Tag: access to capital

Mar 32021

National and Local Community Lenders Announce Multi-Million Dollar Fund to Support Small Business and Nonprofit Recovery Across the South

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The Southern Opportunity and Resilience (SOAR) Fund aims to support the recovery of small businesses and nonprofits with access to flexible, affordable capital and free business support services across 15 southern states  March 3, 2021 – A diverse group of community finance organizations, including PeopleFund, announced the Southern Opportunity and Resilience (SOAR)…

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The Southern Opportunity and Resilience (SOAR) Fund aims to support the recovery of small businesses and nonprofits with access to flexible, affordable capital and free business support services across 15 southern states  March 3, 2021 – A diverse group of community finance organizations, including PeopleFund, announced the Southern Opportunity and Resilience (SOAR)…

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Mar 102020

PeopleFund & City of Eagle Pass Inject $200,000 Into Small Businesses

in Announcements, Press Releases, Small Business

In partnership with PeopleFund, the City of Eagle Pass announces the release of the Downtown Revolving Loan Fund (DRFL). The DRFL will provide a low interest financing option to individuals looking to open a new business in the Central Business District, with a high emphasis on Main Street. The City has committed…

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In partnership with PeopleFund, the City of Eagle Pass announces the release of the Downtown Revolving Loan Fund (DRFL). The DRFL will provide a low interest financing option to individuals looking to open a new business in the Central Business District, with a high emphasis on Main Street. The City has committed…

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Oct 22019

PeopleFund Welcomes Gustavo Lasala as President & CEO

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Financial Services veteran to join nonprofit small business lender Austin, Texas – PeopleFund is pleased to announce Gustavo Lasala as the organization’s incoming President & Chief Executive Officer, joining the organization October 1st. Current leader Gary Lindner will transition to a Senior Advisor role, providing close counsel and strategic guidance. A seasoned…

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Financial Services veteran to join nonprofit small business lender Austin, Texas – PeopleFund is pleased to announce Gustavo Lasala as the organization’s incoming President & Chief Executive Officer, joining the organization October 1st. Current leader Gary Lindner will transition to a Senior Advisor role, providing close counsel and strategic guidance. A seasoned…

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Jan 152019

Emergency Short-Term Loans Available to Nonprofits and Social Agencies Impacted by Federal Shutdown

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According to the New York Times, the government shutdown has affected about 800,000 federal employees. Due to the extended period of the shutdown, nonprofit and social service organizations in need of emergency bridge loans are eligible for up to $50,000 in low interest capital from PeopleFund. PeopleFund emergency loans are designed to…

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According to the New York Times, the government shutdown has affected about 800,000 federal employees. Due to the extended period of the shutdown, nonprofit and social service organizations in need of emergency bridge loans are eligible for up to $50,000 in low interest capital from PeopleFund. PeopleFund emergency loans are designed to…

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Sep 232016

PeopleFund Receives SBA Prime Grant for Technical Assistance Programs

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SBA Awards $5 Million in PRIME Grants SBA funds PeopleFund with $75,000 to Finance Training & Technical Assistance to Disadvantaged Entrepreneurs WASHINGTON – Thirty-seven community-based organizations across the United States that provide assistance to disadvantaged entrepreneurs are set to receive $5 million in grants from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Program…

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SBA Awards $5 Million in PRIME Grants SBA funds PeopleFund with $75,000 to Finance Training & Technical Assistance to Disadvantaged Entrepreneurs WASHINGTON – Thirty-seven community-based organizations across the United States that provide assistance to disadvantaged entrepreneurs are set to receive $5 million in grants from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Program…

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Sep 72016

Press Release: SBA Supplier Connection Event at Huston-Tillotson University

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Are you a supplier-oriented business looking to make new connections with some of the biggest buyers in Austin? This is the opportunity you’ve been looking for! This American Supplier Initiative event will allow local small businesses the opportunity to meet with corporate buyers in search of their expertise and explore supply chain…

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Are you a supplier-oriented business looking to make new connections with some of the biggest buyers in Austin? This is the opportunity you’ve been looking for! This American Supplier Initiative event will allow local small businesses the opportunity to meet with corporate buyers in search of their expertise and explore supply chain…

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Aug 222016
Seal of the Governor of the State of Texas

PeopleFund Wins OSBA Award for Rio Grande Valley Education

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Many thanks to the Office of the Governor for awarding PeopleFund a grant to expand our Spanish language resources and educational offerings in the Rio Grande Valley!   Official press release below:  

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Many thanks to the Office of the Governor for awarding PeopleFund a grant to expand our Spanish language resources and educational offerings in the Rio Grande Valley!   Official press release below:  

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Jul 262016

PeopleFund Hosts NACIE to Discuss Small Business Efforts in Austin

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This post originally appeared on Commerce.gov. You can read the original post here. Guest blog post by Craig Buerstatte, Deputy Director, Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship The U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIE) works to grow America’s innovation capacity to drive job growth and competitiveness while promoting economic…

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This post originally appeared on Commerce.gov. You can read the original post here. Guest blog post by Craig Buerstatte, Deputy Director, Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship The U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIE) works to grow America’s innovation capacity to drive job growth and competitiveness while promoting economic…

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Jul 262016

PeopleFund Accounting Interns Welcome: Evan Chen, Rui Wang, and Yiyi Mo

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Evan Chen Evan joined the PeopleFund team as an Accounting and Finance Intern. In his role, Evan assists the CFO  with monthly accounting reconciliations, audit preparation and management preparations. Evan will be graduating in 2017 from The University of Texas in Austin with a Bachelors in Accounting. Prior to joining PeopleFund, he interned…

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Evan Chen Evan joined the PeopleFund team as an Accounting and Finance Intern. In his role, Evan assists the CFO  with monthly accounting reconciliations, audit preparation and management preparations. Evan will be graduating in 2017 from The University of Texas in Austin with a Bachelors in Accounting. Prior to joining PeopleFund, he interned…

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