The 2023 CAMEO Summit will take place June 7-8, 2023 in Sacramento, California. The two-day event will include Advocacy Day, where you can connect with California legislators and policymakers; and the Microlenders Forum, where we’ll discuss the most salient issues facing our industry.
Big thanks to Wells Fargo, Ampac Business Capital, CIBC, Umpqua Bank, and Lenderfit for sponsoring the Summit!
Agenda
June 7: Advocacy Day
8:30 – 9:00 am: Breakfast and Networking
9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Morning Program
- Keynote Address from California State Treasurer Fiona Ma
- California Treasury Programs: CA CDFI Fund and CalSavers
- Assemblymember Tim Grayson
- Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia
- State Senator Richard Roth (invited)
- State Policy Updates, including Responsible Business Lending
- Local Engagement Drives Advocacy at the Capitol, with Toni Symonds
12:00 – 1:00 pm: Working Lunch and Meeting Prep
1:30 – 4:30 pm: Legislative Meetings
- If you couldn’t attend the Advocacy Day Prep Webinar on May 31st, watch the recording here, and read the following documents to prepare:
4:30 – 6:00 pm: Debrief Happy Hour
6:00 pm: No-host Dinners and Fun
Looking for a dinner companion? Add your contact info to this list to make plans and meet up with fellow Summit attendees!
June 8: MicroLenders Forum
8:30 – 9:00 am: Breakfast and Networking
9:00 am – 1:00 pm: Morning Program
- Keynote Address from Tara Lynn Gray, Director, California Office of the Small Business Advocate
- Local Business Owner Spotlight
- CAMEO Member Spotlights: ITIN Lending, Forgivable Loans, and Alternative Underwriting
- Panel: Selling on the Secondary Market with Elizabeth Schott (Accessity) and Gasper Magallanes (Working Solutions)
- Discussion: Equitable Equity Capital
- Urban Capital Network Project with Anthony Williams (Black Diamond Group)
- State Small Business Credit Initiative and Venture Capital with Allison Kelly (ICA Fund), Derrick Tang (IBank)
1:30 – 3:00 pm: Lunch with State Senator Steve Glazer
Location: The Bank, 629 J Street, Sacramento, California
We all know what it’s like to be new at a job or industry all together! It can be confusing and scary, because of this we have planned a mentoring activity on June 8th at lunch where intermediate to senior level experienced microlenders will be paired with beginner to no experienced attendees. The purpose of this activity is to get to know each other, network and share resources, and hopefully find a mentor that can guide you in your journey as part of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Be on the lookout for your nametag at The Bank, further instructions will be given then.
We will be on the Mezzanine which is upstairs and below are the parking options in case someone drives over to the space.
- Option 1: Right off J Street and I =5 is the Movie Theater on the right – it is underground and you would then walk 3 blocks to The Bank.
- Option 2: 7th Street between J Street and K St. on the right of 7th street right by 24 hour fitness there is a parking structure that is 1/2 block from The Bank. If you travel East on J Street from I-5 you will turn right on 7th St. and the parking is immediately on the right side just before K Street.
Event Logistics
Parking and Payment Options
- There is metered parking on the street and city parking in the surrounding area. For more information on city parking, visit www.parking.com.
- There is parking in the 621 Capitol Mall Parking Garage. The entrance is located on 7th Street between L and Capitol (7th is a “one-way” southbound street). From 7th street, turn into the second right entry lane. This will take you up to the unreserved parking stalls on levels 4 through 7. You can pull a ticket from the ticket dispenser at the base of the ramp. After leaving your car, travel by elevator or stairs to the lobby and check-in at the security desk. (Please remember to keep your parking ticket with you). Pay stations are located in the lobby as well as at the entrance/exit of the parking garage. You can pay with validation, credit card or cash (lobby machine only). The parking cost is $24 for all-day parking.
Check-in at the Building
Once you enter the building, please check in at the security desk in the lobby. Tell them you are there for the Cameo Summit event at Downey Brand. Once they let you up the elevator to the 18th floor, walk towards the reception desk, where you’ll see the signs pointing you in the direction of the conference room. The receptionist arrives at 8:30 am. If you arrive before then, you can go straight to the room.
Driving to the Venue
Driving from Sacramento Airport
Take I-5 South. Exit onto J Street, travel four blocks and turn right onto 7th Street. Continue straight for two blocks (just past L Street) and turn immediately right into second right entry lane marked “Visitor’s Entrance.” Pull a ticket and proceed to one of the unreserved parking stalls on levels 4-7. After leaving your car, travel by elevator or stairs to the lobby and check-in at the security desk.
Directions from the Bay Area
Take I-80 East toward Sacramento, merge onto I-5 north toward Redding. Travel 1.2 miles and then exit onto J Street, travel four blocks and turn right onto 7th Street. Continue straight for two blocks (just past L Street) and turn immediately right into second right entry lane marked “Visitor’s Entrance.” Pull a ticket and proceed to one of the unreserved parking stalls on levels 4-7. After leaving your car, travel by elevator or stairs to the lobby and check-in at the security desk.
Directions from Southern California
Take 1-5 North. Exit onto J Street, travel four blocks and turn right onto 7th Street. Continue straight for two blocks (just past L Street) and turn immediately right into second right entry lane marked “Visitor’s Entrance.” Pull a ticket and proceed to one of the unreserved parking stalls on levels 4-7. After leaving your car, travel by elevator or stairs to the lobby and check-in at the security desk.
Looking for dinner options in Sacramento?
Here’s a list of small businesses in the area that serve dinner, recommended by our members.