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Oct 12025
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PeopleFund and McLennan County Investment Fund (McCIF) announce their consolidation.

in Press Releases, Small Business

Two CDFIs come together to better serve small businesses in Central Texas.   Austin, TX – October 1, 2025 – PeopleFund, a Texas Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with a 30-year track record of impactful performance, and McLennan Community Investment Fund (McCIF), an emerging CDFI with deep roots in Waco and McLennan…

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Two CDFIs come together to better serve small businesses in Central Texas.   Austin, TX – October 1, 2025 – PeopleFund, a Texas Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with a 30-year track record of impactful performance, and McLennan Community Investment Fund (McCIF), an emerging CDFI with deep roots in Waco and McLennan…

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Aug 142025

Client Feature: Plano Karate Club

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As local North Texas entrepreneur, John Reyes, explains it, “Plano Karate Club is not just another martial arts studio.” Doing Karate for over 30 years, John is passionate about the discipline of traditional martial arts, which centers on character development, faithfulness/loyalty, excellence, and respect for self and others. It’s with these founding…

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As local North Texas entrepreneur, John Reyes, explains it, “Plano Karate Club is not just another martial arts studio.” Doing Karate for over 30 years, John is passionate about the discipline of traditional martial arts, which centers on character development, faithfulness/loyalty, excellence, and respect for self and others. It’s with these founding…

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Aug 52025
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Travis County Taps PeopleFund to Lead TCTX Thrive 3.0 for Small Businesses

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The program’s third iteration expands training and capital access countywide.   Austin, TX – August 5, 2025 – Travis County’s new small business support program is designed to provide comprehensive training, coaching, and increased access to capital. This initiative aims to respond to negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and its…

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The program’s third iteration expands training and capital access countywide.   Austin, TX – August 5, 2025 – Travis County’s new small business support program is designed to provide comprehensive training, coaching, and increased access to capital. This initiative aims to respond to negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and its…

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Jun 262025
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First Cohort of the Military Connected Small Business Accelerator is Live

in Press Releases, Veterans

📣 Calling All Veteran and Military-Spouses Small Business Owners! PeopleFund is proud to announce that we have partnered with the University of Texas at Arlington Veteran Business Outreach Center (UTAVBOC) and the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center (VWEC) to launch the first cohort of our Military Connected Small Business Accelerator! We are thrilled…

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📣 Calling All Veteran and Military-Spouses Small Business Owners! PeopleFund is proud to announce that we have partnered with the University of Texas at Arlington Veteran Business Outreach Center (UTAVBOC) and the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center (VWEC) to launch the first cohort of our Military Connected Small Business Accelerator! We are thrilled…

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May 122025

Client Spotlight: Kolin Angels Home Health Brings Compassionate Post-Surgical Care to Patients’ Homes

in Client Success, Small Business

Kolin Angels Home Health Expands with PeopleFund Small Business Support At PeopleFund, we are proud to support small businesses that meet critical needs in their communities. One inspiring example is Kolin Angels Home Health, a home health agency dedicated to providing skilled nursing, therapies, and personal assistance services to post-surgical patients during…

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Kolin Angels Home Health Expands with PeopleFund Small Business Support At PeopleFund, we are proud to support small businesses that meet critical needs in their communities. One inspiring example is Kolin Angels Home Health, a home health agency dedicated to providing skilled nursing, therapies, and personal assistance services to post-surgical patients during…

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Apr 222025
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Entre Capital and PeopleFund join forces to advance restorative justice

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A partnership that unlocks second chances through entrepreneurship   Dallas, Texas, April 22, 2025 – Entre Capital and PeopleFund, two Texas Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are proud to announce their partnership to expand access to capital for people returning from incarceration across the state. “We are so grateful for the partnership…

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A partnership that unlocks second chances through entrepreneurship   Dallas, Texas, April 22, 2025 – Entre Capital and PeopleFund, two Texas Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are proud to announce their partnership to expand access to capital for people returning from incarceration across the state. “We are so grateful for the partnership…

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Feb 132025

Client Spotlight: Whale Pools

in Client Success, Small Business

Whale Pools: Designing Luxury Aquatic Experiences in Houston  For many homeowners and businesses, a pool is more than just a backyard feature—it’s a place for connection, relaxation, and unforgettable memories. That’s the vision that drives Whale Pools, a Houston-based pool design and construction company founded by Frank O. in 2015. With over…

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Whale Pools: Designing Luxury Aquatic Experiences in Houston  For many homeowners and businesses, a pool is more than just a backyard feature—it’s a place for connection, relaxation, and unforgettable memories. That’s the vision that drives Whale Pools, a Houston-based pool design and construction company founded by Frank O. in 2015. With over…

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Nov 202024

Rising to the Occasion: Sanford Sourdough Bakery’s Journey with PeopleFund

in Small Business

In the heart of Round Rock, Texas, Sanford Sourdough Bakery has become a beloved neighborhood staple, celebrated for its commitment to quality and community. Owned by Meriann and Dave Sanford, the bakery’s story began in 2018, when the couple moved to Texas with their then-10-year-old California-style sourdough starter. Initially baking bread for…

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In the heart of Round Rock, Texas, Sanford Sourdough Bakery has become a beloved neighborhood staple, celebrated for its commitment to quality and community. Owned by Meriann and Dave Sanford, the bakery’s story began in 2018, when the couple moved to Texas with their then-10-year-old California-style sourdough starter. Initially baking bread for…

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Nov 122024
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Veteran Loan Fund announces its third-year results, closing of second round of funding

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The fund supporting Veteran-Owned Small Businesses does it again   AUSTIN, Texas, November 11, 2024 – The Veteran Loan Fund (VLF) announced that since its launch in 2021, its members have deployed more than $77 million across the country, helping over 1,000 veteran-owned businesses create or retain close to 5,500 jobs. More…

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The fund supporting Veteran-Owned Small Businesses does it again   AUSTIN, Texas, November 11, 2024 – The Veteran Loan Fund (VLF) announced that since its launch in 2021, its members have deployed more than $77 million across the country, helping over 1,000 veteran-owned businesses create or retain close to 5,500 jobs. More…

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Oct 232024
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PeopleFund President and CEO Gustavo Lasala Receives Inaugural Executive Leadership Award from Opportunity Finance Network

in Press Releases, Small Business

AUSTIN, TX, October 23, 2024 – Gustavo Lasala, President and CEO of PeopleFund, received the inaugural Executive Leadership Award from Opportunity Finance Network (OFN). This new award celebrates exceptional leadership in the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) field, recognizing Gustavo’s dedication to driving economic growth in low-income communities. Gustavo’s leadership journey spans…

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AUSTIN, TX, October 23, 2024 – Gustavo Lasala, President and CEO of PeopleFund, received the inaugural Executive Leadership Award from Opportunity Finance Network (OFN). This new award celebrates exceptional leadership in the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) field, recognizing Gustavo’s dedication to driving economic growth in low-income communities. Gustavo’s leadership journey spans…

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