Tag: 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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Dec 192018

CDFI Collaborative Expands Nationally to Advance Access to Capital for Veterans

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MEDIA ADVISORY CDFI Collaborative Expands Nationally to Advance Access to Capital for Veterans Veteran LLC provides Leadership, Learning, and Capital to Veteran Entrepreneurs throughout U.S. Austin, TX – Veteran LLC has expanded to include five additional members: Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation in Wisconsin, Black Business Investment Fund in Florida, Access to…

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MEDIA ADVISORY CDFI Collaborative Expands Nationally to Advance Access to Capital for Veterans Veteran LLC provides Leadership, Learning, and Capital to Veteran Entrepreneurs throughout U.S. Austin, TX – Veteran LLC has expanded to include five additional members: Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation in Wisconsin, Black Business Investment Fund in Florida, Access to…

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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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Dec 232015

Austin Community Foundation Education Endowment Fund Supports PeopleFund

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PeopleFund is proud to announce that we were recently awarded a grant of $7,000 by the Austin Community Foundation. Funds will be used in support of our ongoing efforts to elevate women entrepreneurs throughout Central Texas, including our mentorship, technical assistance, financial literacy, business education, networking, and access to capital programs. “We…

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PeopleFund is proud to announce that we were recently awarded a grant of $7,000 by the Austin Community Foundation. Funds will be used in support of our ongoing efforts to elevate women entrepreneurs throughout Central Texas, including our mentorship, technical assistance, financial literacy, business education, networking, and access to capital programs. “We…

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Dec 152015

PeopleFund Announces Merger with Southern Dallas Development Corporation

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PeopleFund & Southern Dallas Development Corporation to Merge Merger of Nonprofits to Benefit Small Businesses Dallas – On Dec. 8, PeopleFund and Southern Dallas Development Corporation (SDDC) agreed to a statutory merger of the two organizations. Both are non-profit Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI’s) dedicated to support underserved small business with loans…

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PeopleFund & Southern Dallas Development Corporation to Merge Merger of Nonprofits to Benefit Small Businesses Dallas – On Dec. 8, PeopleFund and Southern Dallas Development Corporation (SDDC) agreed to a statutory merger of the two organizations. Both are non-profit Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI’s) dedicated to support underserved small business with loans…

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May 132015

Press Release: PeopleFund Opens San Antonio Office

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San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to provide office space and support San Antonio, Texas – As part of its five year statewide expansion plan, PeopleFund now has a presence in San Antonio. Today the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC) and PeopleFund announced an agreement in which the Chamber provides lease…

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San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to provide office space and support San Antonio, Texas – As part of its five year statewide expansion plan, PeopleFund now has a presence in San Antonio. Today the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC) and PeopleFund announced an agreement in which the Chamber provides lease…

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