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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 affordable loans to under-resourced business owners.
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ACE Announces It’s 10th Annual Speed Coaching Event
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…
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ACE Launches 25 for 25 Anniversary Fundraising Campaign
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…
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Client Spotlight: Enhanced Estètic, Founded by Jhada Williams
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…
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ACE Proudly Celebrates Dual Milestone ~ 25 Years of Growing Georgia Businesses and Deploying $250 Million in Loans
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…
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ACE Enters Second Year with Starbucks Coffee Company to Provide Access to the Dream Collective
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…
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WBC Savannah Graduates 20 Women Entrepreneurs Through GoGAL Program
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
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…
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ACE Inaugurates New Cohort of High Performing Businesses
(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…
