Become part of the voice for micro business in California! Become a member today.
Join us to work together and help California’s smallest businesses succeed. CAMEO works to ensure that California’s entrepreneurs have access to the training, services and capital they need for success. Download a copy of the CAMEO member benefits checklist.
Out-of-state organizations are joining CAMEO because of our capacity building activities, like our CDFI Incubator programs! We welcome you and will continue to develop ways to add value to your membership! If you have any ideas, we’re all ears.
NOTE: We have changed the membership payment process and members will now be charged for the calendar year. If you are a current member and would like to renew your membership, please contact our Finance Manager, Joan Johnson, who will let you know how much you owe for the 2025 membership.
CAMEO Member Benefits Include:
| Benefits | General Membership* | Advocacy Champion ($1,500) | Advocacy Leadership Circle ($3,000) |
| Advocacy representation for the Micro-Enterprise field on federal, state, and local levels |  |  |  |
| Exclusive, curated members-only courses in CAMEO Academy | | | |
| Member discounts on training | | | |
| Member pricing for events | | | |
| Networking, referral, and resource exchange opportunities | | | |
| Information on all things micro: funding, research, resources, and partnerships | | | |
| Access to “intermediary” support through re-granting | | | |
| Partnership opportunities in programs and projects | | | |
| Referrals to your business or organization | | | |
| Access to individualized training and consultation services | | | |
| Free postings on CAMEO’s event calendar and job page | | | |
| Membership in the California Coalition for Community Investment (CCCI) | | | |
| A $150 discount for the the Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor Training program | | | |
| A $1,030 credit toward a new Lenderfit subscription with a start date during Q3 if they register by July 31, 2024 | | | |
| Recognition on social media for advocacy support | | | |
| Recognition at CAMEO events for advocacy support | | | |
| Tickets to Advocacy Day | (2 tickets) | (5 tickets) | |
| Guest blog post | |
*General Membership levels:
- Individual ($150)
- Nonprofit with budget <$500K ($350)
- Nonprofit with budget >$500K ($500)
- CAMEO Ecosystem Champion ($3,000)
Advocacy levels:
- CAMEO Advocacy Champion ($1,500)
- CAMEO Advocacy Leadership Circle ($3,000)
CAMEO Members include:
- Micro Enterprise Development Organizations (MDO’s)
- Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI’s)
- Traditional Financial Institutions
- Economic Development Organizations
- Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)
- Local and State Government Agencies
- Revolving Loan Funds
- Business Associations and Chambers of Commerce
- Community Development Corporations (CDCs)
- Women’s Business Centers
- Experienced Consultants and Practitioners