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Gov. Shutdown: What You Can Do | MILES Next Week

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Government Shutdown: What You Can Do

The federal government has officially shut down, creating uncertainty for small businesses that rely on SBA loans, certifications, federal contracts, and resource partners. This disruption threatens jobs, revenue, and community stability.

CAMEO Network worked with Public Private Strategies to prepare a guide with resources and talking points to help you communicate the impact to lawmakers. Take action and contact your elected officials! Urge Congress to come to an agreement and reopen the government.

On a related note, the CDFI Fund released an announcement on their operating status during the shutdown. For the duration of the shutdown the CDFI Fund will operate with limited staff and services. AMIS, CIMS, and the Fund’s website will remain accessible, though updates are paused. The AMIS Help Desk will assist with technical issues only. Certain CDFI and NACA Program applicants may continue application updates per existing deadlines, but new requests will be processed after the government reopens. Compliance and reporting obligations remain in effect, with deadlines viewable in AMIS. The October webinars are cancelled and may be rescheduled later.

Microlending Essentials Starts Next Week

Join CAMEO Network’s 5-day Microlending Essentials (MILES) training NEXT WEEK, October 6–10, 2025, to build skills in underwriting microloans. Designed for CDFIs and business coaching nonprofits, this hands-on course covers cash flow, credit, debt-to-income, and bank statement analysis, plus real loan underwriting and credit memo writing. Led by our expert CDFI Programs team, MILES equips staff to strengthen lending programs and help clients succeed in accessing capital.

2025 Member Meetings

CAMEO Network staff is in Fresno today for our Central Valley Member Meeting! We’re excited to continue connecting with members across the state. Mark your calendars for the rest of our 2025 gatherings:

Member Kudos: Inclusive Action Joins Key Legal Battle

Tomorrow, October 3, immigrant rights advocates will hold a press conference at 8:30am ET in Washington, D.C. before oral arguments challenge an IRS agreement to share taxpayer data with ICE and DHS. We’re proud that CAMEO Network member Inclusive Action for the City is a plaintiff, standing up for immigrant taxpayers and privacy rights. The press conference will be livestreamed on Public Citizen’s Facebook page.

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Industry News

For Your Clients

  • Mission Edge’s Impact Lab is offering a free workshop on “Startup Basics” for early-stage entrepreneurs in San Diego, on October 8, 2025 at 4:00pm PT.
  • small.news is a new media platform built for and by small business owners.

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