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Summer School Recap | 2022 CAMEO Impact Census

In this Must Know… Summer School Recap Yesterday, we held the second session of our Climate + Small Biz Summer School, which focused on technical assistance for green businesses. It was a packed session! First, we had Mitchell Smith from CDFA who told us about the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and how your orgs can participate.

SSBCI Funding Awards Announced | CA Orgs Awarded CRP Funding

In this Must Know… SSBCI Funding Awards Announced Last week, the Treasury Department announced the first awardees of two SSBCI-funded programs: the Minority Business Development Agency’s Capital Readiness Program (more on that below) and the Technical Assistance Grant Program, which totals $57 million so far for 12 states. CalOSBA is approved for up to $25.3

Summer School Part I Recap | MEHKO Bill Is Now Law

In this Must Know… Summer School Part I Recap Yesterday we held the first session of our four-part series for the Climate + Small Biz Summer School. Joining us was Neda Arabshahi, VP of the Inclusiv Center for Resiliency and Clean Energy. She led a conversation on how climate change disrupts life and its economic impact on

Climate and Small Biz | CAMEO Academy: Members Only Courses

In this Must Know… Summer School Rescheduled Due to extenuating circumstances, we’re rescheduling the Climate + Small Biz Summer School to begin next week, August 2, 2023 at 11:00am PT. It will run through August 23, 2023. In Part I: Why Does Climate Resiliency Matter to the Entrepreneurial Economy?, we’ll discuss why small businesses and the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem can and need

Summer School: Climate + Small Biz | 2022 CAMEO Impact Census

In this Must Know… Climate + Small Biz Summer School Join us next week for CAMEO’s Climate + Small Biz Summer School: Integrating the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem to the Climate Economy. Part I: Why Does Climate Resiliency Matter to the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem? is on July 26, 2023 at 11:00 am PT. Neda Arabshahi, VP of the Inclusiv Center for Resiliency

Climate + Small Biz Summer School | 2022 CAMEO Impact Census

In this Must Know… Climate + Small Biz Summer School CAMEO is excited to announce our four-part virtual series, Climate + Small Biz Summer School: Integrating the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem to the Climate Economy. Join us weekly starting July 26 to learn how you can get involved in environmental climate resiliency for small businesses and contribute to

Small Biz Investment Holds Steady in CA Budget | Become a SBCS Partner

In this Must Know… Small Business Investments Hold Steady in California Budget The California FY 2023-24 budget was finally finalized. This year included steep cuts overall, but small business programs saw a stable budget with few cuts. Some highlights: Become a SBCS Partner The Small Business Credit Survey (SBCS) is a national survey conducted by the Federal

2022 CAMEO Impact Census | CAMEO Is Turning 30!

In this Must Know… 2022 CAMEO Impact Census In 2022, we successfully advocated for ecosystem investments of $105.5 million, more than a 50% increase from 2021. We cannot advocate successfully without you and your data! We want to thank everyone who filled out our 2021 census. The 2021 Impact Report is coming! In the meantime,

State Policy Roundup | Federal Truth-in-Lending Bill Introduced

In this Must Know… State Policy Roundup Federal Truth-in-Lending Bill Introduced Last Thursday, Rep. Nydia Velazquez and Sen. Bob Menendez reintroduced the Small Business Lending Disclosure Act, which was originally introduced in 2020. If passed, the legislation would establish much-needed truth in lending for small business financing by requiring clear disclosure of APRs and fees. CAMEO commends

CAMEO Summit Recap | Support Small Biz Truth in Lending

In this Must Know… The First CAMEO Summit: A Recap The 2023 CAMEO Summit (our very first one!) was a resounding success – all thanks to our attendees, sponsors, volunteers, and of course, staff. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who made the trip to downtown Sacramento for Advocacy Day, MicroLenders Forum, or both. It