PeopleFund

10/16/2026

Are you a Texas Veteran or Military Spouse ready to grow your business?

The Military Connected Small Business Accelerator helps Texas Veterans and Military Spouses complete a business plan, financial statements, and a capital portfolio, with coaching and mentorship that continue after graduation.

Register here: https://peoplefund.org/military-connected-small-business-accelerator/

10/15/2026

Today at noon! There is still time to join.

Come to PeopleTalk: 5 C’s of Credit, a free virtual session on what lenders look for and how to strengthen your funding readiness. Great for new and growing businesses.

🗓 Thursday, Oct. 15 | 12:00 to 1:00 PM CT
🔗 Register: https://peoplefund.org/event/peopletalk-5-cs-of-credit/

10/12/2026

Today is the final day to apply for the PeopleFund Small Business Accelerator!

The Small Business Accelerator gives you the education, resources, and opportunity to access capital to help grow your business. If you’ve been planning to apply, there’s still time to submit today.

Apply here: https://peoplefund.org/peoplefund-business-accelerator/

10/12/2026

Join us for Education Thursday!

Business Administration 101 is a free webinar for small business owners who want a stronger foundation on the essentials of running a business. Bring your questions and learn practical tips you can put to work right away.

🗓️ Thursday, October 15, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM CST

Register here: https://peoplefund.org/event/business-administration-101-2/

10/12/2026

Applications for the PeopleFund Small Business Accelerator close tomorrow, Monday, October 12!

If you’ve been thinking about applying, there’s still time to submit. The program offers:
✅ Business education and LivePlan planning tools
✅ Opportunity to access loan and grant capital
✅ Ongoing coaching and mentorship after graduation

Apply here: https://peoplefund.org/peoplefund-business-accelerator/

10/09/2026

PeopleSource is coming to Texarkana!

Join PeopleFund for Access to Capital and Small Business Resources. Meet local and regional resource partners, learn about funding and business assistance programs, and build connections to help your business grow.

🗓️ Thursday, November 5
🕚 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CT
📍 Texas A&M University-Texarkana, Anita and Truman Arnold University Center (UC), 3rd Floor Tri-State Iron and Metal Atrium

Resource partners will be announced soon!

Register here: https://peoplefund.org/event/peoplesource-texarkana-access-to-capital-and-small-business-resources/

Join us for an opportunity to connect with local and regional organizations that can help your business access capital, resources, and support. Meet resource partners, learn about funding and business assistance programs, ask questions, and build valuable connections to help your business grow. Reso...

10/09/2026

Good news: the deadline to apply for the PeopleFund Small Business Accelerator has been extended to Monday, October 12! 🎉

If you’re ready to grow your business, the program offers:
✅ Business education and LivePlan planning tools
✅ Opportunity to access loan and grant capital
✅ Ongoing coaching and mentorship after graduation

Apply here: https://peoplefund.org/peoplefund-business-accelerator/

10/09/2026

PeopleFund is proud to welcome Walt Postlewait as our first-ever Chief Lending Officer.

Walt brings more than 30 years of experience in commercial lending, banking and community development finance. That includes over 12 years at Craft3, where he helped grow annual lending from $14M to $55M. As we keep growing, he’ll lead our lending strategy and help more Texas entrepreneurs get the capital they need.

Welcome to the team, Walt!

Read the full announcement: https://peoplefund.org/peoplefund-appoints-walt-postlewait-as-chief-lending-officer/

10/09/2026

Applications are now open for the Military Connected Small Business Accelerator!

PeopleFund is partnering with Veteran Loan Fund to help you grow your business through this 8-week program.

Program benefits include:
✅ Opportunity to qualify for a PeopleFund loan, subject to approval
✅ Graduates who meet all program requirements may receive a $3,000 to $5,000 grant
✅ Business education and LivePlan access
✅ 3 years of one-on-one business advising

Register here: https://peoplefund.org/military-connected-small-business-accelerator/

Provideing Veterans and Military Spouses with the capital, education, and resources needed to support healthy business growth

10/06/2026

Join us for Business Administration 101, our next Education Thursday webinar!

We will walk through operations, finance, marketing, and compliance so you can manage your business more efficiently.

Thursday, October 15, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm CST

Register here: https://peoplefund.org/event/business-administration-101-2/