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The quarterly newsletter that connects entrepreneurs with ACE resources and valuable insights to support their businesses. |
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Pictured: Martina Edwards and Grace Fricks |
Founding President & CEO of ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs Grace Covington Fricks to Retire, Martina Edwards to Succeed Her on January 1, 2025Nearly 24 years ago Grace Covington Fricks started ACE to provide affordable loans to entrepreneurs in need of fair and equitable financing for their businesses. This year, Grace will retire on December 31st and turn the organization’s leadership over to Martina Edwards, ACE’s Chief of Strategic Partnerships since 2019. In the role of CEO Edwards’ experience will ensure ACE remains stable, financially secure, and open to ideas about how the organization can better serve small businesses throughout Georgia. |
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Times may change but ACE’s commitment to our mission (of helping small Georgia businesses) remains the same
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ACE Partners with Starbucks and Atlanta Dream to Benefit Small BusinessesACE is excited to be the beneficiary of a collaboration between Starbucks Coffee Company and WNBA team 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 overcoming marketing obstacles by enhancing their brand presence at Atlanta Dream games and connecting them with Dream fans. |
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CDFI Helps Hispanic-Owned Restaurants in Rural Georgia Create Jobs and Thrive Through Pandemic |
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ABUELOS MEXICAN KITCHEN Congratulations to Hector Madrigal on the recent closing of his third ACE loan. Madrigal is the owner of Abuelos Mexican Kitchen, which is a Family owned restaurant located in Sandy Springs, serving authentic Mexican food with a touch of modern cuisine. |
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Please help us welcome Wassia Kamon, CPA, CMA, MBA, who is the new Chief Financial Officer for ACE. She brings over 15 years of experience in corporate accounting and financial planning & analysis (FP&A). |
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Meet our new Marketing Intern Daniah Foster. She is a graduate of Bates College in Lewiston, Maine where she earned her bachelor’s degree in American studies. |
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ACE South Georgia offers Emergency Disaster Relief loans to small businesses affected by Hurricane Helene. |
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Join us in welcoming William C. Hurt, our new Commercial Loan Officer in our South Georgia office. He comes to ACE with almost 10 years in banking including being a commercial lender. |
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ACE Recognized as a Best Place to Work ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs is honored to be recognized as one of the Top 15 “Best Places to Work” for 2024 in the Small Company category by Atlanta Business Chronicle (ABC). ACE team members were able to attend the Chronicle’s Healthiest Employers + Best Places to Work Awards ceremony on Thursday, August 29th, held at Your 3rd Spot in Atlanta. The competition uses employee feedback to determine the top companies that foster enjoyable, stimulating, and fulfilling work environments. |
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Learn more about opportunities to work with our mission-driven, innovative and impactful team HERE. |
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SUPPORT ACE’S WORK DURING #GIVINGTUESDAY Capital + Coaching + Connections = Opportunity You can be a part of the support we provide small business owners by contributing to our #GivingTuesday campaign. #GivingTuesday has become a worldwide celebration of generosity. This December 3rd, become a part of a global movement and champion our cause to reduce barriers that many women, minority and low to moderate income-owned businesses experience when seeking capital they needed to thrive. See below our impact thus far this year, thanks to supporters like you. 2024 ACE Impact |
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Sign up to attend ACE WBC Trainings
and Events! As the educational arm of ACE, the Women’s Business Center (WBC) provides valuable training and business advisory support for small businesses. To access our calendar of virtual, hybrid and in-person sessions, you must register with one of our WBC locations, located in Metro Atlanta or Savannah, GA. |
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Thanksgiving – Thursday & Friday, November 28 – 29, 2024 Holiday Season – Monday-Tuesday, December 23 – 31, 2024 New Year’s Day – Wednesday, January 1, 2025 View our full holiday schedule HERE |
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Keep yourself informed about ACE's resources, classes, and offerings. Stay connected with us on social media to receive real-time updates on announcements and events. |
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Want to be kept in the loop? If you haven’t already, subscribe to our newsletter HERE. Is there a specific need or question we haven't addressed? Feel free to inform us HERE. |
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We give people a chance when others can’t! If you’re a small business in Georgia in need of a loan, look no further. In addition to capital for your business, ACE provides coaching & connections throughout the lifetime of your loan to help ensure you reach your business goals! Learn more about our loans » As Georgia’s largest small business focused community development loan fund, ACE catalyzes entrepreneurial growth through financing and education, with a focus on women, people of color, and low to moderate-income business owners. More about ACE » |
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