Category: Must Know

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

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,

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

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!

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

Note: We are watching the federal government budget talks and will update you as appropriate next week when we know more on a government shutdown. In this Must Know… CAMEO Partners with COOK Alliance to Expand MEHKOs in California CAMEO is excited to announce that we are partnering with COOK Alliance on a $5 million project that will

In this Must Know… On the Governor’s Desk The California Legislature finished its 2023 session last week. Several bills benefitting small businesses and nonprofits await Governor Newsom’s signature, including: New Bill Introduces Welcome Changes to RMAP Last month, Representatives Zach Nunn (R-IA) and Angie Craig (D-MN) introduced a marker bill that outlines improvements to the Rural

In this Must Know… Good News for Nonprofits Contracting with the State of California As the California legislative session comes to a close, we are happy to report that three bills from the California Nonprofit Equity Initiative have been voted through committee and now await final floor votes. The Equity Initiative is a package of bills that