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ACE One of 20+ Diverse Financial Institutions on Newly Launched Bridge built by Citi® Platform
ACE is proud to be a part of Bridge built by Citi® – an online platform that allows lenders to easily view & interact with businesses that are seeking $100k – $10 million in business financing. Bridge & Walmart announced a multi-year partnership agreement today, detailing a collaboration that will make it possible for community […]
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Shanon Stewart Named Chief Credit Officer of ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs 
We are pleased to announce that Shanon Stewart of Rabun County, GA has been named Chief Credit Officer of ACE. He will be responsible for the overall risk of the ACE lending portfolio. Mr. Stewart joined the leadership team as Interim Chief Credit Officer in 2022 when he was promoted from his previous role as […]
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ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs Inc. Announces Board Officer Appointments
Current ACE Board members (L-R): Sibyl Slade, Grace Lopez-Williams, Dale Royal, Matt Bozzelli, Bill Zawrotney, Hollis Linginfelter, Grace Webster, Grace Fricks ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs has announced changes to its board of directors. The announcement was made today by Grace Fricks, president and CEO of ACE, which is the only community development […]
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ACE Launches Search for Regional Director to Drive its Expansion into South Georgia
ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs announced its search for a Regional Director to lead their expansion into South Georgia. To meet increased demand and support the growing needs of Georgia’s small business owners in rural and underserved communities, ACE aims to expand its lending capabilities beyond its current 68 Georgia county footprint, which […]
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ACE Receives $3.75 Million Grant From Truist Foundation to Support Expansion Into South Georgia
Largest grant in ACE’s history will be used to provide inclusive, affordable and flexible capital for minority-owned small businesses in rural, underserved Georgia communities ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs is pleased to announce a $3.75 million commitment from Truist Foundation to launch the Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Small Business Capital strategy through ACE to help borrowers […]
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ACE CEO Grace Fricks Wins Gwinnett Chamber Small Business Founder Award
Grace Fricks, Founder and CEO of ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs Inc. received the Founder award at the 2022 Gwinnett Chamber Small Business Awards, an annual program designed to recognize entrepreneurs and small businesses in the greater Gwinnett region. The program was held at 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville on Friday, December 9th. From […]
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Staff Spotlight: Atisha Rainey
Atisha Rainey is a Georgia native who has been an Accounts Payable Specialist at ACE since September 2022. She has over 20 plus years of Banking & Financial Services experience. Since 2017, she has transitioned to accounting and looks forward to what the future has in store. Back to ACE News
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Grace Fricks Named Finalist for Gwinnett Chamber Small Business Founder Award
Gwinnett County (Metro Atlanta) Ga – November 10, 2022. Grace Fricks, Founder and CEO of ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs Inc. has been named a finalist in the Founder category for the 2022 Gwinnett Chamber Small Business Awards, an annual program designed to recognize entrepreneurs and small businesses in the greater Gwinnett region. […]
