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Impact: Today & Tomorrow
Most people know PCV for our direct work with entrepreneurs – working one-on-one with small business owners to connect them with expert-level advisors and affordable small business loans. But that’s only half of the equation! In addition to working with small business owners and creating economic opportunities in underserved communities today, PCV is also working […]
Jul 17, 2015 – PCV News •
Our most impactful year ever!
Wow, what a year! Our 2013 social impact numbers are in and we’re thrilled to report that it was our most impactful year ever! We want to congratulate the entire PCV network for these stellar numbers — without your generosity, volunteer hours, hard work and support we could never have achieved this level of impact. […]
Jul 17, 2015 – 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.