PCV Small Business Advising Program
Testimonial
"My involvement with PCV is all about giving back to the community. My knowledge and experience can be leveraged to help PCV companies create jobs and economic opportunities in California. Plus, it’s a lot of fun-to see the clients I advise come to their own solutions through my guidance."
Volunteer Advisor Sanjay Sinha, Vice President & Relationship Manager, California Bank and TrustPCV’s Business Advising program connects entrepreneurs with the valuable resources they need to run and grow their businesses successfully. By connecting small business owners and operators with expert business advisors and other key resources, PCV provides game-changing support to our thriving and ever-growing network.
PCV’s ecosystem of entrepreneurs, volunteer business advisors, service providers and fellow economic development organizations is among the strongest and most influential in the space.
We’re glad you found us, and we welcome you to join us as we continue to create jobs for those who need them most.
For Entrepreneurs
Click here to find out more about what PCV’s Advising program has to offer our small business owners and operators.
For Volunteer Business Advisors
Are you interested in giving back to your community by volunteering your unique business skills and expertise? Click here to find out more.
Latest News and Publications
May 17, 2012
Bank of America Small Business Owner Survey: How San Francisco Ranks
Bank of America recently released their bi-annual Small Business Owner Survey, and San Francisco ranks as number one in confidence in their local economy. Plus, see some interesting and eye-opening satistics - including one that claims running a business is more stressful than raising kids!
May 15, 2012
Motivate Your Employees to Create Passionate Brand Ambassadors
Rethink making your employees "happy" and focus on turning them into passionate, motivated brand advocates. It's easier than you think, and your employees will thank you for it! Watch this short video clip about how monetary incentives may not be the answer to increasing creativity and productivity in the workplace, and how three simple things can make your employees jobs more fulfilling.
May 14, 2012
Join PCV for our Annual Fundraiser and Marketplace on June 6th!
Join PCV and LinkedIn CEO, Jeff Weiner, for our Annual Fundraiser & Marketplace of more than 40 local companies and 350 vibrant business and community leaders as we celebrate small businesses, the entrepreneurs who build them, and the jobs they create in lower-income communities. Tickets are selling fast. Be sure to register today!
May 21, 2012
Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center Presents: San Francisco's 10th District Supervisor, Malia Cohen
April 16, 2012
PCV Annual Report 2011
With your support, in 2011 PCV stepped up our efforts to get people working again. And not just working, but prospering. To prosper means to flourish;...
February 18, 2011
A New Way to Talk About Small Business: The Time Has Come for a Common Language
There is a steady call for policies and programs to help small business lead the charge in hiring more workers and helping to restore prosperity...
February 10, 2011
PCV Annual Report 2010: Reinventing Prosperity
This annual report highlights real examples of collaborative problem-solving. Read on to see how, with PCV’s support, companies continue to create economic growth...Our Team
- Allison Kelly | Statewide Director, Business Advising
- Chuck Sinks | Regional Director, Business Advising, San Diego
- Kendra Ott | Program Manager, Business Advising
- Amelia Pentecost | Program Coordinator, Business Advising