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2003 Social Return Assessment Executive Summary
PCV is a double bottom line investor, working to achieve social as well as financial returns on its investments. PCV believes that clear, ongoing measurement is critical to articulating the impact of its work. As there are no “industry standards” for measuring and reporting on social return, PCV has developed its own standards and methodology […]
Jul 23, 2015 – Blog and News • Impact Consulting • Impact Investing •
PCV Annual Report 2003
2003 was a particularly exciting and active year at Pacific Community Ventures. We deployed $4 million to four growing companies. One of these investments was in our first Southern California portfolio business. Located near Los Angeles, Radiovisa is a producer and national syndicator of Spanish language radio programs and services targeting Hispanics of Mexican origin. […]
Jul 23, 2015 – Blog and News •
The Challenges and Opportunities of Investing in Low-Income Communities
In the last twenty years, the United States has lost over 3 million manufacturing jobs — 56,000 in June 2003 alone. For those workers who still have jobs, many are not being paid enough to live. The value of the current minimum wage, $5.15, is 21% less than it was in 1979. In the context […]
Jul 23, 2015 – Blog and News • Good Jobs •
2002 Social Return Assessment Executive Summary
In 1999, Pacific Community Ventures (formerly known as Silicon Valley Community Ventures) became the first community development venture capital organization in California. Pacific Community Ventures (PCV) seeks to strengthen companies in traditionally overlooked areas to help develop the communities around them. They do this primarily by working with companies that provide good jobs with marketable […]
Jul 23, 2015 – Blog and News • Impact Consulting • Impact Investing •
PCV Annual Report 2002
Businesses in the PCV portfolio achieved notable successes throughout 2002, including follow-on financings, new management, major new contracts and significant industry recognition. Our service offerings continue to play a strong role in supporting the vitality of our portfolio. Both on a one-on-one basis, and through PCV Business Roundtables and CEO forums, our network of experienced […]
Jul 23, 2015 – Blog and News •
2001 Social Return Assessment Executive Summary
In 1999, Silicon Valley Community Ventures (SVCV) brought together the principles of “venture capital” and “community develop” to create the first community development venture capital fund in California. SVCV’s goal is to strengthen businesses in low-income neighborhoods of the San Francisco Bay Area in order to help develop the communities around them.
Jul 23, 2015 – Blog and News • Impact Consulting • Impact Investing •
Silicon Valley Community Ventures Annual Report 2001
Like everyone across the nation, SVCV was profoundly affected by the events of September 11. Our organization’s offsite had already been scheduled for early October, and for that we were grateful, as it seemed everything we had been sure of was suddenly less certain. The economic downturn in the Bay Area has of course created […]
Jul 23, 2015 – Blog and News •
Silicon Valley Community Ventures Annual Report 2000
The year 2000 was a year of significant accomplishments for our organization, as we completed our own successful transition from start-up phase to full-scale investing, advising and networking services. During the course of the year we made investments in 6 portfolio companies and saw our invested portfolio provide a total of 146 jobs to low-income […]
Jul 23, 2015 – Blog and News •
Free Webinar — How Food Businesses Can Improve Their Margins
Join us on Friday, August 28 for a free webinar on strategies and practices to improve your food business’ profits and margins. BusinessAdvising.org will host culinary business consultant Heather McCarthy. In this free webinar, we’ll cover: Where does the money go? Understanding cost of goods sold (COGS) and other high-impact margin influencers. How do I know where to […]
Jul 22, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources • Webinars •
Small Business Marketing: What to Delegate And What To Own
[This is a continuation of our Marketing 101 series] As a small business owner, you wear a lot of hats — and you don’t have a lot of time to spare. As we’ve taken you through the basics of understanding your market, and developing campaigns, you may be having a hard time figuring out what […]
Jul 22, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
Small Business Marketing: Understanding Your Market And Customers
[This is a continuation of our Marketing 101 series] Let’s start with the basics. Every marketing program contains four components: Your Product Or Service: This includes everything from your unique product, to the line of products you sell, to the services you offer. Promotion: Keep in mind that promotions aren’t limited to advertising. They […]
Jul 22, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
Small Business Marketing: What Does Google’s Latest Algorithm Update Mean For Your Small Business Website?
[This is a continuation of our Marketing 101 series] [custom_headline type=”left, center, right” level=”h2″ looks_like=”h3″ accent=”true”] What Changes Is Google Making On April 21? [/custom_headline] Google announced on their Webmaster Central blog that “Starting April 21, we will be expanding our use of mobile-friendliness as a ranking signal”. According to several sources, this seems to mean that sites which […]