On July 29, the CAMEO staff attended the Grand Opening of El Pajaro’s Kitchen Incubator. From The Santa Cruz Sentinel One bite of a tiny taco stuffed with My Mom’s Mole, and Claudia Viek was sold on the powdered mix created by Cesario Ruiz[see photo left]. “Where can I buy this?” asked Viek, chief executive
Month: July 2013
Independent Workers
July 25, 2013: Independent Workers, Voice of Micro-Business and lots of goodies.
Mary Grace Gúzman, Gúzman Legal
After working her way through law school, Mary Grace Guzman opened her own practice in the Bay Area with help from CAMEO member Women’s Initiative for Self Employment.
Kelly Carlisle, Acta Non Verba
After returning home from the Navy, Kelly Carlisle started a farming project serving East Oakland youth and their families.
Monday Kiva Loans
The latest list of microbusinesses and entrepreneurs participating in CAMEO’s partnership with Kiva.
Good Budget News, Yes Really
July 19, 2013: House SBA Budget for FY2014 funds PRIME! and learn about the ‘Independent Worker’ phenomena, what is it, who’s doing it, do they like it
SBA FY14 House Budget
On Wednesday, July 17, the House passed the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill, which allocates money for the Small Business Administration and the CDFI Fund. Download the SBA FY2014 House budget and the CDFI FY2014 House Budget – and if you’re curious about the whole bill (it funds the President’s office). And for
Kamal Mansoor, K.A.S. Auto Sales
Kamal Mansoor opened his own micro-business thanks to a microloan from CAMEO member Opening Doors.
Monday Kiva Loans
Currently funding Kiva loans from CAMEO members for July 15, 2013.
CAMEO in the NYT and Washington
Vote for Claudia for the Small Business Influencer Award – and vote everyday! (She doesn’t know I nominated her. Let’s vote her in and suprise her when she wins ;) Media: LTE Published and Opportunity Ms. CAMEO Goes to DC, Part I The Goodies – This week’s highlight includes a study by our friends at