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 […]
Jul 15, 2015 – PCV News •
PCV’s Spring Mixer Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Spring PCV Mixer at Heath Ceramics in San Francisco’s Mission District. We were joined by some great advisors, companies and PCV partners, and we hope everyone had a great time! An extra big thank you to our hosts, Heath Ceramics, as they so generously provided their […]
Jul 15, 2015 – PCV News •
Oh how you’ve grown! The story of PCV Business Advising
In my last blog post, I told you that Bud and Penelope, PCV’s co-founders, wanted to bring the tools of venture capital to brick and mortar small businesses. These tools included not only the capital that companies needed to reach their next stage of growth, but also support from investors in the form of board […]
Jul 15, 2015 – PCV News • Small Business Advising And Mentoring •
Once Upon a Time in Silicon Valley
As we prepare for our 15 Year Anniversary Celebration, we have continually looked back at our beginnings with a sense of appreciation and pride. In 1998, the world was changing – tech companies were popping up left and right, receiving both financial and intellectual capital from venture capital firms and prospering because of it. Our […]
Jul 15, 2015 – PCV News •
Spotlight on Penelope Douglas: PCV Co-Founder and President Emeritus
As part of PCV’s 15th anniversary celebration, we want to recognize and thank our founders and early supporters. In this blog, our focus is on PCV co-founder and President Emeritus, Penelope Douglas. We hope you are as inspired by Penelope as we are and that you will join us to celebrate PCV’s 15th anniversary and […]