PeopleFund Blog

Jan 152014

Help the City of Austin Survey Small Business Needs

in Small Business Resources

Survey of Small Business Needs in Austin According to the U.S. Census, the number of small businesses in Austin MSA grew by 26% between 2000 and 2010, compared to only 1% for the U.S. Because small business growth is so important to the Austin economy, City leaders wants to hear from you…

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Survey of Small Business Needs in Austin According to the U.S. Census, the number of small businesses in Austin MSA grew by 26% between 2000 and 2010, compared to only 1% for the U.S. Because small business growth is so important to the Austin economy, City leaders wants to hear from you…

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Jan 72014

Client Feature | Good Hair & Co.

in Client Success

Growing up around a Grandmother who owned hair salons, Ana Thomas always knew she wanted to open her own some day. After working in a few salons it was time for her to branch out on her own.  Initially, Ana faced challenges trying to find the right information and business consultants to…

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Growing up around a Grandmother who owned hair salons, Ana Thomas always knew she wanted to open her own some day. After working in a few salons it was time for her to branch out on her own.  Initially, Ana faced challenges trying to find the right information and business consultants to…

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Dec 192013

What Makes PeopleFund Different by Josh Wallace

in Accomplishments & Awards, Programs

Article by Josh Wallace Development and Communications Intern Beginning a new job can be tough. When I first started my internship at PeopleFund I had to learn a lot of new names, how to make the printer work, and what exactly PeopleFund does. Knowing the mission that drives an organization is crucial…

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Article by Josh Wallace Development and Communications Intern Beginning a new job can be tough. When I first started my internship at PeopleFund I had to learn a lot of new names, how to make the printer work, and what exactly PeopleFund does. Knowing the mission that drives an organization is crucial…

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Nov 222013

Client Feature | Frazier Revitalization

in Client Success

Frazier Revitalization was founded in May 2005 as a non-profit with the mission to implement redevelopment of the low-income Frazier neighborhood in South Dallas through economic and cultural development. Revitalization initiatives are difficult, and at one point Frazier Revitalization was unable to repay a loan that was due. PeopleFund was able to…

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Frazier Revitalization was founded in May 2005 as a non-profit with the mission to implement redevelopment of the low-income Frazier neighborhood in South Dallas through economic and cultural development. Revitalization initiatives are difficult, and at one point Frazier Revitalization was unable to repay a loan that was due. PeopleFund was able to…

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Nov 42013

East Night Recap

in East Night

Article by Chris Bynoe Development and Communications Intern On October 24, People Fund held its annual East Night celebration at its Austin headquarters. The event was a fun-filled success, with a record setting $24,000 raised to benefit underserved small business throughout the Austin area. People Fund clients, partners, volunteers and staff alike…

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Article by Chris Bynoe Development and Communications Intern On October 24, People Fund held its annual East Night celebration at its Austin headquarters. The event was a fun-filled success, with a record setting $24,000 raised to benefit underserved small business throughout the Austin area. People Fund clients, partners, volunteers and staff alike…

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Oct 172013

Help BIAO Skincare win a $250K grant from Chase!

in Announcements

    Help them celebrate their 1 year anniversary with a vote! Vote for Biao Skincare in the small business grant contest with Chase Bank.  All they need is for you to vote for them and then tell 5 of your friends to vote as well – if they get 250 votes…

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    Help them celebrate their 1 year anniversary with a vote! Vote for Biao Skincare in the small business grant contest with Chase Bank.  All they need is for you to vote for them and then tell 5 of your friends to vote as well – if they get 250 votes…

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Oct 152013

Pitch Party

in Announcements, Events

Are you a female business owner with military connections, whether service member, spouse, or brat? Would you like the opportunity to sharpen your business presentation, meet fellow veteran entrepreneurs, and grow your overall professional network? If so, then join us at the People Fund headquarters for the Women Veteran Entrepreneurs Corps Pitch…

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Are you a female business owner with military connections, whether service member, spouse, or brat? Would you like the opportunity to sharpen your business presentation, meet fellow veteran entrepreneurs, and grow your overall professional network? If so, then join us at the People Fund headquarters for the Women Veteran Entrepreneurs Corps Pitch…

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Oct 72013

PeopleFund announces Partnership with Interfaith Ministries

in Press, Press Releases

Houston, Texas –  PeopleFund, a community development financial institution and local nonprofit, announces a  $3.9 million in New Markets Tax Credit allocation to support the expansion of Meals on Wheels of Greater Houston as part of a $12 million project that will rehabilitate Interfaith’s existing facility.  It will also support construction of…

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Houston, Texas –  PeopleFund, a community development financial institution and local nonprofit, announces a  $3.9 million in New Markets Tax Credit allocation to support the expansion of Meals on Wheels of Greater Houston as part of a $12 million project that will rehabilitate Interfaith’s existing facility.  It will also support construction of…

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Oct 12013

Free Document Shredding and Cell Phone Recycling!

in Non Profits, Small Business

            ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions is offering free: On the spot document shredding (up to 3 boxes) Computer, electronics and cell phone recycling* Take-home prevention tips and resources *No appliances larger than a microwave   Saturday, October 5th 10 AM – 1 PM BB&T Bank 6929 Airport…

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            ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions is offering free: On the spot document shredding (up to 3 boxes) Computer, electronics and cell phone recycling* Take-home prevention tips and resources *No appliances larger than a microwave   Saturday, October 5th 10 AM – 1 PM BB&T Bank 6929 Airport…

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Sep 262013

Client Feature | Madson’s HaulinGO by Irene Kwon

in Client Success

Article by Irene Kwon Development and Communications Intern Servicing the State of Texas and beyond from their headquarters in Arlington since 2012, Madson’s HaulinGO LLC is a full-service trucking company known for its high-quality service and customer satisfaction. Kurt D. Madson had decided a while back to start looking into everything he…

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Article by Irene Kwon Development and Communications Intern Servicing the State of Texas and beyond from their headquarters in Arlington since 2012, Madson’s HaulinGO LLC is a full-service trucking company known for its high-quality service and customer satisfaction. Kurt D. Madson had decided a while back to start looking into everything he…

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