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El Paso Chamber names LiftFund as its Non-Profit of Year at its 2022 Gala

KTSM | By Dave Burge

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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce named LiftFund as its Non…

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San Antonio Leader, Janie Barrera Selected for U.S. Treasury’s New Racial Equity Advisory Committee

| By Valerie Dominguez

WASHINGTON – In conjunction with today’s annual Freedman’s Bank Forum, U.S. Secretary of the
Treasury Janet L. Ye…

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Mayor Nirenberg Hosts Roundtable with LiftFund to hear COVID-impacted Businesses and Discuss New 0% Interest Program

SAN ANTONIO – (Oct. 25, 2022) – Yesterday, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined nonprofit, small business champion, LiftFund, at a roun…

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LiftFund Founder Janie Barrera Receives National 2022 Ned Gramlich Award for a Lifetime Working at the Intersection of Business and Social Justice

LiftFund has provided nearly half a billion dollars to entrepreneurs and small businesses who do not have access to commercial lenders

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Congresswoman Escobar Holds Roundtable with LiftFund to hear COVID-impacted Businesses

EL PASO – (Aug. 24, 2022) – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar joined nonprofit small business champion, LiftFund, at a roundtab…

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LiftFund founder Barrera wins top award in Washington, D.C.

Rio Grande Guardian International News Service | By Luis Montoya

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SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Janie Barrera, the found…

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City of Laredo Announces Small Business Financial Assistance Programs

New Orleans Banking Executive Embarks on Philanthropic Venture

Historic $2 Million Investment Could Help Local Small Businesses

The City of McAllen and LiftFund offer interest-free loans to support small businesses

LiftFund receives grant from Kirkland & Ellis to support small business recovery

LiftFund veteran promoted to market director in South Texas

LiftFund receives $50,000 grant from the CenterPoint Energy Foundation to support small businesses

CITY OF LAREDO AND LIFTFUND TEAM UP TO CREATE $1 MILLION FUND AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO PROVIDE 0% INTEREST LOANS TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES

Apply starting Sept. 20 for $30 million Harris County small business relief program, managed by LiftFund

Woodforest National Bank first bank investor in comprehensive model to foster growth and sustainability for minority‐owned businesses in Houston

The City of El Paso partners with LiftFund to spark business growth in the community through new small business revolving loan fund

Amerant’s Micro-Grant Program Continues to Support LiftFund’s Microbusiness Initiatives in Houston

Harris County Approves $30 Million COVID Relief Fund for Micro and Small Business Owners

Shell launches customized entrepreneurial support program in Permian Basin aimed at rural and underserved communities

LiftFund and WellMed Host a Special Happy Hour to Help the Community Get Vaccinated

Houston: Wells Fargo $4 Million Donation Aids LiftFund in Supporting Houston small businesses

Dallas: Wells Fargo $4 Million Donation Aids LiftFund in Supporting Dallas small businesses

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE INVESTS $3.5 MILLION IN CARES ACT RECOVERY ASSISTANCE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AND BUSINESS CAPITAL SUPPORT IN NEW MEXICO

Major Philanthropic Investment Fuels Liftfund’s Commitment to Micro Businesses

City of Laredo and LiftFund partner for new grant program to help small businesses recover in the wake of Covid-19

City of Las Cruces and LiftFund Partner to Aid Small Businesses Navigate and Thrive in Uncertain Times

LiftFund Launches Drought Resilient Workforce Stability Grant Program