PeopleFund Blog

Jan 282016

EGBI Classes to Boost Your Business Savvy

in Small Business Resources

PeopleFund partner Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI) will be offering two classes in February that will teach valuable hard skills to new business owners. Microsoft Office Excel Basics is a free afternoon class that will help business owners get a handle on one of Microsoft’s more difficult Office programs, Excel. In this…

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PeopleFund partner Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI) will be offering two classes in February that will teach valuable hard skills to new business owners. Microsoft Office Excel Basics is a free afternoon class that will help business owners get a handle on one of Microsoft’s more difficult Office programs, Excel. In this…

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Dec 232015

Austin Community Foundation Education Endowment Fund Supports PeopleFund

in Announcements, Press Releases

PeopleFund is proud to announce that we were recently awarded a grant of $7,000 by the Austin Community Foundation. Funds will be used in support of our ongoing efforts to elevate women entrepreneurs throughout Central Texas, including our mentorship, technical assistance, financial literacy, business education, networking, and access to capital programs. “We…

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PeopleFund is proud to announce that we were recently awarded a grant of $7,000 by the Austin Community Foundation. Funds will be used in support of our ongoing efforts to elevate women entrepreneurs throughout Central Texas, including our mentorship, technical assistance, financial literacy, business education, networking, and access to capital programs. “We…

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Dec 162015

Client Feature: Dylan Wylde

in Client Success, Small Business

By Sarah Parvaresh, Operations and Communications Intern One of the first things people think of when they hear Austin, Texas is “Keep Austin Weird,” but they might not know how the motto originated. “Keep Austin Weird” was meant to promote and support local businesses of Austin and its unique indie lifestyle. In 2008,…

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By Sarah Parvaresh, Operations and Communications Intern One of the first things people think of when they hear Austin, Texas is “Keep Austin Weird,” but they might not know how the motto originated. “Keep Austin Weird” was meant to promote and support local businesses of Austin and its unique indie lifestyle. In 2008,…

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Dec 152015

PeopleFund Announces Merger with Southern Dallas Development Corporation

in Announcements, Press Releases

PeopleFund & Southern Dallas Development Corporation to Merge Merger of Nonprofits to Benefit Small Businesses Dallas – On Dec. 8, PeopleFund and Southern Dallas Development Corporation (SDDC) agreed to a statutory merger of the two organizations. Both are non-profit Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI’s) dedicated to support underserved small business with loans…

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PeopleFund & Southern Dallas Development Corporation to Merge Merger of Nonprofits to Benefit Small Businesses Dallas – On Dec. 8, PeopleFund and Southern Dallas Development Corporation (SDDC) agreed to a statutory merger of the two organizations. Both are non-profit Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI’s) dedicated to support underserved small business with loans…

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Nov 172015

Client Feature: Keeping Things Sharp With Blade Craft Barber Academy

in Client Success

By Sarah Parvaresh, Communications and Operations Intern Nestled in the Deep Ellum district of Dallas is one of the only barber schools that goes beyond teaching its students the basic skills of cutting and shaving but also teaches the importance of excellent customer service. The Blade Craft Barber Academy was founded by…

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By Sarah Parvaresh, Communications and Operations Intern Nestled in the Deep Ellum district of Dallas is one of the only barber schools that goes beyond teaching its students the basic skills of cutting and shaving but also teaches the importance of excellent customer service. The Blade Craft Barber Academy was founded by…

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Nov 152015

From Trash to Treasure: Ecology Action Brings Local Ecosystem Back to Life

in Client Success, Non Profits

by Sarah Parvaresh, Communications and Operations Intern The following feature is in conjunction with America Recycles! Day, a national day to educate people about recycling and to encourage families and businesses who do not recycle to start doing their part. Former PeopleFund client Ecology Action has expanded their definition of recycling to…

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by Sarah Parvaresh, Communications and Operations Intern The following feature is in conjunction with America Recycles! Day, a national day to educate people about recycling and to encourage families and businesses who do not recycle to start doing their part. Former PeopleFund client Ecology Action has expanded their definition of recycling to…

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Nov 92015

Client Feature: Rational Longevity Wellness Group

in Client Success

By Sarah Parvaresh, Development and Communications Intern Dr. Kirsten Shepard found her way to becoming a chiropractor after a car accident in college that left her in a great deal of pain. Typical pain medication made her too drowsy to pay attention in class while no medication left her in too much…

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By Sarah Parvaresh, Development and Communications Intern Dr. Kirsten Shepard found her way to becoming a chiropractor after a car accident in college that left her in a great deal of pain. Typical pain medication made her too drowsy to pay attention in class while no medication left her in too much…

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Oct 272015

PeopleFund Receives SBA Lending Award

in Accomplishments & Awards

PeopleFund was recently recognized in the San Antonio Business Journal as a Top Region 6 Lending Institution for 2015 through the U.S. Small Business Administration. This recognition is in support of our growing lending services across Texas.

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PeopleFund was recently recognized in the San Antonio Business Journal as a Top Region 6 Lending Institution for 2015 through the U.S. Small Business Administration. This recognition is in support of our growing lending services across Texas.

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Oct 82015

PeopleFund Recognized for Commitment to Diversity by Texas Diversity Council

in Accomplishments & Awards, Announcements

On October 22nd, PeopleFund will receive the Corporate DiversityFIRST award from Texas Diversity Council recognizing our commitment to diversity and inclusion amongst our clients, staff, and partners. The Texas Diversity Council established the DiversityFIRST Awards Initiative to recognize and commend organizations and individuals for their support of diversity and inclusion in the…

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On October 22nd, PeopleFund will receive the Corporate DiversityFIRST award from Texas Diversity Council recognizing our commitment to diversity and inclusion amongst our clients, staff, and partners. The Texas Diversity Council established the DiversityFIRST Awards Initiative to recognize and commend organizations and individuals for their support of diversity and inclusion in the…

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