Media Advisory: FHLB Dallas, Austin Bank and Woodforest National Bank to Present $54,000 in PGP Funds to Support East Texas Entrepreneurs
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5:55 PM on Monday, September 8
The Associated Press
TYLER, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 8, 2025--
Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), Austin Bank and Woodforest National Bank® will award $54,000 in Partnership Grant Program (PGP) funds to support local entrepreneurs during a ceremonial check presentation at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
The funds will support Greater Texas Community Capital Finance, doing business as Lending Avenue®, which provides affordable capital and technical assistance to underserved entrepreneurs across East Texas.
The PGP offers a 5:1 match of member contributions—up to $25,000 per member—to support community-based organizations involved in affordable housing or economic development activities that complement other FHLB Dallas community investment programs. The program is funded on an annual basis, and funds are distributed through participating FHLB Dallas members.
The media is encouraged to attend.
Learn more about the PGP.
WHAT: | Big-Check celebration | ||
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WHEN: | 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | ||
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WHO: | Jeff Austin, Austin Bank and FHLB Dallas Board of Directors | ||
| Jesus Cisneros, Woodforest National Bank | ||
| Amanda Mendoza, Woodforest National Bank | ||
| Ana Morales, Woodforest National Bank | ||
| Erica Crawford, Woodforest National Bank | ||
| Todd Buchanan, Lending Avenue | ||
| KaitlynShultz, Lending Avenue | ||
| Kimeca Jackson, FHLB Dallas | ||
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WHERE: | Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce | ||
Genecov Room | |||
315 N. Broadway Avenue, Suite 100 | |||
Tyler, Texas 75702 | |||
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CONTACT: Corporate Communications
Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
fhlb.com, (214) 441-8445
KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA TEXAS
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SOURCE: Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
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