On July 29, the CAMEO staff attended the Grand Opening of El Pajaro’s Kitchen Incubator. From The Santa Cruz Sentinel One bite of a tiny taco stuffed with My Mom’s Mole, and Claudia Viek was sold on the powdered mix created by Cesario Ruiz[see photo left]. “Where can I buy this?” asked Viek, chief executive
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Mary Grace Gúzman, Gúzman Legal
After working her way through law school, Mary Grace Guzman opened her own practice in the Bay Area with help from CAMEO member Women’s Initiative for Self Employment.
Kelly Carlisle, Acta Non Verba
After returning home from the Navy, Kelly Carlisle started a farming project serving East Oakland youth and their families.
Monday Kiva Loans
The latest list of microbusinesses and entrepreneurs participating in CAMEO’s partnership with Kiva.
SBA FY14 House Budget
On Wednesday, July 17, the House passed the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill, which allocates money for the Small Business Administration and the CDFI Fund. Download the SBA FY2014 House budget and the CDFI FY2014 House Budget – and if you’re curious about the whole bill (it funds the President’s office). And for
Kamal Mansoor, K.A.S. Auto Sales
Kamal Mansoor opened his own micro-business thanks to a microloan from CAMEO member Opening Doors.
Monday Kiva Loans
Currently funding Kiva loans from CAMEO members for July 15, 2013.
News from the SBA Micro Team
From the SBA Microenterprise Development Branch. PRIME Program As you are probably aware by now, the Agency received zero funding for 2013 PRIME grants. This means: there will be no application process for new PRIME grants; there will be no renewal or option year process for existing PRIME grants; funds that were awarded under the
Lucas & Marcia, Universal Art Gallery
Lucas and Marcia Da Silva, owners of the Universal Art Gallery in Los Angeles, have been in the custom art framing business for 16 years, and were facing an all too familiar problem: the need to expand versus the fear of an uncertain economy. With the help of VEDC and a Citywide Small Business Loan the Da Silvas were able to purchase new equipment allowing them to expand their business.
Monday Kiva Loans
Good morning, CAMEO members and friends! As you may have heard, CAMEO has launched a collaboration with Kiva to increase crowdfunded microloans in California. Three CAMEO members — Accion San Diego, Opportunity Fund and Valley Economic Development Center — are already certified Kiva lenders, and now Fresno CDFI, Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) and Working Solutions have joined. Each Monday, we’ll be highlighting the loans our members are currently funding here on microbiz.org. If you’re interested in supporting any of the following loans, simply click on the links provided, and Kiva will handle the rest. Don’t forget to join the CAMEO lending team first!