Category: Veterans

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Veteran Loan Fund surpassed $100 million in small business lending nationwide

Momentum builds as the fund launches its third round of funding   AUSTIN, Texas, November 25, 2025 – The Veteran Loan Fund (VLF), a national effort of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and specialized partner organizations, announced that its members have collectively deployed more than $100 million in small business loans to…

Momentum builds as the fund launches its third round of funding   AUSTIN, Texas, November 25, 2025 – The Veteran Loan Fund (VLF), a national effort of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and specialized partner organizations, announced that its members have collectively deployed more than $100 million in small business loans to…

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First Cohort Graduates from Military-Connected Small Business Accelerator

Austin, Texas | October 21, 2025 — PeopleFund a Texas non-profit small business lender, the Veterans Business Outreach Center University of Texas at Arlington (UTAVBOC) and the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center (VWEC), proudly announced the graduation of the inaugural Military-Connected Small Business Accelerator cohort. Nine Veteran and Military Spouses completed the program…

Austin, Texas | October 21, 2025 — PeopleFund a Texas non-profit small business lender, the Veterans Business Outreach Center University of Texas at Arlington (UTAVBOC) and the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center (VWEC), proudly announced the graduation of the inaugural Military-Connected Small Business Accelerator cohort. Nine Veteran and Military Spouses completed the program…

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First Cohort of the Military Connected Small Business Accelerator is Live

📣 Calling All Veteran and Military-Spouses Small Business Owners! PeopleFund is proud to announce that we have partnered with the University of Texas at Arlington Veteran Business Outreach Center (UTAVBOC) and the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center (VWEC) to launch the first cohort of our Military Connected Small Business Accelerator! We are thrilled…

📣 Calling All Veteran and Military-Spouses Small Business Owners! PeopleFund is proud to announce that we have partnered with the University of Texas at Arlington Veteran Business Outreach Center (UTAVBOC) and the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center (VWEC) to launch the first cohort of our Military Connected Small Business Accelerator! We are thrilled…

Giving Tuesday Client Spotlight: Ardent Tech I.T. Solutions

Nestled in the community of Spring, TX, Ardent Tech I.T. Solutions stands out as a beacon of innovative technological solutions. Committed to exceeding client expectations, Ardent Tech builds robust IT infrastructure solutions. Jerome Smith is at the helm of Ardent Tech and has over a decade of experience in I.T. and tech repair. His…

Nestled in the community of Spring, TX, Ardent Tech I.T. Solutions stands out as a beacon of innovative technological solutions. Committed to exceeding client expectations, Ardent Tech builds robust IT infrastructure solutions. Jerome Smith is at the helm of Ardent Tech and has over a decade of experience in I.T. and tech repair. His…

Veteran Loan Fund announces its first-year results, plans for second round of funding

The fund supporting Veteran-Owned Small Businesses expands   AUSTIN, Texas – The Veteran Loan Fund announced that in its first year of operations, its members have deployed more than $15 million across the country, helping 231 businesses create or retain close to 1,200 jobs. 60% of the business owners receiving financial and…

The fund supporting Veteran-Owned Small Businesses expands   AUSTIN, Texas – The Veteran Loan Fund announced that in its first year of operations, its members have deployed more than $15 million across the country, helping 231 businesses create or retain close to 1,200 jobs. 60% of the business owners receiving financial and…

$15 million Veteran Loan Fund closes its first round with support from Wells Fargo

$15 million Veteran Loan Fund closes its first round with support from Wells Fargo  Unprecedented initiative in support of veteran entrepreneurs gains momentum   AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Veteran Loan Fund announced today that it has raised $15 million in support of veteran-owned business, including seed funding from Wells Fargo. The Veteran…

$15 million Veteran Loan Fund closes its first round with support from Wells Fargo  Unprecedented initiative in support of veteran entrepreneurs gains momentum   AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Veteran Loan Fund announced today that it has raised $15 million in support of veteran-owned business, including seed funding from Wells Fargo. The Veteran…