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Getting to know Jeff Moody, Grant Writer for ACE
Much was at stake the first time Jeff Moody filled out a grant application. He had attended Young Harris College and then earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Georgia State. Moody was trying hard to find a job, so he took a temporary internship at the Georgia Department of Public Health. His supervisor told…
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Client Spotlight: SOKOME
“Sokome” is what is known as a portmanteau, a combination of words smashed together to create a new meaning. In this case, it denotes a fusion of cuisines, using their first two letters: Southern—Korean—Mexican. Danny Yi – chef, entrepreneur, and global citizen — had been working as a mobile food vendor at festivals across the…
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Getting to know Courtney Lynn, ACE Small Business Loan Officer
Courtney Lynn’s first closing on a loan was for Jolie Day Spa in Dahlonega. “I’ve had the privilege of watching them grow from one business to three successful businesses,” says Lynn, a Small Business Loan Officer for ACE. “That’s what I love most about my job. It’s building a connection and a relationship with…
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Client Spotlight: do Restaurant
Imagine ordering a gourmet meal at a restaurant through the iPad on your table. At do (pronounced “dough” and spelled with a lowercase “d”) you can do just that, along with using your device to request songs and control your valet parking. You also can enjoy “video mapping” — the projection of visually arresting images,…
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Christmas Gifts Ideas
As we enter this holiday season, we want to highlight some of ACE’s businesses that sell unique products to help you get started with some great holiday shopping. Small businesses make our communities unique, spending locally helps business owners, small businesses, and the communities where we live. When small businesses succeed, we all succeed! We…
