Georgia Green Loans Wins National Innovation Award

ATLANTA, GA.  Georgia Green Loans, a program of Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE), has been awarded a Wachovia Wells Fargo NEXT award in the category of industry innovation. NEXT awards are given to community development financial institutions who demonstrate...

Academy Now Open to New Participants

The Academy for Green Microenterprise Development has received second year PRIME funding, creating two slots for green business development program assistance. Each participant will receive one-on-one technical assistance and guidance in developing a green lending and...

ACE and Georgia Green Loans Finalists for NEXT Award

Each year at the Opportunity Finance Network annual conference, $25,000 NEXT awards are given to organizations who show exemplary performance, including innovation.  The awards are sponsored by Wachovia Wells Fargo. Last week, ACE was notified that we are a finalist...

Green Academy Site Visit to Spokane, WA

Elizabeth Penney, director of the Academy for Green Micro-enterprise Development, visited Spokane, Washington, September 15, 2010, for a planning session with member SNAP Financial Access. This visit was the capstone of a year long project during which Penney and...

Green Architect Featured on Fox Series, Launches New Design Line

Award-winning architect Johnna Barrett of Roswell, GA, is in the forefront of sustainable home design. Her innovative home plans feature  a delightful blend of modern functionality and touches of mid-century   charm. Taking this a step further, Johnna is creating a...