CAMEO Network Blog
June 11, 2026Last week, CAMEO Network held our 2026 California Advocacy Day in Sacramento. We are grateful to our partners, speakers, legislative staff, and — of course — all of our members who came to advocate for small business priorities alongside us.…
May 21, 2026
SCALE Small Business Story: Tania Martinez and Carlos Vazquez, C&C Auto Refinishing
Tania Martinez and Carlos Vazquez transformed C&C Auto Refinishing LLC into a thriving San Bruno…
April 29, 2026
National Small Business Week 2026: Celebrating Resilience in the Face of Real Challenges
This National Small Business Week, we’re celebrating America’s entrepreneurs — and raising urgent awareness about…
April 3, 2026
Statement: President’s Budget Eliminates Many Small Business Programs
President Trump’s budget proposal, released today, calls for significant funding reductions and the elimination of…
March 11, 2026
Statement: SBA Green Card Decision Bad for Business, Economy
March 11, 2026–Carolina Martinez, CEO of CAMEO Network – a national association of small business…
March 3, 2026
SCALE Small Business Story: Keisha Daniels, Watts Up Mini Market
Meet Keisha Daniels, the Watts community advocate who used California’s SCALE program to open a…
February 10, 2026
CDFIs Deliver: Explore Their Impact
CDFIs have a 30-year track record of responsible stewardship in every congressional district, leveraging $8…
February 4, 2026
Federal Policy Updates: Government Funding and New SBA Guidelines
Federal policy updates on the partial government funding deal and new SBA 7(a) rules that…
February 3, 2026
New SBA Loan Guidelines Bar Green Card Holders
New SBA guidance is sharply limiting access to small business capital for immigrant entrepreneurs, green…
December 10, 2025
SCALE Small Business Story: Ashley Juhl-Darlington, BAPA’s Market
After 30 years in healthcare, Ashley Juhl-Darlington opened BAPA’s Market with support from the Butte…
November 25, 2025
2025 Holiday Gift Guide Roundup
The holidays can be a make-or-break season for countless small businesses across the country. Our…
October 30, 2025
CAMEO Network in DC: Highlights and Takeaways from the OFN Conference
CAMEO Network staff joined over 2,000 community development professionals in Washington, D.C. for the 2025…