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  • Georgia Green Loans Providing Local Economic Stimulus

    North Georgia small businesses are benefiting from President Obama’s small business stimulus in Cleveland, GA. Israel Greene, COO of American Installation Corporation, Inc. plans to expand manufacturing of energy-efficient exterior doors, adding up to three new staff to his current workforce of five. Maria Greene – Israel’s mother and owner of The Mill – is…

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  • Alexander Plumbing and Backflow Service, LLC

    “ACE’s green loan allowed us to buy equipment for backflow prevention services.  Without this loan, we could not have done this and our customers would face non-compliance citations.” Tammy Alexander Alexander Plumbing and Backflow Service, LLC, in addition to offering its customers the services of a Georgia Master Plumber, is also a state certified provider…

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  • “Greening” the Georgia Economy

    Grace Fricks, CEO and President, Appalachian Community Enterprises For a decade, Appalachian Community Enterprises (ACE) has helped small businesses start and thrive. But in response to the opportunities and challenges of today’s world, we want to help them do more. Innovate. Rise to a new level of entrepreneurship. Create a healthy and vibrant economy. Green…

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