In this Must Know…
- SBA Disaster Loans and Other Resources
- Learn how to maximize your CAMEO membership on January 25, 2023 at 2:30 pm PST.
- Staff Kudos
- Heidi Pickman joins Small Business Majority for a policy briefing on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 11:30 am PST.
- This week’s Goodie Highlight is the emergency tax relief for businesses affected by California’s winter storms.
SBA Disaster Loans & Other Resources
In response to the severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides happening across California this winter, SBA is making disaster loans available to eligible small businesses and nonprofits. The application deadline for physical damage loans is March 15, 2023 while the deadline for economic injury loans is October16, 2023.
For more resources on disaster response and recovery, check out:
CAMEO is not planning to host a training on the SBA disaster loan program, but we will if there is significant demand. Please email Daniela to express your interest.
Webinar: Maximize Your CAMEO Membership
Are you a new CAMEO member? Or, maybe you’re a long-standing member and need a refresher on your membership benefits. Or, are you someone who wants to network with other members?
If any of these is true, join us on January 25, 2023 at 2:30 pm PST to learn how your membership benefits can build your organization’s capacity. Topics covered will include member benefits, communications, and advocacy.
Staff Kudos
CAMEO has some exciting news to share from our staff members.
Liza Rivera-Gonzalez is now Senior Program Manager at CAMEO. We know she will bring lots of passion and talent to her new role.
Our Policy Specialist, Addison Peterson, is part of CRC’s 2023 Racial and Economic Justice Cohort, which kicked off last week. This program is a perfect fit for him as a strong racial equality advocate.
Congrats to both of them!
The Goodies
Industry News
- Read Forbes’ recent article on how the SECURE 2.0 Act helps small businesses.
- AEO Board of Directors nominations are open. The deadline to vote is January 27, 2023.
For Your Clients
- Businesses affected by CA’s winter storms are eligible for emergency tax relief. The latest businesses can apply is January 31, 2023.
- Reimagine Main Street is fielding a survey on Contracting, Procurement and Supplier Diversity.
Funding Opportunities
- Learn how lenders/financial institutions can benefit from the $1.2 billion in U.S. Treasury SSBCI incentives, join the webinar on February 2, 2023 at 10:00 am PST.
- The FY2023 Capital Magnet Fund Funding Round is open. The deadline to submit is February 23, 2023.
Other Goodies
- New Resource: Vaccinate All 58 has a January Week of Action Toolkit to continue to encourage our communities to get vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.
- Jobs: West Center, Renaissance, Accessity, and WEV announced new jobs recently. See who else is hiring!