In this Must Know…
- Navigating Executive Orders
- Ask your clients to participate in a brief survey designed to better understand the challenges small business owners face using artificial intelligence (AI).
- Sponsor the 2025 CAMEO Network Summit!
- CAMEO Network is hiring.
- Join our 2025 San Diego Member Meeting on March 7, 2025 in Chula Vista.
- CAMEO Network in the News: Our CEO, Carolina Martinez, was interviewed for a CalMatters article on the importance of federal small business funding both for communities and the entire economy.
- This week’s Goodie Highlight is the CDFI Fund’s reporting deadline extension for organizations headquartered in or serving areas affected by recent wildfires in California.
Navigating Executive Orders
Some of the Trump Administration’s executive orders have caused uncertainty for our sector, potentially targeting funding and programs crucial to serving our communities. While lawsuits are in progress, organizations can mitigate risk by reviewing their communications, leading conversations with the economic impact of programs, and conducting risk assessments.
Stay proactive to protect your mission and the communities you serve during this uncertain time. Learn more on the CAMEO Network Blog.
For Your Clients: Small Business AI Survey
CAMEO Network and Reimagine Main Street are inviting small business owners to participate in a brief survey designed to better understand the challenges small business owners face using artificial intelligence (AI), the tools they need, and how AI can make a real difference in their business. Please ask your clients to share their thoughts and help create tools that truly work for them and their business.
Sponsor the 2025 CAMEO Network Summit
The 2025 CAMEO Network Summit will gather nearly 100 economic development practitioners from organizations committed to helping small businesses thrive. It is a space for our sector to learn new trends, strengthen relationships, and advocate on behalf of the entrepreneurs who need it most. We invite you to be part of this impactful event by becoming a sponsor! Your partnership will help us create an environment for learning, collaboration, and advocacy.
The Goodies
Virtual Events
- The Bay Area Jobs First Collaborative will be hosting a Bidder’s Conference for the Sector Investment Coordinator RFP TODAY at 12:00pm PT.
- Join NALCAB and Prestamos for “New Market Tax Credits 101” on February 25, 2025 at 12:00pm PT.
New Resources
- Read Moonlock’s guide on “How to encrypt and decrypt email attachments.”
- Public Counsel has an FAQ on “Nonprofit and Small Business Rights with Respect to Immigration Enforcement (ICE).”
For Your Clients
- Small Business Majority and Silicon Valley SCORE are hosting a webinar designed to help small business owners navigate the world of responsible financing, on February 21, 2025 at 12:00pm PT.
- SCORE is hosting the webinar, “Mastering Small Business Taxes – A Startup Guide,” on February 25, 2025 at 10:00am PT.
Other Goodies
- Industry News: The CDFI Fund announced that organizations headquartered in or serving areas affected by recent wildfires in California may request to extend performance benchmark and compliance reporting deadlines.
- Jobs: GO-Biz, SBAN, and Alliance for Community Development announced new jobs recently. See who else is hiring!