PeopleFund Blog

Oct 52015

PeopleFund Receives $75,000 SBA PRIME Award for Technical Assistance

in Accomplishments & Awards, In the News, Press Releases

Thirty-nine community-based organizations across the United States that provide assistance to disadvantaged entrepreneurs are set to receive $5 million in grants from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Program for Investment in Micro-Entrepreneurs (PRIME).  These organizations help low-income entrepreneurs gain access to capital to establish and expand their small businesses. “By training…

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Thirty-nine community-based organizations across the United States that provide assistance to disadvantaged entrepreneurs are set to receive $5 million in grants from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Program for Investment in Micro-Entrepreneurs (PRIME).  These organizations help low-income entrepreneurs gain access to capital to establish and expand their small businesses. “By training…

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Sep 302015

PeopleFund President & CEO recognized at 2015 Austin Business Journal’s Best CEOs Awards

in Accomplishments & Awards, Announcements, In the News

Best CEOs 2015: Lindner found his niche in nonprofits after Air Force, corporate life Last Thursday night, the Austin Business Journal honored five outstanding individuals across multiple industry sectors with its annual Austin Business Journal’s Best CEOs Awards. We at PeopleFund are beyond thrilled to announce that among the winners was our…

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Best CEOs 2015: Lindner found his niche in nonprofits after Air Force, corporate life Last Thursday night, the Austin Business Journal honored five outstanding individuals across multiple industry sectors with its annual Austin Business Journal’s Best CEOs Awards. We at PeopleFund are beyond thrilled to announce that among the winners was our…

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Sep 212015

Client Feature – Austin Mint for Beauty

in Client Success, Small Business

by Sarah Parvaresh, Communications & Operations Intern Opening in Austin in 2000, they proudly boast their motto: “Mint was founded on the premise that happy stylists equal happy clients” which is clear as soon as you walk through the door. Stylists range in technique, experience, and methods, but all bring a positive…

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by Sarah Parvaresh, Communications & Operations Intern Opening in Austin in 2000, they proudly boast their motto: “Mint was founded on the premise that happy stylists equal happy clients” which is clear as soon as you walk through the door. Stylists range in technique, experience, and methods, but all bring a positive…

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Sep 142015

PeopleFund Intern Welcome: Sarah Parvaresh

in Announcements

by Sarah Parvaresh, Communications & Operations Intern My name is Sarah Parvaresh and I am the Communications and Operations Intern at PeopleFund for the Fall of 2015. I am a Radio-Television-Film major at the University of Texas at Austin with a focus on Media Studies. I am interested in understanding problems that…

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by Sarah Parvaresh, Communications & Operations Intern My name is Sarah Parvaresh and I am the Communications and Operations Intern at PeopleFund for the Fall of 2015. I am a Radio-Television-Film major at the University of Texas at Austin with a focus on Media Studies. I am interested in understanding problems that…

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Sep 32015

Join the Round Rock Public Library and SCORE for a Series of (Free!) Small Business Workshops

in Events, Resources, Small Business, Small Business Resources

Following a successful series of small business workshops in the spring, the Round Rock Public Library and the SCORE Austin chapter will resume Biz.ability workshops for small business owners (or those who are interested in starting their own business) on Fridays, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., beginning Sept. 4. SCORE is a nonprofit association…

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Following a successful series of small business workshops in the spring, the Round Rock Public Library and the SCORE Austin chapter will resume Biz.ability workshops for small business owners (or those who are interested in starting their own business) on Fridays, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., beginning Sept. 4. SCORE is a nonprofit association…

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Aug 242015

Client Feature – Hooked Up Tacos

in Client Success

Barry Boyett’s friends and family have always told him they love his cooking. In 2007, having already dabbled in catering, Barry realized he wanted to be in the restaurant business, but he also wanted to enjoy his family and especially his kids’ baseball.  Breakfast tacos was the answer, and his business Hooked…

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Barry Boyett’s friends and family have always told him they love his cooking. In 2007, having already dabbled in catering, Barry realized he wanted to be in the restaurant business, but he also wanted to enjoy his family and especially his kids’ baseball.  Breakfast tacos was the answer, and his business Hooked…

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Aug 242015

Do you want $50,000 for your small business?

in Announcements, Press Releases

The Dallas Entrepreneur Center (“The DEC”) and Comerica Bank announced the launch of the second annual North Texas business pitch contest. This year’s contest is focused exclusively on women and minority-owned business entrants. Comerica Bank will again be the presenting sponsor, providing the full prize amount of $50,000 for the winning business…

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The Dallas Entrepreneur Center (“The DEC”) and Comerica Bank announced the launch of the second annual North Texas business pitch contest. This year’s contest is focused exclusively on women and minority-owned business entrants. Comerica Bank will again be the presenting sponsor, providing the full prize amount of $50,000 for the winning business…

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Jul 242015

Press Release: Gail Warrior to be Featured Speaker of PeopleTalk Entrepreneur Education Series

in Announcements, Events, In the News, Press, Press Releases

Warrior Elements CEO, philanthropist, to headline Aug. 5 PeopleFund event geared toward local entrepreneurs DALLAS, Texas – July 24, 2015– Giving back to the community has long been a tenet of Gail Warrior’s business acumen. So it comes as no surprise that the CEO and founder of Warrior Elements, a luxury active-wear…

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Warrior Elements CEO, philanthropist, to headline Aug. 5 PeopleFund event geared toward local entrepreneurs DALLAS, Texas – July 24, 2015– Giving back to the community has long been a tenet of Gail Warrior’s business acumen. So it comes as no surprise that the CEO and founder of Warrior Elements, a luxury active-wear…

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Jul 232015

Press Release: PeopleFund To Participate in Small Contractor Rotation Program in Houston

in Announcements, In the News, Press Releases

On August 11th, PeopleFund will celebrate the launch of the Small Contractor Rotation Program in Houston. We will be participating in the program as a lender, and we are looking forward to the exciting possibilities this opens up in our endeavors to meet the needs of small business owners. The official City…

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On August 11th, PeopleFund will celebrate the launch of the Small Contractor Rotation Program in Houston. We will be participating in the program as a lender, and we are looking forward to the exciting possibilities this opens up in our endeavors to meet the needs of small business owners. The official City…

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Jul 162015

Join Us in Dallas/Ft. Worth for a Veteran’s Entrepreneurship Bootcamp

in Announcements, Events, Programs, Small Business

Free program for veterans, active duty military, and military spouses.  This upcoming July 18th, veterans interested in starting or growing a business will get a unique opportunity to “jump start” their business by attending a free Entrepreneurship Boot Camp sponsored by Momentum Texas Inc. (MTI), a statewide nonprofit, and Wells Fargo. Each…

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Free program for veterans, active duty military, and military spouses.  This upcoming July 18th, veterans interested in starting or growing a business will get a unique opportunity to “jump start” their business by attending a free Entrepreneurship Boot Camp sponsored by Momentum Texas Inc. (MTI), a statewide nonprofit, and Wells Fargo. Each…

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