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The Alliance and Pacific Community Ventures Join Forces to Advance Racial Justice in the CDFI Industry
The African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs (“The Alliance”), and Pacific Community Ventures (“PCV”) announced today they entered a partnership to recenter Civil Rights within the CDFI industry and elevate industry practice, through policy changes, to ensure CDFIs work toward racial equity and economic justice with greater intentionality, transparency, and accountability to their communities, meeting […]
Mar 04, 2022 – PCV News •
Managing Negative Impact
How does impact investing actually make a difference? In the face of a global pandemic, widening inequality, racial justice, and the climate crisis, impact investors and corporate social responsibility teams have been leveraging their capital to tackle some of our biggest problems. From supporting early-stage investments in vaccine developers to providing finance to sustain struggling […]
Feb 23, 2022 – Impact Investing • Publications •
The Value of Mentoring: From the Folx Who Make it Happen
As we reflected on National Mentoring Month, we wanted to go to the very people who facilitate meaningful mentorships between experienced pro-bono Business Advisors and eager small business owners. Our team of Relationship Managers are responsible for matching our versatile group of mentors to the small business owners who can best benefit from their expertise. […]
Jan 21, 2022 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring •
National Mentoring Month At PCV
With January being National Mentoring Month, it causes me to reflect on all of the mentors I have had in my life and the important role they played. Whether for personal or professional advice, having the benefit of their lived experiences, wisdom, and guidance gave me the confidence needed to begin my journey toward becoming a […]
Jan 21, 2022 – Small Business Advising And Mentoring •
Starbucks Invests In Pacific Community Ventures as Part of The Community Resilience Fund
Today Starbucks invested $3 Million in Pacific Community Ventures as one of the first seven Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) to receive funding as part of the company’s Community Resilience Fund. With this first round, Starbucks is investing $21 million across these organizations to support equity and economic growth in the communities it serves. Pacific […]
Jan 11, 2022 – PCV News •
PCV’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guide
It is with profound gratitude and humility that we present PCV’s largest ever Small Business Gift Guide. With over 200 contributors from our vast network of business clients, you’ll be able to search for exactly what you need and purchase it from the communities you want to support. We encourage each and every one of you to support our […]
Nov 24, 2021 – PCV News •
Announcing The Oakland Restorative Loan Fund
Our team at Pacific Community Ventures is excited to announce the Oakland Restorative Loan Fund – $2.5 million in no fee, zero-interest small business loans. Loans are available from $10,000 – $100,000. This special program is thanks to community investments from UCSF and the City of Oakland, with grant support from Bank of America’s Neighborhood […]
Nov 18, 2021 – PCV News • Small Business Loans • Small Business Resources •
$2.5 million in 0% loans now available through Pacific Community Ventures
Pacific Community Ventures (PCV) today launched the Oakland Restorative Loan Fund – $2.5 million in no fee, zero-interest small business loans. This special program is thanks to community investments from UCSF and the City of Oakland, with grant support from funders like Bank of America’s Neighborhood Builders program, Citi Foundation, Battery Powered, and GoFundMe. This […]
Nov 18, 2021 – PCV News • Small Business Loans • Small Business Resources •
Pacific Community Ventures Awards “Good Jobs Grants” To 37 Small Businesses
Pacific Community Ventures has issued $112,500 in “Good Jobs Grants” to 37 California small business owners who worked with the organization to retain their employees and improve job quality even during the last two difficult years. PCV doubled the size of their good jobs rebates this year in order to acknowledge the progress their borrowers […]