Tag: Texas

PeopleFund Selected as C4T Recipient through Texas Department of Agriculture

For Immediate Release: May 5, 2016 CAPITAL FOR TEXAS LOAN PROGRAM LAUNCHES, AIMS TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR RURAL SMALL BUSINESSES IN TEXAS Lenders announced as part of today’s small business forum AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) today announced a partnership between three Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) — PeopleFund, LiftFund, and…

For Immediate Release: May 5, 2016 CAPITAL FOR TEXAS LOAN PROGRAM LAUNCHES, AIMS TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR RURAL SMALL BUSINESSES IN TEXAS Lenders announced as part of today’s small business forum AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) today announced a partnership between three Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) — PeopleFund, LiftFund, and…

Client Feature: Keeping Things Sharp With Blade Craft Barber Academy

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

Client Feature- Soldiers’ Angels

by Development and Communications intern, Ineye Komonibo Living overseas can prove to be a fairly difficult and taxing experience, even more so if you’re among the one million individuals actively serving in the United States Armed Forces. Extensive time away from home can take a toll on any person; loneliness, emotional trauma,…

by Development and Communications intern, Ineye Komonibo Living overseas can prove to be a fairly difficult and taxing experience, even more so if you’re among the one million individuals actively serving in the United States Armed Forces. Extensive time away from home can take a toll on any person; loneliness, emotional trauma,…

PeopleFund Director of Lending selected for Citi Leadership Program for Opportunity Finance

Rocio Vallejo is One of 48 Professionals Nationwide Chosen for Second Year of Unique Professional Development Program  Initiative Developed ‘by CDFIs for CDFIs’ to Advance Opportunity Finance Expertise Nationwide Austin TX – PeopleFund announced today that Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) and the Citi Foundation have selected Rocio Vallejo as one of 48 community development…

Rocio Vallejo is One of 48 Professionals Nationwide Chosen for Second Year of Unique Professional Development Program  Initiative Developed ‘by CDFIs for CDFIs’ to Advance Opportunity Finance Expertise Nationwide Austin TX – PeopleFund announced today that Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) and the Citi Foundation have selected Rocio Vallejo as one of 48 community development…

Celebrate 2014 and Welcome 2015 with PeopleFund!

  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…

  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…

Client Feature – American Forensics

By Miku Sakamoto, Development and Communications Coordinator  David Leavitt was working as a chief operating officer for a group of doctors in Plano back in 2009. His wife, Dr. Amy C. Gruszecki, was a medical examiner for Dallas County and found her job growing stale. David realized that he no longer wanted…

By Miku Sakamoto, Development and Communications Coordinator  David Leavitt was working as a chief operating officer for a group of doctors in Plano back in 2009. His wife, Dr. Amy C. Gruszecki, was a medical examiner for Dallas County and found her job growing stale. David realized that he no longer wanted…

The PeopleFund Experience by Chris Bynoe

Interning at PeopleFund within the Development and Communications department was a wonderful experience that I will always cherish. As it was only my second foray into the real world workplace, I had very little idea of what to expect. I knew that PeopleFund was a community development financial institution whose mission of…

Interning at PeopleFund within the Development and Communications department was a wonderful experience that I will always cherish. As it was only my second foray into the real world workplace, I had very little idea of what to expect. I knew that PeopleFund was a community development financial institution whose mission of…