UGA Small Business Development Center in Athens

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UGA Small Business Development Center in Athens Enhance the economic well-being of Georgians by providing a wide range of educational services for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.

The UGA Small Business Development Center, a Public Service and Outreach Unit of The University of Georgia, provides economic development assistance for small businesses with no-cost consulting services and low cost educational programs. Our experienced business consultants are available to help clients develop and update business plans, identify sources of capital, set up record keeping systems and analyze financial records, conduct specialized research, create marketing strategies, conduct operational and financial diagnostic assessments, and more.

She left a successful corporate career in New York City to pursue a deeper interest in wellness and self-care. Today, C...
10/08/2026

She left a successful corporate career in New York City to pursue a deeper interest in wellness and self-care.

Today, Charmaine Gibbs-West's company, EssenceTree, is carried in approximately 400 Walmart stores nationwide. Learn how UGA SBDC support helped transform a personal passion into a growing national brand. Read the full story 🔗 https://georgiasbdc.org/essencetree/

🤖 Have an AI-powered idea that could transform your business? Put it on the stage!The Georgia AI Pitch Competition is gi...
10/07/2026

🤖 Have an AI-powered idea that could transform your business? Put it on the stage!

The Georgia AI Pitch Competition is giving Georgia businesses the opportunity to pitch their AI-powered ideas to AWS partners and industry leaders. Any operating business, in any industry, can apply.

Here’s the big opportunity: Every qualifying submission receives $25,000 in AWS Proof of Concept funding, with up to $100,000 in AWS funding available for winners.

📅 Apply by Oct. 10 at 11:59 p.m. ET
🎤 Pitch Day: Oct. 19 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 UGA Buckhead Campus, Atlanta

Submit a 5–10-slide pitch deck outlining your AI idea and its business impact. Ready to pitch? Apply today: https://www.eficens.ai/aws-pitch-week

🤖 AI is no longer just a trend. It is becoming a powerful tool for businesses across marketing, customer service, finan...
10/07/2026

🤖 AI is no longer just a trend. It is becoming a powerful tool for businesses across marketing, customer service, finance, operations and more. Everyday AI for Smarter Small Business explores how small businesses can use AI strategically to save time, improve decision-making and work more efficiently.

Learn practical applications, real-world examples and how to use AI responsibly while keeping a human touch at the center of your business. Register today! https://ugasbdc.training/ath/0846-002

Program Details:
🗓️ October 26 at 9:00 a.m.
📍 UGA Innovation Hub
🏷️ No cost!
🤝 Thank you, United Community Bank, for your generous support of this program!

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10/02/2026

Big smiles. Bigger impact. 🦷✨Discover how Successful Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is changing lives in Ellenwood—and how the UGA SBDC helped support its journey. Watch the story. https://georgiasbdc.org/successful-smiles/

Start strong, 💪 join us for our SBDC Smart Virtual Series that kicks off NEXT WEEK, October 5! Every Monday and Wednes...
10/01/2026

Start strong, 💪 join us for our SBDC Smart Virtual Series that kicks off NEXT WEEK, October 5! Every Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for four weeks, learn virtually from our team of business experts from across the state.

Our subject matter experts will guide you through operations, marketing, financial analysis and more! Register today https://ugasbdc.training/sta/0516-012

Program Details:
🗓️ Date & Time: Mondays & Wednesdays, October 5-28, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
🎥 Format: Webinar
🏷️ Registration Fee: $99
🤝 Thank you to Wells Fargo for their generous support of this program!

📬 Looking for practical tips, resources and opportunities to help your small business grow?Our latest newsletter is out ...
09/30/2026

📬 Looking for practical tips, resources and opportunities to help your small business grow?

Our latest newsletter is out now, featuring insights and resources designed to help Georgia small business owners make informed decisions and move their businesses forward.

Get the latest from us delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe today! 👇
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🤖 Want better results from AI? Start with a better prompt.AI can do more than answer questions. Used strategically, it c...
09/29/2026

🤖 Want better results from AI? Start with a better prompt.
AI can do more than answer questions. Used strategically, it can help small business owners save time, generate ideas and work smarter across marketing, customer service, finance, operations and more.

One simple way to improve your results? Give AI more direction. Try the framework Role → Task → Format → Context to turn a generic prompt into a more useful, business-ready response.

Learn how to put AI to work across your business at Everyday AI for Smarter Small Businesses. You’ll explore practical applications, responsible AI use and strategies for getting more value from these tools.

Register today for this no-cost training! https://ugasbdc.training/ath/0846-002
📅 Monday, Oct. 26 | 9–11 a.m.
📍 UGA Innovation Hub
💲 No cost

When Britney Exum and Kristie Parrish set out to open Colquitt County's first medical spa, they had a vision but needed ...
09/25/2026

When Britney Exum and Kristie Parrish set out to open Colquitt County's first medical spa, they had a vision but needed a roadmap.

Today, Southern Savvy Med Spa serves clients across southwest Georgia and continues to grow with support from the UGA SBDC.

🔗 https://georgiasbdc.org/southern-savvy-med-spa/

📲 Feeling lost in the Meta maze? Facebook & Instagram: Stop Guessing is a beginner-friendly webinar designed to help sma...
09/24/2026

📲 Feeling lost in the Meta maze? Facebook & Instagram: Stop Guessing is a beginner-friendly webinar designed to help small business owners understand how Facebook, Instagram and Meta’s business tools all fit together.

Take the guesswork out of Meta. Register today! https://ugasbdc.training/sav/0860-001
Program Details:
🗓️ Date & Time: Tuesday, September 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
🎥 Format: Live Webinar
🏷️ Registration Fee: $39

🤖 AI is no longer just a trend. It is becoming a powerful tool for businesses across marketing, customer service, financ...
09/23/2026

🤖 AI is no longer just a trend. It is becoming a powerful tool for businesses across marketing, customer service, finance, operations and more. Everyday AI for Smarter Small Business explores how small businesses can use AI strategically to save time, improve decision-making and work more efficiently.

Learn practical applications, real-world examples and how to use AI responsibly while keeping a human touch at the center of your business. Register today! https://ugasbdc.training/ath/0846-002

Program Details:
🗓️ October 26 at 9:00 a.m.
📍 UGA Innovation Hub
🏷️ No cost!

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382 E Broad Street
Athens, GA
30602

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+17065427436

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