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Bank of America Doubles Support for Veteran Loan Fund to Aid Growth of Veteran-Led Small Businesses Funding
Pioneering Fund to Grow to $100 million for Former Military Personnel Atlanta, Georgia – ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs is one of 12 Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) announcing the expansion of the Veteran Loan Fund, with Bank of America as the lead capital investor. Bank of America is seeding a second round…
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Client Spotlight: Bespokuture LLC Grand Opening
In the world of bespoke tailoring, precision, craftsmanship, and a personal touch are paramount. This is where Omar Kinnebrew, founder of Bespokuture, set out to make his mark. His journey began with a vision to solve a practical problem – a stylish solution to keep pocket squares in place. Starting in the fashion industry, Kinnebrew…
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Martina Edwards Elected to Opportunity Finance Network Board of Directors
Martina Edwards has been elected to one of three open seats on the Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) 2023 Board of Directors. Edwards is the Chief of Strategic Partnerships at ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs, a 23-year-old mission-based loan fund that happens to be the largest small business only focused CDFI in the state,…
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ACE Holds Annual Awards Reception to Celebrate 23 Years of Service and Support to Georgia Small Businesses
ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs celebrated its Annual Awards Reception on September 28th at The Carlyle Venue in Atlanta, highlighting the power, strength and resilience of small businesses in Georgia. Rickey Bevington, President of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta again served as the Master of Ceremony. The exclusive, invitation-only event united honorees,…
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ACE Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer
ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs announced today that Jesús M. Pizarro Rodríguez of Cobb County, GA has been named its new Chief Financial Officer. Pizarro brings over 20 years’ experience in strategic, analytic, results-oriented financial leadership acumen, focused in finance, operations, auditing, and risk management. He also has a comprehensive background in fintech,…
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ACE’s 8th Annual Speed Coaching Event Connects Business Owners with Capital + Coaching + Connections
Over 50 Metro Atlanta entrepreneurs had the chance to increase their business acumen by attending ACE’s Annual Speed Coaching event held last Thursday, August 24th. Nearly 48 business and financial experts from the Atlanta area volunteered as coaches and offered their experience and insights to the small-business owners looking for guidance. Sue Tocher, MS, RDN,…
