In this Must Know…
- Submit your nomination for the 2026 CAMEO Network Ecosystem Awards by September 18, 2026.
- Upcoming Trainings
- For Your Clients: Federal Reserve’s Small Business Credit Survey
- Until September 17, take advantage of our End of Summer Special and receive $100 off your ticket for our 2026 Conference on November 16-18, 2026!
- CAMEO in the News: NBC News aired a story on why the CDFI Fund matters for communities across the country and why CAMEO Network and Inclusive Action for the City are suing to protect these funds.
- This week’s Goodie Highlight is California GO-Biz’s new Made in California label program. Program fees are waived through December 31, 2026.
Spotlight on the 2026 CAMEO Network Ecosystem Awards
Nominations are open for our 2026 Ecosystem Awards! The awards honor organizations advancing small business success through the “5 Cs” of a thriving ecosystem: Coaching, Capital, Connections, Culture, and Climate.
Recognizing innovation, impact, and leadership that expand opportunities for under-resourced entrepreneurs, the awards will be presented at our 2026 Conference: Collective Power in Action on November 16-18 in San Jose. Submit your nomination by September 18.
Upcoming CAMEO Network Trainings
Strengthen your impact and build new skills with our upcoming training opportunities:
- September 22 and 29 – CCER Session 3: Building Small Business Resilience with Outsmart Disaster
- September 24 – Building and Retaining Teams: Mission-Driven People Practices (Course 2)
- October 5-9 – Microlending Essentials
For Your Clients: Small Business Credit Survey
Encourage your clients to respond to the Federal Reserve’s Small Business Credit Survey today and contribute to data that directly inform the Fed, federal government agencies, service providers, policymakers, and others.
CAMEO Network is a proud partner in this nationwide effort because we believe that the more small businesses are heard, the better they can be served.
2026 Conference: Collective Power in Action
| There’s only one week left to take advantage of our End of Summer Special and receive an additional $100 off registration for the 2026 CAMEO Network Conference: Collective Power in Action, taking place November 16–18. |
| Join us for three days of connection, learning, and meaningful conversations with colleagues and peers working to advance collective impact in the small business ecosystem. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the 2026 conference. To receive the discount, select the End of Summer Special ticket option when registering. The clock is ticking! Register by September 17 to save $100 on your conference registration. CAMEO members receive a discount on registration. To receive the member discount code, email Sandra Flores. |
The Goodies
For Your Clients
- The Center for Responsible Lending is hiring “borrower experts” to work as Payday Loan Researchers.
- California GO-Biz is inviting small manufacturers to apply for the new Made in California label program. Program fees are waived through December 31, 2026.
Free Webinars
- Join the CDFI Coalition’s Community Infrastructure Center webinar on October 6, 2026 at 12:00pm PT / 3:00pm ET.
- Register now for The Future of CDFIs’ “CRA in the Crosshairs” on September 15, 2026 at 11:00am PT / 2:00pm ET.
New Resources
- Learn how childcare accelerator programs can help home-based childcare businesses provide much needed services to their communities.
- Kindsight’s Lessons Learned: Navigating Capital Campaigns is a practical guide that helps nonprofits navigate capital campaigns with confidence.
Other Goodies
- Industry News: The House Financial Services Committee introduced legislation to bring the CFPB under congressional appropriations and establish an inspector general solely for this agency.
- Jobs: the Central California SBDC, Inclusive Action for the City, and the NorCal SBDC announced new jobs recently. See who else is hiring!