Category: Announcements

Aug 12018

Intern Welcome – Eunji Choi

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Eunji Choi recently joined the PeopleFund family as a part of the KoreaWEST Fellowship. She assists with marketing research and strategy, producing videos for the website and educational events. She majored in Creative Advertising at the Seoul Institute of the Arts. As a student, Eunji studied all aspects of effective advertising techniques and worked in various fields…

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Eunji Choi recently joined the PeopleFund family as a part of the KoreaWEST Fellowship. She assists with marketing research and strategy, producing videos for the website and educational events. She majored in Creative Advertising at the Seoul Institute of the Arts. As a student, Eunji studied all aspects of effective advertising techniques and worked in various fields…

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Jun 122018

Bank of America Launches $20 Million Lending Program for U.S. Military Veteran Entrepreneurs

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Program Will Increase Access to Affordable Loans for Veteran-Owned Businesses June 8, 2018     CHARLOTTE – Bank of America today announced a $20 million Veteran Entrepreneur Lending Program to connect U.S. military veteran business owners with affordable capital to help kick-start and grow their businesses. “Helping our veterans translate their skills…

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Program Will Increase Access to Affordable Loans for Veteran-Owned Businesses June 8, 2018     CHARLOTTE – Bank of America today announced a $20 million Veteran Entrepreneur Lending Program to connect U.S. military veteran business owners with affordable capital to help kick-start and grow their businesses. “Helping our veterans translate their skills…

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Jun 62018

CDFI Collaborative Goes Online to Advance Access to Capital for Veterans

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 Through vet.loan, veterans can access small business loans and free education One million service members will transition out of the military over the next five years, nearly a quarter of who will try to start their own businesses, but only 4.5 percent will succeed due to lack of access to capital and…

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 Through vet.loan, veterans can access small business loans and free education One million service members will transition out of the military over the next five years, nearly a quarter of who will try to start their own businesses, but only 4.5 percent will succeed due to lack of access to capital and…

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Jun 62018

PeopleFund Partners with Rebuild Texas Fund for Ongoing Harvey Relief

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The Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund will provide 0% interest rate loans for recovering small businesses Austin, Texas – Small businesses are the heart of the Texas economy, and in the wake of last September’s devastating category 4 hurricane, many entrepreneurs are still struggling through the recovery process. According to the Federal Emergency…

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The Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund will provide 0% interest rate loans for recovering small businesses Austin, Texas – Small businesses are the heart of the Texas economy, and in the wake of last September’s devastating category 4 hurricane, many entrepreneurs are still struggling through the recovery process. According to the Federal Emergency…

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Jun 52018

13 Organizations Awarded $12.1 Million From Wells Fargo to Support Diverse Small Businesses

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Funding awarded to local Community Development Financial Institutions  see original release on the Wells Fargo website here. SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced that 13 Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) around the U.S. have been selected to receive $12.1 million in lending capital and grants under the Wells Fargo Works…

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Funding awarded to local Community Development Financial Institutions  see original release on the Wells Fargo website here. SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced that 13 Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) around the U.S. have been selected to receive $12.1 million in lending capital and grants under the Wells Fargo Works…

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May 242018

Celebrate Woman Entrepreneurs with PeopleSpring

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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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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 52018

Intern Welcome – New Korea WEST Fellows

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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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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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Mar 12018

PeopleFund Celebrates Grand Opening in Laredo

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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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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

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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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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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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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