In this Must Know…
- California Policy Update
- In honor of Juneteenth, a spotlight on CAMEO Network in Texas (our offices will be closed tomorrow)
- Register for Introduction to Green and Clean Energy Lending for Small Business CDFIs on June 23, 2026 at 10:00am PT / 1:00pm ET.
- CAMEO Network is hiring a Finance Manager
- This week’s Goodie Highlight is GO-Biz’s “Immigration Resources for Businesses and Employers” webinar on June 25, 2026 at 3:00pm PT.
California Policy Update
The California Legislature finalized the 2026–27 budget on Monday, but none of our advocated investments were included. We have one more shot; we’re working with our partners on alternative paths, like trailer bills, to secure funding for small business priorities.
In better news, AB 2116, which would give the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation oversight of non-loan financing providers, passed the Senate Banking Committee and heads to Senate Judiciary on June 30. Please sign our support letter!
In honor of Juneteenth, a spotlight on CAMEO Network in Texas
CAMEO Network’s Texas outreach is thriving under the leadership of our CDFI Programs team. This past year, Caleb Ostrander has strengthened CDFI training and ecosystem support across the state. From CDFI courses and coalition engagement to advocacy training and a strong presence at OFN’s SBFF, our impact continues to grow. Read our blog post to learn how these efforts support Texas’ small business communities.
Green and Clean Energy Lending: A CDFI Starter Course
CAMEO Network’s National CDFI Academy is hosting Introduction to Green and Clean Energy Lending for Small Business CDFIs on June 23, 2026 at 10:00am PT / 1:00pm ET. This 90‑minute course explores how lenders can integrate green considerations into existing products and underwriting. Through peer examples and practical discussion, participants will identify opportunities, challenges and next steps to incorporate green lending into current products and workflows.
The Goodies
New Research
- CAMEO Network member, Pacific Community Ventures, recently published “From Worker Voice to Workplace Culture & Wealth-Building: Unlocking Quality Jobs & Ownership Pathways in Small Businesses.”
- The 2026 Otis College Report on the Creative Economy focuses on the nonprofit arts ecosystem and the growing impact of AI across creative sectors.
For Your Clients
- Small Business Majority is hosting a webinar on June 24, 2026 at 12:00pm PT / 3:00pm ET that will provide a foundational overview of the SBA Office of Advocacy and how it can help businesses navigate policy.
- GO-Biz is hosting an “Immigration Resources for Businesses and Employers” webinar on June 25, 2026 at 3:00pm PT.
New Resources
- Independent Sector’s “Value of Volunteer Time” resource shows the monetary value of volunteer hours in each U.S. state and has a toolkit to share your state’s number.
- McKinsey’s recent podcast explores the historic wave of business ownership transitions currently happening.
Other Goodies
- Free Webinar: Join Community Vision on July 1, 2026 at 10:00am PT / 1:00pm ET for a webinar on “How to Use New Markets Tax Credits for Your Nonprofit Facility Project.”
- Jobs: LA Más, Pacific Community Ventures, and Working Solutions CDFI announced new jobs recently. See who else is hiring!