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An Economy For Everyone: March Good Jobs Recap
In order to build wealth and create opportunities in and across America’s underserved communities, and reverse the troubling trends we’re seeing in our economy, we no longer find it defensible to focus on job creation alone. It’s clear that job creation does not itself equate to lasting economic change. And so, we must shift our […]
Mar 29, 2017 – Good Jobs •
Four Steps To Secure A Loan For Your Small Business
As a small business grows, it’s almost inevitable that it will need some type of capital injection. Even if you’re doing everything right, there are times when your profit just isn’t enough to reinvest into the business to take advantage of new opportunities. Perhaps the company needs to hire more people, expand to a new […]
Mar 07, 2017 – Small Business Loans • Small Business Resources •
PCV President & CEO Mary Jo Cook Awarded 2017 Opportunity Fellow
Congratulations to our own Mary Jo Cook! After an intense competition and rigorous selection process, Opportunity Finance Network has chosen 25 outstanding leaders from CDFIs across the country who will join their inaugural class of Opportunity Fellows. Representing different levels of leadership experience, these Fellows hail from all corners of the country, with one thing very […]
Feb 28, 2017 – PCV News •
What’s New In Impact Investing? February Roundup
Impact investing is about using markets and money for social good. Impact investing is built on the belief that private capital can play a powerful role in solving the massive global challenges of our day, and that capital markets should work for good as well as profit. This vision is realized through investments made into […]
Feb 24, 2017 – Impact Consulting • Impact Investing •
Small Business Resources Roundup
Each month, we bring you the latest roundup of resources for small business owners bootstrapping their businesses and creating quality jobs in their communities. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter at @PCVtweets. Every Monday we post a new collection of new must-read small business resources, articles, and news. [block_grid type=”three-up”] [block_grid_item]Small Business SEO Basics That Will […]
Feb 23, 2017 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
An Economy For Everyone: February Good Jobs Recap
In order to build wealth and create opportunities in and across America’s underserved communities, and reverse the troubling trends we’re seeing in our economy, we no longer find it defensible to focus on job creation alone. It’s clear that job creation does not itself equate to lasting economic change. And so, we must shift our […]
Feb 22, 2017 – Good Jobs •
The ABCs of SME Budgeting – 5 Key Considerations
Small and mid-sized businesses are the backbone of every successful economy. They can easily adapt to sudden changes of market conditions. What’s more, you don’t need millions of dollars to establish such a business venture. However, they’re extremely sensitive when it comes to finances. Due to their limited budgets, expenditure in these enterprises needs to […]
Feb 22, 2017 – Small Business Resources •
Invest Northwest Ten Year Performance Review
We are pleased to share our latest report: Invest Northwest: Ten-Year Final Performance Review. For ten years Pacific Community Ventures has worked with the Northwest Area Foundation (NWAF) and the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) to annually evaluate the social performance of Invest Northwest, a place-based mission-related private equity fund. Invest Northwest was created in 2004 […]
Feb 03, 2017 – Blog and News • Impact Consulting • Impact Investing •
An Economy For Everyone: Winter Good Jobs Recap
In order to build wealth and create opportunities in and across America’s underserved communities, and reverse the troubling trends we’re seeing in our economy, we no longer find it defensible to focus on job creation alone. It’s clear that job creation does not itself equate to lasting economic change. And so, we must shift our […]
Feb 03, 2017 – Good Jobs •
Small Business Resources Roundup
Each month, we bring you the latest roundup of resources for small business owners bootstrapping their businesses and creating quality jobs in their communities. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter at @PCVtweets. Every Monday we post a new collection of new must-read small business resources, articles, and news. [block_grid type=”three-up”] [block_grid_item]The Best Ways Your Organization Can […]
Feb 02, 2017 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
What’s New In Impact Investing? January Roundup
Impact investing is about using markets and money for social good. Impact investing is built on the belief that private capital can play a powerful role in solving the massive global challenges of our day, and that capital markets should work for good as well as profit. This vision is realized through investments made […]
Feb 02, 2017 – Impact Consulting • Impact Investing •
Free Small Business Webinar: Retail Is Alive And Well
In this free small business webinar on strategies and best practices to stay competitive and thrive in retail, BusinessAdvising.org hosted Joe Alexander, founder of Nest Bedding, one of the leading online mattress and bedding brands. In this free webinar you’ll learn about: How a customer-centric approach pays off Tools and strategies for small businesses operating […]