ACE Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs

05/31/2026

Certification can open doors but knowing how to use it is what helps turn opportunity into growth.

Join GWBC, ACE Women's Business Center and Georgia Business Council for Get Certified | Get Connected | Get Contracts on June 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

This session will walk women and minority business owners through the certification process, the benefits of becoming certified and practical ways to leverage certification to build corporate relationships and pursue new contracts.

Space is limited, so please register only if you are committed to attending.

https://gwbc.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=613031&item_id=2968791

05/27/2026

𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐚 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦
In response to the recent fires and drought conditions, ACE is relaunching our South Georgia Emergency Disaster Relief Program. Just as we did in 2024 when Hurricane Helene hit, ACE is here to serve businesses across our South Georgia coverage area by providing access to affordable capital, coaching, and connections for entrepreneurs.

𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐚'𝐬 𝟗𝟎-𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚 includes businesses located in 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐀/𝐅𝐋 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫. Additional requirements include being in operation for 2+ years, registered and in good standing with the Georgia Secretary of State Office, and business owner/s with a minimum 600 personal credit score.

𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:
✅ Capital $10,000 - $50,000
✅ Application Fee Waved
✅ No Down Payment
✅ 6% Interest Rate
✅ 6-Months Interest Only Payments
✅ Followed By 48-Months Principal & Interest Payments
✅ No Specific Collateral Required
✅ Executive Business Coaching From ACE At No Charge

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤:
https://aceloans.org/apply-for-a-loan/disaster-relief-application/

Contact ACE's South Georgia Team.
We are here for you and your business!
☎️ William Hurt 229-252-3737
☎️ Ana Maag 229-374-9665
☎️ Tommie Beth Willis 229-270-1620

05/26/2026

ACE - Your Business Strategy Partner
Capital + Coaching + Connections

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

Your "Access to Capital" is with ACE!
From Micro to Commercial Loans, our team is here for you by providing Capital + Coaching + Connections to businesses across Georgia.

Call us today and let's talk business!
☎️ 678-335-5600

05/22/2026

𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞 🇺🇸

In observance of 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆, the ACE I Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th.

Today, we 𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆. We are deeply grateful for their legacy and the freedom that allows our community of entrepreneurs to dream, build, and grow.

We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26th. Wishing you and your family a safe holiday weekend.

05/21/2026

Congratulations to Stephanie!!
In addition to the great work she does at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Stephanie serves on ACE's Board of Directors. She is a great advocate for Georgia small businesses and we are proud to have her on !!

05/18/2026

The May edition of Georgia Trend has a focus on Small Business Success including the article "The Business of Helping Others". Martina Edwards, ACE President & CEO, speaks on this topic along with other key leaders across the state.

“Even the most disciplined entrepreneur can’t survive without financing,” says Edwards, who notes that while large corporations often have a 12-month runway of cash reserves, small businesses typically have three months or less. After that, one unexpected tariff, one supply-chain delay or one funding freeze can tip a business from growth to closure.

Making Dreams Reality: Eloisa Klementich, president and CEO of Invest Atlanta. Photo credit: Daemon Baizan It takes more than talent, good ideas and hard work to breathe life into the American Dream. Eloisa Klementich, president and CEO of Invest Atlanta, the city’s economic development authority,...

05/04/2026

Join ACE as we celebrate National Small Business Week!
Entrepreneurs are making a difference across South Georgia and beyond. When we support small businesses in our community and region, we are making an impact to the business owner, their staff and family, plus local economies.

They are the heartbeat of Georgia!

We encourage you to shop with small businesses and use their services, share your experience, follow them on social media, refer them to a friend - then repeat!

☎️ 678-335-5600
🌐 www.aceloans.org