In this Must Know…
- Upcoming Regional Meetings
- CAMEO Network is hiring a Finance Manager
- For Your Clients: Federal Tax Credit for Employer-Provided Family and Medical Leave
- This week’s Goodie Highlight is the FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab for small business owners. Applications are due June 30, 2026.
Upcoming Regional Meetings
CAMEO Network and CalOSBA are hitting the road this summer for our upcoming Regional Meetings:
- Central Coast – July 16, 2026
- Rural North – August 12, 2026 (link coming soon)
Join us in person to reconnect, strengthen partnerships, and share how local, state, and national challenges are shaping your communities. CAMEO Network and CalOSBA staff will be there to listen and learn.
CAMEO Network Is Hiring a Finance Manager
CAMEO Network seeks an experienced Finance Manager to support our mission of fostering a thriving ecosystem for underserved entrepreneurs. Reporting to the CFO, this role blends strategic financial oversight with hands‑on accounting, HR, and risk management. You’ll collaborate across teams to drive operational excellence and lasting impact. Ideal for a mission‑driven professional who values work-life balance.
For Your Clients: Federal Tax Credit for Employer-Provided Family and Medical Leave
The Employer-Provided Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit, now made permanent under the Working Families Tax Cut, allows employers of any size to claim up to 25% of wages paid during qualified family or medical leave. The credit even applies to paid leave insurance premiums, helping offset costs while supporting employee retention and workforce stability.
The Goodies
Professional Opportunities
- Applications are open for GO-Biz’s Export Assistance Training for California Business-Serving Organizations.
- The next cohort of the International Rescue Committee’s Sustainability Training Series starts July 16, 2026.
For Your Clients
- The FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab offers support and a $5,000 grant. Applications are due June 30, 2026.
- The US Chamber of Commerce has a guide for small business owners to learn how to build reliable financial projections.
Funding Opportunities
- Applications are open for the MBDA Rural Business Center Program and close on June 29, 2026.
- U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance issued an RFP to nonprofits that provide technical assistance to emerging affordable housing developers. Proposals are due July 24, 2026.
Other Goodies
- New Resource: Read Nonprofit PRO‘s latest article to learn “Why Nonprofits Are Becoming Prime Targets for Cyberattacks.”
- Jobs: LA Más, Pacific Community Ventures, and Working Solutions CDFI announced new jobs recently. See who else is hiring!