Publications
PCV Annual Report 2008
We are pleased to report that 2008 was successful for Pacific Community Ventures. Despite an economic environment plagued with losses, fear and contraction, we delivered on our goal of helping small businesses achieve new levels of opportunity in underserved communities, just when those communities needed help most. Revenue and employment at our portfolio companies increased […]
Jul 28, 2015 – Publications •
CalPERS CA Initiative 2008 – Creating Opportunities in California’s Underserved Markets
A first of its kind report highlighting the California Public Employees Retirement System’s $17 billion of investments in California. Chapter I of this report provides an examination of the broad ancillary benefits of all CalPERS investments in California, including public equities, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and fixed income. Chapter II of the report provides […]
Jul 28, 2015 – Impact Consulting • Impact Investing • Publications •
Creating Economic Opportunity in 2008 – PCV Social Return Summary
In 2008, PCV worked with 105 companies in California. Ten of these companies have received a financial capital investment. Nineteen of these companies are members of Business ADVANCE, PCV’s year-long program that delivers strategic advice and practical business education to entrepreneurs building businesses that contribute to the development of California’s economically underserved areas. The remaining […]
Jul 28, 2015 – Impact Consulting • Impact Investing • Publications •
Social Return on Investment Executive Summary 2007
PCV focuses on increasing the number and quality of jobs provided to residents of California’s low- to moderate-income (LMI) communities. PCV measures progress against this goal by assessing the number and quality of jobs provided to hourly workers in its portfolio. Job quality is an indicator of the economic advancement opportunities PCV portfolio companies are […]
Jul 28, 2015 – Impact Consulting • Impact Investing • Publications •
PCV Annual Report 2007
At Pacific Community Ventures, we measure our success by others’ success. In 2007– through PCV’s powerful network of volunteers, small business owners, employees, investors and donors – talented workers and entrepreneurs in lower-income areas of California have made their lives better and their communities more vibrant.
Jul 28, 2015 – Publications •
CalPERS CA Initiative – Impacting California’s Underserved Communities 2007
California Initiative portfolio companies operate facilities—and employ Californians—across the state. The tables below showcase the distribution of company headquarters, facilities and employees across California. The maps on pages 8 and 9 provide a pictorial representation of all of the locations where California Initiative companies conduct business—and where portfolio company employees live—in the state.
Jul 28, 2015 – Impact Consulting • Impact Investing • Publications •
Social Return on Investment Executive Summary 2006
PCV seeks both financial and social returns on its investments. Ongoing measurement is critical to articulating the outcomes of PCV’s work. Since the spring of 2000, PCV has worked with BTW-informing change (BTW), an independent research and strategic consulting firm, to design and implement an approach for social return measurement and interpretation. Data for measuring […]
Jul 28, 2015 – Impact Consulting • Impact Investing • Publications •
CalPERS CA Initiative – Impacting California’s Underserved Communities: Taking a Second Look
California Initiative companies represent the full spectrum of businesses in the California economy. These companies cover a wide array of industries, with a strong focus in consumer-related and service Service businesses, manufacturing and communications.
Jul 28, 2015 – Impact Consulting • Impact Investing • Publications •
PCV Annual Report 2006
We are proud of our 2006 accomplishments, many of which are detailed in this report. We will deliver greater results in 2007 and beyond. We will leverage the powerful network of business advisors, entrepreneurs, investors, donors and workers that is the heart of PCV to reach hundreds of small businesses in lower-income areas across California. […]