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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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Navigating Business Through Labor Issues: Strategies for Entrepreneurs
At ACE, we aim to help small business owners with not only capital, coaching and connections, but also with practical advice to help entrepreneurs navigate business uncertainties. Strikes can significantly disrupt supply chains, leaving entrepreneurs scrambling to protect their businesses from potential losses. Here are a few key strategies for entrepreneurs to mitigate the impact.…
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Martina Edwards Recognized Among Atlanta Business League’s 2024 100 Women of Influence
Many congratulations to ACE Chief of Strategic Partnerships, Martina Edwards, for being recognized by the Atlanta Business League as one of their 2024 100 Women of Influence! We are honored at ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs to have Martina’s leadership and commitment to creating access and economic opportunities for business owners, and working…
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Client Spotlight: Dope Pieces LLC, founded by Kris Hale
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 images that reflected diverse experiences and cultures. As her…
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Special Notice to Small Business Owners: Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI)
Small business owners should be aware of a new reporting deadline coming up — with potential penalties. The Corporate Transparency Act requires businesses with fewer than 20 employees to provide names, dates of birth, addresses and other identifying information about its owners. It’s part of a larger effort by the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes…
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Client Spotlight: A Few Wood Men, founded by Shanayla Sweat
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 of Distinction. A Few Wood Men is the only Black…
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ACE Founder Grace Fricks Featured in “On Leadership with Atlanta Business Chronicle” Podcast
ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs Founder and CEO Grace Covington Fricks was featured recently on the “On Leadership” podcast hosted by Crystal Edmonson, Senior Editor of the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Fricks shared insights on ACE’s 24-year journey, her upcoming retirement, and the future of ACE under new leadership. Tune in to hear her…
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ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs Collaborates with Starbucks and Atlanta Dream to Empower Small Businesses in Atlanta
ACE is excited to be the beneficiary of a collaboration between Starbucks and the Atlanta Dream focused on empowering small, woman-owned and BIPOC-owned businesses in the Atlanta market. The brands will collaborate with ACE to financially support minority entrepreneurs through the Atlanta Dream Collective, which is a strategic program aimed at assisting small businesses in…
