In this Must Know…
- Fill out our 2022 Impact Census.
- CAMEO is turning 30 next year! Where do YOU want to celebrate?.
- CAMEO’s National CDFI Academy was featured in Next City.
- Read our Policy Specialist Addison Peterson’s recent blog post on the FTC’s efforts to keep businesses safe and solvent.
- This week’s Goodie Highlight is the announcement of the $42.4 billion Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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, please send us your 2022 data by filling out this membership survey by August 1, 2023.
CAMEO Is Turning 30!
Next year marks 30 years of CAMEO – 30 years of serving micro business development organizations and working to grow a thriving ecosystem of support for all entrepreneurs.
We want to celebrate BIG, and we want your input. Tell us: where would you prefer to go for a two-day anniversary event?
- Los Angeles
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- or somewhere else
National CDFI Academy in the News
Last week, Next City published an article on CAMEO’s National CDFI Academy as part of its CDFI Futures series. The article featured an interview with CEO Carolina Martinez and focused on how the Academy addresses challenges faced by CDFIs through training.
Also, our CDFI Incubator has eight capacity building programs that include: an underwriting course, a yearlong cohort for developing an org’s loan programs, an Impact Fund for new lenders, and more!
The Goodies
For Your Clients
- The Small Business Growth Fund provides recipients with up to $25,000 in grants. Applications close July 21, 2023.
- Next Street and the James Irvine Foundation are conducting a survey on the intersection of small business growth and quality job creation. Participants will receive a $20 Visa Gift Card.
Professional Opportunities
- Camp Prosperity 2023, taking place from July 18 to August 1, 2023, is designed to enhance your advocacy skills and connect you with like-minded advocates.
- Inclusiv and UNH are currently accepting applications for their Q3-Q4 2023 Consumer and Commercial Solar Lending cohorts.
Other Goodies
- Industry News: On Monday, the Department of Commerce announced the $42.4 billion Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. Small businesses will benefit from this program through enhanced connectivity and contracting opportunities.
- Jobs: CAMEO, the Treasury Department, ESO Ventures, and Alliance for Community Development announced new jobs recently. See who else is hiring!