In this Must Know…
- CEO Carolina Martinez is profiled in the San Francisco Business Times
- Join the MEHKO Success Stories webinar on September 9, 2025 at 5:30pm PT.
- Encourage your clients to complete the Federal Reserve’s 2025 Small Business Credit Survey
- Advocacy Update: The California State Assembly voted to pass SB 362 (Grayson)! Now the bill goes to the Senate for concurrence.
- This week’s Goodie Highlight is Pacific Community Ventures’ RESTORE LA Fund for Micro & Small Business Recovery & Climate Resilience.
CAMEO Network in the News: Carolina Martinez Profiled!
Small businesses are facing a particularly difficult environment right now – from immigration enforcement to federal disinvestment. But entrepreneurs are resilient, and our 400+ member organizations do incredible work every day to support them.
Last week, Simon Campbell profiled our CEO, Carolina Martinez, for the San Francisco Business Times, who highlighted CAMEO Network’s mission to support California’s small businesses.
The right combination of capital, coaching, and community support can transform lives. As Carolina shared with Simon, “The Main Street businesses, the mom-and-pop small businesses, are the ones that drive community reinvestment and support.”
MEHKO Webinar: Success Stories
Join COOK Alliance on September 9, 2025 at 5:30pm PT for MEHKO Success Stories, a free virtual panel with home cooks from different regions across the state who specialize in delivery, pickup, and dine-in. Hear how they’ve built thriving food businesses from their home kitchens and share with your clients for inspiration – whether they’re already running a MEHKO or curious about getting started.
For Your Clients: Small Business Credit Survey
| For Your Clients: Small Business Credit SurveyThe Federal Reserve’s 2025 Small Business Credit Survey is now open, with CAMEO Network as a partner. Owners and key financial decisionmakers of for-profit businesses are invited to share experiences on debt use, financial conditions, and more. Responses directly inform the Fed, government agencies, policymakers, and service providers—creating a public good that benefits your business and others. The survey takes 12 minutes to complete. |
The Goodies
Research & Resources
- The Roosevelt Institute published the report “Building a Vision for Universal Public Childcare: Principles for a Childcare System that Works for Workers and Families”.
- The California Public Banking Alliance released a new State Public Bank Overview to show that a State Public Bank would keep California’s money working for Californians.
For Your Clients
| Milestone Circles is Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center’s 12-week program helping U.S.-based founders build, scale, and lead with purpose.Pacific Community Ventures launched the RESTORE LA Fund for Micro & Small Business Recovery & Climate Resilience – a $3 million fund offering 3%, no-fee loans to small businesses. |
Other Goodies
- Industry News: The U.S. Small Business Administration is now accepting nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards. Nominations must be submitted by December 8, 2025.
- Jobs: NCRC, UC Berkeley, and IEWBC announced new jobs recently. See who else is hiring!