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JOIN US for an unforgettable evening with food, drinks, entertainment and stories 100% sourced from PCV’s community partners and entrepreneur clients in the Oakland area.
SPECIAL GUESTS
Trevor Parham
Founder of Oakstop – Host
Bulbul Gupta
CEO & President of Pacific Community Ventures
Keba Konte
Founder of Red Bay Coffee – Keynote Speaker
REIMAGINING CAPITAL FOR ECONOMIC JUSTICE
INVESTING IN SMALL BUSINESS, BIG IDEAS, & GOOD JOBS FOR ENTREPRENEURS AND THEIR WORKERS
We celebrate our 25th anniversary and invite you to join us in our mission to close the racial wealth gap. As a Civil Rights organization, we work side-by-side with small business owners and communities in the fight for economic, racial, and gender justice. Our integrated model of impact-first Restorative Capital and Pro Bono Business Advising, supported by our Good Jobs Innovation Lab, drives healthy equitable job growth that propels thriving communities.
We are fully embracing our founding principles of impact-first investing to REIMAGINE, DEMOCRATIZE, and RESTORE access to fair and affordable capital and mentorship for the communities we serve.
INVESTING IN COMMUNITIES
Businesses nationwide gained access to capital and expert advising
In loans funded in 2022
INVESTING IN RACIAL & GENDER EQUITY
In 2022, 92% of our capital went to BIPOC entrepreneurs or women
In 2022, 98% of our small business owners identified as BIPOC entrepreneurs or women
INVESTING IN GOOD JOBS
Average full-time and part-time hourly wages among PCV investees
Of PCV small businesses provided at least 2 Good Jobs Dimensions in 2022.
REIMAGINE • DEMOCRATIZE • RESTORE
Two aspects make impact investing different from traditional investing:
1. Intent – Design your investment to impact the social or environmental problem you’re looking to solve; and
2. Measurement – Make certain your investment accomplishes that goal over time.
PCV embraces these principles to reimagine, democratize, and restore access to fair and affordable capital and mentorship.
With our lending across California and our nationwide Business Advising Program, PCV was able to reach 2,460 small business entrepreneurs with capital and /or advice – largely through those closest to their communities – our local community and CDFI partners:
In this Photo: Bulbul Gupta, President & CEO | Pacific Community Ventures
ALIGNED IN MISSION
In this Photo: Trevor Parham, Founder of Oaskstop
TREVOR PARHAM
Trevor Parham, a visionary and leader, has built Oakstop—a social enterprise in Oakland, California—that serves as a coworking space and a hub for Black economic empowerment, community wellness, and youth development. As a PCV Good Jobs Entrepreneur Fellow, Trevor shares his expertise to uplift small businesses and promote good job creation.
Inspired by his background as a fine artist and the artistic community in Oakland, Trevor created Oakstop to provide a thriving space for artists amid rising rents. The organization goes beyond coworking and employs an entirely Black staff, many of whom are at risk of displacement. Trevor’s commitment to the community led to the launch of Oakstop Alliance, a nonprofit subsidiary focused on economic empowerment, culture, wellness, and youth development.
Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, Trevor remained committed to his vision and kept Oakstop open. And as the shift to remote working left commercial spaces empty, he seized the opportunity to expand his business and make an even greater impact on the community. Thanks to the two loans Trevor received from PCV – one in 2021 and another in 2022- -and support from pro bono business advisors like Caroline Pao from The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Trevor was able to manage the operations and expansion of his business, hire additional staff, and upgrade technology and equipment to ensure the safety and wellbeing of his employees. Oakstop now has six locations and a team of 25 employees.
In addition to Oakstop, Trevor co-founded the Oakland Black Business Fund, providing resources and support to Black businesses during the pandemic. He played a crucial role in launching the Oakland Restorative Loan Fund, ensuring capital reached entrepreneurs of color at risk of gentrification. Trevor’s story showcases resilience, innovation, and a commitment to community. Oakstop is not just a coworking space—it’s a model for businesses that prioritize community needs and work towards a better future. Trevor’s dedication to uplifting artists and empowering the community has made a lasting impact in Oakland.
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THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP
Keba Konte is the owner of Red Bay Coffee. PCV loaned Keba funds to get roasting equipment and a space early in his business. With the help of PCV’s capital, Kebaa has grown Red Bay to 5 locations awith over 30 commercial partners — and has gone on to raise additional investment capital.
In this Photo: Keba Konte, Red Bay Coffee
SPONSORSHIP
Be a part of PCV’s 25th anniversary by becoming an event sponsor. Your sponsorship will help with our November 11th community celebration while also supporting the future of PCV’s work. Join our network of partners as we reimagine and build together an economy that works for all.
CHAMPION
CHAMPION
• Sponsoring a program at PCV and gain recognition across publication and social media
• Speaking opportunity during 25th Anniversary Celebration in Oakland
• Recognition in all press releases
• Feature your company in an upcoming newsletter – reaching 8,600 people monthly
• Full page advertisement in event program
• Tiered logo positioning on our anniversary website with link to your company’s website
• 10 tickets to the event
PARTNER
PARTNER
• Acknowledgement during 25th Anniversary Celebration in Oakland
• Recognition in all press releases
• Feature your company in an upcoming newsletter – reaching 8,600 people monthly
• Advertisement in event program
• Tiered logo positioning on our anniversary website with link to your company’s website
• 8 tickets to the event
ENTHUSIAST
ENTHUSIAST
• Tiered logo positioning on our anniversary website with link to your company’s website
• Recognition in press releases
• Company logo placement in PCV’s newsletter – read by 8,600+ people each month
• 6 tickets to the event
SUPPORTER
SUPPORTER
• Tiered logo positioning on our anniversary website with link to your company’s website
• 4 tickets to the event
• Recognition in press releases
FRIEND OF PCV
FRIEND OF PCV
• Name on event website
• 1 ticket to the event
INTERESTED IN BEING A SPONSOR?
PLEASE CONTACT Anna Canero at grants@pcvmail.org
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES
Can’t make it to our community celebration?
You can still support PCV’s next 25 years of impact by making a donation. Your donation enables our organization to provide more affordable and flexible small business loans to entrepreneurs who have faced barriers to accessing capital.
Your donation will also support our pro bono business advising program and good jobs research, helping underestimated entrepreneurs build wealth and create good jobs.
You can make a donation below. (Please write “25th Anniversary” in the comments so we are able to acknowledge your donation accordingly.)
If you would like to support PCV through your Donor-Advised Fund, here is PCV’s key information:
Organization Name: Pacific Community Ventures
Tax ID: 77-0485877
Contact Person: Anna Canero, grants@pcvmail.org
Mailing Address: 1714 Franklin Street, Suite 100 #347 Oakland, CA 94612
(If you would prefer to send donations by electronic transfer, please contact grants@pcvmail.org.)
SUPPORT OUR NEW STRATEGY
Our new strategy, PCV is embedding intent and measurement even more deeply into the design and delivery of all our products and services, towards racial wealth building and equitable outcomes. We are fully embracing our founding principles of impact-first investing to REIMAGINE, DEMOCRATIZE, RESTORE access to fair and affordable capital and mentorship for the communities we serve.
SUPPORT OUR THEORY OF CHANGE
TICKETS TO THE CELEBRATION
On November 11th, join PCV for an evening of celebrating 25 years of impact! Come and meet our partners, supporters, and entrepreneurs who are the heart of PCV’s work. Explore the amazing small businesses supported by our organization–from food to wine to music and more.
Early Bird Tickets are available until September 26, 2023
INTERESTED IN PAYING IT FORWARD?
When you purchase your ticket we give you an option to purchase admission for an entrepreneur or partner, helping make our celebration accessible for the community.
OUR MISSION
Pacific Community Ventures is an impact investor that supports small business owners and their communities in the fight for economic, racial, and gender justice. We work side-by-side with growing small business leaders and solopreneurs through our integrated model: combining impact-first Restorative Capital and Pro Bono Business Advising with our Good Jobs Innovation Lab that propels thriving communities with equitable jobs.
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PERSONAL NOTE FROM CEO
We are thrilled to commemorate this significant milestone with our community of supporters, partners, and small businesses.
For the past 25 years, we have been dedicated to supporting small businesses and their growth journeys. Our focus on creating equitable good jobs has been at the forefront of everything we do.
President & CEO | Pacific Community Ventures
EVENTS
WEBINARS
CONFERENCES
ARTICLES
EVENTS
PCV 25th Anniversary Kick-off Event
August 26, 2023
PCV 25th Anniversary Celebration Oakland
November 11, 2023
WEBINARS
LESSONS FROM THE LAB: IMPACT UNDERWRITING
March 7, 2023
CLIMATE JUSTICE MOBILIZATION THROUGH GOOD & GREEN JOBS
May 24, 2023
CONFERENCES
OFN Connect + Forum
Closing Plenary: Operationalizing Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility into CDFI Lending Practices
March 21,2 2023
4:30-5:00 PM ET
Just Economy Conference
Beyond Commitments: Measuring the Impact of Investments on Black Community Wealth-Building.
March 29, 2023
1:45– 3:00 PM ET
Clinton Global Initiative Meeting 2023
September 18-20, 2023
2023 OFN CONFERENCE
October 15-18, 2023
SOCAP23
October 23-25, 2023
ARTICLES
INVESTING IN SMALL BUSINESSES
If you’re interested in supporting PCV’s mission in a different way,
there are several options available:
• Sponsor PCV’s 25th Anniversary and host an event with us and our entrepreneurs in your area!
• Invest in PCV’s Restorative Capital Fund and Entrepreneurs
• Support our Good Jobs Fellows and research
• Volunteer your time as a Small Business Advisor