CAMEO: California Association for Microenterprise Opportunity



		CAMEO seeks to reduce the wealth gap in our communities by promoting economic opportunity through microenterprise development. Join CAMEO! Fill out the 2008 Membership Application Form to renew your membership or apply for membership. Learn about the benefits of CAMEO membership >> View our list of members by region.
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Yvonne Hines began her culinary experience in 2003 at her home by sharing her special recipe of pralines, a confection pecan candy originating from the Old South. Knowing that she needed to acquire additional skills to realize her dream of owning her own business, she approached the City College Culinary program, and from there then was referred to the Bayview Business Resource Center in San Francisco.

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Womens Initiative for Self Employment

Since 1988, Women's Initiative has been assisting high-potential low-income women who dream of business ownership. Through an intensive 20 session program — in English or Spanish — women are enabled to start, or expand their business .

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