ATLANTA (March 26, 2024) — Sage, the global leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) is deepening its commitment to Atlanta by partnering with four local nonprofits to expand access to education, technology, and economic opportunity. These multiyear investments in HYPE, Inspiredu, Per Scholas Atlanta, and Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE) are executed through Sage Foundation and reflect the company’s dedication to empowering communities, fostering digital inclusion, and supporting the next generation of business leaders.
“With more than 25 years operating here, Sage is proud to call Atlanta home in North America, and we recognize the city’s role as a hub for innovation and economic opportunity,” said Mark Hickman, Managing Director of North America at Sage. “As we deepen our roots here, we are more than a part of the corporate landscape. We are investing in the people and businesses who make this city thrive, committed to opening doors for diverse talent, expanding access to technology education, and giving small businesses the support they need to succeed. It’s about empowering the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs right here in our own community.”
Driving Economic Mobility and Workforce Development
Multiyear commitments by Sage will support the following locally based organizations:
Sherri Sims, Managing Director of Per Scholas Atlanta said, "Sage has been a valued partner for many years, supporting our learners through mock interviews and field trips. This financial commitment further amplifies their impact—every dollar invested strengthens the workforce and delivers lasting economic growth for the Atlanta community."
Strengthening Atlanta’s Future
These partnerships reinforce the company’s ongoing investment in Atlanta’s tech ecosystem and economic development. By providing access to education, technology, and capital, Sage is driving meaningful change for individuals and businesses across the city.
Coinciding with today’s announcement, Sage celebrates a major milestone with the opening of its new North American headquarters at Ponce City Market, right in the heart of Atlanta. And this June, Sage will bring even more energy to the city by hosting its annual conference, Sage Future, at the Georgia World Congress Center. The event will welcome 5,000 attendees from across the U.S. and Canada, showcasing Atlanta as a hub for innovation and forward-thinking business leadership.
As part of its commitment to long-term growth in the region, Sage remains dedicated to being a catalyst for positive change and a partner in building a stronger and thriving Atlanta.
Sage exists to knock down barriers so everyone can thrive, starting with the millions of Small and Mid Sized Businesses served by us, our partners and accountants. Customers trust our finance, HR and payroll software to make work and money flow. By digitizing business processes and relationships with customers, suppliers, employees, banks and governments, our digital network connects SMBs, removing friction and delivering insights. Knocking down barriers also means we use our time, technology and experience to tackle digital inequality, economic inequality and the climate crisis.
Sage Foundation has been knocking down barriers in our communities since 2015. By mobilizing our colleagues, partners, and customers through impactful programs, Sage Foundation is helping underrepresented entrepreneurs to grow their businesses while equipping the entrepreneurs of tomorrow with the skills they need to succeed.
Brittany Farquhar, Corporate Affairs Manager
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