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Jun 202017
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PeopleFund & Opportunity Plus Announce EmpowHER- Financial Inclusion for Dallas Women

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Dallas, TX – On May 5th, 2017, Opportunity Plus announced a partnership called “EmpowHER: Financial Inclusion for Dallas Women” with PeopleFund, a nonprofit community development financial institution, and their Women’s Business Assistance Center. Opportunity Plus, a Dallas-based nonprofit organization, supports and funds financial inclusion programs that reduce vulnerability to financial disruption through…

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Dallas, TX – On May 5th, 2017, Opportunity Plus announced a partnership called “EmpowHER: Financial Inclusion for Dallas Women” with PeopleFund, a nonprofit community development financial institution, and their Women’s Business Assistance Center. Opportunity Plus, a Dallas-based nonprofit organization, supports and funds financial inclusion programs that reduce vulnerability to financial disruption through…

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Apr 182017

Houston Innovation Week 2017 Agenda Announced

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Community Lender Partners with Houston Office of Business Opportunity for Free Entrepreneurship Training Houston – In support of National Small Business Week, May 1st through 5th, PeopleFund and the City of Houston’s Office of Business Opportunity, along with several community partners, will host Innovation Week. The free event, to be held at…

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Community Lender Partners with Houston Office of Business Opportunity for Free Entrepreneurship Training Houston – In support of National Small Business Week, May 1st through 5th, PeopleFund and the City of Houston’s Office of Business Opportunity, along with several community partners, will host Innovation Week. The free event, to be held at…

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Mar 92017

PeopleFund Client Feature: Karriem’s Catering

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By John Macapagal PeopleFund Client Sultan Karriem’s mother used to say, “As soon as you can reach the stove you can start cooking”. He couldn’t be kept from sampling the meals being prepared by his mother and grandmother. His inquisitiveness and curiosity in the kitchen would eventually turn into a lifelong career….

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By John Macapagal PeopleFund Client Sultan Karriem’s mother used to say, “As soon as you can reach the stove you can start cooking”. He couldn’t be kept from sampling the meals being prepared by his mother and grandmother. His inquisitiveness and curiosity in the kitchen would eventually turn into a lifelong career….

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Nov 182016

PeopleFund Client CocoAndré Shares Its Success Story

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This week (Nov. 14-20) marks Global Entrepreneurship Week. Below are reflections from entrepreneur Cindy Pedraza, who cofounded CocoAndré Chocolatier with her mother Andrea and grew the business with help from the Tory Burch Foundation Capital Program. Both had the opportunity to attend The United State of Women summit in June. Earlier this…

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This week (Nov. 14-20) marks Global Entrepreneurship Week. Below are reflections from entrepreneur Cindy Pedraza, who cofounded CocoAndré Chocolatier with her mother Andrea and grew the business with help from the Tory Burch Foundation Capital Program. Both had the opportunity to attend The United State of Women summit in June. Earlier this…

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Nov 102016

Bank of America Recognizes PeopleFund as 2016 Neighborhood Builder

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Bloom Lab for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Loans from PeopleFund Expand with Bank of America Grant Support comes as part of Bank of America’s Neighborhood Builders® program, which empowers high performing nonprofits to address pressing community challenges AUSTIN, Texas – Bank of America has announced PeopleFund as a 2016 Neighborhood Builder. The…

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Bloom Lab for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Loans from PeopleFund Expand with Bank of America Grant Support comes as part of Bank of America’s Neighborhood Builders® program, which empowers high performing nonprofits to address pressing community challenges AUSTIN, Texas – Bank of America has announced PeopleFund as a 2016 Neighborhood Builder. The…

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Nov 72016

PeopleFund Client Feature: Taylor Insect Repellent Products

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By Noelle Darilek PeopleFund client, Abe Taylor, first noticed a need for his product while sitting in his mother’s backyard on a hot summer day. While trying to enjoy a cold drink, Abe was surrounded by mosquitoes, gnats and files. Though he initially tried to search for a solution at a local…

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By Noelle Darilek PeopleFund client, Abe Taylor, first noticed a need for his product while sitting in his mother’s backyard on a hot summer day. While trying to enjoy a cold drink, Abe was surrounded by mosquitoes, gnats and files. Though he initially tried to search for a solution at a local…

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Nov 32016

PeopleFund and MUFG Union Bank Announce Women’s Business Assistance Center

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New Facility Provides Technical Assistance to DFW Women Business Owners Dallas – On November 1st, PeopleFund and MUFG Union Bank, N.A., hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of a Women’s Business Assistance Center to serve the greater Dallas Fort Worth community. PeopleFund, a nonprofit microlender and business education provider,…

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New Facility Provides Technical Assistance to DFW Women Business Owners Dallas – On November 1st, PeopleFund and MUFG Union Bank, N.A., hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of a Women’s Business Assistance Center to serve the greater Dallas Fort Worth community. PeopleFund, a nonprofit microlender and business education provider,…

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Oct 252016

Meet the Awardees: PeopleFund East Night 2016

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By Noelle Darilek PeopleFund held their 22nd annual East Night event last Thursday for PeopleFund clients, staff, partners, volunteers and donors. The event was a huge success, both in terms of fundraising and fun-having. Guest had fun testing their luck at various casino-themed games, delighting in food catered by various PeopleFund clients,…

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By Noelle Darilek PeopleFund held their 22nd annual East Night event last Thursday for PeopleFund clients, staff, partners, volunteers and donors. The event was a huge success, both in terms of fundraising and fun-having. Guest had fun testing their luck at various casino-themed games, delighting in food catered by various PeopleFund clients,…

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Oct 132016

PeopleFund Client Liza Beth Jewelry Honors Loan Officer’s Memory with Custom Jewelry Donation

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Fine jewelry designer and PeopleFund client Liza Beth Soklove was saddened when she learned that PeopleFund’s beloved Austin loan officer Beatriz Pappas passed away over Memorial Day weekend. Beatriz had given Liza the capital and confidence she needed to take on the challenge of turning her artistry into a thriving business, and…

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Fine jewelry designer and PeopleFund client Liza Beth Soklove was saddened when she learned that PeopleFund’s beloved Austin loan officer Beatriz Pappas passed away over Memorial Day weekend. Beatriz had given Liza the capital and confidence she needed to take on the challenge of turning her artistry into a thriving business, and…

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Oct 122016

PeopleFund and MUFG Union Bank Announce Women’s Business Assistance Center

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For Immediate Release October 5, 2016 Contact: Amber Cooney | Director of Communications & Development Phone: 512-222-1006 | [email protected]   PeopleFund and  MUFG Union Bank Announce Women’s Business Assistance Center New Facility Provides Technical Assistance to DFW Women Business Owners Dallas – On November 1st, PeopleFund and MUFG Union Bank, N.A., will host…

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For Immediate Release October 5, 2016 Contact: Amber Cooney | Director of Communications & Development Phone: 512-222-1006 | [email protected]   PeopleFund and  MUFG Union Bank Announce Women’s Business Assistance Center New Facility Provides Technical Assistance to DFW Women Business Owners Dallas – On November 1st, PeopleFund and MUFG Union Bank, N.A., will host…

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