PeopleFund Blog

May 242018

Celebrate Woman Entrepreneurs with PeopleSpring

in Announcements, Resources

By Mariana Caldas On May 31st, PeopleFund will host its annual People Spring event in Austin. This event is a wonderful networking opportunity and leadership event for aspiring female entrepreneurs. PeopleSpring allows participants to learn about financing opportunities and gain insight from female entrepreneurs in the Austin area. Those who attend will…

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By Mariana Caldas On May 31st, PeopleFund will host its annual People Spring event in Austin. This event is a wonderful networking opportunity and leadership event for aspiring female entrepreneurs. PeopleSpring allows participants to learn about financing opportunities and gain insight from female entrepreneurs in the Austin area. Those who attend will…

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Apr 252018

Bloom Lab Member Feature: Cory Skuldt

in Client Success

A passionate advocate, Cory Skuldt has always been a leader in innovative solutions for improving the sustainability of our communities. With over 15 years of apparel resale, B2b materials, and zero-waste strategy, Cory is an expert in circular business model strategy and tirelessly works to create sustainable solutions for small business. She’ll complete…

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A passionate advocate, Cory Skuldt has always been a leader in innovative solutions for improving the sustainability of our communities. With over 15 years of apparel resale, B2b materials, and zero-waste strategy, Cory is an expert in circular business model strategy and tirelessly works to create sustainable solutions for small business. She’ll complete…

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Apr 182018

Bloom Lab Member Feature: Women’s Community Center of Central Texas presents WECon2018!

in Client Success, Events

By Sooyeon Lim The 5th Annual Women’s Empowerment Conference (WE Con) is Saturday, April 21! WE Con is presented every spring by the Women’s Community Center of Central Texas. It strives to be a welcoming community event where women, girls (cis and trans) and those who care about them can share knowledge…

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By Sooyeon Lim The 5th Annual Women’s Empowerment Conference (WE Con) is Saturday, April 21! WE Con is presented every spring by the Women’s Community Center of Central Texas. It strives to be a welcoming community event where women, girls (cis and trans) and those who care about them can share knowledge…

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Apr 52018

Intern Welcome – New Korea WEST Fellows

in Announcements

PeopleFund welcomes Yoona, Jisu and Minwook, Jaryun and Jiyeon, our new fellows from South Korea. They are participants of ‘Korea WEST’ program, which provides South Korean university students and young professionals the opportunity to intern and explore the culture of the United States. Yoona Kim Yoona grew up in Seoul, Korea and…

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PeopleFund welcomes Yoona, Jisu and Minwook, Jaryun and Jiyeon, our new fellows from South Korea. They are participants of ‘Korea WEST’ program, which provides South Korean university students and young professionals the opportunity to intern and explore the culture of the United States. Yoona Kim Yoona grew up in Seoul, Korea and…

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Apr 22018

PeopleFund Loan Officer Chosen for National Fellowship Program

in Accomplishments & Awards

HOUSTON , TEXAS. April 2, 2018— NALCAB—National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders announced today that Nini Gutierrez has been named a 2018 NALCAB Colegio Community Economic Development fellow. Nini currently serves as Senior Loan Officer for the greater Houston region. JPMorgan Chase Foundation is this year’s title sponsor for the NALCAB Colegio…

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HOUSTON , TEXAS. April 2, 2018— NALCAB—National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders announced today that Nini Gutierrez has been named a 2018 NALCAB Colegio Community Economic Development fellow. Nini currently serves as Senior Loan Officer for the greater Houston region. JPMorgan Chase Foundation is this year’s title sponsor for the NALCAB Colegio…

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Mar 82018

International Women’s Day

in Client Success, Events, Small Business

By Sooyeon Lim Today is International Women’s Day, a great day for celebrating and accelerating women’s achievement worldwide. We can reflect on the achievements and progress we have made as well as recognize the obstacles we have yet to overcome. At PeopleFund, we are passionate about supporting women entrepreneurs and woman-owned small…

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By Sooyeon Lim Today is International Women’s Day, a great day for celebrating and accelerating women’s achievement worldwide. We can reflect on the achievements and progress we have made as well as recognize the obstacles we have yet to overcome. At PeopleFund, we are passionate about supporting women entrepreneurs and woman-owned small…

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Mar 12018

PeopleFund Celebrates Grand Opening in Laredo

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

PeopleFund Celebrates Grand Opening in Laredo Nonprofit Small Business Lender opens doors to provide capital and education to South Texas entrepreneurs Laredo, Texas – On February 27th, PeopleFund held a Grand Opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony to mark their 8th location within the Mile One Incubator. In attendance were strategic partners,…

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PeopleFund Celebrates Grand Opening in Laredo Nonprofit Small Business Lender opens doors to provide capital and education to South Texas entrepreneurs Laredo, Texas – On February 27th, PeopleFund held a Grand Opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony to mark their 8th location within the Mile One Incubator. In attendance were strategic partners,…

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Feb 132018

PeopleFund Awarded $30 million in New Markets Tax Credit Allocation

in Accomplishments & Awards, Announcements, Press, Press Releases, Small Business

For Immediate Release                                                            February 13, 2018 Contact: Amber Kani | Director of Advancement & Education Phone: 512-222-1006 | [email protected] PeopleFund Awarded $30 million in New Markets Tax Credit Allocation U.S. Treasury Program aims to stimulate employment, growth, and revitalization in low income communities Austin, Texas – On February 13th, PeopleFund…

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For Immediate Release                                                            February 13, 2018 Contact: Amber Kani | Director of Advancement & Education Phone: 512-222-1006 | [email protected] PeopleFund Awarded $30 million in New Markets Tax Credit Allocation U.S. Treasury Program aims to stimulate employment, growth, and revitalization in low income communities Austin, Texas – On February 13th, PeopleFund…

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Feb 122018

Small Business Tax Tips

in Resources, Small Business, Small Business Resources

By DeVante’ Branch We can all agree that owning and running your business is no easy task. As a small business owner, you have to do everything for the business, like keeping track of the inventory, making sure bills are paid, and maintaining your bookkeeping and records. Doing all of these things…

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By DeVante’ Branch We can all agree that owning and running your business is no easy task. As a small business owner, you have to do everything for the business, like keeping track of the inventory, making sure bills are paid, and maintaining your bookkeeping and records. Doing all of these things…

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Jan 292018

PeopleFund Welcomes Korea WEST Fellows

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Written by Sooyeon Lim Hyunjeong and Sooyeon joined the PeopleFund in December 2017, each as an Accounting intern and a Marketing intern. They are fellows from South Korea, who are participants of ‘Korea WEST’ program. (The ‘Korea WEST’ exchange program, which is supported by Korea Ministry of Education, provides South Korean university…

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Written by Sooyeon Lim Hyunjeong and Sooyeon joined the PeopleFund in December 2017, each as an Accounting intern and a Marketing intern. They are fellows from South Korea, who are participants of ‘Korea WEST’ program. (The ‘Korea WEST’ exchange program, which is supported by Korea Ministry of Education, provides South Korean university…

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