Tag: entrepreneur

Join the Round Rock Public Library and SCORE for a Series of (Free!) Small Business Workshops

Following a successful series of small business workshops in the spring, the Round Rock Public Library and the SCORE Austin chapter will resume Biz.ability workshops for small business owners (or those who are interested in starting their own business) on Fridays, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., beginning Sept. 4. SCORE is a nonprofit association…

Following a successful series of small business workshops in the spring, the Round Rock Public Library and the SCORE Austin chapter will resume Biz.ability workshops for small business owners (or those who are interested in starting their own business) on Fridays, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., beginning Sept. 4. SCORE is a nonprofit association…

Press Release: Gail Warrior to be Featured Speaker of PeopleTalk Entrepreneur Education Series

Warrior Elements CEO, philanthropist, to headline Aug. 5 PeopleFund event geared toward local entrepreneurs DALLAS, Texas – July 24, 2015– Giving back to the community has long been a tenet of Gail Warrior’s business acumen. So it comes as no surprise that the CEO and founder of Warrior Elements, a luxury active-wear…

Warrior Elements CEO, philanthropist, to headline Aug. 5 PeopleFund event geared toward local entrepreneurs DALLAS, Texas – July 24, 2015– Giving back to the community has long been a tenet of Gail Warrior’s business acumen. So it comes as no surprise that the CEO and founder of Warrior Elements, a luxury active-wear…

Funding our Nation’s Heroes: Financing Veteran Entrepreneurship

The following article was written by PeopleFund staff as a guest post for the new SCORE blog on entrepreneurship, financing, lending, and business practices. “Show Me the Money” “Vetrepreneurs” Want to Know    We routinely hear  that “veterans make great business owners,” because they do— specialized training,  job experience, teamwork and discipline…

The following article was written by PeopleFund staff as a guest post for the new SCORE blog on entrepreneurship, financing, lending, and business practices. “Show Me the Money” “Vetrepreneurs” Want to Know    We routinely hear  that “veterans make great business owners,” because they do— specialized training,  job experience, teamwork and discipline…

Press Release: PeopleFund Opens San Antonio Office

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…

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…

PeopleFund Board Member Accepts Innovation in Financial Education Award

As part of National Financial Literacy Month, NASDAQ and EverFi recently honored Comerica with the Innovation in Financial Education award, recognizing their efforts to improve the financial capabilities of young Americans. PeopleFund board member and Comerica senior vice president of Public Affairs and director of Community Development and External Affairs Irvin Ashford, Jr….

As part of National Financial Literacy Month, NASDAQ and EverFi recently honored Comerica with the Innovation in Financial Education award, recognizing their efforts to improve the financial capabilities of young Americans. PeopleFund board member and Comerica senior vice president of Public Affairs and director of Community Development and External Affairs Irvin Ashford, Jr….

Client Feature: Jump! Gymnastics

by Lisa Terrazas Natalie Egan, a long-time competitive gymnast and coach, dreamed of opening a gymnastics facility of her own that emphasizes positive reinforcement and confidence-building in children. In April 2007, Jump! Gymnastics opened its first location in south Austin – now offering classes for children ages 2 to 12 years old….

by Lisa Terrazas Natalie Egan, a long-time competitive gymnast and coach, dreamed of opening a gymnastics facility of her own that emphasizes positive reinforcement and confidence-building in children. In April 2007, Jump! Gymnastics opened its first location in south Austin – now offering classes for children ages 2 to 12 years old….

President and CEO Gary Lindner Recognized as Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year

Every year since 1963, the President has called for the celebration of National Small Business Week, a week to highlight the huge role that small business has in the American economy. As part of National Small Business Week, the Small Business Administration honors businesses, business owners, and champions of small businesses that have…

Every year since 1963, the President has called for the celebration of National Small Business Week, a week to highlight the huge role that small business has in the American economy. As part of National Small Business Week, the Small Business Administration honors businesses, business owners, and champions of small businesses that have…

PeopleFund Board Member Honored by Texas Legislative Black Caucus

The following is an article from the Houston Forward Times. Congratulations to Forward Times Associate Editor Jeffrey L. Boney, who was honored this past Tuesday, March 3rd at the 2015 African American Legislative Summit, hosted by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus (TLBC) in Austin, Texas. Boney was nominated by State Rep. Ron…

The following is an article from the Houston Forward Times. Congratulations to Forward Times Associate Editor Jeffrey L. Boney, who was honored this past Tuesday, March 3rd at the 2015 African American Legislative Summit, hosted by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus (TLBC) in Austin, Texas. Boney was nominated by State Rep. Ron…

Attention Austin Entrepreneurs: InnovateHer Business Challenge Calls for Products and Services Focused on Helping Women

As more women enter the workforce than ever before, the Small Business Administration recognizes that the needs of women and families are changing to accommodate household structures with two income-earners, or single female heads of household. To address the challenges in a creative and collaborative way, the SBA has partnered with the Texas…

As more women enter the workforce than ever before, the Small Business Administration recognizes that the needs of women and families are changing to accommodate household structures with two income-earners, or single female heads of household. To address the challenges in a creative and collaborative way, the SBA has partnered with the Texas…

Client Testimonial- “The Worm Doctor”

Monica Baietti-Schniebs is a graduate from the PeopleVET program, and recently closed a loan with PeopleFund in October. Her agricultural startup, The Worm Doctor, educates people about the benefits of worm farming and worm by-products. In this testimonial, she reflects on the excitement of starting her own business and how PeopleFund supported her…

Monica Baietti-Schniebs is a graduate from the PeopleVET program, and recently closed a loan with PeopleFund in October. Her agricultural startup, The Worm Doctor, educates people about the benefits of worm farming and worm by-products. In this testimonial, she reflects on the excitement of starting her own business and how PeopleFund supported her…