Kris Hale is the founder of Dope Pieces LCC, a brand that celebrates and affirms diversity through art and puzzles. An avid puzzler since the age of five, Kris shared her love for this pastime with many friends and relatives. However, she always struggled to find...
Specialty Gifts. A Few Wood Men was started in 2017, by Shanayla Sweat, a young woman on a mission of finding the perfect gift that represented her grandfather’s character. A Few Wood Men, a wooden watch and accessory collection was created and designed for Men...
We’re proud to announce that GrapeVine’s Italian Restaurant, one of ACE’s longtime clients, has been featured in an article by the Opportunity Finance Network (OFN)! Located in the beautiful town of Dahlonega, GA, GrapeVine’s is a shining example of how Hispanic-owned...
Sanya Richards-Ross, long ranked as the world’s best 400m runner, made history as the first American woman in 28 years – and only the second ever — to win Olympic gold in the 400m at the 2012 London Games. With 4 gold medals, 1 bronze, and the title of the fastest...
A Love for Baking. Guadalupe Quaranta, is an immigrant from Venezuela. She founded and owns Cakes Designer Boutique & Academy. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Guadalupe has been based in Atlanta for over nine years and has 22 years of experience in the baking...
Visions Twined. Co-Founders Julie Tracy and Roya Reed envisioned a store embedded in a community. Julie, the daughter of Korean immigrants who came to the US in the early 80s, grew up in a non-English speaking working-class family. From a young age, she balanced the...
