Maximize ARPA Funds to Support the Local Small Business Community
The small business community has been hit hard by the sudden change in consumer habits due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Entrepreneurs and small businesses are at the core of the American economy and play a significant role in innovation, employment, and economic resilience. COVID-19 has been particularly harsh to minority-owned companies due to difficulty accessing funding. Using federal funds to support small businesses is crucial, especially with a racial wealth gap that needs to be closed. Fortunately, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) offers leaders the financial resources to make strategic investments for an equitable recovery strategy so more small businesses can launch and thrive.
Public Ventures Announces New Portfolio Client: SecurEnds
Public Ventures - aligning public policy priorities with innovative technology solutions - was selected by SecurEnds to build their public sector practice. Counterbalancing policy with technology is vital in the public sector, and cybersecurity must be void of any vulnerabilities in preparation for receiving government funding.
Solution for the Climate Plan Challenge
One of PV’s portfolio companies has solved the climate plan challenges with AI that creates an interactive and data-backed tailored carbon reduction strategy that enables cities to mobilize the power and scale of public and private actions.
Connect City Governments With Local Small Businesses
An intuitive, cloud-based software platform that helps small businesses navigate local government contracting. Launched in 2018 to help connect city governments with local small businesses, the technology promotes better engagement between cities and their local small business communities to make public spending more equitable.