In This Must Know…
- Final 2022-23 State Budget (AB/SB 178/193) for Small Business
- Registration is open for our MicroLenders Forum on September 15, 2022!
- Join us for our two upcoming professional development opportunities!
- This week’s Goodie highlight is two easy legislative actions to take on employee ownership and EBTs at farmers markets.
MicroLenders Forum
This year Governor Newsom and the state legislature have given us plenty to be proud of as the final budget for the 2022-23 year awaits the final vote and signature. At the same time, the budget falls short in several places.
The good news is that the state is making serious investments in the small business ecosystem – with funding for thee Technical Assistance Expansion Program (TAEP), Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), and the Women’s Business Centers.
Read more on the breakdown of the budget on our blog post “Final 2022-23 State Budget (AB/SB 178/193) for Small Business.
MicroLenders Forum
Registration is open for our MicroLenders Forum! It will be in person in the San Francisco area on September 15, 2022, exact location TBD. Mark your calendars!
We want to showcase the innovative work that our members have done during the pandemic and are soliciting proposals, due by August 1, 2022. Download our call for presenters.
Professional Development
We have two upcoming opportunities for you and your staff to join us on!
- Uplevel Your Online Training for Inclusivity, August 10-11, 17-18
- Getting Comfortable In the Weeds: How to Serve California Agriculture, September 27-November 15, on Tuesdays
Click on the links to learn more and register now before all the spaces are filled!
The Goodies
Grant Opportunity
- Applications for the 2022 Native CDFI Awards are due on July 15, 2022.
Take Action
- Support SB 1407, the CA Employee Ownership Act.
- Support SB 907, it will help low-income families access fresh, nutritious food at their local farmers’ markets.
Other Goodies
- CDFA’s new report: Debunking Risk in Food System Lending.
- Jobs: BCIF, RUNWAY, Shareable, Greenlining, WBC, WEV LISC and PCV announced new jobs recently. See who else is hiring!