PCV News
Meet the Panel: Annual Luncheon 2014
This year’s PCV Annual Luncheon will focus on the exciting field of impact investing. The idea of investing capital and resources for social benefits in addition to financial returns is changing the way that we do business…for the better! Not familiar with impact investing? Not to worry – our Annual Luncheon will feature an all-star […]
Jul 17, 2015 – Impact Investing • PCV News •
PCV Annual Luncheon happening on April 22!
Every spring, PCV throws its annual event to celebrate our milestones and thank our wonderful network of partners and supporters. This year’s Annual Luncheon will be held at Hotel Nikko in downtown San Francisco on Tuesday, April 22 from 11:30am-1:30pm. The 2014 PCV Annual Luncheon will focus on the innovative field of impact investing, and […]
Jul 17, 2015 – Impact Investing • PCV News •
Partner Spotlight: Working Solutions
Today we’re thrilled to kick off our Partner Spotlight blog series with Working Solutions, one of PCV’s Bay Area community partners and a wonderful resource to local entrepreneurs! About Working Solutions Working Solutions is a nonprofit micro-lender that provides qualified small businesses with between $5,000 and $50,000 in growth capital in addition to a […]
Jul 16, 2015 – PCV News •
Every Nonprofit Executive’s Dream: Going Out of Business
This blog was originally writted by Beth Sirull, PCV President. I was recently selected as a Global Justice Fellow by the American Jewish World Service (AJWS). Inspired by the Jewish commitment to justice, AJWS works to realize human rights and end poverty in the developing world. This is quite an honor, and together with about […]
Jul 16, 2015 – PCV News •
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 •
$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 •
From SF to Hong Kong, the PCV network finds new solutions to old problems
Pacific Community Ventures isn’t only about connecting entrepreneurs with capital and advising, nor is it only about partnering policy and best practices to support socially impactful businesses. PCV is about the network. The community that we’re creating across the globe is what makes our work possible. It’s the engine behind social change. Without our partners, […]
Jul 16, 2015 – PCV News •
On Hold: The SBA deemed ‘non-essential’, and other interesting tidbits from the Government Shutdown
Blog written by: Kendra Ott, Business Advising As we hear the news that our government has indeed shut down, all of us are left asking, “what does that mean to me?’. As I asked that very question for myself, and felt it then pulsing through my own network, I wanted to share some highlights of […]
Jul 16, 2015 – PCV News •
Thank you, Union Bank!
Our friends at Union Bank stopped by recently – look what they brought! Union Bank’s generous support is allowing us to reach even more small businesses and create economic prosperity in underserved communities. Thank you, Union Bank, our work wouldn’t be possible without your support! Interested in learning more about our work? Check out www.pacificcommunityventures.org […]
Jul 15, 2015 – PCV News •
Thank you for making our 15th anniversary so special!
We want to talk everyone who made our 15th Anniversary Celebration so very special! The night was a huge success, and we’re so appreciative of all of the support from our network. We would like to extend a special thank you to Treasurer Cisneros, who served as our keynote speaker, and to the entire team […]
Jul 15, 2015 – PCV News •
PCV Animation: Our Origin Story
Pacific Community Ventures has been reinventing prosperity in vulnerable neighborhoods for 15 years. Watch this short video about how it all began. PCV Origin Story from PacificCommunityVentures on Vimeo. Our work would not be possible without the support from our extended netowrk. Please consider making a donation to PCV to help us create jobs and […]