In this Must Know….
- Happy Independence Day!
- Upcoming CAMEO Events and Programs
- This week’s Goodie Highlight is Sierra Health Foundation’s Responsive Grants Program. Applications are due July 9, 2024.
Celebrating Independence
Happy Independence Day!
Deciding to go out on your own and start a small business can be scary, like jumping off a cliff into the unknown.
We are proud to live in a country with a big entrepreneurial spirit, where people have the courage to take chances and chase their dreams.
But that doesn’t mean they don’t need support.
July is National Independent Retailer Month! It’s the perfect time to celebrate and support the small businesses and independent workers that strengthen our economy, support our communities, and keep our Main Streets vibrant.
Upcoming CAMEO Events & Programs
- July 9, 2024 – Central Coast Regional Member Meeting in Castroville, CA at 3:00pm PT
- July 11 – August 12, 2024 – Series 2: CDFI Microlending Origination & Portfolio Management
- July 15, 2024 – Deadline to apply for the MEHKO Outreach Cohort
- July 17, 2024 – Green Lending Webinar at 12:00pm PT
- September 9-13, 2024 – Microlending Essentials September
The Goodies
Professional & Funding Opportunities
- Join Kitchen Table Advisors’ first of three summer webinars, “Farming in the Era of Climate Change: Strengthening Our Collective Resilience” on July 8, 2024 at 12:00pm PT.
- Sierra Health Foundation’s Responsive Grants Program supports efforts to improve health and reduce health inequity. Applications are due July 9, 2024.
Other Goodies
- Industry News: USDA announced resource enhancements designed to simplify and streamline access to contracting information for businesses interested in selling their products and services to USDA.
- Jobs: CAMEO Network, Transform, NCRC, and Inclusive Action for the City announced new jobs recently. See who else is hiring!