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Brackett Joins Board of Directors for AEO
ACE is pleased to announce that Joshua Brackett, our Chief Financial Officer, has joined the Board of Directors for the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO). “We are excited that Joshua has joined our board,” says Susan Patterson, Vice President and Communications Coordinator at AEO. “We look forward to working with him in advancing our mission.” …
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Two of Atlanta’s Finest Serve ACE
Congratulations to Matt Bozzelli, ACE’s Board Chair-elect, and Theia W. Smith, ACE Advisory Council Member, for being named to the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2017 40 Under 40 list! The list consists of Atlanta metro area rising stars, forty young movers and shakers who have scaled the ranks, are making a mark in their industries and leading in…
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Client Spotlight: Crown Bottle Shop
Freddy Marquez, an immigrant from Venezuela, was looking for an entrepreneurial opportunity when he spotted an empty liquor store near his home. “It was a nice location, close to everything, including Kennesaw University, five hotels, apartment complexes, office buildings, he says. “It seemed like a nice opportunity – and a challenge.” Marquez received two loans from…
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2017 CDFI Briefing Materials
The Community Reinvestment Fund recently published a report to provide information and insights into the important role Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) play in stimulating growth and economic opportunity across the country. It was created to present to White House staff and other members in the administration to create conversations and engage them in discussions…
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Partner Spotlight: Minority Business Development Agency
By 2044, the Nation’s prosperity will rely even more on minorities, the fastest growing segment of the population. Today, U.S. Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) represent 29 percent of all firms but only 11 percent have paid employees. If these companies were to obtain entrepreneurial parity, the U.S. economy would realize 13 million more jobs. ACE…
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Client Spotlight: Spirits Tavern
Sabrina Walker looked at the tumble-down saloon and saw potential for something special: gourmet burgers and craft cocktails. Now Spirits Tavern in Dahlonega has become so popular that even Rachael Ray has taken notice. Learn how ACE helped her realize her dream.
