Tag: Success

Mar 12016

PeopleFund Moves Forward in Impact Austin 2016 Grant Cycle

in Accomplishments & Awards

122 Impact Austin Grant Review Committee members have been busy the past few weeks reading, researching and analyzing the over 90 Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) received this year in these four areas. Impact Austin has invited the following 23 organizations to submit full grant applications in the Culture, Education, Environment and Family…

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122 Impact Austin Grant Review Committee members have been busy the past few weeks reading, researching and analyzing the over 90 Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) received this year in these four areas. Impact Austin has invited the following 23 organizations to submit full grant applications in the Culture, Education, Environment and Family…

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Jan 282016

EGBI Classes to Boost Your Business Savvy

in Small Business Resources

PeopleFund partner Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI) will be offering two classes in February that will teach valuable hard skills to new business owners. Microsoft Office Excel Basics is a free afternoon class that will help business owners get a handle on one of Microsoft’s more difficult Office programs, Excel. In this…

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PeopleFund partner Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI) will be offering two classes in February that will teach valuable hard skills to new business owners. Microsoft Office Excel Basics is a free afternoon class that will help business owners get a handle on one of Microsoft’s more difficult Office programs, Excel. In this…

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Nov 172015

Client Feature: Keeping Things Sharp With Blade Craft Barber Academy

in Client Success

By Sarah Parvaresh, Communications and Operations Intern Nestled in the Deep Ellum district of Dallas is one of the only barber schools that goes beyond teaching its students the basic skills of cutting and shaving but also teaches the importance of excellent customer service. The Blade Craft Barber Academy was founded by…

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By Sarah Parvaresh, Communications and Operations Intern Nestled in the Deep Ellum district of Dallas is one of the only barber schools that goes beyond teaching its students the basic skills of cutting and shaving but also teaches the importance of excellent customer service. The Blade Craft Barber Academy was founded by…

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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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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 42015

PeopleFund Board Member Accepts Innovation in Financial Education Award

in In the News

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….

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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….

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Mar 242015

PeopleFund Board Member Honored by Texas Legislative Black Caucus

in In the News

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…

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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…

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Jan 52015

Celebrate 2014 and Welcome 2015 with PeopleFund!

By null in Announcements

  To PeopleFund Friends and Supporters: We are eager to begin 2015, our fourth year of a Five Year State Expansion Plan, and build on the momentum created last year. 2014 was transformational for PeopleFund, which would not have been possible without a remarkably talented and dedicated staff. All time record of…

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  To PeopleFund Friends and Supporters: We are eager to begin 2015, our fourth year of a Five Year State Expansion Plan, and build on the momentum created last year. 2014 was transformational for PeopleFund, which would not have been possible without a remarkably talented and dedicated staff. All time record of…

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Nov 212014

Emprende ofrece a participantes la oportunidad de prepararse para un préstamo

in Programs

La primera sesión del programa Emprende se llevó a cabo este mes. Emprende es un nuevo programa ofrecido por PeopleFund completamente en español que ofrece a los participantes la oportunidad de prepararse para un préstamo.  Durante las primeras cuatro horas, los participantes aprendieron sobre administración financiera, y fueron guiados al realizar su…

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La primera sesión del programa Emprende se llevó a cabo este mes. Emprende es un nuevo programa ofrecido por PeopleFund completamente en español que ofrece a los participantes la oportunidad de prepararse para un préstamo.  Durante las primeras cuatro horas, los participantes aprendieron sobre administración financiera, y fueron guiados al realizar su…

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