Savannah, GA – October 20, 2025 – The Small Business Assistance Corporation (SBAC), a leading provider of small business loans and economic development programs in Savannah, welcomed its newest Board of Directors and Loan Committee members during the Volunteer Orientation Meeting on October 8, 2025.
The event introduced SBAC’s mission, strategic goals, and lending initiatives while fostering collaboration between new and existing members. Each volunteer contributes valuable financial and business expertise, supporting SBAC’s mission to expand access to capital and strengthen local economies.
| New Voting Board Members include: Nicole Erickson, Ameris Bank Bryce Taylor Everett, Meyer & Sayers, LLC Ty Guyton, First Citizens Bank Katrina Hagan, City of Savannah Edwin Horne, Renasant Bank Sarah Martin, Bank OZK | New Loan Committee Members include: Elizabeth Bremer, JP Morgan Chase Steven Jensen, Ameris Bank Patricia Kelly, Former Dorsey Tire Company Brannen Smith, Morris Bank Jake Lee, BankSouth |
These new members will play an essential role in SBAC’s governance and community lending programs. The Board of Directors provides strategic oversight, while the Loan Committee reviews and approves loan applications to ensure responsible, impact-driven financing for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
We are honored to welcome such accomplished professionals to our organization,” said Victoria Saxton, SBAC President and CEO. “Their expertise will help SBAC continue to expand access to funding and strengthen small businesses that are the backbone of our regional economy.”
Following the orientation, attendees joined a trolley tour of more than 50 local businesses in downtown Savannah that have benefited from SBAC small business loan programs. The tour showcased the organization’s direct impact on local business growth, job creation, and economic development across Southeast Georgia.
Learn more about SBAC’s mission to empower entrepreneurs at sbacsav.com/organization-overview and explore local business success storiesat sbacsav.com/category/success-stories/.
About SBAC:
Since 1989, the Small Business Assistance Corporation (SBAC) has provided loans and technical assistance to small businesses throughout Southeast Georgia and the Low Country of South Carolina. SBAC promotes economic development and equitable access to capital, helping entrepreneurs start, grow, and sustain businesses that drive community prosperity.
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