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

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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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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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