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  • Georgia’s Largest Small Business Lender Welcomes New CEO

    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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  • Shanon Stewart Named Chief Operating Officer of ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs

    Shanon Stewart Named Chief Operating Officer of ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs

    We are pleased to announce that Shanon Stewart of Rabun County, GA has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO) of ACE, serving as the primary strategic and management partner to the President and Chief Executive Officer. In addition to overseeing and executing the operational functions of the organization, Stewart will also be charged with designing…

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  • WBC Metro Atlanta- December 2023

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  • ACE Co-hosts Latinas Rise Event in Atlanta

    ACE Co-hosts Latinas Rise Event in Atlanta

    ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs co-hosted a training session along with Latinas Rise for Hispanic business owners focused on “Non-Traditional Lending.” The session was held at the ACE Women’s Business Center (WBC) in Norcross with Latinas Rise leaders Lisa Guadalupe Clarke and Gabriel Vaca who put together a dynamic panel of speakers. ACE…

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  • Celebrate #GivingTuesday with ACE

    Celebrate #GivingTuesday with ACE

    Giving Tuesday is an internationally recognized movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people around the world to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Giving is one of the most powerful ways you can make an impact on the world and your local community. Join us in our mission to make more equitable solutions available to…

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  • WBC Metro Atlanta- November

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  • Client Spotlight: Bespokuture LLC Grand Opening

    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 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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  • WBC Metro Atlanta- October

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