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		<title>Client Spotlight: Enhanced Estètic, Founded by Jhada Williams</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 02:38:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jhada “Jhay Beauty” Williams, owner of Enhanced Estètic in Sandy Springs, GA, is a passionate entrepreneur and beauty industry expert. After leaving an unfulfilling career, she discovered her true calling—helping others feel confident in their skin. Specializing in waxing, lashes, and minimal skincare, Jhada quickly gained recognition for her innovative, pain-reducing techniques and her ability [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jhada &ldquo;Jhay Beauty&rdquo; Williams, owner of Enhanced Est&egrave;tic in Sandy Springs, GA, is a passionate entrepreneur and beauty industry expert. After leaving an unfulfilling career, she discovered her true calling&mdash;helping others feel confident in their skin. Specializing in waxing, lashes, and minimal skincare, Jhada quickly gained recognition for her innovative, pain&#x2d;reducing techniques and her ability to&#8230;</p>
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		<title>ACE Enters Second Year with Starbucks Coffee Company to Provide Access to the Dream Collective</title>
		<link>https://aceloans.org/ace-access-to-capital-for-entrepreneurs-partners-with-starbucks-and-the-atlanta-dream-for-2025-dream-collective/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:22:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[ACE &#124; Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs is thrilled to once again team up with the two companies to empower small businesses in the Atlanta market through the 22025 Dream Collective! The Dream collective is an Atlanta Dream (WNBA) program designed to uplift and amplify small business owners by providing access to marketing support and [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs is thrilled to once again team up with the two companies to empower small businesses in the Atlanta market through the 22025 Dream Collective! The Dream collective is an Atlanta Dream (WNBA) program designed to uplift and amplify small business owners by providing access to marketing support and community exposure. Five outstanding ACE clients have&#8230;</p>
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		<title>ACE Announces Continued Partnership With Sage</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 21:49:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[ACE is pleased to announce our continued partnership with @Sage. As a longtime supporter of our mission, Sage continues to show up in meaningful ways and we’re honored to be among their latest round of grant recipients. The funding received from this partnership supports our Business Advisory Services (BAS) and Women’s Business Centers (WBCs), helping [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ACE is pleased to announce our continued partnership with @Sage. As a longtime supporter of our mission, Sage continues to show up in meaningful ways and we&rsquo;re honored to be among their latest round of grant recipients. The funding received from this partnership supports our Business Advisory Services (BAS) and Women&rsquo;s Business Centers (WBCs), helping us reach our strategic goal of delivering&#8230;</p>
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		<title>ACE Inaugurates New Cohort of High Performing Businesses</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:33:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[(March 21, 2025 &#8211; Norcross, Georgia.) In 2015, ACE &#124; Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs established a group of women who were high potential to excel in their businesses through its Business Advisory Service (BAS) program. ACE Financial Advisors made recommendations from their portfolios of women business owners to participate in the cohort. The criteria [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>(March 21, 2025 &ndash; Norcross, Georgia.) In 2015, ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs established a group of women who were high potential to excel in their businesses through its Business Advisory Service (BAS) program. ACE Financial Advisors made recommendations from their portfolios of women business owners to participate in the cohort. The criteria included businesses with current ACE loans&#8230;</p>
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		<title>ACE Featured With Client Amia Mize on ATL Live</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:16:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pictured L-R: Becky Sattero, Jobina Fortson-Evans, Amia Mize, and Ray Pennie) (Atlanta, Georgia. February 27, 2025) &#8211; ACE &#124; Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs was recently featured on the Atlanta News First show ATL Live. ACE Chief of Business Advisory Services, Ray Pennie, and ACE client, Amia Mize of Takes A Village Transportation, discussed how [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pictured L&#x2d;R: Becky Sattero, Jobina Fortson&#x2d;Evans, Amia Mize, and Ray Pennie) (Atlanta, Georgia. February 27, 2025) &ndash; ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs was recently featured on the Atlanta News First show ATL Live. ACE Chief of Business Advisory Services, Ray Pennie, and ACE client, Amia Mize of Takes A Village Transportation, discussed how ACE is helping entrepreneurs access capital&#8230;</p>
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		<title>ACE Clients Recognized at Black History Month Celebration</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 22:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[(Pictured L-R: Ray Pennie, Gabriela Lopez, Tonya Rapley, Meko Taylor, Christina Martin, Okorie Johnson, Jai-Leta Colvard, Ardina Pierre, and Geoffrey Wilson) (Atlanta, Georgia &#8211; February 26, 2025). The Cummins Inc. Black Network held an intimate Black History Month Celebration on February 26th honoring Atlanta’s entrepreneurs and recognizing their contributions to Atlanta. Through their CARE microloan [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>(Pictured L&#x2d;R: Ray Pennie, Gabriela Lopez, Tonya Rapley, Meko Taylor, Christina Martin, Okorie Johnson, Jai&#x2d;Leta Colvard, Ardina Pierre, and Geoffrey Wilson) (Atlanta, Georgia &ndash; February 26, 2025). The Cummins Inc. Black Network held an intimate Black History Month Celebration on February 26th honoring Atlanta&rsquo;s entrepreneurs and recognizing their contributions to Atlanta.</p>
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		<title>ACE Recognized as One of Atlanta’s Largest Nonprofits for 5th Straight Year</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:30:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[25 Years. $250 million in loans. 22,000+ jobs.From an initial grant of $50,000, ACE &#124; ACE Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs has helped North Georgia and metro Atlanta’s entrepreneurs survive and thrive for 25 years. Now serving business owners statewide, this commitment to providing affordable loans to under sourced small and medium businesses has positioned ACE as [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>25 Years. $250 million in loans. 22,000+ jobs. From an initial grant of $50,000, ACE | ACE Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs has helped North Georgia and metro Atlanta&rsquo;s entrepreneurs survive and thrive for 25 years. Now serving business owners statewide, this commitment to providing affordable loans to under sourced small and medium businesses has positioned ACE as one of the largest nonprofits&#8230;</p>
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		<title>WBC Metro Atlanta- February</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 13:29:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>ACE Partnership with Starbucks and Atlanta Dream Boosts Atlanta Business Owners</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:44:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[ACE &#124; Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs is proud to collaborate with Starbucks and the WNBA Atlanta Dream for The Dream Collective! This groundbreaking initiative celebrates and supports five outstanding ACE clients, each chosen to participate in a program designed to assist small businesses to overcome marketing obstacles and connect with Atlanta Dream fans. Throughout [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs is proud to collaborate with Starbucks and the WNBA Atlanta Dream for The Dream Collective! This groundbreaking initiative celebrates and supports five outstanding ACE clients, each chosen to participate in a program designed to assist small businesses to overcome marketing obstacles and connect with Atlanta Dream fans. Throughout the 2024 Atlanta&#8230;</p>
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		<title>Georgia’s Largest Small Business Lender Welcomes New CEO</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 affordable loans to under-resourced business owners.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Martina Edwards Leads ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs Into its 25th Year of Growth Martina Edwards is now at the helm of ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs as the new CEO and President. With nearly 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, Edwards is focused on continuing ACE&rsquo;s legacy of providing affordable loans to under&#x2d;resourced business owners.</p>
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