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"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams”– Eleanor Roosevelt, Activist & First Lady of the U.S. |
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March is Women’s History Month! |
March offers us an opportunity to celebrate Women’s History Month. This annual event honors women’s contributions to American history, culture, and society. At ACE Women’s Business Center, we support all small businesses with a specific focus on empowering womenbusiness owners. We believe that fostering a more inclusive and thriving economy is essential. By investing in women-led businesses, we help drive innovation, create jobs, and strengthen communities. This Women’s History Month, let’s celebrate and uplift the incredible women entrepreneurs who are making a lasting impact. Together, we can continue breaking barriers and building a future where all businesses have the opportunity to succeed. Learn more HERE. |
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Kelly Loeffler Named 28th SBA Administrator Congratulations to Kelly Loeffler, who was sworn in as the 28th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration on Thursday, February 20. Before entering politics, Loeffler was widely recognized as the co-owner of the Atlanta Dream WNBA team. She has experience across multiple sectors of the economy and previously served as a U.S. Senator after being appointed by Governor Brian Kemp in 2019 to fill the seat vacated by Senator Johnny Isakson. As she steps into this new role, Loeffler is expected to focus on expanding opportunities for small businesses and strengthening support for entrepreneurs nationwide. Read the Press Release HERE. |
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Explore Our New 'Grant Resources' Page Are you an ACE Women’s Business Center client? If so, be sure to visit our Client Resource Center to explore the newly added “Grant Resources: What you Need to Know” page! This page features links to various grant opportunities, allowing you to research and determine which ones may be the right fit for your business—along with access to additional valuable resources. Visit the page HERE. |
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Client Spotlight: Ms. Janet Bobbitt This March, we are honored to spotlight Ms. Janet Bobbitt, Founder of JGC Consulting. Her business specializes in public policy, HR, IT, real estate, hospitality and tourism development. “The training and support I received from ACE WBC, especially from Amy Reese and Annalisa Rinetti, were instrumental in helping me understand the WOSB certification process and in setting up a professional website. Sandra and Alejandra put real effort into providing meaningful programs and truly care about the success of their clients. ACE WBC has been a valuable resource as I work to grow my business." says Janet. Congratulations, Janet, on this recognition! |
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Industry Experts Unite to Empower & Strengthen Atlanta Small Businesses Unlock Business Success with Industry Experts! Atlanta small business owners, don’t miss this interactive virtual event! Connect with top industry experts in up to three personalized 20-minute sessions to gain valuable insights, strategies, and inspiration to grow and strengthen your business. March 7, 2025 @ 11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. | VIRTUAL |
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Empowering Women-Owned Small Businesses Join the Gwinnett County Public Library as they host ACE Women’s Business Center for an empowering workshop! Learn how to start or scale your business, explore available resources and tools, and discover ways to engage more effectively with your community. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow and thrive! March 13, 2025 @ 11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. | IN-PERSON |
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Coffee Power Hour | 4 Tax Mistakes Small Business Owners Make This session will feature valuable insights from a seasoned business expert with extensive experience in taxes and business solutions. Participants are encouraged to submit questions in advance or ask them live during the event. Don’t forget to bring your favorite mug of coffee or tea to enjoy while you join the conversation! March 14, 2025 @ 8:30 - 9:30 A.M. | VIRTUAL |
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Enhance Your Business Success by Mastering Your
Feminine Business Leadership Style Every entrepreneur possesses a distinct personality and leadership style that shapes how they navigate business growth and daily responsibilities. In this session, you'll explore the seven Feminine Business Leadership Styles, identify your own leadership approach, and learn how to apply it strategically for business growth. Empower your business with a leadership strategy that aligns with your unique strengths and drives sustainable success! March 19, 2025 @ 1:00 – 2:30 P.M. | HYBRID |
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Small Business Access to Capital Looking for funds for your business? Join us and learn about ACE’s loan products and requirements, business plan tool, who is funding start-ups and all the resources ACE and the Women's Business Center offer to support small businesses. March 26, 2025 @ 3:00 – 4:00 P.M. | VIRTUAL |
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If you could not attend our training sessions, you can access them at your convenience through our website. Seeking guidance on a particular topic? Explore them right HERE. We extend our gratitude to all the volunteers who shared their expertise in February! Ronald Thomas & Nkosana Peebles with SAGE Amy Reese with ARC Business Solutions |
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Keep yourself informed about the most recent updates regarding entrepreneurs, small businesses, and the economy... The Smart Entrepreneur's Guide to Thriving in Uncertain Times: If there's one certainty in business, it's change. The most successful entrepreneurs aren't just those who have great ideas — they are the ones who know how to adapt. Read More |
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How to Grow Your Business Without Sacrificing Your Sanity - 5 Gentle but Powerful Strategies: The pursuit of sustainable business growth often feels like an endless treadmill of exhaustion and sacrifice. Many entrepreneurs believe that burning out is simply the price of success. Read More |
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Why Rejection is a Startup's Best Growth Strategy: Rejection is an essential part of the startup journey, offering valuable lessons in resilience, strategy and growth that ultimately strengthen entrepreneurs and their ventures. Read More |
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We value building ongoing relationships with our clients. As a result, we kindly request that new clients participate in at least one of our webinars or training sessions prior to booking a complimentary one-on-one coaching session. This coaching session, lasting 45 minutes, can be scheduled to discuss a specific topic in-depth, at the client's convenience. To begin the process, Create a Client Profile HERE and have access to all the services and resources the WBC provides. Register only once, it’s easy and free! |
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Join ACE’s Newly Launched
Business Directory! Get more exposure for your business with a listing in the all-new ACE Client Network Directory Some of the features of the directory include: Easily filtering businesses by category, type, services, location, etc. along with marketing tools and resources (videos, photos, sales opportunities & ads) and customer reviews and testimonials. Register your listing today HERE. Participation is only $49 annually for WBC clients. |
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Keep yourself informed about WBC'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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* All SBA programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis | Reasonable accommodations will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance | Contact acewbc@aceloans.org for accommodations |
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