Jessica McGuinty was able to grow Jessicurl, her Humboldt-based hair product business, thanks to extensive coaching from the North Coast SBDC and a loan from the Arcata Economic Development Corporation.
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¡Viva! 2011 Celebrated Women Entrepreneurs
This week, about 50 women of all shapes, sizes, colors and ages gathered at the Los Angeles Fed for a heavy dose of inspiration and insightful advice. As Forescee Hogan-Rowles, (bio) the C.E.O. of Community Financial Resource Center, summed it up: Be informed; Be relentless; Have a Plan (yes with a capital ‘P’); Write your
New Bill Helps Self-Employed Become Own Boss
CAMEO has been pushing for self-employment to be recognized as a viable option for the unemployed. The message has been heard. President Obama included it in his American Jobs Act. Today Senator Wyden (D-OR) and some of his colleagues introduced a bill that logistically smooths the way. Next week a version is expected in the
Capacity Building Grants for Consulting
From Friedman Associates… Capacity Building Grants for Microenterprise Development Organizations Funded by the U.S. SBA PRIME Program Capacity building is often defined as “actions that improve nonprofit effectiveness.” Thanks to the SBA PRIME Program, nonprofits that help low-income individuals start and expand small businesses can apply for assistance to increase capacity and impact. Note: these
Small Business Statistics
Small Business is the Heartbeat of the US Economy Source: U.S. Small Businesses Administration Small firms: • Represent 99.7 percent of all employer firms. • Employ just over half of all private sector employees. • Pay 44 percent of total U.S. private payroll. • Have generated 64 percent of net new jobs over the past
Small Biz Saturday – Nov 26
CAMEO members know that independent and locally-owned businesses are critical to our economy – they help bring prosperity to our communities and create jobs for our families and loved ones. When small businesses succeed, we all benefit. CAMEO is proud to announce that we are participating in the second annual “Small Business Saturday SM” –
A Rural Microbusiness Tax Credit
This post was written by the Center for Rural Affairs. Helping Rural Main Street Businesses Prosper H.R. 2858 – Introduced by Representatives Ron Kind (D-WI) and Wally Herger (R-CA) The Rural Microbusiness Investment Credit Act of 2011 (PDF of the bill) would help new enterprises start and existing enterprises grow by providing a 35 percent
William Ortiz, Gentle Parking
William Ortiz was able to found and grow Gentle Parking thanks to training and support he received from CAMEO member Mission Economic Development Agency.
MEDA, PACE are pilots for Citi-Aspen Credit Building Project
The Aspen Institute announced in September the launch of the Asset Building Through Credit pilot program, a research effort that will study a multi-dimensional approach to building credit and financial opportunities for aspiring low-income entrepreneurs. The pilot program will study whether financial education and coaching combined with an innovative secured credit card platform can increase
Boxer-Feinstein PRIME support letter
Office of U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer 112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 phone (202) 224-3553 fax: 202-224-0454 Office of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein 331 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-3841 Fax: (202) 228-3954 —- DATE The Honorable Dianne Feinstein United States Senate 331 Hart Office Building Washington, DC 20510