Fostering Ecosystems

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CAMEO is a convener and builds strong entrepreneurial ecosystems regionally and statewide

Fiscal SponsorshipEntrepreneurship Advantage, Greater LA Region


CAMEO is pleased to act as a fiscal sponsor to support mission-aligned, impactful projects that serve low-income, BIPOC, and women entrepreneurs. We carefully vet projects and then guide and assist the selected projects on their pathway to becoming nonprofit 501c3 organizations.

Our services include:
-Donor acknowledgments for tax deductible donations
-Financial accounting of and administration of grants and donations
-Mentoring, guidance, and encouragement
-Connections with our network



The goal of the collaborative is to create economic opportunity for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Los Angeles County by connecting human, technical, and capital resources through regional collaboration.
WE CAN ProjectRegional Meetings
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The WE CAN project supports the California Women’s Business Centers with capacity building programs that foster a growth mindset and are responsive to the centers’ current needs and trends determined by the network. CAMEO will convene a peer cohort and provide organizational assistance.



CAMEO convenes regional meetings of our members so that we can:
– Hear from you on your needs and programs
– Learn about specific circumstances and needs of your region
– Let you know of our efforts and resources

Our regions include: Central Coast, Central Valley, Inland Empire, Rural North, Sacramento, San Diego Area, San Francisco/Bay Area, Los Angeles Basin
Past Convenings

2023 CAMEO Summit