In this Must Know…
- Read our 2024 California Legislative Roundup on the CAMEO Blog
- ICYMI: CAMEO Network’s Statement on Nominations of Treasury and SBA
- The U.S. Census Bureau released new Geographic Area Statistics
- Submit your proposal to join the 2025 MEHKO Advocacy Cohort before January 24, 2025
- This week’s Goodie Highlight is Prosperity Now’s “Bridging the Digital Divide: Advancing Equity for Rural Communities” webinar on December 18, 2024 at 10:00am PT.
2024 CA Legislative Roundup
During the 2024 legislative session, CAMEO Network sponsored three state bills and tracked 20 others related to small business, debt, labor, and other topics. Thirteen of these bills were signed into law, including two of our sponsored bills! Read more on our advocacy victories below and check out our CAMEO Blog for the full 2024 legislative roundup.
- SB 1103 (Menjivar) creates equity and transparency with respect to commercial leasing.
- SB 1286 (Min) expands the Rosenthal Act to protect small business owners from harassment and predatory behavior in debt collection.
ICYMI: Statement on Treasury and SBA Nominations
Last week, president-elect Trump announced his nomination of former Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler to serve as Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), following his announcement of Scott Bessent to serve as Treasury Secretary.
CAMEO Network will explore opportunities for meaningful collaboration to empower entrepreneurs nationwide. Read our full statement on the CAMEO Blog.
U.S. Census Geographic Area Statistics
Earlier this month, the U.S. Census Bureau released new national, state and local economic data from the 2022 Economic Census.
The Geographic Area Statistics provide detailed industry statistics by geographic area, offering a complete view of economic activity across the country.
The Census’ press release includes selected data highlights from this publication.
The Goodies
Free Webinars
- Join Prosperity Now’s “Bridging the Digital Divide: Advancing Equity for Rural Communities” on December 18, 2024 at 10:00am PT.
- On December 19, 2024 at 12:00pm PT, the CDFI Fund is hosting a CDFI Certification webinar on “Target Market Assessment Methodologies.“
Policy News
- Federal legislators continue negotiations on a one-year extension of the Farm Bill to secure funding before the December 20 deadline.
- Starting in 2025, California’s Paid Family Leave (PFL) and Disability Insurance (DI) Benefits will increase to 90% of regular wages for low to middle income workers.
For Your Clients
- Small Business Majority is hosting a webinar with Covered California on how offering healthcare can boost employee well-being and business success, on December 17, 2024 at 12:00pm PT.
- CIBC is offering term loans or revolving lines of credit at 2.99% until December 31, 2024.
Other Goodies
- Professional Development: Join the Business Advisor Certificate Foundation workshop on client engagement on December 16, 2024 at 7:00am PT.
- Jobs: Main Street Launch, Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund, and NCLC announced new jobs recently. See who else is hiring!