Tag: Nonprofit

Nov 182016

PeopleFund Receives New Markets Tax Credit Allocation

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PeopleFund Awarded $30 million in New Markets Tax Credit Allocation U.S. Treasury Program aims to stimulate employment, growth, and revitalization in low income communities Austin, Texas – On November 17th, PeopleFund was awarded a $30 million New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation to support community development in low income areas throughout Texas….

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PeopleFund Awarded $30 million in New Markets Tax Credit Allocation U.S. Treasury Program aims to stimulate employment, growth, and revitalization in low income communities Austin, Texas – On November 17th, PeopleFund was awarded a $30 million New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation to support community development in low income areas throughout Texas….

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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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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 232016

PeopleFund’s Jadeline Cao Selected for 2016 Leadership Austin Emerge Program

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By Noelle Darilek PeopleFund staff member Jadeline Cao has been selected for Leadership Austin as part of their 2016 Emerge Program. Leadership Austin is a local nonprofit that strives to provide leadership training for those in the Austin area. The company helps those in the community to develop leadership skills, learn about…

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By Noelle Darilek PeopleFund staff member Jadeline Cao has been selected for Leadership Austin as part of their 2016 Emerge Program. Leadership Austin is a local nonprofit that strives to provide leadership training for those in the Austin area. The company helps those in the community to develop leadership skills, learn about…

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Sep 162016

PeopleFund Staff Raise Awareness About Veteran Suicide Prevention With 22-Day Challenge

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By Noelle Darilek PeopleFund employees pledge to take part in the 22 day push-up challenge this month to show their support for veterans and raise awareness for veteran suicides. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and this week is specifically dedicated to veteran suicide prevention. Many veterans around the world battle…

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By Noelle Darilek PeopleFund employees pledge to take part in the 22 day push-up challenge this month to show their support for veterans and raise awareness for veteran suicides. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and this week is specifically dedicated to veteran suicide prevention. Many veterans around the world battle…

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Sep 92016

PeopleFund’s Innovation Week Commits to Diversity with Women, Minority-Led Workshops

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From the tech industry, to the financial industry, to the nonprofit industry, diversity is one of the top buzzwords of 2016. Organizations are exploring new ways to make their hiring practices more inclusive, as well as how to make their company cultures less hostile towards women and people of color, and how…

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From the tech industry, to the financial industry, to the nonprofit industry, diversity is one of the top buzzwords of 2016. Organizations are exploring new ways to make their hiring practices more inclusive, as well as how to make their company cultures less hostile towards women and people of color, and how…

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Aug 82016

PeopleFund Communications Interns: Nicholas Baker and Nadia Gonzalez

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Nadia Gonzalez Nadia joined the Peoplefund team as a Social Media and Digital Strategy Intern. She is currently an undergrad at Texas State pursuing a Bachelors in Mass Communications and Public Relations and a minor in Spanish. Prior to joining PeopleFund, she enjoyed volunteering at the Seton Hospital at the Breast Care…

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Nadia Gonzalez Nadia joined the Peoplefund team as a Social Media and Digital Strategy Intern. She is currently an undergrad at Texas State pursuing a Bachelors in Mass Communications and Public Relations and a minor in Spanish. Prior to joining PeopleFund, she enjoyed volunteering at the Seton Hospital at the Breast Care…

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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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