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Georgia’s Largest Small Business Lender Welcomes New CEO

Martina Edwards Leads ACE into its 25th year of growth. With nearly 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, Edwards is focused on continuing ACE’s legacy of providing…
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We’re proud to congratulate Sabina Gordon, Found

We’re proud to congratulate Sabina Gordon, Founder and Owner of @KulaniSpa, on the successful closing of her business loan with ACE! 🎉

Sabina is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a passion for dermatological care and holistic wellness. Since launching her business in 2020, she’s been committed to helping clients look and feel their best through personalized care and treatments. With support from ACE, Sabina has opened a beautiful new location in McDonough, GA, marking an exciting new chapter for her growing business.

We were honored to celebrate this milestone at her ribbon cutting alongside @henrychamber, with ACE Loan Officer Bonita Doster proudly attending on behalf of our team. We can’t wait to see Kulani Spa & Wellness continue to flourish!

#ACEclients #ACEcdfi #GeorgiaBusinesses #HenryCounty

In partnership with the Morehouse Innovation and E

In partnership with the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, 10 visionary retail business owners in the last couple of weeks have been sharpening their strategies, refining their operations, and positioning their business for growth. Last week, they participated in a Pitch Competition for a chance to win a prize and a feature display at Cobb Galleria during the MLB All Star Game Weekend!

🥇First place winner: Demond Crump of @REIGNpads
🥈Second place winner: Chaleta Wilson of @CW_Haircare
🌟People's Choice: Ahriana Edwards of @VailaShoes

Thank you to our MIEC supporters for allowing us to be a part of this partnership, and shoutout to one of ACE's very own, Neka Beckwith, for participating as one of the judges for the contest.

We'd like to recognize the other finalists for their spirit and participation last week: Brian Reynolds of Just for Teens, Louis Deas of @trydeasnuts, Brian Lee of @scratchgrocery, Kris Hale of @DopePiecesPuzzleCompany, Vonetta Williams of @Vonetta_Cosmetics, Keneesha Hudson of 49th Street Brands, and Salwa Kisswani, owner of PICKLES by @evergreenandmarket.

#MIEC #ACEcdfi #PitchCompetition #RetailCohort #Entrepreneurs #Morehouse #GeorgiaBusinesses

Last week, members of the ACE team had the opportu

Last week, members of the ACE team had the opportunity to visit the newly opened Sage North America Discovery Center at Ponce City Market.

As a valued partner of ACE, Sage Foundation continues to demonstrate its commitment to empowering communities through innovation and meaningful collaboration. It was a pleasure connecting with the Sage team and fellow nonprofit leaders during this special occasion.

Congratulations to @SageOfficial on this exciting new chapter—we look forward to continuing our shared mission of impact and growth!

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ACE had a record-breaking month in May! ✨ Last

ACE had a record-breaking month in May! ✨

Last month alone, our dedicated Lending Team closed 18 loans totaling an incredible $2,731,729 deployed to small businesses!

This milestone shatters our previous five-year May record of $2.2M, marking a powerful moment of impact and growth. Even more exciting—ACE is ahead of our pace from last year’s record-breaking performance! Behind every number is a business, a dream, and a community uplifted. Here's to building stronger futures together. 💚

#ACEcdfi #SmallBusinesses #GeorgiaBusinesses #Entrepreneurs #25for25 #ACEclients

Our amazing clients are the heart of ACE, and we a

Our amazing clients are the heart of ACE, and we are pleased to share their success stories.

For this month’s First Friday Flashback we're sharing a photo of Clara and Cesar Olguin of CIC Floors. ACE staff Antonio Barrios and Karen Málaga joined them for the 2016 grand opening of their store in Gwinnett County.

ACE is proud to be an agent of change for business owners like the Olguins. Funding the dreams of under resourced business owners directly impacts their success and drives economic change for them and their communities.

Visit aceloans.org to learn more.

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Become a donor today! Join our 25 for 25 Anniversary Fundraising Campaign by investing in ACE's impact across Georgia. To join, contact Tonya Rapley at 678-335-5600 x125 or rapley@aceloans.org.

#aceclients #acecdfi #acefirstfridayflashback #25for25 #aceinvestmentcampaign #acesmallbusinesses #ace25thanniversary

June is packed with power moves for your business!

June is packed with power moves for your business! 💼✨
Swipe through our upcoming events and find the one that speaks to your goals. Click the link in our bio to register for any today!

• June 6 – Post It or Pitch It?
A no-fluff, virtual Q&A with a social media pro. Come with questions, leave with clarity.

• June 13 – Get Certified, Win & Grow
Learn how to get your Women-Owned Business Certification and open doors to new opportunities.

• June 17 – ACE Services + 10 Steps to Start a Business
Starting a business? Let’s walk through it together step by step.

• June 25 – Fuel Your Business Over Lunch: Access to Capital
Get the funding facts. Discover how to grow your business with the right capital and support.

#ACEcdfi #BusinessResources #AccessToCapital #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurSupport #GeorgiaBusinesses #BusinessTips #ATLBusiness

Join Martina Edwards on Wednesday, June 4 at 8:30

Join Martina Edwards on Wednesday, June 4 at 8:30 a.m. for #FedListens, a community listening session hosted by the @Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. She will be participating in a roundtable discussion moderated by Atlanta Fed president @Raphael Bostic and @Federal Reserve Board governor Lisa D. Cook. The conversation will explore how monetary policy and macroeconomic conditions affect individuals and businesses.

Register here to watch: https://cvent.me/NzA1OB

#acecdfi #fedlistens #cdfis #atlantafed #bluesky

✨ ACE Client Spotlight: 25 FOR 25 ✨ Meet Clari

✨ ACE Client Spotlight: 25 FOR 25 ✨
Meet Clarissa Alderman of Family Insight, LLC– promoting behavioral transformation by encouraging a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and feelings through therapy. Today, she is one of the 25 incredible business owners we’re celebrating for our 25th Anniversary and National Small Business Month! 🎉

Our clients' entrepreneurial journey reflects the resilience and innovation of Georgia’s small business community, and her story is part of the legacy ACE is proud to support.

✅ Help us continue supporting small business owners like Clarissa—donate today to our 25 for 25 Anniversary Fundraising Campaign by clicking the link in our bio!

#ACE25for25 #ClientSpotlight #SmallBusinessMonth #Entrepreneurship #GeorgiaBusiness #ACEImpact #ACEclients #ACEcdfi

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