News | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs https://aceloans.org Small Business Loans in Georgia from $15K to $1M Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:02:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 https://aceloans.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cropped-favicon-32x32.jpg News | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs https://aceloans.org 32 32 ACE Announces It’s 10th Annual Speed Coaching Event https://aceloans.org/ace-announces-its-10th-annual-speed-coaching-event/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 13:08:20 +0000 https://aceloans.org/?p=99859 ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs announce it’s 10th Annual ACE Speed Coaching event scheduled for Thursday, August 21st. For the last 10 years, the annual Speed Coaching has grown to become ACE’s signature event, allowing business owners to meet one-on-one in a fast paced, fun environment. Participants connect with at least three successful business coaches in 30-minute increments to…

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]]> ACE Launches 25 for 25 Anniversary Fundraising Campaign https://aceloans.org/ace-launches-25-for-25-anniversary-fundraising-campaign/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 22:12:22 +0000 https://aceloans.org/?p=99358 As the largest nonprofit small business lender in Georgia, ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs is proud to mark our 25th anniversary of fueling the growth and success of Georgia’s small businesses. As part of our 25th anniversary celebration, we have launched our 25 for 25 Anniversary Fundraising Campaign—an initiative honoring 25 years of impact while investing in the next generation of…

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]]> Client Spotlight: Enhanced Estètic, Founded by Jhada Williams https://aceloans.org/client-spotlight-enhanced-estetic/ Fri, 16 May 2025 02:38:18 +0000 https://aceloans.org/?p=99055 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 to…

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]]> ACE Proudly Celebrates Dual Milestone ~ 25 Years of Growing Georgia Businesses and Deploying $250 Million in Loans https://aceloans.org/ace-proudly-celebrates-dual-milestone-25-years-of-growing-georgia-businesses-and-deploying-250-million-in-loans/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:39:47 +0000 https://aceloans.org/?p=98356 ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs proudly celebrates a dual milestone- its 25th anniversary and deploying over a quarter billion dollars ($250 million) in lending capital, which has fueled the growth and success of more than 2,800 small businesses in Georgia. Since funding its first loan in 2000, ACE has played a vital role in empowering entrepreneurs in Georgia by providing CAPITAL +…

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]]> ACE Enters Second Year with Starbucks Coffee Company to Provide Access to the Dream Collective https://aceloans.org/ace-access-to-capital-for-entrepreneurs-partners-with-starbucks-and-the-atlanta-dream-for-2025-dream-collective/ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:22:13 +0000 https://aceloans.org/?p=98228 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…

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]]> WBC Savannah Graduates 20 Women Entrepreneurs Through GoGAL Program https://aceloans.org/wbc-savannah-graduates-20-women-entrepreneurs-through-gogal-program/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 17:51:08 +0000 https://aceloans.org/?p=98129 ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs, through its Women’s Business Center (WBC) in Savannah, proudly announces the successful graduation of 20 women entrepreneurs from the GoGAL Program—a collaborative initiative with Step Up Savannah, Inc. and Start Up Savannah. The GoGAL Program demonstrates a strong commitment to empowering underrepresented women through entrepreneurship by equipping them…

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]]> ACE Announces Continued Partnership With Sage https://aceloans.org/ace-announces-continued-partnership-with-sage/ Wed, 26 Mar 2025 21:49:02 +0000 https://aceloans.org/?p=97777 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 us reach our strategic goal of delivering…

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]]> ACE Inaugurates New Cohort of High Performing Businesses https://aceloans.org/ace-inaugurates-new-cohort-of-high-performing-businesses/ Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:33:56 +0000 https://aceloans.org/?p=97648 (March 21, 2025 – 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…

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]]> ACE Featured With Client Amia Mize on ATL Live https://aceloans.org/ace-featured-with-client-amia-mize-on-atl-live/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:16:02 +0000 https://aceloans.org/?p=97215 Pictured L-R: Becky Sattero, Jobina Fortson-Evans, Amia Mize, and Ray Pennie) (Atlanta, Georgia. February 27, 2025) – 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…

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]]> ACE Clients Recognized at Black History Month Celebration https://aceloans.org/ace-clients-recognized-at-black-history-month-celebration/ Tue, 11 Mar 2025 22:00:33 +0000 https://aceloans.org/?p=97203 (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 – 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.

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