In this Must Know…
- Join us on June 5, 2024 for the 2024 CAMEO Advocacy Day!
- Upcoming Regional Meetings
- Congratulations to CAMEO partners and colleagues who received a GGRF award!
- Sign our letter of support for AB 1286 – Small Business Debt Collection Decency Bill by TOMORROW, April 12, 2024
- Submit your proposal for the MEHKO Advocacy Cohort by April 15, 2024!
- Last week, CAMEO CEO Carolina Martinez joined KCBS Radio for a conversation on new data showing that Latinos and immigrants are starting businesses at about twice the rate of the general population.
- This week’s Goodie Highlight is the ‘Made in America’ webinar, “Learn about the importance of protecting your intellectual property and resources” on April 18, 2024 at 9:00am PT.
2024 CAMEO Advocacy Day
Join us on June 5, 2024 in Sacramento for the 2024 CAMEO Advocacy Day!
Our collective voice holds unprecedented power in this crucial voting year.
Let’s ensure small business issues take center stage as we advocate for responsible business lending, champion programs benefiting our community, and engage in crucial discussions about the state’s role in fostering economic recovery.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of shaping the future for small businesses across our state!
Upcoming Regional Meetings
- Rural North Member Meeting – May 1st, 2024 at 10:30am PT in Redding. Besides attending a fun and informative CAMEO event we’ll discuss new federal and state resources, and welcome guest speaker Trisha Funk from the SBA Sacramento office.
- Entrepreneurship Advantage (LA Basin Area) – May 9, 2024 at 12:00pm PT. We’ll review how to navigate contracts and who to partner with when needed, as well as hear from a panel of experts in the contracting field.
CAMEO Partners & Colleagues Receive GGRF Awards
Last week, the Biden administration announced selections for $20 billion in awards as part of the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
Congratulations to all of the community groups, including the CAMEO partners and colleagues who received an award:
- Appalachian Community Capital
- Inclusiv
- Justice Climate Fund
- LISC
- Opportunity Finance Network
- Self-Help Credit Union
The Goodies
Industry News
- New data from the SBA shows that new small business applications have increased to over 17 million in the last 4 years.
- The Department of Labor is seeking ideas for policies, resources, tools, and actions regarding the needs of very small businesses that employ or are planning to hire disabled workers or are owned by disabled entrepreneurs.
For Your Clients
- CAMEO is partnering with Public Private Strategies to bring you the ‘Made in America’ webinar, “Learn about the importance of protecting your intellectual property and resources” on April 18, 2024 at 9:00am PT.
- Bank of America’s new Access to Capital Connector platform connects small businesses seeking capital with CDFIs that can meet their needs.
Professional Development
- Prosperity Now is extending the application deadline for its Good Jobs Learning Collaborative to TOMORROW, April 12, 2024.
- Register for Opportunity Finance Network’s 2024 OFN Small Business Finance Forum (SBFF) in Chicago on June 12-14, 2024.
Other Goodies
- New Research: The Center for Responsible Lending released a report last week on The Large Hidden Costs of Small-Dollar Loans Made Through Cash Advance Apps.
- Jobs: The Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council and Inclusive Action for the City announced new jobs recently. See who else is hiring!