PeopleFund Blog

Apr 62015

President and CEO Gary Lindner Recognized as Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year

in Accomplishments & Awards

Every year since 1963, the President has called for the celebration of National Small Business Week, a week to highlight the huge role that small business has in the American economy. As part of National Small Business Week, the Small Business Administration honors businesses, business owners, and champions of small businesses that have…

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Every year since 1963, the President has called for the celebration of National Small Business Week, a week to highlight the huge role that small business has in the American economy. As part of National Small Business Week, the Small Business Administration honors businesses, business owners, and champions of small businesses that have…

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Mar 242015

PeopleFund Board Member Honored by Texas Legislative Black Caucus

in In the News

The following is an article from the Houston Forward Times. Congratulations to Forward Times Associate Editor Jeffrey L. Boney, who was honored this past Tuesday, March 3rd at the 2015 African American Legislative Summit, hosted by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus (TLBC) in Austin, Texas. Boney was nominated by State Rep. Ron…

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The following is an article from the Houston Forward Times. Congratulations to Forward Times Associate Editor Jeffrey L. Boney, who was honored this past Tuesday, March 3rd at the 2015 African American Legislative Summit, hosted by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus (TLBC) in Austin, Texas. Boney was nominated by State Rep. Ron…

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Mar 232015

Client Feature: Foodie Edition!

in Small Business, SXSW

March is a busy time for the great city of Austin. The official arrival of spring means that the live music capital of the world is buzzing with visitors from all over who have come to be part of the many events taking place this month. If you’re in town for the festivities…

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March is a busy time for the great city of Austin. The official arrival of spring means that the live music capital of the world is buzzing with visitors from all over who have come to be part of the many events taking place this month. If you’re in town for the festivities…

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Mar 202015

Attention Austin Entrepreneurs: InnovateHer Business Challenge Calls for Products and Services Focused on Helping Women

in Resources

As more women enter the workforce than ever before, the Small Business Administration recognizes that the needs of women and families are changing to accommodate household structures with two income-earners, or single female heads of household. To address the challenges in a creative and collaborative way, the SBA has partnered with the Texas…

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As more women enter the workforce than ever before, the Small Business Administration recognizes that the needs of women and families are changing to accommodate household structures with two income-earners, or single female heads of household. To address the challenges in a creative and collaborative way, the SBA has partnered with the Texas…

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Mar 172015

PeopleFund to Host First Women’s Only Networking Lunch

in Press Releases

On Friday, March 27th, PeopleFund will host its inaugural women’s-only program, PeopleSpring. PeopleSpring is a free luncheon that brings together women business owners and entrepreneurs to build their professional networks and learn how to leverage the expertise and skill of fellow women in business. Women entrepreneurs often shoulder a disproportionate amount of…

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On Friday, March 27th, PeopleFund will host its inaugural women’s-only program, PeopleSpring. PeopleSpring is a free luncheon that brings together women business owners and entrepreneurs to build their professional networks and learn how to leverage the expertise and skill of fellow women in business. Women entrepreneurs often shoulder a disproportionate amount of…

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Mar 92015

Client Feature – Vandana Textiles and Jewelry

in Client Success

Fred and Asmita Dorairaj started Vandana Textiles & Jewelry in December of 2014 to bring traditional and casual women’s clothing and accessories to San Antonio and other markets. Vandana Textiles & Jewelry imports women’s  clothing, jewelry, handbags, and accessories for retail in the United States and Canada. The clothing and jewelry are…

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Fred and Asmita Dorairaj started Vandana Textiles & Jewelry in December of 2014 to bring traditional and casual women’s clothing and accessories to San Antonio and other markets. Vandana Textiles & Jewelry imports women’s  clothing, jewelry, handbags, and accessories for retail in the United States and Canada. The clothing and jewelry are…

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Mar 42015

PeopleFund Intern Welcome – Ineye Komonibo

in Announcements

  Hi! My name is Ineye (IN-NAY-YAY) Komonibo, and I’m the spring ‘15 Development & Communications intern here at PeopleFund. I’m a senior Public Relations/Black Studies major at the University of Texas at Austin who loves all things Beyoncé, hip hop, and pop culture. What initially drew me towards PeopleFund was its…

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  Hi! My name is Ineye (IN-NAY-YAY) Komonibo, and I’m the spring ‘15 Development & Communications intern here at PeopleFund. I’m a senior Public Relations/Black Studies major at the University of Texas at Austin who loves all things Beyoncé, hip hop, and pop culture. What initially drew me towards PeopleFund was its…

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Jan 212015

PeopleFund Director of Lending selected for Citi Leadership Program for Opportunity Finance

By null in Accomplishments & Awards, Announcements, In the News, Press Releases

Rocio Vallejo is One of 48 Professionals Nationwide Chosen for Second Year of Unique Professional Development Program  Initiative Developed ‘by CDFIs for CDFIs’ to Advance Opportunity Finance Expertise Nationwide Austin TX – PeopleFund announced today that Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) and the Citi Foundation have selected Rocio Vallejo as one of 48 community development…

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Rocio Vallejo is One of 48 Professionals Nationwide Chosen for Second Year of Unique Professional Development Program  Initiative Developed ‘by CDFIs for CDFIs’ to Advance Opportunity Finance Expertise Nationwide Austin TX – PeopleFund announced today that Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) and the Citi Foundation have selected Rocio Vallejo as one of 48 community development…

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Jan 202015

January News and Updates

By Emily Neie, Development and Communications intern in Announcements

Our January newsletter is available! Check it out and learn more about our upcoming programs and events.

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Our January newsletter is available! Check it out and learn more about our upcoming programs and events.

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