US small business administration and ACE (Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs) collaborate to support female, minority and low-income entrepreneurs through education and training in financing-related fields.
ACE, as a nonprofit community lender, specializes in small-business loans coupled with business advisory services, provides more financing opportunities for female entrepreneurs through a cooperation agreement with the Small Business Administration. In 2018, ACE distributed $4.7 million to female entrepreneurs and small entrepreneurs. Loan funds increased by 24% over the previous year.
The ACE Women's Business Center (WBC) provides a full range of services for women entrepreneurs at all stages of planning, implementation, and growth. Services are offered in English and Spanish.