Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs

Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE) is a nonprofit organization based in Cleveland, Georgia. ACE is a community lender that provides loans and business development resources to help entrepreneurs create and grow sustainable businesses. ACE offers loans and business development resources to small businesses, focusing on underserved populations such as low-income, minority, and women borrowers. The organization's mission is to provide economic development to these communities. ACE has a history of success, having provided over $200 million in loans to more than 2,600 businesses since 2000, resulting in the saving or creation of over 21,000 jobs in Georgia. ACE differentiates itself through personalized underwriting, flexible loan terms, and ongoing business advisory assistance. The organization also offers "green" programs to help businesses become sustainable, operate efficiently, and tap into new market opportunities. ACE's commitment to innovation and responsiveness earned them recognition, including a 2010 OFN Wells Fargo NEXT Award and inclusion in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses CDFI Growth Collaborative. For more information, visit ACE's website at www.aceloans.org.