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Meet our new partner: Kiva Zip
Pacific Community Ventures is thrilled to announce our exciting new partnership with Kiva! In addition to making microloans around the world in developing communities through a network of microfinance institutions, Kiva has recently launched a program called Kiva Zip, which enables you to make direct loans to entrepreneurs. Our partnership with Kiva now allows PCV […]
Jul 16, 2015 – PCV News •
PCV helps launch the Global Learning Exchange!
Today, the IIPC, which PCV helps convene, launches the Global Learning Exhange on Social Impact Investing! Launched with the support of the UK Cabinet office, the Global Learning Exchange is a key outcome of the G8 meetings in London last summer. The Global Learning exchange is an online platform that connects people, ideas and resources […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Impact Consulting • Impact Investing •
$57 Billion Spent on Small Business Saturday!
Jul 16, 2015 – PCV News • Small Business Resources •
2013 Holiday Gift Guide
It’s here! Every holiday season, PCV-advised companies offer exclusive discounts to the PCV network as part of the Holiday Gift Guide. Check out these great deals and support local businesses this holiday season by clicking on the banner.
Jul 16, 2015 – PCV News •
3 Tips to Prepare for Small Business Saturday
If you’re part of PCVs thriving network of over 300 small businesses, then Small Business Saturday is for YOU! Do you know how to make the most of this impactful effort to get our local communities to shop at your business the Saturday after Thanksgiving? Here are three easy tips: Use the free resources on […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
Why Entrepreneurs Need Good Mentors
Like most other things in life, it “takes a village” to succeed as a startup. Entrepreneurs are constantly breaking rules and making mistakes in an effort to drive their businesses forward. For this reason, having a mentor is invaluable. Thanks to my experience as the CEO of ReadyForZero, I know the advantages and disadvantages of […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
#ShopSmall
The holidays are right around the corner – can you believe it? As you start to think about what gifts to get your loved ones, we want to share a suggestion. Shop small. Shopping at small businesses in your community can have a big impact. Small businesses are the building blocks that make up the […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
The Next Era of Impact Investing: InSight’s new report sheds light on balancing mission and margin
On the evening of Thursday, November 7th, at the New York City World Economic Forum offices, Paula Goldman of Omidyar Network raised a glass to the Impact Investor project. She invited the audience of over 75 fund managers, investors, philanthropists, and government representatives to toast with her, declaring it a moment of celebration for […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Impact Consulting • Impact Investing •
Courage, Confidence & Credibility
Three SAIL Loan recipients (from left): Lorena Siminovich of Petit Collage, Nansee Kim-Parker of Tokyomoto andYaron Milgrom of Local Mission Market. As we said in our latest newsletter, we feel so lucky to be surrounded by such a talented and dynamic network. This week I spoke with Desi Stark, the Senior Vice President of Small […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Small Business Loans • Small Business Resources •
Local Mission Market is now open!
The kitchen at Local Mission Market is abuzz today. Every burner has been 24 hours a day for the last three-plus days. Chef-partner Jake Des Voignes spent 12 straight hours on Sunday butchering meat. The rest of the kitchen, which overlooks the market area, is full of cooks. They are jarring, […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Small Business Clients And Success Stories • Small Business Loans •
Mission Main Street Grants featuring PCV companies!
Chase is committed to helping small businesses grow with Mission Main Street Grants. Twelve lucky businesses will recieve $250,000 to grow their business and add to the economic vitality of their neighborhoods. The process is simple – small businesses set up a profile and must secure 250 votes before the voting period ends on November […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Small Business Clients And Success Stories • Small Business Loans •
Opening the Curtain on the New 2.0 Era of Impact Investing
This blog was writted for the Huffington Post by Ben Thornley, Pacific Community Ventures, and Cathy Clark. CASE at Duke University, and co-authored by Jed Emerson, ImpactAssets. To see the original article click here. Impact investing has not been growing as quickly as many practitioners might have hoped. Knowledge of what does and does not […]