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2013 Top Three CAMEO Microlenders

CAMEO’s microlenders made 2,049 loans last year, a 30% increase over 2012, but the majority of those loans came from the following three lenders:  Opportunity Fund, VEDC and Accion San Diego. Seventy-seven percent of all CAMEO loans came from three lenders, and over half came from Opportunity Fund.  Overall these three programs have seen significant

2014 MicroLenders Forum Recap

Scaling Up Microlending in California Disruptive Technology Download Susan Brown’s powerpoint: MicroLenders Forum on Disruptive Technology. The recurring theme: how to incorporate the new norms in lending brought on by technology into our high-touch/community-based approach so that our organizations are sustainable and we scale microlending. According to Paul Quintero of Accion East, because of our

CAMEO Turns 30! Celebrate with Us | State Policy Updates

In this Must Know… CAMEO’s 30th Anniversary: Celebrate with Us! If you attended our Annual Member Meeting in December you know that CAMEO is turning 30 this year! To celebrate, we are heading down the California coast on November 13-14, 2024 for an exciting two-day event at The Dana Hotel in sunny San Diego. We’re working on fun, engaging, and enriching

Opportunities for CDFIs | CA Legislative Roundup

In this Must Know… Opportunities for CDFIs CDFI Governance Training This three-part series, part of CAMEO’s National CDFI Academy, is designed to educate CDFI staff and leadership on the key principles of CDFI governance and guide them through the basic steps in creating a successful governance structure. The sessions will take place November 28, December 5, and December 12,

Apply for the Behavioral Science in TA Cohort | SBA Microloan Program 101

In this Must Know… Apply for the Behavioral Science in TA Cohort Last week, we held an introductory session of CAMEO’s new Behavioral Science in TA program, which is funded by the SBA PRIME Grant. In partnership with Silver Lining Action Plan (SLAP), this program aims to increase participants’ ability to serve their clients by applying

CAMEO Is Hiring!

Do you support local economies driven by local small business owners? Do you understand the power of business ownership to lift families and help them thrive and reach their version of the American Dream? If so, please apply and help us grow.

Careers at CAMEO

Current Job Opportunities There are no open job opportunities at this time, but check back in the future because CAMEO keeps growing! Why Work with Us Do you support local economies driven by local small business owners? Do you understand the power of business ownership to lift families and help them thrive and reach their

The First CAMEO Summit: A Sign of Great Things to Come

The 2023 CAMEO Summit (our very first one!) was a resounding success – all thanks to our attendees, sponsors, volunteers, and of course, staff. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who made the trip to downtown Sacramento for Advocacy Day, MicroLenders Forum, or both. It is a testament to the commitment of our network to address the issues and challenges facing entrepreneurs each and every day.