CAMEO invites leaders and the big thinkers to a presentation from Opportunity Fund on their lending process. Their process — which does not use high tech algorithms nor online applications — led them to close 1,560 microloans this past year. The business model that allows such scale has elements that leaders in the CAMEO lending network need to consider.
Month: August 2015
2014 WOVEN Event Info
AGENDA || SPEAKERS || LOGISTICS November 6, 2014 · 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Bob Hope Patriotic Hall 1816 Figueroa Street Los Angeles The U.S. Small Business Administration, Los Angeles District Office, and our Host Committee*, and CAMEO presented a special intensive business training for women veterans and military spouses, as part of Veterans Small
Microbusiness Creates Good Jobs
August 20, 12015: Microbusiness Creates Good Jobs and Earning Customers Through Thumbtack
Paul LaRocco, LaRocco’s Pizzeria
Despite having run two successful restaurants, banks considered Paul LaRocco’s pizzeria “too new” because he was self-employed. Thankfully, Pacific Coast Regional was there to get him the loan he needed to grow.
Responsible Small Business Lending
August 14, 2015: Responsible Small Business Lending; how to make the best use of Thumbtack; fill out the annual microTracker.org census
Ms. CAMEO Went to Shanghai to Talk Microfinance
August 7, 2015: Ms. CAMEO Went to Shanghai to Talk Microfinance, train the trainer webinar on Thumbtack, AEO Scholarships for members
Ms. CAMEO Went to Shanghai to Talk Microfinance
Last week Claudia was in China to talk about microfinance and how to bring a CAMEO-type organization to China. Here’s what she had to say about the exchange: On July 29th I had the privilege of being the honored guest at a Micro Finance Roundtable hosted by Dr. Ting Lowery, Director of the Center for
Sandy Patterson, New 2 You
Inspired by a JEDI class, Sandy Patterson launched New 2 You, a community-focused thrift store in Mount Shasta, which has now grown to two locations.
Tech Tools for Business
July 30, 2015: Tech Tools for Business, Square, Twitter, Facebook, Thumbtack, AEO Scholarships.