PeopleFund Blog

Sep 62013

PeopleFund CEO recognized at 2013 Austin Chamber Awards

in Client Success

The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce recognized PeopleFund President and CEO, Gary Lindner, as the winner of the AT&T Executive Leadership Award in the Small Business Division at the 2013 Greater Austin Business Awards on September 4. After receiving the award, Gary commented, “I accepted this award on behalf of our immensely…

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The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce recognized PeopleFund President and CEO, Gary Lindner, as the winner of the AT&T Executive Leadership Award in the Small Business Division at the 2013 Greater Austin Business Awards on September 4. After receiving the award, Gary commented, “I accepted this award on behalf of our immensely…

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Aug 72013

Client Feature | Bennu Coffee by Irene Kwon

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Article by Irene Kwon Development and Communications Intern PeopleFund is proud to present Bennu as our August Featured Client. In 2009, Austin welcomed a new addition to the coffee shop scene that was here to stay. Located close to the UT campus in south east Austin, Bennu is a cozy 24-hour coffee…

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Article by Irene Kwon Development and Communications Intern PeopleFund is proud to present Bennu as our August Featured Client. In 2009, Austin welcomed a new addition to the coffee shop scene that was here to stay. Located close to the UT campus in south east Austin, Bennu is a cozy 24-hour coffee…

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Jul 172013

PeopleFund is proud to announce the launch of a new online loan application system

in Accomplishments & Awards, Announcements, Programs

By Lulu Molina, Development & Communications Intern For those of you seeking PeopleFund loans, we have some very exciting news. We’re happy to announce that this week marks the launch of our first-ever online loan application system! We believe that with this new platform, our loan request process will be faster, easier,…

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By Lulu Molina, Development & Communications Intern For those of you seeking PeopleFund loans, we have some very exciting news. We’re happy to announce that this week marks the launch of our first-ever online loan application system! We believe that with this new platform, our loan request process will be faster, easier,…

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Jul 162013

Deal Day helps you find your lending match – Join PeopleFund

in Small Business

Post by Irene Kwon, Development & Communications Intern Want to know how to get funding for your small business? Confused by all the banker lingo? Meeting lenders and understanding their requirements is a challenging first for many small businesses. The Dallas Small Business Development Center in partnership with the Small Business Administration…

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Post by Irene Kwon, Development & Communications Intern Want to know how to get funding for your small business? Confused by all the banker lingo? Meeting lenders and understanding their requirements is a challenging first for many small businesses. The Dallas Small Business Development Center in partnership with the Small Business Administration…

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Jul 122013

“Taking Off” by Kenneth Dang

in Announcements, Programs

PeopleFund Education & Training Intern Kenneth Dang shares his experience working with the Junior Entrepreneurship Track this summer. Where did it start? Every story, no matter how amazing the climax or resolution may come to be, needs someplace to start. Every fairy tale needs a “once upon a time”, every romance needs…

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PeopleFund Education & Training Intern Kenneth Dang shares his experience working with the Junior Entrepreneurship Track this summer. Where did it start? Every story, no matter how amazing the climax or resolution may come to be, needs someplace to start. Every fairy tale needs a “once upon a time”, every romance needs…

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Jun 122013

PeopleFund Announces Kaneisha Grayson as Program Facilitator

in Announcements, Press Releases

Entrepreneur and Author to Moderate Summer Youth Entrepreneurship Program  Austin, Texas –  PeopleFund, a community development financial institution and local nonprofit will begin its Junior Entrepreneurship Track (JET) program on June 17th. Kaneisha Grayson will serve as facilitator for the six week youth development curriculum addresses a wide variety of topics: diversity,…

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Entrepreneur and Author to Moderate Summer Youth Entrepreneurship Program  Austin, Texas –  PeopleFund, a community development financial institution and local nonprofit will begin its Junior Entrepreneurship Track (JET) program on June 17th. Kaneisha Grayson will serve as facilitator for the six week youth development curriculum addresses a wide variety of topics: diversity,…

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Jun 112013

Joyce McDonald is Tingari-Silverton Foundation’s 2013 Social Entrepreneur of the Year

in Accomplishments & Awards, Announcements, Client Success

PeopleFund is pleased to announce Joyce McDonald, Founder and Executive Director of Frameworks Community Development Corporation Inc., has been selected as the Tingari-Silverton Foundation Social Entrepreneur of the Year for 2013!  Joyce was presented with the Award at the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Gala on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at…

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PeopleFund is pleased to announce Joyce McDonald, Founder and Executive Director of Frameworks Community Development Corporation Inc., has been selected as the Tingari-Silverton Foundation Social Entrepreneur of the Year for 2013!  Joyce was presented with the Award at the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Gala on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at…

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May 292013

What Sets PeopleFund Apart from other Nonprofits

in Accomplishments & Awards, In the News

Article by Jadeline Cao, Development & Communications Intern As an individual deeply concerned with social justice and economic equality, I am anticipating a long career in the nonprofit and public sector, where compassion and integrity supersede the drive for higher profit margins and increased production. During my last semester of college, I…

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Article by Jadeline Cao, Development & Communications Intern As an individual deeply concerned with social justice and economic equality, I am anticipating a long career in the nonprofit and public sector, where compassion and integrity supersede the drive for higher profit margins and increased production. During my last semester of college, I…

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May 142013

PeopleFund Receives Meadows Foundation Support

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

 Nonprofit partners with Meadows Foundation to support Veteran Business Owners  Dallas, Texas – PeopleFund, a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), announced the receipt of $66,500 grant from the Dallas-based Meadows Foundation for direct support of Texas veterans who chose self-employment to support themselves and their families. PeopleFund’s mission is to provide…

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 Nonprofit partners with Meadows Foundation to support Veteran Business Owners  Dallas, Texas – PeopleFund, a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), announced the receipt of $66,500 grant from the Dallas-based Meadows Foundation for direct support of Texas veterans who chose self-employment to support themselves and their families. PeopleFund’s mission is to provide…

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May 82013

Hammons Family Dental | May Featured Client

in Client Success

Article by Kat Pratt PeopleFund is proud to present Hammons Family Dental as our May Featured Client. Dr. Travis Hammons was on a military scholarship while at dental school. During this time he was in the reserves and became active duty upon graduation. In his service as a military dentist he took…

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Article by Kat Pratt PeopleFund is proud to present Hammons Family Dental as our May Featured Client. Dr. Travis Hammons was on a military scholarship while at dental school. During this time he was in the reserves and became active duty upon graduation. In his service as a military dentist he took…

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