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,
The California 2023 legislative cycle officially came to a close last month, once the Legislature adjourned and every bill that passed made it to the Governor’s desk. It was a very active legislative session, with the Legislature introducing more bills than it had in over a decade and Governor Newsom signing almost 1,000 bills. Throughout the year, CAMEO tracked 47 bills related to small business, nonprofits, and other topics. Here is a roundup of these bills and their final status.
In this Must Know… Education Campaign: How to File a Complaint with the DFPI When a financial institution violates state law, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has the power to launch investigations, enforce penalties, and change regulations. Thus, DFPI complaints are of vital importance to keep companies accountable. However, many small businesses and
When a financial institution violates state law, the DFPI has the ability to launch investigations, enforce penalties, and change regulations. Thus, DFPI complaints are of vital importance to keep companies accountable. However, many small businesses and consumers of financial services/products are not aware that they can file a complaint, or are unsure how to do it, or believe it is too complicated.
In this Must Know… Apply for the Behavioral Science in TA Cohort Last week, we held an introductory session of CAMEO’s new Behavioral Science in TA program, which is funded by the SBA PRIME Grant. In partnership with Silver Lining Action Plan (SLAP), this program aims to increase participants’ ability to serve their clients by applying
CAMEO received an SBA PRIME grant to incorporate behavioral science into business technical assistance. We’re kicking off the project with an introductory virtual informational session TOMORROW, October 13, 2023 at 10:00am PT!
October is a busy month for the economic development sector – from conferences to meetings and everything in between. CAMEO is not the exception. Here’s what our staff has been up to and the events coming up in the pipeline.
Pamela founded Puzz e Gata Jamaica in 2020 to share the benefits of the sweetened, cinnamon-spiced hibiscus flower tea across Northern California. For a long time, she had been unable to find any product that matched the traditional recipes she had encountered in Mexico. This year, she began working with the California Capital Women’s Business Center to develop strategies for the sustainable growth and innovation of her mission.
In this Must Know (lots of stuff going on this week!)… CAMEO Is Hiring! Do you support local economies driven by local small business owners? Do you understand the power of business ownership to lift families and help them thrive and reach their version of the American Dream? If so, please apply and help us
Do you support local economies driven by local small business owners? Do you understand the power of business ownership to lift families and help them thrive and reach their version of the American Dream? If so, please apply and help us grow.