CAMEO works hard on behalf of its members to ensure the sustainability and growth of our field. Legislative consultants in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. keep us abreast of and advocate for the latest policies and funding developments that support our work. Also, CAMEO organizes its members’ communication activities with their elected members of Congress and the state legislature.
Policies and Goals Critical to Micro Enterprise
- Additional funding for state and federal small business lending and economic development programs
- Increased private capital for micro financing of small businesses
- Funding for training and technical assistance
- Research, data collection and dissemination of information to promote Micro Enterprise to government officials
California Government
- Senator Dianne Feinstein
- Senator Barbara Boxer
- House of Representatives
- California State Senate
- California State Assembly
CAMEO has put together an advocacy toolkit chock full of resources to make your efforts more effective.
Association for Enterprise Opportunity is the national version of CAMEO and also advocates at the national level for micro enterprise and is a resource.
