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Doug Williams interviewed on the Butler on Business radio show

November 4, 2011


In the interview, Mr. Williams focused on the potential negative impact of the Dodd-Frank regulation on small banks’ ability to provide small businesses with interest rate risk management.


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Atlantic Capital Bank President & CEO Addresses U.S. House of Representatives Committee Regarding Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

-Douglas Williams urges legislators to pass Small Business Credit Availability Act-

Press Release

October 18, 2011

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"Solid Backbone" Remains
Banking Environment Remains in Flux
Atlanta Journal Constitution - AJC.com

August 14, 2011



This article features a commentary by Sonny Deriso, Chairman of Atlantic Capital Bank, about the ongoing changes in Atlanta's banking market and how those changes are impacting state business. Click here to read the article.

Atlantic Capital banker featured in WABE FM interview: "The Financial 'Catch 22' Faced by Foreign Employees in the U.S." 

WABE FM
August 10, 2011

ATLANTA, GA (WABE) - Locating a business in Georgia can be a challenging endeavor especially for a foreign company. And foreign employees face some unique obstacles, such as getting a driver's license or obtaining credit. In this clip Jeff McCoy, international banker at Atlantic Capital Bank, comments on the credit situation and offers a few helpful solutions. Audio clip ©Copyright 2011, WABE.


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Atlantic Capital Board Member Appointed Deputy Superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools
August 8, 2011

Steve Smith, a member of Atlantic Capital Bank’s Board of Directors, has been appointed Deputy Superintendant/Chief of Staff for the Atlanta Public Schools. 

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Atlantic Capital Chairman recognized as one of 100 Most Influential Atlantans of 2011

June 10, 2011

Walter M. “Sonny” Deriso Jr., Chairman of the Board of Atlantic Capital Bank, was recognized for his work with the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority as one of the 100 Most Influential Atlantans 2011 by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. 

Excerpt from the June 10, 2011 Atlanta Business Chronicle:

"Walter M. “Sonny” Deriso was one of the original members of the GRTA board of directors, first appointed in June of 1999, and serving as chairman since May of 2001. Under Deriso’s leadership, GRTA has been a catalyst for action on transportation issues in metropolitan Atlanta and throughout the state."


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NewFields, an Atlantic Capital Bank client, wins Global Impact Award

March 9, 2011

Atlantic Capital Bank is pleased to congratulate its client, NewFields, for winning The Global Impact Award for Economic Development: Trade/Business Development. This award, presented by the Metro Atlanta Chamber, recognizes a company that has operations in the Atlanta area and has exhibited significant growth in terms of capital investment and high-quality job creation as a result of international trade, community leadership and sustainable practices.


About NewFields:
NewFields is an international firm of environmental experts in the fields of engineering, life sciences and environmental medicine. The firm provides comprehensive services for the resolution of all aspects of environmental liabilities, focusing on environmental stewardship and asset protection. The team currently works with more than 50 Fortune 500 companies with projects in over 70 countries. NewFields began in 1996 in Atlanta and today has 35 employees at its Atlanta headquarters and a total of over 200 employees worldwide. www.newfields.com

Atlantic Capital Bancshares honored at Atlanta Business Chronicle's Pacesetter Awards

Publication names organization one of Atlanta’s fastest-growing private companies

(ATLANTA, Ga. – April 30, 2010) – Atlantic Capital Bancshares, Inc. (Atlantic Capital), parent of Atlantic Capital Bank, announced today that it has received one of the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Pacesetter Awards honoring the 50 fastest-growing private companies in Atlanta for 2010. Atlantic Capital ranked 22nd in the publication’s list, which was based on an analysis of the nominated companies’ growth over the past two years. Atlantic Capital Bancshares posted a significant increase in revenue and grew its staff by more than 25 percent during that time period. Both of these achievements may be attributed to the company’s dedication to building a team of seasoned, experienced bankers, implementing advanced technologies and maintaining healthy capital levels despite the recent economic turmoil. Read More

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