MicroLenders Forum Next Week; SB 972 Passes!

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Upcoming CAMEO Events

Check out our thought provoking agenda for one of our favorite events of the year, the annual MicroLenders Forum 2022 next Thursday, September 15, 2022. We only have a handful of spots left, register today!

We also have other CAMEO events coming up this month to join in on:

SB 972 Passes

Senate Bill 972 – the Enhancing Safety of Sidewalk Food Vending Bill passed the Assembly Floor and Senate Concurrence last week and is now on the governor’s desk.

Please show your support by submitting a letter of support. Download the template.


CAMEO Media Hits

There was quite a lot of interest across the state in news of SB 972 passing. Carolina was quoted talking about the bill in a KTLA 5 article. “Yesterday’s passage of SB 972 is a historic win for California’s street vendors. More importantly, street vending creates economic opportunity for those who face systemic barriers to starting a business: women, immigrants, people of color, and others.”

Carolina was also featured in a Telemundo 48 article on how CAMEO has inspired hispanic entrepreneurs to accomplish their goals.

The Goodies

Member Kudos

  • Congrats to the winners of the 2022 AHEAD Program Grants. CAMEO Members that received grants include: WEV, CIELO, Mandela Partners, Alchemist CDC, Kitchen Table Advisors, West Enterprise Center, JEDI, LISC LA, TMC Community Capital, Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator, MEDA, Santa Cruz Community Credit Union

New Resources

Other Goodies

  • Jobs: Prospera, El Pajaro CDC, Southwestern College, NCRC, Accessity, and BCIF announced new jobs recently. See who else is hiring!