In this Must Know…
- Thank you to the Superstar Sponsor of our 30th Anniversary Celebration, U.S. Bank!
- CAMEO Summer Events
- New Small Business Credit Survey Data Chartbooks
- This week’s Goodie Highlight is the CFPB’s 13th birthday next week! Use AFR’s toolkit to spread the word.
U.S. Bank to Sponsor CAMEO Network’s 30th Anniversary Celebration
We are proud to announce our Superstar Sponsor for CAMEO Network’s 30th Anniversary Celebration, U.S. Bank! Thank you for being a steadfast champion of entrepreneurship and for helping us continue to build an equitable small business ecosystem that works for all.
Join CAMEO Network and U.S. Bank at our 30th Anniversary Celebration, “Equity in Action: Innovating the Small Business Ecosystem” on November 13-14, 2024 in San Diego, CA!
CAMEO Summer Events
- July 31, 2024 at 12:00pm PT – Carbon Accounting 101 Webinar
- August 14, 2024 at 11:00am PT in Watsonville, CA – Central Coast Regional Member Meeting
- September 9-13, 2024 from 10:00am to 1:00pm PT – Microlending Essentials September
And check our Events Calendar regularly to make sure you don’t miss out on any upcoming CAMEO events!
New Small Business Credit Survey Data Chartbooks
The Federal Reserve released Firms in Focus, a series of chartbooks stemming from the 2023 Small Business Credit Survey (SBCS). These new chartbooks simplify the process of exploring SBCS data across:
- business characteristics,
- business owner characteristics,
- 12 metropolitan statistical areas, and
- 19 states.
The Goodies
Free Webinars
- Join Kitchen Table Advisors for “Shifting Power to Farmers: A Journey to Land Access” on August 27, 2024 at 3:00pm PT.
- Join the CalAsian Foundation for “Making Visible the Invisible: Racial Trauma in the AAPI Community” on September 3, 2024 at 2:00pm PT.
Industry News
- The CDFI Fund revealed that the FY2024 funding round of the CDFI Program was a record-breaking round that saw an 18% increase in Technical Assistance applications.
- The SBA is seeking comments on its new 7(a) Working Capital Pilot program. Comments are due August 14, 2024.
New Resources
- The Otis College of Art and Design released a new interactive dashboard that takes a look at the creative economy across counties.
- The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research launched the Heat Ready CA Month of Action to raise awareness about extreme heat preparedness. Use this toolkit to share this important information in your communities.
Other Goodies
- Funding Opportunity: CBA Fund will provide up to $150,000 in low-cost loan capital, capacity building grants of up to $8,000, and technical assistance to organizations to provide accessible, safe, and affordable consumer loans. Applications are due August 16, 2024.
- Jobs: CAMEO Network, El Pajaro CDC, Americans for Financial Reform, and AEO announced new jobs recently. See who else is hiring!