Annual Report
PCV Annual Report 2010: Reinventing Prosperity
This annual report highlights real examples of collaborative problem-solving. Read on to see how, with PCV’s support, companies continue to create economic growth for lower-income communities. Their willingness to work together and work hard for a new prosperity reinforces our optimism.
Jul 28, 2015 – Blog and News •
PCV Annual Report 2009: Rising Up In Down Times
Pacific Community Ventures’ Business Advising Program engaged over 100 small businesses and deployed over 120 senior volunteer Business Advisors. InSight evaluated the social impact of nearly $1.3 billion in equity investments in small businesses. With funding from the Rockefeller Foundation and the Annie E. Casey Foundation, InSight is also researching and publicizing practices and policies […]
Jul 28, 2015 – Blog and News •
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 – Blog and News •
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 – Blog and News •
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. […]
Jul 28, 2015 – Blog and News •
PCV Annual Report 2005
We are pleased to report that Pacific Community Ventures had a very good year in 2005. We celebrated an outstanding Double Bottom Line success of our equity investment model. We experienced tremendous growth in both the scope and reach of our Business Advisory Service. And we expanded significantly our Workforce Development programs. In summary, 2005 […]
Jul 28, 2015 – Blog and News •
PCV Annual Report 2004
2004 was a growth year for Pacific Community Ventures (PCV) marked by expansion of our services and investments throughout California. Over the past six years, Pacific Community Ventures has seen powerful results from its unique model for community development that utilizes the tools of business for social change. Our two private equity funds provide a […]
Jul 23, 2015 – Blog and News •
PCV Annual Report 2003
2003 was a particularly exciting and active year at Pacific Community Ventures. We deployed $4 million to four growing companies. One of these investments was in our first Southern California portfolio business. Located near Los Angeles, Radiovisa is a producer and national syndicator of Spanish language radio programs and services targeting Hispanics of Mexican origin. […]
Jul 23, 2015 – Blog and News •
PCV Annual Report 2002
Businesses in the PCV portfolio achieved notable successes throughout 2002, including follow-on financings, new management, major new contracts and significant industry recognition. Our service offerings continue to play a strong role in supporting the vitality of our portfolio. Both on a one-on-one basis, and through PCV Business Roundtables and CEO forums, our network of experienced […]
Jul 23, 2015 – Blog and News •
Silicon Valley Community Ventures Annual Report 2001
Like everyone across the nation, SVCV was profoundly affected by the events of September 11. Our organization’s offsite had already been scheduled for early October, and for that we were grateful, as it seemed everything we had been sure of was suddenly less certain. The economic downturn in the Bay Area has of course created […]
Jul 23, 2015 – Blog and News •
Silicon Valley Community Ventures Annual Report 2000
The year 2000 was a year of significant accomplishments for our organization, as we completed our own successful transition from start-up phase to full-scale investing, advising and networking services. During the course of the year we made investments in 6 portfolio companies and saw our invested portfolio provide a total of 146 jobs to low-income […]