In this Must Know… Join the MEHKO Advocacy Cohort – Learn More at HomeCOOKed 2024 As part of the California MEHKO Project, CAMEO and COOK Alliance are seeking community based organization partners to advocate for the establishment of a MEHKO program in counties where MEHKOs are not currently legal. COOK Alliance and CAMEO will act
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Join AEO’s Regional Council | Support 1482
In this Must Know… Join AEO’s Regional Council for the West Region AEO’s Regional Councils will convene ecosystem stakeholders, including but not limited to lenders, technical assistance providers, entrepreneurs, and legislators, on a quarterly basis to develop a regional strategy aimed at finding pragmatic approaches to the challenges facing microbusinesses and service providers. Carolina Martinez, CEO
Potential Government Shutdown: What You Need to Know | SB 1103 Teach-in
In this Must Know… Potential Government Shutdown: What You Need to Know Tomorrow, March 1, 2024 marks the first of two deadlines contained in the current Continuing Resolution (CR) which funds the federal government. If Congress cannot agree on a spending deal by midnight, we’ll face a partial shutdown that could turn into a complete shutdown if
The CAMEO Team Keeps Growing | Call for Topics: 30th Anniversary Event
In this Must Know… The CAMEO Team Keeps Growing CAMEO is excited to welcome Mark Herbert as our new Chief Operating Officer! Before joining CAMEO, Mark served in several roles for Small Business Majority after working for both federal and state elected officials. He also served on CAMEO’s Board of Directors as part of the Executive Committee.
2024 State Bill Roundup: Take One | CAMEO Webinar Extravaganza
In this Must Know… 2024 State Bill Roundup: Take One CAMEO is kicking off our 2024 advocacy efforts by sponsoring or co-sponsoring three state bills that aim to: Stay tuned for opportunities to support these bills and engage with your representatives! We know of several other bills that we will support as well and let us
Marketing and Social Media Webinars | CAMEO Member Meetings
In this Must Know… Train-the-Trainer: Level up Your Marketing and Social Media Knowledge to Better Serve Your Clients Many business owners struggle with marketing their product and building up their brand image to generate sales. You can help them! We have two training opportunities for you. Take one or take both: These train-the-trainer webinars will
SBA Offers 60-Day Grace Period for PPP and EIDL Loans | Book your Early Bird Tickets for CAMEO’s 30th Anniversary
In this Must Know… ICYMI: Important to Your Clients – SBA Offers 60-Day Grace Period for PPP and EIDL Loans The SBA announced it will grant a 60-day grace period for COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan borrowers who still need to repay their EIDL loan or apply for PPP
Sponsor our 30th Anniversary Celebration | Give Us your Feedback and Win
In this Must Know… Sponsor our 30th Anniversary Celebration! Register for our 30th Anniversary Celebration – a celebration of California’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and its entrepreneurs! Or consider a sponsorship. Depending on the level, sponsors of our anniversary event may have the following perks: Click here to learn about all the sponsorship opportunities. Give Us Your Feedback and
New Year, New Staff | 2024 CDFI Essentials
In this Must Know… New Year, New Staff! CAMEO is thrilled to kick-start 2024 with three new team members. Please join us in welcoming: 2024 CDFI Essentials Join the 2024 Cohort of CAMEO’s CDFI Essentials, our monthly facilitated peer learning program. This year-long cohort is designed to train the staff of microlending and small business lending CDFIs to
CAMEO Turns 30! Celebrate with Us | State Policy Updates
In this Must Know… CAMEO’s 30th Anniversary: Celebrate with Us! If you attended our Annual Member Meeting in December you know that CAMEO is turning 30 this year! To celebrate, we are heading down the California coast on November 13-14, 2024 for an exciting two-day event at The Dana Hotel in sunny San Diego. We’re working on fun, engaging, and enriching