Bank Strategic Solutions Founder Amy Pierce Selected for Prestigious Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program

Little Rock, AR – Oct. 21, 2025 – Amy Pierce, Founder and President of Bank Strategic Solutions, has been selected to participate in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, joining an elite cohort of fewer than 16,000 entrepreneurs nationwide chosen for this transformative business education initiative.

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program is a highly competitive investment in small business growth, providing access to world-class business education, capital opportunities, and an extensive support network. The program, which is 100% funded by the Goldman Sachs Foundation, partners with Babson College, the nation’s top-ranked school for entrepreneurship, to deliver comprehensive curriculum designed to help business owners scale their operations and create jobs in their communities.

“I’m honored to be selected for this program,” said Amy Pierce. “Bank Strategic Solutions has always been committed to excellence in serving financial institutions, and this opportunity will enhance our ability to deliver even greater value to our clients while expanding our impact in the banking industry.”

Pierce brings over 25 years of banking expertise to Bank Strategic Solutions, which she founded in 2017 to provide superior risk assurance services to financial institutions. As a Certified Enterprise Risk Manager (CERP) and Certified Commercial Investment Manager (CCIM), Pierce specializes in Strategic Risk Management at all levels of commercial banking. Her extensive background includes executive roles as Chief Lending Officer and Managing Director of Risk Services, with hands-on experience in mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration.

About Bank Strategic Solutions

Bank Strategic Solutions is a banking consulting firm founded in 2017. Led by industry experts with decades of experience, the firm provides strategic guidance in enterprise risk management, lending operations, M&A support, regulatory compliance, and more. For more information, visit www.bankstrategic.com.

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