Abi Nix, Author at PeopleFund

Dec 12022

PeopleFund receives historic grant from Truist Foundation

in Announcements, Press Releases

PeopleFund receives historic grant from Truist Foundation Houston, Dec. 8, 2022 ─ Truist Foundation announced a $3.5 million grant to PeopleFund, a Texas-based Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and nonprofit 501(c)(3) that strives to create economic opportunity and financial stability for underserved people by providing access to capital, education and other resources…

PeopleFund receives historic grant from Truist Foundation Houston, Dec. 8, 2022 ─ Truist Foundation announced a $3.5 million grant to PeopleFund, a Texas-based Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and nonprofit 501(c)(3) that strives to create economic opportunity and financial stability for underserved people by providing access to capital, education and other resources…

Nov 102022

Veteran Loan Fund announces its first-year results, plans for second round of funding

in Press Releases, Small Business, Veterans

The fund supporting Veteran-Owned Small Businesses expands AUSTIN, Texas – The Veteran Loan Fund announced that in its first year of operations, its members have deployed more than $15 million across the country, helping 231 businesses create or retain close to 1,200 jobs. 60% of the business owners receiving financial and…

The fund supporting Veteran-Owned Small Businesses expands AUSTIN, Texas – The Veteran Loan Fund announced that in its first year of operations, its members have deployed more than $15 million across the country, helping 231 businesses create or retain close to 1,200 jobs. 60% of the business owners receiving financial and…

Sep 12022

PeopleFund announces new Chief Information and Operations Officer

in Press Releases, Small Business

PeopleFund announces new Chief Information and Operations Officer Laura Alatorre Kvalheim, accomplished fintech executive, joins Texas’ small business lender Austin, Texas – PeopleFund is pleased to announce Laura Alatorre Kvalheim as the organization’s new Chief Information and Operations Officer. A seasoned financial services and technology executive, Ms. Kvalheim’s career includes positions…

PeopleFund announces new Chief Information and Operations Officer Laura Alatorre Kvalheim, accomplished fintech executive, joins Texas’ small business lender Austin, Texas – PeopleFund is pleased to announce Laura Alatorre Kvalheim as the organization’s new Chief Information and Operations Officer. A seasoned financial services and technology executive, Ms. Kvalheim’s career includes positions…

Jul 132022

$15 million Veteran Loan Fund closes its first round with support from Wells Fargo

in In the News, Press Releases, Small Business, Veterans

$15 million Veteran Loan Fund closes its first round with support from Wells Fargo Unprecedented initiative in support of veteran entrepreneurs gains momentum AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Veteran Loan Fund announced today that it has raised $15 million in support of veteran-owned business, including seed funding from Wells Fargo. The Veteran…

$15 million Veteran Loan Fund closes its first round with support from Wells Fargo Unprecedented initiative in support of veteran entrepreneurs gains momentum AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Veteran Loan Fund announced today that it has raised $15 million in support of veteran-owned business, including seed funding from Wells Fargo. The Veteran…

Jun 102022

Client Spotlight: dozanü innovations

in Client Success, Small Business

Changing Marketing for Diversity, Accessibility, and Inclusion How two deaf, LGBTQ women are shifting the landscape of marketing for marginalized communities. Think of the most recent advertisement that you have seen. Could someone with a disability be able to understand it? How about a non-English speaker? While 26 percent of the US…

Changing Marketing for Diversity, Accessibility, and Inclusion How two deaf, LGBTQ women are shifting the landscape of marketing for marginalized communities. Think of the most recent advertisement that you have seen. Could someone with a disability be able to understand it? How about a non-English speaker? While 26 percent of the US…

May 232022

PeopleFund Announces New Chief Financial Officer

in Press Releases

PeopleFund announces new Chief Financial Officer Anthony Hedger, a seasoned financial executive, joins Texas’ small business lender Austin, Texas – PeopleFund is pleased to announce Anthony Hedger as the organization’s new Chief Financial Officer. A seasoned financial executive, Mr. Hedger worked for Rolls Royce maritime, Petronas, CFS Bank and Vodafone playing…

PeopleFund announces new Chief Financial Officer Anthony Hedger, a seasoned financial executive, joins Texas’ small business lender Austin, Texas – PeopleFund is pleased to announce Anthony Hedger as the organization’s new Chief Financial Officer. A seasoned financial executive, Mr. Hedger worked for Rolls Royce maritime, Petronas, CFS Bank and Vodafone playing…

PeopleFund Blog

PeopleFund receives historic grant from Truist Foundation

Veteran Loan Fund announces its first-year results, plans for second round of funding

PeopleFund announces new Chief Information and Operations Officer

$15 million Veteran Loan Fund closes its first round with support from Wells Fargo

Client Spotlight: dozanü innovations

PeopleFund Announces New Chief Financial Officer