Starting in 1999 The PLAN Fund has been committed to making a positive difference in the lives of working class entrepreneurs. The PLAN Fund is a non-profit organization whose mission is to assist entrepreneurs to achieve success in starting and or expanding their small businesses. Our program's underlying goal is to increase our member's economic self sufficiency through entrepreneurship by developing sustainable businesses. Through 2008 we have distributed 490 business loans worth almost $725,000 our average loan size is $1,475.
The PLAN Fund combines a full-day hands-on entrepreneur training class, a dynamic peer-support program and micro-credit. The hub of PLAN Fund activity occurs at our business centers which are located in parts of Dallas with less economic development. With the help of The PLAN Fund our entrepreneurs can increase their standard of living, create jobs for their communities, build financial assets and achieve their business dreams of supporting themselves in a small business.
To read about our borrowers and how they are using their loans please click here.
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Announcements
Special Price! – Get an autographed copy of Alex Counts’ inspiring book that describes the latest trends in microfinance in the US and abroad as well as its beginnings with Dr. Muhammad Yunus for only $20, normally $30. Pick up a copy at our office or have it shipped to your door for $5 more.
PLAN Fund introduces new loan product targeted at existing businesses. If you have been in business at least one full year, have a 575+ credit score and a 12 month Business Profit/Loss Statement you can qualify for the PLAN Fund Opportunity Loan. Click here for more details.
The PLAN Fund's Business Basics Course for Entrepreneurs is only $45 per person ($40 if you sign-up early). The course focuses on making entrepreneurs with either start-up or existing businesses more successful. Topics covered include financial management, marketing, prices, and business plans. RSVP above.
Information session, “Jumpstart your business”, The 2nd Tuesday of every month.
The PLAN Fund in the media:
On February 17, 2009, the PLAN Fund was featured in The 33 News. Please click here for more information.
On October 26, 2008, The PLAN Fund was featured in the Dallas Morning News' "Business" section, please click here to read more.
On March 13, 2008, The PLAN Fund was featured in the Dallas Morning News' "Small Business" section, please click here to read more.
Our program is very proud to have a feature article in the October issue of the Texas Monthly titled "The Unbankables". The article provides an insider's view of our program and features several of our hardworking entrepreneurs. If you’d like to read the article, please see attached flyer.
Listen Now: To Alex Counts, PLAN Fund Board Member, as he discusses microfinance and his book "Small Loans, Big Dreams" on "Think" (National Public Radio's Dallas affiliate KERA, 90.1 FM).
Listen Now: PLAN Fund's Anthony Pace, Executive Director, interviewed on the program "Think" (National Public Radio's Dallas affiliate KERA, 90.1 FM), discusses how the PLAN Fund is making a difference in Dallas. - Feb 5, 2007
View Now: On December 2, 2007, The PLAN Fund was featured on Dallas' "Insights program," click here to view.
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