have done it without you, our members. So we want to express
In this Must Know… CDFI Governance Series Join us November 28, December 5, and December 12, 2023 for our CDFI Governance training, part of CAMEO’s National CDFI Academy. The three-part series is designed to educate CDFI staff and leadership on the key principles of CDFI governance and guide them through the basic steps in creating a successful governance structure. CAMEO members
In this Must Know… SBA Updates SBDC Regulations On Tuesday, SBA released a final rule that updates regulations for Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs). This is the first set of significant program updates since 1995. Some notable changes include: See the full list of updated regulations here. For Your Clients: Small Business Credit Survey The Federal
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In this Must Know… Opportunities for CDFIs CDFI Governance Training This three-part series, part of CAMEO’s National CDFI Academy, is designed to educate CDFI staff and leadership on the key principles of CDFI governance and guide them through the basic steps in creating a successful governance structure. The sessions will take place November 28, December 5, and December 12,