Small Business Clients And Success Stories
Roundtable Spotlight: Three Babes Bakeshop
San Francisco is home to a handful of pie makers, so finding one that distinguishes itself from the pack is a sight (and taste!) to behold. Three Babes Bakeshop stands apart from the rest with their commitment to baking “the best pies in America.” Three Babes uses ingredients and production practices that are mindful of […]
Jul 20, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Clients And Success Stories •
Small Business Loan for Gravel & Gold!
We are thrilled to announce that Gravel & Gold is our newest SAIL Loan borrower, securing $150,000 to grow their business! Gravel & Gold is a retail shop in San Francisco’s Mission neighborhood that carries clothing, ceramics, local beauty products, books and prints, and more from a hand-selected mix of artists and makers. Visit Gravel […]
Jul 20, 2015 – Small Business Clients And Success Stories • Small Business Loans •
Roundtable Spotlight: Macy’s Fashion Incubator of San Francisco (FiSF)
Last week, PCV’s Business Advising team held a Strategy Roundtable session at the Macy’s Fashion Incubator of San Francisco’s (FiSF) headquarters and design studio, whose home is the former Macy’s executive offices. The session brought together of a diverse group of PCV advisors, FiSF staff, and a member of the FiSF board. Following a presentation […]
Jul 20, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Clients And Success Stories •
Looking Ahead with IDF: Catching up with our very first SAIL borrower
Interior Design Fair’s mission is to create innovative designs that are smart and uniquely “you”. IDF has worked with Bay Area companies like Airbnb and StumbleUpon, and also works with residential clients, to create beautiful and functional spaces. In addition to this beautiful design work, Interior Design Fair is also committed to its community. Based […]
Jul 17, 2015 – Small Business Clients And Success Stories • Small Business Loans •
Roundtable Spotlight: Sow Juice
Sow Juice joined PCV’s Business Advising program via BusinessAdvising.org just a short time ago and is already well on its way to business success! Seeking help with marketing, organizing their finances and hiring the right talent, Sow Juice was matched with a PCV Advisor and also had a Strategy Roundtable Session this week! To learn […]
Jul 17, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Clients And Success Stories •
Roundtable Spotlight: Big Dipper Baby Food
Big Dipper Baby Food knows that a lifetime of healthy eating starts at the very first bite. The company’s goal is to provide parents with fresh-made organic baby food that cannot be purchased anywhere else. Big Dipper Baby Food is available on Good Eggs in unique flavors like Thanksgiving Side (made with sweet potatoes, apples […]
Jul 17, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Clients And Success Stories •
SAIL Small Business Loan for Triple BK!
PCV’s SAIL Fund has closed a $147,000 small business loan for Triple BK Landscaping! Triple BK offers custom landscape and gardening services for San Francisco’s most prominent commercial and residential clients. Their services include regular weekly and monthly maintenance, irrigation installation, planting, hardscaping, and landscaping. They are also long-time advocates of xeriscaping which helps conserve […]
Jul 17, 2015 – Small Business Clients And Success Stories • Small Business Loans •
Roundtable Spotlight: Lila B. Design
Last week we had a great Strategy Roundtable session with Lila B. Design at Stable Café – what a beautiful space for this meeting! Lila B. Design uses sustainable, often locally grown plants and flowers to create stylish customer container gardens. Whether transforming a customers’ deck or decorating a wedding venue, Lila B. designs living […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Clients And Success Stories •
Inspiring Entrepreneurs! Three Babes Bakeshop
In my job I get to speak with amazing people every day. From pioneers of impact investing to volunteer advisors who truly care about giving back to visionary entrepreneurs, I am always taken aback by just how incredible the PCV network is. This week I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Lenore Estrada, who […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring • Small Business Clients And Success Stories •
Another PCV Company on Kiva Zip!
As you know, PCV has partnered with Kiva Zip, and is helping even more small businesses get the funding and advice they need to grow. CORE Foods successfully raised $5,000 on Kiva Zip, and now another natural foods company is getting in on the crowdfunding fun. Kuli Kuli bars are gluten free nutrition bars that […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Small Business Clients And Success Stories • Small Business Loans •
A successful Kiva Zip loan for PCV client
Congratulations to Corey Rennell and the entire CORE Foods team for meeting their goal of $5,000 on their Kiva Zip campaign! We’re partnering with Kiva Zip to drive resources to small businesses so that they can grow and thrive. PCV acts as a guarantor, vouching for businesses in our Advising program that want to crowdfund […]
Jul 16, 2015 – Small Business Clients And Success Stories • Small Business Loans •
The Business Mensch
“Do well by your community, and the community will do well by you.” Since listening to Noah Alper, founder of Noah’s Bagel and one of PCV’s most appreciated Business Advisors speak these words, I can’t help but catch myself repeating them in casual conversation. Like the old phrase we were taught as children, “Do unto […]