CAMEO Applauds Governor Jerry Brown for Signing Minimum Wage Bill San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) September 27, 2013 CAMEO Applauds Governor Jerry Brown for signing AB10 (Alejo- D-Watsonville). The bill raises California’s minimum wage from $8 an hour to $9 on July 1, 2014, and to $10 an hour by on Jan. 1, 2016. “A rise
Month: September 2013
Monday Kiva Loans
Crowdfunding microloans for California small businesses, including a clothing retailer, an autism-friendly children’s amusement park, a spray tanner and a Persian restaurant.
Microlending, MMS and CDFI Awards
September 26, 2013: Microlending, MMS (technology to streamline underwriting) and CDFI Awards
John & Maria Harrison, Tea Gallerie
John and Maria Harrison’s San Diego-based small business was able to double its revenues and hire two new employees thanks to a loan from Accion San Diego.
Monday Kiva Loans
Crowdfunding microloans for California small businesses, including a clothing retailer, a pet food delivery service and an autism-friendly children’s amusement park.
Independent Workers Go Mainstream
September 19, 2013: Independent workers go mainstream and are expected to grow to 24 million by 2018. And lots of micro-business news.
Luis Abundis, Nieves Cinco de Mayo
Luis Abundis’ Oakland-based small business grew to include multiple stores thanks to help from Centro Community Partners.
Monday Kiva Loans
Crowdfunding microloans for California small businesses, including a designer, a clothing retailer and a pet food delivery service.
Power of Micro, Scholarship
September 12, 2013: Attend the webinar: ‘Self-Employment: A Labor Market Reality’ and apply for scholarship for WIPP conference
TIMELY: Leadership Development Opportunity
In partnership with WIPP (Women Impacting Public Policy) CAMEO will sponsor one participant at the WIPP 2013 Leadership Conference, October 9-10 in Washington, DC. It’s important to welcome new leadership to our community and the WIPP Leadership Meeting is a great place to start. This past decade, WIPP’s first decade, brought attention to the need