⭐️ To all of the women entrepreneurs within South Georgia and above, ACE South Georgia has created a curriculum for women 2-5 years into being business owners in Georgia called 'BOLD MOVES-Pathways to Success for Women in Business!' Within this 8-week cohort, in-person sessions will only occur twice in Tifton, GA. However, anyone from all over the state is welcome to register if you really wanted to be involved! Share this with someone you think would benefit! 💚 💻 Register to attend by August 2! https://shorturl.at/kw5Yg
ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs
Financial Services
Cleveland, GA 2,864 followers
Capital, coaching and connections for small businesses in Georgia!
About us
ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs is a nonprofit community lender whose mission is to provide economic development to underserved people and communities, including low-income, minority and women borrowers. ACE is a non-profit organization that provides loans and business development resources to help its borrowers create and grow sustainable businesses which generate jobs. Since 2000, ACE has provided more than $200 million in loans to over 2,600 businesses, saving or creating more than 21,000 jobs in Georgia. For small companies in a vulnerable stage of growth, an ACE loan can mean the difference between success and failure, and for larger companies, our assistance can enhance competitiveness and sustainability. ACE has emerged as a leader in responsive and innovative small business financing in Georgia. This leadership was recognized with a 2010 OFN Wells Fargo NEXT Award for innovation. In 2011, ACE was accepted into the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses CDFI Growth Collaborative, a collaborative working-group of 21 CDFIs from around the country who focus on expanding small business lending capacity and CNN Money recognized ACE as one of the country’s top 10 microfinance organizations. In 2014, ACE was named by the Georgia office of the U.S. Small Business Administration as the Financial Services Champion of the Year, and Grace Fricks, ACE President and CEO was named as one of the 100 Most Influential Georgians by Georgia Trend Magazine. Our personalized underwriting, flexible terms and ongoing business advisory assistance give your business the support and capital it needs to grow and thrive. Beyond the financial bottom line, we also offer “green” programs to help you become sustainable, operate efficiently and tap into new market opportunities. ACE serves 100 Georgia counties, including metro Atlanta, north Georgia, the Savannah region, and most recently the south Georgia region. Visit our website at www.aceloans.org for more information.
- Website
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http://www.aceloans.org
External link for ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Cleveland, GA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1999
- Specialties
- Small Business Loans, Green Loans, Save and Sustain Loans, Georgia SSBCI Loans, Community Advantage Lender, Business Advisory Services, Commercial Loans, Minority Business Services, Microloans, Real Estate Loans, and CDFI
Locations
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Primary
3173 Hwy 129 North
Cleveland, GA 30528, US
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10 College Street NW
Norcross, GA 30071, US
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84 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30303, US
Employees at ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs
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Ray Pennie
Ray Pennie Chief of Business Advisory Services at Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs, Inc. (ACE)
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Ophelia Brown
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Sandra Font
Director, ACE Women's Business Center
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Nancy C.
Business Strategist & Coach • Women Entrepreneur Specialist • Strategic Change Agent • Corporate Refugee • Business Mentor • Speaker “NEVER…
Updates
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Want to understand more about government contracts for your business? Join us for this free webinar on how to unlock opportunities and receive tips/strategies on expanding your business through government contracting! • When: July 23 | 12-1PM • Where: Virtual Webinar • Register: www.aceloans.org/wbc #entreprenuers #accesstocapital #governmentcontracting #smallbusiness
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ACE received a $500,000 investment from Synovus for its Recovery and Resilience Program. The program supports ACE’s continued efforts to provide diverse and flexible capital solutions and educational resources to Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) women and low-income-owned businesses in Georgia. This investment allows nonprofit community development financial institutions like ACE to raise capital with features that behave like an equity investment, improving the organization’s economic strength. #acecdfi #accesstocapital #smallbusinesses #entrepreneur #bipoc
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Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs is here to help fund your small business when traditional lenders can't or won't! Whether you need funding to open a new location, hire employees, upgrade equipment or more, ACE will understand your goals and guide you to the right path of entrepreneurial success. Visit www.aceloans.org to see how we can take your business to new heights with our different loan options. #accesstocapital #georgiabusinesses #entrepreneurs #cdfi #smallbusiness #microloans #commercialloans #aceclients
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Apply for a chance to win a $10,000 grant from Verizon to help your small business grow! Grant applications are open on Small Business Digital Ready, a free learning program from Verizon. Join for free to apply for grants and gain access to resources like self-paced sources, expert-led events, 1:1 coaching and more, all designed to help small businesses grow. Plus, it's 100% FREE. Grant Applications are now open and close 11:59pm PT on June 28, 2024. Apply today here: https://lnkd.in/gMGDG5ts #accesstocapital #grants #entrepreneur #verizon #smallbusinessdigitalready
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We’re proud to be selected for #TheStarbucksFoundation #NeighborhoodGrants, thanks to local Starbucks partners (employees) in our community! Neighborhood Grants are intended to help build sustained local impact and inspire increased partner engagement with nonprofit organizations that work in our communities. Since 2019, over 115,000 Starbucks partners (employees) have participated in the program by nominating organizations, helping The Starbucks Foundation award more than 13,000 grants amounting to more than $20 million to nonprofits across the U.S. and Canada. #nonprofit #smallbusinesses #entrepreneur #cdfi #starbucks #grant
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Juneteenth, officially recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and is a powerful symbol of freedom and resilience. For African Americans across the USA, Juneteenth represents a time to honor their history, reflect on progress, and continue striving for equality and justice. At ACE, we are dedicated to supporting the economic empowerment and growth of African American entrepreneurs and small business owners. As we celebrate Juneteenth, let's commit to uplifting and fostering a more inclusive and equitable business community. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #acecdfi #Equality #SupportSmallBusinesses
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Georgia Health Initiative is working to change systems and advance bold ideas to improve the health of Georgians. As an Initiative–they bring momentum and power change by building bridges and creating coalitions of solution-seekers across sectors, communities, and regions. We see nothing but possibilities when diverse groups of people and organizations work together for a healthier Georgia. ACE is proud to partner with Georgia Health Initiative as part of their social impact investing initiative, providing funding via low-interest loans that go toward worthy projects. We're glad to see our client, Alisha Lee of DASH Performance, highlighted to represent the Woman-Owned Sports Training Business on page 3. To learn more, visit
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It's that time of year again! Join us for the 9th Annual ACE Speed Coaching event on Thursday, August 22nd. Business owners will meet with coaches for 30-minute sessions to tailor strategies and seek business solutions. Participants rotate among 3 coaches throughout the evening. Registration is now open—secure your spot today with early registration pricing! Click here to register and for more information: https://lnkd.in/eugj_cp4
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Happy Father's Day! We celebrate the dads all over who have sacrificed so much for their families, as well as those who balance the demands of running a business with the joys of fatherhood. Your dedication, hard work, and sacrifices go unnoticed. At ACE, we recognize the incredible journey you've taken to provide for your families and pursue your dreams. Here's to the fathers who hustle hard, and lead with passion. We honor and support you today and every day. #FathersDay #EntrepreneurialDads #SmallBusinesses