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 the economic self sufficiency of our members through entrepreneurship by developing sustainable businesses. Through April 2008 we have distributed 471 business loans worth almost $700,000 our average loan size is $1,475.
The PLAN Fund combines a 15 hour 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.
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Announcement
Come network and learn about increasing sales for your business at the PLAN Fund Business Mixer on Thursday, May 1st , 6 pm at the Texas Land & Cattle - 3130 Lemmon Ave., Dallas, TX 75204. Sales Management Coach, David Tyson, is our keynote speaker for the evening. Bring plenty of business cards and get your elevator pitch ready for an evening of food, fun, & networking! Please RSVP before Thursday, April 24th with Lynn Santillan by calling our office or emailing us at info@planfund.org. For more information please click here.
PLAN Fund summer internship opportunity, apply by May 15th for position starting in early June, 2008, see project description.
On March 13, 2008, The PLAN Fund was featured in Dallas Morning News' "Small Business" section, please click here to read more.
The PLAN Fund is pleased to announce the date of our upcoming four business training classes, "Business Basics for Entrepreneurs." - May 3, 10, 17 - MEED Center; May 3, 10, 17 - MLK King Center; May 10, 17, 24 - Hispanic Chamber; May 31 + June 7, 14 - Friendship West Baptist Church. The training fee is only $40 per person. The course focus is helping start up or assist existing small businesses become more successful entrepreneurs. For more information, see attached flyer.
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 like to read the article, please see attached flyer.
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On December 2, 2007, The PLAN Fund was featured on Dallas' "Insights program," click here to view.
The PLAN Fund was featured in the Wall Street Journal on Sept 25, 2007, click here to view.
Listen Now
PLAN Fund's Anthony Pace, Executive Director, interview 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
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