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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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Times May Change But ACE’s Commitment to Our Mission (of Helping Small Georgia Businesses) Remains the Same
At ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs, we believe in giving people a chance when others can’t. Our team is united by the belief that a person with an entrepreneurial drive deserves the economic opportunity to own a business. National politics does not change that. We want to reinforce our unwavering commitment to supporting…
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Veteran Loan Fund Announces Its Third-Year Results, Closing of Second Round of Funding
The fund supporting Veteran-Owned Small Businesses does it again ATLANTA, Georgia, November 11, 2024 – The Veteran Loan Fund (VLF) announced that since its launch in 2021, its members have deployed more than $77 million across the country, helping over 1,000 veteran-owned businesses create or retain close to 5,500 jobs. More than 50% of the…
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Simple steps to help keep your business safe from scams
Small business owners should be aware of scams and take steps to protect their businesses. With the holidays coming up fast and the explosion of AI introducing ways to improve and streamline business, we want to advise all business owners to please continue to beware of scammers. Fraudsters are getting more and more clever in…
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ACE Launches Emergency Disaster Relief Loans for South Georgia Businesses Affected by Hurricane Helene
After the devastation of Hurricane Helene in September 2024, businesses across South Georgia are still facing significant challenges. Power outages, internet disruptions, and infrastructure damage have left many business owners struggling to recover. In response, ACE has launched Emergency Disaster Relief Loans to provide immediate financial assistance to businesses in the region. Immediate Relief for…
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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…
