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?? Free Legal Clinic on March 11 for Small Businesses Impacted by Wildfires! ?? The Altadena Chamber of Commerce, Public Counsel, and Bet Tzedek are coming together to support small businesses affected by wildfires with a free one-on-one legal clinic! ???? Get expert legal advice on: ? Commercial leasing ? Insurance claims ? Contracts ? Employment law & more! ?? Check out the attached flyer for details & registration! Don’t miss this opportunity for free legal support to help your business recover and thrive. #SmallBusinessSupport #LegalHelp #WildfireRecovery #AltadenaChamber

#SBANews Administrator Kelly Loeffler has announced a series of reforms at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) aimed at ensuring taxpayer benefits prioritize American citizens. Current rules allow non-U.S. citizens to access SBA loans under certain conditions such as possessing a valid visa and customs stamp, having the approval of a lender, operating the business for two years, and having enough collateral to repay the loan in full. The SBA will now require citizenship verification for SBA Loan Applications: - Implementing a new policy requiring SBA loan applicants to verify U.S. citizenship or legal status. - Requiring lenders to confirm that businesses are not owned in whole or in part by undocumented persons. The SBA is also moving six regional offices currently located in sanctuary cities—Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, New York City, and Seattle—to more cost-effective, accessible and compliant locations.

This week, CAMEO Network's Emily Gasner and Mark Herbert attended Latino Community Foundation's Latino Capital Accelerator retreat. We are proud to be a core partner supporting this game changing initiative aimed at unleashing the power of Latino-led nonprofits and entrepreneurs across California.

Attention Small Business Owners & Nonprofits! ? Navigating commercial leases can be challenging, but understanding your rights is essential. That’s why CAMEO Network is partnering with Public Counsel and Small Business Majority to bring you the Know Your Rights Webinar: "Commercial Tenant Rights and New Protections in 2025" on March 20! ? In this session, Public Counsel will cover key leasing considerations and dive into Senate Bill 1103 (SB 1103)—a new law designed to strengthen protections for small businesses and nonprofits. ? Don't miss this opportunity to stay informed and empowered! Register now: https://lnkd.in/gTp7E_3H ? #SmallBusiness #Nonprofits #TenantRights #SB1103 #KnowYourRights

The?Corporate Transparency Act?has faced a number of legal challenges, but its filing requirements are back in effect for most businesses. Per?FinCEN’s February 19 announcement, companies must file their Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report by?March 21, 2025, while those formed after that date have 30 days from formation to comply.

Great news for small businesses and nonprofits! New legal protections for renting commercial spaces are now in effect as of the start of the year. A huge thank you to Senator Caroline Menjivar and our incredible partners who helped champion #SB1103— a vital step in protecting our communities from displacement. Find out what this means for you:?

Calling all small business owners! We want to hear from YOU! Take part in a brief survey created just for small business owners like yourself. https://buff.ly/3Qw0Cgy CAMEO Network and our partners are working to understand the challenges you're facing with AI, the tools you need, and how AI can truly make a difference in your business. Your input is vital in shaping solutions that work for YOU! All responses are confidential. At the end of the survey, you can choose to receive a copy of the findings. Share your thoughts now and help us create tools that actually work for your business!

CAMEO Network is growing! Come join our expanding team and help us build an economy that works for all. Open positions include: - Finance Manager - CDFI Program Manager and Training Specialist, Dallas/Fort Worth Market - CDFI Program Manager and Training Specialist, Chicago Market Learn more on our Careers page.

I?celebrated Black History Month with CONGRESSWOMAN Maxine Waters (D-CA), Inglewood businessman Ron Gibson (The Level Up Store) and Dr. Tara Lynn Gray to emphasize the importance of small businesses to the local economy and the entrepreneurial ecosystem that leads to success. After being denied by several traditional lenders for capital, Gibson turned to CAMEO Network member MACEDONIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (Macedonia CDC) for free business coaching and support to obtain a business loan through California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA)'s SCALE program. Macedonia CDC helped Gibson prepare his loan application and connected him to Mission Valley Bank, a community bank and community development financial institution (CDFI), where he successfully applied for an affordable loan to finance the re-launch of his business. I know it is a lot of name dropping , but they all have a role in business success, each of them are part of the ecosystem a small business owner needs to thrive, It takes a village! CAMEO Network’s 400 plus members of CDFIs and business coaching organizations like Mission Valley Bank and Macedonia CDC,? annually support more than 200,000 small business owners, like Mr. Gibson, that support 300,000 jobs, and $15 billion in economic activity, contributing to state and federal coffers with sales and income tax revenue. #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #EconomicOpportunity

Join Us at the 2025 CAMEO Network Summit! We're bringing together nearly 100 economic development practitioners dedicated to empowering small businesses. This is your chance to stay ahead of trends, strengthen industry connections, and advocate for the entrepreneurs who need it most. Be a Part of the Impact! Support this transformative event by becoming a sponsor! Your partnership will help foster learning, collaboration, and advocacy for small businesses. Learn more below.