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San Francisco Small Business Week 2015 Wants To Interview You!
SF Small Business Week wants to hear from successful, innovative business owners like you who can share insights and stories about what it takes to flourish in today’s marketplace. Their planning to publish interviews and stories from entrepreneurs around the city on their blog, to publicize across social media campaigns, YouTube, and other events during […]
Jul 21, 2015 – PCV News • Small Business Resources •
Meet John Williams
We’re incredibly excited to have Dr. John C. Williams — President of the San Francisco Federal Reserve — keynote our annual luncheon this year. John Williams serves as president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, where he works to advance the FED’s mission of “conducting the nation’s monetary policy by influencing […]
Jul 21, 2015 – PCV News •
Support And Celebrate Job Creation At PCV’s Annual Luncheon
Forget about takeout salads and sandwiches. Get ready for an empowering luncheon on creating quality jobs for the people who need them most. On Monday, May 4 John C. Williams — President of the San Francisco Federal Reserve — will join Pacific Community Ventures to celebrate job creation, small business, and investing for social impact at our […]
Jul 21, 2015 – PCV News •
PCV In The San Francisco Chronicle
New in the San Francisco Chronicle! Thousands of small business owners are ready to create new jobs and prosperity for the communities that were hardest hit by the recession. But they need investment and expertise. Hear how Pacific Community Ventures is helping them — and how your small business can be a part.
Jul 21, 2015 – PCV News •
Announcing The Small Business Finance Collaborative
Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses announced today that Pacific Community Ventures was selected as one of 24 mission-driven small business lenders to participate in the Small Business Finance Collaborative. This unique and intensive technical assistance program is designed to increase small business capacity in lending in underserved communities in the […]
Jul 21, 2015 – PCV News • Small Business Loans •
PCV Has Won The 2015 James Irvine Leadership Award
Congratulations, Beth and Bill! We’re excited to announce that PCV’s President, Beth Sirull, and Board Chair, Bill Pace, have been awarded the 2015 James Irvine Foundation California Leadership Award. Through this award, the Irvine Foundation recognizes innovative leaders advancing breakthrough solutions to critical issues facing California. For Beth and Bell, that issue is lack of […]
Jul 21, 2015 – PCV News •
Our Award-Winning Business Advising Blog
Our Business Advising blog on BusinessAdvising.org was selected as a winner of Broadview Network’s Business Blog to Watch in 2015 Award. Thanks to Broadview Networks for the recognition. Check out the blog!
Jul 21, 2015 – PCV News • Small Business Advising And Mentoring •
The PCV 2014 Holiday Gift Guide Is Here
Every holiday season, PCV-advised companies offer exclusive discounts to the PCV network as part of the Holiday Gift Guide. Check out these deals and support local businesses this holiday season by clicking on the image below. Happy holidays from the PCV network!
Jul 21, 2015 – PCV News • Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Loans •
2014 Was The Best Year For Small Business Job Creation Since 1999
The monthly jobs report just came out, and to no one’s surprise (at least here at PCV) small businesses fueled job growth in November. According to ADP, nonfarm private small business payrolls rose 101,000 in November! This has continued a trend we’ve been seeing all year, with payrolls rebounding and the economy — especially small […]
Jul 21, 2015 – PCV News • Small Business Advising And Mentoring •
Small Business Saturday Is Coming Up!
Now in its fifth year, Small Business Saturday serves as the ceremonial kickoff to the holiday shopping season for small businesses across the United States. In 2013, shoppers spent $57 billion at small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The day was also championed by elected officials in all 50 states and Washington D.C., including […]
Jul 20, 2015 – PCV News • Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Resources •
Are CDFI’s A Movement Or An Industry?
A community development financial institution (CDFI) is a financial institution that provides credit and financial services to underserved markets and populations in the U.S. At the 2014 OFN annual conference that took place last week in Denver, there was a robust discussion about the many ideological struggles identified within the CDFI industry since its inception. […]
Jul 20, 2015 – PCV News • Small Business Loans •
PCV Companies: Join Us and La Cocina For The SFEDA Holiday Gift Fair
La Cocina has partnered with Noise Pop to host its sixth annual holiday market this December in Ghirardelli Square! The month-long event will culminate in a gift fair for local small businesses on December 6 and 7. Surrounded by the glistening bay, the ringing bells from the classic cable cars, and bright lights of the […]