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Don't miss out, Houston!

PeopleSource Houston is back with a FREE in-person speed networking event for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Connect with the City of Houston, Harris County DEEO, Port of Houston, METRO, Cogency, and SouthState Bank to find resources on Access to Capital and Bidding on Contracts. Food & drinks provided!

📅 Thursday, June 25
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM CST
📍 United Way of Greater Houston, 50 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX 77007

Register now: https://peoplefund.org/event/peoplesource-houston-access-to-capital-and-bidding-on-contracts/

One week away!

If you haven't registered for PeopleTalk Dallas yet, now's the time. This free event covers loan and grant opportunities, business education, and coaching through the PeopleFund Small Business Accelerator Program. Dinner included.

📅 Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM CST
📍 Location: The DEC Network at Redbird Mall

Register Here: https://bit.ly/4dH2jTq

Interested in growing your business? The next cohort of the PeopleFund Small Business Accelerator is coming soon!

Our free, statewide program connects Texas entrepreneurs with the tools, training, and funding to take their business to the next level.

Participants receive:

- Virtual business planning education
- One-on-one mentorship and coaching
- Access to LivePlan and Verizon Digital Ready
- Expedited loan packaging support
- Eligibility for a $3,000–$5,000 grant upon graduation

Open to startups and existing businesses. Applications open June 5th -- fill out the interest form now to get notified!

Fill out the interest form here: https://peoplefund.org/peoplefund-business-accelerator/

It's not too late!

Register to join PeopleFund business adviser Hector Muñiz for a free workshop on winning government contracts.

Learn how to find opportunities, register your business, stay compliant, and submit competitive proposals at the local, state, and federal levels. This one-hour webinar is happening June 4 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.

Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3_r3pnLqSMW6OYYelu-zaw

Big news, DFW! PeopleFund and the Dallas County Office of Small Business Enterprise are hosting a FREE information session for entrepreneurs ready to grow.

Join us for PeopleTalk Dallas: Access to Capital Information Session and learn how to access loans, grants, free business education, and personalized coaching through PeopleFund's Small Business Accelerator Program. Refreshments will be provided!

📅 Tuesday, June 30, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM CST
📍 Dallas County Records Building, 500 Elm Street, 7th Floor Customer Excellence Room, Dallas, TX 75202

Register now at the link below and take the next step toward growing your business!
peoplefund.org/event/peopletalk-dallas-access-to-capital-information-session/

A reminder that PeopleFund and The DEC Network are hosting a free PeopleTalk information session for DFW entrepreneurs. If you have not registered yet, there is still time.

Attendees will learn about loan and grant opportunities, free business education, and personalized coaching through the PeopleFund Small Business Accelerator Program. Dinner will be provided.

📅 Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM CST
📍 Location: The DEC Network at Redbird Mall

Register here: https://peoplefund.org/event/peopletalk-dallas-2/

PeopleTalk Dallas - PeopleFund Join PeopleFund and The DEC Network for a FREE PeopleTalk information session focused on expanding access to capital for small businesses. Attendees will learn about loan and grant opportunities, free business education, and personalized coaching made possible through the PeopleFund Small Business A...

We're excited to share a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs in the DFW area to access the capital and business education they need to grow their businesses!

Join PeopleFund and The DEC Network for a FREE PeopleTalk information session focused on expanding access to capital for small businesses. Attendees will learn about loan and grant opportunities, free business education, and personalized coaching made possible through the PeopleFund Small Business Accelerator Program funded by a generous $1M grant from Wells Fargo.

📅 Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM CST
📍 Location: The DEC Network at Redbird Mall

Dinner will be provided. We hope you can join us!
RSVP: https://bit.ly/4dH2jTq

It's not too late to sign up, Veteran and Military Spouse entrepreneurs!

The Veteran & Military Spouse Business Accelerator provides the capital, tools, and training needed to build a stronger, more financially prepared business.

Through this free 8-week program, participants will gain:
- 1:1 business coaching
- Financial & capital readiness training
- Access to tools like LivePlan
- Pathways to up to $350,000 in loan capital and a $3,000–$5,000 grant

If you're ready to take the next step in your business journey, sign up today.
Apply here: https://www.veteranloanfund.com/vmsba/

It's not too late to join PeopleFund business adviser Hector Muñiz for a free workshop on winning government contracts. Learn how to find opportunities, register your business, stay compliant, and submit competitive proposals at the local, state, and federal levels.

This one-hour webinar is happening June 4 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.

Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3_r3pnLqSMW6OYYelu-zaw

PeopleFund We are a Texas nonprofit small business lender that supports startups, nonprofits, and existing small businesses with capital and education.