*Suggestion to increase partnerships with WIBs and CAMEO members: have MDO sit on WIB board and vice versa *Potential measure: entry into incubation program as outcome of training *WIBS create percentages of training in certain categories/occupations – have entrepreneurship be one of the categories – and present to local WIB board *Need good models to
Escaping the harsh realities of life in a refugee camp was a victory for Chai and his family, but he had to re-build his life. Chai liked the idea of owning a business. He had no credit history and very little collateral, but wanted to buy a janitorial franchise. Because of an $8,000 loan and training from Fresno CDFI, Chai Lee was able to realize his dream of running his own business.
August 4, 2011: CAMEO’s Annual Survey Contest Deadline; SacBee Op-ed and Micro Stories
July 21, 1011: District Meetings – Building relationships with your legislators
July 14, 2011: Testifying, CAMEO Annual Survey, Vote for CAMEO
July 1, 2011: Photos from The CAMEO Annual Member Meeting
July 29, 1011
SIPA helped Jen and Oscar Carpinteyro clarify their plans and goals for Rewind Audio, their vintage audio store.
Creating small businesses is a key job-generating strategy By Claudia Viek Special to The Bee Published: Tuesday, Jul. 26, 2011 – 12:00 am | Page 11A The California state budget was passed with a 1 percent cut in the sales tax, with a hope for $8.3 billion in unexpected revenue growth and without Republican support.
The following agencies and programs are instrumental for the creation and sustainability of Micro Enterprise development: California Capital Access Program The California Capital Access Program (CalCAP) encourages banks and other financial institutions to loan to small businesses that fall outside of their conventional underwriting standards. CalCAP is a form of loan portfolio insurance which may