PeopleFund Blog

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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Jul 142015

Press Release: Mayor of Fort Worth, Betsy Price, to be Featured Speaker of PeopleTalk Entrepreneur Education Series

in Small Business

Mayor Betsy Price, successful business owner and lifelong public servant, to speak July 22nd at PeopleFund event geared toward local entrepreneurs FT. WORTH, Texas – July 14, 2015– We’re so excited to announce that Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price will be our featured speaker for PeopleTalk on July 22nd from 11:30 a.m….

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Mayor Betsy Price, successful business owner and lifelong public servant, to speak July 22nd at PeopleFund event geared toward local entrepreneurs FT. WORTH, Texas – July 14, 2015– We’re so excited to announce that Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price will be our featured speaker for PeopleTalk on July 22nd from 11:30 a.m….

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Jun 252015

President & CEO Gary Lindner Presents at NWBC Panel Women’s Entrepreneurship on the Rise

in Events, Press

Did you know women-owned and led businesses are launching at record highs? Austin’s entrepreneurship ecosystem is great for women. An estimated 1200 new businesses are launching every day, and PeopleFund is proud to be a strong supporter of women-owned and women-led ventures. Which is why we were so excited to have our…

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Did you know women-owned and led businesses are launching at record highs? Austin’s entrepreneurship ecosystem is great for women. An estimated 1200 new businesses are launching every day, and PeopleFund is proud to be a strong supporter of women-owned and women-led ventures. Which is why we were so excited to have our…

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Jun 102015

Client Feature – Morning Dew Massage & Wellness

in Client Success, Small Business

Providing a Better, Healthier Quality of Life. For rest and rejuvenation in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, look no further than PeopleFund client Morning Dew Massage & Wellness. Morning Dew Massage & Wellness is located at 1013 Northwest Highway, Suite 110, in Garland, Texas, providing high quality massage therapy and whole health education…

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Providing a Better, Healthier Quality of Life. For rest and rejuvenation in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, look no further than PeopleFund client Morning Dew Massage & Wellness. Morning Dew Massage & Wellness is located at 1013 Northwest Highway, Suite 110, in Garland, Texas, providing high quality massage therapy and whole health education…

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May 272015

Intern Welcome: Alesia Lujan-Hernandez

in Small Business

Hi, my name is Alesia Lujan-Hernandez, and I am the lending and administration intern at PeopleFund for summer 2015. I am a senior Political Science Major with a concentration in Peace, Justice and Human Rights at Haverford College in Pennsylvania . I am currently preparing for the LSAT, however first I plan…

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Hi, my name is Alesia Lujan-Hernandez, and I am the lending and administration intern at PeopleFund for summer 2015. I am a senior Political Science Major with a concentration in Peace, Justice and Human Rights at Haverford College in Pennsylvania . I am currently preparing for the LSAT, however first I plan…

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May 222015

Funding our Nation’s Heroes: Financing Veteran Entrepreneurship

in Small Business

The following article was written by PeopleFund staff as a guest post for the new SCORE blog on entrepreneurship, financing, lending, and business practices. “Show Me the Money” “Vetrepreneurs” Want to Know    We routinely hear  that “veterans make great business owners,” because they do— specialized training,  job experience, teamwork and discipline…

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The following article was written by PeopleFund staff as a guest post for the new SCORE blog on entrepreneurship, financing, lending, and business practices. “Show Me the Money” “Vetrepreneurs” Want to Know    We routinely hear  that “veterans make great business owners,” because they do— specialized training,  job experience, teamwork and discipline…

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May 132015

Press Release: PeopleFund Opens San Antonio Office

in Announcements, In the News, Press Releases

San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to provide office space and support San Antonio, Texas – As part of its five year statewide expansion plan, PeopleFund now has a presence in San Antonio. Today the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC) and PeopleFund announced an agreement in which the Chamber provides lease…

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San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to provide office space and support San Antonio, Texas – As part of its five year statewide expansion plan, PeopleFund now has a presence in San Antonio. Today the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC) and PeopleFund announced an agreement in which the Chamber provides lease…

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May 42015

PeopleFund Board Member Accepts Innovation in Financial Education Award

in In the News

As part of National Financial Literacy Month, NASDAQ and EverFi recently honored Comerica with the Innovation in Financial Education award, recognizing their efforts to improve the financial capabilities of young Americans. PeopleFund board member and Comerica senior vice president of Public Affairs and director of Community Development and External Affairs Irvin Ashford, Jr….

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As part of National Financial Literacy Month, NASDAQ and EverFi recently honored Comerica with the Innovation in Financial Education award, recognizing their efforts to improve the financial capabilities of young Americans. PeopleFund board member and Comerica senior vice president of Public Affairs and director of Community Development and External Affairs Irvin Ashford, Jr….

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Apr 232015

Client Feature – ScratchMeNot

in Client Success, Small Business

Andrea Thomas was a hotshot architect at the height of her career. She spent long hours drawing up the plans for buildings, a job that was as demanding as it was gratifying. However, in 200(?), Andrea found a job that was even more satisfying: mother. A new mom, Andrea faced many of…

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Andrea Thomas was a hotshot architect at the height of her career. She spent long hours drawing up the plans for buildings, a job that was as demanding as it was gratifying. However, in 200(?), Andrea found a job that was even more satisfying: mother. A new mom, Andrea faced many of…

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Apr 162015

Client Feature: Jump! Gymnastics

in Client Success

by Lisa Terrazas Natalie Egan, a long-time competitive gymnast and coach, dreamed of opening a gymnastics facility of her own that emphasizes positive reinforcement and confidence-building in children. In April 2007, Jump! Gymnastics opened its first location in south Austin – now offering classes for children ages 2 to 12 years old….

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by Lisa Terrazas Natalie Egan, a long-time competitive gymnast and coach, dreamed of opening a gymnastics facility of her own that emphasizes positive reinforcement and confidence-building in children. In April 2007, Jump! Gymnastics opened its first location in south Austin – now offering classes for children ages 2 to 12 years old….

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