Tag: Small Business

Oct 52015

PeopleFund Receives $75,000 SBA PRIME Award for Technical Assistance

in Accomplishments & Awards, In the News, Press Releases

Thirty-nine 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 for Investment in Micro-Entrepreneurs (PRIME).  These organizations help low-income entrepreneurs gain access to capital to establish and expand their small businesses. “By training…

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Thirty-nine 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 for Investment in Micro-Entrepreneurs (PRIME).  These organizations help low-income entrepreneurs gain access to capital to establish and expand their small businesses. “By training…

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Sep 302015

PeopleFund President & CEO recognized at 2015 Austin Business Journal’s Best CEOs Awards

in Accomplishments & Awards, Announcements, In the News

Best CEOs 2015: Lindner found his niche in nonprofits after Air Force, corporate life Last Thursday night, the Austin Business Journal honored five outstanding individuals across multiple industry sectors with its annual Austin Business Journal’s Best CEOs Awards. We at PeopleFund are beyond thrilled to announce that among the winners was our…

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Best CEOs 2015: Lindner found his niche in nonprofits after Air Force, corporate life Last Thursday night, the Austin Business Journal honored five outstanding individuals across multiple industry sectors with its annual Austin Business Journal’s Best CEOs Awards. We at PeopleFund are beyond thrilled to announce that among the winners was our…

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Sep 212015

Client Feature – Austin Mint for Beauty

in Client Success, Small Business

by Sarah Parvaresh, Communications & Operations Intern Opening in Austin in 2000, they proudly boast their motto: “Mint was founded on the premise that happy stylists equal happy clients” which is clear as soon as you walk through the door. Stylists range in technique, experience, and methods, but all bring a positive…

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by Sarah Parvaresh, Communications & Operations Intern Opening in Austin in 2000, they proudly boast their motto: “Mint was founded on the premise that happy stylists equal happy clients” which is clear as soon as you walk through the door. Stylists range in technique, experience, and methods, but all bring a positive…

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Sep 32015

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

in Events, Resources, Small Business, Small Business Resources

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…

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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…

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Aug 242015

Do you want $50,000 for your small business?

in Announcements, Press Releases

The Dallas Entrepreneur Center (“The DEC”) and Comerica Bank announced the launch of the second annual North Texas business pitch contest. This year’s contest is focused exclusively on women and minority-owned business entrants. Comerica Bank will again be the presenting sponsor, providing the full prize amount of $50,000 for the winning business…

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The Dallas Entrepreneur Center (“The DEC”) and Comerica Bank announced the launch of the second annual North Texas business pitch contest. This year’s contest is focused exclusively on women and minority-owned business entrants. Comerica Bank will again be the presenting sponsor, providing the full prize amount of $50,000 for the winning business…

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Jul 232015

Press Release: PeopleFund To Participate in Small Contractor Rotation Program in Houston

in Announcements, In the News, Press Releases

On August 11th, PeopleFund will celebrate the launch of the Small Contractor Rotation Program in Houston. We will be participating in the program as a lender, and we are looking forward to the exciting possibilities this opens up in our endeavors to meet the needs of small business owners. The official City…

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On August 11th, PeopleFund will celebrate the launch of the Small Contractor Rotation Program in Houston. We will be participating in the program as a lender, and we are looking forward to the exciting possibilities this opens up in our endeavors to meet the needs of small business owners. The official City…

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Jun 102015

Client Feature – Morning Dew Massage & Wellness

in Client Success, Small Business

Providing a Better, Healthier Quality of Life. For rest and rejuvenation in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, look no further than PeopleFund client Morning Dew Massage & Wellness. Morning Dew Massage & Wellness is located at 1013 Northwest Highway, Suite 110, in Garland, Texas, providing high quality massage therapy and whole health education…

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Providing a Better, Healthier Quality of Life. For rest and rejuvenation in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, look no further than PeopleFund client Morning Dew Massage & Wellness. Morning Dew Massage & Wellness is located at 1013 Northwest Highway, Suite 110, in Garland, Texas, providing high quality massage therapy and whole health education…

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May 272015

Intern Welcome: Alesia Lujan-Hernandez

in Small Business

Hi, my name is Alesia Lujan-Hernandez, and I am the lending and administration intern at PeopleFund for summer 2015. I am a senior Political Science Major with a concentration in Peace, Justice and Human Rights at Haverford College in Pennsylvania . I am currently preparing for the LSAT, however first I plan…

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Hi, my name is Alesia Lujan-Hernandez, and I am the lending and administration intern at PeopleFund for summer 2015. I am a senior Political Science Major with a concentration in Peace, Justice and Human Rights at Haverford College in Pennsylvania . I am currently preparing for the LSAT, however first I plan…

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May 222015

Funding our Nation’s Heroes: Financing Veteran Entrepreneurship

in Small Business

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…

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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…

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May 132015

Press Release: PeopleFund Opens San Antonio Office

in Announcements, In the News, Press Releases

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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