Pacific Community Ventures (PCV)

Are you a business leader with 10 or more employees working in construction, healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, hospitality, or retail? If so, you’re invited to complete a survey looking to understand the barriers and facilitators you face when winning bids, with a specific focus on Good Jobs adoption. The survey takes around 15-20 minutes to complete, and participants will be provided a $500 incentive in appreciation of their time. PCV is looking to hear from business owners operating in the above industries in select geographies (Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, St. Louis, SF Bay Area, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Charleston regions). Learn more and take the survey here! https://lnkd.in/e7v5AVCE #SmallBusiness #Procurement #GoodJobs

At Pacific Community Ventures, we believe that good jobs don’t just impact individuals—they shape entire communities. Ready to improve job quality and boost your business? Apply to Join the Good Jobs Community of Practice. This 15-month program is designed to help small and medium-sized businesses enhance employee well-being, work-life balance, and overall job satisfaction. ?? Program Highlights: 3 workshops = $1650 stipend for participating business owners ?? Additional stipends for completing program surveys ?? Employees who complete surveys also receive a stipend ?? Gain access to tools and resources to improve retention, creativity, and reduce burnout ? If your company employs between 10-1,000 people full-time, you’re invited to join the PCV Community of Practice. Applications close September 30, 2024. Visit https://lnkd.in/g3K3HCYz.

We are proud to be a sponsor of the The Alliance for Community Development 25th Anniversary Celebration and Social Innovation Awards Ceremony on September 12th ?? In honor of the organization’s founding year, the event theme is Party Like it’s 1999. More about the event: DATE: Thursday, September 12th, 2024 TIME: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM LOCATION: Chabot Space & Science Center | 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland CA PROGRAM: Includes heavy appetizers, craft cocktails, awards ceremony, DJ, and private telescope viewing TICKETS: ACD25.rsvpify.com

Increased job quality is fundamental to the wellbeing of employees and business health; from reducing stress and burnout, to increasing retention and creativity. At Pacific Community Ventures, we believe Good Jobs mean Good Business, and we are ready to help you get there! The Good Jobs Community of Practice is a 15 month program to help small to medium-sized businesses improve job quality. Business owners who attend all 3 workshops will receive a $1650 stipend for their participation, along with an additional stipend for completing the program surveys. Employees who complete the surveys will also receive a stipend. Through the Good Jobs Community of Practice, you will gain access to the tools, resources, and support you need to enhance job satisfaction, work-life balance, and overall employee well-being. Ultimately, creating a business ecosystem that centers the financial health of people and communities. If your company employs between 10-1,000 people full-time, you’re invited to join the PCV Community of Practice. Applications close September 30, 2024 https://lnkd.in/g3K3HCYz

??Team Highlight?? We are incredibly proud of Ray Ko for representing Pacific Community Ventures at the Treasury Roundtable hosted by CAMEO Network! As PCV's Associate Director of Lending, Ray's involvement at the Treasury Roundtable?is a testament to our commitment to creating a more just economy for the entrepreneurs that we serve, and we're thrilled to see him engage with leaders, advocates, and innovators in the small business ecosystem. Check out Ray's post below to learn more about his experience at the event. ??

?? We are thrilled to announce that 79 small businesses have qualified for the 2023 PCV Good Jobs Rebates, earning a collective $146,850! ?? This achievement highlights their dedication to creating high-quality jobs for themselves and their employees. These rebates recognize their outstanding efforts in enhancing job quality by investing in their people and their businesses. The rebates can be used for business operations, expenses, incentives, and more. Since the inception of our Good Jobs Rebates program in 2020, we have awarded 292 rebates, totaling $631,660. We are incredibly proud of our clients and their commitment to making a difference. https://lnkd.in/g3K3HCYz #GoodJobs #SmallBusiness #CommunityImpact

Pacific Community Ventures applauds President Biden’s Executive Order on Good Jobs – promoting strong labor standards such as family sustaining wages, worker voice, worker safety and security, and fundamentally ensuring that more working Americans have pathways to the middle class. The #GoodJobs EO calls on agencies to adopt the following labor standards: ?? Promoting worker voice ??? Providing tools to promote high-wage jobs ?? Promoting worker economic security ?? Supporting workforce development ?? Leveling the playing field ? Supporting workplace safety PCV was the first CDFI in the country to support small businesses in improving good jobs for workers with low-cost working capital and microgrants, and built a mentorship program to support small businesses using our Good Jobs, Good Business framework. Our CEO, Bulbul Gupta, has served on the Department of Commerce and Labor’s Good Jobs Advisory Council since the beginning to support their work toward these efforts. With nearly 50% of US workers employed by small businesses, we look forward to deepening our partnerships to build good jobs with small businesses across America! https://lnkd.in/eEsuPeQn

Our team had an incredible time participating in recent conferences, engaging in crucial discussions for building a more equitable and thriving future for all.

Are you a small business owner in Oakland, CA? Great news, PCV’s Oakland Restorative Loan Fund 2.0 applications are now open! Low-interest loans with no fees, wrap-around support, and no minimum credit score required—this is your chance to expand, upgrade, and elevate your business! If you're a California-registered business with an Oakland location and at least 9 months of revenue, you are invited to apply for loans from $10,000 to $100,000. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow! ?? Apply today: https://lnkd.in/g2C6BsBs Kaiser Permanente Wells Fargo The Alliance for Community Development Prospera The Unity Council Black Cultural Zone The Greenlining Institute Oakstop Uptima Entrepreneur Cooperative Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce East Bay Community Foundation Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce Oakland Latino Chamber of Commerce Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce #SmallBusiness #Oakland #CommunityGrowth #BusinessLoans #Entrepreneurship #SupportLocal #SmallBusiness #Oakland #CommunityGrowth #BusinessLoans #Entrepreneurship #SupportLocal

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN for PCV’s Oakland Restorative Loan Fund 2.0 – a $3 million fund offering low-interest, no-fee loans to small businesses in Oakland, California! ?? Low-interest loans between $10,000-$100,000 ?? No application or closing fees ?? Wrap-around technical assistance throughout the entire process ?? No minimum credit score to apply If you're a California-registered business with an Oakland location and at least 9 months of revenue, you are invited to apply for loans from $10,000 to $100,000. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow! Apply today: https://lnkd.in/g2C6BsBs Thank you to all our local partners for their support! Kaiser Permanente Wells Fargo The Alliance for Community Development Prospera The Unity Council Black Cultural Zone The Greenlining Institute Oakstop Uptima Entrepreneur Cooperative Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce East Bay Community Foundation Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce Oakland Latino Chamber of Commerce Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce #SmallBusiness #Oakland #CommunityGrowth #BusinessLoans #Entrepreneurship #SupportLocal