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Jul 152026
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PeopleFund announces new Chief Financial Officer

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Michelle Powell to Continue Building on Strong Momentum   Austin, Texas, July 7, 2026 — PeopleFund today announced that Michelle Powell has assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Anthony Hedger. An established member of PeopleFund’s leadership team, Powell worked closely with Hedger as financial Controller, strengthening the organization’s finance function…

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Michelle Powell to Continue Building on Strong Momentum   Austin, Texas, July 7, 2026 — PeopleFund today announced that Michelle Powell has assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Anthony Hedger. An established member of PeopleFund’s leadership team, Powell worked closely with Hedger as financial Controller, strengthening the organization’s finance function…

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May 202026

Client Spotlight: Mayan Financial LLC

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  Mayan Financial LLC Mayan Financial LLC is a Houston-based tax and financial services firm dedicated to helping individuals and small businesses navigate the U.S. tax system with confidence. Founded by Percy Pelaez, the company offers income tax preparation, ITIN processing, accounting, and credit repair services, with a special focus on serving…

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  Mayan Financial LLC Mayan Financial LLC is a Houston-based tax and financial services firm dedicated to helping individuals and small businesses navigate the U.S. tax system with confidence. Founded by Percy Pelaez, the company offers income tax preparation, ITIN processing, accounting, and credit repair services, with a special focus on serving…

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Apr 72026

Veteran Loan Fund launches Accelerator to boost Veteran and Military Spouse businesses

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Major initiative supported by Truist Foundation    Austin, Texas | April 7, 2026 – The Veteran Loan Fund (VLF), a national effort of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) advancing economic opportunity for military-connected entrepreneurs, today announced the launch of the Veteran & Military Spouse Business Accelerator, created to expand access to capital, training, and business support for…

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Major initiative supported by Truist Foundation    Austin, Texas | April 7, 2026 – The Veteran Loan Fund (VLF), a national effort of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) advancing economic opportunity for military-connected entrepreneurs, today announced the launch of the Veteran & Military Spouse Business Accelerator, created to expand access to capital, training, and business support for…

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Feb 32026

Client Spotlight: LW Pharmacy Technician School

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LW Pharmacy Technician School is a woman-owned, Houston-based technical school that provides life-changing, affordable training for individuals seeking careers in the pharmacy field. Founded by Lindsey Bradford, the school equips students, especially from underserved communities, with the knowledge, hands-on experience, and national certification preparation needed to secure employment in retail, hospital, and…

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LW Pharmacy Technician School is a woman-owned, Houston-based technical school that provides life-changing, affordable training for individuals seeking careers in the pharmacy field. Founded by Lindsey Bradford, the school equips students, especially from underserved communities, with the knowledge, hands-on experience, and national certification preparation needed to secure employment in retail, hospital, and…

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Dec 292025
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PeopleFund marks fourth year in East Texas with record-setting impact

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Results outperform original plan, supporting 1,200+ Jobs   Austin, Texas | December 26, 2025 — PeopleFund, a Texas nonprofit small-business lender, announced historic results highlighting its growing economic contribution in East Texas and across the state. PeopleFund’s statewide direct impact has surpassed $1.4 billion, supporting more than 6,000 businesses and helping create…

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Results outperform original plan, supporting 1,200+ Jobs   Austin, Texas | December 26, 2025 — PeopleFund, a Texas nonprofit small-business lender, announced historic results highlighting its growing economic contribution in East Texas and across the state. PeopleFund’s statewide direct impact has surpassed $1.4 billion, supporting more than 6,000 businesses and helping create…

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Nov 252025
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Veteran Loan Fund surpassed $100 million in small business lending nationwide

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Momentum builds as the fund launches its third round of funding   AUSTIN, Texas, November 25, 2025 – The Veteran Loan Fund (VLF), a national effort of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and specialized partner organizations, announced that its members have collectively deployed more than $100 million in small business loans to…

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Momentum builds as the fund launches its third round of funding   AUSTIN, Texas, November 25, 2025 – The Veteran Loan Fund (VLF), a national effort of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and specialized partner organizations, announced that its members have collectively deployed more than $100 million in small business loans to…

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Oct 292025
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PeopleFund Joins Effort to Revitalize South Dallas’ Forest District

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The initiative expands access to capital, training, and targeted support for underserved entrepreneurs. Austin, TX – October 29, 2025 – PeopleFund proudly joined Cornerstone CDC, Forest Forward, St. Philip’s School & Community Center, and various other community organizations that came together to revitalize the Forest District in South Dallas. This group will…

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The initiative expands access to capital, training, and targeted support for underserved entrepreneurs. Austin, TX – October 29, 2025 – PeopleFund proudly joined Cornerstone CDC, Forest Forward, St. Philip’s School & Community Center, and various other community organizations that came together to revitalize the Forest District in South Dallas. This group will…

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Oct 212025

Client Spotlight: Gnivol Events

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Tammy Loving founded Gnivol Events in 2015 with a clear mission: to transform events into lifelong memories. As a full-service event planning and design firm, Gnivol Events specializes in creating elevated, stress-free experiences for weddings, private celebrations, and corporate events. Services include expert coordination, custom event design, vendor management, and execution tailored…

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Tammy Loving founded Gnivol Events in 2015 with a clear mission: to transform events into lifelong memories. As a full-service event planning and design firm, Gnivol Events specializes in creating elevated, stress-free experiences for weddings, private celebrations, and corporate events. Services include expert coordination, custom event design, vendor management, and execution tailored…

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Oct 212025
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First Cohort Graduates from Military-Connected Small Business Accelerator

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Austin, Texas | October 21, 2025 — PeopleFund a Texas non-profit small business lender, the Veterans Business Outreach Center University of Texas at Arlington (UTAVBOC) and the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center (VWEC), proudly announced the graduation of the inaugural Military-Connected Small Business Accelerator cohort. Nine Veteran and Military Spouses completed the program…

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Austin, Texas | October 21, 2025 — PeopleFund a Texas non-profit small business lender, the Veterans Business Outreach Center University of Texas at Arlington (UTAVBOC) and the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center (VWEC), proudly announced the graduation of the inaugural Military-Connected Small Business Accelerator cohort. Nine Veteran and Military Spouses completed the program…

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